The shit we need to talk about this week: if we are not well within ourselves, how can we be well with others, especially those we care for?

I know, given all the horrific shit going on outside our doors, this is a doozy, huh? But I’ve got a good reason for asking it: Our well-being is political AND the priority. And, lately, in my work, I’ve been asked more and more: “What is Ayurveda and why do you bring it into all that you do?”

That opening question: “if we are not well within ourselves, how can we be well with others, especially those we care for?” is why.

In this episode, I keep it real as I give you a quick overview of what Ayurveda is and why it is woven into every facet of my work - whether you realize it or not!

Here are just a few reasons:

- Ayurveda helps balance internal peace and external connections, contrasting with Western society's avoidance-based health practices.

- Ayurveda's goals are: reducing inflammation, improving digestion, and balancing energy so we can be more at ease and at peace within ourselves.

We have got to be well within ourselves so we can be well with others.

This is the foundation of our liberation, community care, and social justice.

We were never meant to live in an individualistic society that makes us unwell, ignores or commodifies ancient wisdom, and extracts from the land.

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The shit we need to talk about this week: the work/life balance doesn’t exist. It’s a lie we’ve been sold (like so many others) by capitalism and white supremacy culture.

In this episode, I’m joined by my awesome friend and colleague, Rebecca Sebastian, as she unveils an important truth about the work/life balance:

We can never achieve balance because both work and life exist on the same side of a scale, with the individual on the other side.

Join us as we explore:

- What this revelation means in our current landscape.

- The impact of societal expectations and systems like capitalism and patriarchy on personal well-being.

- The importance of self-care and prioritizing oneself, especially now.

- The idea of small acts of self-kindness, such as taking a nap or enjoying a meal, to counteract societal pressures.

- The need for activists to prioritize their own well-being while working for a cause, as the cause doesn't demand self-sacrifice.

Oooooof, friends. This episode is thought-provoking, fun, and full of some good laughs! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

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Connect with Rebecca Sebastian:

Instagram: @rebeccasebastianyoga

Podcast: Working in Yoga

Email: rebecca@workinginyoga.com

The shit we need to talk about this week: the collective burnout and overwhelm we’re feeling since the inauguration is real.

We have got to acknowledge and validate our personal struggles as we face the unprecedented nature of current times here in the US.

In this week’s episode, I put a spotlight on the need for self-care now more than ever and advocate for it through a different lens than we’ve discussed before: the importance of recognizing the ultra basic daily self-care you’re doing. And, I take a deep dive into the two main ways this is having a big impact:

1) The most basic of self-care practices are necessary for your survival and right now, in the hardest of days as legislation and necessary organizations get torn down right before our eyes, that is pretty much our main goal

2) Recognition of these practices and their effect on us keeps our focus where it needs to be rather than sending us into a spiral about all the ways we’re failing to show up despite our best effort.

I also guide you through a practice for reaffirming your commitment to the way you want to show up in the world, and renewing your motivation with small intentional steps forward.

Ya’ll, it is time to stop the self-criticism, give ourselves tons of credit and grace as we do our best to show up in this hellscape and move forward through the burnout in a sustainable way.

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Welcome to Season 3! The shit we need to talk about this week:

Now that we are in full on polycrisis mode here in the US, what if we FINALLY live our lives the way we want to and NEED to for the sake of our well-being, the revolution and finally letting the systems crumble, as well as for the sake of the collective?

In this episode, we discuss:

- Using winter’s invitation as the foundation for our self-care moving forward, regardless of the season.

- The importance of finding joy amidst societal and personal struggles, individually and collectively.

- An emphasis on the need for rest, reflection, and rejuvenation during winter and beyond.

- Setting sustainable goals, creating boundaries, and practicing soul-care to maintain mental and emotional well-being.

- The significance of listening to one's body and finding small, manageable ways to integrate self-care into daily life.

- Focusing on what you want more of and prioritizing your well-being for long-term resilience.

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This November has brought us major emotional upheaval with the election results on top of what we’ve already been dealing with and the holidays coming around the corner.

If you're like many of us, the holidays can be a stressful time. Family dynamics, obligations to attend events, the absence of loved ones, and financial or emotional strain can all add layers of complexity to what is meant to be a joyful season.

