Threshold Moments

Happy holidays, dear listeners. Today's episode is a gift to everyone who's parenting through the holidays. Whether you're parenting your children, yourself, or even your parents, this episode is a reminder that you're not alone in the stress of this season. I also offer a few small doable things you can do to support your family in moving through the upcoming weeks feeling safe, calm, and joyful....

Welcome, dear listeners. Today, we continue our exploration of nervous system healing with a lesson on the reticular activating system (RAS) and the power of curiosity. It's important to tend to the RAS, because it helps us break limiting beliefs by learning to ask better questions and manifest new possibilities. And we can learn to engage the RAS by crafting "show me" statements and embracing the...

Your body knows exactly what you need. But it can be hard to hear what it's saying and to heed its wisdom and warnings. So in today's episode, I'm sharing practicals tools for embracing your body as your "no-BS GPS" and creating the layers of support you need to know the direction your soul wants to go and to find the capacity and courage to follow it. If you're craving a more authentic, pleasurab...

Welcome back to Threshold Moments. Today we're continuing our exploration of nervous system resilience with the transformative power small doable pieces. Sometimes when we feel overwhelmed or find ourselves in a trauma response, we slip into all-or-nothing thinking. But typically all we need to do is take one step forward to create nourishing momentum. Brigit Viksnins calls this "small doable piec...

Welcome, dear ones. Today I am resharing one of my favorite practices from 21 Days of Untapped Support — Right Distance. Right distance is about transitioning from all-or-nothing thinking to nuanced choice. We can cultivate right distance in our relationships, our workplaces, our creative projects, and our online presence. Join me as we explore— How to release all-or-nothing thinking & play with t...

When we're in a situation that feels bad, being able to find nuance and a sense of empowerment is so important. But we also get to feel angry, we get to feel tired, we get to feel sad. And we get to forgive ourselves for not being the best parents or partners right now. So this episode is an offering to you, dear listener. It's an invitation to check in and prioritize a tiny moment of self-care. A...

This week on Threshold Moments we're doing something a little different. Instead of releasing a heartfelt interview with a brilliant, soul-centered guest, I'm sharing my own story and offering an introduction to the life-changing work of healing your nervous system. For the first time, I'm speaking about how a painful back injury led me on a powerful healing journey toward doing so. much. less. Ev...

Happy Samhein, dear listeners! Today, I am excited to be re-sharing my conversation with Sarah Jenks. Sarah is a parent, a partner, and a priestess. Last fall I invited her onto the podcast to talk about witches, autumnal traditions, how she discovered her unique path, and the importance of cultivating sacred feminine wisdom. Join us in revisiting this heartfelt conversation about: Sarah's journey...

Welcome, dear listeners. Today I'm in conversation with seeress, shamanic practitioner, ceremonialist, writer, designer, and supporter of women in business, Kelly Rich. Kelly is dedicated to helping people tap into their inner wisdom, own their intuition and do what they came here to do. She believes beauty is a portal to the divine and her love of holding healing spaces has drawn her to creating...

Welcome to Threshold Moments, dear listeners. Today I'm welcoming mother of three, mentor, speaker, and profound community guide, Therese Jornlin. Therese has been on the spiritual path since the age of fourteen when a traumatic event entered her life and opened her up to what is beyond ordinary living. In this conversation, we explore Therese's many thresholds in finding her heart, her voice, her...

Welcome to Threshold Moments. Today I'm in conversation with musician, guide, and documentary filmmaker, East Forest. Since 2008, he has used music to guide listeners through modern journeys of deep introspection. Together we discuss his new film Music for Mushrooms , an 82-minute narrative feature film that's an ode to the transformative potential of art and introspection in a world that is achin...

Welcome back to Threshold Moments. Today I'm sharing an inspiring conversation with father of two and founder of We Society , Kareem Manuel. Kareem is the host of the We. Are the Ones Podcast in which he talks to thought leaders, influencers, political leaders, and culture makers to find out what sparked them to bring people together around a common goal or agenda. Together we talk about the many...

