Our healing conversations have been consistently beautiful, challenge our conditioned perspectives on healing, and invite us to embrace diverse and individualized paths. Today's chat with Kate Orlofsky is no different. Kate is an ecologist, dog musher, and wilderness enthusiast living in rural Alaska. Kate has participated in almost everything we offer at the School of Sacred Embodiment over the last few years and she shares how her anxiety has decreased, she’s been able to release her tendency to control, and now uses her voice to openly express her desires.
We discuss the evolving nature of healing and how Kate is a big believer in the power of movement for processing emotions. She also explains why living in embodiment and having a greater awareness and respect for her body has significantly enhanced how she shows up in the world.
In episode 447 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(4:56) Kate's Holy Consistency and what it means to her
(9:18) Why the layers of healing take time and how to face them with grace
(15:14) The relationship between perfectionism and anxiety
(20:12) Finding the courage to make significant life choices
(24:30) The role of titration, integration, and community in Kate's healing process
(31:21) The nonlinear nature of healing and tips for finding the right community for you
(34:28) Kate's experience as a lifelong athlete and how her physicality meets her embodiment practices
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True embodiment is that feeling when you're walking down the street or sitting on a plane and you're completely in touch with your whole entire self. Today, we dig into healing through embodiment with Erica Wiederlight, an embodiment specialist in training with The School of Sacred Embodiment and a confidence coach for self-love, sexual empowerment, pleasure, and dating.
In this beautiful chat, we discuss the depth of embodiment and the importance of being in tune with your body at all times – not just during yoga or pole dancing classes. Erica also shares her growth journey and how she realized full embodiment releases any and all performative aspects of movement work. We touch on Erica's gift for teaching, the cyclical nature of holding, and how her neurodivergence impacted her relationship to self-discovery, worthiness, and inclusive coaching.
In episode 446 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(1:12) The revelations in self-love and soul liberation Erica experienced this year
(4:59) Overcoming a tendency to manage others’ comfort
(11:35) How Erica applies her complete understanding of embodiment to her coaching
(14:00) Mending your relationship to worthiness
(23:21) Performative movement work
(32:25) The ways Erica cultivates community in relation to her neurodivergence
(45:40) Why you have to feel transformative embodiment for yourself
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As we navigate the major events happening in our world, it's so important to take moments to celebrate our personal victories and reflect on the progress of our healing journey. In this episode, our guest Michelle Durst shares her story on addiction and codependency recovery. She talks about the valuable lessons she has learned throughout her process that have led her to spiritual strength and support.
In our conversation, we discuss the discomfort of pursuing our desires, how staying in a harmful relationship can reflect our own unwell state, and the importance of self-awareness when making choices. We also touch on managing feelings of regret and transitioning from being a victim to embracing self-love and acceptance.
In episode 445 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(2:55) Michelle’s experience in recovery programs
(7:40) Titration and integration as they relate to a healthy healing process
(12:58) Being in a positive relationship after addiction treatment
(17:48) How to determine when to stay or when to leave situations
(22:24) The difference between love and codependency
(35:49) Regaining a sense of self and recognizing choices
(38:10) Navigating regret and releasing a grip on the past
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Today, we are joined by Sara Kassem – a healer, therapist, dear friend, and Wild Soul Community member, for a vulnerable conversation on humility and self-forgiveness in a spiritual healing journey. Sara opens up about her challenges with relinquishing control while accepting the healing process and shares how she shifted from a self-blaming and self-reliant paradigm to one of self-acceptance and welcoming love and support from others.
Throughout the episode, we explore the relationship between a spiritual connection and accessing humility, how to release your shame, the difference between intention and impact, and why it's important to embrace mistakes to learn from them. Sara highlights the role of forgiveness and seeking truth in humanity and offers advice for reclaiming your authentic energy – regardless of what those around you may think.
