This episode is an invitation to reconsider what it actually means to be awake. We talk about the difference between being informed and being consumed, how constant exposure to distress can quietly disconnect us from ourselves, and why choosing creation, joy, and regulation isn’t avoidance — it’s sustainability. A grounded reflection for navigating this moment without losing your nervous system in the process.

Retreats: www.playfulembodiment.com/retreat

(September 2026 - Location to be announced soon!)

Functional Mushroom Electrolytes: www.lucidhydration.com (code RACHEL)

Music by Rockot on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/rockot-1947599/

What if everything you’ve been chasing — joy, love, clarity, even gratitude — starts with one simple thing? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the true meaning of safety: in your body, your mind, your relationships, your work, and your environment. We’ll explore what it feels like when safety is missing, why your nervous system keeps you on alert, and practical, tender ways to begin cultivating real safety in your life. This is for anyone who’s felt constantly on edge, disconnected, or unsure if they’re even allowed to feel secure. By the end, you’ll have tools, guidance, and heartfelt encouragement to start weaving safety back into your life — and with it, the space to finally access joy, love, and freedom.

Retreats: www.playfulembodiment.com/retreat

(September 2026 - Location to be announced soon!)

Functional Mushroom Electrolytes: www.lucidhydration.com (code RACHEL)

Music by Rockot on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/rockot-1947599/

This episode explores grief as a sacred portal rather than a problem to fix. From honoring past identities to consciously releasing old versions of self, we’ll dive into how grief lives in the body, why intentional grieving matters, and how ceremony can support death and rebirth. I share personal reflections from my pregnancy journey, alongside tools you can apply to any season of change, transition, or self-evolution.

Retreats: www.playfulembodiment.com/retreat

(September 2026 - Location to be announced soon!)

Functional Mushroom Electrolytes: www.lucidhydration.com (code RACHEL)

Music by Rockot on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/rockot-1947599/

Ever feel like life hands you the same lesson again… just packaged differently? This episode is a gentle reflection on deepening, not starting over. Letting go of expectations, resisting the urge to rush the meaning, and learning how to stay with yourself when things don’t go as planned.

Retreats: www.playfulembodiment.com/retreat

(September 2026 - Location to be announced soon!)

Functional Mushroom Electrolytes: www.lucidhydration.com (code RACHEL)

Music by Rockot on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/rockot-1947599/

Everything feels like it’s falling apart — and that’s exactly the point. In this episode, we explore why the endings of 2025 (a 9 year, year of the snake) are necessary, how to flow with the current instead of fighting it, and why the new year (2026, a 1 year, year of the horse) will feel lighter — But only after a sacred pause of integration. trust the process, honor the rest, and prepare for forward momentum.

Retreats: www.playfulembodiment.com/retreat

(Sedona, AZ - Jan 16-19, 2026, September 2026 - Location to be announced soon!)

Functional Mushroom Electrolytes: www.lucidhydration.com (code RACHEL)

Music by Rockot on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/rockot-1947599/

This episode is a little bit different (and much longer than usual) because I talk to three friends who attended our festival wedding and all experienced a quantum leap afterwards. Hear all the similarities and unique experiences that each person had and how their lives look tremendously different after this collective leap.

Retreats: www.playfulembodiment.com/retreat

(Sedona, AZ - Jan 16-19, 2026, September 2026 - Location to be announced soon!)

Functional Mushroom Electrolytes: www.lucidhydration.com (code RACHEL)

Music by Rockot on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/rockot-1947599/

What if the things keeping you sick or stuck aren’t what you think? This episode breaks down the subtle misalignments, relationships, habits, and beliefs that block your healing, and how to shift them through self-awareness and nervous system safety. It’s a raw and honest look at your healing journey.

Retreats: www.playfulembodiment.com/retreat

(Sedona, AZ - Jan 16-19, 2026, September 2026 - Location to be announced soon!)

Functional Mushroom Electrolytes: www.lucidhydration.com (code RACHEL)

Music by Rockot on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/rockot-1947599/

This one’s a bit different — I share a vivid dream that mirrored exactly where I am right now: in between old identities and new ones. together we unpack the symbols, the lessons, and the deeper call to trust yourself when guidance falls away. If you’ve ever felt like you’re walking through darkness, trying to find your way back — this episode will feel like a mirror.

Retreats: www.playfulembodiment.com/retreat

(Joshua Tree, CA - Nov 27-Dec 1, 2025 / Sedona, AZ - Jan 16-19, 2026)

Functional Mushroom Electrolytes: www.lucidhydration.com

Music by Rockot on Pixabay:  https://pixabay.com/users/rockot-1947599/

Better late than never — Max and I finally share our magical, soul-led engagement story that happened at Shambhala Music Festival! Buckle up because this is a long but beautiful story.

Retreats: www.playfulembodiment.com/retreat

(Joshua Tree, CA - Nov 27-Dec 1, 2025 / Sedona, AZ - Jan 16-19, 2026)

Functional Mushroom Electrolytes: www.lucidhydration.com

If you’ve been feeling stuck, unmotivated, or like your brain just won’t let you move forward, this episode will help you understand why. I’m diving into the freeze state through a nervous system lens (hello, vagus nerve), breaking down why your body sometimes shuts down even for the smallest tasks, and how to gently find your way back into flow. I’m also sharing a few life updates — including what my first trimester taught me about slowing down, surrendering, and trusting the pauses. This episode is your reminder that the pause isn’t punishment — it’s medicine.

RETREAT: www.playfulembodiment.com/retreat

FUNCTIONAL MUSHROOM ELECTROLYTES: www.lucidhydration.com (code: RACHEL)