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

Kelly Ann Street shares her thoughts on turning 40 and reflects on the concept of sisterships, the unlived life, and the importance of presence and choice. She encourages listeners to embrace their chosen path while acknowledging the roads not taken.

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Takeaways

• Embracing the choices we've made
• Reflecting on the unlived life

Chapters

• 00:00 Turning 40: A New Perspective
• 03:46 The Concept of Sisterships
• 06:23 The Unlived Life
• 12:28 Reflecting on the Past
• 15:11 Becoming and Growing
• 19:19 Staying Present and Embracing Choice

Today, I was joined by the fabulous and fantastic Celina, of Essence of the Moon. We talked about tator & oracle cards, the process of self-reinvention, and a little moment of gratitude for our respective supportive spouses!

The conversation begins with a reflection on self-remembrance and evolves into a discussion about reinvention and spirituality. It then delves into connecting with deities, honoring the departed, awakening, and receiving support. Finally, it concludes with a focus on a creative project - the creation of a tarot deck.

The conversation delves into the creation of an Oracle deck, the synchronistic timing of events, the use of Oracle decks in daily life, the importance of trusting intuition and messages, reading Oracle cards intuitively, and the themes of release and renewal.

You can find Celina on YouTube and on her Ko-Fi:

• YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Essenceofthemoon-i6n
• Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/essenceofthemoon

Takeaways

• Reinvention after loss and hardship
• Connection with deities and spirituality Synchronicity in creative projects
• Trusting intuition and messages

Chapters

• 00:00 Journey of Reinvention
• 03:07 Discovering Spirituality
• 07:53 Connecting with Deities
• 12:59 Honoring the Departed
• 21:00 Awakening and Support
• 29:04 Creative Project: Tarot Deck
• 31:39 Creating the Oracle Deck
• 34:07 The Synchronistic Timing
• 38:32 Using Oracle Decks in Daily Life
• 49:33 Trusting Intuition and Messages
• 52:32 Reading Oracle Cards Intuitively
• 56:40 Release and Renewal

In this conversation, Kelly Street and Jaime discuss the intersection of writing and healing. Jaime introduces herself as the founder of Whale Song Creative, a business that helps people write, edit, and publish books in the transformational nonfiction space.

They explore the challenges of balancing the healing and writing worlds and how they blend together. They also delve into the topic of resistance and how it shows up in creative projects. Jaime shares her perspective on resistance and how she guides people through it. They discuss the importance of sharing personal stories and finding the courage to express one's truth.

In this conversation, Jaime Fleres discusses the importance of uncovering and sharing our true stories. She emphasizes the need to explore the beliefs, feelings, and fears that come up when telling our stories. Jaime also shares insights on finding one's voice in writing, highlighting the importance of removing the noise and exploring what feels authentic. She addresses common resistances and limitations that arise in the creative process and offers strategies for navigating them. Jaime concludes by sharing a client success story that demonstrates the transformative power of staying engaged in the writing process.

You can find more about Jaime at www.jaimefleres.com to get your story into the world!

Takeaways

• Writing a book is a journey of personal transformation.
• Resistance is a common challenge in creative projects and can take various forms.
• Resistance can be seen as protectors in our system and it's important to listen to them and understand their message.
• Writing personal stories requires navigating the balance between self-expression and considering the impact on others.
• Sharing personal stories can be a powerful way to connect with others and provide a sense of truth and validation. Uncovering and sharing our true stories is important for personal transformation and connection with others.
• Exploring the beliefs, feelings, and fears that come up when telling our stories can help us understand ourselves better.
• Finding one's voice in writing involves removing the noise and exploring what feels authentic.
• The creative process can be gritty and challenging, but staying engaged and curious can lead to unexpected breakthroughs.
• Engaging with the writing process and staying committed to the project can lead to transformative results.

