Join my guest, Claire Thompson and me, as we explore the shadow of authority, how that plays into our integrity, small bits about what it means to move with integrity, and over course RAGE! The episode begins with a dive into working for others and beginning to step into our power by bringing awareness to formerly hidden patterns of behavior and how that may be getting in the way of our ability to lead. This then guides us into a juicy conversation on integrity and leads into Rage and the navigation of root emotions. Being a Rage Ritual Practitioner, amongst other amazing offerings, Claire discusses the potency of integrating a rage practice and sheds light on a few ways that might be integrated into our daily lives. Please excuse any dog interferences, even puppies need to rage sometimes. Please subscribe, review, and best of all... SHARE! I hope you enjoy and I'll see you next time. 

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To connect with Chloe Lionheart:
Email: chloe@downwithmydemons.com

Join Claire at her next in-person Rage Ritual Event:
https://app.oneboulder.one/event/EF3CHTZ9UG4WO

Resources:
Rage Rituals:
https://medium.com/know-thyself-heal-thyself/rage-rituals-and-how-they-can-heal-us-6a1455bf2014

“Love and Rage: the path of liberation through anger” by Lama Rod Owens
https://bookshop.org/p/books/love-and-rage-the-path-of-liberation-through-anger-lama-rod-owens/9563937?ean=9781623174095

"The Mountain is You" by Brianna Wiest
https://shopcatalog.com/product/the-mountain-is-you/

"Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger" by Soraya Chemaly
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Rage-Becomes-Her/Soraya-Chemaly/9781501189562

"The Power of Women's Anger" a Ted Talk by Soraya Chemaly
https://www.ted.com/talks/soraya_chemaly_the_power_of_women_s_anger?language=en

"The Dreaded Drama Triangle" a Ted Talk by Lucy Barnes
https://www.ted.com/talks/lucy_barnes_the_dreaded_drama_triangle?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

Extra:
Queen of Hearts Compilation
https://youtu.be/CtCQHCOls2E?si=3nQZ5W2Osznh04Bs

This special edition episode is a conversation, much needed on the global main stage. For too long, we here in America, have only ever heard one perspective on the Palestinian and Israeli conflict. We are very fortunate to hear from Ramzy, a Palestinian American Man, on the history of Palestinian culture, people, land, and how this conflict began. In this episode we dive deep into the weeds of the issues surrounding the atrocities currently plaguing Palestinian and Israeli citizens and work to shed light on the complexity of colonization. Finally, we are hearing a Palestinian perspective. One rooted in political awareness, understanding, and as much openness and vulnerability as possible. I am infinitely grateful to Ramzy for having this talk with me and I urge you to continue to challenge the media narratives fed to us when searching to understand larger conflicts such as these. Don't forget the words of Ghandi, who said, "An eye for an eye makes the world blind." May this episode bring greater awareness as far and wide as possible, so that we as global citizens, can empower ourselves with information enough to learn and start making whatever changes are needed to bring peace to this land for all. Sit back, open your heart, and enjoy this long overdue conversation. Please subscribe, like, share, and leave a review.

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Email: chloe@downwithmydemons.com


Resources:

Visualizing Palestine
visualizing palestine — Visualizing Palestine

If Americans Knew
If Americans Knew - What every American needs to know about Israel/Palestine

Decolonize Palestine
Home | Decolonize Palestine

This week we are unpacking Dopamine! This is a term that gets thrown around a lot these days and this episode is devoted to the continued exploration of understanding how our brains and bodies work in conscious and unconscious ways. Inside, we learn about what dopamine is, where it is, what it does, and how that might play out in our lives. Part of the shadow work experience is first learning to be aware of ourselves and our many systems, before we can take further steps. Once we are more cognizant of ourselves, next comes learning to show ourselves compassion for our humanness and starting on the path of making necessary shifts.  Please like, subscribed, leave a review, and SHARE! I hope you enjoy the episode and look forward to being with you in there. Till next time...

https://www.downwithmydemons.com/

To connect with Chloe Lionheart:
Email: chloe@downwithmydemons.com

Resources:
Adrenal Glands: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23005-adrenal-gland

Body-Mind Centering: https://www.bodymindcentering.com/

-Great book on Body-Mind Centering by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen
"Sensing, Feeling, and Action: The Experiential Anatomy of Body-Mind Centering"
https://bonniebainbridgecohen.com/collections/books

Chakras: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/7-chakras-for-beginners

Kundalini Energy: https://www.tutorialspoint.com/the-science-of-kundalini#:~:text=Kundalini%20is%20a%20potential%20power,species'%20evolution%20toward%20greater%20consciousness.

