115: Grief, Art & Unconditional Love with Jozie Furchgott Sourdiffe
Release Date: 06/12/2024
130: The Path to Self-Actualization: Anchoring in Your Body and Vision
Tao of Po
In this episode, I explore the journey of elevating your energy and frequency by becoming fully anchored in your body and mind. I dive into the process of surrender and examine how often we unknowingly add distractions to our lives to avoid confronting our true potential. This subconscious self-sabotage, often fueled by fear of becoming our most successful and self-actualized selves, can keep us stuck in patterns of over-complication and resistance. I also get into the deeper emotional work necessary to clear the mental and emotional clutter that blocks our path to growth. By releasing these...
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129: From Control to Flow: Awakening Your Feminine Energy
Tao of Po
In this episode, I’m sharing a transmission on feminine energy, also known as Yin energy, and exploring what it means to truly embody this power source. I dive into the defense mechanisms that keep us stuck in masculine energy, such as perfectionism and over-independence, and how to shift into a more balanced flow state. You'll learn how to recognize someone in their feminine energy, explore the impact of trauma on our feminine expression, and some of my favorite practices to move from control to trust and surrender. Join me to discover why awakening feminine energy is crucial in your...
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128: Prioritizing Your Needs and Desires
Tao of Po
Many of us struggle with identifying our vision and uncovering what we genuinely want, often operating on autopilot in our lives. Today I’m exploring how to break free from that cycle to become more intentional. In this episode, I dive deep into the essential yet often overlooked practice of prioritizing yourself—your needs, desires, and big-picture vision. I explore the difference between foundational needs, rooted in your core (root chakra), and the desires of your heart and creative spirit (sacral and heart chakras) and how by understanding these layers, we can learn to create a...
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127: From Jesuit Priest to Taoist Teacher: A Conversation with My Ba
Tao of Po
In this special episode, I invite my Ba to share his remarkable journey from his experience as a Jesuit priest to leaving the religion to become a Taoist teacher. Born in 1931, Ba’s early life was shaped by his mother's devout Catholicism and his admiration for Jesuit priests, leading him to leave China to join the Jesuits in the Philippines. He shares how after moving to the U.S. to study anthropology, he became disillusioned with the Western-centric approach of the Catholic Church, prompting him to leave the priesthood. We explore his post-priesthood journey, which took him through various...
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126: Releasing Control: Surrender in Life & Relationships
Tao of Po
In this episode, I navigate the delicate balance between holding on and letting go, exploring the profound moments that shape our lives. Reflecting on end-of-life planning with my dad, I discuss the importance of releasing worry and control, focusing instead on love and acceptance. I dive into the dynamics of relationships, highlighting the challenges of practicing unconditional love and the liberating power of trust and surrender. Join me for this transmission on the power of emotional alchemy, service from a place of overflow rather than emptiness, and embracing trust and surrender to...
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125: The Courage to Be Seen with Keri Ford
Tao of Po
In this episode, Keri shares her journey with visibility and power, exploring how our childhood experiences shape the way we show up in the world. She dives into growing up with the fear of being seen, driven by her experiences of being bullied, and how this fear led her to become hypervigilant, shrinking herself to avoid attention. We explore the "sisterhood wound" and how it played out in her life—from her youth, through college, and into her corporate career. She opens up about the impact of her looks on her self-perception, her people-pleasing behaviors, and avoiding pedestalization as a...
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124: Illusions vs. Reality: Ending Self-Inflicted Suffering
Tao of Po
We often create stories in our minds - whether it's future tripping, imagining what others think about us, or catastrophizing everyday experiences. These illusions can lead to unnecessary suffering, especially when they take a negative form. In this episode, I explore the profound difference between living in reality and getting trapped in illusions. I explore the addictive nature of these illusions and the challenge of shifting from a fantasy world to reality, a true awakening process that requires conscious effort and self-awareness. I give you helpful strategies for embracing the...
