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Omni Mindfulness
Hosted by Shilpa Lewis · EN
💛 Ranked in the Top 5% Globally by ListenNotes, the Omni Mindfulness Podcast is a space for soulful solopreneurs to explore how to pause with purpose, align with presence, and integrate mindful systems that support a balanced, purpose-driven life.
Hosted by Shilpa Lewis — an intuitive strategist, AI Coach, Social Media Strategist, and Meditation Life Coach — she blends mindfulness, neuroscience, and soulful tech to help modern entrepreneurs reconnect with what matters most while navigating business and life with clarity and calm.
With over 20 years of experience in UX design, a Master’s in Human–Computer Interaction, and certifications in Meditation Life Coaching and Social Media Strategy, Shilpa brings a unique blend of digital prowess and spiritual depth. Drawing on systems thinking, AI design, and human-centered strategy, she bridges the gap between technology and authenticity — helping solopreneurs streamline with clarity, creativity, and balance.
Rooted in a holistic approach, each episode explores the podcast’s core pillars: spirituality, mindfulness, energy awareness, and mindset — now expanding into AI and Streamlining with Systems. Together, these dimensions create a bridge between inner presence and practical design, blending ancient wisdom with modern innovation to elevate human potential.
At its core, this podcast celebrates the vital role of storytelling as a tool for transformation — guiding you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your purpose.
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Wisdom of a Yogi Meets the Simulation Hypothesis: Navigating the Treasure Hunt of Life in the Age of AI through Intuition. A Conversation with Dr. Virk, author of Simulation Hypothesis. (Epi. #271)
2w ago01:21:20Tap to summarizeShare your Thoughts about this EpisodeWhat if life isn’t something to figure out… but something to follow?In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Rizwan Virk — computer scientist, entrepreneur, and author — to explore a different way of navigating life.We talk about intuition not as something abstract, but as a series of clues — showing up through hunches, patterns, and synchronicity — guiding us along a path that may feel more like a treasure hunt than a straight line.We also explore how ideas from video games, movies, and ancient wisdom traditions all point to a similar question:Are we here to control life… or to navigate it more consciously?📚 Mentioned in This Episode📘 The Simulation Hypothesis https://amzn.to/4n442Xr A thought-provoking exploration of reality through the lens of AI, quantum physics, and spiritual traditions.📘 Wisdom of a Yogi https://amzn.to/4tGPNKu A modern reflection on Yogananda’s teachings — connecting timeless spiritual insight to everyday life.🔗 Connect with Rizwan🌐 Website: https://www.zenentrepreneur.com/📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizcambridge/🎓 Simulation Hypothesis Course: I’ve taken Rizwan’s course and highly recommend it if you’re curious to explore these ideas more deeply. Learn more here: https://www.zenentrepreneur.com/events🌿 A Question to Sit WithWhere in your life might there already be clues…that you’ve been overlooking—or waiting for your intellect to make logical sense of before trusting your intuition to follow?FOUNDER'S WHY COMPASSA mini app where neuroscience meets mindfulness. Reflect through Foundation, Transition, Vision — across mind, heart, and somatic body. AI-powered prompts + HeartMath + somatic awareness to keep your why as your north star.$44/year — Founder's rate ending soon.👉 compass.omnimindfulness.com PAUSE WITH PURPOSE QUIZUnderstand your natural traits and archetype in 5 minutes. Free personalized insights.👉 quiz.omnimindfulness.com/pausewithpurposeSupport the show🧭 Founder's Why Compass — A reflective app to help founders pause before they plan and keep their why as their north star. 👉 https://compass.omnimindfulness.com/🎧 Follow for Updates:👉 Click here to follow the podcast on Buzzsprout✨ Love soulful reflections like this?👉 Subscribe to the Simple OmniMindfulness™ Newsletter
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Navigating an AI-Driven World with Our Natural Operating System: Intuition A Conversation with Katharine Giovani. (Epi. #270)
