In the latest episode of The Revelation Project Podcast, host Monica interviews Dr. Carla Ionescu, an expert on the goddess Artemis and her relationship to women in both the ancient and modern worlds. Dive deep into Carla’s fascinating journey from a PhD researcher to falling into a devotional relationship with the Goddess Artemis. Despite the male-dominated academic world which often dismisses the insights and passions that surround Goddess scholarship, Carla discover the magnetic pull this goddess has over countless women, inspiring them to be fierce, unapologetic, and free. Carla is the host of her very own Artemis-inspired podcast, The Goddess Project, which aims to empower and educate people on the divine feminine. By working closely with goddesses, we can heal patriarchal wounds and unleash our intrinsic power. We also dive into theories about Artemis and her embodiment of the balanced masculine and feminine, lost rituals, and the transformation brought to those who embrace the goddess within. Episode Highlights: * Carla's academic journey to discovering Artemis and developing an intimate relationship with her * The importance of goddesses like Artemis in breaking free from the stereotypes forced upon women by patriarchal society * Ways in which women can work with different goddesses to re-integrate and restore the feminine aspects of their existence * A historical look at how women used to practice in caves without fear, and how patriarchal storytelling has attempted to suppress the power of women. * The call to restore the feminine within and implications of this movement for society at large * Why the modern world often categorizes women into specific roles that limit their true potential and unique qualities * Patriarchal narratives have historically attempted to marginalize women's power and authority within spiritual practices * Artemis as protector for those who honour her is all encompassing, her vengeance for those who cross her is swift and fatal. Filled with examples of ritual, symbolism and an extensive collection of Artemis myths and folklore, Carla’s book is a comprehensive compilation of all things Artemis, and her fundamental role in the communal, political and ritual development of the Greco-Roman world. The goddess of the hunt is more than just a virgin in the woods. Her worship can be traced to a time before the Minoans, and her rituals include all facets of the human experience, starting from birth rituals to rites of passage, to death and beyond. Her protection for those who honour her is all encompassing, her vengeance for those who cross her is swift and fatal. While classic scholars focused mostly on Olympian deities such as Apollo, Athena, Zeus and Dionysius, this book provides vivid and detailed evidence that the goddess Artemis has been underrated for much too long. Dr. Ionescu's work is a labour of love and research, born out of her long-standing certainty that Artemis was the most prevalent and influential goddess of the Mediterranean. Dr. Carla Ionescu is a Romanian refugee who escaped the Communist regime with her family when she was 10 years old. She is also an adrenaline junkie, an animal lover, and a natural born storyteller. She likes to ride motorcycles real fast, and research through archival documents very carefully. Carla’s research centers on the influential nature of Artemis both in the Greek world and in Ephesus. Her work provides evidence which suggests that Artemis is the most prevalent and influential goddess of the Mediterranean. As one of the leading experts in the worship and ritual of Artemis Ephesia, Dr. Ionescu spends most of her time teaching in the field of Ancient History and Women’s Studies, and/or applying for grants to support her research travels. In the summers she scavenges new locations and cities worldwide, digging through the remains of grave sites, ruins, and abandoned buildings, trying to uncover the long-lost mystery that is Artemis, The Great Mother. Special Guest: Carla Ionescu.

In this episode, Monica talks to the incredible HeatherAsh Amara. As a best-selling author, mentor, land steward, and philanthropist, Heather shares her journey of weaving earth-based wisdom, mindfulness, and practical strategies for creative, courageous, and compassionate individual and community change. The episode covers HeatherAsh's experience of rebuilding her land after the largest wildfire in New Mexico dramatically altered her life and destroyed her property. She emphasizes the importance of staying accountable and open-hearted in the face of natural disasters and challenges. Together, Monica and HeatherAsh delve into the idea of holding onto things at the surface of life, and learning to let go and surrender to the flow of life to open ourselves up to transformation. They also discuss the vital importance of becoming aware of global systems such as patriarchy and white supremacy and working toward social justice and change at a local level. Listeners will surely appreciate the joy and magic that these times have to offer. Join Monica and HeatherAsh in this episode to learn how to become more resilient and conscious in the face of adversity. Topics Discussed: * The aftermath of the largest wildfire in New Mexico * Rebuilding the land after a fire * Learning how to sit with grief and loss * Understanding global systems that affect us all * Spirituality and joy in tough times * Heather's upcoming writing project * Leaning into the unknown * Cultivating resilience and diversity on your land * The importance of community and storytelling * The creative process Best-selling author, mentor, land steward, and philanthropist, HeatherAsh Amara has spent the last three decades weaving together earth-based wisdom, mindfulness, and practical strategies for creative, courageous, and compassionate individual and community change. She is the author of 9 books, including the bestselling Warrior Goddess Training series and The Seven Secrets of Happy and Healthy Relationships with Don Miguel Ruiz Jr Special Guest: HeatherAsh Amara.

