Holding Space LA Podcast

I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! You can find James at JamesAPearson.com or on Instagram @JamesAPearson And check out his fantastic newsletter here. There are so many beautiful insights each Sunday. We talk about one of my favorites towards the middle of this interview. And of course, The Wilderness That Bears Your Name , James’ book of poems. It is a fantastic gift, I have sent...

This weekend @holdingspacela facilitated an Art For All workshop at @compoundlbc with an herbal experience by @plantlikethings We talked about Holding Space and how we can incorporate both joy and grief into our lives through art and used one-word prompts to inspire multi-media collage. Plant Like Things’ herbal blends helped promote a sense of nourishment, calm, and groundedness. All resulting in...

I am so excited to tell you about the “Art For All” workshop that we did this weekend in partnership with Compound Long Beach and Plant Like Things . It was such a fun event. We really made some great connections and heard from so many different people. Everybody came with such an open heart and willingness to meet in community with others and to talk about their feelings of grief, loss. and joy....

This fall and winter have been times of big transitions for me. I have been looking forward to January as a moment to regroup before the biggest transition of my life. But I’ve found instead that the final month of my pregnancy would be punctuated with fire… For those who don’t know, I’m currently 38 weeks pregnant living just a short drive from several fires in Los Angeles. I may be in my last ho...

Lisa Ernst is a renowned meditation teacher, artist, and founder of One Dharma Nashville. With over 30 years of practice in Zen, Insight, and Vipassana traditions, Lisa’s work blends mindfulness with a focus on everyday awakening and transformational insight. She’s also a talented visual artist, known for her contemplative photography and nature-inspired art, which have been featured in galleries...

Taking time to check in with ourselves is a daily practice that often gets overlooked when our lives are crammed with deadlines and responsibilities. Taking 10 minutes to slow down and check in can remind us of what matters, helps us to notice how we are feeling, and offer a sense of groundedness. This guided meditation utilizes the one-word prompts discussed in the post about Dead Pen . When our...

What can you expect at a Holding Space installation? There are many ways Holding Space can support your community. This clip explains how a typical session can go for small private groups or larger groups in rotations, but there are endless ways Holding Space can be used to accommodate your specific community or event. If you are interested to find out how Holding Space could serve your community...