In this episode, Rachel explores the three natural phases of transformation: understanding, experience, and integration. Learn why real change isn’t measured by perfection, but by the gradual embodiment of new ways of thinking, feeling, and responding.

You’ll discover how the three pillars of the Foundation of Self—Nonjudgment, Awareness, and Gentleness—help new habits become second nature, why triggers remain part of being human, and how lasting transformation unfolds one conscious choice at a time.

Whether you’re beginning your healing journey or have been practicing inner work for years, this episode offers an encouraging reminder that growth happens gradually—and that you may be much farther along than you realize.

🌿 Bonus exercise for paid Substack subscribers

EPISODE TIMELINE

• 00:00 – Opening Quote + Welcome
  Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj quote; Rachel introduces the episode “Give Yourself Grace” and the theme of inner work and growth.
• 00:32 – The Trap of Goal-Oriented Inner Work
  How becoming hyper-focused on an “ideal self” can lead to self-judgment and forgetting how far one has come.
• 01:33 – Recognizing Everyday Signs of Growth
  Subtle indicators of change: quicker recovery from disappointment, pausing before reacting, kinder self-talk, and healthier boundaries.
• 02:40 – The Myth of the Ideal Self
  Reframing growth: already being where one needs to be, even as one makes changes.
• 03:10 – Three Phases of Growth + Three Pillars of Self
  Overview of the three phases—conscious understanding, experience/practice, integration—and how they align with non-judgment, awareness, and gentleness.
• 03:40 – Phase 1: Conscious Understanding ("Sunday Scaries" Example)
  Becoming aware that something is out of alignment, using “Sunday scaries” as an example, and celebrating awareness itself as growth.
• 05:39 – Phase 2: Experience and Practice
  Remembering to use the tool vs. actually practicing it; repetition as learning, illustrated through students, therapy clients, and early childhood learning.
• 07:15 – Practicing Non-Judgment + Ego Pushback
  Applying non-judgment to anxiety, working a “new muscle,” navigating ego resistance, and emphasizing gentleness during awkward phases.
• 09:10 – Phase 3: Integration
  When tools become second nature, the nervous system recognizes alignment, and practices shift into lived experience.
• 09:50 – Baby Bird Metaphor + Expanding Awareness
  Hatching as a metaphor for slow, natural growth; the need for gentleness; increased awareness as a sign of evolution, not “being more messed up.”
• 11:10 – Closing Encouragement + Break Announcement
  Invitation to celebrate growth at every stage, continued gentleness, and Rachel’s note about taking August off and returning in September.

• • •

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

What if your thoughts and emotions are experiences you have, not the essence of who you are?

In this episode, we explore:

• non-duality and the quantum field
• the difference between awareness and identity
• why emotions rise and fall like waves
• how to stop letting thoughts run the show
• a simple reflective exercise to reconnect with the eternal Self

This is about reclaiming your power—not by suppressing emotion, but by remembering what remains aware beneath it all.

🌿 Bonus exercise for paid Substack subscribers

EPISODE TIMELINE

0:00 – Opening Quote & Theme
Ramana Maharshi quote introduces the core inquiry: if thoughts and feelings come and go, what remains?

0:19 – Welcome & Guiding Question
Rachel welcomes listeners and shares a client’s question: “What is the emotion of the highest self?” This frames the episode’s central exploration.

0:47 – What Is the Highest Self?
Clarification that the highest self does not “have” an emotion. It is non-dual presence, infinite potentiality—both all emotions and none of them.

1:22 – We Are Not Our Thoughts and Emotions
Examination of how “I am” language (“I am angry,” “I am excited”) leads to identification with transient experiences instead of true self.

2:08 – Pure Consciousness and Chosen Experience
Description of pure consciousness/quantum field “choosing” a potential feeling, which then appears in experience—without defining identity.

2:39 – Not Suppression, Not Spiritual Bypass
Important clarification that this work is not about numbing, detachment, or becoming emotionally unavailable, but about relating differently to experience.

3:09 – The Constant Presence of Awareness
Introduction of awareness as the “something” that remains through every emotion and thought, pointing to the eternal, capital-S Self.

3:44 – Rethinking the Divine: Not ‘Up There’
Challenge to the belief that the divine or Source is distant or above, and question of where the individual self fits into that framework.

4:14 – Non-Dual View: Atman and Brahman
Explanation of Advaita Vedanta’s teaching that Atman (deepest self) is not separate from Brahman (infinite field); the field is what one truly is.

4:57 – Individuation as Expression of the Field
Reframing individuality as a precise, necessary expression of the universal field becoming conscious in this form, body, and life.

5:33 – Why Individuality Matters
Emphasis that each life is a unique iteration of the whole, underscoring inherent worth and relevance in the broader field of consciousness.

5:58 – Nature of Thoughts: Events in Consciousness
Discussion of the volume of daily thoughts and how many are conditioned narratives, not truth—just events passing through consciousness.

6:25 – Inquiry: Who Is Having This Thought?
Introduction of the core self-inquiry question that reveals awareness as distinct from any single thought.

6:44 – Nature of Emotions: Waves in the Ocean
Description of emotions as energetic experiences shaped by perception and interpretation, rising and falling like waves, never permanent.

7:22 – The Eternal Self Before the Story
Pointing to the capital-S Self that exists prior to name, biography, and conditioning: soul, Atman, core being.

7:52 – Awareness as Observer and Origin
Clarification that if something notices a thought or emotion, awareness cannot be identical with it; awareness is both observer and origin.

8:26 – Practical Example: Working with Anxiety
Application of the teaching to anxiety—shifting from “I am anxious” to “Anxiety is present”—creating space between identity and experience.

9:01 – Host vs. Visitor: The Cottage Metaphor
Use of the cottage and long wooden table image to illustrate hosting emotions as visitors rather than becoming them.

9:23 – Suffering Through Identification
Explanation of how believing every thought and fusing with emotions increases unnecessary suffering and reactivity.

9:43 – From Reacting to Responding
Illustration of how awareness softens reactivity, allowing more grounded, intentional responses to inner weather.

10:02 – The Three Pillars: Non-Judgment, Awareness, Gentleness
Recap of the foundational pillars that support a healthy relationship to inner experience and to self.

10:32 – What the Goal Is—and Is Not
Reaffirmation that the goal is not to transcend humanity, but to remember that what one truly is is larger than any passing state.

10:57 – Guided Practice: Meeting a Recent Emotion or Thought
A brief practice inviting listeners to bring to mind a recent emotion or thought, and gently notice its presence.

11:35 – Self-Inquiry in Practice
Questions offered for inner exploration: “Who is having this thought?” “Who is aware of this emotion?” “When it passes, what remains?”

12:10 – Discovering What Remains
A pause to rest in whatever arises when the thought or emotion is allowed to move on, pointing again to awareness as the ground.

12:41 – Ocean and Waves: Core Metaphor of Awareness
Reinforcement of the image of awareness as the ocean and emotions/thoughts as its waves, always moving, never the whole.

12:58 – Living from the Foundation of Self
Integration of the teaching into daily life: thinking and feeling fully while not surrendering identity to temporary inner weather.

13:26 – Closing Reflection and Encouragement
Final reminder that the “sky” is never harmed by the weather that passes through it—and neither is true self. Closing blessing to be gentle with oneself.

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

http://writeyourselfopen.com

Got a question about your self?
Send it to me at rachel@selftalkpodcast.com and it may be featured on a future episode. 

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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing manifestation wrong”… this might shift everything.

In this episode, we move beyond vision boards and wishful thinking to explore a deeper truth: You are not separate from what you’re trying to manifest.

We talk about:
 • why traditional manifestation (think The Secret) can feel limiting
• how non-dual awareness changes everything
• why language matters (“wanting” vs. “being”)
• how to actually work with the field instead of waiting on it
• the power of synchronicities as confirmation—not coincidence

This is manifestation without pressure, performance, or perfection.

🌿 Bonus exercise for paid Substack subscribers

EPISODE TIMELINE

• [0:00:00] – Perception, Imagination, and the Nature of Reality
  Opening quotes and framing introduce manifestation as a way of understanding reality itself, not just as a technique for getting what is wanted.
• [0:00:34] – From Popular Manifestation to a Deeper Lens
  Manifestation is presented in its familiar, “thoughts create reality” form while also setting up the shift away from a transactional model with the universe.
• [0:02:29] – The Problem with “Me vs. the Universe”
  Rachel explores how seeing the universe as a gatekeeper creates anxiety, self-blame, and a sense of spiritual performance pressure.
• [0:03:26] – Nondual Field of Consciousness and True Manifestation
  Nondual philosophies are introduced to reframe manifestation as aligning with a field of consciousness one is already part of, rather than asking an external force for favors.
• [0:04:24] – Negative Thoughts, Neutrality, and Integration
  Negative or limiting thoughts are reframed as invitations to be processed neutrally rather than suppressed, allowing them to dissolve and lose their power.
• [0:05:56] – Language, State, and the Reality of Completion
  Intentions like “my debts are paid” are shown to align with a state of completion, emphasizing that the field reflects one’s embodied state rather than one’s wishes.
• [0:07:30] – Co-Creation, Action, and the Path Unfolding
  Through the bagel example, Rachel illustrates that manifestation is co-creative, where action and the availability of conditions meet in a collaborative unfolding.
• [0:08:29] – When Manifestation “Fails” but Alignment Deepens
  The Jed McKenna story and the job example demonstrate how apparent failures can actually reveal deeper alignment with the true essence of a desire.
• [0:10:29] – Synchronicity as the Field Moving Through Self
  Synchronicities are described as natural expressions of coherence in the field, serving as quiet confirmations of connection and collaboration.
• [0:11:44] – A Simple Practice of Aligned Manifestation
  Rachel offers a concise framework—set a clear intention, take aligned action, then release control—to practice manifestation as participation in an intelligent field.
• [0:12:26] – Remembering Identity as the Field and Closing Blessing
  The episode closes by affirming that one is the field experiencing itself and inviting ongoing gentleness and trust in the unfolding of reality.

