Becoming Lit AF

Tracy King | Honoring the gritty, embracing the mystical

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400

My soul-friend, Tracy King, from across the big lake, gives a peek inside the experience of waking up in a life shaped by evangelical Christianity, only to realize it was a life they never wanted, and could no longer tolerate. Tracy shares their story and how they landed in a life full of grit and mysticism. I always love my time with Tracy, I think you will too.
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Tracy King activates potential.

As the Gritty Mystic, an intuitive channel, transformational teacher and coach, Tracy reveals where her clients are in the levels of awakening to take the guess work out of divine development allowing for more "YES!" and less "WTF?!" The goal is to embody your SoulSelf - the same aspiration as the spiritual alchemists of old. The transformational formula is to Align, Allow, BE®. In their self mastery mentorship, they facilitate experiences forging greater connection to one's inherent wisdom and integrating that BEING perspective in day-to-day life. It's not so much SMART #goalgetting coaching, it's experiencing-your-I-AM coaching. It's profoundly healing and empowering.

tracy@grittymystic.com
grittymystic.com

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Jamie Rittenberry | When life give you lemons...

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:00:00 -0400

Jamie Rittenberry has one heck of a story, but he might sometimes be reluctant to share it as he admits to being uncomfortable participating in the "trauma-olympics." While he faced a ton of adversity, his humble and kind nature led him to downplay his own experiences so as not to diminish anyone else's.

I was simply hoping to learn more about Jamie's life and what kind of magic it took for him to not only survive but to garner so much wisdom along the way, while serving as an RN and co-parenting his children.

What I didn't expect? To be educated on polyamory... stick with us, it's towards the end! We talked about foster care, love, co-parenting, sobriety, early interventions, and ultimately being a cycle breaker.

The book I attempted to reference: This Naked Mind

(Sidenote: I fully support Alcoholics Anonymous, I know many for which it has helped greatly! For those who are seeking support, there is much to be had! Find what works for you!)

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.

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Fat Pants | Yoga, Body, F Diet Culture - Round Table

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0400

I am honored to have spent close to 2 hours discussing yoga, fatness, body image, "health", diet culture, reclaiming words, power, the practice and so much more with Andrea, Riss and Sarah.

This episode will absolutely make you laugh out loud. These humans are badass and the conversation was pretty epic. Do not miss this one. I know it is long, but I promise it is worth the listen.

Graphic from @effyourbeautystandards on FB and IG.

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Megan Peiser | Smashing colonialism, patriarchy and reclaiming her indigenous culture

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0400

You will be challenged and learn in this episode. It is a must-listen.

Dr. Megan Peiser, Ph.D. challenges me to listen closely and to lean in. She wants her ancestors to look back and say "Oh Megan, she did some good work." Without question her ancestors will say that and much more about her impact.

Megan is simply brilliant, engaged, inspiring, and driven. She is deeply committed to reclaiming her own indigenous roots as a member of the Choctaw Nation. She inspires her students to stay brave, she dedicates her work to highlighting women and marginalized peoples in literature, and ignites growth through the written word and participation; whether that means reading, gardening, or smashing the patriarchy.

Megan Peiser is a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. She is Assistant Professor of Eighteenth-Century Literature at Oakland University. Her research and teaching interests include women writers, history of the novel, history of the book, periodicals, Indigenous literature and culture, material culture, and digital humanities.

She lives in Michigan with her dachshunds, Jasper and Burney.
www.meganpeiser.com

RESOURCES:
What Kind of Ancestor Do You Want to Be
ed. John Hausdoerffer, Brooke Parry Hecht, Melissa K. Nelson, and Katherine Kassouf Commings

An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz https://birchbarkbooks.com/products/an-indigenous-peoples-history-of-the-united-states?_pos=1&_sid=94cbad9ab&_ss=r

And a "young peoples" version! https://birchbarkbooks.com/products/an-indigenous-peoples-history-of-the-united-states-for-young-people?_pos=2&_sid=94cbad9ab&_ss=r

Fire Keeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley -- this one is a wonderful recent Indigenous YA novel, set in Michigan! https://birchbarkbooks.com/products/firekeepers-daughter?_pos=1&_sid=861c2333e&_ss=r

The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson -- also a novel, WONDERFUL. https://birchbarkbooks.com/products/the-seed-keeper?_pos=1&_sid=5b8469546&_ss=r

Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer https://birchbarkbooks.com/products/braiding-sweetgrass?_pos=2&_sid=354cd4281&_ss=r

Treaty of Detroit, 1807 : https://www.cmich.edu/research/clarke-historical-library/explore-collection/explore-online/native-american-material/native-american-treaty-rights/text-of-michigan-related-treaties#a3

Home Page for the Marguerite Hicks Project:

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Michelle Warren | Peace - How do we get there?

Tue, 17 May 2022 14:00:00 -0400

Michelle and I discuss the nature of finding peace in an unsettling world, as sensitive souls, raised by sensitive souls who perhaps did not have appropriate coping tools. We talk about her new book, World Peace is an Inside Job: Exploring the connection between inner and world peace. And really, we just talk life.

Michelle is a clinical social worker with over 25 years in the field. She currently works as a psychotherapist in Metro Detroit, specializing in women's issues, young adults, LGBT-Q, and chronic pain/health. She has training in Emotional Freedom Technique, Emotional Awareness & Expressive Therapy, and Brainspotting.

She is an avid runner, yogi, writer, music enthusiast, and nature lover. Michelle lives in the area with her spouse and 2 young adult children.

Connect with Michelle:
www.michellewarrentherapy.com
www.peaceinthejourney.com

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Sona Bhatnagar | Wisdom from a Near Death Experience and Grief Healed

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0400

Sona Bhatnagar M.D. tragically lost her husband, Mohit, and son, Nachu, within ten months of each other. After navigating immense loss, negotiating with betrayal, and learning to walk the path of grief she founded griefhealed.com and the Grief Healed Meetup. She has made it her mission to help others find their way through all of the many losses we experience as humans, and find a way to forgive, heal, and move forward.

A few years after the immense losses of Sona's son and husband, she faced her own near-death experience (NDE). Sona shares about her NDE, greeting her son in spirit, and the comfort it provided.

Dr. Bhatnagar has been featured twice on Arianna Huffington’s website Thrive Global and Cleveland radio personality Philip Keller’s podcast Blind Faith Live! Real People. Real Miracles, where she discussed triumphing over grief on the episode “Life and Death."

She received her medical degree from the University of Florida and completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Maryland. She has been a practicing physician for over 30 years and a Grief Recovery Specialist. She supplements her standard medical training with integrative medicine, including hypnotherapy, Reiki, Alpha, and Theta healing, Johrei and Pranic Healing, Matrix and Reconnective Healing, and Emotional Freedom Techniques.

Sona’s manuscript had been very well-received by her focus group of fellow physicians, internationally known spiritual healers, and members of her grief support group––all of whom found tremendous value in its content and encouraged her to seek publication to reach a wide audience. Additionally, during her son’s illness she received support from U2’s Bono and The Edge, as well as from Jon Stewart, and Stephen Colbert.

FB: @Sona Bhatnagar, M.D.

Instagram: @sonabhatnagarmd

Website: griefhealed.com

The book: Grief Healed

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Alyson McAdams | Reclaiming our power and ending the war with our bodies

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Alyson McAdams RD and I (let's be honest, I have a lot to say here), talk about our culture and the grip body and health obsession has (or has had) on so many of us. Alyson is a non-diet, weight-inclusive dietitian specializing in disordered eating, intuitive eating, and family nutrition. Alyson works to help others develop a strong, flexible, and positive relationship with food. She is passionate about helping you discover peace with food and your body so you can show up fully for what matters to you in life. Formally, Alyson is a registered dietician, her focus is so much bigger than food. And as many of us have come to understand, it is never really about the food.

