"The world is full of magic, silently waiting for our senses to grow sharper." W.B. Yeats.  There is certain sweetness in surrendering to a sofa, drizzled in a patch of afternoon light. Lounging is the art of striking up a romance with time itself. In this episode, we’ll wander through the pleasures of the lounge, how to not get bored and revert to scrolling when you lounge, cultivate a dreamy state of embodied relaxation, and let the art of lounging wrap around you like silk. Hit play and let's lounge!

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• Episode 165: The Wild Joy of Creative Expression with Suzi Banks Baum

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Today’s episode sheds golden hour light on how to savor the ripe, radiant season of late summer. Together, we’ll explore:

• The energetic and emotional qualities of late summer
• Why this time of year can feel both deliciously abundant and strangely bittersweet
• Rituals to help you savor the sweetness of the season through your senses and your spirit
• How to align and reconnect with your seasonal nature to make life more easeful, flowing, and deeply attuned 

Let’s slow down to soak up all the simple pleasures of this unique face of the summer season.  Hit play and let’s enjoy.

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Today's episode is a special peek behind the curtain of The Sanctuary community, where in August we're enjoying a month of mastering The Art of Beauty Ritual. Come snuggle up in my salon for a cozy, big-sister-style audio love note on how to make your relationship to beauty more radiant, resplendent, sacred and satisfying.

The Sanctuary is open now through August 7th - click here to join today. 

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In this episode, we time travel through Mesopotamian body paint, ancient offerings of scented jasmine, to love letters sealed with a kiss of scent. This episode will inspire you to indulge in  beauty ritual as an expression of adornment, healing, anointing and empowerment. 

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Join The Sanctuary: Open Now for One Week Only! 

Beauty: The Invisible Embrace by John O’donohue

La Seduction by Elaine Sciolino - 

An Ode To Red Lipstick 

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In this episode we explore the “what” and the “how” a life worth swooning over. Swooning: an experience so rich and deliriously lovely it can knock you flat. From the crunch of a perfect French fry to the voluption of bamboo sheets, you'll hear stories, practices, and reflections to help you melt into presence and fall in love with life through your senses.

LINKS FROM THE SHOW 

• Salt Fat Acid Heat 
• The Taste of Things 
• Nigella Lawson 
• Movie: Buy Now 
• L.L. Bean Merino Woll Socks
• Quince Bamboo Sheets 
• Naked Goat Cheese

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Beyond the wispy gowns and filtered photos, this episode offers a fresh, grounded look at what it means to embody a multifaceted expression of feminine energy.

We’ll explore how these qualities show up in all of our lives (no matter your gender identity), why they’re often misunderstood, and how nature can teach us to honor the wholeness interwoven between the two. 

Simple examples, soulful stories, and a few laughs (#whoppiecushion) lie ahead, hit play and let's dive in. 

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• Mother Ate by Jane Bell

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In this episode, you'll explore the art of creating more quiet in your life, without needing to retreat to a cabin in the woods or swear off technology forever. You’ll discover three simple, soft practices that invite more peace into your days and spaciousness into your mind. From small sensory rituals to bold moves to clear space, these practices will help you soften the edges of armor and return to your own sanctuary of center.

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• In Celebration of Beauty: A Free Audio Collection from Mary
• Leave a review for the podcast on Itunes
• Susan Piver Meditation Teacher
• Rodrick Covington

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Cuddle up for this love letter to the hidden histories and secret lives of flowers.  We’ll explore how blooms have been used to heal, inspire, and communicate since time began,  You’ll also gather creative, practical ideas for bringing more of the beauty and abundance of flowers into your home and heart.

This episode will leave you with a bouquet of timeless wisdom, healing beauty, and creative kindling to brighten your days.

LINKS FROM THE SHOW: 

• In Celebration of Beauty: A Free Audio Collection from Mary 
• Fairtrade.net
• Rainforest Alliance
• Veriflora.com
• Slow Flowers

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Tiny rituals are what create the drumbeat of our week, and the heartbeat of our lives. In today’s episode, you’ll discover:

• The story of one of my greatest inspirations—and his beautifully simple approach to life
• My favorite rituals for closing the day and transitioning from doing to being
• The most reliable Monday ritual I know of to cut through the noise and reconnect with what matters most for the week ahea

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Gather round the fire today while Mary shares three vivid, unexpected moments that brought her back to life after losing her inner spark.  You'll hear crackling stories featuring tassel twirling, hospital glam, and the healing power of everyday sensuality. 

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