Tao of Po
The Tao of Po is a space for the deep, the real, the raw, and the potentially hilarious and irreverent. In this podcast we explore the magic of life and the beauty of being human. Everything shared here is intended to support you on your soul's journey. Weekly episodes are either solo heart transmissions or real ass convos where guests intimately share their story. Join me as we explore topics that range from healing, energetics, and spirituality, to emotional sobriety, embodiment, and intimacy... and much more. A new episode comes out every Wednesday so subscribe to get notified. To learn more about my work, check out taoofpo.com
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130: The Path to Self-Actualization: Anchoring in Your Body and Vision
09/25/2024
130: The Path to Self-Actualization: Anchoring in Your Body and Vision
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 old wounds and creating space within ourselves, we open up to receive what is meant for us. Join me for this guide to unlocking your potential, tapping into your power, and embracing the flow that leads to your highest self. I dive into: How to let go of resistance and allow natural flow The importance of setting boundaries with your ego while holding yourself with compassion Strategies to release patterns of self-sabotage, and invite the ease of evolution and growth Understanding how fear of success and self-actualization can trigger avoidance behaviors Practical steps to cultivate fierceness in your vision without falling into over-complication And more Get my FREE resource, Microdosing 101: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide: Learn about my Coming Home to You Membership: The Soul Renewal Retreat, an intimate, fun & nourishing retreat, where nature and healing meet cozy chic luxury (April 2025): Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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129: From Control to Flow: Awakening Your Feminine Energy
09/18/2024
129: From Control to Flow: Awakening Your Feminine Energy
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 life and relationships, and how small steps, like the 1% rule, can lead to powerful healing and expansion. I dive into: Understanding the feminine energy (Yin) and its manifestation The differences between masculine and feminine energy, and how defense mechanisms like perfectionism keep us in the masculine Fear of rejection vs. fear of receiving The impact of trauma on our feminine expression How Yin energy can impact your relationships Techniques to shift from control to trust in relationships, including the 1% rule for gradual healing and growth And more Learn about my Coming Home to You Membership: Schedule a clarity call with me: Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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128: Prioritizing Your Needs and Desires
09/11/2024
128: Prioritizing Your Needs and Desires
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 holistic vision for our lives and identify the individual desires that make up that bigger picture. Join me for this foundational work to put yourself first—because everything else in your life follows when you thrive. I dive into: Practical steps to uncover your desires and create space for you to have them Root chakra needs vs. sacral & heart chakra desires Using your body’s intuition to set boundaries and discern a "yes" or "no" The importance of being resourced as you prioritize your own needs And more Learn more about Coming Home to You: Open House registration link: The Soul Renewal Retreat: Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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127: From Jesuit Priest to Taoist Teacher: A Conversation with My Ba
09/04/2024
127: From Jesuit Priest to Taoist Teacher: A Conversation with My Ba
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 jobs, including running a laundromat where he engaged in deep spiritual conversations, and his profound discovery of Taoism during the New Age movement of the 1980s. Ba shares how his interest in Taoism allowed him to find continuity with his previous spiritual life and how the core principles of Yin and Yang, divine energy, and interconnectedness have become central to his practice. You don’t want to miss his unique perspective on spiritual evolution and his practical advice for integrating Taoism into daily life, join us for this one. We dive into: Ba shares his early life and the strong influence of his mother’s Catholic faith, leading him to join the Jesuits at 18 His decision to leave the priesthood after moving to the U.S. and his adjustment to secular life His post-priesthood jobs, including working as a mechanic, teacher, and salesperson, and the spiritual conversations he had at the laundromat Discovering Taoism during the New Age movement of the 1980s and how it resonated with his previous spiritual life Ba’s insights into Taoism’s core principles and his advice on integrating these teachings into everyday life And more Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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126: Releasing Control: Surrender in Life & Relationships
08/28/2024
126: Releasing Control: Surrender in Life & Relationships
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 navigate life’s inevitable transitions. I dive into: My reflections on end-of-life planning with my dad Worrying is not love: trust, surrender, and unconditional love in relationships Surrendering to discomfort or pain The importance of emotional alchemy And more Learn more about my Soul Renewal Retreat: Get on my email list: Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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125: The Courage to Be Seen with Keri Ford
