Allowed

What happens when you stop hiding the parts of yourself you've been trained to suppress?

I spent 13 months finding out. And I'm not the same person who left.

There's a version of you that exists beneath the performance. Beneath the productivity. Beneath the persona you've perfected for survival. I found mine during my time away from the microphone. And now I'm back—not polished, but present. Not perfect, but alive. More than ever, I am experiencing myself as truly ALLOWED.

This personal transformation podcast isn't about self-improvement. It's about self-liberation and spiritual awakening. We're dismantling the narratives that keep us small, polite, and palatable.

If you invite this show into your life, expect: 

• Vulnerable storytelling: The stories we've kept locked away (mine and yours)—the messy, non-linear, unglamorous truth I've never told
• Consciousness exploration that rings true and shatters what you might expect after being inundated with wellness-industrial-complex and online-lifestyle-business flavor-of-the-week noise
• Ancient wisdom meets modern life—the practices that actually work when life is falling apart (and secretly help you become more whole)
• The beautiful, terrifying practice of being fully seen and fully alive
• Real conversations with fellow travelers who've walked through their own fires—not selling you a fantasy, but sharing their actual shadow work and inner integrations

Here, we are souls having a human experience. We are grappling with shades of grey, paradoxes, mysteries, and multidimensionality. We love questions, and we question answers. We are skeptical of gurus and also of skeptics. We know we are here for mutual transformation— digging together toward what's true, even when it's uncomfortable.

This season, you're not just listening. You're participating. Your questions shape our conversations. Your stories matter as much as mine. Allowed is our campfire for collective wisdom-building, not one-way transmission.

Your turn: What truth are you ready to stop hiding? What freedom are you actually afraid of? What are you keeping secret that's costing you your aliveness? What does it feel like when the truth comes out? Send me your secrets, questions, discoveries and confessions at AllowedPodcast.com. Some of you will join me live on air.

Let's remember ourselves together. The rebellion starts now.

Are you in?

Important Questions to Ask Yourself:

What does a Freedom Tour mean in my life right now, and what kind of freedom am I actually craving?

What am I trying to break free from, and what am I afraid will happen if I do?

How do I know if I need a sabbatical or a reset, and what would I do with that time?

What did I learn during my time away or my last season of life, and what is the one lesson I cannot ignore?

What new season am I stepping into, and what do I want this next chapter to be about?

What story am I avoiding telling, and what would change if I finally said it out loud?

What secret am I carrying that is keeping me stuck, and who is safe enough to witness it?

If I share my story on a podcast, what do I want listeners to learn, and what details should stay private?

What question do I want to ask this season that I am scared to admit I need help with?

What part of my identity is changing, and what am I grieving as I change?

What have I been resisting, and what might happen if I let myself begin anyway?

What patterns keep repeating in my life, and what is my first practical step to interrupt them?

Where do I feel powerless, and what is one choice I can make that restores agency?

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15 years ago, Brandon Hurlbut left a traditional career to join Obama's campaign and dive into climate policy, influenced by its rising importance. Now he's combating climate change with Boundary Stone Partners, a climate government affairs firm with 85+ clients. He also co-founded Overture, a climate seed investment fund; and serves as an operating partner at NGP’s energy transition growth equity fund. 

From his dedicated climate work to his personal growth journey and experiences in the Obama administration, Brandon shares his vision of leveraging cultural influencers and supporting innovative climate tech founders. We'll also explore his reflections on balancing emotional health, the importance of personal coaching, and the urgency of hitting climate milestones by 2030. 

Links mentioned in this episode:

Connect with Brandon Hurlbut on LinkedIn

Boundary Stone Partners

Overture

The Sunrise Movement

Clean Energy for America

Environmental Defense Fund

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Unlock the game-changing power of clear agreements with this applicable minisode. Whether in your personal life or professional endeavors, learn how to define roles, responsibilities, deadlines, and accountability to foster high-integrity relationships. 

Caneel shares the common pitfalls of vague agreements and offers practical strategies to break through resistance and establish crystal-clear agreements. These transformative insights pave the way for drama-free interactions, successful project execution, and personal growth. Apply these principles across various facets of your life, from work to personal goals. Listen and master the art of crafting unambiguous agreements.

Highlights

00:00:45 Why do we break agreements? What is integrity? 

00:01:14 What is a clear agreement? 

00:02:23 Define the who. Who is accountable for the outcome?

00:03:39 Define the what

00:04:21 A new way of looking at deadlines

00:05:08 Explore, don’t ignore, resistance and fear in decision making

00:05:41 Take the time you need to create a clear agreement

00:06:43 The Importance of clear agreements in creative projects

00:07:21 Coaching moment: Apply your learnings

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Join Dr. Caneel Joyce as she breaks down the five basic emotions: joy, sadness, fear, anger, and desire, and invites you to listen to their innate value and wisdom. Explore the power of emotional intelligence and the art of feeling your way through to a more fulfilling life.

Delve into the power of understanding and embracing your core emotions. The core emotions each carry a unique message and value, and by fully experiencing and acknowledging them, you can tap into your inner guidance and make powerful choices in your life.
 
