Healing Is Not Linear + a podcast pause

Episode 21! Healing is nonlinear, that is one of the most important life lessons I have come to learn in my short 25 years. In this episode, we discuss that, along with gratitude, and life in general. We also discuss the pause I will be taking from this podcast, possible indefinitely but nothing is concrete! I will keep this short and sweet, just like the episode, and I am grateful for the healing this space has given me. Thank you for listening :) 

Episode 20! For this episode, we talk about the peace that can be found from both rejection and rejecting. There will always be a sting involved when you are rejected, and even when you are rejecting someone and/or something else. However, there are always hidden nuggets of gratitude that can be found in those experiences! Specifically, there are gifts of redirection and protection, which has always given me comfort in moments of rejection. I hope you find some medicine or connection with stories I share in this episode, and when another inevitable experience of rejection/rejecting comes around you feel more equipped to take it on. As always, thank you for listening :) 

Episode 19! Ooooh baby this is a vulnerable one. But haven't they always been? This one feels especially important to me though, because I've officially been single for a year. It was a goal I set for myself, and a goal I achieved for myself. I could not be more proud and grateful for the experiences along the way! I'll keep this description short, and let the episode speak for itself. Thank you as always for listening, wherever you are in life when you listen to this I hope it is in a space of peace and gratitude. :)  P.S. a song that sums up this episode - “SUPERBLOOM” by: MisterWives  Spiritual teacher mentioned:  https://www.maryamhasnaa.com https://www.instagram.com/maryamhasnaa/?hl=en

Episode 18! The Ego - a word we've all heard before whether it be related to Sigmund Freud, an insult thrown at someone who is full of themselves, or the Beyoncé song. Those explanations of the ego are only part of what the ego actually is. In this episode, we discuss the spiritual explanation of the ego and how to know when it is the ego that is speaking up, versus another part of you such as your intuition. The ego can be mean, it can be over-protective, and it can try to keep you from implementing change in your life. Nevertheless, it is a part of who you are and deserves to be understood and loved just the same. We can love a part of ourselves without letting it control our every move, thought, and belief! Ego work is an important part of any spiritual practice, as well as living your life to the fullest in complete freedom. I invite you to learn more about your own ego, what it's voice sounds like for you, and how you can move forward building a healthier relationship with it so that you can experience what life feels like outside of the walls of the ego. Thank you for listening :) Links/People/Accounts mentioned in the episode: The NEW Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulshine4444/ The NEW Podcast E-mail: [email protected]  Write a Prisoner: https://writeaprisoner.com The duo who inspired me to go on Write a Prisoner: https://linktr.ee/hazelmariemusic

SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE ALERT! I cannot put into words how excited I am to share this collaboration. Maureen is a friend of 15 years, and someone who inspired me to begin my spiritual journey in full force many years ago. In this episode we discuss the Lunar New Year (which occurred on 2/13), and delve into its medicine through tarot, animal spirit oracles, and our own thoughts. If you prefer to watch instead of solely listen, I have posted a link to the video recording down below. I'm wishing you all a (belated) Happy Lunar New Year and am wishing everyone so much love and abundance over the course of this new cycle. Thank you for listening and remember to check out Maureen's offerings below - I recommend her tarot readings ;) The video link to our reading: https://vimeo.com/512330941/cd94133417 Where to find Maureen: all her links: https://linktr.ee/aum.raain/ her mighty network: https://aum-raain-community-circle.mn.co instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aum.raain/ website: https://www.aumraain.com

Episode 17! This episode is all about peace. An oftentimes taken for granted part of life, peace is a feeling that comes when we are able to fully be present with who we are and what is going on around us. Being at peace with the present does not mean we are accepting of chaos or drama in our lives, but instead that we know it is not forever and it does not make up who we are. Peace can be found in many areas of life, but it has to be prioritized and protected to remain a part of you. Whether you're on a walk, cooking a delicious meal, reading a fantastic book, or laughing with those you love - peace can be found in those moments, and peace is always defined by you. I wish everyone who listens, and reading this, ultimate peace and acceptance in life. Remember - peace may feel a little boring at first, but its benefits will always outweigh that which distracts us from who we truly are.  *The 15 Minute Guided Meditation begins at 30:10 The poet/poetry mentioned: https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/14053454.Sandra_Sturtz_Hauss Songs mentioned:  "Peace" by Taylor Swift - https://open.spotify.com/album/3s1uBurAzg61IQYXRc3B3h?highlight=spotify:track:0DScbHIWHODy3OVk6b62fa "Good Days" by SZA - https://open.spotify.com/album/781cKhbTPwLnPmo9BALQl7

