Podcast appearances and mentions of tanya markul

Do you know yourself well? In this solo episode I explore the value of really, truly getting to know ourselves (and at various points in our life).In this episode I talk about:why knowing yourself matterspracticing healthy boundariesFrozen II and the song 'Show Yourself'using our energy wiselyparenting and the balance that I strive for the words of the poet Cleo Wadematrescence and how we become a new version of ourselves'labels', how they can change and taking ownership of our tendenciesThemes: growth, healing, self-worth, parenting, self-love, Valentine's DayAt the end I share a poem by Tanya Markul.I mention Dr Becky and her podcast 'Good Inside', Zoe Charles and Episode #40 of my podcast about being a sensitive person.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

I believe we all experience some kind of trauma in our lifetime. And it's often a tricky/taboo subject for some people. I wish to invite change in that, so that we can perhaps all heal a bit more over our traumas; small or large, from recently or many years ago.Trigger Warning! — I speak a little about birth trauma.WARNING! - I talk about Father Christmas at 15 minutes 50 seconds to 16 minutes 15 seconds.In this episode I speak about:the gaslighting that can so often happen when speaking about our traumabirth trauma; my experience of it and the huge effect it can have on familiesthe work of Dr Rebecca Moore and the Birth Trauma Conference'silver linings', why there sometimes aren't any and how trauma can't always be 'swept under the rug'Gabor Maté's work on trauma and his documentary 'The Wisdom Of Trauma'being bullied and the positives of 'bad' things happening to uspost-traumatic growthone person's trauma isn't the same for another and validating your own feelingsI share quotes from Gabor Maté, Alan Turing, Leonard Cohen, Brené Brown and Mark Groves.I mention the book 'How To Heal A Bad Birth' by Debby Gould and Melissa J. Bruijn, that helped me a lot after birth trauma.Here is a link to the blog piece I mention about trauma that's on my website.Here is some more information on Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG).Themes: trauma, birth trauma, healing, addiction, post-traumatic growthAt the end of the podcast I share a poem by Tanya Markul.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please consider leaving a review on the platform that you listen. Click here for Spotify or here for Apple Podcasts.Want to learn more about working with me? Book in for a free 30-minute discovery call by emailing me at lucy@lucywyldecoaching.com.For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

In this episode, I chat with writer and author, Tanya Markul, about the transformative and healing nature of writing. Follow MichelleFollow TanyaSubscribeSupport the show

Tanya Markul, Poet, Writer and Author of The She Book series, shared the story behind her title with us on Saturday, June 12th and Sunday, June 13th, 2021.Early in life, Tanya discovered emotional pain to be a sustainable resource for art and creation—and she hasn't stopped writing since. Her quotes, stories, poems, and prose have touched readers around the world. She hopes to be a safe space of inspiration and empowerment for years to come.SUE SAYS"Speaking to Tanya was such a gift. Her energy is one of calm, love and wisdom that is so needed in our world today. Her life story begins with abandonment, rejection, depression, and addiction, and sits now with her husband and two boys who bring her the acceptance and love she so desperately needed and wanted as a young girl." Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Who are you? is the question I ask all my circle guests. In this episode, I hold the talking piece and answer that question myself. What's in this episode for you: An amazing way to introduce yourself that will have you laughing, and crying, and craving home-baked cookies - See prompts below and take this tool with you to all your gatherings to create connection A story that will show you that you can change your story at any time and change your life in the process Why Circle Dialogue is so powerful for healing divides The purpose of life (that's right - if you've been waiting for the answer, it's right here!) Poem: Opening Ceremony by Tanya Markul, The She Book To the North within you, may you express the wisdom of your true self.  To the West within you, may you be reborn with every season.  To the South within you, may you hear the counsel of your heart.  To the East within you, may you be blessed with inner illumination.  To all Above that is within you, may you be guided by angels and divinity.  To all Below that is within you, may you discover the blessing of your shadow.  To the Spirit within you, may you find your way home.  This is one of my favourite poetry books. If you're a human, you'll relate to her direct prose. A connection tool: This amazing set of prompts will deepen your knowledge of yourself and others. Take five minutes to jot down the first thoughts that come to your mind for the following prompts. Then put it all together starting with the sentence stem, “I am from….”. Take turns reading poems and soak up humanity. Place of birth/family ancestry The foods you grew up eating Something you were told as a child A childhood memory that brings you joy Spiritual practice (or lack thereof) Songs or music you listened to Exercise idea comes from Motivating the Masses. Pick up the talking piece:  Head on over to www.humconsulting.ca/podcast to share your "I am from" poem or any other words from your heart.  What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear.  Gratitude:  Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories. Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life. www.organizedsound.ca  

