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The Imaginal Podcast144: Changes To Cadence And How To Listen To This Podcast - Whether You're New Or ReturningMy gratitude for you is endless, and our time together thus far has meant the world to me.I want to also say at the top, that if you’re new here, all of the episodes are evergreen in nature. Feel free to check them out, and reach out to me via my website! I’m still close in heart as well as in practical ways too. While the podcast's cadence may slow down, this isn't a goodbye at all. I will still be releasing episodes on occasion, and I also have a brand new podcas...2024-04-0809 min
The Imaginal Podcast142: The Transformative Power of Play With Guest Co-Host Kat JacksonKat Jackson returns to delve deeper into the concept of play. Amidst the demands of everyday life, it can be so easy to accidentally lose our concept of play, wonder, freedom and awe.Today we discuss how inviting play back into our lives can be so transformative, liberating and joyful!The spaciousness and delight of play can make such a difference in the ways in which you experience your life. It can also offer you more spaciousness for your creativity. Kat Jackson is a proud single mom. She is an artist a...2024-03-2520 min
The Imaginal Podcast141: Unveiling The Importance Of Play with Guest Co-Hosts Kat Jackson and her daughter Zae JacksonIn this heartwarming episode, special guests Kat Jackson and her daughter Zae share their insights on the importance of play. Zae (who's almost 10) charmingly gives us a glimpse into her favorite toys and the joy they bring her. Her infectious enthusiasm, creative spirit and insightful views on adult seriousness make this a delightful conversation. As we listen to Zae and her mom Kat, who shares her experiences and hopes for Zae's growth, we're reminded of the pure joy and creativity that play can bring to our lives. May this heartwarming episode on play...2024-03-1820 min
The Imaginal Podcast131: Reprise of Shifting Your Negative Self Talk With Raphaela BrowneHappy New Year! We're sending you our warmest wishes along with one last reprise of one of our favorite episodes! It's meant to be complementary to our Being Coached From Afar series.Raphaela Browne is a Certified Personal and Leadership Coach helping women in leadership bring the best of who they are to their work and personal life. Her own experience of overworking, burnout and trying to "do it all" has informed much of her work and dedication in helping women in leadership learn how to ditch toxic productivity and show up at their best in...2024-01-0822 min
The Imaginal Podcast130: Reprise of Moving Through Fear - What’s the Worst Thing That Could Happen (Get Ready to Laugh!)? With Guest Co-Host Leslie PageHappy Holidays! We're sending you our warmest wishes along with this reprise of one more of our favorite episodes! It's seemingly perfect for this part of our Being Coached From Afar series. Fear is so normal, and stepping through it may not be as hard as it seems. Leslie Page is a professional singer, songwriter and music and dance teacher. Her life experiences resonate in the timbre of her rich and sultry tone. Her career as a vocalist spans over 20 years singing with the the likes of legendary guitar player, Joe Walsh (The Eagles) Ringo S...2024-01-0142 min
The Imaginal Podcast129: Happy Holidays and Reprise of How Moving Through Fear Can Be Empowering and Life Changing with Leslie PageHappy Holidays! We're sending you our warmest wishes along with this reprise of one of our favorite episodes! It's seemingly perfect for this part of our Being Coached From Afar series. Fear is so normal, and stepping through it may not be as hard as it seems. Leslie Page is a professional singer, songwriter and music and dance teacher. Her life experiences resonate in the timbre of her rich and sultry tone. Her career as a vocalist spans over 20 years singing with the the likes of legendary guitar player, Joe Walsh (The Eagles) Ringo Starr, K...2023-12-2537 minThe Imaginal Podcast117: Reaching Out In LoveIt's so easy to get caught up in the busyness of our demands and in the fast pace of society. Today, the invitation is to ponder what really matters when it comes to life and love. Who might you reach out to in love? This is the last episode from the road, and it comes to you with the warmest of blessings. Ways to connect with Sas (she/her):Instagram: @lori_saseSign up for her newsletter or find out about coaching: https://www.lorisase.comEmail: sas@lorisase.comSupport the show2023-10-0208 minThe Imaginal Podcast116: What Music Is Calling To You Right Now? And Why?Today's