Figuring Sh!t Out is an undertaking of self-help, coming of age, and finding & healing yourself.
To those seeking healing, purpose, and a higher truth -- th
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Figuring Sh!t Out is an undertaking of self-help, coming of age, and finding & healing yourself.
To those seeking healing, purpose, and a higher truth -- th
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This week, I broke my arm. Yes, I recorded this podcast episode with broken arm. And edited it. And I am typing this now with one hand.
You get the point.
I felt it necessary to interrupt the regularly scheduled programming of the Road Less Traveled to talk about what to do when there are the inevitable bumps in the road.
How do we respond?
How do we not spiral?
How do we.. reverse a spiral (if we may have found ourselves in one)?
Sh!t happens -- and it's supposed to -- it wouldn't be life if it didn't deeply humble us at times.
But how can we learn to surrender and let life be our teacher, even & especially when things just may be falling apart a little?
In my one-armed determination to answer this question as life presented me with my own brand new challenge, I created a step-by-step framework for you to walk yourself through to the other side when to the light when you find yourself in some darkness/
It is based on the premise that pain is inevitable - pain is our teacher - pain is a necessary opposite to the sweetest joy.
But in most instances, suffering is a choice. And it is not something that helps us, nor is it something we have to do.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - 2:30: The Light In The Dark?
2:30 - 10:00: Happening FOR You, Not To You: Forehead Kisses From The Universe (A piece written by me <3)
10:00 - 16:00: The Law of Polarity & Life's Tests
16:00 - 19:00: Holding Space for Duality. Self-Compassion > Positivity
19:00 - 25:00: The Power of Darkness, Spiraling, & Resilience: Diamonds are Made from Pressure
25:00 - 30:00: Getting Through Hard Sh!t - A Step by Step Framework (&Breaking My Arm)
30:00 - 34:30: Step 1: The Most Important Question to Ask Yourself
34:30 - 39:00: Step 2: Feel.
39:00- 43:00: Step 3: The Company + Comfort You Keep can Keep You Grounded
43:00- 47:00: Step 4: Learning How to Surrender
47:00: The Influence of Your Expectations on Your Reality
F YOU HAVEN'T YET, CHECK OUT THE SEASON 3 Premier Here!
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If you love to listen to FSO, please rate & review the podcast on your preferred streaming platform, let me know your thoughts on this episode, and follow the socials to stay up to date!
Consider joining the community for more!
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FOLLOW TO STAY UP TO DATE!
Podcast Instagram: @figuringshiiitout
Personal Instagram: @222vgf
TikTok: butterflyfountain
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What is SEASON THREE, THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED?
There is an epidemic in our generation and throughout our society of burnout and hopelessness and a desire for something more. More and more people are deciding to pursue a new path, take a non-conventional journey, to live in alignment with their soul. There is a collective calling for truth and creativity and to live from a heart-centered place.
But how?
Consider Season Three, The Road Less Traveled, as a research project to help us understand that.
I've quit my full time job in Tech, traveled across the world to go to Yoga Teacher Training in Bali, and leaped off a cliff to pursue Figuring Sh!t Out full time as an answer to the calling deep within my heart.
On this season, I'll interview people who've done something similar, I'll share all of the beautiful lessons and tools I've learned, and I will move from the deepest place of knowing that if we will always be Figuring Sh!t Out, we might as well enjoy the process.
We've all heard of Yoga, but what actually is it? And how can you translate ancient knowledge into a modern tool to help you live and lead your life whilst paying homage to its roots? How can it help you break free of what you "think" you should be?
In this episode, we answer those questions.
The first guest of The Road Less Traveled Series is a 22-year old, vibrant yogi from New York with an old soul who transitioned from a touring musician's life to a nomadic and mindful existence.
Etai's story is fueled by a love for sharing wisdom and a deep union with his own uniqueness. His perspective challenges stereotypes around yoga and how to make it an accessible tool that goes beyond physical postures and stands as a pathway to self-expression and authenticity.
Even if you've never practiced yoga before or don't care for it - this conversation is rich with breaking free of societal norms and finding empowerment in embracing change. We weave into and out of the spiritual roots of this tradition and navigate the commercialization of wellness and we discuss what it actually means to us to liberate ourselves from external validation and go forth into our Road Less Traveled.
