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Welcome back to another episode of The Becoming Podcast, all! I'm delighted to bring you my conversation with writer Cindy DiTiberio today.  I've been following Cindy's work on her Substack, The Mother Lode, for quite a while now, and I know you're going to love our conversation.  So many of my clients and the women I connect with are experiencing – or thinking about – the end of their intimate partnerships, and I think Cindy's wisdom will really resonate with you.  This episode is especially for you if it's your transition into motherhood that has instigated a reckoning in your relationship.   Here's some of what we talked about in our conversation: > How MDMA therapy helped Cindy know that she needed to leave her marriage. > What so often happens to relationships when a couple has a baby.  We talk about everything from sex to paternity leave to caregiving and the mental load. > The feeling of being trapped by oppressive systems of capitalism and patriarchy and how heterosexual couples often end up in traditional, gendered roles without ever intending to.  We talk about the role of internalized patriarchy, the devaluing of women's time, and how both Cindy and I (and so many other mothers we know) ended up squeezing our full time work into part time hours so we could also be primary caregivers. > How personal growth journeys – whether that's into deeper spiritual paths or into a feminist awakening – can cause couples to drift apart. > How the pandemic awakened our culture to the many ways modern hetero partnership has failed women and mothers.   I think you're going to love my conversation with Cindy.  I think it's so relatable for so many of us who are mothering and perhaps grappling with how to navigate our relationships, whether they're ending or evolving.  

Welcome all! I'm really excited to introduce you to Enfys J. Book on the Becoming podcast today.  I came across Enfys' new book Queer Rites:  A Magickal Grimoire to Honor Your Milestones with Pride in a random search for other folks who were just as nerdy about rites of passage as I am.  I really loved getting to know them and the conversation we had was just so rich.   In this episode, Enfys and I touch on: > The lack of rites of passage for queer folk, and how deeply gendered so many of our "traditional" rites of passage are > How rites of passage are like "anchors to the self."  I love the way Enfys described this > The name change ritual that inspired Enfys to write Queer Rites > The pros and cons of labeling our identities, and how we can get more comfortable with the ways in which our identities evolve and change as we do > What makes a ritual "work" and be effective > How queer rites of passage are an act of resistance  

Hello beautiful ones, and welcome back to The Becoming Podcast. Today on the show I am thrilled to introduce you to Ruth Allen.  I have been following (and loving) Ruth's work for a number of years, and I've absolutely loved her two books, Grounded and Weathering.  Her work and her writing has deeply shaped the way I think about the natural world and the way I move my body through it. Let me formally introduce Ruth: Ruth is a writer, embodied psychotherapist and facilitator working primarily outdoors in landscape, and online. Combining her background in geology, with innovative body-based and creative techniques drawing on a multitude of teachings and influences, she offers therapy, mentoring, workshops, classes and adventure retreats - all practical, slow magic - designed to help others connect with their bodies and the rest of nature through depth-full enquiry and practices that deepen our capacity to listen, for the greater whole-health of planet and people.   Some of the things Ruth and I talk about on the show are: > The resourcing we can access through witnessing the natural cycles and seasons of the natural world – and also how that is being impacted by climate change. > How to be in relationship with the earth as both a benevolent and even maternal entity – as well as one with the potential for destruction.  We talk about the parallels between the concepts of the "ever-giving mother" and the "ever-giving planet," and how both ideologies seem to make those who nurture us vulnerable to exploitation. > What we can learn from rocks as allies in times of change in our lives and in the collective.  Ruth talks about the concept of weathering and erosion as being inevitable parts of the process of growth and rising, both for ourselves and our rock kin. > The challenge of extending our ideas about animacy to the seemingly inanimate:  rocks.  Ruth beautifully hypothesizes that if we can see rock as kin and choose to be in a caring relationship with them, then we can see anyone as kin and care for them just the same. > How Ruth engages in reciprocity with the natural world. And truly, truly so much more!  If you're curious about how you might be in deeper connection with the living world and perhaps how that connection might support you through times of weathering in your life, this episode is for you.  

Join us on "The Becoming Podcast" for our latest episode titled "The Path to Spiritual Wholeness," featuring Stu Cameron, CEO of Wesley Mission Australia and former Lead Minister of Newlife Church. In this episode, Stu opens up about the spiritual rhythms he incorporates into his life to maintain intimacy with God.

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In this powerful episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, I sit down with fashion content creator Vanessa Moynihan, who shares her incredible testimony of coming to faith after growing up in a home where God was never discussed. Vanessa skyrocketed to success as a fashion influencer, going viral and amassing a huge following on social media. Yet, despite the fame and opportunities, she felt an emptiness she couldn't ignore. It wasn't until she hired someone to help with her social media – who happened to be a strong believer – that she was introduced to Jesus in a life-changing way. In our conversation, Vanessa opens up about: ✨ How she navigated the tension between social media success and her newfound faith ✨ The moment she realized that no amount of influence could fill the void only God could ✨ Why being rooted in authentic community has been essential to her spiritual growth ✨ Practical tips on how to start—even when you feel like a failure or fear failing ✨ What it truly means to live for the audience of One rather than the approval of the world If you've ever struggled with fear of failure, seeking validation from others, or feeling like you don't know where to start in your faith journey, this episode is for you. Vanessa's story is a beautiful reminder that no matter where you come from, God's love can meet you exactly where you are. Scriptures Referenced: Philippians 4:6-7 I pray this blesses you,  Xoxo Coach Joy    Connect with Vanessa: IG: https://www.instagram.com/vivacious.honey/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@vivacious.honey?lang=en YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=vivacious+honey SHOP RAYN: http://Shoprayn.co   Take Advantage of the JFL Community 2 Week Free Trial Now!

Do you ever feel stuck in a cycle of distractions, low energy, or lack of motivation? You're not alone—and the good news is, there's a way to reset and re-energize your life! In this episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, we're diving into the concept of a Dopamine Menu, a powerful tool for cultivating joy, motivation, and intentional living. In a world that constantly pulls us toward quick fixes and overstimulation—like endless scrolling, junk food, or binge-watching—our natural dopamine system can become overwhelmed. But by intentionally choosing healthy, life-giving activities, we can break free from this cycle and step into a life of deeper fulfillment and purpose. Here's what you'll learn in this episode: 1️⃣ What is a Dopamine Menu? Discover how creating a curated list of joy-filled activities can help you shift from unhealthy habits to meaningful actions that fuel your motivation and emotional well-being. 2️⃣ How to Build Your Own Dopamine Menu: Simple, actionable steps to identify activities that bring you peace, align with your faith and values, and fit seamlessly into your daily life. 3️⃣ Examples of Joy-Filled Activities: Explore quick, medium, and immersive ideas—from gratitude journaling and listening to your favorite worship song to nature walks and creative hobbies—that can renew your focus and uplift your spirit. This episode will inspire you to take charge of your emotional and mental well-being, align your actions with God's purpose, and design a life full of intentional, joy-filled moments. I pray this blesses you,    Xoxo Coach Joy    Take Advantage of the JFL Community 2 Week Free Trial Now!