Got a question about your self?
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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Feeling exhausted, but not from what you actually did? You might be leaking energy.

In this episode, we explore:

• how we unconsciously give our energy away
• why it leaves us anxious, foggy, and burned out
• how to gently call it back
• and how to avoid leaking energy in the first place

This is where awareness becomes power. Your energy doesn’t need to be chased, controlled, or protected. It just needs to be brought home.

🌿 Bonus guided meditation for paid Substack subscribers

EPISODE TIMELINE

0:00 – What Is “Leaking Energy”?
A psychic/emotional drain caused by pouring attention into things you can’t control, often without noticing.

0:45 – Signs Your Energy Is Leaking
Hyper-focusing on others, overextending yourself, seeking validation, anxiety, irritation, and feeling scattered.

2:00 – Body Signals + Interoception
How tightness, shallow breathing, restlessness, and feeling “pulled outward” show that your energy isn’t centered in you.

3:30 – Step 1: Awareness
Noticing “Oh, my energy is leaking” is already the beginning of reclaiming it—no force, just seeing clearly.

4:30 – Step 2: Non-Judgment
Reframing leaks as learned safety patterns, not failures; dropping self-blame so shame doesn’t deepen the pattern.

6:00 – Step 3: Calling Your Energy Back
A gentle inner practice of visualizing your energy—threads or light—coming back from people, stories, or future scenarios.

7:30 – Example: Storm Anxiety + The News
How consuming fear-based news about a snowstorm led to unconscious anxiety and an energy drain, and how Rachel reclaimed it.

9:00 – Step 4: External Alignment + Boundaries
Making outer changes—like turning off the news, reprioritizing, or setting boundaries—to support your reclaimed energy.

10:30 – Projection, Relationships + Energy Leaks
How obsessing over a partner’s behavior can reveal unmet needs within yourself for listening, love, and support.

12:30 – The Three Pillars in Action + Invitation
Using non-judgment, awareness, and gentleness to stabilize your energy—and an invitation to notice leaks and welcome your energy home.

16:56 – Write Your Self Open Program Invitation
Information about the ongoing community, the new Monday cohort (April 13, 2026), and how to join for a deeper foundation of self-work.

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

http://writeyourselfopen.com

Got a question about your self?
Send it to me at rachel@selftalkpodcast.com and it may be featured on a future episode. 

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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Meditation practice isn’t about trying to throw ourselves away and become something better. It’s about befriending who we are already.
— Pema Chödrön

In this episode of Self Talk, we redefine what meditation can be—beyond rules, shame, and “shoulds.” We'll explore why so many of us resist meditating, debunk the myth that meditation is about “reaching enlightenment,” and reframe practice as a personal check‑in with Source. 

You’ll learn simple, accessible ways to make meditation your own, including a 60‑second drop‑in, a daily self‑alignment practice, and turning everyday activities into a mindfulness practice. 

You're also invited to join Write Your Self Open, a guided meditation and reflective writing course that supports your ongoing inner work—and invites you to be lovingly, radically gentle with yourself.

EPISODE TIMELINE

1. 00:00 – What Meditation Really Is
   Pema Chödrön quote, intro to the episode, and why so many of us resist meditation or feel guilty about not doing it.
2. 01:08 – Rachel’s First Meditation Attempt as a Child
   Story of Rachel’s early experience with meditation, boredom, shame, and how that shaped her later practice.
3. 03:18 – Common Blocks: Shame, “Shoulds,” and Comparison
   How meditation becomes another item on the to‑do list, the comparison trap, and the fear of “doing it wrong.”
4. 05:23 – Fear of Thoughts and the Quiet Mind
   A client’s fear of being alone with his thoughts, why quieting the mind can feel scary, and how self‑work helps.
5. 06:21 – Why We Don’t Meditate: Enlightenment Myths
   Why chasing enlightenment through meditation is problematic, non‑duality, and the limits of the ego in this pursuit.
6. 08:00 – Real Benefits of Meditation (Mind, Body, Spirit)
   Nervous system regulation, stress reduction, better sleep, improved focus, and meditation as a “phone call home” to Source.
7. 10:45 – No Rules: Making Meditation Your Own
   Letting go of shame and rigid rules; reframing meditation as a personal check‑in rather than a performance.
8. 11:19 – Simple Practices You Can Start Today
   The 60‑second drop‑in body scan, daily self‑alignment meditation, and “whatever you’re doing, do it” mindfulness in everyday life.
9. 15:51 – Guided Meditation & ‘Write Your Self Open’
   How guided meditation and reflective writing work in Rachel’s “Write Your Self Open” course, plus details about the new Monday cohort beginning April 13.

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

http://writeyourselfopen.com

Got a question about your self?
Send it to me at rachel@selftalkpodcast.com and it may be featured on a future episode. 

Support the show

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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

It’s not that you must be free from fear… What is needed rather than running away or controlling or suppressing or any other resistance is understanding fear; that means watch it; learn about it; come directly into contact with it.

—J. Krishnamurti

What if fear isn’t something to eliminate—but something asking to be seen?

In this episode of Self Talk, we explore the transformative practice of bringing our fears closer rather than avoiding them. When fear is met with presence and curiosity, it loses its power to hijack our inner world and instead becomes a source of insight, integration, and self-trust.

Together, we’ll look at why we avoid fear, how avoidance quietly shapes our behavior, and how welcoming even the most uncomfortable parts of ourselves creates inner transparency and resilience. 

At the heart of it all is the Foundation of Self: the understanding that each of us is a unique expression of Pure Consciousness—and nothing within us is separate or unworthy of belonging.

EPISODE TIMELINE

[0:00:00 – 0:00:38] Opening & Theme
Krishnamurti quote on understanding fear and brief introduction to the season’s focus on practicing the foundation of self. The core theme of “bringing fear closer” is introduced.

[0:00:38 – 0:03:10] Fear as Protection
Fear is framed as an evolutionary protection mechanism. Its role in the nervous system and its destabilizing psychological impact are outlined.

[0:03:10 – 0:05:40] Underdeveloped Ego & Avoidance
The underdeveloped ego is described as equating fear with danger and annihilation. Common avoidance patterns—distraction, overworking, numbing, and spiritual bypassing—are named.

[0:05:40 – 0:07:50] Unnamed Fear & Anxiety
Unacknowledged fear is shown to become anxiety and other symptoms like irritability and self-sabotage. A client story illustrates how vague fear can be clarified into a specific, workable concern.

[0:07:50 – 0:09:40] Fear as a Frightened Child
Fear is reimagined as a frightened child seeking reassurance. “Bringing it closer” is presented as turning toward fear with steadiness and curiosity, held by the larger Self.

[0:09:40 – 0:12:20] Naming & Integrating Fear
The importance of naming and feeling fear without judgment is highlighted. Fear is shown to carry old stories that can be updated when brought into conscious awareness.

[0:12:20 – 0:15:00] Wholeness & Congruency
Healing is framed as integrating, not eliminating, inner parts. The “cottage of the self” metaphor illustrates welcoming all parts to create congruency between inner and outer life.

[0:15:00 – 0:18:00] Consciousness & Belonging
Each person is described as a unique expression of pure consciousness. From this view, nothing within is foreign, and fear loses power to enforce a sense of isolation.

[0:18:00 – 0:20:00] Daily Practice Invitation
Listeners are invited to notice one moment of fear and gently bring it closer. Simple witnessing with non-judgment is offered as a daily integrative practice.

[0:20:00 – End] Course Mention & Closing
Brief invitation to the Write Yourself Open course with basic schedule and contact information. The episode ends with a reminder to meet oneself with gentleness.

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

http://www.writeyourselfopen.com

Got a question about your self?
Send it to me at rachel@selftalkpodcast.com and it may be featured on a future episode. 

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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

You have built your Foundation of Self; now it's time to start living it.

In this episode of Self Talk, we talk about Genuine Curiosity—the foundational tool at the heart of the Foundation of Self framework. We'll revisit the three core pillars of the work—non-judgment, awareness, and gentleness—and explain why genuine curiosity is the guide you'll return to time and again as you continue to develop your Self.

Shift from self-judgment to self-understanding, using curiosity to explore thoughts, emotions, patterns, and relationships with compassion and clarity. 

We'll also explore how genuine curiosity transforms our interactions with others, reduces ego-driven narratives, and helps us remember our deeper connection to one another and to Source itself.

