Balance Shared

Hi everyone! A note for this episode- due to some technical difficulties this episode ends rather abruptly. Introduction to EpisodeJeff Hahler & Bev Martin explain their reasons for being vegans as well as living a healthy life doing so. Podcast Episode SummaryJeff Hahler & Bev Martin both live their lives as vegans eschewing any products made from animals. They break down their path to veganism and reasoning both for personal and moral reasons ranging from the health benefits of focusing on a plant based diet as well as the ethical treatment of animals. Making sure they keep their values well in line with what they deem most important. They also take the time to explain how they are best able to navigate a meat-centric world with their diet choices, socializing with friends, and how best to make the most informed decisions. They lay out their well reasoned and practical approach with suggestions, methodologies, and humorous personal anecdotes. Quotables"I always believed that all people are equal... why are animals any different?" "The way that you want to eat is fine but the most important thing is to do research on what you are eating." Recommended ResourcesFor more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com/ (www.michellelasley.com). Our producer is Matthew Hunter. Support this podcast

Introduction to EpisodeSudeshna Sen discusses what to focus on to both grow your career while also connecting with what is important in your life. We dive into common pitfalls in moving forward in your profession, ways of thinking of women in (or not in) the workforce, and how to forge your own path. Podcast Episode SummarySudeshna Sen is a a career strategist and productivity geek who talks about careers, business, and everything in between. She runs a website and blog called The Abundance Psyche where she hopes to help people move forward in their high end careers. She talks about it from the spiritual angle but also thinks about it from the practical side. How to show up as leaders in our world, find our own truths, and find where our alignment is at it's best. She also organizes the Rise Up Cohort who works to help promote women in financial services and give them a stage during their shows. Quotables"[People with high power jobs] always care about being judged by other people who are scared of being judged." "When you feel like you're in alignment, that shows. It has so much positive energy around it. It's infectious. Just like negative energy is infectious. " Recommended ResourcesFor more information about Sudeshna Sen go to https://www.theabundancepsyche.com/ (The Abundance Psyche). For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com/ (www.michellelasley.com). Our producer is Matthew Hunter. As mentioned in the episode: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYmFsYW5jZXNoYXJlZC8/episode/ODAwYjIxNzUtMGJiNS00MGI1LThkODMtZmIzYzA3OTM2ZDNj?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjAg9DbnoXyAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ (Episode with Tiffany Chapman) Support this podcast

Introduction to EpisodeMarina "The Trader Chick" Villatoro talks about how she built confidence and how she wants to share that confidence in day trading for anyone interested. Podcast Episode SummaryMarina "The Trader Chick" Villatoro is an entrepreneur, Ted X organizer, travel writer, professional day trader, and mother. She teaches beginners how to day trade and build their confidence in this complicated environment. She does this with courses on how to understand the ins and outs, what to trade, and why a strategy is important. She also discusses her move from the USSR to the United States and how that shaped her role as a mother and provider. How that helped her realize the importance of inclusivity, education, and providing a better life for her kids. Quotables"Would you ever, one day, decide you are going to be a pilot, watch a couple of videos on YT, and [...] tell your family 'let's hop into the plane'. [...] That's suicide [...] That's what you're doing when you go into the live market with your money." "If we don't fail how will we ever, ever learn?" Recommended ResourcesFor more information about Marina Villatoro go to her site at https://thetraderchick.com/ (The Trader Chick). The TedX Antigua Green School https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/27839 (Event). https://tedxantiguagreensc.wixsite.com/tedxags/team (More about the event). https://www.facebook.com/133219760048246/videos/607488876822034 (Facebook Live with Michelle Lasley and Marina Villatoro). For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com/ (www.michellelasley.com). Our producer is Matthew Hunter. Support this podcast

Introduction to EpisodeCece Heart talk about building community and sharing hope in safeguarding our planet and becoming empowered, healthy, and happy denizens of our Earth. Podcast Episode SummaryCece Heart is a inspiration activator and health, wellness enthusiast, writer, and community catalyzer for a dynamic eco tech company. She works to help others participate in safeguarding the planet with drinkable water, organic natural food, chemical free breathable air, and empowered, happy, healthy people. The more she got involved in research and climate summits, the more she wanted to leave the planet better than she found it. She wants to help people down a healthy path in taking control of their surroundings with clarity and connection with getting in touch with nature. As a Community Catalyzer she works with her company, SEEDS, to build community and change the old way of thinking about ecology and sustainability as it relates to the world of finance and business. Recommended ResourcesFor more information about Cece Heart and her work go to https://ceceheart.com/ (her website and blog). For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com/ (www.michellelasley.com). Our producer is Matthew Hunter. Support this podcast

Introduction to EpisodeMotherhood, Differently with Irene McKenna. In this episode, we sit down with Irene McKenna who is a parenting coach and founder of Irene McKenna Coaching. She aims her message towards moms ready to experience empowered motherhood. Podcast Episode SummaryIrene McKenna is an empowerment coach for moms, founder Irene McKenna LLC, the Empowered Mom Project, and organizes the Facebook community Thrive Motherhood all while being a mom herself. She uses her experience to help mothers not lose themselves in their roles of "mom". Helping mothers learn how to use their unique experiences to be the best mom they can be. Pulling from personal experience as well as the wealth of information available and being forgiving to yourself when it doesn't turn out how those books promised it would. She stresses the importance of moms showing up for themselves to be present for their family the way they are needed. Establishing a belief that moms deserve to be supported and the importance of self-care as a path to building a different kind of motherhood than the one we've been taught. Quotables"The way we get to something different [in motherhood], competently, is a long drawn-out process of implementation [of gathered knowledge]" "Stop focusing on the problems of what we don't have. We need to shift our mindset and outlook to what we desire in a way that we expect that it's inevitable if we do the work versus continuing to stand in the 'want want want' but seeing all the problems of why we don't get to have them." "When we believe and trust in ourselves we find the best way to get there for us." Recommended ResourcesFor more information about Irene McKenna go to https://www.irenemckennacoaching.com/ (Irene Mckenna Coaching), https://www.facebook.com/thrivemotherhoodraleigh (Thrive Motherhood Facebook community) and her https://www.thriveinmotherhoodpodcast.com/ (Thrive In Motherhood Podcast). For musings on motherhood, here are some writings from over the years. https://michellelasley.com/2020/05/motherhood-is-complicated/ (The Complicated Lives of Mothers and Children) https://michellelasley.com/2011/03/sahm-psahm-sahm/ (SAHM to PSAHM to Not a SAHM) https://michellelasley.com/2011/02/price-motherhood/ (The Price of Motherhood) https://michellelasley.com/2011/07/wrapping-price-motherhood/ (Wrapping up the Price of Motherhood) For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com/ (www.michellelasley.com). Our producer is Matthew Hunter. Support this podcast

Introduction to EpisodeKaren Schopoff shows us how finding balance in all things is about creating boundaries, managing expectations, and recognizing and addressing stress. Podcast Episode SummaryKaren Schopoff Rooff is a health and fitness coach and nationally recognized public speaker, entrepreneur, wife, and mom of 3 kids. She is considered a Women's Wellness Warrior, founded Balance Personal Fitness, and runs the blog Well Balanced Women. We talk about creating balance between the most important aspects of our lives- from fitness to family to personal time. Using balance to even the load of our responsibility and level off the peaks and valleys. As well as setting boundaries and letting go of expectations to make sure we can free time for ourselves. We also touch on how modern life forces us out of sync with our physiology. How society's demands of delayed child rearing misaligns with hormonal changes in the body and how we can use those boundaries and managing expectations to address the "Life Laundry". Quotables"...if we don't have boundaries we are spending our lives... we're spending our energy, our vitality on what other people want." "One of the beautiful things of being human is we are all different. So, what I hate to do, someone else loves to do. If you can find that match, everybody wins." Recommended ResourcesFor more information about Karen Schopoff Rooff go to https://wellbalancedwomen.com/ (Well Balanced Women) and https://balancepft.com/ (Balance Physical Fitness Training). For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com/ (www.michellelasley.com). Our producer is Matthew Hunter. Support this podcast

