Bone & Bloom

Joanne Harris author of bestselling novel Chocolate. A conversation on the significance of folklore, fairy tales, & food in culture and storytelling. It explores the therapeutic role of folklore, the impact of AI on storytelling and creativity, and the emotional significance of folklore and food in modern society. We discuss the emotional disintegration of society, the disconnection with the b...

The conversation delves into the concept of soma and somatics, exploring its meaning and significance. It also provides a historical context of the mind-body split and its impact on modern society. Takeaways Understanding the concept of soma and somatics The historical context of the mind-body split Chapters 00:00 Exploring the Concept of Soma and Somatics

Abbey Galvin and Selena Garefino discuss the practice of Katonah Yoga, its impact on flexibility and boundaries, the importance of home practice, and the exploration of self cultivation. They delve into the differences between traditional Vedic practices and the material of Taoism and Chinese Medicine as it is applied in the Katonah Yoga material, the concept of reflection and safety, and the idea...

In this episode, Selena Garefino, oral storyteller, anthropologist, and comparative mythologist, is joined by Sarah Mouhyddine, the FIRST woman storyteller to stand at the famous Marrakech International Storytelling Festival. In this episode, Sara and Selena discuss the origins of storytelling and its power for making meaning and holding community together as well as sharing culture. Emphasizing t...

I'm thrilled to introduce Michael McRay a dear friend, storyteller, podcast host, coach, speaker, and author. In this episode we're discussing narrative intelligence (the stories that shape our lives), restorying (owning and shaping our stories), and rekindling our relationship with our wild selves. Michael McRay is a nationally recognized storytelling expert, experiential coach, and keynote speak...

I'm joined by my friend and colleague Dages Keates for a discussion around practice, being a true believer, our personal evolution, breath, embracing the fullness of our humanity and living fully.  You can learn more about Dages at https://www.dagesjuvelierkeates.com/ For information regarding my teacher trainings, coaching and mentorship programs, and global retreats visit  https://www.selenagare...

In this Episode I am joined by Dr. Paula Sauer. A physical therapist, movement and yoga teacher. As always this conversation is like joining us for a coffee so grab your favorite beverage and cozy up. We're discussing everything from healthy aging and perminopause to the gifts of dedicating ourselves to lifelong studentship, managing chronic pain, the power of the breath, and so much more.  Dr. Pa...

I am back for another short solo episode on personal expression, your genius, and self expression.  The book referenced in this episode is Fashion under Fascism: Beyond the Black Shirt by Eugenia Paulicelli  You can learn about my upcoming group coaching, retreats, and yoga trainings at  https://www.selenagarefino.com/ Join me on substack  https://selenagarefino.substack.com/  

It's my first solo episode. Cozy up with your favorite beverage and let's chat personal growth, healing, and living your purpose.  There is a written, different version of this discussion on my substack The Alchemy of Being https://selenagarefino.substack.com/p/your-purpose-isnt-to-heal-uncovering?r=17er5u To learn more about how to work with me or to retreat with me around the world visit https:/...

This episode contains sensitive topis such as abortion, domestic violence, and sexuality. There is also use of an occasional bit of colorful language. It's also an episdoe of pure delight, honest conversations, and nurturance.  In this episode I am joined by Symone Tucker, a fellow coach, creator, and life artist. This is an honest conversation about the challenges women face in perimenopause and...

This episode is important. So important I did not bother to send it in for fancy edits or to have my intro and outro music added. Today I welcome Mike Maeshiro. Sensitive topics are discussed in this episode regarding religious trauma.  Mike Maeshiro is the founder of Numa, an organization that supports people recovering from religious toxicity. Mike is gay, an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, a...

Welcome to season 2   I am joined by my friend Lauren Zander and we're talking owning your dreams, radical truth telling, and taking responsibility for authoring your life. Lauren is a powerhouse. And her honest approach to life and love has shifted the way I do life.  Oh hey! Join Lauren and I March 22nd at 1pm EST for a FREE workshop on dreaming and authoring your life. Register here REGISTER NO...

I am joined by Erica Mather, teacher and author of Your Body Your Best Friend. We're chatting chronic pain, illness in the "wellness" industry, yoga, and so much more. Grab a cup of tea and jon us.  She is a 1000- hour Certified Yoga Therapist + a Forrest Yoga Guardian. She helps people feel better in and about their bodies. If you are injured, ill or aging, she can help with yoga therapy and her...

