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The Rose WomanMantra, Tantra, and Ayahuasca: Ecstasy, Devotion, and the Return of the Holy BodyIn this special bonus episode, Christine Marie Mason offers an intimate preview of her new book, Mantra, Tantra, and Ayahuasca: Ecstasy, Devotion, and the Return of the Holy Body.Drawing from her own journey through exhaustion, loss, and profound spiritual opening, Christine reads from the book’s introduction and shares how practices like Mantra and Kirtan, Tantra as a fully embodied spiritual worldview, entheogenic medicines such as Ayahuasca, and breathwork can reconnect us to ecstasy, belonging, and our innate holiness—without bypassing the hard work of healing.This episode is an invitation to list...
2026-03-0327 min
The Rose WomanWomen in Love with the Divine with Erica BassaniWhat if allowing yourself to soften is the bravest thing you could do for your soul?In this episode, we sit down with Erica Bassani, the author of Women in Love with the Divine (Shambhala) and the Founder of Women Awakening Project, a space devoted to gathering and honoring the wisdom of women across spiritual traditions. Erica interviews women from diverse spiritual lineages to explore devotion, embodiment, and the feminine path.Her signature program, Awakening Softness, is a guided journey inspired by the themes of her book. Through group and one-to-one sessions, the program...
2026-02-261h 02
What to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingThe Heart Work of Foster Care: Adoption, Birth Family Relationships, and Trusting God Through your Fostering JourneyWelcome to the What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting podcast! I’m Christine Marie, adoptive mom, former foster parent, and biblical mindset coach. Whether you’re considering foster care, navigating adoption, supporting birth families, or trying to hold it all together in the middle of the unknown, you’re in the right place.
In today’s episode, I sit down with Jeremy Walden, foster and adoptive dad, college professor, ministry leader, and co author of The Heart Work of Foster Care. Jeremy shares his family’s powerful journey through foster care and adoption, including adopting one child and...
2026-02-1953 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingAdopting a Child with High Needs: Mental Health, Medications, and Trusting God Through the Unknown with Donna KirkwoodWelcome to Season Two of the What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting podcast!
I’m Christine Marie — adoptive mom, former foster parent, and biblical mindset coach. Whether you're navigating foster care, adoption, or parenting a child with trauma or mental health challenges — you’re in the right place.
In this season premiere, I’m joined by Donna Kirkwood — former special education teacher, adoptive mom, author, and woman of deep faith — as she shares her family’s journey of saying “yes” to adopting a child with high needs.
From the early days of behavioral challenge...
2026-02-1133 min
The Rose WomanUnashamed: Bringing Sexuality Alive in the Birthplace of the Kama Sutra with @IndianSexTherapist Neha BhatIn a country that birthed the Kama Sutra and Tantra, why are so many people terrified to talk about sex? In this conversation, Christine and Neha Bhat walk straight into that contradiction: the body as a battlefield between desire, duty, and silence. Neha breaks down trauma responses in bed, tells raw stories from her practice, and shows how art, breath, and ritual can turn “I’m broken” into “I’m finally here.”Neha Bhat, ABT, ATR-P is a Sexual Trauma Psychotherapist, Entrepreneurial Coach, Clinical Supervisor and Bestselling Author of Unashamed. As an internationally renowned speaker in decolonial p...
2026-01-271h 13
The Rose WomanContinually Arriving: The Shaman's Apprentice with Vonetta E. TaylorThis episode invites you into a living memoir. Christine Marie Mason sits down with Vonetta E. Taylor (Vonetta Rain)- a revered shaman and healing expert—whose true-life memoir The Shaman’s Apprentice traces her journey from a challenging upbringing to an award winning career, through a toxic marriage and spiritual disconnection to profound remembrance of purpose.Guided by a renowned Peruvian shaman, Vonetta steps onto a path of deep healing, ancestral reconciliation, and spiritual initiation. In this episode, she shares how apprenticeship differs from merely “studying” spirituality, what it means to live as an ongoing student...
2026-01-2054 min
The Rose WomanWisdom and Wonder in the Polycrisis: True Human with Samantha SweetwaterThe poetic and deep Samantha Sweetwater joins us to talk about her substantial new work “True Human.” We explore how our a human obsession with power over life (control, separation, and abstraction) has pulled us away from harmony with the power of life itself—and what becomes possible when we return to integrity, sovereignty, and kinship with the living world. This is an invitation to re-enchant your perception, tend your own soul’s role in the web of life, and step into your future‑ancestor self with courage, wonder, and devotion.Samantha Sweetwater is a master facilitato...
2025-12-171h 01What to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingWhen Your Adoptive Child Walks Away: Trusting God When You’ve Done All You CanWelcome to the What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting podcast. I’m Christine Marie — adoptive mom, former foster parent, and biblical mindset coach. Whether you’re in the early stages of foster care, navigating adoption, or standing in a season of unknowns — this space was created for you.
Today’s episode is different.
It’s not polished or perfectly planned — it’s real. It’s raw. It’s what I’m walking through right now.
Last night, my daughter chose to leave.
And after years of fighting, praying, loving, and believing for healing, I came to...
2025-09-2520 min
Entre les lignesMarie An Avel - "Louison & Léonce" //rediff"Les souvenirs oubliés sont-ils perdus à jamais", Tome 2 LÉONCE, de Marie An Avel, aux éditions Expéditions Imaginaires.Le retour au domaine de son enfance, à la montagne , près d’un lac, rend Louison nerveuse...Elle, l’artiste, affectée par des échecs, se sent décalée dans cette famille où l’on se doit d’être brillant- en affaires.Ses amies artistes du Passage Pommeraye lui manquent...Ses souvenirs perdus resurgissent, s'entremêlant avec des échos maritimes. Louison nage en eaux troubles...Sur son histoire planent mensonges et secrets... Des rencontres vont mener à des révélations...
2025-08-0430 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingThe Truth About Open Adoption: A Birth Mom’s Story of Loss, Love, and Reform with Sydney CurtinThis week’s episode is one I hope every adoptive and foster parent listens to - and listens with an open heart.
I’m honored to sit down with Sydney Curtin - birth mom, author of Courageous Considerations, speaker, life coach, and founder of Curtin Call - as she shares the raw and painful truth about her adoption story, and why she’s now advocating for ethical reform across the entire industry.
In 2019, Sydney made what she believed was the most loving and selfless decision a mother could make - placing her daughter for adoption. What f...
2025-08-0341 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingHow to Navigate College Admissions & Scholarships for Foster and Adoptive ChildrenIf the college admissions process feels overwhelming… you’re not alone.
And if you’re a foster or adoptive parent? There are even more layers to navigate.
This week on What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting, I had the absolute honor of sitting down with Cynthia Nash, a college admissions and financial aid coach with over 20 years of experience at top-tier universities like Northwestern and Vanderbilt- and friend, this conversation is packed with gold.
Cynthia has helped students earn millions in scholarships and grants, including:
• Five students admitted to Vanderbilt- four on full...
2025-06-2040 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingHelping Adoptive Families Heal: A Conversation with April Ficklin, TBRI® PractitionerThis week on What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting, I had the absolute honor of sitting down with April Ficklin, a TBRI® Practitioner, adoptive mom, and the Director of Family Support Services for Flourishing Families of South Carolina.
April brings both professional wisdom and personal experience to this conversation. Her work is centered on helping adoptive families find real connection, healing, and hope through Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and her heart for trauma-informed care is nothing short of powerful.
