The (Not So) Perfect Journey: Recent Episodes
Wendy Lockhart
The journey to our authentic selves is full of twists and turns, progress forward and back. We meet you where you are and help give you a forward push, sharing knowledge gained and lessons learned to align your mind, body and spirit on the journey to your authentic self.
In this episode we’ll cover the question of morality, what the heck is “smellmaxxing”, and how to get ourselves into Equanimity.
I’m back! Continuing on the April theme of Personal Autonomy, our focus this episode is on decision making and new science about female brains.
It’s April, and our focus for this month is Personal Autonomy. Leaving the nest can be tough, but also exhilarating. Also, you can find my oracle cards at wendylockhartwellness.com. They’re on sale now for only $19, including shipping. Or go to my Etsy page here: https://designsbywnd.etsy.com/listing/1496640372
Can being mother figure coexist with individuality? The archetype of the Creative Rainbow Mother says yes.
Our second week into March we continue to delve into Uniqueness and Individuality. I love personality tests, astrology, etc. But how do they fit an authentic journey? We’ll cover that along with some nutrition practices and another beautiful poem by Chelan Harkin.
For our last week in the wilderness, we explore what new beginnings can bring. Our practices are writing morning pages and learn a new skill.
Authentic journeys are traditionally masculine personal myths. In this episode we’ll balance that view with a deeper look at a feminine journey, which is more internal. Our mind-body practices are centered around Joy. Here is a link to the NYT Joy workout: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/24/well/move/joy-workout-exercises-happiness.html
The Active Imagination process can be used to tap into your psyche to reveal secrets of your unconscious that can assist you in your authentic journey. Wendy outlines the process with examples. It’s also something many artist’s use to tap into their imaginations and produce interesting, unique art. Join me as we learn to think outside the box.
Please enjoy this encore episode from May 2023. Entering the Wilderness is scary and requires the need for healing. Let this powerful trio assist you in your healing process.
February’s focus is on entering the wilderness, which can be really scary. We’ll cover some ways to make it less scary, and focus on mind and body tips to calm our nervous systems, focusing on breath and sleep.
Continuing on our January theme of Hearing the Call, this week we examine if there is a particular area in your life you need to be more authentic? With 60% of people “quiet quitting” their jobs, maybe work is an area for you? Or your home life? Do you play regularly? If you would like to purchase my oracle deck to get customized guidance, please visit https://wendylockhartwellness.com
Continuing our January theme of Hearing the Call, we take a look at how our relationship with Nature can have a significant impact on our state of mind and ability to hear our inner voice clearly. Wendylockhartwellness.com
Today’s episode focuses on all the adaptations we make, starting from childhood, that take us farther from our true selves in an effort to “fit in”. Stay tuned for the end for more life hacks to listen to the voice of your true self. Visit the FB page to comment or for “extra credit” work. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554996724174&mibextid=LQQJ4d. Also visit IG @notsoperfectjourney and order my Integrating Science and Spirit oracle deck at wendylockhartwellness.com
Welcome to Season 2! This is the first episode in the now weekly podcast. This month, we’re doing a deeper look at the start of an authentic journey, coinciding with the new year. Each week the end, you’ll get a couple of things to try and something to think about. If you’d like a worksheet to go with the podcast, join me on the new FB page. https://bit.ly/3vqMptS. You can also find info on IG @notsoperfectjourney.
The Self is the final step on the journey to Authenticity. This is the final episode in this season, perhaps the last ever. Who knows what the future holds? If you’re interested in my wellness oracle cards, designed to help you better listen to your intuition and be more authentic, visit wendylockhartwellness.com.
Physical and emotional traumas can take a toll on our mind-body connections and ability to tap into authenticity. I’ve experienced a lot of physical and emotional trauma, which always as a physical component. As a result, I have been able to put some personal protocols in place that can be helpful for you, too. Check my IG page, @notsoperfectjourney, where I will post some of the things mentioned here.
Step 11 on the journey to your authentic self is more about your internal world rather than how you function in the external world. Removing your veil of thoughts is the key to deep knowing and letting your lotus grow.
