<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The MysticWithin Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>The MysticWithin Podcast</b></p><p><br /><i>Real talk for the woman reclaiming her power.</i></p><p></p><p>The MysticWithin Podcast is for the woman remembering her power, not asking for it.</p><p></p><p>Here, explores spirituality without the fluff. No spiritual bypassing, no "just manifest it and it'll appear" nonsense. Each week is a breakdown of topics ranging from intuition, embodiment, hard growth, and what it actually looks like to trust yourself in a world that's taught you not to.</p><p></p><p>Each episode blends soulful wisdom with grounded, practical truth because your spiritual growth shouldn't feel disconnected from your actual life. We'll talk about breaking free from people-pleasing and self-doubt, navigating spiritual awakenings, and remembering the power that's been within you all along.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're deep into your spiritual journey or just starting to feel the pull toward something more, this podcast is your permission slip to go there.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Vanessa Avolio, founder of MysticWithin spirit coaching, helping women reconnect with their power, their purpose, and their intuition — one honest conversation at a time.</p><p></p><p>New episodes every Wednesday. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts &amp; Youtube. Subscribe, and let's go within, together.</p><p></p>]]></description><link>https://www.instagram.com/iammysticwithin/</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:21:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/EqapUdMT.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Vanessa Avolio]]></author><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:23:06 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Vanessa Avolio]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Self-Improvement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spirituality]]></category><itunes:author>Vanessa Avolio</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The MysticWithin Podcast&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Real talk for the woman reclaiming her power.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The MysticWithin Podcast is for the woman remembering her power, not asking for it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here, explores spirituality without the fluff. No spiritual bypassing, no &quot;just manifest it and it&apos;ll appear&quot; nonsense. Each week is a breakdown of topics ranging from intuition, embodiment, hard growth, and what it actually looks like to trust yourself in a world that&apos;s taught you not to.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode blends soulful wisdom with grounded, practical truth because your spiritual growth shouldn&apos;t feel disconnected from your actual life. We&apos;ll talk about breaking free from people-pleasing and self-doubt, navigating spiritual awakenings, and remembering the power that&apos;s been within you all along.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&apos;re deep into your spiritual journey or just starting to feel the pull toward something more, this podcast is your permission slip to go there.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Vanessa Avolio, founder of MysticWithin spirit coaching, helping women reconnect with their power, their purpose, and their intuition — one honest conversation at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;New episodes every Wednesday. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts &amp;amp; Youtube. Subscribe, and let&apos;s go within, together.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Vanessa Avolio</itunes:name><itunes:email>spiritcoaching@thesouleditcollective.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Spirituality"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/logos/ca44e151-e7b5-4367-bd88-6d73133f6141.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 12: Your Comfort Zone Is a Cage (Why the Messy Part Is Where You Grow)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Emergency PSA from the version of you that's living your dream life: staying in your comfort zone is the very thing keeping you from everything you want!</p><p>In this one-on-one episode, I unpack the parts of life we all want to run from: the uncomfortable, the scary, the big question marks that make us squirm. The bad news? You can't skip the messy part. The good news? It's exactly where you grow.</p><p>In this episode, we talk about:</p><ul><li>Why the comfort zone can be an illusion of safety rather than actual security</li><li>How to reframe discomfort as an invitation to expand rather than a sign to stop</li><li>Why a mind stretched by new experiences never returns to its old dimensions</li></ul><p>If you're standing on the edge of something new and feeling the urge to turn back, this conversation is for you. The discomfort is a sign that you are expanding. Fear is powerful, but you are more powerful.</p><p><b><strong>About the show:</strong></b> The MysticWithin Podcast is a podcast designed for women reconnecting with their power, their purpose, and their intuition, one honest conversation at a time.</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/iammysticwithin" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b><strong>Work with me</strong></b></a><b><strong>:</strong></b> Interested in one-on-one support? Learn more about my spirit mentorship program, Returning Within, and discover tarot reading sessions.</p><p>If this episode resonated, share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave a review. New episodes every Wednesday!