Dan Siegel: "Dopamine and Teenage Logic" Article
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/01/dopamine-and-teenage-logic/282895/

More info:

Scientific Article:
"The relationship between childhood trauma, dopamine release and dexamphetamine-induced positive psychotic  symptoms" - 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6848217/

Poem by Khalil Gibran "On Pleasure" from his book "The Prophet"
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/148570/on-pleasure

The Prophet (Free E-Book): https://www.kahlilgibran.com/images/The%20Prophet%20Ebook%20by%20Kahlil%20Gibran.pdf

Exercise Questions:
...When feeling the pull of dopamine...
1. What do I want right now?
2. What do I need right now?
3. What is going to make me feel my best in hours or days from now?
4. What happened throughout my day that's playing a role in how I feel right now?
5. Will I be able to show myself kindness after I feed this desire?

Today we're talking about PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and C-PTSD (complex post-traumatic stress disorder). With so much to unpack, we discuss what these two things are, the differences, neurological factors, somatic sensations, how they show up in our day to day or in our development, what impact they have on our relationships, and how to navigate these depths while living a life full of wonder. Please subscribe, share, and review if you feel called. See you in there!

https://www.downwithmydemons.com/

To connect with Chloe Lionheart:
Email: chloe@downwithmydemons.com


RESOURCES:
"What makes complex ptsd different"
https://www.brainline.org/article/what-makes-complex-ptsd-different-typical-ptsd-and-how-begin-healing-process

Dr. Gabor Mate on Trauma: https://drgabormate.com/trauma/

Neuro-information:
Amygdala: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8228195/#:~:text=The%20amygdala%20participates%20in%20the,of%20the%20fight%2Dor%2Dflight
Hippocampus: https://www.osmosis.org/answers/hippocampus#:~:text=The%20hippocampus%20is%20involved%20in,to%20the%20objects%20around%20them.
Autonomic Nervous System: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539845/#:~:text=The%20autonomic%20nervous%20system%20is,sympathetic%2C%20parasympathetic%2C%20and%20enteric.
Limbic System:
https://www.webmd.com/brain/limbic-system-what-to-know#:~:text=The%20primary%20limbic%20system%20function,and%20its%20sphere%20of%20influence.

Soul Retrieval:
https://kripalu.org/resources/soul-retrieval

Active Imagination: Confrontation with the Unconscious:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRVlWEwmbfQ


Mentions:
Dysthymia:
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/dysthymia#:~:text=What%20is%20dysthymia%3F,of%20major%20depression%20at%20times.

Somatic Practice:
One hand on heart and one below the belly. Feet hips width apart. Slowly rock side to side and close your eyes and breathe.

Practice for relationships:

1. “I have this narrative ___________________, would you please confirm or deny it?”
2. “Would you like me to just listen or offer solutions?”
3. “Do you have space at the moment to talk?"

This episode explains a bit about what I've been experiencing and the wisdom I've been gleaning over the last 10 months away from the pod. Join as we unpack a dark night of the soul and what it means to both be in the darkest depths and to emerge. Some of the themes include the element of water as a metaphor for emotions and being in the shifting landscape of humanness, lesson learned in the deepest parts of drowning, the beauty of the dark and its necessity, and tools to help BE with the process of it all. Please like, subscribe, share, and most of all I hope you enjoy.

https://www.downwithmydemons.com/

To connect with Chloe Lionheart:
Email: chloe@downwithmydemons.com

RESOURCES:
"The Red Book" by Carl Jung
https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/red-book-of-carl-jung/the-red-book-and-beyond.html

"The Missing Element: Inspiring Compassion for the Human Condition" by Debra Silverman
https://debrasilvermanastrology.com/the-missing-element-book/

"Motherpeace Tarot Deck and Guidebook" by Karen Vogel and Vicki Noble
https://motherpeace.com/

Mentions:
Manjusri: https://buddhismnow.com/2010/03/25/manjushri-bodhisattva/

Mermaid Archetype: https://shimajournal.org/issues/v12n2/g.-Inkol-Shima-v12n2.pdf

The "Depths": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uCySQOMB-4

WE'RE BACK!! Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support. On this weeks episode we've got the second part to our interview with the legendary Lisa Chatham. We cover a lot of ground from consent with partners and owning our wanting, speaking boundaries, polyamory and consenting non-monogamy, what it means to be a hell yes, and much more. The conversation of consent is one we could have indefinitely, and we grappled with such ideas, as not being damaged goods as a survivor of sexual assault and what it might mean to have a somatic practice in order to get back into our bodies after long moments of dissociation. We are all worthy of excellent sexual experiences so press play and enjoy!

