Lead to Gold

Megan is a bestie for life (if you listened my Friendsgiving special, episode 25, you'll remember her 😎), and she is also my first bestie to give birth! Join us for a super candid conversation about her first year of motherhood and how she stays sane through all the expectations, duties, lack of alone time, childhood wounds, relationship changes, and much more. I am so in awe of how she has navigated this new chapter of her life, so I just HAD to have her over for a drink and a good chat to air it all out.

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• A very relevant blog post: "It takes a village," so...where's the village?
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It’s no question that we’re experiencing a shifting landscape of fame and celebrity culture, but are we actually moving away from idolizing celebrities and their brands? Let’s explore how celebrity has shapeshifted over the centuries, how their current lack of advocacy for world issues is changing public attitudes, and the growing emphasis on authenticity and relatability from people we may not...want to relate to? Join in on the discussion to determine if we're witnessing the end of celebrity worship as we know it.

Show notes:

• A very relevant blog post from Lead to Gold: Pluto in Aquarius - A New Era in Transformation
• TIME: Even the Internet Hasn't Really Changed How Being Famous Works. Here's Why
• Psychologs: The Psychology Behind Celebrity Obsession
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Ever been in a relationship that your heart knows is right, but your brain SCREAMS is wrong? Well, you've come to the right place. Today's amazing conversation is from Chelsea Horton of Healing Embodied, experts in helping those with anxiety move beyond their relationship fears and into wholehearted love. I've been waiting for this one. 💕

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• Work with Chelsea!
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In the previous episode (which you should definitely listen to before this one), we discussed the importance of destigmatizing sexual energy and conversations around sex. It’s not a taboo. It’s actually the most normal, natural thing ever.

This week, we go a bit further into the concept of shame - why we feel it, and ways to unlearn it even when it has DEEP roots in our subconscious. Let’s free ourselves together - I promise life will get a lot more fun from here. 🖤

Show notes:

• A very relevant blog post - Pluto in Aquarius: A New Era of Transformation 
• VeryWellMind - The polyvagal theory
• @fayeboam on Instagram for sensual awakening and embodiment practices
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Why are westerners so weird about sex? Why are we squeamish and scared of having a conversation about sexual energy on a larger scale? Why is it so normal and commonplace for every other living species aside from humanity?

Today we're going to look into our culture's history of prudishness and how that has led us down a long road of highly misguided shame, confusion, and fear. In 2024, I'm inspired by the budding awareness I've seen in folks finally starting to make themselves comfortable around this topic, and this episode is my attempt to jump in on the conversation. Settle in, it's a wild one!

Show notes:

• A very relevant blog post - Pussy: It's a compliment! But it's complicated...
• Etymological origins of "sacral" (prefix "sacro-")
• The Atlantic: "People Are Terrified of Sex"
• Maricopa: "Sexuality and Culture"
• LifeHacker: "An Age-By-Age Guide to Talking to Kids About Sex"
• Mickey Atkins: Can Boundaries Be Toxic?
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I always thought the T.H.I.N.K. acronym was about social media posting etiquette. Turns out, it's much deeper than that. Today's episode features my friend John, and he's here to tell us all about how T.H.I.N.K. has helped him make the most of his interactions and communication with other people, and how the rest of the world could (and should) start using it, too.

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Happy Earth Day, friends! In this episode, we delve into a topic often overlooked amidst the climate crisis: the emotional toll it takes on individuals. We'll explore the concept of climate anxiety and how we can combat it by reframing our relationship with the Earth and its people. From community initiatives to personal rituals, let's talk actionable strategies to transform eco-anxiety into eco-empowerment. Idk about you but I'm trying to stay filled with gratitude and reverence for our planet!

Show notes:

• Yale Sustainability: Yale Experts Explain Climate Anxiety
• A very relevant blog post: Nature, the body, and burnout
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It's eclipse season, and today marks the total solar eclipse showing its beautiful face over most of the United States. It's a big deal for a lot of reasons, but today we're focusing on the theme of change that this phenomenon often brings along with it. Even if you don't consider yourself a believer in astrology, this conversation is for everyone and can be used at any time. Let's talk about why change is so dang scary!

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🌎 Guess what? I'm doing another donation giveaway!
For the entire month of April, I am focusing my efforts at Lead to Gold toward climate action. For every new subscriber to the blog or rating on the podcast (on any streaming service), I will donate $10 to Project Drawdown. No screenshots necessary - I'll tally everything up on April 30th and send donations their way. Thank you SO MUCH for participating and being an amazing Earth healer with me. 🌏

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Whether it's our partner, someone we're dating, or a dear friend, all of our closest relationships should feel nourishing to our soul. So let's have a discussion on just how to do this work! We'll delve into the art of prioritizing our loved ones' needs, the beauty of 'gifting' our love through thoughtful gestures, and the often unseen game-changer of letting go of trivial matters. There is a transformative impact of focusing on what truly matters in our connections with others - so let's get started.

Show notes:

• The Madelyn Moon Show: Kink, Karma and Repairing Love with John Wineland (their conversation relevant to this episode begins around 32:30)
• Astrology of the Week with Chani Nicholas
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This may be a podcast devoted to wellness, but look...we can't always be "well" without talking about some of the harder, scarier parts of life. So today, we're gonna have a conversation about everyone favorite mental phenomenon: the existential crisis! These exist and manifest in a lot of different ways, but for today's purposes, we're getting into the specific flavor of "waking up" to the real world, experiencing disillusionment, and wondering what the hell is wrong with everyone.

Don't worry, I have some solutions we can practice. 🤍 Sending lots of love.

Show notes:

• A very relevant blog post: "We feel in order to heal"
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• FunkyFrogBait's video at 39:18: "STOP Falling for RAGE BAIT"
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