#6: Jackie Moran, Wounded Healer and Yoga Teacher on Finding and Becoming Yourself

The Sleepless Sessions

"Being present and aware is a huge part of finding your rhythm" -Jackie Moran
Welcome to Episode 6 of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back!
On this podcast we explore the lives of those in pursuit of their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles!
On this episode I have a conversation with my great friend Jackie Moran as we explore her life story, finding your own path and rhythm, early life challenges that led to awakening moments, becoming a healer, a yoga teacher, to running a business, becoming a parent, the power of collective energy, her next steps, and so much more on this episode! Thank you Jackie for coming on The Sleepless Sessions, this conversation was so powerful!
Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode today, I appreciate the tremendous amounts of support!
Substances are mentioned in this episode, and I don't recommend the use of substances; everyone makes their own choices at the end of the day so please do your research and make safety a priority with substances!
Jackie's Meditation (3:07:03)
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Time Stamps
(0:00) - Introduction and Episode start, Jackie's early life
(9:31) - Education, intro to partying, being rebellious leading to an abrupt change of path
(13:24) - Jackie on bouncing in and out of group homes and rehabs
(18:16) - Jackie's wakeup call, moving to California
(25:06) - Going for a yoga certification, exploring her call towards it, awakening moments, mind body connection and pushing comfort zones
(30:19) - More on mind body connection, spiritual connection, listening to your natural rhythm
(34:36) - Movement and dance, ecstatic awakening dance, walking to your own beat
(43:38) - Rhythm, being present and aware, the ebb and flow of life, enjoying the journey
(52:05) -Wounded healer, the power of dance, stepping outside of comfort zones, and trusting intuition
(57:08) - Jackie's near death experience, spiritual awakening experience, the power of collective energy
(1:05:16) - Jackie on yoga and becoming a yoga teacher
(1:12:12) - The importance of breathwork, intro to starting The Salty Buddha, start of relationship with Jamie
(1:21:06) - Discovering a new path post The Salty Buddha, Jackie's intro to Katalyst shows, being able to step away to get in touch with your path
(1:30:02) - Social media detox, balance of social media use, staying in touch with reality, free flowing energy, getting in touch with yourself
(1:41:31) -Jackie's experiences with Ayahuasca and San Pedro, being vulnerable, the power of release and letting go
(1:50:55) - How do you deal with imposter syndrome? More on finding your rhythm
(2:02:38) - Jackie's intro to reiki, energy
(2:21:56) - Perfectionism and the struggles of it, more on reiki
(2:28:33) - Finding the balance as a healer for helping others and yourself, daily meditations, daily rituals, Joan Borysenko
(2:40:53) - More on daily rituals for Jackie, perfectionism and rhythm
(2:49:21) - Vibe House Wellness Center, Jackie's next steps and vision
(2:58:51) - Recommended Books: Awakening to the Spirit World by Sandra Ingerman, The Dance Cure by Peter Lovatt, Becoming An Intuitive Healer by Judith Orloff, Healing at the Speed of Sound by Alex Doman and Don Campbell, Shaking Medicine by Bradford Keeney
(3:01:27) - What does the word love mean to you?
(3:03:51) - Best ways to connect with Jackie
(3:07:03) - Jackie's Meditation, Outro, End