You can find Etai here.
ig: thugtai
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) - Introduction: The Road Less Traveled
(04:54) - Radiance, Authenticity, Exploring Yoga Beyond the Stereotypes
(8:00) - The Westernization of Yoga
(19:43) - Self-Discovery & Expansion through Somatic Expression
(27:11) - Surrendering to the Call, Trusting the Inner Voice
(40:54) - Brave Love: The Intersection of Fear + Love
(47:25) - New York City vs the World
(55:59) - The Freedom of Letting Go
(01:03:22) - Journey of Embracing Authenticity and Purpose
(01:14:35) - How to Nurture your Inner Growth + Take the Leap
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IF YOU HAVEN'T YET, CHECK OUT THE SEASON 3 Premier Here!
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If you love to listen to FSO, please rate & review the podcast on your preferred streaming platform, let me know your thoughts on this episode, and follow the socials to stay up to date!
Consider joining the community for more!
The Figuring Sh!t Out Together community provides access to a connected space that deepens your navigation of healing, evolving, becoming. To receive some guided journey's alongside episodes, connection to the FSO Together community + Vanessa, and bonus content <3
FOLLOW TO STAY UP TO DATE!
Podcast Instagram: @figuringshiiitout
Personal Instagram: @222vgf
TikTok: butterflyfountain
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What is SEASON THREE, THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED?
There is an epidemic in our generation and throughout our society of burnout and hopelessness and a desire for something more. More and more people are deciding to pursue a new path, take a non-conventional journey, to live in alignment with their soul. There is a collective calling for truth and creativity and to live from a heart-centered place.
But how?
Consider Season Three, The Road Less Traveled, as a research project to help us understand that.
I've quit my full time job in Tech, traveled across the world to go to Yoga Teacher Training in Bali, and leaped off a cliff to pursue Figuring Sh!t Out full time as an answer to the calling deep within my heart.
On this season, I'll interview people who've done something similar, I'll share all of the beautiful lessons and tools I've learned, and I will move from the deepest place of knowing that if we will always be Figuring Sh!t Out, we might as well enjoy the process.
The breath in between facing the fear and taking the leap + all that comes with it is a well of life-lessons. This episode dives into the details of where I’ve been during my hiatus from Figuring Sh!t Out.
This episode covers all that led up to me leaving my job, going to Bali for YTT, and deciding to pursue my podcast full time - stepping foot onto The Road Less Traveled.
Weekly Sunday's are back!!
Video Episode to this Podcast can be found here!
IF YOU HAVEN'T YET, CHECK OUT THE SEASON 3 Premier Here!
CHAPTERS:
- 0:00 - 2:52: welcome to figuring sh!t out
- 2:53: you’re probably wondering how I got here: a recap of FSO’s history
- 8:22: but how do you change everything? why I took a break
- 12:30: how running a marathon changed my mindset on innate expansive capability
- 13:56: how I ACTUALLY took the leap: money, mindset, tools
- 18:50: facing limiting beliefs with gratitude for the uniqueness of being
- 22:05: Bali + Yoga Teacher Training
- 25:44: a year of facing myself: all that I did + let go of to get here
- 30:06: breaking the cycle of generational trauma & rewriting the narrative
- 32:52: growth often looks like uncertainty & confusion
- 34:56: walking upon the road less traveled + what you can expect from S3
SUPPORT THE SHOW
If you love to listen to FSO, please rate & review the podcast on your preferred streaming platform, let me know your thoughts on this episode, and follow the socials to stay up to date!
Consider joining the community for more!
The Figuring Sh!t Out Together community provides access to a connected space that deepens your navigation of healing, evolving, becoming. To receive some guided journey's alongside episodes, connection to the FSO Together community + Vanessa, and bonus content <3
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If you liked this episode, you'll like:
I ran a Marathon in Paris
Fear is an Illusion
Podcast Instagram: @figuringshiiitout
Personal Instagram: @222vgf
TikTok: butterflyfountain
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What is SEASON THREE, THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED:
There is an epidemic in our generation and throughout our society of burnout and hopelessness and a desire for something more. More and more people are deciding to pursue a new path, take a non-conventional journey, to live in alignment with their soul. There is a collective calling for truth and creativity and to live from a heart-centered place.
But how?
Consider Season Three, The Road Less Traveled, as a research project to help us understand that.
I've quit my full time job in Tech, traveled across the world to go to Yoga Teacher Training in Bali, and leaped off a cliff to pursue Figuring Sh!t Out full time as an answer to the calling deep within my heart.
