In this episode, Sara sits down with Lydia Griffith of Fire Horse Wisdom for a soulful conversation about identity, home, spiritual shedding and the courage it takes to let an old life fall away. Lydia was Sara’s very first yoga teacher many years ago, and together they explore what it means to outgrow a name, a role, and a version of self that once held deep purpose.

They talk about Lydia’s decision to release the spiritual name she carried for twenty years, the walkabout that followed, and the deeper truth that home is less about place and more about belonging within yourself. The conversation also moves through grief, legacy, Eastern and Western astrology, the Fire Horse year, collaboration, community and the collective shift toward a more liberated and authentic way of living.

In this episode, we talk about:

* Releasing an old identity and the grief that can come with it

* What it means to leave home and discover a deeper sense of belonging

* The spiritual and emotional lessons of living without a clear destination

* How Lydia’s walkabout across the United States changed her relationship to self

* The Year of the Snake, the Year of the Fire Horse, and the energies of this moment

* Why collaboration, community and shared wisdom matter more than ever

* Home as an inner state, a regulated nervous system and a return to the self

Timestamps:00:00 – Lydia’s spiritual name, Nitya, and what it meant to release it03:22 – The Year of the Snake and the deeper process of shedding05:13 – Leaving behind old roles and taking a cross-country walkabout08:11 – Legacy, teaching and the meaning of being “eternal”12:20 – The Fire Horse year and the call to bold, authentic action17:34 – What home really is and why inner safety matters22:34 – Burning down old structures and stepping into liberation25:40 – Collaboration, community and the shift away from competition27:07 – Divine feminine and masculine energies and the larger collective transition34:33 – Lydia’s goddess retreat and where to find her

About Lydia Griffith

Lydia Griffith is the founder of Fire Horse Wisdom. Her work weaves together Chinese astrology, spiritual insight and grounded wisdom to help people navigate change, reclaim authenticity and live in deeper alignment with the energies of their time.

Connect with Lydia:

Fire Horse Wisdom: https://firehorsewisdom.com/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@firehorsewisdom?si=fqxCIISWUlKRkfmR

Substack: https://substack.com/@firehorsewisdom