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Guest: Claire Wao•Rē Yaseed — writer, womb wisdom keeper, apprentice to Indigenous elders of the Putumayo jungle (Cofán lineage), and student of traditional midwifery.What we cover:* Claire’s decade-long healing journey from medicalization to “womb sovereignty.”* Ceremony, plant allies, and the reality of integration after peak experiences.* How biology (not dogma) illuminates the feminine/masculine dance.* Why hormonal birth control alters attraction, libido, and cycle intelligence.* Repairing trust with our bodies through fertility awareness and herbal allies.Featured offering: Natural Birth Control Series (3-part workshop) — transitioning off hormonal birth control/IUDs, tracking fertility, and working with plant allies for conscious contraception. Details & registration: https://www.sagefemmewomb.com/natural-birth-control-seriesConnect with Claire: Website: www.sagefemmewomb.com Instagram: Claire Wao•Rē Yaseed Substack: 🎵 Music credit:Intro and outro music: Madre Ayahuasca by ArkawaUsed with permission. More at arkawamusic.com🌐 And as always, visit www.goddessintraining.online for more tools to support your intuition journey🙏 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/goddessintrainingpodcastThings Mentioned in the Episode* Book: The Red Tent by Anita Diamant* Lineages & Teachers: Cofán elders of the Putumayo (Colombia); Abuelo Querubín & Abuela Maria (in memoriam)* Training & Mentors:* INNATE Traditions (Rachelle Garcia Seliga) — postpartum physiology, indigenous law/natural law frames* The Matrona (Whapio) — physiologic birth, consciousness in birth* Sovereign Cycles / The Holy Well (Qiddist Ashé) — plants for pregnancy prevention & herbal abortion care educationNote: This episode is for education and storytelling. It’s not medical advice. Please partner with a qualified practitioner for your unique body, medications, and risk profile. When I first found Claire Yaseed’s writing on Substack, something ancient in me exhaled. Her words didn’t feel like information so much as remembering—like a hand at my back, steadying me in the doorway between worlds. Today’s conversation traces her long, spiraling path: from being deeply medicalized as a child and young adult, to a vision in a college classroom, to the jungles of Colombia and the elders who received her as a daughter. It’s a story of illness unraveling into initiation, and of a woman listening, fiercely, until her body became home again.What I love about Claire’s teaching is the way she bridges. She honors lineage, ceremony, and the intelligence of the plants—and she’s also studying inside Western frameworks, learning physiology from the inside out. We also explored the “cosmic joke” of free will. You know that feeling when life isn’t nudging but assigning you—sometimes inconveniently—to your path? Claire names it plainly: we can choose to align with the laws of nature, or not. The consequences show up in our bodies, relationships, and ecosystems. I related so much to this: the way intuition can be terrifying in the moment, yet the only compass that keeps the road straight.One of my favorite parts of this conversation is Claire’s grounded way of speaking about masculine and feminine. Not as performance or polarity cosplay, but as biology and coherence—brains, bones, hormones, and how women’s nervous systems interface with mystery. In the jungle, Claire was told that women often need less medicine to do the same spiritual work. That landed for me. It also reframed how I engage with men in my life—fathers, colleagues, friends—not just romance.And then there’s hormonal birth control. We talk about it with compassion and context—how it emerged as a lifeline for agency, and also how it can alter attraction, libido, pheromone signaling, and our ability to read compatibility. Claire doesn’t moralize; she gives us back options: repair the body, learn to track fertility, develop relationship with plant allies, move at a pace that feels safe. Fear is normal, she says—and strategic. It sharpens discernment about who has access to our fertile bodies.Which brings me to Claire’s Natural Birth Control Series. If you’re curious (or nervous), this offering is medicine: preparing to transition off the pill or IUDs without shocking your system; embodied cycle tracking that’s actually doable; and plant allies for conscious contraception, including what to call on in that golden window after ovulation. Even if you’ve been off hormonal birth control for years—or you’re in perimenopause—education heals timelines. It repairs that “soul-fracture” where we were taught to mistrust our bodies.I’ll be there—and yes, I’m trying to get my daughter to come, too. Because some teachings are best received in circle, where wisdom echoes through the room and settles into the bones. If you feel the tug, follow it. That tug is the body’s “yes.”With love,SarahP.S. If you’re new here: I’m building a body of work that treats your intuition like the wise elder it is—podcast, essays, and experiences that help you hear it more clearly. Welcome to Goddess in Training.

