Down With My Demons: The Shadow Work Path

Send us a textWe're back! This episode touches on what it means to be with our seasonality of soul and explores the importance of acknowledging what is happening in the present moment. With the growing climate of uncertainty and discomfort, Chloe Lionheart describes how to tend to our becoming and increase our self-compassion. Themes of burnout, radical honesty, emotional regulation, and hustle culture can be found in this episode. Please subscribe, share, and leave a review!https://www.downwithmydemons.com/To connect with Chloe Lionheart:Email: chloe@downwithmydemons.comResources:To find Lindsay Mack's "Tarot for the Wild Soul Podcast"https://www.tarotforthewildsoul.com/about-the-podcast"Wild Geese" by Mary OliverFind a therapist through:www.psychologytoday.comSupport the showSupport the show

Join my guest, Claire Thompson and me, as we explore the shadow of authority, how that plays into our integrity, small bits about what it means to move with integrity, and over course RAGE! The episode begins with a dive into working for others and beginning to step into our power by bringing awareness to formerly hidden patterns of behavior and how that may be getting in the way of our ability to lead. This then guides us into a juicy conversation on integrity and leads into Rage and the navigation of root emotions. Being a Rage Ritual Practitioner, amongst other amazing offerings, Claire discusses the potency of integrating a rage practice and sheds light on a few ways that might be integrated into our daily lives. Please excuse any dog interferences, even puppies need to rage sometimes. Please subscribe, review, and best of all... SHARE! I hope you enjoy and I'll see you next time.  To connect with Chloe Lionheart:Email: chloe@downwithmydemons.comJoin Claire at her next in-person Rage Ritual Event:https://app.oneboulder.one/event/EF3CHTZ9UG4WOResources:Rage Rituals:https://medium.com/know-thyself-heal-thyself/rage-rituals-and-how-they-can-heal-us-6a1455bf2014“Love and Rage: the path of liberation through anger” by Lama Rod Owens https://bookshop.org/p/books/love-and-rage-the-path-of-liberation-through-anger-lama-rod-owens/9563937?ean=9781623174095"The Mountain is You" by Brianna Wiesthttps://shopcatalog.com/product/the-mountain-is-you/"Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger" by Soraya Chemalyhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Rage-Becomes-Her/Soraya-Chemaly/9781501189562 "The Power of Women's Anger" a Ted Talk by Soraya Chemalyhttps://www.ted.com/talks/soraya_chemaly_the_power_of_women_s_anger?language=en"The Dreaded Drama Triangle" a Ted Talk by Lucy Barneshttps://www.ted.com/talks/lucy_barnes_the_dreaded_drama_triangle?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshareExtra:Queen of Hearts Compilationhttps://youtu.be/CtCQHCOls2E?si=3nQZ5W2Osznh04BsSupport the show

This special edition episode is a conversation, much needed on the global main stage. For too long, we here in America, have only ever heard one perspective on the Palestinian and Israeli conflict. We are very fortunate to hear from Ramzy, a Palestinian American Man, on the history of Palestinian culture, people, land, and how this conflict began. In this episode we dive deep into the weeds of the issues surrounding the atrocities currently plaguing Palestinian and Israeli citizens and work to shed light on the complexity of colonization. Finally, we are hearing a Palestinian perspective. One rooted in political awareness, understanding, and as much openness and vulnerability as possible. I am infinitely grateful to Ramzy for having this talk with me and I urge you to continue to challenge the media narratives fed to us when searching to understand larger conflicts such as these. Don't forget the words of Ghandi, who said, "An eye for an eye makes the world blind." May this episode bring greater awareness as far and wide as possible, so that we as global citizens, can empower ourselves with information enough to learn and start making whatever changes are needed to bring peace to this land for all. Sit back, open your heart, and enjoy this long overdue conversation. Please subscribe, like, share, and leave a review.  To connect with Chloe Lionheart:Email: chloe@downwithmydemons.comResources:Visualizing Palestinevisualizing palestine — Visualizing PalestineIf Americans KnewIf Americans Knew - What every American needs to know about Israel/PalestineDecolonize PalestineHome | Decolonize PalestineSupport the show

This week we are unpacking Dopamine! This is a term that gets thrown around a lot these days and this episode is devoted to the continued exploration of understanding how our brains and bodies work in conscious and unconscious ways. Inside, we learn about what dopamine is, where it is, what it does, and how that might play out in our lives. Part of the shadow work experience is first learning to be aware of ourselves and our many systems, before we can take further steps. Once we are more cognizant of ourselves, next comes learning to show ourselves compassion for our humanness and starting on the path of making necessary shifts.  Please like, subscribed, leave a review, and SHARE! I hope you enjoy the episode and look forward to being with you in there. Till next time...To connect with Chloe Lionheart:Email: chloe@downwithmydemons.comResources:Adrenal Glands: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23005-adrenal-glandBody-Mind Centering: https://www.bodymindcentering.com/-Great book on Body-Mind Centering by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen"Sensing, Feeling, and Action: The Experiential Anatomy of Body-Mind Centering"https://bonniebainbridgecohen.com/collections/booksChakras: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/7-chakras-for-beginnersKundalini Energy: https://www.tutorialspoint.com/the-science-of-kundalini#:~:text=Kundalini%20is%20a%20potential%20power,species'%20evolution%20toward%20greater%20consciousness.Dan Siegel: "Dopamine and Teenage Logic" Articlehttps://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/01/dopamine-and-teenage-logic/282895/More info:Scientific Article:"The relationship between childhood trauma, dopamine release and dexamphetamine-induced positive psychotic  symptoms" -  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6848217/Poem by Khalil Gibran "On Pleasure" from his book "The Prophet"https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/148570/on-pleasureThe Prophet (Free E-Book): https://www.kahlilgibran.com/images/The%20Prophet%20Ebook%20by%20Kahlil%20Gibran.pdfExercise Questions:...When feeling the pull of dopamine...1. What do I want right now?2. What do I need right now?3. What is going to make me feel my best in hours or days from now?4. What happened throughout my day that's playing a role in how I feel right now?5. Will I be able to show myself kindness after I feed this desire?Support the show

Today we're talking about PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and C-PTSD (complex post-traumatic stress disorder). With so much to unpack, we discuss what these two things are, the differences, neurological factors, somatic sensations, how they show up in our day to day or in our development, what impact they have on our relationships, and how to navigate these depths while living a life full of wonder. Please subscribe, share, and review if you feel called. See you in there!To connect with Chloe Lionheart:Email: chloe@downwithmydemons.comRESOURCES:"What makes complex ptsd different"https://www.brainline.org/article/what-makes-complex-ptsd-different-typical-ptsd-and-how-begin-healing-processDr. Gabor Mate on Trauma: https://drgabormate.com/trauma/Neuro-information:Amygdala: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8228195/#:~:text=The%20amygdala%20participates%20in%20the,of%20the%20fight%2Dor%2DflightHippocampus: https://www.osmosis.org/answers/hippocampus#:~:text=The%20hippocampus%20is%20involved%20in,to%20the%20objects%20around%20them.Autonomic Nervous System: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539845/#:~:text=The%20autonomic%20nervous%20system%20is,sympathetic%2C%20parasympathetic%2C%20and%20enteric.Limbic System: https://www.webmd.com/brain/limbic-system-what-to-know#:~:text=The%20primary%20limbic%20system%20function,and%20its%20sphere%20of%20influence.Soul Retrieval: https://kripalu.org/resources/soul-retrievalActive Imagination: Confrontation with the Unconscious:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRVlWEwmbfQMentions:Dysthymia: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/dysthymia#:~:text=What%20is%20dysthymia%3F,of%20major%20depression%20at%20times.Somatic Practice:One hand on heart and one below the belly. Feet hips width apart. Slowly rock side to side and close your eyes and breathe.Practice for relationships:“I have this narrative ___________________, would you please confirm or deny it?”“Would you like me to just listen or offer solutions?”“Do you have space at the moment to talk?"Support the show