3w ago01:28:23Tap to summarizeShare your Thoughts about this EpisodeIn this episode of the Omni Mindfulness Podcast, Shilpa Lewis speaks with intuitive advisor and author Katharine Giovanni about the role intuition plays in navigating an increasingly complex digital world.As artificial intelligence continues to expand what machines can do, our human ability to sense, reflect, and trust our inner guidance may become more valuable than ever.Together, they explore how intuition functions as a kind of natural operating system — helping us make aligned decisions, clear emotional blocks, and stay grounded as technology evolves.Rather than competing with technology, the conversation invites us to consider how reconnecting with our inner awareness may help us navigate the future with greater clarity and authenticity.GuestKatharine GiovanniInternational speaker, intuitive advisor, and author who teaches practical approaches to intuition, forgiveness, and energy awareness in leadership and everyday life.Learn more:https://katharinegiovanni.com/FOUNDER'S WHY COMPASSA mini app where neuroscience meets mindfulness. Reflect through Foundation, Transition, Vision — across mind, heart, and somatic body. AI-powered prompts + HeartMath + somatic awareness to keep your why as your north star.$44/year — Founder's rate ending soon.👉 compass.omnimindfulness.com PAUSE WITH PURPOSE QUIZUnderstand your natural traits and archetype in 5 minutes. Free personalized insights.👉 quiz.omnimindfulness.com/pausewithpurposeLevel up with PodMatch Match with your ideal podcast guest or hostDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show🧭 Founder's Why Compass — A reflective app to help founders pause before they plan and keep their why as their north star. 👉 https://compass.omnimindfulness.com/🎧 Follow for Updates:👉 Click here to follow the podcast on Buzzsprout✨ Love soulful reflections like this?👉 Subscribe to the Simple OmniMindfulness™ Newsletter
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Intuition in the Age of AI: Why Self-Knowledge Matters More Than Ever | A Conversation with Human Design Expert Mari Smith (Epi. #269)
4w ago01:14:33Tap to summarizeShare your Thoughts about this EpisodeIn this episode of the Omni Mindfulness Podcast, Shilpa Lewis speaks with social media pioneer Mari Smith about intuition, self-knowledge, and staying authentically human in an increasingly AI-driven world.Often called the “Queen of Facebook,” Mari has spent nearly two decades helping entrepreneurs and businesses navigate the evolving landscape of digital connection and relationship marketing.In recent years, Mari has also gone deep into the Human Design System, bringing this lens of self-knowledge into conversations about leadership, marketing, and decision-making.Together, we explore how intuition and embodied awareness can help entrepreneurs maintain authenticity and clarity as technology becomes more powerful and automated.Because when algorithms can amplify almost anything…the real signal may be knowing yourself.GuestMari SmithPremier social media strategist, keynote speaker, and author known for pioneering relationship-based marketing in the digital era. Often referred to as the “Queen of Facebook,” she has trained and advised entrepreneurs and global brands on social media strategy for nearly two decades.Learn more:https://www.marismith.com/FOUNDER'S WHY COMPASSA mini app where neuroscience meets mindfulness. Reflect through Foundation, Transition, Vision — across mind, heart, and somatic body. AI-powered prompts + HeartMath + somatic awareness to keep your why as your north star.$44/year — Founder's rate ending soon.👉 compass.omnimindfulness.com PAUSE WITH PURPOSE QUIZUnderstand your natural traits and archetype in 5 minutes. Free personalized insights.👉 quiz.omnimindfulness.com/pausewithpurposeLearn from Queen of Facebook, Mari SmithUtilize social media strategically with the support of Mari SmithDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show🧭 Founder's Why Compass — A reflective app to help founders pause before they plan and keep their why as their north star. 👉 https://compass.omnimindfulness.com/🎧 Follow for Updates:👉 Click here to follow the podcast on Buzzsprout✨ Love soulful reflections like this?👉 Subscribe to the Simple OmniMindfulness™ Newsletter
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The Uncomfortable Truth About Intuition: You Already Know — You Just Don't Trust How You Know It (Epi. #268)
Apr 2800:12:47Tap to summarizeShare your Thoughts about this EpisodeThe Uncomfortable Truth About Intuition: You Already Know — You Just Don’t Trust How You Know It (Epi. #268)In this closing episode of April’s exploration of intuition, Shilpa brings together the threads from recent conversations on the show — including insights from Derek Rydall and movement educator Lavinia Plonka — to explore a deeper question:What does it really mean to know something?In a world where AI can process enormous amounts of information faster than any human ever could, it’s easy to confuse processing with knowing. But intuition lives somewhere different — in the body, in experience, and in the quieter layers of awareness that guide us before logic catches up. This episode explores why intuition may be less mystical than we think and more about learning to recognize and trust the signals that are already there.In this episode, you’ll explore:• Why intuition often appears before logic can explain it • How somatic awareness helps us recognize deeper patterns • The difference between processing information and truly knowing • Why reducing internal noise makes intuitive signals easier to hearAs April closes, the invitation is simple: You don’t need more data.You may just need more quiet.PAUSE WITH PURPOSE QUIZUnderstand your natural traits and archetype in 5 minutes. Free personalized insights.👉 quiz.omnimindfulness.com/pausewithpurposeLevel up with PodMatch Match with your ideal podcast guest or hostWhite Beard Strategies AI BazaarAI trainings and tools to build authority, visibility, and scalable business systems.Connect with ConvertKitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show🧭 Founder's Why Compass — A reflective app to help founders pause before they plan and keep their why as their north star. 👉 https://compass.omnimindfulness.com/🎧 Follow for Updates:👉 Click here to follow the podcast on Buzzsprout✨ Love soulful reflections like this?👉 Subscribe to the Simple OmniMindfulness™ Newsletter
