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Conversations - Sarah Starrs, Period Coach for Parents
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Every week Sarah Starrs interviews an inspiring women about the nitty gritty of how she lives with passion and purpose. We dive deep into our journeys, the obstacles we’ve overcome, what’s working for us, and what isn’t. We’re totally honest about what we’re learning, what our daily rituals look like, and what we’re struggling with. We don’t shy away from the hard stuff and we really go into it all: spirituality, personal development, magic, routines, career, friendship, relationships, sexuality, and so much more. This isn’t about preachy self-help or self-improvement. It’s about self-acceptance and talking about the things that matter to us. Formerly called Punk Rock Personal Development.
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TGGC #93: Accepting that change is hard and hiking the Pacific Crest Trail with Nicole Antoinette
Sep 8, 201700:52:48Tap to summarizeNicole Antoinette is the host of the Real Talk Radio podcast, where people come together to talk about the wonderful mess of being human.A recovering self-help addict and former goal-setting coach, Nicole’s mission is to help people get to the heart of what’s true without judgement, and to explore how we can use grit and grace to close the gap between what we say we want and what we actually do.I loved talking with her about her decision to hike more than 400 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail last year, how she successfully started a meditation practice after years of wanting to, the value of doing hard things, and what it really takes to create lasting change. In this episode we talk about:Recovering from “self-help addiction”How Nicole has successfully started a meditation practice after years of wanting toWhat really helps us to make a changeNicole’s decision to hike more than 400 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail last yearWhat she hoped to get out of the experience versus what she got out of itThe value of doing hard thingsHow Nicole’s mindset and approach to self-care changed as a result of her hikeDealing with the identity component of making a change Links mentioned: HeadspaceNicole Antoinette on Pain, Self Reliance, and Completing a 460-Mile Solo Backpacking TripTGGC #80: Taking a humane approach to personal growth with Sarah Kathleen Peck Where to find Nicole:WebsiteTwitterInstagram
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TGGC #92: Going on an emotional tour with Bernadette Pleasant
Aug 25, 201700:43:30Tap to summarizeBernadette Pleasant is the creator of Femme, a fusion of sensual movement, dance, meditation, creative visualization and celebration of the feminine form.Femme! as designed, creates sacred, safe spaces for women to explore their femininity; to move in sensual ways, to explore and release emotions, to alter or release beliefs about themselves and to unapologetically love their bodies!Bernadette was such a fun person to talk with. We dove into why people live “half-assed emotional lives” (and how to stop), the power of drumming and how it helps us to reach other levels of our psyche, and the wisdom we can access through our bodies. In this episode we talk about:Bernadette’s own journey that led to the evolution of the Femme movement practiceWhat to expect when you attend a Femme classWhy we begin living “half-assed emotional lives” and how to stopThe power of drumming and how it helps us to reach other levels of our psycheThe wisdom we can access through our bodies Links mentioned:Emotional tour playlists Where to find Bernadette:WebsiteFacebookInstagram
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TGGC #91: Separating your sense of self-worth from your work with Lulu Brud
Aug 11, 201700:36:10Tap to summarizeLady Lu of the Wolves, aka Lulu Brud Zsebe, is an actress on Pretty Little Liars and the wild woman behind the brand OF THE WOLVES.She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and pup.In her free time she's probably playing with plants, re-designing homes or running around in the desert.I loved talking to Lulu about her connection to wolves, how she balances the competing demands of Hollywood acting and her more spiritual work, separating your sense of self-worth from your work, and making conscious decisions as a consumer. In this episode we talk about:Lulu’s connection to wolvesThe storytelling philosophy behind her business, Of the WolvesThe lessons she learned from interviewing many makers for her websiteHow she balances the competing demands of Hollywood acting and her more spiritual workSeparating your sense of self-worth from your workBalancing and protecting your energy in a busy cityStanding up for your political beliefs within this really difficult climateConscious consumerism and making informed decisions about what you buy Links mentioned:Women Who Run With The Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola EstesThe Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoThe Year of Magical Thinking by Joan DidionThis Changes Everything by Naomi Klein Where to find Lulu:WebsiteInstagram