In episode 444 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(1:56) Sara’s healing journey and her background in social work
(7:20) Rephrasing the concept of an internalizer and an externalizer
(13:15) Advice for breaking free from perceptions, embracing messiness, and releasing shame
(21:20) Impact versus intent and why it’s not your responsibility to make others comfortable
(32:35) How to cultivate humility from healing
(38:29) Accessing humility through spiritual connections
(42:16) The undeniable need for titration, integration, and community support in healing
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Our world is experiencing atrocious and unthinkable trauma, and overconsuming and sharing on social media can be incredibly overwhelming and unhelpful. Today, we discuss the importance of regulating ourselves in a variety of ways during times of crisis and what we can do as individuals to contribute to positive change.
Shifting towards collectivism, trust, cooperation, and humility takes time and patience, as does any healing process. Throughout the episode, you’ll hear offerings for how to maintain as much emotional balance as possible during chaotic times, honor your capacity for contributions, and prioritize yourself as a means to reduce collective energetic upheaval.
In episode 443 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(3:22) The essential qualities of villages
(7:30) Navigating disinformation and misinformation on social media
(12:14) Protecting your emotional well-being while staying informed during difficult times
(16:24) How to avoid adding chaotic and dysregulated energy to the collective during crises
(21:34) The necessity of integration for sustainable change
(23:55) The paragraph surrounding Audre Lorde’s quote, “the master's tools will never dismantle the master's house”
(26:39) Honoring the function of a collective and why trying to do more than our share can perpetuate systems of oppression
(32:32) An invitation for group discussions and reflections
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Today I’m exploring the working definition of Spiritual Futurism specific to The School of Sacred Embodiment. At its core, this interpretation of Spiritual Futurism calls on us to re-evaluate our connection with the divine, freeing ourselves from outdated patriarchal and colonized influences and returning to our ancestral and indigenous roots. With this approach, we can revitalize ancient traditions to fit our modern needs.
In this episode, I share how incorporating this concept into mystical leadership cultivates an open space to guide others with empathy and understanding rather than imposing rigid expectations. The result? Stronger, more compassionate communities that foster growth, an openness to reflection, and a willingness to refine.
In episode 442 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(1:56) How contemporary spiritual leaders differ from ancient mystics and guides
(7:53) Why energetic dependency influences communities and containers
(12:46) The beauty of connecting in intimate and mixed community spaces
(20:55) The School of Sacred Embodiment’s working definition of Spiritual Futurism
(22:54) How Spiritual Futurism can bring mystics, healers and priestesses into the mainstream
(25:51) The harm caused by leaders who interpret ancient materials without considering our modern world
(30:00) Mystical leadership compared to traditional church structures and other forms of spirituality and coaching
(35:38) The challenge of stepping into collectivism in a world full of individualism
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In this episode, we’re taking a deeper look at Body Love + Reverence.
Relating to our bodies is something that's interwoven into every single day and moment of our lives. This is the main reason I’m so passionate about bringing love and reverence to the experience of having a body for women.
In episode 439 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(2:37) How major industries have made women feel unhappy and dissatisfied with their bodies
(6:48) Why the pillars of Body Love + Reverence are for anyone, regardless of the relationship with your body
(8:33) Body Love + Reverence Pillar #1: Sensual healing is about being able to tune into your self and feel and know the truth in your body
(9:29) Body Love + Reverence Pillar #2: Beauty as medicine is deciding what our own perception of beauty is, and developing the “eye of the beholder” in all areas of life
(11:27) Body Love + Reverence Pillar #3: Working with your intuition allows for presence, which enables us to fully tap into the human and soul self
(14:49) Body Love + Reverence Pillar #4: Energetic awareness shows you how powerful you really are, and taps into potential you didn’t know you had. This releases unprecedented reverence for the body
(15:26) Body Love + Reverence Pillar #5: Sacredness of every body means every single person’s body is sacred. What would you do if you knew how sacred you really are?
(17:02) Benefits of body love + reverence
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Welcome to the final part of my “40 Lessons in 40 Years” series. Today, we wrap up with lessons 31 to 40, exploring topics like patience, healing, and body love and reverence.
I believe in being with life wherever it is at this moment, but also chipping away at things to get to the other side. Many of these lessons reflect how we can honor each of our individual paths while also using discernment and compassion to help us make choices toward continual (and collective) growth.
I believe there are infinite amounts of resources existing within us, waiting to be remembered and reactivated. If any of the lessons in the series helped you at all, I’d love to hear from you!
