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Hey Sis, we've cultivated a space to speak freely about all things social & spiritual. Seeking your soul’s purpose & power? Always wanted to activate your innate gifts for personal & entrepreneurial success? Searching for a spiritual community to explore conscious living & decision making with? You've come to the right place. Get ready to get real about spiritual practices, success stories & strikeouts, as together we explore an array of hard-hitting topics & cover raw conversations, sharing secrets to leveling up in your life. I’m your host & #1 spiritual gal pal, Madison; here to guide the conversation and get you thinking about how you can hack your reality and take hold of your own life in creative & innovative ways. This one is for all my soul sisters out there seeking community, spirit talk, and sustainable transformation. Welcome to Soul Sis, a podcast for women who stand with women.
It's been a minute! Welcome back to Soul Sis, the podcast where we talk about all things spiritual, truth seeking, and soul inspiring as we work through what the collective is going through and focus on following the divine feminine path of intuitive feeling in a world where this aspect of ourselves is so often suppressed.
It's now 2023, which means a new year, but the same you and me. And we're here to embrace this version of ourselves in every waking moment, honoring whatever that looks like from moment to moment. I took some time to myself to decide how to approach the new year. Took some time to turn inward and rest and heal from a hard holiday season. We are all still well within the thick of winter during this time. New year is 11 days after Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. This is the heart of winter, a time for hibernation, rest, dreaming, embracing the darkness/shadows, stillness and release, as well as a time for nourishment and keeping oneself warm.
Though society encourages us to jump into action with a 'New Year, New Me' attitude, I encourage you to follow your feelings and honor where you are at, and where we are at in this season of life that inspires us to do the opposite. Rest, nourish yourself, reflect, and do not feel the need to jump right into action right now. Do what works for you, and do it for you and not for the expectation of anyone else. Do your best not to set extreme expectations of yourself during this time as well. Follow the flow of the divine feminine. All is well. You are perfect exactly as you are. Anything that feels less than love is there to help you align with your highest truth.
Just because society has declared that it is a time to take action does not mean that Mother Nature agrees. As an extension of nature herself, you don't have to either, if it doesn't feel right for you. Following your feelings and flowing with the seasons is living in alignment with your innate nature, with the natural order. Don't be led to feel wrong for recognizing that this inorganic force opposing the natural flow is not in alignment with you. Trust your intuition to guide you.
“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” — Lao Tzu
DISCLAIMER: This podcast is to start a conversation and is not for educational, medical, or professional purposes. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused as a result of the interpretation, information, or application of the information presented herein.
We're diving back into the hot topic of habits and how each decision we make shapes every aspect of our environment on an internal and external level. Whether you're consciously aware or unconsciously operating on autopilot, whatever routines you're accustomed to practicing on a regular basis actually make up the sum total of everything you have and do not have right now. If there are aspects of your life that you are less than satisfied with, first- take this time to write out every detail what you desire out of this life for yourself. Next- separately make a bullet-point list of what your everyday routine looks like down to every minute you can track. These are your habits. Once you have this list, go back through it and write down whether each bullet point in your routine is a liability or an asset in moving you closer to the ideal life or version of yourself you envisioned in that first list. That dream life exists, your highest self is calling. It's up to you to answer the call. Take each bullet point from your routine and ask yourself what's the trigger, routine, and result. Once you know the triggers, you'll be self-aware enough to choose something that will serve as an asset instead of a liability. In taking that routine which has become the habit and transforming it into a new ritual, you will embody a new result that reaps the long term reward of living in alignment with the life you're creating by design.
Books to Read:
Atomic Habits - James Clear
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself - Dr. Joe Dispenza
The Compound Effect - Darren Hardy
Click Here for the previous 'soulo' Soul Sis episode on how habits play a major role in manifesting. Hope this helps you stay inspired to take aligned action in your life! xx
DISCLAIMER: This podcast is to start a conversation and is not for educational, medical, or professional purposes. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused as a result of the interpretation, information, or application of the information presented herein.
It's Thanksgiving week, which marks the beginning of the holiday season. Some would say "It's the most wonderful time of the year"... I, however, beg to differ... and in today's soulo episode I'll explain why the holiday season can be hard on us all for different reasons. It's a great time to check in with yourself, your needs, and the expectations you've been taking on that perhaps don't align with your true values and beliefs. I use the 5 love languages to decipher all the ways we can express our love, gratitude, and inner peace during this time of year. Time to let go of the commercialism, consumerism, and conventional expectations imposed by society, strangers, and even our communities and closer relationships and get clear on how we want to express these things authentically for ourselves. Lastly I'll share some ways in which I'm staying aligned through practices embodying self love, inner peace, and my personal space in hopes that they leave you feeling inspired to check in with yourself too and really choose to create space for the things that light you up inside. So much gratitude for you, and for this ability to share this message and moment with you. Namaste & Happy Holidays xx
As promised in last weeks episode, we are discussing honing in on and honoring our innate gifts and unique talents. We are all born into this life with a certain level of privilege, specific skillsets, as well as a level of struggles we are to face and do our best to overcome. When we learn to recognize how these aspects of ourselves and our circumstances, we can learn to make them work for us, and not the other way around. This episode is all about learning to ask yourself the right questions about which gifts you've got in your arsenal of abilities, which of these you are cultivating for yourself vs. for others, and which make you feel most in alignment with what you want for yourself in your life. How can you use what you've been given to reach your fullest potential? We we unlock this potential by asking the right questions, we can begin to utilize our innate talents, cultivated skills, and God-given gifts to feel more gratitude, fulfillment, find freedom, and give back in our own authentic way- attaining personal, professional, & spiritual success. It is your unique blend of talents, skills, circumstances, and values that give you your authentic edge to find what you're looking for from within. Thank you for connecting with me in this present moment to ponder some of these thought-provoking questions that I hope have you inspired to do some introspection and take aligned action accordingly.