Of all our relationships, sometimes the most difficult one we have is with ourselves. After all, no one experiences our mistakes, traumas, struggles and challenges more deeply and more vividly than we do. In a society that is fuelled by our dissatisfaction, that needs us to conform to near-impossible standards, it can be difficult to like ourselves enough to fan our own flames – or at the very least to be at peace with who we are. And after twelve months of a near-global lockdown in response to the global pandemic, we have never been face-to-face with ourselves more than we are now. How do we find the courage to face all that we need to face, to let go of all that we need to let go of, and to nurture all that we need to nurture, so that we can step into who we came here to be? Tanya Markul is the author of the hugely successful The She Book. Her beautiful poetry and prose gives the reader the permission they need to turn and face that which is most daunting – themselves. And in doing so it frees them to recognise all that they are, all that they are not, and all that they can be. As she writes: “The wall between me feeling stuck and my dream life is thinner than I think. And it doesn't take a giant leap to get there, but a gentle adjustment of perspective, a small step in the other direction.” And as we discuss, sometimes that small step can be as simple as taking a breath. Useful links: www.instagram.com/tanyamarkul www.tanyamarkul.com

This week on the podcast I get to walk the labyrinth with author and poetess Tanya Markul. Tanya is the author of The She Book (vols 1 & 2) and is an expert at transmuting pain and suffering into love and acceptance. Links: Tanya Markul website: https://tanyamarkul.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanyamarkul/   Application to work with me: https://forms.gle/7FcFxCFBQE6cpDVg8 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckybrett.live LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckybrett3/ Music: iScream by Brendan Caldwell

Just a girl from NYC loving herself and reminding you that you should too. Why? Because you're an amazing woman! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As part of our "Archival August," we are re-releasing episodes from the past that have held specific significance for me recently, as I take some time for personal healing. This episode with Tanya Markul felt right to share right now because the world is going through a major transformation and all the shadows are coming to light so we can transmute them. Tanya's latest book is The She Book v.2. *** Tanya Markul’s path is one of the poetess, intuitive and wounded storyteller. An unwanted child, she was raised on barren soil, of shame, guilt and overwhelming self-hatred. From the womb, her inner navigation was tainted from an ancestry of addiction, instability, abuse and fear. Her journey to self-heal, and to become ready to guide others, has taken many arduous paths, risks and harrowing rebirths. In this episode, Sarah speaks with the Thug Unicorn herself: Tanya Markul. Tanya and Sarah discuss the ecstasy within the ache, what lies beneath our traumatic stories, and how we share our stories in an effort to inspire others to find their way out of trauma and pain. Conversations with a Wounded Healer is a proud member of @mhnrnetwork. Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places... Website: www.headhearttherapy.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WoundedHealr/ https://www.facebook.com/HeadHeartTherapy/ Instagram: @headhearttherapy Twitter: @WoundedHealr @HeadHeart_Chi

A Latina reading a few poems from Tanya Markul's book --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back to the Rock Your Purpose Podcast! It's such an honor to have you here. In this episode, I am in conversation with Tanya Markul, author of The She Book, and the upcoming The She Book 2.0. Early in life, Tanya discovered emotional pain to be a sustainable resource for art and creation—and she hasn’t stopped writing since. Her quotes, stories, poems, and prose have touched readers around the world. She hopes to be a safe space of inspiration and empowerment for years to come. https://www.theshebook.com/ https://tanyamarkul.com/ We are giving away a digital copy of The She Book 2.0! How to enter: Take a screenshot of you listening to Episode 70 of the Rock Your Purpose Podcast & tag us in your Instagram story: @tanyamarkul @thugunicorn @emilyperry.co @rockyourpurpose You have until Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 to enter! This episode is brought to you by the Heart Medicine Masterclass, a six-week experience designed to support you in healing your heart and reclaiming your power. This masterclass begins now: claim your spot at emilyperry.com/heartmedicine. And, this episode is brought to you by The LiveAwake Collective, my upcoming membership site to support you in stepping into your next evolution. The waitlist is open: hop on the list and be the first to hear all about this amazing community. Get on the list: www.liveawakecollective.com. Inside this episode: Finding and reclaiming the self. Finding your way through challenging times. How being seen & community helps us heal. Shifting our personal narrative & paradigm And, so much more! As always, join the conversation over in the Facebook Community, Rock Your Purpose. We're waiting for you over there! Thank you for joining us on the podcast! xo EP