In this episode, we talk about:
• The realities adoptive families face behind closed doors...
2025-06-1645 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingAdoptee to Adoptive Mom: Rebecca Del Pozo’s Powerful Adoption StoryIn this episode of What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting, I’m sitting down with my friend Rebecca Del Pozo- an adoptee, an adoptive mom, and a fierce advocate for families who’ve walked this road from every angle.
This conversation is honest, vulnerable, and deeply encouraging.
Rebecca doesn’t just talk about adoption- she’s lived it in every form. From the unexpected twists and tender moments to the hard decisions and holy perspective shifts, she shares how the Lord has used adoption to shape her family, her faith, and her purpose.
If you...
2025-06-1534 min
The Rose WomanPrescribing Community: Healing Together with Open Source Wellness Leader, Dr. Elizabeth MarkleIn a world where loneliness has become an epidemic and healthcare often feels impersonal, Dr. Elizabeth "Liz" Markle offers a revolutionary approach: prescribing community as medicine.Dr. Elizabeth Markle, a licensed psychologist and co-founder of Open Source Wellness, challenges traditional healthcare approaches by introducing a revolutionary "Community As Medicine" model. She explores how social connection, movement, nutrition, and stress reduction can heal more than pharmaceuticals. Through Open Source Wellness, Liz has developed innovative group programs that prescribe community support, demonstrating significant improvements in participants' physical and mental health. Join us as she shares with us how c...
2025-06-0854 min
L'Orient ExpressPère Hyacinthe Marie Cormier (1832-1916) L'amour de la vérité (5)Le père Hyacinthe-Marie Cormier, un modèle de foi.Dans cette dernière émission, le Frère Albert-Henri Kühlem vous fait découvrir la pensée du Père Hyacinthe-Marie Cormier à partir de son action et de ses écrits.« Homme d’oraison », il insiste sur l’importance de « l’Esprit qui vivifie » et sur l’obéissance à Dieu. Comme il l’écrit lui-même : « Moi, je ne peux rien faire, c’est le Seigneur qui fait ». Par cette phrase, le Père Hyacinthe-Marie Cormier se voit comme l’instrument de la volonté du Seigneur. Humble, il se veut comme son serviteur.Héberg...
2025-05-3013 min
L'Orient ExpressPère Hyacinthe Marie Cormier (1832-1916) L'amour de la vérité (3)Le père Hyacinthe-Marie Cormier, une vocation contrariéemais forteTrès tôt au séminaire du Diocèse d’Orléans, Henri Cormier se sent attiré par les Dominicains dont l’ordre fut rétabli à cette période. Désireux d’accomplir la volonté de Dieu, il fréquente la fraternité des prêtres de l’Ordre dominicain. Il rencontre le P. Lacordaire qui juge que sa vocation n’est pas assez mûre. Déprimé d’avoir été rejeté par Lacordaire, le Henri Cormier s’entête et finit par entrer au noviciat dominicain malgré toutes les oppositions. Désorm...
2025-05-1612 min
The Rose WomanBuilding Power from the Bottom Up - Impact Circles and Reimagining Community with Lucy CaldwellToday on the Rose Woman Podcast, social psychologist Lucy Caldwell joins us and shares how small groups can create transformative social change, bridging divides and reimagining our collective potential. She is passionate about bringing people together, even in tough times. She believes that despite living in a culture of fear and facing countless challenges, we have a powerful way forward: by connecting with each other and building grassroots momentum. Her approach isn't about dwelling on problems, but creating an optimistic movement that unites people and helps them discover their collective strength. By drawing communities together and empowering them from...
2025-05-151h 07What to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingInside Foster Care: Mental Health, Trauma-Informed Parenting & Real Solutions with Dr. John DeGarmoWelcome back to the What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting podcast! I’m Christine Marie — adoptive mom, former foster parent, and biblical mindset coach — and today’s guest is someone whose voice and impact in the foster care space cannot be overstated.
I’m honored to sit down with Dr. John DeGarmo, founder and director of The Foster Care Institute, international speaker, best-selling author of 10 books, and foster/adoptive dad to over 60 children. Dr. DeGarmo has worked alongside child welfare agencies across the globe and is a leading voice for system change and trauma-informed parenting.
In this...
2025-05-1431 min
L'Orient ExpressPère Hyacinthe Marie Cormier (1832-1916) L'amour de la vérité (1)Le père Hyacinthe-Marie Cormier, un dominicain entre la modernité et la traditionA l’occasion des 15 ans du Centre Cormier, centre culturel dominicain de Marseille le Frère Albert-Henri Kühlem o.p. a décidé d’évoquer la vie et surtout la philosophie de celui qui l’a inspiré et qui fut béatifié par le Pape Jean-Paul II en 1994. De la seconde moitié du XIXe siècle à la Première Guerre mondiale, le Père Hyacinthe-Marie Cormier s’est retrouvé face à de nombreux défis qu’il a surmontés avec succès et diplomatie tout au long de sa carrière. To...
2025-05-0212 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingYou Left the 99 to Save the 1: Devin Schubert’s Story of Fatherhood, Foster Care, Adoption, Trauma & RedemptionThis one is for the foster and adoptive parents carrying the weight no one sees—who keep showing up, even when it feels like everything is falling apart.
Today, I’m sitting down with Devin Schubert—an adoptive dad of three—for a conversation about the cost of obedience, the depth of trauma, and the God who restores what we thought was lost forever.
After adopting his son, Devin walked through five years of chaos:
-Explosive trauma
-Daily police calls
-System after system that failed
-And the heartbreak of watching his marriage...
2025-04-2038 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingBehind the Scenes of Foster Care: DJ Noble on Faith, Family & Embracing the JourneyToday, I’m joined by the incredible DJ Noble, a former radio host, teacher, and long-time foster parent with a powerful 15-year journey that spans across Virginia and Kansas. In this episode, we’re talking about the REAL side of foster care—the emotions, the relationships, the red tape, and the redemption.
Together, we unpack:
✨ What it’s like navigating two different state systems
✨ How to honor and embrace biological families
✨ The impact fostering can have on your own bio kids
✨ Practical advice for navigating relationships, grief, and growth
DJ brings so much wisdom—n...
2025-04-1945 min
The Rose WomanOverwhelm to Ease: Staying Awake in Chaotic TimesWe're living through intense times, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed. In this solo episode, Christine guides us through the landscape of human resilience, exploring how to stay present and loving during challenging times. Through breathwork, personal insights, and historical perspectives, she offers a compassionate guide to understanding overwhelm, collective grief, and personal resilience.Tune in and remember: You are not alone. You are part of a long, beautiful lineage of humans who have faced darkness and continued to love.Listen now and let yourself be held.In...
2025-04-111h 05What to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingTrauma-Informed Parenting & TBRI: Foster Care & Adoption with Nicole BarlowWelcome back to the What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting podcast — a Christ-centered space for foster and adoptive moms navigating the complex, beautiful, and often messy journey of parenting children from hard places. I’m Christine Marie, an adoptive mom and certified Biblical mindset coach, and I’m so thankful you’re here.
In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Nicole Barlow — fellow adoptive mama of six, Host of Foster Parent Well podcast, TBRI® practitioner, and wellness coach — as we dive into the heart of trauma-informed parenting. Nicole shares her family’s story of adopting through foster ca...
