Episode 31: My Love Story with God with Suwaylu Adams

In today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast, Britta talks with minister and founder of The Lord’s Chapel and The Land Celebration, Suwaylu Adams, who shares her profound journey of spiritual awakening and her eventual calling to ministry. Suwaylu recounts saying YES to miraculous experiences that shaped her path, including the establishment of The Lord’s Chapel and The Land Celebration, a retreat center in Virginia. The conversation emphasizes the importance of listening to the divine voice, embracing all spiritual paths, and the transformative power of saying YES to Love and Spirit. 🎧 If you are feeling a little lost, or like you don’t know your next best step forward, this episode is for you!   Suwaylu Adams is the founder and minister of The Lord’s Chapel, also known as the Light Center, in Winchester, Virginia. Beginning her path in traditional ministry, Suwaylu underwent a transformative journey toward a more expansive understanding of Spirit—one that embraces all paths as sacred. For over 47 years, she has cultivated a welcoming space where diverse spiritual practices come together in community, compassion, and unconditional love. She also founded The Land Celebration, a 40-acre retreat property in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, which has grown into a sanctuary for personal growth, spiritual gatherings, sweat lodges, and rites of passage.   Though now semi-retired, Suwaylu continues to lead weekly Chapel services and facilitate sacred ceremonies rooted in her belief in the unity of all life, the wisdom of the Earth, and the divine potential within each of us. - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of Initiations in Love, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts to rate/review/subscribe to the show.  Looking to buy Britta’s book Initiations in Love? Click here. Want more? Visit our WEBSITE, connect with Britta on FACEBOOK, and follow her on Instagram: @brittaeskey or @cortrainings. Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!   Resources and References  Britta’s Book- Initiations in Love   Show Notes   1:09 - Britta introduces special guest Suwaylu Adams 2:52 - Britta shares the focus of this episode, and asks Suwaylu to recall what happened to ignite her Love story with God 12:34 - Suwaylu takes us back to some intense, dark phases in her life (and Transformation Cauldron) 16:09 - Suwaylu looks back on her time as “Sister Sue” and the miracles that transformed her when she said “yes” to the Call 20:51 - Britta and Suwaylu reflect on Suwaylu’s clarity and vision 22:55 - Suwaylu details the transformation that The Lord’s Chapel has gone through because of her ability to say “yes” to nearly any Call (including - and especially - the Call to LISTEN) 33:46 - Suwaylu recounts the event in which she was given the name “Suwaylu” 39:10 - Suwaylu shares some wise words of advice for tuning more deeply into our divinity and what Spirit wants us to do 46:09 - Britta brings the episode to a close

Today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast is a follow-up to our previous episode: “Psychedelics and the Divine Dance of Self Love with Mellie Logan.” In that conversation, Mellie shared how she experienced a powerful awakening in her forties through what’s often called a “medicine journey”—an intentional, therapeutic use of psychedelics to access and face aspects of ourselves typically hidden from conscious awareness. For Mellie, this journey catalyzed a profound shift, waking her out of an old way of being and initiating her into a much deeper experience of self-love. In this follow-up episode, Britta expands on the idea of breakthroughs as initiations—reminding us that insight alone doesn’t lead to transformation. The real healing comes through integration: the tender, courageous work of living the truth we’ve seen. Britta reads a section from her spiritual memoir, Initiations in Love, called “House of Cards”, recounting a major initiatory moment during a time of deep vulnerability while teaching COR’s Leadership Development Training. She then guides listeners through a journaling exercise to help you process what you’ve heard and reflect on your own initiations on your healing path. 🎧 If you’ve ever felt self-doubt, self-judgment, or even self-loathing—this episode offers a compassionate invitation to explore how true healing is found not just in the initial breakthrough, but in the tender, ongoing work of integration.   - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of Initiations in Love, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts to rate/review/subscribe to the show.  Looking to buy Britta’s book Initiations in Love? Click here. Want more? Visit our WEBSITE, connect with Britta on FACEBOOK, and follow her on Instagram: @brittaeskey or @cortrainings. Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References  Britta’s Book- Initiations in Love Show Notes   1:09 - Britta welcomes you to the podcast and reflects on the discussion, themes, and learnings from our previously released episode 3:45 - Britta gives a disclaimer: the kinds of breakthroughs that psychedelics can offer are initiations 5:00 - Britta introduces today’s reading from the fourth stage: The Emerging - a chapter entitled “House of Cards.” In this passage, Britta recounts a major initiatory moment during a time of deep vulnerability while teaching COR’s Leadership Development Training 5:56 - Britta gives a reading of today’s chosen excerpt “The House of Cards” from her book, Initiations in Love 14:29 - Britta asks processing questions to sense how you’ve been affected by the passage she read 15:40 - Britta invites you to grab paper and a writing utensil for journaling prompts What parts of myself have I historically kept out of reach, and what might it take to bring them into loving awareness? Have I ever experienced a breakthrough or opening that invited me into deeper self-love or connection with the Divine? If I imagined my own “divine dance” of healing and embodiment, what would it look and feel like? What have been the initiations in my life - chosen or unchosen - that cracked me open to something greater? What would it mean for me to truly live from the knowing that I am inherently good, lovable, and whole - even in my messiest or most tender places? 19:55 - Britta brings the episode to a close - encouraging us to allow our journaling to be a quiet act of devotion

In today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast, Britta talks with spiritual counselor and friend, Mellie Logan. Together, they explore the complexities of emotional healing, the transformative power of surrender, and the role psychedelic medicine can play in personal growth. They discuss the importance of embracing difficult emotions, the process of transformation, and the significance of integration in any healing journey. The conversation also highlights the necessity of preparation and guidance when engaging with psychedelic work, emphasizing that these experiences can lead to profound self-discovery and healing, if held appropriately. 🎧 Curious about mindset shifting, spiritual counseling, and psychedelic healing? Tune in to hear Mellie share her journey and helpful hints on it all!   Mellie Logan is a spiritual counselor and psychedelic guide using Somatic Psychology techniques such as Hakomi, Somatic Experiencing, and IFS to address limiting core material that is held in the body. These are extremely effective ways to help transform what we believe in order to make the changes we desire in our lives. Mellie is on Faculty at The Congregation for Sacred Practices where she trains ministers to work with plant medicines. She is in private practice in Asheville, NC, and she also works on Zoom. - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of Initiations in Love, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts to rate/review/subscribe to the show.  Looking to buy Britta’s book Initiations in Love? Click here. Want to cultivate more compassion in your life? Check out Britta’s upcoming program, The Brave Heart, here. Want more? Visit our WEBSITE, connect with Britta on FACEBOOK, and follow her on Instagram: @brittaeskey or @cortrainings. Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References  Britta’s Book- Initiations in Love The Brave Heart: An 8-Week Compassion Cultivation Training www.mellielogan.com   Show Notes   1:09 - The Brave Heart: An 8-Week Compassion Cultivation Training 3:59 - Britta introduces special guest Mellie Logan 5:30 - Mellie details what her life was like before her awakening 12:49 - Mellie recounts the Awakening she experienced during a medicine journey, post-divorce 18:03 - Britta inquires further about Mellie’s journey to integrate her awakening experience into her life 27:13 - Mellie shares how she shifted from hating her body, to loving her body 31:26 - Britta slows Mellie down to process her Transformation Cauldron journey, why she is no longer afraid of pain, and how she serves her clients, because of what she learned. 40:28 - Britta describes what she sees as having emerged from Mellie’s medicine journey, and Mellie reflects on medicine journey as a tool 46:15 - Mellie tells a personal story and then breaks down how she works with clients 57:46 - Mellie shares advice for folks who are curious about medicine journeys 1:03:20 - Mellie shares her final message as Britta brings the episode to a close 1:06:37 - Britta briefly reminds us about The Brave Heart: An upcoming 8-Week Compassion Cultivation Training!