Introduction to EpisodeMisha Bartlett dives into strategies and outlooks to build success as a female business leader or sales professional. Podcast Episode SummaryMisha Bartlett is an entrepreneur, certified coach, and founder of Misha Tamiko. She's spent 12 years in B2B tech and working with startups. Her focus is working with female-founded startup businesses and female sales professionals. Specifically, breaking down blockers and reaching sales goals. We discuss a range of struggles in the world of business and sales including what success should look like, managing trigger points, perceiving value, harnessing your energy for positive outcomes, and keeping a sense of humanity in your outlook. We also touch on strategies for building a mindset for success in the face of uncertainty. Recommended ResourcesFor more information about Misha Bartlett and her sales coaching go to https://www.mishatamiko.com/ (mishatamiko.com). For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com/ (www.michellelasley.com). Our producer is Matthew Hunter. Support this podcast

Litha, Summer's Celebration. We have come off of May Day for those who ceremonially celebrate. Our school years have ended. We are now basking in the warmth of the sun, at least in the Northern Hemisphere. The grass is green. The promise of a harvest is on its way. It's summer! Celebrate the solstice by wearing pale yellow, blue, green, and/or white. Invite essentials such as Roman Chamomile, Lemon, Lavender, and Thyme into your diffuser. Consider rituals and prayers of gratitude and abundance.  Support this podcast

Introduction to EpisodeKyria Wackett walks us through recognizing and naming trauma Informed Narrativesby referencing her own experiences and techniques. Podcast Episode SummaryKyira Wackett is a therapist and new (mother/parent). We talk about recognizing and naming trauma narratives and the shame-based thinking that comes with it. She frames this in her own experiences that include being a new mother in the middle of a pandemic. She discusses the effects of trauma on the body, the difference between big T and little t trauma, and techniques on being able to talk about, externalize, and make space for these traumas to begin the process of acceptance. Recommended ResourcesFor more information about Kyria Wackett and Adversity Rising go to https://adversityrising.com/ (adversityrising.com). For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com/ (www.michellelasley.com). Check out our producer, Matthew Hunt, at _________. Support this podcast

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Introduction to Episode Mom of five, Kamini Wood, interrupted her perfectionism to live her authentic self. As a high achiever, she is called to help others live in their authenticity. Podcast Episode Summary Kaimini Wood, a coach and mom, residing in North Carolina, talked about all the way ways we can move towards living in our authentic self.  Quotables “… [As we get older, we end up being very reactive, right? We're not coming from a generative place. And so I have said routinely, that awareness is the doorway to change. So when you finally become aware, I'm being reactive and not generative. That means that you're ready to step through that doorway of change.” “…I anchor myself in is that life is a journey that is happening for us, and not to us.” Recommended Resources For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com).  SEO Keywords Kamini Wood, interrupted her perfectionism to live her authentic self SEO Description Mom of five, Kamini Wood, interrupted her perfectionism to live her authentic self. As a high achiever, she is called to help others live in their authenticity. Support this podcast

Introduction to Episode Dr. Alice Kerby teaches us that somatic simply means of the body, and she shares with us her journey to using the somatic experience to heal trauma. Podcast Episode Summary So many aspects of our lives bring us out of the body and we can turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms. Dr. Alice Kerby works with sober and sober curious women to help them be in their body.  Dr. Alice started as a massage therapist, then she became a doctor of physical therapy. Now, she is working on earning her Somatic Experiencing certification through SETI. In this episode, we discuss using the somatic experience to heal trauma. We discuss Bg T and little t trauma and how the body responds to it. We discuss a little about new brain research and how that has affected our knowing about how trauma lives in the body. And, later, Dr. Alice walks us through a guided technique to get back in the body. Quotables “I want to be moving.” [reflecting why the somatic path] “Looking through external things to make us feel better.” [on one way somatic experiences can support us in our journey] “I can walk around present in my body.” [a result of living the somatic experience] Trauma Tips - first have a practitioner to work with!  Build your awareness Recognize it’s hard to be the observer  Learn to know when you do feel good in your body  Recommended Resources See Dr. Alice’s work at http://kerbymethodconsulting.com (kerbymethodconsulting.com).  Here’s the Facebook live we did last year https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1596804017144650.  Here’s a link to Janine Wirth’s episode on Trauma: https://michellelasley.com/captivate-podcast/the-trauma-whisperer-janine-wirth-talks-about-trauma (https://michellelasley.com/captivate-podcast/the-trauma-whisperer-janine-wirth-talks-about-trauma)  Find out more about Dr. Peter Levine https://www.nicabm.com/faculty/peter-levine/?del=gssmelevine.2&network=g&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=9977919788&ad_group_id=103297711320&utm_term=+peter%20+levine&utm_content=433633686197&gclid=CjwKCAjwy42FBhB2EiwAJY0yQuvGyE2rXk1oJ1epQSiaagdjcFCFgU6eJrhvVSJkWwqoY4euB3LDoBoCTX0QAvD_BwE (here). Rick Hanson, Being Well (podcast) https://www.rickhanson.net/being-well-podcast/ SEI Somatic Experiencing International: https://traumahealing.org (https://traumahealing.org)  Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps Score, https://www.besselvanderkolk.com.  For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com).  Support this podcast

Introduction to EpisodeThis is your sign to do your calling, invites Katie Thompson of Modern Darling Media. Do the thing you love, but do it in a smart way. Podcast Episode SummaryKatie Thompson is your marketing expert. She is also the one to look to when you want to start your next new thing. Katie believes that we can work towards harmony in life, rather than balance. She wants to take back the word hustle to mean flow in doing the things we love. Katie wants all of us to know that we have something on our hearts this is your sign to do your calling. And, she invites us to start now.  QuotablesKatie’s tips on being your own boss and disturbing myths. Transition to being a boss takes a mindset shift. Set your boundaries so you serve yourself first then your clients. Bust the myth of the 8-hour workday, there are other ways to be productive. You are in charge of how you think, how you act. Go follow your dreams, but do it in a smart way.  If it’s on your heart, just do it.  Recommended ResourcesSee Katie on the https://www.moderndarlingmedia.com (web). Be sure to check out all the resources in https://www.moderndarlingmedia.com (her education tab), and don’t forget to visit https://www.moderndarlingmedia.com (her podcast, Hustlenomics). For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com).  Support this podcast

Introduction to EpisodeLiz Renee (Carlin) continuously works on debunking the stigma of CBD. In this podcast, we discuss many facets of CBD and why you’d want to use it. Podcast Episode SummaryLiz and I discuss our mutual desire to live a whole life - meaning, we turn to natural solutions first to solve any of the issues that come our way. Liz reminded me that there have been no home health laws since 1938. She shared that there are more than 12,000 chemicals that can be considered “fragrant”. She also reminded me that the European Union has banned over 1,300 of those chemicals, whereas the U.S. has only banned 30.  QuotablesTips for moving to a wellness lifestyle:  Be patient with the process Start with what you know Start slow Your body needs to adjust  Two main points for moving to CBD Get quality products  Have patience and take the time to figure out the right dose Recommended ResourcesTed Talk https://youtu.be/nQzOHAwCfXs (https://youtu.be/nQzOHAwCfXs) Lizzy’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingbynaturenow (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingbynaturenow)  Lizzy’s Website: https://lizzyrenee.com (https://lizzyrenee.com)  Get Lizzie’s Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/52-Tips-Using-Health-Wellness/dp/0997601876 (https://www.amazon.com/52-Tips-Using-Health-Wellness/dp/0997601876)  For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com).  Support this podcast

Introduction to EpisodeLaura Rowe comes back to discuss ancestral medicine and systemic racism. We believe we have a responsibility to change the system and we discuss pieces of this change. Podcast Episode SummaryLaura and I discuss systemic racism as two white-presenting cis-gendered women. We see a space where we can be quiet, where we can learn, and we pick apart different places where we can elevate and change our society.  Quotables“What hurts one of us hurts all of us.” What’s the ‘right’ question? “How can we help you?” Five steps to healing ancestral wounds: Older generations let go. Younger generations tell us what they see. Stop talking and listen.  Investigate your bias.  Heal. Speak out and use your power. Recommended ResourcesSee Laura on the web: http://thevitalspirit.net/ (http://thevitalspirit.net/).  Laura’s piece on ancestral healing: https://thevitalspirit.net/2014/09/22/ancestral-healing-emotional-inheritance/ (https://thevitalspirit.net/2014/09/22/ancestral-healing-emotional-inheritance/).  Laura’s grounding and clearing meditation tools: https://thevitalspirit.net/the-tools/ (https://thevitalspirit.net/the-tools/).  https://michellelasley.com/podcast-episodes/interview-with-laura-rowe/ (Laura’s first episode) where we discuss what an empath is, season 1 https://michellelasley.com/2020/09/the-shadow-side-of-attraction-debunking-the-law-of-attraction-with-laura-rowe/ (Laura’s second episode) where we discuss the shadow side of the law of attraction, season 2  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/403846.Caliban_and_the_Witch?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=tm6xrTnLvp&rank=1 (Caliban and the Witch)  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34146782-my-grandmother-s-hands?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=0TRo8V62AT&rank=1 (Your Grandmother’s Hands) https://michellelasley.com/2020/06/in-the-wake-of-george-how-will-you-change/ (George Floyd Blog Post)  https://www.vanessacouto.com (Vanessa Couto’s website) and podcast episodes in https://michellelasley.com/2020/04/astrology-sacred-commerce-and-business-with-vanessa-couto/ (season one) and https://michellelasley.com/2020/11/why-does-astrology-matter-a-conversation-with-vanessa-couto/ (season two).  For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com).  Support this podcast

