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Self Talk takes a conversational look at how we can show up in the world—for the world—as our best selves. If you're on a journey to your true self, this is your next stop.

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Kimberly Braun, impelled from earliest childhood mystical experiences, has spent over a decade as a monastic nun exploring the path of Presence. With a master's in theology with special focus on the adult spiritual journey, she lives to inspire others to connect to, and live from, Divine Love at their center. She is an ordained Minister, Reiki master, TEDx speaker and former meditation faculty at the renowned Omega Institute. She has served tens of thousands through her writing, speaking, retreats, online courses, and community. Her book, Miracles in the Naked Light, was published in 2023.Kimberly and I discuss God as the Beloved and how that intimate connection allows us access to the power within us all.More from KimberlyWebsite: https://www.kimberlybraun.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybraunma/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlybraun09/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberlybraun.ma________________________________________Want to know your Self even better?Visit myselfpath.com to learn more about how Rachel can help you discover and honor your True Self—through online courses and one-on-one sessions._________________________________________ Support the show• Subscribe here, at youtube.com/@selftalkpodcast, or wherever you get podcasts. •Music:"Ave Marimba"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Navigating a ferociously challenging upbringing while bravely moving forward as an adult to face ingrained, outdated, and patriarchal programming head-on, Susan now shares a unique perspective in viewing life challenges as occasions for transformation. Through her book, Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom, Susan turns the standard paradigm on its head courageously leading others through her own journey of abuse, addiction, and surviving narcissism all while creating a distinctly empowering personal and professional life.Susan's devotion to helping clients come to an authentic relationship with Self made for an enriching conversation in this episode. If you're feeling stuck in your trauma or you simply want a better sense of how to connect with your true nature, I'm sure you'll love our talk as much as I did.More from Susan:Website: https://www.susangold.us/Instagram: @susangoldismagicalFacebook: @susan.gold.988________________________________________Want to know your Self even better?Visit myselfpath.com to learn more about how Rachel can help you discover and honor your True Self—through online courses and one-on-one sessions._________________________________________ Support the show• Subscribe here, at youtube.com/@selftalkpodcast, or wherever you get podcasts. •Music:"Ave Marimba"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
When does impostor syndrome really show up? When we’re trying to make a change.—Denise MiceliDenise Miceli is an inspiring, empathic guide and mentor in creating space for change and growth. She is known for her talent in energy healing, intuitive hot-seat coaching, and teaching new ways of accessing authenticity.After enduring a difficult, dark-night journey, Denise cleared traumatic memories and emotional patterns that blocked her authentic self using subconscious healing. In her work with others, she has been inspired to share this simple and accessible healing modality.In this episode, Denise and I hold impostor syndrome up to the light and regard it from a few essential angles: Where does it come from? What is it trying to tell us? What can we do when we feel its grip?Denise holds a supportive container for those ready to heal and allow their soul the freedom to awaken their infinite potential. She shares some of that healing magic with you in today's talk.More from Denise:Website: Rock Your Blocks WebsiteYouTube: Inspiring Guidance YouTube ChannelTikTok: Rock Your Blocks TiktokMedium (Blog): Medium Blog Article Imposter Syndrome is the Subconscious Mind Running Wild________________________________________Want to know your Self even better?Visit myselfpath.com to learn more about how Rachel can help you discover and honor your True Self—through online courses and one-on-one sessions._________________________________________ Support the show• Subscribe here, at youtube.com/@selftalkpodcast, or wherever you get podcasts. •Music:"Ave Marimba"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
