On this episode:

I share the adventure I went on this year in the Jungle, where I haven't felt safe to share my journey as a mom navigating rebuilding our life and being introduced to s*x magic and different ways of healing that most would never think would be needed!

• Finding Safety in Vulnerability: After my home burned down, I felt both lost and held by the kindness of strangers. Sharing my true self seemed impossible amidst the chaos and recent change of my podcast
• A Goddess on a Mission: As a somatic movement teacher, my facilitation experiences had me diving in headfirst into a rabbit hole of curiosity, seeking what was missing in my own life journey
• Kundalini Awakening: I stumbled upon the enchanting world of tantra, which I have come to see was more a tantric approach to living life with deeper connections to love and intimacy
• Solo Retreat Adventure: my first international trip solo to a retreat filled with practices old me wouldve never even imagined! I faced my deep fears and discovered powerful new aspects of myself
• Radiant Revelations: Through these enchanting practices, I found beauty, empowerment, and a peaceful homecoming

Tune in to hear what I learned and how I am moving forward in integrating a potent year of growth and expansion xx

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In this episode of Good Girl Gone Goddess, I dive into one of my greatest soul expansions in my journey so far. This is the part I believe most are terrified to think about much less talk about, I know I was. letting Go of a once "sure thing" ...

I also share a short reflection on how societal pressures and that of my church which once hijacked my motherhood experience, again with being fixed on this “PATH”making me forget that my kids are actually my greatest teachers in Life.

When we expand beyond the straight and narrow and the attachments to the “answers” We are Able to reclaim our full presence and truly love the way love has always been formless and abounding in every moment.

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In this heartfelt episode of "Good Girl Gone Goddess," we delve into the weighty topics of recent disasters and the profound impact they have on our collective psyche. As someone who has journeyed through my own trials after disaster, I share my thoughts and reflections on the angst of navigating a world filled with sadness and disconnection and what helped me to restore my aliveness.

In a personal shift, I have chosen to say less on social media to create space for deeper listening and to offer more heart in my conversations here. Join me as I explore the concept of pleasure and how they can serve as gateways to healing. I discuss pleasure as a powerful form of resistance and a pathway to justice, reminding us of the importance of finding joy even in dark times.

In a moment of connection, I offer a prayer that invites us all to seek quiet moments in our lives, to learn to cultivate personal wisdom—moments that help us link arms with the Divine and reclaim a sense of peace amidst chaos.

Key Topics:

• Personal reflections on recent disasters
• The feeling of disconnection in today's world
• Understanding portals as spaces for healing and transformation
• Pleasure as resistance and a tool for justice
• The importance of prayer and connecting with the Divine
• Finding quiet moments to cultivate peace and joy

* I invite you to share your thoughts and experiences with me. How do you find pleasure and connection amidst chaos? Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast!

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SONG USED: DEVI MANTRA by ANAND MEHROTRA + excerpt from his book "This is That"