Shame Piñata
118 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago -Shame Piñata
💛 An interview podcast
💛 Stories of creating ritual
💛 Stories of creating meaning
💛 Stories of being human
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🇺🇸 US
🇮🇳 India
🇨🇦 Canada
🇮🇳 India
🇦🇺 Australia
Hear From People Who Have
💜 Honored a deep loss
💜 Used ritual to reinvent themselves
💜 Created a unique wedding ceremony
💜 Are experts in the field of ritual
Listen If
💚 You’re feeling stuck
💚 You’re going through a tough time
💚 Something significant has happened and no one gets it
Shame Piñata is hosted by Ritual Artist Colleen Thomas, a Certified Meditation and Mindfulness teacher who helps people make sense of life through ceremony. Music by Terry Hughes.
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Episodes
S1E6 There Must Be Something Wrong
April 10, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBThe pain, grief, discomfort, and vulnerability that can arise throughout the wedding process can actually be doorways into joy if we are willing to let them in. Sheryl Paul speaks about her book "The Conscious Bride" which addresses the MANY feelings that can arise around a wedding for everyone involved. Music by Terry Hughes Links: Sheryl Paul's work: https://conscious-transitions.com The Conscious Bride: https://conscious-transitions.com/books ---- Full Transcript Paul: I...
S1 E5 A Ritual for Balance
March 27, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MBEpisode Summary: Here’s a simple ceremony that can help you find your center again. Basic Steps of a Ritual for Balance 1. Breathe 2. Center 3. Connect with something bigger 4. Presence & release fear (shake, yell, cry) 5. Connect with strength 6. Create a touchstone (art, writing, music) 7. Close in gratitude 8. Eat 9. Be gentle for the next few hours Episode Transcript: https://ever-changing.net/episodes/s1e5-covid-19-a-ritual-for-balance _________________ Episo...
S1 E5 COVID-19 A Ritual for Balance
March 27, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MBLooking for a way to respond to COVID-19 beyond social distancing? Here’s a simple ceremony that can help you find your center again. Basic Steps of a Ritual for Balance 1. Breathe 2. Center 3. Connect with something bigger 4. Presence & release fear (shake, yell, cry) 5. Connect with strength 6. Create a touchstone (art, writing, music) 7. Close in gratitude 8. Eat 9. Be gentle for the next few hours Music by Terry Hughes Links: https://communitymailbox.wordpress.com/ L...
S1E5 COVID-19 A Ritual for Balance
March 27, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MBLooking for a way to respond to COVID-19 beyond social distancing? Here’s a simple ceremony that can help you find your center again. Basic Steps of a Ritual for Balance 1. Breathe 2. Center 3. Connect with something bigger 4. Presence & release fear (shake, yell, cry) 5. Connect with strength 6. Create a touchstone (art, writing, music) 7. Close in gratitude 8. Eat 9. Be gentle for the next few hours Music by Terry Hughes Links: https://communitymailbox.wordpress.com/ L...
S1E4 I Want to Have a Ceremony with You (Betsy Weiss)
March 13, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBBetsy and Brandon didn't want to get married. But when Betsy's mother was nearing the end of her life, they decided to honor their love in a ceremony called A Celebration of Love and Family. Music by Terry Hughes Links: The Things She Left Me Love Shame Piñata? Subscribe on iTunes Follow on Spotify Follow on Podchaser Follow on Instagram Connect on Facebook Join us for a Ceremony Full Transcript Weiss: You know, both of our families are actually religious, Christi...
S1E4 I Want to Have a Ceremony with You
March 13, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBBetsy and Brandon didn't want to get married. But when Betsy's mother was nearing the end of her life, they decided to honor their love in a ceremony called A Celebration of Love and Family. Music by Terry Hughes Links: The Things She Left Me Full Transcript Weiss: You know, both of our families are actually religious, Christian, and have a different sense of, you know, that you should get married if you're in this committed relationship but we don't feel that way. And so the...
S1 E4 I Want to Have a Ceremony with You (Betsy Weiss)
March 13, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBEpisode Summary: Betsy and Brandon didn't want to get married. But when Betsy's mother was nearing the end of her life, they decided to honor their love in a ceremony called A Celebration of Love and Family. Episode Resources: → The Things She Left Me: http://thethingssheleftme.com Episode Transcript: https://ever-changing.net/episodes/s1e4-i-want-to-have-a-ceremony-with-you _________________ Episodes by Topic: → Episodes on Rites of Passage: https://ever-changing.n...
S1E3 Wedding Therapy, Is That a Thing? (Landis Bejar)
February 28, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBIf you and your partner are arguing more as you approach your wedding, there’s nothing wrong with you. There's also nothing wrong with asking for support. Landis Bejar shares how Aisle Talk in New York City is making therapy a shame-free option for couples approaching the big day. Music by Terry Hughes Links: Aisle Talk Why Stress When You Can See a Wedding Therapist (NYT) Growing in Faith Group to Celebrate B'Not Mitzvah (Augusta Chronicle) Love Shame Piñata? Subscribe o...