Be more curious than defensive.
—Brené Brown

EPISODE TIMELINE

• Opening Quote & Welcome (0:00–0:02)
  Brené Brown’s reminder to “be more curious than defensive” sets the tone as Rachel introduces this season’s focus: living the foundation of self.
• Foundation of Self & Genuine Curiosity (0:02–0:04)
  A brief recap of last season’s foundation work and an introduction to genuine curiosity as the base layer for relating to self, others, and reality without judgment.
• The Three Pillars Recap (0:04–0:07)
  Non-judgment, awareness, and gentleness are revisited as the core pillars that allow genuine curiosity to function without collapsing into criticism or control.
• What Genuine Curiosity Sounds Like (0:07–0:12)
  Rachel models how genuine curiosity sounds in inner dialogue and explains how it differs from judgment, emphasizing suspension of shaming “othering.”
• Curiosity in Inner Work – Examples (0:12–0:18)
  Through real-life examples (repeating relationship patterns, “I hate everybody,” and not progressing fast enough), she shows how to investigate the origins of thoughts and behaviors as an objective observer.
• Curiosity in Relationships (0:18–0:24)
  Genuine curiosity is applied to interactions with others, helping us not take things personally, widen our lens, and create space for compassion and connection.
• Deeper Truth & Sacred Curiosity (0:24–0:28)
  Rachel frames us as ambassadors of source—unique expressions of consciousness—and describes curiosity as a sacred way that awareness comes to know itself.
• Daily Practice Invitation (0:28–0:32)
  Listeners are invited to notice at least one moment each day when they choose curiosity over judgment and to meet their discoveries with gentleness.
• Closing & Offerings (0:32–0:36)
  Rachel shares opportunities to go deeper via the Write Your Self Open class and one-on-one work.

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

http://writeyourselfopen.com

Got a question about your self?
Send it to me at rachel@selftalkpodcast.com and it may be featured on a future episode. 

Support the show

Work with Rachel > foundationofself.com

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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

In this episode, we explore interoception—the inner sense that lets us feel and understand what’s happening inside the body. This often-overlooked skill forms the foundation of emotional intelligence, intuition, self-trust, and conscious decision-making.

You’ll learn why the underdeveloped ego resists inner sensation, how interoception connects us to our Highest Self, and simple daily practices to help you strengthen this essential inner-listening skill.

We'll also practice a short guided exercise to help you return to your body gently and begin building a deeper, more compassionate relationship with your inner world.

This is a grounding episode for anyone seeking clarity, alignment, or a more embodied path forward.

✨ Bonus for Listeners

Paid subscribers to Rachel’s Substack, Foundation of Self, will receive exclusive access to her four-session video course: Interoception: Your Body's Gift for Personal Transformation. 

As a thank-you for tuning in today, Rachel is offering a free 3-month paid subscription so you can experience the work deeply and at your own pace.

Claim it here: http://rachelastarte.substack.com/selftalk

Timeline

00:00 – Introduction & Framing

• Beginning thoughts on tuning into the body, the concept of interoception, and episode intentions.

01:16 – What is Interoception?

• Defining interoception and its distinction from exteroception and proprioception.
• Its role in sensing inner truth and emotional awareness.

02:18 – Why Interoception Matters

• Interoception as the root of self-awareness.
• Physical signals as first messengers for emotion and intuition.

04:10 – Obstacles to Interoception

• Stories about ignoring or distrusting the body.
• Client experience of "living from the neck up."
• The underdeveloped ego’s resistance to inner sensation.

06:13 – Working with the Ego

• Understanding why the ego fears inner growth.
• Reframing the ego as something to develop rather than suppress.

08:00 – Building Interoceptive Skills

• Everyday practices: daily check-ins, mindful movement, dialoguing with sensations, and inviting the highest self’s guidance.

10:11 – Benefits of Interoception

• Grounding, greater confidence, better decisions, and feeling safe within oneself.

11:05 – Guided Practice

• Brief interoceptive pause: bringing attention to sensation, breathing, movement, and asking for inner guidance.

13:16 – Integration & Closing Thoughts

• Interoception as a bridge between body, mind, and spirit.
• Coming home to one’s true nature.

14:14 – Community Invitation

• Information and invitation to join the "Write Yourself Open" course for continued group and individual work.

Got a question about your self?
Send it to me at rachel@selftalkpodcast.com and it may be featured on a future episode. 

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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

In this episode of Self Talk, we discuss the true purpose of healthy boundaries—and why they’re actually acts of compassion, not separation. 

Beginning with the core mantra, “My boundaries benefit both of us,” we'll reframe boundaries as soulful practices that protect our inner peace while deepening authentic connection.

We'll also unpack the difference between walls and boundaries, the role of the underdeveloped ego in boundary resistance, and how consulting our Highest Self can transform difficult exchanges into moments of clarity, honesty, and mutual respect.

You'll walk away with a clearer understanding of what boundaries are, how to recognize when one is needed, and simple, compassionate steps for setting limits rooted in love—for self and others.

✨ Bonus for Listeners

Paid subscribers to Rachel’s Substack, Foundation of Self, will receive exclusive access to her full one-hour Boundaries, Not Walls training video. And as a thank-you for tuning in today, Rachel is offering a free 3-month paid subscription so you can experience the work deeply and at your own pace.

Claim it here: http://rachelastarte.substack.com/selftalk

A heart-centered, grounding conversation for anyone ready to build healthier relationships through clarity, compassion, and courage.

Timeline:

• [0:00:00] Introduction
  • Quote on boundaries and the value of self.
• [0:00:24] Applying Inner Work Externally
  • Setting the tone: using non-judgment, awareness, and gentleness in interactions with others.
• [0:01:08] Boundaries Mantra Shared
  • “My boundaries benefit both of us.”
• [0:01:18] Traditional Understanding vs. True Purpose
  • Boundaries as bridges (not walls).
• [0:02:02] Definition of Boundaries
• Boundaries as acts of self-respect and relational respect.

• [0:02:52] Consequences of Lack of Boundaries
  • People-pleasing, burnout, building unhealthy walls vs. healthy boundaries.
• [0:03:25] When to Set Boundaries
  • Signals that a boundary is needed (feeling drained, resentful, anxious, guilty).
• [0:04:16] Inner Resistance and the “Small s Self”
  • Addressing fear voices, moving to listen to the Highest Self for healthier boundaries.
• [0:05:38] How to Build Healthy Boundaries — 3 Steps
• [0:07:19] When Others Don’t Honor Your Boundaries
  • Step-by-step response
• [0:10:16] Personal and Relational Benefits
  • Increased freedom, confidence, authenticity; deeper relationships.
• [0:10:58] Addressing People-Pleasers
  • Importance of boundaries for even the most compassionate individuals.
• [0:11:41] Example: Jesus and the Money Changers
  • Biblical illustration emphasizing strong and compassionate boundaries.
• [0:13:01] Closing Invitation
  • Encouragement to practice loving boundaries.

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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

In this episode, we explore the underdeveloped ego—the "small s self" that keeps us playing small, doubting our worth, and resisting change. You’ll learn what the underdeveloped ego is, how it shows up as negative self-talk and impostor syndrome, and why it fears your awakening.

We'll talk about how the ego’s resistance isn’t the enemy—it’s a sign that growth is happening. Through understanding, compassion, and conscious evolution, the underdeveloped ego can mature into a developed one: a balanced, integrated self that serves your Highest purpose rather than fighting against it.

Transformation isn’t about killing the ego—it’s about teaching it to grow with you.

Join us for Write Yourself Open every second and fourth Tuesday at 1pm Eastern to use meditation, writing, and community discussion to reconnect with your highest self. Learn more and register at writeyourselfopen.com or find it on foundationofself.com or rachelestartetherapy.com.

• • •

Timeline:
0:00:00 – Introduction

• Rachel Astarte opens the episode, introduces the season’s theme of building a foundation of self, and presents the topic: the underdeveloped ego.

0:01:00 – What is the Underdeveloped Ego?

• Explanation of the ego’s role, referencing Carol S. Pearson.
• Introduction of the “small s self” or primitive ego and its need for validation and safety.

0:03:00 – How the Underdeveloped Ego Manifests

• Discussion of negative self-talk, imposter syndrome, anxiety, and depression as signs of the underdeveloped ego.
• Examples of how the ego tries to protect us but keeps us small.

0:06:23 – The Ego’s Deepest Fear

• The primitive ego’s fear of “obliteration” or ego death.
• How this fear leads to resistance against personal growth and awakening.

0:08:00 – Differentiating the Small Self and Highest Self

• How to recognize the voice of the underdeveloped ego versus the higher self.
• Physical and emotional cues for each.

0:09:39 – Transforming the Ego

• The goal is not to destroy the ego but to help it evolve into a balanced, developed ego.
• The developed ego as a bridge between human identity and pure consciousness.

0:10:30 – Practical Steps for Ego Development

• Awareness: noticing when the small self is speaking.
• Dialog: compassionate conversation with the ego.
• Compassionate reframing: seeing fear as a sign of growth.
• Integration: bringing moments of higher self-awareness into daily life.

0:12:00 – Benefits of a Developed Ego

• Greater inner peace, authentic relationships, confidence, and freedom to live from one’s essence.

0:13:00 – Recap and Closing

• Summary of key points: nurturing the underdeveloped ego, allowing it to evolve.
• Invitation to join the “Write Yourself Open” class and Rachel’s Substack for further exploration and resources.

End of Episode – Final thoughts and gentle encouragement to listeners.

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

http://writeyourselfopen.com

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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

The highest self isn't an idealized version of ourselves to strive for, but rather our preconditioned consciousness that has always been present within us.

• Our highest self is like a blank sheet of paper upon which our life experiences are written
• Reconnecting with our highest self shifts inner work from fixing ourselves to remembering who we truly are
• When connected to our highest self, we respond rather than react in relationships
• Four practices to reconnect: stillness, writing as dialogue, self-compassion, and presence in daily life
• Notice moments when you feel merged with your highest self—during calm moments, while in nature, or engaged in activities you love
• Inner work isn't about becoming someone else but remembering who you already are

Join us for Write Yourself Open every second and fourth Tuesday at 1pm Eastern to use meditation, writing, and community discussion to reconnect with your highest self. Learn more and register at writeyourselfopen.com or find it on foundationofself.com or rachelestartetherapy.com.

