The Spiritual Embodiment Podcast

Cults, Astrology, and Authentic Community with Victoria Greer Hathaway

Victoria Greer Hathaway shares her journey from church and mystical experiences to becoming an astrologer, highlighting her process of embodied spiritual discovery, community building, and creating supportive spaces for personal growth. spirituality, astrology, community, deconstruction, embodiment, healing, online community, matriarchal business, ritual, self-trust Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Spirituality and Identities 01:43 The Origin of Spirituality: Personal Stories 04:37 Navigating Cult Experiences and Spirituality 11:50 Transitioning from Church to Astrology 24:04 Rituals and Practices in Spiritual Embodiment 30:00 Building Community and Authentic Connections 42:53 Creating the Matriarchal Collective Group 56:10 Wrap-Up and Future Connections Resources Connect with Victoria Hathaway [https://www.instagram.com/victoriagreerhathaway?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] Victoria's Magnetic AF Workshop [https://stan.store/Victoriagreerhathaway?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAQ0xDSwR638RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadGp8EVS2fLSoV1E_0hCEI_d8iHC2jQe61XWW3swQvDvP5mPcxHEtMAF5rCjg_aem_dWouOJc2LfVGM2UG9rmU2Q] Victoria's Podcast [https://podlink.com/1828249565/episode/dmljdG9yaWFncmVlcnN0ZXBoZW5zLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2IyMDJjOTEyLTM0YTgtM2MzMi1iNjIwLWU2YmVkZDQ3MDU0Yw?view=apps&sort=popularity] To Be Magnetic- Lacey Phillips [https://tobemagnetic.com/] Follow us on IG! [https://www.instagram.com/spiritualembodiment?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] Join Sam's email list to be the first to have access to her upcoming Ritual Workshop [https://www.samantharedondotherapy.com/emaillandingpage]

Practice Makes Permanent: The Neuroscience of Ritual

In this episode, Samantha Redondo explores the concept of ritual as a powerful tool rooted in neuroscience and behavioral patterning. She discusses how rituals build self-trust, resilience, and a deeper relationship with oneself, offering practical insights and science-backed strategies. Keywords ritual, neuroscience, self-trust, resilience, behavioral patterns, embodiment, neuroplasticity, self-care, emotional regulation, spiritual practices Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Spiritual Embodiment 03:12 Understanding Ritual vs. Formula 06:07 Building Self-Trust Through Rituals 09:02 Neuroscience of Rituals and Practice 11:52 Rituals as a Pathway to Resilience 15:05 Defining Resilience and Its Importance 18:01 Creating Meaningful Rituals 20:53 The Role of Community in Rituals 24:10 Navigating Resistance in Change 27:01 The Science Behind Resistance 29:51 Embracing Change and Evolution 33:08 Practical Applications of Rituals 35:36 Conclusion and Future Directions Resources Samantha Redondo's Upcoming Course on Rituals - sign up here to get on the email list! [https://www.samantharedondotherapy.com/emaillandingpage] Book a Free Discovery Call [https://samantharedondotherapy.clientsecure.me/] Follow Us on IG! [https://www.instagram.com/spiritualembodiment?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==]