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Guest: Tamara Pincus, LICSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, Founder of The Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and EducationTopics we cover in this episode:* How Tamara found her calling in sex therapy* The intersections of kink, polyamory, and healing* Authenticity and what it means to live “out loud”* Misconceptions about polyamory and jealousy* Consent, boundaries, and restorative justice in community spaces* How sexuality can be a pathway to empowerment and even resistance* Hope and challenges Tamara sees in the next generation📌 Resources & Links:* The Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education* Tamara’s upcoming workshops, including Poly/Mono Relationship Groups and How to Have Great Sex in Late Stage Capitalism🎵 Music credit:Intro and outro music: Madre Ayahuasca by ArakawaUsed with permission. More at arkawamusic.com🌐 And as always, visit www.goddessintraining.online for more tools to support your intuition journey🙏 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/goddessintrainingpodcastPleasure, Power, and Living AuthenticallyWhen I think about authenticity, I often come back to the people in my life who simply cannot be anything other than themselves. My friend and today’s guest, Tamara Pincus, is one of those people.Tamara and I first crossed paths in the kink community many years ago, and I’ve always admired her courage to be fully visible—not just in her personal life, but in the way she shows up professionally. As a therapist, she serves people who are polyamorous, kinky, LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, or simply searching for a space where nothing about their identity needs to be hidden.In our conversation, Tamara shared the story of how she stumbled into sex therapy after admitting to a career counselor, “I like to talk about sex.” From there, she found her way into a field that desperately needed someone like her—someone who understood from the inside what it feels like to long for a therapist who doesn’t see your identity or desires as problems to fix.What struck me most in this conversation is how often healing shows up in the places we least expect it. Kink, for example, is frequently portrayed as deviant, but for many people it’s a way to work through trauma, reclaim power, or experience joy and play in their bodies. Polyamory, often misunderstood as simply “more sex,” is in reality a path that requires deep intentionality, emotional care, and an honest confrontation with jealousy.Tamara also reminds us that sexuality is more than personal—it can be political. In a world weighed down by late-stage capitalism, systemic oppression, and burnout, pleasure itself becomes resistance. Allowing ourselves joy, intimacy, and play is a radical act that strengthens us for the work of building a better world.This is not a light conversation—but it is an expansive one. Tamara offers us a window into how healing, intimacy, and authenticity weave together, and how living “out loud” can open doors for others to do the same.I left this interview reminded that our bodies, our desires, and our truths are not inconveniences to be managed—they are portals to wholeness.✨ I’d love to hear from you: What resonated most for you in this conversation? Have you ever experienced healing or transformation in a place where you didn’t expect it?Love,Sarah✨ If you’re new here: welcome to Goddess in Training, a space where we explore intuition, healing, and the many ways we return to our wholeness. You can subscribe for free reflections, or become a paid supporter to access bonus posts, prompts, and community offerings.

