The Feelings Pod

In this episode I discuss the dance between the vulnerability that comes with authentic expression and the impostor syndrome that comes slinking behind the fear of being seen. This episode was recorded on January 31st, 2025.

In this explore I talk about my experience sitting with my irritability (my grumpy old man). I share how I've learned to create more ease in my life even when the emotions that come up are less than sunny. Is it possible to enjoy our grumpiness and irritability without taking it our on others? I'd say so. In this episode I refer to the book No Bad Parts by Richard C. Schwarzhttps://www.thriftbooks.com/w/no-bad-parts-how-the-internal-family-systems-model-changes-everything_richard-schwartz-phd/26988904/item/45661860/#idiq=45661860&edition=57624496and The Art of Repair with Dr. Hazel Gracehttps://www.drhazelgrace.com/the-repair-process-1

In this episode I share an intimate conversation with Erotic Liberation coach, Luci Lampe. Luci shares her wisdom on living from "what serves love best". You can learn more about Luci and her offerings on IG @lucilampe and on her website: lucilampe.com

In this episode I have a conversation with my dear friend, Dana Frasz. Dana is an activist, community organizer. We discuss the importance of prioritizing self-care and building community as we center love in the art that we create from our lives.

Reflections on swimming through the illusion of insecurity during Scorpio season. There is a lot of laughter here because I laugh when I share vulnerable tings. Is it a mask for my pain or is there humor in our humanity?

In this episode I teach a bit about how to use non-violent communication to navigate conflict. I want to thank my teachers at Breathe for Change, Oren Jay Sofer, and Dr. Hazel Grace for all I've learned about navigating difficult conversations more easefully.To learn more about Mindful Communication reach out to.Sabrina Amina on ig @_sabrinaamina_ or by email: [email protected] Cover art for this episode by @poetryandgahwa

In this episode I talk about taking a light hearted approach to feelings of loneliness and meeting your inner child.

Moving through grief with gratitude

In this episode I offer an invitation to explore a new perspective around our hurt feelings using the tools of self-inquiry.

In this episode I share a conversation with subconscious identity coach Agustin Fong. Agustin shares his some wisdom from his experience of learning to tune into his emotions. You can learn more about Agustin and his offerings on IG @agustinfong and his website agustinfong.com

I like talking about love and rejection. They seem to go hand in hand for me. lol. ifykyk ifydk come find out.

This is a sweet heartfelt episode that trnderly addresses our human forgetfulness in moments of loneliness. According to Hafiz longing is a necessary part of loving, so we're on the right track!

How can we make a little more space to for things, people, and parts of ourselves that we've lost?

This week on The Feelings Pod I share how I navigate depression with self-compassion and how this helps me nurture my sanctuary and embrace my messy tendencies.

Confused about feeling? Not sure how you're feeling? Me too. Here's an episode to help you mindfully tend to the mess.

Musings about how to cultivate true generosity from a place of awareness and grounded abundance. When we give with graciousness and humility this is the true gift. When we give generously from a place of love and non-attachment there is so much for us all to gain.

Reflections of cultivating courage and confidence by taking action and growing mindful awareness of our fears.

Ramadan Reflections pt 2 - Gratitude

Reflections after Ramadan on cultivating more patience and exercising presence in moments of impatience. We end with a short breathing practice to embody more patience.

In this episode I offer short mindfulness practices to help us build awareness of our breath, body, thoughts, and emotions. In this way we can notice when our thoughts may be causing pain and shift these thoughts to create more self-loving moments and shift our inner dialogue.

In this episode we explore how to move towards our dreams and desires by shifting away from patterns of avoidance. If you try to avoid hurt feelings by telling yourself 'no' before anyone else can, this episode's for you.

In this episode we explore the power of turning within to interrupt the perpetual habit of seeking love from outside sources. The paradox is that building awareness of the endless love within us leads the way to experiencing/embodying the endless love all around us. We end each episode with a mindfulness practice to connect more deeply with ourselves.

In this episode I share a story about navigating anger in a challenging relationship dynamic and how anger can be a powerful teacher. We can learn so much from the medicine of anger when we learn to turn towards it rather than shut it down.

In this episode we explore the benefits of using our mindfulness practice to turn towards thoughts of shame. As we build capacity to face rather than avoid feelings of shame we access healing available to us upon illuminating the pain hidden in our shadow.

Thoughts on building self trust and trust of the divine as an antidote to persistent worry. Join me as we navigate this cute little anxious human experience.

Reflections on returning to hope the the heart in times of despair.

In this episode I share my discoveries upon questioning my thoughts as Byron Katie teaches us to do the work. Katie's method of inquiring troubling thoughts is helping me return to love. And perhaps this balm may be just the right remedy for your troubling thoughts too.

Clumsy and sincere reflections on gratitude

In this 2nd episode of the summer season we explore sadness and why it's ok and even necessary to be with sadness.

Allowing for the possibility of disappointment so that we may live more fully into our desires.

Cultivating a loving self-concept.

Inviting an exploration into love

Cultivating connection to ourselves

An invitation to be with boredom. I refer to the following article in this episode: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2020/09/02/why-neuroscientists-say-boredom-is-good-for-your-brains-health/?sh=464681c71842

Getting curious about our restlessness. Exploring how we deny ourselves rest and how we can allow for more rest.

What happens when we feel insecure? How can we with with our insecurity in more loving ways?

Shifting our relationship with envy

Exploring safe spaces for vulnerability.

Leaning into curiosity

Being with confusion and approaching with curiosity.

Getting curious about feelings of inadequacy, impostor syndrome, and remembering our inherent worth.

A reflection on navigating feelings of panic.

Feeling into fear.

A brief discussion about navigating depression followed by a short mindfulness practice.

Noticing and releasing guilt as we build better boundaries 🤍

Bearing the weight of grief after a funeral.

Looking at longing. Sometimes you don't get what you want and perhaps that's just what we need.

Sitting with feelings of loneliness. Even when you're feeling lonely, remember you're not alone.

Exploring sadness in a brief tender way.

A discussion of rejection followed by a brief mindfulness practice.