Does the word “discipline” make you cringe or feel overwhelmed? You're not alone. Many women struggle with staying consistent, battling distractions, and feeling stuck in cycles of guilt when their efforts to grow fall short. But what if discipline isn't about restriction, but about gaining the freedom to become the woman God created you to be? In this heartfelt episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, we're diving deep into why discipline is a game-changer for women who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about their next steps. Together, we'll address the challenges women face with discipline and how to reframe it as a tool for freedom and transformation. Here's what we'll uncover: 1️⃣ Discipline as the Foundation for Growth: Why you can't fully step into God's purpose without intentional habits and consistency. 2️⃣ Sharpening Your Focus: How discipline clears out the noise, reduces overwhelm, and helps you prioritize what truly matters. 3️⃣ The Power of Alignment: How saying “no” to distractions and things outside of God's calling creates space for clarity, peace, and freedom in your life. If you've been struggling with juggling responsibilities, feeling scattered, or doubting your ability to stay on track, this episode is for you. It's time to embrace discipline not as a burden, but as a key to living a life of joy, purpose, and alignment with God's plan. Scriptures Referenced:  Hebrews 12:11 Proverbs 10:17  Proverbs 15:32 I pray this blesses you,    Xoxo Coach Joy    Take Advantage of the JFL Community 2 Week Free Trial Now!

Hello beautiful ones! The Becoming Podcast is returning after a somewhat unplanned hiatus, brought to you by Getting Pneumonia A Week After Launching My Book! But here we are again, and I couldn't be more delighted to be welcoming Carmen Spagnola as my first guest of 2025.  Carmen has been a friend, colleague and teacher of mine for many years now, and she has just released her latest book, Spells for the Apocalypse:  Practical Magic for Turbulent Times, and, given the events of the past few weeks in our world, the timing of this important work couldn't be more auspicious. Before I dive in, let me tell you a little bit about Carmen: Carmen teaches about animism, folk magic, witchcraft, ritual and ancestral knowledge related to land and seasons.  She cross-pollinates somatics, attachment, collapse awareness, intersectional feminism, and kinship with the More Than Human in her work as a trauma resolution practitioner.  Carmen is the author of The Spirited Kitchen:  Recipes and Rituals for the Wheel of the Year, which teaches folklore and spellcraft for the solstices, equinoxes, and half-way points between, based on her training in culinary arts at Le Cordon Bleu Paris.  Carmen's professional study includes extensive training in hypnotherapy, interpersonal neurobiology, somatic psychology, mood and personality disorder support, and client-centred assistance for neurodivergent adults, youth, and their caregivers.  She is constantly researching current promising practices to provide psychoemotional care and nervous system reconditioning support for people with chronic or episodic disability, with special attention to autoimmunity, dysautonomia, and long COVID.  She holds provider certifications for Dynamic Attachment Re-Patterning, The Safe and Sound Protocol, Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercise, The Resilience Toolkit, and Clinical Hypnotherapy.  Her spiritual healing repertoire includes numerous certificates spanning a twenty-five year exploration of trance work, regression therapy, energy work, shamanistic practices, systemic constellations, divination, herbalism, kitchen witchery, cultural conservation and ancestral veneration practices, and wilderness quest. Here's some of what we talk about in this episode: What is collapse – both personal and collective.  Carmen beautifully names the thing that we all know, now, in our bones, to be true. The power of ritual to soothe, mobilize and transform us when there's nothing else you can *do* in the face of predicament and chaos How Carmen's new book, Spells for the Apocalypse, supports us to feel more skillful, resourced and resilient in times of personal and collective collapse The "gift and the task" of Carmen's personal Quest experience – aka, the promise it would kill her to break How Carmen is coping with grief and rage these days.  This is the question Carmen asks everyone on her podcast, the Numinous Podcast, and I was really keen to turn her own question back to her.  As she always does, even in the deeply challenging times she's experiencing right now, Carmen models how we might work with grief and rage in meaningful and supportive ways. Carmen and I talk about so, so much more, including our shared experiences of going on Quest, the rituals I did during my own personal time of collapse, what happens when an animist moves to a different ecosystem, and more. I hope you love listening to this episode with Carmen as much as I loved recording it with her!

In this empowering episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, I sit down with Joy Rowland, a certified Money and Business Coach for ambitious entrepreneurs. Joy's journey is nothing short of inspiring—she opens up about the challenges she's overcome and the barriers she's broken to become the bold, confident woman of God she is today. We dive into her past struggles, the mindset shifts that helped her get unstuck, and how she's now living out her God-given purpose. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a dreamer, or someone ready to step into the next level of your life, this episode is packed with wisdom and encouragement to help you trust God's plan and walk boldly into your future. You'll leave this conversation feeling confident, inspired, and ready for all that God is going to do in your life this year! Don't miss this episode filled with powerful insights on: ✨ Overcoming self-doubt and stepping into your purpose ✨ Breaking free from limiting beliefs that hold you back ✨ How faith and boldness can transform your life and business   I pray this blesses you,    Xoxo Coach Joy    Connect with Joy Rowland   Free access to workshop where I teach how to use AI to create ALL of your social media content for one year - https://explore.joyrowland.com/success-2025-free-gift/    Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyful-money/id1714708914   Website: https://www.joyrowland.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joy.rowland_/ Take Advantage of the JFL Community 2 Week Free Trial

In this empowering episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, I sit down with Joy Rowland, a certified Money and Business Coach for ambitious entrepreneurs. Joy's journey is nothing short of inspiring—she opens up about the challenges she's overcome and the barriers she's broken to become the bold, confident woman of God she is today. We dive into her past struggles, the mindset shifts that helped her get unstuck, and how she's now living out her God-given purpose. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a dreamer, or someone ready to step into the next level of your life, this episode is packed with wisdom and encouragement to help you trust God's plan and walk boldly into your future. You'll leave this conversation feeling confident, inspired, and ready for all that God is going to do in your life this year! Don't miss this episode filled with powerful insights on: ✨ Overcoming self-doubt and stepping into your purpose ✨ Breaking free from limiting beliefs that hold you back ✨ How faith and boldness can transform your life and business   I pray this blesses you,    Xoxo Coach Joy    Connect with Joy Rowland   Free access to workshop where I teach how to use AI to create ALL of your social media content for one year - https://explore.joyrowland.com/success-2025-free-gift/    Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyful-money/id1714708914   Website: https://www.joyrowland.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joy.rowland_/ Take Advantage of the JFL Community 2 Week Free Trial

Have you heard the term matrescence? It is the transition of becoming a mother and all that goes with that. It is a process, not just a moment in time. It is a wild, beautiful, complex and challenging process. Motherhood changes us profoundly. This is completely normal. In this episode, I chat with doula, coach and author Jessie Harrold about the massive transformational time of becoming a mother. Jessie and I chat about: Why the transition to motherhood takes 2-3 years – not just 6 weeks What matrescence is Why there is such a shift in identity as we become mothers How motherhood transforms us The impact that society has on new mothers How modern day motherhood is different from how motherhood used to be That mothering is a countercultural act The phases that women go through as they become mothers That it is expected to feel a full range of emotions in motherhood How you can heal your matrescence experience even years later after becoming a mother Jessie is a coach and doula who has support women through radical life transformations and other rites of passage for over fifteen years. She works one-on-one with women and mothers, facilitates mentorship programs, women's circles and rituals, and hosts retreats and nature-based experiences. Jessie is the author of Mothershift: Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage (Shambhala 2024) and Project Body Love: My Quest to Love My Body and the Surprising Truth I Found Instead. She is also the host of The Becoming Podcast. Jessie lives on the east coast of Canada, where she mothers her two children, writes, and stewards the land. Episode Links: Say hi to Jessie on Instagram Read Jessie's book Mothershift Check out all of Jessie's offerings including her matrescence apprenticeship The Village Come say hello to me over on Instagram Grab a copy of my book The Motherhood Reset Check out other my other podcast episodes & articles