Today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast is a follow-up to our previous episode: “Reclaiming the Sacred in Sexuality with Diana Richardson.” In that episode, Diana shared how she experienced a powerful awakening around her relationship with her body and her sexuality, and became a lifelong student—and eventually a teacher—of the tantric approach to sexuality. In this follow-up episode, Britta explores the question of “what if?” when it comes to sex and sexuality.  Britta reads an intimate section from her spiritual memoir, Initiations in Love, called “Marriage,” recalling profound spiritual insights she had after making love with her husband. Britta then leads listeners through a journaling exercise for self-discovery (and possibly some perspective shift) regarding their own relationship to sexuality, intimacy, and making love. 🎧If you’ve ever felt disconnected, confused, or unsatisfied when it comes to sex, or you’re simply curious about its deeper meaning - you are not alone, and this episode is for you!   - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of Initiations in Love, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts to rate/review/subscribe to the show.  Looking to buy Britta’s book Initiations in Love? Click here. Want to cultivate more compassion in your life? Check out Britta’s upcoming program, The Brave Heart, here. Want more? Visit our WEBSITE, connect with Britta on FACEBOOK, and follow her on Instagram: @brittaeskey or @cortrainings. Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References  Britta’s Book- Initiations in Love The Brave Heart: An 8-Week Compassion Cultivation Training   Show Notes   1:09 - The Brave Heart: An 8-Week Compassion Cultivation Training 3:56 - Britta welcomes you to the podcast and reflects on the discussion, themes, and learnings from our previously released episode 7:12 - Britta introduces today’s reading from the fifth and final stage: The Gift - a chapter entitled “Marriage.” In this passage, Britta shares a profound insight and opening she had one morning after making love with her husband, Lee 8:31 - Britta gives a reading of today’s chosen excerpt “Marriage” from her            book, Initiations in Love 15:26 - Britta asks processing questions to sense how you’ve been affected by the passage she read 16:30 - Britta invites you to grab paper and a writing utensil for journaling prompts What messages did you receive growing up about sex, and how have they shaped your current relationship to your sexuality? When have you experienced sex or intimacy as something sacred, connective, or healing? What would it mean for you to “slow down” in your sexual experience? Where do you notice pressure, expectation, or performance in your sexuality? How do you currently experience the connection between love, intimacy, and the Divine? 20:50 - Britta brings the episode to a close - encouraging us to honor what has surfaced in this time and trust our own insights as meaningful 21:54 - Britta briefly reminds us about The Brave Heart: An upcoming 8-Week Compassion Cultivation Training!

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of Initiations in Love, Britta sits down with Diana Richardson—Tantra teacher and pioneer of the slow sex movement—for a deep dive into the healing potential of sexuality. Together, they explore themes of deep connection and awareness on the journey to understanding sexuality, and how we can move beyond performance and pressure toward a more relaxed, joyful, and curious connection with our bodies and our partners. Diana shares insights on how conditioning shapes our sexual habits, why slowing down can radically transform intimacy, and how sex can be a practice of love—not just stress relief. They also touch on the power of pleasure, the emotional awakenings that can follow loss or tragedy, and how reclaiming your sexuality can be a path to spiritual and personal transformation. 🎧 Tune in if you're curious about how to bring more ease, awareness, and sacredness into your sexual life—and how sexuality, when approached with presence, can become a powerful portal to self-discovery.   Originally from South Africa with a background in law and therapeutic massage, Diana Richardson is a leading authority on human sexuality and a pioneer of the Slow Sex movement. For over 30 years, she has been teaching couples how to integrate sex and meditation for a more fulfilling love life. Together with her partner, Michael Richardson, she co-leads the renowned Making Love retreats in Switzerland, drawing participants from around the world. Her approach, rooted in ‘generative sex’ or ‘cool sex,’ offers practical tools for deeper intimacy, encapsulated in her Love Keys teachings. An acclaimed author, Diana has written eight books on Tantra, sharing her insights in multiple languages.    - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of Initiations in Love, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts to rate/review/subscribe to the show.  