Basic Instincts

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BASIC INSTINCTS is a creative collective created by two womxn seeking truth and sharing it with the world. Rachel (a free range, spiritual comedian) and Brandy (a self proclaimed nature freak and single mom) band together to rewrite the narrative on healing through woo woo and wit. "Wellness just…

Rachel LaForce


    • Mar 13, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 20m AVG DURATION
    • 8 EPISODES


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    Spirituality + The Outdoors

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 93:29


    In this week's episode, Brandy and Rachel dive into all things "Spirituality + The Outdoors" through their own personal stories. Rachel tells about how her full circle journey of understanding the power of 'slowing down' has allowed her to integrate the "Rule of Four". It's been a game changer. While Brandy shares of her metamorphosis of living the "Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll" lifestyle to being an outdoor loving adventurer she is today. We hope you may hear your own stories in ours. 

    OVERSHARE! A Bonus Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 45:29


    This *BONUS* episode is a more intimate take than you may be used to with the ladies. Listen along as the ladies venture out from their regular format and indulge in some oversharing! Brandy and Rachel invite you into their flowery cocoon of wisdom meets genius! The ladies' discuss Rene' Zellweger and Meg Ryan's cosmetic surgery, Motherhood and Beyonce' living her life and pulling it off. Brandy offers her story of losing her virginity at 13 in Japan - what a wild ride! And Rachel discusses how time is our most important asset and how best to prioritize it! Ah, the agony of being a Taurus. It's all this and more in our OVERSHARE! Bonus episode! 

    Why Procrastination Works

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 79:50


    SPOILER: it doesn't. But! Thinking ahead and working through your blocks does. Thus, if you come to terms with the areas in which you procrastinate; you begin the work of undoing your blocks and THUS - no more procrastination! Listen along as Rachel and Brandy break down their break throughs. 

    Dynamic Relationships + Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 92:12


    This week's episode is all about the beautiful and sometimes angst-filled topic of setting appropriate boundaries within your relationships + realistically maneuvering through the “sometimes” challenging dynamics between you and the people you love. But will the girls ever be the same once they realize; when it comes to relationships and boundaries, they only work if you’ve established them with yourself

    SUPER MEGA BONUS EPISODE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 94:56


    When Brandy is away, Rachel will . . . interview some very fun - healthy - and - engaging - people here in LA! This SUPER MEGA BONUS episode is chalked full of fun segments featuring Brandy and Rachel and our main meat episode features Healer, Intuitive, Stick Poke Tattoo Artist and Hypnotist, Veronica Gruba. For all things Veronica, please visit www.veronicagruba.com - Happy Listening! 

    R U Codependent?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 95:00


    Healing ain't easy and neither are tough conversations. Brandy and Rachel take a slight departure from their usual comedic stylings to entertain some real wounds as they discuss generational trauma, their own struggles in codependent relationships and their experiences as they begin to build comfortability with creating boundaries. We hope our share may help you on your journey. 

    All is Fair in Love and 90's Nostalgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 73:19


    In this episode, listen along as our hosts, Brandy and Rachel deep dive into all things 90's! Raised as two 90's babies, there is no shortage of love for Devon Sawa, Now and Then, the sounds of Anita Baker and so much more. Stay tuned! 

    New Decade, Who Dis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 73:19


    New Decade, Who Dis? is the maiden voyage on this nine part audio series surrounding all things Wellness. Basic Instincts hosts, Brandy and Rachel talk New Year's Resolutions, The Ziegfeld Follies, YouTube Stars, Creating New Habits and discuss Brandy's life as a dragon. You won't want to miss this! 

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