If you're looking for a way to reconnect with sensuality and explore sexual empowerment, this episode of The Revelation Project Podcast is for you. Author and herbalist Kim Gallagher is my guest, sharing her knowledge of aphrodisiacs and how herbal wisdom can be used to support sexual healing and fulfillment. In a culture that often represses and shames sexuality, Kim encourages listeners to reframe their relationship with sensual pleasure to cultivate energy that can fuel creativity and offer a more authentic self to the world. Kim's personal journey with sexual empowerment will inspire you, and her practical tips for cultivating desired energy will deepen your understanding of your own body and desires. From intentional aphrodisiac experiences to self-love practices, you'll find a wealth of information and inspiration in this episode of The Revelation Project Podcast. Kim’s interest in sexual empowerment started when she was a homeschooling mother and felt less in touch with her own sexuality. As she delved into the topic, she realized how much shame and repression women have around sexuality in our culture, and felt that there was so much healing that needed to happen. Join us as we talk about: * How healthy sexuality is tied to overall physical, emotional, and social health. * Authenticity, mutual consent, and attunement to partner needs, are all important for healthy sexuality * How shame and discomfort surround sexuality in our culture. * The importance of sexual energy in people’s lives and erotic energy as a renewable resource, * How our sexuality is tied to our creativity and imagination. * If people feel sexually fulfilled, there is less violence and more patience, celebration, and creativity in the world. * Creating intentional aphrodisiac experiences and the healing power of herbs, * The importance of self-love and self-pleasure. * The importance of sexual empowerment in healing shame, repression, and trauma. Other topics discussed: Aphrodisiacs, Herbal Knowledge, Sexual Empowerment, Shame, Sensuality, Intentional Aphrodisiac Experiences, Oats for Sexual Connection, Orgasm and Creative Energy, Roses for Romance and Self-Love Don't forget to check out Kimberly's book "Aphrodisiac, the Herbal Path to Healthy Sexual Fulfillment and Vital Living (https://amzn.to/3N5CC3r)" and visit Learning Herbs (https://learningherbs.com/) - the most respected online herbal education website. Kimberly Gallagher is the author of Aphrodisiac, The Herbal Path To Healthy Sexual Fulfillment and Vita with healing plants for over 20 years, and is co-founder with her husband, John Gallagher, of LearningH board game, which has sold more than 100,000 copies worldwide, and author of the Herb Fairies childr For many years, Kimberly has been actively exploring healthy sexuality and the power of erotic energy ministry, where sacred sensuality is at the heart of her work. DON'T MISS OUT Unbecoming: Summer of YES! (https://jointherevelation.com/unbecoming) Special Guest: Kimberly Gallagher.

Have you ever felt like you’ve had a story to tell but felt overwhelmed at the thought? Well, today’s podcast episode is about what happens when two women get together to create a vision for publishing the stories of everyday women. Kim Fuller and Bryna Haynes share about the “The Born to Rise Book Project” a movement to inspire, awaken, and amplify, the stories of women. The Born to Rise Book Project features 22 female writers and is a powerful collaboration that brings women together in sisterhood for a 9 month journey to excavate their inner story to have it included in a printed anthology through World Changers Media. Kim and Bryna share about the challenges most women face when it comes to writing their stories- How issues of worthiness, confidence and fears of visibility often rear their heads and how we can move through these fears by using them as a writing ally. Through writing, women are given the opportunity to express what they’ve suppressed and may have been afraid to share. Sharing our stories can lead to deeper connections with an audience, and offer profound healing and feelings of accomplishment for the women who participate. With writing tips and insights on how adding emotion and sensory input can make for meaningful storytelling, women gain not only a proficiency for writing but they are also actively building a community of support with other women. Involvement in writing workshops can lead to amazing results and can pave the way for inspiring legacy pieces to leave with the world. The Born to Rise Book Project is published in partnership with World Changers Media, a boutique hybrid publishing company founded by Bryna Haynes who is dedicated to new and diverse voices including those of global visionaries, thought leaders, and Women. Topics Discussed: The Born to Rise book Project The Born to Rise movement World Changers Media Writing Tips How the Trance of Unworthiness impacts us when writing. Surrendering control Yogic writing Vulnerability Becoming the Shero's of our stories Men and women's allyship World building Women's communities Writing as a group endeavor The magic of sisterhood Emerging leaders The power of personal storytelling Bios: Kim Fuller is a mindful photographer, spiritual mentor, author, TEDx and keynote speaker and founder of Born to Rise™. Her passion is to help women stand in their power, their story and their beauty so they can live a confident and peaceful life. She uses photography to mirror the beauty she sees in each woman, empowering them to show up authentically in business and life. She gives women a platform to share their personal stories with a live audience so they can process, release, and transform from victim to hero. She also gives women mindful tools through her Art of the P.A.U.S.E. method that invites women to slow down and look carefully inward, which enables them to expand in creativity, intuition, peace, and joy, and release their fears, judgments and assumptions of themselves and others. She is a mother of three children, one of whom is adopted and is her greatest spiritual teacher. Her book “Finding” tells the story of her journey with this young boy and the Dalai Lama. One of Kim’s greatest gifts is she is a great hugger. Bryna Haynes is the founder and CEO of WorldChangers Media. As a nationally-known book strategist, speaker, ghostwriter, and editor with over 15 years of experience in the publishing field, she has helped hundreds of thought leaders, teachers, healers, and enlightened entrepreneurs deliver their messages and radically uplevel their expert status through best-selling, impact-driven books. Titles she claims in her spare time include: self-reinvention savant, LEGO castle designer, dragon tamer, luxury travel hacker, and connoisseur of kick-ass boots. Company Description: Founded in 2021 by Bryna Haynes, WorldChangers Media is a boutique hybrid publishing company focused on “Ideas for Impact.” We know that great books can change lives, topple outdated paradigms, build movements, and change the world. That’s why we are committed to delivering superior-quality transformational nonfiction by, and for, the next generation of thought leaders, conscious entrepreneurs, creatives, and industry disruptors. Watch out, status quo. You don't stand a chance. Learn more at www.WorldChangers.Media Special Guests: Bryna Haynes and Kim Fuller.

Throughout this episode, Seán Pádraig O’Donoghue weaves a wonderful conversation that brings nature alive in our awareness. He sees plants and fungi as our ancestors and kin with their own intelligence, and we delve into the concept of identity and what it means to break the habit of being human. He speaks of a time when the King was wedded to the land and that the core of our suffering is due to forgetting and the severing of our relationship with it. Sean shares his insights into animism, where the world is alive, and all beings, including humans, are equal in significance. He suggests that building a relationship with other-than-human beings is vital, and it begins with consistency and spending time with a place in the natural world, or a tree, river, local or plant to develop a relationship. Sean suggests that dropping the veil is necessary to see beyond certain levels of reality and see’s our consciousness as a variation of the microrisal webs that form the minds of forests and fields, and that in order to reach beyond- reorganization of the brain is necessary. Take a deep dive into discovering your true self and your connection to the natural world in this episode Topics discussed: * Herbalism and plants/fungi as ancestors * Astrology * Sovereignty * Building relationships with other-than-human beings * Identity * Animism Sean is an herbalist, writer, poet, teacher, and initiated priest in two traditions, and his work with plants and fungi weaves together traditional western herbalism, contemporary science, Irish and Nordic animism, and his own lived experience. Special Guest: Seán Pádraig O'Donoghue.