https://www.downwithmydemons.com/

To connect with Lisa Chatham:
http://www.lisachathampsychotherapy.com

To connect with Chloe:
Email: chloe@downwithmydemons.com

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.5rhythms.com/
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2022/4/21/proposed-changes-harassment-policies/
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1363460720961303
https://sadeclasses.org/speaker/julie-fennell-slutphd

Books:
The Ethical Slut by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy
https://www.amazon.com/Ethical-Slut-Third-Practical-Relationships/dp/0399579664

Please Scream Quietly: A Story of Kink by Julie Fennell
https://www.hpb.com/please-scream-quietly-a-story-of-kink/P-47814652-NEW.html

The Art of Receiving and Giving: The Wheel of Consent by Betty Martin with Robyn Dalzen
https://wheelofconsentbook.com/

Respect: Everything a Guy Needs to Know about Sex, Love, and Consent by Inti Chavez Perez
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43669272-respect

Pussy: A Reclamation by Regena Thomashauer
https://www.amazon.com/Pussy-Reclamation-Regena-Thomashauer/dp/1401950248

This episode marks part one of our first ever Sex Series! In honor of Scorpio Season, the holiday season, and the shifting of our environments and selves, we dive into some of the edgier and more taboo parts of life. This first episode features Lisa Chatham, a Naropa University professor and licensed Psychotherapist. We begin to unpack the very difficult to navigate conversation that is consent and discuss the not so black and white nature of it. Lisa brings brilliant psychological, developmental, and social information to the table to aid a well rounded discussion. Consent is a topic that requires much more than an hour long conversation so thank you for baring with us as we do our best to hit some major (and maybe some unpopular/controversial) points. I hope you enjoy, see you next time.

*If you or someone you know is/has experienced sexual abuse/assault/violence, please seek support. You are not alone.

https://www.downwithmydemons.com/

To get in touch with Chloe, please email:

             Chloe@downwithmydemons.com

• To get in touch with Lisa Chatham:

Website: www.lisachathampsychotherapy.com


*National Sexual Assault Hotline (24 hour service)
1-800-656-4673


RESOURCES:

“No” (2017) Series by The Heart Radio with Kaitlin Prest
https://www.theheartradio.org/no-episodes

“In The ‘No’ Part 2” by RadioLab
https://radiolab.org/episodes/no-part-2

“In The ‘No’ Part 3” by RadioLab
https://radiolab.org/episodes/no-part-3

CONSENT!
"Consent: 101" A Series by Planned Parenthood
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3xP1jlf1jgJRkChwVOlwQcV0-UqcWiFV

"Consent is as easy as FRIES!"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTSDIilyA2I

"Coffee Consent: The other half of the consent argument"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOrGa7vPzvQ

"Consent: For Kids!"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AArIv-tvxWE

"Sex Education Should Start with Consent" with Kaz (Tedtalk)
https://www.ted.com/talks/kaz_sex_education_should_start_with_consent?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

BOOKS:

"It Doesn't Have to be Awkward: Dealing with Relationships, Consent, and Other Hard-to-Talk-About Stuff" by Dr. Drew Pinsky and Paulina Pinsky

Comprehensive List of Books dealing with Sexual Assault
https://jocolibrary.bibliocommons.com/list/share/186066773/1069795477

In this week's episode we talked to Garrett Hooper LMFT about men's mental health and why he think's it's taken so long illicit a societal response. Men make up the majority of death by suicide cases in the United States and yet there is not much conversation about it. The stigma and shame felt by many men around accessing or seeking out mental health continues to be a huge problem. Conversations like these will hopefully illuminate the versatile and beauty of different methods available to men all around the country. We briefly discuss gender, privilege, race, and the revenge on men experienced through social media and the like. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, please share this episode or any of the resources below. It only takes one person to care and get curious to make a huge impact in someone's life. I hope you enjoy and see you next time!