In episode 439 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(1:18) Lesson #31: One of the best uses of prayer - to pray for people to receive exactly what they need, not what we think they need.
(4:39) Lesson #32: We have to face evil and negative energy and transmute them, or they will persist.
(9:09) Lesson #33: Energy vampires have a way of draining your lifeforce, getting their fix, and not changing.
(14:49) Lesson #34: There are some things we may never fully heal or get over, but aim to get to a place where it just doesn't affect you the way it used to anymore.
(17:24) Lesson #35: Invite in reverence, which is many steps beyond respect, as a beautiful way of experiencing more grace in your life.
(17:58) Lesson #36: Stored in our souls is more wisdom, knowledge and experience the most of us will ever tap into and fully remember, in any one single lifetime,
(18:58) Lesson #37: We all need people in our lives that we can be our most unevolved selves wuth. Get you some of those people, and if you already have them, cherish them dearly!
(20:16) Lesson #38: On being on the aromantic spectrum. Until I was 38 years old, I thought I wanted a partner. It turns out, I really don't.
(23:57) Lesson #39: Slowing down is magical, and learning the difference between impulse and intuition in the body is good for the soul.
(27:06) Lesson #40: Everything you've ever needed has always been inside of you.
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The Courage to Confront Evil: The Most Important Challenge of Our Time by Carolyn Myss
The Gene Keys: Embracing Your Higher Purpose by Richard Rudd
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As I approach my 40th birthday next week, I’ve been reflecting on the experiences that shape the foundation of my value system and understanding of the world around me. In this episode, I delve into lessons 21 to 30 of my “40 Lessons in 40 Years” series, exploring topics like reciprocity, embodiment, and identity.
When it comes to my relationships, health, career – honestly, everything in my life – I’m committed to trusting my embodied awareness. I’m all about meeting people where they are, but I’ve also realized that I need to be okay with where I am and let my inner-knowing guide the way. I hope this series sparks something in you to think about your innate wisdom and what lessons you’ve picked up along the way. If anything resonates with you (or doesn’t), I’d love to hear from you!
In episode 439 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(1:28) Lesson #21: Reciprocity is great to integrate into your value system to just ensure that you're not constantly burning yourself out and over-giving.
(4:20) Lesson #22: Be discerning about marketing versus information.
(9:22) Lesson #23: Differentiate between healthcare and illness scare (h/t to Anita Moorjani)
(10:25) Lesson #24: Be careful what you identify with and hold on to all your identities with a flexible grip.
(12:42) Lesson #25: Practice less armchair diagnosing and more discernment around what kind of behavior, treatment, and communication works best for you.
(13:50) Lesson #26: We do not need to understand things or how and why they happen in order to heal, grow, and learn from them.
(14:39) Lesson #27: People let attachment to (and weird definitions of) morality interfere with good decision making.
(15:06) Lesson #28: Here on Earth where love is extremely powerful and potent, but we also have free will with our truth, integrity, compassion, and forgiveness, love is just not enough sometimes.
(15:35) Lesson #29: Expressive arts are so important because sometimes we need stories in order to feel and acknowledge what we’re actually going through.
(17:50) Lesson #30: It’s really important to create levels in my work and be clear about who is meant for each offering.
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Lessons 11 through 20 in my “40 Lessons in 40 Years” series all stem from one overarching theme: lead with curiosity. When I get curious with myself and the world around me, there’s so much potential for compassion, healing, and discovery.
In this episode, I reflect on some of my deepest liberatory practices, including not taking things personally, prioritizing people who can respect me, and honoring the orientation of my soul. All of the lessons mentioned in this series are extracted from lived experiences, either my own or those around me, so I’d love to hear what resonates with you. See you back here next week for lessons number 21 to 30!
In episode 438 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(0:47) Lesson #11: Allowing other people to have their own experiences is one of the most liberating practices that any of us can ever have.
(4:32) Lesson #12: Don’t take things personally, or make things about you.
(7:03) Lesson #13: Chronological age doesn't guarantee or determine as much as we think it should, would or does towards people's maturity.
(8:33) Lesson #14: None of us should waste our time with people who don't respect us.
