LOVE SPACE

Our first show back after a long break features this timely conversation with host, aryn evans, and fan-favorite, Sam Bianchini, our dear friend and teacher, architect of magical spaces, wisdom keeper, and talented creative light.  aryn and Sam are back to speak about the gift you give to the world by being your authentic self and standing more fully into your power.  YOU are the medicine.  We covered:How to Create Authentic Community The Role of Our Humanity in Space-holdingStanding in Power and Creating Impact Overcoming the Fear of Being Seen Playing Small and Taking Up Space Expanding the Definition of Activism Embodiment as ActivismSmall Subversive Acts of Change Creating the Culture and Community We Want through DreamingThe Gift of Joy and Wonder Choosing Love over Fear Contentment and Radical Healing Belonging and Gratitude // The Original Thanksgiving Address Embracing Wholeness and Perfection Walking in Activism and Community The Power of Pleasure and JoySubscribe to the show, leave us a review, and connect with us on Instagram @samdarlin @arynevans @lovespacepodcast - thanks for sharing the love! xxTo listen to our first interview together: Ep. 22 - Remember Your Worth with Sam Bianchini  (spotify) (apple podcasts)

In this episode, Aryn shares the importance of making (and keeping) friends as an adult and shares her insights and experiences on where to start.  Intentional and aligned friendships come from being intentional and reflective about the qualities you desire in a friend and the qualities you bring to a friendship.  Aryn highlights the significance of authenticity, honesty, and managing expectations in friendships. She provides practical tips on where to find friends, such as through social media, shared activities, and community-building projects. Aryn also emphasizes the importance of consistency and creating opportunities for collaboration to foster meaningful friendships.Takeaways:Be intentional and reflective about the qualities you desire in a friend and the qualities you bring to a friendship.Authenticity and honesty are key in building meaningful friendships.Manage your expectations and be open to different types of friendships and levels of availability.Find friends through shared activities, community projects, and collaborations.Topics:Introduction and the Importance of Making FriendsQualities You Want in a FriendReflecting on Your Own Qualities (Remembering Your Assets)The Importance of Authenticity and HonestyManaging Expectations in FriendshipsDifferent Ways to Meet New FriendsConsistency and Building CommunityFinding Friends through Shared ActivitiesThe Importance of Friendships and Creating CommunityBuilding Friendships through CollaborationConclusion and Call to ActionPlease follow, subscribe, rate, and review the show -- or better yet, share this episode with someone you love.  You can connect with us on Instagram @aryn.love @lovespacepodcast or send Aryn an email with suggestions for future episodes at itsarynlove@gmail.com.   Sending you big love.  xx

How open is your mind, really?  Sometimes even the most "open-minded" of us can find ourselves stuck in an old story, or blocking ourselves from receiving support, answers, or divine guidance.  In this solo episode of Love Space, host Aryn Love discusses the importance of having an open mind and being receptive to spiritual guidance.   Aryn also explores the concept of finding inspiration and wisdom in unexpected sources, such as listening to people we may not initially consider "wise" enough to learn from, emphasizes the value of approaching life with a beginner's mind and letting go of preconceived notions.  Finally, Aryn shares some insights on releasing our attachment to expectations and encourages listeners to embrace the beauty of unexpected twists and turns in life.  This episode explores:the importance of keeping an open mindfinding inspiration and wisdom in unexpected sourcesthe value of a beginner's mind being open to guidanceletting go of preconceived notionslearning to collaborate instead of dominate our partners and friendsletting go of old stories that keep us stuckreleasing expectations and letting ourselves be surprisedthe parable of the drowning manhow Creator can work through others to help usthe spiritual practice of "Two Way Prayer"the importance of deep listeningmaking space to receive divine inspiration and guidancePlease follow, subscribe, rate, and review the show -- or better yet, share this episode with someone you love.  You can connect with us on Instagram @aryn.love @lovespacepodcast or send Aryn an email with suggestions for future episodes at itsarynlove@gmail.com.  Thank you for sharing the love.  XX

Trust is perhaps the most important foundation of any relationship, but what about the sacred relationship we have with ourselves?  Cait Taylor joins Aryn to talk about building trust with ourselves, feeling worthy, and asking for what we need.  Caitlin's life in the Rocky Mountains is slow & intentional.  She enjoy hikes with her dog, cooking, reading, ecstatic dance, and hosting community gatherings.  She wears many hats in life as a civil rights investigator, PhD candidate, trauma-informed plant medicine facilitator, yogi, and military veteran. Her greatest passion is to integrate life's lessons—the big and small—with the intention of living and loving with more ease.In this episode, we covered:Cait's lifelong journey with PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder)Re-building trust with ourselvesSupporting and validating our experiences instead of gaslighting ourselvesFeeling worthy Asking for what we needHow we learn to discern who in our lives we should go to for supportLiving in communityLessons from plant medicineand so much more.  You can connect with Cait on Instagram @caitlindyan and with Aryn at @aryn.love and @lovespacepodcast.  Please follow, rate and review the show, and send an episode to a friend.  Thank you for sharing the love :)

