Self Love + Sanctuary

I am SO grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you for tuning in each week to hear what I have to share.

Gentle words of love. What we speak to ourselves matters.

A very special message delivered by a very special guest. Breathe, visualize, dance, connect, play,stay open. Inner child nourishment by MEL THE MINDFUL

POWERFUL + REAL. An expansive interview. Jared speaks of the transformation that has been happening in his life. Vulnerable, raw and real.... he doesn't hold back! "I am an empathic Aquarius, that has a deep love and appreciation for the forest, ocean, stars, deer, Ive always had my head in the stars growing up. Lately my head and self talk has been limiting me, so now I'm ready to get out of my head and back into my body, into my soul and do the work.  Lately, I have been realizing more than ever that we are made of the same things stars are made of, atoms, carbon, energy, we are a temple, lightning, thunder and nebula vortexes. The same atoms in our body's are the same atoms that are created in the dying stage of an exploding star called a supernova." - Jared Betts Stay connected + inspired… Ready for a workshop?(Can't wait to invite you into my healing online space.) Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/soul-love-workshop-tickets-308160796237 Connection: Jared on Instagram: @jaredbetts Steph on Instagram: @so.ul.lo.v.e

Step into your gifts. After sharing this episode with numerous friends this week, I felt super called to re-share this one which was recorded over two years ago. You are enough.

In this episode: Earth medicine, moon rhythms, womb magic, and empowering your wild authentic self. Thank you Stephanie Sunshine for sharing your heart and your voice with us. Follow her: Instagram: earth.moon.womb Website earthmoonwomb.com

With the days getting longer, and even just the thought of warm sun rays making us shine. ,,, this one is great to share. Visualization is powerful, so give this your all! Lean into the experience with your full heart + intention. To book a private retreat with me,

This week, I'm sharing the behind the scenes of how FANTASTIC it feels to work in alignment with your higher self. An episode about creating sacred space, and facilitating a healing retreat experience. If you are interested in booking a private retreat with me, send me an email. Steph@thegoddessgatherings.ca

"Be still like a mountain and flow like a great river." Lao Tzu This week, I share advice on finding your voice, and sharing your truth with compassion. In this episode we discuss holding polarity, understanding perspectives, body language + effective communication skills. PEACE + Love! Resources Shared: Metta Bhavana Prayer Opening poem, 'Niceness Soothes', Ceremony Book, Brianna Weist The Heart Centered Practice by Danielle Laporte 7 Layers Deep Exercise Join the Soul Love Workshop: Link to register: https://bit.ly/3sLBndS

Let's talk about Soul LOVE. It's time to remove all of the personalities, labels and boxes you've squeezed yourself into. Soul Love is an authentic connection with the truth of you, your infinite , ever expansive self. Ground into love, presence + peace and enjoy a soothing episode that just might bring you closer to your authentic truth.

Sweet Body Love + Self Acceptance instagram.com/so.ul.lo.v.e Resources shared: Ceremony Book by Brianna Weist Creativity Meditation by Glenda Ceadarleaf

Surprise! This week I bring you a conscious conversation with a dear friend. A Soulful business strategist who weaves heart intelligence, numerology and spiritual tools into the work she does. Meet Ann Marie McKenzie.

I feel we can all benefit from an extra cup of calm right now. So.... Get in your coziest environment, shut your eyes +I will read to you. I am reading the book 'Ceremony' by Brianna Weist. Its pages are full of deep resonance + truth for those of us who are awakening to who we are and who we are here to be. Reserve your place to my Soul-Love Virtual Circle here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/229959594337 The details: ✨When: Saturday night, 01/29/22, 8pm AST ✨Where: Zoom ✨What: A healing workshop for body, mind + soul. Get social: instagram.com/so.ul.lo.v.e I will be sharing cozy tips on my stories each night leading up to our virtual circle! Resources shared in this episode: 'Ceremony' by Brianna Weist 'Heart Minded' by Sarah Blondin Mel at s0na.ca on Instagram (Go and follow her!✨) Sending love.

"Come home to yourself. The ache for home lives in all of us. The safe place we can go as we are and not be questioned." -Maya Angelou Hey friends, Thank you for being here.

Relax and listen to gentle words + rain drops. Get comfy, enjoy the letting go of all that no longer serves you. Let your intention, my voice + the rainfall wash it away.

A comforting episode to ground into our fresh new year. In this episode, find empowering words to help guide you in uncovering what is truly real and meaningful in this life. This weeks affirmation, "I am enough"

As we live the last few days of 2021, enjoy this meditation for relaxation and a boost of courage right when you need it most. A new year is upon us, may we all choose to awaken and courageously step into all that magic that lies just beyond our comfort zones. *Meditation script written by Glenda Ceadarleaf, read by Stephanie Johnston.