Introduction to EpisodeBeltaine, the third fertility festival, and the Sabbat that ends the Time of Dawning and welcomes the Time of Light. Let's make an intentional change this Beltaine. Podcast Episode SummaryLet’s make an intentional change this Beltaine. In this episode, I reflect on what Beltaine has meant and then I invite us to consider what it can mean for us as we move towards a future with changing climates. I did not review the story of the God and the Goddess, but for you, dear reader/listener, this is the time where the Maiden becomes Mother, and the god grows. You can see these changes in our seasons as well, where we are in spring fever, planting our gardens or watching nature bloom and grow up around us. Blossoms are shedding and becoming leaves, summer is rapidly approaching. We are aging in our year. A note on climate change. In this episode, I reflect on how fire season has started earlier than before. Our fire seasons have extended beyond just California and now last nearly the entire summer. Communities are in danger. Our ecosystems are in danger. It is up to us to co-create a future that works for all of us. So, this Beltaine, in this last fertility festival, let us work towards bringing seeds and new ideas of how we can co-create a future that will work for all of us. Recommended ResourcesLearish, Jessica. “What Is A Maypole? A History Of The Fertility Rite.” Bustle, May 1, 2016. https://www.bustle.com/articles/157383-what-is-a-maypole-and-how-is-it-used-a-brief-history-of-this-pagan-fertility (https://www.bustle.com/articles/157383-what-is-a-maypole-and-how-is-it-used-a-brief-history-of-this-pagan-fertility). Starhawk, Diane Baker, and Anne Hill. Circle Round: Raising Children in Goddess Traditions. New York, NY: Bantam Books, 1998. Wigington, Patti. “A Brief History of the Maypole Dance.” Learn Religions, June 25, 2019. https://www.learnreligions.com/history-of-the-maypole-2561629 (https://www.learnreligions.com/history-of-the-maypole-2561629). For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com).  Support this podcast

Introduction to EpisodeSuzanne Carpenter shares her story of overcoming the shame monster of emotional eating, and now she teaches you to do the same thing. Podcast Episode SummaryMichigan State University graduate, Suzanne Carpenter, joined me so we could discuss food. Suzanne shares her story of emotional eating and with an eating disorder, through her moment of change, and now on the other side where she teaches people how to have a healthy relationship with the food on their plate. Suzanne shares snippets of how “outrunning the fork” doesn’t usually work, and it’s not a sustainable strategy. She breaks down that exercise is not weight loss, rather a key to health living. But, what we really need? We need to eat in the proportions that work for us. TipsYou have to want to change Understand protein, fat, and fiber Understand your pattern of eating Understand the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger Drink 3L of water per day Today is a great day to start Recommended ResourcesVisit Sur at her https://carpenterone80.com (website) or her https://www.facebook.com/groups/2202043203353433/?ref=pages_group_cta (Facebook Group). On her website, you’ll find access to her SOS text messages, her fiber list, and so much more. For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com).  Support this podcast

Introduction to Episode La-Dana Manhertz will make stress work for you. In this episode we dial into how stress affects the body AND how to get your control back. Podcast Episode Summary La-Dana and I talked for quite awhile about how stress looks, what you get when you work with La-Dana, and how stress really affects the body. La-Dana shares her steady wealth of knowledge of how the body works, how the stress hormones affect our bodies and decision making, and she shares tangible steps on how we can take back control of these situations, so we can make stress work for us.  Two important tips La-Dana brought to our conversation are:  See and affirm your work  Focus on on why you are doing something, not the how She brings all her wisdom, especially as she walks with and through her own motherhood journey as she found her passion in helping other women get control of their stressful days.  Take a listen and truly learn to Let It Go (like Elsa says).  Quotables “Stress builds up one activity at a time.”  “If you make decision in survival mode, you will make rash decisions.” Recommended Resources For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com).  Support this podcast

Introduction to EpisodeYael Rosenstock Gonzalez teaches about sex, reproductive rights, and sexual pleasure. She wants a world full of sex positive relationships. Living her polyamorous, queer life, and also holding many other identities, she is uniquely poised to hold a safe space for these stories. Here is a little bit of hers.  Podcast Episode SummaryYael wants a world where we don’t have sexual violence. The under-reported number is that one in four or one in five women have experienced sexual assault. After finding a drive to teach on reproductive rights, after having experienced sexual trauma, Yael moved to wanting to help heal people through the trauma and eventually to sexual pleasure. In this episode, she shares her story about living life as a polyamorous queer cis-gendered woman. Ultimately, she shares a story of how love is the one thing that can tie us all together and help us to break down these barriers we have created. In one vein, her travels to find her polyamorous identity that broke open another vein of holding a safe and accepting space for everyone.  She has a vision of a world where there is no sexual violence and no shaming, where we all experience a full body-positive experience. Though, we have a lot of work to do. So, sharing and hearing stories different from our own is one way that we get there. Quotables[From Yael’s website under Sex Coaching] “Communication, boundary setting, sex education, and pleasure are rarely talked about in a useful way in schools and parents often don't have the resources they need to have these conversations. As we get older, it feels harder and harder to figure out skills and values that we missed out on as kids.” [On one thing that can get us to open up about other people’s stories] “Tell me more…” Recommended Resources See Yael’s work online, https://www.yaelrosenstock.com (https://www.yaelrosenstock.com). Check out her book, An Intro-Guide to a Sex Positive You: Lessons, Tales, and Tips, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43607130-an-intro-guide-to-a-sex-positive-you (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43607130-an-intro-guide-to-a-sex-positive-you). Visit Yael on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/yaelthesexgeek/ (https://www.instagram.com/yaelthesexgeek/). For publishing and the Diverse Bodies Project visit https://www.instagram.com/yaelthesexgeek/.  OPB Think Out Loud, February 2, 2015, “At Home with Two Polyamorous Couples,” https://youtu.be/F9SkZ1TBJNE (https://youtu.be/F9SkZ1TBJNE)  For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com).  Support this podcast

Introduction to Episode Michelle Valenzuela learned how manifesting magic worked at a very young age. Learn how she integrates simple magic with every day. Podcast Episode Summary Michelle Valenzuela developed her people managing philosophies while working in retail for nearly twenty years. Michelle developed her love of magic from her family. In both, she inherently sees the overlap of showing up with compassion, vulnerability, hard work, and trusting your intuition. She believes that when you focus on what you want, when you bring positive intention, and when you commit to action, you can manifest whatever you want.  Michelle shares whimsical and serious stories of how she got to where she is. Her wisdom of how to be in touch with yourself and use the tools around you, is just magic. She shares her love of astrology, crystals, and moon energy in this episode.  Recommended Resources Visit Michelle on https://www.instagram.com/pinksage.essentials/ (Instagram), https://www.facebook.com/pinksageessentials (Facebook), Snap Chat, and https://www.pinterest.com/nut_chelle/ (Pinterest).  Join Michelle and Michelle at our full and new moon circles. Visit us each, every Monday, on both Instagram and Facebook (at our respective pages) to get our weekly guides for Moon Magick. For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com).  Support this podcast

Introduction to Episode Ostara is the Spring Equinox. How can we use the wisdom found during this time to inform our lives of inquiry? Embrace learning to question through Ostara. Podcast Episode Summary In this episode, I pontificate about our seasons, again, a Sabbat ritual of my own. This time, I ponder how shifted Christianity is with the seasons and how celebrating death when there is so much birth adds confusion. I hope you get my point that it adds an underlying confusion to the base of our society. And, we have an invitation to co-create something different, something that works for us. So, take a look at what’s going on in the world around you. What lessons from nature can you observe, embrace, and integrate into your life?  Also, as the beginning of a new Zodiac New Year, take a moment and consider the intentions you set at the beginning of the year. Are they still valid? Should you revise? Now that we have a new marker of time on new beginnings, embrace this, and revise as necessary. Recommended Resources For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com).  Support this podcast