Today's episode airs on the total lunar eclipse in Taurus, which felt like a prime time to talk about transformations. This soulo episode is a free-flowing conversation, focusing on how transformations occurring internally are just as important as those that others see externally. Sometimes, when we undergo a transformative time in our lives, what others see may not be in alignment with how we truly feel about the changes occurring. This episode is a gentle reminder to always be kind to yourself, as well as others, as even though it may look like a healthy transformation is occurring outwardly, there may very well be some serious struggles occurring behind closed doors. Now is an amazing time to reflect on what we'd like to let go of in our lives, so we can make room for something more in alignment with what we truly want for ourselves. In creating the space, we can then take aligned action from a more Yin, gentle, slow and steady space, and surrender to the process of transformation- trusting in the timing of our lives to bring us exactly where we're meant to be.
Eclipse season is upon us again and with that comes the time to turn inward and comb through our every thought and feeling from our inner world to our every action and reaction in our external environment. It is a prime time to assess where we want to release what we no longer resonate with in order to clear out some clutter and energetic stagnation in our lives, leaving newfound freedom and space for something more. This soulo episode will leave you with some introspective questions, prompts and practices to play with for the next few weeks while we endure today's eclipse, into the next two weeks from now.
For more Eclipse Season tips listen to:
Manifesting Do's & Don'ts for Eclipse Season
I took a week off and went to Europe with my fiancé. It is so nourishing what time away can do for your psyche. Whether it's a trip to another country, or driving to a nearby city, or simply turning your phone off for the day, SO much good can come from checking out of your everyday experience and making room for some peace and clarity. After time away from my everyday habits, obligations, expectations, and roles in my work, relationships and routines, I came to a profound realization. My Portugal Epiphany: Make You Your #1 Priority... I hope this conversation leaves you inspired to check in with yourself, reflect on your roles and relationships, and empower you to ensure you're putting yourself first. There is no time like right now to make yourself a priority in your life. And this is the perfect moment to begin doing exactly that. If you've been putting off anything for yourself, now is the time to begin. Make the time and take the time to put YOU first. There's no time like the present. :)
More on Manifesting & Tapping Into Your Potential - Part I
This episode will be a continuing conversation from my personal take on unlocking your potential through a look at limiting beliefs. Remember, this is my truth and I encourage you to find yours along the way from your own heart and mind. Thank you for listening, for making yourself a priority, for choosing to accept all you are & embrace the NOW by releasing outdated beliefs. You are exactly where you are meant to be. xx
Today's soulo episode is a free flowing conversation and my personal take on this idea that we have one true calling- a sole life purpose we are on this constant quest for... It's a conflicting concept that we must search outside ourselves to feel worthy when our worth and our potential is limitless. There's nothing outside of you that can complete you, give you more purpose, or make you more whole than you already are right now. You are a whole, complex, dynamic, ever-evolving being, and to put yourself into a box is to limit your own potential as well as your purpose. Your purpose, the only real purpose, is to follow your feelings and trust your intuition to guide you toward the things you naturally gravitate towards. Obligations, expectations, and social standards aside... ask yourself: What lights you up? What makes you feel most alive? Most in love with life? Most empowered? This is the realm of creation, expression, connection, and growth. This space within where we connect, find stillness, sitting with the Self. This is where we tap into our true callings. And our true callings are simply what our soul feels called to explore, to practice, and to participate in because it feels right. It will be many different things and they will shift and change as you shift and change throughout your life. Trust that the only true constant is change and go with that flow. follow the feelings as they arise. Like clouds passing by in the sky simply observe them, explore them and give them form, try them out and let them go without over attaching a story to them. Do this with everything you feel called to try and to do in your life and you will let go of the resistance within you that's been holding you back.
Emotional highs are an obvious goal when working to attain what we desire while implementing the Law of Attraction, but what do we do when we feel less than great? What do we do when we have an off day, a discouraging week or endure an emotionally draining event? Do emotional lows or setbacks stop us from reaching for what we want?
The thing is... when we start habitually implementing manifestation tools for a new car, new career, new home, new partner, or new life, the old has to go! Attachment is the root of all heartache. When we remain attached to outdated aspects of our experience, it can be hard to let them go and the resistance to change can feel uncomfortable to say the least. But the discomfort that arises in these times of change will show you exactly where inner work is necessary. In any moment of discomfort or resistance, recognize the feeling and take a moment to slow down and ask yourself what is the exact emotion coming up, and what is the story you've attached to it? When we begin to work with these shadows suppressed in our psyches, we can begin to release and advance ahead back on track towards all we desire, thus completing the cycle of the LOA.
Just remember that the process of manifesting is a cycle to be completed each time you work through these emotional cycles, and that the work is never truly finished because we will always have new emotions to work with and new desires to strive for. Letting go of the idea of perfectionism and the LOA as a linear process from point A to point B will help you attract with more momentum moving forward. This is my truth and I hope it helps a fellow Soul Sis through her struggles too. Time to grow through what we go through & trust the process xx
Whether you are single like so many of my soul sisters, or in a more serious relationship like myself... this soulo episode will be so constructive in helping you co-create your perfect partnership.
In 3 simple steps - using the 3 profound writing prompts, we can begin to distinguish what we desire in our romantic relationships and thus manifest these expectations more efficiently. Time to stop unconsciously going through the motions of dating or settling in your love life. In cultivating enough self-love that you are willing to identify your answers to these questions for yourself, you are ultimately setting yourself up to receive so much more love in your prospective partnership or in your current relationship.