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TGGC #90: Cultivating digital mindfulness and finding peace in the city with Clare Barry
Jul 28, 201700:52:28Tap to summarizeClare Barry is a Londoner, writer and founder of Urban Curiosity - a creativity and wellness company that helps busy people slow down and see things differently. Clare writes about creativity and human connection in a digital world and London in the real one. She leads international retreats and Urban Curiosity Walkshops in her hometown; these two-hour sessions are are part digital detox, part creativity class - on foot.By changing her lifestyle after experiencing burn out, Clare fell back in love with London and found solace within the hustle and bustle of the big city. I loved talking to her about ideas for navigating a busy, overwhelming city in a slower, more mindful way, being mindful of when and how we use our smartphones, and periods of consuming information vs. periods of creation. In this episode we discuss:How rediscovering her passion for creative expression, chronic pain, and grief ultimately led Clare to transform her lifeThe changes that Clare made that led to her falling back in love with LondonIdeas for navigating a busy, overwhelming city in a slower, more mindful wayBeing mindful of when and how we use our smartphonesBeing in periods of consuming information vs. periods of creationLearning the rules so that we can decide when we want to break themWhere to find Clare:WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebook
Transcribe →TGGC #89: The magic of trauma-informed herbalism with Kirsten Hale
Jul 14, 201701:08:41Tap to summarizeKirsten Hale is a trauma-informed herbalist and witch working to unspell the patterns of personal and collective trauma.She talks regularly to plants, makes potions and serves her kitties.She lives on the colonized territories of the Multnomah, Clackamas and other indigenous peoples in Portland, OR with two cats and a crow.In this episode we talk about what trauma really is, the link between trauma and anti-oppression work, the role that herbs can play in addressing anxiety, and trauma and beginning your own relationship with herbs. In this episode we talk about:What it means to be a trauma-informed herbalistTaking a client-led approach to healing/helping workUnderstanding what trauma actually isThe link between trauma and anti-oppression workThe role that herbs can play in addressing anxiety and traumaKirsten’s journey to becoming a herbalistWhether we need to consult with a trained herbalist or can begin experimenting with herbalism ourselves Links mentioned:Sean DonahueWhere to find Kirsten:WebsiteFacebookInstagram
Transcribe →TGGC #88: Why healing is valuable work with Shivani Seth
Jun 30, 201700:56:44Tap to summarizeShivani Seth is a South Asian American queer woman and the child of 1st generation immigrants from India.She’s a long-time writer, but a new publisher. I loved her article, Healing is Valuable Work and that’s the very topic we dive into in this episode.We chat about how she restructured her life after burn out, how we can come to be more generous with our definition of “work,” and the cultural beliefs we have to undo in order to see the true value of taking care of ourselves. In this episode we talk about:Exploring the connection between caffeine and anxietyThe impact of warming foods and drinks on our bodiesShivani’s experience of burn out and how she restructured her life as a resultHer transition out of social work and into freelance writingThe Rest for Resistance projectCreating a more generous and inclusive definition of “work”Self-care as a deposit in “the bank" Links mentioned: The First 40 Days by Heng OuThe Chronicles of Elantra by Michelle SagaraRest for ResistanceHealing is Valuable Work How to Take Care of Yourself When You Have Depression
Transcribe →TGGC #87: Exploring BDSM and kink with Veronica Yahns
