The Moonflower Path

On December 21, we move through the longest night of the year, and on this day we welcome back the sun by celebrating the Winter Solstice [Yule]. In this final episode of 2023, I talk through the ways you can slowly, intuitively, and creatively celebrate this seasonal transition. Happy Winter Solstice, moonflower! Rituals Mentioned [links provided]: Build a seasonal altar Watch the sunrise Pine ba...

Here is a conversation with the author of one of my favorite reads from this past year: The Halfling Saga. There are currently two books out from this amazing series, and the third is soon to be released. If you haven’t read these books yet, they will soon be added to your TBR after listening to this conversation with Melissa Blair.  In this conversation we do absolutely talk about Melissa’s books...

Cozy Gaming as a form of self-care! This conversation is for you regardless of if you’ve never played a video game in your life or you’ve already an avid gamer. I 100% believe that cozy gaming is a wonderful addition to anyone’s self-care toolkit, and in this episode you will quickly learn why. Iona and I talk about: - How cozy gaming can actually be a healthy form of self-care - How Iona practice...

Recently, a member of this community said "I've made it a priority to make 'cozy' a way of life", and I thought: YES! That is it. That is a core component of the way we like to lead our lives over here in these parts, and it's time we talk about it. In this episode, I share more about: - What defines coziness - The history of cozy - The rise of cozy - The accessibility of...

I've made the challenging but necessary decision to put The Moonflower Path Community Space into hibernation mode for an undetermined amount of time. Listen to this episode to learn a bit more about: - The "why" of this decision (since I'm still in the messiness of it, this is a brief share, and in time I will open up more) - What to expect from The Moonflower Path as a whole - W...

This is a 10ish minute meditation to come to when you're need of a dose of rest. You might put this on before bed to help you sleep or mid-day as a restful reset. Get comfy and let yourself remember: you are worthy of rest and you are enough in simply BEing. More Support: 🌙 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE In Tune [with the moon]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌿 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our community!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔮 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🍄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠

I just came back from being away on vacation in Greece for two weeks with my family, and I brought with me my little traveling self-care toolkit. I thought it would be fun to talk you through my process in creating it, how it serves and supports me, and how you can create one for yourself!  ✨ See photos of the kit by clicking on the latest blog post on our website: https://www.themoonflowerpath.c...

How do you care for yourself (and others) when you're grieving? What even IS grief? In this conversation with Queer Counsellor, Mady Harber, we talk about: Mady’s personal story and journey with grief, and how it’s shaped how she shows up as human and a counsellor The somatic side of grieving How we all experience grief in different forms and different ways and how to support yourself through...

Eco-anxiety it very real, very present, and I'm here to help support you through it. In this video I share some somatic self-care tips to help navigate the emotions that come along with being an earth-loving soul who feels the grief with the state of the climate right now, but don't want to let the anxiety paralyze you from doing something about it. More Support: 🌙 ⁠FREE In Tune [with the...

Tune in to this episode to learn more about the lessons found in and the history of Samhain! You'll also get a little lunar forecast on what's happening with the moon for the next 6 weeks and of course a lovely list of seasonal + somatic rituals to help you celebrate this seasonal transition. Brew yourself a magical cup of tea, put on your cozy witch hat, and listen in, moonflower! Resources Menti...

How can you shift from shaming yourself [or others] for feeling drained or tired, into feeling empowered to prioritize and lean into your body's signals for more REST? In this episode we talk about why we're all so freaking tired and 10 ways you can be part of the restful revolution by being a rest queen. More Support: 🌙 ⁠⁠⁠FREE In Tune [with the moon]⁠⁠⁠ 🌿 ⁠⁠⁠Join our community!⁠⁠⁠ 🔮 ⁠...

You know the feeling, either you've taken time off, or the Universe has forced you to slow down for whatever reason. You know it's the right decision, so why are you feeling so restless?? Let's talk about gentle ways to navigate the restlessness or resistance that comes up when taking a break, pausing, or slowing down. This is a conversation about walking the path of seasonal living in...

