The North Star

Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms and like books that are now written in a very foreign tongue. Do not now seek the answers, which cannot be given you because you would not be able to live them. And the point is, to live everything. Live the questions now.  (Rainer Maria Rilke) This is a conversation about how to go abo...

Listen to Mackenzie Belcastro in conversation with the writer behind Delicate Hibiscus . Julia has shared her work online since 2019 through a daily writing practice. In this episode, she reflects on the role of devotion in her creative life, from early diary entries to her public work, and considers the relationship between consistency, self-trust, and expression.  As the conversation unfolds, sh...

Hi angels, in this episode we talk about a few ways to navigate intrusive thoughts (with the help of principles found in ACT). We also talk about expanding our capacity through slowing down and healing — and integrating more of our masculine/yang energy into our lives after a period of leaning mostly into our softness/yin energy. You may also like... ⁠⁠Meditations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — come home to yourself, cl...

It's not always easy to prioritize yourself. It doesn't even always feel great at first to go ahead and do so. But if you've been feeling unwell or out of sorts, and you've been feeling called to care for yourself, this is your mission. And this episode is for you. You may also like... ⁠⁠Meditations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — come home to yourself, clarity, money, graceful digestion, etc. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Co...

You must carve it out. I know it's talked about frequently, but actually doing it — actually spending time with your dreams —that is what changes everything, from your frequency, to your wellbeing, to your relationships, to your life at large. This is your gentle, simple reminder. Carve out intentional time to be with your dreams. You may also like... ⁠⁠Meditations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — come home to yoursel...

In this episode, I delve into the transformative journey of channeling fear into creative energy and the profound impact of prioritizing what truly brings you alive. Inspired by the music of the past and the wisdom of creative icons, this episode invites you to stop waiting for 'the right time.' Instead, step boldly into the arena of your own becoming, embracing the unknown as a source of magic an...

Hi angels, this episode is about experiences some of us have with "love" that isn't really loving. I share an experience from 14 years ago that was tough, but ultimately taught me a lot, and helped me come closer to myself. I also share about healing from such experiences, and I speak about sacred/spiritual lessons related to such difficult experiences. I do hope this serves. You may...

Hi angels, in this episode I share with you three journal entries from 6 years wherein I documented my journey from "maybe it's time to pursue my dreams" to "this feels good... but is this all fantasy?" to "wow, I've done it.. I feel so aligned." Finding these three journal entries was so shocking to me—they were the only ones in this journal, all spaced about 6 months apart, as if they were just...

Hi angels, this episode is all about the perfectionism trap, how it leads us to the freeze response, and how to navigate this in order to live in accordance with your values, your spirit, and your dreams. You may also like... ⁠⁠Meditations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — come home to yourself, clarity, money, graceful digestion, etc. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — to step into the life you've secretly always dreamed of liv...

Hi angels, if you've been navigating a tough time and are looking for ways to simply bring peace to the mind and body, as well as ways to restore your spirit, this episode is for you. You may also like... ⁠⁠Meditations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — come home to yourself, clarity, money, graceful digestion, etc. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — to step into the life you've secretly always dreamed of living ⁠Reiki⁠ - dis...

A conversation about wonder, tenderness, and creating as an act of self-care. In this episode, Dana Najib shares with us a peak into her childhood, including its beauty and challenges, both of which have shaped her into the soul she is today. We explore creativity as a pathway back to oneself, its role in emotional wellbeing, and seasons of disconnection. Dana also shares her creative process and...

As the year winds down, Mackenzie reflects on the pressure we often place on ourselves to have met certain goals or milestones by year’s end. In this episode, she explores self-compassion, divine timing, and the importance of trusting the non-linear path of soul-aligned work. She shares personal insights on returning to meditation, the power of silence and rest, and why nourishment matters more th...

Hi angels, in this episode we're talking about trusting in what you're drawn to, trusting in the seasons of your life, and allowing your soul and body to be your guide. You may also like... ⁠⁠Meditations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — come home to yourself, clarity, money, graceful digestion, etc. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — to step into the life you've secretly always dreamed of living ⁠Reiki⁠ - distance energ...

