Podcasts about rituals

Get ready for information that probably won't come as a surprise! This podcast comes with a trigger warning. I'm joined by an old friend of mine and old guests. She is a survivor of Illuminati programming.  She has done a number of podcasts with me, and you can find them on YouTube, blog talk radio, and iTunes. Her name is HopenShe has discussed the programming of underground bases, the genetics of the Illuminati, and more. We did a widely shared interview a few years ago called "Why They Say Epstein is Dead - What They don't Want you to Know. She is a hero, in my opinion. She is returning to give us more hope! In this episode, we discuss the following: Joint rituals and NASA facilitiesEpstein and the political realm.Election and the Nashville bombing.Trump's presidency and the aftermath.The corporate ritual in New York.Dressing up to look like Christians.Biden's cloneThe New World Order.Vaccine agenda and mass hysteriaUnderground tunnels, real rituals,  torture and genetic testing.The importance of deprogramming people in power. 1. Sign up to be a podcast member www.danduval.com  2.Be sure to check out and like our new Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DiscoveringTruthNetwork 3. Subscribe to the new podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5nxloF2rt7-dXkjppGHdFA  4.AND Subscribe to our Rumble Channel, where we will post all of our interviews that are TOO HOT for YouTube DiscoveringTruthNetwork (rumble.com

Hey, what's up, can't-believers and high performers! Welcome to another episode of the Can't Believe I Made It podcast. Today we're diving into our new Friday's Rituals for Resilience series. In this series, we'll spend 10 to 12 minutes exploring three powerful strategies to optimize your performance in various areas of life. In today's episode, we're uncovering the secret strategies used by high-level athletes and talented entrepreneurs. You know, success leaves clues, and there's a lot we can learn from those we admire. So let's jump right into it. First up, we'll discuss the importance of sleep hygiene. One strategy that stands out is sleep tracking, and one app I highly recommend is Sleep Cycle. This user-friendly app not only tracks your sleep stages but also provides valuable insights for improvement. I often have my clients take screenshots of their data and implement sleep tactics based on the app's recommendations. It's an absolute game-changer for optimizing physical, mental, and emotional performance. Next, we'll explore the power of gratitude practice. Practicing gratitude has been scientifically proven to enhance overall well-being. One tool I swear by is the Five-Minute Journal. It's a simple and effective way to engage in goal-setting and self-reflection, helping you cultivate a positive mindset and improve your self-esteem. The benefits extend to your emotional regulation and relationships with others. The Five-Minute Journal is an incredible tool that I highly recommend incorporating into your daily routine. Finally, we'll delve into the world of breathwork. Just like meditation apps such as Headspace, the Breathwork app offers guided tools and techniques to reduce stress and promote relaxation. With various classes and a la carte options, it caters to different needs and situations. The app teaches breathing techniques that increase oxygen levels and optimize CO2 levels, leading to improved cognitive functions, attentiveness, and decision-making abilities. Remember, you don't have to implement all three strategies at once. Start with the one that resonates with you the most and build from there. Spending just five to seven minutes on each practice can make a significant difference in your overall well-being and performance. These tools are designed for self-starters like you, empowering you to make positive changes and adapt to new circumstances. I hope you found these strategies valuable and actionable. Join me next time for another empowering episode. Until then, keep crushing it and let's fucking get it! —----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FREE COURSE: Hey there, high achievers! Are you ready to unlock your true potential and smash through those limiting beliefs? ⁠Get started right now with my FREE Breaking Barriers course, designed specifically for driven entrepreneurs like you!⁠ ONLINE COURSE for $20.22. Craving a personalized approach to optimizing your habits for peak performance in business, health, and creativity? Then you need to check out my exclusive "20-Day Cheat Code for Health, Happiness, and Habits!" ⁠Click the link and get ready to skyrocket your success - all for just $20.22!⁠ Unlock your full potential as an athlete and entrepreneur with personalized mentorship tailored to help you dominate in your field – apply for a High-Performance Mentor today! Calling all athletes and high-powered entrepreneurs! Are you on the hunt for personalized guidance to elevate your performance and reach new heights? You've found the perfect solution! Apply today for an opportunity to work with a dedicated High-Performance Mentor who understands your unique needs. Let's schedule a call to discuss how this life-changing mentorship can transform your game, both on and off the field. Don't wait – start your application here: ⁠https://thedeziabeyta.com/application⁠ Elevate your performance and conquer your goals, Coach Dezi 

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Kaileen shares a simple practice that will enhance your everyday life. Learn the magic in looking back at the past, savoring the present, and envisioning an extraordinary future. Get ready to unlock a new level of fulfillment and inspiration! → Access the show notes from this episode: https://www.kaileenelise.com/podcast/looking-back-and-forward-ten-years

In this podcast episode, Kate Shepherd interviews Carmen Spagnola, a trauma recovery practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist, Le Cordon Bleu trained chef and author of Spirited Kitchen: Recipes and Rituals for the Wheel of the Year.Carmen shares how her love for food and hospitality, coupled with her healing journey, led her to write a book that goes beyond recipes. She discusses attachment styles, trauma, and how to start the healing process.Carmen also shares accessible rituals we can do at home to deepen our own healing process and connect with our ancestors. One of the key concepts she talks about is contact nutrition, which can help us heal and shift our attachment styles to allow us to be more open to joy and fulfillment in life.The episode invites listeners to step into a deeper level of themselves through food, ritual, self-love, curiosity, and making themselves available to receive magic and love. Some of the key highlights of the episode are:Carmen's background and how she started writing Spirited KitchenAttachment styles and how they can be changedContact nutrition and how it can help us heal and shift our attachment stylesAccessible rituals we can do at home to deepen our own healing process and connect with our ancestorsGet out your tissues and your journals and prepare your heart to grow at least a full size listening to this conversation.

In this lesson, Stephen explores the danger of religious rituals when they become empty and meaningless. He looks at the book of Malachi and teaches how the Israelites had fallen into this trap. They were offering sacrifices to God without any real heart or sincerity. God rebuked them for this and called them to worship Him in spirit and in truth. You'll learn that your worship should be motivated by love for God, not by a sense of duty or obligation. Malachi 1:1 - 2:9 Learn more about our ministry and access additional Bible teaching resources online. https://www.wisdomonline.org

In this episode of Your Story Medicine, I am with Karissa. She supports families in documenting the beautiful milestones of life as their personal biographer. Karissa's intention with her camera is that her subject, whether it be a family, an entrepreneur or a woman giving birth feels seen. Much more than a collection of moments, photographs become part of a family's historic archive. And as a creative entrepreneur, Karissa has supported small businesses with strategy, branding, and marketing. Her creative nature and personal journey have led her to incorporate energy healing, meditation, sound healing, and other personal healing modalities into her work. And more importantly, Karissa is the one person I have trusted into the sacred spaces I've created for my own students, my own clients with the retreats that I have facilitated. So if you are curious, who it is that takes my photos and takes the photos of my clients and then comes to the retreats to capture this magic, it is this woman, Karissa. Main Topics Discussed: The Importance of doula work in communities of colorGrief after giving birth and acknowledging emotionsBalance between documenting moments and being present in the momentCombining passion for photography with doula workThe Importance of Rituals in Rest and Connecting with Self Conclusion: Balancing work and personal life can be a struggle. It's important to acknowledge and respect your own needs in order to live harmoniously. Action Integration: Give yourself permission to feel the things that come up for you. It's okay to not be okay. And it's okay to invite people to come in and help support you with love and compassion. Learn more about Karissa Raya: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karissamraya/ Ritual Retreat: 8 magical nights of transformation in Costa Rica | November 6 - 13, 2023 Sign up for the waitlist for priority registration and receive $500 off!

Self-mothering is an essential act of self-care that everyone deserves on Mother's Day and every day. Learn six ways to give yourself the motherly love and support you need, including listening to your intuition, tending to your needs, and creating supportive boundaries. Tune in and give yourself the gift of self-love this Mother's Day. → Access the show notes from this episode and join Magical May: https://www.kaileenelise.com/podcast/practice-self-mothering-on-mothers-day

On this episode: Zak Rosen, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Jamilah Lemieux brainstorm some ideas for a parent who is mourning the loss of ‘read aloud' time with her kid. They also discuss their week in parenting and what's on the docket for Mother's Day. Then, if you're sticking around for Slate Plus, everyone shares memories of their favorite teachers and professors in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.  If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Mom and Dad are Fighting. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to help support our work. Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our phone line: (646) 357-9318.  Podcast produced by Rosemary Belson and Maura Currie. Make an impact this Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month by helping Macy's on their mission to fund APIA Scholars. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode: Zak Rosen, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Jamilah Lemieux brainstorm some ideas for a parent who is mourning the loss of ‘read aloud' time with her kid. They also discuss their week in parenting and what's on the docket for Mother's Day. Then, if you're sticking around for Slate Plus, everyone shares memories of their favorite teachers and professors in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.  If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Mom and Dad are Fighting. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to help support our work. Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our phone line: (646) 357-9318.  Podcast produced by Rosemary Belson and Maura Currie. Make an impact this Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month by helping Macy's on their mission to fund APIA Scholars. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Both Brother T and Doctor D are well acquainted with the business and sacred rituals of dying. The ministry to the family and friends of the deceased is one of the essential activities of the clergy. However, things have changed. Burial customs of the last generation are no longer in vogue and many practices have ceased altogether. Listen as our two seasoned veterans share experiences and insights into this fascinating subject.