We live in and by the stories we have internalized, and the biblical story of Adam and Eve, as it has been told, has caused emotional and psychological damage to women over the ages. The story has also played a massive role in relegating women to disempowering stations, gender roles, and ideas for centuries. In this episode, The Rape of Eve, my guest, Celene Lillie, reveals how the archetypal story of Eve was interpreted by people 2000 years ago as a story vastly different from ones we’ve heard. Rather than the traditional story of a sinful woman who disobeys God, tempts Adam with the fruit from the tree of knowledge, and then curses humanity, Celene offers new interpretations of a divine woman who reclaims her sovereignty and power after being violated by those who meant to separate her from them. In recent decades, scholars of New Testament and early Christian traditions have given new attention to the relationships between gender and imperial power in the Roman world. In this incredible interview, Celene Lillie shares her process and what she gleaned as she examined core passages from three texts from Nag Hammadi, On the Origin of the World, The Reality of the Rulers, and the Secret Revelation of John, in which Eve is portrayed in a vastly different light and how even now, we are influenced by the violence done in the name of the Roman empire and the implications of rape culture pervasive within it. These re-interpretations of Eve’s story have the potential to disrupt and challenge traditional patriarchal narratives while offering women a trance-disrupting and empowering new story for ourselves and for future generations. In this episode: * How traditional patriarchal interpretations of Eve have damaged women. * How violence and trauma have played a role in the subjugation of women since the beginning. * Why new interpretations of the story of Eve offer valuable insights into why the Patriarchal “rulers” did not want them told * How our disassociation from destructive and violent acts play a part in our survival. * Why are these interpretations relevant for women today? * How can both men and women benefit from these new interpretations? * How does the Eve story challenge traditional patriarchal views of women in society? * What is the significance of Eve becoming the Tree of Knowledge, and how does it relate to IFS or parts work? * Why does THUNDER Perfect Mind capture our attention and why is it important that we know about this divine feminine work? Celene Lillie is Lecturer in Religious Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder; an Adjunct Professor at the University of Oklahoma and The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology; and the Dean of the Westar Institute’s forthcoming Academy (launching this Fall). Her scholarly work focuses the New Testament, the Nag Hammadi Codices, and other early literature of the Jesus movement, with a particular interest in gender and violence. She is the author of The Rape of Eve: The Transformation of Roman Ideology in Three Early Retellings of Genesis; co-author (with Jaeda Calloway, Maia Kotrosits, Justin Lasser, and Hal Taussig) of The Thunder: Perfect Mind: A New Translation and Introduction; and Director of Translations for A New New Testament(edited by Hal Taussig). Special Guest: Celene Lillie.

“The possession of knowledge does not kill the sense of wonder and mystery. There is always more mystery.” Our wombs are portals, and our blood connects us to our lineage, the earth, and our deepest inner selves. The womb continuum invites us to become deeply rooted in our own bodies, and Samantha invites us to break the spells of oppression and reproductive and sex health in patriarchy by connecting to the wisdom and power of our own body. Samantha is devoted to breaking the spells of oppression in reproductive and sexual health through education, healing and liberation. She started her mission when her mother had a hysterectomy at eight and began to pay attention to her body's natural cycles. At 12, she was lobbying for parental consent laws with the help of an adult companion. She emphasizes the importance of informed consent and sovereignty and encourages her listeners to explore the potential of their own bodies through contemplation, revelation, and gnosis. She believes that reproductive and sexual health should be a spiritual and social reality, not just a medical one. In This Episode: * How Samantha got into this work * Why “womb continuum” is an accurate way of describing the full continuum of reproductive & sexual health cycles such as menstruation, sex, pregnancy, STIs, vaginal ecology, trauma, etc. * The womb as a source of pleasure and power, instead of pain * Abortion as a nexus of sex, death and birth * How is DIY fertility management an act of subversive magic & political activism? * Modern medicine is an industry rather than a healing modality, and we must make the distinction. * Early conversations with our children about menstruation. * The Sacred Yes- and truly understanding consent * Why "birth control” is a misnomer and why ovulation suppression is not ideal. * Conscious contraception and why it matters. * How scientific & soulful inquiry can integrates with contemporary science, ancestral practices & ways of knowing. Samantha Zipporah is devoted to breaking the spells of oppression in reproductive & sexual health through education, healing & liberation. She has over 20 years of experience honing her craft as an educator, guide & caregiver tending to fertility, sex, & cycles spanning the full womb continuum. Sam’s work rises from an ancient lineage of midwives, witches, & wise women​. A fierce champion of critical thinking skills, her knowledge is integrative & inclusive of modern medicine & science​ as well as traditional & ancient healing practices. S​am provides vital education for everyone from professionals to preteens in her books, courses, & live classes. Her online community The Fruit of Knowledge features monthly live workshops & an abundance of resources & dialogue for womb wisdom keepers & seekers. Radical healing & reclaiming of our fertility management, with a focus on contraception & abortion. Fertility management is a homesteading skill, a human right, birth rite, ancestral practice. Womb care has been spiritual, social, & allied by plant medicines for ages prior to the rise of the medical industrial complex & the atrocity of the witch hunts, from which we are still in collective PTSD about. Persecution & monopoly of fertility management is more about economics than religion.

