From Presents to Presence: The Gift of a Birthday Circle
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Most birthday celebrations are filled with gifts, cake, and casual conversation. But what if the real gift was presence—the kind that invites everyone to connect in a deep, meaningful way? In this episode, Dre and Em are joined by Emily’s best friend, David Perlman, who shares what it was like to celebrate his birthday in a completely different way: by sitting in circle. Instead of the usual dinner and side conversations, the group dropped into something sacred—an intentional space for reflection, vulnerability, and connection. David reflects on how simply creating...
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Flirting with Life: Self-Love, Soul Sparks & Finding Real Connection
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In this episode, Dre welcomes love coach and author Francesca Hogi (How to Find True Love) for a conversation about self-worth, connection, and what it really means to flirt with life. Francesca redefines flirting as a way of engaging with the world—not rooted in romance, but in presence. At its core, flirting is about making others feel seen and acknowledged, creating space for possibility, chemistry, and soul-level connection. They explore how dating can become a practice of self-love, how emotional resilience opens the door to intimacy, and how we can begin to shift from “being...
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Proof of Life: The Radical Practice of Being You with Jen Pastiloff
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In this episode of Circle This, Dre sits down with writer, speaker, and “shame loss” advocate Jen Pastiloff to explore embodiment, bravery, and becoming the most unapologetic version of yourself. Living with hearing loss since childhood, Jen learned to listen with her whole body—a practice that’s become her superpower in helping others feel truly seen. Together, she and Dre unpack the art of the apology, the radical act of claiming joy without reason, and the healing that happens when we stop minimizing our worth. From giving yourself a medal for the smallest wins to speaking your...
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What Your Birth Chart Is Trying to Tell You: Astrology as Medicine and a Map for Healing with Debra Silverman
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In this episode, Dre welcomes the luminous Debra Silverman—astrologer, therapist, and author of I Don’t Believe in Astrology—for a conversation that spans lifetimes. What begins as an exploration of Dre’s chart (a double Capricorn with a Pisces sun, a powerful Saturn-Pluto imprint, and a rare Yod of destiny) unfolds into something deeper: a soul-mirroring dialogue about purpose, pain, and the poetry of being understood. Because sometimes the most sacred love language isn’t touch—it’s resonance. Together, Dre and Debra explore astrology not as prediction, but as ancient...
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The Loneliness Of Doing It All Alone, with Dre & Em
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What if asking for help was actually a sacred act of intimacy? In this episode, Dre and Em circle around the quiet bravery it takes to receive. From post-surgery support to spilled soup and “airport asks,” they explore the deep discomfort so many of us feel when we’re not the helper—but the one in need. Dre shares her journey as a recovering over-giver who once wore independence like armor, until she realized that saying “I’m fine” was costing her connection. Together, they unpack the hidden wounds behind hyper-independence, the epidemic of loneliness it feeds, and why...
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Plant Medicine & Sacred Storytelling with Writer and Ceremony Guide Jennifer Fisher
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In this episode, Dre sits down with Jennifer Fisher—writer, healer, and ceremony facilitator—for a powerful conversation about creative reinvention and the transformative wisdom of plant medicine. With over 30 years in the television industry, Jen shares how her identity as a writer became entangled with external pressure and survival-mode success—until plant medicine helped her reconnect with creativity as a sacred expression of spirit. She and Dre reflect on their parallel paths from the entertainment world to the healing arts, and the freedom found in embracing all parts of...
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The Holy Mother Within: A Conversation with Spiritual Wellness Leader ACE Easter
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In this episode, Dre sits down with Alicia “ACE” Easter—yoga teacher, retreat leader, and founder of ACE Enterprises—to circle around mother energy, discernment, and belonging. At 42, ACE shares what it feels like to be both fully arrived and newly beginning. She opens up about healing the shadow of the mother wound, learning to ask for help, and practicing high-quality no’s in the name of self-preservation. Together, they explore what it means to truly “solar power up,” stop chasing what isn’t meant for us, and mother our lives—not just children—through...
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Mother Love: Reimagining The Mother Story with Dre & Em
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In this special Mother’s Day episode, Dre and Em open a heartfelt, honest conversation about what it means to mother—not just as a parent, but as a presence. Together they explore the idea of mothering as a verb—a way of loving, nurturing, guiding, and holding space that lives in many forms and many people. This episode invites us to expand the definition of motherhood to honor all the ways we’ve been mothered—by our friends, our mentors, our sisters, and Mother Earth herself. Whether you’ve birthed a child, held a friend through heartbreak, or simply offered unwavering...
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Behind the Scenes, Into the Circle: A Spontaneous Share with Powerhouse Producer, Tracey Thomas
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This impromptu episode happened organically, and I’m so grateful it did. After listening to a deeply personal recording between Emily and I, my producer Tracey had an emotional reaction—and an epiphany. She realized that in her 40 + years of life, she had never told her friends she wasn’t okay. She had never asked for help. Always the cheerleader. Always the strong one. So I invited her to drop in and let the circle hold her for a change. This is what we mean when we say the circle continues. When one brave voice ripples into another. When the one holding space is invited to receive....
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Drop The Script: Dancing Hands and The Art of Holding Space with Actress, Producer and Healer, Jane Sibbett
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In this episode, Dre is joined by actress, writer, and sacred space-holder Jane Sibbett, for a powerful conversation on goddess circles, grief rituals, and the unexpected ways our gifts awaken. Jane shares the story of how she was first called to host a goddess circle as a new mom, with no idea what it meant but an undeniable “yes” in her bones. That night changed her life. Since then, she’s been devoted to circling, witnessing, and channeling healing through what she now calls “Dancing Hands”—a divine energy transmission that flows through her hands like a prayer in...
info_outlineFebruary’s Full Moon and Valentine’s Day stirred up big conversations for Dre & Em about all things LOVE—beyond the clichés and Hallmark narratives. How can we reimagine these traditional celebrations, break free from outdated “happily ever after” ideals, and create more inclusive, meaningful ways to honor love in all its forms?
Dre shares her thoughts on friendship marriage ceremonies, why she’s fascinated by funerals (including her own!), and how we can express love in ways that truly resonate. From rewriting love stories to embracing deeper connections, this episode invites you to explore love without limits—love that’s fully expressed, fully felt, and fully alive.
Join us in making Fully Expressed Love (FEL) our mantra for 2025. Let’s clear the blocks, break the molds, and commit to loving out loud.
This conversation referenced The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman and the concept of “comfort languages” from Super communicators by Charles Duhigg.
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