In this first official episode of Beyond the Coil, I’m sharing an empowering insight from a recent coaching session that explores how our minds cling to familiar beliefs, even when they no longer serve us. Many of us carry deep-rooted stories of self-doubt that feel safe simply because they’re familiar, reinforced by our survival instincts and life experiences.Today, we’ll dig into why these thought patterns are so persistent and explore how recognizing and reframing them can create space for self-empowerment and growth. I’ll touch on the science of neuroplasticity and polyvagal theory, showing how our brains are wired to return to “safe” thoughts, even when they limit us. Note: I recorded today’s episode as a voice memo into my phone, fully NOT expecting it to turn into a podcast episode (much less the inspiration for a new season!) You can expect future episodes to be more curated, with salient protocols, and of course, better quality audio. See the actual first episode as the example: Election Season Stress? How to Self-Regulate with Polyvagal TechniquesIf my story resonates with you—if you're feeling stuck, disconnected, or sensing that there’s something more waiting for you—I’m here to help. Transformation starts with clarity, and that clarity begins with a compelling vision.Let’s work together to create yours. Schedule a free discovery call with me today, and let’s explore the possibilities waiting for you.📞 Schedule a Free Discovery Call: tinyurl.com/getdiscovery📚 Explore My Book “Clean House”: tinyurl.com/cleantransform✨ Learn More: orphic.academy🎶 Episode tunes by Viktoria Silk Get full access to Orphic Insights at stonegutierrez.substack.com/subscribe
As the election draws near, it’s easy to feel swept away. This episode offers essential tools for maintaining emotional balance in these turbulent times. We dive into the basics of polyvagal theory and how our nervous system reacts to stress, especially under high-stakes circumstances. You’ll learn quick, accessible self-regulation protocols—shaking off freeze state, releasing fight-or-flight, and reinforcing a sense of safety. Inspired by Ruby Rose Fox’s techniques, these strategies are designed to help you recognize and manage your emotional states, giving you a calm edge amid the noise. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or simply seeking steadiness, tune in to empower your emotional resilience this election season.Note: Today’s episode was supposed to be 2nd in the season, but I bumped the release date up due to the election. If you find my insights helpful, schedule a free discovery call with me today, and let’s explore the possibilities waiting for you.📞 Schedule a Free Discovery Call: tinyurl.com/getdiscovery📚 Explore My Book “Clean House”: tinyurl.com/cleantransform✨ Learn More: orphic.academy🎶 Episode tunes by Viktoria Silk Get full access to Orphic Insights at stonegutierrez.substack.com/subscribe
Track List:* Don’t worry I’m writing “serious” songs now – * I have a teacher in Brooklyn – and we pretend * what we’re doing is consequential, collectively * choosing to forget that we’ll both die one day, * we’re not even sure when, (it could be tomorrow,) * y ella continúa enviando un correo electrónico de nuestra Zoom programada* and I send her payment through Venmo * sometimes even the day before the lesson * which I would like to think that if I died * before the lesson at least she gets a little * paper because she deserves way more * than I can pay for her electing to* forget with me that we’re both going to die * one day. * Anyway. * I wrote and recorded my first full song on a dingy beige and floral sofa in a living room* with bad lighting in East Dallas, 2019. I had just gotten a divorce, rented a house, and* había mudado con mi hij@ de tres años el mes antes. En 2019, no tenía ningún idea* that what I was writing and recording on my every-other-free-weekend was an EP that I* would finish in my bedroom the week I’d get laid off from my dream job in Los Angeles, 2024.* Bonus Get full access to Orphic Insights at stonegutierrez.substack.com/subscribe
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I wrote this episode on a day I finally broke from getting the same only-ever-subtext message from the online wellness community.Subscribe to my Substack at lunarviolet.substack.com, check out the other weird s**t I do at linktr.ee/lunarviolet Get full access to Orphic Insights at stonegutierrez.substack.com/subscribe
Johan Huizinga’s definition of “play” reminds me of Octavio Paz’s definition of “eroticism” – that it exists for the sake of itself. Which also sounds like something God allegedly said – “I am that I am.” This puts pleasure and play decidedly close to God in my factoring, though, it’s true, I’ve never been too good at maths. Subscribe to my Substack at lunarviolet.substack.com, check out the other weird s**t I do for fun at adultpapers.com or linktr.ee/lunarviolet Get full access to Orphic Insights at stonegutierrez.substack.com/subscribe
I had been waiting forever for an adaptation of an Octavia Butler work. So when I saw the ad for the Hulu show, I counted down the days. I prepped by reading the book in a couple days. Warning – this episode contains spoilers.Subscribe to my Substack at lunarviolet.substack.com, check out the other weird s**t I do for fun at adultpapers.com or linktr.ee/lunarviolet Get full access to Orphic Insights at stonegutierrez.substack.com/subscribe
I wrote this episode in response to Sarah Marshall’s essay Violent Delights about the serial killer media industrial complex in the magazine The Believer after Roxane Gay linked it in her Substack: Audacious Roundup.Subscribe to my Substack at lunarviolet.substack.com, check out the other weird s**t I do for fun at adultpapers.com or linktr.ee/lunarviolet Get full access to Orphic Insights at stonegutierrez.substack.com/subscribe
