32. Solo Episode: Surrendering to the Flow State, Life in the Caribbean & Trusting Love

In this episode we interview therapist & yoga teacher, Mariela who shares with us all about attachment styles in relation to navigating our adult intimate relationships. We also dive into a number of interesting topics such as: * Mariela’s experience of her solo journey to India * Embodying pride and bravery * What is attachment style * Attachment from the womb space * The impact of our attachment styles on our relationships * What are the different types of attachment styles? * How to find out our attachment style * The consequences of the cry it out method on our attachment style * How to identify your attachment wounding * How triggers are our greatest teachers * The role of our inner child * Co-depending in relationships * Mothering in relationships * Resentment in relationships * How to navigate unmet needs in relationships Connect with Mariela: www.marielamesen.com https://instagram.com/psique.mar.iselva?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Podcast Host: Maddie Amor https://www.theveganyogitraveller.com https://instagram.com/theveganyogitraveller?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

When we are going to become a Mother, we are withheld information of some of the realities of New Motherhood.. In this episode, I share my raw, authentic and vulnerable truth of everything I wish I was told, before becoming a Mother. I also speak on other topics such as: •The death process of the Maiden •Giving your relationship grace & compassion •Why we need the tribe/village •Indigenous perspectives of raising a child •The importance of the 4th trimester •Postpartum recovery tips •The power of your support system •Taking time to get to know your baby •Prioritising your mental health & well-being •The power of imperfection •Unleashing of Pandora’s box •Reclaiming our power in the underworld •Mythology of Goddess Inanna •Western fixation of the Maiden/Youth •A world that denies the Mother archetype •The Maiden Mother & Crown archetypes •Honouring the sacred rite of passage of Motherhood •The importance of a Mother Blessing •Village prenatals •Healing our own parental relationships through Motherhood •The impact of motherhood on my spirituality •The importance of self-care in Motherhood •Reparenting yourself through parenting your child •Changes in our body & libido •Trusting our healing process Book recommendations: Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans by Michaeleen Doucleff Maiden to Mother: Unlocking Our Archetypal Journey Into the Mature Feminine by Sarah Durham Wilson

In this episode I share my my raw & vulnerable experiences of my natural home birth experiences in the Dominican Republic. I share everything from choosing my home birth team, creating the sacred birth space, the natural delivery, the aftermath & more! I also discuss topics including: •The importance of having options in birth •The over-dependence of the medical system •The empowerment of every woman’s choice •My body image journey with my pregnant belly •The birthing process as a sacred initiation •The role of a doula in the birthing process •Consciously choosing my birth team •Trusting my intuition over the medical system •The process of natural labour •Cleansing in the ocean after my waters broke •Creating a safe & sacred birth space •The raw & intimate details of my birthing process •The importance of delayed cord separation •Our sacred cord burning ceremony •The experience of consuming my placenta Keep up to date with my journey on Instagram: https://instagram.com/theveganyogitraveller?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Join our upcoming Divine Feminine Day Retreat January 8th, 2023 in Cabarete, DR https://www.theveganyogitraveller.com/events/divine-feminine-day-retreat

In this vulnerable and personal episode, I open up and share about my unpredictable post birth experiences, how I overcame postpartum depression through microdosing mushrooms & many more unspoken topics. Some of the other areas I dive into are: •Overcoming postpartum depression •Rebuilding my mental health through mircodosing mushrooms •Sacred rage & the shadow self •Memories of my Ayahuasca Journey •Navigating motherhood as a multi passionated woman •Embracing the messiness of motherhood •The power of putting yourself first to truly show up to your family •The biggest challenges of motherhood •Relationship dynamic shifting as new parents •The struggles of a twin flame relationship •Why your life doesn’t need to be perfect to have a baby •All a baby truly needs •The power of connecting the dots •A ritual to help you in a time in need •The balance between motherhood & perusing your dharma Keep up to date with my journey on Instagram: https://instagram.com/theveganyogitraveller?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Join my upcoming Divine Feminine Day Retreat: https://www.theveganyogitraveller.com/events/divine-feminine-day-retreat

What a journey it’s been! In this mini episode/new series intro, I share with you a short poetic monologue of my transition into motherhood.. I share the unspoken words, that are perhaps typically not shared. The darkness & despair, as well as the light. I hope to be back in action sharing more episodes with you soon.. including my natural home birth story! Instagram: @theveganyogitraveller https://www.theveganyogitraveller.com/blog-travel/the-unspoken-words-of-new-motherhood

