Spiritual Awakening with Shaz

Episode 78 – Spiritual Awakening with ShazThis week I celebrated a birthday.For most people, that sounds simple. For me, it hasn’t always been.Birthdays once carried tension, loneliness, chaos and emotional disappointment. From childhood through adulthood, they became something I braced for instead of embraced. Expectation shaped experience. Survival mode shaped interpretation. Subtle rejection often felt louder than genuine love.Something changed this year.In this episode, I share the mindset shift that transformed one of the most triggering days of my life into something blessed, peaceful and deeply fulfilling.The world didn’t change.I did.In This Episode We Explore: How early emotional experiences create long-term behavioural patterns  Why bracing for disappointment quietly recreates it  The power of reviewing your personal growth before stepping into a new year  What true emotional maturity actually looks like in practice  The difference between loneliness and sovereignty  How receiving love requires nervous system safety  Why self-leadership changes every relationship in your life  What happens when you stop handing outcomes to other people The Core ShiftFor years, birthdays were approached with hope mixed with fear.Disappointment was anticipated before the day even began.Energy was spent scanning for what might go wrong.This year, intention replaced expectation.The previous twelve months were reviewed. Growth was acknowledged. Identity shifts were honoured. Gratitude grounded the day before it even began.When a friend arrived late, frustration did not take control. Waiting became an opportunity for reflection. Sunshine, journalling and quiet presence set the tone. From that grounded place, everything else flowed.Messages poured in across platforms. Each one was read slowly. Every word was felt. Attention stayed on what was present instead of what was missing.Receiving became the transformation.What ChangedResponsibility shifted inward.The outcome of the day was no longer outsourced.Choice became conscious.Energy became deliberate.Access became intentional.Self-leadership replaced silent expectation.Rather than hoping others would determine the experience, identity determined it instead.That shift created peace.Why This MattersMany women dread birthdays, holidays, anniversaries and family gatherings. Old wounds often dictate present behaviour. Anticipation of rejection can quietly shape perception long before anything happens.Healing the nervous system alters that pattern.Rebuilding self-worth transforms interpretation.Personal responsibility restores sovereignty.Bliss is not created by perfection. It is created by ownership.No matter how a day unfolds, response remains a choice.That choice changes everything.🎧 Listen now on:🔹 Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | ShazCiniEnjoying the Podcast? Leave a review & share it with someone who needs to hear this!Don’t want to listen you can read the full blog here.🔗 Follow & Connect with Me: Instagram: @shazciniFacebook: @shazciniYouTube: @shazcini You can also join me for regular healing tips and sessions in Skool - Shaz Cini Healing Hub 📩 Subscribe for exclusive tips & guidance → www.shazcini.com Did you know that when you join the mailing list, you get all future guides and downloadables from the podcast sent to you straight away? 🔔 Subscribe & turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!💖 If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review - it helps us reach more souls on their healing journey!#SpiritualAwakening #MindsetShift #Manifestation #ConsciousCreation #EnergyMattersIf this conversation resonated, share it with someone who needs to stop waiting to be chosen and start choosing themselves.Until next time.

