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Do you ever find that insecurity about your body and appearance prevents you from connecting the way you want in relationships? Are you ever consumed by people pleasing to the extent you lose your voice while dating or having sex? This is a very common experience for many folks, particularly women. In today’s episode we have with us therapist Nicole Mathieson, who is an expert on the “beauty load” and how to heal low self esteem and body shame within relationships.  Nicole and I, located on completely different sides of the world, have long been internet friends, and truth be told colleague crushes!  We could truly talk for hours, and it only made sense to record another convo together after I was on her podcast last year. Enjoy!   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED:  How to deal with physical insecurity and doubts about our attractiveness What is “beauty load” and how it shows up in dating and long term relationships The steps to open up sexual intimacy after recognizing it’s been unsatisfying for a long time within a relationship  What does self advocacy mean and how it’s tied to self esteem How people pleasing impacts our relationships and what you can do to shift it The connection between women’s voices and sense of attractiveness  How breakups affect our self esteem. Nicole’s step by step process to heal low self esteem and self worth How our body image affects our capacity to feel pleasure   Special announcement!  My poetry book, Love in my Hands, is now published and available for purchase!  Head on over to kenzieeason.com/book to get your copy!   Connect with Nicole: Instagram: @nicole.mathieson Website: www.nicolemathieson.com   About Nicole Mathieson: Nicole Mathieson is a counsellor and author who has impacted the lives of thousands of women through her writing, speaking, podcasts and her work as a counsellor. Her relatable and big-hearted wisdom sees her explore personal and intimate topics that many others dare not speak about. Nicole believes that we have so much power to change relationship dynamics once we understand ourselves and our partnership better. In her upcoming book, The Beauty Load, Nicole explores how the way we feel about our bodies affects our relationship confidence and capacity for intimacy. Nicole’s aim is to help individuals and couples develop their confidence and relationship skills so that they can create the relationships they have always wanted.   Connect with Mackenzie  Instagram: @_honeyintheheart_   Website: kenzieeason.com Complimentary 1:1 Session: kenzieeason.com/compsession Book | Love in My Hands:  kenzieeason.com/book  

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Since it’s the holiday season, when stress, expectations, and family dynamics can make it extra challenging to navigate matters of the heart - I’m offering 10 complimentary 1:1 breakthrough sessions during the first three weeks of December.  These are real, true 60 minute sessions with my grounded feedback and perspective on how you can personally mend your heart and turn relationship trials and tribulations into transformation. Folks leave these sessions feeling more clear, self connected, and empowered, with new tools and healing action steps to implement afterward.   These usually book up quickly, so if you’re feeling the call, head to  kenzieeason.com/compsession to get yours reserved.  __________________________________________   Have you ever suddenly felt like music was the exact medicine you needed during a heartbreak? Ever noticed how honest, raw, and cracked up open you feel in the midst of a breakup? It's well know that heartbreak has been the catalyst for some of the best music albums to date (have you listened to Adele's new album WOW). In today’s episode we have musician and songwriter Juan Holladay with us as he spells out his process of harnessing heartbreak and relationship lessons for creativity. If you’ve ever wondered how to channel your breakups into art, or how to use music as a process to support your healing and love life, check out this episode.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED:  Juan’s family lineage and his personal journey with creativity, music, and finding his voice The gift his ex girlfriend gave him during a breakup that shifted his whole song writing process The power and medicine of songwriting and music during heartbreak How music creation has assisted in his decision making in matters of the heart Two categories of songwriting  How to step into creativity and songwriting when you’re raw, heartbroken, and in the midst of darkness or a breakup.   Connect with Juan: Prophecy (featuring The Ones & SmudgeCamp) by Juan Holladay: https://youtu.be/CsKy6t6egbA What I Really Want (featuring Sebastian Campaign & Laine Lewis) by Juan Holladay: https://youtu.be/weE72-7Ql5I 'Beauty Sleep' 5-song EP by Juan Holladay: Beauty Sleep | Juan Holladay | Super Solar Records Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0KWRJTgUot2juwI0k8sYIP?si=xcx7RMlhQ3WgO7_m-V4JFw Apple Music: https://myurls.co/juanholladay/links/5f71fe9221404c0047127ec5/click Instagram: @juan_holladay    About Juan Holladay: Hailing from the desert southwest, Juan Holladay is a singer-songwriter whose voice and guitar work features on Emerica's 'This Is Skateboarding', Disney+'s 'Encore!', Secret Agent 23 Skidoo's Grammy award winning children's album 'Infinity Plus One', and more. In 2006, he relocated from Tucson to Asheville and formed a psychedelic Soul/R&B band called the Secret B-Sides. Since then, he has come into a more lo-fi, down tempo, sample based sound with the release of new solo material and video content. The nature of Juan's art is candid and personal, reflecting heavy collaboration with Asheville's creative community.   Connect with Mackenzie  Instagram: @_honeyintheheart_   Website: www.kenzieeason.com Complimentary 1:1 Session: kenzieeason.com/compsession   Subscribe to the Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/honey-in-the-heart-relationships-emotions-intimacy/id1291634385

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT  Since it’s the holiday season, when stress, expectations, and family dynamics can make it extra challenging to navigate matters of the heart -  I’m offering 10 complimentary 1:1 breakthrough sessions during the first three weeks of December.  These are real, true 60 minute sessions with my grounded feedback and perspective on how you can personally mend your heart and turn relationship trials and tribulations into transformation. Folks leave these sessions feeling more clear, self connected, and empowered, with new tools and healing action steps to implement afterward.  These usually book up quickly, so if you’re feeling the call, head to  kenzieeason.com/compsession to get yours reserved.  Claim your complimentary 1:1 session by clicking HERE   _____________________________________________________ Intimacy is something everyone craves, yet is also something that confuses or terrifies many of us. How do we actually connect sexually, emotionally, spiritually with our partners - especially if we have sexual trauma, feel the passionate fade, or are navigating past hurst - even infidelity. In today’s episode I have with us an expert on just that! Sadé is a gifted and very knowledgeable therapist who works with folks in this very area. Join us in this earnest and tender conversation about the spectrum of connection and healing.    IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED:  Sade’s story of coming into her work of sex therapy and couples therapy The different levels and types of trauma that people experience Importance of choosing safe partners and what that actually means The steps to begin the journey of healing from sexual trauma How media and culture suppresses our sexual fulfillment The difference and transition between initial dating passionate stage and mature companionship love stage of relationship, and how sexual trauma can hide in both Importance of knowing your own pleasure, turn ons, and desires independent of your partner What is purity culture and how it affects sexuality  Common challenges women have with their sexuality How to deal with having a different sex drive than your partner How to begin healing when there has been infidelity or cheating in a relationship Common relationship healing myths  The power of sex and redemption Steps of healing if there is abuse in the relationship   Connect with Sadé: Instagram  @myintimacytherapist Podcast  My Intimacy Therapist Podcast Website myintimacytherapist.com   About Sadé Ferrier Sadé Ferrier is a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of Georgia, and certified sex therapist through the Institute of Sexual Wholeness. She specializes in counseling couples through affair recovery, sexual dysfunctions, and communication issues. The uniqueness of her approach is its emphasis on deconstructing shameful aspects of Purity Culture and  helping couples construct a satisfying version of emotional, spiritual and sexual intimacy. As a first-generation Jamaican-American, she finds great pride in interpreting life and relationships from a multicultural perspective.   Connect with Mackenzie  Instagram: @_honeyintheheart_   Website: www.kenzieeason.com Book Your Complimentary 1:1 Session: kenzieeason.com/compsession   Subscribe to the Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/honey-in-the-heart-relationships-emotions-intimacy/id1291634385