episode is a call for reflection. What songs are important to you right now? Could they be asking something of you? This is another short episode from the road - this time from Cedar Falls, Iowa. Sending you my warm wishes. Ways to connect with Sas (she/her):Instagram: @lori_saseSign up for her newsletter or find out about coaching: https://www.lorisase.comEmail: sas@lorisase.comSupport the show2023-09-2507 minThe Imaginal Podcast115: What Is Life And Are You Making Choices To Support What Matters?Today's episode is an existential while simultaneously practical check-in.I am inviting you to ponder, "What is life?" And are you making choices to create that life? Sometimes we are at choice more often than we think.This is another short snippet recorded from the road - this time from Nebraska. I am sending you my warmest wishes and hope that life is treating you well. Ways to connect with Sas (she/her):Instagram: @lori_saseSign up for her newsletter or find out about coaching: https...2023-09-1808 min
The Imaginal Podcast112: Are You Postponing Your Joy? With Professor Jody Hironaka-JuteauDo you ever feel like your life has taken on a bit too much seriousness? Today we invite you to take inventory of your life and see if joy and recreation are in their proper place when it comes to your priorities and that you are living the life that you want to right now. We consider how it's so easy, even with good intentions, to accidentally lose sight of joy when we're committed to productivity. We'll also discuss the importance of engaging in activities that bring us joy, even amidst limitations and...2023-08-2840 minThe Imaginal Podcast111: How Are Your Routines Serving You? - And We're a Nominee for the Asian American Podcasters Golden Crane Award!Today we explore the impact of your daily routines on your life!Routines can offer wonderful structure and can also be quite comforting.On the other hand, sometimes our autopilot ways can blur time and prevent us from seeing new opportunities. What are the routines in your life that you absolutely love? Are there any habits or routines that have become outdated or no longer relevant?What role does ritual play in staying present and appreciating the small pleasures in life? What impact do your routines have on...2023-08-2111 minThe Imaginal Podcast110: When Things Seem Scarier Than They Actually AreSometimes fear can keep us from our dreams - either pursuing them in the first place, or causing us to abandon our endeavors once we experience a slight setback. It's so important to understand that often things may be scarier than they actually are. I invite you to embrace your fears with gentleness and remember that you're not alone. We can move through these things together. Ways to connect with Sas (she/her):Instagram: @lori_saseSign up for her newsletter or find out about coaching: https://www.lorisase.comEmail: sas...2023-08-1414 minThe Imaginal Podcast109: Whom Do You Miss and How Can We Honor Them?In my drive across the United States, I observed an unlikely ritual to honor my Mom (with a nod to my Dad and Grandma also). This week, I wanted to invite whomever it is that you are remembering into our space too. Whom are you honoring today? And how can we honor them? What remembrances have they left, and how do you hear their voice? I want to bring so much care and gratitude to those whom you love. I wish you many blessings. Ways to connect with Sas (she...2023-08-0712 minThe Imaginal Podcast108: What Can You Learn From Your Transitions?As I drive across the United States, the first questions I want to bring forward have to do with transitions. Sometimes, if we don't give our thoughts the space to breathe, we can miss some very intelligent messages coming from our own inner knowing. Today, we take some time to ponder your transitions - whether big or small. What gems of insight might you find as you take a moment to reflect on them? Ways to connect with Sas (she/her):Instagram: @lori_saseSign up for her newsletter or find out about coaching: https...2023-07-3107 min
The Imaginal Podcast107: This Podcast Has Turned My Life Upside Down (For The Better) and a Reprise From Our 90-Year-Old Selves With Guest Co-Host Raphaela BrowneMy life has completely turned upside down (for the better) because of this podcast. Today, I'm going to briefly share how episode 69 catalyzed my decision to literally and metaphorically travel down a totally new life path, as we incline our ears once again to our imagined, insightful 90-year-old selves!! What advice does. your 90-year-old self have to share with us?Podcast Episodes with Raphaela and Sas:2: Take Care of Yourself First12: Embarrassing Moments, Part 2 - A Sharing of Tender Stories13: Embarrassing Moments, Part 3 - Undoing Its Impact and Why It Matters19: The Untrue "Scary"...2023-07-2438 min
