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It took a few minutes to get going, but then this conversation got deep.  What does it mean to live a life of purpose? How can we break free from cultural definitions of "Success" to pursue more personal metrics of purpose?  Is purpose a destination or a path? MENTIONED IN EPISODE: IKIGAI   HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She i...

To drink or not to drink?  Imbibing is a huge part of our culture.  But how can we make sure that we are using chemicals as tools instead of crutches?  We talk about our personal  histories with drinking and share questions that can help us make sure we are making the best choices for ourselves. MENTIONED IN EPISODE: Stealing Fire: https://www.stevenkotler.com/book-pages/steali...

After the insights from peak experiences, the real work begins.  How can we make sure that our deep work results in lasting change?  HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last several years seeped in the personal development world, cultivating her passion for transformation and growth. Her recent...

"I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I'M DOING!!!" Guess what? We've all thought it.   What are the root causes of Imposter Syndrome?  How can we move through our cycles of doubt? HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last several years seeped in the personal development world, cultivating her passion for transfo...

How do we present ourselves to the world? Is that really us? Are we even aware of when we are not being authentic?  How can being authentic make you invincible? HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last several years seeped in the personal development world, cultivating her passion for transformation...

Pain may be a physical sensation, but it affects the mind and spirit deeply.  How can we be with our pain? And how can we rise above it? Books mentioned: Anatomy of Spirit by Caroline Myss Healing Back Pain by John Sarno HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last several years seeped in the personal de...

What are the benefits of setting intentions? Is "intention-setting" different than "visioning?" What about "Manifesting?"  How can intentions be a recipe for happiness? We also each share ways that we use intentions to have more contentment in our lives. HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last sever...

How can we break out of our patterns of rushing around?  What is the benefit to prioritizing stillness? How can mindfulness make every moment richer? LINKS DISCUSSED: Binaural Beats App   HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last several years seeped in the personal development world, cultivating...

It is so easy to fall into other obligations of the holidays and get into a transactional mindset.  This week we talked about ways to rejuvenate the magic of Gifting and how to make the holidays personal.   We also shared a bunch of great gift ideas that don’t involve Amazon.com LINKS MENTIONED Halcyon’s adult letters to Santa.  (Eggnography.com) Sign up to Halcyon’s mailing list to...

Dishonesty may help you avoid short term consequences, but you'll destroy priceless trust.  What is the value of Truth and what are ways that you can compassionately  maintain honesty in your relationships?  How does honesty and trust allow for the deepest levels of intimacy and connection? MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: "Non Violent Communication" Marshall Rosenberg "Radical Honesty" B...

What does "family" mean in the modern world? What is soul-family or "Framily"? What are ways to make traditional and non-traditional family work?  Janus shares gratitude for the exciting new addition to his family and we all celebrate the value of authenticity, belonging and acceptance.  HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 y...

How do we know we are holding resentment?  How can we avoid it building up? And how can we accept, forgive, and let it go? HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last several years seeped in the personal development world, cultivating her passion for transformation and growth. Her recent project, The Po...

What does "magic" mean to us?  How do we cultivate magic in our daily lives through intention and ritual? And how can we remember to avoid excess skepticism to stay open to possibilities? HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last several years seeped in the personal development world, cultivating her...

How do the seeds of inspiration grow into an actual thing? What are ways to overcome doubt and push an idea forward?   And when do you know that it is time to say "I'm done" and put a project to rest? HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last several years seeped in the personal development world, cul...

In a world where every purchase choice involves plastic & pollution, how can we minimize the negative effects of our choices?  Is the cost of convenience simply too much?  And how can we know if what we do matters!?!? HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last several years seeped in the perso...

Is "weird" an insult or a compliment? What holds us back from expressing our weirdness? Why is it so important to courageously share our weird?  And how can we support others in their expressions?  HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last several years seeped in the personal development world, c...

Where do our insecurities come from? How do they affect our lives? And what can we do to minimize their impact? The crew shares personal struggles as well as the tools that help them. HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last several years seeped in the personal development world, cultivating her passion f...

When life hands you lemons, why not become a lemonade entrepreneur?   We talk about the mindset required to see opportunities in obstacles and discuss how sometimes embracing lemons means savoring the sour AND the sweet. BOOKS MENTIONED: "Three Simple Steps" - Trever Blake "The Gene Keys" HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year...

What is the Shadow?  How do you do "Shadow Work?" Do you battle it or learn to love it?  What is the benefit of integrating one's shadow? HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last several years seeped in the personal development world, cultivating her passion for transformation and growth. Her re...

It is easy to complain.  But finding things to celebrate in yourself, in others, and the world makes a MASSIVE difference in our experiences.  We share ideas and ways to make sure you don't YUCK someone else's YUM! BOOK MENTIONED: "Big Magic" Elizabeth Gilbert "The Gene Keys" Richard Rudd "The Dark Side of the Light Chasers" Debbie Ford "Romancing the Shadow" Steven Wolf &  Conn...

Is it possible to transition peacefully from lovers to friends?  What is the difference between "Breaking Up" and "Uncoupling?"  What relationship practices can help ease the pain of separating? BOOK MENTIONED: " Attached : Are you Anxious, Avoidant or Secure? How the science of adult attachment can help you find – and keep – love" by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO...

In part 3 of our MONEY MINDSETS series,  we talked with Craig Saloner about setting up healthy financial systems for ourselves and our families. GUEST: Craig Saloner is a financial coach that works with heart-centered clients to improve their relationship with money.  Addressing both the mechanics and psychology of building wealth, he teaches a natural and holistic approach to investing,...

What is the state of Burning Man? Where can you find the magic? Is it still worth going?  How can we avoid being JADED BURNERS?!? We also share some of our greatest takeaways that we have taken into the default world. LINKS: Burning Man 10 Principles:  https://burningman.org/about/10-principles/ Halcyon's Burning Man Bootcamp:  http://bootcamp.hugnation.com Halcyon's Burning Man Tip...

In this episode we continued our conversation about Money Mindsets! What sort of beliefs are holding us back?  What  attitude shifts have helped us out? How does generosity affect our ability to let go and be receptive to abundance? LINKS MENTIONED: “It’s Not Your Money” by Tosha Silver "The Last Safe Investment" - Bryan Franklin & Michael Ellsberg Florence Skovel Shinn "Rich Dad, Po...

What are the stories about money that affect our lives?  How can we make sure our actions are in the directions of our dreams...and double check that our dreams are our own? How can we get off the hamster wheel and make sure we aren't just working to live and living to work? And is it possible to listen to your muse *while* you listen to your landlord? HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of mas...