✨ Show Notes

In this episode, I sit down with Rev. Barry W. Lynn—minister, constitutional lawyer, and lifelong advocate for civil liberties. Barry served as Executive Director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, where I had the honor of working with him for over a decade.

We talk about:

* His new three-volume memoir series: Paid to Piss People Off: Peace, Porn, and Prayer

* The powerhouse women who influenced him—from Gloria Steinem to his incredible wife Joanne

* Why music and mercy matter now more than ever

* Defending the First Amendment (even when it's uncomfortable)

* His unlikely friendships with political opposites like Pat Buchanan and Oliver North

* Using intuition to guide difficult choices—including a memorable move to Dartmouth

* The lessons he hopes future generations will take from his life’s work

🎙️ Learn more about Barry’s work and his trilogy at www.barrywlynn.com

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💬 Reflections: On Legacy, Love, and Listening

Some episodes hit you in the gut with their humanity. This is one of them.

Barry Lynn has lived many lives—pastor, lawyer, protestor, prankster, constitutional watchdog—and yet the throughline is startlingly clear: he cared deeply. About people. About decency. About what’s fair. He fought systems of power, but never lost his sense of humor or his belief in the potential for transformation.

We talked about how he found himself in a porno theater with the head of a government commission (yes, really), how he helped Vietnam vets navigate unjust military discharges, and why his legacy isn’t about conversions—but about conversations.

One of my favorite moments from our time working together was hearing Mary Gauthier sing “Mercy Now” at a Voices United concert we organized in LA. Listening to Barry talk about that night—about music, movement, and memory—I felt reminded of why I started this podcast. To capture moments of truth. To share the stories that stir us.

“At the end of their time, people need to be able to say, ‘I was as authentic as I could be.’”— Rev. Barry Lynn

If you've ever wondered how to live a life guided by values—without becoming hardened by the fight—this episode is for you.

💌 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going

Did Barry’s story resonate with you? What does “good trouble” mean in your life? I’d love to hear your reflections in the comments—or reply directly to this email.

And as always, thank you for listening, reading, and showing up with your full self.Much love,Sarah

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🎙️ Show Notes

In this episode of Goddess in Training, I’m joined by Rachel Milne, a holistic intuitive health coach whose story is a testament to the quiet, powerful practice of saying yes—to healing, to growth, and to living from intuition.

We explore how intuition and boundaries are deeply intertwined—not opposing forces, but companions in navigating a life that honors your truth. Rachel shares how she reclaimed her intuitive voice after years of silencing it, how she learned to trust what she knew without needing proof, and why she believes every boundary set from love opens the door to deeper connection.

You’ll hear us talk about:

* Rachel’s journey from burnout and people-pleasing to empowered living

* Why setting boundaries is actually an act of love (not separation)

* How to tell the difference between fear-based and love-based boundaries

* What it means to feel your way into decisions instead of rationalizing them

* Practices to reconnect to your inner YES

* How to build a life—and even a business—without relying on social media

* The energetic tools Rachel uses in her healing practice

* And why your brilliant light is needed now more than ever

✨ To learn more about Rachel’s work, visit myhealingsupport.com

🎧 Listen now and let us know what you’re saying YES to today.

🎵 Music credit:Intro and outro music: Madre Ayahuasca by ArakawaUsed with permission. More at arkawamusic.com🌐 And as always, visit www.goddessintraining.online for more tools to support your intuition journey

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In this episode of Goddess in Training, I sit down with therapist and intuitive healer Nyomi Roth to explore the rich terrain of embodiment, ancestral wisdom, and emotional healing. We talk about:

* Integrating traditional therapy with energy work* Somatic cues and how the body speaks what the mouth cannot* The spiritual gifts passed down through family lines* Parentification, childhood trauma, and learning how to play again* Working with clients from conservative religious backgrounds* What it means to truly meet someone where they are* And why it's so important to keep asking: Is this mine to carry?

This conversation is one for the deep feelers, the cycle breakers, the ones tending the family line—backward and forward.

✨ To learn more about Nyomi’s work, visit thesoulcenteredhealing.com

🎵 Music credit:Intro and outro music: Madre Ayahuasca by ArakawaUsed with permission. More at arkawamusic.com

🙏 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/goddessintrainingpodcast🌐 Visit www.goddessintraining.online to get updates, tools, and behind-the-scenes magic

In this week’s episode of Goddess in Training, I sit down with my friend Cathy, a former educator turned intuitive casita host in the remote coastal village of Drake Bay, Costa Rica. We talk about:

* What led her to Costa Rica (hint: magic was involved)

* Life in a place where water arrives by boat, monkeys know your name, and neighbors become your lifeline

* What it really means to follow intuition, even when it defies logic or comfort

* Her connection to Tarot—how she learned, how she reads, and how it keeps her grounded

* The thin veil in Drake Bay and why it may just be the perfect place to reconnect with your intuitive self

This conversation is full of heart, humor, and wisdom from a woman who’s walked away from the “shoulds” and into the jungle barefoot—with eyes and heart wide open.