On this season, I'll interview people who've done something similar, I'll share all of the beautiful lessons and tools I've learned, and I will move from the deepest place of knowing that if we will always be Figuring Sh!t Out, we might as well enjoy the process.
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE!
This premier is the entry-point into a brand new season of Figuring Sh!t Out.
There is an epidemic in our generation and throughout our society of burnout and hopelessness and a desire for something more. More and more people are deciding to pursue a new path, take a non-conventional journey, to live in alignment with their soul. There is a collective calling for truth and creativity and to live from a heart-centered place.
But how?
Consider Season Three, The Road Less Traveled, as a research project to help us understand that.
I've quit my full time job in Tech, traveled across the world to go to Yoga Teacher Training in Bali, and leaped off a cliff to pursue Figuring Sh!t Out full time as an answer to the calling deep within my heart.
On this season, I'll interview people who've done something similar, I'll share all of the beautiful lessons and tools I've learned, and I will move from the deepest place of knowing that if we will always be Figuring Sh!t Out, we might as well enjoy the process.
Stay tuned for a new FULL LENGTH episode this Sunday on taking the leap.
I love you.
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Figuring Sh!t Out is about navigating the chaos of coming of age and adulthood - whether you’re wrestling with a quarter life crisis, chasing elusive dreams, or trying to make sense of the world - it's about knowing that we are always growing up and giving ourselves the grace to do so.
SUPPORT THE SHOW
If you love to listen to FSO, rate the podcast on your preferred streaming platform, let me know your thoughts on this episode, and follow the socials to stay up to date!
Podcast Instagram: @figuringshiiitout
Personal Instagram: @222vgf
TikTok: butterflyfountain
Consider joining the community for more!
The Figuring Sh!t Out Together community provides access to a connected space that deepens your navigation of healing, evolving, becoming. To receive some guided journey's alongside episodes, connection to the FSO Together community + Vanessa, and bonus content <3
Some things I am learning:
+ All the rest in this episode.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - 4:33: The Non-Linear Journey
4:33: Fear, Uncertainty, Anxiety
7:40: Finding Your Path
10:19: What We Learn in the Hard Sh!t
16:36: Dealing with Toxic People
20:00: Your Deepest Self, The Ever-Unfolding
25:00: Self-Soothing
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If you love to listen to FSO, rate the podcast on your preferred streaming platform, let me know your thoughts on this episode, and follow the socials to stay up to date!
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Personal Instagram: @222vgf
TikTok: butterflyfountain
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If you liked this episode, you'll like this one too!
38 - Unlocking Our Heart's Potential: Clearing Energetic Blocks
20 - It is Happening For You, Not to You: Building Resilience in a World of Change
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The Figuring Sh!t Out Together community provides access to a connected space that deepens your navigation of healing, evolving, becoming. To receive some guided journey's alongside episodes, connection to the FSO Together community + Vanessa, and bonus content <3
About FSO: SEASON TWO TRAILER
Embracing a Heart-Led Life.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - 5:00 - Introduction
5:00 - Cultivating Vulnerability + Openness, Being Seen, + The Power of Writing
10:00 - Creating Safe Spaces
13:00 - Healing the Wounded Feminine: Moving from Love
20:00 - Masculine & Feminine Energies - Spiritual Significance Differentiated from Gender
27:00 - Internalized Misogyny, Reawakening the Life Force, Embracing the Heart-Led Life
33:00 - Love & Loving, Platonic Love, What Blocks us from Love
48:00 - Breakups, Change, Surrendering to Community during Tower Moments
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Follow Sian <3
Her Podcast: Apricity
IG: @siancamile
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If you love to listen to FSO, rate the podcast on your preferred streaming platform, let me know your thoughts on this episode, and follow the socials to stay up to date!
Podcast Instagram: @figuringshiiitout
Personal Instagram: @222vgf
TikTok: butterflyfountain
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FIGURING SH!T OUT TOGETHER COMMUNITIES
The Figuring Sh!t Out Together community provides access to a connected space that deepens your navigation of healing, evolving, becoming. To receive some guided journey's alongside episodes, connection to the FSO Together community + Vanessa, and bonus content <3
About FSO: SEASON TWO TRAILER
If you liked this episode, you'll like this one too!
53 - The Art of Letting Go
42 - Let Yourself Bloom!
Today's episode is a conversation with a girl after my own heart, Sian Camile.
Sian is a beautiful, soulful woman who truly leads with love and creates spaces for creativity to flourish.
