Michelle Garcia and Kelly Gonynor
Ritual Sisters
The show where we help you feel more grounded and connected through the magic of ritual! Two licensed therapists in conversation with experts in various fields from artists to comedians and more. We combine our professional expertise with our down-to-earth humanness to uncover the rituals within us all.
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Michelle Garcia and Kelly Gonynor
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Jun 21, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 11: On Military Culture with Jerry Pierson, LPCC and retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant 29.06.2025 40:31
How can we better support the military and their families? How can people feel more confident transitioning into and out of the military? In today’s episode, we talk about these questions and more with Jerry Pierson. Jerry is a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant and current Licensed Practical Counselor. He is working on his PhD in Counseling Education and Supervision and focusing his dissertat...
Episode 10: On Birding with Hannah Wurster, PhD 15.06.2025 46:14
How can birding help us feel more connected and committed to the natural world? Who gets to call themselves a “birder”? We discuss this and more in this week’s episode with Hannah Wurster, PhD. Hannah is a Early Childhood Mental Health expert and birding enthusiast. She discusses how she fits birding into a busy schedule of being a full time working toddler mom - and how you can too! Contact us:...
Episode 9: How Can I Connect More to My Spirituality? 01.06.2025 56:57
How do we slow down and notice what’s happening within and around us? How do we build a great connection to the universe? On today’s episode, we speak with spiritual mentors, Jon and Susan Hokama. We talk about spending time in nature, ancestral wisdom, and getting comfortable with the unknown. Contact us: ritualsisterspod.com Follow us: @ritualsisterspod on instagram Resources from today’s episo...
Episode 8: How Can I Build a Better Relationship With My Body? 18.05.2025 55:37
Today we interview Layra Marte, a boudoir photographer based out of NYC and founder of Layra Marz Photography. We take a deep dive into ways to get comfortable with yourself, honor your body how it is right now, and listen to what you need. Follow us: @ritualsisterspod Contact us: ritualsisterspod.com Resources from today’s episode: Layra Marz Photography https://www.layramarz.com/ Shauna Shapiro...
Episode 7: How Do I Build Better Relationships? 04.05.2025 59:36
How do we make time for connection in a busy world? How do we rebuild connection after a difficult time? In today’s episode, we speak with Dr. Tasha Seiter, founder of Heart of the Matter Therapy to unpack simple but effective ways that we can build better relationships right now. We talk about issues that come up in couples therapy, Dr. Seiter’s favorite rituals she’s learned from her clients, ho...
Episode 6: How Can I Be Brave and Keep Learning? 20.04.2025 57:39
On today’s episode we have professor Emerita of Indiana State University, Iris Rosa Santiago. She shares her wisdom from 43 years of running the African American Dance Company as well as starting a dance studio and company in her retirement! Iris has studied and taught dance all over the world and talks to us about expanding creative vocabulary, getting brave, and humbling ourselves. We also talk...
Episode 5: 10 Lessons from 10 Years of Therapy! 06.04.2025 1:10:10
In today’s very special episode, Michelle and Kelly get real about what they’ve learned over the last ten years of being therapists! How do we balance work and life? How do we help people grow and feel seen? We have a lot of hot takes and discuss how we can bring these lessons into our daily lives whether you’re a therapist or not! Follow us: @ritualsisterspod Contact us: ritualsisterspod.com Res...
Episode 4: How Can Reading Help Me Get Through Tough Times? 23.03.2025 1:19:17
Is it possible to build community with a solitary activity? How can reading help me understand how to move through different stages of life? In today’s episode, we speak with Josh Kahn of Derry Public Radio about all things reading, life transitions, and Stephen King. You’ll be surprised where this one goes! Follow us: @ritualsisterspod Contact us: ritualsisterspod.com Resources from today’s epis...
Episode 3: Chelsea Kline Part Two - How Do I Move Through Stress? 23.03.2025 43:31
Show Description How do I deal with stress buildup? How do I even know when I’m stressed? We’ve all been there - yelling at our partners, road raging, grabbing that extra drink etc. after a long week at work. In today’s episode, we get real about simple ways that you can attune to your stress response and get that stress out of your body! There is a way that you can end your week feeling refreshed...
Episode 2: Chelsea Kline Part One - How Do I Connect to My Intuition? 23.03.2025 53:18
How do I know what I really want? What’s the difference between trauma and stress? In today’s episode we speak to Chelsea Kline, who is an expert in trauma and resilience through her work at CSU’s Trauma and Resilience Assessment Center. She talks to us about how she’s learned to move through fear and create a life that is both exciting and nourishing. She explains the difference between trauma an...
Episode 1: How Do I Become More Creative and Work Through Blocks? 23.03.2025 59:31
What defines an artist? What makes art “good enough”? In today’s episode, we welcome Kayla Jackson to discuss how we can expand our relationship to creativity across seasons of life. Kayla has a Master’s in Public Administration. She is an artist, an activist, and a new mom. We talk about working through creative blocks and using art as grounding through turbulent times. Follow us: @ritualsisters...
Episode 0: What is Ritual? 09.03.2025 16:30
Welcome to the Ritual Family! Listen to our teaser episode to learn all about who we are, what ritual is, and why we believe it will transform your life. We talk about how we’re feeling about launching a podcast and even give you a sneak peek of episodes to come. First batch of episodes dropping 3/23/25! New episodes every other Sunday. https://Ritualsisterspod.com @ritualsisterspod Hosted by Mich...
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