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In this episode, I share a 10-minute guided meditaiton that you can use every morning to help you feel more grounded, centered, supported, and grateful.  It's a simple yet deeply empowering practice inspired by the structure of my own personal morning meditation routine. ✨ Meditation begins at 4:48 Check out these past two podcast episodes for more guided meditations: Episode 117. Visualize Your Dreams Guided Meditation Episode 105. Bubble of Light Visualization Stay connected: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @shannonkeating Website: www.shannonkeating.com 1:1 Coaching: www.shannonkeating.com/coaching Aligned & Alive, Summer 2026 Women's Retreat: Learn more

In this solo episode, I open up about how I've been in a bit of a mindset rut lately, focusing a bit too much what's not going well in my life and being more critical of myself and others. I noticed I was lingering in this place a bit too long and had the inspiration to pull myself out of it using gratitude. Gratitude is so powerful becasue it's a way to intentionally shift out of negative ways of thinking by training our brain to see ourselves and our lives through a more positive, grounded lens. Our minds are naturally wired to focus on what's wrong and there is something really powerful about redirecting our attention toward what's working, what's good, and what we can appreciate. I deeply believe having a regular gratitude practice is one of the most impactful ways to do that and it's been something that has helped me feel so much more joyful and happy in my every day life. In this episode, I walk you through 4 simple, doable ways to start weaving gratitude into your everyday life so you can feel more at peace, present, and fulfilled. I also share the 30-day, 3-minute gratitude practice I'm personally committing to right now. Maybe you'll feel inspired after listening to this episode to join me! Stay connected: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @shannonkeating Website: www.shannonkeating.com 1:1 Coaching: www.shannonkeating.com/coaching Aligned & Alive, Summer 2026 Women's Retreat: Learn more

In this solo episode, I open up about the importance of caring, especially when it oftentimes feels easier to protect ourselves, shut down, or stay guarded. Even though our past experiences or current circumstances might make it feel safer to close our hearts, there is something deeply powerful about choosing to stay open. I believe that caring about people, about your life, and about what matters to you is actually part of the solution. But it requires courage and also vulnerability. To make it more tangible, I also walk you through a simple practice to help you get clear on what you truly care about and how to start taking small, aligned action toward those things so you can feel more alive. If you've been feeling guarded, disconnected, or unsure of what matters most right now or if your actions even matter at all, my hope is that this episode inspires you to take your power back by coming back into your heart. Stay connected: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @shannonkeating Website: www.shannonkeating.com 1:1 Coaching: www.shannonkeating.com/coaching Aligned & Alive, Summer 2026 Women's Retreat: Learn more

In this solo episode, I open up briefly about a season where I've been feeling a bit heavy, cloudy, and not fully like myself. I share how focusing on self love has been helping pull me out of my funk and also a simple but powerful reminder: the most important relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself. I share my perspective on self love and how to activate it in the moments when we feel triggered or insecure. I also walk you through a simple mirror practice I share with my 1:1 clients that you can use at home to create safety within yourself, build up your own self worth, and give yourself the words and validation you are craving externally. Inside this episode, I specifically share: A simple life update on how I've been feeling lately Why your relationship with yourself is the most important one in your life A healing mirror practice to support your own self worth and self love A behind-the-scenes peek into doing this mirror practice for myself on a recent friendship challenge Tangibly how to navigate moments of insecurity or being triggered with gentleness towards yourself Next time you are feeling insecure, triggered, or vulnerable, I hope you can use this practice to ground and come home to yourself. Stay connected: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @shannonkeating Website: www.shannonkeating.com 1:1 Coaching: www.shannonkeating.com/coaching Aligned & Alive, Summer 2026 Women's Retreat: Learn more