In this episode of the Bravehearts Rising podcast, I’m talking to the magical poetess and enchanted story teller Tanya Markul aka Thug Unicorn. She is dedicated to helping others heal by holding sacred space for their stories. In this episode she tells her story of what led her to become who she is today and why vulnerability is so powerful. She also invites us to be bravely curious about telling our own stories. Tanya's poetry really speaks to readers at a soul level and I'm so excited to share this episode with you. Enjoy!Topics discussed include:Being someone else to fit in [6:50]Awakening and the messiness of healing [12:00]Invite the possibility of telling your story with brave curiosity [18:57]Belonging and identity [24:09]Spiritual practices for grounding [32:00]Resources mentioned:The She Book by Tanya MarkulMary Magdelene Revealed: The First Apostle, Her Feminist Gospel & The Christianity We Haven't Tried Yet by Meggan WattersonAbout Tanya Markul aka Thug UnicornTanya Markul is a poetess, enchanted storyteller and creative midwife. She started writing when she was six-years old. She used to scribble lines on top of lines and called it ‘poetry’. Early in life she discovered emotional pain to be a sustainable resource for her work—and hasn’t stopped writing since. Her themes explore heartache, loss, abandonment, rejection and mental health. In her words, she writes for the ‘rejected ones’ and to ‘revolutionise pain’. Her quotes, stories, poems and prose have touched readers around the world. She hopes to be a source of inspiration and empowerment for years to come.Website | Thug Unicorn on Instagram | Tanya Markul on Instagram | The She Book TrailerAbout your Host - Lisa PascoeI'm Lisa and I'm an Intuitive Life Coach. I am on a mission to help sensitive souls like you to tap into your inner wisdom, and thrive in a noisy, modern world. I do this through 1:1 coaching, soul-nourishing circles and events.I live in Southsea with my partner Bekky and our wire-haired sausage dog Henry. I have a penchant for vegan cake, oracle cards and walks in the woods. Sign up here to receive my Nourishing NotesYou can also find me here Website | Instagram | Facebook

On unraveling blocks in the body, the healing that wants to come through you, and the merits of staying curious. Andi Keh is an artist and natural fabric dyer in Brooklyn, NY. She is the illustrator of The Moon Deck. Born and raised in Southern Indiana, her love for creating began as early as she can remember. Painting murals on her bedroom walls and drawing after school was her favorite pastime. At 20, she traveled and worked in fashion abroad in Italy and France, then followed her heart to NYC, where she received a degree in Textile/Surface Design in 2005. She married her love, William Keh, and became a full time mama of Ruby and West. She worked from home while also pursuing spiritual practices and yoga studies. She was certified as a Vinyasa yoga teacher through Yogamaya NYC, and taught family and private yoga classes. Divine timing led her to co-create The Moon Deck in 2014 — a world renowned oracle set of 44 illustrated cards + guidebook. Graphite drawing, watercolor painting and natural fabric dyeing with flowers and plant extracts are her mediums and techniques of choice. With the ebbs and flows of life and recently healing beyond breast cancer, her greatest intention is to use art as a means to share love, awakening and healing. Length: 44:16 Andi's healing from Breast Cancer [2:15] The stress we have held since childhood. The wisdom of seeking help [6:33] The healers that Andi worked with [9:14] Andi's family [16:15] Words for those who are healing [19:03] Illustrating The Moondeck [20:24] Working with silks [26:38] What needs healing [32:09] Favourite view [33:07] Prayer [34:35] Reading from Pixie Lighthorse [35:22] Reading from Tanya Markul [37:24] RESOURCES https://www.andikeh.com/shop https://themoondeck.com/ https://instagram.com/the_moondeck Glo.com Ben Brown Louise Amar https://cloudcateringny.com/ Benard Creative Ramit's Money Rules Pixie Lighthorse, Prayers of Honoring Tanya Markul, The She Book

