Chat with Bethaney Wilkinson on her new book, A More Beautiful Way to Live!

A More Beautiful Way to Live with Beth Silvers

I loved having this conversation about my new book, A More Beautiful Way to Live [https://www.bethaneywilkinson.com/], with Beth Silvers [https://substack.com/profile/4943356-beth-silvers]. What was so fun about this chat is that we had it on our shared birthday, March 4th! Thank you for hosting me, Beth, and thanks to those of you who attended live. Much love, Bethaney Get full access to The Inner Terrain at www.amorebeautifulway.co/subscribe [https://www.amorebeautifulway.co/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Chat with Bethaney Wilkinson on her new book, A More Beautiful Way to Live!

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Everything is a Story with Kaitlin Curtice

Thank you to everyone who tuned into my conversation with Kaitlin Curtice [https://substack.com/profile/3149643-kaitlin-curtice] about her book, Everything is A Story. You can get your copy here. Get full access to The Inner Terrain at www.amorebeautifulway.co/subscribe [https://www.amorebeautifulway.co/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

The Magic of Knowing What You Want with Tracey Gee

About This Episode In this conversation, Bethaney Wilkinson and Tracey Gee explore the themes of desire, restlessness, and personal growth. They discuss the importance of recognizing and embracing one’s desires, the role of community in navigating these feelings, and the significance of self-awareness and experimentation in personal development. They also touch on the challenges of dealing with disappointment and grief, and how these experiences can ultimately lead to deeper understanding and fulfillment. The conversation emphasizes the need for permission and agency in pursuing one’s desires while balancing personal aspirations with the realities of the world. Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates * 01:52 Exploring Restlessness and Change * 06:01 The Power of Desire * 09:55 Navigating Permission and Agency * 14:03 Building Safety in Pursuing Desires * 17:50 Self-Awareness and Strengths * 22:03 Balancing External Demands with Personal Desires * 24:55 Finding Control Amidst Overwhelm * 28:33 Embracing Experimentation in Life * 32:03 Navigating Disappointment and Grief * 37:12 Desire-Based Goal Setting * 43:17 Practices for a Grounded Life Keywords restlessness, desire, agency, community, uncertainty, self-awareness, experimentation, disappointment, grief, goal setting Takeaways to Contemplate * Restlessness can be a powerful signal for change. * Desire is often seen as selfish, but it can be generative. * Naming our desires can help us reclaim our authenticity. * Community can provide safety in exploring our desires. * Disappointment can teach us about our true desires. * Experimentation allows for growth and learning. * Self-awareness is crucial in understanding our desires. * Navigating uncertainty requires practice and patience. * Grief and disappointment are part of the journey towards fulfillment. Links Galore Learn More about Tracey Gee here [http://traceygee.me] and access her guide to desire-based goal setting here [https://traceygee.me/blog/2020/12/16/y11sobkz1n6ni0b8d6ihd7wp2bhlsa]. Preorder my book, A More Beautiful Way to Live, here [https://www.bethaneywilkinson.com]. www.bethaneywilkinson.com / hello@bethaneywilkinson.com / @bethaney.bree Get full access to The Inner Terrain at www.amorebeautifulway.co/subscribe [https://www.amorebeautifulway.co/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Politics, Embodiment, and the Practice of Paying Attention with Beth Silvers

About this Episode In this conversation, Beth and Bethaney explore themes of personal growth, spirituality, and the complexities of navigating identity and political discourse. They discuss the importance of beginning with self-awareness, particularly through the lens of physicality and breath, and how this practice informs their work and interactions with the world. The conversation also delves into the role of grief in political life, the challenges of changing perspectives in public discourse, and the significance of community and connection in fostering energy and momentum for change. Chapters * Introduction and Background * Beginning with the Body and Breath * Navigating Pain and Fatigue * Spirituality and Faith Journey * Research and Media Consumption * Finding One's Voice in Media * Reflections on Racial Identity * Changing Perspectives in Public Discourse * The Role of Grief in Political Life * Energy and Momentum in Community * Closing Thoughts and Practices Keywords conversation, spirituality, media, grief, identity, political discourse, personal growth, self-awareness, community, healing Takeaways to Contemplate * Beginning with the body and breath is essential for self-awareness. * Pain and fatigue can be seen as companions rather than obstacles. * Flexibility in belief systems can lead to deeper understanding. * Policy cannot solve every issue; some questions remain unanswerable. * Trusting one's own voice is crucial in media consumption. * Grief is a manifestation of love and connection. Links Galore Read Beth’s Substack, Thoughts & Prayers [https://bethsilvers.substack.com]. Listen to and follow Pantsuit Politics. [https://www.pantsuitpoliticsshow.com] Preorder my book, A More Beautiful Way to Live [https://www.bethaneywilkinson.com]. www.bethaneywilkinson.com / hello@bethaneywilkinson.com / @bethaney.bree Get full access to The Inner Terrain at www.amorebeautifulway.co/subscribe [https://www.amorebeautifulway.co/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]