An older episode with my dear friend Chelsea. There is no rhyme or reason to this episode other than my undying love of the Notes App and reflections around magic and awe in the face of the ugliness of life…and weed.

Books Mentioned:

* Journey of Souls by Michael Newton

* This Is What It Sounds Like: What the Music You Love Says About You by Ogi Ogas and Susan Rogers

* Pleasure Activism by Adirenne Marie Brown

Every year I hit a point where I get really introspective about my artistic expression and ask myself “what the fuck am I even trying to say?” And every year, I am reminded that the only one in my way is me.

I question what medium is mine, writing, painting, charcoal? I question if I can even consider myself an artist and what that means if I can or cann…

If you followed my podcast on Spotify, then you might have already experienced this juicy episode with my friend Jaime. If not, then Hello. Welcome. I hope you enjoy this space.

I’m transitioning all of my episodes onto my substack to be listened to in one place. There will be free and paid episodes so be sure to subscribe :)

This month, I couldn’t think of a better person to talk about community than Eli Vazquez.

Filmmaker, Writer, Speaker, and Coach, Eli focuses on normalizing personal development and mental health for BIPOC communities. And it shows in his work. In everything Eli does, his authentic voice sounds clear. If you’ve ever gotten the chance to speak to Eli, you know what he’s about. You know what he cares about, what he strives for, what he hopes for. He always shows up.

And I hope you receive that through our conversation; the power of owning your voice to discovering your community. How might you show up differently if you knew your community was on the other side of your truth?

Be sure to follow Eli and check out his 8 week personal wellness bootcamp.

Watch the trailer for Bodies Will Tumble and Roll.

Watch the trailer for Quince Til Infinity.

And if you enjoyed the episode be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It really helps :)

I’m so excited to offer this conversation with Salwa Kyobe to wrap up our month of Purpose. Salwa has been a major inspiration for me over the last few years, continuously showing up for herself and her authenticity. She uncovers a truth, questions it, and goes even deeper.

During our conversation, Salwa talks about her nonlinear career path, from hand modeling to, coaching with To Be Magnetic, and how these experiences has led her to building Fundamental Hunger, a community for black women to reclaim their voice.

Check out 90 Days of Belonging.

How can we take more of a leadership role in our lives? And how can we experience as collaboration?

In this episode we also mention:

* Attached by Amir Levine, M.D. and Rachel S.F. Heller, M.A.

* Codependent No More by Melodie Beattie

* To Be Magnetic

* Atarah Valentine (who you should definitely follow)

One thing I love about Erin is she never gives the surface answer. She always finds a way to go deeper, whether it’s from personal experience, her studies, or connections to a reading, philosophy, or researcher.

In this episode we focus on building safety within the body, intuiting when and how much we are able to give, and creating a new practice with …

Summer Forlenza book recommendations:

* My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem

* Dissociation Made Simple by Jamie Marich

* Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson

* The Sexual Healing Journey by Wendy Maltz

This month, our theme is purpose. And for me, purpose cannot start without getting into alignment and healing our nervous system.

Throughout this episode, Erin offers personal experience and deep healing knowledge to offer ways we can begin to show up with compassion and release for what no longer serves us.

If you’re interested in learning from or working with Erin, check her out here.

And be sure to subscribe to get Part 2 when it airs.

Thank you for listening.

On our last episode for the month of February, we sit down with Brandi Stanley, the founder of This Plus That. Brandi is a writer and podcaster, focusing on the interconnections of our experience. This love of the “middle space,” has led Brandi to building This Plus That, a space where conversation breeds new perspective.

This episode is focusing on those paradoxes in love and identity, especially queer identity. It’s a vulnerable episode for me, as this has been an identity I have been working through for some time (maybe you can hear my urge to myself a bit), and I thank Brandi for showing up in authenticity and pushing on my edges of identity.

I hope this episode finds you where you need to be seen and maybe you too will have your identity softened in all its complexities.

To paradox!

-Deanna

It’s here!

Part 2 of our Jade Paris episode. We discuss the kink community, different expressions of relationship, and her signature Bedrock method.

If you’d like to learn more about Jade Paris and relationship coaching, follow her at https://www.instagram.com/jadeparis.co/

Some things to consider while listening:

* How are you showing up in your relationship…

Happy love month!

This episode is packed full with great wisdom from Relationship Coach, Jade Paris. Check her out here: https://www.instagram.com/jadeparis.co/

Jade Paris created the Bedrock Method to help couples build an intentional relationship. Relationships take conscious work, and with intimacy alignment and proactive steps, relationships can flourish and remind us that we are on the same team.

If you like this episode, be sure to join the Revel & Reveal paid subscribers for Part 2 of this episode, other exclusive interviews and lots of other goodies.