08/21/2024
125: The Courage to Be Seen with Keri Ford
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 coach. Join us for this insightful conversation on the first ingredient of healing—courage—and the inner child work pivotal to personal growth, and how to recognize your own unhelpful patterns around people-pleasing, anger, and expression so you can break free from them. We dive into: Navigating visibility and success with a fear of being seen Keri’s childhood experiences with bullying and becoming hypervigilant The complexities of the sisterhood wound and how we both found healing around this Perception, people-pleasing, and pedestalization Lessons learned from Keri’s group program that imploded Anger and assertiveness: recognizing our patterns How to break free from anxiety and hypervigilance when expressing our feelings And more Keri Ford is the CEO & Founder of Elevate with Keri – a transformational coaching movement and luxury brand dedicated to elevating emotional intelligence and whole-body high performance for the world’s top female executives and entrepreneurs. With advanced training as a Behavior Change Specialist and Somatic Practitioner, Keri was awarded by IFAH as one of the Top 100 Global Visionaries and 2023 CEO with the Best Women’s Personal Development Platform. Connect with Keri: IG: FB: LinkedIn: Champaign Club on October 19 Dinner Event - APEX Leadership Mastery Academy for Female Founders and Visionaries - Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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124: Illusions vs. Reality: Ending Self-Inflicted Suffering
08/14/2024
124: Illusions vs. Reality: Ending Self-Inflicted Suffering
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 truth of your experiences, practicing awareness of your thoughts, and letting go of negative habits that perpetuate your suffering. Are you tired of participating in your own suffering by creating stories in your head that aren't true? Are you ready to replace these harmful patterns with something more supportive? Join me to learn more about the benefits of living in reality, the power of surrender, faith, and trust, and how to use your imagination positively rather than getting caught up in worrying fantasies. I dive into: Reality vs. illusion: understanding the benefits of living in reality The addictive nature of illusions: practicing awareness of your thoughts Strategies for embracing the truth of your experiences and living from a place of trust Using your imagination positively instead of getting caught in worrying fantasies Letting go of negative habits so you can stop participating in your own suffering And more Learn about my Coming Home to You Membership: Schedule a clarity call with me: Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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123: The Subtle Work: How Slowing Down Accelerates Your Growth
08/07/2024
123: The Subtle Work: How Slowing Down Accelerates Your Growth
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, 1-degree shifts into your life can help you embrace subtlety and mindfulness in your healing journey. I dive into: Exploring the subtle and nuanced work of healing to bring more transformation Overcoming the fix-it mentality to stop blocking your healing How performance mode blocks us from what we desire in sex, healing, etc. Small shifts = big impact, why you shouldn’t minimize the 1° shifts What happens when we try and skip the integration work Staying stuck: why we choose suffering And more Join us at the Soul Renewal Retreat April 4 -11: Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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122: From Burnout to Breakthrough with Michelle Rios
07/31/2024
122: From Burnout to Breakthrough with Michelle Rios
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 disrupter in her life by walking away from a successful corporate career to pursue her soul's desires. Tune in to be inspired by her incredible journey of surrender, growth, and rediscovery. We dive into: The impact of being a child of a teenage pregnancy on self-esteem and drive Parenting & college planning with her son and rediscovering herself in midlife Her experience with burnout and depression as a high-achiever Contemplating suicide and Michelle’s encounter with a compassionate bus driver Walking away from corporate at the height of her career & pursuing her soul’s desire Changing her circumstances, becoming a disrupter, and leaning into authenticity And more Michelle Rios is the transformational coach of choice for CEOs, entrepreneurs, leaders, and other high achievers seeking more than just traditional success. Recognized for her ability to guide highly accomplished individuals through a profound self-discovery process, Michelle works with them to unlock their full potential and cultivate a greater sense of purpose, alignment, freedom, and joy in their personal and professional lives. As a certified executive coaching professional, she also draws experience from her 25-year, award-winning career as a communication leader, agency executive, and trusted advisor to top leaders across the globe - a role that earned her the reputation of being "The CEO Whisperer." Michelle is also the host of one of the fastest-growing, personal development podcasts - Live Your Extraordinary Life. She is also a sought-after speaker at the intersection of leadership and personal growth. Michelle resides in Washington, DC with her husband, son, and their two Great Pyrenees. Connect with Michelle: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn: Youtube: Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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121: The Body Remembers: Finding Support in Grief