Looking to buy Britta’s book Initiations in Love? Click here. Want to cultivate more compassion in your life? Check out Britta’s upcoming program, The Brave Heart, here. Want more? Visit our WEBSITE, connect with Britta on FACEBOOK, and follow her on Instagram: @brittaeskey or @cortrainings. Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!   Resources and References  Britta’s Book- Initiations in Love The Brave Heart: An 8-Week Compassion Cultivation Training Follow Diana on Instagram Find Diana on Facebook www.livinglove.com   Show Notes   1:09 - The Brave Heart: An 8-Week Compassion Cultivation Training 4:00 - Britta introduces special guest Diana Richardson 5:47 - Diana details the Awakening she experienced when she realized she wanted a different kind of sexuality for herself 12:35 - Britta inquires further about why Diana doesn’t feel she had an attachment to inherited sexual conditioning (and what that means) 15:06 - Diana continues to detail her Awakening 19:25 - Diana reveals how her body (and body of work) changed when she changed the way she made love 23:25 - Diana shares how a challenging time in her thirties quickly became a turning point in her journey 27:06 - Diana describes her approach to sex as opposed to society’s tense, goal-oriented act 35:25 - Diana explains how to reorient the act of sex from merely stress relief, to love 38:16 - Diana highlights her distinction between “orgasm” and “orgasmic”  41:49 - Britta and Diana discuss different ways we can receive information, support, and awareness that could lead to transformation 48:20 - Diana breaks down what “Love Keys” are as tools 52:15 - Diana and Britta discuss the pressure modern folks feel that sex has to be “hot” and “intense” - as well as what the alternative is  1:01:06 - Diana shares some advice for single people who want to open to this kind of love making 1:05:27 - Britta reflects on the episode’s message of coming back to love  1:07:08 - Britta brings the episode to a close and briefly reminds us about The Brave Heart

Today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast is a follow-up to our previous episode: “Are You Dreaming Big Enough?! with Morgan Zanotti.” In that episode, Morgan shared how she experienced a powerful awakening in her mid-twenties—one that taught her to trust herself through anxiety, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt, and ultimately led her to claim her purpose and thrive as an entrepreneur.  In this episode, Britta explores the theme of trusting your vision - whether in your career, work life, or sense of purpose in the world. Britta reads a section from her spiritual memoir, Initiations in Love, “The Call of the Masculine” from the second Initiation stage, The Call. Britta then leads listeners through a journaling exercise for self-discovery. - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of Initiations in Love, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts to rate/review/subscribe to the show.  Looking to buy Britta’s book Initiations in Love? Click here. Want to cultivate more compassion in your life? Check out Britta’s upcoming program, The Brave Heart, here. Want more? Visit our WEBSITE, connect with Britta on FACEBOOK, and follow her on Instagram: @brittaeskey or @cortrainings. Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!   Resources and References  Britta’s Book- Initiations in Love The Brave Heart: An 8-Week Compassion Cultivation Training Show Notes   1:09 - The Brave Heart: An 8-Week Compassion Cultivation Training 3:56 - Britta welcomes you to the podcast and reflects on the discussion, themes, and learnings from our previously released episode 6:51 - Britta introduces today’s reading from the second stage, The Call. It’s the story of how the Noble Man workshop came to be, entitled “The Call of the Masculine” 7:41 - Britta gives a reading of today’s chosen excerpt “The Call of the Masculine” from her book, Initiations in Love 15:00 - Britta asks processing questions to sense how you’ve been affected by the passage she read 15:26 - Britta invites you to grab paper and a writing utensil for journaling prompts What is one big dream that keeps nudging at you, even if you’ve tried to ignore it? If you fully trusted your unique gifts and purpose, what would you allow yourself to create or bring into the world? Where in your life are you being called to step forward and “take your post”—to claim your place, your voice, your role? What fears, doubts, or external opinions have held you back from dreaming big? Imagine yourself one year from now, having said yes to your post. What does your life look and feel like? What’s changed—and what’s possible now? 18:35 - Britta brings the episode to a close - encouraging us to honor what has surfaced in this time and trusting our own insights as meaningful 19:41 - Britta briefly reminds us about The Brave Heart: An upcoming 8-Week Compassion Cultivation Training!