Her presence is comforting and connected & the wisdom of her insights feel like a soothing balm for the soul.
In this episode, we talk about
Whether it's the similarities we share in both being writers, podcast hosts, or having Water, Air, and Earth in our big three (Sian: Cap Sun, Gemini Rising, Cancer Moon / Me: Pisces Sun, Virgo Rising, Aquarius Moon), this episode is an embodiment of Sian & I's kindred spirits.
Enjoy <3
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - 13:20: Introduction, The Power of Safe Spaces, Cultivating Vulnerability & Openness
13:20: Masculine & Feminine Energies: The Divine Trio + Spiritual Significance
16:00: The Wounded Feminine: Symptoms
19:00: The Sacred Feminine + Healthy Masculine: Balancing Opposing Energies
22:00: Internalized Misogyny, Reawakening our Life Force, Embracing the Heart-Led Life
28:00: Love & Loving - Platonic Love, Familial Love, + What Blocks us from Love
33:00: Birth, Death, Rebirth: Surrendering to Love & Loss + Accepting our Emotions
40:00: Breakups, Change, & The Healing Power of Friendship
47:00: Coping with the Unknown
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Follow Sian <3
Her Podcast: Apricity
IG: @siancamile
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If you love to listen to FSO, rate the podcast on your preferred streaming platform, let me know your thoughts on this episode, and follow the socials to stay up to date!
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TikTok: butterflyfountain
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FIGURING SH!T OUT TOGETHER COMMUNITIES
The Figuring Sh!t Out Together community provides access to a connected space that deepens your navigation of healing, evolving, becoming. To receive some guided journey's alongside episodes, connection to the FSO Together community + Vanessa, and bonus content <3
About FSO: SEASON TWO TRAILER
If you liked this episode, you'll like this one too!
53 - The Art of Letting Go
42 - Let Yourself Bloom!
Productivity that feels nourishing is rare these days. When quantity out-rules quality, we feel burnt out by the pressure to produce. The tendency to put things off, look to our left and see something "better," and silently stay in our chamber of consumption, rather than creation is far too pervasive in today's age.
So, how do we actually equip ourselves to separate what we want to do from what we "have" to do, create from a place of empowerment, and share our magic with the world? How do we resist the hustle-culture that leads to burnout while also being honest with ourselves about if we're showing up in a way that aligns with our highest self?
On this episode, we take a look at the psychology of perfectionism and discuss ways to overcome the subconscious beliefs and patterns that keep us frozen. Through actionable steps and a mindset shift, we can slowly take aligned action in the every day to set our own standard for success, and silence the inner critic.
(A very fun exercise is included to identify this voice + overcome it!!)
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - 5:35 - Introduction & Episode overview
5:35: The (Unholy) Trinity: Perfectionism, Self-Sabotage, & Procrastination
7:45: Personifying our Limiting Beliefs (Ft. Bob the Blob!!)
9:47: Shadow-Work + Taking Your Power Back - Why do we Distract Ourselves?
11:00: Admitting what you WANT (What if you don't know what you want?) + Tactics to Overcome our Unproductive Habits
12:30: The KEY to reclaiming your power over your time, attention, focus (while avoiding burnout)
18:10: Get bored of your Bullsh!t!! (Lovingly <3) Practices for Self-Love & Self Discipline
Join the Community to access the Shadow-Work Guidebook created with this episode <3
Includes a Step-by-Step guide to Transmute Past Perfectionistic Tendencies with Inner Child Healing w/ Meditation & Journal Prompts!
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If you love to listen to FSO, rate the podcast on your preferred streaming platform, let me know your thoughts on this episode, and follow the socials to stay up to date!
Podcast Instagram: @figuringshiiitout
Personal Instagram: @222vgf
TikTok: butterflyfountain
Interested in more? Join the Figuring Sh!t Out Together Community!
The Figuring Sh!t Out Together community provides access to a connected space that deepens your navigation of healing, evolving, becoming. To receive some guided journey's alongside episodes, connection to the FSO Together community + Vanessa, and bonus content <3
FIGURING SH!T OUT TOGETHER COMMUNITIES
YOU ARE YOUR OWN HERO | E-BOOK & GUIDE BY ME <3 (free w/ community access!!)
MAILING LIST: FSO Website
FREE DOWNLOADABLE GUIDEBOOK ON INTUITION VS ANXIETY
SEASON TWO TRAILER
If you liked this episode, you'll like these too!