07/24/2024
121: The Body Remembers: Finding Support in Grief
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. Let's create more space for connection with our loved ones on the other side and learn to honor the grief within us. I dive into: Honoring my grief and my mom on her death anniversary My process for moving grief through the body & how I guide others to do the same Understanding the natural cycles of grief and how they reflect our life experiences Grief as love: what’s possible when we stop repressing or numbing our grief My favorite ways to practice intentional connection with my loved ones on the other side Self-care tips for your grieving process: support, hydration, rest, and nature And more Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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120: Nervous System Work for Mothers
07/17/2024
120: Nervous System Work for Mothers
This one is for all the moms… If you’re experiencing chaos or imbalance in your household, whether you're feeling resentful, yelling at your kids or partner, or dealing with guilt and anxiety - I want you to know how possible it is to cultivate a new experience of motherhood. In this episode, I dive into a paradigm shift that will bring relief and peace to your family by prioritizing yourself and the nervous system hub of your family - you. Learn how to shift from prioritizing everyone else first to taking care of yourself, and how by facing mom guilt and doing the inner healing, you'll improve future generations (and your relationship with your own parents). Cultivate a new relationship with yourself, and watch everything in your life, from your relationship with your partner to your enjoyment of your kids, transform for the better. Join me to learn how the yin and yang flow can shift your motherhood journey. I dive into: How the yin and yang flow can transform your motherhood journey for the better Understanding how feelings of resentment, guilt, and anxiety impact your family dynamics Why your nervous system is the hub of your family’s well-being and how prioritizing yourself can bring relief and peace Facing mom guilt: tools for overcoming guilt and healing yourself And more Schedule a clarity call with me: Learn about my Coming Home to You Membership: Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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119: A Mother’s Journey with Anger with Danielle Mendoza
07/10/2024
119: A Mother’s Journey with Anger with Danielle Mendoza
In this episode, Danielle shares her journey with anger and its impact on her life, health, and parenting. She gives us an honest look at her struggle with anger as a mother and how her repressed anger physically manifested in skin cancer. We discuss the shame often associated with anger, especially in motherhood, and how Danielle learned to express anger healthily, transforming it from a destructive force into a tool for self-awareness and growth. Join us as we discuss the complexities of parenting with unresolved anger, the journey to healing ourselves for the sake of our children, and how embracing the intersection of joy and anger can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling life. We dive into: Anger in motherhood: releasing the shame and finding a road to healing Why anger rarely exists on its own and what you can explore here Embracing the intersection between joy and anger How repressed anger can manifest in our physical bodies The inner child’s role in alchemizing our anger And more Danielle Mendoza is a multi-time bestselling author, bestselling publisher, and keynote speaker. As the founder of Confident Concept, a book consulting agency for expert business owners, she is helping her clients scale by developing a winning strategy to write, launch, and leverage a bestselling book. Her ten years of writing and business strategy experience, coupled with her background in design and production, makes her the one-stop shop for experts ready to grow into their next level of success by publishing and monetizing a top-quality bestseller. Connect with Danielle: Website: Free book “Timeless Visibility”: LinkedIn: Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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118: Taking Risks and Reframing Failure
07/03/2024
118: Taking Risks and Reframing Failure
So often we avoid taking a step forward toward our desires because of ego, trauma, or the subconscious stories that keep us stuck in our patterns. That’s why doing the work to allow yourself to be with what is, notice your patterns, and shift them is essential to doing the things that you’re afraid of. This week, I’m diving deep into the idea of failure and the power of taking risks. I explore "future tripping," the ego's desire to keep us small, and how past traumas can create subconscious mechanisms that hold us back. Ready to do that thing you’re scared of? Join me for a powerful episode on the importance of holding a vision of what you desire, listening to your intuition, and seeing failure as a gift so you can regulate your nervous system - and then leap. I dive into: The power of taking risks for personal growth and transformation Reframing failure and facing your fears Trauma, the ego, and “future tripping” Leaning into the messy middle: regulating your nervous system & embracing micro-moments to move you forward And more Schedule a clarity call with me: Learn about my Coming Home to You Membership: Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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117: From Perfectionism to Creative Freedom with Ajarae Coleman
