It’s about that time - pregnancy update number 3! This week on The Illuminated Path, Kate & Jon share more about the final trimester of Kate’s pregnancy, nesting, and preparing for baby! www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

Do you have an overthinker in your life? It might even be you! In today’s episode, we’ll talk more about overthinking, including: Why we overthink How we think we’re protecting ourselves by overthinking The role of fear in overthinking Why being present matters Awareness of your overthinking Tips, tricks, and tools to combat your overthinking habit And more! www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

Ever gotten close to your goal and then found yourself going in the complete opposite direction? Join us today for a conversation of goal-setting, identity work, and self-sabotaging. In this episode we’ll talk more about self-sabotage: what it is, why we do it, and how we can break the cycle. www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

When we know what habits make us feel our best but we don’t prioritize them, our busy lives often get in the way. In this episode, we discuss the process we went through to figure out what our priorities were, how we created new routines for ourselves, and how we actually put them into a schedule. We even schedule our sleep! Your daily routines can change your life. It’s important to take a step back and make sure you are making time for what makes you feel your best. www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

Every so often, we might find ourselves realizing that we don’t feel like ourselves, and/or that we don’t like the path that we’re on. When this happens, we have an opportunity to change course - but having the awareness to realize that we WANT to change course is an important step in the process. In today’s episode, we discuss signs that you’re out of alignment with yourself & your goals - whether that’s things you’re doing that are working against you, or things you’re not doing that could be helping you. www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

With so much conversation today about mindfulness, and what you SHOULD do, the part that’s often left out is what the actual DOING looks like. Join us today for a discussion of putting mindfulness into action. In today’s episode, you will learn more about: What having mindfulness means What mindfulness looks like in our daily lives Connecting the bridge between knowing and doing 4 simple steps for breaking the cycle Daily steps for practicing mindfulness And more! www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

This week on The Illuminated Path, we continue the conversation of mindfulness by diving deeper into the core concepts from Nancy Bardacke’s book, Mindful Birthing. Listen in as Kate & Jon discuss Trust, Acknowledgment, Letting Be, and Kindness. References: Bardacke, Nancy (2012). Mindful Birthing: Training the Mind, Body, and Heart for Childbirth and Beyond www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

On today’s episode, we discuss some of the core concepts from Nancy Bardacke’s book, Mindful Birthing. Listen in as Kate & Jon talk about how Nancy Bardacke’s “Attitudes Of Mindfulness” aren’t just relevant to birthing, but can be applied to living a mindful, present life. Join us next week for part 2! References: Bardacke, Nancy (2012). Mindful Birthing: Training the Mind, Body, and Heart for Childbirth and Beyond www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

Join us this week for pregnancy update number two! This week on The Illuminated Path, Kate shares more about her pregnancy journey and how crucial the core foundations of health have been during this time. Kate shares about products and supportive services & therapies that have been helping her keep comfortable and be more prepared for labor. www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

Have you ever looked at a food ingredient label and thought “I don’t know how to pronounce any of these”? We’ve got your back. Today we’re giving you a crash course on reading food labels, what to watch out for & why. In today’s episode, you will learn more about: Processed vs. Ultra-Processed Foods Natural vs. artificial dyes Natural vs. artificial sweeteners Natural vs. artificial nitrates & nitrites Flavor boosters The most popular blanket term in the food industry: “natural flavors” Bugs (yes, bugs) in your food ingredients And more! www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

Have you ever been traveling and wondered why you’re starting to feel a little sluggish or off? Let’s talk about it! In today’s episode, you will learn more about: Why we can feel off when we travel Food & environmental toxins we’re commonly exposed to when traveling Maintaining awareness of your body and how you’re feeling Mitigating food & environmental toxins when traveling Inflammation weight and alleviating symptoms of inflammation And more! www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