Alyson is dedicated to having an honest look at the culture of dieting, fitness, media, and the unworthiness that is born of it. She wants to help other humans free themselves from these chronic concerns and help heal and ultimately liberate us from this toxic energy suck (my words, not hers).

This is a very personal conversation for me too as it is a space I had struggled with for a long, long time and ultimately a journey that has offered me so much wisdom and insight having waded through it.

Alyson is a social justice advocate, she promotes the Health at Every Size (HAES) initiative. .

Learn more about her work here https://www.alysonmcadams.com/

More resources listed at alysonmcadams.com/resources

National Eating Disorder Association (free screening tool available) - https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

Association for Size Diversity and Health - https://asdah.org/

FEAST (mentioned early in the episode) - https://www.feast-ed.org/

P.S. There will be a follow-up convo with some of my favorite yogis who live in larger bodies and how the world of fitness, diet-culture, and more specifically navigating the yoga practice and finding their place in the yoga community.

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Teresa Zambo | Navigating the world as a highly sensitive person (HSP)

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 18:00:00 -0500

Teresa Zambo, a sensitive badass who took a leap of faith to switch careers after being diagnosed as a highly-sensitive person by a trusted therapist.

She has a bachelor's degree in business psychology and a master's degree in management & leadership and is certified as a coach. She specializes in coaching other highly sensitive people to learn to turn their sensitivity into a super power that allows them to shine brightly, live authentically and thrive in their lives.

You can find more about Teresa and her work here: https://www.lumuscoaching.de/ueber-mich
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/teresalumuscoaching/

Info on the Highly Sensitive Person based on the work of Dr. Elaine Aron
https://hsperson.com

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Cultivating your voice + creating impact workshop details: https://www.citizenyogastudio.com/workshops-2/#1636740997537-2de85d78-4ba7

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Home for the Holidays?!

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0500

"I love meeting people's mom. It's like reading an instruction manual as to why they are nuts."
~Ted Lasso

This quote is perfection. The truth it holds is powerful and brutal. It is so easy to see that from the outside of ourselves when meeting the in-laws, or being inside someone else's hometown experience. But, when the table turns, and we use that wisdom to examine our own instruction manual, it can be pretty uncomfortable.

As we grow and change and become, and "unbecome", these familiar, but less frequented spaces can be a brutiful place to reflect on how we have changed and it challenges us to stay true to our own progress. Adding fuel to the flame, is the insanity of these times, especially after many of us had a year off from these familiar gathering spaces.

The reminder is to me is that we are complex, messy, beautiful creatures who have adapted to survive, and at the heart of all of it is our innate need for love and connection.

Happy Holidays Friends.

XO,
Ann

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Anne Zemba | Picking up the pieces after unimaginable loss

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0400

Anne Zemba tells her story of love and unimaginable loss. Brian Zemba, her beloved husband and soulmate died unexpectedly at only 43 years old. His loss created a ripple throughout the local community as his effervescent energy touched the lives of many, in fact many more than any of us knew.

Anne walks us through the story of their love, the experience of losing him, and the aftermath of walking through immense grief publicly and privately. It took her years, and the right encounter with a friend that finally led her to a treatment that ultimately saved her life.

She gives us a peak at the lessons she has learned as the one facing deep grief, and offers insight on how to support others who are walking a similar path.

Trigger warning: Suicidal ideation and death are part of this conversation.

If you or someone you know needs help, please call (800)273-8255
OR go to this website for live chat support: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

If you want to learn more about EMDR or find a clinician: https://www.emdr.com/SEARCH/index.php

To join the Citizen Yoga community online or in person check out: www.citizenyogastudio.com -- I teach live classes online, in person and On Demand

Xo, Ann

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Lori Lipten | Intuition, take the wheel! :)

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0400

An inspiring conversation on intuition with one of my nearest and dearest soul friends Lori Lipten. Lori is a thought-leader, spiritual teacher, and shaman whose soul-mission is to normalize intuition. She is one of the most heart-centered people I know and I am grateful to simply publicize one of many of the deep conversations we have on the regular. I hope you find this conversation helpful and inspiring to remember that you have everything you need to live a more intuitively guided life.

LoriLipten.com
Follow her on Facebook
Follow her on Instagram
Learn more about the Intuitive Practitioner Certification Program

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Melissa Kinney | What if a missed ADHD diagnosis suddenly made your whole life make more sense?

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:00:00 -0400

From the parking lot of Costco in the midst of a global pandemic, I received a phone call that has changed my life and changed my beloved friend Melissa's too. What if, after 40 years of living, you realize that much of the ways the world has been so hard are simply because of undiagnosed neurodiversity... even more so, what if much of your overwhelm, anxiousness and depression were symptoms of a missed diagnosis of ADHD.

Women and girls are commonly underdiagnosed in ADHD because we all expect it to look a particular way. We all know that boy from grade school who could never seem to sit still, stop talking, or stay out of trouble. I assumed for much of my life that I had ADD and considered it a strength in many ways, but I was missing some crucial information.

I didn't understand how much of a player it was in my relationships, my ability to keep up with work, motherhood, parenting, and how often it led me to avoid conflict at all costs.

Melissa had a similar experience, though it was never even on her radar until a friend posted about her experience which sent Melissa down a very familiar ADHD rabbit hole of discovery.

In this episode we talk about life before and after diagnosis, all the things that might have bene different and all the ways we are learning to understand ourselves, our children, our lives and look back with perhaps a little more grace.

Wondering if this might be you? Here are some common symptoms in women and girls:

Daydreaming and in a world of her own
Difficulty maintaining focus; easily distracted
Disorganized and messy (in her appearance and physical space)
Doesn’t appear to be trying
Doesn’t seem motivated
Forgetful
Highly sensitive to noise, fabrics, and emotions
Hyper-talkative (always has lots to say, but is not good at listening)
Hyperreactivity (exaggerated emotional responses)
Looks to be making "careless" mistakes
Might often slam her doors shut
Often late (poor time management)
Problems completing tasks
Seems shy
Seems to get easily upset
Shifting focus from one activity to another
Takes time to process information and directions; seems like she doesn't hear you
Verbally impulsive; blurts out and interrupts others
Appears withdrawn
Cries easily

https://www.verywellmind.com/adhd-in-girls-symptoms-of-adhd-in-girls-20547
https://www.additudemag.com/category/manage-adhd-life/relationships/

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Amanda Crowell Itliong | Not Dead Yet

Wed, 05 May 2021 15:00:00 -0400

Amanda is a badass human being. Her tagline tells it like it is. #notdeadyet

While you'd be tempted to think this conversation is all about cancer. It is really about how our circumstances define us, and what it really means to be ALIVE.

At 29 years old, living in San Francisco, with her dream job, a husband, and travel, she was taken, quite literally, to her knees by the big-bad C-word, ovarian cancer. Now, at 41 years old, she has been in and out of remission countless times, and lives with the diagnosis of terminal cancer and weekly treatments to prolong the inevitable.

What makes Amanda so incredible is far-reaching beyond her cancer chronicles, it is how she has chosen to show up. While we would all like to imagine the person we'd become when shit hits the fan on repeat, Amanda is who I would aspire to be. She is hilarious, joyful, fierce, and has found powerful ways to create a meaningful life. She is an advocate, an activist, a public speaker, a patient advocate and the kind of person who sends you a hand-made card in the mail to say thanks.

