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Connecting with Earth consciousness in meditation has been a very powerful tool for me in cultivating peace and presence in the moment, grounding, managing fear and anxiety, and strengthening my intuition.  I created these meditations on the Wild River Podcast (a 30 minute episode, a 16 minute meditation, and a 6 minute meditation) to support you in your every day life, as often as you want.

I learned this meditation style from Rachel Pfotenhauer at Vast Earth. Rachel is an extremely gifted Earth channel, meaning she channels the consciousness and energy of Mother Earth, for readings and healings. I have attended dozens of group healings led by Rachel, where she leads us in a meditation to connect with Earth and then amplifies Earth energy in each of our energetic bodies. These experiences were instrumental in me leaving my job as a full-time lawyer and pursuing a career and lifestyle that felt authentic and expansive to me because Earth helped me to clear fear and connect with my body’s wisdom. I highly recommend her work - particularly her Wednesday healings, her retreats, and her readings.

Rachel Pfotenhauer

IG: @vast_earth

Website: https://vast-earth.com

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In this episode, I interview my friend William Igbokwe to explore the aspects of his identity. Will is a lawyer, an actor, a son, a caregiver, a man, and a brother, among many other roles. He is one of the most embodied people I know and lives with intention and purpose. I love talking with him and I received a lot from this episode.

We talk about:

Despite significant hardship at a young age, or perhaps because of it, Will prioritizes joy, expression, and living purposefully. He is a beautiful example of an empowered man living with intention.

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Will’s instagram: @williamigbokwe

Will’s Professional Website: https://www.williamigbokwe.com

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In this short episode, I (Sam, your host) explore the topic of when you identify as spiritual or are exploring spiritual or mystical beliefs and modalities, and your partner does not resonate with those beliefs.

This can be hard when you suddenly see the world very differently (1) than you did previously and (2) than you partner does. A lot can come up and you can wonder - is this relationship going to work when we have different belief systems and interests.

For some people, holding the same spiritual and religious beliefs is very important. But sometimes, we can think that if we had the same spiritual beliefs, that would solve our problem, when in fact, we are actually craving something else.

I outline how the tension or desire for the same beliefs may actually be:

(1) a desire to share your experiences with someone who gets it and to be validated in them,

(2) a fear that your partner is not willing to grow and work on themselves,

(3) a desire to spend time together and share a common interest, or

(4) a desire to step into a more intentional lifestyle, or simple a different lifestyle, and wanting your partner to be on board.

I also discuss some common pitfalls or challenges, which include (1) one partner mocking or dismissing the other’s new beliefs, (2) hiding your interests or beliefs, (3) trying to force or push their interest, (4) assume they are not interested or don’t care.

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As a part of your human design, you have a profile. It is two numbers, separated by a backslash, like a fraction. For example, 4/1, 1/3, 2/5, 4/6, 6/2, etc. Your profile is how you are designed to share your gifts with the world and the role and personality type you are here to express.

There are six different profiles lines (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) and each is a different archetype, trait, and role. Your profile is made up of two of these lines.

In this episode, Nadia Last and I explain the meaning behind each profile line, the placement (it matters which number comes first!), and practical tips to lean into your most authentic expression of your profile.

We also talk about our Human Design Training, a 12-week comprehensive human design training, led in community, which will begin April 12. You can learn more about that here: https://www.wildriver.live/human-design-training

Nadia’s Instagram: @nadialast_

Nadia’s website: www.nadialast.com

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Website: wildriver.live

Instagram: @wildriver

Questions? Comments? Want to work together? Send an email to [email protected].

Reflectors are our insightful, aware mirrors that helps us understand ourselves and the health of our community. They are rare birds and are such gifts. We have a special guest on this episode - a 5/2 reflector and human design reader, Tanya Reyes!

Nadia Last and I have put together a series on foundational aspects of Human Design, a modality we are passionate about. (Check out the 08. What is Human Design Episode if you are new to Human Design.) We are providing an episode for each energy type where we dive deep into all aspects of that type.

In this episode, Nadia, Tanya, and I discuss the following:

And so much more. We are so excited to be sharing this information with you!

Curious if we are hosting any upcoming workshops? https://www.wildriver.live/workshops

Tanya’s Instagram: @tanyareyes.hd

Tanya’s Website: https://www.tanyareyeshumandesign.com

Nadia’s Instagram: @nadialast_

Nadia’s website: www.nadialast.com

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Website: wildriver.live

Instagram: @wildriver

Questions? Comments? Want to work together? Send an email to [email protected].

Manifesting Generators are our non-linear, multi-passionate creators and builders! As a 4/1 emotional manifesting generator (“MG”) myself, I am so excited to bring you this episode.

Nadia Last and I have put together a series on foundational aspects of Human Design, a modality we are passionate about. (Check out the 08. What is Human Design Episode if you are new to Human Design.) We are providing an episode for each energy type where we dive deep into all aspects of that type.

In this episode, Nadia and I talk about the MG energy type, drawing a lot on personal examples from my life and lessons Nadia has learned from guiding countless MGs. We discuss:

And so much more. We are so excited to be sharing this information with you!

Want to learn more about Soul Group, an 8-week group program designed to connect deeply with yourself and your life path? Check out the website here: https://www.wildriver.live/soul-group

Curious if we are hosting any upcoming workshops? https://www.wildriver.live/workshops

Nadia’s Instagram: @nadialast_

Nadia’s website: www.nadialast.com

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Website: wildriver.live

Instagram: @wildriver

Questions? Comments? Want to work together? Send an email to [email protected].

