The Audio Diaries

In this episode of The Audio Diaries, we’re honored to share a conversation between Lexi and long-time client and collaborator Heather Henderson.

Over the past four years, Lexi has supported Heather through deep somatic, spiritual, and creative transformation. What began as a journey of healing and reconnection has evolved into embodied leadership, and the birth of Heather’s new offering: Devotional Breath, a four-part series blending prayer, breathwork, and meditation.

CHECK OUT HER OFFER HERE ✨

This conversation is a living example of the power of long-term mentorship and the depth that becomes available when we commit to the body, to the voice, and to God. Heather speaks vulnerably about her spiritual journey, the nervous system, the role of poetry as prayer, and how learning to trust her body changed everything.

This episode is part testimony, part transmission and a celebration of the sacred work that unfolds when devotion meets embodiment.

Featured:

• Heather’s offering: Devotional Breath
• Poetry as prayer and practice
• Nervous system healing & spiritual intimacy
• Lexi’s role in supporting Heather’s voice and vision over time

FOLLOW HEATHERS JOURNEY ON IG:

@HEATHER.BRIANNEE

In this episode of The Audio Diaries, we’re honored to share a conversation between Lexi and long-time client and collaborator Heather Henderson.

Over the past four years, Lexi has supported Heather through deep somatic, spiritual, and creative transformation. What began as a journey of healing and reconnection has evolved into embodied leadership, and the birth of Heather’s new offering: Devotional Breath, a four-part series blending prayer, breathwork, and meditation.

CHECK OUT HER OFFER HERE ✨

This conversation is a living example of the power of long-term mentorship and the depth that becomes available when we commit to the body, to the voice, and to God. Heather speaks vulnerably about her spiritual journey, the nervous system, the role of poetry as prayer, and how learning to trust her body changed everything.

This episode is part testimony, part transmission and a celebration of the sacred work that unfolds when devotion meets embodiment.

Featured:

• Heather’s offering: Devotional Breath
• Poetry as prayer and practice
• Nervous system healing & spiritual intimacy
• Lexi’s role in supporting Heather’s voice and vision over time

FOLLOW HEATHERS JOURNEY ON IG:

@HEATHER.BRIANNEE

In this episode of The Audio Diaries, Lexi is joined by Mary and Victoria for a heartfelt conversation about their journey through a 30-day poetry challenge. Inspired by a Tara Brach podcast episode LINKED HERE , with Guest & Poet Rosemary Wahtola Trommer, the three committed to writing one poem every day for a month. Along the way, they uncovered profound insights about presence, emotional expression, and the healing power of words.

Together, they reflect on how this challenge became a transformative practice. They discuss the vulnerability of sharing personal work, the freedom found in solitude, and how poetry offers a direct channel to process emotions. Throughout the episode, they read selected poems and share the personal experiences and moments of inspiration behind them, giving listeners a glimpse into the creative process and the life lessons it revealed.

The conversation also touches on the beauty of using poetry and creative expression as a tool for self-discovery, particularly for those in healing and facilitation spaces. Lexi, Mary, and Victoria explore how challenges like these can bring clarity, connection, and deeper presence to everyday life, no matter how chaotic or busy things might feel.

Listeners are invited to see creativity in every moment of life and to join their current poetry challenge, which is open to anyone looking for a space to express themselves. Whether you’re new to poetry or a seasoned writer, this episode is an inspiring reminder of the art in simply showing up as you are.

If you’re ready to dive into your own creative flow or explore the upcoming offerings mentioned in the episode, you can find more information in the links provided in the show notes.

This is a beautiful and soul-stirring episode for anyone looking to reconnect with their voice, embrace their emotions, and discover the magic of being fully present.

Upcoming Events & Offerings from Our Guests:

• Mary's Embodied Poetry Circle & Self Sabotage Masterclass
  Join Mary and Lexi for a virtual embodied poetry circle on Sunday at 10 AM PST. This experience includes somatic work to drop into your body and unlock creative flow. Perfect for all levels!
• Victoria’s Akashic Awakening Program:
  Starting in January, learn to access and connect with the Akashic Records in Victoria’s transformative group program.
• The Process for Healers, Artists, and Facilitators:
  Enrollment for Lexi's seven-week somatic experience opens after Christmas. Join the waitlist to be guided into alchemizing pain into power and finding your authentic voice.