For the first time ever on Love Space, host Aryn shares their own story & journey with healing, in this special episode, featuring an interview from Emily Blackwell's podcast, the Embodied Poddie.  Aryn & Emily are real life homies, teachers, and collaborators who are celebrating their upcoming (sold out!) retreat together in Michigan this week (November 10-12, 2023) with more offerings to come!In this episode, Aryn & Emily covered:--how rock bottoms can clear a path forward,—morning pages as a tool for getting unstuck,--how play can be a powerful healing practice,--Aryn's own personal journey,  with everything from divorce, to finding their purpose,—the study of plant medicines,—everyday rituals for intentional living,--our sacred relationship with the earth, our bodies, and our communities--the impact of language and how we speak, --reciprocity and earth-honoring practices,and so much more.  To connect more, you can find us on Instagram @aryn.love, @emilyblackwellyoga, and @lovespacepodcast.  Please subscribe, rate, and review the show, and thank you for spreading the love !xx

Emily Blackwell joins Aryn for a heartfelt conversation about the power of being ourselves--so fully--in all of our humanity...embracing the full range of emotion--the good, the bad, and the ugly.  What would it feel like to truly express the fullest, truest version of yourself?   Or more importantly, how much harm are we causing ourselves when we deny and stuff down our true feelings?   When we authentically express ourselves, and welcome in our shadow, our hurt, our anger-- we can more fully accept others, and live more authentically.  We covered:What life looked like before Emily found yoga The modern phenomenon of email apneaPleasure and pain as portals Breath awareness and our nervous systemWhy we love a big SIGHUnlearning the habit of silencing ourselvesThe cathartic power of sound and movement Tantric wisdom, and how our divinity lies in our humanity"Sacred Rage" and letting it all outTo help us integrate this conversation (at 35:00) Emily guides us in a beautiful visualization meditation to close our conversation.  Emily Blackwell is an International E-RYT 500-hour Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Educator, Mentor, and Breathwork Facilitator based in Chicago. Her mission is to use her classes to educate others on how to integrate somatic tools, breath awareness, and the wisdom of Yogic and Tantrik philosophies to realize and embody the power that lies within.Through her workshops, membership, classes, and adventurous retreats, Emily creates a space where participants can come and uncover their own ability to cultivate true inner peace and unconditional self-love.Free Breathwork Practice Learn more about Emily's membership, The Sacred Space, and subscribe before May 31 to join at $20/mo.  Join her mailing list to stay updated on upcoming events, retreats, and to learn how you can work with her.Check out her podcast: The Embodied Poddieand Connect with her on Instagram @emilyblackwellyogaPlease subscribe to the show, leave us a review, and send this episode to a friend!  We'd love to connect with you on Instagram: @arynevans and @lovespacepodcast for more content and community.  Thanks for sharing the love! x

In this solo episode, Aryn explores how to start seeing other people...with a little more love:Love vs. CodependenceAccepting others where they're atSeeking to understand, not to be understoodWhat does it really mean to put love into action?Patience, Service, and Holding SpaceCuriosity over judgmentThe invisible battles we fightBoundaries and DiscernmentSetting your own standards for how YOU show up on your pathWhy we should stop saying "I'm the worst"Everyday meditations and practices we can use in stressful placesSending others love and support (even from afar)Fears around scarcity and safetyYou can connect with Aryn on Instagram @arynevans and @lovespacepodcast.  Please follow, subscribe, leave us a rating, and send this episode to a friend.  Thank you for sharing the love!x

Join us as we examine the (not-so-radical) notion that if we plan less, and live more freely in the present moment, our lives will unfold in the most beautiful ways -- without the need to force specific outcomes.   We explored: the frequency of human emotions, also known as the "map of consciousness" - and the work of Dr. David Hawkinshow you can manifest anything you truly desire for your life, the energetics of this post-internet era, and how things continue to change more rapidly than ever, loving yourself exactly where you are, how you can experience more peace and acceptance, and where to begin...With a background in psychology, a master's in creative and experiential arts therapy and trained as a psychedelic-assisted therapist, Australian-born Avá-Joy Sloan self-describes as a meditation teacher with a passion for dancing and poetry.In 2017, Avá founded Laprana– an integrative, experiential companioning practice supporting individuals in opening into the infinite present moment, to discover for themselves, the sacredness of all of life. With a home base in Melbourne Australia, Avá is currently living a nomadic life, companioning individuals around the world to connect to the present moment through the innate medicine of the natural world in combination with contemplative, creative, and experiential forms of self-inquiry. Avá sees a future where exploration into the depths of one's own being is the norm, taught and understood from an early age. Until then, Ava plans to continue companioning individuals to fearlessly break beyond self & societally imposed illusions and limitations of mind to find a greater sense of purpose, joy and lasting inner peace.You can read Ava's poetry, find her latest offerings and connect with her for 1:1 online sessions via her website www.laprana.com.au. 