Listen to a full-length episode about the wisdom of the five core emotions here!

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Explore the power of ceremony in navigating personal transitions and collective change. Dr. Joyce highlights the emotional and identity aspects of embracing change and the resistance that often comes with it. Drawing from existing research, Caneel discusses the role of rituals in navigating new environments and sustaining consciousness. 

Throughout the episode, you will learn about ceremony and ritual’s potential to reduce emotional dysregulation and anxiety, as well as ceremony's significance in addressing grief and processing emotions. Highlighting the importance of community support and being witnessed during change, Caneel explains how ceremony aids conscious transition. 

Are there areas in your life where ceremonies or rituals can aid you in navigating transitions? 

Listen and learn more…

Highlights
00:00:35 Ceremony is a powerful way to acknowledge the endings and embrace the new beginnings in our lives
00:02:12 A story of a spontaneous, healing ceremony
00:04:23 Practicing intuition, following messages, cleansing the earth.
00:07:53 Learning, grieving, ceremony: detachment, connection, leadership.
00:08:56 Rituals and ceremonies provide a container in time and space to process grief
00:14:20 Using Ceremony for transition, change, and support.
00:15:20 Ceremonies mark an ending and a new beginning
00:26:41 Rituals help control and reduce anxiety
00:30:44 Opportunity for corporate funerals to help businesses embrace change
00:33:10 Ceremonies and rituals give weight and permanence to important moments
00:33:15 Transition must be honored and respected, peacefully.
00:39:19 The value of community support

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Are there areas in your life where you've wanted to make a change, but it seems like something is holding you back? Do you take the initial first steps to change but end up back where you’ve always been?

Change can be challenging but there are ways to overcome the roadblock keeping you from making positive changes. Welcome to a crash-course introduction to the Change Formula, a powerful tool for creating lasting change in your life.

Explore why change can be challenging, even when you desire it deeply, and then learn how to harness the power of the three components of the Change Formula: vision, discomfort, and support. Join Caneel as she discusses the importance of having a clear, strong, and compelling vision, and how discomfort is a catalyst for change.

Get ready to unleash your willingness to transform as this enlightening minisode offers practical steps and insights to help you amplify your willingness to create the meaningful changes in your life you truly want to make.

Full-length Allowed episodes about the Change Formula include How to Get Creative About Change and The Change Formula - Why Self-Help Books Aren’t Working for You

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Uncover the key to creating the life you want. 

Learn about the powerful concept of the Empowerment Triangle in this minisode. Join Caneel as she explains the three essential roles within this triangle: the Creator, the Coach, and the Challenger.  Discover how the different roles on the Empowerment Triangle will help you step into your power. 

Emphasizing taking responsibility, Caneel explores how your choices, beliefs, and actions shape your life. Radical responsibility, embracing curiosity, and focusing your attention on all that you can control can lead to profound creativity, growth, and transformation.

Raise your awareness of the patterns that no longer serve you and choose the path of the creator, coach, and challenger to create the life you want to live. By embracing the roles of the Empowerment Triangle, you can tap into your true potential and be the powerful leader you were born to be.

Listen to the full-length episode on the Empowerment Triangle here! 

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Learn about the detrimental effects of the loneliness epidemic, the risk factors of self-isolation, and the importance of social connection for our overall well-being. From combating loneliness to prioritizing self-care, explore ways to nourish your social needs and establish lifelong friendships. 

Join Caneel as she discusses the impact of loneliness on our mental and physical health, and shares insights into how the remedy to the loneliness epidemic starts with compassion. Don't miss this episode on mental health, self-compassion, and the power of conscious choice in finding healing and happiness.

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Welcome to the fascinating concept of the Drama Triangle, created by Stephen Karpman. This crash course breaks down the victimhood mentality that can keep you stuck and disempowered in your life.  Through a quick explanation of the three roles on the Drama Triangle, discover how drifting from presence and adopting a victim mentality can hinder your personal growth and prevent you from making a meaningful impact. 

With her insightful guidance, Caneel will empower you to reclaim your power, break free from drama, and step into conscious leadership. 

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Dr. Caneel Joyce and Courtney Smith discuss the ancient personality typing system, the Enneagram, and its value for the process of self-discovery and letting go of harmful attachments to identity. Unlike traditional personality tools, the Enneagram goes beyond surface traits and delves into the underlying beliefs that shape individuals' perspectives. 

Throughout this episode Caneel and Courtney explore each of the nine points of the Enneagram, sharing insights into what motivates each Enneagram type and the identity trappings of the different archetypes, including yours! Caneel and Courtney’s conversation shares a unique perspective on this useful framework for self-reflection and understanding others. 

They discuss the use of the Enneagram as a tool to go beyond simple awareness and into a different experience. Courtney explains the importance of connecting with physical sensations to loosen the grip of identity and self-limiting stories and guides Caneel through a somatic exercise that you can try out at home to help you cultivate awareness of each Enneagram type’s embodied experience.

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