🎙️ You’re Not Blocked. You’re Addicted to the ProblemEpisode 77 of Spiritual Awakening with ShazEpisode OverviewWhy do you still feel stuck, even after trying everything?In this episode, we dive into a confronting truth that most people avoid. You may not be blocked at all. You may be attached to the very problem you’re trying to escape.This conversation unpacks how patterns, identity, and emotional attachment keep you repeating the same cycles. It explores why struggle can feel familiar, why change feels uncomfortable, and how your nervous system keeps you where it feels safe.This is not about blame. It’s about awareness, responsibility, and giving yourself permission to move forward.What You’ll Learn in This Episode✔ Why feeling “stuck” is often repeating patterns, not being blocked ✔ How emotional attachment to problems keeps cycles alive ✔ The link between identity and staying in struggle ✔ Why your nervous system chooses familiarity over happiness ✔ How validation and sympathy can reinforce staying stuck ✔ Why most people avoid real solutions even when they are offered ✔ The role of self-responsibility in creating change ✔ How trauma and past experiences shape your current reality ✔ Why discomfort is required for real growth and healing ✔ How to begin shifting patterns and creating new outcomesKey Topics We CoverAddiction to the Problem Why people become attached to struggle  Seeking validation, empathy, and understanding  When problems become part of identity Patterns and Repetition Why you keep going back to the same issues  Repeating cycles instead of resolving them  Familiar pain vs unfamiliar change The Nervous System and Safety Why your body chooses what it knows  How safety overrides happiness  Why struggle becomes normal Identity and Responsibility How identity forms around pain and experience  The shift from blame to responsibility  Becoming the creator of your life Emotional Attachment and Healing Why you cannot solve a problem you are attached to  Letting go of past trauma and identity  Processing emotions without staying stuck Self-Reflection and Awareness Recognising avoidance patterns  Asking better questions  Becoming honest about your behaviour Key Takeaways You’re not blocked. You’re repeating patterns that feel familiar  Emotional attachment to problems keeps you stuck  Your nervous system prioritises safety, not happiness  Identity can form around struggle and pain  Real change requires discomfort and new behaviour  You are responsible for your actions, choices, and direction  Patterns can change when you’re willing to let go 🎧 Listen now on:🔹 Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | ShazCiniEnjoying the Podcast? Leave a review & share it with someone who needs to hear this!Don’t want to listen you can read the full blog here.🔗 Follow & Connect with Me:Instagram: @shazciniFacebook: @shazciniYouTube: @shazciniJoin the ConversationBe honest with yourself.Are you ready to let go of what’s holding you back?Or are you still holding onto the problem?What did this episode make you realise about your own patterns?Want More Support?🌟 https://www.shazcini.com 🌟 https://www.skool.com/shaz-cini-healing-hub-2757/about

🎙️ Breaking Subconscious Patterns with Kinesiology | With Sally Thornton - Innate BalanceEpisode 76 of Spiritual Awakening with ShazEpisode OverviewWhat if the reason you feel stuck isn’t your circumstances… but what your body believes is safe?In this episode, I sit down with kinesiologist Sally Thornton to unpack how subconscious patterns shape your reality, why your body holds onto emotional pain, and how you can start releasing what’s been keeping you stuck.We dive into her personal journey through toxic cycles, emotional overwhelm, and the moment everything had to change, along with how kinesiology became the tool that helped her rebuild from the ground up.This conversation goes deep into healing, the nervous system, and what it really takes to shift your life.What You’ll Learn in This Episode✔ What kinesiology is and how muscle testing accesses the subconscious mind✔ Why your body holds onto trauma, stress, and emotional patterns✔ How subconscious beliefs drive your behaviour and life outcomes✔ The connection between anxiety, safety, and your nervous system✔ What happens during a kinesiology session and how it works✔ Why people stay stuck in cycles, even when they want change✔ How addictions and coping mechanisms form and what they’re hiding✔ The role of belief systems in healing, identity, and self-sabotage✔ How emotional pain can show up as physical symptoms in the body✔ Why feeling your emotions is necessary for real healing✔ How to start shifting patterns without reliving trauma✔ Practical steps to build safety in your body and move forwardKey Topics We CoverSally’s Journey into Healing Living in survival mode and repeating toxic patterns  The breaking point that led to change  Discovering kinesiology and accessing deeper belief systems