2025-04-0931 min
The Rose WomanThe Nine Lives of Woman: Sensual, Sexual and Reproductive Stages from Birth to 100In this special bonus episode, Christine Marie Mason will share a preview of "The Nine Lives of Woman: Sensual, Sexual, and Reproductive Stages from Birth to 100”, a groundbreaking exploration of female sensuality, sexuality, and personal development. Drawing from her years of research and personal experience, Christine challenges traditional narratives about women's life stages, offering a revolutionary perspective that celebrates embodiment, empowerment, and the unchanging essence of the feminine spirit. This book shares intimate insights and a vision for a world where every woman's journey is honored, understood, and embraced..In this ep...
2025-03-1726 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingFrom Trauma to Triumph: A Journey through Foster Care, Adoption, Abuse & Redemption with Joseph Pedroza***SENSITIVE CONTENT WARNING.***
In this powerful episode of the What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting podcast, I sit down with Joseph Pedroza, a man whose story will leave you speechless. His journey is one of pain, resilience, and divine transformation—a true testimony to the power of God’s redemption.
Joseph’s childhood was marked by deep trauma—placed in foster care, experiencing horrific abuse after adoption, and facing multiple arrests both as a youth and as an adult. He endured some of life’s darkest moments, but his story didn’t end there. A life-chang...
2025-03-1528 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingWhat to Expect in Private Adoption: James McLamb’s Story of Faith & FamilyWelcome to the What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting podcast! I’m Christine Marie, an adoptive mom and former foster parent, and I’m so glad you’re here.
In today’s episode, I’m joined by James McLamb, the visionary founder and CEO of Generation Youth, known as America’s Youth Coach. With a background in Agricultural Education and Youth Development Leadership, James has dedicated his life to empowering and transforming the lives of young people.
As a dynamic speaker, trainer, and the acclaimed author of Tomorrow’s Youth, James has a remarkable ability to con...
2025-03-1233 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingAdoption & Foster Care: An Inspiring Journey to Creating our Forever Family with Steve WormerWelcome to my latest episode of the "What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting" podcast.
I’m excited to share this heartwarming conversation with my special guest, Steve Wormer—a proven leader who embodies integrity, strength, and compassion in every area of his life.
Steve’s journey is nothing short of inspirational. He was a proven leader in corporate america, is the executive director of a nonprofit organization, and served in three churches, currently ministering at The Memphis Church. Following Jesus drives everything he does, and he’s dedicated his life to helping others pr...
2025-02-2441 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingHow to Overcome Fear as a Foster Parent in your Foster Care and Adoption JourneyWelcome to the What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting podcast—a space created to provide guidance, encouragement, and real talk for foster and adoptive moms navigating the challenges of the system.
In this episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest struggles in this journey: fear. It’s so easy to let worry and uncertainty take over, but today, I’m sharing how to shift from a fear-based mindset to one grounded in love and trust in Jesus.
With experience fostering 77 children, I’ve learned firsthand how overwhelming this path can be. But I’ve also lear...
2025-02-1524 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingBreaking the Cycle: A Foster Child’s Journey to Success After Aging Out of Foster CareWelcome to the "What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting" podcast!
I’m Christine Marie, your host. In addition to being a biblical mindset coach and a former foster parent of 10 years, I’m also an adoptive mom to our two beautiful daughters. I know firsthand the ups and downs of the foster care and adoption journey, and I’m here to help you navigate it with confidence and faith. Having cared for 77 foster children, I’m passionate about sharing real, practical insights to support you on this path.
In today’s episode, I’m sitting down...
2025-02-0147 min
The Rose Woman40M on the Mat: The Evolution of Yoga in the West with ChristineYoga has come a long way. From its ancient roots in the Indus Valley to becoming a global phenomenon practiced by millions, this ancient discipline's journey is truly fascinating. In this episode, yoga teacher and author Christine Marie Mason shares her unique perspective, rooted in her transformative personal experience with yoga. She guides us through the influential figures, cultural forces, and challenges that have shaped the evolution of yoga in the West. Listen in and join us as we trace this transformative practice's past, present, and future.In this episode, we co...
2024-12-281h 05
The Rose WomanCatching up With Christine: The Beauty Way. The Civic Self. The Cup Running Over.In a world that often feels chaotic and disconnected, how do we reclaim a sense of beauty, balance, and belonging? Join us as Christine shares her reflections on all things beautiful amidst the challenges of modern life.In this episode, we cover:Walking in the Beauty WayReflecting on Past RelationshipsThe Story of LoveNew Models of LoveBeauty and the Material WorldCivic Engagement and BeautyHelpful links:Episode #90: How to Be Beautiful with Kelle Jacob, and ShennaReverence: Creating Ritual in Modern Life book by Christine Marie Mason is available...
2024-11-2341 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingLeveraging Brain Science to Heal Trauma in your Foster & Adoptive children: Featuring Dr. Caroline LeafIn this episode, I am joined by Dr. Caroline Leaf, a communication pathologist, audiologist and clinical neuroscientist, to explore the powerful concept of neuroplasticity and its impact on healing trauma in children.
Dr. Leaf specializes in psychoneurobiology research, has published 19 bestselling books in 24 languages, has over 50 million downloads on her award winning podcast, "Cleaning up the mental mess," and over 9 million downloads on YouTube. She runs research trials in mental health and publishes in scientific journals. She speaks to diverse audiences around the world including neuroscience and medical conferences and TEDx.
Today, we are discussing...
2024-11-0543 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and Adopting5 things every foster parent needs to know while on their foster care or adoption journey.Looking back there is a few very pivotal lessons I wish I didn't have to learn but I am so thankful to share them with you today.
These are the top 5:
1. How does your foster child's behavior reflect on your parenting.
2. Chronological age vs. emotional age.
3. Your feelings are valid.
4. Being authentically you.
5. Putting your family first.
There are so many more lessons that I learned but these five that are foundational to the journey you are now on.
After you listen to...
2024-10-2219 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingMaking a difference in the lives of foster children: Interview with Ray Higdon - Foster Care ImpactorToday is a very special episode as we welcome the first guest to the show and recognize them as a Foster Parent Impactor.
Not only has he personally impacted my life but also those of hundreds of foster children.
He is a successful entrepreneur and we are honored to have him sharing his powerful story today. He shares about his challenging upbringing in an abusive home, his path to success in business, and his profound encounter with faith that changed everything.
I hope you find his story just as inspiring as I do.
After you listen to this episode, I would lov...
2024-10-0734 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingAdopting a Child: Adoption through the Foster care system.Welcome to the "What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting" podcast, hosted by Christine Marie, a biblical mindset coach, previous foster parent of 77 children and adoptive mom of 2. This episode dives into the complexities of adopting through the foster care system, addressing common concerns and providing insights into balancing the journey with grace and faith.
The topic today is if adopting a child through the foster care system is an option for most families and what you need to know if considering this path. We are discussing the importance of setting boundaries, understanding the needs of your f...
2024-10-0320 min
The Kindred Life PodcastOvercoming Overwhelm & Living Your Dreams with Christine WilsonWhat would you do if you had all the time you needed?
Join me in this fascinating episode with my friend Christine Wilson, mom of six, licensed professional counselor-turned-coach, and the founder of the first whole brain planner on the market, the Think Time Planner. And she is also now my neighbor!
After creating a pen + paper neuroscience experiment in her garage, Christine developed a whole-brain process to help people get their brain on their team, fight distractions, and start living their dreams. As one who struggled with ADHD, distractions and overwhelm, Christine knew how ha...