From Formula to Ritual: Cultivating Self-Trust and Inner Knowing

In this episode, Samantha Redondo explores how the shift from relying on external formulas to cultivating personal rituals can deepen our self-trust, embodiment, and spiritual growth. Drawing from her personal experiences and therapeutic insights, she discusses how parts work, nervous system regulation, and embodied practices can help us reconnect with our inner wisdom and move beyond patterns of outsourcing our knowing. Keywords: high-control religion, spiritual deconstruction, embodiment, somatic, therapy, self-trust, self care, transformation. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to the episode’s focus on spirituality, embodiment, and the intersection with personal growth 00:44 - The core theme: physical experience meets purpose, and the concept of ritual versus formula 01:14 - How high control environments influence our mindset and thinking patterns 02:10 - Personal story of financial avoidance and the realization about nervous system regulation and money blocks 04:32 - Discovering how internal tools for nervous system regulation can be applied to financial healing 06:50 - The emotional pull of marketing and the desire for quick fixes, and the red flags to watch for 08:22 - The importance of honest conversations with loved ones about financial investments 10:05 - The internal parts activated by disappointment and the inner child’s need for rescue 11:33 - How anxiety manifests physically and emotionally during challenging moments 13:26 - Recognizing the human drive for pain avoidance and the desire for quick rescue models 15:23 - The influence of early beliefs and messaging from high control religions on trusting external authorities 16:52 - How disillusionment with formulas can breed internal schemas that keep us stuck 17:20 - Reconnecting to inner wisdom and trusting oneself as a pathway to empowerment 20:06 - The concept of outsourcing knowing versus cultivating self-trust through rituals 26:50 - Building rituals as containers for internal relationship and trust development 28:07 - Practicing self-friendship and curiosity as foundations for trusting your inner voice 30:00 - Parts work and understanding inner subpersonalities, including the inner child 33:18 - Using parts work and re-parenting to foster internal safety and connection 36:07 - Transitioning from consumer to creator: the importance of integration and embodied practice 41:24 - Embodiment as a portal into internal knowing and how movement facilitates insight 44:46 - Practical tips for building rituals and connecting with your core self 45:16 - Invitation to access a bonus meditation for inner connection Resources * Relaxed Money by Kate Northrup [https://katenorthrup.com/] * Internal Family Systems Therapy [https://ifs-institute.com/nobadparts] * Bonus Episode: Core Self Meditation [https://pod.link/1876985104/episode/NzFhZGMzNjgtZTEyNi00OTllLTk3ZGYtNmE0ZjQ5NDk4ODY1?view=apps&sort=popularity] * Free Discovery Call with Sam [https://www.samantharedondotherapy.com] * Connect on IG! [https://www.instagram.com/spiritualembodiment?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==]

Bonus: Core Self Meditation

This guided meditation focuses on connecting with the core self through breath, body awareness, and self-inquiry. It encourages attunement, validation, and gratitude, creating a space for building trust and exploration of our inner knowing.

Women's Bodies, Sex Therapy, and Smut as Self Care with Caitlin Harrison

In this episode, Samantha Redondo welcomes Caitlin Harrison to discuss the intersection of spirituality, embodiment, and sexuality. They explore Caitlin's background, her experience with religion and purity culture, and her work in sex therapy and social justice advocacy, offering deep insights into body awareness, language, and healing. CW: pregnancy loss spirituality, embodiment, religious trauma, sex therapy, social justice, personal growth, pregnancy, body image, deconstruction, smut, self help Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Spiritual Embodiment 01:08 Caitlin's Background and Identities 04:26 Exploring Spiritual Upbringing 11:05 Shifts in Attitude Towards Religion 18:00 The Impact of Purity Culture 23:31 Journey of Embodiment and Motherhood 30:37 Claiming Identity and the Power of Language 34:46 Embodiment and Communication in Therapy 39:08 Understanding Sex Therapy and Embodiment Practices 41:38 Navigating Sexuality and Cultural Narratives 44:47 The Duality of Life and Death in Motherhood 50:24 Embracing the Body and the Experience of Sweat 52:46 Community, Smut, and the Power of Shared Stories Resources Cindy Scharkey- Sex Educator [https://www.cindyscharkey.com/podcast-blogs/what-women-need-to-orgasm] Emily Nagoski - Come As You Are [https://www.emilynagoski.com/books] IG: Caitlin Harrison Therapy [https://www.instagram.com/caitlin.harrison.therapy/] Mirror Moments Therapy [https://mirrormomentstherapy.com/] Self Help Smut Club [https://www.blackcatfables.com/products/january-march-2025-self-help-smut-club] Samantha Redondo Therapy- Free Discovery Call! [https://www.samantharedondotherapy.com] Follow us on IG! [https://www.instagram.com/spiritualembodimentpod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]