with Special GuestLori Merrill-Fink LORI’S CORE DESIRED FEELINGS Based on the work for Danielle LaPorte’s The Desire Map (Choose your own.)   Vibrant Free/flowing Connected Radiant Whole   So to feel what I want to feel, I consciously choose practices that generate those feelings.  BODY                                              MIND                                      SPIRIT/SOUL Movement                                         Meditation                               Community Pleasure                                           Script Flipping                          Gratitude Whole foods                                      Affirmations                              Service Quality sleep                                      Solitude                                   Talking to God Lots of water                                                                                  Being in Nature TAKE-AWAYS aka: NUGGETS So here I am, a normal person, keeping it real. Doing my best to stay in flow, flip the script, stay open. A diagnosis cuts through all the BS, so my pilgrimage has led me to some essential truths, which I am doing my best to LIVE every day. Many may sound familiar to you: Life is happening FOR you. Not TO you. It doesn’t (often) turn out as it should. It turns out as it DOES. This is a much more juicy and expansive place from which to live. Nobody can take care of you better than you. And nobody should. That’s YOUR job. Self-care is a discipline and you are worth every bit of the same loving care you give to your family and friends. Reverse Golden Rule. What are your Core Desired Feelings? What are your NON-negotiables? “I don’t have time” is code for it’s not a priority. Take time or make time. Make time or take time. You are worth it. Your body is your friend. No matter the size of your thighs, or whether or not you have an overbite, or a six-pack. Treat it with love. Bless it. Care for it. Be intentional where you focus your energy. Choose thoughts that SERVE, heal, nurture you. Light you up. Pay attention to things that matter. Your mind is your greatest ally. Drop the story you tell yourself about events, people, what it all means. Watch your words. Make your I AMS work for you. Shame and blame are soul-sucking. You deserve better. Ask for what you need, and be willing to receive it with grace and gratitude. You are so much more powerful that you may realize. Jesus may take the wheel, but he needs to be spelled once in awhile. You are a co-creator. The present moment has to be enough, because that is all there is. That present moment can save you. And so can the next one. And the next…. Do everything in your power to keep your heart cloud-soft with joy and wonder, and sky-wide with gratitude. To journey without being changed Is to be a nomad. To change without journeying Is to be a chameleon. To journey and be transformed by the journey Is to be a pilgrim. ~Mark Nepo The Book of Awakening (cancer survivor)   James Cameron: Hope is not a strategy. Luck is not a factor. Fear is not an option.       The Guest House This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they are a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still, treat each guest honorably. He may be clearing you out for some new delight. The dark thought, the shame, the malice. meet them at the door laughing and invite them in. Be grateful for whatever comes. because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.   We are slowed down sound and light waves, a walking bundle of frequencies tuned into the cosmos. We are souls dressed up in sacred biochemical garments and our bodies are the instruments through which our souls play music.                                                       ~Albert Einstein   Today I asked my body what she needed, Which is a big deal Considering my journey of Not Really Asking That Much. I thought she might need more water. Or protein. Or greens. Or yoga. Or supplements. Or movement. But as I stood in the shower Reflecting on her stretch marks, Her roundness where I would like flatness, Her softness where I would like firmness, All those conditioned wishes That form a bundle of Never-Quite-Right-Ness, She whispered very gently: Could you just love me like this? Author: Hollie Holden   Excerpt from Mary Oliver’s Wild Geese You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves. “New Moon Blessing” from Tanya Markul’s “The She Book”: May you remember your ability to choose what is deeply nourishing. May you ignite your power to make choices that align with your soul. May you take action in the name of your authentic fire. May you find the courage to heal, be free, and grow.   LINKS AND RESOURCES FOR LISTENERS   Lori’s “Survive & Thrive” Pinterest Board https://pin.it/ibucbrch4mj6an   Awake at the Wheel playlist (in Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Sm4Y6iEmPLOlFSGN4F8kD Recommended Books: Your Body Believes Every Word You Say- Barbara Hoberman Levine You Are the Placebo- Joe Dispenza Prayer is Good Medicine- Larry Dossey, MD Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul- Deepak Chopra, MD How Healing Works- Wayne Jonas, MD The Desire Map- Danielle LaPorte Crazy, Sexy Cancer- Kris Carr The Book of Awakening- Mark Nepo The 22 Non-Negotiable Laws of Wellness- Greg Anderson Dying to be Me- Anita Moorjani The Cancer Whisperer: Finding Courage, Direction, and the Unlikely Gifts of Cancer- Sophie Sabbage Everyday Strength: A Cancer Patient’s Guide to Spiritual Survival- Randy Becton Change Me Prayers: The Hidden Power of Spiritual Surrender- Tosha Silver      

