Of the Essence with Liz

In this episode, I interview Cami Wolff. Cami has been on a healing journey since 2011 when she was diagnosed with a laundry list of health issues at the ripe age of 21. She has overcome autoimmunity in my body, years of hormonal imbalance, mold toxicity, heavy metal poisoning, adrenal fatigue, weight gain, adult acne, burnout and emotional dysregulation.  Cami loves helping people make bite size changes so they can live vibrantly with ease. She is here to guide you on your path back to sound health in a healthy body. We chat about the following topics (and more!) Autoimmunity & Healing from being ill Not identifying as being an "ill person" Shifts that have made the most positive impact Our thoughts on Botox Psych-K (what it is and how it can transform your life as well as personal anecdotes!) Get in touch with Cami here: https://www.instagram.com/thecanisshift/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/triggered-to-life/id1538710905 Get in touch with me here: https://www.instagram.com/oftheessencewithliz oftheessencewithliz@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oftheessencewithliz/message

In this episode, I interview Sarah Cohan. Sarah is a relationship and communication coach and the hilarious host of the Lit AF Relationships podcast. She specializes in helping people that have recently gone through a breakup or are hung up on their ex to help them gain the confidence to be on their own and create secure relationships. She is a certified Integrated Attachment Coach and somatic experiencing practitioner. In this episode, we chat about the following topics (and more!) How Sarah got into Attachment style coaching How she healed her Fearful Avoidant style & is now Secure  How Attachment Styles are formed & how they can change over time All about the Attachment styles - Secure, Avoidant, Anxious/Preoccupied & Disorganized Which Attachment styles I resonate most with  Anxious & Avoidant Dynamic and why they are attracted to each other How to become more secure One step Sarah has taken to move her relationship toward more secure (apologizing more!) Get in touch with Sarah here: https://www.instagram.com/itsmesarahcohan/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lit-af-relationships/id1515162031 Get in touch with me here: https://www.instagram.com/oftheessencewithliz/ oftheessencewithliz@gmail.com If you love this episode, I would SO appreciate if you left a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oftheessencewithliz/message

In this episode, I interview Maz George. Maz (they/them) is a Queer Trans Nonbinary coach, facilitator, and visual artist based in Brooklyn, NY. They support folks in cultivating more joy, creativity, and connection in their every day lives. Maz grew up in a large Lebanese family in St. Louis, MO. Maz's work focuses on embodied liberation, especially around authentic expressions of gender, sexuality, and spirituality. Given their unique perspective, they know how to hold rooted, transformational space for embodied alchemy.  We chat about the following topics (and more!): How Maz went from sex worker to sex coach Working as a Domintrix and how they got into that Erotic blueprints & which we both identify most with What it means to be a consent educator  A glimpse into what clients come to them for in their sex coaching practice What it was like growing up Catholic & coming out to their family  How a Catholic upbringing influences their spiritual practice today  The connection between sexuality & spirituality  How Maz's gender identity has evolved over time  Exploring gender roles through play  Get in touch with Maz here: https://www.thekindlingkind.com/ https://www.instagram.com/the.kindling.kind/ https://www.instagram.com/ma_george/ Check out their free resources below: Free Meditations & an activity called Layers of Gender to support folks of all genders in exploring their relationship to gender: https://www.thekindlingkind.com/free Get in touch with me here: https://www.instagram.com/oftheessencewithliz/ oftheessencewithliz@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oftheessencewithliz/message

In this episode, I interview Grant Findlay-Shirras. Grant is the CEO and Co-Founder of Parkbench.com, a portfolio company of NAR REACH and 500 Startups. He's the creator of the Local Leader® Real Estate Sales & Marketing System, an internationally bestselling author of "Become A Local Leader" and "Referral Secrets," and a former Team Canada Tennis Player in the Masters Tour. We chat about the following topics (and more!): Building a business based on fulfilling need in the community  Giving back to the community first to establish a relationship Fostering and maintaining relationships  How to build a personal brand What makes good social media content How Grant gets out of a funk What it's like working with his wife (the other co-founder of Parkbench.com!) Get in touch with Grant here: Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/grantfsofficial?lang=en⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/grantfsofficial/channel/⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantfindlayshirras/ Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Becoming-Local-Leader-Business-Community/dp/177786660X/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=local+leader+referral+secrets&qid=1690168028&sprefix=referral+sec%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-2 Get in touch with me here: https://www.instagram.com/oftheessencewithliz/ oftheessencewithliz@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oftheessencewithliz/message