Are you going through a break up or rocky time in your relationship? Is your love life SO not where you want it to be? This can be such a challenging time, but to have it happening during the holidays? Ouch.  It amps up intensity and heart ache. All the emphasis on togetherness, special memories, and being merry and bright can make it painfully apparent the lack of that special someone in your life. Or at least the lack of it feeling really good with that special someone.  Don’t worry, I’ve got you.  There is a way to make it through this holiday season without suffering and feeling totally collapsed. In this episode I’ve compiled my top 11 tips so you can navigate this time of year of family, travel, and stress with grace and your heart still in tact (even if it feels torn apart).   Stay in Touch with Mackenzie Website: www.kenzieeason.com Instagram: @_honeyintheheart_ Become an Insider Sign Up to Receive Monthly Love Letters from Mackenzie https://www.kenzieeason.com/lovelettersignup About Mackenzie Mackenzie wants to live in a world where tears are celebrated and hugs are held just a little longer.A world where all women know their inherent worth, trust themselves, and are empowered by their loving self-connection and thriving relationships. As a love coach, she’s most known for her emotional genius, intuition, and the capacity to create a warm and truly loving space for others to dive deep. Kenzie specializes in helping women understand their emotional pain, cultivate clear communication, and reclaim their power in the face of fear or manipulation. When’s she’s not giving 1:1 coaching sessions, offering online courses, or recording interviews for her podcast Honey in the Heart, you can find her playing mermaid in the ocean, eating acai bowls, and binge watching episodes of her favorite show, Queer Eye. She is incredibly grateful to call Maui her home.

I’ve been eyeing Jeff Brown on social media for quite some time now. Each of his poignant pieces would reverberate through me with a powerful ,”Yes, Amen, and Hallelujah!” Jeff has a powerful way of articulating the nuances and intricacies of grounded spirituality and love. His teachings are direct and deep, calling out the BS and painful shortcomings of new age culture and spiritual relationships.  Given my history with spiritual gaslighting and my passion for the realness, I knew Jeff was the perfect first guest for Honey in the Heart!  Jeff covers a lot of ground in this episode, particularly the importance of “Enrealment” in relationship. If you are craving some insights and guidance on how to have a thriving relationship - to yourself, god, and your partner - that includes ALL of yourself (not just the love and light), this is an episode you don’t want to miss!   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED:    What the term “Enrealment” means in both intangible and tangible terms. How typical spiritual constructs are based on patriarchal systems and bypassing The danger and dysfunction of “Twin Flames” How gurus can get away with terrible behavior, misconduct, and painful personal lives The importance of being in your physical and emotional body to have a healthy, nontoxic relationships How relationships help us excavate our trauma and past pain Steps to get grounded if you notice you’re dissociated and bypassing in your relationship Why support is essential to understanding how relationships can be a portal to divinity  How yoga is often used for spiritual bypassing and dissociation from the f*cked up humanness The difference between soulmates and woundmates - and why it’s important to tell the difference Qualities essential to have a relationship based on grounded spirituality / enrealment How tantra and sex can be used to escape and disassociate  Why suicides are happening more and more in new age communities What’s required to actually have a grounded love experience Connect with Jeff: Website: https://jeffbrown.co/ Instagram: @jeffbrownsoulshaping Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SOULSHAPING/   Become an Insider: Sign Up to Receive Monthly Love Letters from Mackenzie https://www.kenzieeason.com/lovelettersignup   Subscribe to the Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/honey-in-the-heart-relationships-emotions-intimacy/id1291634385   About Jeff Brown: A former criminal lawyer and psychotherapist, Jeff Brown is the author of 6 popular books: Soulshaping, Ascending with Both Feet on the Ground, Love It Forward, An Uncommon Bond, Spiritual Graffiti and Grounded Spirituality. He is also the producer and primary journeyer in the award-winning spiritual documentary, Karmageddon, which also stars Ram Dass, Seane Corn, Deva Premal and Miten. After writing a series of inspirations for ABC’S ‘Good Morning America’ in 2010, and appearing on Fox News.com and dozens of radio shows, Brown wrote the viral blog ‘Apologies to the Divine Feminine (from a warrior in transition)’ that autumn, catapulting him to a greater degree of notoriety, particularly in social media. Jeff’s new terms and short writings became a phenomenon some years ago, and continue to be shared by seekers and growers worldwide. His quotes have been shared in social media by Alanis Morrissette, Fergie, Chrissy Metz, and many other well-known figures. Most beautifully, they have touched and benefited millions of souls. This gratifies him deeply. In April, 2018, Jeff was invited to Ottawa by Sophie Grégoire Trudeau–gender equality activist and the wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau–to film a conversation about emotional healing and inclusivity. She had been sharing Jeff’s words in speeches and social media posts for some time. Excerpts from that powerful dialogue are viewable on Sophie’s Facebook and Instagram pages. Jeff is also the founder of Soulshaping Institute and Enrealment Press. He lives in Canada with his wife, poet Susan Frybort

