Return to You with Erika Straub

In this episode: Vanessa and I explore what happens when you disconnect from your truth in an effort to solve for safety. How being told you’re too sensitive, while simultaneously being praised for your strength at a young age, shapes a prescribed life, a lonely life. We explore how shame gets buried underneath perfectionism, and how the reclamation of needs, particularly rest and play, open a door to liberation. We expand on what it means to hold space for another, and how it begins with holding space for all of our parts. In the space of curiosity and self inquiry, you learn who you really are.Vanessa shares that to discover your truth, is to connect with Source and return to love. Instead of solving for safety, learn how to solve for truth. About Vanessa Cornell Vanessa Cornell is the founder of NUSHU, a wellness collective and global community committed to fostering true connection, personal growth, and empowerment. Vanessa graduated from Harvard and went on to work at Goldman Sachs. She then dedicated ten years to growing, birthing and raising her five children. After a lifetime of excelling at meeting external expectations, Vanessa felt deeply disconnected from herself and experienced a breaking apart of everything she had known. NUSHU was born into this space. Through NUSHU, Vanessa offers retreats, courses, and community programming. She has trained hundreds of people to hold powerful space for themselves and others through her signature offerings: NUSHU Group, the How To Hold Space Course, and the NUSHU Group Facilitator Training program. Since her personal awakening, Vanessa has become a relentless and curious observer of the human condition, and a leading voice for true empowerment and a breaking down of the guru paradigm in the wellness space. The truth, she believes, lives, and has always lived, inside each of us.How and Where to Connect with Vanessavanessacornell.comhttps://vanessacornell.com/how-to-hold-spacehttps://www.instagram.com/vanessacornellhttps://nushu.comFavorite Quotes from the Podcast“We crave love and human connection the most. Our deepest fear is that we'll be alone and unloved. And so we hide these things away from other people. And it's just fascinating because what happens is exactly the opposite when we share it with the right person in the right way.” - Vanessa Cornell“There is nobody who can tell you who you are, there are lots of really skilled guides that can guide you towards who you are, but you're the only one who can remember who you are.”- Vanessa CornellTranscript of this Podcast can be found here.Learn more about the Return to You podcast here. Join My Monthly Newsletter: ‘The Way In’. A monthly serving of heart medicine to support your most profound opening. Be the first to receive new podcast episode drops, offerings, and a space to ask me anything! Subscribe to 'The Way In ' newsletter here.Follow Erika Straub on Instagram here.Learn More about Erika's Offerings here

In this episode: David and I explore the art of repair in intimate partnerships. We walk you through setting up micro containers for macro moments of conflict so that you can show your nervous system that conflict actually gets to be regenerative. We explore the fear based roots of anxious and avoidant dynamics, and how to stretch in your capacity for closeness and healthy dependence for a more secure base. David shares his wisdom on the space between two people and how to clean up “garbage” on your side of the street so that you can see and be seen by your partner. About David ChambersDavid Chambers, known as The Authentic Man, is a charismatic coach in the UK, specializing in the areas of dating, relationships, and intimacy for men. With more than a decade of experience, he has honed his skills in empowering men to develop deeply connected relationships and vibrant sexual lives. His focus on nurturing the true, authentic self and healthy masculinity has led many towards transformative personal growth.His coaching technique, deeply rooted in building self-awareness, emotional depth, and self-leadership, guides men through the intricate dynamics of modern relationships. David's profound vision for The Authentic Man is to liberate men from the constraints of pain and fear, facilitating journeys towards authentic, life-altering relationships. He stands as a key influencer and motivator for men striving to achieve deeply felt happiness and enduring connections.How and Where to Connect with DavidDavid’s WebsiteThe Authentic Man Podcast with David Chambers on Apple PodcastsThe Authentic Man Podcast with David Chambers on SpotifyInstagramFacebookFavorite Quotes from the Podcast“Avoidant people don't believe that they can find love. Or they're unsure, so what they do is they run away from it. But anxious people take on the battle. They keep trying. When they find someone they think they are the one, they often become quite obsessed because they are afraid to be alone.” - David Chambers"Intimacy is about closeness. It's being seen at really deep levels. It's allowing someone to really see the deepest parts of your soul and who you are beyond the garbage, beyond the body.” - David ChambersTranscript of this Podcast can be found here.Learn more about the Return to You podcast here. Join My Monthly Newsletter: ‘The Way In’. A monthly serving of heart medicine to support your most profound opening. Be the first to receive new podcast episode drops, offerings, and a space to ask me anything! Subscribe to 'The Way In ' newsletter here.Follow Erika Straub on Instagram here.Learn More about Erika's Offerings here.