• • •

Timeline:

0:00:00 Rachel introduces the concept that there is no "higher self" to search for; you are already your highest self, and the task is to let go of false ideas about yourself, a reference to Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, a spiritual teacher.

0:00:28 Host Rachel Astarte welcomes listeners and explains the ongoing "Building Your Foundation of Self" series, focusing today on the "highest self."

[0:01:00–0:05:27] Rachel defines the "highest self" as the pure, original consciousness within everyone—not an ideal to strive for, but the essence that is always present. She explains why reconnecting with the highest self is important for authentic inner work and avoiding burnout from constant self-improvement.

0:05:27 Transition to practical advice.

[0:05:28–0:08:01] Rachel shares four practical ways to reconnect with the highest self: stillness/meditation, writing as dialogue, self-compassion, and presence in daily life. She provides tips for each method.

[0:08:01–0:08:05] Encouragement to listen quietly for the answer from your highest self.

[0:08:05–0:11:50] Rachel gives examples of how listeners may have already experienced their highest self and invites them to notice and journal these moments. She emphasizes that inner work is about remembering who you are, not becoming someone else, and previews the topic of the next episode, the underdeveloped ego.

0:11:50 Rachel invites listeners to join the "Write Yourself Open" program for further exploration and support, providing details on how to join and where to find more information.

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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Be mindful of your self-talk, it’s a conversation with the Universe.
—David James Lees

This podcast episode focuses on negative self-talk, exploring how destructive internal dialogues are learned, not inherent. 

Rachel provides a four-step process to transform negative self-talk:

1.        Awareness without judgment: Notice the critical inner voice without self-criticism

2.        Identify the source: Recognize that negative thoughts often come from external influences, not your true self

3.        Call in the Highest Self: Connect with your inner wisdom and eternal consciousness

4.        Rewrite the script: Replace negative thoughts with compassionate, validating statements

The episode emphasizes that the inner critic is not bad, but scared, and should be met with curiosity and compassion. 

Rachel uses the Cherokee tale of two wolves to illustrate how we choose which internal voice to "feed"—the one of fear or the one of love.

Key Message

You are not your negative thoughts. Your highest self is wise, loving, and connected to collective consciousness.

Link to Rachel's Substack, Foundation of Self

Link to 3-month free paid subscription.

"The Story of Two Wolves" courtesy of Lakota Circles of Hope 

Music: "Journey Circle Song" written and performed by Rachel Astarte

• • •

Timeline:

0:00:00 - Introduction begins, quote about self-talk
0:00:21 - Rachel Astarte welcomes listeners to the episode
0:01:21 - Explanation of how negative self-talk is learned
0:02:34 - Step one: Awareness without judgment
0:03:31 - Transition to step two
0:03:37 - Step two: Identify the source of negative self-talk
0:04:51 - Step three: Calling in the foundation of self
0:05:16 - Detailed explanation of the highest self
0:07:09 - Step four: Rewriting the script
0:08:38 - Cherokee tale of two wolves begins
0:10:29 - Conclusion of the two wolves story
0:11:05 - Wrapping up the main discussion
0:11:14 - Mention of August break
0:12:28 - Final closing remarks
0:12:30 - End of podcast

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

http://writeyourselfopen.com

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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Who looks outside dreams; who looks inside awakes.
—Carl Jung

In this episode, we explore the concept of awakening—a profound shift in consciousness where you recognize your interconnectedness with all existence. We'll delve into the spiritual and psychological dimensions of awakening, drawing from traditions like Zen Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism.

Most importantly, we'll look at how awakening transforms personal perception, challenging the ego's self-centered worldview. We'll also address the inevitable changes in relationships that happen once we set foot on the awakened path, the importance of inner work, and the need for nonjudgment and gentleness during personal growth.

Key Highlights

• Awakening is a perceptional shift in consciousness
• The ego resists understanding of interconnectedness
• Relationships naturally change during personal transformation
• Inner work requires patience and self-compassion
• Individual growth contributes to collective consciousness
• Awareness is the primary tool for personal development
• One cannot force awakening in others
• Personal healing impacts the broader community
• Spiritual growth is a continuous, lifelong journey
• Understanding interconnectedness leads to a more expansive worldview

Timeline:
0:00:00 - Opening quote by Carl Jung about looking inside to awaken
0:00:21 - Introduction to the concept of awakening

• Defined as a perceptional shift in consciousness
• Understanding interconnectedness with all things

0:01:42 - Exploration of awakening across different spiritual traditions

• Zen Buddhism (Satori)
• Taoism (Primal unified awareness)
• Hinduism (Sat Chit Ananda)

0:02:24 - Two key things that happen during awakening:

• Realizing interconnectedness
• Ego's resistance to this new awareness

0:05:50 - Relationships change during awakening

• Existing relationships may end or transform

0:06:07 - Systems theory explanation
Disruption of homeostasis in relationships

• Others may resist or react to one's personal transformation

0:08:37 - Key insights on personal growth:

• Cannot force awakening in others
• Need to be present and loving
• Respect others' individual journeys

0:10:00 - Being on the awakened path means:

• Shifting worldview
• Continuous inner work
• Clearing personal misalignments

0:11:51 - Practical approach to awakening:

• Non-judgment
• Awareness
• Gentleness
• Patience with personal growth

0:15:20 - Concluding message:

• Individual contribution is essential to the whole
• Personal inner work impacts community health

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"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

What you do for yourself, any gesture of kindness, any gesture of gentleness, any gesture of honesty and clear seeing toward yourself, will…transform how you experience the world. What you do for yourself, you’re doing for others, and what you do for others, you’re doing for yourself.
—Pema Chodron

This episode discusses the transformative concept of gentleness as a core principle of inner work. 

Discover how being gentle with yourself can heal wounds, reduce self-judgment, and create profound personal growth. Learn about the origins of gentleness, how to practice self-compassion, and why being a "gentle warrior" is a sign of true strength.

Timeline:
0:00-1:22 - Introduction to gentleness as the third core principle of inner work
1:23-3:53 - Etymology and historical meanings of "gentleness"
4:04-5:31 - Exploring self-reflection and softening personal judgments
5:45-9:34 - Addressing fears about being gentle and transforming negative self-talk
9:55-11:29 - The importance of gentleness in personal growth and collective consciousness
11:40-13:36 - Gentleness as strength, not weakness, with examples from the Gentle Warrior Program
13:55-14:22 - Closing thoughts and invitation to be gentle with oneself

•• Correction: The Bible quote on gentleness is from Galatians 5:22-23 ••

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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

You are awareness. Awareness is another name for you. Since you are awareness there is no need to attain or cultivate it. All that you have to do is to give up being aware of other things; that is, of the not-Self. If one gives up being aware of them then pure awareness alone remains, and that is the Self.
—Ramana Maharshi

We continue our series on the Foundation of Self with the primary tool: Awareness. Awareness offers a pathway to understand both our conscious mind, behaviors, emotions, and our deeper universal connection to everything around us.

• Awareness is the conscious act of placing our attention on something with metaconsciousness

• Differentiating between the two selves: the small 's' ego self versus the capital 'S' true Self

• Body awareness (interoception) helps us feel sensations and emotions rather than just thinking about them

• All beings share the same universal consciousness, supported by concepts like quantum entanglement

• Awareness helps detect when we're out of alignment so we can course-correct without judgment

• The small 's' self speaks from fear while the capital 'S' Self offers compassionate perspective

• Integrating both selves creates "Zorba the Buddha" – being fully human while maintaining spiritual awareness

• We are generators of energy who create our world through how we choose to live in it

Here's the link to the free download of Ramana Maharshi's book, Who Am I?

Have a question? Comment? Email me at rachel@selftalkpodcast.com.

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xo RA

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Episode Breakdown

0:00:00 - 0:00:42 - Introduction

• Quote from Ramana Maharshi about awareness
• Podcast host Rachel Astarte introduces the topic

0:00:42 - 0:02:15 - Defining Awareness

• Explanation of awareness as consciously placing attention
• Meta-consciousness exercise with focusing on an object

0:02:15 - 0:07:47 - Types of Awareness

• Awareness of self (mind and body)
• Body awareness/interoception exercise
• Guided 30-second body awareness meditation

0:07:47 - 0:11:30 - Awareness of Interconnectedness

• Advaita Vedanta philosophy
• Quantum entanglement discussion
• Concept of unity and energy communication

0:11:30 - 0:15:30 - Awareness in Practice

• Non-judgment approach
• Distinguishing between small s self and capital S self
• Examples of ego-based vs. true self thinking

0:15:30 - 0:17:35 - Concluding Thoughts

• Balancing Zorba and Buddha concepts
• Being an ambassador of source
• Encouragement for inner work and self-awareness

0:17:35 - End Podcast Outro

• Invitation for listener emails and questions
• Teaser for next episode on gentleness

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"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

For the wakeful, one whose mind is quiet, whose thoughts are undisturbed, who has relinquished judgment and blame, there is no fear.
—Buddha

Today's talk continues the deep dive into Foundation of Self work with an in-depth review of nonjudgment, the lifeblood of this inner work. We explore why humans judge (the need for safety), the different types of judgment (appearance, sociability, morality), and how judgment often stems from survival instincts and projection of our own hidden aspects. 