Join Tahverlee for this powerful discussion on creating spells and the difference between a spell and a ritual. During The Witching Hour, you'll learn how to petition the universe and work with current cycles (moon, season, weather) to create anything you desire. Take a deep dive into the work you must do before performing any spell, ritual, or ceremony. Overcoming your limiting beliefs and not allowing your subconscious to rule your life is key to bringing forth the intentions you set. Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur, High Priestess, Ritualist, and Initiate of the Sacred Way. Visit Moon Temple Mystery School for ancient teachings for our modern world, spiritual coaching, and everything you need to know as you walk your awakening path. Join us in Mystery School and peruse all of our Magical Offerings. Check out What's New and get all the details on special offers and Magical workshops.Experience transformational Magic with high levels of ceremony in person with Tahverlee at High Magic Immersions.Journey with us during The Witching Hour, a FREE evening of enchantment to explore the mysteries that remain an ever-evolving field of knowledge.Speak your truth in our digital coven, Witch Power; for witches of any path or level of experience who are ready to stop playing small and step into their full power.Learn more about Tahverlee:Moon Temple Mystery SchoolContact Tahverlee directly:Tahverlee@MoonTempleSchool.com Follow Moon Temple Mystery SchoolFacebookInstagram Join our Digital Coven on FacebookWitch Power Follow Tahverlee:FacebookInstagramTikTokTheme Music by Les Konley | Produced by Les KonleySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, you'll learn about the benefits of using handmade ceramics for rituals and your spiritual practice. Joanna Cabot of Holistic Ceramics makes ceramic crystal mugs, pendulums, incense holders, and other spiritual ceramics, infused with reiki and energy healing. Watch to learn about her process of using clay and pottery in a spiritual way to create intuitive ceramic products. https://georgelizos.comRESOURCES MENTIONED:Joanna's Website: https://holistic-ceramics.com/Joanna's Instagram Handle: https://www.instagram.com/holistic.ceramics/FREE GUIDES TO GET YOU STARTED: Energy Protection Guide: https://georgelizos.com/negativeenergyLife Purpose Workbook: https://georgelizos.com/lifepurpose The Ultimate Intuitive Development Starter Kit: https://georgelizos.com/intuitionstarterkitIntuition Mastery Accelerator Guide: https://georgelizos.com/intuitionmasteryScanning For Psychic Attack Guide: https://georgelizos.com/psychicattackCrystals to Manifest Your Best Life: https://georgelizos.com/crystals RECOMMENDED EPISODES:HOW TO USE A PENDULUM FOR DIVINATION: https://youtu.be/oPTvOaqENJkHOW TO GET CLEAR PENDULUM ANSWERS: https://youtu.be/qE0G6CGUP1sASKING THE RIGHT PENDULUM QUESTIONS: https://youtu.be/Pq4pYulIBEIHOW TO USE A PENDULUM CHART: https://youtu.be/FNkJOrUaEZYPENDULUM FOR DOWSING: How to Find Lost Things at Home: https://youtu.be/63OfjlnRAAQPENDULUM FOR REIKI AND ENERGY HEALING: https://youtu.be/TfenFEZujV8CONNECT WITH GEORGE:Instagram: www.instagram.com/georgelizosTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamgeorgelizosFacebook Group: www.yourspiritualtoolkit.comWebsite: www.georgelizos.comYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMLcoCVRHZU407OXj24HH8g?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up up at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-lit-up-lightworker-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Albin is the #1 Firewalk Instructor in America, and he has worked with Tony Robbins for almost 20 years, as his Firewalk captain. His success had a scary and violent path, though: He had a challenging childhood, with adoption, drinking, and hard drugs from his early teenage years, reaching a point in 1988 when he put a gun to his head. He has firewalked hundreds of thousands of people, and he and Tony Robbins set a World Record in London in 2005 walking over 12,000 people.   In this powerful episode, I share the incredible transformational journey of Dave Albin, America's number one fire walk instructor, who has worked with Tony Robbins for almost twenty years. Dave's story begins with a challenging childhood, adoption, and early involvement with drinking and hard drugs, culminating in a harrowing moment in 1988 when he put a gun to his head. Dave's journey toward personal growth and development began after seeking help through Alcoholics Anonymous, where he embraced sobriety one day at a time.    We delve into how Tony Robbins' Personal Power program served as a catalyst for Dave's personal development journey, and discuss the unique aspects of firewalking that make it such a powerful tool for overcoming fears and fostering personal growth. We also explore the rich history of firewalking and its significance across various cultures around the world, as well as how firewalking is used in corporate settings to resolve tensions and promote unity among team members.    Finally, we examine the importance of state management, personal development, and the power of changing one's story. Drawing from experiences with Tony Robbins and various personal development gurus, we emphasize the significance of consistency, rituals, and surrounding oneself with the right people. We also touch on the value of balancing achievement with fulfillment and how personal development has made a significant impact on our lives. Ultimately, the message is that by changing one's story, they can change their life and create a masterpiece. Don't miss this inspiring and transformative episode!   ⠀

In today's podcast, Drew Canole shares 11 profound ways to form rock solid habits and transform your life into anything you want it to be. 1.  Start small: When forming new habits, it's important to start with small, manageable steps. For example, if you're trying to improve your physical health, starting with just a few steps or walking a short distance each day can be a great way to build momentum and stay motivated. The same can be applied to other areas of life, such as drinking more water or practicing gratitude. By starting with small steps, you can build up to bigger changes over time. 2.  Track your progress: Keeping track of your progress can be a great way to stay motivated and see the progress you're making. Whether it's tracking the number of steps you take each day or the number of pages you read in a book, tracking your progress can give you a sense of accomplishment and encourage you to keep going. 3.  Make your habit harder to break: Setting reminders and removing temptations can make it easier to stick to new habits. For example, setting out your gym clothes the night before or removing junk food from your home can help you stay on track. Additionally, reminding yourself of your "why" - the reason you started the habit in the first place - can help you stay motivated when things get tough. 4.  Celebrate small successes: Celebrating small successes can help keep you motivated and make the habit more enjoyable. Whether it's treating yourself to a spa day or simply taking a moment to acknowledge your progress, celebrating small successes can help you stay on track and build momentum. 5.  Establish rituals and routines: Establishing rituals and routines can help you build habits more easily. For example, journaling in the morning, getting outside for some sun, or playing an instrument at the same time each day can help you build habits that become a natural part of your routine. 6.  Visualize it: Visualizing your success can help you stay motivated and focused on your goals. Creating a mental picture of what success looks like can help you stay motivated and keep moving forward, even when things get tough. 7.  Be consistent and patient: Building habits takes time, so it's important to be patient and consistent. Remember that it's a marathon, not a sprint, and that it's okay to take things slow and steady. 8.  Seek support from others: Surrounding yourself with supportive people can make it easier to build new habits. Whether it's finding a coach or mentor or simply sharing your goals with a friend or loved one, having support and encouragement can make a big difference in staying on track. 9.  Take breaks when needed: It's important to take breaks and avoid burnout when building new habits. Pushing yourself too hard can lead to exhaustion and make it harder to stick to your goals over time. Remember to take care of yourself and find balance in your life. 10.  Unplug from tech once a week: Taking a break from technology can be a great way to recharge and focus on yourself. Whether it's taking a day off from social media or unplugging from email for a day, finding time to disconnect can be an important part of building healthy habits. 11.  Have a weekly check-in: Having a regular check-in with a partner, friend, or mentor can help keep you accountable and on track. Whether it's a business or health check-in, having someone to hold you accountable and offer support can make it easier to stay motivated and achieve your goals. Follow Drew: @Twitter https://twitter.com/drewcanole @Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Drew-Canole/100044261357988/   Share your feedback about this episode on instagram https://www.instagram.com/drewcanole/ Get 20% off Organifi products at www.Organifishop.com by using the code DREW

I recorded this episode by the river this morning and talked about the why & how of small ritual quilts. My little waffle includes thoughts on the meaning of ritual and what has changed for me three years after publishing my book Rituals, what I love about working with reclaimed materials and how I use these small ritual quilts in my day to day for beauty & inspiration.  The workshop on May 21st I mentioned is over on the Making app, you can sign up here: https://themakingapp.com/ here are the ritual quilts I am currently offering: https://www.yarrowmagdalena.com/art/ and here is the Create & Launch program I mentioned: https://pinkwellstudio.com/create-launch/ Enjoy! 

