The Imaginal Podcast

I had one of those really hard weeks - where just when you think nothing else could go wrong, something else does. Even when you know that tough times will pass, sometimes they can really shake you up. All of this reminded me of the importance of being able to come home, both literally and metaphorically. That's the topic of this week's episode. Where do you turn when you feel unsteadied...

As important and empowering as it is to go after your dreams, it's also so valuable to live your life in the ways that you want to experience it. Today, I wanted to do a check in to see if there's anything that may, even unknowingly, be stealing your happiness. I'm not talking about forced positivity or shallow happiness, as I believe that all emotions are valid and to be honored. T...

Do you ever find that you're stuck, resistant, avoidant or hesitant to move into something? It's my belief that there's a fundamental shift that is often quite vital to make in order to feel freer in your decisions and less fearful or guarded in your pursuits. Too many choices are left unmade, too much art is abandoned and too many things are left unsaid. I am so passionate about yo...

Steven Paige is back this week to share how health challenges, as hard as they are, can also bring about some beautiful transformations. He shares details from  his own recent experience while offering encouragement to all of us too. If you or someone you love is amidst a health challenge right now, we are sending our well wishes and warm blessings.  Steven B. Paige , MBA, the founder of Delta Hol...

Today we are honoring the health challenges that seem to cross all of our paths at various times. The journey to health can be tricky to navigate especially if you're not feeling well, but it's so important to have agency and advocacy. Today Steven Paige is back to share some important insights from both his personal experiences and his professional vantage points. Sending you blessings...

Do you ever feel guilty when you're not being productive? Or feel that you can't take a break to have fun or rest? While work, dedication and productivity can be great things to prioritize, sometimes our lives can tilt out of balance when we don't also find the time for rest, recreation, fun and enjoyment. Today Professor Jody Hironaka-Juteau is back to share her insights on the imp...

Sometimes, one quick, people-pleasing decision can really impact your life. Today, singer Leslie Page shares a story where one spontaneous decision in order to please others came at quite a cost. However, now on the other side of this, she brings wonderful insights and encouragement. People pleasing is such a relatable issue, and sometimes we don't even realize we're doing it. Our hope i...

No matter where you are on your journey to uncover and release the "people pleasing" tendencies in your life, could it be helpful to take a moment to be mindful of where it might still exist? Today the delightful Leslie Page is back to offer her insights! How do you know if you are people pleasing, and how might your life change if you could let some of that go? Sometimes, we make decisi...

If you find yourself in a difficult season or a challenging situation, remember that you don't have to do it all. Sometimes our fast-paced society mixed with our good intentions can cause us to feel like we have to push through everything. Today's episode is a gentle reminder to give yourself permission to let some things go so that you can look after yourself. Ways to connect with Sas (...

It can be quite natural for adults to make decisions on behalf of children. Very often, those decisions may be out of necessity or good intention. Whatever the case, today we invite you to question the impact that those decisions may have had on you? In many cases, those decisions had a wonderful impact. Today we query if, even unintentionally, any decisions that were made on your behalf might hav...

Was there ever a time that an authority figure said something to you, and as a child, you took it as true? I'm thrilled to have Professor Jody Hironaka Juteau back today. She brings both a wealth of expertise as well as colorful personal anecdotes. Today, we invite you to bring some of these long-held beliefs forward and question whether or not they are serving you now. As children, we don&ap...

Today Alison M. Scott shares a personal story about how a boudoir photo shoot allowed her to reclaim and remember the beauty of her body. She shares the details of her hesitancy which then transformed into reclamation, beauty and triumph. Ali's story is such an incredible example of how to find greater love and appreciation for your body. An important caveat is that it would be absolutely vit...

Have old comments or societal beauty standards ever caused you to feel self-conscious about your body? Perhaps, even unknowingly, you may have an inner dialogue that dwells on an old, usually untrue, criticism. Do you ever scrutinize yourself in a mirror or spend time worrying about your looks? Or might your opinion about your body sometimes hold you back from certain activities or engagements? Fo...

