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Hosted by English teacher, writer, and multi-faceted life learner Wren Taylor, we're keeping it cozy here, as if we were gathered on the couch with a good friend. Through thoughtful tangents, unique interviews, and practical advice, Lead to Gold is a valuable resource for alchemizing your life and turning heavy challenges into golden opportunities for growth and community.
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It really feels like nothing anyone says matters anymore. Companies aren't transparent, friends flake, leaders promise things they can't deliver. This leads to an overall degradation of language and trust, or what I like to call "linguistic inflation." The slight bright spot in this problem is that it isn't new, at all. Join in on the conversation today as we unpack what linguistic inflation looks like at all levels, why it really is that deep, and how some of the greatest dystopian classics ...
You know the feeling when after being so constantly booked and busy, your body literally starts to give out? Or you have to start last-minute cancelling plans you were actually excited for? Orrrrr the plans start to feel more like obligations than events you're looking forward to? If you're nodding along to any of these, this is the episode for you. Join in as we discuss the frustrating nuances of wanting more community, but having to balance the equation with rest and alone time. It's a...
You're feeling a desperate itch for a thing you know, deep down, you'll never fully possess. This is the kind of craving that comes from a core wound. And spoiler alert: It's not going to go away unless you start tending to it. In today's episode, we're speaking to that part of ourselves - the uncomfortable reality that our most intense yearning is likely directly connected to an old, neglected fragment of our lives. We'll chat about four common patterns that show up for many of us, but there...
Everyone online seems to be sharing their fondest memories of a year that marks the last time a lot of us felt uninhibited from life's greatest stressors: adulthood, the economy, the government, unprecedented events...you name it. It makes sense that everyone wants to bask in the nostalgia. The funny thing is, 2016 was the worst year of my life. But this isn't just about me. In this episode, we're discussing the juxtaposition of nostalgia and the true story of what happened. Beyond that, we'l...
One of the biggest questions I've had stirring around in my head this past year was what a woman's role really is in our current age - where fascists are abundant, young people have endless access to influence (for better or worse), and so many people seem so excited to throw inclusivity and equity out the window. Where are we? How did we get here? And who are the voices we need to be listening to to guide us through? Show notes: Florence Given's "Audacity Injection - make them say 'who does ...
History won't remember 2025 fondly, but I think I will. There was a lot of upset, a lot of rage, a lot of worry and wallowing, but I'm thanking my lucky stars that all of it was met with unrelenting love and support. If anything, this year taught me just how many people have my back, and how easy it actually is to seek help when it's needed. Don't believe me? Then this is the perfect episode for you. Welcome back, friends. 💫 Show notes: Subscribe to the blogSupport me & the show thr...
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:...
Madelyn Moon is a leading voice in the world of feminine-masculine relationships, devoted to serving women in liberating their expressive, artistic hearts with themselves, with partners, and with the world. Today, she's teaching ALL of us how to get out of our minds and into our bodies - finally, a place where we can safely unleash the emotions we may not always want to look at. Let's get witchy, let's get weird, let's maybe even get a little psychotic...this work is the doorway to fin...
I hear you...but let's talk about why this is actually a really great problem to have. In today's conversation, we'll ground into the feeling of overwhelm that so many of us meet when trying (and failing) to devote enough time to the activities we love. We'll also touch on the cultural reasons for why that overwhelm arises and how to combat it. Remember: your leisure time is meant to be leisurely. No catch! Show notes: More on the conversation around creative energy, check out "A Diffe...
The word "reciprocity" came to me like a cool, shady breeze in the middle of an intensely hot summer day. Largely inspired by the book Braiding Sweetgrass, we're talking today about what reciprocity means and what the world could look like when we all start to understand and practice it in our daily lives. This conversation is SO important to me right now - hoping you find some wisdom in it. 🍃 Show notes: A very relevant blog post from Lead to Gold: Why we need collective care, right n...
Megan is a bestie for life (if you listened my Friendsgiving special, episode 25, you'll remember her 😎), and she is also my first bestie to give birth! Join us for a super candid conversation about her first year of motherhood and how she stays sane through all the expectations, duties, lack of alone time, childhood wounds, relationship changes, and much more. I am so in awe of how she has navigated this new chapter of her life, so I just HAD to have her over for a drink and a good chat to a...
It’s no question that we’re experiencing a shifting landscape of fame and celebrity culture, but are we actually moving away from idolizing celebrities and their brands? Let’s explore how celebrity has shapeshifted over the centuries, how their current lack of advocacy for world issues is changing public attitudes, and the growing emphasis on authenticity and relatability from people we may not...want to relate to? Join in on the discussion to determine if we're witnessing the end of celebrit...
Ever been in a relationship that your heart knows is right, but your brain SCREAMS is wrong? Well, you've come to the right place. Today's amazing conversation is from Chelsea Horton of Healing Embodied, experts in helping those with anxiety move beyond their relationship fears and into wholehearted love. I've been waiting for this one. 💕 Show notes: Follow Healing Embodied on InstagramWork with Chelsea!Subscribe to the blogFollow me on InstagramThanks to DayFox for the intro/outro song! S...
In the previous episode (which you should definitely listen to before this one), we discussed the importance of destigmatizing sexual energy and conversations around sex. It’s not a taboo. It’s actually the most normal, natural thing ever. This week, we go a bit further into the concept of shame - why we feel it, and ways to unlearn it even when it has DEEP roots in our subconscious. Let’s free ourselves together - I promise life will get a lot more fun from here. 🖤 Show notes: A very relevan...
Why are westerners so weird about sex? Why are we squeamish and scared of having a conversation about sexual energy on a larger scale? Why is it so normal and commonplace for every other living species aside from humanity? Today we're going to look into our culture's history of prudishness and how that has led us down a long road of highly misguided shame, confusion, and fear. In 2024, I'm inspired by the budding awareness I've seen in folks finally starting to make themselves comfortable ar...
I always thought the T.H.I.N.K. acronym was about social media posting etiquette. Turns out, it's much deeper than that. Today's episode features my friend John, and he's here to tell us all about how T.H.I.N.K. has helped him make the most of his interactions and communication with other people, and how the rest of the world could (and should) start using it, too. Show notes: Subscribe to the blogFollow me on InstagramThanks to DayFox for the intro/outro song!Send a text
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