Episode 22

In this episode, Taylor Sleaford and I discuss the importance of men's work and women's work and how embracing our whole, mature selves can beautifully transform our lives and relationships. We'll uncover the challenges men face with the 'too much' wound—learning to trust and open up to their emotions, which not only heals them but also strengthens their connections with their brothers and within relationships. For women, we discuss the struggles of feeling unseen and unsupported in their vulnerabilities, and how this can shape their independence & authentic expression. This episode is all about nurturing self-leadership and cultivating a deep, trusting relationship with oneself so you can enhance your relationships with others. We also talk about how to feel more supported and how to use your discernment when leaning on others.We share strategies for self-regulating, creating grounding environments and managing triggers. This conversation is an important one!

Key topics of conversation:

• Understanding Men's Work and Masculine Leadership

• The Immature vs. Integrated Masculine

• Challenges and Wounds in Men and Women

• Creating Safe Containers for Vulnerability & Authenticity

• The Importance of Community and Trust

• The Power of Vulnerability

• Relationship Polarity

  
  

Guest Spotlight: Taylor Sleaford is a multi-faceted Life and Leadership Coach, Mentor, and Men’s Work Facilitator with a background in Strength and Conditioning. With experience coaching athletes at elite institutions like Clemson and Colorado State, Taylor’s journey evolved from physical training to helping individuals achieve holistic personal growth. His approach centers on guiding clients to clarity, authenticity, and purpose by addressing root causes rather than surface symptoms. Whether navigating relationships, leadership, or life transitions, Taylor meets clients where they are, offering personalized support to help them step into their most empowered selves.

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Episode 21

In this unique episode of the Mindful Evolution podcast, I have a profound conversation with my friend and seasoned meditator Ben Duffy. We chat about the transformative nature of death, spirituality, and the power of personal narratives. We explore the themes of connecting with nature, and the transformative power of pain. We reflect on how meditation, spirituality, and engaging with trauma can help us see the world beyond the material and foster deeper relationships with ourselves and the world around us. We also discuss psychedelics as healing medicine, the integration of Eastern philosophies with Western ideas, and the importance of re-enchanting one's relationship with the world. This conversation also emphasizes the need for emotional intelligence, personal growth, and authenticity to meet societal and technological challenges.

Key topics of conversation:

•⁠ ⁠Re-Enchanting Your Relationship with the World

•⁠ ⁠The Power of Narratives and Personal Stories

•⁠ ⁠Navigating Trauma and personal Healing

•⁠ ⁠Changing Yourself to Change the World

•⁠ ⁠The Impact of Psychedelics and Meditation

•⁠ ⁠Embracing Fear, Death & Freedom

•⁠ ⁠The Beauty of Impermanence

•⁠ ⁠The Role of Suffering in Growth

•⁠ ⁠The Power of Community and Connection

Guest Spotlight: Ben Duffy is a passionate man with many deep curiosities. Ben is currently a student of Naropa Universities Clinical Mental Health Masters program with a concentration in Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology. Ben holds powerful wisdom around Integrating buddhism, meditation, and numerous other lesser known practices into the western view of the mind and mental health.

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Episode 20

In this episode of the Mindful Evolution podcast, your host Leah Drew discusses the concept of 'edges' and how they represent opportunities for personal growth and self-awareness. Leah shares her own experience of navigating her edges and elaborates on the importance of finding a balance between pushing past one's comfort zone and not overexerting oneself. Through practical examples, Leah encourages listeners to identify and explore their own edges, emphasizing the transformative power of confronting fears and embracing new experiences. The episode also touches on how Leah supports her clients in finding and expanding their edges to raise their personal ceilings and achieve new levels of empowerment.

Key topics of conversation: Exploring personal edges, challenges as growth opportunities, practical examples of pushing edges, and the benefit of pushing & embrace your edges.

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