Welcome to Threshold Moments. Today I'm excited to be back in conversation with somatic relational psychotherapist and author of  Healing the Wounds of Childhood and Culture , Dr. Don St. John. I first spoke with Dr. Don St. John in episode 68 where we discussed healing trauma, breaking patterns, and the many thresholds of Don's 82 years of life. This week we're reconnecting to dive deeper into th...

Welcome, dear listeners. This week on Threshold Moments, we're welcoming entrepreneur, keynote speaker, feminist, coach, and author, Andrea Isabelle Lucas. Andrea is devoted to helping women stand up for themselves and take radical responsibility for their own happiness. Her gift is knowing how to take the next best step, one step at a time. Today, she shares that gift with us. Together we talk ab...

Welcome, dear listeners. Today I'm welcoming the visionary, deep-hearted, Nisha Moodley. Nisha is an integrative leadership coach, the founder of Global Sisterhood Day, and a mother. As a mixed race woman with a background in health and executive coaching, intergenerational and energy healing and community building, Nisha has a unique understanding of the ecology of leadership and the ability to c...

Welcome back to Threshold Moments! This week I'm joined by Ginny Muir who was the co-leader of the Scotland trip I just shared in my Summer Adventure Series. Ginny is a highly sought-after ceremonial facilitator, and she's here to talk about ritual, wellness, and the rich ripeness that is possible in midlife. If you're interested in learning how your life might be filled with safer relationships t...

Today we conclude our Summer Adventure Series. Join me on bike trails and boat rides that teach us beautiful lessons about cheering yourself on, trusting your judgment, and finding your way. Thank you so much for joining me in this month of adventure. If you enjoyed it, please leave the podcast a 5-star rating and review anywhere you listen to podcasts . Connect with Sarah Follow Sarah on Instagra...

This week we continue our Summer Adventure Series and travel to Bermuda, where we'll release either/or thinking and celebrate the magic of saying yes. Tune in as I adventure to this island in the Atlantic, and join me in exploring the joys of friendship, interdependence, and taking the next right step. There's one more episode in our Summer Adventure Series coming soon. Subscribe wherever you list...

Today we complete the Scotland section of our Summer of Adventure. Tune in as I retrace the five steps of preparation, beginning, middle, end, and integration. Then join me as I reflect on the ways my trip to Scotland effected me and what it means to see with your heart. Thank you joining me on my adventures this month. Subscribe wherever you listen to be notified. Mentioned in the Episode Sarah J...

Today in our Adventure Series, we reach the end of my journey in Scotland. Tune in for a discussion of daytime skinny-dipping, wild witchcraft, mycelial themes, saying goodbye, and the realities of going back home. Join me as I complete this ancestral adventure, and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to hear the full series. Connect with Sarah Follow Sarah on Instagram Learn more about S...

Today we continue my adventures in Scotland and make it through the middle of the journey. This part of the journey brings the myth of the selkie, the magical ceremonies I took part in, and the many lessons that emerged along the way — including reflections on the state of this show. Join me on this adventure, and make sure you subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen , so you don't miss an ep...

In this installment of our Adventure Series, we begin my journey to Scotland. Tune in to hear about my magical landing in Edinburgh, how I intuited a medical emergency, and the many lessons we can learn from falcons. Please join me as I start this ancestral adventure, and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen , so you don't miss an episode of this series. Mentioned in the Episode The Witche...

This week in our Adventure Series, we prepare for our journey to Scotland. Tune in to learn the five stages of a threshold and to hear how a trip to Nosara, Costa Rica led me on a transformative journey across the Atlantic Ocean to the British Isles. Join me as I reflect on feeling my first full-body YES in years. And remember to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen , so you don't miss an...

Welcome to our Summer Adventure Series! In this episode, I take you with me to Acadia National Park in Maine as we explore the power of orientation for both inner and outer navigation. Join me as I become lost and found — changing a long-held story about myself in the process. And make sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen , so you don't miss an episode of this series.   Mentioned i...

This month is going to be unlike any other season on the podcast! Throughout July, I'll be sharing two episodes a week that invite you on my recent adventures as we travel to places close to and far from home. Tune in for a preview of where we're headed, and make sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen , so you don't miss an episode of this series.   Connect with Sarah Follow Sarah on...