I encourage you to do more than make a mental list of answers to the questions I am addressing today... Go grab your journal if it's handy so you can start to really distinguish your responses to the prompts I am providing which focus on manifesting your dream relationship dynamic. I can't wait to hear how it reflects in your reality through your relationships so soon. ♡ ♡ ♡
References:The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts - by Gary Chapman
Coming from a confrontation today, this soulo episode is the real-time realization that we are transforming my tough morning into a medicinal message on working through tough times, recurring karmic lessons, and friction with frequencies from others all at once. Aiming to understand we are all wounded and our inner child needs work in the form of love, play, freedom, expression and acknowledgment in order to heal and receive new lessons rather than repetitive narratives playing out in our lives. Time to break the karmic cycles and address our internalized wounds from adolescence, as well as how we have built up walls, armor and ammunition in the form of our strengths which were actually unconsciously constructed to keep our inner child safe from the hardships of our reality or harshness of those in our environment.
References:
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Swamping Exercise from Regena Thomashauer
We're taking our topic from last week all about the magic we can manifest with written word a step further in today's episode as we elaborate on the power of spoken word. A playful way to remain mindful of speaking with intention as opposed to unconsciously is when we begin to think of speaking like spell casting... whether we realize it or not, every sentence we speak is an affirmation; a way we shape our own reality. Remember that we can create and inspire with our words just as we have the power to destroy with them. In acknowledging this ideology, we can begin to speak with attention to intention. The magic of this powerful ability we all have is that we can tap into this power at anytime and we all have equal access to it. Speaking love and kindness and truth is free. Choose to use your words wisely.
Lastly as this episode is all about our inner magick, I will leave you with this cause I'm a Harry Potter fan and it feels so fitting:
" Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both inflicting injury, and remedying it.” – Albus Dumbledore (J. K. Rowling)
Resources:
The Water in You: Water and the Human Body
Dr. Masaru Emoto and Water Consciousness
There are so many amazing benefits to making journaling a daily practice. Incorporating this ritual of journaling into your regular routine can help you manifest more efficiently, track your progress & your goals, improve your introspection & communication skills, enhance creativity, reduce stress and so much more. When we write out what we want -our dreams, desires & goals- we are taking these ideas out of the hypothetical realm and making them more tangible. By writing these thoughts into things we are bringing them out of the intangible into the physical by putting them on paper. Also, when we physically write out what we worry about, we can face it head on & overcome it with a more objective perspective. Time to dive deep into your psyche and pull out whatever you may be working through beneath the surface by putting it all on paper. There is no right or wrong way to do your writing process. Simply start somewhere, start today, start right now and make a habit out of honing in on what your heart & your head have to say by sharing it through written word. Happy journaling soul family xx.
The 5 Things That Transformed My Mental Health
In this 'Soulo' episode, I share some simple ways I improved my mental & emotional health by adding five new things into my experience. Some involve setting new intentions and abiding by them as a daily practice. Others focus on balancing selflessness with selfishness. And one is unexpectedly fluffy. My hope is that in hearing what has worked for me, you leave feeling inspired to explore what tools could benefit your personal mental health & maybe even try some of mine out for size. And hopefully one or more of these may help your beautiful soul light up with peace, love, & pure inner bliss. Time to make your mental health a priority xx
Today we're tackling perfectionism and how we can overcome this aspect of ourselves. Whether you think you are one or not, qualities and charastistics of perfectionism can arise under any given trigger or circumstance. Perfectionism has the potential to you to create failure in your mind before you even put yourself out there. It's a real road block from manifesting all we desire. By bringing this shadow into the light through addressing how idealizing & obsessing over unattainable, unrealistic conditions may be holding us back, we take our power back from perfectionism. We will get to the root or source of perfectionism, the symptoms, the different types, the vicious cycle, & the narratives that accompany perfectionism, in order to identify symptoms within ourselves, our triggers, and exercises we can play with to stop this cycle of perfectionism from having perpetual control over our psyche. We will leave laughing at the real paradox of the matter: that 'perfect' isn't even possible because it does not exist & everything is perfectly imperfect. So take a deep breath, and get ready to reevaluate how you approach everything you put your mind to and put out there. Overcoming perfectionism is your path to personal success.
Resources
The Astonishing Power of Emotions: Let Your Feelings Be Your Guide by Esther Hicks & Jerry Hicks
Everything you desire is on the other side of your own inner turmoil. Did you know that you actually have the ability to access unconditional peace, love, and permanent joy in your life right now?... All by answering one simple question which we're addressing in today's soulo episode of Soul Sis. This question is a direct path to enlightenment, to your heart, to your connection to Source or God. It will also give you the answer to exactly what you need to do in every situation so that you live in alignment with your highest truth.
And this fundamental question -- the only question you'll ever have to ask yourself again -- is simply this: "Do I want to be happy, or do I not want to be happy?"
If your answer is "yes" and you truly want to live a happy life no matter what, listen along and learn how this practice can completely transform your life as you learn the universal language of love. I'm not talking about being outwardly happy-go-lucky for the world, but rather maintaining inner peace by reacting with love inside and making decisions according to this vow of inner joy.
Ironically, when we learn to let go of attachments, conditions, and actively choose to say "yes" choosing happiness without qualifying it, we manifest more of what we want and your inner & outer worlds transform. Conditions you create only hinder inner joy and create resistance, which only hurts you- so why not give this a try and stop suffering so you can live in alignment with love?
Happy experimenting soul fam- and good luck! xx
Additional Resources:
I learned about this transformational question fromThe Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A Singer if you'd like to dive deeper into his beliefs & teachings for further support.
