Lead to Gold

Welcome to the Season 1 finale of Lead to Gold. It's been a joyride, and I'm so grateful for your part in it. I couldn’t possibly think of a better duo to bring on for such a vast topic, especially for one that means so much to me personally and is a massive need for the collective right now. As two fantastic co-facilitators of psychedelic retreats, Nick and Clare walk us through the often-forgotten importance of incorporating ritual in our everyday lives. This doesn’t begin or end in a retr...

As much as I talk 💩 about the internet and social media on this podcast, I have to admit to the few nuggets of gold to be found among the dumpster fire. In today's episode, we're gonna take some advice from a classic r/AskReddit thread and see what has helped other people make their lives better, most importantly, in very realistic ways. I hope you can take a lil nugget with you from this episode! Everyone say...thanks, Reddit? Show notes: Reddit: What improved your quality of life so...

Is everyone going through it right now? The answer is a resounding "yes," especially if you are chronically online. With the constant news cycles, more difficulty in parsing through falsities and disinformation, overwhelming tragedy, violence, and outrage being forced down our throats, it's no wonder we feel so scared and overwhelmed. Let's talk about what to do about it. Show notes: Very relevant blog posts: Why you need media literacy, right now and We're all on drugsThe University ...

Is money an energetic tool, or is it the root of all evil? Let's *attempt* to get to the bottom of all the mixed messaging we receive about how to relate to our finances. In this episode, we’ll give context to our varying cultural attitudes toward money and how they impact our external lives. From societal conditioning to personal beliefs, let's settle this debate and develop a healthier, more empowered relationship with wealth—one that actually supports our goals and values, without any fals...

As someone who felt the pressure of turning off all outward-facing emotions in my youth, and now struggle to authentically share those still deeply felt emotions with my loved ones, I wanted to chat about our societal norming around being sensitive. We've all heard the clichés by now: it's okay to cry, sensitivity is a gift, men have feelings too, etc...but embodying our pain, anger, and sadness is an entirely different process. So let's re-sensitize. The world needs more of it. Show notes:...