Our teeth represent our total health, and there are ways to improve our oral health that will greatly improve our health, overall. In this episode I get a chance to interview Rupam Henry about her path to holistic dentistry, and why it’s so important that we heal our teeth from the inside out. Allopathic dentistry often misses the root cause of dental issues and what’s under the surface level issues in our mouth. What is our oral health is telling us about what’s going on inside with our internal organs, gut health, circulatory system and so much more. Questions from Bio form edited to a few What does the term “holistic" mean to you? Why do certain teeth get cavities or need root canals and others do not? What do emotions have to do with tooth decay? What is it that we don’t understand about our oral health that would assist us in healing many of our dental issues? Why is our culture so antibiotic crazy? How can bitter herbs, lemon water, and salt help our oral health, and overall health. What is the difference between conventional and a more holistic view towards dentistry? What struggles have you seen in yourself and others in terms of following a holistic journey to your/their healing? Your journey as an herbalist, your love for the plant kingdom and being an ordained minister..how has it impacted your way of being with your clients? What can people expect when they are working with you? Is it possible to remineralize our teeth? Why Cod Liver Oil is the worst thing you can be taking for your health. The optimal time to drink coffee in the morning so as to not hurt your teeth. What are the moving practices we can all do to set ourselves up for good oral health? Why removing mercury from our mouths is a really important subject. Why going to the dentist can be traumatic. How homeopathic remedies can help us recover from dental trauma Rupam shares her own journey towards balance and self healing. At the young age of 16, Rupam travelled to India, where she lived for 5 years in an international ashram, learning meditation and approaches to the inner world. The desire to be of service to others on the path of self-healing was born in these life changing years. Rupam comes from an ancient lineage of medicine makers, alchemists and herbalists reaching back 13 generations in Germany. She combines her expertise as an herbalist, holistic health educator and ordained minister with her experience of over 20 years as an RDA in General and Pediatric Dentistry. She is the founder of Rupams Herbals LLC, focusing on holistic health and dental solutions through consultations, a hand made organic herbal line of over 45 different formulas and a passion to support her clients and customers to retain their God-given right to Self-Healing and informed consent.

Is there a lineage of goddesses that claims the evolutionary power of female sexuality? And if so, why were they pushed to the shadows and demeaned as harlots? Was Mary Magdalene one of them, and what were her teachings? Looking into esoteric traditions that celebrated the Goddess and her art of sexual alchemy, Dr. Joanna Kujawa sets out on a detective journey to answer these questions to discover Mary Magdalene stands at the center of this investigation. Learn about her portrayal in the gnostic gospels as a teacher in her own right and Jesus’ intimate partner, the possibility of her life as an alchemist in Egypt, and her last years in Southern France. Find out if Mary Magdalene was the same person as Mary the Prophetess of Egypt and her connection to the mysterious Cathars, Black Madonnas, and Knights Templar. Whether looking at Mary Magdalene, Sophia, Aphrodite, Inanna, Hathor, Isis, or the goddesses of esoteric Hinduism, Dr. Kujawa finds the archetype of The Other Goddess (https://www.amazon.com/Other-Goddess-Magdalene-Goddesses-Knowledge/dp/1945026847/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+other+goddess+kujawa&qid=1677632193&sprefix=the+other+goddess%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-1)-the bearer of the mysteries of sexual alchemy that ends the division between sexuality and spirituality *In this episode: * Who was Mary Magdalene really? Why was Mary Magdalene branded a “harlot” by patriarchy? What is sexual alchemy and how does it play a role in our spiritual awakening? Why is eros a powerful energy that women need to reclaim? Why do archetypes such as Mary Magdalene have so much meaning for women today? How does a tantric relationship potentially initiate a man through feminine eros? Mary Magdalene is portrayed as the first Apostle of Jesus in gnostic texts - is it true? Why scholars often get it wrong about Mary Magdalene. Why is the Gospel of Mary Magdalene relevant today? How do the other Goddesses extend higher consciousness to humanity through eros? Dr Joanna Kujawa is the author of The Other Goddess: Mary Magdalene and the Goddesses of Eros and Secret Knowledge, scholar, and spiritual detective. She received her BA and MA from the Pontifical Institute for Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto, Canada, and her PhD from Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. As an active academic for over 20 years, she uses her scholarly training to investigate topics other academics often pass over, such as: Can spirituality and sexuality be experienced as one? Who was the real Mary Magdalene? Is there a lineage of Goddesses now resurfacing in our collective experience of spirituality? Apart from her writings for academic publications on spiritual travel, Joanna has also had her short stories and essays published through various media and in many prestigious anthologies, including Best Australian Stories, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, She Rises. She is on the editorial board of the International Journal of Goddess Studies. The Other Goddess was translated into Mandarin

Join us for an episode of self-inquiry, unlearning, and reparenting. My guest Akilah Richards is back to dive more deeply into deschooling and what it’s all about and how we can recognize it as liberation work that fuels learning, life design, and relationships. This episode was emotional for me because compulsory schooling harmed me in a variety of ways and I saw those same harms happen to my own children through the public school system. I’ve come to see that this system is harmful to just about anyone who experiences it because it’s very nature is to standardize, grade us, and get us to conform to ways of being which are dehumanizing. De-schooling is also a massive part of the process of unbecoming- a subject I’m endlessly passionate about because it honors our humanity, and invites us into the messy and magnificent truth of being human. It’s about reckoning with the systems that have dehumanized us, and unlearning the behavior that causes us to dehumanize others. It’s about breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma that conditions us to give another power and agency over our minds, bodies, thoughts and actions, and reclaiming our sovereignty so that we can make informed choices and participate through consent with the world around us vs. being forced to comply with tyranny. While this episode is about de-schooling, it’s also about reframing our role in parenting and so much more. I hope you love listening as much as I loved recording this interview. Highlights: How can we reframe our role as parents without the habits of control and power over our children? Most of our lived experience in standardized education has been normalized, and yet it’s the cause of grave harm at many levels. How can we experience awkwardness and disruption as gifts to deepen relationships and foster trust? Why resistance is the roadmap and why we should trust it. Why “mad question asking” is a necessary part of the deschooling process. Why self-directed education offers our children more freedom to be who they are. Why schoolish ideas persist in our culture and how we can change the status quo through the unschooling movement. Why “learning loss” is schoolish and not a thing to be concerned about. Why we need more than rules, tools, and “bad adult” guilt trips How to interrupt and disrupt the impact of colonization so that we can learn to trust ourselves and our children. Why silence is such a great teacher and why we must practice sitting within the pauses as part of our deschooling journey.