</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2e5b7ea9-1719-40b1-807f-c840ef83cc4a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa Avolio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/765bb44549841ed3b04d86afe2b7537d357a273b8d4e7d22ccc9f340242d1c71/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyZTViN2VhOS0xNzE5LTQwYjEtODA3Zi1jODQwZWY4M2NjNGEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwNDlmZGU2NC0yMGE1LTRkYjQtYTM0Yi1lZTUzYWY3ZDYwYmYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTNkN2IzMDNlNDQ0YjdiZTFlMDY4MDciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFiYmU3ZDA2MTFiOTg3YjUxM2Y3OGVmL3ZhbmVzc2FzLXN0dWRpby1RZjk1Yy0yMDI2LTktMzBfXzItNDktNTMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="30348164" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/episodes/2e5b7ea9-1719-40b1-807f-c840ef83cc4a/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Emergency PSA from the version of you that&apos;s living your dream life: staying in your comfort zone is the very thing keeping you from everything you want!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this one-on-one episode, I unpack the parts of life we all want to run from: the uncomfortable, the scary, the big question marks that make us squirm. The bad news? You can&apos;t skip the messy part. The good news? It&apos;s exactly where you grow.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we talk about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why the comfort zone can be an illusion of safety rather than actual security&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to reframe discomfort as an invitation to expand rather than a sign to stop&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why a mind stretched by new experiences never returns to its old dimensions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&apos;re standing on the edge of something new and feeling the urge to turn back, this conversation is for you. The discomfort is a sign that you are expanding. Fear is powerful, but you are more powerful.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the show:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; The MysticWithin Podcast is a podcast designed for women reconnecting with their power, their purpose, and their intuition, one honest conversation at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/iammysticwithin&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Work with me&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Interested in one-on-one support? Learn more about my spirit mentorship program, Returning Within, and discover tarot reading sessions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this episode resonated, share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave a review. New episodes every Wednesday!&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:15:48</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/logos/ca44e151-e7b5-4367-bd88-6d73133f6141.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Ep. 12: Your Comfort Zone Is a Cage (Why the Messy Part Is Where You Grow)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 11: "Wrong" Decisions Are Part of Your Story (Trusting the Process)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>There is no such thing as a wrong decision. There is only the next step. When we fear the consequences of making a decision, we lose trust in ourselves and often times, never make any kind of decision. </p><p>In episode 11, I speak about how falling into decision-paralyses prevents you from living the full experience you are meant to have.By neutralizing how we see decisions, we can come back into the present moment and choose aligned choices. </p><p>This episode is all about how we can put our trust in the Universe's hands. Your "wrong" decisions are part of your path and were accounted for by the Universe. They are here to teach you a lesson so you can experience your dream life to the fullest. </p><p>Decisions are part of life and are the powerful stepping stones to becoming the best version of yourself. <a href="https://linktr.ee/iammysticwithin" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Discover MysticWithin</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6b03ece7-7631-458d-9d73-f166f0a541b5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa Avolio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0c72edad02d75c86ee450421028a1ec5906cab87b85e911671a1ac650d88962a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2YjAzZWNlNy03NjMxLTQ1OGQtOWQ3My1mMTY2ZjBhNTQxYjUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwNDlmZGU2NC0yMGE1LTRkYjQtYTM0Yi1lZTUzYWY3ZDYwYmYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTNkN2IzMDNlNDQ0YjdiZTFlMDY4MDciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFiNTg0YzY3YWYzY2Q5ZDBmNTQ4NzkwL3ZhbmVzc2FzLXN0dWRpby1RZjk1Yy0yMDI2LTktMjVfXzEtNDgtNDIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="32954557" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/episodes/6b03ece7-7631-458d-9d73-f166f0a541b5/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;There is no such thing as a wrong decision. There is only the next step. When we fear the consequences of making a decision, we lose trust in ourselves and often times, never make any kind of decision. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In episode 11, I speak about how falling into decision-paralyses prevents you from living the full experience you are meant to have.By neutralizing how we see decisions, we can come back into the present moment and choose aligned choices. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is all about how we can put our trust in the Universe&apos;s hands. Your &quot;wrong&quot; decisions are part of your path and were accounted for by the Universe. They are here to teach you a lesson so you can experience your dream life to the fullest. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Decisions are part of life and are the powerful stepping stones to becoming the best version of yourself. &lt;a href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/iammysticwithin&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;Discover MysticWithin&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:17:10</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/logos/ca44e151-e7b5-4367-bd88-6d73133f6141.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Ep. 11: &quot;Wrong&quot; Decisions Are Part of Your Story (Trusting the Process)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 10: 10 Powerful Ways to Become Your Most Magnetic Self]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>To celebrate 10 episodes of The MysticWithin Podcast, I'm giving you the full blueprint to becoming your most magnetic self and no, it doesn't mean becoming someone new.