Jump in with Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta on episode 129 of Jumpers Jump. This episode we discuss: Carlos' egg cleanse gone wrong, Rituals and meanings, End of the world theories, Demon trapped in boulder released, Asian superstitions, Drinking and confidence, End goals and influence, Life path and reincarnation, Kill Bill Sza theory, AI Drake theory, Ghost stories and much more! Follow the podcast: @JumpersPodcast Follow Carlos: @CarlosJuico Follow Gavin: @GavinRutaa Check out the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/JumpersJumpYT  Thanks to our Sponsors! Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/jumpers. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! Get 10% off, up to $30 off at https://SkylightFrame.com/Jump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paisley Heart joins us for Season 1 (2021) of Birdsong. Paisley combines his obsession with spirituality, artistic expression, nature, ritual, entrepreneurship, and shamanic practice, while walking boldly between worlds, embodying the hybrid archetypes of the Wild Businessman and Lifestyle Artist. He's the founder of the shamanic rite of passage event “The Funeral” and the host of a panel style podcast titled “Curious Conversations”, while previously offering his unique gifts through his businesses which involved the digital marketing agency DigiLove and Independent record label Fight Music. Paisley has an unorthodox style which has often been challenging for his clients and for professionals in the industry, and pushing against these paradigms has become a strong and recognizable brand that he's proud of. He's a fascinating human who isn't afraid to explore the taboo and be quite open about the journey along the way.   TIMESTAMPS: [1:29] The origins of Paisley Heart's name [4:10] Curious Conversations and Paisley's unique way of podcasting [6:52] A pre-amble on the sacredness of words and the energy of the shapeshifter [10:30] What does it mean for Paisley to honour the sacred? [12:27] Social media as a sacred ritual? [15:18] Living by the religion of infinite curiosity and no taboo [16:03] Planting seeds of the sacred into social media [18:25] Applying for Big Brother and the intersection between spirituality/entertainment? [20:08] Getting turned on by doing taboo things [23:26] What the Medicine Path means… [25:52] Polarization and triggering people through social media [31:55] Can we recognize the parallels in each other's journeys? [33:20] The Funeral: a sacred burial ritual [38:45] Open World Theatre with Atlas Talisman: A real life video game [41:29] Bringing beauty and artistry into the ritual experience [44:07] The theatrical nature and aesthetics of The Funeral [45:30] The fascination of going to people's funerals [49:21] Asking random people to help facilitate the ritualistic process [52:04] Why is the beach is the most appropriate environment for these rituals? [56:03] Asking permission from the land when we conduct ceremonial practices [56:42] What teachings and insights have been revealed through being a facilitator of rituals? [58:53] Listening to mentors yet finding your own path [1:00:54] The phenomena of spirits during the ritual process [1:07:15] Experiencing a dead friend “dropping in” to Paisley's body [1:12:50] How have these shamanic death initiations informed Paisley's sense-making of the global debacle we're all in? [1:19:56] Are rites of passage coming face to face with death the most important practices that we need in these times? [1:21:24] Near death experiences to find deeper value in life [1:25:19] The thing that's most alive at the moment is exploring sexual fluidity [1:30:27] “Trying to be all-the-way-gay” [1:33:30] Paisley's vision moving forward with his offerings [1:34:33] Paisley's final remarks and invitation to our listeners

In this session Ajahn Kovilo speaks about the 10 "Bases of Merit" or "Rituals of Richness" (Puññakitiyavatthu) as skillful means for a good life.

Boujee Bitch Bootcamp now enrolling! Get ready for your best summer yet with this 5-week lifestyle makeover. Trainings on success mindset, money, hot girl health and skyrocketing your confidence to get you right by summer. Dets + sign up here! In episode 194, Mikayla is sharing about how to get your personality back through rituals. How are you pouring into yourself? Are you lacking the energy to go out and live your life? Check your birth chart to see where you can bring balance to your energy. Mikayla shares about her new inflatable tub for her life changing bath rituals and encourages you to incorporate them into your rituals too! Resources: Inflatable tub for your shower: order here! Want to watch this episode? Check it out on the Mikayla Jai Youtube channel - subscribe here! SHOP MIKAYLA'S COURSES HERE: https://mikaylajai.mykajabi.com/store Mikayla's Facebook Group - Join here! FREE MEDITATION HERE! Can't get enough? Check out the blog at mikaylajai.com and on Insta at Instagram.com/themikaylajai --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mikayla-arrington/support

In this episode from Season 1 (2021) we have Adam Kellerman joining us. Adam is quite frankly a remarkable human being. The reasons I invited him on as a guest become evident as I detail his bio, which essentially becomes some of the story he walks us through. This includes surviving cancer as a young teenager, having half of his pelvis removed, going on to play professional wheelchair tennis which included two Paralympic games in London and Rio, he was ranked #8 in the world and #1 in Australia, but after a pivotal point in his career, he winded up doing charity work in Africa and in Australia, and somehow went on to stop using his wheelchair, and ended up on a grand journey to hike the very well known, and very challenging, Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea. On top of that, his life is intertwined with practices that cultivate a well-rounded approach to holistic health and wellness, which we explore throughout his story, including his connection to ceremony, ritual, facing death, honouring the sacred, connecting with nature and more. He's now a motivational speaker for schools and businesses and he speaks to the importance of building resilience, overcoming adversity and thriving through change, he mentors cancer survivors, people with chronic pain, and young adults, alongside teaching standing meditation and Calligraphy Qigong, amongst all the other roles he slips and slides into, like we all do. It was a real pleasure to sit down and weave in and out of Adam's own Birdsong and I trust you'll find value in our dialogue to carry with you on your own path forward.   EPISODE NOTES: Healing your life emotionally and physically after bone cancer Tapping into and taking control of your own healing power Some of the pillars of Adam's healing journey Healing trauma on a cellular level Learning lessons from pain Choosing life in the face of pain and darkness Understanding why life, the blessings and the challenges, are a gift Embracing the challenge and opportunity of COV-19 The sharing of wisdom The simple magic of rituals The healing power of connecting with your spirit   TIMESTAMPS: [4:00] Opening the Container: Adam opens the circle with a reminder to bring our focus back to the breath [8:27] Adam's current mission: Walking for the Age of Ability...AFTER removal of his right hip [10:00] Recovering after a bone cancer diagnosis [14:18] Taking charge of your healing [18:32] Adam's support network during his journey [27:00] Dealing with trauma on a cellular level (Lessons from Adam's masseuse) [35:00] Dealing with (instead of running from pain) [58:25] Musings on choosing life [1:00:00] All of life is a gift [1:06:28] The challenge (and opportunity) in the COV-19 crisis [1:12:00] Confronting the Uncomfortable & Learning [1:19:00] Dealing with the Lessons of Pain [1:21:00] Rituals [1:26:00] Healing spiritually [1:32:37] Closing the conversation

Lane Wilcken from Season 1 (2021) of Birdsong. Lane is a scholar, cultural tattoo practitioner, known as a mambabatok, and an advocate for the critically endangered practice of "batok" which are the cultural tattoos of the Philippines. He's studied many of the indigenous traditions of the Philippines and greater Pacific, with nearly three decades of research and experience. He's the author of "Filipino Tattoos Ancient to Modern" and "The Forgotten Children of Maui: Filipino Myths, Tattoos, and Rituals of a Demigod." He's also been a contributing writer to "Back from the Crocodile's Belly: Philippine Babaylan Studies and the Struggle for Indigenous Memory" and "Shamanic Transformations: True Stories of the Moment of Awakening," as well as several articles for various magazines and journals. In this conversation, we cover traditional cultural tattoo, animism, shamanism, mythology, origin stories, similarities between not just the Philippines, but many of the islands and cultures within and around the Pacific, cultural restoration, and several other threads that we stitch into the fabric of our dialogue.   TIMESTAMPS: [3:35] Lane open the conversation with a Filipino prayer [6:25] How did Lane get started on this path? [7:30] The Philippines are a product of an admixture of peoples for over a millennia [8:15] Why did Lane feel so comfortable around Hawaiian culture? [9:15] The similarities between pre-contact Philippines culture and Polynesia [10:00] Lane's rite of passage into tattooing [18:20] Philippines: The Island of the Painted People [19:00] Ancient tattoo artifacts discovered roughly 4,000 years ago [19:45] The link between ancient tattooing and Chinese medicine / acupuncture points [21:20] Sacred geometry in tattoos and the potential link with psychedelic trips [21:56] Animistic relations and tattoo symbology [23:00] Filipino plant medicine and acacia?? [25:30] Animism and the understanding that everything has a spirit [26:00] Banyan trees and deification of the dead [26:35] Filipino afterlife beliefs [28:15] Filipino shamans (Babaylans) and ancestral rituals [31:36] Lanes grandmother as a Filipino healer [32:23] Lane discussing his “activation” of ancestral healing knowledge [35:00] Self-initiation as a response to the lack of connection with our ancestral roots [36:00] Was it predominantly the women who became the shamans? [37:47] The matriarchal thread throughout traditional Filipino culture [41:00] Women were considered spiritual portals into this world and the other [41:23] The story of the Babaylans being fed to the crocodiles [42:42] Headhunting traditions and eating part of the warrior as spiritual culture [44:00] Is there a link between symbology and practicality when it comes to shamanic canoe travel? [46:46] Cross-cultural pollination between seafaring Pacific cultures [49:33] The great debate of whether the Philippines is linked to South East Asia or Pacific Island [51:15] Mainland Asian culture vs Pacific culture [53:00] Linguistic similarities between traditional cultures [54:50] The sweet potato of the Philippines is of Native American origin [56:15] Did Maui, the Demigod, bring sweet potato to both the Philippines and New Zealand? [57:20] Laumuaig / Maui fishing up the islands [59:00] Tattoos as mnemonic devices that commemorate ancient mythology [1:00:36] For Filipinos, the Philippines is not our original homeland [1:01:30] The link between ancestral arrivings by bamboo tube and the symbolic feminine [1:05:10] Nurturing the soils of cultural restoration [1:15:38] The tribe known as the Dreamweavers [1:21:30] Cultural appropriation and rebuilding a visual vocabulary of entholinguistic groups of the Philippines [1:23:00] From pottery and textiles to tattoos on the skin [1:24:40] Receiving tattoo meanings through dreamtime realms [1:27:12] Lane gives thanks to close up the conversational container