Manifestors are the impactful and powerful leaders! Nadia Last and I have put together a series on foundational aspects of Human Design, a modality we are passionate about.  (Check out the 08. What is Human Design Episode if you are new to Human Design.)  We are providing an episode for each energy type where we dive deep into all aspects of that type.  

In this episode, we talk about the manifestor energy type.  Because neither Nadia nor myself are a manifestor, we brought on our dear friend Carolyn to share about her experience.  Carolyn is a 2/4 Emotional Manifestor.  She works in corporate strategic consulting in NYC and is a graduate of Stanford Business School. 

In this episode, Nadia, Carolyn, and I discuss:

• The gifts of the manifestor energy type
• The disempowering language used to describe manifestors and reframes to consider
• The impact of manifestors, and Carolyn’s challenges with being perceived as impactful
• The relationship between the manifestor wound of taking up too much space and Carolyn’s history with disordered eating to take up less space
• The strategy of informing, why informing is important and the challenges that come with informing 
• The importance of resting to allow urges to come in 
• Relationships as a manifestor
• And so much more!

We are so excited to be sharing this information with you!

Mentioned in this episode: Dani Dillard @nectarcreative https://www.danielledillard.com 

Want to learn more about Soul Group, an 8-week group program designed to connect deeply with yourself and your life path?  Check out the website here: https://www.wildriver.live/soul-group

Curious if we are hosting any upcoming workshops?  https://www.wildriver.live/workshops 

Nadia’s Instagram: @nadialast_

Nadia’s website: www.nadialast.com

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Website: wildriver.live

Instagram: @wildriver

Questions? Comments? Want to work together?  Send an email to [email protected].

Beautiful, sparkly, life-giving generators!  Nadia Last and I have put together a series on foundational aspects of Human Design, a modality we are passionate about.  (Check out the 08. What is Human Design Episode if you are new to Human Design.)  We are providing an episode for each energy type where we dive deep into all aspects of that type.     In this episode, we talk about the generator energy type.  Because neither Nadia nor myself are a generator (though I am a manifesting generator), we brought on our friend Mandee Rae, a beyond talented photographer, to share about her experience.

In this episode, Nadia, Mandee, and I discuss:

• The gifts of the generator energy type
• Why generator’s are special and so valuable
• The generator strategy for living in alignment, which is waiting to respond
• What a sacral response feels like in the body
• Why waiting for the sacral response - the inner gut knowing - is important
• Generator’s signature of satisfaction and what it feels like
• Generator’s not-self of frustration and what that can feel like
• The importance of connecting with your body 
• And so much more!

We are so excited to be sharing this information with you!

Want to learn more about Soul Group, an 8-week group program designed to connect deeply with yourself and your life path?  Check out the website here: https://www.wildriver.live/soul-group

Curious if we are hosting any upcoming workshops?  https://www.wildriver.live/workshops 

Mandee’s instagram: @mandeerae

Mandee’s website: https://www.mandeerae.com

Nadia’s Instagram: @nadialast_

Nadia’s website: www.nadialast.com

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Website: wildriver.live

Instagram: @wildriver

Questions? Comments? Want to work together?  Send an email to [email protected].

After four months on hiatus from this podcast, I wanted to share an episode right from my heart that didn’t focus on Human Design.  While I love human design, it is not everything!  

In this episode I share about a transition I have had recently stepping from a learner and observer to a leader and a teacher. Though I genuinely love learning, I also can be motivated out of insecurity or fear.  I unpack that and discuss how I am experimenting with integrating, rather than learning, during this season of my life.  I share about my interest in returning back to the basic - focusing on connecting with my heart, my body, and Earth, as well as feeling available to life - and changing my relationship with distractions that have kept me from this focus (including human design!).  I also describe my three threads for winter, the values I will prioritize over this season: (1) creativity without expectation, (2) presence with body, and (3) inwardness/releasing outer authorities.  

Lastly, I end with some personal updates.  I got engaged to my partner two weeks ago!  I have also had some exciting development in my work both as a lawyer and as a coach.  I talk about the impact my co-facilitation of Soul Group this fall had on me.  

Want to learn more about Soul Group?  Check out the website here: https://www.wildriver.live/soul-group 

Want to explore ongoing 1-1 support from me: https://www.wildriver.live/guidance 

I mentioned my friend and teacher Dani Dillard in this episode.  Her website is https://www.danielledillard.com and her instagram is @nectarcreative 

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Website: wildriver.live

Instagram: @wildriver

Questions? Comments? Want to work together?  Send an email to [email protected].

Let’s talk about projectors!  Nadia Last and I have put together a series on foundational aspects of Human Design, a modality we are passionate about.  (Check out the 08. What is Human Design Episode if you are new to Human Design.)  We are providing an episode for each energy type where we dive deep into all aspects of that type.  

In this episode, we talk about the projector energy type.  Nadia is a projector, so we have the benefit of hearing about her personal experiences.

In this episode, Nadia and I discuss:

• The gifts of the projector energy type
• The projector strategy for living in alignment, which is waiting for an invitation
• What an invitation is and what it isn’t, as well as common misconceptions 
• Why waiting is important and how to make that process an active one
• Projector’s signature of success and not-self of bitterness
• Projector Myths
• How to support a projector 
• Projector lifestyle
• And so much more! 

We are so excited to be sharing this information with you!

Want to learn more about Soul Group, an 8-week group program designed to connect deeply with yourself and your life path?  Check out the website here: https://www.nadialast.com/soulgroup 

Curious if we are hosting any upcoming workshops?  https://www.wildriver.live/workshops 

Nadia’s Instagram: @nadialast_

Nadia’s website: www.nadialast.com

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Website: wildriver.live

Instagram: @wildriver

Questions? Comments? Want to work together?  Send an email to [email protected].