I am honored to have spent time with Amanda in conversation, laughter, reflection and mutual respect. I hope you enjoy her energy and learn from her story.

And remember Amanda's sentiment, while cancer in many ways defines and rules her life, her autonomy, her body, it is in no way the totality of who she is. No one thing is the totality of you.

Where you can connect with her:
acrowell@post.harvard.edu

Twitter: @MIShouldTalk

IG: MIManda

Helpful links about ovarian cancer....

https://ocrahope.org/

https://www.ovarian.org/

Helpful links for young adults with any cancer...

https://firstdescents.org/

https://stupidcancer.org

Some of my inspiration...

https://gostanford.com/news/2017/6/21/track-field-the-magic-of-tyrone-mcgraw.aspx

http://web.stanford.edu/class/engr110/2020/AlexTung.html

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Marianne Steele | The reckoning of healing beyond the mind***

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0400

*** Trigger Warning, this episode contains references to childhood sexual abuse and PTSD.

Marianne Steele's story is one that could fill the pages of a novel. She so graciously allows us to peek inside a story that begins with a traumatic childhood and launches from the era of free love, communal living in none other than San Franciso, and catapulted into an adventure born of her impulse to survive.

Marianne speaks frankly about so often she had met her own trauma from the healing born of the mind and it wasn't until she had a major breakdown of the body in the last few years that she began to truly reckon with what healing looks like, how to self-care and facing the diagnosis of complex PTSD.

Marianne now words as a Shiatsu bodyworker, an energy worker, an intuitive teacher, and a medium.

You can connect with her here: https://www.pacificspirit.de

Referenced in this episode:

The Courage to Heal by Ellen Bass & Laura Davis

Peter Levine Ph.D. and Somatic Experiencing

National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (also Peter Levine)

NIACMB YouTube Channel

Healing Trauma and Spiritual Growth: Peter Levine & Thomas Huebl

Spirituality Archetypes and Trauma:

Marianne's blog that documents her early channeling experiences

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David Bedrick | Insatiable hunger and the wisdom held within it

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0500

David Bedrick is a psychologist, speaker, teacher, and attorney, and author, but that does not sum up the heart of David and his work. He is a deeply gentle, thoughtful, and compassionate human being who shares an insatiable curiosity to both understanding human beings and advocating for those who are oppressed.

Together we share stories, deep questions, and a loving look a the world of body shame, and the expansive world of diet and body obsession masquerading as wellness. He has written a beautiful book of women's stories through the lens of a compassionate witness. Not only are the stories he shares relatable, but they also hold the wisdom of looking into our own hunger to find the answer to what it is we really crave.

I have worked diligently to lean away from conversations on body, diet, and weight-loss because I do not want to give more energy to what has consumed so many of us. However, this conversation is different, it is deeper, more radical, and an invitation to look beneath the story for your own body's innate wisdom.

https://www.davidbedrick.com
https://www.facebook.com/david.bedrick.9

Pre-order his book "You Can't Judge A Body By Its Cover" at your favorite bookseller.

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Ros Isabel | Finding your groove with human design

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -0400

Did you love taking quizzes in teen magazines when you were a kid? I always wanted to know more about myself, what made me tick, what was in store for me. Ros is an expert in human design, a system that offers in her words" the most incredible and accurate interpretation of personality and life calling."

Admittedly, I was impressed with my own human design map and its accuracy. This system and the way it was created is pretty fascinating, a bit trippy and totally worth a listen. Perhaps it will speak to you!

Find Ros Isabel:
https://findyournaturalgroove.com/

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Lindsay Madison | Leaning in, showing up, forgiveness and learning to take your life back

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0400

**Trigger Warning: This conversation briefly touches on trauma and abuse.

Lindsay's heart is in sharing her life story in order to help others see that they are not alone. She is the byproduct of young lovers who never belonged together. Her father, a born-again Christian who traded heroin for Jesus. Her parents traded her back and forth her entire life and she often felt like a pawn. She was gaslit, abused, and suffered a myriad of challenges because of it. She has learned to lean in, to forgive, and also to create a chosen family of friends.

We talk about the current world and how triggering 2020 has been for so many who have a shared history of abuse, trauma, bullying, and gaslighting.

Marble Jar Friends reference: https://www.catherinebruns.com/who-do-you-trust-marble-jars-and-empathy/

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Kacee Must x Ann Fancy | 2020, it's been real....

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -0400

Kacee Must is the owner and founder of Citizen Yoga and a dear friend. Six months into a global pandemic and the chaos of 2020 we decided to sit down for a chat. I am not sure who was interviewing who, but we had a great conversation on life, business, scarcity, authenticity, and the weight of the world right now.

I hope you listen in and enjoy. I sure did.

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Linda Taliaferro | Walking in uncomfortable shoes: rising up together against racism.

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Linda T. exudes strength, poise, and power. She is an incredible human being and someone I am grateful to call a friend. Linda gives us a heartbreaking and inspiring snapshot of what it means to be a black woman in America.

Just wait until you hear the cafeteria story. It will blow your mind and break your heart.

This conversation is honest, raw, and eye-opening. I hope that this conversation calls you to listen, to seek to understand, to look at the bigger picture, and find hope in our ability to create actionable change.

Follow Linda:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro
https://www.lindataliaferro.com

Resources Linda recommends:

How To Be A Strong White Ally: https://www.maxwellboise.com/read

It Does Not Matter If You Are Good:
https://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/a32712287/cnn-omar-jimenez-arrest-response/

Professionalism in the Age of Black Death: https://medium.com/@shenequagolding/maintaining-professionalism-in-the-age-of-black-death-is-a-lot-5eaec5e17585

Talking About Racism in the Workplace with Black Friends:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bobby-earles-442a8756_morethanjusttalk-activity-6678443500444385280-RL4p/

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Jen Tindle | The complexity of identity

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Meet Jen Tindle, an incredibly bright, cerebral, and thoughtful human being. Jen walks us through her life experiences as she has grappled with the complexity of identity. Jen is a biracial woman, gay, adopted, and raised in a loving black Christian family. She bravely talks about the challenges she has had to confront along the way and how she is managing life in the midst of the Black Lives Matter uprising and the fight for true justice and change.

I am so grateful to Jen for taking the time to share her story with us.

Resources:

Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love and Liberation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CWYTK2A/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

How to Be an Antiracist: Ibram X. Kendi
https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Antiracist-Ibram-Kendi-ebook/dp/B07D2364N5/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1AUYTZ4QGV9U1&dchild=1&keywords=how+to+be+an+antiracist&qid=1596638521&s=digital-text&sprefix=How+to+be+%2Cdigital-text%2C164&sr=1-2

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Tamara Kolton | How Eve shaped our world and reclaiming the divine feminine

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0400

Rabbi Tamara Kolton Ph.D. is the author of Oranges for Eve: My Brave, Beautiful, Badass Journey to the Feminine Divine.

Tamara tells her incredible personal journey to becoming a Rabbi and the uphill battle that ensued. She got a kick in the ass from the Universe that resulted in her leaving the Temple she grew up in and deeply loved. These dark times led to a beautiful metamorphosis and the birth of a renewed sense of purpose.

Tamara is an independent rabbi, psychologist, and feminine mythologist. As a prominent rabbi in Michigan, she is known for her warm, inspirational style and deep capacity to help people heal.

I LOVED this conversation and truly could've gone on for hours. Keep your eyes peeled for round 2.

Follow:
https://rabbikolton.com
https://www.facebook.com/orangesforeve/

GET HER BOOK: Oranges for Eve

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Carly Lozdoski | March Astrology Report

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Our favorite astrologer is back to give us the March 2020 update.

