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July 9, 2025 8 mins

The Hesitant Hippy - Episode 0

Keywords

Conscious community, personal growth, mindfulness, tantra, self-discovery, millennial struggles, corporate life, spirituality, mental health, relationships

Summary

In this episode of The Hesitant Hippy, Erin gives us a glimpse of her transformative journey from a corporate lifestyle to exploring the conscious community. She reflects on the search for meaning and joy in a world that often feels broken, discussing her experiences with tantra, mindfulness, and the challenges of navigating both mainstream and alternative lifestyles.

Erin invites us to join her on this ongoing journey of self-discovery and exploration of what it means to truly thrive... often through a series of mishaps along the way...

Takeaways

Erin introduces her journey from corporate life to the conscious community.

She reflects on the feeling of something missing despite achieving societal milestones.

The conversation explores the generational differences in seeking fulfillment and happiness.

Erin discusses the impact of mindfulness and meditation becoming mainstream.

She shares her initial goal-oriented approach to finding tools for happiness.

The realization that true happiness comes from living differently, not just using tools.

Erin expresses the desire for deeper connections and meaningful conversations.

The contrast between the mainstream world and the hippie lifestyle is highlighted.

She emphasizes the importance of sharing her stories and experiences with others.

The episode invites listeners to use her journey of self-discovery as a gateway into "the Hippiverse."

Sound Bites

"I want to feel at ease and to thrive"

"I now know both worlds equally well"

"I can't contain it anymore"

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

00:40 - Who am I and what is this?

01:33 - What brought this about?

02:24 - Why I decided to further discover this world

03:00 - What I hope to uncover and discover

05:06 - What I’ve actually found here on arrival

05:56 - Exploring the 'Hippie Verse'

07:13 - And finally, why I’m sharing this now

07:46 - Outro

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