Conscious Grounding

Ep 12- Offline is the new Online: From Coach to Host w/ Madeline Griffin

In Episode 12 of The Conscious Grounding Podcast, hosts Anthony Manuele and Matthew Finlin sit down with the radiant Madeline Griffin—a powerhouse event mentor and the founder of From Coach to Host. Together, we dive deep into the art, soul, and structure of creating transformational in-person events and retreats. Madeline shares hard-won wisdom on what it really takes to move from online to in-person without frying your nervous system or losing your mind. From the emotional courage it takes to lead a room, to the spreadsheets that keep your budget from spiraling, to the embodied leadership practices that keep you grounded and magnetic in real time—this conversation is pure gold for any coach ready to step into sacred spaceholding. Whether you’ve hosted dozens of retreats or are just dreaming of your first, this episode will illuminate the unseen dimensions of event curation that make the difference between burnout and true impact. Madeline's Official Bio: Madeline is the Founder of From Coach to Host, an educational community helping purpose-driven coaches create epic in-person events without burning out, breaking the bank, or becoming someone they’re not. The heart of her work is in building communities rooted in intentional, authentic connection in an increasingly disconnected world. KEY THEMES EXPLORED:🧭 Why in-person events are more powerful than ever in a digital world📋 The logistics every retreat host needs to master (without overthinking)🫀 Regulating your nervous system while leading big-hearted containers🎤 Becoming a confident facilitator without needing to perform or posture💸 Building your event model so it’s profitable and deeply nourishing🧱 The invisible architecture of trust and safety that makes connection possible🌿 Hosting from the inside-out—not just doing events, but becoming a Host This one’s for the coaches who feel called to lead in person but aren’t willing to trade their peace or their authenticity to do it. 🎓 Register for Madeline’s FREE Masterclass: "From Coach to Host: How to Build a Thriving In-Person Offering Without Burning Out" 🗓️ Thursday July 24th at 11am PT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET 👉 https://masterclass.madelinegriffin.com/ [https://masterclass.madelinegriffin.com/] ✍️ Join the Waitlist for From Coach to Host: https://waitlist.madelinegriffin.com/ [https://waitlist.madelinegriffin.com/] 📱 Follow Madeline:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madelinegriffin.mg/ [https://www.instagram.com/madelinegriffin.mg/]Twitter: https://x.com/heymaddygriffin [https://x.com/heymaddygriffin]Substack (for the soul): https://trulymaddydeeply.substack.com/ [https://trulymaddydeeply.substack.com/] 💼 Want to build a coaching business that doesn’t suck your soul dry? Check out our own community: QX COACHES https://www.skool.com/qxcoaches/about [https://www.skool.com/qxcoaches/about] We help coaches make $12–25k/month with:🎯 → A niche that’s authentic, specific, and wildly profitable🤝 → A signature step-by-step system that makes you stand out (and sell)💸 → Two offers: high-ticket 1-on-1 and a scalable AI-powered community🧲 → A lead gen + sales strategy that doesn’t rely on praying to the algorithm How it works: 🎥 → Video courses you’ll actually watch🦾 → Custom GPTs (AI clones of us) to walk you through every step👋🏼 → Weekly coaching and co-working to keep you dialed in⚡️ → Contests, workshops, and a no-BS community that makes winning normal No grindset memes. No vague “vibes.” Just clarity, structure, and a business you won’t secretly hate. Connect with Us: Anthony on IG: www.instagram.com/anthony.manuele [http://www.instagram.com/anthony.manuele] Matthew on IG: www.instagram.com/matthewfinlin [http://www.instagram.com/matthewfinlin]

Ep 11- Jesus and Jung: Integrate the Psyche, Walk on Water

I recorded this episode of the Conscious Grounding Podcast, because a lot of friends told me they wanted to read my article "Jesus and Jung: Walking on Water", but didn't have the attention span to read it. They told me they'd listen to a podcast version, so... here we are.I didn’t plan to write this series. I didn’t plan to surrender my life to Jesus either. But then came the parasites, the visions, and a psychotic unraveling so complete that all my tidy New Age narratives collapsed like a bad soufflé.This episode is the kickoff to my Jesus and Jung series—a hybrid of personal testimony and psychological exegesis, where Scripture is treated not as a dead book of rules, but as a living mythic mirror for the soul. I trace the inner breakdown that led me to a radical encounter with Christ, and then dive into the mythopoetic symbolism of Matthew 14—Jesus walking on water, Peter stepping out in faith, and the storm that reveals the ego’s limits.Whether you’re a spiritual seeker, Jungian nerd, post-deconstruction wanderer, or faithful disciple with a taste for psychological insight, this is for you.In this episode, I explore:🌊- My conversion story from psychedelic burnout to Spirit-filled rebirth🌊- How Christ represents the Jungian concept of the "Self"🌊- Why myth doesn’t mean “false,” and why Scripture is the ultimate living myth🌊- A glimpse into using myth as a symbolic mirror to understand your psyche/soul 🌊- Peter’s failed wavewalking as the drama of the ego aspiring toward wholeness🌊- Psychological projection, grace, and the Self’s rescue mission through Christ🌊- What individuation looks like through the lens of faith, surrender, and stormMy aim is to offer believers a more psychologically integrated relationship to Jesus—one that embraces both mystery and maturity. I also hope to speak to those disillusioned by religion but still hungry for truth, and to offer the secular seeker a taste of the symbolic and spiritual brilliance woven into Scripture—wisdom that’s too often dismissed before it’s truly seen. Whether or not you consider yourself a person of faith, I believe these stories hold something essential for the soul.If you wanna hang out:More free content/message me:www.instagram.com/anthony.manueleIf you want to learn to develop an attention span that can actually read a 25 minute article (as well as take control of your life, metabolic health, and jam with a cool community):https://www.skool.com/collectiveindividuation/aboutIf you want to learn how I help coaches make $25k/month online and mastermind with other entrepreneurs (so you have the time and mental freedom to pursue your passions, like... writing about Jesus and Jung lol):https://www.skool.com/qxcoaches/aboutThe original article:https://substack.com/@consciousgrounding/p-163285412The other podcast I mentioned about my personal testimony:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3EG5WinwvXtTTBFiWQ6Duw

