Live Your Love Story

Our first episode back, after a few months on hiatus, during which...we moved! The experience inspired this episode's topic of Overwhelm. Here's a bit of what's in this episode: Bear (our indoor-only cat) escaped into the wild :o Things we love about Fall The agony and joy of moving, with a pet Handy dandy tips to deal with overwhelm Spiritual reflections on overwhelm Join the email list at https:...

*Hiatus Announcement: We will be going on a podcast hiatus during the summer. We plan to be back with a new episode on Mon., Sep. 23, 2019. Until then, please follow us on social media: @sienaandtoast on Instagram & Facebook @sienaandtoastmusic – also on Instagram & Facebook and join the email list for udpates: https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup ------- This episode is for people who miss, or l...

From what we can tell, a "miracle" has something to do with Decisions, and how deeply you feel them.  Conviction.  Seriousness of intent and depth of commitment.  Maybe something about that kind of decision flips a switch in your brain that changes the way you see things.  But maybe it also somehow spookily influences the external world around you, nudging things onto your path.  It's probably bot...

In this episode, we happily yak about munchies and snacking while we actually do some munching and snacking. Join us for a rambling conversation about the joys and rewards of slow food, pour over coffee, and home-cooking. Come for the old school Hawaii references, stay for the inspiration to make healthier eating choices and support healthy eating habits.  Show notes include a bunch of pics of our...

No offense to kids, but it’s nice to be able to enjoy the museum without them sometimes. In this episode, we share our surprise and delight at how many lesbians we noticed at one of our date night excursions: OMSI After Dark. OMSI is a science museum in Portland, Oregon. It was a nerdy night out!  And Siena got to pet a reptile (!) Show notes:  http://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/58-omsiafterdark Joi...

In this episode, we get real and name the problem with trying to form new habits or stop old ones: It’s hard! We talk about how, after the initial feelings of inspiration and motivation wear off, it can be a straight up slog. We also talk about WHY it feels like a slog! And how you can accurately re-frame this discomfort to your advantage. Show notes:  https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/57-commitme...

Toast goes off on why she thought it was really dumb advice to "act as if," when attempting to change your money paradigm.  And then we talk about what "acting as if" REALLY entails.  It's all part of an episode where we try to cover what we have NOT heard spelled out enough, when it comes to the topic of "How to Transform Your Money Story." Show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/56-transfo...

Here's a fun free-ranging chat about how and why your imagination is a spiritual technology.  We talk about building bridges (literal bridges), zombies (figurative zombies), and how Siena dealt with freaking and flipping out with nervousness before going on stage to sing. Show note:  https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/55-imagination Join the email list:  https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup      ...

This is a reminder that you are in charge of you, and of your experience of life. Even The Declaration of Independence talks about your right – your duty – to not allow yourself to be reduced as a human being.  Join us for a pep talk of what you might 'already know.'  But, just like brushing your teeth, we all need to keep up with regular maintenance of cleaning out the grime that can get into our...

In this episode, we make the argument that, far from being a self-indulgent or frivolous thing, working on yourself is actually a moral duty, and at the very core of being a responsible member of society.  Siena tells a Hawaii-related story involving shoyu (soy sauce) packets and hashi (chopsticks) to help illustrate.  And we also invoke the words of Jesus to "whoop whoop whoop."  Show notes:  htt...

One of the sacred reasons for being in a committed relationship is to heal and transmute the wounds of our past and childhood, as part of our evolution. In this episode, we share the main wound each of us brought into our relationship, how the collision of those wounds led to us almost break up many times, and how becoming students of each other, our histories, stories, and patterns, has led to gr...

What’s your heart guiding you to do? The desires of the heart are “life’s longing for itself.” The topic of this episode reminded us of the poem “On Children” by Kahlil Gibran, from which that quote is taken. In this episode, we encourage you to really honor your heart’s desire. Listen to your heart. It can require some real intention and practice to discern what your true heart is actually saying...

An impala walks into a bar....  In this episode, we delve into some surprising ways to understand the oft-quoted Wayne Dyer adage "When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." It's not just a 'mind game,' it also involves our physical bodies.  We talk about how an impala illustrates the wisdom of the body in dealing with acute stress, the role of the subconscious vs....

Money is one of the top things that couples argue about.  In this episode, we share how it's shown up in our relationship, and, how knowing and sharing our money stories has helped!  It doesn't have to be all tension-filled and sooo stressful.  It can be fun, kid-friendly, colorful fried chicken-like. Show notes:  https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/49-moneyrelationship Join the Email List:  https:/...

It's a lighthearted AND a serious episode, all at the same time.  We talk about our Game of Thrones history, and how we're planning to engage with the last season, which starts April 14, 2019 on HBO. Snacks, politics, tech, and Jon Snow. Show notes:   https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/48-got Email sign-up:  https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

It's finally Springtime!  In this episode, we share a bunch of thoughts and encouragement about living in resonance and harmony with the natural cycles and energies – from personal individual cycles, to monthly moon energies, to the annual turn of the seasons.  Talk of tomato vines, and RSVPing to parties ensues. Show notes:  https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/47-spring Join the email list:  https:...

It’s pretty amazing, how we humans can manage to take something as friendly as the encouragement to "Love Yourself"...and turn it into just another thing that feels like PRESSURE. In this episode, we explore that crazy-ass dynamic, where this tendency comes from, and what we can do about it. Show notes:  https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/46-selflove-pressure Join the Email List:  https://sienaandt...

In this episode, we share what it's like to attend the Grammy Awards in person...the exciting, and the unexpected.  If you ever get the chance to attend, listen to this episode before you do, so you can get some insider tips ;) Show notes:  https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/45-gram Join the email list: https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

A whole list of gift ideas that don’t add clutter to people’s lives, nor to the planet’s! Show notes:  https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/44-rethink-gifts Join the Email List: https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

Ouch! What bit me!? ...the "Tidying Up" bug. C'mon, who else has watched this show, and then took all their clothes and dumped it on their bed???  In this episode, we talk about the Netflix Original series "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo."  (This is not a sponsored podcast episode; we just talk about what we want, and we wanna talk about this.) Join us for a combination [freak-out session] and [philo...

Instead of being a pressure cooker of "must be romantic now," how about if Valentine's Day is a prompt to simply celebrate all love.  In this episode, Siena shares why she loves Valentine's Day, we share our plans to mark the holiday, and also some embarrassing Valentine's related memories from years past.  We mean waaayyy past. Show notes:  https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/42-vday Join the email...

Listen to this episode if you could use a low-pressure pep talk with our thoughts on why you're Right On Time, and definitely not "behind" on any "New Year's Resolutions." Show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/41-feb-jan Join the email list: https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to...

We took “The 5 Love Languages” test. In this podcast episode, we talk about how the “love languages” show up in our relationship, and, reflect on why we think they developed in us (nature? nurture?). Also, The Golden Rule (“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”) might not be what you think... Show notes:  https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/40-lovelanguages Join the email list:  https:...

We geek out on the mini-cleanse we're doing.  It's a great example of how small changes can yield great-feeling results.  I mean, really, this cleanse we're doing is teeny.  Don't think you have to be extreme to be healthier or feel better. Show notes:  https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/39-cleanse Join the email list:  https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

At the start of a New Year, momentum is on your side!  But we've found that it can lead to creating a list of goals and aspirations that, while admirable, is also, Just.  Too.  Much. In this episode, we each share our personal Word/Theme for the Year, and what it means to us. And, we also share the simple year-long 'instructions' we've given to ourselves, to support our relationship.  Can't believ...