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In this impactful episode of the Revelation Project podcast, I welcome author Patrice D'Amato, who shares her experiences and insights from her experiences as a nurse in an abortion clinic in her book, "The View from the Clinic”. Her book explores the emotionally charged world of abortion and challenges the shameful and secretive nature of this conversation. She brings humor to a difficult subject and shares her personal journey, including the intimate stories of women from all walks of life and every age and every socio-economic background. We start by discussing the moral outrage that so many seem to be embroiled in - inspiring her to write the book. The episode delves into the history of abortion, normalizing it as women's healthcare and its normalcy in other cultures. We also discuss the political and societal impact of restricting women's reproductive choices, and all of the ways we continue to miss the collective point. This subject requires self-understanding, opposing perspectives, and is an invitation to embrace our exiled parts for personal revelation and wholeness. They also explore the experiences of clinic staff and the need for empathy and respect when discussing women's experiences. Listeners are invited to reflect on their own moral outrage and judgments while discovering resources and support for further exploration. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode that challenges assumptions and offers hope for healing and transformation and please don't forget to pick up a copy of her book because it's a joy to read! Imagine being a fly on the walls inside the clinic- there are so many incredible stories that can help you see through a kaleidoscope of experiences that just might transform your understanding even more! Topics Discussed: * The emotionally charged world of abortion * Challenges in the abortion debate * The history of abortion and its normalcy in other cultures * The impact of restricting women's reproductive choices * Self-understanding and embracing opposing perspectives * Experiences of clinic staff and the need for empathy and respect * Rediscovering ancient practices and women's wisdom * Healing, transformation, and unbecoming from societal expectations * The secrecy, isolation, and silencing of professionals in abortion care. Entities Mentioned: * American Medical Association * Catholic Church Patrice is a nurse with 39 years of experience working in a variety of specialties such as critical care, women's health, and geriatrics. After 15 years, she left clinical practice to teach nursing. As an award winning educator at a top ranked university, she found her passion for mentoring new nurses and continues to teach abroad. She recently returned to clinical work and in addition to writing her recently released book, The View from the Clinic: One Nurse's Journey in Abortion Care, she has returned to working in the abortion world supporting post-abortion patients via telemedicine. Special Guest: Patrice D'Amato.

In this episode of the Revelation Project podcast, Monica and her guest Jim Young explore the societal pressures that men face to be tough and how it can lead to burnout. Jim shares his personal journey of realizing the need to hide his sensitivity and vulnerability in order to conform to societal expectations. They discuss the lack of male role models and the struggles they faced growing up. Jim talks about his experience of being anointed the man of the house at a young age, taking on the role without any guidance. The conversation delves into the impact of shame on male intimacy and the importance of moving through burnout to create intimate connections. They also touch on the similarities between the societal conditioning of men and women and the glorification of toughness. The episode ends with a discussion on self-care, self-discovery, and the importance of authentic connection. Topics discussed: * Societal pressures on men to be tough * Hiding vulnerability and sensitivity * Lack of male role models * Anointing as the man of the house at a young age * Shame and burnout * Male intimacy and connection * Self-care and self-discovery * Authentic connection and support As he grew from boyhood into manhood, Jim Young was handed a set of cultural beliefs that told him to go it alone, never ask for help, and to prove his manliness at every turn. Eventually, his life experience revealed how dangerous and lonely that path was. Today, Jim moves through life guided by the principles of "expansive intimacy." Special Guest: Jim Young.

In this episode of the Revelation Project podcast, Monica welcomes guest Libby to discuss the transformative journey of unbecoming and divesting from patriarchal conditioning. They explore the importance of storytelling, the limitations of societal roles for women, and the need to explore unconscious conditioning. The conversation delves into personal stories of loss, grief, and healing, as well as the impact of family lineage on self-discovery. They emphasize the power of group work and embodied experiences for unearthing hidden conditioning and connecting the dots. The episode also touches on the spell of celebrity culture, disordered eating, and the importance of consent and personal boundaries. Monica and Libby highlight the need to reclaim one's true self and break free from the trance of unworthiness imposed by patriarchy. They invite listeners to join them in this transformative journey of unbecoming and remember their innate worth and brilliance. For more information, visit the website and remember to leave reviews and feedback. Special Guest: Libby Bunten.

Welcome to the Revelation Project podcast, where we disrupt the trance of unworthiness to guide women to remember and reveal the truth of who we are. In this episode, my guest, Elise Loehnen, joins me to discuss her New York Times Best-Selling Book, On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins And The Price Women Pay To Be Good. A successful writer, editor, and host of the wildly popular Pulling the Thread podcast. Elise begins by sharing what led her to write this book- and her experience with chronic hyperventilation disorder, an anxiety disorder, and her challenge to get to the root of it. Elise discusses the symptoms, treatments and dissonance between her interior struggle and her outward demeanor of success. She reflects on the pressures she began to identify, which led her to the revelation that the underpinnings of her stress and striving were rooted in her unconscious allegiance to “good girl” programming. By revealing the systems of patriarchy and its complex impact on women, Elise delves into early Christianity and the subjugation of women throughout history. We touch on the origins and transformation of the Seven Deadly Sins, the elevation and vilification of Mary Magdalene, and how this impacts us even today. Throughout the episode, we weave in behaviors that hold us back as women such as jealousy and envy, and the role they play in women's lives. We also discuss the societal expectations placed on women and the need to free ourselves from external validation The conversation ends with a powerful message about embracing the feminine and reclaiming feminine values to create change in ourselves and in society. Topics Discussed: * The Origin of the Seven Deadly Sins * The “Boogyman of patriarchy” * Elise's experience with chronic hyperventilation disorder and getting to the root of it. * Exploring the pressures to be enough and the internal voices of self-doubt * Understanding the concept of patriarchy and its roots in early Christianity * The elevation and vilification of Mary Magdalene * Embracing the feminine and reclaiming feminine values * The importance of embracing curiosity and personal exploration ** Mentioned:** * Pulling the Thread podcast * Seven Deadly Sins * Mary Magdalene * Pope Gregory I * Lynn Twist Bio Elise Loehnen Fissmer is a writer, editor, and the host of the podcast, Pulling the Thread, living in Los Angeles with her husband, Rob, and their sons, Max and Sam. While she's co-written 12 books, including five New York Times Best Sellers, she's currently writing the first book under her own name for Dial Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Previously, she was the chief content officer of goop. While there, Elise co-hosted The goop Podcast and The goop Lab on Netflix, and led the brand's content strategy and programming, including the launch of a magazine with Condé Nast and a book imprint. For the podcast, she interviewed 100s of thought leaders, doctors, and experts, including Ibram X Kendi, Bryan Stevenson, Nicholas Kristof, Ambassador Samantha Power, Rebecca Traister, John & Julie Gottman, among others. Prior to goop, she was the editorial projects director of Conde Nast Traveler. Before Traveler, she was the editor at large and deputy editor of Lucky Magazine, where she also served as the on-air spokesperson, appearing regularly on shows like Today, E!, Good Morning America, and The Early Show.  She has a B.A. from Yale and majored in English and Fine Arts; she also went to St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire. Before that, she attended a school where lunchtimes were spent jumping an irrigation ditch. Originally from Missoula, Montana, it's important to her that people know that she went to the National Mathletes Championship when she was in 8th grade and that she's a horse whisperer. These days, she serves on two boards (Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams and Skinfix), advises a beauty bio-tech start-up (Arcaea), and spends her time writing, reading, and fundraising for causes and politicians focused on environmental action, social justice, women and children's health, and a more equitable world. Special Guest: Elise Loehnen.

In this episode, Raquel and Jennifer speak with Monica Rodgers,  a tireless advocate for the full actualization of women, about her message of female empowerment via unraveling from years of social conditioning.  Through The Revelation Project Podcast and group coaching programs, Monica guides women through their inner evolution from trance to transcendence, revealing the toxic myths of social conditioning and self-doubt in order to illuminate the magic and magnificence of our imperfect selves.  She believes that women can take action toward realizing their true potential only when we stop proving and striving to be who everyone wants us to be. When we reveal the truth of who we are, we return to our “original design”, and with the practice of self-love and compassion, we become aligned, opening the portal into our divine purpose where true prosperity dwells. There has never been a more important time for women to reveal the truth of who we are as a catalyst for positive change in the world as the Divine Feminine returns in the Sophia Century. Monica Rodgers is The Founder of The Revelation Project and The Revelation Project Podcast. She is a Mother, Author, Feminist Scholar, Co-active coach, & Mature Feminine Rites of Passage Practitioner.How to connect with Monica:Website: http://jointherevelation.com Podcast: http://podcast.jointherevelation.com Email: hello@jointherevelation.com Twitter: @trpwomanFacebook: @revelationwomanInstagram: @revelationwomanLet Raquel and Jennifer know what you think about this and other episodes of Madness Cafe on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com.And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen!Thanks for listening and responding!