No matter what the question, Love is the answer. Love with a capital L.—Abdi AssadiAbdi Assadi is a spiritual counselor and healer with four decades of clinical experience in acupuncture, body-centered psychotherapy, indigenous shamanic practices, and diverse meditative techniques. He is the author of Shadows on the Path: Revelations and Pitfalls on the Spiritual Journey and A Healer’s Handbook: A Guide for the Beginner Practitioner.I asked Abdi to join me to discuss the behemoth topic of how we humans can maintain balance in turbulent times. The conversation covers so much more—as it usually does when we get going. Here are a few highlights:The importance of relationship with Self in a hyper-individuated culture How a death practice helps us live more fullyWhy Love really is the answer to every questionAbdi also leads us in a brief awareness exercise that rounds out all the "yapping" we've done for the hour. Well worth the trip. xo RAMore from Abdi: http://abdiassadi.com________________________________________Want to know your Self even better?Visit myselfpath.com to learn more about how Rachel can help you discover and honor your True Self—through online courses and one-on-one sessions._________________________________________ Support the show• Subscribe here, at youtube.com/@selftalkpodcast, or wherever you get podcasts. •Music:"Ave Marimba"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Lauren Leduc is a visionary, yoga teacher, intuitive, mentor, and mama. With the special gift of cultivating community and creating accessible experiences, Lauren has taught thousands of students with her approachable and intelligent methodology. Lauren’s greatest current spiritual passion is harnessing the Sacred Feminine and guiding women and femmes to love themselves and embrace wholeness toward creating a more peaceful and loving world. Her first book, Embody Your Inner Goddess: A Guided Path to Radical Wholeness released in November 2023.One of the hardest pieces of work on our path of self-development is shedding conditioning. Lauren and I talk about the depth of that process and how re-viewing our lives through the lens of the Sacred Feminine helps us do that—regardless of gender.More from Lauren:Website: laurenleduc.comInstagram: instagram.com/iamlaurenleduc________________________________________Want to know your Self even better?Visit myselfpath.com to learn more about how Rachel can help you discover and honor your True Self—through online courses and one-on-one sessions._________________________________________ Support the show• Subscribe here, at youtube.com/@selftalkpodcast, or wherever you get podcasts. •Music:"Ave Marimba"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Ann Bell has been a love and sex coach since 2012, fostering deep connections, and empowering individuals to embrace their authentic selves. She creates a safe, judgment-free space, along with guiding transformative journeys for her clients, exploring uncharted territories, and unlocking infinite possibilities within. As we age—20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and onward—our sexuality goes through an evolution of its own. Ann shares with us ways that we can flow with the intimate changes aging brings while keeping loving connection in our lives. Note: This episode contains explicit discussion about sex and sexuality. Just a heads-up.Watch the videoMore from Ann:Website: https://www.aconfidentialconversation.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aconfidentialconversation/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aconfidentialconversation/Free links:Love Your Libido Book: https://www.aconfidentialconversation.com/love-your-libidoSelf-love Assessment Quiz: https://www.aconfidentialconversation.com/love-assessment________________________________________Want to know your Self even better?Visit myselfpath.com to learn more about how Rachel can help you discover and honor your True Self—through online courses and one-on-one sessions._________________________________________ Support the show• Subscribe here, at youtube.com/@selftalkpodcast, or wherever you get podcasts. •Music:"Ave Marimba"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Noëlle Janka, PCC (she/her) is a politicized coach for social change leaders and author of Rebel Healing: Transforming Ourselves and the Systems That Make Us Sick. She has lived with health challenges for more than twenty years and has supported clients with their healing and career development for more than a decade via transformational workshops, writing salons, coaching groups, yoga instruction, and individual coaching.In this episode, Noëlle shares the journey to writing her book and how individual healing is essential for collective wellness. If you've ever felt unsure of the power you hold as one person in turbulent times, you'll love Noëlle's message for you.More from Noëlle:Website: https://www.noellejanka.com/Book: https://www.noellejanka.com/rebelhealing (book)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noellejanka/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noellejanka/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@NoLJanka ________________________________________Want to know your Self even better?Visit myselfpath.com to learn more about how Rachel can help you discover and honor your True Self—through online courses and one-on-one sessions._________________________________________ Support the show• Subscribe here, at youtube.com/@selftalkpodcast, or wherever you get podcasts. •Music:"Ave Marimba"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
