In this episode, we welcome Linda Ugelow, a speaking confidence coach, movement specialist, and author of Delight in the Limelight: Overcome Your Fear of Being Seen and Realize Your Dreams. Linda shares her transformative journey from being paralyzed by the fear of public speaking to becoming a coach who helps others find joy in speaking. Drawing from her extensive background in expressive therapy and decades of performing with the world music group Libana, Linda brings a fresh perspective to overcoming the fear of being seen. Through her unique blend of movement, presence, and self-awareness, she guides individuals to connect deeply with their authentic selves and transform their experience of speaking from dread to delight.

Linda explains how fears around speaking often stem from childhood beliefs and family dynamics. She shares her realization that managing fear isn’t enough—it’s about addressing its root causes. With her innovative methods, including movement exercises and practicing presence, Linda helps her clients expand their expression, claim their space, and create an energetic environment that connects with others. Whether it's through describing their physical sensations on camera or embodying different characters while reading children’s stories, Linda emphasizes the importance of play and self-expression in building confidence and comfort in speaking situations.

Together, we explore the profound impact of presence, the role of embodied connection, and the importance of self-acceptance in public speaking and creativity. Linda shares practical tips like creating a forgiveness journal, developing a friendly relationship with the lens, and embracing mistakes as part of the process. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to overcome the fear of speaking and discover the joy of being seen. To learn more about Linda’s work, visit her website, lindaugelow.com, and check out her podcast, Delight in the Limelight.

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As the year draws to a close, CJ reflects on the journey of The Spiritual Artist Podcast throughout Season 4. His goal has always been to share spiritual concepts with creative individuals—whether they are artists or thought leaders—helping them connect with their unique Creative DNA.

In this special end-of-year review, CJ revisits the top 5 most impactful episodes of all time and reveals his personal top 3 favorites. He highlights episodes featuring artists who have transcended their challenges to embody the essence of a true Spiritual Artist—shining as points of light for others.

CJ also encourages listeners to explore his YouTube channel for visual demonstrations of his creative process, where he shares spiritual lessons through art-making. Or, stay tuned to the podcast for engaging, in-depth interviews with inspiring artists and thought leaders.

His book, "The Spiritual Artist" is available on Amazon and retreat information can be found at spiritualartistoday.com

CJ recommends his all-time favorite episodes:

Season 2, E 28
Outsider Artist Charles McDowell Navigates Bipolar Disorder with Creativity

Season 4, E88
Turning Disabilities into Art Ability with Photo Realism Artist Leonard Buscemi

Season 4, E94
Are we at choice when emotions are triggered? With Rev. Lora Brandis

In this inspiring and thought-provoking episode, International Coach and Senior Trainer for the More to Life Foundation, Ann McMaster, joins CJ Miller to explore how personal sovereignty and intuitive wisdom guide us toward our Real Reality. Ann, a psychotherapist and author of Lifeshocks, shares how the interplay of mind, heart, and gut intelligence allows us to move beyond social conditioning and cultural scripts to live authentically. Together, they discuss the concept of boundaries and how these not only protect our essence but also create the freedom to navigate relationships, social media, and life’s challenges with personal empowerment and clarity.

Ann introduces practical tools like the Say-Do-Feel alignment to assess trust and authenticity in ourselves and others. By tuning into gut intuition and adopting "soft eyes," Ann explains how we can take in a broader perspective, discerning reality while filtering out fear-based narratives. Drawing from neuroscience, she highlights the Reticular Activating System, a mechanism in the brain that aligns perception with our emotional focus. Whether navigating social media or personal relationships, Ann encourages listeners to direct their attention toward what they do want to manifest, using intentional focus and mindful attention to shape their lives.

The conversation touches on the profound connection between mind, heart, and gut, offering practical exercises to ground and reconnect with one's essence. Ann guides listeners through a powerful heart-centered grounding technique that aligns the body, calms panic, and restores clarity. CJ shares his own practice of presence and the importance of filtering out fear-based content to avoid disconnection from self, including his use of affirmative prayer as a tool to focus on desired outcomes and align with Creative Intelligence.

This episode is a beautiful invitation to embrace your personal sovereignty: follow your heart, trust your gut, and honor your unique journey by establishing boundaries that maintain personal alignment and sovereignty. Through tools like mindful attention, discernment, and love-based action, listeners are empowered to remain connected to their essence while supporting others in their authenticity. Form truly follows energy—and when you align with your truth, life unfolds with greater ease and flow.

For more information on Ann McMaster visit, https://annmcmaster.com/. Her book, "Lifeshocks: Out of the Blue" is available on Amazon.

For more information about CJ Miller and his retreats visit www.spiritualartisttoday.com . His book, "The Spiritual Artist" is available on Amazon.