06/26/2024
117: From Perfectionism to Creative Freedom with Ajarae Coleman
In this episode, Ajarae opens up about her journey through good girl conditioning and perfectionism and how they have impacted her career and life as a creative. She takes us through her experience growing up with a mother with substance abuse issues and the profound ways this impacted her independence, resilience, and confidence. We dive into good girl conditioning and its ties to perfectionism and invisibility, particularly in the creative industry, and Ajarae discusses the paradox of vulnerability and perfectionism in her career as an actor and producer and how receiving support has helped her tap into a well of creativity. Join us for this powerful conversation around perfectionism and vulnerability, and evolving into an artist who has the freedom to imagine and create what you desire. We dive into: Ajarae’s experience with childhood trauma and developing resilience & confidence How good-girl conditioning can lead to invisibility for women in creative fields The importance of vulnerability in creative business and the value of receiving support Distinguishing between procrastination vs. creativity in your own life And more Ajarae Coleman is a Harvard-educated actress and producer with dozens of credits in film, TV, and commercials, including SCANDAL, NCIS: NEW ORLEANS, I’M SORRY, 2 BROKE GIRLS, REVENGE, DAYS OF OUR LIVES, and more. Ajarae is also a career coach for actors. Her membership, The Table, empowers actors to book more work by building communities of collaborators, building resilience in their nervous systems, and developing residual income streams that allow them to live in abundance while pursuing their creative dreams. She has created Agent Alchemy, a program that helps actors partner with the right agent or manager in 44 days, and Step Into Your Star Power, an acclaimed embodiment program that helps actors gain career momentum using mindfulness. Ajarae is based in Los Angeles, and works with fellow creators and clients around the world. Connect with Ajarae: Ajarae’s Instagram: Ajarae Coleman on IMDb: The Table Networking Community for Actors: Self Tape Success Meditation (for actors): Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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116: Timing is Everything: Cultivating Mental Fierceness
06/19/2024
116: Timing is Everything: Cultivating Mental Fierceness
Timing is everything. In this episode, I dive into the crucial role of timing in cultivating mental fierceness and how practicing true mindfulness can help you rewire your brain and nervous system 1% at a time. Drawing from my experiences as a healer (and my time as a dog walker and trainer), I share the importance of awareness and consciousness, the effectiveness of observing the mind before reactivity (instead of during or after), and how to discern between your true voice and your ego's voice so you can develop a fierce love and protectiveness for yourself. I dive into: The role of timing in cultivating mental fierceness Breaking patterns of negative self-talk through mindfulness and body awareness Discerning between your true voice and your ego’s voice My time as a dog walker and trainer - and why it matters in my work as a healer The effectiveness of catching yourself in reactivity: before, during & after And more Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn: Learn about my Coming Home to You Membership: Schedule a clarity call with me:
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115: Grief, Art & Unconditional Love with Jozie Furchgott Sourdiffe
06/12/2024
115: Grief, Art & Unconditional Love with Jozie Furchgott Sourdiffe
In 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: & IG: , & Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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114: Embodied Leadership & Connection in Community
06/05/2024
114: Embodied Leadership & Connection in Community
Something magical happens when you do healing work in an aligned community. It changed everything for me, and I know it can do the same for you. In this episode, I’m exploring the power of healing in community and the importance of being an embodied leader. I dive into the power of somatic healing work and the magic that unfolds when we connect with others who resonate with us. I share my experiences with hyper-independence, fear of connection, and how to rewire a nervous system to hold a community with care. If you desire to be a healer/leader/teacher/human who does the inner work yourself, creating a safe space for others to be vulnerable and feel safe, join me to explore the healing journey within the embrace of community. I dive into: The power of healing in community and becoming an embodied leader Thawing the collective nervous system: learning to reintegrate into the world Hyper independence vs. acknowledging our need for community Leaning into vulnerability and learning the language of healing What it means to be the “nervous system hub” of your family/team/community Exploring our resistance to healing inside of a community And more Schedule a clarity call with me: Learn about my Coming Home to You Membership: Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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113: Being Yourself is the Best Brand
05/29/2024
113: Being Yourself is the Best Brand