In today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast, Britta talks with Morgan Zanotti, a Natural Products industry expert and health and wellness enthusiast, discussing her journey from a quarter-life crisis to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Together, they explore themes of navigating anxiety and imposter syndrome, the challenges of self-doubt in entrepreneurship, and the role compassion can play in these situations. Morgan shares how learning to let in the good – even amidst pressure and uncertainty – helped her steer her own ship in business and in life.  🎧 Tune in to hear Morgan share her experiences with Primal Kitchen, emphasizing the significance of personal growth and the entrepreneurial spirit, as she prepares to launch into her next business venture.   Morgan Zanotti is a Natural Products industry expert and health and wellness enthusiast. Morgan was the President and Co-Founder of Primal Kitchen—one of the fastest growing brands in the natural products industry. She launched the brand, bootstrapped the business to $50M in revenue profitably and then led the company through their $200 million Kraft-Heinz acquisition. Morgan was subsequently named Kraft’s Vice President of New Ventures, where she spearheaded corporate development and M&A strategy in the health and wellness category. She is an Executive in Residence for Summit Partners $9.5 billion PE fund helping them with their investment thesis in the food & beverage space. When Morgan’s not tirelessly working to make our food system a better place, you can find her surfing, playing tennis, chasing her boys (all 3 of them) or aimlessly wandering the farmers market.    She’s working on launching her next project: a sparkling protein water with only 2g of sugar and 12 g of protein. It’s called Waay and she would love it if you checked it out on socials @drinkwaay or drinkwaay.com.   - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of Initiations in Love, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts to rate/review/subscribe to the show.  Looking to buy Britta’s book Initiations in Love? Click here. Want more? Visit our WEBSITE, connect with Britta on FACEBOOK, and follow her on Instagram: @brittaeskey or @cortrainings. Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References  Britta’s Book- Initiations in Love The Brave Heart: An 8-Week Compassion Cultivation Training https://www.tiktok.com/@morganzanotti https://www.instagram.com/morganzanotti Show Notes   1:09 - The Brave Heart: An 8-Week Compassion Cultivation Training 3:59 - Britta introduces special guest Morgan Zanotti 6:57 - Morgan details the Awakening she experienced during her quarter life crisis 12:05 - Britta inquires further about what called Morgan to emerge herself in natural foods 15:45 - Morgan shares what drives her passion for entrepreneurship 18:15 - Morgan reveals that she is going through a Transformation Cauldron right now, and reflects on rough spots and self-doubt along her journey 21:57 - Morgan recounts her journey to business partnership - and how she developed the skills necessary to succeed 30:08 - Morgan explains what Primal Kitchen is, why it was developed, and when she and her business partner knew it was time to sell the business 35:40 - Morgan shares her money mindset, and what she’s got her sights set on next in her entrepreneurial journey  40:57 - Britta reflects on a previous call she had to push past self-doubt and do something never done before 43:14 - Morgan describes her vision for her upcoming product, and shares words of wisdom for someone who is in a similar place as her (ready to start/launch something new) 46:08 - Britta brings the episode to a close and briefly reminds us about The Brave Heart: An upcoming 8-Week Compassion Cultivation Training!

Today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast is a follow-up to our previous episode: “How Can I Serve Today - The Call to a Deeper Love with Rob Schware, PhD.” In this episode, Britta explores the themes of purpose, service, and the life-changing power of saying YES through the lens of two events in Rob’s life which called him to continually step deeper into his purpose. And isn’t that what our souls want - to listen to the calls life presents, and to grow into new levels of loving service? Britta reads a section from her spiritual memoir, Initiations in Love, from the second Initiation stage, The Call. Britta then leads listeners through a journaling exercise for self-discovery, emphasizing that challenges can become gifts on the path to love and growth.   If you are curious about the concept of ‘The Call’ and how individuals can respond to life’s challenges as opportunities for deeper connection and purpose, then this week’s episode is for you! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of Initiations in Love, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts to rate/review/subscribe to the show.  Looking to buy Britta’s book Initiations in Love? Click here. Want more? Visit our WEBSITE, connect with Britta on FACEBOOK, and follow her on Instagram: @brittaeskey or @cortrainings. Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!   Resources and References  Britta’s Book- Initiations in Love The Brave Heart: An 8-Week Compassion Cultivation Training Show Notes   1:09 - The Brave Heart: An 8-Week Compassion Cultivation Training 3:56 - Britta welcomes you to the podcast and reflects on the discussion, themes, and learnings from our previously released episode 7:54 - Britta introduces today’s reading from the second stage, The Call, entitled “Introduction to The Call” 9:01 - Britta gives a reading of today’s chosen excerpt from her book, Initiations in Love 14:44 - Britta asks processing questions to sense how you’ve been affected by the passage she read 15:41 - Britta invites you to grab paper and a writing utensil for journaling prompts Think about a time when you felt a deep inner call to something greater. How did you respond? Have you ever experienced a moment when an even deeper purpose or realization emerged within an already existing journey? When faced with challenges, what inner voices tend to emerge? If you asked yourself Rob’s daily mantra, “How can I serve today?”, what answer arises? Reflect on a moment in your life when you pushed past doubt and difficulty and came out stronger. What helped you move forward, and what can you take from that experience into your next challenge? 19:54 - Britta brings the episode to a close - offering peace and insight on your journey, and suggesting sharing your exploration with someone with whom you feel safe 21:00 - Britta briefly reminds us about The Brave Heart: An upcoming 8-Week Compassion Cultivation Training!