In this episode, we learn "the science of a beautiful life" through the wisdom of tantra, and how to fully practice "the joy of being in the world."  Sam Bianchini joins me to talk activism, spirituality, collective healing, and so much more:growing up in Baltimore & Philadelphia acting and creating since birthwhat she learned from identifying as an athiestthe moment she came back to faith in something biggerher life changing "year of gratitude"Sam's decision and inspiration to become an egg donorhow to listen to our intuition, and discern spiritual guidance from fear and trauma patternslearning to listen to our bodies, and healing our nervous systemindividualist vs. collectivist culture the root cause of stress and sufferingthe ancient wisdom of Tantra Yoga and why it's so much bigger than s-xre-connecting with the true self, and remembering our worthwhy we need each otherthe link between Activism and SpiritualityHarriet Tubman, Tricia Hersey (The Nap Ministry) and Rest as Resistancepower, pleasure, and the patriarchycalling out vs. calling inhow unexpress emotions get trapped in the bodyembodying our purpose every single day"For over a decade, Sam has devoted her life to working with indigenous wisdom keepers from around the world, and praying with Native North American Red Road Traditions , The Mexica, the tribes of the Amazon, and more. She is a ceremonial facilitator, psychedelic guide for personal journeys and group connection, sound healer, international yoga teacher+educator guiding  200hr Yoga Teacher Trainings and Continuing Educations all around the globe, an herbalist, and ceremonial musician.  She is also an actress and director and writer, working in film and theatre around the country.  She's a poet, activist, mentor, and much more.  Sam loves Tom Waits, Tom Robbins, and hiking with her dog, Guy, in their home of Los Angeles, CA.  She is (most importantly) a friend." You can find Sam Bianchini on Instagram @samdarlin.  Please be sure to rate and review the podcast, follow @arynevans and @lovespacepodcast on Instagram, and send this episode to a friend.  Thank you for connecting with us and sharing the love! xMore resources:CARE WORK: Dreaming Disability Justice by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha (book)BE LOVE NOW: The Path of the Heart by Ram Dass & Rameshwar Das (book)REST IS RESISTANCE by Tricia Hersey (book) & the Nap Ministry

2023 is the year we stop hustling and start savoring.  This year, I'm committed to practicing more patience, and to quit rushing my way through life.  In this solo episode, I share some of the best lessons I've learned about patience, and the practical tips that have helped me stop being so impatient--with others, with myself, and with my life, including:Patience as a muscle we can strengthen with practiceThe power of the sacred pauseWhy we rush through our dayLearning compassion for others, and ourselvesHow impatience can lead to regretMaking daily tasks into ritualsEnjoying more and stressing lessThe gift of failure, heartbreak, and unanswered prayersDeepening our trust in divine timingQuestions to ask ourselves when anxiety creeps inFinding more peace and acceptanceand more.  What are you committing to in 2023?  Let us know and follow us on instagram @arynevans and @lovespacepodcast.  Please be sure to follow and rate the show, leave us a review, and share this episode with a friend.  Thanks for spreading the love!  x

If you've ever wondered what your purpose is, this episode is for you (and we've all wondered at some point!)  This week, Marisa Radha Weppner (Radha),  guides us on how to re-connect with our life's purpose and tap into our true selves. Through practices like self-awakening yoga, psychedelic assisted therapy, and simply listening to our hearts, Radha shares personal experience and practical wisdom on how we can (re)awaken ourselves and our connection to all the magic this human experience has to offer.Marisa Radha Weppner, MA is the host of the podcast Love, Service, Wisdom and is a 1000 hr Nosara Yoga Master Educator.  She has been facilitating transformation and self-awakening for nearly two decades through a variety of settings including classes, retreats, community organizing, guiding psychedelic journeys, and private coaching.  She is the co-owner of Source Meditation Space, and a therapist at the Boise Ketamine Clinic.  Her meditation album Guidance, with music by East Forest, is available on all streaming platforms.Merging ancient wisdom with direct experience, she creates a grounded, safe, and expansive environment in which to explore one's inner world. She has extensive experience working with groups and individuals to help them heal core wounds, release limiting beliefs, and create a life of depth, meaning, and purpose. In this conversation, we covered: Her unique story of entrepreneurship, motherhood, and forging her own path What is self-awakening yogaHow simple movements can be powerful Noticing sensations in the body Yoga as a path to GodNeuroplasticity and transforming our brain How psychedelics assist with changing and healing our mindsWhat is ketamine and how it's used in therapyKetamine and psychedelics as a treatment for depressionComplex PTSD and how our bodies respond to traumaGaining new perspective on our parents and childhood experiencesThe mind as an information filterMaking friends with our ego and our humanityThe Magic in the MundaneSpiritual "sampling" vs. digging deep into one or two practicesWhat integration is and why it mattersFollowing the things that light you upEverything in moderation, including moderationHow the same practices can be transformed by changing the intentionand more...Resources and Links:Love, Service, Wisdom podcast (listen on apple) (listen on spotify)marisaradha.comGuidance meditation album (available on all streaming platforms)Bhagavad Gita (ancient Hindu scripture)The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma  (book by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.) Journey SpaceConnect with Radha on Instagram @marisaradhaweppnerConnect with Aryn on Instagram @itsarynlove Please leave us a review, follow the show @lovespacepodcast, and share this episode with a friend to keep the conversation going.  Thanks for sharing the love! xx

