Ritual Sisters

Each month we do a “Ritual Riff” where we dive deeper into our topic of the month and explore seasonal rituals. June’s topic is “pride.” As June rolls in, the world lights up with the vibrant colors and spirited celebrations of Pride Month. But what does pride truly mean, and how can we all harness its energy to enhance our lives? In this episode, we'll explore reflections on confidence and co...

What does drag have to teach us about embracing who we are and being ourselves? How does drag connect to self-expression and living authentically? In this episode, we speak with Domita Sanchez, a talented drag entertainer with over 11 years of experience. She has made her mark on the drag community as a full-time performer. Domita shares how she discovered her drag persona and how drag performance...

Each month we do a “Ritual Riff” where we dive deeper into our topic of the month and explore seasonal rituals. May’s topic is “nurture.” Kelly and Michelle had the opportunity to interview their moms on the podcast. We talk about what nurture means to them and what projects they are nurturing in this season of life.  Contact us: ritualsisterspod.com Follow us: @ritualsisterspod on instagram Patre...

What does it mean to be a nurturer? How do we create diverse communities? In today’s episode we sit down with Camille Dungy to discuss her newest work, America, A Love Story in addition to her memoir Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden . Camille is a University Distinguished Professor at Colorado State University. Dungy’s honors include the Academy of American Poets Fellowship, a Guggenheim...

Each month we do a “Ritual Riff” where we dive deeper into our topic of the month and explore seasonal rituals. April’s topic is “rewritten.” Kelly and Michelle share about old and new narratives, discuss Maria’s episode on embracing a new story, and uncover the “summer scaries.” Plus, a listener calls in from St. Louis, Missouri!  Contact us: ritualsisterspod.com Follow us: @ritualsisterspod on i...

Join us as we speak with Maria Milagros (Vazquez) is an award-winning keynote speaker, 2x TEDx storyteller, workshop facilitator, mindset transformation life coach, storyteller, and author. We discuss the power of the stories we tell ourselves and how to change them. We also get into the power of embracing the “super sparkly everything,” especially during times of change and chaos.   Head to our P...

Each month we do a “Ritual Riff” where we dive deeper into our topic of the month and explore seasonal rituals. March’s topic is “the messy middle.” Kelly and Michelle sit down with a special guest from season one: Chelsea Kline!  We discuss springtime, Michelle Maikoetter’s episode on trauma recovery, and how to get through seasons of change. We also share another listener's voicemail! Contac...

Join us as Michelle Maikoetter, Director of Special Projects at the Neurosequential Network founded by Dr. Bruce Perry, shares insights on trauma recovery, the importance of relational history, and practical rituals for healing and connection. Discover how understanding brain development can transform trauma-informed care. Michelle highlights the importance of “being in it” with people versus appr...

Each month we do a “Ritual Riff” where we dive deeper into our topic of the month and explore seasonal rituals. February’s topic is “self-love.” Kelly and Michelle sit down to discuss how winter (or lack thereof) is going, Julie’s episode on shame recovery/sacred sexuality, and strategies to build self-love. We also share our first listener voicemail! Contact us: ritualsisterspod.com Follow us: @r...

Our conversation with Julie Elizabeth, a licensed relationship therapist, author, and intimacy & embodiment coach, delves into the complexities of purity culture and its impact on individuals' perceptions of worthiness and sexuality. Julie shares her personal experiences of shame and pressure associated with navigating her sexuality within the confines of a religious upbringing and continu...

Each month we do a “Ritual Riff” where we dive deeper into our topic of the month and explore seasonal rituals. January’s topic is “vision.” Kelly and Michelle sit down to discuss the start to the new year, they’re conversation with Maggie Voisin, and rituals around winter/vision.  Contact us: ritualsisterspod.com Follow us: @ritualsisterspod on instagram Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ritualsis...

On today’s episode we sit down with Maggie Voisin, former Olympic skier, to discuss rituals in athletics. We discuss how Maggie has dealt with the shift in identity of retiring at a young age as well as cycles of rest and activity across seasons. Maggie gives amazing insights into building both of these cycles regardless of your relationship to athletics!  Contact us: ritualsisterspod.com Follow u...

