In this episode, I explore the often-overlooked fear of joy and the profound impact it has on our lives. Through a powerful client story and reflections on my personal journey, I uncover the ways early life experiences teach us to repress joy as a survival strategy. Together, we examine how these patterns shape our personality, relationships, and creative potential, often keeping us disconnected from our truest selves.Through the lens of amplifying joy as a bonding energy, we delve into the transformative power of embracing your full self-expression. This conversation is an invitation to reflect on the ways you’ve been conditioned to dim your joy and to rediscover it as a source of connection, nourishment, and creation. Whether you’re yearning for deeper relationships, creative freedom, or a life guided by authenticity, this episode offers a compassionate and practical roadmap to reclaim the joy you were always meant to embody.
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What It's Like to Want to Die
In this episode, I delve into the journey of navigating darkness and discovering the beauty that emerges when we embrace our contradictions. I share my personal experience of living out of alignment with my true self, the pain of hiding behind masks, and the profound transformation that comes from aligning your external reality with your internal truth.Through the lens of congruence—where your inner essence and outer life harmonize—we explore the creative potential unlocked by authenticity and transparency. This conversation is an invitation to tenderly hold all parts of yourself, reflect on your own relationship with darkness and beauty, and create from a space of deep truth.Whether you’re yearning for deeper connection, fuller self-expression, or a sense of relief from the weight of pretense, this episode offers a gentle guide to living a more honest, expansive, and fulfilling life.1:1 spots are open by invitation only — if you’re ready for deep, transformative work, apply here.Connect with me on Instagram.1:1 spots are open by invitation only — if you’re ready for deep, transformative work, apply here.
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A Meditation to Grow your Desires
In this episode, I guide you through a powerful meditation designed to help your desires feel safe to grow and flourish. I’ll help you create a space where you can explore what you truly want, hold space for the fears that may arise, and transform them with warmth and tenderness. This practice allows you to connect with your desires, understand their potential, and create an environment where they can thrive.This meditation is an invitation to expand your capacity to hold both your dreams and the fears that accompany them. By cultivating “smiling energy” throughout your body and extending it to your desires and fears, you’ll learn how to create safety within yourself, unlocking greater potential for growth and fulfillment in your life.
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The True Cost of Isolation and The Power of Belonging
In this episode, I share my thoughts on why material wealth alone doesn’t create a truly fulfilling life. I talk about the epidemic of isolation in our culture and how many of us, myself included, have sacrificed genuine connection in the pursuit of success. I explore what’s at the core of this need for “life force” and how nurturing friendships with shared aspirations can shift our experience, bringing us closer to true abundance.I also open up about my own journey through loneliness, my struggle to find fulfilling friendships, and the shifts I made to build intentional, meaningful connections. My hope is to inspire you to look at your own relationships and consider how building a life full of nourishing, reciprocal friendships could lead to a richer, more vibrant existence.1:1 spots are open by invitation only — if you’re ready for deep, transformative work, apply here.
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How to Like Yourself
In this episode, we explore the journey of becoming someone who genuinely inspires yourself. I share my personal transformation from relying on fear-based motivation to cultivating a life of true self-inspiration, highlighting both the struggles and revelations along the way.We dive into:Owning Your Desires: Why aligning with what you genuinely want can shift everything.Self-Actualization and Collective Growth: How your personal growth impacts the world around you.From Manipulation to Inspiration: Moving from needing approval to becoming a source of inspiration for yourself.Through practical insights and reflective musings, we navigate the balance between ego-driven goals and actions motivated by love. I challenge hierarchical thinking in personal development, introducing a horizontal approach where love and fear coexist without judgment. This episode encourages you to move from seeking external validation to finding internal alignment. By viewing mistakes as growth opportunities and detaching from specific outcomes, you can build a life that not only fulfills and inspires you but also contributes to the collective awakening of our shared world.1:1 spots are open by invitation only — if you’re ready for deep, transformative work, apply here.
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