Being yourself is the best brand. But many of us carry a block within our bodies that hinders our ability to show up and be heard, seen, and felt as our truest selves. To overcome this, deeper healing and nervous system work around our visibility and voice are essential. In this episode, I’m diving into the importance of building a brand that reflects who you truly are and how to practice the being and doing cycle (the Yin and Yang) of visibility work to unravel and shed the layers that keep you from embracing your most authentic self and truest purpose. I get into the powerful and foundational Yin work crucial to getting unstuck in your life and work and how surrendering to what is, whether it's anger, grief, or resistance, allows these emotions to move, reducing your suffering and frustration around showing up. Join me to lean further into this internal visibility work so you can cultivate a calm confidence and sense of safety that allows you to show up as your truest self in the world. I dive into: Integrating and embracing different parts of the self to create an authentic & magnetic brand The importance of the being and doing cycle (the Yin and Yang) of visibility Exploring our unconscious patterns of self-dimming The connection between visibility and numbness, disconnection, or anger The role of intuition in embodying your most confident and authentic self And more “Does Microdosing Work?” by Alicia Munõz: Listen to Episode 010: How Control Undermines Love with Alicia Muñoz: Listen to Episode 108: Top 5 Microdosing Misconceptions: Join my FREE 5-day workshop, “Activate Your Authenticity”, May 27 to the 31st: Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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112: The Power of Your Voice
05/22/2024
112: The Power of Your Voice
Tapping into the power of your voice is essential to your healing & expansion. In this episode, I explore the transformative power of the voice and its role in healing. I dive into how the (sometimes overlooked) energetics of the voice guide me as a healer, the intimate connection between the vibration of our voice and every aspect of the body, and how the profound practice of voice activation work can help you tap into your voice and connect you to your soul’s calling and authentic self. Ready to get to the root of why you might be stifling your voice and explore how sound healing can help you embody the fullness of your expression? This one’s for you. I dive into: The connection between the voice and trauma, self-expression, resentment & empowerment Exploring the potent practice of voice activation work to tap into the authentic self What the energetics of the voice can teach us about ourselves and each other The most common reasons women stifle their voice Using sound healing to release energetic blocks and overcome visibility wounds And more Join my FREE 5-day workshop, “Activate Your Authenticity”, May 27 to the 31st: Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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111: Asian Visibility and the Power of Psychedelics with Dr. Jennifer Chain
05/15/2024
111: Asian Visibility and the Power of Psychedelics with Dr. Jennifer Chain
In this episode, Jennifer opens up about her journey and challenges with imposter syndrome and visibility. We dive into her upbringing and Chinese cultural background that shaped her experiences with imposter syndrome and identity issues. From moving across countries to surviving a chaotic & abusive home, she provides powerful insights into breaking free from survival mode and embracing authenticity. We also explore the taboo topic of psychedelics within the Asian community, as she shares her experiences with these medicines and their profound impact on her healing journey. You don’t want to miss this powerful conversation on visibility, psychedelics, and belonging - join us! We dive into: Jennifer’s Chinese upbringing and its impact on her identity Exploring the roles of upbringing, cultural background & identity in imposter syndrome Her time in the troupe, “Theater of the Oppressed” Breaking the “survival mode” pattern Asian visibility & spirituality Her experience with various psychedelics and the importance of having a guide And more Dr. Jennifer Chain is a Licensed Psychologist and the owner of Thrive for the People, a group mental health practice in Seattle, WA. Her practice specializes in working with helpers, givers and fixers who are ready to focus on their own needs and create nourishing relationships. She was born in China and immigrated to the US with her parents when she was a child. Growing up across cultures with an interracial family and struggling with her own mental health concerns sparked her curiosity about psychology. The word psychology comes from the word psyche and the suffix ology, which means “the study of the soul/life.” She felt called to deeply understand people’s souls and the meaning of life. Specifically, she wanted to understand how people overcame challenges, healed their pain, and ultimately transformed through adversity. Connect with Jennifer: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Join my FREE 5-day workshop, “Activate Your Authenticity”, May 27 to the 31st: Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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110: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Authenticity
05/08/2024
110: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Authenticity