Keywords

writing, healing, transformational nonfiction, resistance, personal stories, truth, storytelling, uncovering truth, beliefs, feelings, fears, finding voice, writing process, resistances, limitations, creative process, engagement, discovery

On this episode of the Embrace The Dark & The Light podcast, Christine Roselle discusses her journey of self-discovery and healing after being raised in a narcissistic family system. She shares her experiences as a highly sensitive person and empath, and how these qualities are related to trauma and generational trauma. Christine emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and knowing one's limits in order to navigate relationships and cope with sensitivities. She also highlights the distinction between complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Overall, Christine's message is one of empowerment and self-care for individuals with highly sensitive qualities. Christine Rose Elle shares her journey of self-discovery and transformation, starting with a wake-up call that led her to choose herself and make a drastic change in her life. She let go of possessions and relationships that no longer served her, and moved to Rome to create the life she wanted. Through her writing journey, she learned the importance of deepening and holding space for her creativity. Christine emphasizes the need for women to prioritize self-care and follow their own paths, supporting each other along the way.

Takeaways

• Being raised in a narcissistic family system can impact one's voice and ability to express themselves.
• Highly sensitive people and empaths often develop their sensitivities as a survival mechanism.
• Understanding and setting boundaries is crucial for highly sensitive people to navigate relationships and cope with sensitivities.
• Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) is different from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and can manifest in various ways, including social anxiety and a pervasive sense of not being liked. Listen to your inner voice and choose yourself.
• Let go of possessions and relationships that no longer serve you.
• Deepen your relationship with your creativity and nurture your soul.
• Support and uplift other women on their journeys.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Grounding

01:06 Introduction of Christine Roselle

04:00 Coping with Undiagnosed Ailment

05:13 The Happy Empath and Highly Sensitive People

06:22 Misuse of the Term 'Narcissist'

07:21E mpathy and Sensitivity in Relationships

08:09 The Experience of Highly Sensitive People

09:30 Understanding and Coping with Highly Sensitive Qualities

10:30 Being Highly Sensitive without Spirituality

11:59 Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)

13:12 Coping with Trauma and Highly Sensitive Qualities

14:40 Stephanie Foo's Book on CPTSD

15:39 Coping with Noise Sensitivity

16:36 Setting Boundaries and Accommodating Sensitivities

20:03 Challenges of Setting Boundaries

22:12 Knowing Your Limits and Having an Escape Plan

23:30 Overcoming People-Pleasing and Prioritizing Self-Care

24:25 The Wake-Up Call

26:19 Choosing Me

27:45 Letting Go

29:06 The Craving for Something More

34:22T he Journey of Writing

39:05 Deepening and Holding Space

40:48 Supporting Each Other

43:16 The Divine Golden Thread

44:15 Being Okay with Fear

45:13 Connecting with Christine

On this episode of the Embrace The Dark & The Light podcast, Kelly is joined by Sharon Podobnik Peterson, author of It's Not (All) Your Fault and owner of The Center for Conscious Leadership.

Sharon and Kelly discuss how they met, early on in Kelly's business transition away from subscription boxes, and why that change happened for both Kelly and Sharon's former business, The Self-Love Box.

Then they talk about the self-help and psychology industry, spilling the tea of what works and what doesn't.

More about Sharon:

Sharon Podobnik is a leadership coach, author, and speaker known for her work at the intersection of individual development and collective transformation.Her writing draws from her background in education and her personal experiences in the self-help industry, and explores the psychological and sociological factors that shape our lives and our futures. Podobnik synthesizes complex topics, blending research with storytelling to present ideas in compelling and accessible ways. Her writing has been praised for being as entertaining as it is enlightening. Her work has been featured in Forbes, The Washington Post, Good Morning America, and Oprah Magazine.She is the founder of The Center for Conscious Leadership, which seeks to co-create a more peaceful, just, and equitable world. When she’s not exploring the world with her husband Mark, she’s writing at a local coffee shop or reading with her spunky kitty, Annie, in Seattle, Washington.Find her on Instagram @sharonpodobnik, on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonpodobnik, or at sharonpodobnik.com⁠ , find her book at ⁠itsnotallyourfault.com⁠ and work with her at: ⁠thecenterforconsciousleadership.com⁠