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123: The Subtle Work: How Slowing Down Accelerates Your Growth
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Our healing isn’t a race or destination. It’s important to remember that going deep does not mean going hard and fast. In this episode, I explore the power of the subtle and nuanced work of healing. I share how meeting yourself where you are and listening to your body’s wisdom can transform your healing journey as well as the importance of slowing down, the pitfalls of performance mode, and how stopping to be present can lead to profound healing. Join me for a nourishing episode on why the slow, mindful work is actually the fastest path to transformation and how integrating small,...
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122: From Burnout to Breakthrough with Michelle Rios
Tao of Po
In this episode, Michelle shares her inspiring story of resilience and transformation and how she reclaimed her life at a moment when she was ready to give up, only to be divinely guided in a direction that completely changed her trajectory. She discusses the challenges of parenting, college planning, and embracing fun in midlife, while also reflecting on how being a child of a teenage pregnancy impacted her self-esteem and drive. Amidst deep despair and burnout, Michelle surrendered to intuition and divine guidance, leading to profound personal growth and authenticity. She became a...
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121: The Body Remembers: Finding Support in Grief
Tao of Po
Today marks the anniversary of my mom’s passing and my body remembers everything. In this episode, I bring you into my process of grief as I share how I am paying reverence to my mom and my tools for creating space for grief to move and for love to come through. I explore how the body holds onto our memories and traumas, how grief moves in cycles that often mirror our life's journey, and foundational practices and self-care tips to help you honor your grief. Join me as we embrace our sensitivity and tenderness, and discover how these qualities can aid in our grief process and work....
info_outlineIn this deeply moving episode, Jozie shares her journey as an artist, the profound experience of caretaking her late partner, and the beautiful lessons she learned while supporting him in his transition. We explore her path to artistic success, from developing her career and financial stability through tattooing and a clothing line to the challenges of making a living as a full-time artist. Jozie vulnerably shares her reflections on grief, intimacy, art, and spirituality, and how the loss of her partner profoundly shifted her interaction with the world.
Join us for this powerful conversation on creativity, resilience, and the profound impact of love and loss on an artist's life. Her heartfelt story of honoring her partner during his final moments, through unwavering presence and love, will leave you with tears and full-body chills (it did for me).
We dive into:
- Jozie’s story of creativity and resilience in the face of loss and grief
- Her upbringing in a spiritual household & how her spirituality has evolved
- The depth of intimacy she was able to experience with her partner during his life-altering illness
- Her lessons on creating a life as a full-time artist
- How to support people in their transition and the importance of how you exit the world
- Making art in the hospital with her partner & what her art looks like now
- And more
Jozie Furchgott Sourdiffe is a multidisciplinary artist who channels her creativity through painting, the book arts, tattooing, textiles, and fashion design. Originally from Vermont, she currently lives and works in Miami, Florida.
Since 2011, she has been a licensed and practicing tattoo artist, traveling across the United States to share her unique approach to fine art tattooing. Her reputation as a sought-after tattooer is built on her deep respect for the art form's healing potential. Jozie views tattooing not just as a decorative practice but as a profound medium for healing and transformation, and she continually strives to provide a sacred space for her clients.
Her fine art practice heavily centers around exploring themes of life cycles, grief and loss, gender, and sexuality, climate change, and using art as a vehicle for healing and reflection. Through her paintings and book arts, she invites viewers to engage with these complex and often challenging topics, fostering a connection that is both personal and universal.
Furchgott Sourdiffe also has a clothing line called Feisty Ink Threads that embodies her commitment to sustainability and original design. Each piece in the collection is made from her textile designs, crafted to minimize environmental impact. This dedication to sustainable fashion reflects her broader ethos of creating art that is mindful and responsible.
Connect with Jozie:
Website: www.feistyink.com & www.feistyinkthreads.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/feistyink, https://www.instagram.com/jozie.fs & https://www.instagram.com/feistyinkthreads
Connect with me and let’s go deeper:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pohongyu/