In my practice recently there has been a theme: women confused why they are suddenly closed off, guarded, and shut down to their partner despite things going really great in their relationship. Can you relate?    Maybe you just had an amazing  romantic weekend, and now that you’re back home you’re being snippy and sharp. Or perhaps your new relationship has been soaring, going deeper, and better than any other relationship, and suddenly you feel your walls up. Or maybe it’s when you are toward the end of an intimate and very lengthy conversation, and you just start to lose it for no apparent reason.    It’s like an invisible switch gets pressed, and you are no longer the open, loving, available person you just were. It’s perplexing and frustrating to say the least. This is a common phenomena dealing with Intimacy Thresholds. In today’s show I’ll be laying out why it happens and what you can do about.   IN THIS EPISODE I DISCUSS:   The commons ways that the effects of intimacy thresholds being crossed can show up in your life and relationship Why contraction in relationship is actually healthy and normal The Love Plunger Intimacy threshold definition Why the walls, defenses, and reactivity come online after an intimacy threshold has been crossed What to do when you realize your intimacy threshold has been crossed   Stay in Touch with Mackenzie Website: www.kenzieeason.com Instagram: @_honeyintheheart_   Become an Insider Sign Up to Receive Monthly Love Letters from Mackenzie https://www.kenzieeason.com/lovelettersignup   About Mackenzie Mackenzie wants to live in a world where tears are celebrated and hugs are held just a little longer. A world where all women know their inherent worth, trust themselves, and are empowered by their loving self-connection and thriving relationships. As a love and relationship coach, she’s most known for her emotional genius, intuition, and the capacity to create a warm and truly loving space for others to dive deep. Kenzie specializes in helping women work their emotional pain, cultivate clear communication, and reclaim their power in the face of fear or manipulation. When’s she’s not giving 1-1 coaching sessions, offering online courses, or recording interviews for her podcast Honey in the Heart, you can find her playing mermaid in the ocean, eating acai bowls, and binge watching episodes of her favorite show, Queer Eye. She is incredibly grateful to call Maui her home.

Today’s episode is all about going from fighting to delighting. This is a portion of a free webinar I did for my people a couple of months ago, and it was so valuable I’m sharing a bit of it with y’all today. (click HERE if you want to get on my insider list to be invited to future free webinars)   Having good communication in your relationship honestly changes everything. Because of this, it’s one of my most favorite things to teach.  There are nuances and intricacies to communication; it is wayyyyy more than just saying what’s on your mind. What I share in today’s episode are the foundational tools so you can get out of, and stay out of, dramatic fights in your relationship.   In this episode I’ll be sharing four (but it’s really more like ten) of my top essential communication tools that help you get out of those frustrating and noneffective conversations (or fights) and get into clarity and harmony with your boo - even when you have hurt feelings or conflicting viewpoints.    IN THIS EPISODE I DISCUSS:   Why communication is so important and often so tricky in relationships How conflict can be a good thing Tool #1: Power of the Pause Tool #2: Repair + Take Aways Tool #3: Consider Your Timing + Assumptions + Make Agreements Tools #4: Self Responsibility    Stay in Touch with Mackenzie Website: www.kenzieeason.com Instagram: @_honeyintheheart_   Become an Insider Sign Up to Receive Monthly Love Letters from Mackenzie https://www.kenzieeason.com/lovelettersignup   About Mackenzie Mackenzie wants to live in a world where tears are celebrated and hugs are held just a little longer. A world where all women know their inherent worth, trust themselves, and are empowered by their loving self-connection and thriving relationships. As a love and relationship coach, she’s most known for her emotional genius, intuition, and the capacity to create a warm and truly loving space for others to dive deep. Kenzie specializes in helping women work their emotional pain, cultivate clear communication, and reclaim their power in the face of fear or manipulation. When’s she’s not giving 1:1 coaching sessions, offering online courses, or recording interviews for her podcast Honey in the Heart, you can find her playing mermaid in the ocean, eating acai bowls, and binge watching episodes of her favorite show, Queer Eye. She is incredibly grateful to call Maui her home.  

Become a contributing member of the podcast +   My period used to be painful with gnarly cramps and very heavy bleeding. When I went the gyno, I was quickly put on birth control pills. Before long my body had become insensitive to the birth control hormones, resulting in a month long period, and then a time of trying various birth control pills with higher levels of hormones. That resulted in me feeling totally f*cking  crazy, out of balance, and eventually stopping birth control. It took some time for my cycle and hormones come back into some sort of regularity. The pain and discomfort was still there, but I was told that it was normal, “That’s just the burden of being a woman”.   After talking to many friends, I discovered that my story of painful periods wasn’t unique. Many of us, including myself, had started to accept the pain and normalize it.   It wasn’t until I discovered vaginal steaming that my periods began to shift it become pain free. Infections decreased and my period was no longer met with dread. Steaming also felt incredibly nourishing, comforting, and empowering.    I knew I wanted to have a vaginal steaming expert on the show, and I couldn’t think of a more perfect woman to share with us than the one and only Steamy Chick, Keli Garza.   In this episode, Keli shares the science of steaming, along with incredible case studies and research on vaginal steaming. We touch on the perfect period, women’s healthcare, and the powerful process of reclaiming the authority of our own bodies.  I left our conversation with my jaw dropped and seriously ready to get steamy!   If you have ever had a period or know someone who has - you should DEFINITELY listen to this episode :)   We discussed:   How Keli secretly discovered vaginal steaming postpartum and surprisingly found her way to studying it and sharing it with women How Gwyneth Paltrow helped launch Kelli into becoming Steamy Chick Several “medical miracles” that happen from steaming The Power of steaming and how it actually works to help cleanse and bring the uterus and vagina into optimal health - even from extreme pain and health issues How to practice vaginal steaming at home The healthy period and the myth that painful, dysfunctional periods are normal Research challenges and the depth of the problem in women’s health History of Gynecology and it's limitations The worldwide roots of vaginal steaming  Vaginal steaming for postpartum healing   Resources Website:  www.steamychick.com Instagram: @steamychick   About Keli Keli Garza has a Masters degree in International Development graduating cum laude. Garza is the owner of Steamy Chick the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States. To further vaginal steam education Garza founded a branch of her company called the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute to train practitioners in the use of vaginal steam for menstrual and reproductive health and to further research on the gynecological benefits reported by hundreds of customer case studies. Garza is at the forefront of professionalizing vaginal steam into an alternative medicine field known as peristeam hydrotherapy.