Imposter syndrome is birthed from a misalignment between our internal and external worlds. In this episode, I dive into this misalignment between internal self-worth and external success and explore the possible root cause of imposter syndrome in our lives, including the influence of our inner child’s need for attention and love, and the impact of trauma and dysregulation on self-perception. I shed light on the tendency to hide behind masks of confidence and perfectionism, the struggle between seeking external validation vs. cultivating self-love, and recognizing the importance of doing the internal work to align with our truest selves. Are you willing to shed some of those layers of insecurity and unworthiness to achieve a deeper sense of peace? Join me for this one. I dive into: Imposter syndrome: getting to the root Exploring the incongruence between our internal and external worlds Letting go of identity constraints to expand our impact & happiness Hiding behind masks: confidence, perfectionism, the “good-girl” identity, and more External validation vs. self-love Aligning with our truest selves through inner child work & body-centered healing And more Learn about my Coming Home to You Membership: Schedule a clarity call with me: Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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109: Finding Herself After Caretaking: Joy Beyond Grief with Kena Paranjape
05/01/2024
109: Finding Herself After Caretaking: Joy Beyond Grief with Kena Paranjape
In this episode, Kena shares her deeply moving experiences with identity formation, belonging, and her complete devotion to her husband amidst his life-threatening illness and eventual passing. We discuss her childhood experiences with rejection and the importance of recognizing and appreciating our parents’ growth and evolution, and we dive deep into the trauma, tension, and surrender of the caretaking journey. Kena shares what it looks like now to navigate new relationships, motherhood, and find joy after losing her husband, and how she has gotten free of her past identities and developed a devotion and commitment to herself. We dive into: Kena’s childhood experiences with rejection and self-esteem The evolution of parental relationships and changes in affection and expressions of love How her husband’s illness and many years of caretaking impacted her identity & life The importance of prioritizing surrender and self-care as a caretaker Experiencing grief, relief & an identity crisis after her husband passed Kena’s new level of self-awareness after her Psilocybin and MDMA experience And more Kena Paranjape is the founder of All You Are, an empowerment platform and community for women approaching and in mid-life. In addition to founding All You Are, Kena was the co-founder of recently acquired , an innovative retail concept focused on highlighting and supporting emerging artisans and designers. Kena has 20+ years of experience in retail at brands like , , and . She was most recently the VP of Merchandising at Seth Rogen's company, , where she was responsible for bringing to market their award-winning cannabis accessories collection. Kena is originally from the east coast, and now lives with her seven year old daughter in Toronto. She has a BSc from McGill and an MBA from the University of Toronto. She is the host of the podcast Be All You Are. Connect with Kena: Website: Instagram: Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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108: Top 5 Microdosing Misconceptions
04/24/2024
108: Top 5 Microdosing Misconceptions
Are you curious about what it’s really like to microdose psilocybin mushrooms? In this episode, I’m diving deep into the magic mushroom basics as I share real-life examples of the microdosing experience and some of the biggest myths that might be holding you back from the life-changing potential of this medicine. Ready to learn how microdosing can help you heal from the root and rewire your brain, nervous system, and belief systems paving the way for profound personal growth and behavioral shifts? Join me for this one. I dive into: Microdosing 101: what it is & how we do it (and why I deeply love this medicine) Busting the TOP 5 microdosing myths Rewiring belief systems and behaviors through magic mushrooms The relationship between addiction and mushrooms How microdosing can help if you get stuck in functional freeze The role of mushrooms in cycles of death and rebirth And more Learn about my Coming Home to You Membership: Schedule a clarity call with me: Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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107: A Path to Parenthood: Fertility, Self-Advocacy & Intuition with Tina Ziegler
04/17/2024
107: A Path to Parenthood: Fertility, Self-Advocacy & Intuition with Tina Ziegler
In this episode, Tina shares her experiences with infertility and her miraculous journey to parenthood. We dive into her challenges with the medical community, how she felt misunderstood and dismissed, and when she began to trust her intuition and advocate for her biggest desire to become a mom. She shares her journey of connecting to this inner wisdom and her shift from skepticism to embracing energy work and feminine community support. Join us for this powerful testimony on listening to your inner knowing and tapping into and receiving your biggest desires. We dive into: Tina’s miraculous fertility journey Her fears of being in a long-term relationship & becoming a stereotypical housewife How severe pain led to a misdiagnosis of endometriosis - and what happened next The effects of birth control on mental and physical health Feeling dismissed during her infertility journey and learning to advocate for herself Learning the wisdom of her anger, intuition & body’s instincts How she went from skeptic to a life-changing Reiki treatment And more Tina Ziegler is a Women’s Empowerment coach, mother, and founder and CEO of Ziegler Coaching + Consultancy. She shows up as a confidante and game changer helping women to lead from a place of authenticity and pleasure. Having tried to find support as a young and inexperienced team leader, Tina quickly realized that what is out there is created to support men in being good leaders. Due to a personal crisis, Tina took a leap of faith and stepped fully into her feminine power. She realized that most powerhouse women struggle with embracing the feminine in a professional environment, making them feel unfulfilled and overwhelmed. She is on a mission to turn women on one leaderess at a time. Tina believes that it’s our birthright to lead from a place of authenticity and pleasure. Connect with Tina: Website: LinkedIn: Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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106: Your Needs as a Path to Self-Discovery
