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S5 E6 The Emergence Ceremony (April Cantor)

Shame Piñata - July 05, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutes
How can we honor our youth as they come of age in ways that are strengthened by tradition and also allow their unique spark to shine? What would happen if we let them tell us what they need and co-created ceremony with them? Join us as we hear the story of the Emergence Ceremony that bridged int...

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S5 E5 Baptism as a Rite of Passage (Tina Torres)

Shame Piñata - June 07, 2024 07:00 - 20 minutes
Being part of a religious or spiritual community can be a wonderful support in life. Shared customs and traditions can bring comfort, connection, and a shared experience of the Divine. But what role does ritual play in all of this and how does it help us connect to the Divine? Join us for an exp...

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S5 E4 Blooming Amidst the War - Pt 2 (Alina Zievakova)

Shame Piñata - May 03, 2024 07:00 - 20 minutes
Imagine being able to attend a bold and beautiful theater performance that gives voice to a path you might know all too well, a path of healing from the impacts of violence or trauma. Imagine what that might feel like in your core, to see someone go on a journey similar to yours and get to the o...

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S5 E3 Blooming Amidst the War - Pt 1 (Alina Zievakova)

Shame Piñata - April 05, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutes
Imagine having a silent witness, a partner who is with you all the time, even when you go through the hardest moments of your life. Imagine not being alone but instead being held, accompanied, supported. What might that feel like in your heart, in your body, in your bones? (This is part 1 of a 2...

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S5 E2 Techno Cosmic Wedding (Pt 2 - The Event)

Shame Piñata - March 01, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes
So it’s the big day. The day of the Techno Cosmic Wedding. With your virtual invitation in hand, you walk into the venue. Prayer flags hang from the ceiling above you. A set of handmade neon signs rests neatly in the window ledge, spelling out “Marry Me Colleen” The neon question mark at the end...

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S5 E1 Techno Cosmic Wedding (Pt 1 - The Plan)

Shame Piñata - February 02, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes
What would you think if you received an invitation to attend to something called a Techno Cosmic Wedding? Would you be curious? Avoidant? Undecided? What if it was framed as a post-modern, rave-inspired event where your whole self was welcome. How would you feel then?   Episode Resources: ...

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Introducing 10 Minutes for Your Heart

Shame Piñata - December 04, 2023 08:00 - 45 seconds
Join us on YouTube for a new audio mediation series! "10 Minutes for Your Heart" is a trauma-sensitive meditation series specifically designed for Ukrainian listeners. The series, hosted by a Certified Meditation and Mindfulness teacher, offers 10-minute sessions to explore power, passion, and...

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S4 E9 Embracing Shame (Sheila Rubin)

Shame Piñata - October 06, 2023 07:00 - 24 minutes
Episode Summary: What happens when shame stops us in our tracks? When we find ourselves in freeze mode and realize that it’s actually shame that’s holding us there? How do we break the spell and move through that paralysis - and what if there is a way to release that shame back to wherever it ...

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S4 E8 How Long Does Grief Take? (Irisanya Moon)

Shame Piñata - September 01, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes
Episode Title: S4 E8 How Long Does Grief Take? (Irisanya Moon)   Episode Summary: A significant loss can come in many shapes and sizes and has the power to change us at a fundamental level. That rebirthing we go through after a big loss is so important and can also be so painful. Two quest...

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S4 E7 Discomfort As Ally (Irisanya Moon)

Shame Piñata - August 04, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes
Episode Summary: We love to be in control. We love to know what’s going to happen, how long it will last, and what effects it will have on us. But what if, like a tree in the wind, flexibility and surrender are our greatest tools? What if discomfort can be our friend?   Episode Resources: ...

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S4 E6 Surviving the First Year

Shame Piñata - July 07, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes
Episode Summary: The first year after a significant loss can be so hard. As the wheel turns and the light changes, visceral memories can arise of this time last year when things were different. How do we create space for our hearts as we go through a year of firsts?   Episode Transcript: ...

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S4 E5 Entrepreneurship as a Rite of Passage (Molly Mandelberg)

Shame Piñata - June 02, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes
Episode Summary: Finding our right work can be a journey. In our life, we may have had many jobs, explored many paths. What might it feel like to live your passion, to bring your full self to your work? If you listen very carefully, is your heart actually telling you which way to go?   Epi...

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S4 E4 The Power of Tears (Ryan Kluttz)

Shame Piñata - May 05, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutes
Episode Summary: When someone passes away, the loss can bring us to our knees metaphorically - and sometimes literally. When it’s literal, that’s the body talking, echoing the heart. Crying can be like that too. Today we look at intention, death, and tears.   Episode Resources: → Married...

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S4 E3 There Must Be Something Wrong (Sheryl Paul) [Remastered]

Shame Piñata - April 07, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes
Episode Summary: Today we revisit one of our most popular episodes, an early interview with Sheryl Paul, author of "The Conscious Bride". Sheryl's work allows us to reflect on how the pain, grief, discomfort, and vulnerability that can arise throughout the wedding process can actually be doorw...

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S4 E2 From Pandemic to Endemic (Megan Sheldon)

Shame Piñata - March 03, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes
Episode Summary: As we continue to move out of the pandemic and begin to vision what we want our new lives to look like, what do you see for yourself? What are you creating? Are you anxious to get back to everything at once or perhaps are you seeking a slower, more intention way of living. Wha...