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In this episode of Goddess in Training, I’m joined by Kathryn Keefer — an advanced SOMA Breath facilitator, integrative wellness coach, and radiant spaceholder for women ready to reconnect with their bodies and their truth.We talk about:* How movement and breathwork became lifelines through depression and postpartum struggles* The science + spirituality of SOMA Breath — from nervous system regulation to releasing the body’s natural DMT* Healing cycles of abandonment, money fear, and unworthiness* Parenting with compassion and teaching resilience* The importance of community, joy, and surrenderYou can find Kathryn’s current offerings at www.coachkathrynk.comMentioned in this episode 📚✨* Book: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk (affiliate link)* Book: Existential Kink by Carolyn Elliott (affiliate link)* Program: SOMA Breath — breathwork training and practices* Teacher/Program: Emily Fletcher & Ziva Meditation* Podcast & Program: Jessica Zweig’s Spiritual Hustler Podcast + Feminine Frequency Business School* Book: Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz — fasting guidance for women🎵 Music credit:Intro and outro music: Madre Ayahuasca by ArakawaUsed with permission. More at arkawamusic.com🌐 And as always, visit www.goddessintraining.online for more tools to support your intuition journey🙏 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/goddessintrainingpodcastComing Home to OurselvesThere are conversations that feel like medicine — the kind you don’t rush, the kind that land in your body as much as your mind. My talk with Kathryn Keefer is one of those.Kathryn’s journey is full of the raw edges so many of us know: childhood wounds, postpartum depression, toxic cycles of “shoulds” around food and exercise, the ache of not-enoughness. And yet, what shines through is her fierce devotion to joy, embodiment, and love.Her story is a reminder that healing is not linear — it’s cyclical, like breath. It’s about finding the sacred in the everyday: praying over a glass of water, choosing movement because it feels good, answering your child’s brave questions with honesty, and showing up for yourself again and again.As we spoke, I kept returning to the idea that we all deserve abundance, joy, and belonging — not because we’ve earned it, but because it is our birthright. Kathryn embodies that truth, and she shows us how to access it through practices as simple, and profound, as breath.A Note for YouIf you’ve ever felt weighed down by shame, depleted by hustle, or disconnected from your body, this episode is an invitation. Take one sacred breath, and let it be a homecoming.I’d love to hear what lands for you — drop a comment below or share with someone who might need this reminder today.With breath and love,Sarah 💛🌙✨ If you’re new here: welcome to Goddess in Training, a space where we explore intuition, healing, and the many ways we return to our wholeness. You can subscribe for free reflections, or become a paid supporter to access bonus posts, prompts, and community offerings.

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📝 Show NotesIn this episode of Goddess in Training, I’m joined by Tina Krall, founder of MissionCraft and The Nonprofit Culture Lab, to talk about the burnout crisis in the nonprofit world—and how cultural dysfunction is at the root of it all.This episode is a must-listen for:✨ Fundraisers (especially those in survival mode)✨ Nonprofit staff, volunteers, and board members✨ Donors who want to understand how the sausage really gets made✨ Anyone exploring how workplace culture is actually infrastructureWe talk about:* Why fundraisers leave (and what it costs your mission)* How micromanagement kills momentum—and people* The “Power of No” in a sector afraid of boundaries* How siloed teams quietly sabotage revenue* The intuitive side of fundraising (and leadership)* Why your organization’s internal vibe absolutely shapes your external impact💛 Learn more about Tina's work at MissionCraft Partners and follow her brilliant writing on Substack.🎵 Music credit:Intro and outro music: Madre Ayahuasca by ArakawaUsed with permission. More at arkawamusic.com🌐 And as always, visit www.goddessintraining.online for more tools to support your intuition journey🙏 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/goddessintrainingpodcast🌑 Culture is InfrastructureTina Krall says something in this episode that struck a deep chord:“Culture isn’t soft. It’s not a ‘nice to have.’ It’s infrastructure.”And she’s right.As someone who spent years navigating nonprofit fundraising from the inside, I’ve seen firsthand how much time, energy, and potential gets lost—not because the mission isn’t worthy, not because the donors aren’t generous—but because the culture is broken.Micromanagement.Unrealistic expectations.No seat at the strategy table.Leadership that hires you to disrupt, then punishes you for succeeding.If you’ve been there, you know.If you’re still there, I see you.✨ Beyond FundraisingYou don’t have to be a fundraiser to get something out of this conversation.Tina is speaking to something much bigger—something many of us are confronting right now, across sectors and systems:🌀 Who gets to lead?🌀 What does sustainability actually look like?🌀 How do we stop replicating dysfunction while claiming to build change?In moments of institutional collapse or crisis, many of us default to urgency—triage, spreadsheets, budget gaps. But what Tina’s offering here is a quiet revolution: the belief that tending to your people is tending to the mission.You don’t fix revenue problems without fixing relational ones.You don’t fix team dysfunction with more training.You fix it with clarity, culture, and trust.🛑 What Would Happen If You Stopped Shrinking?Toward the end of our conversation, Tina said something that gave me chills:“Stop shrinking yourself to fit broken systems. I spent too many years doing that before age gave me the clarity to see what really mattered.”Let that one sit.How many of us are still doing it?In our work, our relationships, our families, our beliefs?What if the next era—of work, of collective healing, of fundraising itself—isn’t about fixing what’s broken, but about refusing to accept it as normal?With love,Sarah🎧 Goddess in Training is a portal for the truth-tellers, the healers, the disruptors, and the deeply intuitive. Subscribe for more conversations like this one—and thank you for helping me raise the frequency.

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In this episode, I sit down with quantum energy practitioner, educator, and leadership coach Valarie Waskom Roberts for a rich, grounded conversation about:* Anchor moments and how they shape our paths* Trusting your intuition after years of unlearning* The intersection of quantum energy, science, and spirituality* Homeschooling, motherhood, and creating a family culture* The invisible mental load women carry* Illness as a call toward alignment* What it means to truly feel good—and why that is the workValarie shares stories from her upbringing, her career in education, and her own soul’s awakening. We also talk about the science and soul of energy work, the hidden wisdom in parenting, and what it takes to step fully into your own truth.🌿 Learn more about Valarie and her offerings, including her 3-day Immersive Restoration, at Elevate Her Impact🌀 Follow her events and energy circles at Maplewood Studios if you’re local to Roanoke💫 And if you’re curious about the quantum work yourself, I can personally recommend her one-on-one sessionsI also mentioned this resource that inspired me to quit Adderall. 🎵 Music credit:Intro and outro music: Madre Ayahuasca by ArakawaUsed with permission. More at arkawamusic.com🌐 And as always, visit www.goddessintraining.online for more tools to support your intuition journey🙏 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/goddessintrainingpodcastThe Knowing Was Always ThereWhen I first met Valarie, I recognized something in her right away. It wasn’t just warmth or wisdom—it was presence. That kind of grounded presence that comes from walking through fire and learning how to listen deeply to the voice beneath all the noise.This episode felt less like an interview and more like two women sitting around a fire, comparing maps. We talk about how hard it is to trust yourself in a world that teaches you not to. We talk about the breakdown of systems—education, medicine, even religion—and how returning to our intuitive knowing feels less like rebellion and more like remembering.We talk about parenting and how our children mirror back the work we still need to do. We talk about how illness shows up when we’ve ignored the whispers too long. And we talk about healing—not as a checklist, but as a softening into what we already know.There’s a moment near the end where Valarie says, “Feeling good is the work.” And I felt that in my bones. Because so many of us—especially women—have spent our lives putting everyone else first, surviving on fumes, dismissing our own instincts, and calling it strength.This conversation is a gentle nudge toward something different. Something truer. Something freer.With love,SarahGoddess in Training is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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In this episode of Goddess in Training, Sarah is joined by intuitive healer, Reiki master, and former ICU nurse Jen Marie Cliff, founder of Sacred Mountain Institute in Roanoke, Virginia.Together, they