04/10/2024
106: Your Needs as a Path to Self-Discovery
Have you been feeling heightened emotions or more heart-cracking moments lately? Maybe you have felt more activated, needy, frustrated, or numb. This is no coincidence. Right now, the universe is calling us to go deeper and explore our truest wounds - and ultimately our deepest needs. In this episode, I share my journey during this solar eclipse as I explore my deepest wound, connect with my inner child, and invite my current need into my life with more clarity. Join me as I explore how our neediness unveils deeper truths about ourselves - revealing that it’s not something to avoid, but rather something to embrace and understand - and how you can use the potent energy of this eclipse season to explore your wounds and honor your deepest needs. I dive into: What the energy of the solar eclipse can open for you (and what it’s opening for me) Permission to acknowledge and own what you NEED My deepest wound and how I am creating space for my inner child right now Desires vs. Needs & embracing our “neediness” Giving to get - why this never works Sharing a vulnerable need in my life & my intentions for receiving it And more Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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105: From Near Death to Her Purposed Path with ShantaQuilette Carter-Williams
04/03/2024
105: From Near Death to Her Purposed Path with ShantaQuilette Carter-Williams
In this episode, ShantaQuilette shares her powerful testimony of resilience and awakening, from surviving multiple near-death experiences to embracing her divine purpose. We explore her upbringing in the Pentecostal church, discovering her spiritual gifts, and being continually pursued by God toward her true purpose and deeper healing. We dive into ShantaQuilette’s mission to empower women in wellness, her struggles with the savior complex (and the breakthrough she experienced), and what she’s learned about authenticity during her rise as a social media sensation. Join us for all the gems on what’s possible when you listen to the whispers of your intuition, find gratefulness for life itself, and surrender to your purpose. We dive into: ShantaQuilette’s spiritual upbringing, discovering her gifts & why she feared them at first What God revealed to her after surviving multiple stab wounds, a heart attack, and a stroke Surrendering to her life’s purpose after years of avoidance Exploring her savior complex Her biggest lessons on growth & authenticity from blowing up on social media And so much more ShantaQuilette Carter-Williams is a renowned advocate, entrepreneur, and social media sensation dedicated to empowering women in health and wellness. As the founder and CEO of the Pink Peppermint Project, she supports breast cancer patients and caregivers, while her creation, Girl B Natural, offers a pioneering plant-based solution for perimenopausal women. Overcoming personal health challenges, ShantaQuilette has become a viral creator, amassing over 1 million followers and 500 million views across social media platforms, where her engaging content blends humor with impactful messages. Her collaborations with leading brands and roles as a brand ambassador for the American Heart Association and Black Heart Association highlight her influence in health advocacy. ShantaQuilette’s dynamic presence as an international speaker, author, and comedian, combined with her viral success, makes her a powerful voice in women’s health and digital media Connect with ShantaQuilette: Website: IG: FB: Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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104: Every Activation is a Portal to Healing
03/27/2024
104: Every Activation is a Portal to Healing
I know how hard it can be to lean into the discomfort of activation, the sensations in the body can be really scary and it can make surrender feel almost impossible. But to heal, we cannot simply think our way out and bypass our bodies, we have to go through. In this episode, I’m sharing how to use your activations as a portal for deeper healing so you can create space for those places inside you that are ready to be explored and allow for more surrender to the gift of activation. The next time you are feeling activated, a portal to healing will open - let’s explore what’s possible if you walk through. I dive into: How to use your activations as a portal for deeper healing Avoiding sensation and bypassing the body The difference between giving yourself grace and giving yourself a pass How to begin seeing activation as a gift Identifying your trauma responses and shifting reactive patterns Spontaneous healing: a powerful story from my own life And more Learn about my Coming Home to You Membership: Schedule a clarity call with me: Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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103: Reborn in Nature with Carly Rae
