The Cosmic Nomad

in this episode: i reflect on two nourishing weeks off the grid: wild camping in scotland’s highlands and slow van life through northern wales. with stories of synchronicity, nervous system reset, and what it really feels like to unplug from the digital world, i explore how rest itself can be a radical act of resistance in a culture obsessed with productivity.

show notes:

• ​an inspired oracle card pull to open the space
• ​the medicine of phone + digital detox
• ​wild camping beneath endless summer skies in scotland
• ​van life adventures in wales, foraging, sea swims, and synchronicities
• ​nervous system tools and how rest actually supports resilience
• ​why slowing down, joy, and presence can be their own form of protest

this episode is an invitation to return to stillness, to presence, and to the natural rhythms that remind us we belong.

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in this episode: i share my tender, messy, beautiful journey of queerness.. . from growing up in evangelical christianity to unlearning shame and remembering that queerness is not only a sacred part of my life, but something of an ancient remembrance. together we explore bi-erasure, queer joy, finding community, and how reclaiming our truth becomes an act of soft rebellion. 🌸

show notes:

– growing up in evangelical christianity + early perceptions of queerness

– internalized shame, judgment, and learning queerness is not a choice or a sin

– the first time i kissed a woman as an adult + navigating imposter syndrome

– bi-erasure in straight and queer spaces

– queerness as an ancient, sacred remembering

– building queer community + why it changed everything for me

– how to support queer lives, businesses, and joy as an ally

– reflection questions for self + collective liberation

– a wlw poem by me

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in this episode: we explore what it means to truly come home to yourself, and reclaiming your sovereignty. we look at the ways we’ve outsourced our power, our needs, and our truth, and what it looks like to come back to the wisdom that’s been inside you all along.

show notes:

• why the “someone is coming to save you” story is so deeply rooted in religion + culture
• how we unconsciously outsource parts of ourselves (and how to stop)
• the difference between loneliness and true self-connection
• building a relationship with your own voice, intuition, and needs

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in this episode:
this one’s a summer catch-up from mexico, a riff on life lately, what’s shifting in me, and what i’ve been learning. i talk about what it’s been like to live alone for the first time, how i’m healing from my incarceration experience, and why small acts of bravery can completely reshape our lives.

show notes:

• how it’s been for me being long distance and living alone for the first time

• how i’m feeling as i heal thru my incarceration journey 
• putting my art in a local shop, dream club, hosting events
• how fear holds us back from creative expression
• how one small step of bravery can change our life
• staying in places and relationships you’ve outgrown
• allowing our longings to come to the surface, listening to our desires

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in this episode: i talk about what it means to stop living on autopilot and start making choices like you actually live here. renting life vs owning it! we explore emotional inheritance, people-pleasing, and the ripple effect of one brave decision. i’ll guide you through a grounding meditation at the end 🦋

show notes:

• what it means to “rent” vs. “own” your life

• the emotional inheritance we’re here to rewrite

• how ancestral patterns shape our choices

• the ripple effect of personal change

• people-pleasing and dysfunctional dynamics

• practical ways to start owning your life today

• a short closing meditation to anchor in the vibe (:

  
  

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– email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

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in this episode: i’m reflecting on six powerful things i’ve learned from traveling the world, not just as a visitor, but as a student of life. we’ll explore travel as a form of education, the beauty of connecting without words, why joy is often simple and free, and how leaving your comfort zone can change your brain. i’ll also share real stories, mindset shifts to travel deeper (and cheaper), and how these adventures have shaped my understanding of home, self, and our shared humanity.

show notes:

• travel as an escape vs an education
• stories of the people i’ve met traveling who have helped me abroad
• connection without speaking the same language 
• breaking out of your autopilot comfort zone
• joy as something simple and free
• home isn’t a place… 
• travel as an activator of neuroplasticity
• remembering how adaptable we are 
• travel minimizes your sense of separation and maximizes your sense of connection
• 3 mindset shifts to travel deeper (and cheaper)

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in this episode:
we dive into the lost wisdom of the womb, the history of feminine suppression, and why reclaiming our cycles is a revolution. i share about the four inner seasons of the body, and simple practices to reconnect with your cyclical nature.

episode notes: 

• the womb as our first home 
• invitation to everyone
• the suppressed history of women, the womb and our blood
• erasure of feminine wisdom
• the witch hunts: who were the witches?
• why our reclamation is a revolution
• industrial revolution: 24 hour productivity cycle of men
• my first period story
• inflammation being a leading cause of menstrual related issues
• exploring the four seasons within the body 
• self care during luteal 
• the archetypes of each week

resources:

wonderful womb teachers i recommend following and/or working with:

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https://www.instagram.com/thecyclicalcoach/?hl=en

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https://www.instagram.com/wombenwellness/?hl=en

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episode description: in this episode of the cosmic nomad, i talk about how we shift from survival mode to a state of safety, presence, and peace. we explore the nervous system, why so many of us live on autopilot, and how to gently come back to ourselves.

episode notes: 

• what is the nervous system? 
• living in the rush of modern life 
• being addicted to chaos 
• why peace feels boring 
• why we believe love has to hurt 
• the 4 stress responses of the nervous system and how they manifest in our lives 
• the science of how we get triggered 
• parasympathetic nervous system, what it is and why
• the vagus nerve
• what CAN we do to shift into regulation in the body
• rest and digest

connect with me:

– email: ⁠[email protected]⁠

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⚠️ this episode includes mature themes, including incarceration and drug policy. please listen when you're in the right space.

in this episode: i share the story of being incarcerated in indonesia after unknowingly bringing a tiny amount of cannabis into the country. what followed was the most intense initiation of my life, that cracked me open in ways i couldn’t have imagined. this is a story about fear, faith, and the human spirit. about the kindness of strangers. about the privilege of freedom. and how even the darkest places can hold light.

i talk about:

– the full story of how i ended up in jail abroad

– the systems we live in and what it means to be “free”

–my relationship with cannabis and its medicine

– acts of grace, from strangers and from within

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episode summary:

in this episode, i share my journey with creativity, from imaginary childhood worlds and closet music recordings to healing through expression. we explore what creativity really is, how it connects us to something deeper, and how to reclaim it even if you feel stuck or unsure where to start.

what we talk about:

• creativity as our first language language
• how lack of expression creates inflammation and health issues
• creative genius study done by NASA
• my personal journey with creativity through my life at different ages 
• what happens in the brain from a neuroscience perspective when we connect with awe and presence 
• how my music saved me, as a spiritual practice 
• “what lights me up” list 
• what to do with other peoples criticism of your creativity 
• triggers as teachers 
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thank you for listening. if this episode moved something in you, feel free to share it with a friend or leave a review, it really helps this space grow. see you next week! open heart. open mind. stay curious 🖤