In this episode, I'm sharing three simple yet powerful practices I love to use at the start of a new year to help clarify my vision, set intentions/goals and connect with how I actually want to feel and focus on throughout the year ahead. These practices might be a helpful spin on the new year if you're someone who doesn't fully connect with new years resolutions. They are intuitive, creative, and grounded; and ideally to support you in setting goals that feel aligned with your personal values. Inside this episode, I walk you through: Why choosing a word of the year can help anchor your energy and intentions How to work with a spirit animal (or spirit animal card) as guidance for the year ahead + specifically how to work with an oracle card deck How to create a vision board rooted in your specific desires, goals, and emotional intentions + how to work with your vision board over the course of one year and beyond A behind-the-scenes peek into my own words and spirit animal cards from both last year and this year Whether you're listening right at the start of the year or anytime you're craving clarity and direction, I hope this episode supports you in creating a vision that feels authentic, grounded, and exciting. Stay connected: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @shannonkeating Website: www.shannonkeating.com Aligned & Alive, Summer 2026 Women's Retreat: Learn more

In this solo episode, I'm sharing my reflections from 2025, which was a year that held equal parts challenge and expansion. I walk you through my exact method for reflecting on a year, including four journaling prompts you can use to reflect on your own experiences, lessons, and growth. I also open up about some of my highlights, challenges, and the five notes to myself that I'm carrying with me into 2026. This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and take some inspiration forward with you as you integrate what this year has taught you. If you end up using my journaling prompts and want to share some of your reflections with me, feel free to reach out! Stay connected: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @shannonkeating Website: www.shannonkeating.com Aligned & Alive, Summer 2026 Women's Retreat: Learn more

In this episode, I'm joined by my retreat co-host and dear friend, Lauren Materia, as we chat all about our experience leading the October Aligned & Alive women's retreat and what we're creating for our next retreat happening June 26–29, 2026 in South Hero, Vermont. We share some of our favorite moments from October, what we each learned through hosting and co-hosting, the deeper benefits we see women receive through retreat spaces, and the workshops, experiences, and magic we're planning for June. If you've ever been curious about attending a women's retreat this episode will give you a behind-the-scenes look at what makes Aligned & Alive so special. Inside this episode, we explore: Highlights from October's Aligned & Alive retreat What it was like for Lauren to lead her first personal branding workshop Shannon's experience transitioning from solo hosting to co-hosting The deeper emotional and personal benefits women gain from retreat experiences What we're most excited about for June 2026's East Coast retreat A preview of the workshops, experiences, and activities we're offering, including: Group Reiki energy healing Custom intuitive readings + life coaching Human Design life purpose workshop Dance + improv workshop Mocktail + popsicle making Creative art project Lake adventure: kayaking, paddle-boarding, and swimming All-levels yoga/stretch class Custom press-on nail set by Nails with Cass Retreat swag bag filled with self-care goodies If you feel called to join us in Vermont for Aligned & Alive, East Coast, we offer 6-month, 4-month, and 2-month payment plans. Reach out and we can hop on a call to explore your questions and connect heart-to-heart about this special experience! Stay connected: Shannon -  Email: [email protected] Instagram: @shannonkeating Website: www.shannonkeating.com Lauren - Email: [email protected] Instagram: @laurenmateria Aligned & Alive, Summer 2026 Women's Retreat: Learn more

In this welcome back episode, I'm sharing what inspired me to return to the podcast after two years, a little more about who I am and the work I do, and what you can expect from future episodes of Unmasked & Open Hearted! Stay connected: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @shannonkeating Life Coaching: Details here Human Design Readings: Book here Intuitive Readings: Book here Aligned & Alive, Summer 2026 Women's Retreat: Learn more Sign-up for my email list (and receive $25 off either a Human Design Reading or Intuitive Reading):  Sign-up here Website: www.shannonkeating.com

Inside of this solo episode, I share: Why I'm going on a podcast "Winter Break" for the next few months What you can look forward to during this "Winter Break" Personal life updates Business updates + a sneak peek into a very special offering happening in March 2024! ENJOY and I'll talk to you again in 2024! Stay connected --  Email me: [email protected] Connect with me on Instagram: @shannonkeating Pre-teen / Teen Coaching: Details here! Human Design Readings: Book here! Intuitive Readings: Book here! Download my free guided meditation (Manifesting Your Dreams): Get meditation here! Sign-up for my email list (and receive $25 off either a Human Design Reading or Intuitive Reading):  Sign-up here! Explore my Website: www.shannonkeating.com Check out the BabesRising Website: www.babesrising.co    Podcast Sponsored by: Ayurvedic Protein (the best vegan protein powder in the world + a woman founded company!). Use the code: SHANNON at check-out for 10% off your order!