Who are the major players this month, what to look out for, mercury in retrograde, pisces influence and more!

Want to hang with Carly in person? Join her at Drifter Coffee in Ferndale, MI on March 24th from 6-7pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/208830706920321/

Check out her website: www.astroalignment.com

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Rasia Pouncie | Plant Medicine & Healing

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0500

Rasia Pouncie has many titles: Priestess, Seer, Diviner (shells, tea, tarot), Crystal Therapist, Quantum Healer, Student and Practioner of Sacred Psychology, Plant Medicine enthusiast.

Her calling is in mentoring others in an effort to support them in reaching their highest timeline and frequency. Rasia’s goal is to fan your soul's desire to inspire you to be honest, real, fun, sexy, wise, and loving to yourself.

She was raised by her father who was a spiritualist and led the way for her to explore many mystical traditions. He also rooted her in her personal ancestry that has now led her to explore plant medicine on a regular basis.

This conversation spans wide. Rasia talks about her connection to the Church of Daime, her experiences with nearly weekly plant medicine, and how it has transformed her anxiety. We talk about cultural appropriation in the spiritual world and how to navigate these issues with sensitivity and awareness.

Keywords:
Orishas
Church of Daime
Santo Daime
Ayahuasca

http://wanderling.tripod.com/seven_powers.html
African Pantheon/Spiritual system

Find Rasia
Instagram: Mystical Healing Guide
Website: https://mysticalhealing.guide

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Lauren Laudani | You are not the worst thing you've done. Begin Again.

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Lauren's tattoos tell you her story over the last 3+ years. Her first tattoo ever has the words "begin again" and the date her life changed forever. Have you ever struggled to remember that you are more than your mistakes, you are more than the things that have happened to you, you are more than your upbringing?

Lauren's story is vulnerable, brave and so relatable. We have all waited too long to make a change, we have all sat idly by when the Universe was offering us lifeboat after lifeboat. We have all avoided change only to find ourselves in a swift kick in the pants that forced to leap into the next chapter of our lives.

Lauren tells the story of why she was had no choice but to completely reinvent herself, reckon with shame and step boldly into a life she didn't recognize only to be lead gently back to her true self.

She's had one hell of a journey these last few years and is now ready to shine light into the darker corners of her life. Please listen with an open and receptive heart. May we truly learn to meet one another with love, compassion and understanding. May we hold one another up and help each other when we are down.

Join Lauren and I in Costa Rica May 9-16th: https://www.citizenyogastudio.com/costa-rica-retreat-2020/

Follow Lauren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlivinyoga/

Check her schedule out at www.citizenyogastudio.com

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Carly Lozdoski | February Astrology Report

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 22:00:00 -0500

My favorite astrologer is back with a little review on the end of 2019 and all that we have to look forward to and work with in the new year. We talk about all the usual topics of what we need to know and how to best harness the energy we are experience. We chat reincarnation and what that has to do with the planets... Carly and I laugh, I say URANUS too many times and a good time was had by all. I think I am starting to get the hang of us this astrology thing...well, kind of!

www.astro-alignment.com
IG: @carlyonthedaily
FB: Astro Alignment

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Get the F out of your head | Ann Fancy

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500

This is something that has been heavy on my heart and mind over the last year. After decades of being completely disconnected from my body, I have realized the profound impact yoga has had on me. I spent my childhood & young adulthood struggling with severe anxiety and depression. I spent decades at war with my body, dieting, bingeing, loathing and obsessing over my form. I am certain I own every diet book, and self help book about food, body, emotional eating and the likes.

Why does this matter? Because for one reason or another almost everyone I know is struggling to live in their human form. We all have come at this issue for a thousand different reasons, perhaps it's simply the culture of disconnect, it could be trauma, or ancestry, or any other multitudes of reasons. But we I know for sure, is that we MUST learn how to integrate in order to live out more meaningful, connected, purposeful and impactful lives.

We as the collective must learn how to get out of our heads and into our bodies so we can reclaim our power and change this world. It is imperative that we do both.

XO,
Ann

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Amanda Mossing | Reframing Addiction

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 13:00:00 -0500

Amanda was put on her spiritual path, over twelve years ago, with her own recovery from drug addiction that was the catalyst to her spiritual awakening. Throughout the years, she has developed spiritually through her work within the Twelve Step Programs, being an active student and teacher of the metaphysical text, A Course In Miracles, work with The Laws of the Universe and ongoing intensive self study. Her intuitive abilities have been enhanced in her work with prayer, meditation, energy work, divination, crystals, the chakra system, body work, astrology and other metaphysical and intuitive practices.

Amanda's personal mission is to help others heal and attune to their own inner voice.

Amanda shares her story of addiction & recovery. She walks us through her own evolution that has led her to being a lightworker and spiritual teacher. We talk about faith and how she transformed her personal understanding of who Jesus was a teacher and spiritual master.

Amanda is a trained, licensed therapist within the state of Florida, holding a Masters degree in social work, with a specialization in treating addiction. In addition, she is an intuitive coach and mentor, with a strong focus on spirituality and well-being. She is certified under Gabby Bernstein's Level 1 Spirit Junkie Masterclass. She is also a Registered Yoga Teacher and also holds a Usui Reiki Level Two Certification of Attunement.

Amanda's personal mission is to help others heal and attune to their own inner voice.

https://www.instagram.com/soulfeather_/
https://www.soul-feather.com/

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Elizabeth Atkins | The invisibility of race and the quest of self discovery

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:00:00 -0500

Elizabeth Atkins has spent most of her life working to bring the experiences of mixed race persons into the narrative of American culture. She is the daughter of a interracial couple whose fascinating journey includes a story of love, defying the catholic church, breaking rules & barriers while consciously raising two daughters who now work to do the same.

Elizabeth has spent the last decade or more healing her own pain around her identity, her deep need for spiritual connection and learning to make peace with her body. She has become a voice in the conversation around purpose, growth and the profound benefits of meditation.

Her recent memoir expands on her personal journey: https://www.godsanswerisknow.com/
Her publishing company: https://www.twosisterswriting.com/

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Barbara Payton | Growing Pains

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:00:00 -0500

Barbara Payton is a sultry, Detroit rock singer/songwriter with a soulful, bluesy voice. Recognized as one of Detroit’s most powerful and engaging live performers, Barbara has rocked stages, festivals, arenas and private listening rooms for more than 25 years. In addition to her solo career, Barbara has toured as a background singer for both Bob Seger and Kid Rock.

But Barbara is so much more than this bio. She is thoughtful, articulate, honest and open about her life, the growth she has dedicated to, loss, pain, parenting aging adults, reclaiming her life and what it means to her to be living more wakefully.

We talk about the trappings of religion, what it was like to come out, being a local lesbian icon for decades and the role the Salvation Army played in her life.

I think you love her more than ever after this deep & stirring conversation. I know I do.

http://barbarapayton.com/

Detroit Event:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cadieux-cafe-presents-barbara-payton-with-kurzawa-group-zeppelin-tribute-tickets-80709547429?ref=eios&fbclid=IwAR0EDc7Hh-X_eVn4ahFS_l4SJPcuAnxb72AL56RPpKXj_iEw1hceoFd8iMs

Salvation Army LGBQT statement:
https://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/lgbt-statement/?fbclid=IwAR1JkmejHxzltLT-IQltAyaa4Qz-dIefFWlzPWqrdYgCa-rT-XSxfwIT-so

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Lori Lipten | Shamanic Medium & Big Questions

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 23:00:00 -0500

The incredible, wise, funny and loving Lori Lipten is back with another enlightening conversation. Lori is a teacher, author, shamanic, medium, intuitive guide, healer and so so much more. She is a bright light in the world and this conversation is illuminating in so many ways.