In this episode, I interview Dr. Whitney McFadden, a women's psychiatrist and neuroscientist dedicated to helping women develop a relationship with their body and intimacy with their physical and emotional connection.  Whitney joined a powerful women's group and saw the impact of this work on health and wellbeing. After seeing the transformation in her own life, she saw an opportunity to share this with women committed to living their life differently, healthy, aligned, and thriving. *Trigger warning: In this episode, we mention having a suicidal partner. If you or someone close to you is in crisis, help is available by calling 988 or going to 988lifeline.org. In this episode, we chat about:  -navigating red flags early on in dating -love bombing and what that can look like -understanding when you are being triggered by past events and may be projecting that onto your current experience -mental health struggles & how to get a gauge when someone you're dating may be struggling -how to navigate within the relationship if you or your partner is struggling with mental health issues -what Whitney has learned from her clients -how we feel about having all your eggs in one basket -one of the things I uncovered in therapy recently Get in touch with Whitney here:  www.Instagram.com/mcwhit2  Get in touch with me here: www.instagram.com/oftheessencewithliz oftheessencewithliz@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oftheessencewithliz/message

In this episode, I interview Candice Rebollo. Candice is an Intuition Coach, Clairvoyant Psychic, & Master Breathwork Detox Facilitator. She has co-facilitated Breathwork Biohacking events for NASA alongside expert panelists consisting of the world's top neuroscientists and psychologists. Her unique combination of using multifaceted modalities allows her to expedite problem-solving by identifying core issues and patterns faster than traditional coaching methods. By helping her clients remove these illusive ‘blocks' often hidden behind the veil to the untrained eye, she's able to free the stagnant energy which hinders growth, while re-establishing the steady flow of abundance that creates breakthroughs. She's built an attractive reputation by saving her clients the cost of wasted time, energy, and resources while helping them redirect that energy to achieve greater success. Candice specializes in unlocking people's gifts by awakening their divinity and true life purpose. She trains Psychic Mediums all over the world and assists women in awakening their divine feminine powers while helping men become more powerful manifesters.She currently travels abroad hosting transformational events around the globe; From co-facilitating Breathwork Detox events in expos headlined by Deepak Chopra to hosting her own psychic retreats in exotic locations, her teachings are far-reaching and highly sought after. In this episode, we chat about the following topics (and more!): -what breathwork detox is -psychic mediumship & how she got into it -healing of her family lineage through setting out on her rightful path & being initiated by her grandmother  -family constellation aka ancestral alignment  -why she spends a lot of time projecting into the future -manifestation and specifically how she practices manifesting  -sex magic as a manifestation tool -the ties between sex & money  -going after what lights you up from the inside out -how to let go of toxic relationships and clear toxic patterns of abuse  Get in touch with Candice here: https://www.instagram.com/candicerebollo/ https://mediumshipmuse.podbean.com/ Take a course with Candice! Ancestral Alignments: Beginner Certification Course: https://candice-rebollo.mykajabi.com/ancestral-alignments Phoenix Rising Academy & 4-Week Mini Course: https://candice-rebollo.mykajabi.com/phoenix-rising Get in touch with me here: https://instagram.com/oftheessencewithliz oftheessencewithliz@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oftheessencewithliz/message

In this episode, I interview Melody Flores. Melody is a multifaceted individual who has traversed a diverse range of experiences. With a professional background ranging from corporate marketing to the captivating stage of a dancer and even a stripper, Melody's journey is one of unapologetic exploration. In 2021, she founded Strip Down Studio, a platform devoted to the instruction of dance as a means of self-expression. Currently engaged in event management, Melody specializes in running Argentine Tango festivals, retreats, and weddings. However, it's her profound passion for dance, love for laughter, and her dedicated journey of personal transformation that truly define her. A fan of both light-hearted chatter and deep discussions, Melody is a captivating conversationalist. We chat about the following topics (and more!):  Juggling a full time job while working at the strip club on weekends Navigating sobriety in the strip club  Setting healthy boundaries with clients  Finding purpose in your work & moving toward alignment in career Sensual dance and somatic work to move stuck energy & emotions How Melody met her husband and what inspired their TWO weddings! Get in touch with Melody here:  https://www.instagram.com/melodyrose.f/     https://www.instagram.com/stripdownstudio/ Get in touch with me here:  https://www.instagram.com/oftheessencewithliz/  oftheessencewithliz@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oftheessencewithliz/message