(10:32) Lesson #15: Give the most time to people who see, honor, cherish, revere, and respect you for who you really are.
(15:27) Lesson #16: If any part of your identity is part of a norm, it's very important for you to learn about the lived experiences, and gain some insight and competence about the experiences of those who aren't part of the same norm that you are.
(18:22) Lesson #17: Money is important for survival, but it ain't all that.
(20:27) Lesson #18: Younger souls are here to manifest and older souls are here to serve God.
(24:10) Lesson #19: Accepting who and where you are, and accepting responsibility for your life, is also a liberatory practice.
(26:32) Lesson #20: Sometimes it's helpful to learn the rules so you can break them.
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We’re officially in the birthday portal, people! Over the next four episodes, I’ll be sharing 40 Lessons in 40 Years. This week’s episode covers the first 10 along with some stories and insights as always.
To celebrate my 40th birthday and 10 years of the School of Sacred Embodiment I’m releasing two new offerings in September - the CHERISH retreat happening in Spain, Fall of 2024 and a Body Love and Reverence course. Stay tuned for both!
Enjoy this first installment of 40 Lessons in 40 Years and be sure to tune in next week for Part II.
In episode 437 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(1:56) The happiness of numerical age catching up to wisdom
(3:39) Lessons 1–5 about inner knowing and honoring internal cycles and rhythms
(9:53) Lessons 6–10 about utilizing our tools and taking inventory within our life
(15:41) How to find consistency that is applicable to you
(22:11) Social media’s long-term effect on all of our brains
(27:41) A discussion about hierarchy and equality vs. equitability
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In this episode, I am getting into morning routines, sacred embodiment style. Instead of telling you what to do, I’m going to share a few stories, read a poem, and invite you into what I share about my morning routine, Body Love and Reverence, and the beautiful ripple effect falling in love with your body creates (spoiler: it has to do with way more than what you look like!)
I always do a birthday offering, and this year is doubly exciting. There’s a celebration coming up in September to celebrate my birthday and 10 years of the School of Sacred Embodiment, plus I share details about the CHERISH retreat happening in Spain, Fall of 2024.
If morning routines allude you or you’re tight on time in the morning and tend to skip it, I hope this episode gives you space for your own sacred morning embodiment practice to emerge, since as I like to remind people constantly, something is always better than nothing.
In episode 436 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(2:45) How sensual language inspires embodiment practice
(4:12) A poem inspired by my Sacred Embodied Specialist class
(7:22) My personal sacred embodiment morning routine and the practice of noticing yourself
(10:17) The value of Body Love and reverence
(12:24) How intentional connection creates a ripple effect throughout your day no matter how long you take to do it
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In this episode, I am diving into the painful, yet sometimes absolutely necessary, act of boundaries and managing hard relationships. I share excerpts from two books that have helped me along my healing journey, and the role responsibility plays in the parent-child dynamic, even into adulthood.
I also share an exciting double celebration coming up in September to celebrate my birthday and 10 years of the School of Sacred Embodiment, plus details about the CHERISH retreat happening in the Fall of 2024 in Spain.
If you are navigating boundaries, hard relationships, emotional abuse, or no-contact situations, I hope this episode will provide some useful insight or perspective and deepen your compassion for yourself and others along the way.
In episode 435 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(2:18) The hope that this episode will provide clarity and perspective
(4:44) Emotional and psychological abuse and its effects
(8:45) I share some worlds from Harriet Lerner’s TEDx talk
(15:38) The paradox of two things existing at the same time
(20:39) My choice to cut off family after 11 years
(24:41) Communication around boundaries and differing perspectives
(35:48) I share an excerpt from Boundary Boss by Terri Cole about Boundary Destroyers
(40:22) Jonah Hill’s ex-girlfriend and an example of a boundary request
(52:53) How boundaries don’t automatically create better relationships
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In this episode, I am reflecting on Mary Magdalene Feast Day, my second favorite day of the year and how my curiosity for and connection with Mary Magdalene has provided me with gifts and messages that I take with me wherever I go. As always, when I share personally, it’s in case anyone listening might be able to find themselves in the stories or experiences or grab a useful or well-time insight or nugget.