The second episode of the Magick Mutha podcast explores a quote from Tanya Markul as we discuss turning your pain into power and owning your magic. Song Played— Bbymutha “BBC”. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickmutha/support

As this podcast goes to air, we have been moving through the moon and the start of spring, a time of new beginnings and fresh starts.  This cosmic time is clearing the way in your energetic body for the season of Aries, which revolves around the self and your soul's purpose.  It will offer you a time to work on the relationships you have with all the many different aspects of yourself.  The inner work you do now will set the foundation for spring and the months ahead. Mercury retrograde will move out, so make sure you tap into the Pisces energy of going deep to those spiritual contracts with yourself.   It's easy to stay stuck in the past, but when you work on understanding the deeper parts of who you are, you will find it so much easier to move forward as we open up to the spring season.  We'll be talking more about forgiveness and compassion of past “mistakes as we enter into the full moon”.  All of this I talk about on my Energy Focus for the Week, which you can find the replay on my website  or tune into on Sundays on Facebook and Instagram live.  I offer information about the cosmos, how it affects your energy and we align our focus, energetically, together.  We look at the cards for guidance for the week. And, you can bring your questions!  Join me.  If you aren't in my Facebook group, the Empowered Sprit Circle, I would love to invite you in.  Coming up this Spring, I will be offering Akashic Clearings only in the group. The link is in the show notes or click here.   With so much stress in the world, finding tools and techniques to rest, to pause and be aware of our energy is so vital. Having a spiritual practice in this overwhelmingly busy time period in history is crucial, for both our health and mental sanity. Download my free guide to help you set up your own Spiritual Practice. You can find it on my website TerriAnnHeiman.com. The Equinox works with balance. Your perceived, internal balance is actually a balance between the many relationships you have within yourself. This beginning of Spring is offering you the time to look within. It's important to understand all of these relationships to fully grasp where your inner peace originates. Each relationship needs to be nourished for you to feel content within your life. What is you relationship to you mental chatter? What is your relationship to you emotions? What is your relationship to your body? To your Spirit? Is it in balance? Is it one sided? As you come into your practice, these are the things to balance, to realize, to understand, first and foremost with yourself and then you can move out to relationships with others. There are many ways in which you can create balance in yourself.  Libra is an air sign and reminds us that our breath, and the way we are breathing, helps create equanimity in our energetic field. Therefore, breath work is our first tool in maintaining energetic balance. Your  breath is also a clue to when our inner equilibrium has been thrown off. You may notice when you are feeling unbalanced emotionally your breathing becomes shallow or you may even hold your breath. Libra reminds us that maintaining balance is also a focus on the breath. The more you practice working with your breath, the more you will be able to catch yourself before the imbalance occurs. The Meditation for this podcast is a yogic breath, Alternating Nostril Breathing, that balances the right and left sides of the brain, bringing balance for the spring energies to the energetic body. Begin in a comfortable seated position with your spine upright. Using your right hand, place your thumb on your right nostril and your ring finger on your left nostril. The index and middle finger will rest on your forehead. You can also hold your right elbow with your left hand for support. Start by closing your left  nostril and breathing only through your right side for a count of four. Hold both sides and your breath for a count of five then hold your right nostril exhaling only through the left for a count of five. Then reverse it. Breathe in through the left, hold, then Exhale through the right- all for a count of 5. This is one complete round which we continue to repeat for 5 minutes. Meditation is essential! The card that came forward this week for the Shaman Oracle was the Blade. Time to cut through the old stuff. Time to cut the old cords. Time to cut that new path for you. So as I go to close, I leave you with this poem from The She book by Tanya Markul to remind you as you open up to your Spring Intentions. Don't let anyone stop your dreams or judge your path. You have a right to shine your light from your spirit. #41 Those who find her crazy Are too sane for the magic of the stars  The wisdom of the trees And the power of her howl on a full moon. Howl  Shine It is the season to awaken. Thanks again for listening! To your Spirit! Terri Join the Empowered Spirit Circle on Facebook. Follow Terri on Instagram        Like my podcast and think you might want to create your own? Then you need to talk to my producer Danny Ozment. Here's an article he wrote about the benefits of podcasting.   https://dannyozment.com/a-few-more-podcasting-benefits/ Check it out and then schedule a FREE strategy call with him at the bottom.