In this episode: We unpack the art of receiving, the use of psychedelics to unfreeze blocked energy stored in the hips, and how to trust your body with intensity. We share with you the number one unconscious belief that is preventing you from breaking retraumatization loops.Allana shares her story of embodied surrender and how the union of your inner masculine and feminine create the space and potency for higher dimensional gifts to drop in. You’ll witness the journey from living in strategy to living in safety and how to release sexual trauma from your body.An episode filled with potency, transparency, and resonance.About Allana PrattIntimacy Expert, Allana Pratt is a global media personality and go-to authority for those ready to heal heartbreak, live unapologetically and attract a soul-shaking relationship. This Ivy League grad is the Author of 6 books, has interviewed Whoopi Goldberg and Alanis Morissette, and Hosts the edgy Podcast Intimate Conversations: Season 11- Soul Medicine, where listeners learn how to ‘Become the One’ to 'Find the One’ which ‘Awakens the One.' A Certified Master Coach with over 5.6M viewers on YouTube, Allana was asked by Leeza Gibbons to coach her during Dancing with the Stars. Interviewed over 800 times, she's been chosen as an Icon of Influence and featured on Huffington Post, People Magazine, Forbes, CBS, ABC, FOX, TLC, iHeartRadio and more. For the past 20 yrs, Allana's brave willingness to heal her own heart makes her authentic, relatable and credible in her proven Coaching Programs and Intimacy Retreats. Her wisdom, exuberance and raw transparency inspire the deep soul work required to create a solid intimate relationship with one’s self first, which naturally attracts and enhances a healthy partnership that lasts. She’s a small town Canadian girl who is honored to love the sh** out of Humanity.How and Where to Connect with AllanaAllana's WebsiteBook a call with Allana: Intimacy Breakthrough Experience Call InstagramFacebookYouTubeFavorite Quotes from the Podcast“That was the sign I knew I was doing the getting it thing or the inaccurate way of receiving, when I had this sense of relief.”- Allana PrattTranscript of this Podcast can be found here.Learn more about the Return to You podcast here. Subscribe to and watch Return to You Podcast interviews on YouTube here.Don't Miss Out on The Insider; A Sunday morning newsletter with lessons on life, love, leadership and my weekly podcast where I drop in with thought leaders and soulful healers to co-create expansive conversations to guide you on the path from trauma to SELF actualization. Subscribe to The Insider here.Follow Erika Straub on Instagram here.Learn More about Mentorship with Erika here.

In this episode: Jeff and I explore the intersection of human and soul, what it means to be spiritual and grounded, and how to cross the bridge from survivalist consciousness to authentic consciousness.Jeff teaches us the truth about the Self actualized path and the internal safety and security created through the embodiment of Sacred Purpose.About Jeff brownA former criminal lawyer and psychotherapist, Jeff Brown is the author of 8 popular books: Soulshaping, Ascending with Both Feet on the Ground, Love It Forward, An Uncommon Bond, Spiritual Graffiti, Grounded Spirituality, Hearticulations, Humanifestations. He is also the central subject in the award-winning spiritual documentary, ‘Karmageddon,’ which also features Ram Dass, Seane Corn, Deva Premal and Miten. Jeff has authored a series of inspirations for ABC’S ‘Good Morning America,’ and he has contributed to The Washington Post, Elephant Journal, Positively Positive, The Good Men Project, Unity Magazine, Rebelle Society, and Maria Shriver.com. In 2010, he wrote a blog ‘ Apologies to the Divine Feminine (from a warrior in transition),’ which quickly went viral and continues to be widely shared today. His dictionary of new terms and short impactful writings became a phenomenon some years ago,and continue to be shared by individuals worldwide. His quotes have been shared in social media by Alanis Morrissette, Fergie, Jason Silva, LeAnn Rimes, Amanda De Cadenet, Chrissy Metz, and many other well-known figures. Most beautifully, they have touched and benefited many souls. This gratifies him deeply. Jeff is also the founder of Soulshaping Institute and Enrealment Press. He lives in Canada with his wife, poet Susan Frybort.How and Where to Connect with JeffJeff’s WebsiteYouTubeFacebookInstagramFavorite Quotes from the Podcast“I really believe your sacred purpose is to find the most clear, clarified calling that lives inside of you. It's somehow connected to God.” - Jeff Brown”Learned helplessness is learned hopelessness. It’s the shamed human.” - Jeff BrownTranscript of this Podcast can be found here.Learn more about the Return to You podcast here. Join My Monthly Newsletter: ‘The Way In’. A monthly serving of heart medicine to support your most profound opening. Be the first to receive new podcast episode drops, offerings, and a space to ask me anything! Subscribe to 'The Way In ' newsletter here.Follow Erika Straub on Instagram here.Learn More about Erika's Offerings here.