Trigger warning: When we talk about trauma, even as an umbrella term, it can cause suppressed memories and emotions to come up. But wanna know the good news? You don’t have to remember your trauma in order for you to heal. Past traumatic events, and fear of future offenses only exist in the present in your minds. These fears and feelings often stay with us long after the trauma and are stored in the psyche leading to potential toxicity in the mind, body, and soul. In todays "soulo" episode of Soul Sis, we are focusing on how we can transform traumatic energy through emotion by focusing on the feelings that arise from them rather than the event itself. Instead of holding it all inside, we can actually alchemize this energy with a little practice, patience, and persistence. I will be asking you to turn inward & answer some questions, as well as share some practical, applicable practices you can implement in your routine to realign with your divine nature, release stored trauma in the body & overcome any limiting thoughts/beliefs/feelings/memories that may have been holding you back. And of course, I encourage everyone to intuitively ask themselves if this rings true for you because it is perfectly OKAY to try another method. I am sharing what has worked for me and hope it can help you too. Remember, be kind to yourself and seek support where & when you need it. Healing isn't linear, but when we begin to face our feelings, we can begin to free ourselves.
REFERENCES:
Best-selling authorRegena Thomashauer is a feminist icon, teacher, speaker, mother, & CEO of The School Of Womanly Arts. For more on herswamping exercise, click here.
Today we are sitting with the goddess within & acknowledging her divinity within each and every one of us. When was the last time you asked your inner goddess what she'd like to do today? To wear, to eat, to enjoy, to experience, to create? In such a dominate divine masculine world we've mostly silenced her inner desires and drowned out her cries with work or putting the needs of others before her. In personifying this facet of our inner being by giving her physical characteristics & acknowledging her qualities creates an image in our mind we may have an easier time prioritizing in our daily lives. Address her as though she was a daughter, sister, mother, friend; for she is the embodiment all of these qualities that reside within you. The creatrix, the wild, the wise, the warrior woman within. To access her you must simply acknowledge her. Her wishes, her whims, her emotions, her outbursts, her innate desires and her intuition. Ask for her wisdom and guidance from now on, and instead of silencing her and living from ego we are here to learn to quiet the ego's response instead. Time to tap into your inner goddess. Let her lead you to the life you truly desire. Her time is now. She is you in your highest, most raw and real form. Wake up to your own inner wisdom. It's her turn, and your turn, dear Goddess.
Wouldn't it be nice to have a user manual for life? How you could best operate & function, make decisions & overcome obstacles in a way that you were not just here trying to survive but rather thrive? Human Design is a holistic self-knowledge system that can serve as this key resource, unique to each of us. Before listening, click here for a free resource to calculate your personal Human Design Chart & discover which type you are! Today's soulo episode solely covers the Human Design Types: Generators & Mani-Gens, Manifestors, Projectors, & Reflectors. Your soul's blueprint is right in front of you. Time to give yourself permission to live life in a more aligned and authentic way by learning which you are & unlocking your Human Design Chart.
Similar to your Natal Chart in Astrology, yourHuman Design Chart (aka Body Graph) is also calculated using your birth date, time & geographic location. Around 70% of the population is in the Generator category, so if you do not have your birth time this is a high likelihood. If you do not resonate with this energy type, you may fall into one of the other three like me. When I first learned I was a Projector & began understanding how I operate & why I am the way I am, it gave me so much self-love, patience, understanding & forgiveness for not previously accepting how I operate. I hope you find some self-awareness & self-acceptance in learning this about yourself too.
In learning the basics about each type listed above, we can begin to better understand our strengths as well as our struggles from a new perspective. Knowing which of these five you are can give you a newfound freedom to express yourself authentically. See how and why you operate the way you do, as well as aid you in optimizing your ability to flourish in whatever field you desire. And if you've been living out of alignment with your Human Design Type (in the not-self theme) you'll likely feel & recognize this as an asset moving forward as well.
With a better understanding of your psyche, energy, innate gifts & even internal battles, we can take back our power in our personal reality. Because it is such an intricate system and there is SO much more to learn about the depth of this complex system, so for more info and additional key components of Human Design, click hereto further your own research before or after listening!
If you prefer to have a reading you can click here for a list of HD professionals.
Today's soulo episode is all about YOU. When we delayer all of our obligations, expectations, familial & friendship bonds, we are ultimately left with ourselves. You are what you come into this life with & what you will leave this world with. Body, mind, & soul, it is YOUR personal experience --your consciousness-- that you have to learn to not only live with, but love with. The practice of living the life you want to live begins with love, & if you don't already love your life, the love must begin with the source of the conscious experience: the love must begin with the Self. Owning your own life & loving yourself enough to put YOU first is imperative to healthy spiritual hygiene & thus a life worth living. Our manifesting magick unlocks when we tap into mothering ourselves into our experience, which we will discuss in depth in this episode.
As we explore the divine feminine, we can acknowledge that our divine maternal instinct is to nurture those around us, which can lead to overextending to those around us & putting our own needs on the side. It's time to mother ourselves --& not just those around us-- into our reality. A gentle reminder that YOU matter, you deserve to come first, and you need to be your #1 priority. Women as a collective are conditioned to overextend to others, overexert for others, & over apologize to one another with no regard to why... The purpose of projecting our innate nurturance to others before our own needs & desires is to limit our power and our potential. This is your sign to stop apologizing for taking up space! Stop apologizing for having desires.... dreams even! When we can recognize this we can unlock so much magick in our lives & manifest our desires by making ourselves a priority too.