I also share many books that have touched me in my journey to both understand and embody the wisdom of Mary Magdalene, and lastly, I announce details for my first retreat since 2015, the CHERISH retreat happening in the Fall of 2024 in Spain.
In episode 433 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(1:16) Gratitude for offering participants in honor of Mary Magdalene Feast Day
(3:36) An announcement for our first Cherish retreat since 2015
(6:04) A prayer read to Mary Magdalene
(7:30) Where my interest in Mary Magdalene started
(8:57) The connection and divine timing of specific information received
(10:35) A 2016 trip and past life regression to explain the closeness to Mary Magdalene
(13:30) The message Mary Magdalene brought to Elizabeth
(18:53) Mary Magdalene’s deep unconditional love and immense compassion
(20:21) A call to the Free Wild Soul Community: Let’s talk about unconditional love
(22:44) What we can learn from Mary Magdalene
(29:08) The ways we can call on Mary Magdalene for different areas of life
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The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Mary Magdalene Revealed by Meggan Watterson
Mary Magdalene Line Trilogy by Kathleen McGowan
The Gospel of Mary Magdalene by Jean-Yves Leloup
The Moon Under Her Feet by Clysta Kintsler
Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian L. Weiss
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In this episode, I am joined by the School of Sacred Embodiment’s community manager, and 1/2 of our two person Dream Team, the loving and incredibly tender-hearted Marjolaine Millette. We discuss Marjolaine’s transformation following the Wild Soul Liberation framework, and how calling off a wedding, plus navigating emotions around grief and death, allowed her to honor all parts of herself and connect with the divine in a deeper, more intentional way.
We also discuss the practice of wild dreaming as a way to expand your imagination, recognize, and dismiss the limitations “adulting” puts on us so that you can be more loving and have more access to your deepest, most honest truths.
In episode 433 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(0:35) Introduction to Marjolaine, the School of Sacred Embodiment’s community manager
(1:24) How the School of Sacred Embodiment’s framework transformed Marjolaine’s life
(3:29) The Soulful Prosperity Workshop happening on July 22
(4:51) How Marjoliane found the Embodied podcast and the Wild Soul Liberation Community
(11:07) An experience with expressing emotions and grief on a plane
(14:36) How the choice to live your life can feel like a paradox between life and death
(30:00) How finding community helped Marjolaine commune deeper with the divine
(39:44) Marjolaine’s relationship to truth and compromising
(45:02) How being a community manager is a reflection of Marjolaine’s thoughtfulness and care
(50:00) If you should follow the call and submit an application to Power 2023
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I believe that spirituality should be one of the greatest wellsprings of pleasure and joy in our lives. In this episode, I’m sharing four things most people don’t understand about TRUE Purpose and Power and how our bodies know when there’s truth to something worth paying attention to.
I’m also sharing why I think it’s harmful for anyone to allow themselves to hate their body and how cultivating trust, respect, honor, and appreciation for our bodies creates natural energetic boundaries we could all benefit from. Where there’s systems and programming, it’s important to remember that we and our bodies are still sacred. I hope this episode will give you a few reasons to be kinder, gentler, and more loving toward your body as just one expression of your TRUE power and spark your curiosity for discovering more expressions, too.
In episode 432 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(1:27) The Wise and Wild Self meditation, a free resource for tuning into TRUE Purpose and Power
(4:16) How paddleboarding and being in nature taps into the body, purpose, and aliveness
(10:53) The importance of specificity and how words have their own power and magnetism
(14:13) The first teaching - Logical sense is not superior to intuitive sense
(14:45) The second teaching - We are all multifaceted beings with unique and built in gifts and genius
(15:26) The third teaching - Heal what you need to heal, so you can treat and experience every aspect of yourself as sacred
(17:05) The fourth teaching - Your body is a pathway, a portal and a temple, no matter the shape, size, "health" or ability
(22:55) Our body’s energetic boundaries of trust, respect, honor, and appreciation
(25:23) A chance to be mentored using the Wild Soul Liberation framework
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In this episode, I’m sharing some updates and reflections from my social media logout and musing about what could be possible if more people took the time to carefully consider the impacts of so much social media. I’m also exploring the importance of experimenting and testing things out to find the best answers to life’s biggest questions. In a world where so many people are constantly telling us what and how to think, practicing thinking for ourselves and drawing informed conclusions is a really important practice.
