Podcast Episode 13: Love, Light and Good Vibes Only
In this episode of The Steward Project, I want to talk about something I've been seeing on social media more often. I'm watching some amazing activists share really powerful sentiments and learnings about oppression and racism, then watching as others (with privilege) comment about them needing "more Love & Light". Or suggesting that if they shared the truth about oppression or racism with a bit more "Love & Light", it would be better received. Now, you know I'm a yoga teache
Podcast Episode 12: On Healing and Healers
In this episode of The Steward Project, let's talk about Healing and Healers. Let me start by saying I believe in healing and I believe there are Healers in the world. I often lead workshops and offer presentations on trauma and healing from trauma. The healing process requires reverence and space to truly work...but what happens when everyone is promising to "heal" us with a 60 minute yoga class or a sound healing or a reiki session? What about people who claim to be Healer
Podcast Episode 10: Permission to SLOW DOWN
In this episode of The Steward Project, I want to give you permission to SLOW DOWN. As helpers, healers, activists, and change-makers, we are exposed to a lot of oppression and injustice in the world. And we often run towards it in order to be of service to those suffering first-hand from these injustices. But sometimes, we have to slow down, pull away, and take some time for ourselves.
In this episode, I share that NO is a complete sentence and one we should use more often
Podcast Episode 9: Spiritual Bypass & Bullsh*t Manifesting
Spiritual Bypass is defined as, "the use of spiritual practices and beliefs to avoid dealing with our painful feelings, unresolved wounds, and developmental needs." As we start any spiritual journey, we must become aware of spiritual bypass and how that can impact our path. For some, coming across a teacher or "guru" who is engaging in spiritual bypass may cause them to pull away from spirituality altogether. I want you to avoid that by being fully aware. In this episode, I