Dr. Chip Bennett and Dr. Warren Gage continue their series by discussing in detail the book of Revelation and the connection it has to the other scriptures and particularly its connection to the Gospel of John.

"Because when we're taught to abandon ourselves our whole life and choose belonging over ourselves. It creates a really messy situation." - Monica Rodgers: The Revelation ProjectWe live in a world where we are taught to think that men are better than women. But if you really want to change things, then you must start thinking differently. The way society teaches us to view gender roles has been around for centuries. It's called “patriarchal narcissism” and it's rooted in our culture's history of male dominance.In this episode, you will gain empowerment and information on how to deprogram yourself from the narcissistic patriarchy and awaken your divine feminine. Today I share a rerun conversation with Monica RodgersInstagram: @revelationwoman @ravenscottshow DM 'free gift' for How to Draw Powerful Boundaries WorkshopHere are some key moments:Stop complying and be true to yourselfHow to deprogram yourselfTrust and Faith over the abyss of the unknownSelf LoveThe Mess is beautifulThe Revelation Project is

"Because when we're taught to abandon ourselves our whole life and choose belonging over ourselves. It creates a really messy situation." - Monica Rodgers: The Revelation ProjectWe live in a world where we are taught to think that men are better than women. But if you really want to change things, then you must start thinking differently. The way society teaches us to view gender roles has been around for centuries. It's called “patriarchal narcissism” and it's rooted in our culture's history of male dominance.In this episode, you will gain empowerment and information on how to deprogram yourself from the narcissistic patriarchy and awaken your divine feminine. Today I share a rerun conversation with Monica RodgersInstagram: @revelationwoman @ravenscottshow DM 'free gift' for How to Draw Powerful Boundaries WorkshopHere are some key moments:Stop complying and be true to yourselfHow to deprogram yourselfTrust and Faith over the abyss of the unknownSelf LoveThe Mess is beautifulThe Revelation Project is

The 2nd part of Chiasms Connecting The Gospel of John and Revelation Dr. Chip Bennett and Dr. Warren Gage continue their series by discussing in detail the book of Revelation and the connection it has to the other scriptures and particularly its connection to the Gospel of John.

Chiasms Connecting The Gospel of John and Revelation Dr. Chip Bennett and Dr. Warren Gage continue their series by discussing in detail the book of Revelation and the connection it has to the other scriptures and particularly its connection to the Gospel of John.

If you'd like to know whose ancestral tribal lands you currently reside on, you can look up your address here: https://native-land.ca/My new book, “Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of the Sacred Feminine,” is now available Womancraft Publishing! To learn more, read endorsements and purchase, please visit www.womancraftpublishing.com.  It is also available for sale via Amazon, Bookshop.org, and you can order it from your favorite local bookstore, too. You can watch most podcast episodes at the Home to Her YouTube Channel (however, due to ongoing safety concerns, please note that Priya Assal's episode will not be posted here immediately): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6xtUV6K7ayV30iz1ECigwYou can learn more about Priya Assal's work at:https://www.innerjourneypractices.com/https://www.instagram.com/innerjourneypractices/https://priya-assal.medium.com/Here are a few additional resources related to this episode: Priya Assal mentioned the book “Sophie's World” as being transformative to her when she was young: https://www.amazon.com/Sophies-World-History-Philosophy-Classics/dp/0374530718This is a greatvideo explaining the Iranian Revolution of 1979, and how US involvement has contributed to the current political system (recommended by Priya Assal): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVlV4PAAE8EPriya Assal also wrote this powerful Medium shortly after the protests began: https://priya-assal.medium.com/women-life-liberty-how-the-feminist-voice-of-iran-should-be-everyones-voice-8102f5b2516bI mentioned Monica Rodgers, whose podcast is the Revelation Project. You can learn more and listen to episodes here: https://revelationproject.fireside.fm/I also referenced a prior Home to Her episode with Bethany Webster, author of “Discovering the Inner Mother”: https://hometoher.simplecast.com/episodes/healing-the-mother-wound-with-bethany-webster

Connecting The Gospel of John and Revelation Dr. Chip Bennett and Dr. Warren Gage continue their series by discussing in detail the book of Revelation and the connection it has to the other scriptures and particularly its connection to the Gospel of John.

What did the church father's believe about the book of Revelation? Dr. Chip Bennett and Dr. Warren Gage continue their series by discussing in detail the book of Revelation and the connection it has to the other scriptures and particularly its connection to the Gospel of John.

Bringing an infectious warmth and playful levity where she goes, Monica Rodgers is a tireless advocate for the full actualization of women, inspiring women everywhere that saying " YES to the MESS" is the missing link to self-love and personal liberation and awakening. Through The Revelation Project, Monica guides women through their inner (R) elevation, from trance to transcendence, revealing the toxic myths of social conditioning and self-doubt in order to illuminate the magic and magnificence of our imperfect selves. jointherevelation.com ______________________________ Awakenings with Michele Meiche is your place for information and insight to understand the Global Shift of Awareness and Awakening to live a more Soul fulfilling life and experiencing Soul fulfilling relationships. Awakenings broadcasts ‘Live every Wednesday 12pm -1:30 pm PT    Call in for Intuitive and Numerology Readings  # 347-539-5122  Michele answers questions about Awakening, Spirituality, Metaphysics, Dreams, Self Development and the Soul Path.  You can also connect with Michele on the app @MentorCam where she can answer your questions psychically, as well as help you via her Soul Insights and life advice. Email awakeningspodcast@gmail.com for guest and topic suggestions, as well as to have your questions answered ‘On Air'.  

Dr. Chip Bennett and Dr. Warren Gage continue their series by discussing in detail the book of Revelation and the connection it has to the other scriptures and particularly its connection to the Gospel of John.

Dr. Chip Bennett and Dr. Warren Gage continue their series by discussing in detail the book of Revelation and the connection it has to the other scriptures and particularly its connection to the Gospel of John.

Dr. Chip Bennett and Dr. Warren Gage start a series discussing in detail the book of Revelation and the connection it has to the other scriptures and particularly its connection to the Gospel of John.

In this episode, I interview the brilliant Monica Rodgers, who created The Revelation Project. Join us as we explore the places we've been taught “not to go” as women, and why our courage to lean into exactly these places is what will empower & free us most — because what gets revealed gets healed. HERE'S WHAT WE COVER: Say YES to your human MESS Unbecoming to discover your true self Disrupting the trance of unworthiness The Sophia Century (why feminine principles will resolve collective challenges) How religion has omitted the feminine The 7 steps to feminine freedom The wisdom of emotions (specially the ones we avoid) The medicine of radical self-approval -- CONNECT WITH ME + SHOW LINKS: Show notes Follow me on IG Get my emails My website -- WORK WITH ME: Apply for 1:1 feminine empowerment mentorship with me Power Packs - intensive activation packages for fem leaders Inspired Business - self study course -- Thank you for listening, queen! If you loved this episode, be sure to leave a review & share to your socials xx (Music by @the_mastermind760)

Today's episode is all about embracing the messy parts of our lives. Monica Rogers, Founder of The Revelation Project, helps women go from trance to transcendence and believes that what gets revealed gets healed. Through her programs and podcast, she helps women remember who they are and reveal their true selves.  Time stamps: 2:57 what women have been socially conditioned to believe about themselves 4:15 why you don't need to prove anything 10:13 how women can find themselves again 17:02 what the feminine energy is 18:46 how to start reinhabiting our bodies 26:44 the 7 steps to feminine freedom 30:33 the difference between reacting and responding 33:22 what you should never apologize for 35:46 perfection is an illusion and there's no reward for suffering Links from Today's Episode Join a Revelation Project workshop to, bust through toxic social conditioning and self-doubt to reveal the magic and magnificence of your whole being. Get your Bill of Rights. Ready to start your own podcast but not sure where to start? Download our free guide to help get you started (it's everything Jen wish she knew when she started) at thevendorsdaughter.com/podcastguide.  Already have your podcast and ready to outsource the editing/production so you can focus on your zone of genius? Apply for The Vendor's Daughter editing services at thevendorsdaughter.com/podcastediting Want to try new, healthy snacks each month? Sign up for Oh Goodie! Box, a snack box subscription service that brings whole food snacks directly to your door. Use promo code TVD for 10% off your first order at ohgoodiebox.com  Want more from The Vendor's Daughter? Make sure you are subscribed so that you never miss a show and Follow @thevendorsdaughter on Instagram for a behind the scenes look at Jen's life and daily inspiration on how to grow your business and your personal life.