What if we saw motherhood as an opportunity for a mother to access a deeper sense of her own power and authenticity?  Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Jessie Harrold on her new book Mothershift: Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Jessie Harrold is a coach and doula who has been supporting women through radical life transformations and other rites of passage for over fifteen years. She works one-on-one with women and mothers, facilitates mentorship programs, women's circles and rituals, and hosts retreats and nature-based experiences. Jessie is also the host of The Becoming Podcast.  http://www.jessieharrold.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Are you tired of carrying emotional weight into every new year? In this episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, we're diving into how emotional health affects your relationships, spiritual growth, and purpose. Discover practical steps to release emotional baggage, embrace healing, and step into the identity and purpose God has for you.  As a community we will be going through the book “The Emotionally Healthy Woman” By Geri Scazarro and I am inviting you to go on this journey with us. What would your life look like if you chose to prioritize an area of health that you may have never given thought to? You will never no, if you don't try, I am inviting you to take action in an entirely new way this year! Let's do this together!  This episode will inspire and equip you to make this year one of true transformation. Listen now and learn how to prioritize what truly matters! Scriptures Referenced:  John 11:35   I pray this blesses you,    Xoxo Coach Joy    Catch the replay of BECOMING HER 2025

A special Christmas episode ft a dilemma of a young wife. I hope you find encouragement through this episode as you wind up the year 2024. Enjoy! and don't forget to rate the podcast Stay connected YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Growing and Becoming Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share your relationship dilemmas here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thegbpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or anonymously here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NGL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GB Pod on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gb__podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host on Instagram & Threads: ⁠⁠mrs.wealth_

In this thought-provoking episode of The Becoming Podcast, we welcome Dan Paterson—founder of Questioning Christianity, pastor, author, and cultural thought leader. Dan is passionate about equipping people to think deeply about life's biggest questions, and today he joins us to unpack the profound and timely topic of Gender and the Body.With wisdom and grace, Dan explores what it means to honour our God-given identity, navigate cultural narratives, and understand the significance of being created in the image of God. This is a conversation that challenges and encourages us to reflect on how the gospel shapes not just how we see ourselves but also how we engage with others.If you've ever wrestled with questions about identity, faith, or what it means to embody God's design, this episode is for you.

In this compelling episode of The Becoming Podcast, we welcome Dr. David Bennett—author, theologian, and respected voice on faith and sexuality. Dr. Bennett's journey is one of transformation: once an atheist actively opposed to Christianity, he experienced a radical encounter with Jesus that reshaped his life, identity, and understanding of desire.Drawing from his own story and years of theological study, Dr. Bennett brings a compassionate, biblically grounded perspective to the often-challenging discussions around sexuality and faith. Together, we explore what it means to honour both our desires and our relationship with God in today's world.If you've ever struggled with questions around sexuality, identity, or purpose, this episode is for you.

Hello beautiful ones! I've somehow taken a bit of an unexpected hiatus from the podcast lately, but I'm really, really delighted to share a new episode with you today.  It's a super fun and beautiful conversation between three friends – myself, Mara Glatzel and Becca Piastrelli.  In this episode, we're turning the tables and Mara and Becca are interviewing ME about the launch of my upcoming book, Mothershift:  Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage. If you aren't familiar with Mara and Becca, let me tell you a little bit about them first! Mara Glatzel is a coach, podcast host and author of the book Needy:  How to advocate for your needs and claim your sovereignty and Becca Piastrelli is a community gatherer and women's circle facilitator, podcast host and author of the book Root and Ritual:  Timeless ways to connect with land, lineage, community and the self.  These two are friends with each other and they've been my friends for quite a number of years now, and they have been *tireless* champions for Mothershift and my work.  Becca is also an alumni of my MotherSHIFT program.  They both played a key role in my ability to get a book deal for Mothershift, and for that I will be endlessly grateful. In this episode, Mara and Becca and I talk about: > Why I wrote Mothershift and why this book is so important right now.  You'll hear me talk about how I feel like I'm this book's doula, and how easy it's been to share the messages that it holds. > Why "the mothers aren't all right," including my perspective on the US Surgeon General's advisory on the mental health of parents.  We talk about the modern conditions that are particularly challenging for mothers as well as parts of the rite of passage into motherhood that have been difficult – but also filled with potential – since time immemorial. > Our relationship with social media, about how it has become a surrogate for the witnessing we need as we step into motherhood, and whether or not we're actually ever seeing the *real* truth about anyone's experience of mothering. > Is postpartum forever?  We speculate how many years it takes to feel fully embodied in your experience of motherhood. > The role of ritual in supporting and uplifting our matrescence experiences. I do hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we loved recording it, and that it gives you a special sneak peek into the writing of Mothershift.  

What should've been an episode on existential crisis turned out to be one of gratitude for God-given acquaintanceships. Followed by a juicy tale of womanising — a dilemma from one of our listeners. Enjoy! and don't forget to rate the podcast Stay connected YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Growing and Becoming Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share your relationship dilemmas here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thegbpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or anonymously here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NGL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GB Pod on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gb__podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host on Instagram & Threads: ⁠⁠mrs.wealth_

In this 2nd part of the episode on boundaries, Onome and Nkem explore boundaries in relationships through the lens of marriage. Enjoy! and don't forget to rate the podcast Stay connected YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Growing and Becoming Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share your relationship dilemmas here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thegbpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or anonymously here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NGL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GB Pod on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gb__podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host on Instagram & Threads: ⁠mrs.wealth_

What's a good relationship without boundaries? In this episode, Onome and Nkem explore why we all need strong boundaries and the practicalities of establishing boundaries in relationships. Enjoy! and don't forget to rate the podcast Stay connected YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Growing and Becoming Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share your sticky situations here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thegbpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or anonymously here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NGL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GB Pod on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gb__podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host on Instagram & Threads: mrs.wealth_

Random life update I was invited to a fun games night and I loved it! Also got a massage over the weekend and I can't believe I've been sleeping on this. This episode wraps up nicely with a much needed rant about Emily's crazy love life. Please share and rate the podcast. Stay connected YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Growing and Becoming Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share your sticky situations here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thegbpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or anonymously here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NGL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GB Pod on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gb__podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host on Instagram & Threads: mrs.wealth_

By God's grace, She is Becoming Podcast has been going for nearly 5 years. In this episode, Delaney and Bev discuss Romans 12:1-2, which is She is Becoming Podcast's theme verse. How does a Christian live with a renewed mind in their daily lives? How does God renew our minds? What does it mean to live as a living sacrifice?  Listen to this episode to learn the answers to these questions, and how Romans 12:1-2 is the goal and HEARTBEAT of this podcast. 

My friends!  I'm really excited to share this interview with the amazing Asha Frost.  We had such a beautiful conversation, and Asha has so much wisdom to share, and does so eloquently.   Here's some of what Asha and I talk about in this episode: > How Asha's Lupus diagnosis was a threshold moment in her life that made it impossible to keep up with the demands of our modern, capitalist, patriarchal, white supremacist culture – and how she continues to practice slowing down. > The relationship between worthiness and productivity, and the paradox that creativity and "success" often flourish after periods of meaningful rest.  As Asha so beautifully phrases, "miracles are born from rest." > Asha shares some of her experiences of her matrescence – her rite of passage into motherhood. > The potential that transformative times in our lives offer to invite us to divest from and disrupt dominant culture. > Elderhood and the elder medicine that lives in all of us, including our non-human kin.  Asha and I share our love of herons as elders, and gush over the beauty of her new Animal Elder deck. > Cultural appropriation in the rites of passage space – and how, while it's unacceptable, it comes from our collective desire for meaningful ritual and ceremony to mark these transformative times in our lives.