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Welcome to the first episode in our new weekly series, Friday Philosophies. Join us each Friday as we explore the mental models, frameworks, and rituals of creative baddies, and dive into our favorite philosophies to uncover the peculiarities and common threads between them. This week, we're peeking behind the curtain into the mind of the prolific Taylor Swift, to muse on the rituals and divergent strategies that have guided her career so far. In this episode, we cover: What rituals guide Taylor's approach to songwriting How to nurture the mystical and inexplicable moments when a fully formed idea pops into your head Her preferred morning routine and transition into creative work Her philosopphies on collaboration and finding inspiration What ritual have kept you in creative flow lately? Let us know and s⁠end us a DM on Instagram⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠send us a voice note here⁠⁠! Add yourself to the early-access waitlist to get 10% off the ⁠CREATIVE MARKETING EXPANSION PACK⁠ and access before the rest of the list on May 17th

Boomer & Gio spent a lot of time together yesterday. 4 hour radio show, then they went fishing, then played flag football and then watched the Maple Leafs game. Of course we lost to the high school kids. Pat Boyle played with intensity, Al did not. The Mets were swept by the Tigers as they lost 2-0 yesterday. Justin Verlander gave up back to back HRs in the first inning and the Mets did nothing on offense. The Yankees start a series in Tampa.

S A U N A I E presents Showing Up For Yourself Q u o t e s: Is it a Bad Life, or a Bad Day? Is it a bad day, or a bad 5 minutes? Perspective is Everything. 2nd: You've Done it before & you can do it Again. S e g m e n t: Showing Up For Yourself 1. Commit to Habits, Practices, Routines, & Rituals that are good for your Well-being - even when you don't want to. 2. Allow Yourself to feel a Multiude of Feelings without labeling it as Wrong, Bad Or Negative. 3. Practice listening to your Needs & Discovering different ways of Meeting those Needs. 4. Practice self-forgiveness; for not being perfect, for forgetting, for your past, for what you don't know, & for getting "off-track" sometimes. 5. Let Yourself start again, over & over, as often as needed. 6. Take care of your basic needs: Stay Hydrated, Get Enough Sleep, Move Your Body,& Eat Nourishing Foods. 7. Give yourself Permission to Rest, To Take Breaks, & to Have Down Time. 8. Spend Quality Time with yourself: Reading, Writing, Creating & Getting to know who you are underneath who you think you should be. 9. Be Curious & Compassionate about yourself as often as possible. 10. Remind yourself that you're as worthy of being shown up for as anyone else in life. Make yourself a Priority in your Own Life. h o u s e k e e p i n g share. subscribe. review o u t r o: Your Storm is Running Out of Rain. Your Challenges will end, your heart will heal, & your soul will be at peace again --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saunaie/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saunaie/support

70 years on from the last Coronation, when Britain was still an empire and hardly anyone had a TV - what does Charles the Third's crowning say about us today and the Britain of the future? We know that the British do this type of pomp and ceremony better than anyone else, it defines who we are. But is that true?  You may be told this is all ancient, but many of the royal ceremonies we witness are actually made-up rituals from the Victorian era used to legitimise the monarchy in modern British life. Today we speak to the historian, Sir David Cannadine, an expert on modern British history who sat on the coronation committee, about how we got to this place of flamboyant royal symbolism - and what this modern coronation tells us about where we are today. Sources: AP Producer: Freya Pickford

It's full moon beauty ritual time! We talk essential oils, crystals & embodied beauty practices for this Full Moon Be sure to subscribe for more HD education, plus fun beauty focused interviews & meditations. And spread the good karma & help this podcast reach more people by leaving me a 5 star review on Apple podcasts!

Are you feeling burnt out from caregiving?  It's time to prioritize your own needs! Join us in this episode as we share simple daily self-care rituals that will help you feel centered and calm. Because self-care doesn't have to be a big production, it can be as simple as integrating little rituals into your day.

Kaileen shares her recent experience of attending a live Abraham Hicks Workshop. Tune in for her insights on how the teachings of Abraham have evolved in the last few decades. From understanding the Law of Attraction in a new way to reexamining the idea of Expanders, this episode is packed with ideas and takeaways that you can apply to your everyday life. → Access the show notes from this episode: https://www.kaileenelise.com/podcast/abraham-hicks-workshop-law-of-attraction

This episode of "Bereaved But Still Me" features Rabbi Richard Address.Rabbi Address was ordained from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in 1972 and began his Rabbinic career in Los Angeles congregations. He also served as a part-time rabbi for Beth Hillel in Carmel, NJ while regional director and, after his URJ tenure, he served as senior rabbi of Congregation M'kor Shalom in Cherry Hill, NJ from 2011-2014.Rabbi Richard Address is the Founder and Director of www.jewishsacredaging.com. Rabbi Address served for over three decades on the staff of the Union for Reform Judaism; first as a Regional Director and then, beginning in 1997, as Founder and Director of the URJ's Department of Jewish Family Concerns and served as a specialist and consultant for the North American Reform Movement in the areas of family-related programming. A major part of Address's work has been in the development and implementation of the project on Sacred Aging. This project has been responsible for creating awareness and resources for congregations on the implication of the emerging longevity revolution with a growing emphasis on the aging of the baby boomer generation. This aging revolution has begun to impact all aspects of Jewish communal and congregational life.Beginning in the winter of 2018, Rabbi Address began hosting a weekly podcast, Seekers of Meaning, dedicated to discussing issues related to aging, spirituality, and the impact on families and congregations.Rabbi Address' podcast and website:https://jewishsacredaging.com/category/podcasts/jsa-podcast/Links to “Bereaved But Still Me” Social Media and Podcast Pages:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me/id1333229173Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/heart-to-heart-with-michaelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HugPodcastNetworkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPKwIU5M_YOxvtWepFR5ZwWebsite: https://www.hug-podcastnetwork.com/Become a Patron: https://www.hug-podcastnetwork.com/patreon.html

In this podcast Athina chats with Erin Doppelt, a spiritual psychology teacher and meditation expert who has combined Eastern ritual and Western Psychology in her teachings and business.   We cover: Our spiritual journeys and how they intertwined to our business journey; How a devoted practise is life changing & why you need a meditation practise; Creating and living life from a space of desire & authenticity; What is alignment and how to create it in your life; Creating radical responsibility in your life and why it helps you manifest; And so much more! You can follow Erin Doppelt here or click to learn more about her Certification Program: https://www.erinracheldoppelt.com/align-coaching-certification   P.s. The FREE Psychic Activation course is open for enrollment - start activating your psychic gifts and abilities with this 3 part process, click here. Don't forget to connect with me on Instagram - @athinabailey

It's Tuesday morning, and I'm so excited! I'm leading a storytelling workshop for a group of speakers and entrepreneurs who give presentations as part of the work they do. To start, I ask all of them what their objectives are for the training.  One person raises their hand and says, “I really need help with rehearsing.” Two other participants agree... and it seems odd to me.  Rehearsals have been such an important part of my life since I was a kid, whether it was training for a big softball game or a martial arts test. It's the same with preparing for a big speaking engagement, so I'm surprised to hear how many people struggle with the rehearsal process. And after discussing it with the group a bit, I quickly realize that not everyone shares my passion (or obsession - ha!) for rehearsing. What happens next?  Join me in the continuation of the “So You Think You Want to Become a Storyteller” master series as I share my simple rehearsal rituals you can use to prepare yourself for a speech or story presentation. You'll hear answers to questions like: Where can you practice, and how do you create a practice zone for your speech or story? How long and how often should you practice? Why do you need to plan practice sessions? Should you practice your Talk or story with an audience or not? And what are some effective ways to practice your presentation? What you will learn in this episode: How to plan practicing your Talk or story (and how using stickie notes can help) What you should (and shouldn't) do two weeks before your presentation Why performance needs to be a key part of practicing your speech or story A little about me: Hi there. I'm Kymberlee. As a Speaking Strategist and founder of Storytelling School, I've had the pleasure of working with over 500 speakers, business leaders, and entrepreneurs worldwide for over a decade. No matter if those folks were getting ready to take the TED or TEDx stage or preparing for a high-stakes presentation with everything on the line, my specialty is High Stakes Short Form Communication. I've seen what works when influencing change and what doesn't. It turns out storytelling is one of the most powerful tools you can have in your arsenal. That's why I'm building a movement of master storytellers to affect change in the world on a global scale to help people tell real stories that have influence and impact. With effective storytelling, you change people's lives. Since competition for potential client attention is fierce, a story can make the difference between being memorable or irrelevant. You'll find me sharing my matcha tea mishap to discuss perfectionism, my quest for Bruce Lee and Hello Kitty art to explore kindness, or the six months of live blade training I underwent to illustrate presence. I spend my days showing the power of using stories to help cement ideas and bring lessons to life and teaching my clients to do the same. If you think business owners can't tell stories or don't have stories to share with their clients, staff, donors, followers, or investors, I invite you to reconsider your perspective. There's no better place than in business to tell your stories so audiences, no matter how big or small, can understand how you think and what you value. Now it's your turn... If you're ready to become a master storyteller and effect change in our world, you've come to the right place. Links and Resources: Storytelling School Website @storytellingschool on Instagram

Boost Your Well-Being and Productivity as a Business Owner We all need consistent routines to help us feel centered and productive! As you're taking the time to create your course, installing intentional habits can make the process more efficient and effective. In this episode, you'll learn three areas (plus a bonus) where consistent practice translates into brilliance, happiness, and progress. Enroll in the tripwire course Jump Start if you want to see if you have a genius idea for a bestselling online course. You may also enjoy my 6-Week Accelerator to complete your online course in six weeks with a proven course coach and a community of other course creators.  