In this episode, I interview Mystiah, who supports highly sensitive women to transform their sensitivity into their superpower through regulating their nervous system, claiming their unique gifts and protecting their sacred energy. Mystiah and I discuss the following topics: Thriving as a highly sensitive person Owning and embracing the identity of being highly sensitive Aligning your life to your core values Regulating your nervous system & aligning with your intuition Energy protection for empaths & HSPsHuman design & how being a non-energy type affects us on a day-to-day basis (Mystiah is a reflector and I am a projector) Switching between various roles & identities such as mother, coach, partner, etc. We'd to love to hear from you! What did you think of this episode? Reach out to us below or leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Love this episode? Mystiah is currently accepting 1:1 coaching clients for her 3 month program: The Empowered Sensitive! Get in touch with Mystiah here: https://www.instagram.com/mystiah/ Get in touch with me here: oftheessencewithliz@gmail.com instgram.com/oftheessencewithliz --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oftheessencewithliz/message

*Trigger Warning*: We discuss topics around disordered eating and death in this episode. In this episode, I interview my friend Libby Chamberlin. Libby (she/her) is a civil servant living and working in Colorado, deeply committed to using the tools of public policy to make life better for all of us, especially marginalized and low-income individuals. She loves trail running, yoga, climbing, dancing (generally moving her body outside!), being queer, and creating connections and fostering community wherever she goes. These days, Libby has more questions than answers and values the opportunity to sink into deep, reflective conversation with people from all walks of life -- or sometimes just her journal.We chat about the following topics: How your 30s differ from your 20s: Reflecting on lessons learned, newfound confidence, and self-evolution that comes with entering your 30s.Disordered eating: Exploring the challenges, emotional aspects, and healing journey associated with our relationship to food.Early aging & mindset: Chatting about mindset around aging in our culture & shifting perspectives to celebrate the beauty and wisdom that comes with it.Radical acceptance of self: Letting go of self-judgment and caring about what others think nearly as much as we did in our 20s.Setting boundaries with others: How boundaries can actually bring you closer in relationship and are beneficial for yourself and others.Impermanence and death: Exploring how embracing the transient nature of life can bring a deeper appreciation for the present.Get in touch with Libby here: https://twitter.com/libbychambe; instagram.com/chambocheeks; https://www.linkedin.com/in/libby-chamberlin-537b7298/ Get in touch with me here: instagram.com/oftheessencewithlizoftheessencewithliz@gmail.comWe'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode! What did you think? Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review :)

In this episode, I chat with my friend Mary-Helen aka MH on moving to a new place in your mid-20s and all things dating! MH is a 26-year old who was born and raised in San Diego and recently moved to Denver. We connected initially through our love of live music, and also love to chat about dating (particularly dating fails). We chat about the following topics: -picking up and moving to a new city in your mid-20s -how to make friends -getting out of a toxic relationship and how to break the cycle -the dating scene in San Diego vs. Denver -our take on what is missing from the "Menver" dating scene -some of our recent dating experiences -dating fails (don't miss these!) -our takes on non-monogamy If you'd like to get in touch with MH, reach out to her here: Instagram.com/maryhelennnnIf you'd like to get in touch with me, reach out here: Instagram.com/oftheessencewithlizoftheessencewithliz@gmail.comAnd if you enjoyed this or other episodes, I would be SO grateful if you would leave a review! Much love!

In this solo episode, I get into why I was initially inspired to try a Dopamine Cleanse and how that cleanse went for me. I also talk about the depression that I went through over the winter, and some things that may have sparked or been a factor in that. I also discuss my Hashimoto's and how that plays into the depression that I've experienced in my life. [05:00] I mention the book Dopamine Nation - which originally inspired my dopamine cleanse.[06:00] Getting into the specifics of the ups and downs of the cleanse - specifically the downs around the beginning of the detox.[08:00] Becoming more present, things are looking up. [09:00] Stifled expression and the spiritual connection between blockages in the thyroid and Hashimoto's. [10:00] Questioning my relationship to other substances.[11:00] My decision to cut out Hinge. [12:00] My relationship to alcohol.[14:00] Card pull - Phoenix Rising & the significance of that - rising from the ashes. Thank you all for listening, if you enjoyed this episode I would appreciate if you would leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, wherever you listen! Get in touch with me here: https://www.instagram.com/oftheessencewithliz/oftheessencewithliz@gmail.com

