Episode 041 of Living in Response is a freak out (in a good way) about heart coherence and the HeartMath institute’s research and how we can support our planetary community from home.

Thanks for witness this real-time processing life in real time. <3

Topics Covered in This Episode:Summarized (mostly) with AI

1️⃣ Cannabis as a Somatic AllyI reflect on my first cannabis-assisted heart coherence meditation. Using a small amount with intention and reverence, I drop into deeper interoceptive awareness—tuning into the energy of my body and feeling more connected to the earth and cosmos.

2️⃣ Interoception as a Bridge to EnergyInteroception, the ability to sense the internal state of the body, has helped me feel energy rather than just think about it. This has made energy work tangible and alive for me, instead of something abstract or imagined.

3️⃣ Feeling Is BelievingIt’s not “seeing is believing”—it’s feeling. Cannabis helps me deepen the felt experience of energy movement, creating somatic memory that I can return to in future meditations without it. It’s a tool for remembering what’s already there.

4️⃣ Revisiting HeartMathI reconnect with the science and wisdom of the HeartMath Institute, exploring how coherent heart rhythms—induced by emotions like love, gratitude, and compassion—lead to measurable health benefits and even affect the people and environments around us.

5️⃣ Heart Coherence as a Silent RevolutionI dive into the idea of heart coherence as a quiet form of activism—a way to support the collective by generating and radiating love, clarity, and connection. It’s a kind of energy activism that starts within and expands outward.

6️⃣ Measuring Our ImpactWith the Inner Balance sensor and HeartMath app, I witness my heart coherence increase during meditation. Seeing this in real time helps affirm the deep feeling of alignment and strengthens my commitment to these practices.

7️⃣ Entraining Each Other Through LoveHeart coherence is contagious. The research shows our electromagnetic fields influence those around us—even animals. My cat, who normally keeps her distance, curled up near me during this meditation. Love is felt beyond words.

8️⃣ Randomness, Emotion & Global ImpactI explore how HeartMath uses random number generators to measure the impact of collective emotion on the earth’s field. When large groups feel love, peace, or grief, it registers. This offers scientific support for the power of collective intention.

9️⃣ Energy Activism & InterconnectednessI expand on the idea of energy activism—that we can contribute to healing not only through physical action but by tending to our own energy fields and offering coherent love to the world. This is a form of service and care.

🔟 Releasing the Savior ComplexA powerful realization hits: this isn’t about fixing others. I reflect on my past attempts to help loved ones and how offering from a place of “I know better” never felt good. Now, I aim to share from love, not rescue.

1️⃣1️⃣ Offering Without PressureI talk about shifting from “you should do this” energy to simply saying “this helped me.” Sharing tools like EFT and heart coherence becomes more accessible—and more powerful—when I release the agenda.

1️⃣2️⃣ The Collective Need for CapacityI share reflections on the communities I come from—communities in survival mode, where support can feel out of reach. Heart coherence becomes a potential way to increase capacity from within and beneath the systems that oppress.

1️⃣3️⃣ Earth Connection as MedicineThe earth isn’t just symbolic—it’s literal. I talk about grounding, the power of electrons, and why I sleep on an earthing pillow. This reconnection to the planet feels both ancient and futuristic—and crucial.

🌀 The Bottom Line: Love Feels Like the WayThis episode is a swirl of body, breath, energy, science, and spirit. It’s not about urgency. It’s about coherence. It’s about love. If there’s a revolution happening, it starts in the heart and expands from there.

Mentions & Resourcesnot affiliated, just a fan

💨 Conscious Cannabis – Psychedelic ally for interoceptive awareness🧠 Interoception – The sensory key to embodied energy work💖 HeartMath Institute – Research on heart coherence & global impact📱 Inner Balance App – Real-time coherence tracking🌐 Random Number Generators – Tracking global energetic shifts👣 Earthing Institute – Tools & science for reconnecting with the earth🌍 Energy Activism – Living in coherence to support collective healing📘 EFT (Tapping) – Emotional regulation tool shared with family❤️ Core Message: We are connected. Your coherence matters. Love is the way.

Deep gratitude to all of our ancestors for their wisdom and to the scientists tirelessly helping us to remember it through their research.

Mystically,

Belle

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