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Embodied Intelligence: What Somatic Awareness and AI Teach Us About Intuition. A Conversation with Lavinia Plonka (Epi. #267)
Apr 2101:01:47Tap to summarizeShare your Thoughts about this EpisodeThe Intelligence of the BodySomatic Awareness, Pattern Recognition, and Intuition A Conversation with Lavinia Plonka (Ep. #266)What if intuition isn’t mystical — but a skill we can train?In this episode, I’m joined by Lavinia Plonka, movement educator and longtime teacher of the Feldenkrais Method®, to explore how awareness of the body can deepen our ability to recognize patterns, make better decisions, and respond to life with greater clarity.Together we explore the surprising parallels between how the human nervous system learns and how AI systems learn through prediction and pattern recognition — and why developing somatic awareness may be one of the most powerful ways to cultivate intuition.Because sometimes the intelligence we’re looking for isn’t in the mind alone.It’s already present in the body.✨ In This Episode• What the Feldenkrais Method teaches about movement, awareness, and learning • How intuition can emerge from somatic awareness and sensory information • Why the brain acts as a prediction machine — and how surprise helps us learn • The difference between reacting and responding when new information appears🧭 A Question to Sit WithWhat might you notice if you slowed down long enough to listen to what your body already knows?FOUNDER'S WHY COMPASSA mini app where neuroscience meets mindfulness. Reflect through Foundation, Transition, Vision — across mind, heart, and somatic body. AI-powered prompts + HeartMath + somatic awareness to keep your why as your north star.$44/year — Founder's rate ending soon.👉 compass.omnimindfulness.com PAUSE WITH PURPOSE QUIZUnderstand your natural traits and archetype in 5 minutes. Free personalized insights.👉 quiz.omnimindfulness.com/pausewithpurposeWhite Beard Strategies AI BazaarAI trainings and tools to build authority, visibility, and scalable business systems.SPI (Smart Passive Income) Earn smart passive income while you relax or work! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show🧭 Founder's Why Compass — A reflective app to help founders pause before they plan and keep their why as their north star. 👉 https://compass.omnimindfulness.com/🎧 Follow for Updates:👉 Click here to follow the podcast on Buzzsprout✨ Love soulful reflections like this?👉 Subscribe to the Simple OmniMindfulness™ Newsletter
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Intuition, Entropy, and the Quiet Mind: What I'm Learning About the Signal Beneath the Noise (Epi. #266)
Apr 1400:13:39Tap to summarizeShare your Thoughts about this EpisodeWhat I'm Learning About the Signal Beneath the NoiseEpisode 266What if intuition isn’t missing — what if the signal is simply buried beneath the noise?We are living in the most information-saturated moment in human history.More alerts. More data. More opinions.And beneath all of it — quieter than the noise — there is a signal.Your signal.In this solo episode, Shilpa explores intuition not as something mystical, but as a trainable form of inner intelligence that becomes clearer when the mind grows quieter. Drawing on insights from physicist Thomas Campbell, simulation theorist Rizwan Virk, and spiritual teacher Paramahansa Yogananda, she explores how meditation lowers internal “entropy,” allowing subtle intuition to surface.Shilpa also shares a personal story that took nearly 30 years to come full circle, connecting her early studies in computer science, linguistics, Sanskrit, and AI to the work she is doing today.In a noisy world, learning to quiet the mind may be the key to hearing your signal.#omnimindfulness #intuition #AI PAUSE WITH PURPOSE QUIZUnderstand your natural traits and archetype in 5 minutes. Free personalized insights.👉 quiz.omnimindfulness.com/pausewithpurposeLevel up with PodMatch Match with your ideal podcast guest or hostWhite Beard Strategies AI BazaarAI trainings and tools to build authority, visibility, and scalable business systems.Connect with ConvertKitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show🧭 Founder's Why Compass — A reflective app to help founders pause before they plan and keep their why as their north star. 👉 https://compass.omnimindfulness.com/🎧 Follow for Updates:👉 Click here to follow the podcast on Buzzsprout✨ Love soulful reflections like this?👉 Subscribe to the Simple OmniMindfulness™ Newsletter
