We were so lucky to have Brianne Tomaszewski on the podcast to talk about GRIT. This is a term that was popularized by Dr. Angela Duckworth and it’s about a combination of passion and perseverance for long-term, meaningful goals. As someone who is both a marathon runner/weight lifter and a mother of four in her personal life, and a researcher on supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their full potential, we loved diving deep into this topic with her! 

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Resources from today’s episode:

UNC TEACCH Autism Program: https://teacch.com

Fit4Mom: https://fit4mom.com

Brianne's Information: https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/people/brianne-tomaszweski-phd/

Each month we do a “Ritual Riff” where we dive deeper into our topic of the month and explore seasonal rituals. June’s topic is “pride.” As June rolls in, the world lights up with the vibrant colors and spirited celebrations of Pride Month. But what does pride truly mean, and how can we all harness its energy to enhance our lives? In this episode, we'll explore reflections on confidence and community, inspired by the insights shared during our recent interview with drag performer Domita Sanchez. Together, we’ll delve into the importance of embracing our true selves while fostering supportive environments.

Plus, we reflect on season two of the podcast and share an exciting update about season three, launching in August!

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Resources from this episode:

June Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/RitualSistersPodcast/posts/introducing-our-159860318

What does drag have to teach us about embracing who we are and being ourselves? How does drag connect to self-expression and living authentically? In this episode, we speak with Domita Sanchez, a talented drag entertainer with over 11 years of experience. She has made her mark on the drag community as a full-time performer. Domita shares how she discovered her drag persona and how drag performances act as a community ritual. 

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Domita’s Website: 

https://solo.to/domitasanchez?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio 

Domita’s IG: 

@domitasanchez

Each month we do a “Ritual Riff” where we dive deeper into our topic of the month and explore seasonal rituals. May’s topic is “nurture.” Kelly and Michelle had the opportunity to interview their moms on the podcast. We talk about what nurture means to them and what projects they are nurturing in this season of life. 

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What does it mean to be a nurturer? How do we create diverse communities? In today’s episode we sit down with Camille Dungy to discuss her newest work, America, A Love Story in addition to her memoir Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden. Camille is a University Distinguished Professor at Colorado State University. Dungy’s honors include the Academy of American Poets Fellowship, a Guggenheim Fellowship, an American Book Award, and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts in both prose and poetry. We deeply enjoyed hearing Camille speak to her identity as a nurturer in various roles throughout her life as well as the ritual of poetry. 

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Camille’s Website: 

https://camilledungy.com

Each month we do a “Ritual Riff” where we dive deeper into our topic of the month and explore seasonal rituals. April’s topic is “rewritten.” Kelly and Michelle share about old and new narratives, discuss Maria’s episode on embracing a new story, and uncover the “summer scaries.” Plus, a listener calls in from St. Louis, Missouri! 

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Resources from this episode:

Robert Frost Poem:

https://poets.org/poem/putting-seed

Join us as we speak with Maria Milagros (Vazquez) is an award-winning keynote speaker, 2x TEDx storyteller, workshop facilitator, mindset transformation life coach, storyteller, and author. We discuss the power of the stories we tell ourselves and how to change them. We also get into the power of embracing the “super sparkly everything,” especially during times of change and chaos.  

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Resources from today’s episode:

Maria’s Website: 

https://www.mariamilagros.net/about

Maria’s TED Talk: 

https://youtu.be/O1qQW3bZztQ?si=IIteJeM2KybjGsPp

What You Practice Grows Stronger: 

https://youtu.be/IeblJdB2-Vo?si=x8PaWnpRixgaq7Qd

Each month we do a “Ritual Riff” where we dive deeper into our topic of the month and explore seasonal rituals. March’s topic is “the messy middle.” Kelly and Michelle sit down with a special guest from season one: Chelsea Kline!  We discuss springtime, Michelle Maikoetter’s episode on trauma recovery, and how to get through seasons of change. We also share another listener's voicemail!

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Resources from this episode:

Trauma Resiliency Model

https://www.traumaresourceinstitute.com/trm

The Enneagram Institute 

https://www.enneagraminstitute.com

The Art of Growth 

https://www.theartofgrowth.org

Inner Active Cards for Parts Work 

https://www.inneractivecards.com

Restorative Yoga

https://www.amazon.com/Restorative-Yoga-Beginners-Relaxation-Healing/dp/1646111842

Join us as Michelle Maikoetter, Director of Special Projects at the Neurosequential Network founded by Dr. Bruce Perry, shares insights on trauma recovery, the importance of relational history, and practical rituals for healing and connection. Discover how understanding brain development can transform trauma-informed care. Michelle highlights the importance of “being in it” with people versus approaching difficulties from a “fix it” place. 

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Resources from today’s episode:

The Neurosequential Model Network: https://www.neurosequential.com/

Bruce Perry Handouts: http://www.bdperry.com/handouts

“What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing” by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/what-happened-to-you/

“The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog” by Bruce D. Perry and Maia Szalavitz https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/bruce-d-perry/the-boy-who-was-raised-as-a-dog/9780465094455/?lens=basic-books

Each month we do a “Ritual Riff” where we dive deeper into our topic of the month and explore seasonal rituals. February’s topic is “self-love.” Kelly and Michelle sit down to discuss how winter (or lack thereof) is going, Julie’s episode on shame recovery/sacred sexuality, and strategies to build self-love. We also share our first listener voicemail!

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Resources from today’s episode:

Kristen Neff Self Compassion Work

https://self-compassion.org/

Cultivating kind attention with Shauna Shapiro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeblJdB2-Vo