It occurred to me that there are several topics we've covered on the show so far that didn't quite get their full time to shine - so I figured we should come back to them at some point. Today's the day! Check out the show notes for specific time stamps on each of the three topics. We're covering more nuances of boundary setting, how the Barbie movie shows us the workings of polarity theory, and why it's so important for women in particular to get the f*ck outside. Show notes: Episode 15: Why Hav...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 20
My summer is officially over - it's back to school for my fourth year of teaching high school English! With that, I wanted to share my four main takeaways from the summer of 2023. I hope they serve you in some way. 🤍 Show notes: Subscribe to the blog Follow me on Instagram Thanks to DayFox for the intro/outro song! Send us a text...
Aug 28, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 19
My dear friend Nadia Last joins us on Lead to Gold today, here to share her wisdom and experiences in the world of emotional and spiritual healing. She brings so many amazing practices together to create something that is uniquely hers , and I deeply admire her bravery and passion. We'll discuss finding our true path, strengthening our intuition, utilizing human design, and communicating with our guides. Dive in - it's a rich one! Show notes: Work one-on-one with Nadia Follow Nadia on Instagram ...
Aug 14, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Today we're chatting about the nuances of late-stage capitalism, the environmental crisis, people in power and the people trying to turn the tide on all of it. How can we push onward and create massive change without feeling hopeless? As per usual, I would love to hear your thoughts on this one. Show notes: Almost 30 - 603. Parasites in Our Culture, Schools, Society + Self with Chervin Jafarieh The Spiritually Sassy Show - Re-indigenizing the Self, and Embracing Earth-Centric Spirituality - with...
Jul 31, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 17
My baby brother is on the pod! 🥺 I've been wanting to interview Casey since the show began because, although he is the younger sib, I've always looked up to him for his ability to genuinely communicate and practice presence with the many relationships in his life, especially after a childhood where this was not emphasized. Today, we're discussing how he does it and how he navigates obstacles along the way. I'm so excited for you all to dive into this one. Show notes: Subscribe to the blog Follo...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This one is for all my fellow pushovers. I've noticed a pattern in my life of having major difficulties being able to stand up for myself as a woman, and I think it's time to address it. Today, we're talking about what got me to this realization and some ideas on where to go from here - most importantly, how to rise up and continue to do the work. Show notes: Seerut K. Chawla's " The Problem with Boundaries " Subscribe to the blog Follow me on Instagram Thanks to DayFox for the intro/outro song!...
Jul 03, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 15
If you are involved in a spiritual or wellness-based community, you've seen misinformation from self-proclaimed "lightworkers" or spiritual "coaches." In today's episode, we'll chat about how to distance ourselves from harmful pop spirituality and, instead, cultivate a personal authentic practice. Show notes: Read "Your power" and "Your power, pt. II" - both blog posts detailing my experience with a manipulative spiritual coach and how we can all better navigate difficult relationships similar t...
Jun 20, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 14
One of the best things we can do for our mental health is routinely clean out the rules, regulations, expectations and beliefs we've picked up along our journey through life. Let's set it all down and unpack a little. Show notes: Click here to read "Musings from a morning bike ride" - newest post on Lead to Gold Subscribe to the blog Follow me on Instagram Thanks to DayFox for the intro/outro song! Send us a text...
Jun 05, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In today's episode, we explore the nuances of trauma as we understand and discuss it today. Is it a trend to say you're traumatized? What does it really mean, and how can we identify and work with our relationships to it? Show notes: Check out The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. Learn about (and take) the ACE Quiz CDC - What is Epigenetics? Click here to read "10 Lessons From My Friend's Funeral" - newest post on Lead to Gold Subscribe to the blog Follow me on Instagram Thanks ...
May 22, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In the world of wellness and personal development, why is no one talking about how much our dreams might be able to help us in our waking lives? I think it's time we bring this discussion to the table. Show Notes: Sleep Foundation - Why We Dream and How They Affect Sleep Psychology Today - Jung's Theory of Dreams: A Reappraisal Subscribe to Lead to Gold, the blog Follow me on Instagram Thanks to DayFox for the intro/outro song! Sending so much love to you 💌 Send us a text...