Tanya Markul’s path is one of the poetess, intuitive and wounded storyteller. An unwanted child, she was raised on barren soil, of shame, guilt and overwhelming self-hatred. From the womb, her inner navigation was tainted from an ancestry of addiction, instability, abuse and fear. Her journey to self-heal, and to become ready to guide others, has taken many arduous paths, risks and harrowing rebirths. She is a guide to the other side of pain. A key and wisdom keeper. A creative midwife. An enchanting storyteller and quirky rule-breaker. She is a tree lover and fairy spirit. Imagination is her wand, the dreamworld her guide and Nature her map. Tanya is dedicated to helping others heal by holding sacred space for their stories, and by unlocking the impossibility of shape-shifting their pain into soul-led healing purpose. Her medicine beckons the brave curiosity to look within, brings a sense of humour to cracked surfaces, unveils the beauty of hidden authenticity, and conjures the courage to love and accept oneself in this lifetime. Tanya creates with words, the unseen world, sensitivity and vulnerability. http://thugunicorn.com   Listen to the full episode here.

Tanya Markul’s path is one of the poetess, intuitive and wounded storyteller. An unwanted child, she was raised on barren soil, of shame, guilt and overwhelming self-hatred. From the womb, her inner navigation was tainted from an ancestry of addiction, instability, abuse and fear. Her journey to self-heal, and to become ready to guide others, has taken many arduous paths, risks and harrowing rebirths. In this special season finale, Sarah speaks with the Thug Unicorn herself: Tanya Markul. Tanya and Sarah discuss the ecstasy within the ache, what lies beneath our traumatic stories, and how we share our stories in an effort to inspire others to find their way out of trauma and pain. Learn more about Tanya in the full show notes for this episode at: headhearttherapy.com/podcast   Let’s be friends! ~Sarah You can find me in the following places... Website: www.headhearttherapy.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WoundedHealr/ https://www.facebook.com/HeadHeartTherapy/ Instagram: @headhearttherapy Twitter: @WoundedHealr @HeadHeart_Chi  