I'm thrilled to bring you this conversation with Sarah Wildeman on the Becoming Podcast this month.  This was such a rich and far-reaching dialogue about all things community-building, which is such an important locus of support – and also struggle – as we traverse times of deep change in our lives. Here's some of what Sarah and I talk about in this episode: > The life-and-death threshold where Sarah learned what it was like to be doing life with people – and where she found the inspiration for a lot of her work now > What it was like living in an intentional community with her family, and how she experienced "the village" firsthand > How "the loss of the village" is not a universal experience, and is actually one that often walks hand-in-hand with the hyper-individualism that comes alongside many cultural privileges > Practical and philosophical wisdom about how to build community, including how asking for help is actually an act of great generosity, how to make your needs known (and identify them in the first place), how to create capacity and room in your life to make community a priority, and how to powerfully invite folks into relationships and gatherings > How hard it is to build community in a season of need in your life > Attachment styles and introversion / extroversion and how they relate to re-villaging > The idea of "tolerating" community and committing to relationship tending even when it's hard, or even when it's not what you'd prefer to be doing I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did, and that you're able to find some real wisdom and practical support that will help you expand and deepen your community connections.  Enjoy!

Hello, friend!  I'm really excited to share my conversation with Danielle Cohen with you.  If you're a mother, an entrepreneur, a multi-passionate human, or have ever been on either side of a camera, this episode is a must-listen. First, let me tell you a little bit about Danielle. Danielle Cohen is a visibility coach & professional photographer with a unique talent for helping others step into and offer their greatest work. Spanning two decades, her career includes work as a doula, healer, teacher, business consultant, publisher, art director, mentor, and photographer. Known for her keen insights, potent intuition, truth-telling, and her powerful approach to visibility & visuals, Danielle has photographed famous faces and the emerging stars who are forces for good in our world. Her photographs have been featured in magazines, on book covers, as well as on prominent websites, marketing campaigns, and online courses.   Here's some of what Danielle and I talk about in this episode: > Being a multi-passionate human and entrepreneur.  Honestly, if you've got a bio that reads a bit like Danielle's or if you're a coach / doula / author / wilderness quest guide like me, this conversation is going to make you feel so much less alone, and so well-supported. > How photography helped Danielle heal some of the cultural messaging she received as a young mother > How photography can play an important role in a rite of passage, especially because traversing a rite of passage well usually includes being witnessed in the transformation you're navigating. > How to ritualize photo shoots to allow them to offer the fullest visibility medicine they have the potential to offer > Authenticity and performance in the context of photography and being visible – and how they're not necessarily mutually exclusive > The somatics of visibility and what happened to my body in my latest photoshoot > And then, honestly?  Danielle offers an amazing mini-mastermind for any entrepreneur who's visible in the world, especially through photographs.   This is SUCH a rich and wide-ranging conversation:  there literally is something in this episode for everyone.  I hope you enjoy getting to know Danielle and hearing her wisdom as much as I did!

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Hello, friend!  I'm delighted to share this month's Becoming Podcast episode with you.  In it, I interview artist and fellow wilderness quester Glenda Goodrich.  Glenda is an artist, art doula, SoulCollage® facilitator, writer, and convener of ceremony.  She brings together earth-based rituals, community gatherings, and creative expression in a search for new ways to show love for the Earth.  Here's some of what Glenda and I talk about in this episode: > How creativity can support us during rites of passage and times of transition in our lives > How Glenda embraced her own creativity in midlife after a powerful wilderness Quest experience, and how stepping into creativity can be a rite of passage unto itself > The call that the midlife transition offers us to live more authentically  > Glenda and I each share some powerful wilderness Quest stories, as well as some of the challenges entangled in embarking on the ritual of Quest > What it is to become your own spiritual authority, and how that can be a journey that is both grief-filled and beautiful  > What it means to create authentic, deeply meaningful ritual 

I'm really excited to share with you my interview with Megan Sheldon.   Megan and I connected through the magic of Instagram a few years ago, and we've recently enjoyed a couple of conversations sharing lots of professional and personal commonalities. Megan holds a tremendous amount of wisdom around grief work, ritual and ceremony, and I'm delighted to have her on the show.     Here's some of what Megan and I talk about in this episode: > How engaging with ritual called Megan early on in her life, as well as the origin story of the Be Ceremonial app. > Ritual and spirituality:  can you have one without the other?   > Many beautiful stories of rituals and ceremonies Megan has facilitated, including funerals, miscarriage and abortion rituals, rituals during illness, and many inspiring and touching others. > The permission we give ourselves – or don't – to grieve and ritualize seemingly invisible moments and turning points in our lives. > Thinking outside the box when it comes to ritual (and breaking a few rules along the way!). > The tender awkwardness of creating ritual for yourself, your family and your community, even when you're new to the practice yourself 

I'm delighted to share with you that The Becoming Podcast is back for its 6th season (wow!) and that I've got a full and rich lineup of guests to share with you this year!   The first is my dear friend Annie Bray. There were a lot of different titles I could have given this podcast and "Deep Conversation Between Two Brilliant Midlife Friends About The Complexity of Life" was right up there.   After we finished this interview, Annie and I chuckled that listening in would be a lot like being welcomed as an eavesdropper in the kind of conversation we might be having anyway, over a cup of tea by a roaring fire, if only we lived in the same city. Our conversation – and our whole friendship – just feels so human.  And so if that sounds like a dose of good medicine for you, I invite you to tune in.   Here's some of what Annie and I talk about in this episode: > The paradox that traversing times of radical transformation in your life is deeply dysregulating, but that  being able to regulate your nervous system is necessary to navigating these times with more ease. > How having a "regulated" nervous system has also been weaponized – particularly against women – and can be conflated with being well behaved or put together. > How our modern perspective of the nervous system is reflective of our culture's individualism, and how we've forgotten the importance of co-regulation with other humans, the more-than-human and the numinous. > How to show up anyway even when you aren't "regulated" or don't have capacity.  Annie and I share a tender moment about how I recently asked for her support, and what it means to hold each other through impossible times that, in the world we're living in, don't look to be getting any easier.

In this episode I talk to Jessie Harrold about matrescence, identity transitions, and rights of passage in motherhood. Jessie Harrold, B.Sc., MA a coach and doula who has been supporting women through radical life transformations and other rites of passage for over a decade. She works one-on-one with women and mothers, facilitates mentorship programs, women's circles and rituals, and hosts retreats and wilderness quests.  Jessie is also the author of Project Body Love: My Quest to Love My Body and the Surprising Truth I Found Instead, as well as the forthcoming title, Mothershift: Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage.  Jessie's work has been featured in Spirituality & Health, Green Parent, Mother.ly, Expectful and Explore Magazine.  She is also the host of The Becoming Podcast.  Jessie lives on the east coast of Canada where she mothers her two children, writes, and tends the land.  Resources referenced in this episode: Ordinary Insanity: Fear and the Silent Crisis of Motherhood in America by Sarah Menkedick The Good Enough Mother Podcast by Sophie Brock Follow Jessie Harrold on Instagram: instagram.com/jessie.es.harrold Follow Erin on Instagram: instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist Learn more about Erin: erinspahrtherapy.com Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Hello beautiful ones!  I am so excited to share this month's interview with Lucy Jones with you.  I think it might be one of my favourite episodes ever:  our conversation was so rich and so full of the kinds of things I think we *really* need to be talking about when it comes to matrescence and motherhood.   I started following Lucy in the early days of writing her new book, Matrescence: On the Metamorphosis of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood.  I was totally captivated by the ecological lens she applied to the transition to motherhood.  It was so much like my own perpsective and experience that I felt I'd found a kindred spirit. Lucy's book is one of the first on the experience of matrescence, and it is a raw and riveting account of her own metamorphosis as well as a cultural critique about modern motherhood. As we near the close of registration for the 2023 Season of MotherSHIFT and The Village, I'm delighted to be able to share this conversation with the many of you who are also walking this path of matrescence and matrescence-support.   Here's some of what Lucy and I talk about in this episode: > The rarely spoken-of and yet increasingly common ecological awakening that so many new mothers have – and Lucy's personal experience of leaning into her relationship with the living world as she traversed her own matrescence. > The things no one ever fucking told us about motherhood, including the societal expectations of motherhood versus the realities so many of us face.  We talk about ideologies around birth and mothering and how they deny us the opportunity to feel "normal" in these richly complex and usually paradoxical experiences. > The absence of modern-day rite and ritual to support us through matrescence, and how we must engage in the act of culture creation in order to reclaim these. > How liberal feminism lets mothers down, and how motherhood revolutionizes our relationship with work (and capitalism). > The untapped power of matrescence to radicalize us and poise us to advocate for social change (the biggest FUCK YES of this whole episode!).   I loved this interview so much, and I hope you enjoy tuning in!