Is getting dressed a hassle? Do you want to rip your bra off at the end of the day? Do you struggle finding bras that feel comfortable?  If you're ready to move from Ugggh to inspired when you get dressed, you're in in luck!   On this episode of the Find Your Feminie Fire pod, I'm talking with my amazing friend Kimmay Caldwell, an Undergarment Educator and Self-Love coach that helps people feel comfortable (and confident!) in their bras without wasting their money on bras they dread wearing. Learn how to find a comfortable bra for your unique, beautiful body without feeling like you have to wear one. Yep! Let the old stories about why you “should” wear a bra melt away and be the decision maker of your body (and what you wear right over your heart), including no bra at all. Hurray! Listen in to discover... ✨How your relationship to your undergarments can be so much more supportive, and why education is KEY.  ❤️Rituals to weave in self love and compassion into your daily routine. ✨What to know so you don't create shame for your kids first bra shopping experience. ❤️How to release body shame and invite in body confidence and love. ✨And how to transform your everyday ritual of putting on a bra into a powerful way to uncover your confidence, stand in your power, and learn to love yourself.   Enjoy!  

Has our idea of "ritual" changed from the traditional definition? Successful manifesting coach Sara Rae Hoaglund and I discuss how we embrace rituals today in terms of both community events and self-rituals; why "spirit loves fun;" and what happens when you don't have any rituals?! WATCH ON YOUTUBE Manifesting Money & More ep w/ Sara Rae Check out Sara Rae's services at: https://www.spirituallyinspired.co/ If you gained valuable insight and knowledge, please consider donating to support this podcast. The donation link is HERE. Check out all my podcasts at: https://www.freespiritpodcasts.com/  

Welcome to part 5 of our Mind Hacks Series, where Charlie shares how to begin designing effective rituals to help you achieve your goals. Charlie explains that rituals train the brain to allow the action to become conditioned into your brain so it becomes automatic- so automatic so it takes no energy, and you don't have to exert discipline to do it. Charlie emphasizes the importance of understanding the cue, which is the most critical piece to understanding habits. He explains that when the cue gets triggered, it automatically cues the next behavior, and the next- it's all one network. Charlie discusses: -Habits have three components: the cue, the routine, and the reward. -By controlling the trigger, (or the cue,) you can change your life. -How to design effective cues by identifying a structured action you already do all the time and use it as a trigger to the new habit. -How to do the routine next to the thing that will trigger it it because then your brain will start to associate the two. -That many negative behaviors stem from triggers, so it's essential to avoid those triggers. Homework:Make a list of things in your life that are built in structure that can be used as triggers, such as waking up, brushing teeth, making coffee, sitting down at your desk, and pulling into the driveway. __________ Thanks for listening, sharing, tagging, and reviewing! Share your comments with us on our social platforms- we love hearing your feedback. Join our Insider's Community today by going to charlieharary.com/insiders To get this full series all in one place, go to youtube Books mentioned: Charles Duhigg, 'The Power of Habit' James Clear, 'Atomic Habits' This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

4/30/23. Five Minutes in the Word scriptures for today: Acts 15:5. The Christians who were Pharisees, like Paul, continue to believe Gentile Christians had to be circumcised. Resources: enduringword.com; biblehub.com; logos.com; Matthew Henry Commentary; and Life Application Study Bible. Check out my new blog! https://minutesword.blogspot.com/?m=1 #Podchaser list of "60 Best Podcasts to Discover for November 2021" Listen, like, follow, share! #MinutesWord; @MinutesWord; #dailydevotional #christianpodcast #MinutesWord #christianpodcaster Available on Spotify and most podcast apps! #prayforukraine #voiceofthemartyrs #prayforTurkey #prayforSyria

We are joined by two very special guests to discuss the UFO/UAP phenomenon! We've got filmmaker Darcy Weir (e.g. Secret Space UFOs series, Beyond the Spectrum- The Underground, Being Taken) and the legendary Mike Bara (e.g. Ancient Aliens, Dark Mission) and we'll discuss a variety of important disclosure topics (as well as my confrontation with Mike on Richard Hoagland stealing my book!!!). From the new “Secret Space UFOs Apollo 1-11” documentary to the REAL meaning behind ALL of the disclosure; we'll break down theories on the UFO Congressional Hearings and debate if man ever walked on the moon! We'll also talk about the Freemason ritual, Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong and much more!!NOW UP AD-FREE ON SUPPORTER FEEDS! Free feed gets it Monday!Links:Darcy Weir Links:Secret Space UFOs: Apollo 1-11 video (on Amazon/Vimeo/etc LEAVE A GOOD RATING!): https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Space-UFOs-Apollo-11/dp/B0B8TPVP4QInstagram Darcy Weir Films https://www.instagram.com/darcyweirfilms/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OccultjourneysYouTube "Occult Journeys" https://www.youtube.com/@OccultJourneysMike Bara Links:Blog: https://mikebara.blogspot.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeBara333The Why Files: Solar Warden video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfRcl5rmydIShow sponsors- Get discounts while you support the show and do a little self improvement! 1. ATTENTION CRYPTO NERDS!!! CopyMyCrypto.com/Isaac is where you can copy James McMahon's crypto holdings- listeners get access for just $12. BetterHelp: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/illuminatiwatcher and get on your way to being your best self. 3. *Want to advertise/sponsor our show? Email Isaac at IlluminatiWatcher@gmail.com (*business inquiries only please- I'm a one man operation)GRIFTER ALLEY- get bonus content AND go commercial free + other perks:* APPLE PREMIUM: If you're on the Apple Podcasts app- just click the Premium button and you're in! *NO more ads *Early Access *EVERY BONUS EPISODE* PATREON: ad free, all the bonus shows, early access AND TWO OF MY BOOKS! (The Dark Path and Kubrick's Code); you can join the conversations with hundreds of other show supporters here: Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher * VIP: Due to the threat of censorship, I set up a Patreon-type system through MY OWN website! IIt's even setup the same: FREE ebooks, Kubrick's Code video! Sign up at: https://illuminatiwatcher.com/members-section/ * *****Want to check out the list of all 160+ bonus shows that are only available on Patreon and IlluminatiWatcher.com VIP Section?… I keep an index right here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/2941405More from Isaac- links and special offers:1. Check out another free podcast I make with my wife called the BREAKING SOCIAL NORMS podcast- it's all about the truther (me) lovingly debating conspiracies with a normie (my wife)! Go to BreakingSocialNorms.com You can get it free wherever you listen to podcasts (e.g. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-social-norms/id1557527024?uo=4). You can get the Uncensored and commercial-free option at Patreon.com/BreakingSocialNorms2. Index of EVERY episode of OSAPC Podcast going back to 2014! https://illuminatiwatcher.com/index-of-every-podcast-episode-of-occult-symbolism-and-pop-culture/3. Signed paperbacks, shirts, & other merch: Gumroad.com/IsaacW4. FREE BOOK: https://illuminatiwatcher.com/how-to-get-free-books/5. Isaac's books for Amazon and narrated for Audible: https://www.amazon.com/author/isaacweishaupt6. Subscribe to my NEW YouTube channel (*with most of the episodes in video form): https://www.youtube.com/@occultsymbolism7. *STATEMENT: This show is full of Isaac's useless opinions and presented for entertainment purposes.*ALL Social Media, merch and other links:https://allmylinks.com/isaacw

Epiosde 109 I discuss the various sexual practices around the world.

