Bailey Rushlow
The Cosmic Nomad
The Cosmic Nomad is a soul-led podcast exploring healing, self-expression, nervous system regulation, womb wisdom, neurodivergence, creativity, and life beyond societal conditioning. Host Bailey Rushlow shares personal stories, from journeying with psychedelics, deconstructing high demand religion, to life abroad.. inviting curiosity, reclamation, and remembering who you were before the world told you who to be.🖤
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Bailey Rushlow
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Dec 2, 2025
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Episodes
25. a grounding holiday meditation: come home to yourself 02.12.2025 13:49
this week, i’m offering you a moment of stillness. this gentle, grounding holiday meditation is a gift from my heart to yours. i know this season can feel so busy, overwhelming, emotional, or beautiful in unexpected ways.. so i invite you to slow down, breathe deeper, and return home to your body. use this space anytime you need calm: morning, bedtime, or in the middle of a hectic day. thank you f...
24. why you can’t focus anymore 25.11.2025 48:14
in this episode of the cosmic nomad , we dive into the idea of what psychologists call: “digital dementia” aka: why our brains feel foggy, scattered, and tired in a world that keeps us glued to our screens 🧠📱 i share personal stories about my own relationship with phones + social media, what happened when i started doing digital sabbaths, and how constant stimulation quietly rewires our nervous...
23. what i’m learning from being bad at new things 11.11.2025 40:48
in this unscripted episode, i share the joy (and nerves) of trying things for the first time, from making yogurt, ceramics, my first kung fu class, and more. we talk beginner’s mind, novelty, and why playing with new experiences rewires your brain and softens perfectionism. if you’ve been craving a gentle nudge to begin, this is it. show notes: why i hit record with no script (letting authenticity...
22. the 7-day rhythm: how ancient time still shapes our lives 04.11.2025 30:58
in this episode: i explore the ancient origins of our seven-day week, tracing how the romans, greeks, and babylonians mapped time around the seven visible planets, and how we can use that awareness to live more intentionally today, and how small shifts in rhythm can bring more balance, creativity, and presence into daily life. show notes: the surprising origins of the seven-day week and how it sha...
21. my music origin story: a closet studio to 30 million streams 28.10.2025 42:02
in this episode, i share the real story behind how my music career began. from quitting my jobs and university at nineteen to recording songs in my parents’ attic, i talk about the leap of faith that shaped everything that came after. i reflect on the late nights of teaching myself to record and produce, the mentorship that taught me to have no plan b, and how one gut-led cover changed my life for...
20. saturn return: the initiation into your next era 21.10.2025 36:56
in this episode, i share what the saturn return really is, beyond all the bad press it gets haha. i talk about the archetype of saturn, the three times it visits us in a lifetime, and how my first one became a profound initiation into truth, responsibility, and self-liberation. if you are in your early-mid 20's this episode may be particularly helpful for you! but recommended for all ages as w...
19. golden intuition: travel, self-trust & the nature of creativity (with fatima reedy) 07.10.2025 1:04:37
in this episode, i talk about how friendship, travel, and intuition shape a creative life. fatima and i trace the story of how we met online and ended up adventuring across the world together—from mexico to bali and beyond. we explore travel as an inner activation, creativity as something we are (not just do), using the four elements to move through creative blocks, and the practice of stillness t...
18. beyond small talk: presence, intimacy & the power of questions 30.09.2025 33:19
in this episode: i share why the way we ask questions, and the presence we bring to them, can transform the way we connect with others. from strangers at parties to lovers and even kids. i explore how curiosity, reflective listening, and body language create intimacy and safety. i also offer simple, practical ways to move beyond small talk, open doors for deeper conversations, and hold boundaries...
17. empaths in today’s world: turning sensitivity into a superpower 23.09.2025 51:30
in this episode: i explore what it means to be an empath and highly sensitive person in today’s overstimulating world. from nervous system overwhelm to intuition, grounding, boundaries, and solitude, i share stories and practices that have helped me not just survive, but thrive. whether you identify as an empath, neurodivergent, or simply someone who feels deeply... this one’s for you. 🌿 show not...
16. f* the 5 year plan 09.09.2025 49:28
in this episode, i invite you to reimagine the five-year plan... not by what you want to do, but by how you want to feel. this is for the dreamers ready to shift timelines, rewire beliefs, and create a life that actually feels like them. ✨ show notes why i stopped making traditional five-year plans dreaming through vibration, not performance how our beliefs shape our reality subconscious agreemen...
15. wild camping, van life, and the art of slowing down 02.09.2025 52:22
in this episode: i reflect on two nourishing weeks off the grid: wild camping in scotland’s highlands and slow van life through northern wales. with stories of synchronicity, nervous system reset, and what it really feels like to unplug from the digital world, i explore how rest itself can be a radical act of resistance in a culture obsessed with productivity. show notes: an inspired oracle card...
14. am i queer enough? a bisexual journey 15.07.2025 42:41
in this episode: i share my tender, messy, beautiful journey of queerness.. . from growing up in evangelical christianity to unlearning shame and remembering that queerness is not only a sacred part of my life, but something of an ancient remembrance. together we explore bi-erasure, queer joy, finding community, and how reclaiming our truth becomes an act of soft rebellion. 🌸 show notes: – growin...