Happy Autumn Equinox or Mabon, moonflower! In seasonal rituals episodes (which come out every seasonal transition) I talk through the energies and themes found in this coming season, the upcoming lunar forecast, and offer some gentle rituals you could turn to celebrate your own start to Fall. You'll be sure to find lots of inspiration here for your self-care journey. Resources mentioned: 🍂 Jo...

The idea of feeling balanced sounds like a wonderful thought, doesn't it? It might elicit feelings of calm, ease, and having your life together, right? Like, finding "work life balance" or being able to balance all the many demands of life. It's truly a calming thought. Yet.. it's not entirely realistic. In today’s episode, I will guide you through the ways that we here in Th...

Do you ever find yourself along your self-care journey asking yourself “wait, I thought I didn’t struggle with this thing anymore?” Yeh me too, and that moonflower, is one of the helpful and humbling things I learnt this past summer. So, I’m here to share with you some of the lessons I learnt along my self-care journey, and some gentle guidance on how you can continue to support yourself along the...

About this episode: In seasonal ritual episodes, you are offered the opportunity to explore your own relationship with seasonal transitions through somatic ritual and intuitive self-care. Litha (AKA Summer Solstice) is the longest day of the year, welcoming in the start of Summer, recognized on June 21. In this episode Carolynne talks about: + the themes of Summer + lunar seasonal forecast + a few...

About this episode: Connect with your “why” as a creative, redefine your own version of what a successful and happy creative life can look like (instead of feeling trapped by other people’s expectations), and learn the value of self-care and support on your creative path. This is an insightful and cozy conversation with creative coach: Nicole Colbeck. 🍃 Watch on YouTube  About our guest: From cre...

About this episode: The summer is full, boisterous, busy, and just a lot. For some highly sensitive folk, or moonflowers, it doesn’t feel so great, and that’s okay! The way you feel during the warmer months is valid. So instead of wishing you didn’t feel this way, let’s use the way you feel to guide what supports will help support you this Summer. Over the past few years, I have personally acquire...

About this episode: Every month, within The Moonflower Path Community Space, we explore a new seasonal theme. So, welcome to the theme for the month of June: Abundance. In this episode we explore what embodying abundance might begin to look and feel like in your body and in your life, and the ways that we'll be exploring it together, in the community. Resources mentioned: ⁠Moonbeaming Podcast...

About this episode: A real, raw, and vulnerable reminder that you are worthy, valid, and enough exactly as you are. Throw this episode on when you need a reminder that: Yes, you're allowed to say no to stuff, regardless of people's reactions Yes, your passions, dreams, and desires are worthy regardless of the way the world receives them Yes, your sensitivity and emotions are allowed to be...

About this episode: Flowers are the beautiful and magical plant allies here to support you during the warmer months of the year. Whether it be you being in need of more calm or more inspiration, through playing with, creating with, and listening to the wisdom of flowers, you will be sure to feel supported on your self-care journey. Listen to this episode for why it's supportive to connect with...

About this episode: Typically yoga nidra is a practice folks turn to when they are looking for deep rest and for help with sleep. Which is wonderful, yet there is so much more to be found in this practice. I believe that by introducing yoga nidra into your self-care journey, as a way of embodying your heart's desires and intentions, is a radical way to push against hustle culture and grinding...

About this episode: Well... this was not the episode I planned to record! But, there's magic in vulnerability and authenticity. In this episode this is a real-time share on what it can look like and sound like to be creatively empty and the ways in which you can lovingly care for yourself through that. This is real Carolynne sharing with you, unedited, and un scripted. Thank you for holding sp...

About this episode: In seasonal ritual episodes, you are offered the opportunity to explore your own relationship with seasonal transitions through somatic ritual and intuitive self-care. Beltane is the mid-Spring celebration, recognized on May 1. In this episode you I talk about: the themes of Beltane how to be in flow with them my intuitive take [use the grief you feel for climate change to fuel...

The doors are officially open! In this episode I share all the information that will help you decide which tier will be best suited for your needs as the moonflower that you are. There are three different tiers, three different paths you can walk along, in The Moonflower Path Community Space; The Homestead, The Meadow, and The Fireside. Which one will you join? This episode will help you decide. :...