WARNING: We go really deep, I ask some hard questions of the Universe and Lori answers with honesty, humility, ease, and grace. We talk about much that may challenge your current paradigms, how you see your life, and what it really means to be alive, now, on earth, in this plane of experience.

Connect with Lori:
www.lorilipten.com
https://www.facebook.com/loriliptenmedium/

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Juliet Tang | Conscious Business

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0400

Juliet Tang is a feminine business mentor for conscious and ambitious women service-based entrepreneurs – coaches, consultants, holistic doctors, therapists, practitioners, and transformational leaders

After being raised in communist China, Juliet found her way to liberation and had many awakenings and breakthroughs along the way that has led her to her current work. We talk about life, the common hang ups and pitfalls spiritually driven women face when trying to launch into their unique soul's purpose.

Juliet is a powerful, intuitive, heart centered woman whose mission it is to inspire other women to step forward into their passions & purpose by learning to harness masculine energy in a positive way that allows us to boldly do the change-making work we are called to.

This conversation was important for me and I will be listening several more times in an effort to really embody these powerful reminders.

Find Juliet here:
https://juliettang.com/about/
https://www.instagram.com/JulietTangZ/

Sign up for a free master class:
https://juliettang.com/premium-business-webinar/

Work with her:
https://juliettang.com/work-with-me/

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Carly Lozdoski | BONUS Halloween Astrology

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 13:00:00 -0400

Do you believe that the stars somehow dictate or guide the shifts that happen earthside?

Have you often heard people blaming life's mishaps on MERCURY in RETROGRADE? Have you wondered what in the world that means?

Do you find that this time of year leads you to feeling low? Do you feel like uncomfortable truths are asking to be exposed, do you feel called to heal? Do you feel ready to unearth some of what you have been keeping down for a long time?

Welcome to Scorpio season with a bonus of mercury in retrograde. Carly helps us unpack what this all could mean as we traverse the shift into the depths of Fall.

Follow Carly on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlyonthedaily/
OR check out her new website: https://www.astroalignment.com

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Kelli McMullen | Honoring the mess

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0400

Kelli McMullen is the firecracker owner of an eclectic and electric movement studio called The Space in Brighton, MI.

Kelli is a self-proclaimed "Cheerleader in a Yoga Teacher's body." Her studio is part yoga, part HIIT, part dance with an anchor in soulful conversation on the meaning of life.

Kelli is the my kind of person, she is brave, messy, radically honest and full of F-bombs. Our conversation goes from authenticity, the raw truth on how challenging relationships are for those of us who are really showing up in them, parenting and so much more.

Connect with Kelli: https://www.instagram.com/kellimcmullen/
The Space:
https://www.facebook.com/theSpaceBrighton/
https://discoverthespace.com

Kelli references this book: Heart Talk by Cleo Wade.
Also referenced: Brené Brown & Braving the Wilderness

Join the Becoming Community.

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Rachel | Souls Path & Purpose

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0400

The lovely Rachel is back with another vibrant conversation on all the big questions of life. We talk about the purpose of suffering, oppression, healing, love, soulmates, twin flames, energy and how it moves the world and so much more.

This is another life changing conversation and I am so grateful for my time with her and her willingness to share her wisdom. Rachel is always very clear to let us know she is still a student of life and to take all she says and check it against your own truth. I hope this conversation gets you thinking and inspires you to see your life from a different perspective.

There are some deeply thought provoking and challenging concepts presented here. I encourage you to have an open mind and an open heart. If you are triggered by her words, dig in, look inward, find your own truth.

To contact Rachel for a session email her: RL18works@gmail.com

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Ann Fancy | Being a "disappointer"

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:00:00 -0400

It seems so many of us have moments of lifetimes that we believe we don't belong. We spend our days trying to fit in, and our nights feeling the deep sadness of having compromised our selves to make it work. There is so much power in being seen, soulful authenticity and showing up as ourselves. Let's all learn to disappoint others while showing up in our own truth. It is powerful work and not for the faint of heart.

Work I reference: https://www.amazon.com/Braving-Wilderness-Quest-Belonging-Courage/dp/0812995848 and https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Imperfection-Think-Supposed-Embrace/dp/159285849X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=M59THHBI0NE5&keywords=gifts+of+imperfection&qid=1570124675&s=books&sprefix=gifts+of+im%2Cstripbooks%2C176&sr=1-1

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Nadia Elmagrabi | Winding Path

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 14:00:00 -0400

Nadia was raised by two immigrants, an Egyptian and a Brit. She spend much of her childhood free from boundaries and cultivated a life of curiosity. Somewhat unintentionally Nadia kept finding herself in the role of healer. She has worked as a massage therapist, clinical counselor and nutrition and wellness coach. But her insatiable curiosity continues to lead her to more and more interesting places.

She is now part owner of Expanding Spirits an experiential crystal shop. She recently started a new adventure guiding others through Past Life Regression. This was an experience I had myself with Nadia, let me tell you... it was FASCINATING.

Come along on this journey as we navigate Nadia's path and all the moments that led her to her most recent incarnation in this life. :)

REFERENCED
Edgar Cayce: https://www.amazon.com/Story-Edgar-Cayce-There-River/dp/0876043759/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=edgar+cayce&qid=1568832194&sr=8-4

Energy Codes by Dr. Sue Morter: https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Codes-7-Step-System-Awaken/dp/B07JR31NXZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IYELWZ0304JM&keywords=energy+codes+dr+sue+morter&qid=1568832239&s=books&sprefix=energy+codes%2Cstripbooks%2C145&sr=1-1

Expanding Spirits:
https://expandingspirits.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpandingSpirits/

James 2-The child who recalled his life as a WW2 pilot:
https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/james-leininger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYE0WEFz_OA

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Ann Fancy | Beyond Love & Bliss...

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:00:00 -0400

Hey, Hey! Season 2! Let's start this season off with a doozy of a conversation. Warning, this dialogue may push your buttons, because it has been pushing mine for years!

In the world of spirituality (with or without the addition of religion), so many of us have unintentionally ignored, muted or shamed one another in the name of "faith." In fact, even if you find yourself under the label of atheist, I would challenge you to take the same look at the ways our society collectively seeks to avoid pain. We often avoid deep and challenging conversation, we fall short in holding safe space for one another in our lowest moments, and we quickly numb our own suffering in an effort to sidestep the pain.

I know, we are all good people here. We don't intend to fall short. But, I think it is time to have an uncomfortable conversation around spiritual bypassing, numbing, disconnection and smatterings of plain BS in how we "use" religion, love, light, spirituality in an effort to circumnavigate pain, growth, evolution, understanding and radical responsibility to show up more fully in life.

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Patty Shaw | The Shy Healer

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 13:00:00 -0400

Patty Shaw is a healer, spiritual counselor, light-worker, author, akashic record reader and self proclaimed introvert. She has a gentle angelic energy with the ability to find a lightness and laughter in all of the challenges we face. She has been in the healing arts, the woo-woo and the new age movement since the early 90's and brings a voice of wisdom and experience as she has lived through the continual evolution of this awakening towards a 5D reality.

Patty was raised in a large family, she is one of nine. She was painfully shy and learned much about the world from the vantage point of quiet observation. She and her sisters began exploring the world of energy, metaphysics, mysticism and spirituality nearly 30 years ago. They own and operate the Candle Wick Shoppe in Ferndale, MI and have expanded their reach into various facets of spirituality.