13. coming home to yourself 08.07.2025 39:03
in this episode: we explore what it means to truly come home to yourself, and reclaiming your sovereignty. we look at the ways we’ve outsourced our power, our needs, and our truth, and what it looks like to come back to the wisdom that’s been inside you all along. show notes: why the “someone is coming to save you” story is so deeply rooted in religion + culture how we unconsciously outsource part...
12. summer updates & small steps that change everything 01.07.2025 31:52
in this episode: this one’s a summer catch-up from mexico, a riff on life lately, what’s shifting in me, and what i’ve been learning. i talk about what it’s been like to live alone for the first time, how i’m healing from my incarceration experience, and why small acts of bravery can completely reshape our lives. show notes: how it’s been for me being long distance and living alone for the first t...
11. i'm not renting this life 17.06.2025 37:16
in this episode: i talk about what it means to stop living on autopilot and start making choices like you actually live here. renting life vs owning it! we explore emotional inheritance, people-pleasing, and the ripple effect of one brave decision. i’ll guide you through a grounding meditation at the end 🦋 show notes: what it means to “rent” vs. “own” your life the emotional inheritance we’re her...
10. six things i've learned from traveling the world 10.06.2025 49:30
in this episode: i’m reflecting on six powerful things i’ve learned from traveling the world, not just as a visitor, but as a student of life. we’ll explore travel as a form of education , the beauty of connecting without words, why joy is often simple and free, and how leaving your comfort zone can change your brain. i’ll also share real stories, mindset shifts to travel deeper (and cheaper), and...
9. she speaks in cycles: returning to feminine wisdom through the womb 03.06.2025 50:55
in this episode: we dive into the lost wisdom of the womb, the history of feminine suppression, and why reclaiming our cycles is a revolution. i share about the four inner seasons of the body, and simple practices to reconnect with your cyclical nature. episode notes: the womb as our first home invitation to everyone the suppressed history of women, the womb and our blood erasure of feminine wis...
8. from autopilot to aliveness 27.05.2025 40:46
episode description: in this episode of the cosmic nomad, i talk about how we shift from survival mode to a state of safety, presence, and peace. we explore the nervous system, why so many of us live on autopilot, and how to gently come back to ourselves. episode notes: what is the nervous system? living in the rush of modern life being addicted to chaos why peace feels boring why we believe...
7. i went to jail — here’s the story 20.05.2025 51:11
⚠️ this episode includes mature themes, including incarceration and drug policy. please listen when you're in the right space. in this episode: i share the story of being incarcerated in indonesia after unknowingly bringing a tiny amount of cannabis into the country. what followed was the most intense initiation of my life, that cracked me open in ways i couldn’t have imagined. this is a story abo...
6. how creativity saved me 13.05.2025 38:01
episode summary: in this episode, i share my journey with creativity, from imaginary childhood worlds and closet music recordings to healing through expression. we explore what creativity really is, how it connects us to something deeper, and how to reclaim it even if you feel stuck or unsure where to start. what we talk about: creativity as our first language language how lack of expression creat...
5. my subconscious wrote the script, until i rewrote it 06.05.2025 32:01
episode summary: in this episode, we explore how subconscious patterns shape our lives, the beliefs beneath them, and how to gently rewrite the script. i share a personal story, simple steps to shift our beliefs, and how neuroplasticity can support deep change, no matter your age! what we talk about: understanding the subconscious mind what are patterns examples of sponsoring beliefs how subconsc...
4. my body is not a battleground 29.04.2025 39:24
episode summary: in this episode, i talk about the disconnection so many of us experience from our bodies, specifically after growing up in evangelical christianity. i share how i began the slow, sacred work of unlearning what i was taught about my body, and what it looks like to rebuild trust, presence, and self-listening. what we talk about: – the body is the soul’s opportunity to be here – way...
3. how i romanticize my life (and why it matters) 22.04.2025 26:40
episode summary: in this episode, i talk about how romanticizing my life became a way to shift my mindset, reclaim my reality, and bring meaning into everyday moments. what we talk about: – the first time i romanticized my life – dysregulated nervous system vs parasympathetic – how rituals and routines are different – 3 physical and psychological benefits of romanticizing – ways we can ri...
2. my awakening: grief, clarity, becoming 15.04.2025 37:00
episode summary: in this episode, i share about my journey of *waking up* to myself and starting to ask questions about life and diving into my shadow, travel, therapy, and meeting my what we talk about: – growing up in evangelical christianity – starting to ask “what if there’s more?” – getting used to being misunderstood – what does it mean to be a “student of the universe” – societal conditi...
1. why now? the story behind the cosmic nomad 08.04.2025 22:52
episode summary: in this episode, i share about my journey with beginning this podcast (finally!) and how i got here today. working thru perfectionism and my inner critic. what we talk about: – the truth about self judgment and being seen – what is the cosmic nomad path – identifying the 2 most important versions of me – how i name “cosmic nomad” came to me – my trip to Scotland, how traveling e...
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