The Art of Aliveness

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This is a fun one friends. We invite on our fellow mystic nymph, herbalist, and lover of chickens, Steph Hardie, to jam on what self-care looks like when we broaden our lens.  We explore:  Why we feel it’s important to move from the tunnel vision/naval gazing of self care to caring about community How our patterns within interpersonal relationships mirror pattern with inner relationships How self...

In the episode, Chrissy and Jessi explore the tension between desires for rest and the desire to be creative. They reflect on how their experience with wonder has shifted from childhood to adulthood, and muse on how they navigate moments when they'd rather just be living under a bridge. They emphasize the importance of valuing one’s inherent being over productivity and the desire to feel worth...

In this episode, Jessi and Chrissy explore: The importance of prioritizing personal well-being in order to sustain our service in the world How art and creativity amplify human potential Intention, impact and discernment around consuming trauma in the news What’s possible when we focus our attention on what we can control in terms of what matters to us Respecting the death gremlins of Spring The n...

In this episode, Chrissy tells a story about a big mistake she made that woke her up to ways she needed to change her relationship to her phone. Both her and Jessi then explore: • How childhood conditioning around mistakes impacts our ability to repair and make big commitments  • The line between compassion, protective denial, and personal responsibility around addressing scary or potential pro...

In this episode Jessi and Chrissy explore their relationship with self care and how it's evolved over the years. They explore common myths and limiting conditioning around self-care, and different things to consider when exploring what self care means to you. Email Chrissy at Hello@theartofaliveness.com to share feedback or questions for the podcast. We'd love to hear from you! Check out C...

In this episode, Chrissy and Jessi muse on what it takes to build foundations under big visions, and air out parts of us that struggle with it. Chrissy shares about a magical kimono that reminded her of the power in dreaming, and Jessi shares about the incredible community village she's building with her husband in Costa Rica. Chrissy also speaks about profound moments from a grief retreat she...

In this episode, Jessi and Chrissy share the different parts of them that have been arising in this season of void. We explore the challenges that lie along the spectrum of creativity and predictability, rest and risk, leisure and our life's work. Together, we model what it looks like to name and allow challenges and nuance, nurture personal celebrations, and amplify insights, including refram...

In this episode, Chrissy shares her experience with an ectopic pregnancy last week after miscarrying her first pregnancy in June. She discusses the insights from this journey, emphasizing the importance of allowing meaning to emerge naturally rather than rushing to create it.  Jessi also shares her experiences with poorly held group processing spaces, and how this led to a slow drip methodology in...

Jessi and Chrissy discuss the importance of connecting with the body and practicing deep listening as a path for healing, courage and integrity. They share their experience of uncoupling from over-reliance on cognitive processes, and how movement, breath, and sound help them feel more connected to life in general. They explore practices that help them pivot out of auto-pilot, and the science behin...

Chrissy and Jessi discuss their plans to restart the Art of Aliveness podcast together, exploring themes of friendship, vulnerability, and personal growth through conversations about their shared values and experiences. They delve into topics like curiosity, playfulness, and the importance of embracing difficult emotions as a path to feeling alive, while also discussing the challenges of maintaini...