Website: https://www.downwithmydemons.com/

To get in touch with Chloe, please email:

             Chloe@downwithmydemons.com

• To get in touch with Garrett Hooper:

Website: https://www.garretthoopertherapy.com

RESOURCES

Articles:
"Men's Mental Health - The Silent Crisis"
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/talking-about-men/201702/mens-mental-health-silent-crisis

"How Men's Mental Health Impacts Families"
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sharpening-some-iron/202201/how-men-s-mental-health-impacts-their-families

Books:

"King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine" by Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette
https://www.amazon.com/King-Warrior-Magician-Lover-Rediscovering/dp/0062506064

"Nature and the Human Soul: Cultivating Wholeness and Community in a Fragmented World" by Bill Plotkin
https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Human-Soul-Cultivating-Fragmented/dp/1577315510

"Soulcraft: Crossing into the Mysteries of Nature and Psyche" by Bill Plotkin
https://www.amazon.com/Soulcraft-Crossing-Mysteries-Nature-Psyche/dp/1577314220/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1666246442&sr=1-1-ef9bfdb7-b507-43a0-b887-27e2a8414df0

Therapeutic Resources and Trainings:
https://www.openskywilderness.com/

https://www.sacredsons.com

https://www.manuncivilized.com

https://mantalks.com

https://therapyforblackmen.org

https://gestaltoftherockies.com/

Dating seems to be one of the most accessible things in the digital age and also one of it's biggest pain points. Not only in the superficiality of design but also in the lack of real connection through apps and platforms. We've grown accustomed to obscure ways of choosing a mate and may have even gotten ourselves in a place of fantasy that's proving hard to escape from. This episode dives into the shadowy bits of dating in this modern age as well as our new favorite dating past time and faux pas...ghosting. We discuss the potential reasons for ghosting, what it's like to be ghosted, and how we can heal on both ends of the spectrum. Please subscribe, follow, and share! I hope you enjoy and I'll see you next time.

Website: https://www.downwithmydemons.com/

To get in touch with Chloe, please email:

             Chloe@downwithmydemons.com

ARTICLES:
"What is Ghosting?"  by Wendy Rose Gould
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-ghosting-5071864

"Ghosting is normal now. That's completely bonkers!" by Lisa Bonos
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/02/13/ghosting-is-normal-now-thats-completely-bonkers/

BOOKS:
"Emotional Unavailability: Recognizing It, Understanding It, and Avoiding Its Trap"
By Bryn Collins

https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Unavailability-Recognizing-Understanding-Avoiding/dp/0809229145

"How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community"
By Mia Birdson

https://www.amazon.com/How-We-Show-Community-Fractured/dp/1580058078/ref=asc_df_1580058078/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=509159807707&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=419627294058695218&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028818&hvtargid=pla-917967900373&psc=1

"Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - And Keep - Love"
By Amir Levine

https://amazon.com/Attached-Science-Adult-Attachment-YouFind/dp/1585429139

TUNES:

"The Night We Met" by Lord Huron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtlgYxa6BMU&feature=youtu.be

"Use Me" by Bill Withers
https://youtu.be/NuYDKzky4z0

"Stay With Me" by Sam Smith
https://youtu.be/pB-5XG-DbAA

"What Goes Around...Comes Around" by Justin Timberlake
https://youtu.be/TOrnUquxtwA

"Maneater" by Nelly Furtado
https://youtu.be/PLolag3YSYU

"Say It Right" by Nelly Furtado
https://youtu.be/6JnGBs88sL0

This episode means a lot to me in that it's been a life long journey and exploration of how I interact with the world and with my internal process. Forgiveness can feel confusing.... how do we forgive? Forgiveness can seem impossible, especially when we've been betrayed and hurt. Something deep in us knows that forgiveness is in our best interest and sometimes it can be easier to forgive others than to forgive ourselves. Often we think forgiveness has the vibration of "it's all ok," or "no worries." But forgiveness is not about compliance. It's about freeing ourselves so we can stop dragging painful and transformative moments throughout all aspects of our lives. Please subscribe, follow, share, and if you feel inspired, leave a review! I hope you enjoy and I look forward to see you again soon.

Website: https://www.downwithmydemons.com/

To get in touch with Chloe, please email:

             Chloe@downwithmydemons.com

"Forgiveness is letting go of the idea that the past could have been different" -Chloe Lionheart

PRACTICES:

Loving-Kindness Meditation (Metta Meditation)

1. Happiness
2. Health
3. Safety
4. Peace

May you…
May I…

-------------------------

Ho’oponopono

I’m sorry

Please forgive me

Thank you

I love you


RESOURCES:

To learn more about Yom Kippur:
https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/yom-kippur-history-and-overview

VIDEOS:

“Why forgiveness is worth it” 

https://www.ted.com/talks/sarah_montana_why_forgiveness_is_worth_it?language=en

“Healing our hearts and the world through ho’oponopono”

https://xmonks.com/healing-our-hearts-and-the-world-through-hooponopono/

“Loving-Kindness Meditation (Metta)”

https://www.mindful.org/this-loving-kindness-meditation-is-a-radical-act-of-love/