Connect with Us:

• Follow Mary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryfeister/
• Follow Victoria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriamargauxnielsen/
• Follow Alexis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexis.rodriguez.smith/

Join the Poetry Challenge:
Want to join the current round of the poetry challenge? There’s still time! DM Lexi or Mary on Instagram to be added to the group. No pressure, no judgment—just a supportive space to express yourself.

Welcome back to The Audio Diaries. In today’s episode, we dive into the importance of slowing down, being present, and intentionally creating a life that feels aligned and fulfilling. As we near the end of the 30-day poetry challenge, I share a new poem inspired by personal reflections, conversations, and small yet meaningful moments throughout the day.

This episode explores how daily poetry has transformed my perspective and how slowing down through meditation and presence can change the way we experience time. I reflect on the balance between setting boundaries and showing up for others while staying true to yourself. We also discuss the connection between your nervous system, your words, and your actions, and why it’s important to align your inner and outer worlds.

I’ll read you a poem I wrote, titled “Create,” which was inspired by moments of peace, frustration, and connection in my own life. This poem is a love letter to living intentionally, creating joy from the small things, and making space for a life you don’t feel the need to escape. Toward the end, I leave you with a powerful question to reflect on: What would your life look like if you intentionally crafted a life that felt deeply aligned and fulfilling?

There’s also some exciting news to share. In January, the next round of Pain, Poems, and Process begins. This is a two-month somatic and poetic healing journey designed to help you find your voice and explore transformation through creativity. If this resonates, join the waitlist to stay updated. Our next monthly poetry circle is coming up on December 8 at 10 AM PST, where we’ll gather for reflection and connection. For facilitators looking to deepen their skills, the Advanced Breathwork Training I’m co-hosting with Ava Johanna is a six-month immersive program with retreats in California and Costa Rica.

I’d love to hear your thoughts or reflections on this episode. Feel free to send me a message on Instagram, and if you’re inspired by today’s conversation, share this episode with someone who might need it. Next week, Mary will join me to wrap up the 30-day poetry challenge and reflect on what we’ve learned. Until then, take care, and remember: small intentional steps can shift everything.

With love,
Lexi Rodriguez 

In a heartfelt and powerful episode of The Audio Diaries, Victoria Nielsen shares her transition from the corporate grind to a life of sovereignty and self-trust. She opens up about the rituals and practices—such as microdosing, Kundalini yoga, and womb work—that have empowered her to embrace her natural rhythms and align her life with her menstrual cycle. We dive into the importance of authenticity, the potent role of plant medicine, and how honoring our cycles can be a profound form of self-respect. Listen as Victoria reads a stirring poem on emotional healing and discusses how writing has been a transformative tool for her. This episode is a beautiful invitation to honor your inner rhythms, trust your journey, and explore the magic of ceremony.

Make sure you're following Victoria on socials below; she I now offering an Embodied Akashic session for 10% off if you use code 10OOF : )

https://www.instagram.com/victoriamargauxnielsen/

And of course, I would love to connect with you on all things growth, healing & transformation, please don't hesitate to send me a message.

https://www.instagram.com/alexis.rodriguez.smith/

In this episode of The Audio Diaries, Clara joins Lexi to discuss their journeys into embodiment facilitation and the transformative power of breath, meditation, and music. They explore the art of holding space, guiding individuals deeper into self-discovery and presence, and the significance of expression and voice activation through poetry. Clara and Lexi share their personal experiences with healing, self-love, and the creative process, highlighting the profound impact of embracing vulnerability and trusting the journey of self-expression.

Pain, Poems & Process is Lexi's 7 week Group Embodiment Experience fusing Shadow Work, Somatic & Poetry. Enrollment is now open, check out the link below for more details. We begin early October!

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Episode Outline:

• Introduction to Embodiment Facilitation
• The Power of Poetry in Healing
• Voice Activation and Creative Expression
• Healing Through the Creative Process
• Reflections on Personal Growth and Presence

This episode is a beautiful exploration of the intersection between embodiment, creative expression, and personal growth. Tune in to discover how poetry, breathwork, and meditation can guide you deeper into your own journey of self-discovery and healing.

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Welcome back to The Audio Diaries! It's been a while, but I'm excited to dive deep again. Last week, I dropped a meditation, and I've been busy exploring myself and serving my community. This podcast is my space to express my somatic experiences when I feel they can benefit you all.

