The Wabi-Sabi Well Podcast

In this conversation Maya Night shares her birth story and how the transition from maiden to mother shaped her beliefs, her business, body, sensuality and life. We explore transitions, life, death, self-expression, the erotic mother and the archetypal Mother Almighty. Trigger warning : we touch on abortion, death and hunting so if these are sensitive areas for you, carefully consider your choice h...

In this episdode with *Hannah Vela we explore the sacred slut archetype and Hannah's dance modality (which goes by the same name), the energetic anatomy of the womb gates, the dearmouring of "being seen", self expression, shame, honouring and integrating all parts of self/Self, re-imagining the creation myth, secrets of the Magdalene, the divine feminine aspects of Christianity, the divine-human e...

This episode dives into how to re-pattern your thoughts and behaviours, drawing on the Japanese art of Kintsugi as a powerful analogy and template for transformation.

Self expression, internal vs external validation, people pleasing, perfectionism, masculine and feminine energies, boundaries, imperfect mothering and entrepreneurship as a form of shadow work - just a few of the landmarks in today's episode with Elizabeth Rowan.   As a sought-after international yoga teacher and spiritual CEO, Elizabeth has taught and led women through profound transformations on...

Discover the secrets and hidden gifts of Wabi-Sabi – an intuitive appreciation of transient beauty and a zen-lens on life. The spirit of Wabi-Sabi, ever-present in Japanese culture and tea ceremonies, invites us to see that true beauty is imperfect, impermanent and incomplete. In this social media age with the pressure to be flawless, and camera-ready at all times; with our chronic angst about not...

The alchemy or eros, subconscious shadow realms of the psyche, erotic dance, the groundswell in "sexy coaches" and sexual expression online, bdsm, wholeness, healing, feminine energy, the path to feminine embodiment and why you should take it slow and titrate your explorations are just some of the topics we explore in this episode with Shaney Marie. "Shaney Marie guides women to inhabit their bodi...

In this episode, Melissa Ambrosini shares intimately about the spiritual assignment that was becoming a mother. Navigating the emotional terrain of her conception journey, as well as the specific strains it placed on her relationship with Nick. We touch on some of the sacred dimensions of birth, plant medicine, unsubscribing from unhelpful narratives around birth and finding the (empowering) signa...

Healing, recovery, eating issues, body love, trauma sensitive yoga and art therapy are some of the topics explored on today's episode with Sarah Ball. Sarah is a Trauma sensitive and mental health-focused Yoga Teacher, Teacher Trainer and Mentor. She's also a Body-Positive Counsellor & Social Worker specialing in eating disorder recovery. She's also one of the women instrumental in my own healing...

Plant medicine, shamanism, the way of the luminous warrior, energetic boundaries and protection, elements of fire and water, the wisdom of nature, face value judgements, rituals, sacred ceremony.

In this episode we're looking upstream at the toxic cultural conditions creating the soul sickness that is perfectionism. We explore the social media landscape, beauty ideals, body shame, our aesthetic consumerism and the schism between being vs appearing. The intention of this episode is to open your mind and soften your grip. To have you looking at things differently, telling different stories a...

Travis and Drew describe Sound Baths as "the process of restoring the mind, body and soul through frequency stimulation. In their words, "this sound bath was composed by closely observing the interactions of the body and mind with each individual singing bowl note and then with each sequence. Through this slow but powerful method, the most euphoric melodies were distilled into a single, blissful s...

My guests today are Travis Schumacher and Drew Griffin, leaders in the field of sound therapy, who are pioneering full-body listening experiences in the digital space. Travis and Drew are co-founders of Healing Vibrations, a full-fledged media company focused on health and wellness. In this conversation, we explore sound as a therapeutic tool, the benefits of sounds baths, how they curate multi-se...

Signs and symptoms: people-pleasing, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, anxiety, comparisonitis, procrastination, chronic guilt, stress, addiction and a whole lotta hustlin'. Don't identify as a perfectionist? Most perfectionists don't realise they're under the influence. It's the perfect poison - insidious, debilitating and disguised as a virtue. In this episode, we're offering gentle reminders, soul...

Discover the healing powers of meditation.   After a decade long battle with Chronic Lyme Disease compounded by years of depression, anxiety, perfectionism, over-achievement and disordered eating, Caitlin Cady discovered the ultimate medicine in meditation. She's now making it easy for everybody to get their daily dose. In her book Heavily Meditated, she turns hard-won wisdom and insights into an...

In this conversation Dr. Scott Lyon's takes us on a guided tour of his 5 day Somatic Stress Release immersions. His program is designed to "enhance your capacity to identify internal responses to stressors, and mobilize that energy towards restoration and ease. Somatic Stress Release™ empowers you... to holistically discharge stress, blocked emotions, and body tension, as well as relieve stagnated...

The mind-body connection, movement as medicine and the secret stories our bodies tell are some of the topics covered in this episode. We dive into somatic therapy, bodywork and all things physical therapy. Discover a Wabi-Sabi Well approach to movement and see how it differs from industry norms. By the end of the episode you'll be inspired to revolutionise the way you think about your body-mind, t...

Discover the secrets and hidden gifts of Wabi-Sabi – an intuitive appreciation of transient beauty and a zen-lens on life. The spirit of Wabi-Sabi, ever-present in Japanese culture and tea ceremonies, invites us to see that true beauty is imperfect, impermanent and incomplete. In this social media age with the pressure to be flawless, and camera-ready at all times; with our chronic angst about not...

Wabi-Sabi is the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection. It invites us to shift our focus from doing to being, from perfecting to embracing, from conflict to connection. With our dogged desires for more and chronic angst about not being or having enough, it's the kind of life-lens that provides true relief. Wisdom and wellness seekers this is for you. Get ready for some BIG magic, because...