Nature Girl

Just Curious...

When was the last time curiosity led you somewhere unexpected? In this episode of BEING, Shea Love takes you on a day that started with a friendly game of badminton and ended with her on a New Zealand beach tasting fresh sea urchin cracked open by a Māori auntie. From the courts of North Harbour to the rocky shores of Browns Bay, this story is about the beauty of saying yes. Yes to the unfamiliar. Yes to other people’s traditions. Yes to the magic of cultural exchange. It’s playful, rich, and full of refreshers that growth happens when we open ourselves up to the world around us. Credits:This episode of BEING was brought to life by:Dyron Ducati, Audio Engineer A New Way of BEING is a reader/listener-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. There seems to be a quiet pressure to leap forward before we’ve fully landed from where we’ve been. I’ve learned that real changes rarely come from rushing. It comes from pause. From a single, honest step. So let me ask you something… What’s one move you’ve been putting off... that could change everything? Just one thing your spirit’s been whispering for a while now. This is your invitation to answer that whisper. Join me for Your Growth Year is a 12-month journey to move with intention toward whatever it is that’s calling you. A dream. A decision. A new way of being. We begin with The Growth Hour, a 5-week guided space to reconnect with your voice and your vision. Join in on Tuesday, January 20th on Substack. And from there, we grow, week by week. If it’s time. Come. Join the Growth Year on Substack → [https://beingshealove.substack.com]Shea “Fantasy” by Earth, Wind & Fire This week’s pick is all about wonder and Fantasy by Earth, Wind & Fire captures that perfectly. From the moment those shimmering chords drop, you’re invited to leave what’s familiar and step into the unknown. “Come to see, victory / In a land called fantasy / Loving life, a new decree / Bring your mind to everlasting liberty” This song feels like curiosity. It’s bold. Uplifting. It dares you to imagine a world beyond what you know. And say yes. Whether you’re chasing shuttlecocks on a badminton court, tasting sea urchin for the first time, or just opening yourself to a new experience…this is your permission to dream wider and move freer. Want more music? Check out the https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2nxqjzePzaHZPTtDtBNL40?si=AVb1myoXRd-fAf9VI-CDsA&pi=ya7BqqYhRU-z5Your Growth Year [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2nxqjzePzaHZPTtDtBNL40?si=AVb1myoXRd-fAf9VI-CDsA&pi=ya7BqqYhRU-z5] https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2nxqjzePzaHZPTtDtBNL40?si=AVb1myoXRd-fAf9VI-CDsA&pi=ya7BqqYhRU-z5curated playlist on Spotify. It’s handpicked music by yours truly and filled with songs to stir your soul and keep you moving all year long. Get full access to A New Way of BEING at beingshealove.substack.com/subscribe [https://beingshealove.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

From Stuck to Starting

What’s one move you’ve been putting off that could change everything? In this New Year episode of BEING, Shea Love invites us to slow down. Instead of rushing from resolution to resolution, she invites us to enjoy a quiet, layered transformation that happens when we pause long enough to notice who we’ve actually become. Through the story of how her weekly ritual, The Growth Hour, sparked the move to New Zealand, she shares how one small, intentional action each week can change everything. If you’re ready to move from stuck to stretching, from dreaming to doing, this episode is your invitation to plant something new. Growth is a practice. And this year? It’s Your Growth Year. Credits:This episode of BEING was brought to life by:Dyron Ducati, Audio Engineer A New Way of BEING is a reader/listener-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Happy New Year. One thing I noticed is that we sometimes rush in this time of year. Moving straight from resolutions to routines. There seems to be a quiet pressure to leap forward before we’ve fully landed from where we’ve been. I’ve learned (again and again) that real changes rarely come from rushing. It comes from pause. From a single, honest step. So let me ask you something… What’s one move you’ve been putting off... that could change everything? Just one thing your spirit’s been whispering for a while now. This is your invitation to answer that whisper. Join me for Your Growth Year is a 12-month journey to move with intention toward whatever it is that’s calling you. A dream. A decision. A new way of being. We begin with The Growth Hour, a 5-week guided space to reconnect with your voice and your vision. It starts Tuesday, January 13th on Substack. And from there, we grow, week by week. If it’s time. Come. Join the Growth Year on Substack → [https://beingshealove.substack.com]Shea “Conqueror” by Estelle This week’s soundtrack is a declaration: “I’d rather stand tall than live on my knees.” Conqueror by Estelle is one of those songs that grabs your soul and reminds you exactly who you are. It’s a reminder that even in seasons of doubt or delay, you are still rising. So whether you’re facing something hard, chasing something new, or just needing a moment to remember your strength…let this be your anthem. Play it loud and let it move you. Want more music? Check out the https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2nxqjzePzaHZPTtDtBNL40?si=AVb1myoXRd-fAf9VI-CDsA&pi=ya7BqqYhRU-z5Your Growth Year [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2nxqjzePzaHZPTtDtBNL40?si=AVb1myoXRd-fAf9VI-CDsA&pi=ya7BqqYhRU-z5] https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2nxqjzePzaHZPTtDtBNL40?si=AVb1myoXRd-fAf9VI-CDsA&pi=ya7BqqYhRU-z5curated playlist on Spotify. It’s handpicked music by yours truly and filled with songs to stir your soul and keep you moving all year long. Get full access to A New Way of BEING at beingshealove.substack.com/subscribe [https://beingshealove.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