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The Human Advantage: Evolving Consciousness in the Age of AI . A Conversation with Derek Rydall (Epi. #265)
Apr 701:13:00Tap to summarizeShare your Thoughts about this EpisodeThe Human Advantage: Evolving Consciousness in the Age of AI A Conversation with Derek Rydall (Ep. #265)As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the world of work, creativity, and decision-making, a deeper question is emerging beneath the technological revolution:What does it mean to be fully human in the age of AI?In this opening episode of our April series on Spirituality, Intuition, and AI, Shilpa sits down with Derek Rydall, author of A Whole New Human: Ten Ways We Must Evolve to Survive and Thrive in the Age of AI.Derek’s journey spans coding, neuroscience, Hollywood, and decades of spiritual practice after a near-death experience that reshaped his understanding of consciousness and identity.At the heart of his message is an ancient insight that feels more relevant than ever:Know thyself.Because in a world where machines are learning more about us every day, the greatest human advantage may not be smarter technology — but deeper self-awareness.In this conversation, Derek explores why reconnecting with our inner intelligence — our intuition, values, and lived wisdom — may be the key to thriving alongside AI rather than being defined by it.In this episode we explore• Why the AI revolution is also a human evolution moment• Derek’s journey from coder to spiritual teacher• The difference between artificial intelligence and authentic human intelligence• Why the ancient wisdom “Know Thyself” may be the most important guidance for the AI age• How awareness, contemplation, and purpose help restore our agency in an automated worldYour pause is your compass.🧭 A Question to Sit WithAs technology becomes more intelligent, are we becoming more conscious?📘 Book Mentioned in This EpisodeA Whole New Human: Ten Ways We Must Evolve to Survive and Thrive in the AI AgeIn this book, author Derek Rydall explores what it means to remain deeply human in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Blending ancient wisdom with modern insight, he outlines ten ways we can evolve our consciousness, creativity, and purpose so that technology amplifies our humanity rather than replaces it. Affiliate note: The book link above is an affiliate link, which helps support the podcast at no additional cost to you.FOUNDER'S WHY COMPASSA mini app where neuroscience meets mindfulness. Reflect through Foundation, Transition, Vision — across mind, heart, and somatic body. AI-powered prompts + HeartMath + somatic awareness to keep your why as your north star.$44/year — Founder's rate ending soon.👉 compass.omnimindfulness.com PAUSE WITH PURPOSE QUIZUnderstand your natural traits and archetype in 5 minutes. Free personalized insights.👉 quiz.omnimindfulness.com/pausewithpurposeSupport the show🧭 Founder's Why Compass — A reflective app to help founders pause before they plan and keep their why as their north star. 👉 https://compass.omnimindfulness.com/🎧 Follow for Updates:👉 Click here to follow the podcast on Buzzsprout✨ Love soulful reflections like this?👉 Subscribe to the Simple OmniMindfulness™ Newsletter
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The Uncomfortable Truth About Trust: Act Before You're Ready and Watch What Expands (Epi. #264)
Mar 3100:15:01Tap to summarizeShare your Thoughts about this EpisodeWhat if trust isn’t something you wait to feel — but something you expand into by acting?In this solo episode, I open with a story I first heard in my youth from a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda.On the surface, it’s a story about a monk, fear, and a snake. But it’s really about what happens when you let trust move before the fear is gone.From there, I weave together neuroscience, ancient wisdom, and a concept called surprisal — the signal your system generates when reality exceeds your predictions.And what I’ve come to understand is this: trust doesn’t arrive before the act — it arrives through it.You’ll hear how each guest this month offered a different lens on trust — cognitive, somatic, nourishment, and systems — and how those perspectives revealed the same pattern from different angles.And I share my own journey — from studying AI in the early days to stepping into meditation work at a time when nothing felt certain — and how, in both cases, the signal was there.I just had to act before I was ready to receive it.PAUSE WITH PURPOSE QUIZUnderstand your natural traits and archetype in 5 minutes. Free personalized insights.👉 quiz.omnimindfulness.com/pausewithpurposeLevel up with PodMatch Match with your ideal podcast guest or hostConnect with ConvertKitWhite Beard Strategies AI BazaarAI trainings and tools to build authority, visibility, and scalable business systems.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show🧭 Founder's Why Compass — A reflective app to help founders pause before they plan and keep their why as their north star. 👉 https://compass.omnimindfulness.com/🎧 Follow for Updates:👉 Click here to follow the podcast on Buzzsprout✨ Love soulful reflections like this?👉 Subscribe to the Simple OmniMindfulness™ Newsletter