https://atheopaganism.org/2018/04/22/hows-that-maypole-thing-work/   Remember, we welcome comments, questions, and suggested topics at thewonderpodcastQs@gmail.com. S4E15 TRANSCRIPT:----more----     Yucca: Welcome back to the Wonder Science-based Paganism. I'm one of your host Yucca, Mark: And I'm the other one, mark. Yucca: and today we have another holiday episode, so welcome to the next spring holiday for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. Mark: Yeah, and of course we're gonna talk about all the different things we might call that holiday. But this, this episode will drop on May day. Which is May 1st and is kind of the traditional day for celebrating this. As always, we view these holidays as more of like, kind of a week window, you know, seven days, give or take. So if you have to do it on a Sunday or on a Saturday, that's all fine. Don't have to be super, super precise about it. Yucca: Right. There's no, you know, cosmic being with a clipboard, keeping track of how on time you were. So, yeah. So, yeah, let's talk about names. So Mayday Beltane is another very common name for it. Mark: Which is a Scottish derivation of what was originally an Irish language word, which is Yucca: Which is the month of May, I Mark: Yes. It's the month of May. Yucca: yeah. So it's the beginning of the celebration of going into, into May what do you call it, mark? Mark: Well, I call it mayday unless you're talking about in the summer, i in the Southern Hemisphere, in which case calling a day in November, mayday is probably counterintuitive. What I call it then instead is  oh, I think it was summer Tide. I think that was it. Yucca: Some are tied. Okay, so you live in the Northern Hemisphere, but if you were in the Southern Hemisphere, that's the name that, that sounds like it Mark: would, that I would use. Yeah. Because obviously it's pretty weird to call something in November, may day.  Yucca: I have. Mark: And the reason that I do that is that I try to avoid all of the cultural names for. The holidays. And the reason for that is that when crafting atheopagan, I deliberately wanted it not to be rooted in any particular cultural tradition. Yucca: Mm-hmm. Mark: I wanted it to be something that was modern and belongs to everybody who chooses to practice it. And that didn't have any cultural appropriation in it. Yucca: Right. Mark: that's, Yucca: And of Mark: why I went that way. Yucca: there are plenty of folks who are atheopagan who do have a really strong tie. To a particular culture and do then apply some of the traditional names from their culture to that. But when you were creating it, you didn't have that tie right. And you wanted to make it so that it was, that it was welcome to everybody, right. That Mark: Right, and well, and, and you need to bear in mind that when I was creating it, I was only creating it for myself. Yucca: Yeah. Mark: It, it, the, the whole idea that this was gonna turn into a movement was really a surprise to me. And I don't have a strong feeling of cultural derivation from anywhere. My antecedents came here 400 years ago, and any englishness that they had has long since been lost. So I just feel like an American settler who doesn't have a claim to being indigenous to this land. But has a primary relationship with this land anyway. So I didn't want to use words like Beltane and SA and those kinds of words because they're derived from other places that I didn't have a, a connection with. Yucca: Right. Mark: So I call it mayday. And then there are the, the variations of beta or bina. Are there any other names that you're familiar with? Yucca: Were you second spring? Yeah, but I haven't, it's not like some of the other holidays that have, you know, 15 different names. Usually I just hear either Mayday or Beltane. Those are the ones that are pretty common. And I'll end up using those. I'm not a particularly verbal person. Right. So I don't really associate the holidays in a strong way with a name. The, I will use names to communicate with other people, but when I'm thinking about it inside of me, I don't think in words. So it, it isn't, it doesn't have that, which is funny because I talk and I write for a living, but, but inside it's, it, none of it is attached to words. It's attached to feelings and to smells and experiences. It's a, it's a very different ex interior experience and it's but it's really about, it's, it's spring is what it really is for me. Right. There's different, we split the year up into eight seasons in my family instead of four seasons. It's really more like, well, there's different ways. There's also, we also split it into two seasons, right? There's summer and winter. There's the, the the hots and the light side of the year, and the cold and the dark side of the year, and then there's the official four seasons of the calendar. But those don't really match with what's happening in our environment. But the eight seem to work a little bit better. And this is sort of the, the midpoint of the second spring, which really is more like the spring that, that most people would picture for a spring. The spring where you have warm days, but little bits of chili nights and the flowers are coming back and the, there's insects. The hummingbirds have just arrived back. Right. So it, it feels very spring now for us. Mark: Great. Yucca: Yeah. Mark: Yeah. I, when it comes to, to seasons, I mean there we have something similar here. We have the gold time and the green time from about July through December is the golden time when all of the hills turned gold because all of the grasses have gone to sea, then died off, and then. When the rains come in the winter everything turns emerald green and it stays that way until about June. Yucca: How beautiful. Mm. Mark: so there's the golden time and the green time. That's one way of dividing the year. And then there's the dark side, dark half and the light half, which. They're sort of offset from the gold time and the the green time. When it comes to four seasons, I really prefer the way that they count them in Ireland, which is that this holiday is the beginning of summer. Yucca: Mm-hmm. Mark: Rather than being the middle of spring, which is how it's figured in the official calendar of the United States. And the main reason for that is that there's all this wonderful early music about May and, and the beginning of summer because that apparently is how it was calculated back in the 16th century and earlier. And I just love singing that stuff. Yucca: And that's what works for that climate too, right? For he here. It really doesn't make sense to say it's the beginning of summer because it's still freezing at night. Right? Mark: Well, and, and for you, I mean, summer is something that's unimaginable in Ireland. It's, it's so much hotter and so much drier than anyone who's never left Ireland has ever seen. Yucca: Yes. I mean, we we're not too bad in terms of the heat, but compared to what, what they experience, it's a completely, it might as well be a different planet. Mark: Mm-hmm. Yucca: Right. Just in terms of how different climates are Mark: So all of this goes to one of the principles, well, no, I won't say principles cuz we've got official 13 principles, blah, blah, blah. One of the ideas that, one of the concepts that that we have in atheopagan, which is adapting your own wheel of the year. I mean, you're, you're hearing from just me and Yucca and tho those are two of, you know, millions of possible different ways of parsing the year, depending on where you live and what's happening in the natural world. So in Yucca: are important to you? Right. Which of those things do you focus on and which things don't matter as much? Mark: Exactly, exactly. So and so, really encourage listeners, you know, if you're in the process of organizing your practice and kind of figuring out how you want to do what you're doing you know, be thinking about that for yourself. You, you can decide for yourself when you think spring starts and when you think summer starts. You can decide what to call the holidays. Yucca: And you can change. Mark: yes. Yucca: if you did something, you came up with, you painted this beautiful wheel and you put these labels on it, and now a few years later you're going, mm, that doesn't really match with what I'm experiencing now or what I'm valuing. You can change, Mark: Yes, that's, that's what post-its are for. Yucca: Yeah, exactly. Mark: So, You know, just to put in, put in a word for people doing their d i y spiritual practice, you know, that is something that's really important in, in Ethiopia, paganism and naturalistic paganism generally, you know, we're not doing this to appease any invisible creatures. Were not doing this to be in conformity with some invisible forces. We're doing this for our own wellbeing and our own happiness and our own celebration and our own wisdom and learning. Right? So that's a thing you can do and really encourage you to, to take that up. What are some other themes that we might talk about for this time of year? Yucca: Well, this time of year often has, is a celebration of sexuality, Mark: Mm-hmm. Yucca: The young adult, the sexuality that that kind of beautiful fertility all of that stuff is, is often a theme that people look at for this time of year. Mark: Right, right. There's that old that old poem. Hooray. Hooray. The 1st of May, outdoor Sex Begins Today. Which of course goes back to the old tradition of going a main because it's finally warm enough that you're not going to freeze to death Yucca: Yeah. Mark: in the forests of Europe. So this was sort of a loophole practice where. Young couples could go into the woods ostensibly to be collecting flowers, right? But the reality was that they were being unchaperoned, and so it was giving them some private time to themselves. One. Story that I've heard. I don't know how true it is, but there's a story that children that were born of mayday couplings were named Greenwood or Green, Yucca: Mm-hmm. Mark: Which I don't know whether it's true or not, but my name is green. It's an interesting story, so I like it. Yucca: Yeah, I've heard that story as well, actually. Yeah. Maybe that's why there's so many greens in the world. Mark: Could very well be because we're not all related with one another. By any means. There are all these independent, freestanding branches of greens out there. Yucca: Mm-hmm. I've always liked color names. Find it very fun, but there's some that you don't see. I, I've never seen purple as a last name for instance, but White, brown, green. Yep. Gray Mark: violet as a, as a Yucca: first name. Yeah.  Mark: The flower, I think, rather than the color. Yucca: mm-hmm. I've known some Indigos as first names as well and some indies, but I'm not sure if those are Henry's. Or if those are, were Indigos, but yeah.  Mark: Never known a yellow. I've never known anybody who was named yellow, either first or last name, Yucca: I don't think I have either. Yeah. Hmm. Mark: and of course you have William of Orange, and you know all those folks. Yucca: Yeah. But I like color names. I love tree names, flower names. Mark: Mm-hmm. Yucca: Yeah. Star names as well. Mark: Yeah. I, I, I like all those natural world names. They, they, they seem, they seem better connected to me somehow. Yeah. So themes, yes. Sexuality is a big one for this time of year. And. It's funny, a member of our community was saying that he was doing Google searches on on Beltane, and he said that all the results that were coming up with were how to celebrate Beltane or mayday without sex. Yucca: Yeah. Mark: this, this sort of overreaction of, you know, and, and I think that some of that is because of the rise of consent culture, that you know, that we want to have comfortable environments where nobody feels pressured to do anything and everything is all, you know, oriented around consent, which of course is what we want. But that Yucca: various ages, right? Mark: right, Yucca: That might not be something that you'd be comfortable bringing your pre-teen to or your, you know, seven year old or something. Mark: Right, exactly. You've got families that are, you know, that still wanna celebrate the holiday and, you know, can maybe incorporate other, you know, sort of quasi sexual themes like fertility, right? Like planting vegetables or, you know, whatever it is.  Yucca: Or flowers, right? Mark: planting flowers, Yucca: Flowers are the reproductive organs for these other beings. Yeah. Mark: explaining how flowers work, why, why flowers exist. Because in the natural world right now, at least in the Northern hemisphere, in most places, it's an orgy going on out there. You've got, you know, all of these, these plants waving their sexy parts at one another and bees busily stir, you know, running around all the pollinators, running around. Yucca: And there's just clouds of pollen. I dunno if this happens where you are, but we'll just see these golden clouds going by of just, and I don't have any allergies, so it doesn't bother me, but I know it makes some people miserable to. Mark: I'm, I'm in. I'm the same way. I don't have allergies either, but particularly when the Acacia here in February and then when the oak trees start to bloom in May, there are people here who are just miserable. Yucca: Yeah. For us it's the Junipers. And then Chaisa, which I think in other areas is called Rabbit Bush. It's this beautiful bush that we have with the golden flowers. Those are the ones that are the worst. And there's isn't really any time of year that in the spring, summer or fall in which there isn't some sort of. Pollen. So it can be kind of a miserable experience for folks who have strong allergies. A lot of people will just be allergic to one particular thing, and then the other ones don't bug them, Mark: Right. So if you are going out to have outdoor sex, first of all, make sure you have privacy. Secondly, take your antihistamine.  Yucca: And maybe something a like a picnic blanket or something like that. Mark: Yeah, because there's all kinds of stickers and bugs and All kinds of stuff. Yeah. So, that's one of the major themes of this time of year. And as you mentioned as I reckon the Wheel of the year, one of the aspects is the, the developing arc of a human life. And so this station on the wheel of the year is that of young adulthood. You know, the, the late teens, early twenties all that sort of passion and juice and fearlessness and cluelessness and and horniness, right? All of those are, you know, things that are right in there with that population of people. And so all of those kind of passionate, creative, colorful, excited kinds of qualities become things that we can fold into our rituals and our celebrations. Yucca: Yeah, it's a fun time of year. Mark: It is. Yeah, it is. It's a great time of year. What else, what are some other themes? I know that you have different sort of families of creatures that you recognize. What is the one for this time of year? Yucca: This is actually the annual plants and the early succession beings. So this really is the, you know, the. Flowers and the grasses and the, you know, things that we think of as weedy species that are coming in when there's been some sort of disturbance that are coming to cover up that bare ground and grow as quick as it can. The dandelions, all of those sorts of things. And that a lot has to do with what's happening in the environment around me. This is when the annuals are That this is when they're starting to grow. This is also when planting is beginning. Right. So for annual gardens it's still, we really shouldn't be putting our annuals out for another week or two cuz we'll still get a frost or so. But you know, this is when the leafy greens can be out. This is when you've got the stuff indoors that, you know, should be our tomatoes are, you know, two feet tall waiting to go out, you know, that kind of thing. So that's, that's the, the big theme for us. And then of course, it's also. There's just, you can finally be all the way out, In the, in the earlier spring you could start getting out, but there'd be days where you couldn't work outside. Now, The wind has died down. We can eat lunch at, we can eat our meals outside every day. It's the back, it's the back outside. It's the, so I guess that is kind of the summer's beginning part for us, even though it's not really summer, but it's the, that part of the year that's the outside part of the year has really begun. Mark: Yeah, and I think that in the historical stuff, that's a lot of what it is. It's like, okay, it's finally okay to go outside again. The weather has eased enough and I mean, you know, you look at Northern Europe and they're definitely still getting freezes at this time of year, but the problem wasn't so much the freezing as it was the snowing or Yucca: The wetness, you know. Mark: Yeah. All that kind of stuff. So, Yeah, I, I think that that whole idea of returning to the outdoors is really kind of bound up in this holiday. We, Yucca: Oh, and all the baby animals are here. Mark: right, right. Yucca: you know, the, the baby animals in terms of the wild ones, but also, you know, the, the calves have been born, the lambs have been born, the little chicks are here. You know, all of that. They're, they're all here. Mark: piglets and all of them. Yeah. Yeah. So it's, it's definitely, you know, a time of year when, you know, this whole reproductive thing is really kind of up. So. So that whole creativity, fertility thing becomes something that you can really fold into your practices and rituals. Because the, I mean, there's lots of ways to do that, right? It doesn't have to only be like physical reproduction. It can be all kinds of creative endeavors that, that bear some kind of fruit, whether it's throwing a pot or painting a canvas, or writing a book, or, you know, Planting a garden, whatever that is. It's still something that feels like a fertile expression. Yucca: Yeah. I, I really appreciate you bringing that up because, Fertility doesn't just have to be a physical, literally reproducing thing that it's a idea that is, is much broader than that. Now, that's a component of it, although funnily enough, this is not human reproductive or this is not our season, right? Humans can be born any time of year, but humans tend to be born in the late summer, early fall for whatever climate they're in that just Mark: sense cuz that's when all the food is available. Yucca: Right. Well, and backtrack to what was happening during what time of year was it when the baby was conceived, you didn't have much else to be doing at the time. Mark: That's right. Yucca: Right. So it makes sense biologically, but it, that's not, it's just very interesting that it, our reproductive cycle isn't matching up with what we see with so much of the rest of nature. Mark: Right, right. Well, and I mean, that gets you into the whole, you know, the mystery of menstruation versus a heat cycle and. You know, those are so different and why are they different? And you know, there's a lot of unanswered questions evolutionarily about why humans are the particular way they are. But we don't have answers to them. So we have conjectures, but that's about it. Yucca: Just pretty interesting ones. Right? And that a lot of that probably has to do with there being so little dimorphism between the sexes Mark: Mm-hmm. Yucca: compared to other other apes and other primates in general. Mark: Mm-hmm. Yucca: So it's a fascinating field. Mark: Yeah. Yeah. That was your tension for today. We hope you enjoyed it. Yucca: Yes. But why don't we talk about some of the. Rituals and practices that we have or ones that we've heard that are quite common, kind of give some inspiration for the folks listening. Mark: Sure. Well, first and foremost, the most famous one, of course is the maple. And the May pole is a big phallic pole stuck in the ground with ribbons, depending down from the top of it. Usually there's some kind of a crown full of flowers that's put over the top that has the ribbons flowing down. And then there's a dance that you do around the may pole, which weaves the ribbons around on the pole, and it's, it's really fun to do. It's a very joyous activity and it results in this very beautiful creation. On the, on the pole. I've danced a lot. I made poles in my time and it doesn't get old. It really, it's just, it's, it's like a spiral dance at, at Hallows. It's just one of those things that's really a beautiful old European tradition that is just, it's a Kuiper. It's, it's one I really like. Yucca: Yeah. We were laughing before, right before hitting play. Cause it's saying that we haven't done one of those in my family and I was imagining what would happen where I think my oldest would be able to do it, but my youngest would think it would be so funny to run the other way and just tie everybody to the pole. The way dogs tie, you know, like will run around a pole on the leash and, you know, tie their human up. I'm. Positive that that's what would happen just almost instantly. So we don't do a pole, but we do take colorful ribbons and tie them into a tree that we have, and we see those ribbons blowing in the wind and fluttering around and it's. It's really very beautiful and it's exciting too to go and tie them and probably some of them are getting snatched by the birds too, to incorporate into their nests, so, Mark: Yeah. That is very consistent with an old Irish tradition, which is the may bush, Yucca: mm-hmm. Mark: In which ribbons are tied into a bush. And there are, there's, there's a wish or something that goes with it. I, I, I don't remember the specific details, but It's a lot of the, the lore there is fairy lore, so it may have something to do with appeasing fairies or something like that, but it's, it's an old tradition that I know some people are still practicing. I. We, my partner Neman, I have done hanging of ribbons in trees before when we haven't had a maple celebration or even when we do, cuz we have these ribbon things that we can hang in trees. Last year, the Northern California Affinity Group for Ethiopia Paganism which calls itself the live oak circle. We had a, a maple without the pole. Yucca: Okay. Mark: we had a, a ring of metal, which was actually from a mason jar. And then we tied our ribbons onto that with a wish for the year. And then holding our ribbons. We danced around in a circle, so it was like, You Yucca: Oh, cool. Mark: spokes on a wheel. Yeah, yeah, it was fun. It was really a fun thing. And I still have the thing with the ribbons on it. It's on my focus right now. And we are meeting tomorrow actually to do a, a real may poll. The couple of members of the, the group got aole and stand for it and all the ribbons and everything. So we'll be doing an actual may pole tomorrow, and I'm excited about that. Yucca: Now I'm remembering some. Did you have a story about a PVC pipe? As a Mark: Oh, yes, that was a problem. Yucca: is that what didn't work out so Mark: No it, it was the, the maple was constructed of one of those heavy cast iron Umbrella stands, outdoor umbrella stands. So that was the stand for it. And then the pole itself was PVC pipe with a, with a wire assembly crown at the top, which had the, the ribbons coming from it. And the problem was that, The tension as people were dancing around and weaving it around, the tension was stronger on one side of the pole than on the other. And so the whole pole began to band over and I ended up having to kind of stand there and hold the thing upright. While people were continuing to dance around it in order for it to work properly. But the next year, the, the same person that had brought that napole had gotten rebar to put inside the pvc. So it didn't do that anymore. Yucca: Alright. Mark: But you know, one of the things that's challenging a about a maple is not everybody has a place to store an eight foot or Yucca: Or, or greater, yeah. Mark: you know, telephone, pole sized pole. Yucca: Mm-hmm. Mark: And so these, you know, using these heavy bases so that the thing doesn't topple over. And then some kind of a rigid e either wood, if you can get a big enough dowel, like a four inch diameter dowel or five inch diameter dow or even P V C will work, but you've gotta put something really solid inside it so it doesn't bend around. Yucca: Yeah, Mark: And it's still fun to dance around. Yucca: I wonder if, you know those basketball hoops that you fill the base up with water? Mark: Yeah. That's a great idea. Yucca: right? You just take the, the hoop off. That might be something. I mean, that's still kind of big to, to store, but it's easier to store that, that you can just leave outside under a tarp or Mark: Well, yeah. Or you put the basketball hoop back on it and shoot basketball. Yucca: That too, right? Mark: yeah, so it, you know, it could be a multi-use kind of thing. Little outdoor exercise and, and then your maple in the spring. That's a great idea. Yucca: Yeah, because there, I mean, it's gonna depend on where you are, but you know. Yeah. Mark: And I wrote a blog post a long time ago called What's Up With That May Poll Thing, or something like that. We'll put a link to it in the show notes. It explains everything you need to know about how to do a May poll ceremony and how the dance works and all that kind of stuff. And trust me as someone who is. For whatever reason, whether it's actually a brain development thing or whether it's a psychological thing incapable of learning dance steps, you can still do this one. All you have to do is just walk and raise the ribbon and then lower the ribbon and raise the ribbon and lower the ribbon. It's, it's really easy to do. Yucca: That's good to hear cuz I am terrible at beats and remembering dance moves and all of that. Okay, well and what about some non maple. Traditions. I know there's giving flowers, baskets of gifts and flowers. Mark: Even just little posey, little bouquets, leaving them on the doorstep of your neighbors is a thing that that is an, an old tradition gathering dew on May morning and washing Yucca: rumor of such a thing. Mark: have you. Yucca: Yes. Do I hear it's moisture or something in the Mark: Oh yes. Well, yeah, you, you, you don't have dew where you are. What you have is very thirsty soil that will suck up any molecule moisture. Yucca: I'm sorry. Continue. Yes. Mark: but anyway, you know, if you're in a place that does have Morning Dew, then you can gather that and wash your face with it. And it's supposed to re pre preserve beauty and. you from aging or something like that? I'm not sure, but it's supposed to be a nice thing to do. Yucca: Mm-hmm. Mark: And it's traditional for Morris dancers in England to dance the sun up on May morning. Yucca: Hmm. Mark: I, on Monday, I'm actually going at five 30 in the morning for our local Morris team to watch them dance up the sun. Yucca: Nice. Mark: Which is, Yucca: that may be when many of you are listening right now, mark is maybe dancing up the sun right now. Mark: that could be, no, I'm not dancing. I'm observing. Yucca: oh, excuse me. Mark: I, I, I tried learning how to Morris dance and I was as bad at that as I was at waltzing, so just didn't work. So, Those are all, and, and actually that's a really wonderful thing cuz you've got, you know, people with the horns and they're clacking them together or sticks or swords or whatever it is. And it all seems very old. Like an old, old tradition. What else? Yucca: Paper flowers, that's one that we do, right? And we put things in our windows because we have a lot of birds around here. And so we put like kind of sticker things. And so in the winter we have paper snowflakes that the kids make and we will be trading those out for paper flowers. And that's just so that the birds don't. Fly in because they have a, a, I'm sure this happens everywhere, but they have a really hard time seeing the windows. So we put little things into the windows so that they know, hey, this is not an open door. You can't fly through it and, you know, smack yourself. So, but paper flowers are just a lot of fun. For that. And all around the house. And that's another great thing to give to neighbors too, is make some cute little paper flowers. And some people do really elaborate, you know, make roses and things like that. We just cut out petals and blue, stick 'em together and, you know, make our pretty, you know, rainbow flower. And this is our all pink flower and our all blue flower. And how does that flower have polka dots? But it does. So. Mark: Yeah, so generally speaking, flowers, ribbons, and expressions of love. Yucca: Yeah. Mark: You just, you, you can't go wrong this time of year with those three things, you know, Yucca: And seeds. Mark: seeds. Yeah, yeah, yeah. That's true. Yucca: So it was just a fun, fun time of year. Mark: It is. Yeah. Yeah. I really enjoy it. Yeah, so I'm excited actually to have a couple of things to do this year. Last year there really wasn't much to do. The community that I used to do a Beltane ceremony with, well, a whole weekend celebration It's kind of having some problems right now, so I'm, I'm staying away. What else were we, I think that may be about it. Yucca: Yeah, I'm sure we'll think of some things as soon as we hit stop, Mark: Right, of course, Yucca: yeah. Mark: as always. But yeah really encourage you to get out of the house and away from the screens at this time of year. You know, go see some nature, go, you know, smell some flowers. There's a lot going on that's really lovely right now. And you know, I, and I hope that you'll have a ample chance to enjoy it because, Like everything, it goes away and then a new cycle has come and there's new stuff to enjoy, but it's not the same. Yucca: Yeah. Well, thank you everyone for joining us. We hope you have a wonderful mayday Beltane second spring summer tide, whatever you call it, and we'll see you next week. Mark: Yeah. Thanks so much everybody, and thank you Yucca.     