Ep 10 - Overcoming the mental blocks in business, sales, and dating

In this episode, I finally introduce the man behind the curtain — my best friend, business partner, and now official cohost of the show, Matthew Finlin.We crack open his story: from getting his teeth kicked in doing door-to-door sales, to building high-performing sales teams, to realizing that most sales problems aren’t sales problems — they’re nervous system problems, trauma response problems, “I hate being seen on the internet” problems.We talk about:⚡️The real reason you feel like a fraud (and when you might actually be one)⚡️Why so many online coaches and consultants are paralyzed around content, money, or momentum — even after years in the game⚡️How the energetics of sales mirror dating (and how being needy repels both clients and lovers)⚡️What it actually means to “do mindset work,” and why without rock-solid systems, it’s just another dopamine-drip distraction⚡️The difference between hustling and executing⚡️And why your fear of being cringe is the only thing stopping your coaching business from hitting $12–25k/monthWe also get honest about the spiritual undertones of business — why sales can feel like spiritual warfare, and how content is often where your childhood wounds show up to scream.If this episode stings a little, good. That means it’s working.Matthew and I run QX Coaching, where we help online coaches and consultants streamline their offers, ditch hustle culture, and build simple marketing systems that actually convert — no fluff, no complicated 47 step funnels, no fake urgency.If you're tired of playing small or hiding behind another rebrand, shoot us a DM on Instagram:Anthony: www.instagram.com/anthony.manueleMatthew: www.instagram.com/matthewfinlinWant to dig into the self mastery side of business? Join the Collective Individuation Group, which has resources on time management, reclaiming your fragmented focus, optimizing your physiology with pro-metabolic protocols, and a community of people who are getting together to do the work:https://www.skool.com/collectiveindividuation/about

Ep 9- When Billionaires Need Spiritual Guidance, they see Satyen Raja

On this episode of Conscious Grounding, I had the pleasure of interviewing Satyen Raja. With over three decades of experience in business leadership, Satyen has founded and scaled multiple companies to the pinnacle of success. He is the creator of Transcendent Leadership programs, which include exclusive coaching, mentorship, group trainings, retreats, and Spiritual Adventure Tours, all designed to help CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs achieve work-life balance, self-realization, and a deep understanding of their soul’s mission.Satyen's work extends through his companies, WarriorSage and Accelerated Evolution Academy, which have impacted hundreds of thousands globally. His Transcendent Culture Training System™ revolutionizes corporate environments, fostering genuine team connections and a unified vision. Additionally, his Transcendent CEO Mastermind™ offers CEOs and entrepreneurs a path to intensive mentorship and enlightened leadership.A synthesis of Eastern wisdom and Western practicality, Satyen is also a Kung Fu Master with over 40 years in martial arts, and a lifelong student of mystical paths, having studied with renowned enlightened masters worldwide. He applies a multi-dimensional approach to his teachings, blending deep spiritual insights with practical business strategies to guide leaders toward peak performance and creativity.Author of numerous books on business and personal development, Satyen is a sought-after teacher on the global stage. Alongside his wife Suzanne, with whom he shares over 30 years of partnership, he conducts retreats and intensives focusing on sustaining passion in evolving relationships. Together, they are at the forefront of a new business paradigm, inspiring leaders to achieve their Peak Existence and unlock limitless potential.Check out Satyen's work:https://warriorsage.com/https://www.instagram.com/satyen_rajaFollow me on IG:https://www.instagram.com/anthony.manuele/Join the Collective Individuation Community to hang out with me and learn to master your focus, metabolism, and connect with purpose-drive humans:https://www.skool.com/collectiveindividuation/about

Ep 8 - Don't Overcomplicate Passion with Jakub Szrodt

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Jakub, founder of Warrior Growth Academy, to unpack his 12-year journey through the world of coaching, masterminds, retreats, and global transformation conferences. From battling through personal darkness to discovering purpose, abundance, health, and community, Jakub shares how he turned his experience into a mission: making personal growth tools accessible, practical, and actionable for everyone. We dive into: 🔹 The pitfalls of “perpetual healing” and how to break the cycle 🔹 Why personal development is often overcomplicated—and what to do instead 🔹 The creation and vision behind Warrior Growth Academy, a global platform featuring experts in: * Mental & physical health * Posture, movement & exercise * Confidence, motivation & performance * Stress management & mindfulness * Relationships, connection & productivity 🔹 How to stop waiting and start chasing your calling 🔹 The mindset shifts required to move from self-help consumer to purpose-driven creator Whether you're a coach, healer, or seeker looking for clarity, or simply someone ready to take action on your personal growth, this conversation will inspire and equip you to rise, thrive, and pursue your purpose. Check out Jakub on IG: https://www.instagram.com/funkywarriorjakub/ Check out Warrior Growth Academy: https://www.warriorgrowthacademy.com/ Connect with me on IG for more content and learn how to build a coaching/consulting business online with your own system that makes $12-25k/month CONSISTENTLY: https://www.instagram.com/anthony.manuele