Making Meaning: Deep Conversations on Life, Purpose, and The Human Experience

The Power of Musicality in Connection, Transformation, and Meaning with Tigrilla Gardenia

Community has been a pressing need in the zeitgeist. But beyond the desire for human connection, there is a vast world of other-than-humans ready to connect and waiting for us to come home. Tigrilla Gardenia, B.M. M.S., Nature-Inspired Mentor, Certified Life Coach (ICF PCC), and World Ambassador for Plant Advocacy, empowers creative multipotentialites and nature-inspired professionals to confidently live authentic, purpose-driven lives in collaboration with the plant world. Tigrilla’s multifaceted experience allows her to connect with individuals and broad communities to remind us of truths we intuitively connect with and have always known. In our conversation, Tigrilla and I dive into her experience in the music industry, community living in Damanhur – one of the world’s largest spiritual eco-communities – and her intimate connection to the plant world. Now in her work, she uses the depth and breadth of her experience to empower creatives multipotentialities to take action with confidence and become the conscious leaders of their lives. Check Out Tigrilla Gardenia’s Work: https://tigrillagardenia.com/ [https://tigrillagardenia.com/] Work with Tigrilla: https://tigrillagardenia.com/work-with-me-coaching/1to1-mentorship/ [https://tigrillagardenia.com/work-with-me-coaching/1to1-mentorship/] Follow Tigrilla: https://www.instagram.com/tigrillagardenia [https://www.instagram.com/tigrillagardenia] What’s Your Spirit Wild Plant?: https://tigrillagardenia.com/what-s-your-spirit-wild-plant/ [https://tigrillagardenia.com/what-s-your-spirit-wild-plant/] Follow The Cohere Collective: https://www.instagram.com/thecoherecollective/ [https://www.instagram.com/thecoherecollective/] https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoherecollective [https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoherecollective] For more information, head to www.thecoherecollective.com [http://www.thecoherecollective.com] To support The Cohere Collective, head to https://www.thecoherecollective.com/support [https://www.thecoherecollective.com/support] Follow Triston Morgan, the creator of Making Meaning's theme music: https://www.instagram.com/tristonmorgan/ [https://www.instagram.com/tristonmorgan/] Follow Nicole Oesterreicher, the creator of Making meaning's art and podcast cover: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleocreates/ [https://www.instagram.com/nicoleocreates/] https://www.instagram.com/nicoleodesign/ [https://www.instagram.com/nicoleodesign/] Thank you for being here! Smack, Reese

Stop Choosing Between Purpose and Security: Pursuing Purpose and Cultivating Vocation

Purpose and practicality rarely seem to work together in today’s world. But what if we could build our lives to support necessity, a baseline feeling of safety and security, and fulfill our deepest needs of fulfillment? It’s these questions of Purpose, passion, and Vocation that we dig into in today’s episode, and continually ask: how can I live more Coherently? A huge thank you to Florian Kemmerich for his time, energy, and expertise during this episode! Check out Florian’s Work: https://on-vocation.com/ [https://on-vocation.com/] Read On Vocation: https://on-vocation.com/books/ [https://on-vocation.com/books/] Follow The Cohere Collective: https://www.instagram.com/thecoherecollective/ [https://www.instagram.com/thecoherecollective/] https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoherecollective [https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoherecollective] For more information, head to www.thecoherecollective.com [http://www.thecoherecollective.com] To support The Cohere Collective, head to https://www.thecoherecollective.com/support [https://www.thecoherecollective.com/support] Follow Triston Morgan, the creator of Making Meaning's theme music: https://www.instagram.com/tristonmorgan/ [https://www.instagram.com/tristonmorgan/] Follow Nicole Oesterreicher, the creator of Making meaning's art and podcast cover: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleocreates/ [https://www.instagram.com/nicoleocreates/] https://www.instagram.com/nicoleodesign/ [https://www.instagram.com/nicoleodesign/] Thank you for being here! Smack, Reese

Purpose is a Privilege: Creating Financial Freedom to Make Meaning

In a world where meaning is a privilege, how do you create the life of your dreams from a place of safety, security, and empowerment? Pursuing Purpose is a privilege, one that every human being deserves access to, but feels like a rarer and rarer possibility. In our current economic and socio-political world where systemic factors prevent so many from building a life of Purpose, where do we go from here? Of course, we can all use our voices, bring Space to power, and advocate and activate for change; while we get to work creating a life where all individuals have the Coherent right to self-determination, what can we do now to try and create as much financial independence and personal autonomy as possible? It’s these complex questions that we tackle in today’s episode. Learn more about David Nassief: https://onepagewealthcompass.com/ [https://onepagewealthcompass.com/] Read One Page Wealth Compass: https://onepagewealthcompass.com/#book [https://onepagewealthcompass.com/#book] Follow The Cohere Collective: https://www.instagram.com/thecoherecollective/ [https://www.instagram.com/thecoherecollective/] https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoherecollective [https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoherecollective] For more information, head to www.thecoherecollective.com [http://www.thecoherecollective.com] To support The Cohere Collective, head to https://www.thecoherecollective.com/support [https://www.thecoherecollective.com/support] Follow Triston Morgan, the creator of Making Meaning's theme music: https://www.instagram.com/tristonmorgan/ [https://www.instagram.com/tristonmorgan/] Follow Nicole Oesterreicher, the creator of Making meaning's art and podcast cover: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleocreates/ [https://www.instagram.com/nicoleocreates/] https://www.instagram.com/nicoleodesign/ [https://www.instagram.com/nicoleodesign/] Thank you for being here! Smack, Reese

