On the sacred metamorphosis of menopause, redefining this time of life from health crisis to empowerment, tenderness and leadership. On discovering the liberating power of menopause to awaken authority, purpose and belonging. 0:42 Introducing Red School; Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer; Wise Power: Discover the Liberating Power of Menopause to Awaken Authority, Purpose and Belonging 3:00 – Wild Power: Discover the Magic of the Menstrual Cycle and Awaken The Feminine Path to Power; https...
Apr 15, 2023•52 min•Season 5Ep. 159
On redirecting and serving purpose driven professionals. A conversation looking at the connection of our purpose and our daily work. 0:42 – Introducing Amina AlTai – career realignment coach, proud immigrant, chronic illness advocate 2:55 – Doing work that we love in a way that honors our bodies, and who we are in the world, is our birthright. Developing 2 autoimmune diseases. 5:40 – What does it look like to stop and redirect? Leaving unhealthy spaces. 7:00 – Serving purpose driven people. Work...
Apr 01, 2023•21 min•Season 5Ep. 158
Zivar Amrami is a healer and interdisciplinary artist. Born in the Midwest to an Iranian father and a mother of Norwegian descent, steeped from youth in Jewish mysticism, Zivar has a particular curiosity to that which unites and differentiates us from each other. As a photographer, therapist or circle maker, she peers beyond the layers of protection and unearths vulnerabilities and universal truths with grace. Zivar is a nurturer of women, creator of the Wisdom of Birth deck, a mother healing he...
Mar 18, 2023•38 min•Season 5Ep. 157
Part 2 exploring binaries from ‘Transitory Nature’ and active meditative inquiry. A conversation on channeling intensity, sharing power and understanding our layers of awareness. 0:42 – Part 2 of Sue Hunt; Transitory Nature: Breaking Binaries For Integrated Being 1:30 – Hustle & Flow; How do we break this cycle? Healthy Hustle 3:58 – Work and service; Examining the exchange of pranic reciprocity. Qualifying success. 6:20 – Channeling intensity into the right activities. Using meditation to g...
Mar 11, 2023•58 min•Season 5Ep. 156
Part I of a two-part conversation: on breaking binaries, freeing ourselves from reductive thinking and uncovering our own true nature. On ‘Transitory Nature’ and exploring universal attributes of human consciousness. A conversation around pranic economy, and the expenditures of upholding binary worldviews. 0:42 – Introducing Sue Hunt; Transitory Nature: Breaking Binaries for Integrated Being 3:30 – 9 Binaries – Rooted in Reality – > 1) Private/Public; 2) Sick/Well; 3) Masculine/Feminine. Livi...
Mar 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 155
On the teachings and vitality in discomfort, and the smallest moments of recognition and awareness that can quietly change us all. A conversation surrounding the individual and group work of developing compassionate and diversely represented spaces. 0:41 – Introducing Rahshaana Green; https://www.rahshaanagreen.com/ 3:20 – Inviting people to occupy and be in discomfort with me. Avoiding discomfort becomes a barrier in creating and maintaining community. 7:10 – Working with organizations on confr...
Feb 18, 2023•37 min•Season 5Ep. 154
On the life-giving, natural practice of listening well, the core of poetry and the inextricable ties between Buddhism and true shamanism. On The Shamanic Bones of Zen and the practice of zazen as a portal for wisdom. A conversation addressing the importance of ritual and ceremony in connection with our self and ancestors. 6:15 – The Naked Nothing – Joy in just sitting. Being awake to life. 8:10 – Discovering poetry. Being a conduit, writing the essence of something, and finding a voice in writin...
Feb 11, 2023•55 min•Season 5Ep. 153
On the impact of rest in our mind and body. The science behind supporting the nervous system. Virtual restorative yoga teacher training. Jillian Pransky, author of Deep Listening, is an international presenter and a certified yoga therapist. Jillian is creator of Mindful Of Rest: An Online Retreat, The Art of Conscious Rest: Restorative Yoga Teacher Training, as well as Yoga Journal’s Restorative 101. She teaches regularly at prominent wellness centers throughout the country such as Kripalu, Ome...
Jan 28, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 152
On the prospect of slowing climate change with our smallest actions, to shift the temperature of our planet in real time. A conversation around ‘The Carbon Almanac’ exploring the power of shopping our values, the impact of economic demand on climate change, and hope for the future through accountability in rectifying the global temperature. 0:41 – Introducing Diane Osgood; The Carbon Almanac; https://dianeosgood.com/ 3:00 – Diane’s passion for people shopping their values; understanding economic...
Jan 21, 2023•41 min•Season 5Ep. 151
On life’s myriad transitions and how we refine our responses in our relationships, our wellness, our households, our work, and in our practices.
Jan 14, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 150
Nadia Bolz-Weber is an ordained Lutheran Pastor, founder of House for All Sinners & Saints in Denver, Co, the creator and host of The Confessional Podcast and the author of three NYT bestselling memoirs: Pastrix; The Cranky, Beautiful Faith Of A Sinner & Saint (Re-released 2021), Accidental Saints; Finding God In All The Wrong People (2015) and SHAMELESS; A Sexual Reformation (2019). She writes and speaks about personal failings, recovery, grace, faith, and really whatever the hell else ...
Jan 07, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 149
On the history of happiness and the importance of full self-acceptance.
Dec 17, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 148
On founding and scaling a business that's never existed before, the role of meditation in sustaining steadiness as a founder and owner.
Dec 10, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 147
On being real with your kids, emergence after the death of a spouse and a handful of difficult truths we’re all afraid to face.
Nov 26, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 146
On the ultimate mystery, the balm of faith and the touching humanity we all share.
Nov 19, 2022•38 min•Season 4Ep. 145
On the transformations, challenges and potential healings of parenthood.
Nov 12, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 144
On the efficacy of herbalism and plant understanding to fortify, tonify and nourish our bodies.
Oct 29, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 143
On finding your voice, prioritizing your own choices and leading with your truth.
Oct 22, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 142
On bringing the conversation of astrology down to earth and the practices keep us connected.
Oct 15, 2022•32 min•Season 4Ep. 141
On the thresholds of our lives and all the human, tender moments we might otherwise miss.
Oct 01, 2022•41 min•Season 4Ep. 140
On letting go, practicing acceptance of the inevitable turbulence and becoming lighter.
Sep 24, 2022•54 min•Season 4Ep. 139
On the tiniest microhabits that create a life of longevity, vibrancy and service.
Sep 17, 2022•45 min•Season 4Ep. 138
On preparedness, resilience and listening for what's needed next.
Sep 03, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 137
On the insidious nature of shame, and the stupefyingly beautiful experience of being human. Receive 40% off Magic Mind at https://www.magicmind.co/practice and be sure to use code PRACTICE20 at checkout.
Aug 27, 2022•47 min•Season 4Ep. 136
On the yoga of this daily life, emerging instances of intimacy with oneself and the translucency that arises from consistent practice.
Aug 20, 2022•55 min•Season 4Ep. 135
On the truth of childhood chronic conditions, cumulative environmental stressors, hopeful approaches and inspiring reversals.
Aug 06, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 134
On the relevance of ancient science to our modern bodies; daily practices to help us align with vibrant health.
Jul 30, 2022•51 min•Season 4Ep. 133
On the true definition of intimacy, the openings that come from tragedy, and the tenderness that brings us together.
Jul 23, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 132
On the intelligence and teachings of the flowers; on observing, living and aging elegantly.
Jul 09, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 131
On healthy relations, hard conversations and treating ourselves with more compassion.
Jul 01, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 130