You'll even have a chance to practice nonjudgment with yourself. 

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Episode Breakdown 

0:00:25 - Episode Introduction

• Rachel introduces the topic of non-judgment

0:03:39 - Understanding Judgment

• Why humans judge and its survival purposes
• Three fundamental ways of judging: appearance, sociability, morality

0:05:00 - Carl Jung's Projection and Shadow Concept

• Explanation of how we project disowned parts of ourselves onto others

0:07:49 - Non-Judgment of Ourselves

Benefits of practicing non-judgment

• Avoiding comparison traps
• Creating connection with others
• Gaining clarity and peace of mind

0:11:16 - Imposter Syndrome and Self-Judgment

• Examples of negative self-talk
• Reframing techniques for self-judgment

0:14:14 - Why Non-Judgment is Vital in Self-Work

• How judgment stops personal progress
• Importance of gentle self-encouragement

0:16:41 - Non-Judgment Exercise

• Practical exercise for reframing self-judgmental thoughts
• Example of Rachel's personal reframing

0:17:50 - Closing Remarks

• Encouragement to be gentle with oneself
• Preview of next episode on awareness

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Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

http://writeyourselfopen.com

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Asking yourself deeper questions opens up new ways of being in the world. It brings in a breath of fresh air. It makes life more joyful. The real trick to life is not to be in the know, but to be in the mystery.
—Fred Alan Wolf

You asked for more solo episodes, so here we go!

For the next few episodes, I'll share a deep inner work process called the Foundation of Self. In short:

When you have a strong foundation of self, you can manage life’s challenges with grace. You have the stability to know who you are, what you want, and your calling in this life. You stop doubting yourself and seeking external validation. You begin to see that your life is an essential part of the whole of existence and that all life around you is family. 

Today's talk is a brief introduction to inner work—and how your individual life plays a vital role in the well-being of all around you.

Have a question? Comment? Email me at rachel@selftalkpodcast.com.

xo RA

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Episode Breakdown

1. 0:00:35 Introduction to Foundation of Self
2. 0:01:02 Defining Inner Work
3. 0:01:38 Example Scenario: Dinner Party and Self-Doubt
4. 0:02:36 Benefits of a Strong Foundation of Self
5. 0:03:48 The Significance of Individual Energy
6. 0:04:59 Quantum Physics and Personal Impact on Reality
7. 0:05:30 Conclusion and Preview of Next Episode

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Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

http://writeyourselfopen.com

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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Shelly Starks is the President & CEO of Inline Consulting Services. Her mission is to help businesses overcome internal and external communication barriers with clear and concise tools that align with the organization’s vision to position them for scalable growth.

In this episode, Shelly and I share insights from our respective careers on how to best communicate with one another. As a therapist, my interest is in learning how my clients' minds process information. In the corporate world, it's not that dissimilar. Shelly stresses that sales is not just about making the sale; it's about learning how to connect with the person you're speaking with.

That's a tool that benefits all of us.


More from Shelly:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-starks/

Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/ShellyStarksICS/

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

http://writeyourselfopen.com

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Music:
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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Dr. Natalie Marr is a Clinical Psychologist who offers nationwide coaching and educational services through LearnToLoveYourStory.com. She has sat across the couch from clients for thousands of hours over the past two decades, helping her clients learn to love their stories.

Her vast expertise in a variety of evidence-based approaches is eclipsed only by her intuitive ability to cultivate one’s own curiosity, growth, and wisdom. Dr. Natalie provides significant insights that foster an understanding of oneself. When we understand ourselves and what brought us here, it leads to more kindness, more peace, and more compassion for our own stories.

In this episode, Dr. Natalie and I consider the meaning of empowerment and how it lies at the root of our ability to choose the emotional or behavioral paths we take—no matter what is happening in our lives. And if you've ever wondered about the difference between life coaching and therapy, you'll want to tune in!


More from Dr. Natalie:
Website: https://LearnToLoveYourStory.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnToLoveYourStory or @LearnToLoveYourStory

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-m-marr/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learntoloveyourstory

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learn_to_love_your_story_

Podcast: Midlife Crisis to a Centered Life Thriving

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-nataliemidlifecoach

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

http://writeyourselfopen.com

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Music:
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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Isabelle Fortin is a dynamic sales management strategist who seamlessly blends military discipline with a rebellious spirit. As the founder of Rebel Sales, a consulting firm specializing in supporting sales team managers through MINDSET, Isabelle challenges conventions and encourages leaders to rethink their management methods.

In this special episode, we cross the bridge from the inner world to the outer world. Isabelle shares her reflections on how we can use an outwardly rebellious spirit to unleash our inner magic at work and our personal lives.

More from Isabelle:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabellemfortin/

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

http://writeyourselfopen.com

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Jason Medlock is the best-selling author of the groundbreaking book Empowered by Consciousness. He is also a Level 2 Quantum Healing Hypnotist and highly sought-after mindset coach who brings a transformative experience to audiences nationwide. Having worked extensively with a diverse clientele, including business owners and athletes, Jason has perfected an integrative approach to personal development and self-discovery. 

From childhood aspirations to become a public speaker to a current thought leader in consciousness, personal development, quantum healing hypnosis, and mindset performance, Jason's journey is a testament to the transformative power of a strong mindset. He empowers individuals to unlock their infinite potential and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth.

Join us for this exceptional talk as Jason and I take a deep dive into the power of your Self.

More from Jason:
Mindset Coach: Mindset Performance Coach

Author: “Empowered by Consciousness”

Founder: Expansion of Consciousness

Podcast: Expansion of Consciousness The Podcast 

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

http://writeyourselfopen.com

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Music:
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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Troy Hadeed is a yoga teacher, author, and social entrepreneur who is continuously excavating the human experience while aiming to make God more accessible, discover what it truly means to embody love, and aid humanity in realizing that we are far more connected than we have been led to believe.
 

He has walked coast-to-coast across Central America, navigated the world on a ship, spent prolonged periods in silence and darkness, and continuously sought to make sense of the human experience.

Troy is the author of My Name is Love: We’re Not All That Different, a book about universal love and how we can get out of our own way so that it can come through us.

In this episode, we do some heavy God-talk, so get your notebook and favorite warm beverage. This is an intense conversation you won't want to miss.

Note: Troy recorded from Trinidad and had some connectivity issues, so there are a few drop-outs.

More from Troy

Troy Hadeed Website
https://troyhadeed.com/ 

Amazon Book Link: My Name Is Love by Troy Hadeed

https://a.co/d/d9QxgZI

 Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/troyhadeed/?hl=en

 Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/troyhadeedofficial/ 

Linkedin
www.linkedin.com/in/troy-hadeed-love 

YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@troyhadeed5915

Online Yoga Studio / BeyondYogaTv.com (30-day free trial)
https://beyondyogatv.com/

Free Online Classes & Content w/newsletter sign-up
https://page.co/2d8ntB 

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

http://writeyourselfopen.com

Got a question about your self?
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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Cathy Gabrielsen is a Healer, Spiritual Teacher, Ayurvedic Health Coach, Vedic Meditation Teacher, Graduate Teacher of Energy Medicine, and #1 best-selling author of Dying to Live: Surviving Near-Death. Cathy has a private healing practice providing transformational online healing sessions.

In this intimate episode, Cathy shares the story of her near-death experience and the challenges she faced returning to this realm. Those challenges, however, drew her to her calling as a healer. Cathy offers insight into how you can connect to your inner healer and your highest self.

More from Cathy:
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Book: Dying to Live: Surviving Near-Death

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Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Gabrielle Pimstone is an Energy Coach who is dedicated to assisting those on the cusp of change but in need of that crucial nudge forward. Her story, “Finding Your Inner Hero: A journey beyond burnout”, narrates her journey of resilience and reinvention, highlighting six defining moments. She offers inspiration and practical tips to individuals to break free from stagnation and fear. Her central message is that it's never too late to make meaningful life change.

In today's conversation, we discuss why working with energy is a game-changer if you want epic transformation in your life. Gabrielle also shows us how to work with sacred geometry—specifically, the Vortex—as a pathway to healing.

More from Gabrielle
Website: https://www.generativegrowth.com.au/
28 Days to Healing
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.pimstone/

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
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Music:
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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Leslie Draffin is a Certified Psychedelic Integration Guide, Somatic Embodiment Coach, and podcast host who is passionate about helping people embrace their bodies, cycles, sex, and psychedelics. She supports conscious souls who want to heal themselves through intentional microdosing, pleasure, womb reconnection & somatic trauma recovery.

She believes sacred Earth medicine has the power to bring us home to ourselves, awaken our authenticity, and heal the trauma locked within our subconscious. You can find Leslie's podcast, The Light Within, on your favorite podcast app.

In this episode, Leslie and I discuss overcoming internal obstacles in order to return to  the Self. For women in particular, this journey can be daunting. Leslie shares her experiences working with microdosing psilocybin mushrooms as a pathway to self-healing.

More from Leslie:

• IG:  @LeslieDraffin
• Podcast:  The Light Within
• Website: https://www.lesliedraffin.com/

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Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Kent Weishaus had a 25-year career in television production, working on talk shows, game shows, tabloids, sitcoms, and other programming, before making a switch in 2006, going back to graduate school and becoming a licensed clinical social worker. Since then he has worked in mental hospitals, community clinics, schools, and is now semi-retired, continuing a part-time private practice. He is the author of Stop Breaking Down: How to avoid Overwhelm and Crack-Up.