"Listening to Shame"
https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_listening_to_shame?language=en

"The Power of Vulnerability"
https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?language=en

TUNES:

"Forgive Them Father" by Lauryn Hill
https://youtu.be/RTQL42onK08

"Please Forgive Me" by Bryan Adams
https://youtu.be/7x8wPt8xarE

"Ms. Jackson" by Outkast
https://youtu.be/MYxAiK6VnXw

"Sorry" by Justin Bieber
https://youtu.be/fRh_vgS2dFE

"Sorry" by SOJA
https://youtu.be/rfnuhefGC78

This episode is one I've been grappling with for many years. It's hard to see friendships go, especially the ones we were in for the long haul. The truth is, death is a natural process to the flow of life and that goes for anything that ends...which is everything. Death of friendships can come about in many different ways. It could end in a drag out blow out. It could end slowly over time and slip away into the abyss. Or it could be the realization that we are no longer in alignment with someone else and so we gracefully remove ourselves. We could at either end of these situations at any time and it doesn't hurt any less. The truth is, losing friendships sucks! In this episode, I discuss why and how these things happen, the relationship to age and maturity, and touch on a few ways that I have experienced this in my own life. Just know, it's ok that friendships die. It's all part of this thing we call life. Please follow, subscribe, share, or leave a review! I hope you enjoy and I'll see you next time. 

Website: https://www.downwithmydemons.com/

To get in touch with Chloe, please email:

             Chloe@downwithmydemons.com

VIDEOS:

"What Makes a Friendship Last?"
https://www.ted.com/talks/mona_chalabi_what_makes_a_friendship_last?language=en

"The Science of Friendship"
https://youtu.be/8DbP34U3buY

TUNES:

"Let Go" by Frou Frou
https://youtu.be/13WAhlE02ew

"I'd Rather Go Blind" by Etta James
https://youtu.be/u9sq3ME0JHQ

"Ex-Factor" by Lauryn Hill
https://youtu.be/cE-bnWqLqxE

"Bye Bye Bye" by N'Sync
https://youtu.be/Eo-KmOd3i7s

None of us are above the capacity to hate. It's sometimes easier to point a finger and judge people or groups who are different than us and hate them and blame them for how they live and move in the world. With all the love that we are capable of, we hold that same capacity to tear down those in our same species, in the futile effort to make ourselves feel better. In this weeks episode, I explore the concept of hate. Where it originates in our development, how it can show up, and what we can begin to do about it in our lives. At the end, I share a practice that we know and love that helps when coming to consciousness about our ability to hate and next steps to take on our shadow path. Please subscribe, follow, share, and leave a review! I hope you enjoy and I'll see you next time. 

Website: https://www.downwithmydemons.com/

To get in touch with Chloe, please email:

             Chloe@downwithmydemons.com

VIDEOS: 

“What we can do about the culture of Hate” Sally Kohn

https://www.ted.com/talks/sally_kohn_what_we_can_do_about_the_culture_of_hate?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

“Who is the Ni$$%#” James Baldwin *Content Warning*

https://youtu.be/L0L5fciA6AU

“Empathy is not Endorsement” 

https://youtu.be/L0L5fciA6AU

“I grew up in the Westboro Baptist Church: Here’s Why I left”

https://www.ted.com/talks/megan_phelps_roper_i_grew_up_in_the_westboro_baptist_church_here_s_why_i_left?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

RESOURCES:

Melanie Klein https://melanie-klein-trust.org.uk/theory/paranoid-schizoid-position/

TUNES:

“New Speedway Boogie” Grateful Dead
https://youtu.be/ucfnMES9u3c

"Black Rage" Lauryn Hill
https://youtu.be/mKZAYa8W448

“Let it Be” The Beatles
https://youtu.be/CTcb_33-DiI

"Strange Fruit" Billie Holiday
https://youtu.be/-DGY9HvChXk

“Killing in the Name” Rage Against the Machine
https://youtu.be/bWXazVhlyxQ

“AEnema” Tool
https://youtu.be/rHcmnowjfrQ

"You Outta Know" Alanis Morrisette
https://youtu.be/NPcyTyilmYY

"Creep" Radiohead (Cover)
https://youtu.be/hXlzci1rKNM

"Wish You Were Here" Pink Floyd (Cover)
https://youtu.be/rirDOIttODM

Time is something we can't escape though sometimes it seems to evade us. The pace at which we want things to happen is not always the timing that brings them about and it can feel so defeating when they don't arrive on our time. We often say we don't have enough time in our lives, that time isn't on our side. Time is swiftly passing us by. What if we changed our perspective and narrative around time to one that worked with us? One that we could flow WITH and through. Time that supported us and gave us freedom like we've never known could be the game changer we are looking for.The time is now. Please subscribe, like, share, and if you liked the episode; leave a review! Thank you all for being here, see you next time. 