This episode explains a bit about what I've been experiencing and the wisdom I've been gleaning over the last 10 months away from the pod. Join as we unpack a dark night of the soul and what it means to both be in the darkest depths and to emerge. Some of the themes include the element of water as a metaphor for emotions and being in the shifting landscape of humanness, lesson learned in the deepest parts of drowning, the beauty of the dark and its necessity, and tools to help BE with the process of it all. Please like, subscribe, share, and most of all I hope you enjoy. To connect with Chloe Lionheart:Email: chloe@downwithmydemons.comRESOURCES:"The Red Book" by Carl Junghttps://www.loc.gov/exhibits/red-book-of-carl-jung/the-red-book-and-beyond.html"The Missing Element: Inspiring Compassion for the Human Condition" by Debra Silvermanhttps://debrasilvermanastrology.com/the-missing-element-book/"Motherpeace Tarot Deck and Guidebook" by Karen Vogel and Vicki Noblehttps://motherpeace.com/Mentions:Manjusri: https://buddhismnow.com/2010/03/25/manjushri-bodhisattva/Mermaid Archetype: https://shimajournal.org/issues/v12n2/g.-Inkol-Shima-v12n2.pdfThe "Depths": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uCySQOMB-4Support the show

WE'RE BACK!! Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support. On this weeks episode we've got the second part to our interview with the legendary Lisa Chatham. We cover a lot of ground from consent with partners and owning our wanting, speaking boundaries, polyamory and consenting non-monogamy, what it means to be a hell yes, and much more. The conversation of consent is one we could have indefinitely, and we grappled with such ideas, as not being damaged goods as a survivor of sexual assault and what it might mean to have a somatic practice in order to get back into our bodies after long moments of dissociation. We are all worthy of excellent sexual experiences so press play and enjoy!To connect with Lisa Chatham:http://www.lisachathampsychotherapy.comTo connect with Chloe:Email: chloe@downwithmydemons.comResources Mentioned:https://www.5rhythms.com/https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2022/4/21/proposed-changes-harassment-policies/https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1363460720961303https://sadeclasses.org/speaker/julie-fennell-slutphdBooks:The Ethical Slut by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardyhttps://www.amazon.com/Ethical-Slut-Third-Practical-Relationships/dp/0399579664Please Scream Quietly: A Story of Kink by Julie Fennellhttps://www.hpb.com/please-scream-quietly-a-story-of-kink/P-47814652-NEW.htmlThe Art of Receiving and Giving: The Wheel of Consent by Betty Martin with Robyn Dalzenhttps://wheelofconsentbook.com/Respect: Everything a Guy Needs to Know about Sex, Love, and Consent by Inti Chavez Perezhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43669272-respectPussy: A Reclamation by Regena Thomashauer https://www.amazon.com/Pussy-Reclamation-Regena-Thomashauer/dp/1401950248Support the show

This episode marks part one of our first ever Sex Series! In honor of Scorpio Season, the holiday season, and the shifting of our environments and selves, we dive into some of the edgier and more taboo parts of life. This first episode features Lisa Chatham, a Naropa University professor and licensed Psychotherapist. We begin to unpack the very difficult to navigate conversation that is consent and discuss the not so black and white nature of it. Lisa brings brilliant psychological, developmental, and social information to the table to aid a well rounded discussion. Consent is a topic that requires much more than an hour long conversation so thank you for baring with us as we do our best to hit some major (and maybe some unpopular/controversial) points. I hope you enjoy, see you next time.*If you or someone you know is/has experienced sexual abuse/assault/violence, please seek support. You are not alone.To get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/To get in touch with Lisa Chatham:Website: www.lisachathampsychotherapy.com*National Sexual Assault Hotline (24 hour service)1-800-656-4673RESOURCES:“No” (2017) Series by The Heart Radio with Kaitlin Presthttps://www.theheartradio.org/no-episodes“In The ‘No' Part 2” by RadioLabhttps://radiolab.org/episodes/no-part-2“In The ‘No' Part 3” by RadioLabhttps://radiolab.org/episodes/no-part-3CONSENT!"Consent: 101" A Series by Planned Parenthoodhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3xP1jlf1jgJRkChwVOlwQcV0-UqcWiFV"Consent is as easy as FRIES!"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTSDIilyA2I"Coffee Consent: The other half of the consent argument"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOrGa7vPzvQ"Consent: For Kids!"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AArIv-tvxWE"Sex Education Should Start with Consent" with Kaz (Tedtalk)https://www.ted.com/talks/kaz_sex_education_should_start_with_consent?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshareBOOKS:"It Doesn't Have to be Awkward: Dealing with Relationships, Consent, and Other Hard-to-Talk-About Stuff" by Dr. Drew Pinsky and Paulina PinskyComprehensive List of Books dealing with Sexual Assaulthttps://jocolibrary.bibliocommons.com/list/share/186066773/1069795477Support the show

In this week's episode we talked to Garrett Hooper LMFT about men's mental health and why he think's it's taken so long illicit a societal response. Men make up the majority of death by suicide cases in the United States and yet there is not much conversation about it. The stigma and shame felt by many men around accessing or seeking out mental health continues to be a huge problem. Conversations like these will hopefully illuminate the versatile and beauty of different methods available to men all around the country. We briefly discuss gender, privilege, race, and the revenge on men experienced through social media and the like. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, please share this episode or any of the resources below. It only takes one person to care and get curious to make a huge impact in someone's life. I hope you enjoy and see you next time!To get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/To get in touch with Garrett Hooper:Website: https://www.garretthoopertherapy.comRESOURCESArticles:"Men's Mental Health - The Silent Crisis"https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/talking-about-men/201702/mens-mental-health-silent-crisis"How Men's Mental Health Impacts Families"https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sharpening-some-iron/202201/how-men-s-mental-health-impacts-their-familiesBooks:"King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine" by Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette https://www.amazon.com/King-Warrior-Magician-Lover-Rediscovering/dp/0062506064"Nature and the Human Soul: Cultivating Wholeness and Community in a Fragmented World" by Bill Plotkinhttps://www.amazon.com/Nature-Human-Soul-Cultivating-Fragmented/dp/1577315510"Soulcraft: Crossing into the Mysteries of Nature and Psyche" by Bill Plotkinhttps://www.amazon.com/Soulcraft-Crossing-Mysteries-Nature-Psyche/dp/1577314220/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1666246442&sr=1-1-ef9bfdb7-b507-43a0-b887-27e2a8414df0Therapeutic Resources and Trainings:https://www.openskywilderness.com/https://www.sacredsons.comhttps://www.manuncivilized.comhttps://mantalks.comhttps://therapyforblackmen.orghttps://gestaltoftherockies.com/Support the show