Empathic, emotionally-intelligent, deep thinking, fun and open-minded are a few of the words that come to mind when it comes to describing Tanya Moushi. In this episode we continue exploring: what is the feminine business model? For me, the foundation of a feminine business model is embracing feminine values to integrate and co-create with the more structured values of the masculine. And while these core aspects of life are genderless and cannot be divided into a dual worldview, conscious life itself is a dance where dualities make up the whole. So in the past, this has been rather a one-sided dance . And if you ask me, we're stepping on our toes all the time because business is largely still dominated by what we call the masculine values which have traditionally been rewarded with money and respect, and have been thought to provide a higher perspective on how business and the economy should be operated. This has created much suffering. Men women and children are suffering- all genders are suffering, as is our planet. It's a deeply imbalanced model so it's been important for me to bring guests on the podcast who are changing the status quo in business helping to create language and missing aspects of the feminine so that they can be integrated into a business model that benefits everyone. Why Tanya's nickname became "chief empathy officer" Why Seth Godin is Tanya's most influential mentor Why Tanya wanted to create a new vision for business that's rooted in love. How we can bring the GECKO Model to every aspect of our lives. Why daily inspiration is necessary. Why a values-driven approach is not only personally fulfilling, but professionally profitable. Why Tanya wants women to see that the things they're most hesitant about: vulnerability, care, deep gratitude--are actually competitive advantages in today's marketplace. Why many women underestimate their own strengths and overvalue those of others. Tanya Moushi is a Good-Business Enthusiast. She is a Consultant at Moushi & Co, an interdisciplinary firm that believes that business gets better by applying functions of philosophy and art, and is nicknamed the Chief Empathy Officer among her peers. She’s an avid supporter of Downtown Phoenix, believes in the power of generosity and cites Seth Godin as one of her most influential mentors.

Elena is a spark of energy, a ray of sunshine and a cultivator of embodied JOY- living what she teaches. I enjoyed our conversation so much, and loved diving into some impromptu “parts work” as our interview created space for my inner perfectionist to reveal herself, and how this inner part was created from a memory of embarrassment and shame (so interesting!) What does it mean to re-inhabit ourselves? How feeling our feelings helps us to make space for joy. How can we learn to give ourselves what we most need - by getting out of our head and into our bodies? Why nudges are important when it comes to making bite sized changes in our lives. Why we should not FIX ourselves or each other. How does the body become a conduit for healing? Why does joy feel elusive for so many women? How the inner parts of ourselves can often unintentionally keep us from our joy! Why our my bodies are the ultimate teachers How we can get out of survival mode and Enjoy and Embody our lives! Elena Sonnino is a yin yoga teacher, author and Life Coach who is on a mission to help you transform the walls of survival mode into doors of possibility so that you can step into the spotlight of your life as your most rooted and nourished self. Her work helps you get out of your head and into your body as your source of wisdom, and moves you from beyond shoulds and into curiosity and delight, one day at a time. At home, Elena enjoys watching the sunrise, tending to her many plants, riding her Peloton bike, and impromptu kitchen dance parties. Learn more about Elena at [www.elenasonnino.com](https://www.elenasonnio.com) or by reading her new book, Inhabit Your Joy: A Book of Nudges.

"Whether or not you know it, you’ve probably been influenced by the beliefs of the Gnostics and their powerful grasp over aspects of Western spirituality. Many schools of metaphysics, the occult, mystical teachings, and even fraternal organizations and secret societies have borrowed heavily from Gnostic teaching. It’s impossible to do justice to Gnosticism in a single article, but I’ll do my best to introduce you to some of the basic concepts, leaving further research to those spurred on by the mysteries inherent in the Gnostic world. Any personal work done, if seriously approached, must serve to improve the understanding and knowledge of the student.” - Mo Abdelbaki The term "gnostic" derives from "gnosis," which means "knowledge" in Greek. The Gnostics believed that they were privy to a secret knowledge about the divine, hence the name. It is understood as one of the oldest versions of the christian religion and perhaps that it even dates back to pre-christian times. More than anything it’s a cosmology of the universe and a mythical way of seeing how the world came to be including the dualistic nature from which all things in this material world are separated into. In this episode: * Gnosticism helped Miguel to see the bigger picture - a holistic view of the Universe. * The Myth of Inanna and her relevance to everything. * Why Gnosticism matters and why it is considered an ecstatic and shamanistic religion * How The Goddess Sophia comes to awaken the divine soul and restore the universe. * How the Gnostics face the "horror and the holy" of the Universe * How Gnosticism helps us hold the darkness and light in order to find the middle path * Why it was said that "Modern man can’t see God because he doesn't look low enough” * How Miguel became a gnostic and how being a “misfit” paved the way to bigger questions. * What drove him was the question "What is the nature of evil and suffering?” * The Gnostic Philosophies and their application to todays world * Leaning into a divine feminine aspect and how the gnostics differ from traditional Christian interpretations * Much of Jungs work is derived from the Gnostics - depth Psychology in particular followed the premis “go within to discover the truth” * The counterfeit self that keeps us locked into the matrix- living on the surface of life vs. the ego death which then gives us access to the deeper secrets of the soul. * The gnostics knew that we are not our identities - but instead the divine spark with vast and infinite capacities * The Gnostics believe we all have a destiny that is part of the restoration of the Universe. * If the exterior is all an illusion, then the way to find the true reality is within us- where the true universe resides. "We did not come to this world to be good, but to be ourselves.” - Jung If the exterior is all an illusion, then the way to find the true reality is within us- where the true universe resides. Gnosticism helped Miguel to see the bigger picture - a holistic view of the Universe. Miguel is the host of Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio, a popular show on Gnosticism and Hermeticism, ancient and modern Voices of Gnosticism, as well as the post-apocalyptic vampire epic series, The Dark Instinct Trilogy. Art Gnostic Journal, The Heretic, Mindscape, Reality Sandwich, and Graham Hancock’s blog. Lectured/app Hour, The Alan Eisenberg Show (AM 1400 WRJN), Magick Radio (AM 1680 Chicago), Runesoup, Skep Countercultures Conference at Rice University