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Daily Magic for Peace (New Episodes)

Shame Piñata - February 20, 2023 08:00 - 36 seconds
Daily Magic for Peace is a meditation podcast that supports you as you support Ukraine. Debuting on Apple Podcasts at #37 (US) & #11 (Australia), Daily Magic for Peace invites you to get centered and stay centered as global events unfold.   Magic works best with action! See this list for eas...

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S4 E1 The World's First Ceremony Creation Platform (Megan Sheldon)

Shame Piñata - February 03, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes
Episode Summary: In those significant life changing moments, like becoming a parent or losing a parent, it’s easy to feel lost, ungrounded. We might think to ourselves, “Yeah, ceremony could maybe be a useful thing right now, but where do I start?” Well, there’s an app for that and it’s beauti...

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Season 4 Trailer

Shame Piñata - January 27, 2023 07:35 - 31 seconds
Episode Summary: Season 4 of Shame Piñata launches in February! Join us as we continue to explore the rites of passage we've missed and how we can creating new ones. Find the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Radio Public, or your favorite player.   Episode Transcript: https://ever-changi...

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EP 66: Nurture and Nourish Podcast, Releasing The Inner Good Girl

Return to Wholeness - September 05, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
Today I'm sharing my interview from Anna Anderson's podcast, Nurture and Nourish. She is also a former guest on RTW, episode 36.   This is also the final interview I have planned for maternity leave. Stay tuned for what is next with Return to Wholeness.   Here's what we talk about in thi...

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EP 65: Empowered Curiosity Podcast, Uncaging the Good Girl

Return to Wholeness - August 22, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
Today I'm sharing my 2nd interview from Kat Lee's podcast, Empowered Curiosity. She is also a 2 time guest on RTW (Episode 1 + 51).   Kat gives me space to talk about what it was like to share my "This Might Get Me Cancelled Episode" - which was my first public action of uncaging the good gi...

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EP 64: Break Free From Binge Eating Podcast, Overcoming Good Girl Programming

Return to Wholeness - August 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
Today I'm sharing my interview from the Break Free From Binge Eating Podcast with my friend, Victoria Kleinsman.   This episode is so dynamic, here's what we cover:   The dangers of us vs them mentality The intersection of good girl programming and body shame The practice of order/dis...

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EP 63: The Babesment Podcast, Dealing With Female Adult Acne

Return to Wholeness - July 25, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
Today I'm sharing my 2nd interview on the Babesment Podcast with Julie Ohlemacher, Stef Streb and my co-guest Catherina Dimarzo. In this episode, we explore the experience of acne and other skin issues and how that impacts how we see ourselves. Listen to more Babesment Episodes here: https://t...

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EP 62: Weighing In On Happy Podcast, The Intersection of Purity + Diet Culture

Return to Wholeness - July 11, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
Today I'm sharing my interview from Victoria Evan's Podcast, Weighing In On Happy. We talk about the parallels between religious purity culture and diet culture - mainly how both police women and their bodies. We also talk about the ego-shattering experience that often comes along with body imag...

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S3 E5 Surviving a Recent Loss

Shame Piñata - July 01, 2022 07:00 - 9 minutes
Episode Summary: What do we do when the unthinkable happens and we lose someone we love? How do we create space for our heart, our pain and our love which is now expressed as an overwhelming grief? How do we do that while simultaneously putting one foot in front of the other each day?   Ep...

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EP 61: Mind Body Strong Podcast, The Intersection of Body Image + Spirituality

Return to Wholeness - June 27, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
Today I'm in conversation with Katie Pijanowski of Mind Body Strong Podcast talking about the intersection of spirituality and body image healing.   Click here to learn more about Katie + her work: https://www.instagram.com/katiepijanowski/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-and-...

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EP 60: Empowered Curiosity Podcast, Dismantling Body Shame

Return to Wholeness - June 13, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
Today I'm sharing one of my interviews from Kat Lee's podcast, Empowered Curiosity. Kat is a 2 time previous guest on RTW, episode 1 + 51. In this episode, we go in depth into the 4 pillars of body image healing (the same pillars that Julie and I use to support our Homecoming Clients): Awar...

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Bonus - The Materials of Ritual (Material Feels Podcast)

Shame Piñata - June 03, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes
Episode Summary: Ritual can help begin things, end things, bridge over from one thing to the next. What differentiates one kind of ceremony from another often comes down to intention. But what are the materials of ritual and how can we use them to design ceremonies to support us in doing "the ...

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EP 59: Just Realized Podcast, The 5 Manifestations of the Compliant Woman

Return to Wholeness - May 30, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
Today I'm sharing my interview from Katie Allen's Just Realized Podcast and it's FIRE. We got deep into the 5 manifestations of the compliant woman and explore the very primal reason why women are more prone to obedience. You can connect with Katie and listen to more of her podcast using the l...

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EP 58: Her Return Podcast, The Good Girl Archetype

Return to Wholeness - May 16, 2022 12:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
Today I'm sharing an interview I did on Lindsey Curtis's podcast, Her Return. Lindsey is also a former guest on Return to Wholeness (EP 22- go check her out!)   In this episode, we unpack good girl programming and becoming the granter of your own goodness.   Here is the link to the episo...

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S3 E4 Nothing Can Prepare You for Motherhood (Grace Chon)

Shame Piñata - May 06, 2022 07:00 - 22 minutes
  Episode Summary: Sometimes the cultural limits we grow up with can become our norms. Like the water we swim in, we forget to question them. What happens when we notice them and push back? Today Grace Chon shares her story of what happened when she dedicated a few moments a day to creative ...

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