Dating seems to be one of the most accessible things in the digital age and also one of it's biggest pain points. Not only in the superficiality of design but also in the lack of real connection through apps and platforms. We've grown accustomed to obscure ways of choosing a mate and may have even gotten ourselves in a place of fantasy that's proving hard to escape from. This episode dives into the shadowy bits of dating in this modern age as well as our new favorite dating past time and faux pas...ghosting. We discuss the potential reasons for ghosting, what it's like to be ghosted, and how we can heal on both ends of the spectrum. Please subscribe, follow, and share! I hope you enjoy and I'll see you next time.To get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG for more Shadow Content: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/ARTICLES:"What is Ghosting?"  by Wendy Rose Gouldhttps://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-ghosting-5071864"Ghosting is normal now. That's completely bonkers!" by Lisa Bonoshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/02/13/ghosting-is-normal-now-thats-completely-bonkers/BOOKS: "Emotional Unavailability: Recognizing It, Understanding It, and Avoiding Its Trap"By Bryn Collinshttps://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Unavailability-Recognizing-Understanding-Avoiding/dp/0809229145"How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community"By Mia Birdsonhttps://www.amazon.com/How-We-Show-Community-Fractured/dp/1580058078/ref=asc_df_1580058078/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=509159807707&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=419627294058695218&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028818&hvtargid=pla-917967900373&psc=1"Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - And Keep - Love" By Amir Levinehttps://amazon.com/Attached-Science-Adult-Attachment-YouFind/dp/1585429139TUNES:"The Night We Met" by Lord Huronhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtlgYxa6BMU&feature=youtu.be"Use Me" by Bill Withershttps://youtu.be/NuYDKzky4z0"Stay With Me" by Sam Smithhttps://youtu.be/pB-5XG-DbAA"What Goes Around...Comes Around" by Justin Timberlakehttps://youtu.be/TOrnUquxtwA"Maneater" by Nelly Furtadohttps://youtu.be/PLolag3YSYU"Say It Right" by Nelly Furtadohttps://youtu.be/6JnGBs88sL0Support the show

This episode means a lot to me in that it's been a life long journey and exploration of how I interact with the world and with my internal process. Forgiveness can feel confusing.... how do we forgive? Forgiveness can seem impossible, especially when we've been betrayed and hurt. Something deep in us knows that forgiveness is in our best interest and sometimes it can be easier to forgive others than to forgive ourselves. Often we think forgiveness has the vibration of "it's all ok," or "no worries." But forgiveness is not about compliance. It's about freeing ourselves so we can stop dragging painful and transformative moments throughout all aspects of our lives. Please subscribe, follow, share, and if you feel inspired, leave a review! I hope you enjoy and I look forward to see you again soon.To get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG for more Shadow Content: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/"Forgiveness is letting go of the idea that the past could have been different" -Chloe LionheartPRACTICES:Loving-Kindness Meditation (Metta Meditation)HappinessHealthSafetyPeaceMay you…May I…-------------------------Ho'oponoponoI'm sorryPlease forgive meThank youI love youRESOURCES:To learn more about Yom Kippur:https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/yom-kippur-history-and-overviewVIDEOS:“Why forgiveness is worth it” https://www.ted.com/talks/sarah_montana_why_forgiveness_is_worth_it?language=en“Healing our hearts and the world through ho'oponopono”https://xmonks.com/healing-our-hearts-and-the-world-through-hooponopono/“Loving-Kindness Meditation (Metta)”https://www.mindful.org/this-loving-kindness-meditation-is-a-radical-act-of-love/"Listening to Shame"https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_listening_to_shame?language=en"The Power of Vulnerability"https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?language=enTUNES:"Forgive Them Father" by Lauryn Hillhttps://youtu.be/RTQL42onK08"Please Forgive Me" by Bryan Adamshttps://youtu.be/7x8wPt8xarE"Ms. Jackson" by Outkasthttps://youtu.be/MYxAiK6VnXw"Sorry" by Justin Bieber https://youtu.be/fRh_vgS2dFE"Sorry" by SOJAhttps://youtu.be/rfnuhefGC78Support the show

This episode is one I've been grappling with for many years. It's hard to see friendships go, especially the ones we were in for the long haul. The truth is, death is a natural process to the flow of life and that goes for anything that ends...which is everything. Death of friendships can come about in many different ways. It could end in a drag out blow out. It could end slowly over time and slip away into the abyss. Or it could be the realization that we are no longer in alignment with someone else and so we gracefully remove ourselves. We could at either end of these situations at any time and it doesn't hurt any less. The truth is, losing friendships sucks! In this episode, I discuss why and how these things happen, the relationship to age and maturity, and touch on a few ways that I have experienced this in my own life. Just know, it's ok that friendships die. It's all part of this thing we call life. Please follow, subscribe, share, or leave a review! I hope you enjoy and I'll see you next time. To get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG for more Shadow Content: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/VIDEOS:"What Makes a Friendship Last?" https://www.ted.com/talks/mona_chalabi_what_makes_a_friendship_last?language=en"The Science of Friendship"https://youtu.be/8DbP34U3buYTUNES:"Let Go" by Frou Frouhttps://youtu.be/13WAhlE02ew"I'd Rather Go Blind" by Etta Jameshttps://youtu.be/u9sq3ME0JHQ"Ex-Factor" by Lauryn Hillhttps://youtu.be/cE-bnWqLqxE"Bye Bye Bye" by N'Synchttps://youtu.be/Eo-KmOd3i7sSupport the show

None of us are above the capacity to hate. It's sometimes easier to point a finger and judge people or groups who are different than us and hate them and blame them for how they live and move in the world. With all the love that we are capable of, we hold that same capacity to tear down those in our same species, in the futile effort to make ourselves feel better. In this weeks episode, I explore the concept of hate. Where it originates in our development, how it can show up, and what we can begin to do about it in our lives. At the end, I share a practice that we know and love that helps when coming to consciousness about our ability to hate and next steps to take on our shadow path. Please subscribe, follow, share, and leave a review! I hope you enjoy and I'll see you next time. To get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/VIDEOS: “What we can do about the culture of Hate” Sally Kohnhttps://www.ted.com/talks/sally_kohn_what_we_can_do_about_the_culture_of_hate?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare“Who is the Ni$$%#” James Baldwin *Content Warning*https://youtu.be/L0L5fciA6AU“Empathy is not Endorsement” https://youtu.be/L0L5fciA6AU“I grew up in the Westboro Baptist Church: Here's Why I left”https://www.ted.com/talks/megan_phelps_roper_i_grew_up_in_the_westboro_baptist_church_here_s_why_i_left?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshareRESOURCES:Melanie Klein https://melanie-klein-trust.org.uk/theory/paranoid-schizoid-position/TUNES:“New Speedway Boogie” Grateful Deadhttps://youtu.be/ucfnMES9u3c"Black Rage" Lauryn Hillhttps://youtu.be/mKZAYa8W448“Let it Be” The Beatleshttps://youtu.be/CTcb_33-DiI"Strange Fruit" Billie Holiday https://youtu.be/-DGY9HvChXk“Killing in the Name” Rage Against the Machinehttps://youtu.be/bWXazVhlyxQ“AEnema” Toolhttps://youtu.be/rHcmnowjfrQ"You Outta Know" Alanis Morrisette https://youtu.be/NPcyTyilmYY"Creep" Radiohead (Cover)https://youtu.be/hXlzci1rKNM"Wish You Were Here" Pink Floyd (Cover)https://youtu.be/rirDOIttODMSupport the show