2024-10-021h 12
The Rose WomanMedicine of Subtlety and Nuance: Microdosing and Coming into Wholeness with Anahita AnaisLet's dive into the captivating story of Anahita Anais, a woman who found her calling in the realms of consciousness, plant medicine, and the profound healing of the human nervous system.Anahita Anais is the founder of Microdose Guru, she is also a Nervous System Fitness Coach, and a Psychedelic Facilitator who helps couples and individuals master their triggers and heal their nervous systems, enabling them to live, love, and lead from a place of deep inner harmony.Anahita is trained in various trauma therapy modalities, somatics, integrative mental health medicine, and holistic chronic pain...
2024-09-151h 13
The Rose WomanSensing the Invisible with Spiritual Anthropologist Dr. Tanya LuhrmannWe invite you to explore the fascinating intersections of psychology, spirituality, and unlock the mysteries of the mind with our esteemed guest, Dr. Tanya Marie Luhrmann. A renowned psychological anthropologist and author, Dr. Luhrmann is celebrated for her groundbreaking research on how culture shapes our minds, particularly in relation to religious and spiritual experiences.Join us as Dr. Luhrmann delves into the power of cognitive flexibility, the complexities of imagination, and the thin line between transcendent experiences and mental health. Whether you're curious about the role of paracosms in religious practices or how intense spiritual experiences c...
2024-08-1652 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingLessons learned as a Foster and Adoptive Parent: The Journey from Judgment to GraceOn today’s episode, we will talk about the emotional highs and lows, the moments of judgment, and the lessons of grace.
It wasn’t until I had fully exited the world of foster care that I truly looked back and analyzed my heart’s posture. Knowing the intimate stories of the 77 children that entered our home and the hundreds more that I helped mentor the families of; my heart was broken. It in a place of judgement towards the biological families of these foster children. I wrestled between anger, disappointment, pain and it all settled into d...
2024-07-2218 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingTrusting God while you're waiting: Adopting through the foster care systemWhether you are a foster parent hoping to adopt, already adopted or a long-term foster parent, this episode is for you if you struggle with anxiety, overwhelm and desire to keep Jesus at the center.
I will share vulnerably several ways that I tried to maintain control and perfection while battling anxiety and worry. I had found myself fully shifted into a mindset of striving to control every aspect of our foster care and adoption process. In turn, I lost myself along the way.
I didn’t understand the importance of the 5 people I surrounded my...
2024-07-1817 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingLeaning on Jesus: Struggling through emotional overwhelm and anxiety as a foster and adoptive parentWelcome to the What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting podcast show. If you're a foster mom on the journey to adoption, already adopted, or somewhere in the middle, you're in the right place.
Today, I will take you on the journey of deciding to continue with my podcast. Over the past 2 months, God has been refining and pruning my heart and showing me how to more completely depend on Him.
If you are struggling right now as a foster or adoptive parent, I am so thankful that you found this episode. I want you t...
2024-07-0516 min
The Rose WomanCatching up with Christine: MicroPeace, MakeWrong, ProLifeThis Episode is a catch up with me, on micropeace, makewrong, cancel culture, being brave, being for life, learning in difficulty, intuition, our potent creative nonviolent future- mentions Ben Bowler at @unity.earth , Linda Tucker @whiteliontrust , @sundari_on_hawaii , Patrick Connor, @nicoledaedone , @the_holomovement , and so much more.May we be with the complexity and nuance of the utterly subjective human experience.In this episode, we cover:Healing and Personal ResponsibilityMicropeace and No Make-Wrong PracticeFacing Cancel CultureMindfulness and EmpathyTravelling the worldUnity Earth on Peace dayThe Mission Within FoundationLinda...
2024-06-0741 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingAttachment Disorders in Foster and Adoptive Children Part 2 of 2: Parenting Children with Attachment DisordersOn today's episode, we will conclude this 2 part series and talk about parenting children with attachment disorders. We will cover 6 key points to helping foster children feel safe and secure, comforted and supported, connected, experience consistency, feel encouraged and help you as the foster parent maintain boundaries in the foster home. All of these will help in developing bonds with your children, maintain emotional regulation, and handle behavioral issues effectively.
We will also discuss the importance of self-care and refilling your emotional cup. I will share my tips to building a balanced routine that not only supports...
2024-05-0326 min
The Rose Woman(Bonus) Seated Meditation: Tauroid of Light with Christine Marie MasonThis is part of a series of 10 to 15-minute meditations and visualizations, crafted to bring the body mind and spirit into equanimity and alignment, using breath, posture and the poetics of an ensouled world.Through visualization and intention, relax, connect your body and receive the Tauroid of LightHelpful links:Seated Meditation: Enlighten with Christine Marie MasonReclining Meditation: Surrender into Earth with Christine Marie MasonSeated Meditation: Elevate with Christine Marie MasonSubscribe to The Museletter (Christine’s Substack)Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman, and on...
2024-04-3011 min
The Rose Woman(Bonus) Seated Meditation: Elevate with Christine Marie MasonThis is part of a series of 10 to 15-minute meditations and visualizations, crafted to bring the body mind and spirit into equanimity and alignment, using breath, posture and the poetics of an ensouled world.Through visualization and intention, relax, connect your body and receive the blessing fieldHelpful links:Seated Meditation: Enlighten with Christine Marie MasonReclining Meditation: Surrender into Earth with Christine Marie MasonSeated Meditation: Tauroid of Light with Christine Marie MasonSubscribe to The Museletter (Christine’s Substack)Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @th...
2024-04-3011 min
The Rose Woman(Bonus) Reclining Meditation: Surrender into Earth with Christine Marie MasonThis is part of a series of 10 to 15-minute meditations and visualizations, crafted to bring the body mind and spirit into equanimity and alignment, using breath, posture and the poetics of an ensouled world.Through visualization and intention, connect your body to the elemental earth and drop into a deep rest.Helpful links:Seated Meditation: Enlighten with Christine Marie MasonSeated Meditation: Elevate with Christine Marie MasonSeated Meditation: Tauroid of Light with Christine Marie MasonSubscribe to The Museletter (Christine’s Substack)Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on In...
2024-04-3015 min
The Rose Woman(Bonus) Seated Meditation: Enlighten with Christine Marie MasonThis is part of a series of 10 to 15-minute meditations and visualizations, crafted to bring the body mind and spirit into equanimity and alignment, using breath, posture and the poetics of an ensouled world.Through visualization and intention, ignite the flame within, from the grounded stability of your sacral center to the expansive wisdom of your crown. Feel yourself, find clarity and join us in this practice to awaken your true essence.Helpful links:Reclining Meditation: Surrender into Earth with Christine Marie MasonSeated Meditation: Elevate with Christine Marie MasonSeated...
2024-04-3010 min
The Rose Woman(Bonus) Seated Meditation: Tauroid of Light with Christine Marie MasonThis is part of a series of 10 to 15-minute meditations and visualizations, crafted to bring the body mind and spirit into equanimity and alignment, using breath, posture and the poetics of an ensouled world.Through visualization and intention, relax, connect your body and receive the Tauroid of LightHelpful links:Seated Meditation: Enlighten with Christine Marie MasonReclining Meditation: Surrender into Earth with Christine Marie MasonSeated Meditation: Elevate with Christine Marie MasonSubscribe to The Museletter (Christine’s Substack)Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman, and on T...