Introduction to Episode Compassion for Olga’s daughter led to a path of neurofeedback where choices to practice became a no-brainer choice to healing.  Podcast Episode Summary Neurofeedback became the no-brainer choice to healing. In this episode, Olga Ward continues her journey of finding Neurofeedback. Olga developed a deeper sense of compassion and understanding when helping her adoptive daughter through her own challenges, big behaviors, and difficult days. The ideal “peaceful home” was out of reach because of the underlying trauma her daughter, and even she herself, was trying to work through.  After endless therapy, medication, and other modalities, Olga was introduced to Neurofeedback from the therapist she was working with at the time. This was the single most effective tool in helping Olga move through her own stuck patterns. She was so overwhelmed at how effective it worked, she got her whole family to try it. Her son was able to get support with his anxiety. And, her daughter received immeasurable support in working through her startle responses and working towards less reactive and more calm method of showing up. Olga was so impressed with the results, she decided to pivot her career, leveraging her previous education background and offer Neurofeedback.  Results vary where literature will advise that it takes about 20 sessions for results to be noticeable. Olga has found that many of her clients see a level of results within three sessions. When nothing else has worked, Neurofeedback could be a tool to help guide the brain to healthier pathways. For Olga, it was a no-brainer. Olga has been practicing neurofeedback now for a few years. If nothing else has worked in your road to recovery from anything from insomnia to anxiety to trauma (and more), she would like to invite you to give neurofeedback a try. Recommended Resources Visit Beaverton Neurofeedback at https://www.beavertonneurofeedback.com (https://www.beavertonneurofeedback.com).  For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com).  Support this podcast

Introduction to Episode Olga Ward discovered the cost of trauma while healing her adopted daughter and herself. In this episode, we discuss how she discovered her path to healing. Podcast Episode Summary Olga Ward joins me for two episodes where we dig into her path to finding neurofeedback as a healing modality when faced with trauma, and through this, discuss the cost of trauma. Olga’s journey to neurofeedback comes through the story of her daughter’s adoption path. Soon after Olga and her family adopted their daughter, they began to realize the cost of trauma and the hidden effects it had on her daughter’s well-being and eventually the whole family. Eventually, Olga’s journey to heal herself, realizing her own relationship to and the cost of trauma in her life, led her to find healing with neurofeedback. This was, later, the only tool (of so many tried) that worked to help connect her daughter to her own path of healing. Olga was so thankful for this modality that she began using it and sharing her experience with many others. Next week, we’ll dive into neurofeedback and how it can really help.  This week’s episode focused on getting out of the shame spiral, finding community that can understand your path, and finding balance in all the chaos life can deliver.  Some thoughts that summarized that stage in Olga’s life include:  “I was a lot stronger than I thought I was." “I had my own trauma.” “My desire to find a solution.” Olga is a resilient mother who truly wants the best for her family. She now takes that and teaches others how to connect to different ways of healing so they can find peace in their lives too. Stay tuned for next week when we dive more into neurofeedback.  Recommended Resources Visit Beaverton Neurofeedback at https://www.beavertonneurofeedback.com (https://www.beavertonneurofeedback.com).  For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com).  Support this podcast

Introduction to Episode Brad Long works to inspire people in realizing financial independence. He wagers that if more people were realizing financial independence we’d have happier more contented people giving back. Podcast Episode Summary I started this episode with some wisdom from a communication professor I had at Michigan State University. He said before any couple gets married, they should talk about four things, which are sex, religion, family, and money. Brad Long, a financial coach, came on to talk about the latter. Brad has a mission to teach the world to  organize their finances,  get on a written budget,  get out of debt, and  move on to financial independence. We discussed how 78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and it doesn’t matter their paycheck size.  Brad wants more people realizing financial independence, which will positively affect their happiness and contentment and give them space to give more. He works to support one person, one family at a time. When he works with clients, he is looking for progress, not perfection. He teaches his clients that every penny has a job.  Quotables “We as a culture have overextended ourselves.” “Everything in our society has become so luxurious. It's no longer keeping up with the Jones’. It’s now keeping up with hyper luxury.” Quoting Paula Pant, “You can afford anything, but you can’t afford everything.”  A question not asked enough, “Can I afford it?” “What would it feel like if you knew you were good [with spending to your budget]?” Recommended Resources Stats on Money https://news.gallup.com/poll/308936/personal-finances-future-concerning-present.aspx https://www.debt.com/statistics/  https://www.marketwatch.com/story/only-3-in-10-americans-are-considered-financially-healthy-2018-11-01 (https://www.marketwatch.com/story/only-3-in-10-americans-are-considered-financially-healthy-2018-11-01) Juliet Schor, The Overspent American YouTube Documentary: https://youtu.be/YdaQnGgWoPg (https://youtu.be/YdaQnGgWoPg) Book: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-overspent-american-why-we-want-what-we-dont-need_juliet-b-schor/250982/item/758616/?mkwid=%7cdc&pcrid=450665973549&pkw=&pmt=&slid=&plc=&pgrid=110661787651&ptaid=pla-1121313271112&gclid=CjwKCAiAyc2BBhAaEiwA44-wW7JjLlNEcq7Q1eeJePJReQ0zgZ-HxkzcxBYd87kaYX4CwxrvIbxlvBoCROUQAvD_BwE#idiq=758616&edition=2337415 (https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-overspent-american-why-we-want-what-we-dont-need_juliet-b-schor/250982/item/758616/?mkwid=%7cdc&pcrid=450665973549&pkw=&pmt=&slid=&plc=&pgrid=110661787651&ptaid=pla-1121313271112&gclid=CjwKCAiAyc2BBhAaEiwA44-wW7JjLlNEcq7Q1eeJePJReQ0zgZ-HxkzcxBYd87kaYX4CwxrvIbxlvBoCROUQAvD_BwE#idiq=758616&edition=2337415)  Facebook Live with Brad: https://business.facebook.com/balanceshared/videos/303328487734196/ (https://business.facebook.com/balanceshared/videos/303328487734196/)  The Complete Financial Guide for Young Couples, by Larry Burkett: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/complete-financial-guide-for-young-couples-a-lifetime-approach-to-spending-saving-and-investing_larry-burkett/275874/#edition=2309371&idiq=421776 (https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/complete-financial-guide-for-young-couples-a-lifetime-approach-to-spending-saving-and-investing_larry-burkett/275874/#edition=2309371&idiq=421776)  See Brad’s work at http://zerodebtcoach.com (zerodebtcoach.com).  Find Brad on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/zerodebtcoaching/ (https://www.facebook.com/zerodebtcoaching/).  And, check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsdZE9tynhAgGd9cl_FE95A (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsdZE9tynhAgGd9cl_FE95A)  For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com).  Support this podcast

Introduction to Episode She found herself processing grief through writing and she gave birth to so much more. In this interview Alexa Bigwarfe shares how she found the Women in Publishing Summit, and how she gives back to grieving mothers. Podcast Episode Summary Alexa Bigwarfe is a writer, a publisher, a teacher, a producer, a wife, and a mother. And, she is a grieving mother. Our conversation leapt over many things, from how she got into writing, how she taught others to publish, how she carved a niche for womxn, how she worked through her money story, and how she gives back. Our conversation started with various topics that are covered during Alexa's Women in Publishing Summit. Topics include: true stories, challenges, extra roles women play, mindset, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, balancing all the roles, and many technical aspects like choosing the right cover art. We then spent a good portion of our conversation talking about worth and the challenges that are mostly unique to women when it comes to valuing our work.  Finally, we discussed how Alexa turned to writing. It was a tool that helped her process the grief of the death of her daughter, Catherine, when Catherine passed away at two years old. Along with a book and a blog, she also gave birth to the non-profit, Sunshine After a Storm, which gives care packages to grieving mothers. Quotables “[We t]ell important messages through our stories.” “I can’t give if I don’t have the means to do it.” Recommended Resources Profit First: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30780674-profit-first?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=DwaaMuDnXk&rank=1 (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30780674-profit-first?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=DwaaMuDnXk&rank=1)  The Soul of Money: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/185526.The_Soul_of_Money?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=VVO7uG2m3j&rank=1 (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/185526.The_Soul_of_Money?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=VVO7uG2m3j&rank=1)  Join the Women in Publishing Summit: https://womeninpublishingsummit.com (https://womeninpublishingsummit.com).  Check out Alexa’s work: http://writepublishsell.co (http://writepublishsell.co).  Visit the Sunshine After a Storm non-profit: https://sunshineafterthestorm.org (https://sunshineafterthestorm.org).  For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com).  Support this podcast

