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Soul SessionsInterview with Omnizen: Indigenous Practices and the Sacredness of Plant MedicineOn this episode of Soul Sessions, I had the privilege of speaking with a wonderful soul and sacred plant ceremony facilitator - Omnizen.
We talked about all things plant medicine, as well as indigenous practices that are slowly being interwoven into the Western clinical model; as an aide for mental health and overall well-being.
You don't want to miss it!2024-06-0336 min
Soul SessionsInterview with Cindy Stockdale: EmBODYment as HomecomingOn this episode of Soul Sessions, I had the utmost privilege of speaking with my dear friend, teacher, and wisest medicine woman - Cindy Stockdale.
We talked all things emBODYment; how we've disconnected from ourselves; and what power, sovereignty and social individual (and collective) justice it is to reconnect!
You don't want to miss it! Check out Cindy's latest Masterclass recording on the Art of Embodiment.
2024-05-0659 min
Soul SessionsInterview with Daniella LaTouche: Listening to the Whisper of Our Soul!On this episode of Soul Sessions, we're talking with the magical Daniella LaTouche - owner and healer with August Alchemy - about learning how to listen to our intuition, how to utilize the body's own wisdom for healing, and the importance of integrating body-based practices into the Western clinical medical model.
You don't want to miss it - it's a great chat! Stay tuned to the end to learn how to work with Daniella for your optimal health and wellbeing!2024-02-2337 min
Soul SessionsInterview with Kendell Sullivan: Self-Empowerment Through World Exploration!On this episode of Soul Sessions, we're talking with the lovely and amazing Kendell Sullivan - retreat leader and creator of Ritual Magik Yoga - on the topic of self-empowerment through travel, adventure, and world exploration; and how being in nature, as well as in magical places, can bring us back to ourselves.
Stay tuned until the end where Kendell shares all of her exciting trips planned for 2024 that YOU could (and should!) be a part!2024-02-0552 min
Soul SessionsInterview with Molly Freund: Posing Nude for your Mental Health!On this episode of Soul Sessions, we're talking to Molly Freund - professional boudoir photographer, Yoga teacher, and all-around empowerment badass - about what adventure boudoir is, how body awareness is feeding our self-worth and love, and how participating in this self-expression is one beautiful avenue towards greater mental health.
We're really sticking a giant middle finger towards the patriarchy in this one, so buckle in, babies! It's a good one!2023-12-0552 min
Soul SessionsInterview with Joshua Napier: Death, Loss, and Grieving for our Mental HealthOn this episode of Soul Sessions, we're talking to Joshua Napier - podcast host, writer, group facilitator, and Systemic Therapist in training - about death, loss, and grief, especially how it relates to our mental health. We're normalizing the conversations around death and providing tools with which to navigate this difficult life stage.
Stick around to the end where Joshua shares some of his favorite literature around death and loss (*adds more books to cart*). This is a good one, you don't want to miss it!2023-11-2152 min
Soul SessionsGrief and Loss: A 10-Day Series - Day 10: How to Live Life After LossThis episode is part of a 10-day series around grief and loss. This series focuses on navigating the emotional landscape of grief, whether you've lost a loved one, a pet, or even some part of yourself. Grief does not discriminate. Each day will build off of the last; but you're welcome to listen to each episode on its own, as well.
On this final day of our course, we’ll reflect on our journey; touch back on recognizing our grief and how making space for it has changed our mindset. We will also explore the idea of a...2023-09-0209 minSoul SessionsGrief and Loss: A 10-Day Series - Day 9: Share Your LoveThis episode is part of a 10-day series around grief and loss. This series focuses on navigating the emotional landscape of grief, whether you've lost a loved one, a pet, or even some part of yourself. Grief does not discriminate. Each day will build off of the last; but you're welcome to listen to each episode on its own, as well.
Now that we know what our grief is, how it feels, and how to make space for it, it’s time to let it flow. So much of what grief entails is the overflowing love that we have fo...2023-09-0208 minSoul SessionsGrief and Loss: A 10-Day Series - Day 8: Making Space for Grief: Connecting with Your LossThis episode is part of a 10-day series around grief and loss. This series focuses on navigating the emotional landscape of grief, whether you've lost a loved one, a pet, or even some part of yourself. Grief does not discriminate. Each day will build off of the last; but you're welcome to listen to each episode on its own, as well.