You'll appreciate this interview if you've been on the fence about seeing a therapist or counselor. Kent and I talk about trauma and its potential expressions and origins—both personally and culturally.  We also address how we can be socially conscious in a troubled world while preserving our sacred Self.

More from Kent:
Website: http://kentw.net
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kent-weishaus-2894ba79

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
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Music:
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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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•• IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ••

As of this month, Self Talk has entered its sixth year of production! 🎉🥂

A heartfelt thank-you to all the listeners. You have made Self Talk an absolute pleasure for me to create. 

As you may be aware, I began this podcast as a way for my therapy and coaching clients to have support between our sessions. To my surprise, its audience has grown way beyond that scope. I'm chuffed. And grateful. Honestly.

I've heard your feedback and as a result, a few changes are coming your way:

• Interviews will be interspersed with solo recorded teachings from me. 
• Self Talk will move from a biweekly to a monthly schedule to allow for ample production time.
• Your voice is essential. Send your questions and show topic ideas to rachel@selftalkpodcast.com

Thank you again for your devotion and, most especially, your feedback. 
Onward!

And now for the latest episode...

With love,
Rachel

________________________________________________________

JJ DiGeronimo is a three-time award-winning author and former leading woman in the tech industry. Her work helps empower women seeking more influence and impact with proven strategies, mindfulness, and energetic practices. 

JJ  wrote Seeking: 74 Key Findings to Raise Your Energy, Sidestep Your Self-Doubts, and Align with Your Life's Work because she wanted to share the strategies that helped her infuse more purpose and meaning into her work and life. The book contains short chapters, relevant stories, and specific questions that help readers evaluate their choices, dig through their stories, embrace their gifts, and elevate their energy.

Join us in this incredible interview as we dismantle the power of negative self-talk and learn to release the stories that hold us back.

More from JJ:

• Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/jjdigeronimo
• TogetherWeSeek.Online: https://www.togetherweseek.online
• Websites: www.jjdigeronimo.com
• LinkedIn (main platform): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjdigeronimo/
• IG (newest platform):  https://www.instagram.com/jjdigeronim

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

http://writeyourselfopen.com

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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Andra Dediu supports individuals to integrate the highs and lows experienced as a result of big moments of psychospiritual change like spiritual awakenings, mystical experiences, and insights from altered states of consciousness.

Some aspects of this work are—
➾ Reconstructing a sense of self
Our sense of self & world are reconstructed on the foundation of a new awareness.

➾ Embody insights
Assimilate the insights so that they become a part of the Self.

➾ Transform daily living
Insights are tethered to physical reality so that daily life & relationships become more fulfilling.

➾ Have an impact
Ultimately, to have an impact in your community in ways that feel good & authentic to you.

Join us as we dive into the fully human aspects of integrating mystical experiences.

More from Andra:
Website: https://andradediu.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/unitedtransformations/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integration.work/ 

Women's Journey: Women Who Run With The Wolves: https://andradediu.com/women-wolves/ 

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

http://writeyourselfopen.com

Got a question about your self?
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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Kimberly Braun, impelled from earliest childhood mystical experiences, has spent over a decade as a monastic nun exploring the path of Presence. With a master's in theology with special focus on the adult spiritual journey, she lives to inspire others to connect to, and live from, Divine Love at their center.

She is an ordained Minister, Reiki master, TEDx speaker and former meditation faculty at the renowned Omega Institute. She has served tens of thousands through her writing, speaking, retreats, online courses, and community. Her book, Miracles in the Naked Light, was published in 2023.

Kimberly and I discuss God as the Beloved and how that intimate connection allows us access to the power within us all.

More from Kimberly
Website: https://www.kimberlybraun.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybraunma/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlybraun09/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberlybraun.ma

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

http://writeyourselfopen.com

Got a question about your self?
Send it to me at rachel@selftalkpodcast.com and it may be featured on a future episode. 

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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Navigating a ferociously challenging upbringing while bravely moving forward as an adult to face ingrained, outdated, and patriarchal programming head-on, Susan now shares a unique perspective in viewing life challenges as occasions for transformation.

Through her book, Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom, Susan turns the standard paradigm on its head courageously leading others through her own journey of abuse, addiction, and surviving narcissism all while creating a distinctly empowering personal and professional life.

Susan's devotion to helping clients come to an authentic relationship with Self made for an enriching conversation in this episode. If you're feeling stuck in your trauma or you simply want a better sense of how to connect with your true nature, I'm sure you'll love our talk as much as I did.

More from Susan:
Website: https://www.susangold.us/

Instagram: @susangoldismagical

Facebook: @susan.gold.988

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

http://writeyourselfopen.com

Got a question about your self?
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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

When does impostor syndrome really show up? When we’re trying to make a change.
—Denise Miceli

Denise Miceli is an inspiring, empathic guide and mentor in creating space for change and growth. She is known for her talent in energy healing, intuitive hot-seat coaching, and teaching new ways of accessing authenticity.

After enduring a difficult, dark-night journey, Denise cleared traumatic memories and emotional patterns that blocked her authentic self using subconscious healing. In her work with others, she has been inspired to share this simple and accessible healing modality.

In this episode, Denise and I hold impostor syndrome up to the light and regard it from a few essential angles: Where does it come from? What is it trying to tell us? What can we do when we feel its grip?

Denise holds a supportive container for those ready to heal and allow their soul the freedom to awaken their infinite potential. She shares some of that healing magic with you in today's talk.

More from Denise:
Website: Rock Your Blocks Website
YouTube: Inspiring Guidance YouTube Channel
TikTok: Rock Your Blocks Tiktok
Medium (Blog): Medium Blog Article Imposter Syndrome is the Subconscious Mind Running Wild

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

http://writeyourselfopen.com

Got a question about your self?
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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

No matter what the question, Love is the answer. Love with a capital L.
—Abdi Assadi

Abdi Assadi is a spiritual counselor and healer with four decades of clinical experience in acupuncture, body-centered psychotherapy, indigenous shamanic practices, and diverse meditative techniques. He is the author of Shadows on the Path: Revelations and Pitfalls on the Spiritual Journey and A Healer’s Handbook: A Guide for the Beginner Practitioner.

I asked Abdi to join me to discuss the behemoth topic of how we humans can maintain balance in turbulent times. The conversation covers so much more—as it usually does when we get going. Here are a few highlights:

• The importance of relationship with Self in a hyper-individuated culture 
• How a death practice helps us live more fully
• Why Love really is the answer to every question

Abdi also leads us in a brief awareness exercise that rounds out all the "yapping" we've done for the hour. Well worth the trip.

xo RA

More from Abdi: http://abdiassadi.com

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

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Music:
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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Lauren Leduc is a visionary, yoga teacher, intuitive, mentor, and mama. With the special gift of cultivating community and creating accessible experiences, Lauren has taught thousands of students with her approachable and intelligent methodology. 

Lauren’s greatest current spiritual passion is harnessing the Sacred Feminine and guiding women and femmes to love themselves and embrace wholeness toward creating a more peaceful and loving world. Her first book, Embody Your Inner Goddess: A Guided Path to Radical Wholeness released in November 2023.

One of the hardest pieces of work on our path of self-development is shedding conditioning. Lauren and I talk about the depth of that process and how re-viewing our lives through the lens of the Sacred Feminine helps us do that—regardless of gender.

More from Lauren:
Website: laurenleduc.com
Instagram: instagram.com/iamlaurenleduc

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ann Bell has been a love and sex coach since 2012, fostering deep connections, and empowering individuals to embrace their authentic selves. She creates a safe, judgment-free space, along with guiding transformative journeys for her clients, exploring uncharted territories, and unlocking infinite possibilities within.

As we age—20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and onward—our sexuality goes through an evolution of its own. Ann shares with us ways that we can flow with the intimate changes aging brings while keeping loving connection in our lives.

Note: This episode contains explicit discussion about sex and sexuality. Just a heads-up.

Watch the video

More from Ann:
Website: https://www.aconfidentialconversation.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aconfidentialconversation/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aconfidentialconversation/

Free links:
Love Your Libido Book: https://www.aconfidentialconversation.com/love-your-libido
Self-love Assessment Quiz: https://www.aconfidentialconversation.com/love-assessment

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
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Music:
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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Noëlle Janka, PCC (she/her) is a politicized coach for social change leaders and author of Rebel Healing: Transforming Ourselves and the Systems That Make Us Sick. She has lived with health challenges for more than twenty years and has supported clients with their healing and career development for more than a decade via transformational workshops, writing salons, coaching groups, yoga instruction, and individual coaching.

In this episode, Noëlle shares the journey to writing her book and how individual healing is essential for collective wellness. If you've ever felt unsure of the power you hold as one person in turbulent times, you'll love Noëlle's message for you.

More from Noëlle:
Website: https://www.noellejanka.com/

Book: https://www.noellejanka.com/rebelhealing (book)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noellejanka/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noellejanka/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@NoLJanka 

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
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Music:
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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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As a change catalyst, Michael McGinnis has dedicated his life to the awakening of humanity on a global level. Through extensive self-study and first-hand experience, he has been gifted to serve as a channel for the words the world needs to hear at the most crucial moment in history. He is the author of The Essential Revolution series.

In this episode Mike and I discuss finding the gift within a victim mindset. Falling victim to turbulent times is unavoidable on some level for most of us. Mike helps us understand that we can leverage this transient way of seeing the world (and ourselves) as a path toward personal awakening.