As a change catalyst, Michael McGinnis has dedicated his life to the awakening of humanity on a global level. Through extensive self-study and first-hand experience, he has been gifted to serve as a channel for the words the world needs to hear at the most crucial moment in history. He is the author of The Essential Revolution series. In this episode Mike and I discuss finding the gift within a victim mindset. Falling victim to turbulent times is unavoidable on some level for most of us. Mike helps us understand that we can leverage this transient way of seeing the world (and ourselves) as a path toward personal awakening.More from Michael:Website: https://www.michaelmcginnis.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelmcginnisofficial?_t=8gCjR6h6aVP&_r=1Instagram: https://instagram.com/michaelmcginnisofficial?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Revolution-Book-One/dp/B0C2S71C84/ref=monarch_sidesheetYouTube: https://youtube.com/@michaelmcginnisofficial?si=zxD6er4dPdD3VeBd ________________________________________Want to know your Self even better?Visit myselfpath.com to learn more about how Rachel can help you discover and honor your True Self—through online courses and one-on-one sessions._________________________________________ Support the show• Subscribe here, at youtube.com/@selftalkpodcast, or wherever you get podcasts. •Music:"Ave Marimba"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Heather Claus has lived an atypical life. She’s traveled across the country, exploring (and teaching about) alternative lifestyles and communing with diverse people. All of her experiences thus far have led her to the belief that boundaries are the key to not only saving ourselves, but our relationships. Her new book, Take No Sh*t! Build Better Relationships Through Discovering, Creating, and Maintaining Healthy Boundaries In Three (Sometimes Five) Simple Steps is now available for purchase.In this episode, Heather and I speak of the importance of boundaries in all kinds of relationships, whether personal or professional. We also take a few candid moments to address boundaries in midlife—how and why they are so important as we move into our wisdom years.More from Heather:Website: https://my.curiouser.life/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heatherclausYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAKfRtjIDzVqOz8OxJKsnhA________________________________________Want to know your Self even better?Visit myselfpath.com to learn more about how Rachel can help you discover and honor your True Self—through online courses and one-on-one sessions._________________________________________ Support the show• Subscribe here, at youtube.com/@selftalkpodcast, or wherever you get podcasts. •Music:"Ave Marimba"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
I want to inspire women to say: I wanna be that broad! and see fearmongering about age become a thing of the past in my lifetime. Let roaring into age prevail!—Maryjane Fahey Maryjane Fahey is on her fifth reinvention (but who’s counting?) as founder of Glorious Broads—the epicenter of confident, unconventional women over 50. She cut her teeth in print, art directing, and rebranding magazines, then rode the Internet tsunami writing for Bustle, TZR, Huffington Post, and AARP. She also co-authored the book, Dumped: A Guide to Getting Over a Breakup and Your Ex in Record Time!   Glorious Broads is now her focus and love child. Currently, she’s developing a television series called, “Glorious Broads: Let’s Talk About Sex.”   Join us as we dive into what it means to be a glorious broad—and how women can start being glorious now, even if they're not yet in midlife. Heads Up: This episode may be NSFW. Depends on where you work, I suppose. More from Maryjane: Instagram, Facebook: @gloriousbroads YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@glorious.broads________________________________________Want to know your Self even better?Visit myselfpath.com to learn more about how Rachel can help you discover and honor your True Self—through online courses and one-on-one sessions._________________________________________ Support the show• Subscribe here, at youtube.com/@selftalkpodcast, or wherever you get podcasts. •Music:"Ave Marimba"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Ben Oofana began his training at the age of 20 with one of the last surviving traditional doctors/medicine men among the Kiowa Indian tribe. Ben helps people to heal their bodies, minds, broken hearts, and other deep emotional wounds while helping them to increase their capacity to love and be loved, realize their true potential, and fulfill their life's purpose.In this episode, we get into the healing process itself—where to start, and what to expect. As Ben points out, "there is no quick fix" to a life of trauma or dysfunction, but there is a path. We talk here about what that path can look like for each of us.More from Ben:Website: https://benoofana.com/Free eBook: www.gettingoveryourbreakup.comGoogle Talk Voicemail: 332 333 5155________________________________________Want to know your Self even better?Visit myselfpath.com to learn more about how Rachel can help you discover and honor your True Self—through online courses and one-on-one sessions._________________________________________ Support the show• Subscribe here, at youtube.com/@selftalkpodcast, or wherever you get podcasts. •Music:"Ave Marimba"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Satya Lila, the founder of the Sexual Communion program, has taught and guided people in the area of sacred sexuality since 1993. She has had around 15,000 hours of client sessions and led hundreds of workshops, all over the US and in Japan. Satya specializes in helping women and couples enhance their intimate connection, allow the erotic divine energies to move through them, feel the ecstatic bliss of a sacred sexual connection, and enjoy epic, earth-shattering lovemaking.As we age, our once-vital sexuality can seem elusive to us. In this episode, Satya guides us in ways we can re-energize our sensual selves—both mentally and physically.Note: There are a few brief moments during the recording where the audio drops out due to connectivity issues.  