Time is something we can't escape though sometimes it seems to evade us. The pace at which we want things to happen is not always the timing that brings them about and it can feel so defeating when they don't arrive on our time. We often say we don't have enough time in our lives, that time isn't on our side. Time is swiftly passing us by. What if we changed our perspective and narrative around time to one that worked with us? One that we could flow WITH and through. Time that supported us and gave us freedom like we've never known could be the game changer we are looking for.The time is now. Please subscribe, like, share, and if you liked the episode; leave a review! Thank you all for being here, see you next time. To get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/PRACTICE:1...2...3...GO!BOOKS:"The Prophet" by Khalil Gibran TUNES:"Time Has Come Today - The Chamber Brothershttps://youtu.be/hIqwzQ7g-Cc"Time"  - Pink Floydhttps://youtu.be/JwYX52BP2Sk"Good Times, Bad Times" Led Zeppelinhttps://youtu.be/TA9Rec1qAFQ"Time Loves a Hero" Phish - Star Lake '98https://youtu.be/a18owgz-zsQ"Cats Down Under The Stars"  - Jerry Garcia Bandhttps://youtu.be/zEO8QJ03GbU"About Damn Time"  - Lizzohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXXxciRUMzE "Love Me Two Times" - The Doorshttps://youtu.be/MsP6EKAzEjI"Character Zero"  - Phish https://youtu.be/3BGOHzbtzlA"I've Had the Time of My Life" - Billy Medley and Jennifer Warneshttps://youtu.be/4BQLE_RrTSUSupport the show

This episode is jam packed with wisdom about these specific astrological placements that give many of us the heebie jeebies. I'm a believer that fear in something is truly a misunderstanding of the thing itself, and this episode serves as a guide to the prismatic quality of these wonderful planetary guides. Natalia has wonderful analogies to explain how these placements show up in our charts and references alchemy, mysticism, and timeless archetypes to help us better digest. Both Natalia and I share personal anecdotes around how these planets show up in our charts and how we move with, through, and because of them. It was a really a special treat to have her on the show and I can't wait to hear what you all think. Please like, follow, share, and leave a review if you found this a helpful resource. I hope you enjoy and I'll see you all next time!To get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/To get in touch with Natalia, find her at one of her many platforms:Instagram: @natalia_bensonWebsites: www.nataliabenson.com                      www.magicalwomenandmoney.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NataliaBenson/videosNinth Child: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6SvJMs093DYb3tXiXFl16J?si=BsbAxBQ8Q1iEqgFrVb8A9wChiron Article: https://www.wellandgood.com/chiron-in-astrology/ ------------------------------------------------------Astrology Resources:http://astro.comhttps://cafeastrology.com/Saturn Return: https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/a36328669/saturn-return-meaning-astrology/Support the show

Callie Cavanaugh is a dear friend and a food inspiration in my life. Her "Eat In Method" has coalesced from years of experience and we touch on the path she took to come into balance with HOW and WHY intention with food matters. Through the laughter and story telling, we unpack food systems, different cultural views of food and nourishing with the ones we love, and how to cultivate more awareness in our lives. This episode leaves my heart feeling happy and inspired and I hope it does the same for yours. Callie has so many incredible resources, which I've included below. Please subscribe, like, follow, and share! If you have a desire to support the show more fully, please leave a written review. I hope you enjoy and see you next time.To get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/To get in touch with Callie and to learn more about her offerings:Email: contact@eatinmedia.comWebsite: www.calliecavanaugh.com (find other great resources through Callie's website!)Instagram: @Calliecavanaugh_Book: “The Eat In Method” *Coming September 2022*Chef Services: Nonna Eats (insta: @nonnaeats / website: https://nonnaeats.com/homePodcast: Eat In Podcast Concepts: Wabi Sabi: https://www.omaritani.com/blog/wabi-sabi-philosophy-teachingsResources to Produce Delivered to Your Door:Imperfect Foods: https://www.imperfectfoods.com/Farmer Jones Farm: https://www.farmerjonesfarm.com/collections/frontpageSeasonal Information:Local Harvest:https://www.localharvest.org/boulder-coSeasonal Food Guide:https://www.seasonalfoodguide.org/Types of Beneficial Farming Practices:Regenerative:https://regenerationinternational.org/why-regenerative-agriculture/Biodynamic:https://www.biodynamics.com/Organic: https://www.fao.org/organicag/oa-faq/oa-faq6/en/Support the show

This episode is about a topic that's brutally tough for many of us... boundaries! Saying the word, thinking about it, or getting ready to set a boundary has the power to make us hide under a blanket. But what we think is so scary about boundaries actually keeps us trapped by their lack in our lives. I discuss why boundaries are so crucial to living a life that's less stressful, more playful, toward your ultimate goals, and full of healthy connection. Setting boundaries is a muscle that, when practiced and utilized, gets stronger over time and easier to flex. We are worthy of true care from others and especially from ourselves and we wont get it without boundary setting. So sit back, relax, and be prepared to get real with yourself and the situations of your life. Please like, follow, and share! Enjoy and see you next time. To get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/Resources:“We Should All Be Millionaires “ Rachel Rodgers “Good Boundaries Free You” – Sarri Gilmanhttps://youtu.be/rtsHUeKnkC8 “Why People Pleasing is Hurting You” –Salma Hindyhttps://youtu.be/55HERZnmHT8 Lindsay Braman: Internal/External Boundaries Illustrationhttps://lindsaybraman.com/internal-external-boundaries/ Steps to Setting Boundaries:1. Define what your boundaries/limits are. What are your NO's? 2. Communicate those boundaries with people in your life.3. Say them SIMPLY. No need to over explain.4. Create and communicate the consequences of someone (including yourself) not holding your boundary.   5. Hold your boundary and make good on the consequences where needed.Support the show

There is so much ground covered in this episode with the incredible Venus! What a blessing it was to have Venus join us, especially the day after Roe v. Wade was overturned. We discuss rage and somatic experiencing, dreams, the shadow of the feminine in society, consent, and about the importance of sharing our abortion stories. Venus gives with her full heart to this episode and we both unpack wounds from the past and what we've learned along the way. There is so much medicine and food for thought in this episode and I hope this encourages many more of us to speak up and out about our stories. Thank you for your patience with the release of this episode and please subscribe, follow, share, and leave a review! Enjoy and see you next time. *important note* DO NOT utilize the use of herbs, wild crafting, foraging, online pills, or other forms of at home abortions without consulting a professional herbalist, healer, or medical professional first! These particular avenues can be incredibly dangerous, even if they are from the earth. Please use caution and always make sure you have a support system near by. To get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/To get in touch with Venus:Find her on instagram.com/venus_codes or at www.themoonmagic.com. “Bless the thing that broke you down and cracked you open because the world needs you open.” -Rebecca Campbell “1984” by George Orwell"Eastern Body - Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System as a Path to the Self" by Anodea Judith"The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D."Spiritual Fertility: Integrative Practices for the Journey of Motherhood" by Dr. Julie Von"Living With Feeling" by Lucia Capacchione https://mobilitymastery.com/ - Fascia Information and Practicehttps://www.divinefemagency.com/ - Somatic Coaching “In Vain Pursuit: How Courtship Culture Trained Us to Disregard Consent” ​​https://www.cbeinternational.org/resource/article/mutuality-blog-magazine/vain-pursuit-how-courtship-culture-trained-us-disregardSupport the show