I noticed several years ago that I had an aversion to pleasure. Like many women, I had put my sexuality and general ability to welcome things that truly felt good, over “there” in a little box, disconnected from the rest of my life. I knew pleasure was important, but I down played its existence. It was easier that way. It made it so I didn’t have to confront layers of discomfort and shame. Eventually that caught up to me. That little box over there wasn’t meant to be separate, it was an essential part of me being ALIVE as an embodied woman. I began opening the box and it changed my freaking life. And not just my sex life, every area of my life Eva Clay is a true embodiment of the power of pleasure, and I knew I had to have her on the podcast. The woman exudes the juiciness of being alive and including it all - and has the science and mastery to back it. She has the uncanny ability to make it all okay, while warmly inviting you into the realms of yum in your life. If you find yourself on the journey of opening your capacity for pleasure and discovering your innate erotic life, this episode is for you! In this episode we discussed: + Eva’s personal awakening that happened when she lost her own libido after being a clinical sex therapist for years. + Her wake up call that later lead her from a sexual revolution to a year of celibacy + The integration of scientific clinical sexuality and spiritual tantric sexuality + The limitations of the diagnostic problem model for sexuality + How your libido can get blocked and frozen + How the patriarchal culture affects how we relate to our own sexuality as women + What is Erotic Intelligence + The neuroscience of pleasure and arousal + How to connect to your erotic nature if it feels totally shut down + Sex Magic - how to use your erotic life to tap the unconscious for healing and manifestation + Working with shame “In your erotic life, in your sexual life - make nothing wrong and love all of it.”   RESOURCES Website: www.evaclay.com Insta: @evaclay ABOUT EVA Eva Clay, MSW, LCSW is an acclaimed sexologist, psychotherapist and professional troublemaker whose mission is to illuminate the ménage-a-trois of soul, sex and science. She's helped thousands of people unlock their innate potential for pleasure, and as a former professor of neuroscience, she bodaciously reminds us that smart is sexy. Her work is an elegant marriage of the profound and the playful, and she offers sexual intelligence courses and coaching. When she’s not teaching, you’ll find her making mayhem on a dance floor. See www.EvaClay.com +++ SHARE THE MEDICINE WITH YOUR SISTERS +++ If you were served by this episode, please share with your tribe, subscribe, and leave a rating or review by clicking HERE Subscribe on Apple Podcasts   +++ BECOME A PODCAST PATRON+++ You can now become a supporting member of the podcast! You can contribute to each episode as little as $1, and each tier of support include some pretty saaweeeet benefits. Learn more and become part of the embodied empowered engaged fam at www.patreon.com/embodiedempoweredengaged      

Become a contributing member of the podcast +   There is a myth out there that once you start doing personal growth or spiritual work, you become perfect, with zero challenges or hard emotions. There is also a myth that if you do enough positive affirmations, you will stop feeling pain and have the absolute life of your dreams. The truth is that it’s messy, and our humanness continues. The key is how we relate to it, how we show up with more love and less suffering.   Naomi Love has been on the healing path for over two decades and comes with a wealth of wisdom regarding the reality of what it really looks like to grow and step more into our wholeness. (hint: it’s not all rainbows and perfection) Our conversation was a breath of fresh air, as she spoke into the powerful subtleties of finding true empowerment, embodying love, and healing our emotional wounds + codependency. If you could use a good dose of real talk in the midst of only-love-and-light-new-age sparkles, this episode is for you!   In this episode we discussed:   Naomi’s hardships and initiations from her childhood and young adulthood - including kidnapping and abuse - that delivered her on her healing path What initiations are and how we can meet them well to support us in waking the F up Healing the common childhood normalization of being deficient in love The importance of the breakdown and phases of contraction Giving your authority away and how it happens in a healing setting The Wise Womb Medicine Path Personal Self Responsibility Spiritual Bypassing and honoring our sacred needs Transactional Relating + Codependency Communication in Relationships How we often emotionally blackmail ourselves The common mask that healers wear   “We are all equally as f*cked up as we are amazing. If we can own all of that aspect of ourselves and actually start to show it, the messy side, then maybe we can start to dissolve those perfect pictures of projection so that people feel that when they give us their authority, that we don’t actually take it.” Resources:   WEBSITES www.naomilove.org www.wisewombmedicinepath.com   INSTAGRAM @Naomi_la.love @wisewombmedicine @wisewombway   FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/wombshamaness About Naomi Naomi Love is a Wisdom Keeper.  She has been in the healing arts for over 25 years and has worked with over sixty thousand clients, and trained over fifty practitioners through her Living School, Wise Womb Medicine Path™. Naomi is a Ceremonialist and Facilitator. She is Master Body Worker, Certified Clinical Herbalist, Certified Clinical Nutritional Therapist, Flower Essence Practitioner, Aromatherapist, Shamanic Practitioner, Womb Whisperer, Evolutionary Alchemist, Yoga Instructor, Birth & Postpartum Doula, Medium and Channel, Tao Tantric Priestess, Sacred Feminine Facilitator, Medicine Maker, Intimacy & Relationship Coach. Naomi weaves her twenty plus years of education masterfully with her life experiences, and is able to track the unseen realms to support the people she holds space for, to return home, to the truth of themselves, to the remembrance of why you are here. Naomi truly meets you, in loving presence and from there, anything is possible. SHARE THE MEDICINE WITH YOUR SISTERS +++ If you were served by this episode, please share with your tribe, subscribe, and leave a rating or review by clicking HERE Subscribe on Apple Podcasts   BECOME A PODCAST PATRON+++ You can now become a supporting member of the podcast! You can contribute to each episode as little as $1, and each tier of support include some pretty saaweeeet benefits. Learn more and become part of the embodied empowered engaged fam at www.patreon.com/embodiedempoweredengaged