More from Satya:Website: https://satyalila.info/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/satya.harvey/Instagram: @Satya.Lila Free Sexual Communion Gateway Session: https://satyalila.info/sexual-communion-gateway-session/Other offers: https://linktr.ee/satyalilasexualcommunionSupport the show• Subscribe here, at youtube.com/@selftalkpodcast, or wherever you get podcasts. •Music:"Ave Marimba"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Esther Kalaba is an art therapist, somatic psychotherapist, known by many as the "breathwork lady." Her signature therapeutic offerings combine movement, art, breathing, and meditation and teach us basic skills in how to be human. She’s the founder of the People of the Prana, an organization that specializes in teaching breathing practices to support emotional and mental wellbeing for everyone.In this episode, we discuss grief—a holistic experience most of us have at one point or another but are often not sure how to navigate. Esther helps us to see how art and breath can be powerful tools as we do deep grief work. In fact, she shares ways that the breath can be a primary teacher throughout our lives. More from Esther:Websites:www.peopleoftheprana.comestherkalaba.comSocials: @studioseed.ca________________________________________Want to know your Self even better?Visit myselfpath.com to learn more about how Rachel can help you discover and honor your True Self—through online courses and one-on-one sessions._________________________________________ Support the show• Subscribe here, at youtube.com/@selftalkpodcast, or wherever you get podcasts. •Music:"Ave Marimba"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Nan Krueger is a designer who's passionate about the power of interior design. She never really fit in at school, but her sanctuary during those painful times was the home that her parents lovingly designed. Now her mission is three-fold: to create a sanctuary for every client, make interior design available to more people, and help our planet through sustainable design choices.In this episode, Nan and I take a closer look at each element of her three-fold mission. Then we adjust the lens of her work to focus on women in midlife. Specifically, how women over 40 can create a space at home where they can easily do the work they’re dreaming about—and where they have exactly what they need. More from Nan:Website: https://www.mygroovyhome.comPinterest: https://pin.it/Bdo1pgvFacebook: @GroovyhomeInstagram: @nan.groovyhomeSupport the show• Subscribe here, at youtube.com/@selftalkpodcast, or wherever you get podcasts. •Music:"Ave Marimba"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Nyk Danu is an IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapists) certified Yoga therapist. Her therapeutic specialty is back pain and anxiety relief.She works with Yoga Misfits, Gen Xers (and sometimes y) who don’t feel at home in mainstream Yoga circles, alternative folks, rebels, underdogs, punx, introverts, geeks, and bookworms. In this episode, Nyk and I talk about some of the misconceptions about yoga—particularly as practiced in the West. We also touch on how yoga practice can mature and evolve as we move into midlife and beyond. More from Nyk:Website: https://nykdanu.com/students/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nykdanuyoga/________________________________________Want to know your Self even better?Visit myselfpath.com to learn more about how Rachel can help you discover and honor your True Self—through online courses and one-on-one sessions._________________________________________ Support the show• Subscribe here, at youtube.com/@selftalkpodcast, or wherever you get podcasts. •Music:"Ave Marimba"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Maria Verdicchio is an End-of-Life Designer and Nature & Forest Therapy Guide, providing heart-centered and pragmatic advance-care planning, end-of-life education, and life transition ceremonies.Maria helps people live fully, now. Gaining clarity about what matters at the end of our life illuminates who and what matters now and helps us be more present and compassionate when caring for others who are ill or dying.When we learn more about death, dying, and grief—and share our experiences—we become more death literate, reducing anxieties and fears about end-of-life. This understanding can help us approach life and death with wisdom, honor, and respect.Join us as we discuss these topics and more, including how the British comedy troupe Monty Python can be an excellent teacher as we consider our personal connection to death and dying.More from Maria:Website http://www.liveanddiewise.comSocialshttps://www.instagram.com/liveanddiewise/https://www.facebook.com/LiveandDieWisehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mverdicchio/ ________________________________________Want to know your Self even better?Visit myselfpath.com to learn more about how Rachel can help you discover and honor your True Self—through online courses and one-on-one sessions._________________________________________ Support the show• Subscribe here, at youtube.com/@selftalkpodcast, or