The Authentic Creative: expanding our capacity to feel good

In this minisode of The Authentic Creative: Expanding Our Capacity to Feel Good , I’m sharing a deeply personal and transformative retreat experience I just had with a group of incredible, spiritual, entrepreneurial women at our Airbnb in Mount Hood Village. From spontaneous lake plunges to heartfelt breathwork, the weekend was filled with laughter, vulnerability, and connection. I realized again...

Dive into the journey of authenticity, what it means to truly be yourself and how that evolves over time. Life, leadership, business coach and yogi, Janelle Fitzpatrick, shares her personal experience of moving from San Francisco to Portland, taking a pause from her career, and reflecting on how she shifted away from external expectations to a deeper sense of self. We discuss the tension between b...

Let's explore powerful ways to restore calm and balance when life feels overwhelming. I share five effective practices to reset your nervous system, helping you move out of stress and anxiety and into a state of ease. Key Takeaways: Breathwork : Try the 4-7-8 breathing technique to signal safety to your body. Grounding : Reconnect with the earth to bring energy back into your body. Vagus Nerv...

In this episode, we welcome Jodi Kahn, a breakthrough coach and healer with over a decade of experience in health transformation. Jodi believes in embracing all parts of ourselves—both dreams and fears. Join us as we explore living fully, creating intentionally, and celebrating our emotions. Jodi empowers individuals through a multi-modal approach that includes social work, wellness coaching, and...

Let's dive deep into the transformative world of breathwork with Falk Hentschel, an experienced facilitator and passionate advocate for healing through breath. He recently joined me for an invigorating breath session, and we’re here to share our insights and experiences on how breathwork can profoundly impact our well-being. We explore the simple yet powerful practice of breathwork, discussin...

My soul sister, Maren Swenson, is a Glow Coach and podcast host, guiding women to connect with their inner goddesses and embody them fully. After overcoming feelings of being unseen and unheard, she now helps others break free from fear, shame, and judgment to find their true voice. As host of the Wild Serenity Podcast, Maren explores inner wholeness and self-love, supporting authenticity in dress...

In this minisode, I reflect on the rare joy of having some time to myself while exploring my lifelong passion for teaching. I've always had a natural inclination to teach, from my childhood days of playful teaching to my current work in breathwork, Reiki, and podcasting. Despite the many paths I could take, my core desire remains: to empower others and share the transformative practices that...

In this episode, we share insights from our Day One workshop of the Vision to Impact course with co-teacher Karaleigh Garrison. Discover how to blend creative purpose with impactful storytelling to turn your dreams into a legacy. Highlights: Origin Story: Our journey in launching the Vision to Impact course. Aligning Talents: Connecting your gifts with the world's needs. Overcoming Barriers:...

I had the honor of speaking with a mother-daughter coaching team dedicated to healing the mother wound. Their incredible journey and heartfelt insights about the complexities of mother-daughter relationships are truly inspiring. We explore the challenges of being both a mom and a daughter, reflecting on the dynamics that shape our connections. The work Theresa and Ariel are doing is profound, and...

In this episode, Darren Darnborough and I dive deep into themes like unhooking from results and the importance of coming from a place of wholeness in a world often beyond our control. We discuss the 50 percent rule, which emphasizes focusing on what you can control and letting go of the rest—essential for building confidence and reducing overthinking. Darren shares insights from his journey as an...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Kate French , a breathwork coach at Stronger Soul Coaching ! In this episode, Kate shares her incredible journey from restaurateur to life coach and how breathwork has transformed her life and those of her clients. At just 27, Kate opened her first bar and restaurant, but after seeking rehab support in 2015, she discovered meditation, leading her to becom...

Lola Kristine’s ‘CHAPTERS’ is up for Best Alternative Album in the 67th GRAMMY® Awards in 2025 for your consideration. From humble beginnings in the heartland of America, soulful songstress Lola Kristine was born, surrounded by the sounds of jazz and blues music in St. Louis, Missouri. Quickly discovering her artistic gifts, Lola began her thriving career as a musician at the age of 10. Known for...

In this episode, we chat with Sierra Sophia Mercier, a US Figure Skating triple gold medalist turned actor, producer, and author. Raised in Sun Valley, Idaho, Sierra shares her journey from winning ‘The Knot.com Dream Wedding Sweepstakes’ to creating the altruistic travel series Love Set Run with her husband.  An award-winning floral designer, artist, poet, and adventure athlete, Sierra also draws...