In episode 431 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(4:24) How testing things out is the only way to find a conclusion that works for you
(9:28) The belief that social media reflects someone’s level of success
(14:48) Excerpts from the School of Sacred Embodiment’s new ‘about’ page
(20:34) Why sacred embodiment and wild soul liberation are crucial to purpose and power
(23:21) Helping people find a route into spirituality that works for them
(30:40) The relationship between social media and people who want to help themselves
(34:31) The potential outcome of a mass social media exodus
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In this episode, I elaborate on ways that context and soulful prosperity overlap with each other. We need context for healthy, productive, and joyful interactions, and so much of that relates back to values. I find that when I open myself up to understand the complexity of situations, it’s easier to be who I’m meant to be. When we have context, we have peace, focus, and direction in our lives, and what’s more prosperous than that?
In episode 430 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(2:23) Why I’m really big on context
(6:04) Engaging with context for the sake of competence and connection
(11:13) What the Soulful Prosperity Framework is all about
(14:19) One of the biggest reasons why reasons people struggle to trust themselves and their intuition
(18:34) Why it’s so important to look at prosperity in different contexts
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Because very few things that matter can be explained with a simple right or wrong answer, I’m starting a new segment called “Nuance Notes.” In this episode, I explore the layers of distinction between paradox, hypocrisy, incompetence, and malice. Join me as I look at these qualities in different contexts and share ways to navigate life with more peace, power, and ease as a mystic.
In episode 429 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(3:48) Different perspectives on disappointment
(6:39) Why I firmly believe that there’s no such thing as toxic people, just toxic behaviors
(10:02) Learning to hold paradox as a mystic
(15:04) The difference between hypocrisy and paradox
(21:47) Reflecting on one of life’s biggest questions: Why do bad things happen to good people?
(23:11) What to expect from my upcoming POWER Program
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Being a practical mystic is about engaging in deep spiritual practice and communing with ancestors and the divine while also staying firmly engaged with earth’s realities. In this episode, I’m sharing certain ways that I commune with my guides and interpret the messages I get from them. I also expand on some beliefs and practices that help me deal with the paradoxical nature of life and make sense of the world we live in.
In episode 428 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(4:14) One way I like to alchemize my anger
(10:28) The reluctance to accept tragedy and trauma as an intrinsic part of life
(16:50) What I do every time I find myself in hard moments or seasons
(19:02) What I love about prayer that isn't performative
(24:50) Broadening the definitions of wealth, prosperity, and abundance
(27:54) Some core spiritual beliefs that mean a lot to me
(32:07) What I mean when I say ‘Spiritual Special Ops’
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Weeze Doran joins me on this episode to jam about our upcoming liberation program for men and the vision we have for it. We take a nuanced look at the patriarchy and how it harms everyone who lives within this social structure – cis hetero men included.
Weeze and I don’t subscribe to the white American feminist ideology and lay out the reasons why in this conversation. We’re aiming to shift out of this ‘toxic masculinity’ language and instead hold space for men to explore the dimensions of masculinity and the depths of their internalized misogyny.
Join us as we riff on the inspiration behind this program and what you can expect from the curriculum. We also have an info session on June 20th if you want to learn more about the content, who we are, or ask any questions. You can sign up for that here!
In episode 427 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(3:49) A passage from a bell hooks book called The Will to Change that deeply resonates with us.
(8:35) The biggest barriers for men experiencing love, intimacy, and connection
(13:33) Why so many men struggle with embodiment
(18:56) Why we don’t consider ourselves feminists
(36:59) What happens when men are taught to be providers and protectors above all else
(40:04) Our take on The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida
(48:41) What liberation means in the context of romantic relationships
(59:57) An overview of the Living Legends program format and curriculum
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Something I’ve been diligent about as I approach 40 is taking stock of where I give people way too much access to me. One of the main places I see it happening is on social media. I’ve also been reflecting on how distractions have impacted my life, especially through the lens of my neurodivergence.