explore:* Jen’s path from neurotrauma nurse to intuitive guide* The power of Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) to access higher self and past lives* Balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and spiritual leadership* How fear is used to manipulate us—and how to reclaim sovereignty* The sacred energy of the Blue Ridge Mountains and why some places feel like portals* Science, mysticism, and remembering that we are the medicineJen also shares her vision for Sacred Mountain Institute: a nonprofit dedicated to creating sacred spaces for healing, spiritual awakening, and holistic education by weaving together research, ritual, intuitive development, and regenerative living.🪷 Learn more about Jen’s work at: https://sacredmountaininstitute.org🌀 Mentioned in This Episode:* Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) by Dolores Cannon* Jesus and the Essenes by Dolores Cannon (affiliate link)* Convoluted Universe series (affiliate link)* Dr. Joe Dispenza, Bruce Lipton, Gregg Braden (science + spirituality pioneers)* Serpent Mound in Ohio* Dragon energy and sacred mountain portals* The energetic impact of EMFs and electrical grids* The power of grounding, tree connection, and being in nature* The paradox of science dismissing energy healing while embracing DNA and the double helix* The challenge of parenting teens in the age of social media🎶 Featuring “Madre Ayahuasca” by Arkawa – arkawamusic.com🙏 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/goddessintrainingpodcast🌐 More at: goddessintraining.onlineThis show wouldn’t be possible without the editing power of Riverside.fm. (paid link)💬 A Quote to Carry With You:“The more you fear, the more you become manipulated. The more you become under someone else’s control. We are conditioned to constantly fear—no matter what angle of life you’re playing at. Understanding that… is the first step toward reclaiming your power.” — Jen Marie CliffWe Were Made for This TimeI’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it means to return to ourselves—to our intuition, to our bodies, to the earth. So many of us are feeling the chaos and collapse around us, and at the same time, something else is rising. A remembering. A reconnection.My guest this week, Jen Marie Cliff, embodies that return. Her story is one of contrast and integration—moving from the structured, high-pressure world of critical care nursing into a life of intuitive healing, energy medicine, and feminine leadership. She’s the founder of Sacred Mountain Institute, a new nonprofit rooted here in the Blue Ridge Mountains, with a vision that weaves together science, ritual, earth wisdom, and spiritual sovereignty. Their work is devoted to helping people reconnect to their own medicine, their own power.In this conversation, we talk about everything from quantum healing and past life regression, to the energetic intelligence of the mountains, to how fear is used to keep us small—and how we can reclaim our truth by tuning in and turning away from that noise. We talk about motherhood, intuition, portals in the land, and the balancing act of being both human and divine.There’s a moment in this episode where Jen says:“The more you fear, the more you become manipulated.”And I haven’t stopped thinking about it. So much of this moment we’re in is about letting go of fear, returning to the body, and remembering that we already have access to deep wisdom. We just have to learn to trust it again.Much love,Sarah🔔 Subscribe to stay updated on new episodes and sacred offerings. And if this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who’s ready to reclaim their healing power.Goddess in Training is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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🎧 Show NotesGuest: Darcy Flierl, LCSWTopics: Perimenopause as initiation, trauma resurfacing in midlife, attachment wounds, hormone therapy, parts work, reclaiming feminine power, intuition reawakening, community, and yoni steamingMentioned in this episode:• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)• EMDR and Parts Work• Retreats for women in midlife• Mindfulness as a foundation for healing• Crone to Crown city retreat🔗 Learn more about Darcy and her work: www.redthreadcenter.com🎵 Music credit:Intro and outro music: Madre Ayahuasca by ArakawaUsed with permission. More at arkawamusic.com🌐 And as always, visit www.goddessintraining.online for more tools to support your intuition journey🙏 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/goddessintrainingpodcastCrone to Crown: A Midlife ReawakeningWhen Darcy and I first met, I knew she was someone I wanted to learn from. She radiates the kind of grounded, no-nonsense warmth that makes you feel