Unsettled

In this episode, I welcome Elizabeth Wolfe [https://elizabethwolfeastrology.com/] to chat with me about friendship breakups and how foundations of friendships can be strengthened with clear communication, good boundaries, and well-communicated expectations. In this episode, we mentioned the following: Monique Melton [https://www.moniquemelton.com/] Love Languages [https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/] Apology Languages [https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/apology-quiz/] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cat-fitzgerald/support [https://anchor.fm/cat-fitzgerald/support]

Traditional astrologer Serena Broten joins me on this episode to discuss mental health as it relates to astrology, ethics, Co-Star, and more! Plus, a blooper reel at the end. Things we mention: Interview of Banu, founder of Co-Star on The Astrology Podcast [https://theastrologypodcast.com/2021/01/05/co-star-and-the-making-of-a-popular-astrology-app/] Serena's Website [https://www.serenaeastrology.space/] Serena's Twitter [https://twitter.com/miniastrologer] A few vocab words for my astro newbies: Delineation: used in astrology in order to refer to the interpretation of an astrological chart Trine: the favorable astrological aspect of two celestial bodies 120 degrees apart Exalted:  a planet’s exaltation is a sign of the zodiac in which it is thought to be particularly well-placed. More here [http://theastrologydictionary.com/e/exaltation/]. Synastry: the practice of comparing the birth charts of two people for purpose of determining the dynamics that will arise in their relationship. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cat-fitzgerald/support [https://anchor.fm/cat-fitzgerald/support]

I'm here. I'm listening. I'm thinking of you. You need do nothing more than simply be. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cat-fitzgerald/support [https://anchor.fm/cat-fitzgerald/support]

Sometimes in the online spiritual community, forgiveness is thrust forth as this thing you must do to become spiritually cleansed™ and to reach your highest level of enlightenment. I don't believe that's always true, and we explore some of that in this episode. I tell some pieces of my trauma story (with no explicit details), and share why I have chosen to offer forgiveness to some, and to hold boundaries with others. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cat-fitzgerald/support [https://anchor.fm/cat-fitzgerald/support]

Join me, if you would, on my journey to explore this life with rawness and honesty. In this episode, I’m talking a little bit about trauma and the acceptance and potential integration of chronic illness. Learn more about EMDR here [https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/]. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cat-fitzgerald/support [https://anchor.fm/cat-fitzgerald/support]