The Self-Consciousness Podcast

Some closing messages and a big thank you for listening over the years. This podcast has gotten me through some of the toughest times of my life and in the process of overexposing myself, I've gained a profound understanding of spirituality, connection, and evolution. Saying goodbye is hard, but moving forward is exciting.

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Wrapping up and signing off (Part 1) Tune in for notes on life this past year, living with menopause (bonus: witness meno-brain in action), searching for one's own truth, the evolution of our connections; internal and external ... and of course, CATS.

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Today I’m joined by my friend, comedian Venessa Peruda to talk about her bold new one-woman show “All the Rage” an exploration of women’s anger. We dive into the cultural conditioning that teaches us to suppress our righteous rage and unpack what it really looks like to reclaim it. We explore the emotional disguises anger can wear—like sadness, guilt, or anxiety—and how to begin recognizing when your anger is hiding in plain sight. We also invite listeners to become curious about their own relationship with anger and how expressing it might actually lead to deeper self-trust and healing.

Plus, we get into ancient archetypes like the Egyptian lioness goddess Sekhmet, and share a few thoughts on the quiet wisdom of cat ownership.

Don’t miss it, or Venessa’s show:

https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/all-the-rage

A hysterical commentary on the overworked and underpaid, tiring, objectifying, assaulting and suffocating anger that women experience. The show plays as a workshop where we scream at the history of women's second-class citizenry and laugh at the impossible double standards we can't escape. Told through characters like the Kardashians, true-crime podcasters and anger doulas. Together we will cackle and conspire over the truth that our anger is actually our most powerful emotion and humor can be the secret to unlocking it all.

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This was a big week for gingers across the world; turns out, we’re black! Okay well kinda, and not really. If you’re on TikTok you may have seen this come up on your algorithm. It’s a subject that’s been inciting both love and discord, unity and division. Tune in to hear all about it, and what we can glean from it, discovering the simplified steps that lead to creating a movement, and why I (finally) went a little viral! (Probably where my nasty cold came from ;)

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On the heels of Mother’s Day in the U.S., we bring you the 5th episode in our New Earth-ing series—a timely and expansive conversation with writer and founder of Chix, Nergiz DeBaere.

In this episode, we explore matriarchy as a grounded, ancient, and forward-looking social system—one rooted in maternal values, egalitarian principles, and a deep reverence for life. Nergiz shares how matriarchy offers a real, tangible path forward as we collectively face climate change, spiritual disconnection, and social fragmentation.

We talk about:

• The link between ecofeminism and matriarchy
• How environmental and women’s rights policies are deeply interconnected
• What we’ve been taught is “natural” — and why it’s not
• Where matriarchal values already exist in our lives
• The bridge from patriarchy to matriarchy
• Redefining masculinity and femininity in liberating ways
• How matriarchal systems can help address the epidemic of male loneliness
• The power of barter and gift economies in shaping a new future

This is not about flipping power from one group to another—it's about reimagining the system itself. Thoughtful, clarifying, and radically hopeful, this conversation will leave you with much to reflect on.

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https://www.instagram.com/heynergiz/

https://www.instagram.com/chixmag/

https://lettersfromayoungmatriarch.substack.com/

Support Nergiz’s book “Matriarchy” here: https://nergiz.metalabel.com/matriarchy?variantId=1

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In this episode, I speak with Larisa Gerace, Healer, Guide, and Ceremonialist, about her journey of moving from the U.S. to Mexico. We explore what it really takes—practically, spiritually, and emotionally—to uproot your life and become an expat. From navigating cultural differences and the residency process, to experiencing a radically different medical system, Larisa shares her story with honesty, insight, and grace.

We also talk about ancestral lineage—what it means to come from a broken one, and what it feels like to witness one that remains intact. There’s reflection here on past life connections to land, listening to intuitive nudges, and trusting your own timing.

This conversation is for anyone who’s ever dreamed of moving to another country—or simply longed to live in deeper alignment with their inner truth. Connect with Larisa at: https://www.ancientstarhealing.com/

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In this episode, I talk with Isaiah Green, founder of Green Bucket Compost, about what it really takes to start and grow a green business in a system that doesn’t always make it easy. We explore the ins and outs of food waste recycling, environmental stewardship, and the challenges of adapting sustainable values within a capitalist framework.

Even the word recycling might make you want to check out, but this episode attempts to bring our focus back to the issue of dealing with the impact of all our stuff. Isaiah shares the realities of our waste systems, the challenge of recycling in densely populated areas, and how this work has changed him.

If you’ve ever been curious about composting, Isaiah also offers a simple, helpful breakdown to get started. This episode is packed with information and grounded hope for a more sustainable future. Check out Green Bucket Compost: ⁠https://greenbucketcompost.com/⁠

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In this episode of our New Earth-ing series, I talk with Bob and Marissa of Earthseed Ecovillage about the real, on-the-ground experience of living in intentional community. We get into their mission of creating deeply connected lives—not just with each other, but with the Earth and the broader community.

We talk about how they self-govern using sociocracy and holacracy, the difference between discussion and proposal (and why that matters), and how finances are organized in a shared, cooperative way. I love hearing exactly how people are carving out new ways of living—how we can evolve old systems into something new, and yet somehow ancestral at the same time.

We also explore what it means to develop a kind of natural ecology of spiritual and daily practices that grow through the process of living together. And if you’re curious about joining or starting an intentional community, Bob and Marissa offer three things to consider before you take the leap.

Check out the Earthseed Ecovillage: https://earthseedecovillage.com/

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In this inspiring episode, I sit down with herbalist, forager, and energy worker Heather Wysor to explore what it really means to reclaim your life and live in deep connection with the Earth. Heather shares her journey of building an off-grid life—largely self-taught—and what drew her back to the forest after years of city living.

We dive into how she manifested her own land, the real challenges and rewards of living off-grid, and what sustains her through it all. From adjusting the pace of outdoor projects to navigating the impacts of Lyme disease, Heather opens up about the physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation this lifestyle has sparked.

Whether you’re dreaming of a more natural way of life or simply curious about what it takes, this is a grounded, soulful look at how to begin. Heather also offers three practical tips for anyone ready to start their own journey toward sustainable living.

Tune in for wisdom, resilience, and a dose of wild inspiration.

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If you want to know more about how you can help, please contribute what you can to the Go Fund-Me created for Heather’s project: https://gofund.me/a8e98419

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Music for this episode: Mu-ziq: Phiescope

As government actions create an unstable and volatile economy, we have no choice but to make changes to our spending. Apart from the necessities, maybe it’s finally time to unsubscribe from the invasive marketing culture that promotes endless consumption of mass produced stuff. In America, we have subscribed to excess; with our culture encouraging us to blindly accept the terms and conditions of capitalism. This episode asks you to consider unsubscribing; from the energy drain, and from the notion that all of this is normal. Listen in to explore how we might free ourselves.

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Me & Paranormal You podcast episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/experience-469-integrating-the-shift-claiming/id811010016?i=1000700741085

Music for this episode:

Mu-ziq: Phiescope