<p>In this episode of Ladies Who Bronché, Julissa welcomes Ayesha Ophelia, a creative and dreamer who works with woman who are interested in creating lives that look as good they feel. Ayesha shares her journey of empowerment, play, and the healing power of somatics, traditional chinese medicine, and the art of devotion. Ayesha emphasizes the need for self-discovery, the role of death and transformation in personal growth, and the importance of making art a playful and liberating experience. The conversation encourages listeners to explore their own paths and embrace the journey of self-expression.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Ayesha Ophelia</p><p>02:56 Brunch Favorites and Conversations</p><p>10:44 The Power of Somatic Healing</p><p>22:45 Embracing Change and Ego Death</p><p>26:00 Navigating Grief and the Psychedelic Experience of Death</p><p>29:17 The Artistic Relationship with Grief</p><p>35:33 Devotion as a Pathway to Creation</p><p>41:37 The Creative Process: Play and Collage</p><p>48:00 Finding Freedom in Authenticity and Expression</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ayesha Ophelia Links</strong></p><ul><li><p> <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.ayeshaophelia.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.ayeshaophelia.com</a></p></li><li><p> <strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ayeshaophelia?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/ayeshaophelia</a></p></li></ul><ul><li><p> <strong>Vessel 2026:</strong> <a href="https://www.youarethevessel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.youarethevessel.com</a></p></li></ul><ul><li><p> <strong>Community &amp; Library:</strong> <a href="https://www.theunlearningportal.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.theunlearningportal.com</a></p></li><li><p> <strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humanitiescurriculum" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/humanitiescurriculum</a></p><p>Free Community Space on Heartbeat: <a href="https://app.heartbeat.chat/humanities/invitation?code=57B55B" target="_blank"><strong>https://app.heartbeat.chat/humanities/invitation?code=57B55B</strong></a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Vessel: For those who want to go deep and creatively liberate. Humanities / The Unlearning Portal (on going courses and classes)</strong></p><p><br></p>