18 - Burnout, Toxic Productivity, & Radical Acceptance
25 - Self Love & Self Discipline - Learning to Listen to your Intuitive Cycles of Rest & Action
Book Recommendation: Atomic Habits, James Clear
Is it possible.. that many of our problems could be solved and doors of opportunity could open up if we just --- got out of our heads, into our bodies, and .. hit the swing-set? danced it out? allowed ourselves to BE fully in the sweet joys of life more often?
The most profound lessons that lead to a fulfilling life are usually what we knew from our youngest ages.
Let's talk about it.
CHAPTERS:
0:00-6:57 - The Importance of Play, Fun, & Reprograming The Little Voice in Our Head
6:57: Learning to Be in Our Bodies: Improv + Self-Expression
14:56: A Course in Joyful Living: The Artist’s Way - The Book that Changed my Life
20:54: Following Your Impulses
23:05: We have Free Will!! (& An ANNOUNCEMENT on How I'm Using Mine!!!!)
27:54: Life is Made up of Little Moments, What Luxury ACTUALLY is
29:48: ENERGY IS CURRENCY.
34:46: What About When "Having Fun" Is Impossible?
36:31: HAVE YOU LAUGHED TODAY?
Inspirations & Resources:
@greenadyofbrooklyn
The Artists Way
Support the Show!
If you love to listen to FSO, rate the podcast on your preferred streaming platform, let me know your thoughts on this episode, and follow the socials to stay up to date!
Podcast Instagram: @figuringshiiitout
Personal Instagram: @222vgf
TikTok: butterflyfountain
Interested in more? Join the Figuring Sh!t Out Together Community!
The Figuring Sh!t Out Together community provides access to a connected space that deepens your navigation of healing, evolving, becoming. To receive some guided journey's alongside episodes, connection to the FSO Together community + Vanessa, and bonus content <3
FIGURING SH!T OUT TOGETHER COMMUNITIES
YOU ARE YOUR OWN HERO | E-BOOK & GUIDE BY ME <3 (free w/ community access!!)
MAILING LIST: FSO Website
FREE DOWNLOADABLE GUIDEBOOK ON INTUITION VS ANXIETY
SEASON TWO TRAILER
If you liked this episode, you'll like this one too!
40 - Wake Up! Your Life is Meant to Be Lived!
This episode is for those who have felt, at any point, like they are "too much."
To dim the beautiful bright light in your being to be palatable and digestible for others is an indiscretion to your soul.
We must resist the urge to give into cynicism and nihilism and embrace that life CAN be beautiful, love IS that good, and that we ARE meant to live in joy and trust that flow will guide us.
During this episode, we go on a journey of understanding where cynicism and projection comes from, why we prioritize people pleasing over our own personal power, and what happens when we decide to live rooted in ourselves and connected to our joy.
Life is too short to not believe that it can also be sweet.
We talk:
0:00 - 5:09 - The Psychology of Cynicism + Projection
5:15 - 9:08 - The Negative Impacts of Dimming Your Light
9:08 - 13:01 - Why Animals + Children are Magnets for Attention & Joy
13:01 - 16:00 - The "OF COURSE THEY ARE!" Mindset
16:00 - 19:58 - Letting Yourself Be Seen: Remaining Open to Love vs Toxic Positivity
19:58 - Reprogramming your Mind & Affirmations for Inner/Outer Harmony
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Support the Show!
If you love to listen to FSO, rate the podcast on your preferred streaming platform, let me know your thoughts on this episode, and follow the socials to stay up to date!
Podcast Instagram: @figuringshiiitout
Personal Instagram: @222vgf
TikTok: butterflyfountain
Interested in more? Join the Figuring Sh!t Out Together Community!
The Figuring Sh!t Out Together community provides access to a connected space that deepens your navigation of healing, evolving, becoming. To receive some guided journey's alongside episodes, connection to the FSO Together community + Vanessa, and bonus content <3
FIGURING SH!T OUT TOGETHER COMMUNITIES
YOU ARE YOUR OWN HERO | E-BOOK & GUIDE BY ME <3 (free w/ community access!!)
MAILING LIST: FSO Website
FREE DOWNLOADABLE GUIDEBOOK ON INTUITION VS ANXIETY
SEASON TWO TRAILER
If you liked this episode, you'll like this one too!
38 - Unlocking Our Hearts Potential & Clearing Energetic Blocks
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