<![CDATA[Breaking Consciousness]]>Breaking Consciousness is a podcast that dives deep into the layers of spirituality from many perspectives.

We’re not experts — just fellow travelers who began with traditional religious roots, who felt that there was something more. As a result, we embarked upon our individual paths toward the understanding that we all originate from one universal source. We believe that it's this source energy that flows through everyone and everything, irrespective of race, religion, gender, or circumstance.

Here, we hold space for thought-provoking conversation — exploring our experiences, asking questions, and supporting one another through the journey of souls having a human experience. There’s no judgment, only a shared desire to spread love, peace, and understanding, despite our differences, as we, with guidance from spirit, learn to break consciousness.

Spiritually speaking, “breaking consciousness” means:

  • Awakening to Reality: Seeing beyond the physical world into deeper truths.
  • Dissolving the Ego: Letting go of self-centered identity to connect with universal consciousness.
  • Transformation: Embracing personal growth and spiritual evolution.
  • Shifting Perception: Freeing the mind from societal limits and illusions.
  • Integration: Weaving together subconscious insights for self-awareness and healing.
  • Connection to the Higher Self: Strengthening intuition, wisdom, and alignment with spiritual guides.

This is what we’re here to do — together.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:49:05 GMTSun, 15 Mar 2026 04:25:47 GMT60Tara McHugh<p>Breaking Consciousness is a podcast that dives deep into the layers of spirituality from many perspectives.</p><p>We’re not experts — just fellow travelers who began with traditional religious roots, who felt that there was something more. As a result, we embarked upon our individual paths toward the understanding that we all originate from one universal source. We believe that it's this source energy that flows through everyone and everything, irrespective of race, religion, gender, or circumstance.</p><p>Here, we hold space for thought-provoking conversation — exploring our experiences, asking questions, and supporting one another through the journey of souls having a human experience. There’s no judgment, only a shared desire to spread love, peace, and understanding, despite our differences, as we, with guidance from spirit, learn to <i>break consciousness.</i></p><p>Spiritually speaking, “breaking consciousness” means:</p><ul><li>Awakening to Reality: Seeing beyond the physical world into deeper truths.</li><li>Dissolving the Ego: Letting go of self-centered identity to connect with universal consciousness.</li><li>Transformation: Embracing personal growth and spiritual evolution.</li><li>Shifting Perception: Freeing the mind from societal limits and illusions.</li><li>Integration: Weaving together subconscious insights for self-awareness and healing.</li><li>Connection to the Higher Self: Strengthening intuition, wisdom, and alignment with spiritual guides.</li></ul><p>This is what we’re here to do — together.</p>episodicTara McHughbreaking.consciousness@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Religion to Spirituality]]>Exploring spirituality beyond traditional religious practice

The first episode of Breaking Consciousness delves into the personal faith journeys and experiences of the hosts, Tara and Valerie. They discuss their early encounters with religion and spirituality, childhood experiences and fears, and their decision to shy away from religion as they grew older. The conversation highlights the impact of these experiences on their spiritual beliefs and personal growth. The conversation delves into childhood baptism experiences, fear of water, and religious rituals, leading to a discussion on questioning religious practices and exploring spirituality beyond religion. It then explores personal empowerment, metaphysical experiences, and challenges in expressing metaphysical beliefs. The conversation further touches on spiritual discernment, respect for metaphysical practices, and the fear of judgment and rejection. It also discusses religious interpretation, personal understanding of spirituality, and challenges in self-expression, leading to a discussion on empowerment, self-discovery, and struggles with identity and acceptance. The conversation concludes with a focus on resilience, healing, setting boundaries, and self-preservation.

Takeaways

  • Personal faith journeys are shaped by early encounters with religion and spirituality.
  • Childhood experiences and fears can significantly impact one's relationship with religion and spirituality. Exploring spirituality beyond traditional religious practices
  • Challenges in expressing personal beliefs and experiences

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Breaking Consciousness
  • 05:56 Childhood Experiences and Fear
  • 11:26 Baptism and Fear of Water
  • 16:34 Spiritual Discernment and Intuition
  • 22:22 Struggles with Identity and Acceptance
]]>343405b2-37bb-41a6-b78f-50d0bf788595Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:26:01 GMT<p><b>Exploring spirituality beyond traditional religious practice</b></p><p></p><p>The first episode of Breaking Consciousness delves into the personal faith journeys and experiences of the hosts, Tara and Valerie. They discuss their early encounters with religion and spirituality, childhood experiences and fears, and their decision to shy away from religion as they grew older. The conversation highlights the impact of these experiences on their spiritual beliefs and personal growth. The conversation delves into childhood baptism experiences, fear of water, and religious rituals, leading to a discussion on questioning religious practices and exploring spirituality beyond religion. It then explores personal empowerment, metaphysical experiences, and challenges in expressing metaphysical beliefs. The conversation further touches on spiritual discernment, respect for metaphysical practices, and the fear of judgment and rejection. It also discusses religious interpretation, personal understanding of spirituality, and challenges in self-expression, leading to a discussion on empowerment, self-discovery, and struggles with identity and acceptance. The conversation concludes with a focus on resilience, healing, setting boundaries, and self-preservation.</p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Personal faith journeys are shaped by early encounters with religion and spirituality.</li><li>Childhood experiences and fears can significantly impact one's relationship with religion and spirituality. Exploring spirituality beyond traditional religious practices</li><li>Challenges in expressing personal beliefs and experiences</li></ul><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Breaking Consciousness</li><li>05:56 Childhood Experiences and Fear</li><li>11:26 Baptism and Fear of Water</li><li>16:34 Spiritual Discernment and Intuition</li><li>22:22 Struggles with Identity and Acceptance</li></ul>no00:25:5012Religion to Spiritualityfull<![CDATA[Breaking Out]]>The conversation covers the journey of starting a podcast, the purpose of 'Breaking Consciousness,' exploration of spirituality and community, imposter syndrome and authenticity, embracing intuition and spiritual gifts, the journey of self-discovery and religion, and overcoming challenges while embracing authenticity.

Takeaways

  • Podcasting as a new endeavor
  • Spiritual exploration and community building
  • Imposter syndrome and authenticity

Chapters

  • 00:00 Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Authenticity
]]>c56092fd-c3f2-4126-ab5b-1f0263ae558eWed, 01 Apr 2026 03:29:17 GMT<p>The conversation covers the journey of starting a podcast, the purpose of 'Breaking Consciousness,' exploration of spirituality and community, imposter syndrome and authenticity, embracing intuition and spiritual gifts, the journey of self-discovery and religion, and overcoming challenges while embracing authenticity.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Podcasting as a new endeavor</li><li>Spiritual exploration and community building</li><li>Imposter syndrome and authenticity</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Authenticity</li></ul>no00:17:1111Breaking Outfull