Jun 16, 201700:54:40Tap to summarizeVeronica Yanhs is on a mission to empower women to unapologetically live their lives through kink and BDSM.To her, kink and BDSM are vessels that take people on a transformative journey to become their most confident, empowered, and enlightened self. She sat down to chat with me about the basics of what BDSM and kink are, what it looks like for her to live in a 24/7 dominant/submissive lifestyle, the myths about BDSM that she’d like to dispel, and the transformative power of BDSM and kink. In this episode we talk about:Veronica’s journey with BDSM and kink (which began at age 4) and how it led to her business Desires Laid BareThe basics of what BDSM isWhat kink means and whether or not everyone is at least a little bit kinkyWhat it looks like to live in a 24/7 dominant/submissive lifestyleWhere Veronica’s desire to be submissive comes from and what it looks like in her relationshipMyths about BDSM that she’d like to dispelThe transformative power of BDSM and kinkVeronica’s advice for dipping your toes into BDSM and kink Links mentioned:For the Potion Master’s Amusement The Insta Pot Where to find Veronica:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter
Transcribe →TGGC #86: The lowdown on acupuncture & dissecting the myths around fat and fertility with Nicola Salmon
Jun 2, 201700:45:08Tap to summarizeNicola Salmon is a fertility coach, acupuncturist and naturopath.She was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome at 16 and told she would never have children.She made small tweaks to her health whilst she was training as an acupuncturist and having babies was easy for her.She’s passionate about helping other women get pregnant just as easily.We talk about what acupuncture is and how it works, the power of knowing our cycles, the myths that are perpetuated around fat and fertility, and a whole lot of other goodness. In this episode we talk about:The systems Nicola has in place in order to run her business with young children at homeHer journey of being diagnosed with PCOS and thinking she couldn’t have children to conceiving naturally and eventually helping women with their fertilityHow understanding our cycles can empower us when it comes to conceiving but also in planning our lives more generallyWhat acupuncture is and how it worksThe myths that are perpetuated around fat and fertilityWhy feeling comfortable in your own skin can help improve your fertilityNicola’s advice to anyone who is struggling to conceive right now Links mentioned:Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom is Wrong and What You Really Need to Know by Emily OsterHere and Now appThink Up appLucky Bitch appNurture Fertility JournalWhere to find Nicola:WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagram
Transcribe →TGGC #85: Balancing creativity alongside your day job with Kait Fowlie.
May 19, 201700:42:27Tap to summarizeKait Fowlie is a Toronto-based writer who is interested in wellness and the writing process.Kait and I talk about balancing a day job and creative projects without working all the time, diving deep into journaling as tool for healing, and using archetypes to understand your present mindset and situation. In this episode we talk about:Balancing a day job and creative projects without working all of the timeKait’s decision to transition into a day job after being a freelancerMaking space for her writing during the eveningsKait’s journey with journallingUsing journalling to understand where you are in your lifeTips for going deeper with your journalling practiceManaging anxiety with journallingUsing archetypes to understand your present mindset and situation Links mentioned:Sacred Contracts by Carolyn Mysse Memories, Dreams, and Reflections by Carl JungKelly Anne MaddoxThe Herbal TarotAutostraddleThe Kickass WitchThe Hoodwitch2 Dope QueensWhere to find Kait:WebsiteTwitterInstagram
Transcribe →TGGC #84: Redefining cool and embodying empathy with Kerrin Smith
May 5, 201701:00:21Tap to summarizeKerrin Smith is the founder of Cool & Thoughtful, an initiative to shift social values from hyper-individualism to empathy by redefining cool as generosity rather than rebellion.I’m completely obsesesed with this concept!We had the most amazing conversation with Kerrin about how meditation can help us process our feelings, blending action & faith when it comes to reaching our goals, and what it looks like (and feels like) to redefine cool for ourselves. In this episode we talk about:Kerrin’s exploration of interfaith work and how it led to her meditation practiceHow meditation can help us feel, process, and learn from our emotionsBlending action and faith when it comes to reaching our goalsWhere Kerrin draws her faith fromThe Cool & Thoughtful project she has created aimed at imagining what the world look like if we understood "cool" as generosity instead of rebellionKerrin’s personal journey from the traditional definition of cool to redefining it as empathetic and thoughtfulPractices for exploring the idea of cool and thoughtful in your own life Links mentioned:Living Beautifully by Pema ChodronElizabeth Gilbert’s talk on creative genius Where to find Kerrin:WebsiteFacebookInstagram
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