2024-04-2911 min
The Rose Woman(Bonus) Seated Meditation: Elevate with Christine Marie MasonThis is part of a series of 10 to 15-minute meditations and visualizations, crafted to bring the body mind and spirit into equanimity and alignment, using breath, posture and the poetics of an ensouled world.Through visualization and intention, relax, connect your body and receive the blessing fieldHelpful links:Seated Meditation: Enlighten with Christine Marie MasonReclining Meditation: Surrender into Earth with Christine Marie MasonSubscribe to The Museletter (Christine’s Substack)Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman, and on Tiktok as @therosewoman108.Fi...
2024-04-2911 min
The Rose Woman(Bonus) Reclining Meditation: Surrender into Earth with Christine Marie MasonThis is part of a series of 10 to 15-minute meditations and visualizations, crafted to bring the body mind and spirit into equanimity and alignment, using breath, posture and the poetics of an ensouled world.Through visualization and intention, connect your body to the elemental earth and drop into a deep rest.Helpful links:Seated Meditation: Enlighten with Christine Marie MasonSubscribe to The Museletter (Christine’s Substack)Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman, and on Tiktok as @therosewoman108.Find Radiant Farms on In...
2024-04-2115 min
The Rose Woman(Bonus) Seated Meditation: Enlighten with Christine Marie MasonThis is part of a series of 10 to 15-minute meditations and visualizations, crafted to bring the body mind and spirit into equanimity and alignment, using breath, posture and the poetics of an ensouled world.Through visualization and intention, ignite the flame within, from the grounded stability of your sacral center to the expansive wisdom of your crown. Feel yourself, find clarity and join us in this practice to awaken your true essence.Helpful links:Reclining Meditation: Surrender into Earth with Christine Marie MasonSubscribe to The Museletter (Christine’s Substack)Fi...
2024-04-1910 min
The Rose WomanA Lifestyle and Culture of IntegrationIn today's episode of The Rose Woman podcast, we invite you to step into the transformative realm of self-discovery and healing. For the first half of the episode, Christine delves into the concept of fragmentation and the importance of integration for personal growth and wholeness. Then, in the second half, Christine interviews Alicia Sunflower Rose, MS, and we learn more about aftercare and integration. She is a Medicine Woman Therapist–part Trauma-Informed psychotherapist of over 10 years, Heart-Centered Hypnotherapist, Shamanic Facilitator, and Quantum Sound Healer. Alicia Sunflower’s passion lies in supporting people to engage in profound multidimensional work, addressing pers...
2024-04-1955 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingAttachment Disorders in Foster and Adoptive Chilldren - Part 1 of 2In this episode which is part 1 of a 2 part series, we talk about attachment disorders commonly observed in foster and adopted children.
Attachment disorders relate to the bond children form with their primary caregiver right from birth, which significantly impacts their behavior. Children subjected to neglect, abuse, or abandonment often develop attachment disorders. We will discuss the 5 basic human needs that, when unfulfilled, can lead to these disorders.
In this episode, focusing on children raised in foster or adoptive care, we explore the attachment styles they typically develop. Their experiences with neglect or inconsistent parenting...
2024-03-2620 min
The Rose WomanThe Eye of the I (with Christine)Welcome to The Rose Woman podcast, where we delve into the fascinating intersection of psychology, spirituality, and our connection to the world around us. Join us as we explore diverse perspectives, challenge Western paradigms, and rediscover our interconnectedness with the Earth. Listen in now for an enriching experience that will expand your consciousness and nourish your soul with your host, Christine Mason.In this episode, we cover:The interconnectedness of material reality and individual existence.Society evolving into a diverse narrativeThe evolution of philosophical and psychological...
2024-02-2232 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingMental Health and Medication Decisions in Foster CareIn this episode, we are going to dive into a lesser-discussed aspect of foster care: the mental health diagnoses of the foster children and then the topic of medication.
When you become a foster parent, you often have to navigate the often-overwhelming world of mental health care. I personally, know that I wasn't prepared for the level of complexity and at many times needed to make tough decisions without the understanding needed to do so.
You too, may find yourself walking through a reality of kiddos with multiple diagnoses and then ultimately, medication. So, lets...
2024-02-1613 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingFoster parents don't have enough support: What to do about it and how to not make the same mistakes I did as a foster parent.There is a dire need for emotional support in the foster parent community – a need that often is neglected resulting in overwhelming isolation and unfortunate situations.
I will be vulnerably sharing one of the hardest lessons I learned as a foster parent while fostering and how it impacted the emotional struggles I faced. This episode will cover the importance of support systems, self-care and accessibility to emotional outlets and professional help to recharge and rejuvenate.
My 20/20 hindsight vision since exiting the foster care world has been profound. Including the misconceptions about what I thought was my...
2024-01-2723 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingUnderstanding and Overcoming Self-Sabotaging Behaviors in Foster ChildrenJoin me today in an insightful edition of 'What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting' podcast, as we unravel the complexities of self-sabotaging behaviors prevalent among foster children. Dealing with challenging behaviors can seem perplexing, but understanding the root causes can pave the way towards significant change.
Diving deep into the neuroscience behind these actions, the episode unveils how traumatic experiences, subconscious mind, and fear of failure contribute to self-sabotage. We will discuss the importance of brain-reprogramming, offering hope for both foster parents and foster children.
Discover how empathy, open conversations, and practical strategies can...
2024-01-2526 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingDifficult Foster parenting lessons: Losing my personal identity, how I reclaimed it and practical tips for you on your journey.Difficult Foster parenting lessons: Losing my personal identity, how I reclaimed it and practical tips for you on your journey.
Today's episode is definitely at the top list of things I wish I knew prior to becoming a foster parent. All of the coulda, woulda, shouldas are popping up in my memories as I talk through this with you today. It also makes me wonder how many other foster mama friends feel the pressure to want to be perfect, do everything the right way and push themselves to the brink of exhaustion on a daily basis? I...
2024-01-1715 min
The Rose WomanLetting Go. Attachment, Fear, Desire. + A 6-Minute Light MeditationIn the final episode of 2023, we let go. Join Christine in an exploration of attachment, connection, desire, fear and grief. May the year ahead be filled with boundless opportunities and transformative growth.In this episode, we cover:- 2023 top episodes- Non-Attachment and suffering- Desire as a pointer- Identifying true joy and letting go of everything else- Aligning with the light and unconditional love - A 6-Minute Light Meditation sessionHelpful Links:Top 5 Episodes for...
2023-12-2127 min
The Rose WomanLife as a ceremony with Jess MagicWe are delighted to have the incredible Jess Magic, she is more than a singer, Jess is a musical storyteller who creates compelling opportunities for people to interact with life from an open heart. In a world where so many are longing for deeper levels of connection, authentic expression, and intimacy, Jess weaves a "spell" of love with each song and story to reveal aspects of the human experience that crack open the hearts of those who are touched by her presence.As an emcee (a.k.a. "Mistress of Ceremonies"), a speaker, and a social e...
2023-11-161h 02What to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingSay Goodbye to the overwhelming Holiday season: Top 5 tips for Foster and adoptive parents to help you prepare for the holidays with less stress and more connection.If you are a new foster or adoptive parent, you definitely don't want to miss this episode. I will be sharing my top 5 tips that you can implement immediately to help you have a less stressful and more emotionally connected holiday season.
As a previous foster parent of 10 years and taking in 77 foster children, we had a lot of holiday events and experiences to practice what worked and what didn't work. I am skipping over all the things that didn't work and sharing the top things that did work.
We will be discussing solutions for al...
