Soul Net

Soul Net

By Megan Lammam, Dayna Bango and Islena FaircrestSociety & Culture
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Soul Net episodes

  • Ep 29: Deep Rest or Depressed?

    In this episode, we chat about deep rest as a way to pause from perceived threats and recover from feelings of hyper vigilance and stress activation. Is deep rest what our bodies are crying out for when we feel exhausted and depressed? If so, how do we rest deeply when we are living with so much noise? Join us as we explore this topic and share ideas.

    References in this episode:

    Jeff Foster, Depressed or Deep Rest?

    Quote: "Monarch butterflies don't fly when it rains, the raindrops will damage their wings. They will rest and wait it out. This is self preservation. It's okay to rest during the storms of your life- take all the time you need. You will take flight again once the storm passes."

    21 min
  • Ep 28: Healing Emotional Parts with IFS Coach Bill Tierney, Part 2 of 2

    In this episode, we continue our conversation with Internal Family Systems coach, Bill Tierney, about identifying burdened “parts” from our past and what it means to foster a clean, unburdened environment for healing. We celebrate Bill for being our first male guest on the podcast and he shares his thoughts on the importance of healthy male and female role models and mentors in our lives.



    22 min
  • Ep 27: Addiction & Recovery - A Healing Journey with Bill Tierney, Part 1 of 2
    What does recovery mean to you, and what are we all recovering FROM?
    This open-hearted question leads the pod's spirit of inquiry into a sensitive conversation about healing trauma with special guest and IFS Practitioner Bill Tierney. Bill shares his personal hero's journey from addiction to recovery, opening up about his crisis of faith as a young man, his multiple marriages, and his past problem with alcohol. Through the work of Byron Katie, Bill gained insight into his suffering, learned how to re-frame his thoughts, and started healing. The work inspired him to study internal family systems. Now, over 40 years sober, Bill practices IFS therapy and helps others on their healing journeys.
    References in this episode include:
    Internal Family Systems, transformative psychodynamic psychotherapy and empowering paradigm. Resources and practitioners at https://ifs-institute.com
    The Work by Byron Katie can be found at https://thework.com
    Quote by Lawrence Pearsall Jacks: "A master in the art of living draws no sharp distinction between his work and his play; his labor and his leisure; his mind and his body; his education and his recreation. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence through whatever he is doing, and leaves others to determine whether he is working or playing. To himself he always appears to be doing both.” 
    Bill can be found at www.billtierneycoaching.com helping and guiding others to live a better life from the inside out, with clarity, choice, and purpose.
    31 min
  • Ep 26: How Creativity Helps Us To Feel Alive

    How do we tune in to our creativity when we are conditioned for productivity? In this episode, we explore the power of creativity to transform chaos into beauty. We rediscover that curiosity, wonder, and longing are the gateways to creative expression and we remember that creations are born from quiet spaces. As we reflect on limiting beliefs and busy schedules that hold us back from being or feeling creative, we help each other to find the space within where our creative energy lives and our individual art is born. Join us as we celebrate the innate creativity in all of us and the wisdom of Rick Rubin!

    References in this episode include:

    • Rick Rubin, author of "The Creative Act: A Way of Being"
    • Suleika Jaouad, author of "Between Two Kingdoms"
    • Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
      • 20 min
    • Ep 25: Exploring Ayurveda - Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World
      Do you ever wonder why some of the health practices that work for your friends don’t work well for you? Do you often feel crappy even though you’re eating healthy and doing the ‘right’ things?
      Ayurveda - the original mind body medicine - and its practices integrate the wisdom of ancient healing traditions with the best of modern medicine to help us feel better body, mind and spirit.
      In this episode, Dayna, Megan, and Islena share their unique mind body types and how some of the simple practices of Ayurveda have impacted and improved their health and well-being. Join the conversation about the power of touch, paying attention to messages from the body, and how to get unstuck, all through the lens of this ancient healing wisdom.
      Practices referenced in this episode include:
      Abhyanga - self massage
      Basti - head oil massage
      Dry brushing
      Breathwork - kapalbhati and bhrastrika
      Six tastes approach to food
      If you’d like to learn more about your unique mindbody type and take the dosha quiz, email Dayna at [email protected] or dm her on socials with ‘Dosha Quiz’.
      28 min
    • Ep 24: Maintaining a Soft Heart
      How do we remain soft and loving when the world around us feels hard?? In this episode we explore the value of being receptive to life's lessons without allowing tough times to harden us. Instead through vulnerability and self-awareness, we uncover the path to resilience and growth.
      We reflect on personal responsibility and the power of honesty - with ourselves and others - in shaping the kinds of lives we aspire to lead.
      What softens your heart? What hardens your heart?
      References in this episode include Brene Brown and Zen Buddhist Roshi Joan Halifax “Strong back and soft front” and Rumi.
      18 min
    • Ep 23: Unpacking Stress

      We carry a heavy load of responsibilities on our backs with the stress management of family systems, social systems, and our own internal systems. In this episode, Islena talks about feeling the intense pressure to meet work and family responsibilities during a recent bout with Covid. We come together to hold space for her and chat about what it means to unpack stress and to find faith in the universe having your back. 


      24 min
    • Ep 22: Taking the Shame out of Menopause

      Dayna, Megan, and Islena kick off season 2 by taking the shame out of menopause. They share their menopausal experiences, symptoms (night sweats, insomnia, anxiety), as well as strategies for educating themselves, their partners and children about the natural female process. Tune in as they shine a light on women's health and invite men into this much-needed conversation.

      References in this episode include:

      • Liz Plank @feministabulous, author of "For The Love Of Men"
        • Red School @red.school, educators of menstruality cycle awareness and conscious menopause
          • 26 min
        • Ep 21: That's a Wrap! Reflections on Season One of Soul Net

          Dear Listeners, we are excited to celebrate our 1-yr birthday with an in-person video reflection! We received many gifts this year, the biggest one being YOU. Thank you for tuning in and sharing your time with us. We love and appreciate your soulful presence in our Soul Net! Wishing you all a year of forward momentum and ideas born from your heart.

          11 min
        • Ep 20: The Art of Netting - Celebrating One Year of Soul Net!
          In this special one-year anniversary episode, the Sisters share what it means for them to take turns giving and receiving love in the way of "netting". They share their experiences of moving between being a provider of love (holding space) and being the recipient of love (held in space). This continual dance between the divine masculine and divine feminine is what we call "the art of netting" and the Soul Net Podcast is where we practice. Thank you for joining us in this practice and supporting Soul Net this year! We love you and look forward to soul netting with you in 2024!
          References in this episode include:
          The Art of Netting, a poem by Mark Nepo in his book "The Half-Life of Angels"
          The Endless Vows, a chapter from Mark Nepo's book "Falling Down and Getting Up". Ho’oponopono prayer Way of the Superior Man by David Dieda
          38 min

        About Soul Net

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        Join us in the Soul Net, where we bring the realities of middle age to light and create a supportive community for healthy growth. Friends and wellness practitioners, Megan, Dayna, and Islena, dive deep into topics such as raising teens, empty nesting, menopause, death, and divorce. The hosts share personal stories and resources to support learning and connection.