Embodied with Elizabeth Patricia DiAlto Figueroa

I forget how long ago someone recommended I check out Ezzie Spencer’s work around astrology and the moon, but I instantly loved her vibe and simple yet powerful way of teaching. Ezzie is someone, like a lot of our show guests who I’ve orbited around online for a while but hadn’t connected with one on one until our interview, which makes it extra fun and special to be able to share that with you.

Since we get questions about the lunar cycle and how to connect with and work with lunar energy all the time, I hope you enjoy today’s deep dive with someone who specializes in the subject.

About Ezzie Spencer:

Dr. Ezzie Spencer trained as a lawyer and did her PhD in women’s wellbeing after sexual violence. She now teaches her personal practice called “Lunar Abundance” – how to cultivate inner peace and prosperity by following the moon’s cycle. You can find download a free lunar calendar at www.ezziespencer.com and follow Ezzie’s lunar updates in real time @ezziespencer on Instagram.

In this episode, Ezzie shares:

1. Using lunar tracking as a guidance system
2. Honoring your own pace
3. Empowerment within your emotional landscape

I tried something new in this episode based on some feedback I've received and some requests. An audio book for Untame Yourself is in the works for later this year as we've had several requests from people for one and I'm excited to produce it, too. For today's episode, I'm reading chapter ten from the book on Transparent Communication to you. Back in December when I did the 12 Days of Untame Yourself free video course, this was one of the most popular chapter to ask questions on. I can't wait to see how everything lands for you in this format today.

I tried something new in this episode based on some feedback I've received and some requests. An audio book for Untame Yourself is in the works for later this year as we've had several requests from people for one and I'm excited to produce it, too. For today's episode, I'm reading chapter ten from the book on Transparent Communication to you. Back in December when I did the 12 Days of Untame Yourself free video course, this was one of the most popular chapter to ask questions on. I can't wait to see how everything lands for you in this format today.

Last month my friend Margaret Nichols interviewed me for her website and I enjoyed the conversation so much, I had to have her on the podcast ASAP. In today's episode we talk about navigating big life transitions, acting out as an adult, spiritual kryptonite and the areas of yoga that most people miss out on.

About Margaret Nichols:

A writer and consciousness cheerleader in Manhattan, Margaret Nichols is a recognized leader + trainer in the Oneness Movement. Having been involved since 2006, she trained with monks in India and Fiji and now teaches in New York and as well as mentoring other trainers nationally. The goal of "Oneness" is to "help set humanity free." They let Margaret do this with high heels and great hair, so she is very pleased about that.

Although teachers, influences and studies are too numerative to list here, in addition to her vast Oneness fam, and the ongoing Ultimate grace of Sri AmmaBhagavan, in 2006 she lived in India while studying with the late contemporary yogi master Sri K Pattabhi Jois, and had a continued Ashtanga practice with master teacher Eddie Stern and his awesome crew of teachers in New York.

They and many others get mad gratitude for any grounding she might have. Om!

On the artistic front, Margaret has been a professional, award-winning actress in New York City and internationally for a decade and a half. Since 2001 she's been a member of the prestigious off-Broadway company: TACT (The Actor's Company Theatre). www.tactnyc.org

…and any bio would be remiss to not include her alma mater, the more than terrific:

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

In this episode, Margaret shares:

1. Navigating big life transitions 2. Acting out as an adult 3. Spiritual kryptonite and the areas of yoga that most people miss out on

Last month my friend Margaret Nichols interviewed me for her website and I enjoyed the conversation so much, I had to have her on the podcast ASAP. In today's episode we talk about navigating big life transitions, acting out as an adult, spiritual kryptonite and the areas of yoga that most people miss out on.

About Margaret Nichols:

A writer and consciousness cheerleader in Manhattan, Margaret Nichols is a recognized leader + trainer in the Oneness Movement. Having been involved since 2006, she trained with monks in India and Fiji and now teaches in New York and as well as mentoring other trainers nationally. The goal of “Oneness” is to “help set humanity free.” They let Margaret do this with high heels and great hair, so she is very pleased about that.

Although teachers, influences and studies are too numerative to list here, in addition to her vast Oneness fam, and the ongoing Ultimate grace of Sri AmmaBhagavan, in 2006 she lived in India while studying with the late contemporary yogi master Sri K Pattabhi Jois, and had a continued Ashtanga practice with master teacher Eddie Stern and his awesome crew of teachers in New York.

They and many others get mad gratitude for any grounding she might have. Om!

On the artistic front, Margaret has been a professional, award-winning actress in New York City and internationally for a decade and a half. Since 2001 she’s been a member of the prestigious off-Broadway company: TACT (The Actor’s Company Theatre). www.tactnyc.org

…and any bio would be remiss to not include her alma mater, the more than terrific:

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

In this episode, Margaret shares:

1. Navigating big life transitions
2. Acting out as an adult
3. Spiritual kryptonite and the areas of yoga that most people miss out on

This week's question is something I've explored intensely myself since the summer of 2012 when I first started noticing how sensitive I was to other people's feelings and emotions. I love the way the question was asked too, because none of us want to feel super guarded all the time, but we also don't want to feel drained or depleted. In this episode I'm sharing my best tools and practices for you along with some extra resources in the show notes below. If you have any of your own practices you'd like to share, please let us know in the comments!

This week's question is something I've explored intensely myself since the summer of 2012 when I first started noticing how sensitive I was to other people's feelings and emotions. I love the way the question was asked too, because none of us want to feel super guarded all the time, but we also don't want to feel drained or depleted. In this episode I'm sharing my best tools and practices for you along with some extra resources in the show notes below. If you have any of your own practices you'd like to share, please let us know in the comments!

With the New Year upon us and the pressure of resolutions, I'm excited to share today's guest with you, my good friend Jill Coleman. In this episode we talk about developing emotional strength, self-trust, how to make moderation a lifestyle (it's way less boring than it sounds!) and how to be #AntiFragile. It's a great follow up to my conversation with Jessi Kneeland from last week. Love you, wild souls!

With the New Year upon us and the pressure of resolutions, I'm excited to share today's guest with you, my good friend Jill Coleman. In this episode we talk about developing emotional strength, self-trust, how to make moderation a lifestyle (it's way less boring than it sounds!) and how to be #AntiFragile. It's a great follow up to my conversation with Jessi Kneeland from last week. Love you, wild souls!

It's that time of year, when everyone and their mom is sharing up ways to ring in the new year, so a handful of people have asked me how I like to do it. My answers are in today's podcast episode.