If you’ve been feeling this way, I want to offer you five simple practices to help soothe your holiday stress:

1) View food as neutral

2) Honor your boundaries and give yourself space

3) Make conscious decisions

4) Offer yourself grace, compassion, and LovingKindness abundance and

5) Do something soothing every day

…All with an emphasis on the importance of self-compassion, flexibility, and mindful energy expenditure.

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Instagram accounts referenced: @nutritiontea, @your.latina.nutritionist, @black.nutritionist, @raquelmartinphd

In this episode, I welcome a cool-ass human, Dr. Dee Frayne (pronounced fray-knee), to the show!

Dr. Dee Frayne, she/they, is a professional changemaker, disruptive leadership strategist, and performance coach. She loves nothing more than helping feminist leaders, changemakers and social entrepreneurs to lead the fight against social inequality and systemic oppression. Dee wants to help you BE the change so that you can LEAD the change…without the burnout, overwhelm, pressure, and punishment.

The shit we need to talk about this week is the importance of acknowledging and reclaiming anger as a tool for sustainable change.

In our conversation,

- Dee emphasizes that anger is a protective emotion often suppressed due to societal conditioning, particularly affecting marginalized groups.

- She highlights the physical and emotional toll of suppressing anger, linking it to stress-related health issues and even forming a connection between anger and autoimmune disorders.

- Dee advocates for small, intentional steps towards change and self-care practices that nourish the body and mind. And the most important step - doing it in community.

Dee also shares about her Anger Academy, a program aimed at healing anger through community and structured support, and stresses the anti-oppressive nature of self-love and self-care. Here’s how you can connect with Dee:

Website: www.deefrayne.com

Instagram: @deefrayne

The Anger Academy - www.deefrayne.com/anger

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In this episode, we dive into the collective feelings of exhaustion and overwhelm that many of us experience during the fall season. And this year in particular, as schedules change and responsibilities increase, it's important to also acknowledge how external events—like the ongoing effects of COVID-19 and the turbulent political landscape—are deeply impacting our well-being.

We discuss the importance of recognizing and validating these feelings, rather than spiritual bypassing or gaslighting ourselves. You’ll find practical self-care strategies to help you cope with the season's challenges, emphasizing awareness and simplicity. From nourishing your body and calming your nervous system to engaging in meaningful relationships, this episode offers a variety of actionable steps to promote balance and self-compassion.

Join me as we explore ways to create space for ourselves amidst the chaos and cultivate a sense of ease and grounding during this tumultuous time. Remember, you don't have to do it all—start with one small practice that resonates with you.

The offerings in this episode are robust and it is meant to serve as a guide you can reference again and again throughout the fall.

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Fall schedules and responsibilities are now in full swing amidst the transitional period between seasons - which might have you feeling a bit off, too - and the political climate is SO MUCH RIGHT NOW.

It’s likely, and unsurprising, you’re feeling overwhelmed and drained, and as a result, you’re on autopilot or numbing out to just get through the days.

It makes complete sense to choose one of those coping mechanisms, especially at this point of the year, because the shit you need to do (whether you want to or not) requires your attention however you can give it, plus the stuff you actually want to show up for matters to you too much to throw in the towel altogether.

The hard part about this approach is that staying numb or on autopilot will result in you being disconnected from the people you want to focus on showing up for AND unavailable to what those people need.

And it leads to you being disconnected and unavailable to yourself as well. The reality is:

The people and causes and responsibilities you want to show up for need you to be tuned in and actively listening, with your whole self.

In this week’s episode, the shit we need to talk about is:

- Going on autopilot and numbing out isn’t working for us and are causing us to:

* Not being tuned in properly to hear/see/witness the real needs - both on the surface and below of the people you want to serve

* Become oblivious and even desensitized in many areas of life

- Instead of numbing out or going on autopilot any longer, you need to stay present to what’s going on with you and others and take care of yourself. Ways to do this include:

* Coming back to foundational self-care practices

* Move through the day with mindful awareness and care for yourself in small ways

* Tending to the type of energy you’re feeling, whether that’s anxious, angry/hyperfocused, or stagnant.

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