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, we dive into the three divine feminine pillars, embodiment, sensuality, and presence, and why doing <i><em>less</em></i> with intention is the secret to magnetism. I'm breaking down the real difference between sexuality and sensuality (hint: they're not the same thing), why your body doesn't run on a 24-hour cycle like the world expects it to, and how honouring your own rhythm changes everything.</p><p><br /></p><p>Then I'm sharing my 10 practical, sacred practices you can start today to reconnect with your body, engage your senses, and step fully into your feminine power from intentional movement and rest as rebellion, to mirror work and sacred boundaries.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is your reminder: your power isn't out there. It's already within you. It's time to come home to it.</p><p><br /></p><p>🔗 Ready to go deeper? I'm now accepting applications for my 12-week 1:1 spirit coaching program, <i><em>Returning Within</em></i>. Link in the show notes to book your Soul-Alignment Discovery Call.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a2f86ffb-9337-40b6-9b43-7e693f785eca</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa Avolio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/16169d92ac902ea0d64152c509eb3ed342320c5964ff531f0ddab64ad6b0a416/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhMmY4NmZmYi05MzM3LTQwYjYtOWI0My03ZTY5M2Y3ODVlY2EiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwNDlmZGU2NC0yMGE1LTRkYjQtYTM0Yi1lZTUzYWY3ZDYwYmYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTNkN2IzMDNlNDQ0YjdiZTFlMDY4MDciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE5NWQwOTQwNTY4ZTgzMjczNjFmNmMyL3ZhbmVzc2FzLXN0dWRpby1RZjk1Yy0yMDI2LTktMTVfXzE3LTIyLTI0Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="36195413" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/episodes/a2f86ffb-9337-40b6-9b43-7e693f785eca/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;To celebrate 10 episodes of The MysticWithin Podcast, I&apos;m giving you the full blueprint to becoming your most magnetic self and no, it doesn&apos;t mean becoming someone new.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we dive into the three divine feminine pillars, embodiment, sensuality, and presence, and why doing &lt;i&gt;&lt;em&gt;less&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/i&gt; with intention is the secret to magnetism. I&apos;m breaking down the real difference between sexuality and sensuality (hint: they&apos;re not the same thing), why your body doesn&apos;t run on a 24-hour cycle like the world expects it to, and how honouring your own rhythm changes everything.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then I&apos;m sharing my 10 practical, sacred practices you can start today to reconnect with your body, engage your senses, and step fully into your feminine power from intentional movement and rest as rebellion, to mirror work and sacred boundaries.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is your reminder: your power isn&apos;t out there. It&apos;s already within you. It&apos;s time to come home to it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔗 Ready to go deeper? I&apos;m now accepting applications for my 12-week 1:1 spirit coaching program, &lt;i&gt;&lt;em&gt;Returning Within&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/i&gt;. Link in the show notes to book your Soul-Alignment Discovery Call.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:18:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/logos/ca44e151-e7b5-4367-bd88-6d73133f6141.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Ep. 10: 10 Powerful Ways to Become Your Most Magnetic Self</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 9: The Season of Change (Embracing Transformation with Optimism)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>Change is one of life's only guarantees. So why does it feel so terrifying?</b></p><p></p><p>Life's twists and unexpected dives can create a story we never could have dreamed up ourselves — but change also has a way of shaking loose the path we thought we were on. That uncertainty ("Why does this have to change? Where am I even going?") is often rooted in fear.</p><p></p><p>In episode 9, Vanessa breaks down why change doesn't have to feel like a terrifying unknown — and how to meet it instead with excitement and trust that life is unfolding exactly as it should.</p><p></p><p><i>Links for 1:1 coaching, tarot readings, and Reiki sessions in the show notes!</i></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a065fa01-41b8-4e5b-b9a8-d6c7d869e4ff</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa Avolio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b810715012b278c756a2f3f52b95dd75535a6f29f56594725f6a05de8879a95c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhMDY1ZmEwMS00MWI4LTRlNWItYjlhOC1kNmM3ZDg2OWU0ZmYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwNDlmZGU2NC0yMGE1LTRkYjQtYTM0Yi1lZTUzYWY3ZDYwYmYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTNkN2IzMDNlNDQ0YjdiZTFlMDY4MDciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE5NWM3NjNjYjQyNmVmMjgyYjljNTBhL3ZhbmVzc2FzLXN0dWRpby1RZjk1Yy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTgtMzFfXzIwLTI2LTQzLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="19421039" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/episodes/a065fa01-41b8-4e5b-b9a8-d6c7d869e4ff/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Change is one of life&apos;s only guarantees. So why does it feel so terrifying?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life&apos;s twists and unexpected dives can create a story we never could have dreamed up ourselves — but change also has a way of shaking loose the path we thought we were on. That uncertainty (&quot;Why does this have to change? Where am I even going?&quot;) is often rooted in fear.