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Being well-rested is about more than just getting eight hours of sleep; it is about feeling revitalized in mind, body, and spirit, and having the energy to tackle anything that comes your way. Today's guest, Jolene Hart, believes that rest is an intuitive, brave, and even radical act — one that we all have the right to claim at any given moment. She desires to help shape lifelong beauty and health with simple nutritional habits, and she does this with Beauty is Wellness, the pioneering beauty practice that she founded which advises on food, fitness, health, and overall balance. Jolene is also the author of six wellness books, including her most recent offering, Well-Rested Every Day: 365 Rituals, Recipes, and Reflections for Radical Peace and Renewal. In our conversation, Jolene explains how she ended up as a health coach and author, and why she felt the need to dive deeper into the message of rest, renewal, and radical peace. Many of us believe that adequate rest cannot be achieved amidst a busy lifestyle, and after emphatically debunking this myth, our guest then turns to the six patterns of stress, and how understanding these gives you more power over your rest and overall health.   All in all, you need to trust your intuition and retrain your mind to listen to what your body is telling you about the type of rest that you need. And once you are feeling well-rested every day, everything improves, from your mental health to your productivity to simply experiencing more joy in life.  So be sure to tune in as we unpack how to be well-rested every day in order to unlock your wondrous, unlimited potential!     In this episode, you'll learn:  How Jolene ended up as a holistic health coach and author.  Why she felt compelled to share the message of rest, renewal, and radical peace.  How to integrate adequate rest with a high-energy lifestyle; retraining your mind.  Our guest explains why she believes that rest is an intuitive, brave, and radical act.  Understanding the six patterns of stress, and how stress affects nutrition and rest. The role that our minds play in achieving adequate rest, and the power of intuition.   You'll learn how to add value and depth to your life by slowing down and intentionally recharging your mind and body on a daily basis, and how rest can reconnect you to your desires and dreams, and help you become your healthiest and best self.   Resources Mentioned: Well-Rested Every Day  Eat Pretty  Books by Jolene Hart   Learn More about Jolene Hart: Website: jolenehart.com Instagram: @jolenehart Facebook: @beautyiswellness Twitter: @JoleneHart Pinterest: @jolenehart Bio Site: Jolene Hart   Learn More about Elise Museles:  Food Story: Rewrite the Way You, Eat, Think, and Live Website: elisemuseles.com Instagram: @elisemuseles Facebook: @elisemuseles