Have old comments or societal beauty standards ever caused you to feel self-conscious about your body? Perhaps, even unknowingly, you may have an inner dialogue that dwells on an old, usually untrue, criticism. Do you ever scrutinize yourself in a mirror or spend time worrying about your looks? Or might your opinion about your body sometimes hold you back from certain activities or engagements? Fo...

This is the final episode of our series on: I Have Self-Esteem - So Why Do I Have Self-Doubt Sometimes? This series carries a special invitation to those of you who have already done a lot of personal development work, but once in a while you have a bit of self-doubt (who doesn't?). It is also for the leaders, mentors, therapists, role-models, etc - those of us who encourage others in knowing...

I am excited to continue our series: I Have Self-Esteem - So Why....   ? This series carries a special invitation to those of you who have already done a lot of personal development work, but once in a while you have a bit of self-doubt (who doesn't?). It is also for the leaders, mentors, therapists, role-models, etc - those of us who encourage others in knowing their self-worth. My guess is...

I am excited to continue our series: I Have Self-Esteem - So Why....   ? This series carries a special invitation to those of you who have already done a lot of personal development work, but once in a while you have a bit of self-doubt (who doesn't?). It is also for the leaders, mentors, therapists, role-models, etc - those of us who encourage others in knowing their self-worth. My guess is...

I am so excited to start this new solo series for the New Year. I Have Self-Esteem - So Why....   ? This series carries a special invitation to those of you who have already done a lot of personal development work, but once in a while you have a bit of self-doubt (who doesn't?). It is also for the leaders, mentors, therapists, role-models, etc - those of us who encourage others in knowing the...

What did you learn in 2022? It can be extremely empowering to reflect upon, name and share the lessons that you have learned. You can then recognize the value of your time as well as acknowledge your bravery, insights, revelations, accomplishments, shifts in mindset, etc. It also can afford separation from old, confining narratives that may have been hanging on. Today Raphaela Browne and I share s...

Today Raphaela Browne and I switched our topic at the last minute in order to honor the real emotions that were suddenly present for us.  On the day of this recording, we had just heard about the passing of Stephen 'tWitch' Boss and were greatly saddened. He is someone we have both admired and appreciated. Rather than trying to push ourselves into a place of inauthenticity, we decided to...

I'm so pleased to have Dan Loney back to finish our series on self-imposed limitations. Today we discuss how you can unlock new truths by questioning your previously held subconscious beliefs. We also touch on how various inequities might impact each of us. What possibilities lie on the other side of your own unconscious limitations? How might that change your life as well as your contributio...

Today Dan Loney, licensed marriage and family therapist, is back to continue our conversation about self-imposed limitations, which we also refer to as "soul limitations." What kinds of limitations might you unknowingly be agreeing with? And again, I ask this with kind curiosity, not with criticism. Might there be something that is limiting you because of a certain belief or perception?...

Is it possible that you might, even accidentally, be living with some self-imposed limitations? I ask this question with kind curiosity, not with accusation. But it's an interesting thing to ponder because, oftentimes, we only know what we know. Are there ways that you have kept a limitation on yourself? What have you acquired along the way when it comes to self-belief? How might it impact yo...

Have you ever found that you can be pretty clever when it comes to finding "reasons" for not doing that thing that you really want to do? It's so relatable. If we gently got to the root of your "resistance," there might likely be a childhood hurt or old belief underneath. Compassionately detangling these areas can catalyze clarity, bravery, and confidence. I am so thrilled...

Do you ever feel like you're holding your voice back a little bit - either literally or metaphorically? Would it help to know that if you just took a couple of steps into the new territory, your confidence might start to grow simultaneously?! The very loved Kat Jackson is back today with a story that illustrates this. As it turned out, something quite profound happened to her after recording...