Spiritual Awakening with Shaz

Why You Keep Going Back to What Hurts You (And How to Finally Break the Pattern)
Episode 75 – Spiritual Awakening with Shaz
There 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 you

Key Takeaways

Patterns 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 Reflection

Many 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.

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Share the Message

Don't forget to share it with someone who needs to hear it.
You are not broken.
You are learning to choose differently.

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🎙️ You’re Not Lazy - Your Nervous System is Dysregulated
Episode 74 – Spiritual Awakening with Shaz

✨ You're Not Lazy - Your Nervous System is Dysregulated Overview
In 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 Takeaways

Your 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 Message

You 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.

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If you’re ready for deeper support, coaching can help you understand your patterns, regulate your system, and create real change in your life.

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Spiritual Awakening Loneliness – Why You Outgrow People & Find Yourself
Episode 73 – Spiritual Awakening with Shaz

Episode Introduction

In this episode of Spiritual Awakening with Shaz, we explore one of the most common yet unspoken parts of the awakening journey.
Loneliness.

As your awareness expands, your relationships, conversations, and identity begin to shift. What once felt normal may no longer feel aligned. You start to see behaviours, patterns, and environments differently. And with that comes change.
This episode breaks down why that loneliness happens, what it actually means, and how to move through it without losing yourself.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
✔ Why spiritual awakening naturally changes your relationships
✔ How people-pleasing and tolerance for disrespect begin to shift
✔ Why you may outgrow friends, family, and environments
✔ The connection between self-worth and setting boundaries
✔ How identity changes during awakening
✔ Why loneliness is part of growth, not failure
✔ The difference between loneliness and solitude
✔ How to reconnect with yourself through journaling and self-reflection
✔ Why your environment and energy directly impact your expansion
✔ How aligned people and opportunities begin to enter your life
Key Themes Explored

Outgrowing People and Environments
As your awareness shifts, you stop tolerating behaviour that once felt normal.
You begin choosing alignment over familiarity.
Finding Your Voice and Boundaries
Awakening brings self-respect.
You stop accepting disrespect and start choosing what stays in your life.
Identity and Self-Discovery
You move from who you were taught to be into who you actually are.
This can feel uncomfortable, but it is necessary.
Loneliness vs Solitude
Loneliness looks outward for fulfilment.
Solitude reconnects you inward.
Reconnection to Self and Intuition
You learn to trust your inner voice.
You begin making decisions based on alignment, not approval.
Growth Requires Space
Just like anything expanding, you need space to grow.
Sometimes that space is created by removing what no longer fits.

Tools and Insights Shared
• Journaling as a way to understand yourself
• Using AI or guided questioning for deeper self-reflection
• Recognising triggers as signals of misalignment
• Understanding boundaries as self-respect
• Shifting beliefs through repetition and awareness
• Creating new environments that support growth

Why This Matters
Spiritual awakening is not just about feeling good.
It is about becoming aware.
It is about choosing alignment.
It is about stepping into a version of yourself that no longer accepts less than what you deserve.
That process can feel lonely.
But it is also where your power returns.

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Closing Thought
You are not losing people.
You are finding yourself.
And as you do, the right people, conversations, and opportunities begin to meet you where you are.
#SpiritualAwakening #MindsetShift #Manifestation #ConsciousCreation #EnergyMatters

No Dumb Questions With Shaz – Ask What You Want to Know
Episode 71 | Spiritual Awakening with Shaz

In this episode, Shaz introduces a brand new series designed to open the door for curiosity, growth, and honest conversations about spirituality. No Dumb Questions with Shaz.

Too many people stay confused or stuck simply because they are afraid to ask a question. Somewhere along the way many of us were taught that asking questions meant we were stupid. That belief keeps people silent, even when they desperately want answers.

