Emma Maidment, an internationally renowned meditation guru, yoga teacher, author, and wellness advocate, has made it her mission to help people live aligned lives that bring them joy and fulfilment. Having swapped her high-powered PR career for a yoga mat, Emma found her true calling in helping others create lives filled with flow, alignment, and purpose. In this episode, Emma shares her journey of transformation and offers practical insights on how you can do the same.

When she’s not podcasting or teaching on her online meditation and mentoring platform, The Flow State Collective, Emma can be found living life to the fullest in Byron Bay with her two young boys, embracing the outdoors, chasing waterfalls, and living life in the “flow lane.”

1. Unlocking More Flow in Your Life

The first step to creating a life of flow is to cultivate awareness around where you might be forcing or resisting the natural course of things. Emma explains how the more we align with our natural rhythm, the more flow we can experience in our lives. Flow is not about pushing or striving—it’s about allowing things to unfold as they are meant to. Emma offers actionable tips on how to tap into your own flow and align with the ease that comes from being in harmony with your body and mind.

2. Deciphering If You’re Pursuing a Life of ‘Should’

Many people find themselves living lives that are based on “shoulds”—the expectations of others or societal norms. Emma teaches how to discern if you’re making choices that are truly in alignment with your authentic desires or if they are rooted in obligation. By examining your motivations, you can better identify areas where you might be living for someone else’s approval rather than your own happiness.

3. Distinguishing Between Your Head and Your Heart

One of the most challenging aspects of navigating life’s decisions is figuring out whether you are being guided by your head or your heart. Emma shares techniques to help you connect with your intuition and understand which voice is leading you. When you listen to your heart, you can make choices that are aligned with your true purpose and desires, rather than being swayed by logic or external pressures.

4. Leaving a Job That’s Not in Alignment

For many, leaving a job that’s not in alignment can be a daunting prospect. Emma reflects on her own journey of leaving a high-profile career in PR to pursue a life of yoga, meditation, and wellness. She offers practical advice for anyone feeling stuck in a job or career that doesn’t align with their values. Emma discusses the importance of trusting your instincts, taking the leap, and making space for the things that truly light you up.

5. Operating at a Higher Frequency

To truly step into your fullest potential, you need to operate at a higher frequency. Emma explains how raising your vibrational energy can positively impact every aspect of your life. By nurturing your physical, mental, and spiritual health, you can elevate your frequency and attract the experiences and opportunities that align with your highest self. Emma shares ways to incorporate practices like meditation, gratitude, and self-care into your daily routine to help you maintain a high vibrational state.

6. Stepping Out of the Corporate 9-5 Way of Living

The traditional 9-5 corporate lifestyle doesn’t work for everyone, especially those seeking greater freedom and balance. Emma encourages listeners to embrace alternative ways of working and living that better suit their lifestyle and values. She shares her own experience of stepping away from the corporate world to build a life of purpose and flexibility, and how you can too, whether by starting your own business or pursuing more creative endeavours.

7. Taking Aligned Action

Aligned action is about making decisions and taking steps that are in harmony with your highest vision for your life. Emma explains how to differentiate between taking action from a place of fear or scarcity versus taking action from a place of inspiration and alignment. When you take action that’s rooted in your true desires, you’re more likely to see positive, fulfilling outcomes.

8. Unearthing What Lights You Up

Perhaps the most essential part of creating a life of flow and alignment is discovering what truly lights you up. Emma shares how to tap into your passions and identify the things that bring you joy and fulfilment. By listening to what excites you and following the spark, you create a life that feels purposeful and energising.

Want to discover how to create more flow and alignment in your life? Listen to Emma’s full story on the Consciously Alive podcast Spotify and Apple Podcast

About Consciously Alive

Consciously Alive is a podcast designed to help individuals lead empowered, joyful lives. Each episode features insightful conversations with experts and thought leaders who share their wisdom, offering you practical advice and inspiration to unlock your full potential.