Our topic this episode is about Self-Actualization vs Self-Image Actualization, and how you approach personal transformation, which is Step 10 on the authentic journey, as written by Michael Nagel in “300 Inspirational Quotes on How to be Yourself”. I hope I’ve taken some very esoteric concepts and brought them down to earth for easier understanding.
I used to think meditation was hard and had to be for at least 30 minutes to have benefits. Not so! My meditation practice has been decades in the making, and I hope my tips and tricks, including meditation microdosing help you. Try it out and let me know how it goes, @notsoperfectjourney on IG, or wendylockhartwellness.com
We are all living in the process of being from one moment to the next, through space and time. This concept is Step 9 on the journey to becoming your authentic self. Wendy also shares some modalities to remove old traumas. For more, visit wendylockhartwellness.com.
Oops! I left off two sections of Step 8, Psychological Agency, in the last episode, which is probably a good things because I had a lot to say about them. For my oracle cards and more, visit wendylockhartwellness.com. Enjoy!
It’s not enough for us to know what we need to do to be our authentic selves, at some point we need to act. And that’s what this episode is all about. Freedom, free will, choice and action are intertwined in our decision making. There will be a part 2 coming up soon. Check out wendylockhartwellness.com and leave me feedback on IG @notsoperfectjourney
Belief systems help us make sense of our reality, but can also hold you back from growing. In this episodes we looks at different aspects of belief and how to think about exploring your own beliefs.
Another set of tools to help you develop greater intuition and knowing of yourself. Building good habits, giving yourself permission to rest, strengthening your gut and working with the angel of peace and harmony. These are so important to continue your journey to knowing yourself and listening to your gut on your authentic journey. Check out wendylockhartwellness.com for more in these topics
Good intuition is key to being authentic. This episode covers 3 of my 45 Science and Spirit oracle cards, designed to help increase your intuitive abilities. Sleep is the foundation of good health, Water your life force and Raphael a partner for mind, body and spirit healing. You can find a link to the oracle cards and more at wendylockhartwellness.com and check out my IG page @notsoperfectjourney
In this episode we dive into embracing your shadow self, the parts of you that you don’t like, to move toward psychological wholeness. It’s step 6 of the journey to becoming your authentic tic self.
This episode is a bit different. Instead of a step in the journey, I share with you some of my tools for tapping into your intuition. There are a lot of resources for this episode, which I will list below. If you’re interested in my intuition oracle deck, which has 45 different cards and tools for intuition, you can find a link at my website, wendylockhartwellness.com or in my Instagram bio @Wendy.lockhart14. I’ll put the full resource list on my podcast IG page, @notsoperfectjourney
In the last episode, we talked about cultivating personal autonomy, and that deep knowing of who you are. Now it’s time to take that self out into the big, bad world. How do you deal with others when their moral compass is different than yours?
Step 4 on your authentic journey is claiming your personal autonomy. We’ll talk about what it is, and cover some practices that can help you tap into that inner voice. Resources: (Wendy’s mind/body oracle deck) https://www.etsy.com/listing/1181358273/
Sometimes we get so far off our intended path we need a course correction. The cliff, which I’ve spoken of in previous episodes, was mine. I share all the details of what happened, before, during and after. Head to my Instagram @notsoperfectjourney to do a pic of me and the cliff. You can also follow me @wendy.lockhart14, and check out my web page wendylockhartwellness.com
The third step on your authentic journey is embracing what is unique, special and individual about YOU. What does it feel like to get out of your comfort zone, and what tools can help you discover the wonders hidden within you?
In this episode we cover blocks you may have that prevent you from Entering the Wilderness in you journey. From science to woo-woo, we’ll cover the spectrum on removing and healing emotional and physical traumas in your body. Check my IG page @notsoperfectjourney for videos and resources that will be posted.
Welcome to the first episode! We’re starting of with some introduction to the Heroine’s Journey and the first four of the ten steps to living an authentic life, as well as what this podcast is generally about. I’ll also talk a bit about the why for this podcast and introduce myself. One of the resources mentioned is Michael Nagel’s “300 Inspirational Quotes on How to Be Yourself”. You can find more information at my website, wendylockhartwellness.com, or IG @wendy.lockhart14 or @notsoperfectjourney