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In episode 9, Vanessa breaks down why change doesn&apos;t have to feel like a terrifying unknown — and how to meet it instead with excitement and trust that life is unfolding exactly as it should.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Links for 1:1 coaching, tarot readings, and Reiki sessions in the show notes!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:10:07</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/logos/ca44e151-e7b5-4367-bd88-6d73133f6141.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Ep. 9: The Season of Change (Embracing Transformation with Optimism)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 8: When To Raise Your White Flag (Surrendering to Self-Preserve)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What happens when you've tried everything, and nothing seems to be working the way you want it to?</p><p></p><p>Obstacles keep pushing you back even though you're trying 1000x harder. Nothing is flowing the way you think it should. To make it worse, you're burnt out and don't know where to turn. Life feels muddy.</p><p></p><p>In episode 8 of The MysticWithin Podcast, Vanessa poses the question: what if we chose to lay in the mud of life instead of fighting it off?</p><p>Throughout this episode, the idea of surrender gets flipped on its head. Vanessa reframes surrendering, not as giving up, but as a way to preserve yourself so you can walk ahead better aligned.</p><p></p><p>It's about taking a purposeful pause to return to the basic foundations of life, so you can move forward empowered in body, mind, and spirit.</p><p>If you're in a season where life keeps beating you down, this episode is for you.</p><p></p><p>For further spiritual guidance, check out the link in the show notes for the Returning Within 1:1 mentorship program, tarot readings, and Reiki sessions.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">079f67a1-a582-4194-861d-4659d68ab04e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa Avolio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3d033d76d02f99f26dce241811cf07eed7c21e3bd0a9cd68af170fa8ed58c773/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwNzlmNjdhMS1hNTgyLTQxOTQtODYxZC00NjU5ZDY4YWIwNGUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwNDlmZGU2NC0yMGE1LTRkYjQtYTM0Yi1lZTUzYWY3ZDYwYmYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTNkN2IzMDNlNDQ0YjdiZTFlMDY4MDciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE5NzM4MWQ3YmM1NjIxNGFjMDg3ZTU4L3ZhbmVzc2FzLXN0dWRpby1RZjk1Yy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTktMV9fMjItMzktNTcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="34407383" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/episodes/079f67a1-a582-4194-861d-4659d68ab04e/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What happens when you&apos;ve tried everything, and nothing seems to be working the way you want it to?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Obstacles keep pushing you back even though you&apos;re trying 1000x harder. Nothing is flowing the way you think it should. To make it worse, you&apos;re burnt out and don&apos;t know where to turn. Life feels muddy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In episode 8 of The MysticWithin Podcast, Vanessa poses the question: what if we chose to lay in the mud of life instead of fighting it off?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Throughout this episode, the idea of surrender gets flipped on its head. Vanessa reframes surrendering, not as giving up, but as a way to preserve yourself so you can walk ahead better aligned.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It&apos;s about taking a purposeful pause to return to the basic foundations of life, so you can move forward empowered in body, mind, and spirit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&apos;re in a season where life keeps beating you down, this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For further spiritual guidance, check out the link in the show notes for the Returning Within 1:1 mentorship program, tarot readings, and Reiki sessions.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:17:55</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/logos/ca44e151-e7b5-4367-bd88-6d73133f6141.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Ep. 8: When To Raise Your White Flag (Surrendering to Self-Preserve)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 7 The Audacity to Believe in Yourself]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Universe is begging you to believe in yourself. Not only to root in self-belief, but expand your desires bigger than you could possibly imagine. </p><p></p><p>On episode 7, Vanessa is speaks on how having unshakable faith in a life you are meant to live is the first step towards your dream life. Believing in yourself requires courage to remain unmovable in the pursuit of your vision. </p><p></p><p>This conversation will move you to dig your heels into the life you know you are meant to live. Vanessa uses the idea of "audacity" to guide listeners to expanding their dreams into something larger. The Universe speaks the language of audacity. </p><p></p><p>Link to work with Vanessa 1:1 on your journey to living a more empowered life is in the show notes. </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">53fda914-791a-488c-9744-ec6204a50b32</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa Avolio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d352cd5e431c1f607c62b3b223449deaadd4e2adeca6d232044fdf29dbd1c421/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1M2ZkYTkxNC03OTFhLTQ4OGMtOTc0NC1lYzYyMDRhNTBiMzIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwNDlmZGU2NC0yMGE1LTRkYjQtYTM0Yi1lZTUzYWY3ZDYwYmYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTNkN2IzMDNlNDQ0YjdiZTFlMDY4MDciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE4Nzk5NWYxYzdlNTFjMmEzNzNkYzc5L3ZhbmVzc2FzLXN0dWRpby1RZjk1Yy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTgtMjFfXzItMTgtMzkubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="33038985" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/episodes/53fda914-791a-488c-9744-ec6204a50b32/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Universe is begging you to believe in yourself. Not only to root in self-belief, but expand your desires bigger than you could possibly imagine. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On episode 7, Vanessa is speaks on how having unshakable faith in a life you are meant to live is the first step towards your dream life. Believing in yourself requires courage to remain unmovable in the pursuit of your vision. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This conversation will move you to dig your heels into the life you know you are meant to live. Vanessa uses the idea of &quot;audacity&quot; to guide listeners to expanding their dreams into something larger. The Universe speaks the language of audacity. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Link to work with Vanessa 1:1 on your journey to living a more empowered life is in the show notes. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:17:12</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/logos/ca44e151-e7b5-4367-bd88-6d73133f6141.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Ep. 7 The Audacity to Believe in Yourself</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 6 How to Root in Self-Devotion (6 Steps to Get Unstuck in Life)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Are you stuck in the same cycle you were in five years ago? You have the same job, same routines, same nagging feeling that you're meant for more? In this episode, we're diving into what's really keeping you frozen in place and why waiting for the "perfect moment" is often the biggest risk of all.</p><p></p><p>We'll unpack the real reasons behind stuckness: perfectionism, fear, procrastination, overthinking, and self-doubt and why "ready" isn't a feeling you wait for, it's a decision you make.</p><p></p><p>You'll walk away with 6 sacred steps to get unstuck: understanding why you've been stagnant, deciding change is possible, clarifying your why, committing to devotion, making aligned decisions, and just as important, showing yourself compassion along the way.</p><p></p><p>If you're ready to stop waiting and start flowing again, this one's for you.</p><p></p><p>✨ Ready to go deeper? Learn more about my 12-week 1:1 spirit coaching program, <i>Returning Within</i>, link in the show notes.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0ac14bfa-0026-46c5-a0a6-ec1e1bc6ec4d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa Avolio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2b387c081272e5e8764bef375534afe44304a0fd33d04dd6eca2eec8ea48e1e9/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwYWMxNGJmYS0wMDI2LTQ2YzUtYTBhNi1lYzFlMWJjNmVjNGQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwNDlmZGU2NC0yMGE1LTRkYjQtYTM0Yi1lZTUzYWY3ZDYwYmYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTNkN2IzMDNlNDQ0YjdiZTFlMDY4MDciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE4MzdjYjFlMTg3YmUwZTc5MGY3MjgzL3ZhbmVzc2FzLXN0dWRpby1RZjk1Yy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTgtMTdfXzIzLTI3LTEzLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="56616063" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/episodes/0ac14bfa-0026-46c5-a0a6-ec1e1bc6ec4d/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Are you stuck in the same cycle you were in five years ago? You have the same job, same routines, same nagging feeling that you&apos;re meant for more? In this episode, we&apos;re diving into what&apos;s really keeping you frozen in place and why waiting for the &quot;perfect moment&quot; is often the biggest risk of all.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We&apos;ll unpack the real reasons behind stuckness: perfectionism, fear, procrastination, overthinking, and self-doubt and why &quot;ready&quot; isn&apos;t a feeling you wait for, it&apos;s a decision you make.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You&apos;ll walk away with 6 sacred steps to get unstuck: understanding why you&apos;ve been stagnant, deciding change is possible, clarifying your why, committing to devotion, making aligned decisions, and just as important, showing yourself compassion along the way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&apos;re ready to stop waiting and start flowing again, this one&apos;s for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ Ready to go deeper? Learn more about my 12-week 1:1 spirit coaching program, &lt;i&gt;Returning Within&lt;/i&gt;, link in the show notes.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:29:29</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/logos/ca44e151-e7b5-4367-bd88-6d73133f6141.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Ep. 6 How to Root in Self-Devotion (6 Steps to Get Unstuck in Life)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 5 Limiting Beliefs & The Stories We Tell Ourselves]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>You have wings. You've always had them. But somewhere along the way, you started believing you were caged instead.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Vanessa breaks down limiting beliefs — what they actually are, where they come from, and why your mind clings to them even when they're causing you pain. We're talking childhood conditioning, fear-based protection patterns, and the sneaky way your brain collects "evidence" to keep old stories alive.</p><p></p><p>This episode is not just an explanation but a practical shift. Vanessa walks through tools to help you observe your thoughts without being ruled by them and shares a deeply personal story about the year she stopped standing at the edge of her own life and finally jumped.</p><p></p><p>If you've ever told yourself <i>I'm too old, I'm not enough, I'll never find my purpose</i>; this episode is an invitation to ask who you'd be on the other side of that story, and to start writing a new one.</p><p></p><p>✨ Ready to rewrite your own limiting beliefs? Vanessa is now accepting applications for Returning Within, her 12-week 1:1 spirit coaching program. Link to book services with Vanessa are in the show notes.