Website: https://www.downwithmydemons.com/

To get in touch with Chloe, please email:

             Chloe@downwithmydemons.com

PRACTICE:
1...2...3...GO!

BOOKS:
"The Prophet" by Khalil Gibran

TUNES:
"Time Has Come Today - The Chamber Brothers
https://youtu.be/hIqwzQ7g-Cc

"Time"  - Pink Floyd
https://youtu.be/JwYX52BP2Sk

"Good Times, Bad Times" Led Zeppelin
https://youtu.be/TA9Rec1qAFQ

"Time Loves a Hero" Phish - Star Lake '98
https://youtu.be/a18owgz-zsQ

"Cats Down Under The Stars"  - Jerry Garcia Band
https://youtu.be/zEO8QJ03GbU

"About Damn Time"  - Lizzo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXXxciRUMzE

"Love Me Two Times" - The Doors
https://youtu.be/MsP6EKAzEjI

"Character Zero"  - Phish
https://youtu.be/3BGOHzbtzlA

"I've Had the Time of My Life" - Billy Medley and Jennifer Warnes
https://youtu.be/4BQLE_RrTSU

This episode is jam packed with wisdom about these specific astrological placements that give many of us the heebie jeebies. I'm a believer that fear in something is truly a misunderstanding of the thing itself, and this episode serves as a guide to the prismatic quality of these wonderful planetary guides. Natalia has wonderful analogies to explain how these placements show up in our charts and references alchemy, mysticism, and timeless archetypes to help us better digest. Both Natalia and I share personal anecdotes around how these planets show up in our charts and how we move with, through, and because of them. It was a really a special treat to have her on the show and I can't wait to hear what you all think. Please like, follow, share, and leave a review if you found this a helpful resource. I hope you enjoy and I'll see you all next time!

Website: https://www.downwithmydemons.com/

To get in touch with Chloe, please email:

             Chloe@downwithmydemons.com

To get in touch with Natalia, find her at one of her many platforms:

Instagram: @natalia_benson

Websites: www.nataliabenson.com
                      www.magicalwomenandmoney.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NataliaBenson/videos

Ninth Child: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6SvJMs093DYb3tXiXFl16J?si=BsbAxBQ8Q1iEqgFrVb8A9w

Chiron Article: https://www.wellandgood.com/chiron-in-astrology/ 

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Astrology Resources:

http://astro.com

https://cafeastrology.com/

Saturn Return: https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/a36328669/saturn-return-meaning-astrology/

Callie Cavanaugh is a dear friend and a food inspiration in my life. Her "Eat In Method" has coalesced from years of experience and we touch on the path she took to come into balance with HOW and WHY intention with food matters. Through the laughter and story telling, we unpack food systems, different cultural views of food and nourishing with the ones we love, and how to cultivate more awareness in our lives. This episode leaves my heart feeling happy and inspired and I hope it does the same for yours. Callie has so many incredible resources, which I've included below. Please subscribe, like, follow, and share! If you have a desire to support the show more fully, please leave a written review. I hope you enjoy and see you next time.

Website: https://www.downwithmydemons.com/

To get in touch with Chloe, please email:

             Chloe@downwithmydemons.com

To get in touch with Callie and to learn more about her offerings:

Email: contact@eatinmedia.com

Website: www.calliecavanaugh.com (find other great resources through Callie’s website!)

Instagram: @Calliecavanaugh_

Book: “The Eat In Method” *Coming September 2022*

Chef Services: Nonna Eats (insta: @nonnaeats / website: https://nonnaeats.com/home

Podcast: Eat In Podcast 


Concepts: 

Wabi Sabi: https://www.omaritani.com/blog/wabi-sabi-philosophy-teachings

Resources to Produce Delivered to Your Door:

Imperfect Foods: https://www.imperfectfoods.com/

Farmer Jones Farm: https://www.farmerjonesfarm.com/collections/frontpage

Seasonal Information:

Local Harvest:

https://www.localharvest.org/boulder-co

Seasonal Food Guide:

https://www.seasonalfoodguide.org/

Types of Beneficial Farming Practices:
Regenerative:

https://regenerationinternational.org/why-regenerative-agriculture/

Biodynamic:

https://www.biodynamics.com/

Organic: 

https://www.fao.org/organicag/oa-faq/oa-faq6/en/

This episode is about a topic that's brutally tough for many of us... boundaries! Saying the word, thinking about it, or getting ready to set a boundary has the power to make us hide under a blanket. But what we think is so scary about boundaries actually keeps us trapped by their lack in our lives. I discuss why boundaries are so crucial to living a life that's less stressful, more playful, toward your ultimate goals, and full of healthy connection. Setting boundaries is a muscle that, when practiced and utilized, gets stronger over time and easier to flex. We are worthy of true care from others and especially from ourselves and we wont get it without boundary setting. So sit back, relax, and be prepared to get real with yourself and the situations of your life. Please like, follow, and share! Enjoy and see you next time. 

Website: https://www.downwithmydemons.com/

To get in touch with Chloe, please email:

             Chloe@downwithmydemons.com

Resources:

“We Should All Be Millionaires “ Rachel Rodgers

“Good Boundaries Free You” – Sarri Gilman

https://youtu.be/rtsHUeKnkC8

“Why People Pleasing is Hurting You” –Salma Hindy

https://youtu.be/55HERZnmHT8

 
Lindsay Braman: Internal/External Boundaries Illustration

https://lindsaybraman.com/internal-external-boundaries/ 

Steps to Setting Boundaries:
1. Define what your boundaries/limits are. What are your NO's?
2. Communicate those boundaries with people in your life.
3. Say them SIMPLY. No need to over explain.
4. Create and communicate the consequences of someone (including yourself) not holding your boundary.   
5. Hold your boundary and make good on the consequences where needed.

There is so much ground covered in this episode with the incredible Venus! What a blessing it was to have Venus join us, especially the day after Roe v. Wade was overturned. We discuss rage and somatic experiencing, dreams, the shadow of the feminine in society, consent, and about the importance of sharing our abortion stories. Venus gives with her full heart to this episode and we both unpack wounds from the past and what we've learned along the way. There is so much medicine and food for thought in this episode and I hope this encourages many more of us to speak up and out about our stories. Thank you for your patience with the release of this episode and please subscribe, follow, share, and leave a review! Enjoy and see you next time. 

*important note* DO NOT utilize the use of herbs, wild crafting, foraging, online pills, or other forms of at home abortions without consulting a professional herbalist, healer, or medical professional first! These particular avenues can be incredibly dangerous, even if they are from the earth. Please use caution and always make sure you have a support system near by. 

Website: https://www.downwithmydemons.com/

To get in touch with Chloe, please email:

             Chloe@downwithmydemons.com

To get in touch with Venus:

Find her on instagram.com/venus_codes or atwww.themoonmagic.com.

“Bless the thing that broke you down and cracked you open because the world needs you open.” -Rebecca Campbell 

“1984” by George Orwell

"Eastern Body - Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System as a Path to the Self" by Anodea Judith

"The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.

"Spiritual Fertility: Integrative Practices for the Journey of Motherhood" by Dr. Julie Von

"Living With Feeling" by Lucia Capacchione

https://mobilitymastery.com/ - Fascia Information and Practice

https://www.divinefemagency.com/ - Somatic Coaching

“In Vain Pursuit: How Courtship Culture Trained Us to Disregard Consent” 

​​https://www.cbeinternational.org/resource/article/mutuality-blog-magazine/vain-pursuit-how-courtship-culture-trained-us-disregard

This episode is PACKED with wisdom from my brother and fellow doctoral cohort member, Josh Ruszala. In this episode, Josh and I discuss how insecurities present themselves in social dynamics and how our thinking and feeling selves play a role. We both provide different anecdotes of our experiences with our insecurities and discuss how we navigate working through these social challenges. Carl Jung, Embodiment, Thinking, Feeling, and Hidden Trauma are just a few of the themes you'll find in this exchange. What a treat it was to host Josh and I hope you all get as much out of this as I did. Please subscribe, follow, share, and leave a review! Enjoy and see you next time! 

Website: https://www.downwithmydemons.com/

To get in touch with Chloe, please email:

             Chloe@downwithmydemons.com

To stay in touch with Josh:

Twitter: @RoshJuszala

9 Signs of Insecurities:

1. Poor decision-making skills and limited ability to choose quickly
2. Being overly critical of self and others
3. Low self-esteem, marked by self-deprecation and perceptions of low self-worth
4. An overly high sense of self that is used to conceal true feelings
5. Perfectionism to the point of never being satisfied
6. Strong desire to be alone and avoid social situations
7. Struggles to believe others and build strong relationships based on mutual trust and understanding
8. Poor communication patterns that focus on the other person’s needs and wants more than their own
9. High levels of anxiety and stress

Titration: Utilizing just a little bit at a time, i.e. “I use titration in bringing up my trauma to be healed so I don’t flood my nervous system.”