This episode is PACKED with wisdom from my brother and fellow doctoral cohort member, Josh Ruszala. In this episode, Josh and I discuss how insecurities present themselves in social dynamics and how our thinking and feeling selves play a role. We both provide different anecdotes of our experiences with our insecurities and discuss how we navigate working through these social challenges. Carl Jung, Embodiment, Thinking, Feeling, and Hidden Trauma are just a few of the themes you'll find in this exchange. What a treat it was to host Josh and I hope you all get as much out of this as I did. Please subscribe, follow, share, and leave a review! Enjoy and see you next time! To get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/To stay in touch with Josh:Twitter: @RoshJuszala9 Signs of Insecurities:Poor decision-making skills and limited ability to choose quicklyBeing overly critical of self and othersLow self-esteem, marked by self-deprecation and perceptions of low self-worthAn overly high sense of self that is used to conceal true feelingsPerfectionism to the point of never being satisfiedStrong desire to be alone and avoid social situationsStruggles to believe others and build strong relationships based on mutual trust and understandingPoor communication patterns that focus on the other person's needs and wants more than their ownHigh levels of anxiety and stressTitration: Utilizing just a little bit at a time, i.e. “I use titration in bringing up my trauma to be healed so I don't flood my nervous system.”Carl Jung:https://www.britannica.com/biography/Carl-Jung"Memories, Dream, and Reflections" BookJung's Collected Essays: Modern Man in Search of a Soul (Specifically; Chapter 4: "A Psychological Theory of Types")Another cool resource Josh showed me was from a show called, "Neon Genesis Evangelion"specifically this clip from one of the episodes that is really incredible (especially if you like anime)!https://youtu.be/vXbCWJNfq_0Support the show

It was a pleasure to host Danna Schultz on this weeks episode about Eating Disorders. Danna is a nutritionist, kitchen witch, and coach who helps her clients navigate a life of joy and pleasure post disordered eating. We discuss the many circumstances that can cause eating disorders including trauma with breast feeding, attachment wounds, and nervous system misalignment. Danna takes us through polyvagal theory, nervous system regulation, and how to begin inhabiting the body after years of trauma. This episode questions: how do we come back home to ourselves after years of being disembodied? Finally, Danna explains to us how she works with her clients and we reflect on the societal implications. There are quite a few dog barks in this episode so thank you for your patience!  Please subscribe, follow, share, and leave a review! Thank you so much for being here and for taking the time to listen. I hope you enjoy the episode, see you next time!To get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/To get in touch with Danna Schultz, please email:Danna.R.Schultz@gmail.comDr. Stephen Porges: “What is Polyvagal Theory?”https://youtu.be/ec3AUMDjtKQThe Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-regulation (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology) 1st Editionhttps://www.amazon.com/Polyvagal-Theory-Neurophysiological-Communication-Self-regulation/dp/0393707008/ref=asc_df_0393707008/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312111868709&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5423363387901378&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028817&hvtargid=pla-499635944877&psc=1The Embodiment Recovery Institutehttps://embodiedrecovery.org/Ventral Vagal: https://elemental.medium.com/if-there-was-ever-a-time-to-activate-your-vagus-nerve-it-is-now-2227e8c6885b#:~:text=Also%20known%20as%20the%20social,neck%2C%20throat%2C%20and%20eyes.Dorsal Vagal: https://healingshame.com/articles/anatomy-of-a-freeze-or-dorsal-vagal-shutdown-bret-lyon-phd#:~:text=The%20dorsal%20vagus%20is%20a,where%20it%20actually%20aids%20digestion)."Eating by the light of the moon: How women can transform their relationship with food through myths, metaphors, and storytelling" by Arika Rapson, Anita A. Johnston Ph.D. "Not All Black Girls Know How to Eat" by Stephanie Covington Armstrong Support the show

This week's material was surprisingly edgy as I expose an element of shadow being cast by the self-care industry. This episode I discuss the ego-feeding problems with publicizing self-care and it's use in avoiding other's needs or any of our fears and discomforts. I talk about how I've been avoiding uncomfortable situations and conversations and how I came to realize how much that was hurting my ability to cope. Finally, we dive into the joys of facing our fears and utilizing staying with our discomfort as a radical act of self-care which inevitably leads to connection and intimacy. Please subscribe, share, and leave a review if you like the episode! I hope this content leads to greater feelings of belonging and connection in all of your lives. Thank you for being here, enjoy, and see you next time!To get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/“People can only meet you as far as they've met themselves.” “Ego is able to convert anything to its own use, even spirituality.”—Chögyam TrungpaResources:"The Science of Spiritual Narcissism"https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-of-spiritual-narcissism/6 Steps to Self-Lovehttps://vocal.media/motivation/6-steps-to-self-love“Shambhala: The Path of the Warrior” by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche “The Places that Scare You” by Pema ChodronBrene Brown:"The Power of Vulnerability" -Book and Audible Talk Series"The Power of Vulnerability" TedTalk   https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability"Daring Greatly" -Book"Atlas of the Heart" -Netflix SeriesWhat is an EarthShip?https://www.earthshipglobal.com/Support the show

This week we heard from my long time friend and professional artist, Olive Love! In this episode she shares her wisdom on the shadow of being an entrepreneur in the art space as well as in the navigation of life. She gives us tips and tricks as well as provides us with her top suggestions for how to live a balanced life as your own boss! We also dive into communication, uncomfortable situations, internal family systems, and much much more. Olivia keeps it real, inspires, and puts a smile on all of our faces as she helps us to be brave in working for ourselves. Please follow, subscribe, share, and leave a review! I hope you enjoy the episode, see you next time!To get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/To get in touch with Olive Love and check out her work:IG: @kozmickind @kozmic_juice Facebook: Olive Love Website: www.etsy.com/shop/Kozmickind Email: kozmic.krownz@gmail.comOlivia's Planner:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hU8Wfe-VjmXD3evZamEBwhm4gRhcRNa2/view?ts=62982cf8For more information about Internal Family Systems:Internal Family Systems Institute:    https://ifs-institute.com/ https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=ScqYDwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PP1&dq=internal+family+systems&ots=83rodY0zEE&sig=x5DzAlT06PDhuyeQokKLUcTn60w#v=onepage&q=internal%20family%20systems&f=false"No Bad Parts" by Richard C. Schwartz Ph.D.  (Foreword by Alanis Morissette https://www.amazon.com/No-Bad-Parts-Restoring-Wholeness/dp/1683646681Disco Biscuits "The World is Spinning"https://youtu.be/22mD_pUjYrkWidespread Panic Live at Red Rocks Set 1: 06-26-2011https://youtu.be/-_qUzjSXV38The String Cheese Incident Live at Red Rocks 2013https://youtu.be/hvmt_vNlAMESupport the show