safe enough to tell the truth. And in today’s episode, that’s exactly what we do—we tell the truth about midlife, trauma, intuition, sex, self-worth, and being a woman in transition.Darcy shares her own journey of being blindsided by perimenopause—of losing her words, her libido, and her sense of self—only to discover a deeper, richer identity on the other side. What started as hormone shifts and brain fog became a profound spiritual initiation. And what emerged was wisdom.This episode is both a love letter and a reality check for any woman who has felt like she’s unraveling in her 40s or 50s. It’s also a call to normalize what’s long been hidden: the grief, the rage, the bodily changes, the shifts in libido, the marriage tensions, and the vulnerability that comes with aging in a culture obsessed with youth.We talk about:✨ Why perimenopause might resurface old trauma—and how that can be a healing opportunity✨ How intuition can feel compromised during hormonal shifts, and what it takes to trust yourself again✨ The myth of “invisibility” and the reclamation of personal power✨ Midlife as a spiritual rite of passage✨ Why community, vulnerability, and even a good yoni steam can help us remember who we areDarcy’s retreat is called From Crone to Crown, and that’s exactly what this episode felt like—an invitation to trade the shame of aging for the sovereignty of embodiment.Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, 50s or beyond, this conversation is for you. Because it’s never too late to return to yourself.Listen now. Share with a friend. And if you’ve ever questioned your intuition in midlife—this one's for you.With love and power,Sarah👉 Visit Darcy’s website to learn more about her therapy practice, upcoming retreats, and healing work.🎧 New episodes of Goddess in Training drop every Wednesday—subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and consider sharing this one with the women in your life. They’ll thank you.Goddess in Training is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Ryan, Certified Senior Gemologist and jewelry appraiser, whose expertise is matched only by the richness of her personal story. We talk about:* How she was called into gemology and her path to becoming an appraiser* The magic that led her and her husband to their dream property* Her powerful journey through infertility, IVF, and embryo donation* Manifestation, intuition, and why letting go of control can open the door to what’s meant for you* The ways gems and minerals carry stories, history, and energySarah is also the organizer of the Art and Soul Festival in Lynchburg, VA — an event celebrating art, manifestation, healing, and community.🗓 Date: September 6th, 2025🕙 Time: 10 AM – 5 PM📍 Location: Downtown Lynchburg, Commerce Street📲 More info: Art and Soul Festival on Facebook🎶 Featuring “Madre Ayahuasca” by Arkawa – arkawamusic.com🙏 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/goddessintrainingpodcast🌐 More at: goddessintraining.onlineThis show wouldn’t be possible without the editing power of Riverside.fm. (paid link)When Letting Go Becomes the MedicineSeveral weeks before my recent hospitalization, I sat across from Sarah Ryan in her bright, fragrant space in downtown Lynchburg. At the time, I had no idea that the conversation we recorded that day would come back to me like medicine when I needed it most.Sarah talked about moments in her life — from her years-long journey to motherhood, to building her career as a gemologist — where she had to release the grip on what she thought should happen, and instead make space for what was trying to come through. She spoke about the heartbreak of IVF cycles that didn’t work, the surprise of an embryo donation from a stranger, and the magic that unfolds when you follow the small openings life offers.Listening back now, after my own health scare, I can hear the invitation between her words: stop trying to control every outcome.During my two-week hospital stay, I was confronted — quite literally — with the reality that my body was in charge. My carefully laid plans, my deadlines, even my sense of forward momentum… they all had to pause. I didn’t get to negotiate. And yet, somewhere inside that forced stillness, something softened.Sarah reminded me that letting go isn’t the same as giving up. It’s an act of trust — in ourselves, in the unseen patterns that are shaping our lives, and in the possibility that what arrives might be even better than what we had been gripping so tightly.Her story is a mosaic of resilience, magic, and deep listening — to the land, to intuition, to the quiet nudges that guide us toward what’s next. And in hearing it again, I’m reminded that perhaps the real work is not to push harder, but to keep clearing space for what’s meant for us to arrive.If you’ve ever found yourself in the uncomfortable gap between wanting something and knowing it’s out of your hands, I think you’ll find Sarah’s perspective as healing as I did.Much love,Sarah