Introduction to Episode Erin Everleigh learned she had to change the narrative and just do it if she was going to tell the story that was burning inside her. Podcast Episode Summary We begin our conversation with “what happens after the happily ever after”. Erin Everleigh is a dentist by trade. 7 years ago, she got an itch. A story was growing inside of her, and she had to get it out. In this episode, we discuss Erin’s process, how she let her story out, and how she shares her determination and hard work with young people, so they can share their stories too.  In order to write, Erin had to change the narrative of not being enough. She shares how her marks in English, which were lower than her other marks, allowed her to tell the story that she wasn’t good enough in the writing arts. Yet, upon reflection, she wrote stories as a child. So, in order to write, she had to rewrite those stories of not being enough, and then just do it. She worked to change the narrative of worry, “What if people hate it?” to, “What if people love it?” Now, she has been able to make time for writing, inspire her daughters to write more, and inspire young adults from all over to write their stories. She is changing the narrative of, “I’m not enough,” one person at a time. Quotables All quotes by Erin, unless otherwise noted. “You can have so many different facets to your life and what you love to do." “You can find time for the things that are important to you.” “Unused creativity is not benign.” ~ Brené Brown  “You can’t hang on the excuse of I just don’t have time to do what’s important to me.” “Everyone says don’t read a book by its cover, but we all do.” “Through determination and hard work you will be unstoppable. There is no such thing as failing. Yet, we are all afraid of it.” Recommended Resources https://juliacameronlive.com/the-artists-way/ (The Artists Way), Julie Cameron Michelle’s https://michellelasley.com/product/time-worksheets/ (Time Worksheets) Find Erin on https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8281757.Erin_Everleigh (Goodreads) Find Erin on https://authorerin.wixsite.com/erineverleigh (the web) For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com).  Support this podcast

Introduction to Episode Aimee Biondolillo joins me and shares her story of finding her passion and mission. Specifically, she found health after her come to Jesus moment. Podcast Episode Summary Aimee has a mission to share and help others with their healing journey. She would love, even more, if people didn’t have to live a pain-filled life to begin with. Her journey saw its awakening, like all good awakenings, in the bath. While always a spiritual person, Aimee’s path to finding God was circuitous and filled with skepticism. Until, quite literally, she was meditating in the bath and she saw Jesus face to face. From that moment on, her whole world opened up, and she became open to essential oils and other natural solutions that have helped her on her journey.  Aimee has Fibromyalgia. Fibro is one of those hidden diseases that is difficult to diagnose and difficult to treat. Aimee shares with us her journey of how she was able to literally get out of bed and manage life again. Aimee and I are both doTERRA Wellness Advocates, and for part of our conversation, we discuss the many natural supports supplied by this company that are used on a daily basis. Quotables Aimee has 5 steps to help you grow in knowing your bodies: Research your diagnosis or issue Educate your yourself  Reach out for support Talk it out with your support Know, you’re not alone  Recommended Resources On sensitivities and allergies: https://www.doterra.com/US/en/essential-oil-safety-and-application-sensitivity-reactions-assess-sensitivity (https://www.doterra.com/US/en/essential-oil-safety-and-application-sensitivity-reactions-assess-sensitivity).  To learn more about Aimee and follow her work, visit her at https://rawfireliving.com (https://rawfireliving.com).  For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com).  Support this podcast

Introduction to Episode Further celebrations of the return of light. We began our light return celebrations with Yule, and we will continue with IMbolc.  Podcast Episode Summary In this episode, I, Michelle Lasley, your host, pontificate about the merging of seasons. I review where we are on the wheel of the year and where we are going. Note, I align the “start” of the year with Aries Season or Ostera, the Astrological start of the year  I argue Imbolc is both the end and a beginning  Note other holidays with the same date: Ground Hog’s Day, Candlemas, and Brigid’s Day A note on Candlemas Celebrates Jesus’ initial presentation When Jesus first enters the template, around age 12 The purification of the Virgin Mary  Other traditions show the Green God goes through a similar trial, where he grows from boy to teen. The dawning corresponds with the maiden stage, or the young woman. Imbolc is one of three fertility festivals. And, since one aspect is purification, now is a great time for cleansing your home, your spring cleaning. Also, be sure to finish your reflections.  I offer some herb and oil supports.  Herbs Sage: “The desire of sage is to render man immortal.” The root, salvere, is defined by being in good health. Rosemary: strengthens memory, purifies the air Mint: a symbol of hospitality Rue: clear sight and visioning, traditional anti-plague herb Oils Lime: zest for life Peppermint: a buoyant heart Clary Sage: clarity and vision Thyme: releasing and forgiving Quotables Season blend Seasons merge One day you look the sun is brighter  the birds are louder There is a lightness to the air  The wind has shifted The buds are waking up and they are showing their first colors  The earth is shrugging off the  cold - Shrugging off its  chill winter coat It is spring. Recommended Resources Imbolc last year: https://michellelasley.com/2020/02/how-do-you-celebrate-imbolc/ (https://michellelasley.com/2020/02/how-do-you-celebrate-imbolc/)  Bremness, Lesley. The Complete Book of Herbs: A Practical Guide to Growing and Using Herbs. London, UK: Dorling Kindersley Limited, 1988. Casey, Caroline W. Visionary Activist Astrology: Become a Secret Agent for Transformation. Sounds True, 2015. (skip to the chapter on the sun) Emotions & Essential Oils: Your Guide to Process, Release, and Live Free. 8th ed. Enlighten Healing, LLC, 2019. Lawless, Julie. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalism. Element Books, 1995. For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com).  Support this podcast

Introduction to Episode Samantha Gillis takes light workers and morphs them into light warriors, raising the consciousness of humanity.  Podcast Episode Summary Samantha, mother of two, works with individuals who feel trapped in mediocrity and want to tap into their purpose. She brings people to a “5th Dimension Future” where they learn how to live a life of ease that is in alignment with their true selves.  Tips Restart at 10 seconds Use 5 affirmations to start your day  I am power.  I am control.  I am awareness. I am creating.  I am money.  Use Samantha’s scrapbooking technique Envision your life when you are 80 years old Build a path infusing empathy and imagery that works backwards to build the life you want Recommended Resources See Samantha’s academy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CelestialLightWarrior/ (https://www.facebook.com/CelestialLightWarrior/).  Check out Jeni Houston’s episode at https://michellelasley.com/2020/02/using-essential-oils-to-walk-into-joy-an-interview-with-jeni-houston/ (https://michellelasley.com/2020/02/using-essential-oils-to-walk-into-joy-an-interview-with-jeni-houston/). And, read https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32073021-life-after-google (Life After Google),  For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com).  Support this podcast

Introduction to Episode There are three pillars to happiness, personal development and health and wellness. Gillian Duncan talks about how she figured this out how she works with women to help them get their happiness.  Podcast Episode Summary Gillian does her work on the other side of the pond. I was so delighted to meet someone so many miles way from me who also teaches womxn on clarity. In this episode, Gillian explains how she broke through from the years of conditioning that told her, as a young girl and later a woman, that she couldn’t do things. Ultimately, she found a path towards happiness, and that is what she teaches people now.  Her three pillars towards happiness include: Setting goals for your personal happiness Engaging in personal development Focusing on your health and wellness  She has found that if any one of these pillars is off kilter, the whole thing crashes, and your own personal happiness becomes unattainable.  Recommended Resources Check out Gillians' work on her website, Clarity Junction: https://clarityjunction.com (https://clarityjunction.com). She has links to all her social media there.  For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com).  Support this podcast

roduction to Episode My guest today is Andrea Procida, a fellow essential oil educator and enthusiast. Andrea has found her calling in health coaching after tirelessly advocating for her own health. In today’s episode, we dig into what that looks like. Podcast Episode Summary Andrea’s life changed in sixth grade. She doesn’t know exactly what or when it was. But one day, she woke up with pain and anxiety. The fearless girl left for safer ground, and not until a few years ago did Andrea actually find relief from living with Lyme disease and it’s added complications. It took Andrea many years, and many doctors, before she was able to find relief.  In this episode, Andrea shares her story of how she found hope on the other side. Her advice? Keep Digging to Better Health.  We also dig into a little bit of what sparks joy for Andrea. Hint: the beings name is not Charlotte. Quotables “I have a lot of skills, and I never myself credit for [them].” On withholding information from doctors: “I didn’t tell them all the other things ‘cause they just weren’t helpful.” “Find someone who will listen, and keep digging.” “[Pets] provide me with so much comfort and love.” “I’ve always wanted a pig.”  Recommended Resources Find all things Andrea ~  Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andreawysockiwellness (https://www.instagram.com/andreawysockiwellness)  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andreawysockiwellness (https://www.facebook.com/andreawysockiwellness)  Bentley and Chloe's IG: https://www.instagram.com/bentley.and.chloe (https://www.instagram.com/bentley.and.chloe)  Facebook group for those suffering with Fibro and Lyme: Fibro & Lyme Wellness Solutions http://bit.ly/3aWeGw2 (http://bit.ly/3aWeGw2)  My Top 5 Must Do's If You're Living with Fibromyalgia or Chronic Lyme Disease https://bit.ly/2VEOhuc (https://bit.ly/2VEOhuc)  For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com).  Support this podcast

