The Imaginal Podcast

This episode is for anyone who's curious about the Make One New Thing Happen Group Coaching Program! Even if you're not interested in the program, you're welcome to still listen. Raphaela and I riff about what we feel really matters in life and what we'd like to offer you through this program. Enquiry sign-ups are now, and the program kicks off in January 2023. We are keeping t...

I am so excited to have Leslie Page back, and today I am bringing my part to our dual-storytelling adventure. Have you ever moved through fear and had it not go as well as you'd hoped? Well, that's exactly what happened to me. It's a story of mishaps and embarrassments that in the end turned into one of the most treasured and meaningful memories of my life. It's my hope that my...

My guess is that today's episode will really tug at your heart strings as well as give you an extra measure of courage to move through anything in your life that has a bit of fear attached to it. I am so delighted to have Leslie Page back to continue our series on fear - which we will conclude over the next two weeks with a focus on storytelling. We wanted to link arms with you in the hopes t...

This question says it all! Please join Raphaela and me in this conversation - as we all listen to the insights from our future nonagenarians!! Sometimes we can get so micro-focused or so routined, that we might lose sight of what really matters the most. This conversation really pulled at our heartstrings, so we're excited to share this with you!! We'd love to hear what your 90-year-old...

Have you ever felt that parts of yourself have been quieted? Or perhaps, there are times when you’re afraid to say what you’d like to say? Today, we’re talking about finding yourself and using your voice. Interestingly, sometimes it's even the most successful and evolved people who still desire to unveil truer parts of themselves. Kat Jackson is a perfect example of someone who is successful...

I am so happy to have Leslie Page back to continue our conversation from last week! Today we discuss the nuances of fear and how it doesn't have the right to keep you disempowered. What is the next step that you want to take? Today, we identify when fear is exaggerated or uninvitedly arresting and talk about ways to continue stepping into what you really want to do or say. I feel that this co...

Isn't it funny that even when you have solid self-esteem , somehow fear can still make you doubt yourself? Fear doesn't seem to discriminate even if you're incredibly accomplished. You may be a leader, a parent, a known artist, an executive, a teacher, etc  - fear still seems to find its way into our lives. I might also posite that sometimes fear is so sneaky that you might not even...

One of the funniest (well, not haha funny) things I've found is that the most creative people can still worry that they're not good enough. The tragic part is that our world is missing all of the wonderful contributions that are caught in the world of self-doubt. Do you ever feel just on the outside of your creativity? Perhaps you worry that what you create won't be good enough. Or...

Do you ever feel that your life has become a little less joyful than you would like? Do you characterize yourself as someone who loves to have fun in life? Maybe you're naturally funny or the one who’s great at creating memorable moments, however, for some reason, life has become a little too drab. Whether it's situational or that never-ending list of things you have to do, sometimes joy...

Sometimes your negative self-talk might be so familiar that you don't even realize it's there. Consequently, you might be giving those self-limiting or criticizing narratives too much credibility and weight. Shifting this is so important, because those negative voices can unnecessarily keep you hesitant or make you feel ill at ease. This can heartbreakingly arrest both your pursuits and...

Do you ever feel that expressing  your emotions is hard sometimes? It's such a relatable situation because many of us have been told to not feel a certain way at one time or another. Whether that occurred in your childhood or your adulthood, it can make you feel that you don't have permission to express your emotions authentically. Kelsey Delane is back today for the second part of our d...

What is your relationship with your emotions? Perhaps you've been told that you're too sensitive, or perhaps you have had some trouble getting in touch with how you feel and sometimes feel a bit numb - whatever the case, it's so relatable. Sometimes it can be tricky to know how to process your feelings or know what to do with your  emotions. This can also be complicated by the messa...

Sometimes in the realm of personal development, we can feel like we're failing if we don't think that we're continually moving forward. Or perhaps, you may feel guilty for not being constantly productive. You may even feel that you have to push through the hardships in your life without the space to rest and look after yourself. Today we parse out the validity of these messages and...

In recent episodes, we've been posing some existential questions. We've also asked you to ponder how you might live your life in ways that are even more in alignment with the things that matter to you. However, amidst busy schedules and a constant access to information (as wonderful as that can be), it may be difficult to hear the stillness of your own opinions and needs. Today, we talk...

Today we focus in on the voices that can run through our heads - whether they are critical, self-doubting, accusatory, or maybe one comment that was spoken to you long ago. This kind of "self-talk" can take up residence and can keep you from doing things you love or being who you truly are. Sometimes these voices have been riding along for so long that you don't even question their...

Why are you so hard on yourself? I ask that kindly, but does that resonate for you? Do you ever find that your routines feel exhausting or are a little bleaker than what you'd imagine for your life? This is a two-part conversation, and today we focus on when you are compelled to "go at things hard" - not "hard" in a great or healthy way but rather when it depletes you or c...

Do you ever find yourself weighed down by perfectionism? Whether you're s self-acknowledging perfectionist or whether perfectionism sneaks through the back door once in a while, today we parse out many facets as to its impact and origin. We go into this nuanced territory with some pictorial scenes to illustrate just how complex perfectionism can be. At the same time, there are many ways to ex...

What do you do when you feel stuck? It's such a relatable place but can also garner unwarranted self-doubt. Today we discuss the facets of stuck-ness, while also offering ways of moving through it. Often, it is a combination of movement while also listening to the intelligence of this feelings. And always, bringing in a lot of compassion. Stuck-ness can actually often offer beautiful guidance...

Today Alison Scott and I continue our conversation from last week. We discuss the relatable  feelings of overwhelm that can come when your pursuits or circumstances seem hard. Our conversation today is meant to offer companionship and shared insight and to  safeguard your passions, projects, voice, priorities, creativity, contributions etc. Sometimes there are also factors outside of our control....

What do you do when you want to quit? Today, Alison Scott and I reflect, laugh and strategize on this interesting topic. Wanting to quit is a very relatable feeling in the midst of a pursuit or project. If we're not careful though, it can be very isolating, and it might start to garner more power and wrongful messaging than it should. Today we talk about how to listen to what is needed in thi...

A quick episode today to remind us of how important it is to look after ourselves and each other.  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 Mail Support the show

Whether through her music, her artful endeavors, her friendship, her teaching or her stories - Leslie Page touches lives profoundly. Today Leslie shares how her hard times (including a bone marrow transplant for ALL leukemia as well as past traumatic experiences) have allowed her to help others. She continually brings her hope, bright spirit, deep soul and nuanced insights to so many people. Lesli...

Do you have something that you've always wanted to do or be, but somewhere along the line you've disallowed yourself from pursuing it? Or perhaps you've pursued it, but you're continually plagued with a lot of heavy self-doubt? Today, we mindfully linger in this place so that you can break away from a wrongly imposed belief that may have been set in motion by one comment or one...

I have no words to express how honored and grateful I am to have Ariane Resnick on the show. At the heart of Ariane's message today is that no matter how you identify - you are not alone, and you belong. We discuss how a resonance of loneliness or feelings of exclusion can carry into our lives from our childhood. Sometimes we don't even know that they're there. She brings a compilat...

My charming and very beloved, recurring guest co-host, Daniel Watson, is back today with an incredibly touching and inspiring episode. Today we discuss the value of meaningful contribution, while simultaneously acknowledging what an honor and gift it is to connect with others. Whether or not you are a soccer fan, player, and/or sports enthusiast, I think you will find beauty and resonance in his s...