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">73316af7-37c3-456d-a9b3-97178e622ceb</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa Avolio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c0f2416d81ebad2ced250a4fae56fb61f0c8ad2c4451ca34532c64e4f2bd55a4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3MzMxNmFmNy0zN2MzLTQ1NmQtYTliMy05NzE3OGU2MjJjZWIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwNDlmZGU2NC0yMGE1LTRkYjQtYTM0Yi1lZTUzYWY3ZDYwYmYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTNkN2IzMDNlNDQ0YjdiZTFlMDY4MDciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE3OTI5Mjg2ZTBhMDdmNDhhMGYxMmE3L3ZhbmVzc2FzLXN0dWRpby1RZjk1Yy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTgtMTBfXzMtMjgtOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="68579726" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/episodes/73316af7-37c3-456d-a9b3-97178e622ceb/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;You have wings. You&apos;ve always had them. But somewhere along the way, you started believing you were caged instead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Vanessa breaks down limiting beliefs — what they actually are, where they come from, and why your mind clings to them even when they&apos;re causing you pain. We&apos;re talking childhood conditioning, fear-based protection patterns, and the sneaky way your brain collects &quot;evidence&quot; to keep old stories alive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is not just an explanation but a practical shift. Vanessa walks through tools to help you observe your thoughts without being ruled by them and shares a deeply personal story about the year she stopped standing at the edge of her own life and finally jumped.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&apos;ve ever told yourself &lt;i&gt;I&apos;m too old, I&apos;m not enough, I&apos;ll never find my purpose&lt;/i&gt;; this episode is an invitation to ask who you&apos;d be on the other side of that story, and to start writing a new one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ Ready to rewrite your own limiting beliefs? Vanessa is now accepting applications for Returning Within, her 12-week 1:1 spirit coaching program. Link to book services with Vanessa are in the show notes.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:35:43</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/logos/ca44e151-e7b5-4367-bd88-6d73133f6141.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Ep. 5 Limiting Beliefs &amp; The Stories We Tell Ourselves</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 4 When Did Life Get So Serious? (The Power of Prioritizing Fun)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>When was the last time you ran down a hill just to feel the wind? Did a cannonball into a pool without thinking twice? Somewhere along the way, joy got pushed to the back burner and replaced by productivity, guilt, and the quiet belief that fun has to be earned.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Vanessa unpacks why play isn't just a childhood indulgence but a biological necessity and why the most overlooked teachers of joy might be the children in our lives. We're talking cortisol, connection, and why saying yes to the farmer's market with your mom matters more than you think.</p><p></p><p>This is a wake-up call, not a permission slip to abandon your responsibilities. It's an invitation to remember that a full life and a fun one were never meant to be separate.</p><p></p><p>Tune in for an honest conversation on reclaiming play, why efficiency isn't the point of being human, and how the smallest joyful moments - a $5 coffee, clearance flowers, the long way home, quietly shape the story of your life.</p><p></p><p>✨ Ready to go deeper? Vanessa is now accepting applications for Returning Within, her 12-week 1:1 spirit coaching program. Link to book your Soul-Alignment Discovery Call is in the show notes.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9ce81b07-2399-43c6-8c8a-0ab7fadb3aad</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa Avolio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/df77190b5b71f67e6879e1a087652d03dc8533db53f4b10803b6d04f4fd06acb/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5Y2U4MWIwNy0yMzk5LTQzYzYtOGM4YS0wYWI3ZmFkYjNhYWQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwNDlmZGU2NC0yMGE1LTRkYjQtYTM0Yi1lZTUzYWY3ZDYwYmYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTNkN2IzMDNlNDQ0YjdiZTFlMDY4MDciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE2ZTgwOWQwMDM1MGU4OWRiOTVkNDM0L3ZhbmVzc2FzLXN0dWRpby1RZjk1Yy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTgtMl9fMS0yNi0yMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="50289832" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/episodes/9ce81b07-2399-43c6-8c8a-0ab7fadb3aad/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;When was the last time you ran down a hill just to feel the wind? Did a cannonball into a pool without thinking twice? Somewhere along the way, joy got pushed to the back burner and replaced by productivity, guilt, and the quiet belief that fun has to be earned.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Vanessa unpacks why play isn&apos;t just a childhood indulgence but a biological necessity and why the most overlooked teachers of joy might be the children in our lives. We&apos;re talking cortisol, connection, and why saying yes to the farmer&apos;s market with your mom matters more than you think.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is a wake-up call, not a permission slip to abandon your responsibilities. It&apos;s an invitation to remember that a full life and a fun one were never meant to be separate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tune in for an honest conversation on reclaiming play, why efficiency isn&apos;t the point of being human, and how the smallest joyful moments - a $5 coffee, clearance flowers, the long way home, quietly shape the story of your life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ Ready to go deeper? Vanessa is now accepting applications for Returning Within, her 12-week 1:1 spirit coaching program. Link to book your Soul-Alignment Discovery Call is in the show notes.