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Breaking Out of Autopilot: Small New Experiences That Wake You Up with Todd Krause

I Awaken··3 October 2026·19 min

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Do your weeks blur into one long Monday-to-Friday loop? This episode of I Awaken is for anyone who feels like life is happening on autopilot and wonders how to feel awake in it again.Todd Krause explains why awakening is rarely one big aha moment, how routine quietly switches us off once adulthood begins, and how small new experiences, layered week by week, can break old patterns.About the Guest:Todd Krause is the founder of Silversun Consulting. Based in the United States, he works directly with people who want to break old routines and get things moving.Key Takeaways:Awakening is rarely one big moment. It's something you practice.Routine gets as comfortable as an old pair of shoes, which is why we stop noticing it.New places, people, and sensations give your mind something fresh to work with.Start small: a new route to work, a new restaurant, an evening outside instead of a screen.Try one new experience each week lasting an hour or more. If it doesn't land, try a different angle. Connect With the Guest:Website: https://silversunconsulting.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddakrause/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddakrause/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SilversunConsultingEpisode Chapters (approx.):[00:00] Living on Autopilot - an opening on moving through days without being present [02:00] The Aha Myth - why awakening rarely arrives as one big moment [03:30] After 18 - how adult routines quietly switch us off [06:30] Feeding the Mind - new places, people, and experiences [08:30] Breaking the Cycle - changing habits one small experience at a time [12:00] One New Thing a Week - fresh routes, new spaces, and different scenes [15:00] When It Doesn't Land - trying new angles and staying curious🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?Send me a direct message on PodMatch.👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter.👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to.Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast📬 Contact & LinksBrand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️Contact UsBased in: India & USA🎧 All Podcast Shows🤝 Be a Guest📩 Newsletter Substack👉 Join the LinkedIn Community📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements.If you have concerns about any content, please contact us hereBy listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here.#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #iawaken #autopilot #awareness #consciousliving #intentionalliving #breakingroutine #newexperiences #mindfulness #selfawareness #lifedesign #mentalhealthpodcast #personalgrowth