Have you ever found yourself moving toward the holiday cookie plate right after a not so great interaction with your family? Or found yourself being really harsh and mean toward yourself when you take a glance in the mirror (especially after said triggering holiday season)?   Ummmm hand raised big time over here! Most of us have done this, and it doesn’t feel so great. Emotional eating and harshness toward ourselves in so common during this time of year, the intersection of high stress holidays, post holiday remorse,  and aspiring new year resolutions.   I couldn’t think of a better woman to come speak to this phenomena than Valerie Tookes. Valerie Tookes was my lead coach during my Courageous Living Coach Certification, and has a deep presence that speaks to the core. The way she leads her holistic life coaching practice is no different.   In today’s episode, Valerie shares with us her own journey with food, emotions, and health - including  the powerful ripple effect of coming into a (truly loving) relationship with your body.   In this episode we discussed:   Valerie’s personal past struggles using food to mask emotions and what was missing in her life, and how she found her way to becoming a health coach Why “shoulds” and diets don’t actually work in the long run The different ways emotional eating can show up and Valerie’s own turning point. How depriving yourself almost always leads to an eventual rebound effect. What to do when you notice yourself in the midst of emotional eating. How to communicate with your body The one central key for transforming your health and sustaining wellness. The radial shift that happens and ripple effect that happens when you start a truly loving relationship with your body. How to deal with the critical voice inside Resources: Website: www.herholistichealth.com Instagram: @heartsdesire About Valerie Valerie Tookes, founder of Her Holistic Health, is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach who believes that trusting your body’s deepest wisdom, equals true health. Her work is devoted to helping women transform their world by changing the way that they see their body. When she’s not coaching in her private practice, you can find her working; as a Health and Wellness Coach with The Women’s Vitality Center; as a Lead Coach with the Courageous Living Coach Training Program; and as the Senior Finance and Operations Manager at Grants for the Arts. A graduate of Florida State University, University of Oregon, California Institute for Integral Studies ,and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, she happily lives in Oakland California.   SHARE THE MEDICINE WITH YOUR SISTERS +++ If you were served by this episode, please share with your tribe, subscribe, and leave a rating or review by clicking HERE Subscribe on Apple Podcasts   BECOME A PODCAST PATRON+++ You can now become a supporting member of the podcast! You can contribute to each episode as little as $1, and each tier of support include some pretty saaweeeet benefits. Learn more and become part of the embodied empowered engaged fam at www.patreon.com/embodiedempoweredengaged

Become a contributing member of the podcast + For so long, I was living with the sneaky, yet all pervading belief that I was unworthy. Sometimes it was obvious, and other times it would be the subtle root of so many behaviors. It was amazing to me all the different areas of my life this feeling of unworthiness touched. Relationships, Work, Money, Health. I was also amazed by how strong its effect was, even though I intellectually and spiritually understood that I was worthy of love and all the good things. So many women have this same experience. As little girls, we can interpret life’s challenges, trauma, and cultural messages to mean that we aren’t worth much. It can be like a fog that washes over. For me, it was, and continues to be, a set of feelings that need my attention and care.  I knew this was such an important topic to discuss, and I couldn’t think of anyone better to chat with than Madison Hedlund. Madison has a huge heart, and certain authentic spunk that makes you know that she is real, and that she GETS IT. Madison shares her incredible journey and the intricacies of how to embody your worth and stop people pleasing.   We discussed:   Madison’s interest in connection, God, and truth from a very young age The journey Madison went through as she overcame her trauma and after affects from mental health issues and prison time within her family The stability she found in church, and the later deconstruction and rebirth of her faith The importance of somatic therapy while healing trauma The power of identity and what is actually underneath it all The difference between understanding self worth and actually embodying it People pleasing, “earning” love, and codependency The problem with demanding respect First steps for living your worth and first signs that you may not be Why you aren’t bad or broken The importance of enjoying the process   “If we strip down our beliefs, our emotions, and our thoughts (all of which are ever changing), what you get down to is the soul. The essence of who we are is worthy. If I’m not identified with the things that are changing, the only constant is the worthiness.”   Resources: Website: www.madisonhedlund.co Instagram: @madisonhedlund   Download Madison's FREE journal guide to get started on your path. Info on working 1-on-1 with Madison   About Madison Madison is an international award winning life coach and speaker who helps women own their story, step out of fear and shame and come alive to their most vibrant, confident selves. Known for her soulful spirit both online and in person, she brings authenticity, power, and creativity into all she does. Whether she is working one on one with clients, facilitating a workshop, or speaking to a large group, it is Madison's deepest desire to see women step up to their very best and truly come alive.    SHARE THE MEDICINE WITH YOUR SISTERS +++ If you were served by this episode, please share with your tribe, subscribe, and leave a rating or review by clicking HERE Subscribe on Apple Podcasts    BECOME A PODCAST PATRON+++ You can now become a supporting member of the podcast! You can contribute to each episode as little as $1, and each tier of support include some pretty saaweeeet benefits. Learn more and become part of the embodied empowered engaged fam at www.patreon.com/embodiedempoweredengaged  

Become a contributing member of the podcast +   There are so many different parts of ourselves, so many different varied experiences, it can be challenging to piece it all together and find inner coherence -  not to mention understand how to share all of ourselves in relationship. Today’s guest, Acacia Land is an expert at just that. She has certain way of speaking to our emotions, traumas, attachment styles, and parenting in a way that is deep, compassionate, and also filled with science that just makes sense!   I hope you enjoy this deep diving episode as we explore how to tend to ourselves and our relationships with the heart as our central hub.   We discussed:   Acacia’s personal journey with seeing energies, experiencing trauma, bypassing via meditation, and the embodiment that came with birth and motherhood Our Inner community - what it is and how to tend to it What separating from a recent 9 year relationship has taught her about safety, grief, and trauma How to reparent yourself Why “Just let it go” doesn’t really work Attachment styles and wounding The science of the nervous system and the role it plays in how to we love and relate The Polyvagal Theory The gut brain and the heart brain Keys for creating safety and healthy care taking  in relationship Resources: Website: acacialand.co Instagram: @acacia_land Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acacia.land About Acacia: Acacia has been an intuitive counselor and teacher for over 19 years and has been trained in a diversity of empowering practices. She holds a strong value in the education that is awakening and empowering to one’s soul purpose lead by the heart.   Since birth she has known that the sensitive, intuitive, feminine, fierce, mystery inside of us needs a place to be expressed and brought back into a balance, honor and integrity with the masculine from inside out.   Her journey hasn’t always been easy. Hardships and challenges have been there to soften the edges. They have helped her understand how to embody true love and compassion, which life has given and continues to give many opportunities for her to practice.   Acacia has been trained and licensed to teach; including Full Sensory Perception, Prema Birthing, Access Consciousness, Heart Circles, Positive Discipline, and  The Art of Feminine Presence. She is also HeartMath™ Institute trained as both a 1 on 1 Coach and licensed Resilience Advantage Trainer just to name a few. She continues to educate herself on on neurobiology, trauma work, inner child work etc.   +++ SHARE THE MEDICINE WITH YOUR SISTERS +++ If you were served by this episode, please share with your tribe, subscribe, and leave a rating or review by clicking HERE Subscribe on Apple Podcasts   +++ BECOME A PODCAST PATRON+++ You can now become a supporting member of the podcast! You can contribute to each episode as little as $1, and each tier of support include some pretty saaweeeet benefits. Learn more and become part of the embodied empowered engaged fam at www.patreon.com/embodiedempoweredengaged