In today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast, Britta speaks with Rob Schware, PhD, who shares his transformative journey from a senior manager at the World Bank, to co-founding the Give Back Yoga Foundation. Together, they discuss the importance of service, the concept of Whole Brain Living, and how understanding the four characters of our brain can enhance relationships and personal growth.  🎧 Tune in to hear Rob share two inspiring stories of adhering to a calling, the transformative power of learning and mindset shifts, and how yoga continues to shape his journey of purpose and service.  Rob Schware, PhD, was part of the first batch of coaches trained in Whole Brain Living. He is the Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of the Give Back Yoga Foundation, his second career. His first career was working as a senior manager at the World Bank in Washington, DC. He has worked with leaders in both nonprofit and corporate sectors. - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of Initiations in Love, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts to rate/review/subscribe to the show.  Looking to buy Britta’s book Initiations in Love? Click here. Want more? Visit our WEBSITE, connect with Britta on FACEBOOK, and follow her on Instagram: @brittaeskey or @cortrainings. Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!   Resources and References  Britta’s Book- Initiations in Love www.learn-wholebrainliving.com https://givebackyoga.org/ Whole Brain Living - book by Jill Bolt Taylor, PhD Show Notes   1:15 – Britta introduces special guest Rob Schware, PhD 2:20 - Rob recounts his career pivot after 23 years at the World Bank to creating the Give Back Yoga Foundation 7:22 - Rob looks back on the challenges he faced stepping into a deeper level of calling with his second career 8:32 - Rob describes the four characters of your brain - as defined in the book, “Whole Brain Living” - and how they contributed to a second calling he experienced just a couple of years ago 19:44 - Rob explains how taking himself through the brain huddle process made him realize he was safe in his climb of Mount Kilimanjaro  21:20 - Britta inquires about how Rob’s initiation into the world of Whole Brain Living has impacted his marriage 27:52 - Rob revisits a previous point Britta made about being in service 33:28 - Britta pulls Rob’s stories from his journey together in terms of Initiations in Love 36:54 - Rob discusses the work he does with the Give Back Yoga Foundation, and why it’s so important 42:50 - Rob shares his advice for people who work in this field, or a field of service, who are feeling a higher/deeper calling into service

Today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast is a follow-up to our previous episode: “Trusting Your Inner Knowing - How an Ultra Runner Found Healing and Self-Love with Katie Arnold.” In this episode, Britta explores the themes of healing, resilience, and self-advocacy through the lens of Katie Arnold's journey. After a traumatic accident Katie suffered while river rafting, she learned to trust her inner knowing and harness the power of her mind to heal her body. Britta discusses the importance of trusting one's inner knowing, the interplay of mind and body in healing, and the transformative power of movement and creativity.  Britta reads a story from her spiritual memoir, Initiations in Love, from the third Initiation stage, The Transformation Cauldron, recounting a profound spiritual experience she had while running in the rain in the midst of a deep heartbreak. Britta then leads listeners through a journaling exercise for self-discovery, emphasizing that challenges can become gifts on the path to love and growth. This episode is an inspiring exploration of how trusting your inner knowing and embracing your journey of healing can transform you in ways you never imagined.   - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of Initiations in Love, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts to rate/review/subscribe to the show.  Looking to buy Britta’s book Initiations in Love? Click here. Want more? Visit our WEBSITE, connect with Britta on FACEBOOK, and follow her on Instagram: @brittaeskey or @cortrainings. Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!   Resources and References  Britta’s Book- Initiations in Love   Show Notes   1:11 - Britta welcomes you to the podcast and reflects on the discussion, themes, and learnings from our previously released episode 4:55 - Britta introduces today’s reading from the third stage, The Transformation Cauldron, called “Broken Open” 5:37 - Britta gives a reading of today’s chosen excerpt from her book, Initiations in Love 12:59 - Britta asks processing questions to sense how you’ve been affected by the passage she read 13:41 - Britta invites you to grab paper and a writing utensil for journaling prompts Can you recall a time when you just knew what was right for you, even if others doubted it? In what areas of your life do you struggle to advocate for yourself? Where in your life are you being asked to both surrender to what is and fight for what you truly want? Think of a time when you faced a major setback or challenge. What strengths, resources, or practices helped you move through it? In what ways do you currently use movement, creativity, or mindfulness to support your emotional and physical healing? 16:55 - Britta brings the episode to a close - offering blessings on your journey, encouraging curiosity, and suggesting sharing your exploration with someone with whom you feel safe