✨ Also: I'm starting to plan retreats in Costa Rica. If you want to be the first to know when I open spots, make sure you’re on my list at www.goddessintraining.online.

🎶 Featuring “Madre Ayahuasca” by Arkawa – arkawamusic.com

🙏 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/goddessintrainingpodcast🌐 More at: goddessintraining.onlineThis show wouldn’t be possible without the editing power of Riverside.fm. (paid link)

Mentioned in This Episode:

🃏 Tarot Decks Cathy Loves:(Affiliate links)

* Rider-Waite Tarot Deck – the classic

* The Green Witch Tarot – nature-based and story-rich

* Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne – inclusive, modern, and wildly intuitive

“I don’t guide the cards. I ask them to tell me a story.” – Cathy

Pura Vida Magic: A Quote to Carry With You

“We have this life, this one chance, in this one body. So let’s see what we can see, do what we can do, and make it beautiful.” – Cathy

💌 If this episode speaks to you, hit the heart, leave a comment, or share it with a fellow traveler who’s feeling the pull toward something wilder and more true.

In this raw and uplifting episode of Goddess in Training, Sarah sits down with Beth Solomon—journalist, author, and adventurer—for a deeply personal conversation about career upheaval, reinvention, and learning to trust the unknown.💡 Topics include:

* Navigating the shame and self-doubt that comes with being fired

* The truth about what happens after the worst day of your professional life

* Beth’s solo pandemic van journey that led to love, sailing, and a new chapter

* Writing with honesty, telling your own story, and tuning out the “ankle biters”

* Reimagining what success looks like outside the confines of traditional career paths

🌊 Beth’s blog: airballoonpilot.com

📖 Book: From Fired to Fabulous (affiliate link)

⚓️ Sarah’s essay on job loss and transition: The Gift of the Third Kick: Trusting Intuition at the Crossroads

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🎧 Show Notes

Guest: Emily Webb Olsen — Licensed Psychotherapist, Registered Yoga Teacher, and founder of Big Oak Wellness

Topic: Using somatic yoga, nervous system awareness, and breathwork to reconnect with the body and strengthen intuitive insight.

In this episode, we explore:* The power of gentle movement and breath to regulate the nervous system* Why trauma is a disconnection from connection (and how to return)* How to tell the difference between a trauma response and intuition* Yoga as a practice of surrender, not striving* What it means to feel transformation on a cellular level* The sacred role of storytelling, symbols, and ancestral gifts in the healing process

📍 Resources mentioned:* Emily’s practice: www.big-oak-wellness.com * Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges (paid link)* CRM (Comprehensive Resource Model) Therapy https://comprehensiveresourcemodel.com/

🎵 Music credit:Intro and outro music: Madre Ayahuasca by ArakawaUsed with permission. More at arkawamusic.com

🌐 And as always, visit www.goddessintraining.online for more tools to support your intuition journey

🎧 Show Notes

In this episode of Goddess in Training, I’m joined by Reverend Laura Sabados—a clairvoyant medium, sound and energy practitioner, and Reiki Master Teacher with over 30 years of experience in the healing arts.

We talk about:

* What it really means to be an empath—and why so many of us feel overwhelmed

* How Laura’s near-death experience at 15 changed the course of her life

* Her therapist’s surprising approach to unlocking her intuition

* The consequences of carrying energy that isn’t yours

* Why being an empath is often the first sign of deeper spiritual gifts

* The importance of grounding, breathwork, and developing energetic seniority

* How language, vibration, and belief systems shape our experience

🎵 Music credit:Intro and outro music: Madre Ayahuasca by ArakawaUsed with permission. More at arkawamusic.com

🔗 Learn more about Laura’s upcoming courses and offerings at Creating Harmony with Laura🌐 And as always, visit www.goddessintraining.online for more tools to support your intuition journey.

🎧 Show Notes

Guest: Brielle BrasilCertified Master Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator, Life Coach & HealerFollow Brielle on InstagramVisit Brielle’s Website

Topics we cover in this episode:

* The difference between meditative and integrative breathwork

* How trauma lives in the body and how breath helps release it

* The connection between birth, sex, and surrender

* Parenting as a mirror for healing childhood wounds

* Using breathwork to regulate the nervous system and access intuition

* Creating safe spaces for emotional release and transformation

* The physical and emotional effects of stuck energy—and how to move it

Upcoming from Brielle:

* Monthly sessions at Utara Yoga in Roanoke

* A retreat in Costa Rica this November (breathwork, plant medicine, yoga & more!)All details are at Brielle’s website

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