Most of us are desperately dehydrated despite drinking the recommended daily allowance of water because most of the water we drink is no longer “alive”. In our modern world, we have stripped water of its nourishing and hydrating properties through the purification process. Through our industrial treatment of water, we’ve stripped water of it’s minerals and made most of the water highly unstable, chaotic, and incompatible with human life. This results in disease, dehydration, premature aging, and death, but the good news is that awareness can literally change everything! Learn about proper hydration and the critical information you need to help your body properly detoxify, repair, and regenerate so that you can recover your energy, vitality, and joy! In this episode: * The far-reaching intelligence of water and its role in our health and in our lives. * What water has to do with the cosmos and planet earth. * Why most of the water we drink is considered “starving water” * Why wild water is important for health and vitality. * Why water is the key to climate change and energy. * Why 99% of us are dehydrated * How water has the ability to channel information, vibration, and frequency. * How we can create wise, intelligent, and mature water. * Why we are water beings as much as we are human beings. * What is structured water and why should you drink it? * Why Water is the foundation of a unified approach to ecology, politics, medicine, and more * Why wild water is the fountain of youth and how you can tap in. * The significance of transitioning from the age of Pisces (water immersion) to the age of Aquarius (water bearers)? Isabel Friend is an international ambassador of Water, public speaker, and educator. She seamlessly blends science and spirit into a comprehensive cosmology of Water wisdom. Spanning the practical insights of health, hydration and biology, to empowering tactics for Watershed guardianship and ecological activism, to the esoteric and subtle insights of ancient indigenous Water wisdom, to the heady scientific discoveries of cutting edge Water research, Isabel’s offerings are as multifaceted as Water itself. For the past 6 years, she has taught about Water throughout the US, Canada, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Bali, Mexico and Thailand. Water is Life. And as such, water holds the solutions to life’s toughest questions. By shifting our relationship to Liquid Life - from resource to THE source - we tap into the vast untapped potential of free energy and boundless wisdom within us and within nature.

Acharya Shunya is a truth-teller who facilitates authenticity, self-remembrance, and divine feminine pathways to awakening. After centuries of living in patriarchal societies, many women don’t realize how powerful they are—or how much they’ve been enculturated to keep their true nature hidden. In Roar Like a Goddess, trailblazing Vedic spiritual teacher Acharya Shunya empowers women everywhere to step into their divine immensity and lead powerful, abundant, and wise lives through her revolutionary revisioning of ancient India’s primary goddess archetypes: The Goddess Durga—A role model who vanquishes internalized misogyny and institutionalized patriarchy, Durga teaches you how to take back your full feminine power. The Goddess Lakshmi—Known for her beauty and generous spirit, Lakshmi guides you to cultivate unshakable inner contentment and soul-aligned abundance. The Goddess Saraswati—The ultimate teacher of our most profound journey to Self, Saraswati illuminates the gifts of wisdom, peace, and inner freedom. Sharing classic myths, original insights, and empowering practices, Shunya offers a profound process for awakening the many faces of the goddess within. Episode Highlights: * Why Women’s Anger is Sacred and why we must learn to express it * How the Goddesses can serve as inspiration for modern feminism * One of the most fundamental aspects of self-empowerment is cultivating a healthy sense of self-worth. * How the goddesses teach us to love ourselves * Acharya’s journey as a spiritual teacher who became the head of a 2,000-year-old lineage. * How she walks the line of being bold in her assertions, as well as inclusive in her teachings * Why we should encourage the carnal pursuit of pleasure * Similar to the pursuit of sex, we — particularly as women — are taught that the goal of material wealth is “non-spiritual,” but this is not true * Why women’s power is not always available uniformly, and how can it be accessed from within. The first female lineage-holder of her distinguished Vedic tradition, Acharya Shunya is an internationally renowned scholar, teacher, author, speaker, and scholar of nondual wisdom (Advaita) from India and a classically-trained master of Yoga and Ayurveda. She is the Founder of The Awakened Self Foundation and the nonprofit Vedika Global, Inc., platforms headquartered in Northern California that empower, educate, and inspire a global community of students through online courses, workshops, and retreats. These conversations are furthered by Shunya’s top-rated podcast, “Shadow To Self.” An award-winning author of international repute, Shunya’s most recent book, Roar Like a Goddess: Every Woman’s Guide to Becoming Unapologetically Powerful, Prosperous, and Peaceful, was published by Sounds True in September 2022 and is now available worldwide.