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Trusting Systems That Amplify: AI, ADHD, and Building Tools That Honor Your Nature. A Conversation with Jonathan Mast (Epi. #263)
Mar 2400:44:01Tap to summarizeShare your Thoughts about this EpisodeWhat if ADHD isn't something to fix — but a pattern to amplify?Jonathan Mast, founder of White Beard, was diagnosed with ADHD 12 years ago. Instead of seeing it as a limitation, he learned to embrace it as a superpower. His challenge? His mind raced ahead of his body's ability to execute. Then AI arrived — and extended his hyperfocus from 15 minutes to 1.5 hours.You'll hear:Why AI amplifies skill and experience (not replaces it)How being over 35 is actually an advantage with AIWhy the real question isn't "Will AI take my job?" but "What becomes possible when I finally have bandwidth to dream?"How to choose systems that honor your brain's patterns instead of forcing yourself into ones that don't fitWeek 4 of March's Trust series: Learning to trust the systems you build — not fear them.🤖 White Beard AI Training — If your brain moves fast and traditional productivity tools don't fit, Jonathan's AI training shows you how to build systems that work WITH your brain. Practical, no-fluff implementation for founders and teams. https://go.whitebeardstrategies.com/products-list-6564?am_id=shilpa1862FOUNDER'S WHY COMPASSA mini app where neuroscience meets mindfulness. Reflect through Foundation, Transition, Vision — across mind, heart, and somatic body. AI-powered prompts + HeartMath + somatic awareness to keep your why as your north star.$44/year — Founder's rate ending soon.👉 compass.omnimindfulness.com PAUSE WITH PURPOSE QUIZUnderstand your natural traits and archetype in 5 minutes. Free personalized insights.👉 quiz.omnimindfulness.com/pausewithpurposeWhite Beard Strategies AI BazaarAI trainings and tools to build authority, visibility, and scalable business systems.Syllaby for AI Faceless VideosStreamline production and optimize your social marketing videos!Level up with PodMatch Match with your ideal podcast guest or hostDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show🧭 Founder's Why Compass — A reflective app to help founders pause before they plan and keep their why as their north star. 👉 https://compass.omnimindfulness.com/🎧 Follow for Updates:👉 Click here to follow the podcast on Buzzsprout✨ Love soulful reflections like this?👉 Subscribe to the Simple OmniMindfulness™ Newsletter
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The Nourishment Warrior: Rebuilding Trust in Your Body (Epi. #262)
Mar 1700:47:02Tap to summarizeShare your Thoughts about this EpisodeWhat if strength isn’t about pushing harder — but protecting yourself more fiercely?In this episode, Shilpa sits down with Amy Toscano, founder of Feed Your Lioness and creator of The Nourishment Warrior framework. A mother of five, Amy helps women restore trust in their bodies through nourishment, rhythm, and self-respect — not through performance or force.Amy shares the moment she met her inner lioness during a spin class in the middle of COVID — not as aggression, but as quiet, steady presence — and how that insight reshaped her relationship to strength, nourishment, and resilience.Together we explore:• Why many high-capacity women mistake intensity for strength • Why nourishment isn’t softness — it’s strategy • How protection and rest can be acts of resilience • The core elements of Amy’s Nourishment Warrior framework: rhythm, responsiveness, and self-respectIf you’ve been operating from effort and performance, this episode invites a different question:What might change if you trusted your body enough to protect it?Explore more at: 👉 https://www.feedyourlioness.com/coming-soon-03FOUNDER'S WHY COMPASSA mini app where neuroscience meets mindfulness. Reflect through Foundation, Transition, Vision — across mind, heart, and somatic body. AI-powered prompts + HeartMath + somatic awareness to keep your why as your north star.$44/year — Founder's rate ending soon.👉 compass.omnimindfulness.com PAUSE WITH PURPOSE QUIZUnderstand your natural traits and archetype in 5 minutes. Free personalized insights.👉 quiz.omnimindfulness.com/pausewithpurposeConnect with ConvertKitWhite Beard Strategies AI BazaarAI trainings and tools to build authority, visibility, and scalable business systems.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show🧭 Founder's Why Compass — A reflective app to help founders pause before they plan and keep their why as their north star. 👉 https://compass.omnimindfulness.com/🎧 Follow for Updates:👉 Click here to follow the podcast on Buzzsprout✨ Love soulful reflections like this?👉 Subscribe to the Simple OmniMindfulness™ Newsletter
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