The Imaginal Podcast

Cathryn Boult is someone to whom people are "magically" drawn. She is not only an incredibly accomplished magician and artist of many forms, but she also very naturally creates deep bonds of friendship and community wherever she goes. Today Cat shares her insights about finding and creating safe spaces and how absolutely vital it is for life, relationships, creativity and more. Safe spac...

Today I was unexpectedly more vulnerable than I even expected. It's not that I wouldn't be forthcoming but I didn't know that my conversation with you would go where it did. I spoke a bit unfiltered and hope (and believe!) that together we can give each other the buoyancy to do and contribute what we really love in this ONE life that we get to live. Ways to connect with Sas (she/her...

Near the end of my mom's life, she shared some beautiful, well-earned advice with me. My hope is that her sentiments will be an antidote for self-doubt in both ourselves and others while also propagating gratitude. My mom passed nearly 20 years ago - how I wish I could thank her for this. I miss you and love you so much, Mom. Ways to connect with Sas (she/her): Instagram: @lori_sase Sign up f...

Sometimes we can create “scary” stories that aren’t even true. We might make something up out of nothing in order to protect ourselves or believe something untrue out of fear. Today Raphaela and I riff a short bit on when and why we make up these scary stories and how they might be holding us back.  Today we invite you to consider how true some of your beliefs may be. Laughingly, Raphaela and I al...

As we look to live fully imagined lives, I often contemplate what it is that can cause incredibly gifted, sure-footed people to still feel hesitancy. It's so common amidst our evaluative society to feel some semblance of fear, doubt or stuck-ness. Sometimes you may not even notice the things that might be slowly ebbing away at your self-belief. Mindfulness of how things impact us as well as t...

I am so lucky to have health and lifestyle coach Alison Scott on the podcast today. Alison shares a very touching and inspiring story about how she totally transformed her life.  A series of incredibly difficult challenges catalyzed a deep dive into her creativity as well as a commitment to therapeutic work and beautiful daily practices. Her bravery and grace led her down a navigable path to a lif...

Today we talk about how easily we can miss knowing the most beautiful people around us. We consider how meaningful and impactful it is to know each other more deeply, how we can unintentionally miss connecting, and also how opportunities might be closer than we think. Links for this episode: Shine by Benjamin Francis Leftwich Ways to connect with Sas (she/her): Instagram: @lori_sase Sign up for he...

I’m so pleased to have Daniel Watson today as a recurring guest co-host. He so naturally embodies levity and,  per always, brings sophisticated thought, charm, humor. heart and so much more.  Amidst our philosophical pondering, today's episode is also a meandering of nonsense.  I hope that it brings you some laughs and sparks your sense of levity, fun and humor. May levity find you this week...

Today's episode invites you to imagine what might be different in your life if not for a few negative voices or memories from your past, present or imagined future. Sometimes without a moment of intentional reflection, we can float along without realizing just how much of an impact something can have on us. But you have a birthright to your own story. Ways to connect with Sas (she/her): Insta...

Today's episode will make the most sense after listening to episode 12 - Embarrassing Moments Part 2. Raphaela Browne is my guest co-host today, and we talk about undoing what might be a  lasting impact of old embarrassments and why that's important. The intent is not to force us to dredge up painful stories, but rather a nod to the fact that sometimes we may  have unconscious holdings t...

The best way I can describe this episode would be that it was a tender sharing of stories - along with an open invitation for you to share yours with us too. I am delighted to have Raphaela Browne (see episode 2 for more about this beautiful human) as my guest co-host. We didn't know ahead of time the stories that we'd share, but gosh, it touched me to the core. Thank you for holding our...

This episode with Christina M. Burress is so special and transformational. Christina shares colorful, meaningful stories that will awaken all of your senses and catalyze a new way of understanding your interconnectedness with nature and with all beings. She explains how everyone is an artist and how art is a way of being. Christina is a teacher of writing and will give you inroads into your own ex...

Today’s guest is Sabrina Smith. She brings an incredible amount of inspiration and relatability as her life is steeped in both story and connection. Today she shares insights that touch into so many important topics including making brave choices, navigating around challenges, upholding your values, advocating for causes, understanding disability, validating feelings, navigating inequity, connecti...

I hope you get a good laugh out of this episode . It is quite human to find yourself in embarrassing situations, so how do we handle them? I offer a couple of unabashed examples of how laughter can be really helpful in times such as these. While also, the time and place for laughter may also require its own kind of mindfulness. Links mentioned in this episode: Restoration Health: https://rhealthc....

I am so honored to have Eric Leviton on the podcast today. With charm, humor and heart, he shares insightful ways to navigate the rough waters that can come with being an actor or creative person. Eric is an accomplished and well-loved performer who has been on stages his whole life. He shares meaningful stories as well as practical takeaways. I think you will absolutely love his depth as well as...

This week, I’m going to ask you to deeply consider all of the things in life that call to you. In your still moments of reflection or in your wild imagination, what are the dreams that won’t let you go? What characteristics, qualities and experiences have been quieted for one reason or another?   We begin to talk about some inroads into exploring these ideas as well as some hopeful pathways for en...

I am so grateful to Jayde Rossi for sharing her very impactful and touching insights regarding how important it is to befriend our bodies.  Today Jayde and I pull back the curtain on some of the more tender moments that we have experienced within moments of uncertainty and how that then opened us up to understand how remarkable and beautiful our bodies really are.  Jayde desires to bring awareness...

This episode goes out to everyone who has a solid grasp on their self-esteem and who probably finds it paramount to foster the knowingness of self-worth in those around them.  Yet somehow little things break through that still cause you (often subconsciously) to base your worth on something that likely had its origin rooted in something long ago.  I actually go rogue in the spirit of vulnerability...

Daniel Watson is a writer from the North East of England. In this episode, he brings a rare blend of intellect, charm, emotion and vulnerability as he so effortlessly embodies the sheer beauty of the human spirit. Daniel has been deeply pondering and writing about the concept of personal truths. He explains this concept as well as how there can be variances of perception and further posits that th...

Amidst pursuing your beautiful dreams and evolving into a more fully expressed version of yourself, it's also so vital to know and honor who you are now. And as we invest into our future selves, how can we also fully take in every bit of today? Ways to connect with Sas (she/her): Instagram: @lori_sase Sign up for her newsletter or find out about coaching: https://www.lorisase.com Send us Fan...

I could not possibly be more pleased and honored to have Raphaela Browne as my very first guest. She imparts insights in such a real and touching manner and is also just an all-around amazing person. I think you'll really appreciate hearing about how a very difficult time in her life allowed her to see herself more clearly and how that catalyzed a really different life for her.  She also drop...

This inaugural episode comes to you straight from the heart. Who are you? No really, WHO are you? And what are imaginal cells? There is only one YOU. Is every bit of who you are feeling free and confident enough to be expressed? We will talk about why this is so vital to consider - for both you and for our world. Find out what imaginal cells  are and why they are the namesake of this podcast. I co...