This episode found its provenance in a letter I wrote to a person I was dating but never sent.Subscribe to my Substack at lunarviolet.substack.com, check out the other weird s**t I do for fun at adultpapers.com or linktr.ee/lunarviolet Get full access to Orphic Insights at stonegutierrez.substack.com/subscribe
This season I’ll be talking about mysticism, eroticism, astrology, pleasure, and serial killers. Yes, serial killers. And that’s all I can tell you so far.Subscribe to my Substack at lunarviolet.substack.com, check out the other weird s**t I do for fun at adultpapers.com or linktr.ee/lunarviolet Get full access to Orphic Insights at stonegutierrez.substack.com/subscribe
So it’s been two years, and in that time I’ve asked myself lots more Q’s, made plenty more mistakes, and gained experience that I can’t wait to share with you. I’m feverishly working on Season Two so look forward to many more stories, straight from the coil.Guess what?! I've been featured on Top 20 Sober Mom Podcasts !Theme song is "Animals" by your host. https://linktr.ee/lunarviolet Get full access to Orphic Insights at stonegutierrez.substack.com/subscribe
Lagos, Nigeria-based artist Adéwálé Máyòwá talks about his journey from engineering and medicine to art, his spiritual inspiration for creation, "Love, Sex, and Robots," and why artists make the best lovers. Adewale is a bit of a mystery so I can't find his bio online, but you can learn a lot about him from his Twitter feed: @_AdewaleMayowa You can purchase his work here: https://foundation.app/@adewalemayowa/foundation/106865Basement Studio Film Club was a short-run Twitter space V hosted to talk to artists in the NFT space.https://linktr.ee/lunarviolet Get full access to Orphic Insights at stonegutierrez.substack.com/subscribe
Los Angeles-based photographer Parker Day talks identity expression, oneness, film photography gear & techniques, a little art history, and some artist recommendations. We also get lucky and other talented photographers in the room (@BokehPresents and Matthew Pandolfe among others) chime in. About Parker: Her first body of work, ICONS, premiered in a 2017 solo exhibition at Superchief Gallery LA. She has since had solo shows at Superchief Gallery Miami and New York, Peyer Fine Art in Zurich, and Niggeler Urban Contemporary in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Day has exhibited in group installations including Every Woman Biennial, FRONT Triennial in Cleveland, Spring/Break Art Show in New York, and the Juxtapoz Clubhouse in Miami during Art Basel. Her work has been featured in Vogue Italia, Juxtapoz, Vice, i-D, Paper, and Dazed, among others. Not a Cult published her monographs ICONS and Possession. She was a contestant on the photography competition show Exposure on Hulu. https://www.parkerdayphotography.com/Basement Studio Film Club was a short-run Twitter space V hosted to talk to artists in the NFT space.https://linktr.ee/lunarviolet Get full access to Orphic Insights at stonegutierrez.substack.com/subscribe
Why my decision to go vegan wasn't really a decision but a spiritual commitment akin to sobriety. Guess what?! I've been featured on Top 20 Sober Mom Podcasts !Theme song is "Animals" by your host. https://linktr.ee/lunarviolet Get full access to Orphic Insights at stonegutierrez.substack.com/subscribe
On August 13, 2019, I came out of the broom closet. That's when the synchronicities started. I indulge my affinity for tangents in this birthday episode. Guess what?! I've been featured on Top 20 Sober Mom Podcasts !Theme song is "Animals" by your host. https://linktr.ee/lunarviolet Get full access to Orphic Insights at stonegutierrez.substack.com/subscribe
Fear asks some pretty dumb questions. Don't let them stop you from doing a thing. It's time to punch fear in the face, or, at least, tell it to stfu so you can get back to work. HAPPY 2021!Theme song is "Animals" by your host. https://linktr.ee/lunarviolet Get full access to Orphic Insights at stonegutierrez.substack.com/subscribe
I love being a multi-disciplinary artist, except for that whole thing about time being a finite resource. Theme song is "Animals" by your host. https://linktr.ee/lunarviolet Get full access to Orphic Insights at stonegutierrez.substack.com/subscribe
We had a great idea for a project. But then we broke up. Hopefully the universe won't let this project fall flat. Theme song is "Animals" by your host. https://linktr.ee/lunarviolet Get full access to Orphic Insights at stonegutierrez.substack.com/subscribe
I reflect on one of the positive outcomes of having had the narcissistic relationship experience. Theme song is "Animals" by your host. https://linktr.ee/lunarviolet Get full access to Orphic Insights at stonegutierrez.substack.com/subscribe
Re-listening to Jane Eyre after eleven years, two divorces, and one kid is kind of infuriating. This week I talk about how I think Rochester is a 🤬 narcissist, how I figured out I was in a relationship with a narcissist, and how I managed to gtfo.Theme song is "Animals" by your host. https://linktr.ee/lunarvioletIMPORTANT NOTICE: While my advice is made with every effort to assist you - you are in the best position to determine how relevant this information is to your situation. Advice provided by Violet Augustine is not a substitute for independent professional advice from your own or another health professional. Nothing contained on this channel is intended to be used as medical advice and is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Get full access to Orphic Insights at stonegutierrez.substack.com/subscribe