I felt lost and found my magic. If you are hurting right now, may this episode bring healing + inspiring ideas your way. May you find the light through your darkness.

For those of us missing the summer + ocean waves, Enjoy this trip to the ocean.

Passion over perfection. The message from the truthbomb that literally flew out of the deck before recording this episode. WELCOME BACK to Self Love + Sanctuary. Press play to find an episode recorded without edits, from the comfort of a home environment. (The sound quality + production will get better as we grow along, promise!) Thank you for being on this journey with me. Season 3! Ahhhhhhhhh! We're here!!! Affirmations from this episode: -Sourced from 'The Gaia Oracle'- "I am one with my higher self." "I am in touch and in tune with my innermost feelings." "I am blessed." "I am spiritually connected to those I love." "I am loved." Say hI on Instagram instagram.com/so.ul.lo.v.e

A visualization to walk you through all of the reasons that you may feel gratitude for home. Wherever you are. Connect on Instagram: instagram.com/so.ul.lo.v.e

“My goal is no longer to get more done, but rather to have less to do.” -Francine Jay, The Joy of Less A talk on some of the ways I create ease in my lifestyle at home. I talk about everything from silk scrunchies to recycling bins. AND your special invite to the membership, a look behind the scenes. Many of us are seeking simplicity. I think at the root of this want, is that we are seeking to live freely. To taste the sweetness of life + and to savor it. “When a home feels like it has been customized to an owner's functional and aesthetic needs, the people who live there generally find it more appealing than the best five-star resort.” – Vern Yip I will be taking a little break from this podcast, here are a few of my favorite episodes all about setting up our spaces with ease + flow. Goddess In The Kitchen (Ep14) Sleep Wellness + Rituals to Unwind (Ep8) The Kon Marie Method, Lux Minimalism + Why Less Is More (Ep6) Connect on Instagram: instagram.com/so.ul.lo.v.e

Looking back + reminiscing about the time I worked in a coffee shop. Here I developed my love for cozy details, premium products, and amazing customer service. I hope you love it! Link to join my Sanctuary Membership. (Doors will close on April 1) https://www.thegoddessgatherings.ca/retreats-workshops/creating-sacred-space-at-home

Failing Forward + Loving Yourself by Self Love + Sanctuary

"Everything in the universe has a rhythm, everything dances." - Marya Angelou "Ah, music," he said wiping his eyes. "A magic beyond all we do here." JK Rowling, Harry Potter + the Sorcerers Stone "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Artist and track shared on this episode (SO GOOD!) Moonwolf Departure by Pat LePoidevin Connect on Instagram: instagram.com/so.ul.lo.v.e

RITUALS "Nourish your body in the sun, eat from the earth, honor the moon, breathe oxygenated air, flow with the seasons, acknowledge a higher power, be kind to yourself, drink fresh spring water, be still, walk in nature and listen, simplify, bathe in rivers, slow your rhythm, dance gracefully, listen to your higher mind, age with intention, age with grace, age with purpose" - Notes from Elizabeth, Honest RItuals Follow Elizabeth for beautiful skincare rituals, beeswax candles, and holistic skincare tutorials. HonestRituals.com Instagram honest.rituals

As we all are staying home, staying in. This is an opportunity to envision + create an environment that is in alignment with who you are and where you're going, HOW YOU WANT TO FEEL. ✨ Pair this episode with a blanket, some pillows + a mug of your favorite beverage. I hope it inspires you to continue making home your Sanctuary. Jess Neary is FULL OF LIGHT, it was an absolute pleasure talking all things Feng Shui on the podcast. "When a flower doesn't bloom, you fix the environment which it grows, not the flower." -Alexander Den Heijer Follow Jess on Instagram for inspiring Feng Shui content https://www.instagram.com/jessneary.fengshui/ Book a consultation on her website. (She helps clients virtually all across the globe!) Jessnearyfengshui.com

My mantra going into 2021 ( Thank you, Yung Pueblo) “Stop all performances, accept your imperfections, expand your self-awareness, forcing it doesn't work, LET IT gooooo. Don't let your self-doubt take control, your time to rest is non-negotiable, personal growth is goal number one, remember that life is not a competition, connect with emotionally mature people, let go of the past + be in the present, STOP all self-analysis when you feel down, NOTICE when you are causing yourself tension. I love the journey. Layer after layer, gently waking up + letting go of the stuff that keeps me stuck. Sending New Years' love your way today. “Chop off your dead ends for growth, And I'm not just talking about your hair.” - Spirit Daughter At the dawn of a new year, many of us are reflecting on what worked, and what didn't. For myself, I've been aware of my perfectionism, and how it isn't serving my happiness! In this episode, I share two stories where I noticed perfectionism robbing me of experiences + happy moments + how I will choose to move past the hold that perfectionism has on my life. Quotes from the episode sourced from https://www.ditchperfect.com/ Follow Yung Pueblo on Instagram for beautiful words that speak directly to the soul. https://www.instagram.com/yung_pueblo/?hl=en Find me on Instagram on either one of my two channels. The Goddess Gatherings: https://www.instagram.com/thegoddess.gatherings/ Self Love + Sanctuary: https://www.instagram.com/selflove_and_sanctuary/ ATTEND OUR JANUARY RETREAT (A virtual experience for body, mind + soul) https://www.thegoddessgatherings.ca/retreats-workshops/desire-map-retreat-the-virtual-sessions

