The Art of Aliveness

Micro-Dosing the Mystery

This is a fun one friends. We invite on our fellow mystic nymph, herbalist, and lover of chickens, Steph Hardie, to jam on what self-care looks like when we broaden our lens.  We explore:  Why we feel it’s important to move from the tunnel vision/naval gazing of self care to caring about community How our patterns within interpersonal relationships mirror pattern with inner relationships How self care changes when we challenge the concept of “other” and feel into the mystery of “we are part AND whole” How “gap gazing” creates a fixation on “not enoughness” which inherently limits our potential How we each “micro-dose the mystery” to help us ride life’s waves and digest what can’t be known If you want to join all three of us on retreat this fall, register here! https://www.wildessence.org/samhainsanctum [https://www.wildessence.org/samhainsanctum] Connect with Chrissy over at: www.theartofaliveness.com Connect with Jessi over at: www.wildessence.org Connect with Steph over at: https://www.gateandgardenherbals.com

When you'd rather be a Bridge Troll

In the episode, Chrissy and Jessi explore the tension between desires for rest and the desire to be creative. They reflect on how their experience with wonder has shifted from childhood to adulthood, and muse on how they navigate moments when they'd rather just be living under a bridge. They emphasize the importance of valuing one’s inherent being over productivity and the desire to feel worthy independent of output. They also discuss the importance support containers have been in their lives and what investing in themselves in looking like lately. Connect with Chrissy here: www.theartofaliveness.com Connect with Jessi here: www.wildessence.org

Frolicking in Spite of F*ckery

In this episode, Jessi and Chrissy explore: * The importance of prioritizing personal well-being in order to sustain our service in the world * How art and creativity amplify human potential * Intention, impact and discernment around consuming trauma in the news * What’s possible when we focus our attention on what we can control in terms of what matters to us * Respecting the death gremlins of Spring * The nuances of self-care Connect with Chrissy at www.theartofaliveness.com Connect with Jessi at www.wildessence.org

Analog Aliveness

In this episode, Chrissy tells a story about a big mistake she made that woke her up to ways she needed to change her relationship to her phone. Both her and Jessi then explore: • How childhood conditioning around mistakes impacts our ability to repair and make big commitments  • The line between compassion, protective denial, and personal responsibility around addressing scary or potential problems • The challenges that arise when you put boundaries on digital life, especially when your livelihood is linked to online systems  • The benefits of doing so and systems that can help • How we can tell if we're engaging in self care from a protective part or our Deep Self • Small ways to savor and reclaim analog moments • Being the change we crave without getting sick in the process Join or get replay access to Chrissy's Analog Aliveness class here: https://theartofaliveness.thrivecart.com/analog-aliveness/ Or join her monthly membership for access to this class and so much more in the realm of holistic, Spacious living: https://theartofaliveness.thrivecart.com/the-spacious-place/ To follow Jessi and support her work in the world, go to: www.wildessence.org https://www.eternalrootsvillage.com

Self Care - Myths & Considerations

In this episode Jessi and Chrissy explore their relationship with self care and how it's evolved over the years. They explore common myths and limiting conditioning around self-care, and different things to consider when exploring what self care means to you. Email Chrissy at Hello@theartofaliveness.com to share feedback or questions for the podcast. We'd love to hear from you! Check out Chrissy's offerings at www.theartofaliveness.com [www.theartofaliveness.com] Check out Jessi's offerings at www.wildessence.org [www.wildessence.org ]