On Day 8, we begin to tenderly touch the vulnerability of our loss. Whether we have lost a person, a job, a pet, an opportunity, or even some part of ourselves; we will now begin to connect...2023-08-2814 minSoul SessionsGrief and Loss: A 10-Day Series - Day 7: Making Space for Grief: Your BoundariesThis episode is part of a 10-day series around grief and loss. This series focuses on navigating the emotional landscape of grief, whether you've lost a loved one, a pet, or even some part of yourself. Grief does not discriminate. Each day will build off of the last; but you're welcome to listen to each episode on its own, as well.
On Day 7, we’re going to switch gears and reflect on how we are supported (or not) in our grieving process. We’re going to evaluate our social and family circles to learn where we can pull...2023-08-1610 minSoul SessionsGrief and Loss: A 10-Day Series - Day 6: Making Space for Grief: Expression Through WritingThis episode is part of a 10-day series around grief and loss. This series focuses on navigating the emotional landscape of grief, whether you've lost a loved one, a pet, or even some part of yourself. Grief does not discriminate. Each day will build off of the last; but you're welcome to listen to each episode on its own, as well.
Grief is love with nowhere to go. On Day 6, we’re going to channel all of the deep, raw love in our heart into a writing exercise. The intention behind this writing exercise is to express ou...2023-07-3112 minSoul SessionsGrief and Loss: A 10-Day Series - Day 5: Somatic MovementThis episode is part of a 10-day series around grief and loss. This series focuses on navigating the emotional landscape of grief, whether you've lost a loved one, a pet, or even some part of yourself. Grief does not discriminate. Each day will build off of the last; but you're welcome to listen to each episode on its own, as well.
On Day 5, we’re going to explore how grief and the emotionality around it gets trapped and lodged as stagnant and dense energy in our physical body. We will use meditation to ground and tune into ou...2023-07-2212 minSoul SessionsGrief and Loss: A 10-Day Series - Day 4: Honoring and Understanding Your EmotionsThis episode is part of a 10-day series around grief and loss. This series focuses on navigating the emotional landscape of grief, whether you've lost a loved one, a pet, or even some part of yourself. Grief does not discriminate. Each day will build off of the last; but you're welcome to listen to each episode on its own, as well.
It is said that all emotions branch out from two main roots: love and fear. While love is the effortless, unconditional expression that brings us joy and peace, fear is simply the shadow side of this...2023-07-1111 minSoul SessionsGrief and Loss: A 10-Day Series - Day 3: The Importance of Making Space for GriefThis episode is part of a 10-day series around grief and loss. This series focuses on navigating the emotional landscape of grief, whether you've lost a loved one, a pet, or even some part of yourself. Grief does not discriminate. Each day will build off of the last; but you're welcome to listen to each episode on its own, as well.
During this episode, Day 3 asks us to focus on making space for grief. Grief comes with a host of emotions: sadness, anger, resentment, guilt, shame, fear. We can either choose to ignore these emotions and see...2023-06-3009 minSoul SessionsGrief and Loss: A 10-Day Series - Day 2: Creating Your Own Definition of GriefThis episode is part of a 10-day series around grief and loss. This series focuses on navigating the emotional landscape of grief, whether you've lost a loved one, a pet, or even some part of yourself. Grief does not discriminate. Each day will build off of the last; but you're welcome to listen to each episode on its own, as well.
During this episode, Day 2 focuses on using the creative power of word charting and journaling to begin extracting mental and emotional vocabulary associated with the word Grief. While we may all experience grief, the manner in...2023-06-2313 minSoul SessionsGrief and Loss: A 10-Day Series - Day 1: Exploring What Grief Is and Isn'tOn today's episode, I am humbled to offer the first day of a 10-day series around grief and loss. This series focuses on navigating the emotional landscape of grief, whether you've lost a loved one, a pet, or even some part of yourself. Grief does not discriminate. During this episode, Day 1 looks at exploring what grief is and isn't - and how it has often kept us from truly sitting with our emotionality. Each day will build off of the last; but you're welcome to listen to each episode on its own, as well.
