I’ve been talking with lots of folks about grief recently. Has this been coming up for you, too? As exciting as change and growth and healing are, there is sadness that goes along with these transitions. It’s something I wished we talked about more, but we don’t. There is so much focus on the beauty of change and healing (which is positivity-washed) that we sometimes forget that sadness fits in with all of it.
Read MoreToday I want to talk about a topic that has been near and dear to my heart recently: REST. Relaxation (or just being) does not come naturally to me, but recently I've been learning to appreciate the importance of integrating our experiences as a critical component of healing.
Read MoreI’ve been thinking a lot about our opportunities to tell the truth about our lives. Do you do this? When someone asks you how you’re doing, are you honest? Or is it just easier to say “good” and move on, burying the truth even deeper inside?
I’ve definitely had my ups and downs over the past several months—and for me, telling the truth about my experience helps me stay in my integrity, stay connected to my humanness and our collective humanness, and gives me permission to be fully myself. No one’s life is perfect. None of us get out of this unscathed.
Read MoreIn the Season 1 finale, Elizabeth shares more about her own personal healing—her continued process around her cancer diagnosis earlier in her life, her journey with fertility, and some exciting news! She also explores some of what she has learned throughout Season 1 related to healing and our continued growth individually and collectively. Elizabeth also shares her deep gratitude for YOUR support of the podcast.
In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Ada Volkmer (she/her) and Monse Ramirez (she/they) who have come together through interpreting, language work and supporting social justice in Asheville, NC. Ada and Monse share their stories of experiences with language barriers, finding communities that resonate with their authentic selves, the importance of self-care and how they share their gifts with their communities.
Read MoreToday I’m sharing about emotional availability. Do you know what messages you’re sending to others about your willingness to “go there”?
Read MoreIn today’s episode, I’m talking with Asheville native Kayla Pittman (she/her) as she shares with us the hard truths about her healing journey. Kayla gets real about how she can be the “queen of hating”, but also knows how important it is to do the healing work. Kayla shares how she has shifted her social media presence from posting all the happy things to getting really honest, open and vulnerable about her healing journey. In turning her pain into power she has inspired her community and created deeper connections.
Read MoreIn today’s episode, I am getting real about a question that has come up for me: “Can all wounds be healed?” As I sat with my emotions, my privilege and my skills I came to the answer “yes”, with a caveat. I’m sharing about the connection between individual experiences and the need for healing in the collective, as well as how I create hope when I’m feeling lost. I can’t wait for you to tune in!
Read MoreIn today’s episode, I’m talking with Monica LeBlanc (she/her) as she shares about the Enneagram, how it has been a tool in her healing journey and how she incorporates it into her practice.
Read MoreOn today’s episode, I am sharing about how relational patterns are passed down from generation to generation, the impact of the healthy adults in children’s lives and how we can be empowered with tools, skills, and knowledge to change our lives and the history of our families.
Read MoreIn today’s episode, I’m talking with Michele Ashley (she/her). Michele shows up in the world as a conscious change agent, yoga teacher, life mastery coach and conscious business consultant. She is devoted to creating sacred space for others to expand, explore and engage with higher consciousness in order to step out of fear, step into their power and step up to their destiny in life.
Read MoreI often share in my practice we are here to take care of each other--and today I’m exploring more about this belief in relationship to our communities. Secure attachment is the focus of healthy relationships, and our large scale relationships need some love and care.
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