This episode is a full circle moment for me being that I had the honor of hosting my former professor, Linda Buzogany. Linda is a psychotherapist who works with dreams and unconscious material. She discusses an unexpected turn in her career focus when she came to realize a psychosomatic phenomenon through one of her students. Linda tells us about what a psychological non-epileptic seizure is and how other unconscious psychological material manifests itself through the body. Through work with dreams, she has been able to facilitate great healing with clients and her community.  At the end, Linda gives us amazing tools to work with our dreams and the initial steps which will help with this particular process of discovery. This episode holds meaningful stories, dream scapes, and powerful revelations, and reminiscence from our past together, while honoring our present and future. Please subscribe, following, share, and leave a review! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did, see you next time. To get in touch with Linda Buzogany:For therapy: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/linda-buzogany-therapy-littleton-co/239181Her Book, "The Superman Years": https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Years-Emotional-Parent-Diabetes/dp/1469986809Email: Lindabuzogany@gmail.comTo get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/Resources:Dream Tending with Dr. Steven Aizenstat:https://dreamtending.com/To find out more about Functional Neurological Disorder:https://fndhope.orgBooks:"Dreambody: The Body's Role in Healing the Self" by Arnold Mindellhttps://www.amazon.com/Dreambody-Bodys-Role-Healing-Self/dp/1619710005/ref=asc_df_1619710005/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312681615521&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2357755986531162341&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028750&hvtargid=pla-571407815465&psc=1"The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma" by Peter Levine"Dreaming the Soul Back Home: Shamanic Dreaming for Healing and Becoming Whole" by Robert Moss"The Dream and the Underworld" by James Hillman "Conscious Dreaming: A Spiritual Path for Everyday Life" by Robert MossTerms: -psychological non-epileptic seizures-conversion disorders-functional neurological disorders (or phenomena).Tips for Remembering Your Dreams:1. Tell yourself you are going to remember your dream2. Before you open your eyes or move when you wake up, try to recall all that you can3. Write in your journal before doing anything else, even if it doesn't make sense. (draw, colors, senses, directions, feelings, etc.)4. Share a dream with a friend5. Look back at past entries to find patterns.Support the show

This episode is a sweet and beautiful unpacking of the patriarchy's impact on the life of Ransom and Chloe Lionheart. Ransom took us on the journey of his lived experience navigating "masculinity" and how his perspectives have shifted and evolved over time. His vision of "healing the patriarchy" comes to life in this episode and sheds light on a topic not often discussed in media. We discuss our stories, the impact of anima and animas, briefly unpacking the gender spectrum, and how to empower yourself and your community at large. What a blessing to have Ransom as a guest and even more blessed to hear his experience and how he is creating magic in the world. Please subscribe, follow, and share! I hope you enjoy, thank you for being here, and see you next time. To connect with Ransom and inquire about his offerings or to keep up to date with his journey:IG: @radiant.ransom (personal)@ra.rooted (chef page)@radiant.ransom.art (art page)To get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/Resources:Dustin Thomashttps://lovedustinthomas.com/Some song selections "Hands Untied" "Your Love is Water" "Awake, Rise , Shine " Podcasts:Aubrey Marcus-Episode w/ Zach Bush & Charles Eisensteinhttps://www.aubreymarcus.com/blogs/aubrey-marcus-podcast/the-birth-of-a-new-humanity-with-charles-eisenstein-dr-zach-bush-md-349 The Man Enough Podcast Books:“Man Enough” by Justin Baldoni“For the Love of Men” by Liz Plank“The Four Agreements” by Miguel Ruiz“The Gene Keys” by Richard RuddSupport the show

This was such a sweet episode with my dear brother, Kondor where we unpacked the Zen Buddhist proverb, "Let Go or Be Dragged." In this episode we loosely discuss the energies being felt at this time, how we are experiencing, and what it means to be getting dragged by our attachments to what is no longer working for us. We dive deeply into each of our experience's of needing to let go and how we are navigating their lessons. Lastly, we discuss how we are caring for ourselves.This episode gets sweeter and sweeter as time goes on so make sure to listen all the way through. There is a musical gift from Kondor at the end you wont want to miss! Thank you so much for listening. Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review. Enjoy and see you next time. To find Kondor to participate in his live sound healing events, to get more information about yoni seats, or to inquire about anything else your heart desires:Email: Grkondor@gmail.comFacebook: GregKondorYoga Pants: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/783862765438568 Yoni Seats: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/516700459908940Soundcloud: @kondormagic https://soundcloud.com/user-540854497Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqrwJKvEFUNuwc3ast5jpRg/videosTo get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comMessage Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/Quote by Sarah L. Brown:"You hold on because you are glued. You hold on because there was rapture, reverie, and ecstasy. You hold on because to not hold on, is to release your grip on the emotional life support system you think he has been. You hold on because you believe if you hold on long enough, the dazed and glazed existence you have been living will reverse to rapture. The nightmare will then become the dream. The stupor will become the high of the intensity. You hold on because you believe you can't let go."Information on Yoni Steaming:https://www.birthsongbotanicals.com/blogs/birth-song-blog/yoni-steaming-the-sacred-origin-how-to-steam-choosing-your-herbsCongee Recipe!https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/basic-chinese-congeeChinese 5 Element Theory:https://www.healthline.com/health/mind-body/what-are-the-five-elements#in-tcm Nature's Healing Song: By Greg KondorWalking in Nature I see how I'm to beVibrating with the elements in perfect harmonyWalking with Nature I see how it's to beCommuning with Gods Angels receiving blessingsFeel the Earth beneath your feetLet the Wind kiss your skinLet go of your burdensLet the healing begin Walking in Nature I see how I'm to beVibrating with the elements in perfect harmonyWalking with Nature I see how it's to beCommuning with Gods Angels receiving blessings Embrace the fires of the SunHear rivers rush to the SeaWhen you learn to just BeEverything becomes easySupport the show

Fear of success is often disguised as procrastination, excuses, "rational" thinking, and dragging our feet. It's so much easier to talk ourselves out of living a life we love and going after our dreams than it is to take the necessary steps to making it happen. Even if we KNOW it will completely revolutionize and change our lives. Fear of jealous people and judgement, fear of economic insecurity, fear of looking like a fool and being humiliated, fear of total failure, all of these are things we put our energy into to keep ourselves small. In this episode, I break down all of the variables of many of the fears of success and speak to the realities of those fears. Later on, we go over journal prompts to help ourselves begin to move in the direction of courage and compassionate understanding. Please like, subscribe, share and leave a review! I hope you all enjoy the episode and see you next time!To get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comMessage Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than risk it took to bloom."Anais NinJournal Prompts:1. What am I truly afraid of?2. What would I do if I knew I was supported?3. What will success bring into my life?4. What small step/s can I take today toward my goals?5. Where can I be courageous today? Even if only for a moment.6. When have I failed and what did I learn?7. Am I wiser now than I was then?8. Who can I ask for support from in this process?“Most of us are forgetting that from the beginning of our life, we are approaching death. Life is absurd but you can fill it with ideas and enthusiasm. You can fill your life with joy.” -Reinhold MessnerSupport the show

Judgment is hard to avoid and is in fact one of our oldest mental patterns. Our minds want to look at this as black and white, good and bad, yes and no, but it's not that simple. We are complex and so is our pain. In this episode, we dive deeply into the shadow of judgment and where it comes from. We reflect on our own pain, the mirror of judging others and situations, and are encouraged to feel what is really coming up at the moment of judgement. I talk about hard personal stories of how judgement caused much pain in my life and how I'm working towards overcoming the thought patterns that create it. Finally, we learn about loving-kindness and participate in a guided Metta meditation practice. Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, and leaving a review. I hope you enjoy and see you next time! To get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/Studies on memories inaccuracy https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00703/fullBrene Brownhttps://brenebrown.com/Idiot Compassionhttps://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/12/idiot-compassion/“People's opinion of you is none of your business. Nor should you make it yours” -Steve HarveyMetta Meditation Affirmations:I am worthy of all the love in the worldI am loved and supported in my humannessMay all beings be happyMay all beings be free from sufferinghttps://www.healthline.com/health/metta-meditation#benefitsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/downwithmydemons)