How do you enjoy yourself? During 15+ years in music/nightlife,  Evan Cudworth experienced the highs and lows of the "party scene" -- and while humans have a universal need to connect, many of us get trapped between anxiety and booze/substances. Now as the WORLD'S 1ST PARTY COACH, he helps anyone reconnect with their natural confidence, set clear intentions for their social life, and thrive without needing booze or substances (or giving them up forever).In this episode, we covered:The search for connectionPeople pleasing Finding friendships that stickWhat are "f*** yes friends" and why we love themLetting go in order to receiveLearning to Thrive with ADHDJournaling and getting honest First steps to take for the sober-curious!24-48 hour Dopamine DetoxWhat Evan learned from getting robbedThe Fear of Being Irrelevant"Happiness is the gap between expectations and reality"Socializing with intention to get what you really wantPartying to actually enjoy ourselves Bring more wellness into your weekend by joining Evan's PARTY COACH Patreon, where you can connect to other party people via Discord & weekly ZOOM workshops on healthy habits & hacks for partying smarter (and harder).  Connect with Evan on Instagram @evan_cudworth and Twitter @evan_cudworth.  Please subscribe, leave us a review, and connect with us on Instagram @itsarynlove and @lovespacepodcast.

East Forest is a multidisciplinary artist, musician, producer, teacher, and sound ceremonialist. He's especially known for his beautiful, longform tracks for journeys and ceremonies with psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms, and generally for music that invites introspection into the deepest parts of us.  East Forest, also known as Krishna, weaves together nature, music, technology, and elements of this wild human experience we're having. He is the co-founder of JourneySpace.com. His catalog includes a full-length album with the spiritual pioneer Ram Dass, psychedelic therapy soundtracks Music For Mushrooms and IN, and collaborations with artists Jon Hopkins, Typhoon, Laraaji, Dead Prez, Trevor Hall, and more.  As a trailblazer in the global wellness movement, he has guided students through a brain-body approach aimed towards non-religious spirituality, teaching at Esalen Institute, in addition to working with Field Trip, Wavepaths, Imperial College London, UCSF, Yale Psychedelic Science Group, Google, Johns Hopkins neuroaesthetics project, Consciousness Hacking, TED, and more.In this conversation, we covered:What he was like as a kid, and why he walked out of first gradeThe beginnings of his spiritual journey, and the influence of his yogi grandmotherThe heart-opening of psychedelicsChoosing to see everything (or nothing) as a miracleAccepting our parents as human, and also as great spiritual beingsGiving up the desire to change others, and leading by example insteadThe energy of love and presence -- but also the importance of Action and ServiceDark thoughts and depression, and his collaboration album with Ram Dass; The role of the Guru in the internet ageCurating the information we choose to take in every dayHow iPhones have changed the world, foreverHow music can generate emotional responsesEveryone is an artist -- showing up for our creative work every dayStaying open to the full range of human emotion and experience, and trusting that we won't breakBuilding our daily toolkit and tending to our gardenOvercoming resistance in the creative processAccountability and communityPsychedelics and Legalizationand why you should question everything!To learn more about his work and/or find tickets to his November 2022 tour, go to EastForest.org.  Resources:Instagram: @eastforest @itsarynlove @lovespacepodcastTen Laws with East Forest Podcast (listen on apple) (listen on spotify)Dark Thoughts (song by East Forest & Ram Dass)Music for Mushrooms (album by East Forest) Sit Around the Fire (song by East Forest, Jon Hopkins, Ram Dass) The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity  (book by Julia Cameron)The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles (book by Steven Pressfield)Journey Space online platform for musical guidance and psychedelic resourcesIf you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review and subscribe to the show--thank you for sharing the love.  x

Treat yourself to a 15 minute meditation today.  Inspired by the fall season, Aryn guides a meditation to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and let anything that's no longer serving you melt away. Please subscribe and leave a review—thank you for sharing the love! xIG: @itsarynlove @lovespacepodcast