**NSFW**This episode contains explicit conversation around sex. In this episode, I chat with my friend Evan about polyamory and ethical non-monogamy. We chat about many topics around this including: -setting boundaries and communicating them with partner(s) -communication: the cornerstone of polyamory-jealousy and how to deal with it in relationships -does hooking up with other people increase desire for a primary partner?-aftercare preferences in relationships -attachment styles and how they impact communication -what Evan's ideal relationship form would be And more! Hope you enjoy this episode. If you'd like to get in touch with me, you can do so below. Also, if you have any questions for Evan feel free to send those along to me and I'll forward them. Get in touch with me here: oftheessencewithliz@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/oftheessencewithliz/“As soon as you're desired by somebody else, it releases the pheromone inside of you where other people are suddenly attracted to you”"Having sex is about as intimate as you can get with someone short of like a freaky Friday situation"

In this episode, I interview my old friend Tollan Teyf. Tollan was at one point my personal trainer and has since become a Chef, studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Madrid and now helps run a family owned catering/retail business. He also has a cooking show with his brother on a small network called "Keeping It Kosher." In addition to that, he is an aspiring stand-up comedian. When the pandemic hit and he couldn't perform anymore, he started a podcast with his good friend called "The Silly Goose Academy" which is slated to return from their hiatus this year. We chat about the following topics: -How he went from being a personal trainer to an aspiring chef and stand up comedian -Tollan's recent breakup and lessons he learned from his long-term relationship -Attachment styles and where we both fall in the spectrum of attachment -One of the fears I am facing this year and his perspective on it -His approach to dating after getting out of an LTR -Red flags in early stages of a relationship-How to know when a first date is going well -Monogamy & Polyamory And more! Get in touch with us below and let us know how you liked the episode.Get in touch with Tollan: https://www.instagram.com/the_silly_goose_academy/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpFETTIqzS4 Get in touch with me: oftheessencewithliz@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/oftheessencewithliz And if you love the podcast, I would be so grateful if you left a written review - it goes a long way :)

In this episode, I chat with Petia Kolibova Burns, an abundance and light activation coach that guides women to intuitively connect with their inner vision so they can experience personal and professional magnetism and become unapologetically abundant. Her mission is to empower visionaries who are on the path to embody their fullest self-expression to soulfully expand into a quantum leap in all dimensions of their lives.Petia gives immense clarity + exact steps to unlock women's divine feminine and abundance mindset. Through subconscious work as a certified breathwork facilitator, reiki, NLP & Human Design practitioner, she leads her 6 and 7-figure clients to their next level in life and business.If she is not interviewing fellow experts on her podcast Unapologetically Abundant, traveling the world with her husband, hosting retreats, or reading, you will find her in nature disconnecting from the world, connecting even deeper to herself.We chat about many topics including: -Petia's journey of connecting to spirituality -Tuning into intuition and how to connect with it if you don't know where to start-Connecting to your body to reconnect with intuitive feelings -Health - mentally, physically, emotionally and how it impacts every aspect of your life -How Petia went from a disloyal relationship to manifesting her dream partnership with her husband-Petia gets candid about miscarriage and how she moved thru that experience and reconnected to faith And much more! We love hearing from you - let us know how this episode resonates. Get in touch with Petia below: https://www.instagram.com/petiakolibova/ https://www.facebook.com/petia.kolibova/Listen to her podcast here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetically-abundant/id1458932675Get in touch with me here: oftheessencewithliz@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/oftheessencewithliz

In this episode, I interview Dr. Natalia Rappa, a clinical psychologist with specialization in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma. Natalia works with adolescents and adults and uses CBT, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, mindfulness, and EMDR. She is also someone who has experienced symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma herself and many of the strategies she teaches are what she has used first hand.We discuss the following topics: -Starting off with a new therapist and tips for best practices -The internal debate of what is "therapy level" -Natalia's practices for clearing energy before/after sessions -The most challenging and the most rewarding part of being a therapist -Natalia's approach to therapy through processing past trauma-The power of reflection and having someone mirror your thoughts and feelings back to you -How to set boundaries for work/life as a therapist and with clients -The link between ADHD & Anxiety/Depression And much more! Reach out to us to let us know how this episode resonates.Dr Tal has many open slots for new therapy clients on Teleheath - if you are interested reach out below.Connect with Natalia here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/natalia-rappa-long-beach-ny/1049594?preview=1&return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmember.psychologytoday.com%2Fus%2Fprofile%2Fendorsements&_ga=2.108547138.1389309315.1673996291-225074712.1673996291 https://www.instagram.com/talkingdrtal/Connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/oftheessencewithliz/

