Shining In The Gray with Vanessa Rivera
32 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this podcast you’ll find a place where you can rest, feel seen, and be free of any judgment as you go through your faith transition. When the fear and confusion of doubting God, questioning whether the Bible is true, wondering if any of what you believed was real at all- you can come here and let go and know you’re safe and that this space is for you. We can shine in the gray together. If right now anything Christian soundiing is nauseating I’ll give you a heads up: Sometimes I’ll use classic Christian language when talking about my spirituality because it’s the verbage I was used to so it comes naturally...and sometimes I don’t. Most the time it’s just life stuff. All the time I curse. A lot. So maybe get some headphones if you have little ones around.
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New Series Intro!
October 13, 2021 20:00 - 5 minutes - 3.56 MBThe Enneagram: What? Why? How? We have seen a massive resurgence of the Enneagram but what is it really? What is this symbol? Why is the enneagram so useful? Is it even really useful when everyone seems to be an overnight expert on the subject? The enneagram can’t be that profound if there’s so many Instagram accounts about it, right? And, let’s say it really is a tool for transformation- how do we apply it in our own lives so that it has a lasting impact? Let’s discuss it all. www.theva...
Lindo Bacon Lives Out Radical Belonging
April 26, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes - 29.8 MBLindo Bacon, Ph.D. is a scientist, author and so much more. They are gifted at taking science and psychology and bringing it forward through storytelling in a way that even I can understand. They have written Body Respect (co-written with Dr. Lucy Aphramor), Health At Every Size, & Radical Belonging. In a world where everyone is either in or out, accepted or not, Dr. Bacon shows us a new way to move and engage the world with Radical Belonging.
Inner Dynamics w/ Pegah Kadkhodian
April 22, 2021 20:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBIn the world of the Enneagram there's a huge focus on type and sometimes we can get stuck just idealizing our type vs growing and becoming aware of the patterns that challenge our ability to grow. In this episode Pegah Kadkhodian, Certified Enneagram Practitioner, Life Coach & Yoga Teacher shares what Inner Dynamics are and why they're a vital part of our spiritual growth.
The Green-Eyed Monster: Jealousy in the Real World
May 27, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBToday's episode is a listener requested topic! Jealousy Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook are constantly inundating us with picture-perfect images. The one with the "perfect partner", the "sexiest body", the most" successful influencers", the ones whose "kid probably won't end up in jail one day"... they're always a click away- usually making us feel like "If only I had... " "If only I looked...". So what do we do? Get rid of social media? Nope. The truth is, even a life without social media ...
I'm Parenting Who? with Rose Martin
May 20, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBParenting is not for the faint of heart but it's also not just for parents of children! In this episode, Community Psychologist Rose Martin discusses how parenting ourselves is the first step in growing as a person and helping raise caring and compassionate kids. You'll learn about separating emotion from behavior and not rushing to judgment of your reactions. Along with some of the philosophical aspects of conscious parenting, Rose provides us with tips and practical advice that will help t...
Rose Martin Helps Relationships Bloom
May 13, 2020 19:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBRomantic relationships and marriage are hard sometimes. Mix that with added social and economic stress and it's possible conditions for really trying times for both people. Rose Martin (a Community Psychologist and counselor) helps us identify what's truly important in making relationships grow and blossom in any season. We discuss making time for ourselves, our relationships, and shhhh sex! This episode, as all SITG episodes, is not child friendly. So pop in your headphones or wait until yo...
Episode 11: Rose Martin Helps Relationships Bloom
May 13, 2020 19:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBRomantic relationships and marriage are hard sometimes. Mix that with added social and economic stress and it's possible conditions for really trying times for both people. Rose Martin (a Community Psychologist and counselor) helps us identify what's truly important in making relationships grow and blossom in any season. We discuss making time for ourselves, our relationships, and shhhh sex! This episode, as all SITG episodes, is not child friendly. So pop in your headphones or wait until yo...
Episode 10: Chris Heuertz- A Titan of the Enneagram
May 06, 2020 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBChris Heuertz: Enneagram teacher, writer, badass, and all-around good guy. He is co-founder of Gravity, a center for contemplative activism, alongside his amazing wife, Phileena Heuertz. I get to talk with him about quarantine, religion, his new book The Enneagram of Belonging (releases May 19th), NetFlix, and what it's like to be labeled famous, or as he says "infamous".
Chris Heuertz- A Titan of the Enneagram
May 06, 2020 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBChris Heuertz: Enneagram teacher, writer, badass, and all-around good guy. He is co-founder of Gravity, a center for contemplative activism, alongside his amazing wife, Phileena Heuertz. I get to talk with him about quarantine, religion, his new book The Enneagram of Belonging (releases May 19th), NetFlix, and what it's like to be labeled famous, or as he says "infamous". Follow me on IG: @thevanessarivera Follow Chris on IG: @chrisheuertz Resources: The Sacred Enneagram By Chris Heuertz ...