Lisa joins us from Lima, Peru, where she lives, teaches (and dances!)  We talked about reconnecting with our true self,  and our light within.   Lisa shares practical ways to live more mindfully right now,  how to tap into our five senses, and how we can always start again--every moment is brand new.   We dive into what mindfulness looks like for second-graders, how to navigate difficult emotions, and how we--as adults--can be better parents, teachers, and allies for kids, showing them healthy ways to cope with the full range of the human experience, from elation to rejection, and everything in between.Lisa Palmer is a primary school educator, yoga teacher, and co-founder and creator of The Fruit of Mindfulness - a 7 week online Mindfulness course designed for educators. In this course the participants build the foundation of their own mindfulness practice then learn various mindfulness strategies and activities to share in their classrooms. She has the honor of being the mindfulness coordinator at Colegio Villa Per Se in Lima, Peru where she designs and implements the K-12 curriculum and leads an intimate meditation circle among secondary students. Lisa is passionate about inspiring others to create intentional moments to connect to the light within.To learn more about the course, you can connect with Lisa on Instagram @lisers.  To stay in touch, follow the show  @lovespacepodcast and connect with Aryn @itsarynlove.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave us a review, and share it out with a friend.  Thank you for sharing the love!

When we start to doubt ourselves, Paige reminds us to trust our voice, and to OWN our path to wellness, in a way that uniquely works for us.   In this episode we cover:Paige's background and upbringing in St. Louis The story of founding her company, UNDONEReleasing the need to be perfect, and unlearning our limitationsHer mission to make yoga and wellness more inclusive and accessibleBecoming a published author and the creative process behind her new deck: Good Morning, Good NightThe importance of finding your voice and taking up spaceOur relationship with our body and learning to nourish ourselves with what feels goodPaige's journey with faith and her relationship with GodBuilding trust with Spirit, and staying open to receive guidanceMorning and evening rituals, and our shared love of kombucha and all the beverages...Paige Willis is a published author, musician, and yoga teacher, and the founder of Undone -- a pop-up yoga experience for mind-body renewal. With a background in storytelling and 200 hours as a certified power vinyasa yoga instructor, Paige is passionate about curating events that break the monotony of your routine and leave you feeling inspired. Her teaching style is rooted in intention and support. And she combines her experience as an athlete, writer, violinist, and yoga instructor to equip you with tools and techniques that empower you to own your wellness journey. Find Paige on Instagram @undonebypaige and learn more at: weareundone.com.  Subscribe and leave us a review... and connect with us on Instagram at @itsarynlove and @lovespacepodcast.  Thank you for your love and support! x

LOVE SPACE is back with a new episode, and this one is all about coming out of the spiritual closet.  Let's talk about God (and also why it can be so hard to talk about).  In this solo episode, I share why these conversations are more important than ever, what my own spiritual practice looks like, and the benefits of living a spiritual life. Have you subscribed to the podcast yet?  Please follow the show and leave us a review.  You can connect with us on instagram @lovespacepodcast and @itsarynlove 

We know it's important to be ourselves, but for many of us, it's complicated.  On this week's episode of Love Space, we joined Mycall Akeem Riley to talk all things queerness, gender, style, safety, intersectionality, and self-expression.  We covered:Mycall's experience growing up as a queer Black person in the Minneapolis suburbs;How we can learn to trust ourselves, even when society seems to tell us we shouldn't; Getting clear and intentional about what we need, and setting boundaries about the people and places we choose; Dismantling hegemonic structures; Intersectionality, privilege, and the nuances of all of our various identities and experiences; Visibility, representation, and safety; “Possibility models” who can inspire new forms of expression and how we carry ourselves; Style, self-expression, and feeling powerful;Why it's time to stop commenting on people's bodies, and let people live; Mycall's hopes for the future… and more.  Mycall Akeem Riley is a liberatory inclined educator and style consultant based in Chicago, Illinois. Currently serving as the inaugural LGBTQIA+ Resource Center Coordinator for DePaul University, Mycall works to uplift and support those who hold marginalized genders or sexualities. Mycall also is an adjunct faculty in the LGBT Studies minor program. The interplay of gender identity, sexuality, and Blackness continues to be a major focus in his work. Outside of the academy, Mycall works to continue to uplift marginalized communities rather than consulting or creating.  A major focus has been the Blaq Agenda Project, a multiform project highlighting Black Queer experiences. Mycall can find joy in thrift shopping, conversations on taboo topics, artfully curated playlist, and striving for a re-imagined world.  To connect with Mycall, follow him on Instagram @mycallakeemriley.  Have you subscribed to Love Space?  Follow the show to receive new episodes as soon as they become available, and please leave a review (especially if you're enjoying the show!) ✨  To connect with us more:  @itsarynlove  and @lovespacepodcast on Instagram.  [Intro music by Coubo, vocals by Aryn]

