Becoming Spiritual

In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Emily Frieze-Kemeny, for an honest, myth-busting conversation about meditation. We explore what meditation really is, why it matters, and how to make it work in real life—even with a busy schedule, noisy household, or racing mind.
Emily shares her personal journey with meditation, including her experience with transcendental meditation. We talk about the science-backed benefits, why it’s more accessible than you might think, and how meditation can be a practical, powerful tool for grounding, healing, and tuning in.
Whether you’ve never meditated before, or you’re looking to deepen your practice, this conversation will meet you where you're at and help you redefine what meditation can look like for you.
About Emily Frieze-Kemeny
Emily is the CEO and Founder of the leadership and organizational change consulting and coaching firm, AROSE Group. Emily and her coaches and consultants work with individuals, teams, and organizations to "Bridge Humanity and Profitability”.
In addition to being a leadership advisor and coach, Emily is a multi-modality wellness practitioner certified in numerous healing and therapeutic modalities.
She is also the host of the podcast, Let’s Talk, People, where leaders and people managers come to unpack their hardest-to-navigate people dynamics at work.
Connect with Emily
Listen to Emily's podcast: Let's Talk People
Visit Emily's website: AROSE Group
Connect with Emily on LinkedIn and Instagram 
Episode Resources
Book Recommendation: Glennon Doyle - Untamed
Transcendental Meditation resources: David Lynch Foundation
Insight timer meditation app: insighttimer.com
Connect with Heather
🌐 Visit the Becoming Spiritual website
📲 Follow us on Instagram @becomingspiritualpodcast
📘 Follow us on Facebook @becomingspiritualpodcast
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Spirituality means different things to different people. In this episode, I'm joined by Spiritual Sidekick Natalie for a candid discussion on the many ways spirituality manifests in our lives. We discuss personal relationships with the divine, the fluidity of belief systems, and how spirituality intersects with religion (or doesn’t). We also talk about the importance of love, connection, and compassion, and why spiritual growth happens in its own time. Whether you're just beginning your spiritual journey or deep in exploration, this conversation invites you to define spirituality in a way that resonates with you.
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Episode Resources
Brené Brown: Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone
Brian Weiss: Many Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past Life Therapy That Changed Both Their Lives
Connect
Becoming Spiritual Website
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In this episode, I introduce you to my dear friend, Producer and Spiritual Sidekick, Natalie Grace. We dive into our personal spiritual journeys, the importance of community, and the challenges of navigating spirituality within the framework of religion. We also discuss the concept of the "spiritual closet"—why so many of us feel the need to hide our spiritual sides from the outside world—and explore the how we can embody what it is to become spiritual in everyday life. Join us for an honest and inspiring conversation about fear, vulnerability, and embracing who we truly are.
Resources:
Natalie's podcast: The Initiates Podcast with Natalie Grace
Book Recommendation: Medium Mentor: 10 Powerful Techniques to Awaken Divine Guidance for Yourself and Others by MaryAnn DiMarco
Connect:
Visit the Becoming Spiritual website
Follow @‌becomingspiritualpodcast on Instagram
Follow @‌becomingspiritualpodcast on Facebook
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Welcome to the very first episode of Becoming Spiritual! I’m so excited to share my personal journey with you and welcome you to this space of soulful discovery.
In this episode, I reflect on my past struggles with identity and fulfilment, my awakening during the pandemic, and the importance of community in spiritual growth. I believe that spirituality is inherent in everyone, and my goal is to provide practical information and resources to help you reconnect with your inner self, and the magic that resides inside and out. 
If you've ever felt like something was missing, or if you're curious about the different ways people find their way to spirituality, this podcast is for you. Wherever you are on your path, you are welcome here, and I can't wait for you to join me as we begin this incredible journey together! 
Episode Resources
Book Recommendation: Signs - the Secret Language of the Universe by Laura Lynne Jackson
Connect
Visit the Becoming Spiritual website
Follow @becomingspiritualpodcast on Instagram
Follow @becomingspiritualpodcast on Facebook
Thank you for tuning in! Be sure to subscribe to Becoming Spiritual, and if you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to give it a 5 star rating and and share with your fellow seekers.
 
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Becoming Spiritual is a journey into awakening, self-discovery, and the magic of the unseen. Join your host, Heather Dolan, as she explores spirituality in a grounded and accessible way—through insightful conversations, practical guidance, and inspiring personal journeys. Together, we'll uncover the magic within and remember who we truly are and have come here to be.
New episodes every other week.