“I am sure there are many things that cannot be cured by a good bath, but I can't think of one.” - Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar In this episode: -Get cozy + RELAX with a soothing, blissful bathtub meditation. (even if you do not have a bathtub in your home, you will feel soothed.) -Set up sanctuary in your bathroom -Be inspired by my own bath ritual that will bring healing and serenity to your body, mind, and spirit. “The calm within the storm is where peace lives and breathes. It is not within perfect circumstances or a charmed life... it is not conditional. Peace is a sacred space within, it is the temple of our internal landscape. We are free to visit it, whenever we seek sanctuary. Underneath the chaos of everyday living, peace is patiently awaiting our discovery... go within.” ― Jaeda DeWalt Recognize your worth. It's ok to shut the bathroom door, and take a long moment for you. It's ok to switch things up from how they've always been to how you want to be now. Create sanctuary in your space. Set up your bathroom for ease, a place where you can go to refill your well. Resources shared: Koffee Beauty scrub: https://koffeebeauty.com/ Blissful Bathtub Meditation Glenda Cedarleaf https://www.glendacedarleaf.com/

An evening chat with my Gypsy friend, in the studio, burning sweet grass and wearing pajamas! (The perfect Friday night if you ask me!) I love Jacquie for her down-to-earth ways, her connection to nature, and her ability to effortlessly entertain. Every experience with her brings gentle nuggets of wisdom and a deep connection to nature. A talk between friends, fun, laughter, connection + many happy stories shared. Connect with Jacquie @ Earthwhims.com , Earthwhims on Facebook Resources sourced: The Greatest Miracle in the World by Og Mandino Josephine by Rituals

May you find your center, your place to retreat to, your go-to rituals and practices that bring you restoration and calm. In this episode, enjoy a relaxing visualization to create your inner healing sanctuary. The place you can retreat to at any time in your mind's eye. Create spaces in your life for peace, healing, and inner calm. - The Goddess Gatherings Mantra: "I am safe, I deserve rest, I deserve to create a home within." @about.the.good.life via Instagram

This has been an amazing season. In this episode, I talk about the lessons I learned on this podcasting journey, express my gratitude for my listeners + my producer. Are you being pulled to starting a podcast of your own? I have nothing but the best to share about Tosh Taylor of The Podcast Hub. She will help your podcasting dreams come true! Podcasthub.ca

“'I don't believe in magic.' The young boy said. The old man smiled. 'You will, when you see her.'” - Atticus I believe that moments of synchronicity + magic are happening more than we know. Signs, coincidences, synchronicities, serendipitous moments gently nudging for our attention. And sometimes moments of synchronicity are so obvious that you cannot deny it. Enjoy an episode of stories shared from my life + those of my loved ones. The whispered voice, the meaningful coincidence that tells you you are not alone.

So many decisions, so little time. Do you feel stuck deciding how to spend your time? Does this indecision lead to feelings of anxiety? About life + how you spend it? This episode brings journal prompts + inspiring thoughts on presence. As well as a poetry reading + Heart Centering meditation to put you right in the right head space...Enjoy! Resources: Wild Geese - Mary Oliver The Heart Centering Practice - Danielle Laporte Instagram recommendation - @Iamdavita @thegoddess.gatherings Attend my virtual retreat - https://bit.ly/3j5tppl

What is in your self-care regime? Get intentional with your beauty rituals with pure + natural ingredients that are good for you + your environment. Enjoy this relaxing + soothing episode that is sure to inspire you to make the switch! #cleanbeauty #selflove #selfcare #beautyrituals

"Your gratitude is magnetic and the more gratitude you have, the more abundance you magnetize. It's universal law." - Rhonda Byrne There is magic to be found when we bookend our days with gratitude. This practice has blessed my life! I hope it blesses yours too. xo

I finally broke up with my phone! Wowed at the magic I've been feeling since. My hope is that this episode will inspire + motivate you to form a relationship with your social media + internet use. The internet is an amazing tool, if we use it intentionally. "Lost time is never found again" - Benjamin Franklin

An expansive episode that will give you the tools to understand + shift the habits that are keeping you stuck.