Here are 7 simple ways you can start to invite more love and magic into your life right now, in this short and sweet solo episode.  Here are the Seven S's to live by to make space for a little more love:1. slow down2. simplify3. surrender(!)4. spirit/nature connection5. self6. stillness7. serviceListen for more on how to implement one (or all) of these tips.  Trust the one(s) that resonate with you, and start there.  Small choices every day lead to transformative results.   Have you subscribed to Love Space? Follow the show to receive new episodes as soon as they become available, and please leave a review (especially if you're enjoying the show!) ✨  To connect with us more:  @itsarynlove and @lovespacepodcast on Instagram.  Sending big love to you! x[Intro music by Coubo, vocals by Aryn]

What the heck do we eat, and how do we know what our bodies really need?! I sat down with Venessa Rodriguez to find out.  She is a functional nutritionist, intuitive nourishment guide, Akashic Soul Records reader, and host of the Feed Your Wild podcast.  In this episode we covered:Her upbringing as a Chicago city kid and her Puerto Rican rootsReclaiming our connection to the earthFood as MedicineWhy she's rejecting the “hustle” cultureHer mom's journey with Breast Cancer and what needs to change in our healthcare system (which is more for “disease management” than health)The dramatic changes she's seen when we change our food, and our relationship to what we eatHow to figure out what works best for youThe power of a “reset” and the use of an elimination dietJournaling and Self-Inquiry to get to the root of what ails youAkashic Records and bridging science and spiritualityAnd so much more…To learn more about Venessa's work, go to WildlyRooted.com or follow her on Instagram at @wildlyrootedHave you subscribed to Love Space yet?  Follow the show to receive new episodes as soon as they become available, and leave us a review (especially if you're enjoying the show!) ✨  To connect with us more:  @itsarynlove and @lovespacepodcast on Instagram[Intro music by Coubo, vocals by Aryn]

True strength comes from being strong emotionally, physically, and spiritually.  Yoga is a powerful way to transform our hardest times into our greatest sources of empowerment and healing.  Fueled by passion and driven to explore, Casey Lutz is a Montana-based yoga teacher and creative entrepreneur.  From life's physical practices to the spiritual, Casey truly believes in the healing medicines of movement, self-reflection, and living with an open heart.  In this conversation, we covered:Casey's journey from hockey and martial arts to starting yogaHow a 30-day challenge turned into TWO YEARS of daily yoga and changed his life; Bringing tough emotions to the mat, and moving, flowing, and even crying it out, to release and witness whatever comes up; How the practice of Yoga brings us back to the LOVE SPACE! Why Yoga feels like "Church" and connects us to Spirit; Casey's signature blessing he closes his classes with;Why, in the US, we don't often see as many men practicing yoga; The power of leading by example; Overcoming fear and having the courage to keep learning and growing; How Casey found his purpose through teachingHow we can share our gifts with the world and be of service; Building spiritual practices and tools that can get us through the hardest of times;How we navigated the roller coaster of the 2020-2022 pandemic, what's shifted, and so much more... To learn more about Casey, follow him on Instagram @CaseyJLutz and be sure to check out his stories for morning hot tub inspiration…Have you subscribed to Love Space yet?  Follow the show to receive new episodes as soon as they become available, and leave us a review (especially if you're enjoying the show!) ✨  To connect with us more:  @itsarynlove and @lovespacepodcast on Instagram[Intro music by Coubo, vocals by Aryn]

This week's episode is a 20-minute guided meditation to help your body rest and recharge.  You can use this meditation:first thing in the morning - to calm and center yourself before a busy dayanytime you feel stressed or anxious, to help your mind and body relaxin the evening to wind down after doing stressful or physical workin bed, to help soothe you to sleepThis versatile 20-minute meditation includes a medley of meditation techniques so you can see what works for you:gentle guided breathcrystal bowls to promote relaxation and calmmindful awareness & body scanvisualization & energetic releaseloving kindness & gratitudeHeadphones are recommended if you have them for the best sound-experience, but do what works best for you!  Feel free to come back to this episode anytime you need it.  Enjoy!Have you subscribed yet?  Follow the show to receive new episodes as soon as they become available, and leave us a review (especially if you're enjoying the show) ✨  To connect with us more:  @itsarynlove and @lovespacepodcast on Instagram[Intro music by Coubo, vocals by Aryn]