Introduction to Episode Ashlee Angelus comes back to continue our conversation. We discussed, in depth the harrowing aspects motherhood can have for some mothers. In this episode, we discuss how she turned those breakdowns into breakthroughs. Ashlee is an expert at finding beauty through the breakdown, and she shares that wisdom with you. Podcast Episode Summary Ashlee Angelus is a life and business coach for moms. She loves to help them align their business with them. She specializes in helping moms who have forgotten themselves get reconnected and rekindle the flame that has found its way to burning out.  Ashlee has found that moms who come to her need to give themselves permission, learn to regain their confidence, and reignite that flame. Quotables Put time aside for yourself Ask for help Practice compassion Recommended Resources The Soul of Money by Lynn Twist The Divine Law of Compensation by Marianne Williamson Ashlee on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteeLaCreativeCo/ Ashlee’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steelacreativeco/ (https://www.instagram.com/steelacreativeco/) Get your “I am resilient shirt” here: https://www.etsy.com/earthfiredesign/listing/933394655/white-or-gray-iamresilient-t-shirt-make?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1609293518058 (https://www.etsy.com/earthfiredesign/listing/933394655/white-or-gray-iamresilient-t-shirt-make?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1609293518058)  For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com).  Support this podcast

Introduction to EpisodeToday’s guest, Ashlee Angelus, tells us about growing up with labels, breaking through, and the harrowing journey to becoming a mother of a Rainbow Baby. Ashlee shares the entwined tales of motherhood and entrepreneurship.  Podcast Episode SummaryTrigger Warning: part of Ashlee’s story involves the traumatic birth of her rainbow baby. While our language is clean, the topic could be triggering to some listeners.  My guest, Ashlee Angelus, walks us through many experiences from being labeled and told she could do one thing to defying those labels to pursue who she wants to be.  In our conversation, we got caught up in walking through Ashlee’s path to forging her own path, atypical of the norm.  QuotablesFor the mother and Entrepeneur, Ashlee offers one single piece of advice, which is, “Ask for help.”  Recommended ResourcesAshlee on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteeLaCreativeCo/ Ashlee’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steelacreativeco/ For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com).  Support this podcast

Introduction to Episode In this episode, I discuss the patterns of Yule and what we could be doing to align our patterns with those we see in nature. Podcast Episode Summary I love taking a look at Shadow Time to get us thinking about what we should be doing during our year. So, I spend a little time reflecting on nature and offer an invitation of doing nothing as we celebrate the turn of light. For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com).  Support this podcast

Introduction to EpisodeIn today’s episode, I sit down with shift-disturber, Farah Fancy. Farah is a self-proclaimed Artist Doula who works to prepare people for creation. Podcast Episode SummaryFarah has been through a lot, on purpose and because life handed it to her. She uses her wisdom of travel and self-discovery to share that beauty with all she encounters. She as an artist and she knows her job is to bring beauty to an ugly world.  In today’s interview, Farah shares some of her travels, some of the insights she received in Costa Rica, how she worked through and past trauma to show up as an artist, and so much more. QuotablesBe Flawsome.  There are three things we have a right to: water, fire, and chiles, as in peppers, which remind us we each have our own flavor and a write to that flavor.  You don’t have to ask permission to be you. Recommended ResourcesVisit Farah at her website: http://www.farahfancy.com (www.farahfancy.com).  For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit http://www.michellelasley.com (www.michellelasley.com). For more information about our producer, Ezra Meredith, visit http://deerlodgepdx.com (http://deerlodgepdx.com).  Support this podcast

Introduction to Episode My guest today is Michelle Gay, a business coach who helps business owners strengthen their businesses by getting to the root of their needs and values. Podcast Episode Summary I have taken at least four values workshops with Michelle Gay, since 2017. We met when she taught a few sections of a weekend business retreat. I loved her work (and the work of the retreat coach) so much that I kept coming back. I am so grateful she said, “Yes,” to my podcast invitation. We sat down recently to discuss values. I had a series of guests teed up to share their wisdom this fall because I had been planning an event in January. Alas, 2020 came and has forced all of us to pivot. We won’t see Michelle’s wisdom at my event this year (because it’s not happening!), but we do get to hear her wisdom in this episode. She breaks down that values are the important soul and heart work businesses must do to make sure they are in alignment with themselves, with what they do for their business, and ultimately who they bring on to work with and for them. She helps businesses overcome the rudderless lack of focus where people lose passion, and she helps them get in alignment with their core values. She wants to see a world where we stop chewing people up and spitting them out. Here are 4 things you can do to get in more alignment: Spend good quality time with yourself. Ask yourself, “What lights me up?” Ask yourself, “What doesn’t light me up?” Then, ask yourself why, in reference to question 2, again, and again, and again. Once you have done that, figure out 3-4 values that align with what lights you up. Then, define those values and how you practice them daily. Quotables “All of us have a job to do to change the world in some way.” Recommended Resources Visit Michelle at https://www.culturerevision.com or play on Instagram with her here: https://www.instagram.com/culturerevision/. For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit www.michellelasley.com. For more information about our producer, Ezra Meredith, visit http://deerlodgepdx.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balanceshared/support

Introduction to Episode My guest today is wine expert Caroline Conner. In this episode, we discuss what wines you should drink and dispel some common wine myths. Listen to wine and dine with Caroline. Podcast Episode Summary Caroline is a young fiery American living in Lyon running her online wine business. We sat down in June and discussed many aspects of wine: growing, tasting, testing, drinking, and most notably - enjoying. We covered the difference between sulfites and tannins, where they are. The new label in France for “natural” wines. We note that most wine makers are farmers at heart, which goes to the heart of being sustainable and local. Caroline also wants to know, why are you keeping your wine? She instructs us to buy it, drink it, and enjoy it. We cover a dream Pinot Tour (Perhaps post-pandemic? Spendy as it may be?) Ultimately, she wants us to wine and dine and enjoy our damned wine. Quotables “Good wine doesn’t have to be expensive.” “You can’t age most wine.” “Drink whatever you want.” Recommended Resources Visit Wine Dine Caroline on the web, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit www.michellelasley.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balanceshared/support

Introduction to Episode Vanessa Couto returns as my guest where we further discuss “why does astrology matter?” Waxing and waning between analogy, patterns, and history, we dive into this ancient personal development tool and touch the surface of how it can help you. Podcast Episode Summary Vanessa Couto, an archetypal astrologer, returns to my podcast to further our discussion in astrology. We begin laying the field where astrology can help support and broaden imagination, something crucially missing from our current society. We discuss how astrology helps us respect longer cycles, and is an amazing tool for helping us to grow into who we are meant to be. When using astrology as a tool, consider this: What are your strengths? Where are your growing edges? Where can you do better? Before our break, I mention that Mars cycles 3 times around the sun in an Earth calendar year. I misspoke and intended to say Mercury. Please forgive the mistake. Quotables Fundamentalism is a lack of imagination. Recommended Resources Connect with Vanessa here: Her website Instagram Facebook Vanessa’s first episode with me Check out the book, Linda Goodman’s Sun Signs on Thriftbooks. For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit www.michellelasley.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balanceshared/support