What is the point of living? What happens when we die? What is God to you? Do we go to heaven or hell? Do we come back after this lifetime? Do we see our loved ones again? Today we talk about finding inner freedom through feeling our way into having faith in something greater than ourselves. Whatever this looks like for you... When we have hope to hold out for something spiritual that we can't necessarily fully comprehend that's greater than ourselves, yet resides within us & all around us, it makes tough times we inevitably go through much easier to grow through.
There is so much magick in this world; so many things we don't fully understand & cannot fully explain. We can look at life like nothing matters, or we can look at life through the lens that everything matters. I've come to believe we're all connected, we are all one, & we are here (& come back time and time again) to love, create, connect, & help one another grow. I share my personal experience leaving my fear-based beliefs behind from the religious institutions I was raised in * along with any faith in anything, hitting a rock bottom & how starting to do my own research changed my reality. For me, exploring reincarnation, quantum mechanics, & yoga helped me find faith in something that made life worth living.
Today I encourage you to explore the mystifying components of this reality by studying whatever it is you call into question in your own heart & mind in order to define on some level what is your own personal "why". What is it you choose to honor, practice, & live by? I'm not asking you to take on my perspective, but rather to begin to come to terms with own. Religion, history, philosophy, quantum physics & anything else you can think of to call into question & research for yourself - I hope you explore it all & find your own truth.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Documentary Recommendation:
"I AM"
Book Recommendations:
Many Lives, Many Mastersby Brian Weiss, M.D.
Journey Of Souls: Case Studies of Lives Between Lives by Michael Newton PHD
Disclaimer from above:
*It is not my belief that all religious institutions are 'wrong' or 'bad' etc. In fact, for me I see it as one of the many ways Source/God/Universe tries to connect with us & get us to connect with one another. My statement above is in regard to my personal account of less constructive experiences in religious institutions, but just because it didn't resonate with me does not mean it isn't a perfect avenue for you. I've found beautiful parallels in my personal beliefs with those of certain aspects of Religious concepts, Historic & Biblical texts, Yogic philosophy, Quantum theory, and the wise words of a few shamans & spiritual teachers too. It is my hope that you find your faith in whatever feels best to you & your uniqueness, as it is more than our right; it is our destiny to uncover our truth & to live by it. In finding faith we find our why. And in return we discover what we desire out of this life and how we can connect & continue to expand not only our consciousness, but most importantly: what we feel called to do with our time, energy & vitality here & now.
Whether it be in our careers, our relationships, our routines, or any other areas in our lives, at some point or another we all face some not-so-nice emotions of feeling stuck. Depressive episodes, anxiety, numbness, and other negative emotions can all indicate when we are no longer living in alignment with our values. We all go through seasons of these fear-based feelings, which are actually a spiritual tool signaling us to acknowledge that we feel stagnation in some aspect of our experience, or something we used to value no longer resonates. When was the last time you took a conscious look at what you value and what you want out of each aspect of your life? The time to recognize & embrace these emotions so we can redefine what we want out of our experience is right now.
This soulo episode is intended to help identify these times when we feel in a funk so we can alchemize this energy & transform it into momentum as we realign with our values & manifesting goals. How we feel is a direct indication to whether or not we are on track towards the things we want to manifest & the life we'd love to live. We can actually quantum leap into this version of ourselves with a little conscious attention on our inner world and our outer actions. Lastly, we'll look into habits and how tiny tweaks in our daily routines make all the difference in how we feel. And of course, how we feel is our priceless, built-in spiritual navigation system that ensures we are on track towards our desires. Happy manifesting my loves xx.
PSA: The following books listed under additional resources are amazing tools to help you understand how small shifts in daily habits are the foundation to living your dream life; Living your life by divine design.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success - by Darren Hardy
- Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones - by James Clear
Let’s take a moment of silence for todays soulo topic as together we learn to listen... to ourselves & to one another! I encourage you to remain open & present as we dive into the magic that can come from this mindful practice. Quieting the mind & holding space for whoever is present with you --may that be a friend, family member, or a complete stranger-- can unlock so much untapped awareness, connection, knowledge, & unconditional love. Holding space for yourself is equally as critical on your journey of spiritual growth, as your connection with yourself is just as important as connecting with those around you. I recommend reading The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer to better understand the many facets of yourself & how to stay open, present & in alignment throughout this process. We have the ability to practice active listening in this present moment & on a regular basis to enhance the experience of both our inner & outer worlds.
Additional Resources:
How To Muscle Test Yourself – A Kinesiologist Explains - by Carolyn King
Tips on How To Be A Better Listener - NY TIMES article by Adam Bryant
Today I turn 9,855 days old! Or 27 years young. What better way to spend today's soulo episode than talking about Birthdays... and a LOT of different feelings can come up for us here as women in a society that has a double-standard for us aging vs our male counterparts.
Whether you are excited to celebrate, or cringe at the idea of the attention around this time, I encourage you to listen along and ask yourself: What stigmas & pressures are you putting on yourself that have to do with your age? Do these beliefs come from your heart or from a society expecting you to show up a certain way? Today I ask you to question exactly where your fundamental beliefs about what someone's life "should" look like at your age actually come from. The expectation generationally is ever-evolving, & I encourage you to set your own standard without regard to anyone else's ideals.
