Returning to Me

Ep. 29 The magic X and O rocks

I am embracing this summer as a chance and a reminder to slow down and really be awake to what is around me. Remember when we were young and summer used to last forever? It is not the way anymore. Today I share a story from years ago that still impacts me today as a reminder to slow down and notice the gifts all around us. This message never gets old for me. I hope you enjoy it too. Do you have a similar story of your own? I urge you to spend a few minutes today remembering what simple summer pleasures are your favourite? Thank you for listening and supporting my podcast. Your feedback when you review and share means so much to me and is the fuel that makes me want to keep showing up! Thank you, thank you!

Ep. 28 Jen Bishop - Pt. 2 - Mental Health, Psychedelics and Spirituality & Religion

Jen and I dive in for part 2 for a conversation on topics we are deeply passionate about. We discuss mental health and our own individual experiences with psychedelics - the importance of set and setting and the integration process and challenges that can come with psychedelics and cannabis. We talk about lessons learned and the importance of having a guide to help navigate the complexities of life, ego, and our shadow. The conversation moves into religion and spirituality and where both of our journeys have taken us. Jen shares details about her Ayahuasca journey on a great episode of the Let’s Not Sugarcoat It Podcast - listen here [https://open.spotify.com/episode/1C0nnIyh6A8KxgorViLeT0?si=acd05f3b72a246f8]. Other resources mentioned in this episode are: The Shack [https://www.amazon.ca/Shack-William-P-Young/dp/0964729237/ref=sr_1_1?crid=755A9PS9MXO6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ALjchWh2h0fE36RHnDXZBHtVfoy5XHg2KWeBBq8Ym8frl03z00FSP-JteyyKlxvPAqPBCH1owyCP4eFIgAr8gAt0brVA0L-eWNhDASQX_sRxJf3X6JBku_2HzI46sPHr-bPiEEeMrnkZn7t3SY_uyPFxWklMTD-sly0WqExiJbWjJ-M6MqE2niazh5BEBbs-S4ZsC38v931F9a9TGYfyYiitdzwhcSiMJdni7wFOfc6LXroE7qQlYYI3pgXKU5tdy68l9hbUDN1Er9rO6weXcJewi8zg8IgtbTMaUpw7dA4.1Hmbok1N8yOM1y4-p3MhiUPOl_LMuXYx8EdMdnW5uyc&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+shack&qid=1719272696&sprefix=the+shack%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1] (book and movie) by William Young One Day My Soul Just Opened Up [https://www.amazon.ca/One-Day-Soul-Just-Opened/dp/B007FC57CC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=N0OZXX4GXSRI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QE6lkDi8TFmWpyFol3g5n201R8wuuQdIvpff8qfLd12EL5nL8IHJgSpuHD9bdvnLfBx1fMvKgPmnDtTYvQ6yySnZRqBsL6JlqxSJzgCXP83GPV8kjzIAOto5o0aZSv8qZLDvxdMdh6k2ntrcOUyXbvnyfpnIeFbxX567O0VLtmqpMHu5WaHO2V_YPQst2usv.YxdHpYbEcSOdVO5dTokWuSjvD16qW6YJy1ww37l9vx0&dib_tag=se&keywords=one+day+my+soul+just+opened+up&qid=1719272821&sprefix=one+day+my+s%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-1] - book by Iyanla Vanzant I Can Fix This: And Other Lies I Told Myself While Parenting My Struggling Child [https://www.amazon.ca/Can-Fix-This-Parenting-Struggling/dp/0593653335/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZRUNCHOPEMK0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1Mp1n0WU0RGqAN39mtvVnAkHwU4FoS7rDcrXwNQr5mHfvb6plwBZ9L91VA5nN3Z8.VmdbcDlVZGyGWHoWhWeJZM25uTG7LoKKZC3LtU9mOcE&dib_tag=se&keywords=i+can+fix+this+kristina+kuzmic&qid=1719272853&sprefix=I+can+fix+t%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1] - book by Kristina Kuzmič Whenever possible, please find these books at your local bookstore. Find out more about Jen Bishop and Joyful Healing at: IG [https://www.instagram.com/joyfulhealingjen/?hl=en] Website [https://www.joyfulhealingjen.com/] I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Thank you for listening.

