Conscious Living
Conscious Living celebrates the courageous journey of becoming a more mindful human. Through the misadventures, insights and personal experiences of its Emmy-nominated hosts - Bianca Alexander, a black yoga teacher and attorney, and her husband Michael, a white vegan chef and energy medicine practitioner - Conscious Living offers a non-judgmental framework for viewers to consider a more holistic lifestyle. The duo's yin-yang dynamic provides unexpected conflict and humor that is essential to the dichotomous journey of awakening. This season, the hosts trek through garbage dumps exposing the inequalities of the Indian caste system, heal ancestral trauma, PTSD and anxiety with alternative modalities, confront the impact of patriarchy and white supremacy on indigenous cultures, uncover the timeless beauty of net zero design, and dare to travel the world as vegans in search of the best plant-based cuisine on the planet. As the hosts travel vulnerably to both inner and outer parts unknown, they authentically grapple with their own struggles inside of race, gender, inequality, climate change, spirituality and mental health, and serve as shamanic journeymen for viewers looking to awaken to a more mindful life. Through a lighthearted lens, Conscious Living offers viewers a compassionate roadmap for bettering themselves, their communities and the planet.
- 2014-2023
- 5 seasons
- NETA
- Talk & Interview
Conscious Living celebrates the courageous journey of becoming a more mindful human. Through the misadventures, insights and personal experiences of its Emmy-nominated hosts - Bianca Alexander, a black yoga teacher and attorney, and her husband Michael, a white vegan chef and energy medicine practitioner - Conscious Living offers a non-judgmental framework for viewers to consider a more holistic lifestyle. The duo's yin-yang dynamic provides unexpected conflict and humor that is essential to the dichotomous journey of awakening. This season, the hosts trek through garbage dumps exposing the inequalities of the Indian caste system, heal ancestral trauma, PTSD and anxiety with alternative modalities, confront the impact of patriarchy and white supremacy on indigenous cultures, uncover the timeless beauty of net zero design, and dare to travel the world as vegans in search of the best plant-based cuisine on the planet. As the hosts travel vulnerably to both inner and outer parts unknown, they authentically grapple with their own struggles inside of race, gender, inequality, climate change, spirituality and mental health, and serve as shamanic journeymen for viewers looking to awaken to a more mindful life. Through a lighthearted lens, Conscious Living offers viewers a compassionate roadmap for bettering themselves, their communities and the planet.
Season 5 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
Vegan in Vegas
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
We're vegan in Vegas, staying at Sin City's greenest luxury resort and betting on mindfulness with conscious adventures and delicious eats on and off the strip.
Episode 2
Mindful Modernism
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
We explore the mid-century offerings of Palm Springs Modernism Week, from vintage RVs and upcycled treasures to vegan bites at a modern diner.
Episode 3
A Taste of Good Life in the City of Angels
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
Enjoy the best of mindful L.A. with an organic facial fit for the stars, a walk down the runway at Vegan Fashion Week, meditation at the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine, and a Michelin star vegan meal in Venice Beach.
Episode 4
The Secret Recipe: Intention
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
Celebrate mindful masters harnessing intention to craft plant-based delights in Paris, a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in San Francisco, and a desert beekeeper's pursuit of healthy hives.
Episode 5
Ode to the Roadtrip
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
Our epic road trip starts in the Coachella Valley at a healing retreat for First Responders, runs through a wild mustang rescue helping vets with PTSD and ends with vegan pie-making and a music festival in Joshua Tree.
Episode 6
India's Magic Carpet Ride
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
Fueled by India's best vegan delights, our spiritual pilgrimage through Northern India leads us from the chai-filled streets of Kolkota all the way to mystical hot springs high in the Himalayas.
Episode 7
Miraval Magic in Arizona
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
Explore Oprah's favorite healing resort in Tucson, from community-building vegan tacos and meditation cocoons to processing grief through indigenous healing modalities.
Episode 8
Brown Girl Magic
Thu, May 18, 2023
We're celebrating BIPOC women around the U.S. using creativity, food, and art to honor their ancestors, inspire activism, and heal post-colonial trauma.
Episode 9
The Best Vegan Food in Asia
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
Join us as we taste our way through Vietnam and Thailand, from Hanoi's crispy rolls and spicy Bahn Mi to addictive mango sticky rice in Bangkok.
Episode 10
Net-Zero Staycation
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
Our sustainable staycation starts with a vegan breakfast in bed and a local vintage fashion show while we transform our mid-century home into a net-zero desert oasis.