Chillness Room Ep. 19: When It’s Not You: The Hormonal Storm of Peri/Menopause

Chillness Room Ep 22: I Had 13 Seconds to Prove Myself—and Didn’t

In a simple, unexpected conversation, I noticed something uncomfortable: the pull to prove what I know—and the simultaneous fear that maybe it’s not enough. This piece explores that tension between ego and self-doubt, and the quiet shift that changes everything: asking instead of telling, listening instead of leading, and allowing others the space to find their own understanding. A reflection on humility, connection, and what it really means to support someone without shaping them.Also, as a bonus, I talk about cults… so there’s that. Subscribe for more free chillness podcast audios Get full access to The Deep Season at thedeepseason.substack.com/subscribe [https://thedeepseason.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Chillness Room Ep. 21: Arguing for What’s Possible

There are moments in relationships where one person is holding what’s possible… while the other is holding all the reasons it won’t work. It can feel circular.Frustrating.Like nothing is actually moving. In this episode, we gently look at that dynamic. How it shows up, why it can feel so activating on both sides, and what it’s like to be either the one encouraging forward movement or the one who can’t seem to get there yet. This isn’t about making either side wrong.It’s about awareness, honesty, and understanding what might actually help each person take a step that feels better and more aligned.Click Here: Chillness Gathering Registration 4/4 11 am PDT - 12:30 pm PDT [https://form.123formbuilder.com/6920816/chillness-gathering-registration] Subscribe for free Get full access to The Deep Season at thedeepseason.substack.com/subscribe [https://thedeepseason.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Chillness Room Ep. 20: The Energy We Carry

In Episode 20 of The Chillness Room, Kyra reflects on the quiet practices that have helped her reconnect with herself over the years — painting, writing, movement, meditation, and energy work. Sometimes the most powerful shifts come from the simplest acts: focusing on a candle flame, placing a hand over your heart, breathing slowly, or offering a moment of kindness to your own body. These small practices help quiet the conscious mind and allow the deeper parts of ourselves to rest and recalibrate. Kyra shares stories from her early experiences with meditation and hypnosis, explains the idea of focusing the mind so the subconscious can relax, and offers an approachable introduction to Reiki-style self-connection. No training required — just intention, attention, and a willingness to be gentle with yourself. This episode is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with your body, and remember that peace is often closer than we think. Take a breath. Step into the Chillness Room. Get full access to The Deep Season at thedeepseason.substack.com/subscribe [https://thedeepseason.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Chillness Room Ep. 19: When It’s Not You: The Hormonal Storm of Peri/Menopause

In this deeply honest episode of The Chillness Room, Kyra shares a raw reflection after experiencing several days of intense anxiety, despair, and emotional upheaval caused by perimenopause. When hormones fluctuate, it can become incredibly difficult to tell the difference between who we are and what our chemistry is doing. Even when we’re eating well, exercising, getting sunlight, and doing everything “right,” sudden drops in estrogen can bring anxiety, depression, hot flashes, exhaustion, and emotional overwhelm. Kyra talks about what these hormonal shifts can feel like from the inside and why understanding the biological side of the experience can bring relief and compassion for ourselves. She also reflects on how earlier generations of women went through these changes without language, research, or support. This episode is both an explanation and a reassurance: if you’re in the middle of one of these waves, you’re not broken and you’re not alone. Hormonal storms pass. Your mind and body will find their balance again. Take a breath. Step into the Chillness Room. If you would like to hear more, consider subscribing below! Get full access to The Deep Season at thedeepseason.substack.com/subscribe [https://thedeepseason.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Chillness Room Ep. 18: Chemical or Mystical? Where Intuition Really Comes From

Where does intuition actually come from? Is it brain chemistry… or something mystical? In this episode of The Chillness Room, Kyra explores the fascinating middle ground between science and spirituality. She looks at how intuition may arise from pattern recognition in the brain, the gut-brain connection through the vagus nerve, hormonal shifts that heighten sensitivity, and the ways our mind tries to predict the future to keep us safe. Along the way, she reflects on personal experiences with intuition, including how perimenopause can change emotional awareness and sensitivity, and how our past experiences shape what we perceive as “knowing.” But the conversation doesn’t stop with biology. What about consciousness? Ancient wisdom traditions? The feeling that we are more than just brain chemistry? This episode invites you to consider a gentle possibility: intuition might not be one thing at all. It may be a blend of body, mind, memory, and something deeper that connects us to life itself. A thoughtful, curious exploration for anyone who has ever wondered where their inner knowing comes from. Get full access to The Deep Season at thedeepseason.substack.com/subscribe [https://thedeepseason.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]