03/20/2024
103: Reborn in Nature with Carly Rae
This week, I welcome Carly Rae back to share what has shifted for her since our last episode almost two years ago. She gives us a look inside her simple life on 80 acres of land connecting with nature & her animals, her journey to more softness and play, and leaning into inner child work after years of resistance. We talk about her relationship with her partner, the healing work they are both doing through psychedelics, and how her independent feminist ideology has been burned to the ground. Join us to find out where Carly Rae is in her grief around her mother’s death, her relationship with her father, and her journey back to nature. You don’t want to miss it. We dive into: Carly’s simple life on 80 acres of land & the powerful healing she’s found there How her relationship with her partner has been pivotal to her softening and gratitude The “micro” practice of healing & why we need to stop overcomplicating it Supporting her partner to heal his brain from 9 concussions through psychedelics Leaning into inner child work & what has come from it How her grief around her mother’s death has shifted & a look at her evolving relationship with her father The powerful healing she has found with her horses Her desires for motherhood and parenting in the future And more Listen to our first episode together, 016: From Womb to Tomb: Carly Rae is a female physiology sage, a ceremonial bodyworker since 2005, specializing in hands-on hands-in pelvic work. Now half of Carly’s life has been devoted to learning hands-on hands in healing arts. With training in Rolfing Structural Integration, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Somatic Sex Education, Visceral Therapy, Full Spectrum Birthwork, and numerous continuing education courses in scar tissue work, trauma-informed somatic therapy, organ + pelvic specific therapy, Carly has weaved her 18 years of education and experienced into her unique expression of this work.
Carly is a guide into the depths of the female terrain, anatomy, and physiology. She walks with women womb to tomb, exploring the layers of their flesh, feminine nature, and primal bodies. Walking with women back home to their bodies’ truth. She is the creator of FLESH + BLOOD, a community devoted to women understanding their female body, having true body literacy, embodying their cyclical nature, and being in reciprocity with their blood. NECTAR a vulva and vagina mapping practice where she has taught thousands of women their true vulva and vaginal anatomy. Carly is also the co-founder of the most comprehensive women’s manual therapy school being offered Ma School.
All of Carly’s work is devoted to the innate intelligence within every cell of our body and to the remembrance of the feminine in ourselves. Connect with Carly: Website: IG: Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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102: Permission to Desire
03/13/2024
102: Permission to Desire
Connecting with your desires can be challenging when you don't give yourself permission to feel pleasure and goodness in your life. You might find yourself justifying having desires at all or putting them on the back burner because allowing yourself to dream feels scary, vulnerable, or even impossible. But the truth is, your desires deserve attention and do not need to be justified. In this episode, I’m sharing a transmission on exploring our connection to desire, how we block ourselves from receiving its magic, and how you can embrace this next level as you allow yourself to dream and explore more of what you really want for your life. I dive into: Bringing attention to your desires & why this can feel so hard Expanding your capacity for pleasure, visibility, intimacy, and more The role of play in healing work and connecting to your desires An exercise to help you tap into what your desires are And more Learn about my Coming Home to You Membership: Schedule a clarity call with me: Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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101: The Story of a Black Burlesque Queen with Perle Noire
03/06/2024
101: The Story of a Black Burlesque Queen with Perle Noire
In this episode, iconic burlesque queen Perle Noire shares her journey of redefining her sensuality after years of being punished for it and how the art of burlesque helped her fall back in love with herself. We talk about growing up in a sexually shameful environment and surviving sexual violation, her experience being sex trafficked at 19, and how she found her purpose as a black burlesque queen who helps guide women back to their bodies and sensuality. We dive into: Perle’s experience with being punished for her sensuality as a young girl A story of one of the 1st moments her ancestors came through How she released the belief that she was ugly Surviving sexual violation and being sex trafficked at 19 Perle’s journey to finding her purpose in teaching and performing burlesque A practice to help you create safety in your body, stimulate sensation & help with turn-on And more Perle Noire, the iconic burlesque queen, redefines sensuality and self-love through her captivating performances. With roots in Josephine Baker's essence, she empowers women to embrace their inner divas, fostering a deeper connection with self. She has helped over 5000 women and femmes heal themselves through the art of burlesque thanks to her signature workshop, Healing Through Seduction. Connect with Perle: Website: Instagram: Get her free Ebook: Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: IG: FB: LinkedIn:
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