The audience will gain a deeper understanding of the mindset required to experience meaningful growth in any arena, but specifically the context of learning and unlearning about race. They should listen in to be better prepared to abandon the crutch of perfectionism. There is power in truth and transparency. The truth is that we have all been raised under oppressive systems, so we all have both learning and unlearning to do. The key to growth is fully accepting and recognizing that there is room for that growth to happen. Nurturing our expanding minds and hearts without feeding into the compulsion to judge or be “right” or “perfect” will produce the best results.Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Monica Rodgers as they say “Yes to the Mess”! They will be delving into the importance of being willing to have messy conversations and accepting that there will be mistakes made on the journey. Being willing to grow means giving yourself permission to dive into the deep end of all the resources at your disposal and preparing for revelations as you peel back the layers of your own privilege.Website:http://jointherevelation.com  Podcast: http://podcast.jointherevelation.com Email: hello@jointherevelation.com Twitter: @trpwomanFacebook: @revelationwomanInstagram: @revelationwoman Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here. Segment 1Before jumping into this intense discussion about perfectionism, Rev. Dr. TLC guides her audience and guest, Monica Rodgers, in a breathing exercise as a way to center ourselves and connect with our sacred intelligence. Rev. Dr. TLC introduces her guest Monica Rodgers as an advocate for the full actualization of women. She loves to inspire women to “just say yes.”  Monica is the host of the Revelation Project podcast and a life coach for women. Rev. Dr. TLC and Monica introduce the topic for today's episode. Rev. Dr. TLC asks Monica what keeps her grounded when her work becomes challenging. Monica responds by saying yes to the mess, which allows her to accept that we don't have to have it all handled. Rev. Dr. TLC and Monica discuss how women are sometimes subjected to fit a specific narrative that can lead to feelings of unworthiness or being less than our male counterparts. Monica shares that if you don't take the opportunity to engage in a messy conversation,  you are abandoning yourself because there is something greater on the other side of the messiness. If you don't deal with it in the moment you are going to stay in the mess even longer. Segment 2 Monica shares with Rev. Dr. TLC, a time she describes as a dark night for the soul. Monica talks about a moment in her life where everything seemed to be falling apart. Rev. Dr. TLC asks Monica how she thinks she got there and her response was that she was not listening to her inner voice or following the signs leading to a crisis. Monica talks about resisting all femine aspects of herself and discovering why. Rev. Dr. TLC and Monica suggest giving yourself the permission to be curious and offer some compassion for the things you don't have the answers for. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Monica talk about living in discomfort and how we can show up to help dismantle racism. Segment 3Coming back from the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Monica continue their discussion on trance of unworthiness and how it relates to dismantling racism. Monica explains the connection between religious trauma and trance of unworthiness. They also talk about the pressures they face to fit the perfectionist narrative. Monica mentions the three P's (pretty, proper, and polite) that she sees as a trend in white women's personality. When compared to white women, black women give themselves permission to be in the mess. Monica speaks on the tolerance of women and how it can affect their day-to-day life. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC asks Monica how she sees life after those dark days when she thought she had it all. Segment 4Coming back from the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Monica talk about steps women can take for inner work. First, recognizing the importance of understanding our body and listening to the clues they are sending them. Begin to be familiar with uncomfortable sensations and lean in to them if you are presented with a subject or conversation that is not in your comfort level. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Monica continue to talk about being in more alignment with your femininity. You thrive more because of our relationships. Don't be afraid to indulge in the messiness and stray away from perfectionism. You can learn more about Monica at her website and all social media platforms under the name RevelationWoman.

SUPPORT Monica Rodgers is a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of business development experience. She is also a Certified Professional Coach, with a focus on women who are ready to reveal a new source of creativity, opportunity and insight and experience more perspective and vitality in their lives. She is founder of The Revelation Project which uses transformative workshops, retreats, personal coaching, and social media as tools for personal mythbusting, exploring edges, bridging gaps, self excavation, and helping women express their individual purpose and soul-work. She has been featured in or on In Style Magazine, The New York Times, The Today Show, and your clients have included Kate Hudson, Tiger Woods, Liv Tyler, and Gwen Stefani. She describes herself as a Truth Teller, and Soul-Seeker and believes that life is a Revelation Project, that self-awareness is the key to freedom, that personal stories are powerful, that our self image can imprison or empower us and that women everywhere are waking and rising to a new vision of the future and experience of life. Monica is also an advocate for the full actualization of women. She inspires women to embody the act of saying “YES to the MESS” and believe that this is the missing link to self-love and personal awakening. Through her podcast, The Revalation Project and group coaching programs, she guides women through their inner revolution, from trance to transcendence, revealing the toxic myths of social conditioning and self-doubt and illuminating the magic and magnificence of their imperfect selves. She believes that there has never been a more important time for women to reveal the truth of who they are and that this is a catalyst for positive change in the world. CONTACT MONICA ROGERS AND THE REVELATION PROJECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelationwoman/ Website: https://jointherevelation.com/ CONTACT RON CECIL Website: https://www.roncecil.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rcecil/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ron.cecil CONTACT DANIEL PENNER CLINE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dpennercline/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1498866808 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cutting-for-sign/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cutting-for-sign/support

We're in that tricky time of the year for people who are single. News feeds and conversations are littered with talk of parties and other engagements for couples. People come out of the woodwork with the cute holiday activities they do together. I've been there. I know it can be tough! Despite this not being a Thanksgiving-themed episode, specifically, I still wanted to have a conversation with Monica Rodgers about remembering who you are and bringing forth the divine feminine and spirituality to dating, your relationship with others, and most importantly your relationship with yourself. We discuss how patriarchy, religion, spirituality, and the politics of it all intersect together to affect your life. 8:04 - My new book revealed 12:23 - Monica's history and passion for empowering women 16:31 - How women have been under a trance of unworthiness our whole lives 18:59 - What is the divine feminine? 22:01 - The double bind that women face and the rich, but hidden, history of feminist religious texts 27:19 - Origins of the suppression and subjugation of goddess culture and the feminine 34:28 - What reawakening to the divine feminine looks like 40:00 - The importance of integrating the feminine and masculine for the good of the whole 44:37 - How to honor more of the feminine and let go of dichotomy in your relationships I hope you enjoyed this episode! Find me on Instagram or email me with your feedback. I look forward to hearing from you! After you listen to this episode, here are your next steps: Visit Monica's website and listen and subscribe to The Revelation Project podcast. Join me for the on-demand workshop, The 5-Step Strategy to Banish Anxiety and Overwhelm in Your Love Life. If you have it all but love, you can attract a fulfilling partnership and live a life of purpose. Sign up here. If you are interested in being coached on the Love Live Connection, sign up for my waitlist here. Finally, If you get value from the Love Life Connection, please rate & review it on Apple Podcasts. It only takes a sec to impact our ranking + it'll help other women find our community!

Monica Rodgers, creator of The Revelation Project, shares her unforgettable journey into the underworld of what her life was as she knew it. As structures, foundations and relationships collapsed, Monica came face to face with the Divine Feminine, and found within that face her own mother. On Episode 6 of Season 1, Monica shares her story of faith, love and finding Truth in a world full of unknown.

