In Circle with Crystal Claire

Welcome back to In Circle. After a year away, I'm returning the way I think most real things return — quietly, with tea in hand, and something genuinely worth saying. This solocast is an invitation to slow down. We're living inside a cultural program that equates worth with output, rest with failure, and stillness with falling behind. But what if your seasons of withdrawal, uncertainty, or...

What does it take to lead with both fierce courage and compassionate grace? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Cat Bostwick , a feminine leader and community catalyst based in Ashland, Oregon , who is pioneering a new wave of conscious leadership. Together, we explore: ✨ The balance of strength and softness in feminine leadership ✨ Building heart-centered communities with integrity ✨ Nav...

Musicians Max Ribner of Resilient Beings and Ian Love of Family Mystic join Claire Avelina to unpack diverse factors impacting men from being in touch with their heart-led authenticity. We explore themes of community building, emotional maturity, colonization, sexuality, earth-based wisdom & more. Tune in for 3 surprise bonus live songs, too 🧚‍♀️ Connect with Max Ribner ~ 🔸 Instagram 🔸 Webs...

Claire Avelina offers a fresh re-introduction to In Circle: the podcast where we explore the intersection between personal empowerment, mysticism & real-world activism. Breaking down her concept of “multi-dimensional sovereignty” , we’re offered a foundation to deep dive into personal & collective evolution through together. Connect with Claire ~ 🔸 Instagram 🔸 Website with Resources, Ser...

Jenny Lee joins Claire Avelina to unpack the nuanced & complex dynamics that can arise around women gathering & sisterhood wounds – to reveal the pearl of medicine that lies therein. We reflect on our time at The Temple of Belonging, an annual transformative women’s retreat & gathering in Oregon that Jenny orchestrates. By deconstructing the ways women have been conditioned to judge &a...

Patrick Merle Sellin joins Claire Avelina to discuss common blocks affecting the modern man: grief, shame, disassociation & more. We unveil a "map" for navigating these waters of life, equipped with the introspective tools of integral breathwork, psychosomatics, brotherhood & prayer. This is the second episode of a series dedicated to investigating the question: "Where have...

Ben Cerezo joins Claire Avelina to discuss the collective state of toxic masculinity , and the inward journey required to redefine healthy masculinity through men's work. This is the first episode of a series dedicated to investigating the question: "Where have the good men gone?" To learn more about transformational tools & Ben's upcoming Open Circles: Connect with Ben on Instagram

The psychological impacts of p*rn on the individual are well-researched, but what about the influence it has on our relationships? In this breakdown, we look at the ways p*rn has normalized gender division , as well as potential pathways of reclaiming our autonomy and power back in our relational dynamics. Caveats: There is no s*xuality shaming here! You are encouraged to express your s*xuality in...

Introducing my new name: Claire Avelina, and the rite of passage journey that the last year has taken me on to claim it. Tune in to receive sparks of wisdom for your own journey of personal homecoming.

Here, we breakdown social patterns inherent in Western culture that perpetuate unhealthy friendship dynamics, while outlining "green flags" to help discern which friendships are actually healthy for us. Throughout, Claire sprinkles personal anecdotes to reflect upon as case study examples. Resources mentioned :: Sovereign Workshop Series Sovereign Monthly Membership Waitlist 1:1 Services...

Let's break down our definition of beauty & societal standards associated with it. Here I offer tangible tools (or toys) & practices that can help reclaim your body & beauty on your own terms.

The emotional, mental & spiritual tools that helped me navigate the crumbling chaos of the Synthesis Institute... And the beginning of my Saturn Return.

Transparent storytelling of my attempt to become a licensed mushroom facilitator in Oregon... Revealing all the traumas, dramas & unexpected lessons along the way

My personal experience & extensive research has informed me that Instagram, Facebook and other major media / technology corporations don't have our best interests at heart. Here I explain why and recommendations to keep your information safe & sovereign.

Lots of folks tout "going with the flow" but don't know what that really means. Here's a formula on how to surf the waves of life, especially when they get chaotic-- rather than sink.

With Roe v. Wade currently under governmental question, here I share some valuable resources to take your body sovereignty into your own hands, including awareness of natural methods for birth control, abortion and awakening your inner womb wisdom. References mentioned include: Movie: “Business of Birth Control” Books: “Sweetening the Pill” by Holly Grigg-Spall and "Taking Charge of your Fertility...

“Self-love” has been a popularized concept over the years, but what is it really? Spoiler: It's not bubble baths– at least, not what you've been told about the "treat yourself" mentality. Here, we demystify the capitalistic distortions on what "self-love" and "self-care" actually are, and dive into foundational practices that can actually equip you in deepening that journey in an authentic, empowe...