We had so much to talk about from the evolution of spirituality in the last few decades, managing negative energies and ghosts, healing blockages through akashic exploration and so so much more. I hope you stick with it to the end because that's were it really gets interesting.

To learn more and connect with Patty Call 313-506-5711
To follow Patty click here for FB: https://www.facebook.com/healingwithpattyshaw
https://www.facebook.com/thecandlewickshoppe/
https://www.amazon.com/Do-Yourself-Akashic-Wisdom-Library/dp/1578635403

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Carly Lozdoski | Astrology for the July 16th Full Moon

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 16:00:00 -0400

Join Carly and I as we discuss the upcoming full moon this month. Carly continues to educate us on how astrology can impact our day to day life, what makes people seemingly lose their mind around the full moon and who is impacted most deeply by the moon this July.

From Carly:
Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Capricorn July 16 - Full Moons are all about releasing. On Tuesday incorporate time into your day to release what no longer serves. This specific Full Moon is asking us to step toward our personal truth & give a deep bow to the structures in your life that have gotten you to this point.

Journal Prompts include:
• Celebrations & Successes - write out all of your societal successes. Ex: graduating from college
• Graditude - write out all the things/people/jobs that have allowed you to accomplish your achievements. Ex: grateful for my Mom for babysitting so I could focus on my job to receive my big raise.
• List out the blocks & stories that stop you from pursuing new areas of your life, new areas of interest, new life directions

If you feel compelled, burn the list & make sure the ashes go back into the earth.

Full Moon Blessings! Happy releasing & creating space for new energy to flow in.

Book a session with Carly: https://www.astroalignment.com/

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Teri Williams | Unexpected Path

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 16:00:00 -0400

Teri Williams says she is simply someone who is doing her best to live her life. She is proudly 25 years sober and made some big shifts 25 years ago that let her to deepening her innate connection to spirit, intuition, energy work and a shamanic path.

Teri is also no-nonsense kind of gal. We talk openly about the courage and bravery it takes to shift away from the dogma and programming most of us have been taught throughout our lives and step into a different understanding, a new perspective and an alternate way of seeing the world.

Teri is a Shamanic Energy Practitioner as well as host of Soulful Living on Empower Radio who LOVES the sound of the drum. It reminds her heart is still beating and deepens her connection to the Universe. She has 25 years’ experience in the healing arts and mysticism, assisting others in unleashing their potential within for overall good health and well-being. Her specialties include: Shamanic Drum Circles, Shamanic Energy sessions, Shamanic Journey Sessions, Soul Retrieval, Shamanic Rebirthing, Reiki, Meditation and Mindfulness practices as well as various specialty workshops.

“I USE MEDITATION! Meditation has been the single most significant practice of my life for over 25 years, beginning with a guided meditation and Shamanic teachings are the foundation for everything I do in this life! I meditate or practice a shamanic journey every day, even if only for a few minutes at a time. Most days, when the temperature is above 30 degrees, practice in the sunshine, somewhere in nature. Having been clean and sober for more than 25 years, it’s good for my mental stability, my skin, my energy, and my soul. It gets me HIGH on life." ~Teri Williams

Find out more about Teri and how to connect with the work she is doing:

soulpractices.com
shamanicjourneypractice.com
Contact: teri@soulpractices.com
Creator of Shamanic Journey Practice 30-Day Guided Introduction to the Shamanic Journey

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulPracticeswithTeri/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulpracticeswithteri/

Books mentioned in the podcast:
Everything is Here to Help You by Matt Kahn
Energy Codes by Dr. Sue Mortner

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Peter Wildemann | Sustaining off the grid.

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 22:00:00 -0400

Peter is a visionary and radical thought leader creating a new economic paradigm in the Canadian wilderness through the intentional community he is co-creating - https://www.visitzenith.org/ After creating a "successful" life by all typical measures, Peter found himself chipping away at the story he was sold about what success looks like. He slowly began to realize his values did not align with the life he had created. Little by little a new way of living, thinking and being emerged and from it, with the help of other like minded people they have laid the roots of an intentional community in the wilderness with a mountain view.

Peter and I talk life, the deep human lessons of relationships, why he believes everyone should have the right to inhabit beautiful land, be supported in all necessary ways and create meaningful connections.

Mostly, Peter wants to inspire others to live more consciously, to create a life in line with what human nature is truly about and to connect to one's own innate purpose. These are certainly ideas I can connect with!

Mentioned in the podcast:
The Ominvore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan
Food Inc.

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Wendy Luczak | The business of dogs

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 12:00:00 -0400

Wendy Luczak is the powerhouse owner of Doggie in the Window. She touts a title that is Detroit's First Doggy Day Care.

Wendy talks about how she stumbled onto this path, her upbringing, growing up with 3 sisters and taking a risky leap of faith to get her to where she is today.

Wendy openly talks about the challenges she has faced in learning and growing as a business owner, she talks about sacrifice and a deep commitment to helping her employees grow as people, make connections and push themselves beyond what's comfortable.

Wendy is committed to making connections, networking her people and spending time with her tribe. For her, this is a spiritual practice that keeps her present, grounded and thriving.

You'll wanna check her website:
https://ditw.net

Follow her on facebook to see all the fun the dogs have in her incredible facility.
https://www.facebook.com/ditwmichigan/

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Carly Lozdoski | Astrology & the New Moon

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 21:00:00 -0400

Carly Lozdoski guides me...and you as we dip our toes in to understanding astrology, moon cycles and more specifically new moons. As new moons come and go it is a great time to plant seeds of manifestation, who doesn't need assistance in manifesting... and getting out of our own way!

I was personally blown away by my astrology reading with Carly a few weeks ago because of its accuracy and I want to keep learning more about why I feel all the feels as the moon, stars, and planets constantly realign. I think this all just powerful information for us each to have in our pockets to better understand ourselves and the world.

I would love your feedback. What do you want to learn more about with regard to astrology? Send me messages on my website annfancy.com/podcast. Or send me a direct message on instagram, facebook or pop into the Becoming facebook page. Let's talk about it.

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Megan Gunnell | Surviving to thriving

Sat, 25 May 2019 22:00:00 -0400

Megan Gunnell is a psychotherapist, writer, speaker and international retreat facilitator in private practice in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. After decades of working with individuals, groups and businesses Megan noticed a significant theme, so many people are simply surviving and have a deep desire to THRIVE. Megan isn't your typical therapist, she teaches more alternative or spiritual methods of connection in addition to her foundation in traditional therapy practices.

Megan and I talk about her childhood and the roots that there were planted and created a stable foundation that allowed her to grow into a deep commitment to her personal path as a therapist and teacher and how she found her way into her own intuitive work.

Megan and I also chat about how to develop your intuition, how she personally uses shamanic journeying personally and with clients and the ways she marries science based therapy with deeply spiritual practices.

Megan believes that life is meant to be lived to the fullest! That you deserve to feel energized, healthy, prosperous and confident. She knows that a lot of people feel stretched to the max. Trying to do so many things, they never feel in front of what they're in front of. They find themselves feeling preoccupied, distracted, rushed, pressured and consequently emotionally drained and fatigued. (Read her mission in full on her new website: https://www.thrivingwellinstitute.com)

More here: https://www.megangunnell.com/about-me/

Follow her on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thrivingwellinstitute/

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Carly Lozdoski | The brave journey from abortion to astrology

Mon, 20 May 2019 12:00:00 -0400

Carly Lozdoski is a budding astrologer and a serious truth-teller. She bravely tells her timely and personal experience of abortion at 19 years old, in college, while deeply entrenched in catholicism. This experience was life-altering for her and later became pivotal in her shift towards a renewed sense of spirituality, faith and what it is to be human. She has worked to cultivate deep soulful healing from her experience and is super open and frank about it all.