If you're in your 20s or 30s and affirming the statement, "I'm so old" just imagine how you're going to feel looking back from ages 40, 50, 60, 70 and so on, reflecting on your youth and regretting how much time you truly wasted saying to yourself how old you are! And guess what- 60 is still young, as is 70 and so on. Age is but a number. Age is in mind. How do you feel inside your human vessel? What are you doing to feel good & how can you implement more of this energy into your experience? As you'll see in the VICE article linked below, your vitality, your life force, is not a direct reflection of any set of laws, rules, restrictions or regulations around health or otherwise. Your vitality is not scalable by the number of revolutions you've experienced here on earth around the sun. Your mentality becomes your reality, so what's the harm in reframing your inner monologue to reflect a new truth about your age? Instead of "I'm old" lets try these affirmations:
"I release fears about age, time, & control"
"I define & create what my age means to me"
"I step into the fullness of who I am now"
"I celebrate my age as a reflection of my gratitude for my life"
"I embrace every new day is a gift of new opportunity"
A lot of times we fear aging because of our lack mindset, which is why the above affirmations may be of service in reframing your aging mentality game. Many of us feel fear around the lack of control & lack of time we may feel more so the more time passes. But how much time have we ever been promised? All we have is now, after all. And right now is not too late, you're never too old (or young) to take aligned action with what you truly want or how you truly want to live. So stay present in this here moment, as it is the perfect moment to make this internal shift. Make today count by reprogramming your mentality about your reality and your age so that you can embrace your present life and live it to the fullest.
VICE Article: Obits of the Super Old Reveal the Secret to Living Past 100. (There isn't one.)
We’ve got a lot to talk about that's going on in the sky right now! With Eclipse Season upon us (May 16 Lunar Eclipse) & Mercury Retrograde starting today (May 10), you might feel some friction in the air. On today's 'soulo' episode of Soul Sis we cover exactly why it might not be the best time to actively manifest (though, keep in mind we are literally ALWAYS manifesting & implementing the Law of Attraction, it just isn't the ideal time to actively focus on calling into reality exactly what you want) and instead play with a few fun alternatives to help you optimize your energy during these times. We break down the BS about retrogrades, & go deeper into how we can actually benefit from a break in manifesting with some alternate spiritual practices which align with astrology.
Self love, self care, & meditation are a must right now. This is also a great time to turn inward and ask yourself what is and isn't working in your life. Let go of what you no longer use or what no longer feels in alignment. My episode on minimalism may be of great value during these times... to take a deeper look at how you can release what you don’t want/no longer need to create space for something more in alignment with your desires/goals moving forward. It’s a good idea to go back or look back into whatever you’ve been working on or completed already (or back to unfinished business/loose ends/past projects/relationships) & reflect. Ask yourself now where you can rethink, reshape, reframe, revise, reorganize, reevaluate, recalibrate & reassess what is and isn’t working there, or what may be missing that you’d otherwise overlook if you didn’t take this contemplative, meditative, analytical & objective approach. It can be SO rewarding post-retrograde to invest this time now. By the end of this episode you'll feel ready to tackle both Eclipses & Retrogrades head on with some enthusiasm. **With a little practice of patience, contemplative & corrective energy, and of course- an attitude of gratitude- we can come out of these times on top!
Lastly, a love letter to my Soul Family:**Trust that the Universe is divinely guiding you to exactly where you're meant to be. You've already been putting out there all that you desire with all of your manifesting practices & it hasn't gone unnoticed. God/Source/Universe recognizes all the spiritual connecting, mental practices, and aligned action you've been taking, & wants you to receive all that you desire in due time. This season of spirituality is all about surrendering to life & following the flow in faith that it will all come to you when it's meant to. All you have to do is get out of your own way & trust the process. It's time to take a break from the manifesting game and practice the Art of Allowing.
MORE INFO:
Lunar eclipse = Earth comes between the moon (full moon) and the sun
Solar eclipse = moon (new moon) cast shadow on earth to block sun's light causing darkness
Eclipse Schedule 2022May 16 ~ total lunar eclipse
November 7 & 8 ~ partial lunar eclipse (except it would be visible from India)
October 25 ~ a partial solar eclipse (unlike the first one from April 30) will be visible in India
Mercury Retrograde 2022 Dates
~January 13 - February 3
~May 10 - June 2
~September 9 - October 1
~December 28 - January 18 (2023)
Do you have a deep rooted fear following your dreams? What about of being seen? Showing off your talents? Sharing your gifts with the world or showing up authentically? This can be because you are under the influence of the Witch Wound.
The Witch Wound is an inherited psychic trauma that scars all below the surface. It's much more intrusive than skin-deep. First, we will briefly cover how Witch Wound is recognized in epigenetic studies to better understand the science behind this occurrence we experience.
Passed down generationally by all those oppressed, abused, disempowered and invalidated over the centuries, the Witch Wound can show up in many ways in our present lives as our deep rooted fear of being seen or heard, or showing up authentically. The term was coined with the witch archetype, as the witch throughout time has stood as the ultimate 'outcast'- the centuries-old scapegoat. During the Burning Times in our dark history, people were prosecuted under mostly false accusations of practicing witchcraft as an excuse for those in power to push alternate agendas & take out any threats or inconvenient individuals in society.
The Witch Wound runs much deeper than the Burning Times alone. We can even recognize it repeating itself present day. And because history has had a tendency to tragically repeat itself over a millennia, one does not necessarily need to have ancestry rooted in the Burning Times to feel the effects of the Witch Wound. This trauma runs deep in all of our roots as the descendants of those that endured war, famine, enslavement, and so on. It scars the psyches of each and every one of us who's ancestors had to endure such monstrosities.
This is the inherited generational trauma that ignites fear reaction in us without warning, and can show up in any setting or situation. This is because the atrocities our ancestors endured are embedded in us all, and we feel the cruelties they faced on some level when we put ourselves out there, stand up for what is right, advocate for ourselves or others, or even show up authentically in any way. We carry this curse collectively, and it is something we must all work to overcome wherever it manifests in our lives.