In today’s podcast episode, Johanna Crawford shared her inspiring journey of founding Web of Benefit, Inc. at age 58, a pivotal move that has empowered over 2,200 survivors of domestic violence across the U.S. She recounted a powerful transformation story that highlighted the role of creativity in healing. Johanna also discussed the essential qualities of leadership and social entrepreneurship, pa...

In this special minisode, I’m sharing a proud mom moment as my 11-year-old son, Phoenix, makes his acting debut with his first short film, The Airplane Home . I reflect on his journey—his courage, hard work, and dedication—and what it means to see him step into his creativity at such a young age. Join me in celebrating Phoenix’s big moment and the power of following our dreams. Jake made this shor...

In this transformative episode, we dive deep into the heart of creative purpose and impact with special guest Karaleigh Garrison, co-creator of the Vision to Impact podcasting course. Together, we explore how to bridge the gap between your wildest dreams and the lasting legacy you’re destined to create. What We Cover: The origin story behind the Vision to Impact course and how Karaleigh and I turn...

In this minisode, I reflect on my recent interview with my mentor Cathy Heller, exploring how childhood wounds shape our present lives. I share Cathy’s painful seventh-grade experience and her mother’s struggles with suicidal thoughts, explaining how these events inspired Cathy to create a supportive community for women. I then discuss my own wounded seventh-grade self and, inspired by Cathy, writ...

Cathy is my mentor. One of the many things Cathy has taught me is truly knowing my worth and coming from wholeness. This is what I’ve been stepping into and it feels so good. It’s what I’m committed to continue to bring to the women I serve. Cathy Heller is a top ranked podcaster, truth seeker, 8 figure spiritual and business coach, and bestselling author focused on helping people create a life of...

Join me and my inspiring friend, Robyn Cohen, as we delve into her remarkable journey of landing multiple acting gigs simultaneously, and uncover the secrets to cultivating a service-driven mindset that unlocks our full potential and empowers us to dream bigger than ever before. 🌍 Wow! The Authentic Creative is now in 63 countries, and I’m so grateful for this community! I want to hear from YOU!...

Embark on a liberating journey with me as we explore the intersection of money and self-love! We start with an uplifting talk at the beginning of our last Mountain Breathwork infused with Reiki class and then I share a thought-provoking poem crafted in real-time! 🌍 Wow! The Authentic Creative is now in 63 countries, and I’m so grateful for this community! I want to hear from YOU! What “Aha!” mome...

Robyn Cohen, a trailblazing actress, director, and educator with three decades of industry expertise, inquires about my transformative journey in healing financial narratives through Mountain Breathwork and Reiki, and how I've empowered others to break free from their own limiting money stories. 🌍 Wow! The Authentic Creative is now in 63 countries, and I’m so grateful for this community! I w...

Mothers' journeys deserve attention and validation. As podcasters, we must provide a platform for their voices. Leslie's authentic story is a testament to this importance. Lesley Alberts is a wife, mother, and host of the Kindred Journey Podcast. While her 9-5 as an agricultural real estate appraiser brought her to Idaho, she has nessled into her community, met her (now) husband and resi...

Today I allowed myself to take off the student hat to a beautiful mentor, Tracy Litt, and put on my Mountain Breathwork infused with Reiki facilitator hat and pushed Tracy to her edges. It takes courage to surrender our roles and allow ourselves to be supported, loved and encouraged and it takes courage to stop pedestaling our mentors. This was a revelatory experience for us because of the incredi...

Want a little fire under you to wake you up to your dreams? Amber's energy, conviction and crystal clear knowing will wake you up to where you are holding yourself back. Amber Lilyestrom is a business mentor, branding expert, author and speaker. Her work has been featured by Forbes, Entrepreneur, SUCCESS, Tony Robbins’ & Dean Graziosi’s Mastermind.com program, Mindvalley & Working Mot...

I share from my heart and inspiration from the previous episode with Dr. Linda Howe, how spiritual services can be even more powerful online, not having spiritual elitism, forgiving ourselves now, not later. I share about beliefs around past lives and how they inform our present time. I discuss how we continue to make it safe for ourself to speak our truth, not be hard on ourself, with infinite co...