Episode 9: Liz Orr and her RudeAssEnneagram
April 01, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBThe mastermind behind rudeassenneagram on IG. Liz Orr is a student of the enneagram, spiritual direction, and life. As an enneagram 8, the challenger, she pushes the limits with memes and sass to help us see our own shit through laughter. A basic knowledge of the enneagram is helpful for knowing what's going on in parts of this conversation.
Liz Orr and her RudeAssEnneagram
April 01, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBThe mastermind behind rudeassenneagram on IG. Liz Orr is a student of the enneagram, spiritual direction, and life. As an enneagram 8, the challenger, she pushes the limits with memes and sass to help us see our own shit through laughter. A basic knowledge of the enneagram is helpful for knowing what's going on in parts of this conversation. Follow me on IG: @thevanessarivera Laugh at yourself along with Liz: @rudeassenneagram Music by: Eric Barnhart Www.ericbarnhart.com
Diana Oestrich: Super Hero
April 11, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBLife, homelessness, community, war, veterans affairs, life on the front lines, who Jesus is, who we are meant to be... seriously, we talk about everything on this little episode. Diana is a writer, a key relationships officer at Preemptive Love Coalition *my favorite organization you guys!*, a bad ass, and my new BFF. I hope you're as challenged and encouraged as I was talking to this real life Super Hero. Follow me on IG: @thevanessarivera Music by: Eric Barnhart www.ericbarnhart.com
Episode 8: Diana Oestrich: Super Hero
April 11, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBLife, homelessness, community, war, veterans affairs, life on the front lines, who Jesus is, who we are meant to be... seriously, we talk about everything on this little episode. Diana is a writer, a key relationships officer at Preemptive Love Coalition *my favorite organization you guys!*, a bad ass, and my new BFF. I hope you're as challenged and encouraged as I was talking to this real life Super Hero.
Episode 7: The AssHoliness Project
March 20, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.47 MBIf we were painfully honest with ourselves how much more beautiful would this life be? I believe that no matter hard it is to see our own mess that it's worth the struggle. It's worth the pain of growing to see what amazing things can happen and blossom as a result. We can all be assholes but we can be holy too... and we are.
The AssHoliness Project
March 20, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.5 MBIf we were painfully honest with ourselves how much more beautiful would this life be? I believe that no matter hard it is to see our own mess that it's worth the struggle. It's worth the pain of growing to see what amazing things can happen and blossom as a result. We can all be assholes but we can be holy too... and we are. Follow me on IG: @thevanessarivera Music by: Eric Barnhart www.ericbarnhart.com
Ash Wedneday 2019
March 06, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutes - 6.94 MBLent 2019- I was looking for a Contemplative/Destabilizing practice for this year and decided to make one myself. Join me as we meditate together on some big questions and learn compassion for ourselves and others. Also, I cuss here and there. So maybe use headphones if kids are around.
Ash Wedneday- Lent 2019
March 06, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutes - 6.91 MBLent 2019- I was looking for a Contemplative/Destabilizing practice for this year and decided to make one myself. Join me as we meditate together on some big questions and learn compassion for ourselves and others. Also, I cuss here and there. So maybe use headphones if kids are around.
Episode 6: Ash Wedneday 2019
March 06, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutes - 6.9 MBLent 2019- I was looking for a Contemplative/Destabilizing practice for this year and decided to make one myself. Join me as we meditate together on some big questions and learn compassion for ourselves and others. Also, I cuss here and there. So maybe use headphones if kids are around.
I Can't Wait to Get Old!
November 15, 2018 05:00 - 19 minutes - 9.08 MBSo, I have this thing: I can't wait to be an old lady! Mainly because there are trips to the casino, gaudy clothes, and... wait for it!!!! I CAN BE ON THE SMUCKERS LABEL if I make it to 100! Life can not be better than that! The thing is to get there I have to work on some stuff first 1) be awesome 2) love others. One of those is easier than the other. Come along with me as I consider what it'll take to the old woman I want to become. Follow Me! IG: @thevanessarivera Music By: Eric Barnhar...
Episode 5: Old Age
November 15, 2018 05:00 - 19 minutes - 9.05 MBSo, I have this thing: I can't wait to be an old lady! Mainly because there are trips to the casino, gaudy clothes, and... wait for it!!!! I CAN BE ON THE SMUCKERS LABEL if I make it to 100! Life can not be better than that! The thing is to get there I have to work on some stuff first 1) be awesome 2) love others. One of those is easier than the other. Come along with me as I consider what it'll take to the old woman I want to become.
Old Age
November 15, 2018 05:00 - 19 minutes - 9.06 MBSo, I have this thing: I can't wait to be an old lady! Mainly because there's trips to the casino, gaudy clothes, and... wait for it!!!! I CAN BE ON THE SMUCKERS LABEL if I make it to 100! Life can not be better than that! The thing is to get there I have to work on some stuff first 1) be awesome 2) love others. One of those is easier than the other. Come along with me as I consider what it'll take to the the old woman I want to become.