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:26:12</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/logos/ca44e151-e7b5-4367-bd88-6d73133f6141.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Ep. 4 When Did Life Get So Serious? (The Power of Prioritizing Fun)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 3 Timelines, Comparisons & Other Useless Things (Why The Best Path Is Your Own)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>Ep. 3 — Timelines, Comparisons &amp; Other Useless Things (Why the Correct Path Is Your Own)</b></p><p></p><p>Ever open Instagram and suddenly feel behind on your entire life? One friend's engaged, another just became a CEO, someone's posting from Japan and by Sunday you're panic-Googling flights, downloading dating apps, and wondering what you're even doing wrong.</p><p>You're not doing anything wrong. The timeline was never real.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Vanessa unpacks why comparison is the fastest way to lose touch with your own intuition, why a fully planned-out future is usually a sign you're living someone else's life instead of yours, and why "success" was never a shared scoreboard to begin with. Plus: a simple, real-time practice for coming back to yourself the moment comparison starts to spiral.</p><p></p><p><b>In this episode:</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Why intuition whispers instead of panics — and how to tell the difference</li><li>What it means when your plans keep "falling apart" (hint: it's not failure)</li><li>Why no one actually knows what they're doing, and why that's freeing, not scary</li><li>A go-to grounding phrase to interrupt the comparison loop in real time<p></p></li></ul><p>If you're ready to stop measuring your life against everyone else's and reconnect with the one voice that actually knows your path, this episode is for you.</p><p></p><p><b>Mentioned in this episode:</b><br />Returning Within, Vanessa's 12-week 1:1 spirit coaching program — learn more and apply at the link in the show notes.</p><p></p><p>🎧 New episodes every Wednesday.<br />✧ @iammysticwithin</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b7a6ff1a-4a49-476c-a090-d664f4c604b7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa Avolio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/aee8d0a506a5770c5397eabbfb9711e6b8d1cba07db97b72704c15965ac2f142/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiN2E2ZmYxYS00YTQ5LTQ3NmMtYTA5MC1kNjY0ZjRjNjA0YjciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwNDlmZGU2NC0yMGE1LTRkYjQtYTM0Yi1lZTUzYWY3ZDYwYmYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTNkN2IzMDNlNDQ0YjdiZTFlMDY4MDciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE2N2FmOWM5ZTczNzU1MjZmODRmMWMwL3ZhbmVzc2FzLXN0dWRpby1RZjk1Yy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTctMjdfXzIxLTIxLTAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="52044425" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/episodes/b7a6ff1a-4a49-476c-a090-d664f4c604b7/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ep. 3 — Timelines, Comparisons &amp;amp; Other Useless Things (Why the Correct Path Is Your Own)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ever open Instagram and suddenly feel behind on your entire life? One friend&apos;s engaged, another just became a CEO, someone&apos;s posting from Japan and by Sunday you&apos;re panic-Googling flights, downloading dating apps, and wondering what you&apos;re even doing wrong.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You&apos;re not doing anything wrong. The timeline was never real.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Vanessa unpacks why comparison is the fastest way to lose touch with your own intuition, why a fully planned-out future is usually a sign you&apos;re living someone else&apos;s life instead of yours, and why &quot;success&quot; was never a shared scoreboard to begin with. Plus: a simple, real-time practice for coming back to yourself the moment comparison starts to spiral.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In this episode:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why intuition whispers instead of panics — and how to tell the difference&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What it means when your plans keep &quot;falling apart&quot; (hint: it&apos;s not failure)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why no one actually knows what they&apos;re doing, and why that&apos;s freeing, not scary&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A go-to grounding phrase to interrupt the comparison loop in real time&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&apos;re ready to stop measuring your life against everyone else&apos;s and reconnect with the one voice that actually knows your path, this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Mentioned in this episode:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Returning Within, Vanessa&apos;s 12-week 1:1 spirit coaching program — learn more and apply at the link in the show notes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 New episodes every Wednesday.&lt;br /&gt;✧ @iammysticwithin&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:27:06</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/logos/ca44e151-e7b5-4367-bd88-6d73133f6141.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Ep. 3 Timelines, Comparisons &amp; Other Useless Things (Why The Best Path Is Your Own)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 2 Failing Into Your Best Self (A Celebration of Failure)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>We've been taught to fear failure; to treat it like proof that we're not enough. But what if failure isn't the end of the story? What if it's actually the mechanism behind every version of you that ever succeeded?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of The MysticWithin Podcast, we're neutralizing the shame around failing and reframing it as one of the most powerful tools for growth, reinvention, and stepping into who you're meant to become. We talk about why trying (and failing) is proof you're already ahead of most people, why fear of failure is more dangerous than failure itself, and why the version of you who wins is the exact same version who never gave up.