In this episode, I interview Jake Smith, comedian and musician based in Southern California who performs under the name Short Jake. We initially met on hinge which we chat about along with a variety of topics including: -Why he finally settled down after being in a period of not wanting to date anyone -Why he was never into one night stands -His stance on long distance dating-Red flags in the early stages of dating and knowing when someone isn't good for you-Healing from a breakup -Codependency and how to be in conscious relationship with itI also asked him questions about our relationship which you don't want to miss! If you want to get in touch with Jake, his contact info is below: https://www.instagram.com/shortjakes/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@shortjakeGet in touch with me here: https://www.instagram.com/oftheessencewithliz/oftheessencewithliz@gmail.com

Today I give you all a quick personal update touching on my current state of mental health and some changes I'm going through right now. In this episode, I interview one of my best friends from high school, Annie Garrity and her sister in law to-be Nicole Skudin. We discuss everything from how Annie and I initially got close in high school, how they each met their partners and then go into depth on the topic of anxiety. Annie gets candid about the first time she experienced anxiety as a kid, navigating anxiety in a long term relationship and some situations that can trigger her anxiety. We also discuss some ways of regulating your nervous system and easing anxiety. This was a fun episode kind of ‘shooting the shit' style and I think you'll like it! We had some fun trivia questions at the end that you don't want to miss!Let us know what resonates and feel free to get in touch below: oftheessencewithliz@gmail.cominstagram.com/oftheessencewithlizAlso, stay tuned for Annie's podcast Anxious Annie & Friends coming in 2023!

In this episode, I interview one of my best friends from college, KC. Born and raised in CA, she has been living in CO (while not traveling) for last 12 years. Musician, writer, content curator, traveler, supporter of all things woman made, foodie, sun and water lover, mental health advocate, multi-faceted, and ever evolving.We chat about how we initially got close early on in college and how a mushroom trip brought us closer, friendships and tips for maintaining long distance friendship as well as how to know when it might be time for a 'friendship breakup'. We also chat about passion projects, her EP release (go stream June by KCHB), the blog she started for women supporting women called Scarlet Madonna, our healing journeys and more.Subscribe/rate/review the pod if you love what you hear! Get in touch with KC here:https://www.instagram.com/kchbmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/scarlet_madonna100/Support the blog (& check out the merch!): https://www.scarletmadonna.com/Get in touch with me here:https://www.instagram.com/oftheessencewithliz/

Welcome to season 2 of the podcast! Ashley Reimer is this week's guest on the pod. Ashley is a shamanic womb coach, massage therapist, passionate yoni steamer, embodiment, and spiritual journey guide. She writes about spiritual practices, wellness, and mysticism in her blog, The Womb Space. She works with people to elevate their wellness and connection to the divine and foster deep self-worth rooted in their own power.This week we discuss some important topics in women's health: shamanic womb healing, body sovereignty, self pleasure, yoni steaming and more! We start by talking about shamanic womb healing, which is a process that helps women heal from emotional trauma that has been stored in their uterus. The uterus is a very powerful place for storing emotions and memories. Shamanic womb healing allows you to release these stored emotions by doing rituals or meditations that help you connect with your body in a way that allows you to let go of them.Next we chat about body sovereignty and get vulnerable about our health struggles (Endometriosis and Hashimoto's). We chat about the parallels of our spiritual struggles and coming to terms with these diagnoses. We also get into trauma and how the body holds on to it especially in the womb space. Ashley offers some insights on how to move through stored trauma. Another topic we cover is self pleasure! We discuss why it's so important for women (and men!) to learn how to pleasure themselves without shame or guilt. We also chat about yoni steaming - the process of cleansing your yoni with an herbal steam. It's a fun way to open up your sexual energy and connect with yourself on a new level.We'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback on this episode! Let us know your golden nuggets - get in touch below.Get in touch with Ashley here: www.divineelevation.cahttps://www.divineelevation.ca/the-womb-space-bloghttps://www.instagram.com/divineelevation/ Dream sharing circles: https://www.eventbrite.com/x/383144705127/ Sign up for her mailing list to be notified when her E-Book Trust Your Inner Knowing is released! Get in touch with me here: oftheessencewithliz@gmail.com Https://www.instagram.com/oftheessencewithliz