+Become a contributing member of the podcast +   Money is one of those topics that, uuuuuuuuugh can bring up so many things - full spectrum. For me - guilt, shame, not good enough, contraction, avoidance, and guilt. It’s different for each person. One thing is for sure though, we definitely don’t like to talk about it in this culture. We also don’t provide basic education on how to work with it well. It’s personally one my main healing entry points, and one that is so essential to address if you are going to be engaged in life and not meditating in a cave 24/7.   Over the years I’ve made my way through a variety of approaches to working with money - both spiritual and uber practical, and they seem to miss the full picture. It wasn’t until I came across Bari’s very somatic based money teachings that things started to shift. Bari pieces together all the different layers together in way a that is incredibly nurturing, direct, and effective. In this first episode of season 2 Bari shares some crazy helpful tools and illuminating stories on how we can heal our relationship to money, develop healthy money practices, and find our way to financial happiness.   "Fear, anxiety, anger, sadness, checking out, joy, guilt, excitement - all the emotions that come up in any other big area of life will come up with money too. They are all welcome. They are all part of the terrain."   We discussed: How Bari’s daunting student loan surprisingly propelled her out of her somatic therapy practice into conscious bookkeeping and later money therapy The power of basic financial education - and how the lack of it affects everyone Why we need to address the psychological, spiritual, and practical levels when working with money Money shame - how it shows up and the initial antidote to unravel it The key of the body check-in for any money moments Money Dates - how to set yourself up well Why you need to look at your numbers and identify your money values The inner money judge voice The money differences that can arise with couples Tips for having those tough money conversations and plans with your partner The Art of Money for Financial Happiness Resources: Website: http://baritessler.com/ Instagram: @baritessler The Art of Money School: http://baritessler.com/art-of-money/   About Bari: Bari Tessler Linden, M.A., is a Financial Therapist, Mentor Coach, Mama-preneur, and the Founder of The Art of Money. She has guided thousands of people to new, empowered, and refreshingly honest relationships with money through her nurturing, body-centered approach. Her methodology weaves together personal, couple, and creative entrepreneurial money teachings into one complete tapestry. She is the founder of The Art of Money: a global, year-long money school, which integrates Money Healing, Money Practices and Money Maps. Her work has been featured on Oprah.com, Inc.com, the Huffington Post, US News & World Report, Reuters Money, The Fiscal Times, USA Today, The Cut, Girlboss, Nerd Wallet, The Simple Dollar, REDBOOK Magazine, Experience Life Magazine and Mindful Magazine. Bari is also the author of The Art of Money: A Life-Changing Guide to Financial Happiness, published by Parallax Press.   +++ SHARE THE MEDICINE WITH YOUR SISTERS +++ If you were served by this episode, please share with your tribe, subscribe, and leave a rating or review by clicking HERE Subscribe on Apple Podcasts   +++ BECOME A PODCAST PATRON+++ You can now become a supporting member of the podcast! You can contribute to each episode as little as $1, and each tier of support include some pretty saaweeeet benefits. Learn more and become part of the embodied empowered engaged fam at www.patreon.com/embodiedempoweredengaged  

For the longest time surfing was something that terrified me. I was excited by the idea, had been thinking about it for several years, but so scared of the reality. As a water baby, I’ve always been drawn to the water, but surfing was my edge. It never felt really accessible until I met Kelly Potts. Kelly is basically the super rad, badass, yet totally sweet and loving, sister you (I) never had and ALWAYS wanted. I met Kelly while I was working as a massage therapist at a local summer surf camp (shout out to Maui Surfer Girls). I was instantly struck by Kelly’s warmth, aloha, and sense of ease. It wasn’t long after that I found myself at one of Kelly’s free women surf camps for Maui women. Kelly has this amazing ability to make you feel wildly capable, safe, and totally understood all at the same time. Which happens to be the most amazing combination when you are out of your element and trying something new that scares the sh*t out of you. I left Kelly’s women’s surf clinic feeling proud of myself, and also so empowered by the element of sisterhood that Kelly created. Cheering other women as they caught a wave. Feeling my arms shake and my heart soar when I too stood up on my board.  I knew there were some powerful things to learn from surfing, and Kelly was the perfect woman to learn from. In this episode Kelly shares with us her unique journey to becoming a pro surfer, giving back to her community, what she’s learned from being out on the water. In this episode we discussed: How Kelly found her way to surfing & made her own new pathway of sponsorship What helped Kelly work through her own periods of darkness & pain: volunteering The common painful story and trauma she hears most from women learning to surf How Kelly’s Maui Prana Women’s Surf camps began What the ocean has taught Kelly on and off the board Why women are prone to be amazing surfers Kelly’s advice for women facing their fears The power of being uncomfortable   “To be uncomfortable - it is the first part of something really spectacular about to come take over your life.”   RESOURCES Website:  KellyPottsSurfer.com Instagram: @kellypottssurfer Facebook: Kelly Potts: Pro Surfer & Mentor   ABOUT KELLY Kelly Potts’ exuberance for life can be contagious -- all thanks to her life-long participation in sports. As a teen she formed a passionate relationship with nature when she took up surfing, marrying sport with the outdoors, and since then has centered her life around adventure and wave hunting. It is with no surprise that Kelly decided to share the great gifts she gained through surfing with her Maui community, and for the past five years has proudly provided free surfing clinics and retreats for local females of Maui and Indigenous girls and women on the Pacific Northwest. Through the sport of surfing Kelly helps females discover their inner lordess, while perpetuating sisterhood.   +++ SHARE THE MEDICINE WITH YOUR SISTERS +++ If you were served by this episode, please share with your tribe, subscribe, and leave a rating or review by clicking HERE   +++ CONTRIBUTE +++ Embodied Empowered Engaged is a one woman show. Yup, every part of the process from the recording, editing, building, and uploading is a free offering & labor of love directly from my heart. If you feel inspired to support the cause, you can send a financial contribution HERE