*There are no accidents. * As we awaken to our true work in the world, synchronicity becomes more frequent and intensely delightful. Synchronicity is how we know that we are exactly where we need to be and that we are “right on time” with the divine. It so happens that this idea of being “on time” is exactly the topic Sophie Strand writes about. Her piece, Catching The Feather, stopped me mid-Facebook scroll and took my breath away. Something in my body resonated at a cellular level, and I realized that she was speaking to a truth my body remembered. I've been on a quest these past few months to reacquaint myself with my inner wild. That free and innate part of myself that has been tamed and contained, that forgot how to listen to the natural rhythm of life and needs to pick up the drum beat and dance. To allow myself to howl in my loneliness and smell my way to my knowing and dare to open to my ancient wisdom and memory. The wild part of me that remembers who I was before I was domesticated and separated from my true mother, mother earth, and the sensorial ecstasy of being alive outside the confines of the patriarchy. Whenever I put my life and my intentions inside of my personal “Revelation Project,” I am always guided to the next human or experience, or tree, river, feather (ahem) I need to meet on my remarkable journey. My job is simply to trust that more will be revealed, and you know what? More always is. I'm honored to introduce you to Sophie Strand. Sophie has much to teach us about returning to our senses and trusting our original design. As deeply interconnected beings, we are always at choice to feel into the intelligence that surrounds us and is within us. She invites us to speak to the trees, listen deeply to what the rivers have to say, and embody the community of mycelium to know more about truth, healing, and reciprocity. To decenter ourselves is to return to the wonder of nature and to discover where true love lives. Thank you, Sophie, for your incredible work in the world! You are a revelation! Listen in to our conversation to hear more about: * During the pandemic, when time and structure began to melt and we had to restructure our lives, Sophie began catching feathers while on her walks. She believes they held messages. * Our linear minds have a way of thinking about ourselves and the world that surrounds us. For many of us, the concept of “time” can be reimagined and reinterpreted as it's changed. * Life is always giving us messages and symbols and numbers. Specific animals also often hold medicine and messages for us if we are willing to be curious and open to those. * What if we were to re-wild our understanding of the divine and even Mary Magdalene and Jesus? How would that change our understanding or our relationship to what they symbolized and the message of love they wanted to plant within us? * Revisiting myths before the patriarchy co-opted them is also a fertile place to revisit ideas of masculine and feminine. * The Greek word pharmacon can mean medicine or poison. It means “powerful substance.” Myths are like that - they can be medicine or poison. * Patriarchy has been conflated with masculine, and masculine has been conflated with patriarchy. * We need to re-wild myths with ecology because they are rooted there. Sophie Strand is a writer based in the Hudson Valley who focuses on the intersection of spirituality, storytelling, and ecology. Her books of poetry include Love Song to a Blue God (Oread Press) and Those Other Flowers to Come (Dancing Girl Press) and The Approach (The Swan). She has recently finished a work of historical fiction that offers an eco-feminist revision of the gospels. Her book of essays, The Flowering Wand: Lunar Kings, Lichenized Lovers, Transspecies Magicians, and Rhizomatic Harpists Heal the Masculine, is forthcoming from Inner Traditions' imprint Sacred Planet. Follow her on Facebook or Instagram @cosmogyny.

Black Widow, Loki, Masters of the Universe: Revelation and Andy Weir's new novel Project Hail Mary are our main topics on Genre Equality #44! Plus we review Fear Street, Kingdom: Ashin of the North, Schmigadoon!, Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness, Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans, Werewolves Within, America: The Motion Picture, Space Jam: A New Legacy, The Tomorrow War, Snake Eyes, Blood Red Sky, Monsters at Work and more. Intro - 00:00 Loki (non-spoiler) - 01:40 Loki (spoiler) - 11:31 Black Widow (non-spoiler) - 19:41 Black Widow (spoiler) - 28:14 Masters of the Universe: Revelation - 38:02 Space Jam: A New Legacy - 51:20 Fear Street - 52:19 Kingdom: Ashin of the North - 54:12 Schmigadoon! - 58:23 Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness - 1:00:16 Werewolves Within - 1:02:45 Monsters at Work - 1:04:05 America: The Motion Picture - 1:06:53 Blood Red Sky - 1:07:51 The Tomorrow War - 1:09:00 Snake Eyes - 1:10:07 Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans - 1:12:31 Project Hail Mary - 1:18:36 Outro - 1:29:33

Mark your calendars for our Revelry celebration happening Saturday, September 25, and be sure to follow along on social media: @revelry2021 on Instagram, and @Revelry on Facebook.You can learn more about Monica, her work and her podcast at www.jointherevelation.com. You can also follow her on Instagram @revelationwoman, and on Facebook @TRPwoman. Monica describes the Descent of Inanna, the world's oldest epic poem. You can learn more about it here: https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/descent-inanna-underworld-5500-year-old-literary-masterpiece-007296We also discussed the work of Lynne Twist. You can learn more about her Pachamama Alliance here:  https://www.pachamama.org/

Monica Rodgers is an un-fatigable advocate for the full actualization of women, inspiring women everywhere to say YES to the MESS. Monica believes that women can take action towards realizing our true potential only when we stop proving and striving and trying to be who everyone wants us to be. When we become true to our "original design" with love and compassion, we become aligned, opening the portal into our diving purpose, where peace, joy and prosperity dwells.  In today's episode we discuss: the idea that what gets revealed gets healed why we need to disrupt the trend of unworthiness the masks we wear the idea that you can't actually do it all  why we need to start living in our bodies why women need to start interrogating how we've been told to be meeting ourselves gently For more on the Revelation Project you can visit Monica at jointherevelation.com Follow my journey on Instagram @thevendorsdaugther The Premier Sponsor of The Vendor's Daughter podcast is Oh Goodie! Oh Goodie! is a snack box subscription service designed to fuel you for all of life's adventures. Not sure which box is the best box for you? Take this quick (less than 2 minute) quiz and get a 20% off coupon with your results. Take the quiz! P.S. have you always wanted to start your own podcast? If you've been wanting to but haven't been sure where to start go check out our free guide at www.thevendorsdaughter.com/podcastguide

In this episode with our guest Monica Rodgers, we coverSaying YES to your MESS (and how to hold yourself in it)Why circling with women is more important than everThe portal to self-liberation and self-loveWhy perfectionism is the downfall of womenHealing unconscious internal misogynyRevealing the truth of who we, where our true prosperity dwellsMonica brings such a warm, playful energy that we just adored. She is an advocate for the full actualization of women. She believes that women can take action towards realizing our true potential only when we stop striving to be who everyone wants us to be. Watch Meleah's FREE Masterclass on 'The Art of Attracting Emotionally Available Partners' here:https://meleahmanning.com/case-studyBook a free Breakthrough Session with Meleah to uncover the patterns keeping you stuck in unfulfilling relationships:https://meleahmanning.com/schedule-pageIf 2 Woke Sisters Podcast nourishes you and helps to expand you in any way, you can support us by leaving a review on iTunes and sharing this episode to your instagram story (and tagging us @sistersthatstray).You can listen to Monica's podcast The Revelation Project and connect here: https://jointherevelation.com/. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sistersthatstray)