We are taking a break for the holidays and will be back in January, but in the meantime - join us on the Patreon for a free 2026 Mindful Food Challenge! This challenge is designed to deepen our connection to our food, increase mindfulness around eating and cooking, and expand our comfort in the kitchen. For anyone who's New Year's resolution involves cooking or eating! Check out the free r...

What would you do if you met a kindred spirit but had a barrier to communicating with them? On today's episode we speak with two friends who managed to bridge the gap between the Deaf and hearing worlds. We talk about what communication means, what allyship means, and what is unique and special about Deaf culture. Please also check out the full video episode with ASL interpretation on YouTube!...

How do we evaluate and create family rituals? How do we meet our family members where they’re at? How can we move into a space of doing instead of saying? In today’s episode, Michelle and Kelly sit down with the hilarious and insightful Terry Kottman, PhD, to discuss all this and more. Terry is the developer of Adlerian play therapy, the founder of the League of Extraordinary Adlerian Play Therapi...

On today’s episode, we sit down with Hāweatea Holly Bryson, Indigenous Psychotherapist and founder of Nature Knows. We discuss her expertise in Māori healing, rites of passage, and how profoundly we are impacted by the natural world. Through  Hāweatea’s unique perspective, we explore the concept of rituals as powerful tools for personal transformation.  Contact us: ritualsisterspod.com Follow us:...

How can we allow grief to move through us and not get stuck? How can we turn grief into a “village making” instead of a “village breaking” process? How are grief and water connected? In today’s episode, we sit down with grief practitioner, death doula, and founder of “Women of the Water,” Lisa Cheney-Philp to answer these questions and more. We all go through grief, so let’s be better tenders of t...

How can comedy help us through tough times? How can it help us to build community? In today’s episode, we speak to Hannah Butler, a master’s student in marriage and family therapy, and creative dabbler.  She was first introduced to the art of improv comedy in middle school and since then has performed in various troupes and will occasionally host improv jams among friends. Hannah is passionate abo...

How do we rebuild community after a major life change like a breakup or divorce? Who do we turn to in our most challenging moments? How can we learn to trust our intuition in relationships? On today’s episode, we sit down with Madisen Rose, somatic practitioner and founder of “Better Half to Whole” to answer these questions and more. It’s an unfortunate reality that many people will go through a d...

Kelly and Michelle sit down to discuss “what is ritual” and why we believe it’s so important. We’ve learned so much from our guests in the last few months that we thought we would revisit this conversation and help new listeners understand what we’re all about! Kelly and Michelle talk about recent rituals in their lives and Michelle shares about how to put on an awesome bachelorette party - ritual...

Kelly and Michelle sit down to reflect on the highs and lows of season one of the Ritual Sisters Podcast! We then share about the goals for the Patreon and how it can help you to up your ritual game as well as support the show. Clink on the link below to connect with us on Patreon! And stay tuned at the end of the show for highlights of the bonus content that is available now on the Patreon.  Cont...

What are the roots of yoga? How can yoga help us fire up to engage in activism and our communities? How can we practice yoga if we don’t fit into the images we most commonly see of yoga practitioners?  In today’s episode, we speak with Susanna Barkataki, certified yoga therapist and Ayurvedic practitioner, #1 bestselling author, and founder of Ignite & Yoke Yoga. Susanna dives into topics from...

How can we explore and understand our gender identity? How can we support people in our lives who are questioning their gender? In today’s episode, we speak with Cass Howlett (they/them/theirs), a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and Dance/Movement Therapist to answer these questions and more! Cass works for The Rainbow Circles, an LGBTQIA+ led and affirming therapy practice in Fort Colli...

How can we connect with the culture and people of the places we visit? How can we be stewards of the environment while traveling? In today’s episode, we speak with travel writer, speaker and author of “The New Tourist,” Paige McClanahan. She has worked as a journalist, reporting from more than a dozen countries, and is now shifting her focus towards travel writing. Paige talks about the ways that...

How can we help our youth navigate childhood/adolescence in the age of technology? What is the impact of technology on mental health? How can families successfully navigate mental health diagnoses? We dig into all of this and more with Dr. Justin Romano, child/adolescent psychiatrist and co-host of Millennial Mental Health Chats Podcast! He answers all of your burning questions about kiddos and me...