Understanding Kinesiology How muscle testing works  Accessing subconscious beliefs through the body  Emotional, physical, and energetic healing pathways The Subconscious Mind and Safety Why your body prioritises safety over happiness  How belief systems are formed early in life  The impact of the nervous system and stress response Emotional Healing and the Body Why trauma and emotions get stored in the body  The link between emotional suppression and physical symptoms  How the body communicates when something is unresolved Breaking Patterns and Addictions Why people stay stuck in unhealthy cycles  The role of coping mechanisms and avoidance  How to start building awareness and change Rewiring Beliefs and Identity How belief systems shape reality  Why change feels uncomfortable and unsafe  Building new beliefs and creating lasting shifts Key Takeaways You’re not broken. Your body is responding to what it believes is safe  Most of your behaviours are driven by subconscious programming  Healing doesn’t require reliving trauma, it requires shifting the belief behind it  Emotional balance comes from allowing feelings, not avoiding them  Change feels uncomfortable because it’s unfamiliar, not because it’s wrong  Your body holds answers, you just need the right tools to access them Connect with Sally ThorntonIf this episode resonated with you and you’re ready to explore kinesiology: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innate_balance Website: https://www.innatebalance.com.au Bookings available via her website 🎧 Listen now on:🔹 Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | ShazCiniEnjoying the Podcast? Leave a review & share it with someone who needs to hear this!Don’t want to listen you can read the full blog here.🔗 Follow & Connect with Me: Instagram: @shazciniFacebook: @shazciniYouTube: @shazciniJoin the ConversationWhat stood out most from this episode?Have you noticed patterns in your own life that keep repeating?Share your thoughts, or send me a message. I’d love to hear your experience.Want More Support?If you’re ready to go deeper into your own healing journey:🌟 Join my free community or explore coaching options athttps://www.shazcini.comhttps://www.skool.com/shaz-cini-healing-hub-2757/about

Why You Keep Going Back to What Hurts You (And How to Finally Break the Pattern)Episode 75 – Spiritual Awakening with ShazThere comes a moment where you stop and ask yourself,“Why am I here again?”Same situation.Different person.Same feeling.In this episode, Shaz breaks down why we keep returning to relationships, behaviours, and environments that hurt us, even when we know better. This is not about weakness or lack of awareness. It is about what your nervous system has been trained to accept as familiar and safe.Patterns are not random. They are learned, repeated, and reinforced over time.Understanding them is the first step to changing them.What You’ll Learn in This Episode✔ Why you are not choosing the person, you are choosing a familiar feeling ✔ How your nervous system drives behaviour more than your logical mind ✔ Why seeing red flags does not stop you from going back ✔ How childhood experiences shape adult relationship patterns ✔ The difference between intensity and true connection ✔ Why calm and healthy relationships can feel uncomfortable ✔ How people-pleasing and lack of boundaries keep patterns in place ✔ The role of triggers and how they reveal deeper misalignment ✔ Practical ways to pause, reflect, and choose differently ✔ How to begin redefining what safety and alignment mean for youKey TakeawaysPatterns repeat because they feel familiar, not because they are healthy.Your body is wired to return to what it knows. Even if that means returning to pain.Insight alone does not change behaviour. Patterns live in the body, not just the mind.Triggers are not problems. They are signals showing where your beliefs, values, and identity are out of alignment.Real change begins when you stop reacting and start choosing.Tools and Reflections Shared Journaling to identify repeating patterns  Self-questioning to uncover beliefs and values  Pausing before reacting to emotional triggers  Grounding and breathwork to regulate the nervous system  Learning to sit with discomfort when choosing differently  Redefining what safe and secure actually mean to you A Deeper ReflectionMany people stay in situations that are emotionally or mentally damaging because it feels normal.Familiar does not mean safe.Safe does not always feel comfortable at first.Breaking patterns requires choosing alignment over familiarity and holding that choice long enough for it to become your new normal.Ready to Go Deeper?If this episode resonated with you, take a moment to reflect:What pattern are you still holding onto that is hurting you?Awareness is the first step.Action is what creates change.If you are ready to break these patterns and rebuild your sense of self, this is the work done inside Shine with Shaz.