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Curious NatureEp. 013 - Feng Shui Foundations with Catherine AndrewsTo wrap up season two, we got curious about Feng Shui! We spoke with certified feng shui practitioner Catherine Andrews about the origins of feng shui, the one thing she wishes more people would do in their offices, the importance of trusting your intuition, how to work with the bagua map, and so much more.
Highlights
How to build a relationship of mutual support with your home
Working with feng shui and new year energies (save this episode to relisten in December!)
What command position is and how t...2024-04-2453 min
Curious NatureEp. 012 - Energy Healing with Missy Toy Ozeas“Energy work” can refer to so many different things, so we were curious about how energy healer Missy Toy Ozeas helps her clients clear blocks and attract what they really want. Missy takes us through what energy healing looks like for her, shares her daily morning practice, and reminds us that we all have seniority and authority over our own energy fields.
Highlights
The quantum physics of emotions
The challenges of being an empath, and how you can protect your energy when around others
How people can cultivate thei...2024-04-1049 min
Curious NatureEp. 011 - UZAZU Somatic Healing with Crosby NoricksCurious about “embodied intelligence?” UZAZU practitioner Crosby Noricks got curious about it, too, on a drive to Palm Springs when she remembered how much she loved dancing and movement – and wondered how that might support her work as a business coach. Her exploration led her to UZAZU, a research-backed approach that uses different poses to support how we feel and process emotions.
Highlights
The foundations of UZAZU embodied intelligence
Meghan and Olivia share their experiences giving it a try
An overview of core UZAZU movements
The long traditio...2024-03-2743 min
Curious NatureEp. 010 - Stone Medicine with Rose GebkenIf you’re curious about working with stones and crystals, this episode is for you! We get curious about Stone Medicine with special guest Rose Gebken.
She’s a certified Taoist stone medicine practitioner, and she walks us through what this practice is (spoiler: NOT what Olivia thought it was!), what a typical session might look like, and how to work with and select stones. Meghan also shares her experience of stone medicine with Rose.
Listen in and get curious about this form of energy healing. You might even expand how you think about what qualif...2024-03-0654 min
Curious NatureEp. 009 - Tarot Unveiled with Athena MonetToday we’re getting curious about tarot with special guest Athena Monet! The Seaside Shaman teaches us tarot basics, talks us through a reading, and shares guidance for picking a deck and how to know you’ve found the right person to do your reading.
Highlights
An intro to the deck: major and minor arcana, and the core meanings of each suit
What to do if your card leaves you stymied, whether it’s a reversal, a “scary” card, or just doesn’t make immediate sense
How tarot often serves...2024-02-2147 min
Curious NatureEp. 008 - Nervous System MagicWe’re back, baby! Season 2 is all about practical magic, and we couldn’t think of a better place to start than with getting to know your nervous system. Listen in as we simplify the complexities of the nervous system, offering actionable insights to help you understand and regulate your different states. Discover how to identify your fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses; the role of delight in nervous system regulation; and practical techniques for achieving a more balanced and empowered life – including our favorites to share with your kids
Key Takeaways
Underst...2024-02-0739 min
Curious NatureEp. 007 - Bonus Episode: A Hug for Your EarsLet’s start the year right with what one of Curious Ones called “a hug for your ears.”
Today we’re featuring you, our wonderful listeners, sharing what you loved from Season 1. Don’t miss the tip from one caller that changed Olivia’s life and inspired some of her stocking stuffers this year.
Before we get to all that, Meghan and Olivia share quick updates on what’s been happening in our lives since our last episode – the good, the bad, the exciting.
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**Special Discount: Sacred Nature Coaching Work...2024-01-0336 min
Curious NatureEp. 006: Understanding the Water Cycle, with NASA scientist Sarah BrennanOur first season is coming to a close, Curious Ones, and we saved the best for last!
Today we bring you a conversation with the brilliant and thoughtful Sarah Brennan, who is the deputy program manager for NASA's water resource program area.