Introduction to Episode In this episode, I break down the Holiday Conversation Guide, which will help you more deeply connect with those people you care about, especially during the holidays. Podcast Episode Summary I created the Holiday Conversation Guide to help you have deep conversations with the people you care about. We have been a disservice to ourselves and our own healing journeys by not talking about things like religion, politics, sex, and money. So, let’s talk about them. If you’re listening to this, I want you to take ownership of holding a safe space for these conversations. In this episode, I break down my Holiday Conversation Guide and go over the four steps you can do to do just that - have safe conversations where you can truly connect with those you love. (NOTE: I originally intended this episode as a bonus and I changed my mind to have it a stand alone episode in my season.) Recommended Resources To leave a message, click on “listener support”. In addition to the option of financial support, you will see “leave a message.” I want to hear your messages! Check out Cheryl's episode. And, to recap on why sustainability, listen here. And, of course, my first podcast episode is here. For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit www.michellelasley.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balanceshared/support

Introduction to Episode Jessica Hansen, the Systems Magician, joins me in this episode where we discuss mindfully mastering systems. We start our conversation with sustainability, and how COVID has forced us each to examine how we interact with the world. Podcast Episode Summary Jessica and I sat down only one month into COVID quarantine. It’s fascinating to reflect that we are still in much the same space as we were so many months ago. Many people have shifted how they acquire the things that make their homes run, and the first part of our conversation reflects that: we discuss sustainability. We discuss the trips we take out of the home. We reminisce on the Drive Less Save More Campaign and how relevant it is today. We discussed assessing what a family/household truly needs, as, at the time, many had to do without things they just got when shopping. The second half of our conversation is around one of Jessica’s specialities: creating systems. She has a lot to say about systems, and it boils down to this: systems are a mindfulness practice that help you run better. Oh, and of course, we discuss some of our favorite tools like essential oils and crystals. Quotables “Make sure [your systems] make sense. Some systems out there are so complicated that they don’t make sense for the average person.” “Are you overpaying?” Are you overbuying on something you’re not even using the functionality and you have three other ‘systems’ that are doing the same thing for you?” “Systems, in general, are nothing more than a … routine.” “[Systems are] a pattern you execute over and over.” “Don’t avoid the set-up.” “The system doesn’t have to be so rigid you can’t change it.” “What is my pattern?” “How can I be doing this better?” “What am I really trying to do?” Evaluate, restructure, create a system What am I really trying to do? What is my budget? What applications are out there? “If you are not a tech nerd, don’t try to be.” Recommended Resources Visit Jessica at her website Email Jessica Get her creative projects on her Etsy shop Buy her book, The Resilience Code Buy her book, Magnify Your Master Plan For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit www.michellelasley.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balanceshared/support

Introduction to Episode In this episode, we are working to get out the vote with Emma Burke, who is running for Lake Oswego City Council. Emma comes back just before the election to discuss our 2020 election and her campaign and some of the things she wants for Lake Oswego. Podcast Episode Summary Emma and I spent a lot of time discussing the right to vote, how close women are to not being able to vote, and every time you add an intersection onto “women” the distance to when we can and could not vote becomes too close to recent memory. So, the primary focus of this episode is to exercise your right to a free and fair election: go vote. Secondarily, we discussed why you should vote for Emma Burke. I have interviewed her twice now, and her community spirit is immense. She loves her community, loves the not-oft-spoken about diversity in her community, and how people are truly better together. Lastly, we want you to share with your friends and family who live in Lake Oswego why you will be voting for Emma. Recommended Resources Find Emma on the Web Facebook: facebook.com/electemmaburke Twitter: @electemmaburke Instagram: @electemmaburke Website: electemmaburke.com Emma’s first episode: https://michellelasley.com/2020/06/candidate-for-council-emma-burke/ Naomi Eklund’s Episode: https://michellelasley.com/2020/10/weave-the-metaphysical-with-everyday-life-an-interview-with-naomi-eklund/ Absentee and Early Voting by Youth in the 2020 Election: https://circle.tufts.edu/latest-research/absentee-and-early-voting-youth-2020-election The preamble to the US Constitution: https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/about-educational-outreach/activity-resources/us Declaration of Independence: https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit www.michellelasley.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balanceshared/support

Introduction to Episode Naomi Eklund was born with all her clairvoyant gifts available. She is a coach, mentor, trainer, and public speaker who manages Infinite Yes Coaching. In this episode, we weave the metaphysical with everyday life. Podcast Episode Summary Naomi and I had a lovely discussion about metaphysics and our life here in this plane. We discussed all aspects of honoring metaphysical tools, living a life worth living by getting in touch with oneself, and when in organizations, different tools to support knowledge to better support the teams you lead. Quotables “A lot of people doing very practical and mundane work in systems created to create work for people to do this work that doesn’t enable the artist, that doesn’t enable the thinker.” “I am an entrepreneur… I believe in conscious capitalism.” “I do believe it’s really important to teach our children to be good citizens.” “Stress comes from … not having a clear picture of yourself.” Top 5 Tips for Getting to Know Yourself Every body has different needs. Understand what you really need. Don’t assume all the tools out there are right for you. Find things that are physically pleasurable that gives you a moment of pause. Recognize your thoughts, your beliefs are clothing you wear, and you don’t have to be attached to them. Know that whatever language that connects you to the divine is legitimate. Recommended Resources Building Bridges Through Personality, Book 1: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44525690-building-bridges-through-personality?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=4G8dwGTRcH&rank=1 Naomi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NaomiEklund2 Infinite Yes, Inc. on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/infiniteyesinc/ Invite Yes, Inc. on the Web: https://infiniteyesproductions.com Metaphysical Life Support on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetaphysicalLifeSupport For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit www.michellelasley.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balanceshared/support

Introduction to Episode Jamie Young wants you to show up generously. And, she’ll teach you how using her magical strategy and swag. Podcast Episode Summary In this episode, my guest, Jamie Young, talks us through how swag found her as a tool business can use to show up generously - giving their potential clients something they need while engaging with them on a relational level. She shares how she learns to balance motherhood and business, and overall, her enormous love of teaching generosity. Quotables “Start simple.” “I want people to show up generously.” Recommended Resources The MOB Nation, https://www.themobnation.com Jamie Young Swag, www.jamieyoungwag.shop For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit www.michellelasley.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balanceshared/support

Introduction to Episode Mari Bartoo Jacobson is a woman coming into her own. In this episode, Mari and I discuss intuition, the divine feminine and masculine, and mindful ways to own all of who we are. Podcast Episode Summary Mari Bartoo Jacobson comes back in Season 2 to build on our season 1 conversation. Mari and I educate people on essential oils, and this passion is discussed throughout our conversation. We recorded our conversation in June 2020, during a Cancer New Moon. Our conversation tripped over intuitive use of oils, of life, of everything. We discussed the concept of merging the Divine Feminine and the Divine Masculine. We came up with Coriander as *the* oil you must use right now. Quotables On using essential oils: “You always smell so good. Natural. Not cloying. Without interfering with our hormones.” “I have the ability to blend scents and smells,” on using one’s intuition and stepping into empowerment. “I trust you to know yourself, and yourself isn’t static.” “[There is] something to be said for noticing." Recommended Resources Check out Mari on Instagram @essentialdropsoflight Listen to our Season 1 episode. https://michellelasley.com/2020/01/interview-mari-bartoo-jacobonso Check out Caroline Casey’s book Making the Gods Work for You. https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/making-the-gods-work-for-you-the-astrological-language-of-the-psyche_caroline-w-casey/296284/#edition=4155818&idiq=7647156 For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit www.michellelasley.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balanceshared/support

Introduction to Episode Colin Thompson has learned how to live a life by design. Hailing from double immigrants to creating a birthday ritual that leaves him energized for 364 days out of the year, he shares his story from coaching to diversity, and so much more. Podcast Episode Summary My guest today is Colin Thompson. Colin is a life coach who lives in China with his wife and young son. Colin discovered it was more effective to walk with people then motivate them one inspiring speech at a time. In this episode, he shares his journey as a son of double immigrants, where we can find inspiration, his lived experience of how various cultures have interacted with him, and his love/hate birthday ritual. Quotables “If you want to live a life of abundance, help more people live in abundance.” How to be an ally: Have difficult conversations with a person of color who you are close to. If you do not have a close friend who is also a person of color, that speaks volumes. Know your intent and slowly develop your relationship with that individual. Change only comes from those who are open to it. Show up genuine and with humbleness. Recommended Resources To learn more about Colin and get in touch with him, visit www.oligye.com. For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit www.michellelasley.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Charity Promotion: Democracy Works: This advertisement is part of a charitable initiative in partnership with Democracy Works. howto.vote Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balanceshared/support