2023-11-1616 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingNavigating the foster care journey with our daughter: From Foster child to our adoptive childShe was 3 when she moved to our home as a foster child. When she became available for adoption, over 100 families applied to adopt her. Thankfully we were chosen as her forever family and she became our daughter when she was 5. She was the perfect child so I never imagined we would face the challenges that we did. As I share the journey with you today, I hope you find hope and encouragement in the journey.
If you found this episode helpful, I would love for you to leave me a review and then join our Facebook community o...
2023-11-0918 min
The Rose WomanTelling Stories that Matter: Enchantments for Inspired Change with Maria SipkaWelcome, dear listeners! Today, we are honored to have a chat with a remarkable guest, Maria Sipka. Her journey is one filled with a profound belief in the transformative potential of Social Impact Storytelling. Maria unveils her incredible life story, rooted in the dream of finding freedom, which led her on a path of exploration, self-discovery, and global connection. Join us and listen in as we embark on this transformative episode, and let Maria's wisdom and experiences inspire your journey and story. #yearnIn this episode, we cover:The beginning of meaningful...
2023-10-131h 01What to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingAn unbelievably true story: He was diagnosed with non-verbal autism, labeled as feral and then he began to speak.I got the call asking me to take him in as a foster care placement when he was 6. I had no idea the level of care that he would require but I was willing to try. The caseworker warned me that this would be a challenging case because of his level of abuse and neglect but I didn't know what I didn't know. She told me that he had non-verbal autism (ASD), was labeled as feral and was extremely traumatized.
When I picked him up from a Mcdonalds parking lot, we never imagined the growth and transformation t...
2023-10-0729 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingOverwhelmed with choosing the right foster care placements: Top tips on choosing the best age and number of placements for you as a foster parent.It's the biggest first decision that every potential foster and adoptive parent makes, and it sets the trajectory for the beginning of your journey. It absolutely matters.
Have you ever wondered if there was a right number of kiddos you should take in as a first-time foster parent? Have you wondered what age range to choose, or should you be open to all ages? Is there a right number and if so, how do I know?
Maybe you're already a foster parent and haven't had a child placed with you that is on the path t...
2023-09-2023 min
The Rose WomanKundalini Tantra with Christine Marie MasonKundalini Tantra is an ancient art of harnessing inner energy for self-discovery, profound intimacy, and spiritual awakening. In honor of sexual health awareness month, we return to our roots- we talk tantra, love, sex, the root chakra and moolabhanda and the pelvic basin and so much more.We cover some Kundalini basics, including accessing and taming the energy coiled at the base of the spine, and some tantric practices like the three muscle sets in the pelvic basin. Christine also offers a how to on yab yum with a partner, as a beginning exercise.
2023-09-0140 min
The Rose WomanThe Protofield, Vibration, Intuition, and the Invisible Web with Christine Mason and Special Guest Stefanie SchwartzIn today's episode, we delve into the intriguing world of unseen energies, connections, and heightened perception. Christine, along with special guest Stefanie Schwartz, shares their insights on vibration and on perceiving energy. Listen in and get ready to embark on a journey to understand and appreciate the unseen forces that shape our world.In this episode, we cover the following:Living in the protofieldHow are we related and connected?What do Psychonauts see? What is Yantra? Frequency Resonance Energy Dynamics (F.R.E.D.)Art forms or ways that people are making the invisible visibleSensation, Vi...
2023-08-1951 minWhat to Expect While Fostering and AdoptingPodcast Trailer: What to expect while fostering and adoptingAre you struggling with constant overwhelm and have way more questions than answers while navigating the foster care system?
Are you feeling like you’re losing yourself while trying to help your foster child or heal your adopted children?
Do you feel completely ill-equipped with the needs of the kiddos in your home and fall asleep every night feeling like a failure?
What if you had the tools to navigate the complexities of the foster care system, your own personal coach as you begin the adoption journey and insights into helping your adoptive ch...
2023-08-0402 min
The Rose WomanDoing it Right: Blissipline, Discipline, DogmaJoin Christine in this solo episode as she discusses "blisscipline" and the harmful transformation of discipline into dogma. Listen in and learn about the importance of breaking free from oppressive environments and belief systems that create shame and fear of rejection.In this episode, we cover:A story of 2 tents: The preparing and experiencing a ceremonyInvitation in body love Finding the sweet spot between discipline and dogmaWhy it's hard to leave oppressive situationsSpiritual practices in the Catholic religionIn breaking free Inspirational quotes from Bell Hooks Helpful links:Mark WhitwellThomas Huebl and Coll...
2023-07-2737 min
The Rose WomanI Feel Love: MDMA's new chapter with Rachel NuwerIn this episode, we have the pleasure of having Rachel Nuwer, author of "I Feel Love: MDMA and the Quest for Connection in a Fractured World." as a guest. She is an award-winning freelance science journalist and has contributed to prominent publications such as the New York Times, Scientific American, and National Geographic.During our conversation, we delved into the intriguing aspects of MDMA, exploring its history, varied uses, and the factors that propelled it to become both a therapeutic tool for therapists and a popular recreational drug. Tune in to this engaging e...
2023-07-0648 min
The Rose WomanEcstatic Together: Singing, Healing and Flow States with Claire VictorToday, we delve into the world of bringing people together through the magic of ecstatic singing and the transformative potential of sound healing ceremonies. Join us as we explore the process of forming musical groups, sound healing, and the personal music journey of the enchantress and sound ceremonialist, Claire Victor.Claire is a transformational sound artist specializing in vocal coaching that helps develop self-confidence and personal empowerment. She is also a spiritual coach and Shamanic sound practitioner using the ancient art of sound healing to reduce stress and expand horizons. Dare to be seen and step into...
2023-06-0955 min
The Rose WomanAI and the Average Jane: Your Best Ally Ever, or Existential Threat to Humanity?Join Christine in this solo episode as she shares her thoughts on the recent emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its profound impact on our lives. We can't ignore the important issues at play: the ethical dilemmas we face, the potential biases, and the responsibility we carry. Tune in close as we embark on this quest for understanding more about AI.In this episode, we cover:Examples of efficiently using AI in daily lifeComparison with the Google search engineDifferent AI apps that are availableIssues surrounding AIThoughts on the future of AIWhat is Transhumanism?In dealing wi...
2023-06-0225 min
The Rose WomanEcology, Consciousness and Enchantment, with Tam HuntToday’s guest is Tam Hunt, a lawyer by day, writer, and scholar by night. He works in green energy policy and is also an Affiliate Guest in Psychology in the META Lab at UCSB, where he studies consciousness. He is developing on a General Resonance Theory of consciousness, which is slowly gaining notoriety in academic and popular circles. We discuss philosophy, consciousness, and how it resonates and relates to us in our daily lives. In this episode: -How are philosophy, nature of consciousness, and environmentalism related?-Animism and Panps...
2023-04-2747 min
The Rose WomanBONUS EPISODE: Body Love Special! Transforming the Body Relationship: Body Love Journal LaunchToday, we love to introduce to you the NEW *2023 Edition* Body Love Journal from @rosebudwoman Are your beliefs about your body helpful? Did you choose them or were they given to you? I invite you into a structured nine-week journaling process, beginning with intention setting, moving into seven themed weeks of inquiry, and closing with integration. Each day includes a journal prompt and a checklist of self-love and self-care suggestions.Become content with the body, enjoying it and treating it right because it’s how you’d treat anything you love. Without body anxiety, mind space...