Episode 16! In this episode we discuss sensitivity. Being a sensitive person, the complicated narratives a sensitive person can have in their minds about what sensitivity is, viewing it as a weakness or a burden instead of a blessing, and a few other ramblings that I can thank red wine for! I have always been a highly sensitive person, and it was not until 2020 forced me (and the world) to slow down that I began to think more about how I can use my sensitivity and make friends with it instead of continuing the fight against it. It was not easy, it still is not easy, but embracing your sensitivity or the sensitive person(s) in your life for who they are only brings more goodness into your life. The world would be better off with a little more sensitivity and compassion, and extending a hand to that part of yourself is one step closer to that. My hope for you, and everyone listening to this episode or not, is to sit with the sensitive parts of who you are and those around you and pay attention to what they are telling you. This does not always mean crying, but in fact usually results in smiles and an elevated mood :). Thank you for listening, remember to take care of your superpowers! Examples of ambience videos on Youtube I enjoy:  Cabin in the snow with a crackling fireplace - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Qkt4iKwRq0&t=4582s NYC restaurant on a rainy night with jazz music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cos-1qUyvrc&t=52s Author mentioned in this episode, Glennon Doyle:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennondoyle/?hl=en  Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlennonDoyle?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor  Her organization supporting activism around the world: https://togetherrising.org  Her most recent book, the one quoted from in this episode: https://untamedbook.com

Episode 15 (also the first episode of Season 2 and 2021)! In this episode, we talk all about boundaries - what they are, what they look like, and how they can make you feel. Boundaries are a necessary part of everyones lives, but are not always used. There is no Boundaries 101 course everyone is required to take when they're born, so therefore it is up to each individual to learn and grow with their boundaries. Boundaries can be scary, uncomfortable, and confusing, but the short term anxieties around them are worth the long term peace they bring into your life. If you are like me, defining boundaries can be extremely difficult, but taking the time to think through what they mean to you can make a huge difference in your relationships with others and with yourself. I challenge you to take that time, and choose to love yourself with your great, big, beautiful boundaries. Author mentioned in this episode: Glennon Doyle - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennondoyle/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlennonDoyle?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Her organization supporting activism around the world: https://togetherrising.org Her most recent book, the one quoted from in this episode: https://untamedbook.com A good article about the raid on the U.S. Capitol:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2021/01/07/domestic-terrorism-capitol-mob/

Episode 14 & the finale of season 1! It’s been a wonderful first season, and I will be reflecting on it much more than what is in this episode. I wanted to keep it short and sweet, and include many thank you’s to all who listened. I hope the end of 2020 treats you kindly and the beginning of 2021 brings you hope and happiness. Thank you for listening.  *at around 9:50 there is an editing mistake, which I’m sure bothers me more than you, but I’m human and it happens :)  Influential people mentioned in this episode -   Late Blooming Light Worker:  Guided Meditations w/ Affirmations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35dT-fdDNd8&list=PLIIV1J1CeoieFjJ81qSVUPc1naTac9fAa  L.E. Bowman:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/l.e.bowman.poetry/?hl=en  Poetry Book (one of my FAVORITES): https://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Girl-L-Bowman/dp/1733854606/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1554744208&sr=8-1  Bryan Stevenson:   His Organization: https://eji.org/bryan-stevenson/  His Book: https://justmercy.eji.org 

Episode 13! (Lucky number 13?) In this episode, we discuss the inner child within all of us. We all at some point in our childhood experienced big emotions that were too difficult to process, and those emotions are usually carried with us through adulthood if they are not processed. The act of processing those emotions with your inner child is inner child healing. It is a wonderful, sometimes difficult, way to connect with all parts of you - including the parts that you did not even know were there. It is also a great excuse to add more play and goofiness into your life ;) Take some time to talk with your inner little one and you will form a deeper connection within yourself. My inner child and I thank you for listening! Influential people mentioned in this episode:  Maryam Hasnaa -  https://www.maryamhasnaa.com Lindsay Mack -  https://lindsaymack.com Her podcast episode specifically about inner child healing (where I learned the most about it from): https://open.spotify.com/episode/6X4IgQ032CHX4YugUF8G9w?si=g5yG-ENfSLSGyaHp8JFHiA