Tune in to this week's episode with the host of The Revelation Project podcast, Monica Rodgers. Monica talks about the dangers of staying in your comfort zone as well as the benefits you reap when choosing to step outside of it!  Learn More About Monica Rodgers Support the Podcast   Transcript:   Alyssa Scolari [00:23]: Hi, everybody. Welcome back. I am your host, Alyssa Scolari, and this is another episode of the Light After Trauma podcast. Just a few housekeeping things before we get into today's episode. Number one, I just wanted to thank you all for your support and let you know that the Light After Trauma podcast has been named on Feedspot's top 30 trauma podcasts that you must listen to in 2021. I am really excited about that. Again, so grateful because none of this would be possible without all of your support. Alyssa Scolari [01:02]: That's really exciting. If you want to see the entire post and you want to see all of the other podcasts that got named as the top 30, go check it out. It is on any of my social media links. I will also link it in the show notes for this episode, and it's in the show notes in the previous episode. Again, go to my Instagram, which is Light After Trauma. You can go to my Twitter account. You can go to my website, wherever, and you will find it. Alyssa Scolari [01:32]: And on that note, I also just want to say, in case you haven't done so yet, please be sure to go check out the lightaftertrauma.com, our brand new website, which is designed solely for the Light After Trauma brand. It is a really beautiful. I'm really proud of it. David and I worked so hard on it. There's lots of different things on there, not just the podcast episodes. It's all of the blog posts. It's where you can submit to be on the show. Alyssa Scolari [02:01]: It's where you can write in for the Survived and Thrived stories part of the podcast, which we'll be launching on May 14th. Really excited about that. A lot of you have sent in some of your stories and things that you want shared. I'm excited to start recording and for you all to hear. I believe that is a wrap. Oh, and the last thing is I want to ask, there is also a spot on the website for you to support the podcast. Obviously launching the Light After Trauma brand has taken a lot of time and it's a lot of effort and very expensive to be able to provide quality content every week. Alyssa Scolari [02:44]: So we just ask that you go to the lightaftertrauma.com and click on the support button and give what you can to be able to support the podcast. Even if it's as much as what you would pay for a cup of coffee at Starbucks, that would be great. Any little bit would really help. With that being said, today we have Monica Rodgers with us. Monica is the founder of The Revelation Project. She is bringing an infectious warmth and playful levity wherever she goes. I am so excited for this. Alyssa Scolari [03:22]: Monica is a tireless advocate for the full actualization of women, inspiring women everywhere that saying yes to the mess is the missing link to self-love and personal awakening. Through her podcast and group coaching programs, Monica guides women through their inner revolution from trance to transcendence, revealing the toxic myths of social conditioning and self-doubt in order to aluminate the magic and magnificence of our imperfect selves. Alyssa Scolari [03:51]: She believes that women can take action towards realizing our true potential only when we stop proving and striving to be who everyone wants us to be. Amen. When we reveal the truth of who we are, we've return to our original design. And with the practice of self-love and compassion, we become aligned, opening the portal into our divine purpose where true prosperity dwells. There has never been a more important time for women to reveal the truth of who we are as a catalyst for positive change in the world as the divine feminine returns. Hello, Monica. Monica Rodgers [04:31]: Hi. I'm so glad to be with you. How are you? Alyssa Scolari [04:33]: So glad to be with you. So happy that you're here. I'm not even going to pretend like this is the very first conversation we're having, because to the listeners, we just spent probably 10 minutes. I was geeking out about Monica's podcast, The Revelation Project, the episode that came out today, today is April 14th, with Kelsy Abbott, and I believe it's title Sparkly AF, which is the best title for it. Alyssa Scolari [05:01]: You need to go listen to this episode because Monica and I were absolutely geeking out over this idea of the human design and the Jovian Archive. Please go look it up. If you want to learn about yourself, that's all I can really say is don't knock it until you look it up. And I will probably be up until midnight tonight learning more about myself. Monica Rodgers [05:27]: I know. And I remember in the episode, Kelsy was like, "Welcome to the rabbit hole," right? I think people who have like that inquiring mind or like yes, right? Because I love how it mixes just all of these... Like the I Ching and the astrology. And just the second you kind of put in your birth date, where you were born, and the time, it spits out kind of what you are. And everybody has a unique profile, but you have it right there at your fingertips. It's really cool. Alyssa Scolari [05:57]: Yes. Yes. Before we started recording, I was on jovianarchive.com looking at my human design chart. I'm a projector. So everybody out there, please go find out what you are. Let me know. I need to know, because this is now going to be my next obsession. But anyway, welcome to the podcast. So happy to have you here. Love the work that you do. Monica Rodgers [06:25]: Thank you. Alyssa Scolari [06:25]: Love the podcast. I listened to a couple of episodes, and I think a lot of your niche is very, very important. You are very passionate about one of my favorite topics, which is like the comfort zone and getting familiar and settled and accepting the mess. I guess my first question for you would be, how did you get to be in this field doing the work that you do? Monica Rodgers [06:58]: Yeah. Oh gosh, it's such a great question because I am a lover of this subject matter because, of course, I was a perfectionist like so many women, and I'm still recovering because of the practice. But so many of us women have learned to hold it all together and sometimes at the expense of our own well-being, oftentimes at the expense of our own well-being. And in fact, I think we're going through a major shift in the world. Monica Rodgers [07:29]: I think in a lot of ways, the more we keep holding it together as women, we're not doing ourselves any favors and we're not doing the world any favors. Because when we really get present to what we're holding together, it's an old paradigm. It's an old structure. And if you go deep enough, you'll see that what you're holding together is the patriarchy. Alyssa Scolari [07:53]: Yes. Yes. Down with the patriarchy is probably one of the... Monica Rodgers [08:00]: Enough's enough. Alyssa Scolari [08:02]: Yes. It's one of the biggest themes of my life, I think. And as a sexual abuse survivor, I can see how the patriarchy had a major, major effect on my life, my recovery, the fact that the sexual abuse even happened in the first place. So yeah, I completely understand. And then the idea of perfectionism, which is that is the comfort zone, right, is having everything all neat and perfect and always striving to be the best of the best. Monica Rodgers [08:43]: Yeah, the irony too. I was just going to say the irony to that is that perfectionism... If we were to really kind of get present to what it feels like, it feels awful. It's like hell on earth actually. I think it's hysterical that we think hell is somewhere else. Alyssa Scolari [09:11]: That's a powerful statement, and it took me back for a minute because it's entirely accurate. It's entirely accurate. We're we're living in it. Monica Rodgers [09:21]: We're living in it. But the beauty of allowing it to fall apart is that we've been taught to avoid the mess. If we were to even look at how we've been trained as women, how we've been socialized as women, we've been taught to avoid the mess at all costs. We literally either run... I don't know about you guys, but I even hire a cleaning lady. I clean the house before I have her come. Alyssa Scolari [09:47]: Oh, you clean for the cleaning lady? Monica Rodgers [09:49]: Oh, you do that? Like who does that? Everybody. Alyssa Scolari [09:54]: Right. Every woman on the planet... Not every woman. Okay? I will not generalize. Monica Rodgers [10:01]: We won't generalize, but we'll say we can relate to this. Alyssa Scolari [10:05]: And that's the environment in which I grew up. I remember being little and being like, "Mom, why the hell are you cleaning for the cleaning lady? Why?" In your opinion, and from your perspective, why do we do that? Monica Rodgers [10:24]: Because we're taught to be ashamed. We're taught to be ashamed. I want to bring this closer to home. Okay? Because we're carrying shame, first of all, that's not ours to carry. So that's the first thing I want to say. The second thing I want to say is that when you look at all of the things we've been taught to be ashamed of, they're all messy things. What do I mean by that? What do I mean? What I mean is that your emotions. You've been taught not to go there. They're not trustworthy. Go to your room until you can act right. Monica Rodgers [10:54]: Your emotions are messy. Everybody's uncomfortable when I get emotional. And so therefore, it's messy and I have to hide my emotions. I have to suppress my emotions. I have to shove them away. I have to pretend they're not here. So we don't feel our emotions. What we do is we bottle them up or we disembody to be able to survive the fact that we're so uncomfortable. Because our body has become uninhabitable because it's so uncomfortable and we're not allowed to be there, right? Monica Rodgers [11:24]: So we escape up into our heads, or we disembody and go somewhere else. We all know how to do this magic trick. Alyssa Scolari [11:33]: Yes, dissociation, the disconnecting from the self. Monica Rodgers [11:38]: Yes. And I'm sure being a sexual abuse survivor that you became an expert at it. Alyssa Scolari [11:51]: Oh yeah. I