Carly found herself very pregnant, very successful, and very wounded in her car outside a liquor shop in the middle of Detroit, it was in these moments that her life transformed, her personal experience of the divine shifted and her true healing began. Carly is now the mother of 2 earthbound children and fitness fanatic and an astrologer. She is now on a path that feels more deeply in alignment with who she is. She is walking the walk and helping others to anchor to the their own divine truth and take charge of their path.

You can connect with Carly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlyonthedaily/ or on facebook at Carly Lozdoski.

We reference this podcast with Lori Lipten: https://www.buzzsprout.com/241685/1067435-lori-lipten-divine-wisdom-truth-telling-laughter-and-the-life-of-a-shamanic-medium

Terms you might want to look up: Indigos, Starseeds, Chiron, North Node, Akashic (or listen to above podcast), Rainbow Warriors, 5D or 5th dimension, consciousness shift.

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Brooke Miller | The business of motherhood

Mon, 13 May 2019 14:00:00 -0400

Brooke Miller is the creator and founder of Honey: Space for Mothers. She is a mother and wife. She is the daughter of powerful entrepreneurs, the grand-daughter of a holocaust survivor and she herself is a survivor of two brain tumors. Those labels are not what defines her, perhaps they are simply a few of the building blocks that gave her the foundation to take the risk and create Honey.

She admits that the idea kept her up at night while she was still in the earlier years of mothering her two daughters. As a therapist and a mother she saw a desperate need to create a supportive, nonjudgemental space for mothers (and fathers). From her website: https://www.honeyformoms.com

Our Goal:
Is to hold the space for you as you settle into and navigate the beautiful mess that is motherhood. In all it’s raw magic, sleepless nights, elated moments and those of utter defeat. We’re here to fiercely support you every step of the way. Some think it’s a radical idea. To us it’s just the right thing to do.

Brooke talks openly about her earlier formative years, her experiences in learning how to create a successful business born from a good idea and how she has transformed herself in to a businesswoman despite her reluctance and inexperience.

Together we touch on so many aspects of living a more meaningful, wakeful and purposeful life through.

Follow Honey + Brooke:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/honeyformoms/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honeyformoms/

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Ann Fancy | Traffic jam on your purpose superhighway?

Wed, 08 May 2019 12:00:00 -0400

Purpose. It can be exciting and illuminating for some of us, and for others it feels illusive, misleading and empty. So often we are lead to believe that our purpose is this divine revelation, a destination and place to arrive it, often purpose is simply in the micro-moments of your life that you choose you.

Purpose is an unraveling, a dissolution of the fog that clouds your vision. In listening to the expansion and contraction of your being, you learn to decipher between ego, outside noise and your own intuition.

Does everyone have a huge overarching purpose to become the next Oprah, Bill Gates, or Brene Brown? No. For many of us purpose is a steady stream of micro-choices that lead us to find deep alignment within our soul.

Your purpose is to evolve, grow, heal and expand. How do you do that? What does that even look like? What does it feel like?

I reference an awesome book by neuroscientist Dr. Joe Dispenza called: https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Habit-Being-Yourself-Create/dp/1401938094

I also referenced the podcast with Lori Lipten here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/241685/1067435-lori-lipten-divine-wisdom-truth-telling-laughter-and-the-life-of-a-shamanic-medium

In all of us the song that keeps playing in my head...Sheryl Crow, "Every Day is a Winding Road." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khrx-zrG460

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Lori Lipten | Divine wisdom

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 21:00:00 -0400

Lori Lipten is pure magic. In our conversation together, she shares so vulnerably about the painful journey that led her to her incredible work as a Shamanic Medium. Calling her a medium doesn't do her justice and her work, knowledge and loving character transcends all labels I can come up with. She is a gifted teacher, a generous soul and someone I feel grateful to know.

Here is a glimpse inside in her own words: "When I was 8 years old, I knew my soul’s purpose. I even announced it to my 3rd grade class during an assignment that asked us to state “what we wanted to be when we grew up”. Without realizing its implications at the time. I announced that I had “come to the earth to teach the world to love more”. My words flowed from youthful innocence and soul knowing.

From as far back as I can remember, I could see into the multiple dimensions of this universe and sense people’s souls. I had vivid past life recall and a deep affinity to leaders who were living their soul’s mission to bring healing change to our world. I knew too many people were suffering and I yearned to be a part of healing that at the core and guiding others into a true alignment with love."

Lori shares her gifts with the world many ways. You can schedule readings, soul-retrievals, workshops and so much more by clicking on her site.

www.lorilipten.com

She shares wisdom and inspiration daily on her FB page. I highly recommend you follow her there, or twitter.
https://www.facebook.com/loriliptenmedium/
https://twitter.com/llipten

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Kacee Must | Citizen Yoga

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 22:00:00 -0400

A conversation with Kacee Must is the founder of Citizen Yoga. In the five years since she opened the first Citizen Yoga studio she has worked tirelessly to hold steady to her original vision, an alignment based yoga studio that was rooted in a deep sense of mutual support, respect and community.

What you might not know about Kacee is that she traveled the world in her twenties in an effort to train herself to be more independent. She described herself like a lost puppy and was deeply craving meaning, understanding and a bigger picture perspective on this seemingly meaningless thing called life. Her sister's suicide brought her back home, for a while and was a major catalyst in her eventual decision to open a yoga studio.

Kacee is open, honest and forthcoming as she looks back retrospectively at all the seemingly random and meaningless interactions, moments and experiences that now fit together perfectly to create the beautiful mosaic of her life and her dedication to contribute goodness in the world.

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Kristina Millman-Rinaldi | Detroit Dog Rescue

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 22:00:00 -0400

A powerful, insightful and vulnerable conversation with Kristina, the executive director of Detroit Dog Rescue. She is the definition of heart & hustle. She is fiery, driven, tough and an incredibly inspiring human. Did you know she learned both her street smarts and her marketing savvy selling CD's on the streets of the D? Did you know she found her way into this role by being a teenage battle-rapper in the 90's? I mean seriously?! No wonder she is so cool.

Seriously, Kristina shares her huge heart, her drive, her challenging upbringing, her absolute dedication to following her soul's path. Her personal story of overcoming, of rising is so powerful and her innate resilience left me in awe.

If you haven't heard of DDR yet, you are the minority. She is changing the face of non-profit animal rescues. She and her incredible team of humans run the only no-kill shelter in the city. Her mission not only to SAVE ALL THE DOGS but even more to help educate & support dog owners in Detroit who need her help.

As you head over to her website, donate to her incredible FOREVER FOSTER program.

Follow her on all social media platforms, you won't regret it.

DONATE:
https://detroitdogrescue.com/donate/
SHOW UP:
https://detroitdogrescue.com/events/
ADOPT:
https://detroitdogrescue.com/available-dogs/
FOLLOW:
https://www.instagram.com/detroitdogrescue/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/detroitdogrescue/
https://www.instagram.com/kristinadetroit/
SWAG:
https://detroitdogrescue.com/shop/

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Worrying is like praying for what you don't want to happen.

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

I am an expert worrier. I have refined this skill over the past 38 years. I was an incredibly anxious child from the time I was very very small. In an effort to survive the overwhelming energy of the world I learned to cope. I adapted to various styles of numbing, controlling and protecting.

What we are now beginning to understand about neuroscience and quantum physics means that it is even more important than we realized to break these bad habits. We are truly in charge of our own destiny in so many ways. It is up to YOU to decided you are ready to create change, to break the habits, to end the cycle.