The Wisdom + Beauty of Loss - In Memory of "Big Daddy" Arthur Johnston - Ep 18 by Self Love + Sanctuary

Write For Self Care + Healing (The Journal Episode!) - 17 by Self Love + Sanctuary

Restorative + Nurturing - Refill Your Cup - Episode 16 by Self Love + Sanctuary

Be still and notice. Do you recognize the plants, the shrubs, the trees, the flowers? DO you notice the beauty that is in your vicinity? Pay attention and have a deeper connection to your environment. Notice all of the life there. Notice the beauty that abounds. Quotes from the episode: If you will stay close to nature, to its simplicity, to the small things hardly noticeable, those things can unexpectedly become great and immeasurable. -Rainer Maria Rilke Go outside. Don't tell anyone and don't bring your phone. Start walking and keep walking until you no longer know the road like the palm of your hand, because we walk the same roads day in and day out, to the bus and back home and we cease to see. Charlotte Eriksson The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul. – Alfred Austin Growing with the Seasons Reflection Questions: Look out your window (or step outside!) 1. Do you see trees? What types of trees do you see? 2. Do you see flowers? Describe the smell 3. Write out some of the plants, flowers or trees that you would like to plant someday soon!

Cooking is a form of creativity, self-expression, + curiosity. It's time to feel empowered + inspired in your kitchen! Let's find joy in the simple pleasures. "The things that bring you joy, pay attention. Joy is where your purpose is." - Jessica Morrison In this episode, we talk about tips, tricks + the sensory details. I reminisce on favorite old cooking shows + I talk about my own experience. Transforming my relationship with "cooking". Once a chore, now a beautiful ritual that I love immensely! Here is the recipe for my BEAUTIFUL GODDESS Coleslaw: Purple cabbage Pumpkin seeds Sunflower seeds Mayonnaise Dried cranberries Raisins Avacado Suggested Shows: The Urban Peasant Nadias It's TIme to Eat Restaurants On the Edge

The Desire Map - Find Your Inner Compass - Episode 13 by Self Love + Sanctuary

The Love Languages, Heart Energy + Relationships - Episode 12 by Self Love + Sanctuary

We are renovating a house + moving into the country! As the interior designer, I have been navigating the array of choices by turning inwards and asking, "How do I want to feel in this space?" The journey has been amazing. When we ask ourselves the right choices, the decisions become so clear.

Overcoming Self-Doubt, Stepping Into Purpose (Find Your Magic) - Episode 10 by Self Love + Sanctuary

Thoughts of Summer, Excited Butterflies + Bucket Lists - Episode 9 by Self Love + Sanctuary

How is your sleep wellness? This episode is calming + beautiful to listen to with so many tips + tricks to improve your rest + relaxation! Set up your bedroom sanctuary Create a wind-down routine to prepare for deep sleep Quotes: Prioritizing good sleep is good self-love - Danielle Laporte Self-care is a divine priority - Danielle Laporte Relax“Meditation is a state, often defined as deep dreamless sleep awake. But, in the same way that you cannot sleep on demand, you cannot meditate on demand—that is, you can't reach the state instantly in the same way that you can raise your right hand. The practices preceding meditation are relaxation, stillness and mental focus. Those are all things you can do. They are the preparation. Then, if you the circumstances are right, you can transition from the waking to the meditative state.” ― Gudjon Bergmann - Shift your mind to a state of calm with Yoga before bed. Yin Resources: The Philips wake up light - for your circadian rhythm Sleep Affirmations by Jennifer Wiliamson

Enjoy a guided meditation + healing session on noticing our thoughts + healing our thoughts to create new neuro-pathways. What we speak to ourselves matters. What are the beliefs that continue to loop in your mind? Do they cause tension + anxiety? Or do they empower you? Quoted in the episode: “You don't have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.”– Dan Millman “Worry in the dark can make it even darker.”– Camron Wright “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.”– William James “Smile, breathe, and go slowly.”– Thich Nhat Hanh “Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.”– Thich Nhat Hanh

Get cozy + enjoy this expansive + inspiring episode. (You might even find yourself decluttering + bringing those luxurious minimalism vibes into your home today.) I have been on a journey of decluttering my space, Today I'm sharing about the process, the pleasure + the joy I feel daily as a result. Less mess = a sense of spaciousness, more time, deeper calm + true contentment. How have you been feeling at home? Would you say that the energy is flowing? Or does it feel stagnant? “The space in which we live should be for the person we are becoming now, not for the person we were in the past.” -Marie Kondo Highlights: Create spaciousness + beauty using what you have. Home as a reflection of who you are + the life you aspire to live. My tips to help you follow through to completion. Resources: Marie Kondo - The KonMarie Method https://konmari.com/ Thich Nhat Hanh - Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life https://www.amazon.ca/Peace-Every-Step-Mindfulness-Everyday/dp/0553351397