Circle Time: A Book Club Podcast

The pals and special guest Ellen tackle the topics of codependence and love addiction through this impactful read by Pia Mellody. Whether you tend toward codependence or not, this book offers a lot to chew on. It prompts you to wonder, how can I be more myself in my relationships?  Join this conversation by sending us an email at [email protected]

W.W.B.B.S. What would Brené Brown say? This is the second half of the Daring Greatly conversation. Olivia dives into the top three protective shields in the vulnerability armory and the accompanying antidotes. Michelle, Lauren, and Olivia discuss their top vulnerability shield and their personal relationship to the antidote. Join the circle and do a deep dive into all things vulnerable.Join this conversation by sending us an email at [email protected]

This book changed Olivia's life and she can't wait to share how. Join the Circle Time ladies for this conversation about all things related to shame and shame resilience. From being innately worthy and deserving of goodness to getting knocked down time and time again by the same old shame scripts, this episode covers the basic introduction to Brené Brown's impactful book.Join this conversation by sending us an email at [email protected]

Welcome back for part 2 of Getting It by Allison Moon! In this half, we talk about consent, how we each would prefer to have hard conversations, vulnerability, a touch of shame, and a tangent about self-trust and confidence.  Plus, Olivia tries out the hard conversation formula and breaks up with Lauren and Michelle. Kidding! (maybe..)Give it a listen and let us know what you think! Note: The audio quality struggles in segments of this episode. We are working to make changes where we can and appreciate your patience & understanding!  Join this conversation by sending us an email at [email protected]

Heyo! We're back from a longer-than-planned break with a spicy 2-parter on Allison Moon's Getting It: A Guide to Hot, Healthy Hookups and Shame Free Sex. In this episode we chat about casual sex, knowing yourself, being a good sexual citizen, and tapping into your intuition. Lauren leads Michelle and Olivia through an abbreviated version of an exercise in the book (but you'll have to read it yourself to get to the juiciest parts!) We felt like we only skimmed the surface here, so join us next time for part 2! DISCLAIMER: This episode contains some explicit sexual language. Some of the ideas discussed may feel challenging to you. We encourage you to get curious and respect your own limits. We invite you to send us a polite, engaged email at [email protected] for continued conversation. Learn more about Allison Moon here: https://www.alliedmoon.com/Join this conversation by sending us an email at [email protected]

Join us with guest Ellen as she takes us through The Wim Hof Method. Step 1: breath meditation. Step 2: set an intention. Step 3: cold plunge. This episode dives into each step of the Wim Hof Method, ultimately convincing all of us to try it for ourselves. Ellen has been incorporating this method into her daily routine since April and swears by the positive effects it has had in her life. Join us for this  conversation and maybe try it for yourself. Let us know what you think! Guided breathing (long hold): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tybOi4hjZFQGuided breathing (short hold): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BNejY1e9ik Join this conversation by sending us an email at [email protected]

This one's a doozy! Join Michelle and Olivia for this very messy conversation in tackling Man's Search for Meaning. They discuss Victor E. Frankl's logotherapy ( form of existential therapy), tragic optimism, as well as keeping hope and faith while enduring suffering. Come along with them on this bumpy but entertaining journey of discovering meaning!Join this conversation by sending us an email at [email protected]

***Apologies for the background noise on this episode. Chewing and typing sounds may occur.***In 1996, Bill Bryson was one among many thousands of hikers who attempted to hike the entire Appalachian Trail. Joined by an old friend, Katz, the two amateur hikers set out to walk the over 2,000-mile journey and see what they learn along the way. This was a very different kind of nature memoir for Michelle. Rather than healing past wounds or conquering a mighty unknown, the two hikers learn far more about how to appreciate hamburgers and exactly what time is quitting time (spoiler alert: it's sooner than you'd think!) Kicking off Season 3 of Circle Time, your hosts found appreciation for Bryson's mellow and accessible outlook on nature and outdoor adventure. Join this conversation by sending us an email at [email protected]

Special guest (and dear friend) Michaela Eckler brings us this historical fiction novel to inspire conversation about what certain words truly mean, who gets to define them, and how to fight the "good fight" no matter who you are. This is a "slow-burn" novel; it doesn't quite suck you in, but its impact creeps up slowly, and leaves you thinking about it for weeks after reading. Join this conversation by sending us an email at [email protected]

Yoga, meditation, astrology, good diet, high self-esteem; where does it all come from and who gets to have it? In this episode, we take a close look at the wellness industry through the lens of anti-colonialism and Róisín's personal experience. The responsibility the author puts on yoga teachers hits close to home for Michelle. Olivia wonders how technology and Instagram play into "real" wellness. Lauren wonders how to truly connect to intuition. Listen, and find out what wellness means to you!Join this conversation by sending us an email at [email protected]