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts I was immediately drawn to Cait’s irresistible radiance. It’s a type of radiance that actually wakes you F up from your sluggish Instagram scrolling mind fog. I immediately wanted to know more. Seeing Cait’s photos and words on social media was one thing, but hearing her speak brought a whole other level of excitement and transmission into my system. Shining bright (without apologizing for it) is something I have struggled with for years. I had a sense Cait had some insight on this way of being, and holy whoa did she deliver. I left our conversation feeling seriously lit UP and ready to do the damn thing: Live in my full radiance and serve in the biggest way possible. If you have felt scared to be seen and take up space along your path - this episode is you.  In this episode we discussed: What Zone of Radiance means & how it’s different than your Zone of Genius The important role Grit and Messiness play on the path of finding your radiance How an ankle injury redirected Cait’s life from athlete to community leader Cait’s transformational journey of facing anxiety and a voice that kept saying that there was something more The importance of humility, not taking ourselves too seriously, and being ok with switching gears (again) if you need A pivotal moment when Cait said Yes to what she really wanted & what she had to walk through to access her full power & self love Follow the vines and breadcrumbs - the invisible guiding hand The core fear that stops women from fully shining How taking up space doesn’t actually take space away from other people Perfectionism and playing Big   “Trust the intelligence of your creativity. Trust the intelligence of the ways in which you feel inspired to engage, and build from that space…(Give yourself) permission to engage in a way that feels most real for you. That’s when you shine.”   RESOURCES Website:  caitscudder.com IG:  instagram.com/caitscudder Facebook Page is facebook.com/caitscudder Facebook Group is here   ABOUT CAIT Cait Scudder is a Success Coach for ambitious women entrepreneurs ready to live life on their terms. She helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs with big hearts and bold dreams to clarify their zone of radiance, master their message & marketing, and sell with confidence so that they can create the deep impact, 6-figure income and personal freedom they desire. When she's not traveling the world, she lives in Bali with her husband and two dogs. Most mornings, you can find her up early, running in the rice fields, smashing a green smoothie bowl, and tapping away behind the screen making magic for her tribe! Connect with her at caitscudder.com or in her free Facebook community, The Radiant Entrepreneur.   +++ SHARE THE MEDICINE WITH YOUR SISTERS +++ f you were served by this episode, please share with your tribe, subscribe, and leave a rating or review by clicking HERE   +++ CONTRIBUTE +++ Embodied Empowered Engaged is a one woman show. Yup, every part of the process from the recording, editing, building, and uploading is a free offering & labor of love directly from my heart. If you feel inspired to support the cause, you can send a financial contribution HERE

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Sex. Scar Tissue. Orgasm. Pelvic Floor. Shame. Birth. Vulva. Do these words have any charge for you? If you are like most women, these topics can hold a loaded mix of curiosity, pain, and delight. Kimberly Ann Johnson, author of the recently published book The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions and Restoring Your Vitality, has an incredible gift of breaking down these topics with a wealth of expertise, grace, and grounded-ness that is truly unparalleled . They way Kimberly speaks to all things sex, birth, and women’s health is a breath of real talk fresh air - dialogue that makes you feel safe, enlivened, and deeply relieved all at the same time. It was truly an honor to have Kimberly on the show. She speaks to this important terrain of embodiment for women that is often overlooked, yet incredibly essential.  I hope you enjoy this episode - it’s a life changer. In this episode we discussed: The meaning of the word “Maga” & a new archetype of women How and why sexuality is an integral part of embodiment Why only spiritual framing of sexual trauma doesn’t actually lead us to full healing, integration, & embodiment The normalcy of emotion in orgasm What uninhibited sexuality and birth can look like & give us Why post birth injuries & sexual challenges aren’t a life sentence First step to unraveling shame with our sexuality The polarization of the vagina as the mundane, most normal human experience AND also the most powerful sacred part of life. Kimberly’s journey of healing her postpartum scar tissue & prolapse after the birth of her daughter The role of scar tissue in postpartum health & healing The important role of predator energy in our nervous system Kimberly’s response to the metoo movement RESOURCES website: http://www.magamama.com instagram: @magamamas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberly.johnson.796   ABOUT KIMBERLY Kimberly Ann Johnson is the founder of Magamama.com, an international holistic women’s health care resource for expectant and new mothers. She is the co-founder of the STREAM School for Postpartum Care, where she trains birth professionals, yoga teachers, somatic therapists, and bodyworkers to help women prepare for birth and recover from birth. She conducts workshops and trainings internationally and online, teaching thousands of women and birth professionals about postpartum care, self-care for new mothers, and sexual health. She is the author of The Fourth Trimester, A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions and Restoring Your Vitality.   +++ SHARE THE MEDICINE WITH YOUR SISTERS +++ If you were served by this episode, please share with your tribe, subscribe, and leave a rating or review by clicking HERE   +++ CONTRIBUTE +++ Embodied Empowered Engaged is a one woman show. Yup, every part of the process from the recording, editing, building, and uploading is a free offering & labor of love directly from my heart. If you feel inspired to support the cause, you can send a financial contribution HERE  

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Creating the life of your dreams is not all sparkles, sunshine, and rainbows. In fact, it includes a lot of unknown, confusion, facing the dark depths, being scared sh*tless, and hard goodbyes. It’s worth it, every little bit - but it is process. As much as we all wish that once we have the insight and vision, we could instantly be teleported into our new life drinking mango smoothies on the beach with our dream partner and making 6 figures with that soul-purpose filled job - there is a real journey of getting there. The only way is through, and this is precisely what our guest for this episode, Alana Helbig, knows all about. Untangling, Transitions, & the Unknown. Alana speaks directly to this process that isn’t talked about on the online world - the grit, depth, & surrender needed to really step into a life that is more soul aligned for you. I LOVED our conversation, and  wish I could have had her insight and support years ago when I was making some huge leaps in my life. If you find yourself on the edge, in the midst, or on the outskirts of a transition, any transition, in your life, this episode is hand tailored for YOU! In this episode we discussed: Meaning and power of storytelling The big gap in the online world between transformation & what really happens to “get there” Untangling & Overhauling your life to be in greater alignment The 6 stages of Transition (what no one really talks about) The U-shape journey Tools for moving through uncertainty, confusion, & “not knowing” How to go deep and stay with the process of transition Oh, and there is a special announcement at the start of this episode, so be sure to tune in to receive a promotion just for EEE Podcast lovin’ babes.   RESOURCES + Website: alanahelbig.com + Facebook: /alanahelbigbiz + Instagram: @alana.helbig + Link to Schedule Coaching with Mackenzie https://calendly.com/mackenzie-eason/clarity-call Email: mackenzie.eason@gmail.com ABOUT ALANA Alana Helbig is a podcaster, storyteller and women’s mentor. At her core, she is fascinated by the inner pull we all feel to move away from the mundane and create meaning and purpose in our lives.  Through her story-telling podcast Untangled, she dives into the lives of her guests to find out how they untangled from society's giant rule book to create a meaningful life.  Through her 1:1 transition coaching packages, she supports women in navigating life, career and business transitions by helping them to connect into their truth and play an active role in the co-creation of the next phase of their lives.  Alana is also the creator of the online program Ignite: Podcasting for Changemakers, where she teaches women how to soulfully and strategically ignite powerful conversations on the podcasting platform.   +++ SHARE THE MEDICINE WITH YOUR SISTERS +++ If you were served by this episode, please share with your tribe, subscribe, and leave a rating or review by clicking HERE   +++ CONTRIBUTE +++ Embodied Empowered Engaged is a one woman show. Yup, every part of the process from the recording, editing, building, and uploading is a free offering & labor of love directly from my heart. If you feel inspired to support the cause, you can send a financial contribution HERE