In this episode: Kelly takes us into the intersection of entrepreneurship and Self development, teaches us that we all have a brand, and how knowing your Self is more fun.From the high performer archetype, to the shadow side of our genius, we illuminate how to unravel curation for the pleasure of the in between space.About Kelly Conkright Kelly is the founder of The Brand Terminal, an independent, global branding agency that launches brands for Fortune 500 companies, start-ups and personal brands. Kelly’s forthcoming book, “EVERYBODY HAS AN F’ING BRAND” lays out the importance of brand as your biggest asset in today’s modern landscape. Kelly has worked in several cities in the past 25 years including Kansas City, London, Paris, Denver, New York, Stockholm, and Los Angeles. She is a passionate speaker for brands like Adobe and Summit with a mission is to help others successfully follow their passion to live a purpose-driven life. Her personal brand sits at the intersection of psychology, self growth and creativity.How and Where to Connect with KellyKelly's WebsiteKelly's Personal InstagramThe Brand TerminalLinkedInFavorite Quotes from the Podcast“We know from the science of happiness that the number one biggest thing for happiness is sense of connection to community.” - Kelly Conkright”Your superpower is also your Achilles heel. It wouldn't be a superpower if it didn't have a negative side or a shadow side.” - Kelly ConkrightTranscript of this Podcast can be found here.Learn more about the Return to You podcast here. Join My Monthly Newsletter: ‘The Way In’. A monthly serving of heart medicine to support your most profound opening. Be the first to receive new podcast episode drops, offerings, and a space to ask me anything! Subscribe to 'The Way In ' newsletter here.Follow Erika Straub on Instagram here.Learn More about Erika's Offerings here.

In this episode: In this episode: Sam shares his hero’s journey from drugs and alcohol to sobriety, plant medicine, and spirituality and how his upbringing didn’t look like most on the self war path.This is a story of profound soul retrieval. We walk through the valley of shame and destruction, perks of victmhood, and what’s beyond AA and the therapy couch. Healing is a full circle experience.About Sam Gibbs MorrisSam is a leader at the intersection of men’s work, psychedelics, yogic leadership, and spirituality. He is a speaker, spiritual teacher, psychedelic medicine and breathwork facilitator, and a men's conscious relationship coach, He is also the founder of Transcnd Breathwork. Sam has aligned his purpose with his innate gifts; creating safe and nurturing space for men to heal and expand their conscious masculine awareness. Sam has worked with over 2,000 men to guide them home to their core and reconnect with their self-worth, cultivate self-trust, and truly become an unwavering presence in their lives and their relationships.How and Where to Connect with SamSam's WebsiteFree BreathworkWaitlist for Sam's 3-day challenge1-1 coaching with Sam Private 4-day Psychedelic Retreats named Transcend ImmersionsStay tuned for Sam's 'Coming Höm Men's Retreats' launching in 2024InstagramLinkedInFavorite Quotes from the Podcast“Shame is the fear that the world will see me like I see me. As long as you see yourself as shameful and broken and less than and not enough or too much, you will hide yourself from the world and your receptivity will remain blocked on all levels. ” - Sam Gibbs Morris“There's a payoff to being in survival mode. One is obviously survival, but the other is being able to remain in a deep victim state.” - Sam Gibbs MorrisTranscript of this Podcast can be found here.Learn more about the Return to You podcast here. Join My Monthly Newsletter: ‘The Way In’. A monthly serving of heart medicine to support your most profound opening. Be the first to receive new podcast episode drops, offerings, and a space to ask me anything! Subscribe to 'The Way In ' newsletter here.Follow Erika Straub on Instagram here.Learn More about Erika's Offerings here.

In this episode Stef illuminates the ancient roots of Tantra, polarity, and how we begin to heal the relationship to the masculine. We explore objectification, the feminine desire for “More”, and we connect the dots as to how and why anger is the missing ingredient for intimacy. Stefanie Marco is a Sacred Union Guide who specializes in awakening and healing the Heart. Stef has been a devoted student of ancient wisdom for over 20 years. She has received various spiritual transmissions and certifications in Taosism, Tantra, Kundalini and Sexual Yoga. Stef is one of fewer than 200 KAP Level 4 practitioners of Kundalini Awakening in the world. She holds a multitude of wisdom teachings and various elemental quantum healing techniques: Yoga, Kundalini Awakening and Tantra, she offers Union consciousness and reparenting methods to her clients to welcome them into greater wholeness within and into deeper monogamous intimacy.How and Where to Connect with StefanieStefanie’s WebsiteStefanie’s app A LOVE REVOLUTION is available on iTunes and GooglePlay for a Free 30 Day Trial - subscriptions include LIVE monthly co ed coaching calls for singles and couples beginning in October. Stefani’s InstagramStefanie’s Facebook GroupFavorite Quotes from the PodcastAnger means protection. Anger means boundary. Anger means no. Anger is a beautiful chance to revisit who it is we need to become to fulfill our destiny. And who we will no longer be or what we will no longer allow in the way of love.” - Stefanie MarcoTranscript of this Podcast can be found here.Learn more about the Return to You podcast here. Join My Monthly Newsletter: ‘The Way In’. A monthly serving of heart medicine to support your most profound opening. Be the first to receive new podcast episode drops, offerings, and a space to ask me anything! Subscribe to 'The Way In ' newsletter here.Follow Erika Straub on Instagram here.Learn More about Erika's Offerings here.

Learn more about the Return to You podcast here. Join My Monthly Newsletter: ‘The Way In’. A monthly serving of heart medicine to support your most profound opening. Be the first to receive new podcast episode drops, offerings, and a space to ask me anything! Subscribe to 'The Way In ' newsletter here.Follow Erika Straub on Instagram here.Learn More about Erika's Offerings here