Stay Sparked

This week we talked ROMANCE!  What is the difference between trying to impress someone and genuinely being present?  How can we experience true Gifting as a part of dating and romance?  And what are some small ways that yield big impacts when it comes to being romantic? LINKS MENTIONED: Eden HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She...

This episode is about FOOD! How can we improve our relationship to what we eat? We talk about some of our old bad habits and share the process and motivations behind our healthy eating patterns.   Grab a bowl and dig in! BETSY'S MINDFUL EATING AFFIRMATION  (free download) HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner...

In this episode we talked about Men's & Women's Groups.   We discussed the powerful growth we've experienced in safe, gender-limited containers.  We talked about our personal experiences in groups and creating groups.  Plus what makes a good group, how to find a group, and how to start one.  (Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we may read it on a future episode!) &nbsp...

Kindness is the salve that fosters connection.  In this episode we discuss different ways to demonstrate kindness from tiny gestures to massive acts - and how ANY act of kindness can change someone's life.   We talked about how difficult it can be to continue to be kind in a sometimes-prickly world - and how important it is to keep showing up as a Love Warrior even when it is hard. SPECI...

“Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” -John Muir In this episode we share the benefits of getting out into nature! We talked about how different types of nature (ocean, waterfalls, desert) affect us differently.  And we shared personal experiences of being grounded and healing from th...

Social media is an integral part of how we relate to everyone - from our closest friends to people we've never met.  How can we mindfully use these powerful tools to inspire others, help us spread love, and make our lives better? 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 pe...

Whether you like it or not, you are following habits.  You can actively create helpful habits, or find yourself in harmful ones.   When are you in a groove? When are you in a rut?  We share our personal experiences with creating positive patterns in our lives.   Plus tips and tricks for self-compassion and brain-rewiring.   Enjoy the episode! (Thanks for making a habit of...

Betsy just got back from an inspiring local Burn. So we took the opportunity to share some of our favorite tips for making your Burn or Festival experiences fantastic. We talked about tricks for flying to an event (vs. driving), ways to pack, tips for Gifting and Participation, how to keep our bodies & skin healthy, and the importance of  "neccessories."  Enjoy! LINKS: Halcyon &...

On this episode we talk about the decision to go (or not go) to Burning Man! Black Rock City has played a huge role in all three of our lives.   Why would we go? Why wouldn't we? What role does community play on and off the Playa?  And how does climate change affect our decision to make the yearly pilgrimage? LINKS: WIRED article discussed HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage the...

On episode 19 of Stay Sparked, we talk about the journey of SELF-LOVE. What the heck is self-love? And where is it taking us? We give best practices on how to become aware of where self-love might not be showing up in our lives, and practices to bring it into our lives.  We talked about the dangers of comparing yourself to others, about self-esteem vs. Self-compassion, and we talked about the...

What is Art? What makes art good or bad? Are YOU an artist? What gets in the way of our creative expressions?  How are authenticity and creativity linked?  How has Burning Man influenced our artistic journeys?  What are types of artistic expression beyond painting and sculpture? (i.e. Movement, body work, home decorating, fashion.) So much inspiration in this episode of Stay Sparked...

On this episode of Stay Sparked, we talk about grief and loss.  We share our personal experiences, and perspectives on the stages of grief. We talked about the transitory nature of things and grief lessons from Burning Man.  We also talked about best practices and processes to move through grief and effectively carry grief. HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacr...

In episode 16 we talk about COMMUNITY and how safe containers are such powerful tools for growth. We talked about different types of communities we have been in: from households, to Burning Man theme camps, to online groups.  We talked about the difference between "people with shared interests" and "community."  We talked about the power of shared adversity to build community and our per...

In this episode we talk about Alternative Healing. We talk about our own personal journeys with many different modalities of alternative healing from massage to crystal therapy to red light therapy to Reiki to Kambo and so much more.  We also talked about skepticism and what it takes to receive the benefits these healing methods have to offer. HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage ther...

 How do we let go of our expectations?  How do we let go of the way we think things "should" be so we can be open to the magic that’s all around us? We also talk about the ways in which Burning Man has influenced our practice of surrendering and listening to the moments when we are in resistance.   And  how do we recognize which direction the current is going?   When do we...

On this episode of Stay Sparked, we talk about self-care practices and the art of self-care, the importance of self-care, and some techniques that we use.  We also talk about how to find neutrality if there is a downward spiral approaching, and finding ways to move into an upward spiral of feeling really good on a daily basis.  We also touch on how to reframe daily activities so they can...

In Episode 12 we talk about how to face all of the things that come along with depression and anxiety: How to be a friend to people who are going through hard times and how can we attend to our friends and be present for them.  We touched on how to pull ourselves out of these downward spirals and how to walk that delicate line of being there for somebody without pushing them farther into a da...

On this episode, we talk about the Art of Socializing.    How do you make connections that foster growth and opportunities to connect ?  We also talk about how to navigate social anxieties and insecurities.  We looked at how we make up stories about other people -  and how to come back to places of compassion within ourselves.   We also shared tips and tricks and tact...

On this episode we talk about how our travel experiences out in the world have been inspired by Burning Man Principles and culture.  We each get a chance to share some our favorite travel hacks to spreading more sparks in the world. LINKS MENTIONED: Betsy's Affirmations on Insight Journal "You are the Medicine the World Needs" shirt at Halcyon's T-Shirt Store HOSTS JANUS REDMOON is a 10-time...

How do we recognize, soothe, befriend, and promote the voices in our heads!? In Episode #9 we explore our insane thoughts, wise intuition, and share the tools we use to empower ourselves to stay sparked! Some of the solutions are simple...but they ain't always easy. Books / URLs mentioned: Big Magic - Elizabeth Gilbert Embracing Ourselves - Hal Stone Untethered Soul - Michael Alan Singer Halcyon's...

In Episode 8 we look at the many different ways that humans can date and be in romantic relationships. We look at monogamy and non-monogamy. We talk about trust and communication. We talk about the books and tools that have helped us in our evolving relationship styles. We talked about how relationships are powerful tools for growth and explored new relationship models in the modern world.  &...

The three of us have all found our ways to beautiful, non-traditional, non 9-5 career paths.   How did we get here? What advice do we have? What are the risks?  Why might you NOT want to leave your day job?   All this and more in Episode 7 of "STAY SPARKED!" HOSTS JANUS REDMOON is a 10-time Burner, and has spent the last several years as an advocate for psychedelic medicine research...

Episode 6: How to make new habits, resolutions vs. goals vs. aims, accountability, authenticity, and visiting ourselves in the future. Books mentioned: Atomic Habits - James Clear The Four Tendencies - Gretchen Rubin HOSTS JANUS REDMOON is a 10-time Burner, and has spent the last several years as an advocate for psychedelic medicine research and treatment. He is the founder and CEO of NuWorld Nutr...

This week we talked about the power of Giving - and some of the challenges with gift-giving obligations. We talked about the importance of receiving & about how to reconcile being a capitalist entrepreneur while sharing our gifts. Please rate and review the show! HOSTS JANUS REDMOON is a 10-time Burner, and has spent the last several years as an advocate for psychedelic medicine research and t...

Can new AI tools help us to visualize and manifest the highest versions of ourselves? Are we ready as a culture to see just how magnificent we are!?!?  Halcyon, Janus, and Betsy have all been cultivating the Radically Self Expressed avatars for many years.   In this episode we talk about the viral new tool, "Lensa," and how powerful a superhero self-image can be. SHOW NOTES: App is calle...