We are excited to welcome Katie Dunlop of Love Sweat Fitness back on the podcast..only this time she is a new mama and has a whole nutrition line! Katie created Love Sweat Fitness after her own 45lbs weight loss journey and total lifestyle makeover. Living with hypothyroidism, she struggled to find a healthy routine and eventually developed her own personal nutrition plan and fitness method, lost 45lbs, and fell in love with health and fitness. She became a certified personal trainer and used her own method to help countless women transform their lives and build their confidence! She runs LSF alongside her husband Ryan, building a community around women coming together to support each other in reaching their health and fitness goals through healthy recipe plans, "Move" app, a full nutrition line and successful Instagram page and YouTube channel! In this episode the ladies chat:  All that has changed in Katie's life since our last interview in 2022 and what she's excited about!  Her pregnancy journey and prepping and priming her fertility with hypothyroidism  How her rituals and routines have changed since becoming a new mom Tips for a healthy pregnancy and approaching health and fitness pre, during and postpartum to feel your best The backlash Katie has received on social media from other mom's and why changing the narrative and building a community of support is KEY Tips for developing a healthy and sustainable routine postpartum  Katie's current morning and evening rituals and non-negotiable's && more! CONNECT WITH KATIE Check out her website: www.lovesweatfitness.com LSF Nutrition (protein powders, wellness boosts) ⁠HERE⁠ Download the Move app: https://my.lovesweatfitness.com/pages/lsf-app Follow on Instagram @lovesweatfitness & @katiedunlop Follow on TikTok @lovesweatfitness Subscribe to YouTube @lovesweatfitness CONNECT WITH RYE+JESS Email: solo2.0podcast@gmail.com Instagram ⁠⁠@solo2.0podcast⁠⁠ Follow Jess ⁠⁠@bodyblissbyjess⁠⁠ Follow Rye: ⁠⁠@yourhormonebalance @ryeburch