</p><p></p><p>If you've been sitting in the shame of not getting it right yet - this episode is your permission slip to rise, try again, and trust the process.</p><p></p><p>🎙️ Tune in for a raw, honest conversation on reframing failure, reclaiming your power, and remembering who you are underneath the setback.</p><p><br />Ready to go deeper? Book your FREE Discovery Call for Returning Within, my 12-week 1:1 spirit coaching program. Link in show notes to book!</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/iammysticwithin" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/iammysticwithin</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">33c594ae-a922-43c6-830d-df13f5c242f5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa Avolio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/51098338b840551d6f4f482c004fd507a76037443394d298e44f43cc44aeb9c6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzM2M1OTRhZS1hOTIyLTQzYzYtODMwZC1kZjEzZjVjMjQyZjUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwNDlmZGU2NC0yMGE1LTRkYjQtYTM0Yi1lZTUzYWY3ZDYwYmYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTNkN2IzMDNlNDQ0YjdiZTFlMDY4MDciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE1YWNkNGU3ZWM4MjcxYTc2NzBmYTRlL3ZhbmVzc2FzLXN0dWRpby1RZjk1Yy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTctMThfXzItNDgtMTMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="42626133" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/episodes/33c594ae-a922-43c6-830d-df13f5c242f5/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;We&apos;ve been taught to fear failure; to treat it like proof that we&apos;re not enough. But what if failure isn&apos;t the end of the story? What if it&apos;s actually the mechanism behind every version of you that ever succeeded?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of The MysticWithin Podcast, we&apos;re neutralizing the shame around failing and reframing it as one of the most powerful tools for growth, reinvention, and stepping into who you&apos;re meant to become. We talk about why trying (and failing) is proof you&apos;re already ahead of most people, why fear of failure is more dangerous than failure itself, and why the version of you who wins is the exact same version who never gave up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&apos;ve been sitting in the shame of not getting it right yet - this episode is your permission slip to rise, try again, and trust the process.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙️ Tune in for a raw, honest conversation on reframing failure, reclaiming your power, and remembering who you are underneath the setback.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ready to go deeper? Book your FREE Discovery Call for Returning Within, my 12-week 1:1 spirit coaching program. Link in show notes to book!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/iammysticwithin&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/iammysticwithin&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:22:12</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/logos/ca44e151-e7b5-4367-bd88-6d73133f6141.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Ep. 2 Failing Into Your Best Self (A Celebration of Failure)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 1: What Does Your Dream Life Cost? (A Sacred Sacrifice for Your Desires)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Universe is begging you to live your dream life.</p><p></p><p>We often look outside ourselves for permission to follow our path — but the answers we seek are within. That voice whispering you're meant for more? It's not wrong.</p><p></p><p>In this first episode of The MysticWithin Podcast, we explore why you don't need proof to pursue your purpose, how fear hides in the dark, and how to become who you're meant to be — one decision at a time.</p><p>New episodes every Wednesday. Follow @iammysticwithin for spirit coaching insights and content to reconnect you with your intuition.</p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c635b536-7e04-4754-abd4-7543a714c770</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa Avolio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:43:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7be7dcb37ccffc248398c7b802e2a8080e043156178ab5ff688d5f5687477123/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjNjM1YjUzNi03ZTA0LTQ3NTQtYWJkNC03NTQzYTcxNGM3NzAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwNDlmZGU2NC0yMGE1LTRkYjQtYTM0Yi1lZTUzYWY3ZDYwYmYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTNkN2IzMDNlNDQ0YjdiZTFlMDY4MDciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE1NmIyM2NlN2RjM2FhOGExNDgxYjdhL3ZhbmVzc2FzLXN0dWRpby1RZjk1Yy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTctMTVfXzAtMy00MC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="50809774" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/episodes/c635b536-7e04-4754-abd4-7543a714c770/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Universe is begging you to live your dream life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We often look outside ourselves for permission to follow our path — but the answers we seek are within. That voice whispering you&apos;re meant for more? It&apos;s not wrong.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this first episode of The MysticWithin Podcast, we explore why you don&apos;t need proof to pursue your purpose, how fear hides in the dark, and how to become who you&apos;re meant to be — one decision at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;New episodes every Wednesday. Follow @iammysticwithin for spirit coaching insights and content to reconnect you with your intuition.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:26:28</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/049fde64-20a5-4db4-a34b-ee53af7d60bf/logos/ca44e151-e7b5-4367-bd88-6d73133f6141.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Ep. 1: What Does Your Dream Life Cost? (A Sacred Sacrifice for Your Desires)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>