In this episode, I chat about my recent travels to Norway as well as some recent trips I've taken in Colorado to enjoy the fall! I discuss my decision to move to seasons on the podcast to allow myself more flexibility and flow. I also discuss burnout and 3 tips for dealing with burnout! Get in touch with me:Instagram.com/oftheessencewithlizoftheessencewithliz@gmail.com Also, if you feel so inclined I would be super appreciative if you leave me a review on Apple Podcasts - every review goes a long way! I'm grateful for you!

In this episode, I interview Chelsea Riffe, who I call the Podcasting Queen and who is also my personal podcasting coach. Chelsea is a Mindset + Podcast Coach, helping creatives, coaches and entrepreneurs launch, grow and monetize their podcasts. Her focus is on compelling content strategy, sustainable growth, and getting compensated for your creative genius. She hosts the top-rated podcast "In My Non-Expert Opinion", covering the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, the fun and chaos of travel, internet culture and money, honey.When she's not podcasting or helping her clients become all-star podcasters, she's booking flights, watching nature documentaries, dancing, or Googling the closest beach to layout. We chat about mindset shifts and overcoming imposter syndrome, growing and monetizing your podcast as well as the current audio boom, traveling and adapting to working remote in various countries. We also get into human design and how she feels about being a reflector as well as how important environment is to her in particular. Get in touch with Chelsea: www.chelseariffe.comhttps://www.instagram.com/chelseariffe/?hl=enWork with Chelsea: Mic Drop: https://www.chelseariffe.com/micdropcoursePodcast Coaching: https://www.chelseariffe.com/1-1-podcast-coachingGet in touch with me here: oftheessencewithliz@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/oftheessencewithliz/

In this episode, I interview Bri Rubin, a Human Design specialist, artist, yoga teacher and coach. In addition to giving readings and providing ongoing integration support, Bri currently works for MyBodyGraph and Jovian Archive, the official library of primary source Human Design material.We discuss the basics of human design, energy and non-energy types, the basics of generators, manifestors, manifesting generators, projectors and reflectors, how to read your human design chart and which information is the most important to start with, de-conditioning and much more! We get into open centers and how your open centers make you more susceptible to conditioning, strategies and authority for each type, profile lines and some more of the specifics. We also chat about being non-sacral in a Generator world and breaking free from the Generator conditioning (as a Projector myself). If you're curious about getting a reading or getting in touch with Bri, contact her here: https://www.instagram.com/_brirubin_/www.brirubin.com Get in touch with me here: oftheessencewithliz@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/oftheessencewithliz/

In this episode, I chat candidly with my ex about our relationship, what we learned from the relationship, what drove us apart, and some of the struggles that we went through. I question him on his favorite aspects of me (as well as his least favorites), our journey to maintaining a friendship, what initially attracted us to one another and why we broke up in his words. I also chat about how anxiety ridden the dating process can be - if you are dating right now too and you resonate with this, I would love to connect! If you love this episode, I would so appreciate if you would leave a review! I'm still doing a giveaway for a free reiki session - if you're interested, screenshot your review and you will be entered to win! Get in touch with me here: oftheessencewithliz@gmail.com Instagram: @lizzzzaay

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Ashley Skye and we have a juicy conversation about masculine and feminine dynamics, exploring in relationship and sex! Ashley is an intimacy coach and advocate for women's health, pleasure and desires. She has been doing the inner healing work for the past two years and is passionate about sharing it with other women. DISCLAIMER: **NSFW**We get into masculine and feminine dynamics and how playing into the dynamics creates polarity in relationship. We chat about edgy desires, exploring sexually and the desire to have a threesome. Ashley gets candid about creating boundaries around that, how important communication is and tips for listeners to voice their edgy desires. Get in touch with Ashley:Instagram: @ashleyintheskyeGet in touch with me: oftheessencewithliz@gmail.comInstagram: @lizzzzaay