Carl Jung:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Carl-Jung

"Memories, Dream, and Reflections" Book

Jung's Collected Essays: Modern Man in Search of a Soul
(Specifically; Chapter 4: "A Psychological Theory of Types")

Another cool resource Josh showed me was from a show called, "Neon Genesis Evangelion"
specifically this clip from one of the episodes that is really incredible (especially if you like anime)!

https://youtu.be/vXbCWJNfq_0

It was a pleasure to host Danna Schultz on this weeks episode about Eating Disorders. Danna is a nutritionist, kitchen witch, and coach who helps her clients navigate a life of joy and pleasure post disordered eating. We discuss the many circumstances that can cause eating disorders including trauma with breast feeding, attachment wounds, and nervous system misalignment. Danna takes us through polyvagal theory, nervous system regulation, and how to begin inhabiting the body after years of trauma. This episode questions: how do we come back home to ourselves after years of being disembodied? Finally, Danna explains to us how she works with her clients and we reflect on the societal implications. There are quite a few dog barks in this episode so thank you for your patience!  Please subscribe, follow, share, and leave a review! Thank you so much for being here and for taking the time to listen. I hope you enjoy the episode, see you next time!

Website: https://www.downwithmydemons.com/

To get in touch with Chloe, please email:

             Chloe@downwithmydemons.com

To get in touch with Danna Schultz, please email:

Danna.R.Schultz@gmail.com

Dr. Stephen Porges: “What is Polyvagal Theory?”

https://youtu.be/ec3AUMDjtKQ

The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-regulation (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology) 1st Edition

https://www.amazon.com/Polyvagal-Theory-Neurophysiological-Communication-Self-regulation/dp/0393707008/ref=asc_df_0393707008/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312111868709&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5423363387901378&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028817&hvtargid=pla-499635944877&psc=1

The Embodiment Recovery Institute

https://embodiedrecovery.org/

Ventral Vagal: 

https://elemental.medium.com/if-there-was-ever-a-time-to-activate-your-vagus-nerve-it-is-now-2227e8c6885b#:~:text=Also%20known%20as%20the%20social,neck%2C%20throat%2C%20and%20eyes.

Dorsal Vagal: 

https://healingshame.com/articles/anatomy-of-a-freeze-or-dorsal-vagal-shutdown-bret-lyon-phd#:~:text=The%20dorsal%20vagus%20is%20a,where%20it%20actually%20aids%20digestion).

"Eating by the light of the moon: How women can transform their relationship with food through myths, metaphors, and storytelling" by Arika Rapson, Anita A. Johnston Ph.D.

"Not All Black Girls Know How to Eat" by Stephanie Covington Armstrong 

This week's material was surprisingly edgy as I expose an element of shadow being cast by the self-care industry. This episode I discuss the ego-feeding problems with publicizing self-care and it's use in avoiding other's needs or any of our fears and discomforts. I talk about how I've been avoiding uncomfortable situations and conversations and how I came to realize how much that was hurting my ability to cope. Finally, we dive into the joys of facing our fears and utilizing staying with our discomfort as a radical act of self-care which inevitably leads to connection and intimacy. Please subscribe, share, and leave a review if you like the episode! I hope this content leads to greater feelings of belonging and connection in all of your lives. Thank you for being here, enjoy, and see you next time!

Website: https://www.downwithmydemons.com/

To get in touch with Chloe, please email:

             Chloe@downwithmydemons.com

“People can only meet you as far as they’ve met themselves.” 

“Ego is able to convert anything to its own use, even spirituality.”—Chögyam Trungpa

Resources:

"The Science of Spiritual Narcissism"
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-of-spiritual-narcissism/

6 Steps to Self-Love
https://vocal.media/motivation/6-steps-to-self-love

“Shambhala: The Path of the Warrior” by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche

“The Places that Scare You” by Pema Chodron

Brene Brown:

"The Power of Vulnerability" -Book and Audible Talk Series

"The Power of Vulnerability" TedTalk   https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability

"Daring Greatly" -Book

"Atlas of the Heart" -Netflix Series

What is an EarthShip?
https://www.earthshipglobal.com/