When was the last time you saw something on the news or social media that left you feeling a little uneasy, worried, or even scared about something in the world? For most people in today’s world, this is a pretty common occurrence. In today’s episode, you will learn more about: Finding balance with staying informed on current events Understanding how our phones can trigger our stress/fear response Understanding how stress & fear can put us on autopilot Maintaining awareness of our mental & physical wellbeing Staying informed while not living in or leading with fear And more! www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

It’s that time again - Another life & family update from Kate & Jon. This week’s episode is a casual conversation about Kate’s upcoming birthday, home renovations, and our growing family! www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

Happy Valentine’s Day! In today’s episode, we talk about all things relating to love. We talk about self-love and feeling unworthy, ways to improve your relationship with your significant other, understanding love languages, and even how you can show love to people in your community. We’re celebrating love not only on Valentine’s day, but every day. www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

Have you ever had a miscommunication and wondered if the issue was with your communication or how the other person interpreted it? It’s usually a bit of both. In today’s episode, we discuss some of the ways communication can go wrong, what to work on, and how to ask clarifying questions to make sure you and the other person are on the same page. www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

Stuck in the hustle? This week on The Illuminated Path Podcast, we talk about rest! Redefining it, incorporating it into our lives, and understanding what it means to make time for it. We’ll touch on rest when we’re feeling good, when we’re sick, and how our body’s need for rest can change with the seasons. www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

The law of 10,000 hours or the 10,000 hour rule says that it takes 10,000 hours to truly master something. Today we dive into a little bit of philosophy as we discuss this idea and expand on it. In this episode, you will learn more about: The 10,000 hour rule The importance of the first 100 hours The 1,000 hour milestone Defining “mastery” Embracing change & being an “eternal student” The impact of your daily routine & the allocation of your time And more! www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

Have you ever wondered what’s so different about working with a Naturopathic Doctor? In today’s episode, we share our experiences and discuss how it’s different from working with a conventional Doctor. In this episode we discuss: Having the opportunity to advocate for yourself & your health Requesting labwork and understanding what that labwork means Having more time with your Doctor to understand results and discuss lifestyle changes The standard of care & understanding you as a person Root cause vs. symptom management How the treatment approach is different Due diligence & finding the right Naturopathic Doctor And more! www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

Happy New Year! After a much needed break, Jon & Kate are back with another episode on mindset & self-talk. Kate offers more important perspective shifts from her Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) training and discusses the importance of the language that we use when talking to ourselves, especially when we approach our goals. In this episode, you will learn more about: Asking yourself about the possible, rather than limitations Approaching the situation with the positive, rather than the negative Focusing on what you CAN do, rather than what you CANNOT do Why we have to be careful with asking “Why not?” How the language we use affects our beliefs And more! www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

Holidays - A time of year often spent around more family than usual. But everyone’s family situation is a little different, and the holidays can unfortunately be a very stressful time for people. In this episode, we share 5 tips for managing stress during the holiday season. www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

In today’s episode, Kate shares another Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) concept and discusses understanding your current state and working toward your desired state. In today’s episode, you will learn more about: The importance of making a decision about the direction you want for your life Why decisions are made for you if you don’t make them yourself Why indecision is a decision in itself A reminder about being able to pivot and change your direction Why it’s important to just choose a direction and start trying And more! www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

Having choices in your life can be a crucial component of “steering the ship” and designing a life that you love and are passionate about. More often than not, when we think that we only have one choice - or no choices, for that matter - we tend to make decisions out of fear, rather than love or gratitude. Today on the Illuminated Path Podcast, Kate shares a little more about Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and offers valuable perspective shifts to help you make stronger decisions that are more in alignment with what you truly want out of life. In this episode, you will learn more about: How the perspective of not having choices keeps us stuck, especially in our careers Why you ALWAYS have more than one choice, and ALWAYS have the ability to create new choices Why it’s important to be willing to change your choice after receiving new information Understanding that not accepting a choice is a choice in itself The role of fight or flight in our decision-making & how leading with fear causes us to only look at the first choice we’re presented with And more! www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