I am joined by Eric Leandoer founder of The Kind Teacher and integrative coach Erika Day. In this episode we are discussing the use of psilocybin for personal healing and evolution. Micro-dosing as medicine and cultivating spacious awareness.  Join us for an super personal talk on attuning to our intuition and Highest wisdom.  Eric  Leandoer is originally from New York, where he worked as an artis...

DREZ is a Journey into Sound DJ Drez is in demand as a producer, musical director and sound ambassador. A master of his craft in the studio and on stage, Drez cuts and composes profoundly original tracks that facilitate body movement practice of all forms— be it dance, yoga asana or after-hours intimate/ecstatic.  Drez transforms the vibe of any scene his sound is set upon. Rooted in underground L...

On attachment theory, trauma, self-healing, honoring the self, staying well in the wellness world, the role of teacher, intimacy with self and others, holding accountability, and so much more.  Michaela  Boehm teaches and counsels internationally as an expert in intimacy and relationships. Born and raised in Austria,  Michaela  combines her training in psychology and extensive clinical counseling...

Renowned photographer Pete Longworth is here for episode 9. We're talking silencing and working with the inner-critic, cultivating your creativity, the future of AI and art, self-kindness, and the art of seeing on the ultimate playground...planet earth.  This is really a fire side chat between two friends. Welcome PETE LONGWORTH  // Visual Poet + Content Coach   A modern-day Willy Wonka of creativ...

On your body as the altar of life, exploring your embodiment, and the body as the ultimate healer with Amber Ryan.  Amber  Ryan in an embodiment architect and maestra sound smith in the world of movement meditation and ecstatic dance. She is co-founder of The 360 Emergence, along side Kate Shela, and has led groups and experiences at Envision Festival, Wanderlust Festival, Omega Institute, Ester P...

Travis Davison is a 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He is the vice president of SBG International, the owner of 3 Straight Blast Gyms in Montana, a father, and dedicated coach.  In this episode we discuss what we do when we fail as leaders, facing our emotional selves, our responsibility to those we lead, recovering from mistakes, and how to stay the course. Self-mastery, the discipl...

In this episode we discuss healing and curing, health and healing, spiritual healing, spiritual bypassing, the subjective aspects of healing, and more. Lissa   Rankin , MD, is a mind-body medicine physician, author of 7 books, founder of the  Whole Health Medicine Institute , and mystic who researches radical remission, trauma-informed medicine, and spiritual healing. Her TEDx talks have been view...

Cultivating your inner knowing, living your dreams, pursuing your goals, cultivating your inherent talents and gifts. Overcoming "stuckness" and more. Being willing to "open your hood" and have a look inside, putting the 'work' in to live your most present and joyful life.  Marni Nir is a head coach and co-founder of the Handel Group (HG). Not only did she write the hugely successful book, Maybe I...

In this episode I am joined by auther, speaker, and rest coach Octavia Raheem. This episode is like balm for the soul. Octavia speaks on practicing rest, celebrating the moments we are able to pause, rest as activism, and so much more.  Octavia is a gift to humanity and this talk serious medicine. Grab a cup of tea, light a candle, and rest with us.    Octavia Raheem is a wife, mother, author of t...

On self-mastery, mapping the body, using metahpor and esoteric dialogue to build your imagination and your self-understanding. Explorations of Katonah Yoga™. Fluency of language, imagination, body, and mind. Healing your attention in the modern age. Feelings and facts and much more.  Abbie is the owner of The Studio a Katonah Yoga™ studio in New York City.  You can study with Abbie by visiting htt...

In this conversation we discuss stoicism, altruism, self-mastery, navigating scientific literature as a lay-person, embracing process, and living well.  Jeff Krasno founded Commune Media, an online learning platform for personal and societal well-being. As CEO, Jeff focuses on talent relationships, business development and building a stellar team. He also hosts the Commune podcast, interviewing a...

On our altruism and personal practice. Aging and elderhood. Stoicism. Self-mastery and pragmatism. Forgivness, shame and parenting, and so much more.  Elena Brower, mother, mentor, artist, teacher, bestselling author and host of the Practice You Podcast, Elena has taught yoga and meditation since 1999. After graduating Cornell University in 1992, she designed textiles and apparel for almost a deca...