Money can be one of the most shadowy things we all experience. It has the ability to destroy, inspire, create, oppress, and manipulate. Part of the money shadow is the struggle with our relationship to money. I touch on these elements and more in this week's episode. I speak about my shadowy money journey and the familial ties to money wounds. This episode features some of the money resources which have drastically shifted my perception and relationship with money and a few of my heroes, who continue to provide boundless wisdom and educational information. Listen in to get down with this week's necessary evil! Thank you for being here, enjoy, and see you next time!To get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/Journal Questions about Money Relationship:How do I talk about money?How do I talk to money?What were the narratives I heard and experienced around money growing up?How do I want to be treated?How do I treat my friends?What are my financial goals?(write down your goal and then ask) How can I make this goal happen?The Envelope Method:Helpful Money Apps:-Stash-Acorn-Coinbase-RobinhoodNatalia Benson: Women's Empowerment CoachMagical Women and Money: https://www.magicalwomenandmoney.com/Podcast: Natalia Benson the PodcastIG: @nataliabenson James Hill: Entrepreneur and Marketing ExpertWebsite: https://www.brandbuilding.academy/members53315812IG: @black-millionairesTori Dunlap: Personal Finance EducatorWebsite: https://herfirst100k.com/financialfeministpodcastPodcast: Financial FeministIG: @Herfirst100k"Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosakihttps://bookshop.org/books/rich-dad-poor-dad-what-the-rich-teach-their-kids-about-money-that-the-poor-and-middle-class-do-not/9781612680194"The Total Money Makeover" by Dave Ramsey (I love his budgeting spreadsheet)"Secrets of the Millionaire Mind" by T. Harv Eker"The Richest Man in Babylon" by George S. Clason"You are a Badass at Making Money" by Jen Sincero"Atomic Habits" by James ClearSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/downwithmydemons)

Negative self-talk is something that permeates many of us and can be pesky to deal with. In this episode I speak to my troubles with self-talk, worthiness, body dysmorphia and body image, as well as what I've done to mitigate the harmful effects. Negative self-talk can be a symptom of trauma, though not one that is unable to shift. I dive deeply into what has worked for me, telling stories of a few journeys where my self-talk didn't aid me and was more than false. Super-ego, Shamatha Meditation, Anorexia, Developmental Stages, and what it's like to be a Ph.D. student await you in this episode. I really enjoyed making this solo episode and hope it's helpful for you as well. See you next time!To get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/"What other people think of us is none of our business" -AnonymousPiaget's Theory of Cognitive Development:https://micpp.org/files/psychoanalysis/warren-on-development/Piaget-Cognitive-Development-in-Children.pdfBody Dysmorphia Disorder:https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/body-dysmorphic-disorder#:~:text=Body%20dysmorphic%20disorder%20(BDD)%20is,are%20flaws%20in%20our%20appearance.Shamatha Meditation: https://youtu.be/vGuzSmS5hoAId, Ego, and Superego:https://www.simplypsychology.org/psyche.htmlSupport the show

This episode is both deep and zany. Tons of story-telling, metaphors, laughs, truths, and deep vulnerability. We discuss what leads to a break up, how to recognize when one is coming, the emotion experiences and patterns, infidelity, boundaries, as well as the stages of grieving that occur. There is talk of redemption, reflection, resurrection, and restoration of the soul. So much wisdom is shared from years of experience and we relish in the joy that as all relationships are different, we are also different year after year, giving us more choice to how we want to go about things. We discuss the neurological chemistry that plays a role in the pain of breaking up and some examples of pain relieving activities and rituals to participate in. I love this episode with all of my heart so please, enjoy! Thank you for being here and see you next time. To get in touch with Atticus: @atticus_moonTo get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/Attachment Style Quiz!https://dianepooleheller.com/attachment-test/#headerTrauma Bonds:https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/trauma-bondingJillian Turecki:@JilliantureckiBlack Mirror Episode:Series 5, Episode 1"Striking Vipers" Stages of Grief:-Denial -Bargaining-Anger-Depression-Acceptance Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/downwithmydemons)

This episode is HEAVY and contains a trigger and content warning. In this episode, I talk about my alcoholism, what led to my addiction, and the realities no one tells you about drugs and alcohol. I speak to societal problems I see repeating themselves, high schooler, college kids, and adults alike. All of this came about as a result of watching the first season of Euphoria and recognizing how hard it still is to be a teenager. This episode ends on a positive note, with The Promises from The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Please take great care of yourself during and after this episode. I hope it is helpful and see you next time!“Grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference” To get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/Information about Alcoholics Anonymous and to find a meeting near you:https://www.aa.org/Alcohol and Drug Help Hotline:https://drugabuse.com/addiction/drug-abuse/hotlines/1-877-976-9411Global Resources: https://atforum.com/related-websites/international-organizations/USA Statistics as of 2020:https://nida.nih.gov/drug-topics/trends-statistics/overdose-death-ratesSupport the show

Happy Aries Season! I got to enjoy a wonderful conversation about anger and annoyance with my friend Amelia Passer in this episode. We discuss the roots of anger, how we experience it, and what we do when those kinds of emotions come bubbling up. Acknowledging anger as a natural process of healing grief and speaking on our responsibility to our anger and to others we share space with. We come up with beautiful analogies, quotes by Matt Khan and Rumi, and reflections on life. Hang out till the end to get a full astrological download and learn more about Aries with Amelia. I hope you enjoy this deep dive, please share, subscribe, and reach out if you feel inspired. Thank you so much for being here and taking the time for yourself, to listen. Enjoy and see you next time!To find out more about Amelia and her amazing work:Website: Ameliapasser.comInstagram @ameliapasser  facebook.com/ameliapasserartEmail: Ameliapasser@gmail.comTo get in touch with Chloe, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/More information on pieces from the Episode:Matt Kahn: https://mattkahn.org/videos/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3pp-6aWWX8&t=3559s Rumi: “The cure for the pain is in the pain” Kali: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Kali Eduardo Duran: https://youtu.be/C-xZfk_Sawo"Native American Postcolonial Psychology"https://bookshop.org/books/native-american-postcolonial-psychology/9780791423547"Healing the Soul Wound: Trauma-Informed Counseling for Indigenous Communitieshttps://bookshop.org/books/healing-the-soul-wound-trauma-informed-counseling-for-indigenous-communities/9780807761397Body-Mind Centering:https://www.bodymindcentering.com/ Song inspiration this week:Reign by UNKLEhttps://youtu.be/QxQJtsygWY8 For help with severe or violent anger, please reach out to a professional for support.http://patreon.com/ameliapasserSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/downwithmydemons)

I'm delighted to host Briana Georjae for a second edition of Spiritual Hygiene and it's uses in Shadow work. This episode is a beautiful and knowledge-packed channel, highlighting a deeper understanding of what spiritual hygiene is and how it can be helpful in relating to our shadows. She teaches us when spiritual hygiene tools are needed and how to utilie them. Briana brings her wisdom and grace into the conversation and blesses us all with her magic. Listen all the way through for a full on personalized blessing from our wonderful guest! Thank you so much, enjoy, and see you next time! To connect with Briana:www.brianageorjae.comOr email: brianageorjae@gmail.comTo get in touch with Chloe for one-on-one work, questions, comments, or concerns:Email: chloe@downwithmydemons.comOr message her on IG: @chloelionheart References from the Episode:You can find Aqua Florida here https://injoybotanicals.com/online-store.html"The Overstory" by Richard Powershttps://bookshop.org/books/the-overstory-0b6e2046-f62f-40aa-8589-97b751cbcfc8/9780393356687List of Smoking Herbs/Flowers mentioned:TobaccoLavendarMullien LindenChamomileDamiana RoseSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/downwithmydemons)