Shelley Parris Williams is a woman you most definitely want by your side. A woman that keeps it real, sees through your sh*t, and holds you in the most loving & empowered presence. There’s the sense that she gets it, sees you, and knows the tender depths of what it takes to transform. The badass compassionate big sister you never had. I felt all this immediately during our short conversation together. Shelley’s personal story is nothing short of amazing, one of incredible transformation and the creation of so much beauty - in particular her wellness center for women called the Womb Sanctuary. Needless to say Shelley was the perfect guest on EEE, leaving me totally fired up and moved to tears. In this episode Shelley shares her personal journey and so much insight on real transformation and the wisdom waiting for us in our wombs. In this episode Shelley shares: What she did when she was 37, three  children deep, and realized she was sleep walking through life Her experience of communing with her body and breath after such a long time of disconnect How she became a self care advocate, and why self care is so important (and not selfish!) What she learned from the death of her own mother after recently becoming a mother herself at the age of 15 The role the womb holds for women, and why it’s a crucial part of our healing journey How she supports women in honoring and connecting to their past pain, hurt, and trauma held in their wombs Yoni Steams, or Womb Saunas The “blessons” that come when we take responsibility Her Pain to Power story, and what it really was like to shift from victim to empowered woman Living her full YES, and the creation of the Womb Sanctuary How self care transforms motherhood and the children we are stewarding Why she only rolls with Goddesses The power of your “Why” to make shift happen   RESOURCES  TheWombSanctuary.com FB  Facebook.com/TheWombSanctuary.com IG   Instagram.com/TheWombSanctuary Twitter.com/TheWombSanctuary https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyparriswilliams/ ABOUT SHELLEY Shelley Parris Williams, selfCare Advocate & Mind/Body Practitioner, blends Holistic Health, Life Coaching, Mind Mastery and Energy Medicine; Shelley has formulated a unique system of simplified breathing techniques, energizing postures and creative visualization where she helps you to achieve optimal health by harmonizing the body, mind and soul. While working with Shelley, you will discover the resonance in your life, putting you in alignment with vitality, abundance and fulfillment. Her method inspires you to follow your passion cultivating restorative connections to yourself and others, which promote emotional wellbeing and the creative boldness required to live the life you’ve always dreamed of. Her ability to Make SHIFT Happen has made Shelley a sought after facilitator, speaker, and ambassador with a connective spirit that engages audiences through her ongoing empowerment events, coaching programs, wellness products and strategic partnerships. Shelley navigates the world as a fierce MOMpreneur and lover of humanity. She is dedicated to seeing others live whole by promoting tools and resources to help them do so. She is currently working on community initiatives, and other collaborative projects to further the cause for women’s health and wellness.   LOVE AND FEEDBACK If you were served by this podcast, please take a sec. to leave a review or rating on apple podcasts or stitcher. And if you want to stay in the loop with the most recent episodes, click on that gorgeous subscribe button. ++share the medicine of this episode with your sisters++      

Sometimes you hear a calling, but don’t know if or how it will happen - especially if it feels bold, kind of scary, and you know, on the other side of globe where there is frequent political turmoil and war. This happened for Honeybee Henderson fifteen years ago when she felt a strong spark in her heart to teach yoga to women in the Middle East. She now finds herself living in Jordan, where she is part of growing movement empowering women through yoga, workshops, and women’s circles. In this episode I have a heart to heart with my dear sister Honeybeee, where she shares her deep process and journey to where to finds herself today - serving in devotion and personally growing in profound ways. Honeybee divulges her own raw journey of transformation, along with incredible insights and amazing stories of waking up and coming home. This episode could be a poster child for the podcast, touching on so many potent, real, and powerful aspects of being an embodied woman. You don’t want to miss it!   Tune in as Honeybee shares: + Her current place of service and surrender in the Middle East + Practices she uses to help with living in an intense and often chaotic environment + How she received the heart calling to go to Jordan and what she did to make space for it + Her keys to trusting the mystery and each part of the path + The transformation & empowerment she sees happening for women in the Middle East + How healing her past sexual trauma has helped her serve in a powerful way + The dangers of by-passing dark feelings and skipping to forgiveness + What allows for breakdown and breakthroughs + Her healing journey with her own mother and emergence into self mothering + How she defines and works with the Divine Mother + The main antidote for our misalignments: Self LOVE + Her advice for herself 10 years ago RESOURCES http://www.honeybeehenderson.com/ FB www.facebook.com/honeybeehenderson/ IG @honeybeehenderson   ABOUT HONEYBEE Honeybee Henderson has devoted her life to working for the Divine Mother and the  sacred mystery of the feminine.  For nearly 20 years, she has given herself fully to the path of awakening and embodiment, accessing wisdom keepers throughout many traditions and lineages across the globe collecting tools to share with you.  From yoga to spiritual psychology, from shamanic practices to sacred rituals, Honeybee’s prayer is that each women remembers what a gift she is to the planet, simply by being in her body, one breath at a time.   LOVE AND FEEDBACK If you were served by this podcast, I would be beyond grateful if you would take a few moments to leave your feedback with a review, rating, or subscription on iTunes