S1E3 Wedding Therapy, Is That a Thing?
February 28, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBIf you and your partner are arguing more as you approach your wedding, there’s nothing wrong with you. There's also nothing wrong with asking for support. Landis Bejar shares how Aisle Talk in New York City is making therapy a shame-free option for couples approaching the big day. Music by Terry Hughes Links: Aisle Talk Why Stress When You Can See a Wedding Therapist (NYT) Growing in Faith Group to Celebrate B'Not Mitzvah (Augusta Chronicle) Full Transcript Bejar: Why do we...
S1 E3 Wedding Therapy, Is That a Thing? (Landis Bejar)
February 28, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBEpisode Summary: Landis Bejar has a job you may not have ever heard of before. She is a wedding therapist. In her room, individuals and couples plan for the big day by setting goals and processing the experience of the transition. Her blog offers tips on wedding therapy themes such as defending something you never meant to defend. Episode Resources: → Landis Bejar: https://www.aisle-talk.com → Why Stress When You Can See a Wedding Therapist: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/03/f...
S1E2 San Francisco as My Witness (Betty Ray)
February 14, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBBetty Ray walked to the top of Bernal Hill at the turn of the millennium. She brought three things with her: a candle, her checkbook, and a ring. Music by Terry Hughes Love Shame Piñata? Subscribe on iTunes Follow on Spotify Follow on Podchaser Follow on Instagram Connect on Facebook Join us for a Ceremony Full Transcript Ray: Did that make sense? Should I say it again? Okay, I think that when a ritual is designed well, it is designed to make space for the soul to flourish and ...
S1E2: San Francisco as My Witness
February 14, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBBetty Ray walked to the top of Bernal Hill at the turn of the millennium. She brought three things with her: a candle, her checkbook, and a ring. Music by Terry Hughes Full Transcript Ray: Did that make sense? Should I say it again? Okay, I think that when a ritual is designed well, it is designed to make space for the soul to flourish and to show up. Betty Ray uses design thinking to help individuals and communities create meaningful rites of passage to navigate transitions. She’s ...
S1 E2 San Francisco as My Witness (Betty Ray)
February 14, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBEpisode Summary: Betty Ray walked to the top of Bernal Hill at the turn of the millennium. She brought three things with her: a candle, her checkbook, and a ring. Episode Resources: → Betty Ray: https://www.bettyray.net/ Episode Transcript: https://ever-changing.net/episodes/s1e2-san-francisco-as-my-witness _________________ Episodes by Topic: → Episodes on Rites of Passage: https://ever-changing.net/rites-of-passage → Episodes on Authentic Weddings: https://ever-...
S1E2: San Francisco as My Witness (Betty Ray)
February 14, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBBetty Ray walked to the top of Bernal Hill at the turn of the millennium. She brought three things with her: a candle, her checkbook, and a ring. Music by Terry Hughes Love Shame Piñata? Subscribe on iTunes Follow on Spotify Follow on Podchaser Follow on Instagram Connect on Facebook Join us for a Ceremony Full Transcript Ray: Did that make sense? Should I say it again? Okay, I think that when a ritual is designed well, it is designed to make space for the soul to flourish and ...
S1E1 We're Together
February 01, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 25 MBSan Francisco-based writer Tria Chang joins us for a conversation about getting remarried as a divorced wedding planner. Learn more about her work at triachang.com. Music by Terry Hughes Full Transcript Chang: I think I’m a bit of an anxious person. We all have a little bit of anxiety in us, you know, even from children and just being nervous about the first day of school. And the way I’ve managed my anxiety over the years is to plan very carefully and plan well. And I feel like it...
S1E1 We're Together (Tria Chang)
February 01, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 25 MBSan Francisco-based writer Tria Chang joins us for a conversation about getting remarried as a divorced wedding planner. Learn more about her work at triachang.com. Music by Terry Hughes Full Transcript Chang: I think I’m a bit of an anxious person. We all have a little bit of anxiety in us, you know, even from children and just being nervous about the first day of school. And the way I’ve managed my anxiety over the years is to plan very carefully and plan well. And I feel like it...
S1 E1 We're Together (Tria Wen)
February 01, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 25 MBEpisode Summary: Tria Wen knows a thing or two about letting go of expectations. She used to be a wedding planner who loved her job. The only hard part was the divorce. Her divorce.Now Tria is getting remarried. She and her fiancé want to create a unique wedding ceremony that is not only different from her first wedding, but also one that won’t give her any flashbacks to the many weddings she has planned. But how exactly does she do that? What are her options? Episode Resources: → ...
S1 Trailer: The Big Day
January 01, 2020 05:32 - 3 minutes - 3 MBEpisode Summary: On this trailer for the first season of Shame Piñata, we hear from people who pressed beyond the limitations of traditional weddings and commitment ceremonies to create unique gatherings that allowed them and their partners to truly shine. Episode Transcript: https://ever-changing.net/episodes/s1-trailer-the-big-day Episodes by Topic: → Episodes on Rites of Passage: https://ever-changing.net/rites-of-passage → Episodes on Authentic Weddings: https://ever...