This episode was a sensitive one for me. I touch on issues like the pandemic, the invasion of Ukraine, emotional defeat and some of the forms in which it shows itself. Within the episode, I speak to a challenging moment I experienced during the pandemic and some of the lessons that came from it. I read a poem, fitting for the times, by Khalil Gibran and teach an easy and powerful EMDR practice. Check out our Patreon to join our community and to participate in our monthly virtual meet-ups! As always, please like, share, subscribe, and leave a review.  Thank you so much, enjoy and see you next time!To get in touch, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.com Follow Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/ Please, if you are able, donate in the support of Ukraine:https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=9366To find out who's land you're on:https://native-land.ca/Defeat by Khalil Gibran:https://poets.org/poem/defeat"The Prophet" by Khalil Gibran:https://bookshop.org/books/the-prophet-9781949982329/9781949982329The Butterfly Hug: https://youtu.be/iGGJrqscvtUA quote I'm thinking about this week..."O joy of suffering! To struggle against great odds! To meet enemies undaunted! To be entirely alone with them!To find how much one can stand!To look strife, torture, prison, popular odium, death, face to face!To mount the scaffold!To advance to the muzzles of guns with perfect nonchalance!To be indeed be a god!"-Walt Whitman The song of my week:"Bridge Over Troubled Water" -Simon & Garfunkel Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/downwithmydemons)

In this episode, I speak on compassionate care for the self that is shadow work. With simple shifts of perception and ways of looking at things, the darkness and shadows within us begin to shift and lose some of their weight. Tons of metaphors, two poems by an ancient poet, views on society's obsession with immortality, and much more. This is an intimate dive into lessons I've gleaned from my shadow journey thus far and analogies I have used to shift my perspective, aiding a more confident walk in the dark. We end with my “golden egg” meditation to help ground us into our magnificence while walking the shadow path. Thank you all so much, please enjoy, and I'll see you next time. To get in touch, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.com Follow Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/“The Guest House” From: The Essential Rumi https://bookshop.org/books/the-essential-rumi-reissue-new-expanded-edition/9780062509598Existential Kink - Carolyn Elliot Ph.D. https://bookshop.org/books/existential-kink-unmask-your-shadow-and-embrace-your-power-a-method-for-getting-what-you-want-by-getting-off-on-what-you-don-t/9781578636471“The Elephant in the Dark”From: The Essential Rumi https://bookshop.org/books/the-essential-rumi-reissue-new-expanded-edition/9780062509598Journal Questions:What is wonderful about my body?What is my body good at?What is useful about my emotions?What parts do I like and admire about myself?How have my characteristics at this point in my life helped me to be where I am today?Reflections on the symbolism of the Golden Egg by: "The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit Guidebook" by Kim Krans"Message at the center of the Heart, The Unstruck Sound"        "Within the Golden Egg lives a precious sound. Deep within that sound resides a message. The sound cannot be heart, not the message discerned until we retreat from the noise of modern day life. The magical essence of the Golden Egg needs warmth, quiet, and time to unfold. No rushing, pushing, or grasping. Find a place of deep and restful ease, perhaps through yoga nidra or meditation. If you do not yet have a meditation practice, take some time for introspection or contemplation. When the mind begins to settle and the breath is calm, ask the question that weighs heaviest on your heart...staying open to any response you hear. Engaging with the energy of the Golden Egg is an advanced practice. It requires becoming intimate with our very essence and comfortable with vulnerability. When a feeling of tenderness or gratitude arises from deep within you, know that you are well on your way. Your chest may swell, like you are seeing an old friend that's been away for a long, long time. Listen to the message they've been waiting to tell you" (Krans, 2018, p. 193-194).Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/downwithmydemons)

Welcome to our first featured guest show! Today, we were lucky enough to spend time with Briana Georjae: a folk herbalist, yogi, and energy hygienist. We learn what energy hygiene is, why it's important to do along side the shadow work path, and many different ways to practice it. If you've recently become curious about shadow work, are on your path, or are simply listening in, keep a note pad on handy because this episode is FULL of information. Morning practices, singing, forest bathing, nutrition, and breathwork are just a few of the practices found in this episode. Please like, follow, and share with those who may find this information helpful. Thank you for being here, enjoy and see you next time!To Find Briana Georjae:  https://www.brianageorjae.com/or Email: brianageorjae@gmail.comTo get in touch, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/Some featured Terms:  -Limpia is a traditional cleansing ceremony designed to restore emotional health.-Curanderismo is a set of traditional beliefs, rituals, and practices that address the physical, spiritual, psychological, and social needs of the people who use it.https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/vistas/article_396cfd25f16116603abcacff0000bee5e7.pdf?sfvrsn=f2eb452c_4-Breathwork practices are conscious, controlled breathing done especially for relaxation, meditation, or therapeutic purposes.https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/what-breathwork-is-Forest Bathing is taking in, in all of one's senses, the forest atmosphere.https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/forest-bathing-nature-walk-healthPlants and Resins Mentioned:-Copal Resin-Pine Resin-Wild Sage Brush-Rose-Juniper-Cedar-White Sage-Palo Santo-Lavendar-Sweetgrass-Mapacho (Wild Tobacco)-BasilA playlist for sacred moments:https://open.spotify.com/user/chloeelsass/playlist/23GvoPrXYzmyREI0lc5952?si=JAbfANbaTDuq76hAXioA5gSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/downwithmydemons)

Welcome back! Join us as we dive into discomfort... as the vehicle to growth. This episode includes a few personal stories about my experience with discomfort, which led to expansion and clarity. We will also discuss the process of growth and face truths about our collective human experience. Quotes from Yogi Berra and Chani Nicholas are shared and their wisdom explored. Chloe Lionheart challenges our community to a weekly challenge of the heart and teaches us a new somatic practice to utilize in times of distress or overwhelm. Finally, reminders of our greatness and that we walk this journey together. Thank you for being here, enjoy and see you next time!To get in touch, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/chloelionheart/ Check out Chani Nicholas https://chaninicholas.com/Grounding Practice:Take your index and middle fingers and press the tips against the apex (top) of your headClose your eyesBreathe deeply in and out for 3 counts or longerSlowly open your eyes and bask in the new found stillnessRepeat whenever necessarySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/downwithmydemons)

Welcome to the Down With My Demons Podcast! Join me, your host Chloe Lionheart, on this very first episode to find out a bit more about me, what you can expect from the show, and how you can get involved. This show features parts of why I am starting this podcast and what inevitably led to it being realized. Shadow work, quotes from Carl Jung, pieces of my personal shadow journey, and a sweet self-care practice await you inside the episode. Now dive in and enjoy! See you next time. To get in touch, please email:             Chloe@downwithmydemons.comFollow Chloe on IG @chloelionheart Quotes by Carl Jung:Jung, C. G. (1979). Aion: Researches into the phenomenology of the self. Princeton University Press. Depth Psychology: https://www.cgjungcenter.org/clinical-services/what-is-depth-psychology/Somatic Psychology: https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/somatic-psychotherapyTranspersonal Psychology: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-transpersonal-psychology-2795971Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/downwithmydemons)