May 08, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 11
One of my dearest friends joins me today to chat about the concept of a "Goblin Girl" (adjacent to the "Dirty Girl" trend, perhaps), what nature can do for our bodies, and above all, how to interact with and find joy in Mother Earth while still caring about the climate crisis. This conversation was full of fun and wisdom. I hope you enjoy! Apologies for the wacky sound quality BTW, pls forgive :) 🌎 Guess what? I'm doing another donation giveaway! For the entire month of April, I am focusing my ...
Apr 25, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Too good to be true? Maybe. But a step in the right direction? Absolutely. In this episode, I'm sharing a theory about our connection to our inner and outer landscapes - that is, our mind/body connection to Mother Earth. 🌎 Guess what? I'm doing another donation giveaway! For the entire month of April, I am focusing my efforts at Lead to Gold toward climate action. For every new subscriber to the blog, I will donate $5 to the Clean Air Task Force . For every rating on the podcast (on any streami...
Apr 11, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 9
You might have guessed - this episode is all about the inner child archetype and our experiences with them as we age. My birthday is in a few days, so all the past versions of me are coming forward to share some wisdom. How can we bridge our past experiences with our current ones, and how can we soothe and heal all of them, all at the same time? Show notes: Take a quick listen to my friend Nadia Last's podcast, "The Current" Or try "The Psychology of your 20's" Read Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.'s b...
Mar 27, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, I'm detailing my long and winding road down the path of experiencing undiagnosed anxiety and OCD, plus the denial, anger, acceptance, medication, therapy, and every little detour along the way. My hope here is to help anyone who may suffer from OCD or know someone who does to understand it a bit better. Please reach out if you have comments, questions or suggestions! Show notes: Click here to read "'Compassion fatigue' and 5 essential remedies..." - newest post on Lead to Gold S...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 7
I'm so excited to share another guest conversation with you all today - this one goes deep, but there is so much joy and fun here, too. My friend Han takes us through their experiences with high-stress, high-demand college sports and the journey from living under expectations of others to freeing the body, loving their identity, finding community, and doing whatever feels GOOD. Han is the leader of Flo DMV, a Washington, DC based group of skaters who put the emphasis on community support, and ar...
Feb 27, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Buccal fat, BBL reversals, the revival of "heroin chic?" Who has the energy for this BS??? Trends affect everyone, not just the TikTok era. Let's get into it and uncover why this is such a harmful cultural movement. ✨ FROM JANUARY 16TH, 2023, UNTIL FEBRUARY 16TH, 2023: I am hosting a donation challenge! Here's how you can get involved: Follow me on Instagram @lead.to.gold Leave a review of the podcast on any listening platform that allows it DM me a screenshot on Insta of the review and name a c...
Feb 13, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 5
My first guest on the show! Today I'm chatting with my dear friend, Nora Beck, about her life and journey overcoming addiction in the midst of a viral snowboarding career, getting in (and staying out of) trouble, recovering from terrifying injuries, and moving from the mountains of Oregon to the dusty desert of Baja, Mexico. ✨ FROM JANUARY 16TH, 2023, UNTIL FEBRUARY 16TH, 2023: I am hosting a donation challenge! Here's how you can get involved: Follow me on Instagram @lead.to.gold Leave a review...
Jan 30, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, this episode discusses community care, and how the idea of self-care has evolved over time to separate itself from the "community." It doesn't exactly line up anymore with its original core values...let's try to get back to it, shall we? ✨ FROM JANUARY 16TH, 2023, UNTIL FEBRUARY 16TH, 2023: I am hosting a donation challenge! Here's how you can get involved: Follow me on Instagram @lead.to.gold Leave a review of the podcast on any listening platform th...
Jan 16, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Today we're reflecting on the main themes of 2022, what we're still working on going into the new year, and how to actually attain some of these goals - I refuse to call it a New Years resolution! In this episode: Update on the 75 Soft! Upon further research, I found that it is typically used as a wellness plan for getting physically healthier; my friends and I just made our own goals instead of following the premade ones. You can find more information on the system here . Maddy Moon's podcast e...
Jan 02, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to Lead to Gold! I'm so happy you're here. In this episode, I'm laying the foundation for what this podcast will be about, where its origins came from, and what I hope to achieve as it gets started. Show notes: Click here to read "The Holy Pause" on Lead to Gold Subscribe to the blog Follow me on Instagram Love you! Send us a text...
Jan 01, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 1