Hello beautiful ones!  I am so excited to share this month's interview with Heng Ou and Marisa Belger with you. They are the authors of The First Forty Days:  The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother, which was a groundbreaking book for so many new mothers and postpartum professionals.  To say I was delighted to be able to connect with these two amazing women is the understatement of the year!  Especially as we approach the launch of the 2023 Season of MotherSHIFT and The Village, this conversation is so rich and filled with wisdom for mamas and their support people alike.   Here's some of what Heng, Marisa and I talk about in this episode: > What is true now, for both Heng and Marisa, seven years after their bestselling book The First Forty Days was published.  We talk about what has changed and how, in some ways, we're only just beginning. >  What happens when we take the traditions of the first forty days and insert them into a capitalist, patriarchal, white supremacist culture – and how having the "perfect postpartum" is another myth that many mothers can become trapped in. > How we try to tame the wildness and unpredictability of pregnancy, birth and motherhood, and how to sit in the unknowns we face during these times. >  The intuition that new motherhood gives us access to, how "maternal instinct" has been weaponized against mothers, and how listening to your intuition doesn't necessarily mean you'll always get it right. >  What happens to mothers' sense of identity and self-worth when they find themselves dramatically slowing down in the first forty days. > How mothers' relationship with food and their bodies shifts and changes over the course of pregnancy, birth, postpartum and matrescence.   I loved this interview so much, and Heng and Marisa have an incredible wealth of wisdom to share.  I hope you enjoy tuning in!

Hello beautiful ones!  I am so excited to bring you this month's episode of The Becoming Podcast with Mimi Young. Mimi Young is a Taiwanese Canadian animist spirit medium and the founder of Ceremonie, an esoteric brand focused on conversations around greater intuition and creativity, animism, and realigning with our deeper purpose. Mimi works at the intersection of animism and wu shamanism, practical magick, tea kinship, and other Chinese mystic practices to communicate with the Unseen, offering private readings, education and mentorship, and made-to-order skin and aura care. Mimi has held space globally in her Mystery Mentorship program and retreats, as well as collaboratively with brands including Goop, Almost 30, Spirit House Collective, and Tokyo Smoke. She currently holds an online coven space, Homing Coven, open to all who desire to walk closely with the Seen and Unseen.  Here's some of what Mimi and I talk about in this episode: > Failure as a confrontation with death that ultimately makes us more human and divine >  How to suspend your disbelief and follow your intuition in a hyper-rational world >  Animism and working with tea as an ally > How we clutch exogenous sources of intuition like tarot and astrology when we're traversing the unknown, and what to do instead >  How the wisdom of the 5 Chinese Elements can support us to thrive in liminal space >  How motherhood sparked Mimi's intuition – and how this plays out for so many mothers >  The link between creativity and intuition, and the animacy and mystery of Creative Force And so much more.  This was such a rich and wide-reaching conversation, and Mimi is so incredibly well-spoken and wise.  We had fun, too, and laughed a lot!  I hope you enjoy getting to know Mimi as much as I did in this episode.

The Becoming Podcast has been on a short hiatus while I focus on writing my book, but oh what a comeback episode I have for you! This month, I spoke to Toko-pa Turner, who many of you may know as the unofficial patron saint of many of my circles and gatherings because of the sheer number of times I've quoted from the wisdom of her book, Belonging. Toko-pa is a Canadian author, teacher, and dreamworker. Blending the mystical teachings of Sufism in which she was raised with a Jungian approach to dreams, she founded The Dream School in 2001, from which thousands of students have graduated. She is the author of the award-winning book, Belonging: Remembering Ourselves Home, which explores the themes of exile and belonging through the lens of dreams, mythology, and nature. This book has resonated for readers worldwide, and has been translated into 10 different languages so far. Her work focuses on the relationship between psyche and nature, and how to follow our inner wisdom to meet with the social, psychological, and ecological challenges of our time. Here's some of what Toko-pa and I talk about in this episode: > The dream that changed Toko-pa's life, causing her to question her career and, ultimately, her identity > How we can court our dreams to support us during times of radical transformation – and the reasons so many of us have a hard time remembering and working with what shows up in our dreamscape > Toko-pa's perspective on the message of Belonging after the divisiveness our society has experienced in the years since it was published > What happened for both Toko-pa and I when we fell out of belonging from the ideologies of the "wellness world" > How to build community when you're under-resourced > "The Big Lie" when it comes to belonging, and how we can reclaim a sense of belonging to the greater family of things, as Mary Oliver so famously wrote

Welcome to the third episode of the 2023 season of the Becoming Podcast! On this month's show, I had the great pleasure of having a conversation with Day Schildkret.  I was first introduced to Day's work many years ago when a friend recommended I check out his book, Morning Altars.  Now, Day has written Hello Goodbye, a "recipe book" of rituals, that shares wisdom about how we can more meaningfully honour the hellos, goodbyes and other transitions in our lives.   Here's some of what Day and I talked about in this episode: > Two massive catalyzing moments that Day experienced in one year, and the choice we have to make meaning of the threshold moments in our lives – or not. > The key components that need to be a part of every ritual in order for it to be successful. > The intangible, magical qualities of ritual and how we in our culture are inclined to "assassinate mystery with answers," rather than allowing the mystery of ritual to unfold. > The importance of having our rituals witnessed, and how to choose good witnesses. And those are just the highlights!  I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it!

Welcome to the second episode of the 2023 season of the Becoming Podcast! On today's episode, I welcome Jennifer Garvey Berger, someone whose work I've been following for many years, and who I consider to be a valuable teacher of mine.  I was so excited to nerd out with her about all things adult development psychology, neuroscience and complexity theory.     Before we dive in, let me tell you a bit about Jennifer: The co-founder and CEO of Cultivating Leadership, Jennifer blends deep theoretical knowledge with a driving quest for practical ways to make leaders' lives better. She coaches executives and executive teams, designs and teaches leadership programs. Jennifer has written three highly acclaimed books on leadership and complexity and how to grow the capacities we need for the world in which we live. She hopes her newly-released fourth book, Unleash Your Complexity Genius, will change your life. When she's not working with clients and colleagues, you can find her in the French countryside, where she has bought a house with eleven friends who live in community and try to keep the dog from terrifying the cats.     Here's some of what Jennifer and I talked about in this episode: > Jennifer's move to the south of France to a big house with eleven friends, and how re-defining and reclaiming community has grown her and challenged her. > A model of adult development psychology that I use to guide my work with clients and that Jennifer teaches so eloquently.  It's all about this amazing shift from allowing the opinions of others to define our lives to taking up the pen and authoring our own rules of engagement. > Jennifer's new book, Unleashing your Complexity Genius, all about how we can grow the capacity of our nervous systems to be more resourceful and resilient in the face of change and complexity. > The surprisingly simple ways to increase your short term, medium term and long term capacity during transformational times – and how these things are actually sources of tremendous pleasure and joy.   I hope you enjoy listening to this episode! 