Today you face a choice: To remain under unconscious the control this Witch Wound has over your life & your choices... or to can actively choose to bring the Witch Wound to the light.
Time to heal this collective trauma, this Witch Wound archetype in each and every one of us. When we step out of fear and into the light, and no longer let our fear of standing in the spotlight in our own lives stop us from standing up for what we believe in or from following our dreams and going after our goals, we are not only healing ourselves, we are healing our lineage- our collective consciousness as a whole.
It's time to reframe your manifesting game with a minimalist mindset. And coming from someone with a serious love for her own extensive crystal, plant, and book collections to name a few, I am certainly not expecting anyone else to drop everything they own or love to live far below their means. Instead, we're talking about looking at our 'programming' from living in such a maximalist society, and how adding any practice of minimalism in even 1 of the many areas of our lives, we can actually shift our perspective, & even enhance our ability to manifest our desires more efficiently. Conscious consumerism from a holistic approach-mind, body & soul- is a movement back to self-love, values, and focusing on what's truly important. Time to clear out the clutter -physical & mental- and create space for something so much better. We cover many simple steps and practices you can apply to your everyday experience, and there is truly no better time than right now to begin. Time to get really clear on exactly what we want in all areas of our lives, release what is no longer serving us, and create space for some real magic. Get ready to let go & level up with a minimalist mindset.
Unlocking your Life Path Number will give you an edge and help you align with your soul's calling, purpose & power. Your Life Path Number comes from the ancient practice of Numerology, which is the pseudoscientific study of the mystifying relationship between numbers & vibrational parallels, coinciding characteristics, themes & events. Similar to Astrology, Numerology is a divination tool to help you better understand your psyche, struggles & strong suits, as well as thematic trends you're likely to encounter. Knowing this can give you a better understanding of your life’s purpose and the lessons you’re here to take on.
Decide your destiny using your newfound knowledge on some seriously insightful skills, trends and tendencies your Life Path Number is sure to reveal. It represents what you came here to experience and even master in this life. Take notes as we explore each number's key qualities & characteristics. By the end of this solo episode of Soul Sis, you'll have a solid understanding of each Life Path Number 1-9 --including the Master Numbers 11, 22, & 33 -- their themes, strengths and shadows, favorable professions, famous examples & even some compatibility. Learning your Life Path Number will help you navigate so many facets of yourself and your experience. Get ready to rethink your reality & look at life with this amazing spiritual asset.
Listen to Learn How to Calculate Your Life Path Number, or use a free online resource like the ones below:
- https://www.tokenrock.com/numerology/life-path-number-calculator/
- https://numerology.astro-seek.com/life-path-number-online-calculator
- https://mattbeech.com/numerology/life-path-number/
(NOTE* some resources do not acknowledge a Master Number 33. If you think you may be a 33 I recommend the last link to Matt Beech!)
Exhausted? Overwhelmed? Anxious? Hopeless? Numb? Restless? Depressed?... These are just a few of the feelings that may wash over us when we reach Burnout- and lets be honest- we've all been there. How could we not? In this modern world advancing so rapidly, burnout is inevitable when we have so many stressful situations in our lives now more than ever.
From work overload at the office, overextending yourself at home for family, in school undergoing rigorous curriculum expectations or friend dramas, or even overexercising - burnout rears its ugly head when we've undergone chronic stress in any aspect of the many demanding dynamics of our lives. Ugly, but necessary, burnout is our body, mind & spirit's way of telling us it's time to reassess how we're living our lives. It is not natural for us to operate under such stressing conditions for prolonged periods of time as we do.
We can rest easy recognizing we've all been here at some point or another, sharing this burden collectively. Together, too, we can learn & grow from understanding exactly what it is we are experiencing.
With a little perspective, burnout can actually be a beautiful thing. The beauty of burnout is that it is the body's ability to course correct us even when we resist on a conscious level. When our conscious minds do not tell us enough is enough (or when we ignore that voice in our head begging us to take a break) eventually burnout will break us down and force us to stop.
Today, we talk about embracing the moment & feeling our way through the effects of burnout, recognizing when we've had enough, identifying our triggers, removing as many stressors as we can, & simplifying our situations to better navigate these trying times to ideally avoid burnout altogether next time for a healthier, happier future.
Time to embrace the effects of burnout- the good, bad & ugly. If you're currently feeling the effects of burnout like me, remember your vessel is so intelligent for forcing you to slow down right now, so give yourself some gratitude and rest easy recognizing you're exactly where you need to be. You deserve a break, so take this time and do your best to be gentle, kind, & compassionate with yourself. Face the feelings, stay present, get real, and we can get through this together. xx- your Soul Sis
Hey Sis, get ready to obliterate self-sabotage as we take a look at some of the most common manifesting mistakes & misconceptions to leave them behind and level up in life! Time to get out of your own way and attract all your hearts desires. Reframe your manifesting game & ask yourself which of the manifesting blocks we discuss in this solo episode of Soul Sis could be holding you back from the abundance of the Law of Attraction. Remember, in terms of spiritual success, you can be your own greatest enemy, but you are also your greatest asset, ally & strength. It's up to you to consciously choose which path you choose to take. There is no better time than right now to recognize of what isn't working, let go & create space for something more. Once we're finished, repeat the following to release and reset:
Hawaiian Ho'oponopono Prayer/Mantra
"I'm sorry, Please forgive me, Thank you, I love you"
Additional Links: (NOTE* NOT my material & not sponsored)
Ho'oponopono Affirmation Meditation for Healing, Forgiveness, & Guided (Sleep) Meditation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7Lh9s8vqDs
... This specific guided meditation is by Jason Stephenson (One of my favorite FREE resources for guided meditations, guided visualizations, and sleep meditations) I love listening to many of his meditations and will link his main YouTube profile below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPYhcdFgrlUXiGmPRAej1w
Hey Sis, time to talk all things astrology!* In today's solo episode, we'll be undergoing a crash course on the fundamentals of this divination practice. We look at the meaning of the ZODIAC SIGNS, PLANETS (CELESTIAL BODIES), & the HOUSES in relation to our psychology, personal attributes, themes in life & the areas in which we experience these traits & themes. In learning the basics of this predictive practice, we have an opportunity to better understand our concept of self, psyche, and the nature of our experience in the external world & in relation to one another, as well as predict probable future outcomes & events. Astrology gives us a unique opportunity to take a look ourselves/our lives objectively & reflect upon our strengths, weaknesses, what to watch out for & look forward to as well. Use this tool to unlock unbelievable potential in yourself & in your life!
