The River Body

Freddie the Leaf: An Allegory of Life and Purpose

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2035722/open_sms] Have you ever thought about the life of a leaf? Let me whisk you away on an enchanting journey through the life of Freddie the Leaf, a story penned by Leo Bascoglia, PhD. This heartwarming tale explores life, purpose, diversity and change through Freddie's experiences as he grows, interacts with other leaves and eventually is carried away by the wind. You'll find yourself captivated by the allegory of the circle of life and the reminder to cherish every moment. Let's immerse ourselves in Freddie's world as he discovers the uniqueness of each leaf and how they contribute to the beauty of the tree and the world. As Freddie is taken away by the wind, even in this seemingly insignificant moment, he plays a crucial role in the larger picture of life. This story concludes with a poignant reminder about the value of being present in our lives and treasuring the time we spend with others. Whether you're sharing this with loved ones or simply enjoying it on your own, Freddie's story is sure to leave you contemplating life's beauty and purpose.

Distilling The Essence Of Our Soul Song with Valerie Innes

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2035722/open_sms] Valerie Innes is a magical being, and I can personally attest that the work she does is life changing and absolutely fascinating. In this episode of The River Body, we dive deep into Valeries work in Sankaran Homeopathy, a system of healing that works on the essence level of our soul. We are all very unique expressions of a soul having a human experience. Amongst all the doing, we are being and that state of being is where homeopathy does its magic. Our talk encompasses astrology, human design, and other helpful tools available for us humans as we navigate the path of self healing and realization.  If you are interested in a session with Valerie, you can email her at valerie.innes@gmail.com

In the river of birth with Blossom Bluesky Staples

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2035722/open_sms] Blossom Bluesky Staples, labor and delivery nurse, yoga teacher, childbirth educator, artist, dancer, singer, all around wise woman extraordinaire traverses the waters of birth and death in this most enlightening humanity centered conversation. You can find her on instagram @blossomblueskys and  I will post her website soon as its live.  She is available for birth support/education for mothers/families and practitioners.

Asking Permission and Flowing Together In Mutual Respect

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2035722/open_sms] In this episode It's just me sharing my thoughts and perspective on the importance of asking permission as we flow through the journey of our lives together with each other and our with our earth. Respect and responsibility, the cornerstone of harmonious relations.  Also, I am excited to share a little story about some new music I will be using for the show from here on out and how this ties into asking permission as well. Please check out Beautiful Chorus wherever you listen to music, they will most definitely uplift your soul. And there are quite a few books/versions of the myth of Hi'iakaikapoli'opele's journey to Kaua'i if that story peaks your interest.

Death and Dying, When The River Dries Up

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2035722/open_sms] With the vails thin and as we descend into the darkness of winter, I share the story of my mom's death, our hospice experience, the existence of angels and what occurs in the space in between lives. The prayer is to lessen the fear around death,  give hope for what comes next and honor this most profound and sacred time.