Wow!  I can't believe we're on season 5 of this podcast!  That is 4 years and 36 joyful episodes I've had the pleasure of sharing with you! On today's episode, I welcome The Becoming Podcast's first repeat guest, my friend Mara Glatzel.  (You can listen to our first episode together here). If you don't already know Mara, she is an intuitive coach, writer, and podcast host. She is a needy human who helps other needy humans stop abandoning themselves and start reclaiming their humanity through embracing their needs and honoring their natural energy cycles.   Here's some of what Mara and I talked about in this episode: >  The publication of Mara's book – and a sneak preview into how she's attuning to her own energy + seasonal cycles as her February 28th launch date approaches.  Mara beautifully models how tending to your needs and celebrating your successes is an evolving endeavour that even the "masters" among us will always be ever-mastering. > Grappling with the tension being "professional" and also being a human and caring for humans with oh-so-very human needs, and how it's a political statement to show up just as we are. > How seeing others' humanity begins with seeing, validating and tending to our own humanity. > Radical self-responsibility:  the fact that you are the person most intimately familiar with your needs, and are therefore the only person who can really advocate for those needs to be met, by yourself or by those around you.  > And a little treat for you at the end!   I hope you enjoy listening to this episode!   I'm so delighted to shout Mara's work from the rooftops because I think it's the foundation to any life transformation made well.

I know so many of you will be excited to listen to this episode of the podcast with Sarah Vermunt.  For almost all of the people I work with, career change ends up be the focus of or at least a part of their process of radical transformation.  And that, my friends, is Sarah's speciality!   Here's some of what Sarah and I talked about in this episode: > Sarah shares that she has a lot of clients experiencing severe burnout and that so many people are questioning the humanity of the ways we've been asked to show up to work.  We also talk about how internalized some of our ways of working are, and that entrepreneurship isn't always "the answer" to our work woes.  > The importance of getting clear on who you are and what matters most to you before embarking on career change (or any change!) so that you can step into your next path authentically.  We talk about idealized notions of work like the "4 Hour Workweek" and digital nomadism, and how even though they look really great, they're not right for everyone. > How difficult the liminal space – the time of not knowing what you want or where you're headed in your work life – can be in our capitalist, patriarchal, supremacist society. > What the heck a Careergasm actually is, the many ways meaningful work can look for different folks in different phases of our lives, and how, despite what our culture says, none of it is wrong. > How to navigate being a multipotentialite in a world that tells us you have to "niche down," but also how to discern whether all your skills and abilities really need to be monetized. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode!   Sarah has so much wisdom to share, and this was a truly fun conversation! 

Human love is a complex thing. It's flawed and imperfect and can often be conditional and damaging to us. But God's love for us is different; it's perfect, absolute, and ever-unconditional. Through Christ, his Son, we have been redeemed and all our sins forgiven when we receive Christ as Lord and Savior. Abiding in the confidence that comes from God's love[1] removes all doubts and fear. It's the only transforming love that will never diminish or come to an end.In this episode of the Revelations Podcast, Delaney Dobbs and Beverly Coniaris of She is Becoming Podcast joins us to speak about God's love. They talk about our role as Christians in speaking His truth and embodying and bringing His love to others. They also differentiate between worldly love and God's love and affirms the power of having confidence in God's love.Tune in now to learn more about what the Scriptures say regarding love. Listen to this episode just for you!Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode:Understand what 1 John 4:7-19 means.Learn why you should be confident in God's love.Be inspired to love others as God loves us.ResourcesMore from the Revelations Podcast: Website | Instagram | Apple PodcastConnect with Delaney and Beverly: She is BecomingShe is Becoming episode with Reagan Kramer [02:12]S1 | Ep.4 // Children of God (ft. Bev Coniaris)Bible Verses:1 John 4:7-19John 3:161 Corinthians 13:4–8aRevelation1 Corinthians 13John 15:9-12Ephesians 2:4-5Proverbs 10:12This Episode is brought to you by: Advanced Medicine Alternativeshttps://www.georgekramermd.com/Episode Highlights[02:28] She is Becoming PodcastDelaney and Beverly started the podcast because they wanted a multigenerational perspective on different topics in the Bible.They talk about anything and everything related to the Bible.Having a multigenerational perspective is unifying. It's important for the Church and culture.Women want to hear from women of all ages. The older and younger generation have a lot to learn from each other.[05:26] How to Love an Angry CultureYou will feel the angst and anger of people by simply living in the culture.In the episode with Reagan, they talked about how to love with healthy boundaries from Scripture while sharing the gospel and reflecting God.The country has never been so divided. It's the role of God's people to have a different voice and bring people together amidst this.It's our job in the Church to love and to be sure of God's love.[07:33] What Stands Out about Love in 1 John 4:7-19 for Delaney1 John 4 was written to a group of churches believing a Gnostic gospel. The false gospel says that the body and mind are separate and evil, and any emotions that have to do with love and joy must be suppressed.The evidence of a Christian that has been changed by Christ is to love and love well.In the passage, John is encouraging Christians on how to love fellow believers and how to be confident in God's love. He also advocates for Christ's divinity and humanity.1 John 4 says that the love of God was made manifest in us. It's rich in doctrine and theology and is practical at the same time.[09:34] What Stands Out about Love in John 7:19 for BevJohn used love as a test of faith and eternal life.Beverly [10:03]: “One of the fruit[s] of the Spirit, if we have the Spirit of God living in us through faith, is love. So if love is not there, the Spirit may not be there, and we may not be God's child.”John is writing to believers; fellow Christians were to love one another.The emphasis is for our love to be a witness of the world. If that disintegrates in the Church, there's no hope for the world.The people of the Church are the ones who have to bring God's love to others.[11:17] On Not Feeling LovedFeelings trump faith and truth. That's our culture.Feelings come and go; they're unreliable. We can experience an up and down in feeling God's love, similar to our relationships.In this situation, we must first recognize why we doubt God's love. Guilt is a big reason why we feel the need to turn away from God. Other causes are disobedience, other people not loving us, and not knowing the Scriptures.What you have to do when you're doubting is to return to the truth that God loves you and believe it.[15:33] Love is from GodGod is the originator of love. We don't come to God and start loving Him; He starts by loving us.The idea that God has initiated His love for you is a foundational truth you can return to when you don't feel loved.God's love is different from human love. His love is agape love or meeting the needs and caring for the receiver of His love.God's love is sacrificial on behalf of the beloved. The cross is God's demonstration of His love.Similarly, loving one another is setting aside our own selfish needs on behalf of others.[18:46] How God's Love Makes a Difference in Our Everyday LifeHis love enables our love. You can see the impact of God's love with how you love those who are hard to love, even from afar.Love is not a feeling; it's a choice and a commitment. It also manifests in discipline and telling truths and consequences, not just affection.Delaney [24:13]: “You can't experience God's love and not love other people.”Just smile at people. It's a small thing, but it's an act of love.God's love gives us the confidence to love ourselves and other people and speak the truth.Tune in to the full episode to hear more examples of how love makes a difference in our everyday life![32:50] Being Confident in God's LoveBeing confident in God's love means that you don't have to do things to earn it.We can express our love back to Him by obeying Him, living in truth, and living as he loves us.There's nothing we could ever do that would cause God to stop loving us. The way he shows us love is never skewed and is always perfect.We try to find the love God gives in all the wrong places. But the only way we will meet that need for love is in Him.[36:18] What the World says Love isOne thing is that love is love and whatever you want it to be. The root of it is nobody in culture knows how to define love.Desensitization to intimacy has impacted our view of love.We've taken a picture of how God is supposed to love and devalued it.Thinking that love is a way to rationalize sin and put it on a pedestal. But if you don't have a relationship with the Lord, you are not equipped to love.The world's love is all self-love and is the opposite of God's love. God affirms that we are to love ourselves, but it can't be void of Him.[41:45] Justification for SinSuppressing all feelings, such as the premise of the church John was writing to, is also unhealthy.The idea that people could do whatever they want with their bodies because it's not associated with the spirit life is a justification for sin.[44:07] Hurting and Loving Each Other as ChristiansJohn 7:19 speaks about loving each other as Christians.It's easy to want to fight back when you get hurt by other Christians. It's not always the right thing to do.Speaking an honest word can be loving, but it's hard. You don't do anybody a favor by saying nothing when you see something.The huge reason culture is angry is because they don't have confidence in God's love.Having a good theology of God's love on top of living it out can help us live confidently in His love.[48:07] Combating Guilt and ShameSpeaking truth to ourselves in love is how we combat guilt and shame.Believe His word and forgiveness as true. Only then can you move on.We like to punish ourselves. If we don't allow Christ to do it, we will do it on ourselves.Perfect love drives out fear.[49:49] Perfect Love Drives out FearConfidence is the opposite of fear. Being confident in God's love is one of the ways you combat fear. It's God's love that's perfect, not our love. But because of that, we don't have to fear.Having fear is fearing losing God's love. But we don't have to because we're secure with His love.Jesus is our Savior. God is our Father.Bev [53:31]: “He is your father. It's not just a picture. It's truth, and that's why we all have the same Father, that's why we're sisters in Christ. So that's why you get the new family. You have that security that this Father's love is perfect love, and then it will drive out the fear of not being loved.”We have to rely on the love God has for us.[55:11] On PropitiationWe can't love people for doing what we need. The only transforming love is Christ.However, people can reflect God's love for you, and you can experience His love through them.Propitiation is a doctrine. It means that justice is needed and has been met.Christ has taken all of God's disapproval and anger towards our sins as born sinners. Our sins have been propitiated through Christ, and God's wrath is over.When you begin to understand that God's not angry with you, then you can start to accept his love.[58:36] How Delaney & Bev Have Come to Treasure God's LoveOurs is not the beginning or definition of love. The love of Christ is something outside of us; it's something not defined by us and is always. It's how Delaney treasures God's love.God's love helps Bev get out of bed in the morning and go to sleep at night.Life is hard sometimes. God's love gives her peace and a secure place to rest.What God's love meant for Bev personally is mending her relationship with her parents and letting God love through her.[1:01:30] Love Covers a Multitude of SinLove covers all wrongs. Christ's love covered the world's multitude of sins in history.Christ's love gives us more grace and the ability to be more compassionate toward people who are hard to love.Loving someone can help bring people out of their sins. Proverbs 10:12 tells us to be that example and not to be overly critical.The simple act of sharing the gospel is love covering a multitude of sins.About Delaney & BeverlyDelaney Dobbs and Beverly Coniaris are the co-hosts of the She is Becoming Podcast. They are a multi-generational duo who enjoy lively discussions with each other and the guests they interview. In each episode of She is Becoming, they study the Bible and flesh out relevant topics.Get to know more about Delaney and Bev by tuning in to the She is Becoming Podcast.Enjoyed this Episode?If you did, subscribe and share it with your friends!Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in, then leave us a review. You can also share this with your friends and family. This episode will inspire you to be confident in God's love and love others as we receive love from Him!Have any questions? You can connect with me on Instagram.Thank you for tuning in! For more updates, tune in on Apple Podcasts.  kw: God's lovemeta: Delaney Dobbs and Beverly Coniaris of She is Becoming joins us to speak about God's love. They talk about our role as Christians in speaking His truth and embodying and bringing His love to others. Tune in now to learn more about what the Scriptures say regarding love. Listen to this episode just for you!