could literally see as if I was... When I first started to, I repressed a lot of my memories. And when I first started to have flashbacks of the abuse, I saw it as if I was somebody on the ceiling looking down, like I was watching it. And that I think a lot of people can relate to. I know a lot of people can relate to is dissociation, disconnection. I left my body and then left my body for many, many, many years after that and was also taught to, right? Like you said, if you're too emotional, if you can't compose yourself, if you can't be presentable. Monica Rodgers [12:38]: Even if you're going to share your trauma, don't do that here, right? Nobody can handle it. Nobody can hold it. Right? So we're taught to isolate. We're taught to disembody. And unfortunately, for some of us that means a crack or a break in the psyche. It leads to mental illness, right? So if we were to actually start to understand the origins of mental illness, it's when you're not allowed to feel what you feel or know what you know. That's what the definition of trauma is, right? Alyssa Scolari [13:05]: Absolutely. Monica Rodgers [13:07]: When we think about the other places we've been taught not to go, our intuition, right? Women, we're built to intuit the world. If you looked at our neural network, if you looked at our ability, how many women are gifted, but they're taught to hide it and their six senses, right? They know. They just know, right? Like can get downloads. They can feel something before it happens. They know something's not safe. They can feel the energy in the room, right? And then suddenly you're woo-woo. That's messy, right? Those intuitive gifts are messy. Don't go there, right? Alyssa Scolari [13:40]: Yes. Monica Rodgers [13:42]: Sexuality, same thing. Oh, good girls don't do that. That's dirty. That shameful. That's messy. Alyssa Scolari [13:49]: I could talk for a year on how horrific it is that we shame women for being sexual beings. Monica Rodgers [13:59]: Oh, God. I mean, it's just... But here's the beauty of this, is once we start recognizing all of the places that we've been taught not to go, even our creativity, "Don't go there. Let's get rid of it in schools. No art programs. That's all eh, whatever that is. It's messy. It's creative. It's chaotic. It doesn't matter." When we think about where we've been taught not to go or what's been taken away or what we've been shamed for, it's because those are our power centers. Those are the portals back to our power. Monica Rodgers [14:30]: What else I want to say about the mess is this, everything in life is a paradox, is a polarization. You cannot have the light without the dark. You cannot have the moon without the sun. You cannot have the day without the night, right? We know this, that everything is a gendered pair. Now, when I say this, I'm not talking about boys and girls. I'm talking, we know this, about energy. But in order to create something new, those energies need to integrate. That masculine and feminine energy needs to integrate. Monica Rodgers [15:11]: Same that happens within ourselves. Okay? We need to integrate our feminine and our masculine. We need to understand that our human side is our messy side. But if we don't embrace that humanity, we're never going to embrace our divinity. The beauty of living in the hell is that heaven is on the other side of that. And if you actually go towards the mess, what you're really moving towards once you kind of cross that chasm is that integration and that's where freedom lives. That's where at the lotus starts to bloom, right? Monica Rodgers [15:46]: No mud, no lotus. That's where life, right? I used to think before I had my own smack down by the universe, I wasn't getting the memo. I wasn't picking up on the... Alyssa Scolari [16:01]: And the universe has its way of being like, "Oh, you're not going to listen to me? All right. It's on." Monica Rodgers [16:08]: Right. You have a contract here actually to wake the hell up, and so we're going to get a little stronger, right? Alyssa Scolari [16:15]: We're going to smack the shit out of you until you wake up. Monica Rodgers [16:17]: And then Monica still didn't wake up, right? They just sent Kali to do her thing. And boy, did she do her job. I could give like a performance review on that woman and just be like, "Wow! Five stars, Kali. Thank you." She was thorough. She left my children. She left me my children. Thank, goddess. I had to lose it all. I come out here as not a prophet of doom, but I say you can actually start doing this work so that you don't have to have your whole life upended, right? Alyssa Scolari [17:00]: Because the comfort zone I think is very numbing, right? Monica Rodgers [17:04]: It's killing us actually. The comfort zone is killing us. Alyssa Scolari [17:09]: Literally killing us in the form of like taking mental illness. Is that what you're referring to? Monica Rodgers [17:16]: No. Alyssa Scolari [17:17]: Taking on mental illness? Monica Rodgers [17:18]: No. Well, I think the comfort zone is killing us. It's like killing us quietly, right? Killing us softly. It's this idea of like the Groundhog Day. It's like living every day of your life in that safe comfort zone. I'm always like, okay, let me trade my soul for a paycheck and a 401[k] plan, right? It's like, what if you could have both? What if you could have a fully invigorated spirit and soul and do something that you love and get paid for it? Monica Rodgers [17:49]: We've been taught to believe that we have to somehow give up on our dreams in order to be practical, right? Because dreaming is messy too. Desires are messy, right? Alyssa Scolari [18:05]: Yes, because we are all taught to be especially... And I was just having this conversation with a patient the other day. We're all taught on a timeline as well, right? You need to go to school. You need to graduate by the time you're 18. And then by the time you're 18, you're supposed to know exactly what you want to do, and you're supposed to be going to a college. You graduate in four years, and then you either work your way up the corporate ladder or you go to grad school. Monica Rodgers [18:31]: And what about that biological clock? I mean, that's ticking, right? Alyssa Scolari [18:34]: Right. When are you going to have kids? When are you going to pop babies out? Monica Rodgers [18:37]: And then what if you turn 50? I mean, you're over the hill now. Life's over. You might as well pack it up, right? Alyssa Scolari [18:42]: You're done. Dig your grave. Monica Rodgers [18:44]: It's so cynical. But yet, this is what I call the trance of unworthiness. This is the trance. We're living in a trance that has lulled us to sleep to our own desires, to our own creativity, to our own sensuality. And what we want to do is really start to activate that. We want to disrupt that. How can we disrupt it? How can we go from listening to this, where we're like, "Maybe there's something here. I'm feeling something." How do we know when we're dissatisfied? Monica Rodgers [19:21]: Well, it's really starting to tune back in to what is your body telling you, because our body holds the wisdom. We've also just learned to kind of cut the check engine light. Like I was talking about, missing the memos, it's because I was so numbed out, and I was so living in the comfort zone. What does it look like to get out of the comfort zone? Because what I'm not asking you to do is like, I don't know, maybe you're listening and you've been in a loveless marriage for 15 years, right? Monica Rodgers [19:54]: I'm not going to say like, "Okay, get a divorce tomorrow," but what I am going to say is let's start looking for something that you want to do to nurture yourself to grow and that you deserve to grow. You have the right to grow. That's literally your human birthright. We're here to grow. We're here to evolve. If you've gotten super comfortable, but yet there's an art program going on at the local university and your heart really wants to do it, but you're kind of scited about it, scared and excited, then I say go there, right? Alyssa Scolari [20:29]: Scited about it. I love it. That's a great word. Monica Rodgers [20:34]: You're an entrepreneur and you've been kind of dead in your work, but there's this woman's group and you're going to learn how she's doing a sensuality embodiment workshop or something and it's actually going to impact work life, and you're like, "Yes. No. Yes. No," right? It's that kind of double yes... It's like you're a yes, but then you talk yourself out of it. Go them way. Start to go that way. Because what we want to start finding is a growing edge. What we want to do... I call the edge of the comfort zone is the revelation. Monica Rodgers [21:09]: That's where we have our insights. That's where revelation starts to visit us. That's where wisdom starts to, "Oh, I'm meant to do this actually. My unique brilliance is here. That's why I'm attracted to it. That's why my body knew to go." You start learning about yourself, right? You start seeing where the universe has been leading you, and you've been like numbing out to it. The universe has been like, "The pot of gold is over here," and you're like, "Nah, I'd rather have the Netflix and the bottle of wine every night." Alyssa Scolari [21:48]: Yes. That is so much about what I think a common theme for so many people that come to see me in therapy. That is what it is about is how can we break you out of this cycle that is the comfort zone. Because yes, on the other side can be grief and pain, but joy can't exist without grief and pain, right? One can't exist without the other. When you finally start living true to yourself and not on the timeline that the world has you on, that's the revelation, right? Monica Rodgers [22:32]: Yeah, and that's when the universe really starts to reveal to you, right? We don't have to know. For those of you listening here today, you don't have to know right now. All you have to know is that this conversation is stirring something inside of you. And then you can say to yourself, "Okay, more to be revealed." You don't know today, but to allow yourself to feel that desire is what is going to start informing your body to pick up on the cues that are like breadcrumbs to lead you to reveal that next thing, and that next thing. Monica