In this episode, I interview Alexandra Shelly aka The Modern Medium. Alexandra is a Psychic Medium Channeler born and raised in Southern California and based in Santa Monica. Alexandra's mission is to not only give divinely guided readings and healings, but to be one of the young Lightworkers to rewrite the script of mediumship—it's outdated, there's been limitations put on them, and it's time to embrace our magic in its fullest form! Alexandra is obsessed with reading, (follow @dogeared.bookclub), dogs, being outdoors and is always down for a silly goose time.We chat about what she's reading right now, how fiction is much more addicting than nonfiction, when she first experienced and initiated her psychic abilities, how she maintains a clear vessel for spirit and sets boundaries. We also discuss tuning into intuition and ways to grow your spiritual connection and self trust muscles. If you love this episode, I would be so appreciative if you would leave me a review. I love to hear from you! Connect with Alexandra and listen to her podcast here: https://embody-your-soul.captivate.fm/listenhttps://www.themodernmedium.co/Instagram: @themodernmedium_Connect with me here: oftheessencewithliz@gmail.com Instgram: @lizzzzaay

In this episode, I get raw about my thoughts on Roe v. Wade and my personal story. I talk about the emotional, physical, spiritual aspects of my story and how I moved through it. I also chat about Jane Fonda's book "My Life So Far" and Ageism in our culture as well as the importance of grappling with the reality of death - not in a morbid way, just how important it is to think about it so we are living our lives the way we want to be while we're on the planet! In the end, I share a funny personal anecdote that you won't want to miss.Get in touch with me here: oftheessencewithliz@gmail.com Giveaway*I am offering a free 30-minute distance Reiki session to one person who reviews the podcast! Subscribe and screenshot your review before posting and email or send it to me via email or on Instagram and I will enter you in to the giveaway! Resources: -Abortionfunds.org -National Abortion Access Fund For Survivors -Planned Parenthood -The Ms. Foundation -Center for Reproductive Rights

In this episode, I interview my friend, Whitney McFadden. Whitney is a women's psychiatrist who studies molecular and cell neurobiology and found women's work because she needed it badly. She fuses medicine and neuroscience with emotional release, sisterhood, and community and teaches women how to become more attuned to their greatest asset, their physical, emotional and energetic bodies. In this episode, we talk about tuning into the body and rhythms of life, tapping into sensuality, balancing hormones, relationships and breakups as well as how to know when a relationship is over, anxious attachment styles and more! Get in touch with Whitney here: http://whitneymcfaddenmd.comInstagram: @mcwhit2*Also, join her women's circle with the Institute of Plant Based Medicine Health Circle Tuesdays at 4:30pm pst/ 7:30pm est. To join, call the clinic at 949-404-4444, or contact her directly at whitneymcfaddenmd@gmail.com or on Instagram. Get in touch with me here: oftheessencewithliz@gmail.comIf you love the podcast, I would so appreciate if you leave us a review! I love to hear from you!

In this episode, I interview my best friend since childhood, Lauren Romano aka Simply Lauren Rose. We talk about her journey to becoming a blogger, projects that came before SLR, opening her boutique and becoming a full-time entrepreneur. We also talk about moving in with a partner, adapting to growth and staying true to your authenticity along the way. Follow Lauren here: https://www.simplylaurenrose.comLauren's Instagram: @simplylaurenroseLauren's TikTok: @simplylaurenroseStyled by Lauren Rose Boutique: @shopstyledbylaurenrose*First time customers who sign up for their email newsletter get 15% off their purchase!Get in touch with me: oftheessencewithliz@gmail.comIf you love the podcast, leave us a review! I love to hear from you!

In this episode, I discuss what I've been reading recently as well as my recent trip to Hawaii and tips for traveling on a budget. I also go into three tips I've learned from my experiences in dating (specifically online dating) and a few stories about how I've acquired that knowledge. Get in touch with me here: oftheessencewithliz@gmail.comInstagram: @lizzzzaay

In this episode, I open up about my journey with personal growth, my mental health struggles and what initially prompted me to seek therapy and women's coaching programs, and getting back in touch with as well as deepening my connection with spirituality. Get in touch! email me at oftheessencewithliz@gmail.comInstagram: @lizzzzaay

Hi friends! Welcome to Of the Essence with Liz. I'm this episode, I go into why I'm starting a podcast, finding my voice, my Hashimoto's diagnosis and a low point in my life, moving on and leaving the old shell of myself behind. Hope you enjoy the episode! If you'd like to get in touch, email oftheessencewithliz@gmail.com or connect with me on IG @lizzzzaay