Today on The Becoming Podcast, I'm sharing my conversation with Sarah Durham Wilson. This episode goes DEEP into the wisdom of the archetypes and how we are called to unearth the darkest, gnarliest parts of ourselves in order to fully become.  My conversation with Sarah covers: >  What the maiden and mother archetypes are, and how to know which one is playing out in your life at any given time > How Sarah is ever-undoing the patriarchal norms that she has internalized, and how we can do the same > What it means to become mature, or to become elders in training, and how that's different from just "getting older" > Honouring initiatory seasons in our lives (aka the dark times), and a reminder that the word "crisis" means dangerous opportunity. >  How to discern sovereignty from toxic individualism > How Sarah's midlife crisis made her who she's been dying to be I hope you enjoy listening to this episode!  Be sure to grab a pen and journal because Sarah drops some serious wisdom bombs, and they're not to be missed!

I'm really excited to bring you my conversation with Molly Millwood, Ph.D., today. Molly's book, To Have and To Hold:  Motherhood, Marriage and the Modern Dilemma, is, hands down, one of the best books on matrescence and maternal mental health that I've ever read....and I've definitely read them ALL.  We share so many perspectives on this rite of passage in women's lives that I knew I had to have her on the show, and our time together definitely did not disappoint. First, let me tell you a little bit about Molly.  She is a licensed psychologist, author, speaker, singer-songwriter, mother, wife, and devoted advocate for women's mental health and wellbeing.  She holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Montana and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center.  After balancing (or more accurately, never quite balancing) an academic career with a part-time psychotherapy practice for over 15 years, Molly now practices therapy full time.  She works with adult individuals and couples, helping women rediscover themselves within the metamorphosis of motherhood and helping couples of all sorts improve their relational health. If you are a mother – especially if you're a mother in the first few years of your mothering journey, this episode is for you.  Here are some of the things that Molly and I talked about: >  The idea of losing yourself in motherhood, and Molly's personal experience of that....and also the opposite:  of unearthing and reclaiming parts of herself after she became a mother that she didn't realize she had lost. > Both Molly and I share our own stories of connecting with a deeply creative part of ourselves in motherhood. > What the "modern dilemma" is and how Molly believes mothering is harder now than it has ever been. > Postpartum mental health, the postpartum depression paradox and normalizing the challenging aspects of matrescence. > The double-edged sword of social media for new mothers, the "mask of motherhood" and performative vulnerability. > The challenges that our intimate partnerships face when a baby arrives, how parenting widens the gender gap and is often hardest for people who've strived for equality in their relationships. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed speaking with Molly.  We had an instant connection over so many shared ideas, which is obvious in this super-delightful conversation.  Mamas, get ready to feel a lot less alone and a lot more normal.

It's my great pleasure to have Kimberly Ann Johnson join me for a rich and wide-ranging conversation on The Becoming Podcast this month. I've been following Kimberly's work since her seminal book, The Fourth Trimester, rocked the worlds of mothers and birth workers alike when it was released five years ago.  Since then, I've come to view Kimberly as someone who sees the connections between seemingly unrelated things and brings us insight and wisdom from intersections in the worlds of birth + postpartum wellness, somatics, sex and trauma. Here's a little more about Kimberly:  she is a Sexological Bodyworker, Somatic Experiencing practitioner, yoga teacher, postpartum advocate, and single mom. Working hands-on in integrative women's health and trauma recovery for more than a decade, she helps women heal from birth injuries, gynecological surgeries, and sexual boundary violations. Kimberly is the author of the Call of the Wild: How We Heal Trauma, Awaken Our Own Power, and Use It for Good, as well as the early mothering classic The Fourth Trimester, and the upcoming co-authored book with Stephen Jenkinson, Reckoning.  She is the host of the Sex Birth Trauma podcast. The conversation I had with Kimberly was so generously informative and thoughtful – I can't wait to share it with you.  We talked about: > Kimberly's new book, Reckoning, co-authored with Stephen Jenkinson, on navigating grief in the times we're living in. > How Kimberly's first book, The Fourth Trimester, was truly a roadmap for the rite of passage into motherhood….and also what she feels are the necessary next steps in our culture's approach to postpartum wellness. > How female nervous systems are unique, and how Kimberly's recent book The Call of The Wild invites women to understand their nervous systems and learn what they need.  Hint:  it's not more deep breaths and hot baths. > How learning the particular language of your nervous system allows you to experience deeper authenticity and power – even in circumstances, like birth, that are often vulnerable. > “Hold it” moments, and how we can metabolize important moments in our lives, no matter how tiny or tectonic their impact.