🎧 Listen now on:🔹 Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | ShazCiniEnjoying the Podcast? Leave a review & share it with someone who needs to hear this!Don’t want to listen you can read the full blog here.🔗 Follow & Connect with Me: Instagram: @shazciniFacebook: @shazciniYouTube: @shazcini You can also join me for regular healing tips and sessions in Skool - Shaz Cini Healing Hub 📩 Subscribe for exclusive tips & guidance → www.shazcini.com Did you know that when you join the mailing list, you get all future guides and downloadables from the podcast sent to you straight away? 🔔 Subscribe & turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!💖 If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review - it helps us reach more souls on their healing journey!📖 Prefer to read? You can access the full blog version of this episode on the website. www.shazcini.com/blogShare the MessageDon't forget to share it with someone who needs to hear it.You are not broken.You are learning to choose differently.#SpiritualAwakening #MindsetShift #Manifestation #ConsciousCreation #EnergyMatters

🎙️ You’re Not Lazy - Your Nervous System is DysregulatedEpisode 74 – Spiritual Awakening with Shaz✨ You're Not Lazy - Your Nervous System is Dysregulated OverviewIn this episode, Shaz breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions people carry about themselves - that they are lazy.After hearing the same question over and over again, “What’s wrong with me?”, this episode dives into what is really happening beneath the surface.You’ll learn how nervous system dysregulation shows up in your daily life, why your body shuts down when overwhelmed, and how unprocessed emotions build up over time until your system can no longer cope.This episode is a real, honest look at burnout, avoidance, procrastination, and the patterns that keep you stuck in cycles of pressure and shutdown.More importantly, it gives you simple, practical ways to begin regulating your system and finding your way back to calm, clarity, and control.✔ What You’ll Learn Why you are not lazy and what is actually happening in your body  The real signs of nervous system dysregulation in everyday life  How procrastination, avoidance, and brain fog are linked to overwhelm  The connection between trauma, suppressed emotions, and shutdown  How ADHD and ASD traits can overlap with nervous system sensitivity  Why pushing harder creates more burnout and keeps you stuck  What the freeze response looks like and how it protects you  Simple ways to regulate your nervous system and reduce overwhelm  How small daily actions can rebuild safety, focus, and clarity 🧠 Key TakeawaysYour body is not working against you.When your system becomes overwhelmed, it slows you down to protect you. This can show up as exhaustion, avoidance, overthinking, or complete shutdown.Many people label this as laziness, but it is actually your nervous system reaching capacity.Unprocessed emotions, constant pressure, and the need to keep going without rest build up over time. Eventually, your body responds by forcing you to stop.Real change does not come from more discipline. It comes from learning how to regulate your system, reduce input, and support yourself in a way that creates safety instead of pressure.🔧 Tools and Practices Mentioned Meditation and breathwork  EFT tapping for nervous system reset  Reducing stimulation and screen time  Walking in nature and grounding practices  Sound healing and frequency work  Using 396Hz for safety and grounding  Using 528Hz for heart coherence and calm  Creating a simple daily routine  Focusing on one task at a time  Journaling to understand thoughts and patterns 💬 Final MessageYou are not lazy.You are carrying too much - emotionally, mentally, and energetically.Your body is trying to protect you, not punish you.When you stop fighting your system and start supporting it, everything begins to change.📣 Bonus DownloadIf you’ve been stuck in procrastination, overwhelm, or avoidance…this will help you see what’s really going on underneath.Download your free journal prompts and get honest with yourself.No fixing. No pressure. Just clarity.👉 Download it hereIf you’re ready for deeper support, coaching can help you understand your patterns, regulate your system, and create real change in your life.🎧 Listen now on:🔹 Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | ShazCiniEnjoying the Podcast? Leave a review & share it with someone who needs to hear this!🔗 Follow & Connect with Me: Instagram: @shazciniFacebook: @shazciniYouTube: @shazcini📩 Subscribe for exclusive tips & guidance → www.shazcini.com Did you know that when you join the mailing list, you get all future guides and downloadables from the podcast sent to you straight away? 🔔 Subscribe & turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!💖 If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review - it helps us reach more souls on their healing journey!