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✨ Show NotesIn this episode, I sit down with Rev. Barry W. Lynn—minister, constitutional lawyer, and lifelong advocate for civil liberties. Barry served as Executive Director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, where I had the honor of working with him for over a decade.We talk about:* His new three-volume memoir series: Paid to Piss People Off: Peace, Porn, and Prayer* The powerhouse women who influenced him—from Gloria Steinem to his incredible wife Joanne* Why music and mercy matter now more than ever* Defending the First Amendment (even when it's uncomfortable)* His unlikely friendships with political opposites like Pat Buchanan and Oliver North* Using intuition to guide difficult choices—including a memorable move to Dartmouth* The lessons he hopes future generations will take from his life’s work🎙️ Learn more about Barry’s work and his trilogy at www.barrywlynn.com🎵 Music credit:Intro and outro music: Madre Ayahuasca by ArakawaUsed with permission. More at arkawamusic.com🌐 And as always, visit www.goddessintraining.online for more tools to support your intuition journey🙏 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/goddessintrainingpodcast💬 Reflections: On Legacy, Love, and ListeningSome episodes hit you in the gut with their humanity. This is one of them.Barry Lynn has lived many lives—pastor, lawyer, protestor, prankster, constitutional watchdog—and yet the throughline is startlingly clear: he cared deeply. About people. About decency. About what’s fair. He fought systems of power, but never lost his sense of humor or his belief in the potential for transformation.We talked about how he found himself in a porno theater with the head of a government commission (yes, really), how he helped Vietnam vets navigate unjust military discharges, and why his legacy isn’t about conversions—but about conversations.One of my favorite moments from our time working together was hearing Mary Gauthier sing “Mercy Now” at a Voices United concert we organized in LA. Listening to Barry talk about that night—about music, movement, and memory—I felt reminded of why I started this podcast. To capture moments of truth. To share the stories that stir us.“At the end of their time, people need to be able to say, ‘I was as authentic as I could be.’”— Rev. Barry LynnIf you've ever wondered how to live a life guided by values—without becoming hardened by the fight—this episode is for you.💌 Let’s Keep the Conversation GoingDid Barry’s story resonate with you? What does “good trouble” mean in your life? I’d love to hear your reflections in the comments—or reply directly to this email.And as always, thank you for listening, reading, and showing up with your full self.Much love,Sarah🔮 www.goddessintraining.onlineGoddess in Training is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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🎙️ Show NotesIn this episode of Goddess in Training, I’m joined by Rachel Milne, a holistic intuitive health coach whose story is a testament to the quiet, powerful practice of saying yes—to healing, to growth, and to living from intuition.We explore how intuition and boundaries are deeply intertwined—not opposing forces, but companions in navigating a life that honors your truth. Rachel shares how she reclaimed her intuitive voice after years of silencing it, how she learned to trust what she knew without needing proof, and why she believes every boundary set from love opens the door to deeper connection.You’ll hear us talk about:* Rachel’s journey from burnout and people-pleasing to empowered living* Why setting boundaries is actually an act of love (not separation)* How to tell the difference between fear-based and love-based boundaries* What it means to feel your way into decisions instead of rationalizing them* Practices to reconnect to your inner YES* How to build a life—and even a business—without relying on social media* The energetic tools Rachel uses in her healing practice* And why your brilliant light is needed now more than ever✨ To learn more about Rachel’s work, visit myhealingsupport.com🎧 Listen now and let us know what you’re saying YES to today.🎵 Music credit:Intro and outro music: Madre Ayahuasca by ArakawaUsed with permission. More at arkawamusic.com🌐 And as always, visit www.goddessintraining.online for more tools to support your intuition journey🙏 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/goddessintrainingpodcast

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