“When a woman decides she has had enough of living by anyone else's rules but her own, she usually decides to change her life.” - Jessie Harrold In this episode of Moonwise, we speak with coach, women's mentor and doula Jessie Harrold about supporting women through radical life transformations. We discuss her approach to rites of passage as identity shift and why she feels we're collectively being called toward transformation. We talk about reconnection with our authenticity and reclaiming parts of ourselves that were framed as “too much.” Jessie shares her 4-element model of radical transformation and why a framework for navigating these shifts is so helpful. We also talk about: The lack of research in Western culture about rites of passage Why the shift to motherhood is so profound for many women How capitalism conditions us to believe mother is a demotion The importance of rewilding and connecting to the earth Core competencies we gain through a rite of passage Mothering as a counter-cultural act Jessie Harrold is a coach, women's mentor and doula who has been supporting women through radical life transformations and other rites of passage for over a decade. Jessie works one-on-one with women and mothers, facilitates mentorship programs, women's circles and rituals, and hosts retreats and wilderness quests. Jessie is also the author of "Project Body Love: my quest to love my body and the surprising truth I found instead,” as well as the forthcoming title, “Mothershift: Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage.” Jessie's work has been featured in Spirituality & Health, Green Parent, Expectful and Explore Magazine. She is also the host of The Becoming Podcast. Jessie lives on the east coast of Canada where she mothers her two children, writes, and tends to her land. Links: JessieHarrold.com Instagram: @jessie.es.harrold Four Elements of Radical Transformation Quiz Chrysalis —> Leave us a written review on Apple Podcasts, and get a shout out on the show!

Oh my friends, this month's episode of the Becoming Podcast is so special, in so many ways. First of all, I'm just going to come right out and say it:  this is one of those fangirl episodes where I reach out to someone I adore and whose work I've been following for many, many years, and cross my fingers. It was such an honour to have Amber say an enthusiastic YES to my request, and to then have such a beautifully connecting, heartfelt conversation together.   If you're not familiar with Amber and her work, here's what you should know: Amber is an herbalist, homesteader, and podcaster who is caretaking two daughters, four cats, and seven chickens on an herb farm in Northern California. She helps her online community remember what it is to be human upon the earth through earth and ancestor connection. Amber is the creator of the Mythic Medicinals line of herbal and mushroom medicines and the host of the Medicine Stories podcast.   The conversation I had with Amber was rich, meandering and deeply thought-provoking.  We talked about: > Amber's journey into motherhood and then into herbalism, and how that naturally led to a curiosity about ancestral lifeways > Evolutionary mismatch theory, and how modern life is both burning us out and waking us up > What it's like to parent in these times, where we often lack the traditional ways of knowing, community support and rites of passage (for us as mothers and for our children) that we need to guide us > What it means to reclaim deep self- and inner-knowing as a way to navigate these challenging times with more ease, competence and integrity   This episode covers so very many of my favourite things, from herbalism and earth connection to mothering to rites of passage.  I hope you enjoy the conversation I had with Amber as much as I did.

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Women's mentor Jessie Harrold.  Jessie Harrold is a coach, women's mentor and doula who has been supporting women through radical life transformations and other rites of passage for over a decade. Jessie works one-on-one with women and mothers, facilitates mentorship programs, women's circles and rituals, and hosts retreats and wilderness quests. Jessie is also the author of Project Body Love: my quest to love my body and the surprising truth I found instead, as well as the forthcoming title, Mothershift: Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage. Jessie's work has been featured in Spirituality & Health, Green Parent, Expectful and Explore Magazine. She is also the host of The Becoming Podcast. Jessie lives on the east coast of Canada where she mothers her two children, writes, and tends to her land.  

Lisa and Kosta's give us  a brief overview of their professional backgrounds, and speak to the affect of the pandemic on their lives both personally and professionally.  They discuss the ins and outs of entrepreneurship, as well as a practical application of NFT's. Kosta's defines the Lynx club as a digital playground, providing collaboration and creativity among like minded individuals. If you want to learn more about Lisa Loveland and Kosta Hantzis be sure to check out  http://billionairelynxclub.com/and https://propertyspark.com/the-1-mistake-first-time-homebuyers-make-in-todays-real-estate-market/Stay Connected!Lisa's Instagram: @lisagloveland @lynxclubnft @thelovelandgroupKosta's Instagram: @kostahantzis @lynxclubnft @wearekomedia @wearekonft @luxurylistingboston @cudosmusicBe sure to check out The Becoming Podcast!If you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, let us know by visiting our website www.theradcast.com. Check out www.theradicalformula.com. Like, share, and subscribe to our YouTube channel https://bit.ly/3iHGk44 or leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts! Keep up with all thinks radical @ryanalford @radical_results @the.rad.cast

When I read Lisa Marchiano's new book, Motherhood:  Facing and Finding Yourself, I knew I had to have her on the podcast. Though I usually work with mothers who are traversing the initial few years of their mothering journey, I found Lisa's book deeply insightful and comforting for the mothering experiences that I'm currently having. Let me tell you a little bit about Lisa: Lisa Marchiano, LCSW is a writer and Jungian analyst in private practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is the cohost and creator of the popular podcast This Jungian Life. She teaches at the C.G. Jung Institute of Philadelphia, and lectures widely on Jungian topics. In addition to being the author of Motherhood:  Facing and Finding Yourself, Lisa's writings have appeared in Quillette, The Journal of Analytical Psychology, and Psychological Perspectives, among other publications.  The conversation I had with Lisa spans so many topics, including: > How a deeper sense of inner knowing is a gift that motherhood offers us, if we'll accept it > How motherhood invites us to move into deeper self-authority > How our relationships with our own mothers shift when we become mothers ourselves > A new version of the well-known Selkie story that reframes it as a failed initiation, and shows us what a "successful" initiation into motherhood requires > How losing yourself in motherhood is necessary, and not a bad thing at all This is a powerful episode that I found so resonant to my own motherhood journey, and those of the mamas I support.  I hope you are inspired and heartened by Lisa's wisdom.

Welcome back for another episode of The Becoming Podcast, friends! I'm thrilled to bring you this deep and thought-provoking conversation with Shauna Janz. Shauna is an educator, facilitator and ritualist at the crossroads of grief, trauma, embodiment and ancestral healing work. For the past 15 years she has worked in both private practice offering 1:1 support, and with national and international organizations offering trauma-informed facilitation training, grief literacy and curriculum development, and ancestral healing rituals to diverse audiences. I wanted to have Shauna on the show because grief work continues to play a huge role in the work that I do:  it's an inextricable part of what it means to traverse change in our lives. Our conversation begins with Shauna's intimate insight into the grief journey that she's traversing right now.  Relatedly, we talk about what we have "permission" to grieve.  Shauna offers profound wisdom around the conditions and capacities that support us in our grieving process, as well as how grief can be an elder that ushers us into who we're becoming.  We talk about the cultural influences on grief and who "gets" to grieve, and how to have agency with what can be an all-consuming experience.  We continue on in a conversation around somatics and embodiment, the loss of community witnesses for our grief, and how we pathologize grief.