Ep. 27 - Jen Bishop - Pt. 1 - Energetically Sensitive People and Homeopathy

I have had the pleasure of watching Jen Bishop work with my daughter and I have enjoyed her teachings as a Homeopath on becoming more aware of our energy and what our symptoms are trying to tell us. In this episode, we talk about having sensitive children and how that can sometimes mean struggles in school and manifesting symptoms that have deeper messages for us. Jen co-authored the book Rainbow of Awareness [https://www.amazon.ca/Rainbow-Awareness-Emotional-Learning-Classroom/dp/B08GFL6SX9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NGXM5YXJ1L3G&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HBCURFGdwoKauV3cTVXTWLs87mStqfLLxG1eZNPLY2HbAj2Yzi9preWEpuFvAx208fL1Ko1LGz6ktcV9nsG3ZYZXUZdHkVOryVQc4_pxsc6DUanKnmwghypLpXyNlVs9cjo0Wr_ltZOJ2nSMO-HoziYtnkBVJbPub2P2e8CXgJEXg0BRAy9BcZmuXWwMPP1hnc2CbExRf2DAhz6ipD1nrphUE8LZycOWyWPsmpPjcEbUh6h5kUTIaYjx6c1rxMZpueJoV4sPHRhzXR6stuY6oex9N3UE-M8Tz6SxM5plgDs.rtsLhfFpHDHQNI7S0wJYw904n-dd6r5g38kLojA0_2o&dib_tag=se&keywords=rainbow+of+awareness&qid=1719187004&sprefix=rainbow+of+awareness%2Caps%2C344&sr=8-1] with her friend and teacher Eve Delisi, which is subtitled: A Guide to Social and Emotional Learning & Awareness in the Classroom. In discussing the joy of dancing and music, Jen mentions Femme Fatale Dance [https://www.instagram.com/femmefataledance/?hl=en] which has brought huge joy and community to a passion Jen has had for years.  Make sure to listen to part 2 next week with Jen Bishop as we explore healing, mental health and psychedelics. Learn more about Jen and the services she offers through Joyful Healing at: IG [https://www.instagram.com/joyfulhealingjen/?hl=en] Website [https://www.joyfulhealingjen.com/]

Ep. 26 Kristen Clancy on Capturing our Stories and Learning to Let Go

As a visual storyteller, one of the ways Kristen helps entrepreneurs capture their essence is behind the lens of her camera. Kristen’s business, Storycatcher Photography, helps you create the visual story behind your brand. We talk about what creating a “brand” is all about and why it is important. We also discuss Kristen’s more recent adventure of coming out from behind the camera to be vulnerable and share her own story and process of reconnecting to who she is at this point in her life. Kristen mentions the power of dance and the joy she experiences while dancing. She talks about returning to dance @borealislatindance in Kelowna BC for salsa and bachata; as well as @kelownasbk for salsa, bachata and kizomba. Current favourite books mentioned are the Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas, Accepting What Is by Byron Katie and The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida We have a great conversation around growth and how that can feel uncomfortable at times, but the gifts within the growth make it all worthwhile. Make sure to check out Kristen and Storycatcher Photography at: IG: @storycatcher_photography [https://www.instagram.com/storycatcher_photography/?hl=en] Website: www.storycatcherphotography.ca [https://www.storycatcherphotography.ca/]

Ep. 25 Embracing Triggers as Opportunties for Self Discovery

Do you ever feel the flare up of a trigger where we notice that we are activated by something (in a negative way) but we aren't sure why? I sure do. All the time. Today I share with you why I think it is so important to pause and reflect on the trigger when it arises so that we can learn something new and move ahead with more self awareness. I read a passage from Teal Swan's book The Completion Process which really helped me understand triggers better, and the gifts within them to shine a light on a part of ourselves that we now have the opportunity to heal. Thank you for spending your time here with me, and if you would like to ask a question or learn more about working with me, go to my website [https://www.lauramacleod.ca/] or send me a DM on: IG [https://www.instagram.com/laura_macleod_align/?hl=en] FB [https://www.facebook.com/laura.macleod.923] Keep going - the world needs YOU!