Thank you for...2023-06-1608 minSoul SessionsTalking about Joy with Ashley LookerIn this unique Soul Sessions episode, I have the great honor of speaking with Ashley Looker - empowerment coach and owner of Unique Holistic Happiness - on all things joy! We talk about prioritizing joy and allowing it to remain simple, as soul nourishment rather than obligation. We also get into the topic of inauthenticity and resistance towards joy, and Ashley leaves us with her go-to resource of inviting more of this beautiful state of presence into our lives. You don't want to miss this episode!
If you'd love to connect with Ashley (and I highly recommend...2023-05-1643 minSoul SessionsWhat is Differentiation and How can it Help Your Relationship?Differentiation is a fancy term in psychology circles, but it's something we've often heard and read about throughout our life. In this episode, we'll talk about what differentiation is, why it's important, and how it can benefit and serve all of our relationships: family, intimate, and even friendships.
If this type of content is up your alley, consider subscribing (it's free!) or joining my monthly subscription club at $4.99/month.
I would also love to stay in touch and continue these deep-dive conversations! Email me by connecting with me on my website at www.aleksslijepcevic.com...2023-03-1036 minSoul SessionsAdding Spiritual Health to our Mental Health ConversationIn this episode, we talk about spiritual health: what it is, why it's important, and how to add it to our conversations around mental health. Let's face it - mental health has become inclusionary in our overall discussions around health and wellness (yay!). But what often gets skipped over is spiritual health! In this episode, I dive into its importance, how to make space for it, and how even to redefine it so that it fits into your personal ideology. Tune in to listen!
As always, I would LOVE to stay in touch. Please reach out to...2023-01-2441 min
EncouragementologyUnderstanding our Need for ValidationSHOW NOTES:On this show…we won’t be checking our likes and loves and we won’t be perched on the edge of our seat waiting for positive feedback or verification that we are doing, saying, or acting accordingly. Instead, we will be content with the discovery to better understand our need for validation. Recognition or affirmation that a person or their feelings or opinions are valid or worthwhile. Why do we need someone else to make that declaration for us? Why do we look to others for approval? It’s true even if you try and say it isn’t...2022-05-1043 min
A Quest for Well-BeingHonoring And Understanding Yourselves— Old stories are beliefs, attitudes, and subsequent actions that are prevalent in your family line. This could be scarcity towards abundance, mistrust in relationships, lack of body love and confidence, etc. We all have these stories, and at some point, they served their purpose: they kept us safe and protected to ensure survival and family connection through decades of evolution. We stayed tied and loyal to these stories because they were handed down to us in family upbringing; simply put, we didn’t know we had a choice otherwise; until now. In her 10-day course and t...2022-02-2149 min
Soul SessionsAre you a Parentified Child?Hi, folks! Welcome back to Season 3 of the Soul Sessions podcast! Today, we’re talking about parentified children and how difficult life experiences often force role-reversal between parent and child. We’ll also discuss ways of disconnecting from these roles and reconnecting with ourselves. Thanks for tuning in! Questions/comments? Reach out to me on my website, www.aleksslijepcevic.com. Connect with me on Instagram @traveling_therapist_. And sign up for my newsletter on my website to receive latest updates on next podcast episodes.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aleksandra-slijepcevic/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alek...2022-02-1134 min
Soul SessionsReflecting on the Year 2021Tuning in on a cold and windy day here on the East Coast, I am publishing the last episode of 2021 of the Soul Sessions podcast. We'll be talking about reflection and how to extract the deepest wisdom from a year that challenged us all. Tune in and share this with your loved ones!
P.S. The background song is called "Waiting for Lightning" by The National Parks. It's lovely.