The Big Red Bow

What do you hold onto when the season changes…and so do you? In this special holiday episode of BEING, Shea Love reflects on what it means to carry tradition when it’s time to unwrap something new. As she spends her first Christmas in New Zealand, she invites us into a warm, honest journey of memory and meaning. The Big Red Bow is a reminder that joy evolves and the most meaningful gifts are still being unwrapped. Credits:This episode of BEING was brought to life with the support of:Dyron Ducati, Audio Engineer A New Way of BEING is a reader/listener supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Happy New Year, beautiful people! I hope your new year begins with intention, reflection, and a little room to breathe. I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to grow—not just to set goals, but to actually shift. So this year, I’m inviting you to join me for something special:Your Growth Year. It’s a 12-month journey to make one bold, meaningful move in your life. It’s part mindset, part momentum…designed to help you get unstuck, get clear, and move forward with intention. We’ll grow together through weekly prompts, monthly challenges, and community accountability. And it all starts with our 5-week Growth Hour series on January 5th. Let’s plant the seed. Water it. Nourish it.And by the end of the year see what’s bloomed. Ready to grow? Subscribe Now! Join us on beingshealove.substack.com [http://beingshealove.substack.com] Get full access to A New Way of BEING at beingshealove.substack.com/subscribe [https://beingshealove.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Grateful For...

Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode of BEING, Shea Love reflects on what it means to give thanks during seasons of change. From celebrating Thanksgiving in New Mexico (USA) to preparing for Christmas in Auckland, New Zealand, she explores the complexity of gratitude while acknowledging both the beauty and the uncomfortable truths behind the holiday. In the spirit of giving thanks, Shea Love invites listeners to slow down, name what they’re grateful for, and honor the joy that still exists — even in transition. This episode is a tender reminder that gratitude doesn’t erase what’s hard, it just reveals what’s still whole. Credits:This episode of BEING was brought to life with the support of:Dyron Ducati, Audio EngineerPastor Paul - Owano - Aresha - Deidra - Stephanie - Parkes - Harriet Noni - Kazi - Florence - Grace, Voices of Gratitude A New Way of BEING is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to A New Way of BEING at beingshealove.substack.com/subscribe [https://beingshealove.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Nature Girl

What’s the greatest thing you’ll ever learn? In this episode of BEING, I reflect on a timeless song, Nat King Cole’s “Nature Boy” and the truth tucked inside its final line: “The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.” From bar conversations to unexpected confessions, I explore the ways we give and receive love — romantic, platonic, familial, and most importantly, self-love. What happens when we meet people who’ve never been in love? Or never been heartbroken? What does that say about how we protect our hearts…or open them? This is a soft look at the many faces of love and how it teaches us, stretches us, and sometimes surprises us in unexpected ways. Credits:This episode of BEING was brought to life with the support of:Dyron Ducati, Audio EngineerReggie Beas + Nicole Townsend, Voices A New Way of BEING is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Catch up on Previous Episodes: → Ep 12 – BEING: The Light at the End of the Tunnel [https://beingshealove.substack.com/p/light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel]→ Ep 11 – BEING: The Voices We Carry [https://beingshealove.substack.com/p/the-voices-we-carry]→ Ep 10 – BEING: The Beauty of Strangers [https://beingshealove.substack.com/p/the-beauty-of-strangers] Each episode offers a window into a real-life moment of truth and BEING. Until next week!Shea Love💛 @beingshealove [https://www.instagram.com/beingshealove] Get full access to A New Way of BEING at beingshealove.substack.com/subscribe [https://beingshealove.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]