Inside of this solo episode, I share details with you around why I stopped drinking alcohol 7-8 years ago in my early 20's. This was a personal decision for me and I wanted to unpack this in an episode, in case my own decision can inspire or support you as you examine your own relationship with alcohol. Everybody gets to choose for themselves what works for them and there isn't any judgment or coaching around this topic inside this episode, it's just me openly sharing a decision I made for myself, why I made it, and how I maintain integrity with it for myself right now. Stay connected --  Email me: [email protected] Connect with me on Instagram: @shannonkeating Pre-teen / Teen Coaching: Details here! Human Design Readings: Book here! Intuitive Readings: Book here! Sign-up for my email list (and receive $25 off either a Human Design Reading or Intuitive Reading):  Sign-up here! Explore my Website: www.shannonkeating.com Check out the BabesRising Website: www.babesrising.co    Podcast Sponsored by: Ayurvedic Protein (the best vegan protein powder in the world + a woman founded company!). Use the code: SHANNON at check-out for 10% off your order!

Inside of this solo episode, I am diving into three main topics with you --  Reflections on life going really well and how to keep our focus on the beauty in ourselves and the good inside of our lives Embodying the life-changing perspective that "everything always works out for you" Dating life updates and where I'm currently at with my romantic / dating life and desire for a partner  I really wanted to just chat with you today and spend some time discussing these three areas with you. I suggest listening with a journal/pen out or the notes tab of your phone open in case you want to jot down anything I share that speaks to you! Previous episodes I mentioned: 119. Sharing This Dream Before It's a Reality 60. Energy Work & Emotional Healing with Julie-Anne Kelly   Stay connected --  Email me: [email protected] Connect with me on Instagram: @shannonkeating Pre-teen / Teen Coaching: Details here! Human Design Readings: Book here! Intuitive Readings: Book here! Sign-up for my email list (and receive $25 off either a Human Design Reading or Intuitive Reading):  Sign-up here! Explore my Website: www.shannonkeating.com Check out the BabesRising Website: www.babesrising.co    Podcast Sponsored by: Ayurvedic Protein (the best vegan protein powder in the world + a woman founded company!). Use the code: SHANNON at check-out for 10% off your order!

Listen in to a live Human Design Reading I did in-person for my friend, Scotty Huffman, who is a 5/1 Projector with Splenic Authority! This is part TWO of our two-part episode. :)   In this part two episode, we dove into: 5/1 Profile - aka: The Heretic or "Visionary Leader" or "Creative Problem Solver" / Investigator or "Researcher" Diving into what it means to have an open solar plexus center / emotional center aka: being an emotional "empath"  Open sacral center and the importance of discharging / releasing energy when you're a Projector Open head center and how to clear out worry / thoughts that aren't yours Exploring Scotty's Sun Gates - Gate 18 and Gate 39 Exploring Scotty's North Node Gate - Gate 56 Discussing dating / relationships and Human Design   Don't know your Human Design? Get your free body graph here. Interesting in learning about your Human Design? Info about my readings here! Ready to book your Human Design Reading? Book an Individual Reading Book a Family Reading Book a Couples Reading   Use discount code: UNMASKEDANDOPEN for $20 off your Human Design Reading!   Past Human Design episodes I've done: Human Design Reading - 4/6 Sacral Generator 70. Mother-Daughter Human Design Reading   Connect with Shannon on Instagram: @shannonkeating Podcast is sponsored by Ayurvedic Protein, a women-owned, heart-centered small business. *Use the discount code: SHANNON for 10% off your bag of the BEST plant-based protein powder on the market!*