What does filtering have to do with success? If you ask Joel Green, he would tell you- “everything.” For him, it’s about training and disciplining your mind and emotions during life’s most challenging moments and filtering out negativity to embrace growth. In this episode, he shares his personal story about how we can encourage our young men to embrace their challenges and emotions. Discovering the purpose of pain How his early childhood informed his attitudes and how early stories shaped his life. How Muhammad Ali and George Foreman played a significant role in how Joel began to apply strategy to his challenges and to overcome obstacles. Why our struggles are fuel for our growth. Converting opposition to opportunity Confronting your fears How we can teach our young men to embrace their challenges along with their emotions. How to rewrite negative scripts Joel Green is CEO of Pro Level Training, the National Director of Nike Sports Camps, a former professional basketball player, and a renowned motivational speaker. After retiring from professional basketball, Joel Green founded Pro Level Training (PLT), which has become a 7-figure company. A thought leader in the motivational category, Joel Green has a B.A. in Psychology from Rider University, which has helped to fuel his ambition to inspire others. He has developed a reputation for personal excellence and motivational talks that contribute tangible advice for attaining desired goals. Many of the messages he has delivered are conveyed in his first book, Filtering: The Way to Extract Strength from the Struggle

An act of desperation often leads us to revelation, which was also the case for Dr. Christena Cleveland as she set out for a solo 400-mile track across rural France in search of The Black Madonna. This conversation was so rich and powerful. I absolutely loved unpacking Dr. Cleveland's story and her future vision for what is possible in the world where women permit themselves to find their divinity within their own female bodies. Christena Cleveland, Ph.D., is a social psychologist, public theologian, author, and activist. She is the founder and director of the Center for Justice + Renewal and its sister organization, Sacred Folk, which creates resources to stimulate people's spiritual imaginations and support their journeys toward liberation. An award-winning researcher and former professor at Duke University's Divinity School, Christena lives in Boston, Massachusetts. What made Christina walk 400 miles across rural and deep France in search of Black Madonna Statues? The world events that became the catalyst for Christena's activism The kinship and devotion Christena encountered in her search for the Black Madonna through the various townspeople and the activation of "the village phone tree." How the Black Madonna has become a center of french village culture and what she offers for those who have reached a state of desperation. How the Black Madonna has helped Christena to unburden herself and why she is symbolic of helping others to lay their burdens down. How Christena's emotions took a role in leading her to pursue the Black Madonna. How Christena unraveled her trauma of white male God and how it impacted her relationship with her family and community We are taught that if there is a problem- it's us vs. the system that conditioned us. How much spiritual and social homelessness we have to go through as we "unbecome" from our cultural and religious conditioning. The process of letting go of patriarchal influences of certainty and perfection and how "she who cherishes the hot mess" became one of her chapter titles. The trap of patriarchal security and how it dampens our creativity and our sense of adventure What happened when Christena began to reclaim her spiritual autonomy and her theological imagination

Lynne's early professional life led her to a chance encounter of meeting Buckminster Fuller, which changed the trajectory of her life. In this fantastic episode, Lynne shares her understanding of this time of the Divine Feminine and how living a life of commitment has shaped her life, her vision for women, and the future of humanity. Lynne is naming the energy coming through at this time: The Sophia Century and what this means for humanity at this time of evolutionary change. We are the ancestors of an age to come, and all of us that are here at this time have an extraordinary opportunity to make an impact- more than ever before in human history. How women can meet the dominance of the patriarchy, and how we can ignite a new age of feminine leadership. Why Men long to activate more of the feminine leadership model in their lives. How Jack Canfield, friend, and author of Chicken Soup for The Soul, encouraged Lynne to write her new book almost 20 years after the incredible success of The Soul of Money - which is still to this day is considered one of the most visionary and best-selling books. Living a committed life has inspired and informed Lynne's understanding of what makes ordinary people extraordinary. For people living at this time in history, humanity is being called forth to be the stewards and midwives of the world to come as our systems and structures fall apart - education, governance, health, education, and climate are all in crisis, and the "mess of the world" can be overwhelming. Lynne's antidote is to live what she is calling "a committed life" in service to a purpose larger than yourself. Lynn's book is designed to meet the moment of our time and engage people in stepping more fully into our own lives and to reveal our unique gift that is only ours to give. Why the universe loves commitment, and why the universe loves when we endeavor to do something larger than we feel capable of. What happens to us at a cellular level when we hear someone speak about their commitments? How meeting Buckminster Fuller and hearing his story changed the trajectory of Lynne's life and awakened her at the deepest level. How one ordinary individual can change the world. How most people think of commitment is backward. Rather than being a burden, commitment liberates us and gives us freedom and fulfillment in ways we never thought possible. Hear Lynne Talk about some of her darkest times - times she wanted to give up. Why it's so important that we stay in proximity to suffering, and don't turn away from those who are suffering. Lynne Twist is unstoppable in achieving her commitments, but she does so with humility, open-hearted grace, and ruthless enthusiasm. She is boundlessly generous—with her time, inspiration, and even her own home. She does not distinguish between those deserving of her love and attention and those who are not: all are welcome and appreciated for who they are in her land, and She reigns with love, laughter, and dance, and she loves to celebrate the good in the world. Lynne Twist is a global visionary and activist committed to creating an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just future. She is the co-founder of the Pachamama Alliance, the founder of the Soul of Money Institute, and the author of the bestselling book The Soul of Money, Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life, and her forthcoming book Living a Committed Life - Finding Freedom and Fulfillment in a Purpose Larger Than Yourself. From working with Mother Teresa in Calcutta to the refugee camps in Ethiopia and the threatened rainforests of the Amazon, as well as guiding the philanthropy of some of the world's wealthiest families, her on-the-ground work has brought her a deep understanding of people's relationship with money and Her breadth of knowledge and experience has led her to profound insights about the social tapestry of the world and the historical landscape of the times we are living in - even coining the phrase for this century as "The Sophia Century" - the century of wisdom. Her compelling stories, life experiences, commitment, and dedication to making a difference astound and inspire me, and her presence and impact on my life have been immeasurable. In full transparency, I've had the honor of being on her digital marketing team for the past few years and have grown immensely in close proximity to her teachings, leadership, and stand for those she serves. In addition to her best-selling, award-winning book "The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life" (W.W. Norton, 2003), which has been translated into nine languages including Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Bulgarian and Portuguese. Lynne has contributed chapters to more than ten books, including: Women of Courage: Inspiring Stories from the Women Who Live Them, by Katherine Martin (New World Library, 1999) Nonprofit Management 101: A Complete and Practical Guide for Leaders and Professionals" by Darian Rodriguez Heyman (Jossey-Bass, 2011) Einstein's Business: Engaging Soul, Imagination, and Excellence in the Workplace" by Dawson Church, Ph.D. (Elite Books, 2007) Birth 2012 and Beyond: Humanity's Great Shift to the Age of Conscious Evolution by Barbara Marx Hubbard (Shift Books, 2012) Lynne has been an advisor to several organizations, including the Desmond Tutu Foundation, Network of Grateful Living, and The Nobel Women's Initiative — an initiative of seven living Nobel Women Peace Laureates who work together to end violence against women and girls. A sought-after speaker, Lynne travels the world giving keynote presentations and workshops for conferences, including the United Nations Beijing Women's Conference, Nobel Women's Conference on Sexual Violence, State of the World Forum Conference, Alliance for a New Humanity Conference with Deepak Chopra, Synthesis Dialogues with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Governor's Conference on California Women, among others. In addition, she has co-presented and shared the stage with some of today's most influential thought leaders, including: Oprah Winfrey His Holiness the Dalai Lama Riane Eisler Deepak Chopra Jane Goodall Leymah Gbowee Jack Canfield Paul Hawken Van Jones