2023-04-2312 min
The Rose WomanPredictable Narcissism; The Loving Game; Reweaving the WebOn today's episode of the Rose Woman Podcast, Christine will share with us her thoughts on narcissism and stories about living in a community. A narcissist's sense of own specialness isn’t just normal. The problems start when people go beyond usual and become addicted to feeling special. Let's dive deep into this topic and explore more about understanding narcissism and empathy.In this episode, we cover:Hierarchy in a CommunityThe 8 Principles Common in Healthy Family SystemsThe Loving GameToxic individualism and narcissism Kinds of narcissismOn looking at o...
2023-03-1144 min
The Rose WomanLiving with a Wide Open Heart, Friendship & Midlife with Open Nesters Founder Tessa KroneTessa holds an MA in Consciousness Studies and is a speaker, coach, program and journey facilitator & leader, author and, of course, Podcaster. Her offerings are based in her mission to help people open to their most self-expressed, loving selves. Tessa’s specialties include embodiment from all the senses and elements of our inner and outer lives, ranging from mindfulness, dance, play, and sensory exploration in nature. If she had one superpower, it would be to help people, especially as they age, to live more open hearted lives.In this episode, we cover:The...
2023-02-1650 min
The Rose WomanSacred Rest with Dr. Saundra Dalton SmithIn today's episode, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith joins us to talk about rest. She is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician and work-life integration researcher.She is the founder of Restorasis, a professional development agency dedicated to restoring well-being in the workplace by working with companies that care about their employees and want them to succeed at work as well as at home. She breaks down the 7 types of rest and how to know when we're getting enough of each. We hope you’ll enjoy some sacred REST and relaxation this holiday weekend! ...
2022-11-1041 minThe Kindred Life PodcastWelcome to The Kindred Life Podcast!I’m Christine Marie Bailey, and I’m a regenerative produce & flower farmer in Tennessee, author, wife, and mom. And I am so excited to finally launch this podcast as a place for YOU to be encouraged and inspired to push through challenges and see the beauty that’s growing in the midst. Slow down for 20-30 minutes, take a deep breath, and JOIN ME from the barn studio here on Kindred Farm in Santa Fe, TN. Each week, I'll share encouraging and faith-filled stories, prompts, challenges, and conversations that will breathe life into your days and moments, so you ca...
2022-11-0602 minThe Rose WomanBonus Episode: Sensing WomanWe would like to invite you to Sensing Woman 2022, a week-long event that will be held from the 27th of September to the 1st of October at the C24 Gallery in Chelsea, New York City (and Online). We will be bringing together groundbreaking artists, provocative speakers, and celebratory experiences with a mission to accelerate equality and liberation for women. This event is founded by Rosebud Woman’s Christine Marie Mason, produced by Jennifer Joyce, and with WoArt’s Founder Christina Massey, curator for this event.All profits will be donated to organizations working to protect and defe...
2022-07-1205 minThe Rose WomanBearing Witness Series: Religion and the FeminineFor this month, we will be doing a series called “Bearing Witness” where we dive deep into sexual abuse around the world that causes religious & war trauma, shame, exploitation, and irreplaceable damage to the lives of millions of people. Host Christine Mason will be sharing excerpts and her thoughts on the origins of the early church from Margot Anand’s book, “The Art of Sexual Magic”. We invite you to tune in next week as Christine sits down with Sandy Kirkham, a brave survivor who had shed light on years of mental, and sexual abuse she experie...
2022-06-0922 minThe Rose WomanInvestable: Women, Capital and Economic FreedomToday on the Rose Woman Podcast, your host Christine Mason is joined by the incredible Amy Millman. She's the Managing Partner of StageNext and Founder of SPRINGBOARD ENTERPRISES, their mission is to accelerate the growth of #companies led by women through access to essential #resources. She shares her story on how she started and her vision for #women #entrepreneurs.She served as President for 21 years, creating and leading the organization and its global programs. She achieved her vision of building a collaborative, global network of investors, industry experts, influencers, and innovators all dedicated to scaling high-growth...
2022-05-1943 minThe Rose WomanBonus Episode: Healing the Maternal LineJoin Christine on this special episode for Mother's day as we give tribute to our amazing mothers and grandmothers. She will be leading various guided mindfulness meditations and practices. We encourage you to find a cozy spot, prepare a cushion/yoga mat and writing materials for this practice. Start by thinking about the memories with your mother or a mother figure that warm your heart andlet this love fill your heart and flow throughout your body. Parts of healing the maternal line practice:Influences on the understanding of transgenerational tr...
2022-05-081h 06
The Rose WomanFrom the Frequency of Complaint to the Pull of PossibilityAre there any old #pains that is within you? Rather than avoiding them, explore them. In today’s solo episode, The Rose Woman Christine will discuss how to turn those #grievances into #gratitude. In this episode, we cover:The internal #grievance factoryAre you on a fear/complaint based #frequency or empowering change frequency?Thomas Huebl on "The Alliance of our younger parts"Purpose of healthy complaint Learn the #SurfMindset: The Elements & HacksMoving from complaint to visionVerbalizing your #appreciationsHelpful Links:Thomas Huebl - Spiritual teacher, author, and founder of The Academy...
2022-04-2127 min
The Rose WomanNon-Binary Journey to One-selfIn this episode, the Rose Woman Christine interviews Eleven, who identifies themselves as a non-binary person, sought out dream seer, clairvoyant, spiritual teacher, and entertainer in Los Angeles for top celebrities, world class entrepreneurs, and some of today’s leading thought leaders. Listen in to learn about Eleven’s journey and the spiritual process of finding themselves.In this episode, we cover:What is binary, non-binary and biological sex?Gender vs SexualityWho is Eleven?Ideas on embracing gender and sexualityWhat are the people’s reactions and responses to this tra...
2022-02-2446 min
The Rose WomanFlavors of LoveHello lovely people! We are back — and so happy to be catching up with you after a recording pause. Welcome to the pod’s first episode of the year! Today we discuss how to be a better lover? So tune in!In this episode, we cover:Guestlist lineup to look forward to for future episodesWhat does it mean to love and to be a lover?Find out the 10 kinds of love you might cultivateHelpful Links:Leif Hansen - Founder of Spark Interaction: Speaker, Facil...
2022-02-0328 minThe Rose WomanRitual, Connection and MeaningJoining us today is Christine's close friend, Adam Bauer. He's here to talk about Christine's newly released book Reverence: Creating Ritual in Modern Life. How Reverence connects and invites us to walk in greater awareness of all the things life brings whether we are celebrating or healing. In this episode, we cover:Introduction about the Reverence: Creating Ritual in Modern LifeWhat is the Rosebud Woman?How did Sundari Gardens started?What does Reverence mean?Why do Rituals?Cultivating presence: The Inner Space of RitualWhat is Spirituality?The grief and re-entry ritualsGuided questions for year-end intentions
2022-01-061h 06
The Rose WomanExtraordinary AwakeningsToday, The Rose Woman Christine welcomes author of Extraordinary Awakenings: When Trauma Leads to Transformation and senior lecturer in psychology in the United Kingdom, Steve Taylor. He will be sharing his research on the phenomena of spiritual awakenings that occur after trauma. Tune in and be inspired. In this episode, we cover:How did Steve get interested in spirituality and healing?What is the difference between spiritual experience and spiritual awakening?What are the qualities and hallmarks of people who experienced spiritual awakening after a trauma?What draws people to the spiritual path?What i...