Bridging traditional psychotherapy with spiritual and intuitive work, Susan Lipshutz, LCSW has been a pioneer trailblazer in the field of Integrative Psychotherapy, women's empowerment and soul level mentoring  for over 35 years.  This conversation is truly packed with generous insights from Susan, who offers so many tools you can start using right now in your own life, including:Engaging the mind, body and spirit for true integrative healing;Treating trauma and grief through therapy;How we can break free of our limitations and really thrive;Ceremony and community for powerful collective healing;Using the coordinates in nature to find our way back to our true self; Holding sacred space, intention, and healthy boundaries;Journal prompts to examine and heal our limiting beliefs and negative thought patterns; Using archetypes and symbolism to re-write the stories we've been telling ourselves;Dismantling systemic limitations and the call for collective action; Making friends with our ego and and cultivating courage;The role of the nervous system in letting go of old patterns;How love can (and should) be present in therapy;Cultivating the LOVE SPACE and sense of home within ourselves;and so much more!  Consultations with Susan are tailored to the needs of the individual, offering a blend of innovative deep therapeutic approaches with an expanded understanding of the greater self via an astrological and spiritual perspective. Devoted to building meaningful communities that reawaken and integrate the sacred feminine into daily life, Susan invites a reclaiming of each woman's ancestral wisdom, inner guidance and innate understanding of true beauty via a weaving of practices and teachings inspired by many years of dedicated work with global wisdom keepers and evolutionary teachings.   Susan is the founder of Everyday Medicine Woman, offering workshops, meditation courses and retreats.   For more information on Susan's work please visit her website, Everyday Medicine Woman on Facebook and Instagram @susanlipshutz for astro updates and upcoming events.  Have you subscribed yet?  Follow the show to receive new episodes as soon as they become available, and leave us a review (especially if you're enjoying the show) ✨  To connect with us more: @itsarynlove and @lovespacepodcast on Instagram[Intro music by Coubo, vocals by Aryn]

In this solo episode, I share the practical wisdom behind the "mindfulness" movement, and how it helps us evolve into our best selves... including:How to start noticing and increasing your awareness right now;How the simple practice of awareness can improve your relationships, career, life satisfaction, and your health;Using our five senses to experience and savor as much as possible; How mindfulness helps us understand ourselves and others, and to observe our own patterns, habits and triggers; How presence makes people more attractive and magnetic; The simple but life-changing habit of "pausing," How to recognize the choices and the power you have in every moment; How pain and resentment can teach us more about what we really want; The discomfort of staying present sometimes, and the value of practicing it anyway; How mindfulness improves creativity and problem solving; Finding joy in the mundane, and truly "living our best life"; At the end of the episode, I share a super-practical 3-minute grounding exercise--you can do anytime, anywhere--whenever you feel stressed, or simply want to feel more present.    Subscribe/follow the show to receive new episodes as soon as they become available, and please leave a rating or a review.  You  can connect with us on Instagram at @itsarynlove and @lovespacepodcast.  [Intro music by Coubo, vocals by Aryn]

This interview episode features Anna, a scenic artist in the film industry, and certified yoga teacher.  Anna grew up in Los Angeles, and now she lives seasonally and nomadically -- from Brooklyn, NY, to Palm Springs, CA, and all over the world.  In this interview, we covered:Helping our nervous system recover after long periods of stress;How Anna and I met in Peru, and first started working with sacred plant medicines;Her experience of what an Ayahuasca ceremony looks like;Nature as the ultimate teacher, and the wisdom of our bodies;Making offerings, and the importance of intention;Fear of the unknown, and the magic of stepping into it anyway;Respect for sacred plants and tradition, and coming to this work with an attitude of reverence, surrender, and an open mind;The vibrant energy of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, and the ancient wisdom of the Sacred Valley, Peru;Anna's journey traveling all over Europe on a motorcycle, camping by tent along the way;Creating a sacred space for yourself, wherever you are;How the foods we eat can affect our energy levels; ...and more.  As a disclaimer, we are absolutely not experts on Ayahuasca or sacred plants.  This is simply a discussion among friends, sharing our own personal experiences.  If this is something you are curious about, I encourage you to find true experts on these plants, most of whom are indigenous peoples who have been working with these plants and medicines and traditions for many generations.  We are simply scratching the surface here, and of course, this episode is no substitute for doing your own research.Anna is a dear friend who listens to her body and her heart, and trusts that her intuition will continue to guide her towards the experiences and places that she needs in order to keep growing and evolving.  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!You can stay connected with us on Instagram @itsarynlove and @lovespacepodcast Please subscribe to LOVE SPACE to stay updated on all new episodes, and leave us a review!  Thanks for supporting the show.  [Intro music by Coubo, vocals by Aryn]