Meet Tanya “I am a child of extremes, raised with poison, steeped in possibility between an orchard and giant maple trees, drawn to flowers, and re-birthed by a frigid, roaring sea.” —Thug Unicorn Tanya Markul’s path is one of the poetess, intuitive and wounded healer. An unwanted child, she was raised on barren soil of shame, guilt and overwhelming self-hatred. From the womb, her inner navigation was tainted by an ancestry of addiction, instability, abuse and fear. Her journey to self-heal and to become ready to guide others has taken many arduous paths, risks, and harrowing rebirths. She is a guide to the other side of pain. A key and wisdom keeper. A creative midwife. An enchanting storyteller and quirky rule-breaker. She is a tree lover and fairy spirit. Imagination is her wand, the dreamworld her guide and Nature her map. Tanya is dedicated to helping others heal by holding sacred space for their stories, and by unlocking the impossibility of shape-shifting their pain into creative, soul-led, healing purpose. Her medicine beckons the brave curiosity to look within, brings a sense of humour to cracked surfaces, unveils the beauty of hidden authenticity, and conjures the revolutionary courage to love, accept, and empower oneself in this lifetime. Tanya heals with words, the unseen world, sensitivity and vulnerability. May we all live a beautiful life of magic, mystery, inner peace and freedom. The Alchemy is in the Conversation Look, boo. Healing is f*cking messy. It’s alienation. It’s detachment. It’s bat shit crazy. It’s jet black darkness. It makes you ache for the void and mundane. You want to quit everything, but you can’t. You won’t. Not now. No baby, not ever. Because even though it aches the mother of all aches, you’ve changed. Underneath all that bullshit, there you are. Brand new. Born again. An angel who’s woken up to their cosmic mission. And you ain’t ever going back. And, there’s more like you out there. We’re waking up right next to you in the dark, wild one. So don’t worry about fixing any part of you and let your wicked shambles raise the goddamn roof on this whole things. ~ THUG UNICORN by TANYA MARKUL I just…how can you read that and not feel empowered? Tanya and I (and so many others) are testaments to how we can be empowered by the healing work EVEN WHEN it’s grotesque and messy and you’re dying a million deaths and it’s lonely and isolating. Because when you have the courage to look at your circumstances – /no matter how shitty or painful or whatever/ – and not try to force it away? POWERFUL. MAGICAL. LIKE, WHOA. I’ve known of Thug Unicorn for a few years. A) How can you not love and follow a name like Thug Unicorn? and B) the words are always exactly the ones you need to hear. But I never thought of the person behind the name…not until a few pages into THE SHE BOOK and I knew this was a kindred, wounded, soulful, healing spirit. I knew there were layers and layers upon stories and stories behind the healing words. I could feel the pain seeping through the pages…and I wanted to know this person. The person behind the very cool name, Thug Unicorn. On a whim, I sent an email…call it a moment of bravery because…who am I? I sent the email into the ether with no expectations because I don’t do disappointment well. And to my surprise and utter delight (seriously – the happy dance was #offthecharts) I received an email the next morning…yes. OUR CONVERSATION WAS MAGICAL. Two wounded spirits in the midst of their own messy healings (because always healing) coming together to share an intimate conversation. Listen in as we talk about: The story behind calling herself an unwanted child. Maybe not every aspect of ourselves needs to be healed….take a deep breath with me…how freeing is that?!? Why do we give people the power to place us into a category? Oh – look at her…she must be so happy because she smiles all the time. Ways we can we creatively express our pain. And screw happiness! How ‘bout we go for empowered instead? How motherhood (and not necessarily wanting to be a mom because hello – shitty childhoods) re-opens some mama wounds BUT helps move us forward in our healing. PEOPLE + RESOURCES MENTIONED Tanya’s book, THE SHE BOOK (

Life can either get you down, or you can teach life a thing or two. This is the spirit that our guest, Tanya Markul, a.k.a. Thug Unicorn, carries around with her in all that she does. Her message to the darkness? “Eat. My. Stardust.” Tanya is no stranger to pain and trauma. Time after time, life handed her almost too much to handle. Most people would crumble under the weight. Not this Unicorn! Instead of letting her life's tragedies defeat her, she used the pain to propel her towards the light.

Tanya Markul joined me today to discuss Sensitive People and their unique superpowers and "what's the inner sparkle" ... and a whole lot more.  Check out this episode to learn more about her and her upcoming book.  Also, right at the end, I reveal a few details about an upcoming Blessed Are The Weird tribe festival! Play it, yo! Click here to visit THUGUNICORN.com!  Go check out the new Blessed Are The Weird logo and such on our Facebook page. Click here. 

Join Tanya, Andrèa and Jessica for our LIVE Q&A to bring the 30-Day Wellness Alchemy Detox full circle on Sunday, November 30th at 12pm EST. Call in with your questions or email them to info@rebellewellness.com. No matter where you on your own personal detox journey as we bring this 30 days to a close, we invite you to  listen in as we share how this detox has affected our own lives personally, answer your questions, reflect together over the last 30 days and also share exciting news about what is next and how stay connected.We look forward to being with you! #wellnessrebellionontheradioif you'd prefer to email your questions and/or to be anonymous, email your questions to us at info@rebellewellness.com. Please note if your question is specific to Tanya, Andrèa or Jessica. For more visit www.rebellewellness.com