The Imaginal Podcast106: Being Gentle With Your Insecurities - With Guest Co-Host Kat JacksonIt's funny how the seeming power that insecurities have over us can melt away when we are kinder and more gentle with ourselves. This is such an important discussion because insecurities hold even the most successful and well-loved people back from expressing their lives fully. Today Kat Jackson and I speak about our own insecurities. Through this openhearted and somewhat vulnerable conversation, we wanted to show that what seems like insecurities to some are really just a relatable part of being human. Realizing that the things we fear do not have to hold...2023-07-1728 min
The Imaginal Podcast105: When You Need to Make a Change - With Guest Co-Host Kat JacksonToday Kat Jackson and I delve into the transformative power of making a change. Do you ever feel that persistent knowingness that something in your life isn't working? Or that there's something you really want to do but just can't seem to get started? Creating a change can be so hard at times, but there's so much waiting on the other side!!If you're contemplating a change, please join us as we empower each other to take the steps needed to create the life that aligns with who you really are. 2023-07-1027 min
The Imaginal Podcast104: How to Make Sense of Contrasting, Coexisting Emotions with Guest Co-Host Kat JacksonJoin us as we explore the concept of feeling a compilation of emotions, where contrasting feelings can coexist within us simultaneously. Have you ever felt really excited, happy or hopeful about something, but at the same time you also found yourself feeling sad or blah?Today, Kat Jackson and I discuss the importance of giving yourself permission to have coexisting emotions and to honor the integrity of each.It can be really confusing if we're not mindful of what's going on under the surface. We hope to bring camaraderie to a space that...2023-07-0324 min
The Imaginal Podcast103: Lifting the Heaviness Off of Personal Development With Guest Co-Host Kat JacksonHave you ever felt a sense of heaviness or exhaustion from trying so hard to be a better version of yourself? Today we talk about how personal development might accidentally or subconsciously start to take on unfavorable energy. I'm thrilled to have Kat Jackson back to dig into these nuances. We discuss how to recognize when you've perhaps attached a heaviness to the ways you are trying to "improve" your life.We speak about the cost of this kind of heaviness and how to begin to lift that off. As always...2023-06-2634 min
The Imaginal Podcast99: Does Confirmation Bias Play a Role in the Ways You See Yourself? With Singer Leslie PageOne way to think of confirmation bias is the tendency to find new evidence to confirm our existing beliefs, opinions or theories. It can be quite natural to do this, but the problem comes when we subconsciously confirm damaging comments from the past in ways that keep us silent or small. Today, Leslie Page and I are here to discuss how to consciously separate out the truth and consider other beliefs so that you can find freedom and no longer be bound by old narratives and criticisms. It can be quite a nuanced space to un...2023-05-2930 min
The Imaginal Podcast98: What Might Hold You Back From Sharing Your Gifts? With Singer Leslie PageAfter last week's discussion, Leslie Page and I felt it important to talk even more deeply into the terrain of things that might hold you back from sharing your gifts. All too often, we can keep something in the realm of hypothetical thinking and never fully explore or realize the ideas that are calling to us. Last week, we asked you to explore your gifts and to consider what was calling to you when it came to contributing to the lives of others or to the world. This week, we are going to...2023-05-2224 min
The Imaginal Podcast97: Exploring Your Gifts And Contributing Them To The World with Singer Leslie PageI am delighted to have Leslie Page back today to discuss the importance of knowing your gifts and how vital it is to contribute them to the world. Leslie brings forth the existential idea of knowing your purpose. What are the things that call to you in your moments of quiet reflection? Together we talk about the things that might hold you back from understanding your uniqueness, your worth and the vital nature of your contributions. We hope that this episode can catalyze your freedom and allow you to share even more of y...2023-05-1533 min