Rodgers [23:06]: What we're daring to do here today is to kind of poke you awake. It's to say like, "Come on. You've got this." Your body knows. Your body was designed for this kind of intelligence, and we've just learned to cut it off in this society. Alyssa Scolari [23:22]: Yeah. I think that that's a very important point that the goal today, if you're listening to this and you feel this on a level, the goal is not to... For example, going off of what you said, perhaps you're in a loveless marriage, right? Like you said, Monica. I'm using that as an example. The goal is not to... Don't pull over on the side of the road and turn off your car and call your partner and say, "I want a divorce." That's not the goal. Alyssa Scolari [23:51]: The goal is to go, "Oh, I'm feeling something. Let me open my eyes to it and the universe will show me where I meant to be." And that's what you help women to do, because you also offer... So in addition to unpacking a lot of this on your podcast, which you've had for... Your podcast has been going on for two years now, right, I think I saw? Monica Rodgers [24:17]: Almost. Almost. Just around 19 months, so yeah. Almost. Alyssa Scolari [24:22]: Ah, that's so exciting. But in addition to that, you do one-on-one coaching and groups as well? Monica Rodgers [24:31]: I used to do the one-on-one and actually I also did women's circles and group coaching. And I've actually put it aside right now to write a book, and what I've been writing about is... Alyssa Scolari [24:43]: Oh, congratulations. Monica Rodgers [24:46]: Thank you. Thank you. I'm really looking forward to getting back to coaching. But part of really what I feel called to do right now is to really write about what The Revelation Project really is. Because for me, everybody is doing their own revelation project. And I think so much of what The Revelation Project is about for us as women is learning to reveal more of the divine feminine in our lives. And that means more of the mess, right? Monica Rodgers [25:15]: That means learning how to receive. That means allowing yourself to unbecome from all of the ways that you've been taught to be, and to really start to perceive the world as a co-creation, like the universe as a force of wanting to co-create with you. I want to go back to we've been taught about this idea of like God as masculine. You can replace that word God, again, if it makes you uncomfortable with any word that makes you more comfortable, right? I'm not attached to the words. Monica Rodgers [25:56]: What I'm more interested here is in helping us understand that we've been married to a story that has omitted the divine feminine. When you grow up in a society where you've been taught... Even if you weren't raised in a religion, but you've been taught over time like a thousand tiny paper cuts, right? You've been micro dosed this whole story of unworthiness, how somehow you came from the rib of a... Again, if you were growing up in a religion, that you came from a rib of a man, right? When we know good and well that women have wombs, right? Monica Rodgers [26:40]: We don't come from men. That's not how we're born into the world, right? But it's like common sense is not common when it comes to the Bible and how we interpret it. And so, so many women are out there living in this trance of unworthiness because we don't realize of the impact for young girls growing up without a feminine model, a feminine role model, a strong, fierce, creative, messy, beautiful, magnificent feminine role model, divine feminine role model. Monica Rodgers [27:11]: When we don't have that, when we've been given instead a patriarchal view of God, we end up entranced in this place. We've been stationed in a place, we've been relegated to a place that has taught us, "You don't belong here. You're not good enough, or you're too much, frankly." Alyssa Scolari [27:36]: Yes. Yes. Too much. Too much. Too loud. Too many opinions. Too emotional. Too sensitive. Monica Rodgers [27:45]: Yeah, right. It's starting to call bullshit on some of this stuff and starting to really dare to unpack it, dare to get curious, dare to start to question what you've been taught to believe. Because the truth is, you have a unique gift to bring to this world and it's guaranteed. If you're unhappy, you're not tapped into that yet. Because when you are tapped into it, you are so lit on fire. And every single one of us deserves, has the right to bring our unique gift to the world. It's why we came here. Monica Rodgers [28:35]: I know this sounds crazy. We were not sent here to be an accountant. That might be part of it, right? That might be part of it, but it's not the whole deal. Alyssa Scolari [28:45]: Yeah. Monica Rodgers [28:46]: Right? What we want is to start awakening women, because we've been sleeping inside this trance. We want to awaken us to the fact that we're powerful beyond measure, right? And that comes with discomfort. It's like, "Who me? I couldn't." Alyssa Scolari [29:15]: I could never. Monica Rodgers [29:15]: Yeah, you could. Yes, you are. Yes, yes, yes, all the things. You're so amazing. Alyssa Scolari [29:25]: And it's all waiting for you outside of the comfort zone. I like that you pointed out the what I believe and I think what a lot of people believe is a gross misrepresentation in the Bible of women being inferior to men. And that is the message that gets passed on, that like we are nothing without men. That's simply not true. That's a gross misrepresentation that has done harm to women for thousands of years. Monica Rodgers [30:04]: We love men. We need men, right? But what we want to... Alyssa Scolari [30:07]: Yes, we need men. This is not about bashing men. This is about saying women are not inferior. There is no box that women need to fit into and the goal is to step out of this box. Monica Rodgers [30:25]: Yeah. And that our value isn't tied to whether or not we're married or a mother. That we have our own inherent value just as we are without needing to attach our values somehow to our egoic title, right? We oftentimes will invest in the identity of, "I'm a married woman, or I'm a mother," and that becomes our whole world. I'm not saying that shouldn't be part of your world. Absolutely. But you also have your own evolution as a human being and something that's wanting to call you forward and call you. Monica Rodgers [31:10]: You get to learn this about yourself. What is that gift that you are holding inside of you? That you are here to bring the world, right? Again, we tend to sacrifice as women. We lift our families up at the expense of ourselves. And I'm not saying don't lift them up, but I'm also saying lift yourself up too. Give yourself an opportunity. Nurture yourself just as much. Alyssa Scolari [31:36]: Yes, and the best thing you can do is nurture yourself. That's the best thing you can do for others as well is to take care of yourself first. Monica Rodgers [31:44]: Totally. Alyssa Scolari [31:45]: I love that. I love everything that you are about. I appreciate your podcast. Again, for the listeners out there, it is called The Revelation Project. It is a very, very feel-good, fascinating, informative, and inspirational podcast. Go and check that out. And then you have a book that will be coming out. I will be looking forward to reading that. Alyssa Scolari [32:13]: Thank you for coming on today and for sharing, because this comfort zone... I'm a little bit of an adrenaline junkie, and not in the sense I put myself in danger, but my adrenaline rush is stepping outside of the comfort zone. Monica Rodgers [32:30]: I love it. I love it. Now I'm just like, "Oh my God, that terrifies me. I can't wait," right? Alyssa Scolari [32:35]: Yes. Monica Rodgers [32:37]: Just to give you an example, a couple of years ago, I ended up doing a program where a woman was offering rockstar camp for entrepreneurs. I had never sung on stage in my life. Of course, it wasn't about the song. It was about learning how to claim the stage and use my true voice and daring to shine, daring to be in the spotlight, right? It terrified me. And I was like, "Yes!" Alyssa Scolari [33:02]: Yes. Monica Rodgers [33:03]: Yeah, but it did. For me, it just really was that growing edge. And I think no matter what we do, no matter what scares us, if it's calling to us, it's like, yeah, do it. There's something there. Alyssa Scolari [33:16]: There's something there. There's something on the other side of that fear that makes it all worth it. Monica Rodgers [33:22]: Totally. Thank you so much for having me. I was going to say just for your guests, if you guys want a free gift, if you ladies want a free gift, men or women who want this who are listening, you can go to join therevelation.com and I've written a bill of rights to remind women that you have the right to shine. You have the right to be messy. You have the right to make mistakes. I've written my own and I'm sharing it with you. Monica Rodgers [33:48]: But if you want to use it as a model to write your own, it's a great reminder to tack on your wall, because you have the right to grow and to be excited and to love your life and to reveal more. Alyssa Scolari [34:02]: Oh, I love that. I will link that in the show notes for everybody so that they can have access to it. Thank you. I really, really appreciate you. Monica Rodgers [34:13]: Thank you. I've loved this so much. And to everybody, more to be revealed, right? Alyssa Scolari [34:20]: Absolutely. Amen. Monica Rodgers [34:22]: Amen. Alyssa Scolari [34:24]: Thanks for listening, everyone. For more information, please head over to lightaftertrauma.com, or you can also follow us on social media. On Instagram we are @lightaftertrauma, and on Twitter it is @lightafterpod. And if you're on Facebook, please be sure to join our Facebook group. It is a private community where trauma survivors are able to connect and chat with one another. That Facebook group is called Light After Trauma. So just look us up on Facebook and be sure to join. Alyssa Scolari [34:55]: Lastly, please head over to patreon.com/lightaftertrauma to support our show. We are asking for $5 a month, which is the equivalent to a cup of coffee at Starbucks. So please head on over. Again, that's patreon.com/lightaftertrauma. Thank you and we appreciate your support.