wherever you get podcasts. •Music:"Ave Marimba"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Susan Bratton, "Intimacy Expert to Millions" is a champion and advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. She’s created hundreds of techniques that transform “having sex” into making love and is the world’s most well-respected sexual biohacker.In this episode, we cover a subject many of us deal with in midlife—desire and sexual libido (or lack thereof). Susan offers communication tools we can use with our partners and even ways to encourage deeper intimacy with our solo selves.Full video at: http://bit.ly/selftalkbrattonMore from Susan (including a free gift):Websites:http://susanbratton.comhttp://betterlover.comFree Gift: http://sexualsoulmatepact.comSocials:http://instagram.com/susanbrattonhttp://onlyfans.com/susanbrattonhttp://twitter.com/susanbrattonhttps://www.facebook.com/trustedhotsexadvisortomillionshttp://youtube.com/c/betterloverhttp://linkedin.com/susanbratton________________________________________Want to know your Self even better?Visit myselfpath.com to learn more about how Rachel can help you discover and honor your True Self—through online courses and one-on-one sessions._________________________________________ Support the show• Subscribe here, at youtube.com/@selftalkpodcast, or wherever you get podcasts. •Music:"Ave Marimba"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Shameless Plug Episode: Annual Social Connections Summit 2023Coach Lee Hopkins is a transgender man who helps people create lasting friendships. After struggling with loneliness most of his life, he's developed various ways to discover himself in it.Coach Lee returns to Self Talk to update us on the virtual Annual Socal Connections Summit, coming up on August 5 & 6, 2023. Spoiler: I will be a presenter on August 5 at 3:30 p.m. ET, talking about connecting women in midlife through mentorship.Have a listen as Coach Lee shares the importance of social connection with a vital caveat: We do our best work in community when we are at peace with our true selves. Coach Lee has also offered Self Talk listeners 25% off the ticket price of the summit.Click here to register.Full video: http://bit.ly/selftalkcoachleeASCSMore from Coach Lee:Website: https://www.patternsofpossibility.com/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/BrilliantNResilientTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patternsofpossibility IG: https://www.instagram.com/patternsofpossibility YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_sXvnjqwhFlpI-NYV845g Facebook: https://fb.me/Patternsofpossibility Podcast: https://anchor.fm/patternsofpossibility Twitter: https://twitter.com/PatternsPossiEmail: patternsofpossibility@gmail.comSupport the show• Subscribe here, at youtube.com/@selftalkpodcast, or wherever you get podcasts. •Music:"Ave Marimba"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Timothy Stuetz has written more children’s stories than anyone currently alive—88 to date with more on the way. Using fairy tales, ancient arts, sacred sciences, and “everything in between,” he empowers people of all ages to develop and use their infinite soul powers to achieve their full potential. In today's episode, Timothy and I delve into the topic of generational and collective trauma—specifically, how childhood traumas (from minor to significant) affect us. Timothy shares the view that doing our own evolutionary work can clear generational trauma. Watch the full video: http://bit.ly/selftalkstuetzMore from Timothy:Website: http://www.timothystuetz.comFreebies: https://www.timothystuetz.com/freebies Book Club: https://www.timothystuetz.com/bookclub ________________________________________Want to know your Self even better?Visit myselfpath.com to learn more about how Rachel can help you discover and honor your True Self—through online courses and one-on-one sessions._________________________________________ Support the show• Subscribe here, at youtube.com/@selftalkpodcast, or wherever you get podcasts. •Music:"Ave Marimba"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
PTSD comes free with narcissism.—Nisanka WickramarachchiNisanka Wickramarachi is a trauma-informed life coach and an NLP and EFT practitioner who helps parents co-parent with narcissistic partners or ex-partners so their children are supported and their sanity is preserved.In this episode, we look at another angle of narcissism within families—being the adult child of a narcissistic parent. Nisanka gives practical advice on how to manage narcissistic parents and why it's essential to do so if you have children of your own. More from Nisanka:Website: www.coachingwithnisanka.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nisanka-wickramarachchi-043358177/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachingwithnisankaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coparentingwithanarcisst_coach/________________________________________Want to know your Self even better?Visit myselfpath.com to learn more about how Rachel can help you discover and honor your True Self—through online courses and one-on-one sessions._________________________________________ Support the show• Subscribe here, at youtube.com/@selftalkpodcast, or wherever you get podcasts. •Music:"Ave Marimba"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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