In this episode, I reflect on my third ayahuasca ceremony, held in the beautiful Topanga Canyon with a mentor and a wonderful group. The experience brought up a lot of introspection, particularly around my relationships and roles as a wife, daughter, and granddaughter. The ceremony was intense, helping me release a lot of doubt, fear, and shame. It was a profound and embodied way to evaluate my behavior and relationships.

Post-ceremony, the real work began. I've always been a fighter and hustler, but now I'm learning to be gentle and compassionate with myself. This episode delves into my journey of softening and self-compassion.

I also share insights from a recent somatic, erotic alchemy practice with a mentor. Despite initial resistance, these sessions have been revealing. My work and art ask a crucial question: What would it take to come into a relationship with all of you? This episode explores the hidden parts of ourselves and the process of bringing them into the light.

A significant part of this episode focuses on my relationship with my husband. Despite a beautiful, loving relationship, I realized there are still parts of me that hesitate to fully receive his love. This resistance ties back to childhood experiences and the trauma of fearing loss. I share a poem that emerged from these reflections and invite you to ponder what it would take to be fully seen and to embrace all parts of yourself.

I conclude with a short somatic practice. Place your hands on your thighs, feel the sensation, and take deep breaths. The invitation is to be with the sensation without manipulating it, allowing your body to guide you.

I also have some exciting updates:
- Our monthly embodied poetry circles for women, where we breathe, meditate, and express through writing, begin tonight.
https://app.arketa.co/embodymind/checkout/JZqkR9YOZGB6W6L9cFZj

Enrollment is open for Pain, Poems, and Process, a seven-week group somatic healing experience starting in August.
Send me a message if you'd like a personal invite.

- I'm co-facilitating a women's retreat in Palm Springs in November.
https://www.thrive-retreats.com/retreats/thrive-align

Follow me on Instagram at [@Lexi.Rodriguez.Smith](https://www.instagram.com/lexi.rodriguez.smith) for more updates and personal interactions.

Thank you for being here. I'll be back when my heart guides me to share more. Until then, treat yourself to some nourishing food, music, or connection.

This week we've decided to share a somatic breathwork & meditation practice to support your connection with your resource. Take some time to yourself and sit with this practice & simple just notice what arises without attachment to what it means. The work is to sit. ENJOY! 

Todays episode is a beautiful example of the way I use writing poetry to support the expression of my Somatic Experience. Putting words to your expression can be so healing for so many different versions of yourself & generations that you me be 'feeling' for in the present moment. I also share that my beautiful friend Mary Feister's Poetry Book, If a Lotus Flower Could Talk is out now!

ENJOY, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE AND PLEASE REACH OUT FOR SUPPORT IF NEEDED IN THE REALM OF HEALING, BEING AND THE EVOLUTION OF SELF. 

If you're interested in exploring yourself deeper with somatic practices infused with artistic expression I have a 3 month somatic experience for you called Pain, Poems & Process.

Link for early enrollment is below and please reach out with any questions!

Pain, Poems & Process
https://lexi-rodriguez-123d.mykajabi.com/offers/GastUXPh

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On the latest episode of the The Audio Diaries we are blessed with Embodiment Facilitator, Yoga Teacher & Speaker Ashley Allard. I've had the pleasure of working with Ashley intimately inside of my private mentorship. On this episode we talk about the power of somatic exploration and how a 'breakthrough' that Ashley had stripped her to the bones of her soul & invited her to start fresh with a stronger foundation than ever.

A lot of the work Ashely and I did together was exploring her pain and processing it with poetry, she is a beautiful writer and shared a poem with us at the end of our conversation together.

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Read Ashleys  poem below;

It came quick, the unraveling.

With the tug of singular thread.
the whole sweater frayed from her body

Frozen. she stood, in front of the crowded room, as the fibers gave way to the floor and there was nothing she could do to stop it.

so she let it be. 

and when it was through she remained. 
exposed. 
bare. 
open. 
and free.

from the threads that once were home. 
the weavings that once felt safe. 

bare.
open.
and free.
from their knots that kept her small. their yarn that kept her constrained. 

open.
free. 
scared. 

with nothing left.  
nothing there to confine her.
barren in the most beautiful way. 

free.
uninhibited. 
vulnerable. 
and knowing. 

free. 
to weave something bigger.
to strand herself back together stronger. 

free.

and so she stepped over of the mess of a pile that lay at her feet. 
walked into the abyss of the crowd ready to leave it all behind.
ready. so ready. and FREE.