In this live coaching call, Kate helps Jennie uncover fears around making a big transition in her business. Listen in to hear Kate and Jennie discuss: Making a huge change / transition in her business Finding ways to help her existing community with this new direction Can she “let go” of her past business model and community? Taking a step back, relinquishing control & delegating work Being able to trust someone else to step in and help Building a procedure for smooth interaction with a team member & More www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

Kate & Jon have returned home after an amazing wedding and a restorative honeymoon! This week, Kate shares more about Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) with a concept called The Learning Circle. This concept offers powerful perspective on how we as humans learn, make mistakes, grow, and learn again. www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

When was the last time you paused to be grateful that your basic needs are met - food, water, and shelter? We all live busy lives, but taking time for gratitude can - quite literally - make you a happier and more fulfilled person. In this episode, you will learn more about: Gratitude as a high frequency How gratitude helps us shift perspective or come back to the present moment Biological benefits of gratitude Personal & professional benefits of gratitude The importance of a gratitude practice and how to create one And more! www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

In this live coaching call, Kate helps Katy understand if making a shift in her business is the right decision for her. Listen in to hear Kate and Katy discuss: Wondering if she should pivot in her business and shift her niche How her own experiences with ADHD tendencies can help guide her clients Discussing what the fears are around making a change in her business Wondering if she should or shouldn’t pursue this change Shifting perspectives from thinking something is too confusing or “crazy” Leaning into an idea that has been on her mind for a while and more! www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

We’ve all heard about a fixed mindset vs. a growth mindset, but what about a scarcity mindset vs. an abundance mindset? Do you find yourself believing that opportunity is limited? That someone else’s success comes at your expense? Scarcity thinking is a common form of programming that we all receive, but when we work toward an abundance mindset, we can truly expand our worldview. In this episode, you will learn more about: A scarcity mindset, fear, and the cultural norm How limiting beliefs and past traumas can create a scarcity mindset How people with a scarcity mindset manifest against what they truly want The roles of fear, love, and gratitude and how they impact scarcity & abundance mindsets An abundance mindset and why awareness / focus is so important How to identify your current mindset Practical ways to cultivate an abundance mindset And more! www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

Sometimes, we don’t allow ourselves the time that we need to grieve. Grief is important not only when we suffer a loss, but also as we embrace change in our lives. Whether we’re letting old friendships fizzle out, moving to a new city/town, or even starting a new career - change requires some amount of grieving, acceptance, awareness, and surrender. Join us today as we discuss navigating life transitions with grace. In this episode, you will learn more about: Gracefully navigating life transitions Coach Christine Hassler’s 3-step process for navigating change The importance of grieving older versions of yourself or older chapters of your life The role of awareness in life transitions Accepting & surrendering to change Relinquishing control Building faith in your direction And more! www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

In this live coaching call, Kate helps Cindy uncover how her childhood affected her relationship with herself today. Listen in to hear Kate and Cindy discuss: How she is struggling with her relationship to herself, and with others Feeling like she is missing support & connection in her life A theme of never feeling good enough How our childhood hardships, such as divorce, can shape our life today How being punished as a child affected her and made her feel unworthy Allowing herself to grieve not having the full support that she needed as a child Connecting to her inner child to reparent herself Inner Child practices to work on healing her relationship to herself & More! www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…

In a lot of ways, money can be a really taboo topic. As energetic beings, we’re all constantly manifesting with money - whether that’s manifesting more of it or continuing a life of living paycheck to paycheck. For nearly everyone, their money story was written for them, and the only way to break that cycle is to look at your childhood and the people who influenced your beliefs around money. Join us today for a discussion of money, wealth, and manifesting. In this episode, you will learn more about: Questions to ask yourself Cultivating awareness around money Rewriting your money story The roles of fear & scarcity in our world Money as a concept Money as a flow of energy A holistic approach to money The cycle of giving and receiving And more! www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate.Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonapparel.com Brought to you by: New Moon Holistic Life www.newmoonholisticlife.com…