In this episode I speak with Sabrina, a passionate & free spirited breathwork guide who offers powerful healing journey * The path of self-healing * The power of breath * What happens in a breathwork journey * Hacking your nervous system * Becoming your own healer * Embracing your passion projects * Sabrinas journey with shamanism * Sabrinas journey of living full time from Germany to the Dominican Republic Find out more about Sabrina’s Story here: https://www.theveganyogitraveller.com/inspiring-humans/sabrinas-story Follow Sabrina on IG: @The_Space_Within_You Sabrina’s website: https://www.thespacewithinyou.com This podcast is hosted by Maddie Lynch ‘The Vegan Yogi Traveller’ @theveganyogitraveller Join me for my Online Wild Woman New Moon Circle Thursday 4th October, to honour the sensual, emotional sign of Scorpio: https://www.theveganyogitraveller.com/online-new-moon-circle-scorpio To join the waiting list for my 1:1 Goddess Empowerment Mentoring, check out the details on my website: https://www.theveganyogitraveller.com/womens-mentoring

As an unexpected sequel to my solo episode 34. My Raw Wild Healing journey, I invite you to listen to the latest plot twist in my story.. where I discover that I am in fact actually (4 months) pregnant! I share with you my whole journey of this miracle pregnancy lila, and all of the magic and realisations that have been unfolding along the way! Check out my IG to keep up with my journey: @theveganyogitraveller Book your FREE consultation for your Goddess Empowerment 1:1 mentoring: https://www.theveganyogitraveller.com/womens-mentoring Join us for our Ecstatic Love Weekend Retreat: https://www.theveganyogitraveller.com/ecstatic-love-retreat Receive your FREE international transfer with Wise: https://wise.com/invite/i/madelinel9

Eli episode Shadow Work, Shamanism, Moon Blood Magick & Mushroom Medicine We welcome Eli back onto the show after a two-whole years apart! Eli is a practitioner of shamanism, sacred sexuality, blood magic & yoni healing. She is also a Reiki Master, a space holder and is currently studying a masters in Transpersonal Psychology. In this episode we dive into so many juicy topics such as: * The principles of a shadow work * Understanding our shadow aspects * Transpersonal psychology * Shamanism * Sacred Sexuality * Yoni eggs & their healing benefits * Conscious celibacy * Eli’s experiences with non-monogamy * Blood Magik * The power of your period * The meanings of bleeding with the moon * Taking back our female powers * How to cultivate more sisterhood in your life * Co-operation over competition * Eli’s decision to leave her full time career & move country * Working with healing mushroom medicine Connect with Eli on IG: @healersofearth Find her offerings on her website: https://bio.site/VfzcwD Join me for a Wild Woman Full Moon Sister Circle on Tuesday 21st September to honour the Full Moon in Pisces: https://www.theveganyogitraveller.com/online-full-moon-circle Ecstatic Love Weekend Retreat in the Cabarete, Dominican Republic: https://www.theveganyogitraveller.com/ecstatic-love-retreat Work with me 1:1 for my Goddess Empowerment Spiritual Mentoring: https://www.theveganyogitraveller.com/womens-mentoring Connect with your host: Maddie Lynch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveganyogitraveller/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theveganyogitraveller/ Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheVeganYogiTraveller Website: https://www.theveganyogitraveller.com

We welcome back Yoga Teacher, Healer & Conscious Creator, Louisa Fenn @yogalouisa onto the Doing it for the Dharma Podcast! Before you listen to this episode, make yourself a warm cup of cacao to join us for our mini cacao ceremony! Check out Louisa’s offerings: https://yogalouisa.com We dive into so many powerful topics such as: * Trusting your intuition * Connecting to the divine feminine * Lou’s Vipassana experiences * How to find a Vipasanna course * How to remain equanimous * Cacao medicine wisdom * Guided cacao ceremony * Lou’s Retreat Project in Spain * The dance of Shiva and Shakti * The three stages of communication * Non-violent communication * Communicating without fear * Cultivating a healthy divine masculine * Lous pilgrimage back to her roots * Lous journey into Herbalism * Choosing love over fear * Invoking a new birthday tradition Recommended: * Siddhartha by Hermann Hasse * The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida * Vipasana retreats: http://www.riverheartretreats.com/vipassana-silent-meditation * Non-violent Communication: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/nonviolent-communication-marshall-rosenbergs-nvc-training/id1497893802?i=1000464696656 Your Podcast Host: Maddie Lynch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveganyogitraveller/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theveganyogitraveller/ Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheVeganYogiTraveller Website: https://www.theveganyogitraveller.com

In this episode I answer some of the beautiful questions you left on my IG story @theveganyogitraveller I dive into the topic of dharma (our life purpose), and how we can discover ways of tapping into our truth! I invite you to join me for my online New Moon in Virgo Sister Circle this Monday September 6th: https://www.theveganyogitraveller.com/new-moon-in-virgo I have one space open for my Goddess Empowerment Mentoring 12-Week Program, organise your free consultation here: https://www.theveganyogitraveller.com/womens-mentoring Recommended Book: Discover your Dharma by Sahara Rose Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveganyogitraveller/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theveganyogitraveller/ Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheVeganYogiTraveller Website: https://www.theveganyogitraveller.com