More from Michael:
Website: https://www.michaelmcginnis.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelmcginnisofficial?_t=8gCjR6h6aVP&_r=1
Instagram: https://instagram.com/michaelmcginnisofficial?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Revolution-Book-One/dp/B0C2S71C84/ref=monarch_sidesheet
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@michaelmcginnisofficial?si=zxD6er4dPdD3VeBd 

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
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Music:
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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Heather Claus has lived an atypical life. She’s traveled across the country, exploring (and teaching about) alternative lifestyles and communing with diverse people. All of her experiences thus far have led her to the belief that boundaries are the key to not only saving ourselves, but our relationships. Her new book, Take No Sh*t! Build Better Relationships Through Discovering, Creating, and Maintaining Healthy Boundaries In Three (Sometimes Five) Simple Steps is now available for purchase.

In this episode, Heather and I speak of the importance of boundaries in all kinds of relationships, whether personal or professional. We also take a few candid moments to address boundaries in midlife—how and why they are so important as we move into our wisdom years.

More from Heather:
Website: https://my.curiouser.life/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heatherclaus
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAKfRtjIDzVqOz8OxJKsnhA

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

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Music:
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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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I want to inspire women to say: I wanna be that broad! and see fearmongering about age become a thing of the past in my lifetime. Let roaring into age prevail!

—Maryjane Fahey

Maryjane Fahey is on her fifth reinvention (but who’s counting?) as founder of Glorious Broads—the epicenter of confident, unconventional women over 50. She cut her teeth in print, art directing, and rebranding magazines, then rode the Internet tsunami writing for Bustle, TZR, Huffington Post, and AARP. She also co-authored the book, Dumped: A Guide to Getting Over a Breakup and Your Ex in Record Time! 
 

Glorious Broads is now her focus and love child. Currently, she’s developing a television series called, “Glorious Broads: Let’s Talk About Sex.”
 
 Join us as we dive into what it means to be a glorious broad—and how women can start being glorious now, even if they're not yet in midlife.

 Heads Up: This episode may be NSFW. Depends on where you work, I suppose.

More from Maryjane:
Instagram, Facebook: @gloriousbroads
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@glorious.broads

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

http://writeyourselfopen.com

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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Ben Oofana began his training at the age of 20 with one of the last surviving traditional doctors/medicine men among the Kiowa Indian tribe. Ben helps people to heal their bodies, minds, broken hearts, and other deep emotional wounds while helping them to increase their capacity to love and be loved, realize their true potential, and fulfill their life's purpose.

In this episode, we get into the healing process itself—where to start, and what to expect. As Ben points out, "there is no quick fix" to a life of trauma or dysfunction, but there is a path. We talk here about what that path can look like for each of us.

More from Ben:
Website: https://benoofana.com/
Free eBook: www.gettingoveryourbreakup.com
Google Talk Voicemail: 332 333 5155

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

http://writeyourselfopen.com

Got a question about your self?
Send it to me at rachel@selftalkpodcast.com and it may be featured on a future episode. 

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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Satya Lila, the founder of the Sexual Communion program, has taught and guided people in the area of sacred sexuality since 1993. She has had around 15,000 hours of client sessions and led hundreds of workshops, all over the US and in Japan.

Satya specializes in helping women and couples enhance their intimate connection, allow the erotic divine energies to move through them, feel the ecstatic bliss of a sacred sexual connection, and enjoy epic, earth-shattering lovemaking.

As we age, our once-vital sexuality can seem elusive to us. In this episode, Satya guides us in ways we can re-energize our sensual selves—both mentally and physically.

Note: There are a few brief moments during the recording where the audio drops out due to connectivity issues. 

More from Satya:
Website: https://satyalila.info/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/satya.harvey/
Instagram: @Satya.Lila
Free Sexual Communion Gateway Session: https://satyalila.info/sexual-communion-gateway-session/
Other offers: https://linktr.ee/satyalilasexualcommunion

Got a question about your self?
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Esther Kalaba is an art therapist, somatic psychotherapist, known by many as the "breathwork lady." Her signature therapeutic offerings combine movement, art, breathing, and meditation and teach us basic skills in how to be human. She’s the founder of the People of the Prana, an organization that specializes in teaching breathing practices to support emotional and mental wellbeing for everyone.

In this episode, we discuss grief—a holistic experience most of us have at one point or another but are often not sure how to navigate. Esther helps us to see how art and breath can be powerful tools as we do deep grief work. In fact, she shares ways that the breath can be a primary teacher throughout our lives.

More from Esther:
Websites:
www.peopleoftheprana.com
estherkalaba.com

Socials: 
@studioseed.ca

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

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Nan Krueger is a designer who's passionate about the power of interior design. She never really fit in at school, but her sanctuary during those painful times was the home that her parents lovingly designed. Now her mission is three-fold: to create a sanctuary for every client, make interior design available to more people, and help our planet through sustainable design choices.

In this episode, Nan and I take a closer look at each element of her three-fold mission. Then we adjust the lens of her work to focus on women in midlife. Specifically, how women over 40 can create a space at home where they can easily do the work they’re dreaming about—and where they have exactly what they need.

More from Nan:
Website: https://www.mygroovyhome.com
Pinterest: https://pin.it/Bdo1pgv
Facebook: @Groovyhome
Instagram: @nan.groovyhome

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Nyk Danu is an IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapists) certified Yoga therapist. Her therapeutic specialty is back pain and anxiety relief.

She works with Yoga Misfits, Gen Xers (and sometimes y) who don’t feel at home in mainstream Yoga circles, alternative folks, rebels, underdogs, punx, introverts, geeks, and bookworms.

In this episode, Nyk and I talk about some of the misconceptions about yoga—particularly as practiced in the West. We also touch on how yoga practice can mature and evolve as we move into midlife and beyond.

More from Nyk:
Website: https://nykdanu.com/students/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nykdanuyoga/

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

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Music:
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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Maria Verdicchio is an End-of-Life Designer and Nature & Forest Therapy Guide, providing heart-centered and pragmatic advance-care planning, end-of-life education, and life transition ceremonies.

Maria helps people live fully, now. Gaining clarity about what matters at the end of our life illuminates who and what matters now and helps us be more present and compassionate when caring for others who are ill or dying.

When we learn more about death, dying, and grief—and share our experiences—we become more death literate, reducing anxieties and fears about end-of-life. This understanding can help us approach life and death with wisdom, honor, and respect.

Join us as we discuss these topics and more, including how the British comedy troupe Monty Python can be an excellent teacher as we consider our personal connection to death and dying.

More from Maria:
Website
http://www.liveanddiewise.com

Socials
https://www.instagram.com/liveanddiewise/

https://www.facebook.com/LiveandDieWise

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mverdicchio/

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Susan Bratton, "Intimacy Expert to Millions" is a champion and advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. She’s created hundreds of techniques that transform “having sex” into making love and is the world’s most well-respected sexual biohacker.

In this episode, we cover a subject many of us deal with in midlife—desire and sexual libido (or lack thereof). Susan offers communication tools we can use with our partners and even ways to encourage deeper intimacy with our solo selves.

Full video at: http://bit.ly/selftalkbratton

More from Susan (including a free gift):

Websites:

http://susanbratton.com
http://betterlover.com

Free Gift:
http://sexualsoulmatepact.com

Socials:

http://instagram.com/susanbratton

http://onlyfans.com/susanbratton

http://twitter.com/susanbratton

https://www.facebook.com/trustedhotsexadvisortomillions

http://youtube.com/c/betterlover

http://linkedin.com/susanbratton

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

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Music:
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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Shameless Plug Episode: Annual Social Connections Summit 2023

Coach Lee Hopkins is a transgender man who helps people create lasting friendships. After struggling with loneliness most of his life, he's developed various ways to discover himself in it.

Coach Lee returns to Self Talk to update us on the virtual Annual Socal Connections Summit, coming up on August 5 & 6, 2023.

Spoiler: I will be a presenter on August 5 at 3:30 p.m. ET, talking about connecting women in midlife through mentorship.

Have a listen as Coach Lee shares the importance of social connection with a vital caveat: We do our best work in community when we are at peace with our true selves.

Coach Lee has also offered Self Talk listeners 25% off the ticket price of the summit.
Click here to register.

Full video: http://bit.ly/selftalkcoachleeASCS

More from Coach Lee:
Website: https://www.patternsofpossibility.com/
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/BrilliantNResilient
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patternsofpossibility
IG: https://www.instagram.com/patternsofpossibility
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_sXvnjqwhFlpI-NYV845g
Facebook: https://fb.me/Patternsofpossibility
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/patternsofpossibility
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PatternsPossi

Email: patternsofpossibility@gmail.com

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Timothy Stuetz has written more children’s stories than anyone currently alive—88 to date with more on the way. Using fairy tales, ancient arts, sacred sciences, and “everything in between,” he empowers people of all ages to develop and use their infinite soul powers to achieve their full potential.

In today's episode, Timothy and I delve into the topic of generational and collective trauma—specifically, how childhood traumas (from minor to significant) affect us. Timothy shares the view that doing our own evolutionary work can clear generational trauma.

Watch the full video: http://bit.ly/selftalkstuetz

More from Timothy:
Website: http://www.timothystuetz.com
Freebies: https://www.timothystuetz.com/freebies
Book Club: https://www.timothystuetz.com/bookclub 

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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PTSD comes free with narcissism.
—Nisanka Wickramarachchi

Nisanka Wickramarachi is a trauma-informed life coach and an NLP and EFT practitioner who helps parents co-parent with narcissistic partners or ex-partners so their children are supported and their sanity is preserved.

