what would a culture rooted in grief-tending look & feel like? is anger really just a byproduct of untended grief? what about pain? perhaps a signal from our bodies that they are wanting our attention? wanting to be touched & attuned to? wanting to be appreciated for their infinite capacities for pleasure? join Katie Mae & i as we dive into these questions & more... Katie Mae guides people in reconnecting to inner divinity through embodiment and ritual. You can support her work by investing in yourself at www.katiemaezing.com and connect on social media at www.facebook.com/groups/revivingtempleculture and on IG @katiemaezing. support this work by joining our Patreon or make a one-time donation on Venmo or PayPal. be sure to sign up to receive updates on upcoming virtual and in-person offerings at https://www.orienttothrive.com/

why do we so often feel the need to go faster, to "go big or go home", to say yes to the more intense option rather than the softer, more gentle choice? & what would it look like to move at the speed of trust? “To not rest is really being violent towards your body, to align yourself with a system that says your body doesn't belong to you, keep working, you are simply a tool for our production…” – Tricia Hersey support this work by joining our Patreon or make a one-time donation on Venmo or PayPal. be sure to sign up to receive updates on upcoming virtual and in-person offerings at https://www.orienttothrive.com/ this May i'll be offering a 4-week "Take Your Power Back" virtual series that you can participate in from any corner of the world. we'll come together to remember we are not alone in navigating pain & dis-ease in the body & leave empowered with tools to invite ease back into your life. i will weave together brain re-training practices (meditation, guided imagery, writing exercises, breath work) as well as self-compassion tools to keep us centered in kindness for the suffering our bodies have endured. there will be discourse, practice and opportunity for dialogue. learn more & register here.

join me in investigating the ways that the "grass is greener" or "i'll be happy when..." continues to fuel our systems of oppression.  who benefits when we disconnect from the present moment and place our happiness in the future when we have that higher paying job or that lakeside real estate?  who benefits from us always wanting more, more, MORE.  i invite you to begin to notice the ways in which you disconnect from the present moment and place your happiness in some future context and, thus, resist what is. "The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." -- Carl Rogers support this work by joining our Patreon or make a one-time donation on Venmo or PayPal. be sure to sign up to receive updates on upcoming virtual and in-person offerings at https://www.orienttothrive.com/ looking for more support in the form of books? head over to my bookshop.org page and explore the books that have supported me!

finding a therapist is much like finding a friend or finding your community -- it requires us to look within and have a sense of what is important to us, of what we're wanting to move toward (or away from). if you don't have a sense of this with words, i encourage you to listen to and trust your body's cues. how do you feel before, during and after interacting with the person you're either considering or are actively in therapy with? & lastly, i share about the importance of including the body. talk therapy is out, somatic therapy is in. have questions? or interested in working with me one-on-one? reach out! [email protected] support this work by joining our Patreon or make a one-time donation on Venmo or PayPal. be sure to sign up to receive updates on upcoming virtual and in-person offerings at https://www.orienttothrive.com/ looking for more support in the form of books? head over to my bookshop.org page and explore the books that have supported me! music by Chris Collins, https://indiemusicbox.com

each month the dark skies of the new moon offer us a reminder to slow down and tend to the seeds that have yet to bloom or perhaps have yet to be planted. this alternate-nostril breath work practice and guided meditation is inspired by this new moon energy, and invites you to slow down, regulate your nervous system, get as curious as you can and see what you find within your inner world. remember, there is no "right" or "wrong" here, so leave your moral judgements at the door. all of you is welcome. support this work by joining our Patreon or make a one-time donation on Venmo or PayPal. be sure to sign up to receive updates on upcoming virtual and in-person offerings at https://www.orienttothrive.com/ looking for more support in the form of books? head over to my bookshop.org page and explore the books that have supported me! music by Chris Collins, https://indiemusicbox.com

a deep, rich conversation that covers a myriad of topics that center this question: how do we embrace the vulnerability of being human? you can find Courtney's book here & for any business related inquiries, she can be contacted at [email protected]. to connect on a personal level, become IG pals @windjuratherbegood. support this work by joining our Patreon or make a one-time donation on Venmo or PayPal. be sure to sign up to receive updates on upcoming virtual and in-person offerings at https://www.orienttothrive.com/ looking for more support in the form of books? head over to my bookshop.org page and explore the books that have supported me! music by Chris Collins, https://indiemusicbox.com

this guided meditation invites you to extend your roots down and enter into a reciprocal exchange with the Earth via your breath. it is a grounding and centering practice that can help calm your nervous system or allow you a break from the monkey mind so that you might return to whatever it is you are needing to attend to with a refreshed sense of focus and energy. a great practice to start and/or end your day. support this work by joining our Patreon or make a one-time donation on Venmo or PayPal. be sure to sign up to receive updates on upcoming virtual and in-person offerings at https://www.orienttothrive.com/ music by Chris Collins, https://indiemusicbox.com

the words shared in this episode are from a poster i acquired at Yoga Soup in Santa Barbara, California. Yoga Soup is the place where i was introduced to the magic of sitting in a community space enjoying hot soup, coconut-oil-saturated sweet potatoes and breathing together with a group of humans, among other life-changing lessons learned. thank you Yoga Soup and to all the folks who have invested their hearts, spirits, time and energy into co-creating the sacred [un]learning container: you gave me permission and the tools to step more fully into myself as a teacher and a life-long student. for more details on Yoga Soup, please visit https://www.yogasoup.com support this work by joining our Patreon or make a one-time donation on Venmo or PayPal. be sure to sign up to receive updates on upcoming virtual and in-person offerings at https://www.orienttothrive.com/ music by Chris Collins, https://indiemusicbox.com

physical touch is not to be underestimated. we need it. and for some of us, it's not always safe or available to receive from others.  this episode guides you through a self-massage practice and introduces "tapping" which helps to re-program our subconscious mind and replace old, limiting beliefs with new life-affirming ones. support this work by joining our Patreon or make a one-time donation on Venmo or PayPal. be sure to sign up to receive updates on upcoming virtual and in-person offerings at https://www.orienttothrive.com/ music by Chris Collins, https://indiemusicbox.com

after a day of feeling anxious and disconnected, i sit down to share the messiness of being in-process and what i've learned about awakening from the trance of unworthiness. support this work by joining our Patreon or make a one-time donation on Venmo or PayPal. be sure to sign up to receive updates on upcoming virtual and in-person offerings at https://www.orienttothrive.com/ music by Chris Collins, https://indiemusicbox.com