I am in the work. Are you?

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Lynn Darmon | A psychic medium and the beauty of healing.

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Lynn is a Psychic Medium born with clairvoyant, clairaudient and precognitive abilities. She first became aware of this gift at age five. As she grew older her abilities developed, receiving messages from the Other Side, first from family members who’d passed and then messages from loved ones of people around her. Lynn describes this gift of guidance from Spirit as “Second Sight.”

Lynn shares with me fascinating stories from her life that lead her to waking up to and fully embodying her gifts, her vehicle as she describes it.

If you are a skeptic, listen. If you are a believer, listen. And while you are at, if you haven't listened yet to Epidsode 10, you will enjoy that one too!

If you are enjoying the podcast, please subscribe and review it! If you know someone fascinating I should interview, I am always look for more stories. XO

Lynn's website: http://heavenswhisper.net
Telephone: 248-860-1121

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Rachel | What it means to be awake

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Rachel has been working as a light-worker now for many years, but the journey to get here did not prove to be easy. This conversation is inspiring, eye-opening and perhaps even challenging to the way you see the world.

Our chatting spans the gamete on what it is to be human and spiritual. You will learn of some of the manymilestones in Rachel's life that woke her up to her own divine purpose, the work she does now to support others doing the same as well as deep conversations on what it is to be human, awake, intuitive and so much more.

This is likely the first of many conversations and I can't wait to hear what you think about it.

Rachel is not only a light-worker, she is also a poet and a writer. You can learn more about her through the pages of her book "The Post Jerusalem Girl" found here: https://www.amazon.com/Post-Jerusalem-Girl-LOR/dp/1543905757

"Post Jerusalem-Girl is a story, written in poems, of coming out of the darkness to walk in my own light. It is then that I realized that all the colors and shades of my rainbow are beautiful, and that the pain is my greatest ally."

All proceeds from her book go to support local animal shelters.

To schedule a personal reading with Rachel you can connect with her by email: RL18works@gmail.com

Enjoy!

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Brenda Freeman | Becoming a somatic sex educator, pilates instructor and women's health advocate.

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

This is a must listen! Meet Brenda Freeman, a vivacious badass woman who is changing the world one pelvic floor at a time. You may think this is overreaching but as she has discovered in her pilates teaching, a woman and her pelvic floor carry a heavy emotional, spiritual and sexual load.

Brenda shares on how her own birthing experiences led her to pilates which took her on an unusual journey towards becoming a Somatic Sex Educator. She has created her own special class called "Pussy Pilates", it is specifically designed for those with vulvas, to rehab, reshape and renew our relationship to ourselves. She is a highly respected pilates instructor, a teacher's teacher and all around fascinating woman.

To be clear, this story and her work is not just for women, she has helped many men as well. So gentlemen, don't pass this one up!

We talk about spirituality, growth, marriage, divorce, sex, pleasure, play, parenting and so much more!

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Mike Croy 2 | Yoga as an act of service

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Mike Croy is a principal at school created specifically to support the needs of teens who are emotionally impaired, "EI" kids. The journey it took to get him here involved several twists and turns and a less than perfect childhood. His mother left his family with a "Dear John" letter when he was 11 and change and instability was his only constant growing up. His dad really rose to the occasion and Mike found his way into a love of running.

Throughout his journey he was drawn to the misfits, the fringers, the outliers and this ultimately led him to the work he does now.

My favorite part of his story comes in Part 2 where he incorporated his love of yoga into his daily life and beyond. Mike not only talks the talk but he walks the walk and continues to find ways to gift yoga to the typically underserved populations.

You tell in this interview Mike is a pretty cerebral guy, he is thoughtful and contemplative and took the breadcrumb analogy to the max. Perhaps you will be able to look back at your own life and find the crumbs that are leading you to a soulful, meaningful life.

Here is the ACEs test we spoke of: Adverse Childhood Experiences.
https://www.ncjfcj.org/sites/default/files/Finding%20Your%20ACE%20Score.pdf

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Mike Croy 1 | Breadcrumbs towards a life of service

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

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Whose in charge here? Ego vs. Soul

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

There have been many conversations in the world of religion, spirituality, philosophy and psychology around the notion of the ego. I recently saw a post on social media that said "The Ego is Evil"... and while I understand how and why we might jump to that conclusion, the ego often gets a bad wrap.

The ego is necessary in this human experience, otherwise embodiment would not be feasible. So, the question becomes how much do we give in to the whims of the ego and are we able to access the wisdom and inherent worthiness found in the soul?

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Steve Frank | Musings on life, coaching and the endless path of curiosity.

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Steve Frank is an incredible human. I knew it the first time I met him. He has a way about him that makes you instantly feel supported, seen and capable. Steve is an avid cycler and his love for cycling eventually led him to find a career that feeds his soul.

Steve had an unconventional upbringing as the child of a Rabbi and spitfire of a mother which shaped his life but not in the ways you'd assume.You will love listening to his story and be inspired by the life he has created for himself now.

Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevejfrank/

His coaching website: http://evolution360d.com/steve-frank-personal-and-executive-leadership-coach/

https://www.facebook.com/evolution360d/?eid=ARACezA_nCqROK92UkZijW0GIq7AkUQmZsGMuekkGBI8l1R_cRsNS38orU9LeFVLYU1R2MD7WpIZfRTh&timeline_context_item_type=intro_card_work&timeline_context_item_source=648590218&fref=tag

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Is your bullshit detector working?

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Are you sensitive to bullshit? Do you want to grow as human being and open yourself up to a greater sense of spirituality? Do you find yourself intolerant of small talk? Are you willing to show up as yourself in the world, every day, all day?

Join me in this lively conversation with myself, learn about pillow-cleavage and how it nearly put me over the edge...

Xo, Ann

P.S. I do swear.

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Living above the line

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Are you feeling called to be more awake? Are you ever able to take a step back and say, wait a sec, this is not how it is supposed to go, this is not who I am, this isn't who I want to be. Are you ready to feel more connected, inspired and woke?

For much of our lives we've been trained to stay in line, do what the world asks of us to be a good citizen, follow the rules, keep everyone else comfortable, conform. Many of us have spent much of our lives quieting the voice from within through your own special brew of numbing behaviors.

Let's talk a bit about what it's like sleepwalking through life and why it's time to wake up.

XO

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Linda Taliaferro | Vulnerability as a super power and the path to her seat at the table.

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Linda Taliaferro is a successful business woman who has earned a seat at the corporate boardroom tables. But that isn't what makes her remarkable. What makes her remarkable is her dedication to using her heartbreaks, struggles and traumas as an opportunity to expand herself, to embody her own deep strength and find her place and presence in the world. After several decades of climbing the corporate ladder, traveling the world, personal growth and learning the value in vulnerability she has created a side hustle that allows her to invite other women, and some men, to do the same. She is a force. She is a beauty. She is an incredible human.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsthetee/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Linda.Brown.Taliaferro1

The website she mentions where you can be coached by her directly!
https://www.theteellc.com

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Your compass is not broken.

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

A conversation on shifting from the perspective of resolution setting to moving towards living an intentional life. We will talk briefly about the science of heartmath, tapping into the compass of your heart and finding your true north.

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Doing the work.

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

What does it mean to really be doing the work in your life? How are you showing up for yourself and are you willing to make the shift into actively particpating in your own growth and evolution.

Often we come up against our own perceived limitations and we need to be reminded what "work" looks like on the emotional and spiritual level.

Join me for this conversation, let's make this New Year one of big shifts and changes!

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