These two inquiries, coupled with conversations I’m having with people in my community and books I’ve been reading about ADHD, attention, and focus have led me to an experiment: I’m logging out of Instagram and Facebook for the summer, with big curiosity around whether this should eventually be a forever thing. Join me on this episode as I expand on what factored into this decision and what I’ve been noticing as I start to taper off from those platforms.
In episode 426 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(0:41) Announcements and updates about the show
(3:20) My journey with being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult
(7:30) The details of my social media experiment
(10:34) Why I’m a huge advocate for letting yourself feel the full range of human emotions
(16:00) The consequences of endless and unmitigated commentary on social media
(20:14) Noticing how unintentional multitasking affects my energy and focus
(25:22) My plans for the free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks
(28:17) Reflecting on how I allow people to consume the content that I put out there
(32:33) What I’ve been noticing about my life as I cut back the content overload
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While we can all always aim to be kind, loving, compassionate, really conscious and courageous communicators, sometimes our less evolved parts do come out. I recently made some relationship decisions, and they brought up a lot for me around emotional maturity and intelligence. In this episode, I’m unpacking the nuanced considerations and analysis that I’ve been going through around engaging with people and building intimacy and connection.
As always, I share my stories not because I believe my experience is universal and I handle everything perfectly, but because I know some of you will relate to parts, if not all, of these experiences and I hope that they are useful in your own reflection and development, too.
In episode 425 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(1:04) What the Wild Soul Sacred Body Membership is and who it’s for
(4:23) A decision I made last week that used up all of my bandwidth for emotional intelligence and maturity
(6:17) Learning the lesson of being careful about who you confide in
(8:30) My thoughts on unsolicited advice
(12:29) The distinction between being evolved and mature
(14:42) Feeling cathartic after speaking honestly with certain people in my life
(18:22) Why I don’t necessarily agree with the concept of ‘if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all’
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Today we’ve got Asha Ramakrishna and Aycee Brown, co-authors of Your Soul Map: Liberation, Human Design, and the BIPOC Experience on the show chatting about Human Design and how this framework shows up for BIPOC folks.
In our conversation, Asha and Aycee get into how spiritual tools can help us gain a better understanding of human behavior instead of being used as a crutch to bypass responsibility. They highlight how Human Design is a story that we get to evolve and make peace with, while also recognizing the different experiences that Black and Brown people have when they engage in this modality. Asha and Aycee also elaborate on the parts that make up Human Design, including astrology, quantum mechanics, Hindu yogic philosophy, Chinese I Ching teachings, and Judaic Kabbalah.
In episode 424 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(2:38) What you can expect from the Wild Soul Sacred Body membership
(6:21) Seasonal shifts that we’re going through right now
(10:54) Asha and Aycee’s favorite parts of Your Soul Map
(17:44) How Human Design informs Asha and Aycee’s relationships with themselves and others
(27:40) Human Design as a tool to navigate the world, particularly for the BIPOC community
(34:48) How Asha and Aycee define the Human Design gates
(42:49) Recognizing why you slow down or speed up
(50:26) How Aycee and Asha like to learn and teach about Human Design
(55:10) Using Human Design in the workplace
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Follow Aycee on Instagram: @ayceebrown
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Now that I’ve wrapped up my Sacred Slut Experiment, I want to fill you in on some details and unpack my experience of intentional non-monogamy. In this episode, I look back on how dating in my 20s and 30s has changed and what I want to take with me (and leave behind) during this next chapter of my life.
Ultimately, I’ve come to the conclusion that a partnership would be a nice-to-have if it’s going to add extraordinary value to my life, but otherwise, I’m gonna keep it moving. Join me as I reflect on the past nine months of this experiment and look ahead to what’s next.
In episode 423 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(2:22) Monogamous dating in my 20s and early 30s
(8:15) Why love isn’t enough to keep a relationship going
(12:34) What inspired me to try out intentional polyamory
(16:50) The challenges with dating culture in Miami
(21:08) Getting my relational needs met in friendships
(23:18) Re-channeling my energy and focus into creative projects
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