Thank you for all of your support this year! I love you!2021-12-0727 minSoul SessionsWhy Shifting Old, Limiting Beliefs is So Powerful for Our Health (and our Ancestry)Today we’re chatting about limiting beliefs and stories that we’ve carried through our family line; and finally asking, “are they serving me anymore?” Full of resources and reflections, this episode will encourage you to finally move in the direction of YOUR dreams. To register for the full course, “The Stories We Tell” on Insight Timer, please click here. To connect on Instagram, click here. To email, please reach out to aslijepcevic.88@gmail.com.2021-10-1241 minSoul SessionsHow to Create the Life You Want by First Facing Your Own Shit (in 15 Ways)!We’ll be diving into my Buzzfeed article about how to create the life you want by radically reflecting on how you may be standing in the way of it! Bold much??! Yes! This is an episode chalk full of truth bombs, and you don’t want to miss it. To read the full article, go here. To connect with me on IG, go here.2021-08-2750 minSoul SessionsFamily Dynamics: How to Start Healing Your Ancestral LineIn today’s episode, we’re talking about family dynamics and how to start the healing process within our own ancestral line. I share my own family story and invite you into a deep dive of what family stories are living within you. Join us!2021-07-0345 minSoul SessionsMeditation: Tips, Tricks, and How to Enjoy It MoreWe’re talking meditation in today’s episode, specifically how to make it more comfortable, accessible, and enjoyable. I offer some practical tips, helpful for anyone interested in starting or returning to a meditation practice.2021-06-0451 minSoul SessionsMoney - What’s a money story and how to nurture your money relationshipI share my money story and how it has helped me come to terms with my debt and financial struggles. I also offer tips on how to shift your relationship to money in simple, tangible ways. I highly recommend the work of Leah Goard! You can check her out on her website at www.leahgoard.com.2021-05-2145 minSoul SessionsFinding Love in Grief and LossWelcome to the new season! In this episode, I talk about the loss of an amazing person and how his absence has shone a light on my own life path. Grief, healing, and inspiration are the topics, and I invite you to tune in! For further reading and candid honesty, check out my vulnerable post on Medium. Also, follow me responsibly on Instagram at @aleks_slijepcevic and sign up for my newsletter on my website at www.aleksslijepcevic.com.2021-05-0746 minSoul SessionsDeleting Social Media + Embracing TrustIn this last episode of 2020, I talk about my decision of deleting social media and how it has taught me integrity and self-reflection in the most beautiful way. If you’d like to stay in touch and sign up for my free newsletter, go to www.aleksslijepcevic.com.2020-11-0944 minSoul SessionsRelationships + Heartbreak: The Great Breakdown towards the Divine BreakthroughWe’ve all sat in the depths of our greatest heartbreak. But from this breakdown, we can experience our greatest breakthrough! Tune in as I drop some wisdom + share my own heartbreak story.2020-10-1645 minSoul SessionsCreativity, Yoga, and How to Show Up Like a BadassEvery one of us is an artist with a story to share. How we show up in the world with that story in hand can and will affect everyone, including us. Let’s show up fully as ourself! Oh, I also talk about my own yoga journey in relation to this topic. Tune in!2020-09-2446 minSoul SessionsFear as Friend: Re-Establishing your Relationship with FearWe’re constantly told to overcome our fear, but what if we ought to befriend it, instead? In this episode, we dive into what our fear may actually be trying to tell us, and how to re-establish our relationship so that we may be more wholesome + authentic human beings!
Want to join our free Facebook group? Click here and become a part of our awesome community!2020-08-1445 minSoul SessionsAuthenticity: How to Show Up to Your Life + Why It MattersAuthenticity is at the core of who we are. It is how we connect to ourselves + others; and more importantly, it is the mirror by which others connect to themselves! In this episode, we talk about why authenticity matters + how it shapes our world. Bonus journaling questions at the end!! Join our free Facebook group of amazing, like-minded people like yourself!2020-08-0545 min
Soul SessionsIntroducing: Soul SessionsJoin Aleks Slijepcevic as she dives into Soul Sessions of self-study, unpacking topics of health + wellness, spirituality, and being an authentic human being. Check out her private Facebook group and monthly Zoom call, and join like-minded people in community, to break metaphorical bread over life topics that bring us together. Subscribe now!2020-08-0218 minSoul SessionsSoul Sessions (Trailer)2020-08-0100 min