This is one of my favorite interviews yet! Why is your “mess” magnificent – an actual portal into self-liberation & self-love? How is “mess” an aspect of the Feminine?  Monica Rodgers is a podcast host & creator of The Revelation Project – all about the full actualization of women – and disrupting the “trance states” of comfort and perfection. “I had to lose my life to choose my life.” You must go into the underworld before you can ascend  Why this is The Sophia Century   Find Monica: jointherevelation.com

Understanding our heart space requires removing our old masks and leaning into the flow of the divine feminine. Monica Rodgers, the creator of The Revelation Project talks about how she took off her old masks and joyfully stepped into her intuitive self. Receive a FREE gift from Monica on her website: www.jointherevelation.com

After experiencing a breakdown that left her in bed for nearly eight months, Monica Rodgers realized she had been unhappy, unfulfilled, anxious and numb for so long, that she had lost touch with pleasure, joy, levity and ease. She began a process of un-becoming to release conditions in her life that led to her breakdown, and to rediscover her wild intuitive nature. Now Monica Rodgers helps women come back to life with wisdom, confidence and unshakable inner knowing using a process she calls the Revelation Project. She encourages women to practice the work of radical self approval, by embracing personal truth, in the human-mess. Her mess is her message. Watch this episode to be encouraged to dive into the messy, gritty aspects of your life so you can find out what's most true about you. LISTEN: The Revelation Project Podcast https://revelationproject.fireside.fm/28 FREE GIFT: Bill of Rights https://jointherevelation.com/bill-of-rights More About Monica Rodgers Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, Truth-Teller, Soul-Diver, Light-worker, Alchemist. Monica Rodgers is an un-fatiguable advocate for the full actualization of Women. She is a champion for advancing consciousness and personal accountability through co-active coaching. Her goal is to help each women reveal her own personal truth, unique brilliance and inner power. With over 25 years of experience in healing modalities, leadership and Co-Active Coaching, she also has a wealth of experience as a writer, blogger, entrepreneur, and business consultant. Monica is also the founder of Little Bits by Monica Rodgers and The Earth Savers Gang Story Book Series and has been featured in: InStyle, The New York Times, and Today. Connect with Monica: Web   https://jointherevelation.com/ Podcast    https://revelationproject.fireside.fm/ Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/TRPwoman/ Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/revelationwoman/ Twitter   https://twitter.com/TRPwoman LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lifeisarevelation/   YOUR GUIDE TO SOUL NECTAR – KERRI HUMMINGBIRD SAMI I love mentoring women to rewrite the story of their lives through inner transformation, connection to essence, remembrance of purpose, and realignment to authenticity and truth. If you don't want to settle for anything less than a life of passion and purpose, book a Discovery Call and let's talk! Schedule today! http://bit.ly/2CpFHFZ FREE GIFT: The Love Mastery Game, an oracle for revealing your soul's curriculum in every day challenges. http://www.kerrihummingbird.com/play Do you lack the confidence to trust yourself and go for what you want? When you take actions towards your dreams, does self-doubt infect your certainty? Do you find yourself distracting and numbing while also feeling something is missing inside? Do you feel disrespected and like your wisdom is being dismissed? Do you have a hard time asking for what you need? You may benefit from healing the Mother Wound and reconnecting with the Divine Mother for love. Find out more at www.motherwoundbook.com You may be a member of The Second Wave, here to uplift human consciousness from the inside out by healing patterns of suffering that run through your ancestry. Find out about “The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama” and receive a guided meditation at www.thesecondwave.media READ an Excerpt from the Award-Winning memoir, Awakening To Me.

Rachel Dunham is often referred to as a creatrix, and while the term itself refers to a powerful female creator, I believe that a creatrix is also a woman who is gifted with intuition and the ability to tap into that which we cannot see in order to bring ideas and essence into form and energy. I was lucky enough to have worked with Rachel to create the branding for The Revelation Project, and was astonished when she revealed it to me. It's a mark with multiple meanings that so captured the many angles of what The Revelation Project is. My logo is of two faces looking at one another, their outline creating a butterfly. The butterfly is a symbol of transformation; a story that is near and dear to my heart. The two faces represent self-love and the power of witnessing other women. Witnessing, or truly seeing another, and celebrating each other, are two very important elements to every interaction I have with all the women I serve through The Revelation Project. Rachel created an image that represents not only me but the many women the project serves as well as our power, our purpose, and our ability to become the most beautiful version of our true selves. Listen in as Rachel and I talk about mothering, female entrepreneurship during covid, business as a form of self-expression, the evolution of a brand, the importance of investing in your business, the energetics of branding, The Desire Deck that she is creating, and the mark she wants to leave on the world. *Show notes: * We use our businesses as a form of self-expression. Women charge a lot for their services but yet are not willing to put money into their own business and brand. Rachel believes that the best place to start with branding is within, at the core of who you are, and how you want to connect to the people you serve. Rachel created a journal to do the initial emotional branding work of who you are to help you get the clarity you need to begin. When we begin the process of starting a business, the first questions we need to ask are: How do we want to serve? How do we want to be known in the world? A brand is so much more than a mark, it is also an energetic vibration. If your brand and your message are created in alignment with the truth of the energy behind it, it's going to resonate for others and attract them if they need your product or service. We are not our business. We inform our business, but it's important that we not “be” our business. The Desire Deck (https://yourbrandtherapy.com/desire-deck-coming-soon/) is about helping women manifest their dreams.

Brother Arthur Harmon invites you to join Standing in the Gap USA for the next class of The Revelation Project on 06-06-2020 where we explore Revelation Chapter 13: Dragons, Beasts and Prophets. Learn about the Devil, Antichrist and the False Prophet. This class will be presented on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/StandingintheGapUSA --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standing-in-the-gap-usa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/standing-in-the-gap-usa/support

Brother Arthur Harmon invites you to join Standing in the Gap USA for the next class of The Revelation Project where we explore Chapter 12; and discussion of the trying times we are living in today --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standing-in-the-gap-usa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/standing-in-the-gap-usa/support

Standing in the Gap USA Manifesto. Bro. Art explains why we started and how you can get involved. Welcome to our new Christian Education Ministry, Standing in the Gap USA! Standing in the Gap USA is a Scripture based Christian Education Ministry. The Great Commission is our mission. Jesus instructed us to teach and make disciples of all the nations in Matthew 28:19-20. We teach God's Word in engaging Scripture-based Christian Education online and in person to Stand in the Gap that sin creates between God and people and lead them to become disciples of the Lord. Arthur W. Harmon, Jr. has been a Church School Teacher since 2000 and served as Church School Superintendent at Lee Chapel AME Church since 2006. He has taught interesting, compelling and inspirational Adult Church School Study Classes in provocative subjects such as: The Revelation Project Sex and the Bible Cross and Crescent God is Not Dead The Spirit World: Angels and Demons Reason Why We Sing Please "Like" our Facebook Page and visit our website https://standinginthegapusa.org/ and YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa5F... And join us next Saturday as we continue to study in The Revelation Project! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standing-in-the-gap-usa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/standing-in-the-gap-usa/support

Today's episode is about revealing spirit. We talk about the religious and spiritual backgrounds that we grew up with, and the necessity of recognizing when it's time to reclaim our own sense of spirituality as adults. What type of religious background did you grow up with and how has it transformed in your own spiritual formation? This episode is about exploring spirituality, how ego gets in the way, finding an access point to the divine, and how definitions of race and gender often separate us from seeing the bigger picture and the path to LOVE. "It is really about starting to have a relationship with life that bypasses the ego." - Monica Rodgers. Learn more about this episode of The Revelation Project with Monica Rodgers and Andrea Willets at www.jointherevelation.com/05

The training ground is another way to talk about how we were all socialized when we were kids. Does what we learned during that time help us be our best selves? “Often as humans, we need to belong. We want to belong. We want to be loved. We want to know that we're enough and that we're worthy. And that all is influenced by The Training Ground.” - Monica Rodgers. Learn more about this episode of The Revelation Project with Monica Rodgers and Andrea Willets at www.jointherevelation.com/03

Today on the show, our co-host Monica will be talking about her recent "vulnerability hangover." She describes her dismay when it dawns on her that she wont be able to hide as much now that the podcast is live. She struggles to honor all the parts of herself in the face of overexposure, and shares what came up for her in this podcast launch and how her "mess became her message."  We talk about why knowing your truth is important, what you can learn from difficult situations, how to show up authentically and much more. "How do I show up authentically with all of me? And be able to share all of me without offending someone along the way?" - Monica Rodgers. Learn more about this episode of The Revelation Project with Monica Rodgers and Andrea Willets at www.jointherevelation.com/02

Welcome to The Revelation Project Podcast. For our very first episode of The Revelation Project, enjoy Andrea Interviewing Monica about her darkest days before the dawn, and where The Revelation Project began. We also talk about why loneliness is so difficult, how to heal from difficult situations, spiritual work and much more.  “Oftentimes we're the instrument in somebodies healing but we don't realize it.” - Monica Rogers. Learn more about this episode of The Revelation Project (http://www.jointherevelation.com/01) .