In this interview episode with Erica Galia, we share our experiences with meditation, and how we've learned to love, trust, and take care of ourselves better now than ever before.  This interview is packed with practical tips on:Starting a meditation practice you actually enjoyLiving from the heart and showing up with more authenticityCultivating more compassion and patienceBeing present, accepting reality, and staying with yourself through discomfortHow to recognize the voice of your intuition and listen to your inner-guide Developing a strong sense of trust and self-worthHow nature connects us all, and always has something to teach usThe importance of balancing kindness with setting boundariesHow slow mornings, daily movement, and time with animals can always bring us back to the love space!With a Midwest heart, a child-like spirit and a birds-eye view, Erica Rachel Galia has the innate ability to always see the bigger picture while being kind, empathetic, compassionate, yet present, observant and progressive. She has a strong understanding of human connection, how to actively listen, how to make others feel seen, how to nurture thoughts, and how to inspire others to be more than they ever thought they could be. And through her continuous commitment to her self, her meditation practice, to mindfulness and her advocacy of birth work, she has been able to tap deeper into her personal purpose of being here on this planet; to be love, to embody love, to show love. Erica is dedicated to carrying these vibrations with her as a meditation guide, birth guide and co-founder of Rooted Beings, a mission-driven meditation collective; in hopes of raising the heartbeat of humanity, of ending the journey of separation and beginning our journey of bliss and connection.You can learn more about Erica on her website and on Instagram at @ericarachelgalia and @rootedbeings.  To stay up to date on LOVE SPACE, follow us at @lovespacepodcast and @itsarynlove, subscribe, and leave us a review.  Thank you for supporting the show![Intro music by Coubo + vocals by Aryn]

I used to think perfectionism was a great quality, and an important skill to achieve success.  But more often than not, perfectionism does more harm than good.  Striving to be perfect and being hard on ourselves can block us from being present, feeling joy, and can make it hard for us to stay in the "love space".  When our ego tells us we have to be perfect in order to be ____ (happy, loved, etc) we miss out on enjoying and accepting ourselves in reality.  In this solo episode, I felt inspired to share 6 reasons I've decided to ditch perfectionism:1.  Perfectionism is procrastination, and keeps us stuck2.  Imperfection is actually inspiring--be imperfect and inspire others to do the same 3.  "Perfect" doesn't exist4.  If "perfect" does exist, it is totally overrated--imperfection is natural and beautiful5.  Perfectionism is usually based in fear6.  Letting go of perfectionism can dramatically improve our relationshipsLet this episode be a gentle reminder to take it easy on yourself, make peace with your imperfections, and keep going!  Trust that you are already evolving into a more authentic expression of yourself every day.If you enjoy the Love Space podcast, please spread the love by subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it out with someone else.   You can also connect with us on instagram at @lovespacepodcast and @itsarynlove.  [Intro music by Coubo with vocals by Aryn]  

In this interview, we chatted with Megan Klein, founder of Little Saints, about plant magic, founding a cannabis company, and how prioritizing the FUN and FEMININE can bring us back to the Love Space.  Here are just a few things we covered:master plants + the benefits of Reishi mushroomsthe science + collaboration behind Little Saints' CBD mocktailswhat are terpenes + how they can impact our moodcelebrating the femininebeing a woman founder in the cannabis industrythe power of intention + looking to nature for supportwe share our morning practices + daily ritualshow fun, movement, and mischief can bring us back into the Love Space!Thank you for joining us, Megan!  You can connect with her brand on Instagram (@littlesaintsco) or by visiting littlesaints.com.   If you enjoyed this podcast, please spread the love by subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it out with someone else.   You can also connect with us on instagram at @lovespacepodcast and @itsarynlove. [Intro music by Coubo with vocals by Aryn]  

In this first interview episode, we sat down with Gudrun Wu Snyder, founder of Moon Rabbit Acupuncture in Chicago and Doctor of Acupuncture.  Here's some of what we covered:—What is acupuncture and how can it heal and support us—Unlearning the pressure to always be “productive”—What self-care looks like for Gudrun—Morning routines and Qi Gong—Gudrun's journey as a breast cancer survivor(!)—the healing power of a good cry—how kids (and pets) can help us stay in the present—Yin and yang, and how gender norms impact how we handle our health…and so much more.Click here to learn more about Moon Rabbit Acupuncture and their amazing products and services! You can also connect with them on instagram at @moonrabbitacupuncture  Thank you to Gudrun and ALL the people who inspired and supported this podcast.  Sending big love to each and every one of you!  If you enjoyed this podcast, please spread the love by subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it out with someone else.   You can also connect with us on instagram at @lovespacepodcast and @itsarynlove. [Intro music by Coubo with vocals by Aryn.]  

Welcome to Love Space!  What is the “Love Space”?  What prevents us from accessing this space more often? And how we can begin to find our way back?  This first episode begins by answering these questions and introduces the topics we'll cover on this show, and closes with a 9-minute guided meditation to help you relax, center, and reset your day. A big thank you to ALL the people who inspired and supported the launch of this podcast.    If you enjoy this content, please spread the love by subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it out with someone else.   You can also connect with us on instagram at @lovespacepodcast and @itsarynlove. [Intro music by Coubo with vocals by Aryn.]