This conversation with therapist and author, Kelly Ann Street, explores balance and the importance of embracing both light and dark, coming out of the Fall Equinox time, where the light is equal to the dark in our day. I cover the story of Persephone, the meaning of balance, the gap between story and reality, and how to think about, or reframe, the seasons of life.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS:

• What's one thought you've been carrying in shame this week? Run it through the three questions and see what it says: "Where did this come from? What does it want me to know? How do I feel about it?"
• Where in your life are you all light, or all dark, and what might be leaking out sideways?
• And is there a season you've been calling a failure that might just be your December?

Chapters

• 00:00 Embracing the Light and the Dark
• 03:03 The Story of Persephone
• 07:03 The Meaning of Balance
• 11:07 The Gap Between Story and Reality
• 12:57 Understanding the Seasons of Life

The conversation explores the belief of innate badness instilled in us from an early age and the impact it has on our trust in ourselves and others. It delves into the concept of inherent goodness and the need to reframe our understanding of sin and trust. The episode invites listeners to embrace curiosity and self-trust.

Takeaways

• Innate badness belief impacts trust
• Reframing sin and trust
• Embracing curiosity and self-trust

Chapters

• 00:00 The Belief of Innate Badness
• 02:56 Impact on Trust and Self-Trust
• 08:13 Reframing Sin and Trust
• 14:44 Embracing Curiosity and Self-Trust

Kelly sits down for a conversation with her birth doula, Kat Stangler of Golden Hour Birth Services, to talk about what it's like to help shepherd new life into the world and how Kat helps empower women to get the birth they want and lean into the magic of surrender.

The conversation explores the role of a doula, emphasizing advocacy, comfort measures in labor, and the power of surrender. It explores the importance of communication and how comfort measures shape the birthing experience, highlighting the transformative nature of surrender. The discussion concludes with a reflection on the significance of self-advocacy and empowerment.

Takeaways

• Advocacy in doula work
• Comfort measures in labor
• The power of surrender

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Doula Work
• 01:24 The Role of a Doula
• 03:21 Advocacy and Communication
• 13:06 Comfort Measures in Labor
• 16:10 The Power of Surrender
• 21:56 Final Thoughts and Conclusion