TheRealFoodMama: Angie Morales Talks Food
May 16, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MBI will never be accused of being a health nut but I am lucky enough to know one! Angie is definitely not the health nut stereotype I had in mind. She's hilarious, confident, smart, and not in the least bit judgmental or pushy about her lifestyle choices. She lives by example and I'm all about it! Angie shares with me her journey into whole foods and away from the standard American diet with great candor and a fantastic array of cuss words. She's obviously my kind of gal!
Episode 4: Angie Morales: TheRealFoodMama Talks Food
May 16, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MBI will never be accused of being a health nut but I do know one! Angie is definitely not the health nut stereotype I had in mind. She's hilarious, confident, smart, and not in the least bit judgmental or pushy about her lifestyle choices. She lives by example and I'm all about it! Angie shares with me her journey away from what she calls the standard American diet with great candor and a fantastic array of cuss words. She's obviously my kind of gal!
Angie Morales: TheRealFoodMama Talks Food
May 16, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 25.7 MBI will never be accused of being a health nut but I do know one! Angie is definitely not the health nut stereotype I had in mind. She's hilarious, confident, smart, and not in the least bit judgmental or pushy about her lifestyle choices. She lives by example and I'm all about it! Angie shares with me her journey away from what she calls the standard American diet with great candor and a fantastic array of cuss words. She's obviously my kind of gal!
Moving Forward with the Substance of the Past
May 02, 2018 04:00 - 19 minutes - 8.83 MBIn this episode I share with you some of my journey as I went from anger and resentment towards my past to accepting and even embracing the lessons learned from it. It's not easy this life thing and it's definitely tough when you go through a major life reconstruction. Music By: Eric Barnhart www.ericbarnhart.com Enneagram Resources: enneagraminstitute.com & a great starter book to get your feet wet or dive in deep: The Road Back to You by Ian Cron
Episode 3: Moving Forward with the Substance of the Past
May 02, 2018 04:00 - 19 minutes - 8.79 MBIn this episode, I share with you some of my journey as I went from anger and resentment towards my past to accepting and even embracing the lessons learned from it. It's not easy this life thing and it's definitely tough when you go through a major life reconstruction. Music By: Eric Barnhart www.ericbarnhart.com Enneagram Resources: enneagraminstitute.com & a great starter book to get your feet wet or dive in deep: The Road Back to You by Ian Cron
Moving Forward
May 02, 2018 04:00 - 19 minutes - 8.82 MBIn this episode, I share with you part of my journey as I went from anger and resentment towards my past to accepting and even embracing the lessons learned from it. It's not easy, this life thing, and it's definitely tough when you go through a major life reconstruction. Follow me on IG: @thevanessarivera Music By: Eric Barnhart www.ericbarnhart.com Enneagram Resources A great starter book to get your feet wet : The Road Back to You by Ian Cron For those of us who know our type...
Episode 3- Amanda Kanashiro
April 18, 2018 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBYou just never know what anyone else's life is like unless you ask. Walking through life we meet so many people and have no idea what they're battling. Amanda is a former teacher & school administrator turned Social Media Marketing Expert who started her passion project My Gluten Free Miami after having been diagnosed with Celiac Disease. She shares her journey through finding out her diagnosis and in time it ushering her into owning her own business. She shares about life, family, work, and...
Episode 2: Amanda Kanashiro
April 18, 2018 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBYou just never know what anyone else's life is like unless you ask. Walking through life we meet so many people and have no idea what they're battling. Amanda is a former teacher & school administrator turned Social Media Marketing Expert who started her passion project My Gluten Free Miami after having been diagnosed with Celiac Disease. She shares her journey through finding out her diagnosis and in time it ushering her into owning her own business. She shares about life, family, work, and...
Is Your Give A Damn Broken?
April 04, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this episode join me as I talk with you about the times I've under shared and WAY over shared and what I learned from those awkward situations. If you've ever regretted not speaking up or saying too much. You are not alone. Intro Music by Eric Barnhart Do yourself a HUGE favor and go to www.ericbarnhart.com and listen to his Contemplative Album! It's phenomenal.
Episode 1: Is Your Give A Damn Broken?
April 04, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode join me as I talk with you about the times I've under shared and WAY over shared and what I learned from those awkward situations. If you've ever regretted not speaking up or saying too much. You are not alone. Intro Music by Eric Barnhart Do yourself a HUGE favor and go to www.ericbarnhart.com and listen to his Contemplative Album! It's phenomenal.
Shining In The Gray Intro
March 01, 2018 05:00 - 4 minutes - 2.21 MBOur show is a place where women like you can come to be challenged, encouraged, and cared for as you go through life’s transitions. We are a safe place no matter your ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, or spiritual backgrounds. If you are grappling with change we are here to hold your hand and encourage you to grow in the midst of the transition. Intro Music by Eric Barnhart Do yourself a HUGE favor and go to www.ericbarnhart.com and listen to his Contemplative Album! It's phenomenal.