Get ready to take notes & make sure to check out the links below to calculate your chart for FREE and begin understanding just what your chart says about you. (note: these are not my personal links, nor sponsorships, just a few resources I love to use myself)
- Calculate your chart (figure out your birth time if possible!)
- You are NOT just your sun sign! WHAT ARE YOUR "BIG 3"? (sun, moon, rising/ascendant)
- Take notes on the characteristics of the SIGNS, PLANETS, & HOUSES & have fun furthering your understanding of your psyche and your physical reality!
Disclaimer I am not a certified astrologer nor a specialist, simply a spiritual gal pal looking to explore this practice with my fellow soul sisters xx
RESOURCES:
ASTRO-SEEK
Favorite link for free birth chart (& what it all means):
https://horoscopes.astro-seek.com
CAFE ASTROLOGY
This is my second favorite free chart generator with written descriptions as an alternative to Astro-Seek
https://astro.cafeastrology.com/natal.php
THE PATTERN:
Favorite predictive app on personality & themes throughout your life (NOTE: this app shares all this without teaching you the astrology behind it, but it's calculated by your natal chart)
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-pattern/id1071085727
FAVORITE ASTROLOGERS FOR MORE INFO:
Maren Altman
Dr. Michael Lennox
Aliza Kelly
Hey Sis, time to talk high-vibe practices. On this solo episode of Soul Sis, we explore ways to raise your energetic vibration. In order to elevate our energy bodies & activate our highest potential, it is imperative we understand the importance of frequency, as well as conscious consumerism. We discuss the duality here with low vs. high frequency music, words, food, fabrics, and even friends. Every-thing we invest our time, money, emotion & energy into MATTERS! We must prioritize practicing discernment with all our daily choices as an active participant in the co-creation of our reality. There is no one-size-fits all, so explore what works best for you. Learning what lights you up and lifts your spirit can be a fun daily practice when you come from a place of love. And the more you practice conscious decision making, the stronger your intuition will become. When we begin to actively elevate our frequency by choosing higher vibrational options, we simultaneously raise our internal frequency, which will reflect in our reality as a result.
There's no such thing a coincidence, & it's no coincidence this is a major theme in this solo episode of Soul Sis. Recognizing & acknowledging synchronistic events in everyday life creates more abundant opportunities on a daily basis. Expanding on this idea, we create our own luck with mindset & enhance intuition with introspection. If we create our own luck (good or bad) based on our fundamental beliefs, it's time to reassess what our core beliefs are about ourselves & our lives. In reevaluating what beliefs no longer serve us, we can replace outdated ideologies with proactive ideas that improve upon our reality. From here, we explore ideals from The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, and how applying his principles to our every experience can remove resistance in our lives & help us reach our manifesting goals much easier with these mindful mantras. I encourage every one of my soul sisters to read this book!
Hey Sis, you deserve to live the life of your dreams. From financial abundance, to your picture perfect partner, career, or car... no desire is too big or too small, & Sis, you deserve it all. Get started living your life by design on this solo episode of Soul Sis, where we're moving into Manifesting. Expanding on the Law of Attraction, we explore different tools, techniques, & tips to start consciously cultivating our dreams into reality. Using gratitude, journaling, guided visualizations and meditations, you'll leave today's topics with so many fun ways to play with becoming an active co-creator in your own life!
Hey Sis, when was the last time you dared to dream and went for it? In this solo episode of Soul Sis, we dive into questioning how we show up by reflecting with transparency and encouraging authenticity despite fear of failure. You are enough! We discuss the feeling of falling off course in life, rock bottoms, questioning your current reality and course correction. What are your innate gifts? Desires? Dreams? It's okay to not know exactly who you are or what you want, as long as first you at least acknowledge you may be experiencing things in your life you've either outgrown or no longer serve you. When we identify what isn't working we can hone in on what we would rather have in its place. And it is this exploration that leads us down the path back to self and to living your personal 'heaven on earth' so to speak. Tune in for some practical tips and iconic examples that will leave you inspired and motivated to get a handle back on your own life.
Hey Sis, welcome to the Soul Sis podcast with Madison - your newest spiritual gal pal. In this premiere solo episode, we explore an eclectic array of soul-searching and spiritual development topics that young women are navigating today. We get right into manifesting, astrology, getting comfortable with the uncomfortable, examining outdated belief structures, perfectionism, fear of failure, rejection as redirection, overcoming self-doubt, embracing self-love, honoring your human and your needs and embracing your unique authenticity with transparency. All of these topics will be further explored in more depth in the coming solo episodes. The goal is to create a space of self-reflection, contemplation, and exploration. To create a community of soulful women ready to connect with their highest self and unleash their inner goddess. Welcome home Sisters.