2021-12-2441 min
The Rose WomanCristina Star on Respecting Your Cycles + Period ActivismMenstruation is one of those topics that has long been surrounded by misunderstanding and stigma. Today Cristina Star tells us why, so join us as she shares her personal journey in healing and her work in menstrual activism. Cristina Star is a consultant, educator, writer, and researcher in topics that span space exploration, mindfulness and emotional intelligence, ethical and value-based commercial business, and women’s rights as framed through the lens of menstrual activism. She champions cultivating society to bring out the best in humanity, through nurturing inclusivity, healthy professional and educational environments, and the pos...
2021-11-1840 min
The Rose WomanRituals of Adoration with Lillian LoveWe invite you to join us on this 50th episode with Lillian Love. She will be sharing us her wisdom on different intimacy rituals and practices for ourselves and our partners. She is a Feminine Empowerment Coach, Writer, Speaker, and Leader. Lillian has a gift for Somatic cellular healing. She guides people--on an individual and collective level--to get out of their heads, and into their bodies, where their peace, pleasure, power, purpose and prosperity lives. Helpful Links: Lillian Love - Feminine Empowerment Coach, Writer, Speaker and Leader. She is the creator of COSMIC...
2021-11-1236 min
The Rose WomanRituals for Self-Protection with Maria HaddadToday, Christine is joined by artist, designer, writer, and herbalist Maria Haddad to talk about rituals for self-protection and how we can keep ourselves centered and grounded. Maria turned to writing during the Covid Pandemic to help her feel more deeply into her heart and process the enormity of her experiences. She published her first book, titled Jasmine Water: A book about love, healing, and spiritual awakening. The book captures the beauty and emotional complexity of a human being on the path towards self-awakening and a greater capacity for love. Today she is continuing her s...
2021-11-0435 min
The Rose WomanLisa Martinez: Honoring Lineage, Integrative Healing and CuranderismoIn this Special Episode for Día de Los Muertos/Day of the Dead, Lisa Martinez will explain the philosophy, rituals, traditional healing, and spiritual path of Curanderismo. She will also discuss how to honor and celebrate our Lineage for Día de Los Muertos. In this episode, we cover:What is Curanderismo?What is the right connection with our ancestors?What is Ancestral Elevation?What are the 9 Realms teachings?Celebrating the life of our Ancestors on Dia de Los MuertosWhat does it mean of "To heal into death"?What is Plática and Limpias?The com...
2021-10-3145 min
The Rose WomanThreshold Rituals & Marking the Empty Nest with Kathleen JoyWhen the last of the children leave the home, mothers enter the “empty nest” phase. That moment marks a transition in which requires a certain level of care. This is the first part of several episodes of the Reverence Series. Our guest Kathleen Joy, a proud empty-nester of two inspiring young women shares her insights and experience in this period of her life. She is also the founder of Lumiere Work which designs experiences that invoke creative problem-solving and evolutionary shifts for executives, teams, and organizations. Another role Kathleen plays is that of a performing artist who builds interactive inst...
2021-10-2835 min
The Rose WomanReverence is a WorldviewReverence is a worldview; a way of approaching life with wonder, care, gratitude, and respect. Join Christine today as she invite you to reconnect with the wonder of life through the long-held powers of ritual and ceremony.In this Episode, we cover:A brief introduction to Reverence: Creating Ritual in Modern Life bookThe First Chapter: How do we serve an enchantment?About rituals and home altarsHelpful Links:Reverence: Creating Ritual in Modern Life book by Christine Marie Mason is available for Pre-Order now at the rosewoman.com or at...
2021-10-2112 min
The Rose WomanThe Psycho-Spiritual Invitation of MidlifeReady, Set, Menopause. Also known as “The Third Age”. This third phase in a woman's life is when their bodies and minds undergo profound natural changes after their childbearing years. Join Christine in this episode as she shares her knowledge on how to embrace and honor this transition. In this episode, we cover:Brief introduction about MenopauseWhat is the Free Period?Christine’s upcoming book, “Reverence, Creating Ritual in Modern Life”What is a croning ceremony and the tradition behind it?Affirmations and how to plan a ritual for your Third Age Helpful links:To My Last...
2021-09-2322 min
The Rose WomanSexual SelfcareSexual health is multifaceted and it starts with self-care and educating yourself of your own body. This month of September is dedicated to raising awareness about Sexual Health around the world. In this Solo Episode, The Rose Woman Christine, an advocate of sensual and sexual reproductive health would like to share with you the 7 Proven Ways to Enhance Intimate Wellness.In this episode, we cover:Learning your body’s reproductive anatomy Learning how to ride your own cycleAccepting your own body and letting go of body shameKnowing your own desiresUsing Non-toxic skincare products Being mindful of u...
2021-09-1624 min
The Rose WomanCollective Healing in Women (Part 2 of 3)Let’s learn more as we continue this special series on Collective Trauma, join Christine as she educates us on women’s sexuality trauma, movements and narratives throughout history that have shamed women in their sexuality and beliefs. In this episode, we cover:Insights on sex, body shame, researches and empowering movementsBrief background through history in understanding why women are immune to change in so many yearsUnderstanding the Old and New stories of the “5 groups of leverage points”:Changing our Religious Inheritance Media representations of female sexual normsSex education Medical understanding of women sexualityInternalize belief cultur...
2021-06-1040 min
The Rose WomanHealing Collective Trauma (Part 1)Welcome to the first part of a special series on Healing Collective trauma, join the Rose Woman, Christine in this solo episode, as she shares her training, experiences, and insights on Collective Trauma. We dive and reflect into understanding the trauma healing collective process and learning more about ourselves, our consciousness, and how it manifests with the people around us. Tune in as we contemplate on the ideas, studies, learnings from history and guide you on collective healing.In this episode, we cover:Basic Principles of collective trauma and collective healingHow do Individual and Shared...
2021-05-2728 min
The Rose WomanTalk Makes All the Difference: Think Like a TherapistGuest Bio:Bea Arthur, LMHC is a Columbia University-trained psychotherapist and award-winning entrepreneur who works with high-performance individuals in high-pressure work environments. Her career took off at the intersection of psychology and technology and her third company, The Difference, provides on-demand access to therapy as a voluntary benefit.Additionally, Bea was the first African-American female founder in Y Combinator, and was named an Entrepreneur to Bet On by Newsweek Magazine as well as one of Bumble’s Most Inspiring New Yorkers. She is an editorial contributor and in-house talent for Forbes Women, and also hosts th...
2021-04-2936 min
The Rose WomanPeace, Power and PleasureIn this solo episode, Christine talks about real self care- things such as living your values, living at the pace your nervous system can handle, living with deep connection. She shares some of her personal morning and evening rituals, which are backed by science, tradition and experience.This episode covers:Real Self CareQuestions to Ask Yourself on Self Care BeliefsInviting MagicDaily Digital DetoxMorning Rituals: What do you do before the world gets your attention: mentally, spiritually and physicallyEvening Rituals: Preparing the Nervous System for repairHome AltarsGive Yourself 15 MinutesFind Rosebud Woman...
2021-04-0826 min
The Rose WomanRelax to ReceiveWelcome to Season 2! What’s the cost of not being able to relax? What if you could do it, naturally?If you have trouble tapping into your creativity, arousal, play- you’re not alone.In this episode we talk about relaxation techniques that work, based on neuroscience, hormone studies and just plain old wisdom and experience. Episode Overview: If you want to live your best life, it’s helpful to be able to drop in and relax- in this episode we cover six ways to cue y...
2021-03-2524 min