Hi angels, I hope you've been keeping well! It's been a moment, but I wanted to pop in to share this episode that feels very timely given the conversations I've been having as of late in my personal and professional life. This episode is here to share super simple tools for navigating uncertainty, overwhelm, "future tripping," and general feelings of malaise/dis-ease. You may...

Sous-chef Michelle Schmill joins us on the podcast today to share her incredible story, which includes growing up in Mexico, leaving home at 18, plenty of grit and resilience, moving to France, pursuing her passion for cooking, navigating burnout and ego deaths—and so much more. Michelle is an incredibly warm, grounded, inspiring, and creative soul. This conversation will leave you energized to ge...

In this episode, Mackenzie sits down with Bonnie Crotzer—dancer, yoga teacher, and founder of The Floss, a new approach to fitness nurturing the fascia through low impact movement for inside-out results.  Bonnie shares how the fascia holds our stories, influences our immune system, and even affects our emotional wellbeing. She explains how fascia flossing works, how it differs from stretching, and...

Hi sweets, this episode is all about the pressure that so many (if not everyone at some point in their life) feel to "have their sh*t together." I've noticed that this is especially profound in those who work in the self-development space, as there's this false narrative that our ego feeds us that we couldn't possibly be a source of support for others if we're not "p...

Caroline Wachsmuth joins us to share her story, as well as her wisdom regarding self-healing and intentional living. She speaks to the courage of shedding outdated versions of ourselves, the importance of nurturing friendships, and the wisdom of truly knowing your own body and rhythm. This episode explores how to move beyond society’s prescriptions, find resonance in the places and practices that...

Hi angels, this is a personal story today regarding finances. In this episode, I'll share with you where it all began (in 2017, post-leaving-fashion, insecure, unstable, totally uncertain), to how I took leaps of faith without much money at all, to the reality of the support I received along the way, to the here and now (where my dreams are in tact and I feel safe and financially well). I hope...

Hi angels, this week we're talking about the magic available to us in the every day, connecting to inspiration, and more. You may also like... ⁠⁠Meditations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — come home to yourself, clarity, money, graceful digestion, etc. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — to step into the life you've secretly always dreamed of living ⁠Reiki⁠ - distance energy healing Find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@mackbelcastro...

Romina is one of the dearest souls to me—though I posit she has that effect on most people she meets. Incredibly warm, regulated, and heart-led, she is an inspiration by way of not only business but also how she engages with every aspect of her life. In this episode, we talk about motherhood, ending relationships with family members, deep emotional and physical healing, creating and maintaining a...

Hi angels, today we're talking about honouring the summer heat, slowing down, surrender, and trusting in God's perfect timing. This is for you if you struggle to slow down and honour your body/mind/soul's need for rest, and/or if you're struggling to trust in your own sacred path. You may also like... ⁠⁠Meditations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — come home to yourself, clarity, money, graceful digestion,...

Hi angels, this episode is recorded in real real time — just a few minutes ago! We start with a bit of a life update, then get into the topic at hand: romanticizing your past. This isn't an inherently bad thing at all. It can be wonderful, beautiful. But it tips into unhealthy waters when your present feels "less than" in comparison to an overly glossed over past. I share this all wi...

In this episode, Mackenzie sits down with self-love coach and energy healer Melanie Rose to explore rebuilding trust in ourselves — an opportunity we are often given via our relationship with our body, or our relationship with our business/money. Melanie shares her signature 5-part self-love framework, speaks to the nuance of ethical leadership in healing spaces, and reflects on ceremony as the or...

Hi angels, in this episode, we're exploring how dogma can subtly infiltrate our spiritual and personal growth journeys—how tools, practices, and routines can be genuinely supportive at times, but also how they can become rigid or performative, disconnecting us from our inner truth. If you've been feeling disconnected from your intuition, unsure about which spiritual tools still serve you,...