Unlock Your Soul’s Mission: Building Aligned Movements with Cailen Ascher

The time for your vision is now. So many of us feel the intuitive sense of Purpose seeded deep within us, but what does it look like to actually craft a life in alignment with our soul’s fulfillment? Cailen Ascher’s work is founded on the belief that soul-led women don’t just live their missions – they create movements. And the world needs you and your Purpose. Check Out Cailen Ascher’s Work: Free Training - Discover Your Soul-Led Business Plan: www.CailenAscher.com/shift [http://www.CailenAscher.com/shift] Website: www.CailenAscher.com [http://www.CailenAscher.com] https://www.instagram.com/cailen.ascher/ [https://www.instagram.com/cailen.ascher/] Substack: https://cailenascher.substack.com/ [https://cailenascher.substack.com/] Follow The Cohere Collective: https://www.instagram.com/thecoherecollective/ [https://www.instagram.com/thecoherecollective/] https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoherecollective [https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoherecollective] For more information, head to www.thecoherecollective.com [http://www.thecoherecollective.com] To support The Cohere Collective, head to https://www.thecoherecollective.com/support [https://www.thecoherecollective.com/support] Follow Triston Morgan, the creator of Making Meaning's theme music: https://www.instagram.com/tristonmorgan/ [https://www.instagram.com/tristonmorgan/] Follow Nicole Oesterreicher, the creator of Making meaning's art and podcast cover: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleocreates/ [https://www.instagram.com/nicoleocreates/] https://www.instagram.com/nicoleodesign/ [https://www.instagram.com/nicoleodesign/] Thank you for being here! Smack, Reese

Release The Overwhelm of People Pleasing with Radical Self Acceptance with Christina Slaback

It's time to get unstuck! Christina Slaback is a life and business coach who helps people understand why they’re stuck, and what staying there is quietly costing them. With a background in psychology and business and over 15 years of leadership experience, she blends compassion with honest perspective to help clients outgrow patterns that once kept them safe but no longer fit. Her work is about clarity, agency, and intentional change. In this conversation, I sit down with Christina to talk about getting unstuck. As caregivers, we can often struggle with people-pleasing, burnout, and resentment. To become the persion you want to be, you have to first belive you are worthy of what that person deserves. Embracing change isn’t about shame, blame, or guilt, it’s about radical self acceptance and feeling into what brings you joy and alignment. Check Out Christina’s Work: https://christinaslaback.com [https://christinaslaback.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinaslaback/ [https://www.instagram.com/christinaslaback/] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cslaback?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnig_yENiqe3mWa8ZqtYfXmOZGJoVwTM6kmFijB8nJlZN8Ztk_emjfTy-i5Kg_aem_SEbxXFfv_eUMECEA6RLItg [https://linktr.ee/cslaback?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnig_yENiqe3mWa8ZqtYfXmOZGJoVwTM6kmFijB8nJlZN8Ztk_emjfTy-i5Kg_aem_SEbxXFfv_eUMECEA6RLItg] Intentional Reset Framework: https://70ddd865.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFAJS6WNNerIX2UoXApqse6eJxgFMuNOQG9Z_1O5YxwE2NeqDhxefoDWPenKGB6XIu-sQSo0SrJqM1TYK8zMp5PjQGgML0ag6t0HqB0UpExeEdfpBYHkUMrMATE4OvujV83_XDDp81vEcnemfdhAgZ_4gvOoWE0nbM8JNaFrGG3BlwurGAm6d-MiqG5GOqOunSa6ufrl6fIeEd [https://70ddd865.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFAJS6WNNerIX2UoXApqse6eJxgFMuNOQG9Z_1O5YxwE2NeqDhxefoDWPenKGB6XIu-sQSo0SrJqM1TYK8zMp5PjQGgML0ag6t0HqB0UpExeEdfpBYHkUMrMATE4OvujV83_XDDp81vEcnemfdhAgZ_4gvOoWE0nbM8JNaFrGG3BlwurGAm6d-MiqG5GOqOunSa6ufrl6fIeEd] Strategic Alignment Reset: https://calendar.app.google/iypMk5auLhoyNgTJ7 [https://calendar.app.google/iypMk5auLhoyNgTJ7] Follow The Cohere Collective: https://www.instagram.com/thecoherecollective/ [https://www.instagram.com/thecoherecollective/] https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoherecollective [https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoherecollective] For more information, head to www.thecoherecollective.com [http://www.thecoherecollective.com] To support The Cohere Collective, head to https://www.thecoherecollective.com/support [https://www.thecoherecollective.com/support] Follow Triston Morgan, the creator of Making Meaning's theme music: https://www.instagram.com/tristonmorgan/ [https://www.instagram.com/tristonmorgan/] Follow Nicole Oesterreicher, the creator of Making meaning's art and podcast cover: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleocreates/ [https://www.instagram.com/nicoleocreates/] https://www.instagram.com/nicoleodesign/ [https://www.instagram.com/nicoleodesign/] Thank you for being here! Smack, Reese