In this episode, we look at another angle of narcissism within families—being the adult child of a narcissistic parent. Nisanka gives practical advice on how to manage narcissistic parents and why it's essential to do so if you have children of your own.

More from Nisanka:
Website: www.coachingwithnisanka.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nisanka-wickramarachchi-043358177/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachingwithnisanka

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coparentingwithanarcisst_coach/

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
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Music:
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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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✨ 100th EPISODE SPECIAL ✨

Join me in this special, one-hour interview with Abdi Assadi, a remarkable healer and counselor I've had the privilege to know and work with for over a decade.
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The whole woke movement is an extension of this culture's narcissism on steroids... Woke is a fortification of the head. Awake is a softening of the ego and an opening of the heart.
—Abdi Assadi

Abdi Assadi is a spiritual counselor and healer with four decades of clinical experience in acupuncture, body-centered psychotherapy, indigenous shamanic practices, and many meditative techniques. He is also a practitioner of internal and external martial arts. The real crux of Abdi’s work is integrating the human shadow, the disowned parts of ourselves that cause much of our disease and dysfunction.

In this episode, Abdi and I delve into some unpopular territory—questioning the virtues of the "woke movement" and considering its ultimate deleterious effects on our psyches and spirits.

Instead, Abdi offers the alternative of being "awake," so that we are "seeing—and more importantly feeling—of the whole while having compassion and love for those that have a different or damaged way of seeing… "

We also talk about individuation—what it means to be a true ally, and how to stay awake in a woke culture.

More from Abdi:
Website: http://abdiassadi.com

Books
Shadows on the Path
A Handbook for Healers: A Guide for the Beginner Practitioner

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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For the first 20 years of his life, Greg Weiting was in debilitating and insufferable chronic pain, anxiety, and depression. He decided that a life of pain was unacceptable and that he had to do whatever it took to heal.

After traveling across the United States in search of a cure, his travels took him to India and Asia, and eventually down to South America to study with the some of world’s greatest teachers and healers.

Today he is pain-free and helps others to heal the anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and trauma they can't think or talk their way out of.

In this episode, Greg and I talk about how healing happens after intergenerational trauma, and how we can better understand our innate healing capacities.

More from Greg:
Website: www.gregwieting.com
Website 2: www.prismamethod.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greg_wieting/

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"If we are courageous enough to let go of our 'personal history' and the identification with our past, we can become a stronger, more fulfilled version of ourselves.”
—Martin Theis

Martin Theis is a spiritual coach and teacher who focuses on mental and emotional well-being through the art of shamanic journeys. His L.I.F.E. system (Learn, Integrate, Fuel, Evolve) has helped his clients achieve a deeper connection with themselves.

In this episode, Martin and I talk about how shamanic journeying helps us to move from suffering to inner peace and joy.

Full video: http://bit.ly/selftalktheis

More from Martin:
Website: https://lighttrails.co
Free Workshop: https://lighttrails.co/webinar-series
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martintheis
Instagram: instagram.com/lighttrails_co/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9D_fPAidhrEC8J6B6Ro2xA

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

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Jem Fuller has lived a colorful, global life. From barefoot backpacker to
corporate leader, fire-dancer and traditional tattooist, a kindergarten teacher to motorcycle courier, masseuse and reflexology practitioner, to laborer and travel consultant. Now his time is spent as a leadership coach and international retreat leader, dedicated partner and father.

He is the author of the award- winning book, The Art of Conscious Communication for Thoughtful Men, and can be seen delivering his TEDx talk on YouTube.

In today's episode, Jem and I have a deep conversation (and some laughs) about how we can create a practice of self-love that aligns with our true selves. He also shares how we can easily integrate these practices into our daily life.

More from Jem:
Website: https://jemfuller.com/books/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jemfuller/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jemfuller/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jemfuller.me
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkAwvXrYHQ8pSmQES6Yhlmw

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Art does not want anything else except to be created.
—Michael Magrutsche

Michaell Magrutsche is an Austrian/Californian multidisciplinary artist, creativity-awareness educator, speaker, and author. He works on raising awareness of our limitless human potential and comprehending wisdom. Michaell is also an advocate for helping understand neurodiversity.

In this episode, Michaell and I talk about art as a separate entity in relation to ourselves as the creators. We also take some time to reflect on the trope of the solitary artist and whether there is room in society for solitary creatives.

If you've wanted to start creating art but don't know where to begin—or don't believe in your talents— you'll love this interview.

Full video: http://bit.ly/selftalkmagrutsche

More from Michael:
Website: https://MICHAELLM.com

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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The only reason we resist other people...comes from a difficulty to be with oneself fully.
—Laure Porché

Laure Porché is an international listener, a weaver of live threads, and a seer of hard truths. She works with family constellations, the inner child, somatic presence, and subconscious excavation to help her clients become fully present to themselves and to their lives.

In this boldly honest interview, Laure and I dive deep into self-work—what it means, how it looks at varying stages on the path of self-awareness, and what we might do as individuals to connect ourselves to community. Specifically, we take a close look at Laure's essential elements of self-work: Radical Acceptance, Radical Responsibility, and Radical Compassion.

More from Laure:
Website: http://laureporche.com
The Moonlit Path podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3vle3moXFNJK6LXmsTASqs?si=9c75ba28d69a4059
Online creative healing course and membership: https://www.moonlitpath.space/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laureporche/

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Being in solitude is really important because it helps us to gain perspective of what we would like community for ourselves to look like.
—Shana Francesca

Shana Francesca is a speaker, writer, and entrepreneur.  As the Founder and Lead Designer at Concinnate, a multi-discipline interior design and life design firm working with clients around the country.

She was born into a difficult family life and refused to allow that to define her.  Shana believes our present and future are transformed when we infuse our lives with intention. When we design our lives, we become the author of our story.

Shana and I speak in depth about living a non-traditional life, recovering from religion-based trauma, and how the concepts of solitude and community can coexist.

More from Shana: https://linktr.ee/CONCINNATE

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

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Music:
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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Charlene Madden is a Women's Empowerment Coach & Reiki Practitioner who believes everyone has the power to rise from the ashes, just like she has. In this episode, we share thoughts about how—and why—people who have experienced childhood abuse might identify with the term "victim." We'll also speak about Charlene's work to help adult survivors of abuse through trauma by embracing a 3S philosophy of Self-Love, Self-Acceptance, and Self-Responsibility.

Full Video at http://bit.ly/selftalkmadden

More from Charlene:
Website: http://www.charlenemadden-speaker.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharleneAnneMadden/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlene_anne_madden/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlene-madden-speaker-and-author-bba41757/?originalSubdomain=ca
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charlenemadden1

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Blair Abee is an author, poet, educator, YouTuber, and ordinary mystic. He’s written five bestselling books at Amazon Books on the subjects of meditation, mindfulness, manifestation, and related topics.  Today, we talk about human psychospiritual evolution and our individual contribution to the future of humanity.

Full Video: http://bit.ly/selftalkabee

More from Blair:
Website:  http://HiCMeditation.com
Books:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MV4SMFV?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tukn
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiN04fnKPq_9lUlb7u4hBkg 

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Roxanne Chaput is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Roxanne Chaput Limited, she is a “Life+Love” Coach, an Inspirational Speaker, Spiritual Guide, and Energy Healer who guides individuals in transition to create lasting sustainable change in their lives.  Our talk today brings in the important topic of self and the sacred—specifically, making spirituality our own through ritual and practice.

Full video: http://bit.ly/selftalkchaput

More from Roxanne:
Website:https://roxannechaput.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/RoxanneChaput
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/roxannechaputsoulpreneur/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/roxanne_chaput_soulpreneur/

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

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Music:
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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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…he not busy being born is busy dying.
—Bob Dylan, “It’s Alright Ma (I’m Only Bleeding)”

Ryan Lindner is a personal development specialist who has worked as a behavioral coach for clients and top organizations all over the world. After two sudden, unexplained cardiac arrests at a young age, he began to explore different perspectives with clients that come with any profound, life-changing event. He is the author of The Half-known Life: What Matters Most When You’re Running Out of Time.

In this powerful episode, Ryan and I talk about making meaning of our lives, introversion, and the importance of creating healthy boundaries. Ultimately, he concludes, being ourselves is something we must allow, rather than something to which we aspire.

Full video: http://bit.ly/selftalklindner

More from Ryan:
Website: http://www.RSLindner.com
Book: http://www.HalfKnownLifeBook.com

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
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Coach Lee Hopkins is a transgender man who helps people create lasting friendships. After struggling with loneliness most of his life, he's developed various ways to discover himself in it. In this episode, we talk about being a friend to yourself, specifically moving from loneliness to connectedness without sacrificing your sense of self.

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Email: patternsofpossibility@gmail.com

Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
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http://writeyourselfopen.com

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Brighid Murphy is a transformational healer, the founder of the Path to Power programs and the Healers Collective, where she empowers people to heal from within and take their work into the world. She’s a certified shamanic practitioner with the Church of Earth Healing, ordained Interfaith Minister and counselor, and empowers people through the practice of spiritual growth.

In this episode, we talk about the power of the self in transforming our lives. And for those interested in shamanism, Brighid explains how we can integrate shamanic work into our lives.

Full video: http://bit.ly/selftalkbmurphy
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More from Brighid:
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Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

http://writeyourselfopen.com

Got a question about your self?
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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0