Listen in to a live Human Design Reading I did in-person for my friend, Scotty Huffman, who is a 5/1 Projector with Splenic Authority! I got excited and wanted to share a lot of information with Scotty so we broke it up into two parts - this is part one of a two-part reading. If you're a fan of Human Design and/or want a behind-the-scenes peek into what a Human Design reading is like, you'll love this episode! In this part one episode, we dove into: Scotty's goals, dreams, and challenges Explanation of Human Design "centers" (life themes), "gates / channels" (gifts), and "defined" (self-expression) vs "undefined" (wisdom) energy Explanation of the "not self themes / questions" of your open centers, using an example of an open solar plexus / emotional center Projector Energy Type - wisdom, work vs rest, giving advice, dating, knowing if you're getting the "invitation" and beyond! Splenic Authority - aka: intuitive decision-making  Knowing the difference between intuition vs fear (especially if you have your Splenic Center defined)   Don't know your Human Design? Get your free body graph here. Interesting in learning about your Human Design? Info about my readings here! Ready to book your Human Design Reading? Book an Individual Reading Book a Family Reading Book a Couples Reading   Use discount code: UNMASKEDANDOPEN for $20 off your Human Design Reading!   Past Human Design episodes I've done: Human Design Reading - 4/6 Sacral Generator 70. Mother-Daughter Human Design Reading   Connect with Shannon on Instagram: @shannonkeating Podcast is sponsored by Ayurvedic Protein, a women-owned, heart-centered small business. *Use the discount code: SHANNON for 10% off your bag of the BEST plant-based protein powder on the market!*

Lauren Materia is a Public Relations Assistant Account Manager at Quotable Media Co. Lauren fell in love with public relations because of the storytelling aspect and being able to be an image shaper. After she graduated from Champlain College in May of 2022, Lauren created her very own lifestyle brand: @materialgirllifestyle which has allowed her to grow and put herself out there. You can also listen to Lauren's podcast Material Girl Talks on Spotify and Anchor!   Lauren's Human Design: 3/5 Manifesting-Generator with Emotional Authority Lauren's Astrology: Scorpio (Sun), Aries (Moon), Taurus (Rising)   Lauren's Songs For Our  Spotify Playlist: Who Says by Selena Gomez and Shake It Off by Taylor Swift   Inside this episode, we dive into: Lauren's childhood upbringing in Michigan with a twin sister playing competitive jumprope How Lauren and twin sister were able to create a loving, best friend sibling relationship instead of a competitive one The story behind Lauren's bold moves that led her to work for a female-founded PR agency during and after college The power in taking steps towards your dreams and asking for what you want Behind-the-scenes creating her lifestyle brand, Material Girl Lifestyle Girl talk on all things fashion and finding inspiring outfits you feel good in Lauren's desire to fully step into her independence post-college   & so much more!   Lauren's Personal Instagram: @laurenmateria Lauren's Lifestyle Instagram: @materialgirllifestyle Lauren's Podcast on Spotify: Material Girl Talks   Connect with Shannon on Instagram: @shannonkeating For 1:1 Coaching, Human Design Readings, & Intuitive Readings: www.shannonkeating.com  For Coaching & Community for Young Women (Ages 18-24 years old): www.babesrising.co Podcast Sponsored by: Ayurvedic Protein (Use code: shannon for 10% off your order!)

Inside of this solo episode, we are diving into body image and specifically creating a loving relationship with your body, right now. I share 5 practical and empowering ways that you can begin to connect to and love your body, exactly as it is. Some of these might feel vulnerable or confronting, but these tips work if/when you work them - trust me! Listen to this one with a journal/pen by your side or your notes tab open on your phone so you can take note of all 5 tips! Listen to my previous body image episode: 90. My Body Image Journey   To email me: [email protected] Connect with me on Instagram: @shannonkeating Pre-teen / Teen Coaching: Details here! Human Design Readings: Book here! Intuitive Readings: Book here! (For $20 off Human Design Readings & Intuitive Readings, use code: UNMASKEDANDOPEN at check-out!) Explore my Website: www.shannonkeating.com Check out the BabesRising Website: www.babesrising.co    Podcast Sponsored by: Ayurvedic Protein (the best vegan protein powder in the world + a woman founded company!). Use the code: SHANNON at check-out for 10% off your order!