This week Liz chats with Jessie, @thatssoulastro, who gives some of the history of astrology and explains the language used in birth chart readings (like houses, aspects, elements, zodiac, etc.). Jessie reads Liz's birth chart, to exemplify how better understanding ourselves can EMPOWER the way we engage with the world. We'll learn that the earth is currently moving through a Saturn Return and into the Aquarius. Jessie gives her astrological interpretation of what this all could mean for the collective during the present state of unrest around us...

We are not simply an identity that we associate with. If you strip me of those attributes (what society deemed good and worthy, what makes me part of the team), then what is left? Who am I then? This was a lonely realization.

But what about when I’m ready to let others in on this experience? Feeling. Reflecting. Authentically sharing with others, we become able to articulate it and grow. Then we see neither of us are perfect, and we’re connected because we are in each others’ worldview. Better understanding and accepting our differences, recognizing our common humanity. Feel the feelings.

Diving into the crisis of the week: change = bad. "this is how I am." The anxious need for control and wanting things to go back to 'normal,' and how that led to a deep reflection into the self and re-learning of so many old messages. Accept yourself, then do an honest evaluation. Love yourself more, and sit back and reflect on the moment. Adjust your direction if needed, and then step into that new self, if a new identity has been chosen to embody. This week's resources: AMP #255 How to Own the Day in the COVID-19 Era with Kyle Kingsbury;12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson, Rules 9 & 10; Atomic Habits by James Clear - Ch. 3. The Insight Timer app for guided meditations by Lucy Valnicek, Kate James.

This week, Liz reflects on the teachings of Ram Dass as they've impacted her through this season of Quarantine and inner conflict.

Letting yourself feel whatever emotion you’re experiencing. Whatever that is, it’s okay.The physical manifestation of heavy emotions on your body and your relationships and your work - WHY it's important to process it as it comes up. Standing in your truth allows you to have unconditional love for yourself and for others. The ego keeps us from letting our truth shine and from loving fully. Letting go of “SHOULD” to free us from great suffering. Laughter + nonjudgment + forgiveness = love. 

References: Being Nobody Documentary; AMP ep #265; Here and Now Podcast with Ram Dass on The Be Here Now Network

The existential crisis of the week: could Covid be an opportunity for us to examine what it is that we each individually value? Do we have a chance to potentially completely restructure existing systems? This is a FORCED slow down. Discover what it is that makes you feel fulfilled and purposeful. Ask yourself, how do I feel today, and can we set intentions that are aligned, instead of just keeping up with what our calendar says. Just because this is how it's been, doesn't mean it has to stay the same forever. Today's thought was inspired by Charles Eisenstein's "The Coronation" 

In this conversation, Natalie and Liz dive into the relationship we all have with food and with our bodies. Natalie points out many benefits to trusting that your body and your intuition know better than your brain; we discuss love, self-compassion, gratitude and nonjudgment vs trying to hate yourself into weightloss or feeling comfortable/confident in your own skin. The negative side effects of dieting, and figuring out your WHY. Natalie is a Binge & Diet Recovery Coach - follow her @nataliezises on Instagram

Feeling all the things in the past week - the rollercoaster of emotions that has been COVID 19... the pandemic of our lifetime and the many darknesses it can be dredging up for us. Not a "how to stay positive in quarantine" recording... a reminder to tell your truth, to connect with whoever you can. To feel what you're feeling and maybe even do some of that inner-work you've been avoiding.

Liz & Kathrine @passionforplants discuss how leaning into a more plant based diet can reduce your carbon footprint and how each of our contributions matter. Open your mind! Consider the way your diet impacts YOUR life and consider how you could possibly make an impact in a positive way with these choices. Explanation of HDL & LDL cholesterol/risks via the way we eat. Description of the Blue Zones and where/how people live comfortably until old age.

Must Listen To's: The School of Greatness Podcast with Dr mark hyman - Build Your Health to Build Your Wealth & MindBodyGreen Podcast - Ep 121 How to Heal Yourself with Dr Kelly Turner

Amy and Liz talk about taking volunteer jobs while traveling, making friends with people who lift you up and make you feel comfortable, and how facing your feelings and your discomfort forces you to get confident in who you are and what you're about. Letting go of needing to look good to please others or to fit the norm, and embracing that your path might look different than those around you, and that's okay. How connecting with others will help you remember that you're not alone. @amykaranfilian 

Being present where you are. Working on it by actively connecting with the moment, with yourself and with those around you -- not living in the past or wishing for a better future, but working towards the better future, the 10k hours to mastery (referenced in Ep 40 and similar to theme of Ep 35: Start Small).