I think it's safe to say that entrepreneurs and businesswomen are done with antiquated notions of "business as usual." In our journeys as successful female entrepreneurs, we are creating new definitions for what it means to "work" and seeking and creating spaces that give us room to be who we are in both/ and our businesses and lives without all of the striving, overwhelm, and exhaustion. As more women and men awaken to the feminine, we embrace and integrate new modalities, embodiment practices, and tools that enhance our connection to ourselves, each other, and our world. Instead of living from a place of force, we are living from flow and attuning to the messages of our bodies and souls- leaving plenty of space on our calendars to remember our need to rest, regenerate, dance, and play. As more of us lean into our intuition and allow ourselves to be guided by our senses, we learn to include and leverage the gifts we used to suppress and hide. We are expressing and exposing what's outrageous about us because invariably- what is outrageous in us is also the animating spirit of our soul- the unique and vital part that remembers that we are alive! In this episode, Libby and Megan Jo talk about How each of us starts our day by centering feminine values as we get shit done. How Megan Jo and Libby became entrepreneurs and how they are leading women to redesign their businesses. Our new definition of "outrageous" and how it keeps us in a state of creativity. What is "jiggle therapy," and why loving your thighs will change your life and business! The difference between clearing emotions and INCLUDING emotions in the boardroom and beyond. Why the masculine is awesome and the patriarchy sucks for everyone. Practical ways to extract yourself from the conditioned impulse to "be busy" all the time. Why we can't continue to separate business from personal. Why starting your own business is a wonderful roller coaster ride. Why taking a dance break is a valuable way to express the energy that needs to move. Why suffering and sacrifice is not a badge of honor and why grind culture deadens us. Why collaboration is Sexy AF How to make new rules in business and why women are taking our pleasure to new heights as part of the "business plan." Why women are no longer manning up. Why we need to premeditate the magic of taking time off. Why the tiniest sip of pleasure will always get you through the day. The pitfalls most women fall into when it comes to business and why we have new radical choices at our fingertips that can change everything.

Making and taking space in my business has been the greatest gift that I have given myself and my creative projects, including my podcast! This past summer I took for months off and went to long dreamed of places like Peru, and Scotland and also got to take time to really relax, plan, create and take extended time with family and friends. Sage Polaris has been my inspiration for developing this more spacious way of being and living and I’m experiencing it as a more "feminine way" of leading and balancing my life and business, so I invite you to join me as I explore this concept through several episodes this season. I’ve come to see how depleted I always was and how I had become my own worst boss when it came to my business. I was overwhelmed, uninspired and exhausted all the time, and never felt like I could take time away - which is exactly what we are conditioned to do as business owners and "industrial workers”- especially if you happen to be a generator type in human design. Experts like Sage helped me understand how to automate and streamline my business and help me identify areas where I could use some additional support. Once I began to taste what it felt like to automate certain things, I began to have more space for rest, fun, creativity, and so much more. The big shift for many entrepreneurs is setting the foundation from which they can scale their business. Sage Polaris is one of those professionals who is all about supporting other female entrepreneurs to create thriving a business that takes care of us and provides endless opportunity for rest and regeneration. I’m so excited for you to experience her magic! Listen in to this episode for the secret code to take advantage of a very special offer. How Sage became an entrepreneur How she got fired up to help women achieve their entrepreneurial goals based on what some guy said. The Book that changed everything and began to give her more confidence to set out on her own. How Sage realized she did not create her business to be her own worst boss. She began instituting "Fun Fridays" and started taking 4 months off. Lifecation is the word Sage uses to express the time she enjoys taking adventures and getting her head into the creative clouds How Sage partnered with her husband to redefine their roles in their parenting relationship in order to bring incremental change to her work/life balance. Why taking time and creating space allows you to make more of an impact and even earn more. How can we create a business that takes care of us? Why Sage wants the women in her life to out-earn the men in their lives because that money goes back to the community because women tend to do more generous things for others with the money they earn. Why templates are such an incredible way to assist us in making space for our businesses Why every entrepreneur needs to invest in "copy” and why templates are such a wonderful way to go. The Color Coded Copy System can help us identify the 4 types of buyers and how they think and how they purchase. Why Sage loves coaching entrepreneurs on how to bring a human touch to their business practices and get related to your clients and customers. How to grow your side hustle into your business. Learn about the Color Coded Copy System and how this particular episode invites women to close the gap with a special offer from Sage.