An expert on the water cycle, Sarah answered all our questions – like:
What’s the most responsible thing we can do to better manage our water? (The answer surprised us!)
Is it bad to flush spoiled food down the toilet?
How much water do we have access to, a...2023-11-0836 min
Curious NatureEp. 005 - How to Collaborate with Your Menstrual Cycle (Yes, Really)Have you ever longed for the days of a red tent? When people could gather and bleed together, set aside other responsibilities, and allow this monthly period (pun intended) of rest?
We do, too!
But since we can’t quite finagle that, we have the next best thing: a deeply personal, sometimes practical, conversation about periods, un-shaming, and how we can start to reclaim our power by planning things to work with our menstrual cycles.
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Resources & Mentions
Moon Energy: A Practical Guide To Using Lunar Cycles to Unleash Your Inner G...2023-10-2532 min
Curious NatureEp. 004 - Working with the Rhythms of the MoonHow do you feel about the moon, Curious One? Do you track the moon cycles, set intentions, or take it into consideration when planting your garden?
Would you like to?
Or do you think it’s a bunch of nonsense?
In today’s episode, your curious hosts explore all things lunar, from how earth’s natural satellite was formed to full moon releasing ceremonies, and everything in between.
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Resources & Mentions
The Moon Deck written by Aarona Lea and illustrated...2023-10-1137 min
Curious NatureEp. 003 - Daily Magic for Auspicious WeeksDid you know that each day of the week has its own planetary ally and energy? In this episode, we get curious about what it’s like to work with these energies to bring more magic ease to your life.
Here’s a snapshot of how to work with each day:
Sunday - The sun represents the self, the ego, the soul, and our higher purpose. This is a beautiful day to bask in the sun and recharge your energy with any activity that nourishes your soul.
Monday - The moon has no light...2023-09-2732 min
Curious NatureEp. 002 - Nonstop Peaks Are Just a PlateauToday we’re taking an alternative look at productivity and achievement, one that draws lessons from nature rather than the daily grind of the 9 to 5.
We take a meandering path, exploring what it’s like to live with chronic pain, a way to think about body acceptance that has nothing to do with the scale, and why suffering is not a prerequisite for progress.
Resources & Mentions
There I Am: The Journey from Hopelessness to Healing--A Memoir by Ruthie Lindsey
Unspoken Podcast by Miles Adcox and Ruthie Lindsey
The...2023-09-1330 min
Curious NatureNonstop Peaks Are Just a Plateau - TrailerIs there an alternative way to look at productivity and achievement, one that could draw lessons from nature?
That Curious One, is what we are uncovering in our second episode: Nonstop Peaks Are Just a Plateau.
Join us for this episode on 9/13/2023.
Hosted by Meghan LaPrairie and Olivia Bowen2023-09-1201 min
Curious NatureEp. 001 - The Beauty of Cyclical LivingWhat if there were a way to get everything done without pushing? If you could honor your own longings for rest and productivity? And what if, on top of that, you had a reason to celebrate every six weeks – and get closer to the rhythms of the earth while you do that?
That, Curious One, is exactly what we’re digging into in our first episode: The Beauty of Cyclical Living.
Seasonal Energies and Correspondences
Winter
Holidays: Yule and Imbolc
Element: earth
Direction: north
...2023-08-3032 minCurious NatureThe Beauty of Cyclically Living - PromoWhat if there were a way to get everything done without pushing? If you could honor your own longings for rest and productivity? And what if, on top of that, you had a reason to celebrate every six weeks – and get closer to the rhythms of the earth while you do that?
That, Curious One, is exactly what we’re digging into in our first episode: The Beauty of Cyclical Living.
Our very first episode will officially launch on 8/30/2023. Subscribe now anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Hosted by: Meghan LaPrairie & Olivia...2023-08-2501 min
Curious NatureCurious Nature - PromoCurious Nature - Where Science Meets Wonder
The Curious Nature Podcast is hosted by Meghan LaPrairie and Olivia Bowen. Season One will focus on Cycles and Episode One will release on August 30th, 2023.
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