This new series, No Dumb Questions with Shaz, is about removing that fear and creating a safe space where curiosity is welcomed.
Questions about intuition, spirituality, trauma healing, soul purpose, energy work, and personal growth are all part of the journey. No topic is off limits and no question is too basic. 

Shaz explains why learning happens through asking questions, why spiritual awareness is expanding rapidly right now, and how connecting to your intuition can completely change how you experience life.

This series will include short videos, reels, and deeper podcast conversations based on the questions listeners submit.

In This Episode
✔ Why people often stay silent instead of asking the questions they really want answered
✔ How childhood experiences can make adults afraid of looking “stupid”
✔ Why curiosity is one of the most powerful tools for personal and spiritual growth
✔ How intuition communicates through signs, feelings, dreams, and inner knowing
✔ Why the soul chooses difficult experiences as part of its evolution
✔ The importance of community and learning from others on the spiritual path
✔ How spiritual knowledge expands when one person asks a question that many others are wondering about

A New Series: No Dumb Questions
This new series invites listeners to ask anything related to:
Spirituality
Intuition and psychic awareness
Energy healing and Reiki
Crystals and spiritual tools
Manifestation and universal laws
Trauma healing and emotional growth
The dark night of the soul
Relationships and personal transformation
Short answers will be shared through Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube videos, with deeper discussions explored in future podcast episodes.

If a topic generates a lot of questions, Shaz will expand it into a full episode so everyone can learn together.

Ask Your Question

If you have a question you’ve been afraid to ask, now is your chance.

Send your questions through:
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Podcast comments or email
Because if you’re wondering about something, chances are thousands of others are too.

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Final Thought

You are not here just to survive life.
You are here to grow, evolve, and learn how to trust the wisdom already inside you.
Sometimes all it takes is asking the right question.

Healing Through Storytelling - A Conversation with Cat Lopez
Episode 71 – Spiritual Awakening with Shaz
In this powerful episode, Shaz sits down with Cat Lopez, co-founder of Reaching and Rooted, a publishing house devoted to helping authors transform lived experience into meaningful books - especially in the body, mind and spirit space.
Cat’s journey didn’t begin in publishing. It began in corporate finance, burnout, addiction, illness and deep spiritual awakening. What unfolded was a reclamation of authenticity, intuition and purpose.
This is not just a conversation about writing books.
It is about healing through storytelling.
In This Episode

✔ Cat’s transition from corporate finance to soul-aligned publishing
✔ Burnout, addiction and the body’s wake-up call
✔ Synchronicities, intuition and spiritual awakening
✔ Generational healing and worthiness wounds
✔ How unprocessed trauma shows up in the body
✔ Why storytelling is a form of somatic release
✔ Publishing as a legacy of healing and impact
Key Themes Explored
Living someone else’s dream versus claiming your own
The connection between physical illness and spiritual misalignment
Addiction as dissociation from pain
Entrepreneurship as a spiritual journey
The power of anger as a signal for self-respect
Generational trauma and ancestral belief systems
Writing as therapy and energetic release
Authenticity as the ultimate freedom
Closing Reflection
When you ignore your intuition, your body will eventually speak louder.
Signs and synchronicities are not coincidences. They are invitations.
Whether your awakening shows up through burnout, illness, loss or deep dissatisfaction - it is always redirecting you toward truth.
If you have a story inside you, it may not just be yours to keep. It may be someone else’s permission slip to heal.
Trust the nudges.
Listen sooner rather than later.
And allow your truth to take form - whether in life or on the page.

Connect with Cat Lopez
Website: www.reachingandrooted.org
Instagram: @reachingandrooted_
Personal: @therealcatlopez

✨ Free Download for Hidden Authors
If something inside you has been asking to be written, Kat has created a beautiful free resource called A Gentle Guide for the Story You Keep Carrying. It’s a reflective checklist designed to help you uncover whether there’s a book inside you waiting to be shared. Download your free copy at www.reachingandrooted.org and take the first gentle step toward releasing your story.

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