Introduction to Episode Becky Jarvis, creator of Curvy Chic Closet, and I sat down and discussed Body Positivity. Becky has been working to make plus-sized clothing accessible to moms and other plus-sized individuals for over ten years. In this episode, we discuss her journey from just providing a sale to changing the world of body positivity. Podcast Episode Summary Becky Jarvis didn’t initially set out to make body positivity and inclusivity what she focuses on. She started with making affordable plus-sized clothing accessible. Her journey of building the largest plus-sized consignment event, located in the Pacific Northwest, opened up an amazing need for full-inclusivity and diversity in fashion. We discussed the disparities in how fashion is represented from magazines to brick and mortar stores, and lightly mentioned the silent disease of eating disorders. It was an absolute pleasure to hear Becky’s story of how she became a sort of accidental spokesperson for body positivity. The next Curvy Chick Closet event begins October 1, 2020. Quotables The plus-sized industry is a $21 billion industry. 67% of US women are sized 14+. Brick and mortar stores only stock 25% of their inventory with plus-sized clothing. “I never knew I could be beautiful and plus sized at the same time,” a fashion model to Becky. “Body positivity is accepting where I am at.” “Fat discrimination is there. It starts at an early age.” Recommended Resources Cobalt Studios https://www.cobaltstudiospdx.com Conscious Ink https://consciousink.com Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/CurvyChicCloset Curvy Chic Closet http://www.curvychiccloset.com Curvy Chic Closet Foundation http://ccc.foundation 2020 Fall Consignment Event (note, there are four dates) https://www.facebook.com/events/1319579951568819?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 2020 Fall Fashion Show https://www.accelevents.com/e/CCCFallFashionShow?fbclid=IwAR17VIme5Vml_4NzrWm4mjC85IgO4lWGwkuJAyKgGh-S6J1fBBZxEWAJzPw For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit www.michellelasley.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Charity Promotion: Democracy Works: This advertisement is part of a charitable initiative in partnership with Democracy Works. howto.vote Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balanceshared/support

Introduction to Episode Did you ever consider that there is a shadow side to attraction? In this episode, Laura and I discuss what the law of attraction is, a brief history, and some cautionary tales of when it is time to look outside of the law for spiritual guidance. Podcast Episode Summary The Law of Attraction is used in a lot of empathic, coaching circles to boost the manifestation of those who ascribe to it. In this episode, we discuss the shadow side, and many other laws that are at play. An unfortunate part of the shadow side of misusing the law of attraction is when it is weaponized to make the person not, perhaps, manifesting “enough”, feel shame towards their actions or inactions. An unfortunate side affect is that the state of being unhappy has become unacceptable. Quotables “Being unhappy has become unacceptable.” Sometimes we need to remember, “Who’s really in charge.” “The energy you put in is the energy you get out.” “Be gentle with yourself and don’t use laws against your own laws and feelings.” Recommended Resources Laura’s first interview with me, https://michellelasley.com/2020/01/laura-rowe-an-interview/ The Vital Spirit, https://thevitalspirit.net Instagram, @thethrivingempath Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/thevitalspirit/ https://consciousnessliberty.com/beyond-the-law-of-attraction-discovering-the-12-universal-laws-using-them-to-your-benefit/ https://www.thepositivemom.com/the-12-universal-laws-that-govern-your-results-in-life https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/wisdom-of-the-oracle-divination-cards_colette-baron-reid/13934098/#isbn=1401946429 For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit www.michellelasley.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Charity Promotion: Democracy Works: This advertisement is part of a charitable initiative in partnership with Democracy Works. howto.vote Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balanceshared/support

Introduction to Episode I sat down with Danielle Bettmann, of Wholeheartedly, to discuss what it takes to parent, and as a byproduct of our times, what it takes to parent in COVID. She advocates for wholehearted parenting, a way where we look at our needs and then serve our kids. Podcast Episode Summary Danielle is rich with information, tips, strategies, and a great understanding of what kids and parents both need to be able live successful lives under normal pressure, and especially under global pandemic pressure. In this episode, we discuss her vision for a new world (where core needs for kids are met in their first 7 years), many (many) tips and things to look for in parenting, and a recognition that parenting is the hardest job in the world. Quotables “We don’t know what we don’t know until we know it.” “[I want to see a world where] we meet [the] core needs [of kids in their] first seven years.” (On discussing how our world could change.) “Every $1 invested in the first seven years of life, pays out seven times.” “Parenting is the hardest job in the world.” “If we are doing the hardest job in the world, we need all the training and preparation.” Recommended Resources Confessions of a Scary Mommy https://www.scarymommy.com/the-scary-mommy-manifesto/?fbclid=IwAR0McxyS6bXCpmhC7N6e3bJl6FmeBXnKuME1xVbq7zQHHb8-INPUwdMiOPk (The article I remembered specifically talked about the mom shaming before pregnancy and how humbling motherhood is. The author used a phrase to call her pre-pregnant self, Ms. Judgy Mc Judgy Pants.) Ross Greene, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions, is another lens of whole parenting and looking at the whole child. See his work at Lives in the Balance, https://www.livesinthebalance.org. Chrissy Marquadt, on Motherhood and more, https://michellelasley.com/2020/05/motherhood-and-serial-entrepreneurship-an-interview-with-chrissy-marquardt/. Visit Danielle at parentingwholeheartedly.com For her gift on emotions, visit parentingwholeheartedly.com/emotions For her gift on affirmations, visit parentingwholeheartedly.com/affirmations For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit www.michellelasley.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balanceshared/support

Introduction to Episode Have you had a candid conversation recently? Do you have a safe space to go when you need to have those candid conversations? Shawanda Randolph is the director and founder of DeeCilla Center in Arizona, and she’s found holding space for candid conversations is a key to healing our world. DeeCilla, a small community based nonprofit, offers a sanctuary for people who are building a new life, leaving abuse. Their transitional program teaches participants how to stand and live, giving them the necessary tools to rebuild on solid ground. Podcast Episode Summary During this global pandemic, we know that it’s difficult for people who are suffering from abuse, they don’t have the breaks from the abuse they used to, and they might not have the space to call for help. In some ways, this global pandemic is showing us where we can offer support to the people we care about. Shawanda and I discussed signs of abuse, misconceptions of what abuse is and who it affects, and different ways we can work to build a more healed world. Signs for abuse Jealousy that leads to control Types of control Support for DeeCilla Volunteer Donate - $25/month goes a LONG way! DeeCilla is creating a place of refuge for people all over the country. Arizona is actually a spot where a lot of people move to, so it proves a little easier to blend in and start over in a safe space outside of the potential norms of abusive situations. Quotables “[You are] providing a place for healing for the moment.” “[Ask,] whats the one thing that’s keeping you from reaching your goal?” “Know yourself, be true to yourself before you build relationships with others.” Recommended Resources A One Year Reflection after the death of my sister, Cristi: https://michellelasley.com/2020/09/one-year/ Domestic Violence Awareness Project: https://www.dvawareness.org/about-dv The DeeCilla Comfort Center: https://www.deecillacenter.org For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit www.michellelasley.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balanceshared/support

Introduction to Episode On the Rise Solutions is a testimony to how we Rise Up when adversity calls. In this interview, Michelle and Jessica discuss super powers, the importance of pivoting and reinventing yourself, and lessons learned when life throws you serious curveballs. Podcast Episode Summary In this episode, Jessica shares how she rebranded from the Superwoman Project to On the Rise Solutions. The conversation ebbs and flows through strategy, honoring the grieving process in change, and several clear strategic steps on how to rebrand, how to navigate change, and more. Quotables “I was meant to do work that was bigger.” Recommended Resources StrengthsFinder 2.0: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/strengthsfinder.aspx Unlock your 34 strengths: https://store.gallup.com/p/en-us/10003/cliftonstrengths-34 When Jessica and I completed this interview in May 2020, her work was still focused on her coaching job. Since, as with many during this global pandemic, she has paused her coaching work and accepted a position, as Chief Communications Officer, for Days for Girls, an international nonprofit that truly focuses on lifting girls up. Learn more about Days for Girls here: https://www.daysforgirls.org. For more information on the Summit https://ontherisesummit.com Jessica’s podcast, the Imperfect Feminist: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imperfect-feminist/id1506668771 Learn more about Jessica’s work as On the Rise Solutions: https://ontherisesolutions.com For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit www.michellelasley.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balanceshared/support

One of my first interviews of Season 1 was with Maree Bento, who has designed many tarot decks and oracle cards, tools for your own divination practice. We have a lovely conversation about art history, what paganism is not, and so much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balanceshared/support