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Ritual SistersEpisode 13: On Conscious Traveling with Paige McClanahanHow can we connect with the culture and people of the places we visit? How can we be stewards of the environment while traveling? In today’s episode, we speak with travel writer, speaker and author of “The New Tourist,” Paige McClanahan. She has worked as a journalist, reporting from more than a dozen countries, and is now shifting her focus towards travel writing. Paige talks about the ways that we can engage more deeply in our travels, approach new people and places with curiosity, and be a more respectful tourist overall. Contact us: rituals...2025-07-2745 minRitual SistersEpisode 12: On Youth Mental Health with Justin Romano, MDHow can we help our youth navigate childhood/adolescence in the age of technology? What is the impact of technology on mental health? How can families successfully navigate mental health diagnoses? We dig into all of this and more with Dr. Justin Romano, child/adolescent psychiatrist and co-host of Millennial Mental Health Chats Podcast! He answers all of your burning questions about kiddos and mental health - from ADHD/Autism Spectrum diagnoses to medication to setting limits on screen time. Contact us: ritualsisterspod.comFollow us: @ritualsisterspod on instagram2025-07-1356 minRitual SistersEpisode 11: On Military Culture with Jerry Pierson, LPCC and retired U.S. Air Force Master SergeantHow can we better support the military and their families? How can people feel more confident transitioning into and out of the military? In today’s episode, we talk about these questions and more with Jerry Pierson. Jerry is a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant and current Licensed Practical Counselor. He is working on his PhD in Counseling Education and Supervision and focusing his dissertation on foreign-born military spouses. Contact us: ritualsisterspod.comFollow us: @ritualsisterspod on instagramResources from today’s episode:Skill...2025-06-2940 minRitual SistersEpisode 10: On Birding with Hannah Wurster, PhDHow can birding help us feel more connected and committed to the natural world? Who gets to call themselves a “birder”? We discuss this and more in this week’s episode with Hannah Wurster, PhD. Hannah is a Early Childhood Mental Health expert and birding enthusiast. She discusses how she fits birding into a busy schedule of being a full time working toddler mom - and how you can too! Contact us: ritualsisterspod.comFollow us: @ritualsisterspod on instagramResources from today’s episode:“The Bird Way” b...2025-06-1546 minRitual SistersEpisode 9: How Can I Connect More to My Spirituality?How do we slow down and notice what’s happening within and around us? How do we build a great connection to the universe? On today’s episode, we speak with spiritual mentors, Jon and Susan Hokama. We talk about spending time in nature, ancestral wisdom, and getting comfortable with the unknown. Contact us: ritualsisterspod.comFollow us: @ritualsisterspod on instagramResources from today’s episode:Center for Action and Contemplation https://cac.org/Wisdom and Moneyhttps://wisdomandmoney.org/“Wild Geese” by Mary Oliver2025-06-0156 minRitual SistersEpisode 8: How Can I Build a Better Relationship With My Body?Today we interview Layra Marte, a boudoir photographer based out of NYC and founder of Layra Marz Photography. We take a deep dive into ways to get comfortable with yourself, honor your body how it is right now, and listen to what you need. Follow us: @ritualsisterspodContact us: ritualsisterspod.comResources from today’s episode:Layra Marz Photography https://www.layramarz.com/Shauna Shapiro Ted Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeblJdB2-VoThe Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron https://juliacameronlive.com/books-by-julia/The...2025-05-1855 minRitual SistersEpisode 7: How Do I Build Better Relationships?How do we make time for connection in a busy world? How do we rebuild connection after a difficult time? In today’s episode, we speak with Dr. Tasha Seiter, founder of Heart of the Matter Therapy to unpack simple but effective ways that we can build better relationships right now. We talk about issues that come up in couples therapy, Dr. Seiter’s favorite rituals she’s learned from her clients, how families can be more intentional in how they move through their lives and so much more! Contact us: ritualsisterspod.comFollo...2025-05-0459 minRitual SistersEpisode 6: How Can I Be Brave and Keep Learning?On today’s episode we have professor Emerita of Indiana State University, Iris Rosa Santiago. She shares her wisdom from 43 years of running the African American Dance Company as well as starting a dance studio and company in her retirement! Iris has studied and taught dance all over the world and talks to us about expanding creative vocabulary, getting brave, and humbling ourselves. We also talk about how dance can help us literally and figuratively move through transitions. Follow us: @ritualsisterspodContact us: ritualsisterspod.comResources from today’s episode:Iris Rosa D...2025-04-2057 minRitual SistersEpisode 5: 10 Lessons from 10 Years of Therapy!In today’s very special episode, Michelle and Kelly get real about what they’ve learned over the last ten years of being therapists! How do we balance work and life? How do we help people grow and feel seen? We have a lot of hot takes and discuss how we can bring these lessons into our daily lives whether you’re a therapist or not! Follow us: @ritualsisterspodContact us: ritualsisterspod.comResources from today’s episode:Rachel Brathen https://rachelbrathen.com/Atul Gawa...2025-04-061h 10Ritual SistersEpisode 4: How Can Reading Help Me Get Through Tough Times?Is it possible to build community with a solitary activity? How can reading help me understand how to move through different stages of life? In today’s episode, we speak with Josh Kahn of Derry Public Radio about all things reading, life transitions, and Stephen King. You’ll be surprised where this one goes! Follow us: @ritualsisterspodContact us: ritualsisterspod.comResources from today’s episode:Derry Public Radio https://www.patreon.com/DerryPublicRadio“Firestarter” by Stephen King“Needful Things” by Stephen King2025-03-231h 19Ritual SistersEpisode 3: Chelsea Kline Part Two - How Do I Move Through Stress?Show DescriptionHow do I deal with stress buildup? How do I even know when I’m stressed? We’ve all been there - yelling at our partners, road raging, grabbing that extra drink etc. after a long week at work. In today’s episode, we get real about simple ways that you can attune to your stress response and get that stress out of your body! There is a way that you can end your week feeling refreshed instead of drained. Follow us: @ritualsisterspodContact us: ritualsisterspod.com2025-03-2343 minRitual SistersEpisode 2: Chelsea Kline Part One - How Do I Connect to My Intuition?How do I know what I really want? What’s the difference between trauma and stress? In today’s episode we speak to Chelsea Kline, who is an expert in trauma and resilience through her work at CSU’s Trauma and Resilience Assessment Center. She talks to us about how she’s learned to move through fear and create a life that is both exciting and nourishing. She explains the difference between trauma and stress. Listen to part two for a great conversation on how to release stress!Follow us: @ritualsisterspodContact us: ritu...2025-03-2353 minRitual SistersEpisode 1: How Do I Become More Creative and Work Through Blocks?What defines an artist? What makes art “good enough”? In today’s episode, we welcome Kayla Jackson to discuss how we can expand our relationship to creativity across seasons of life. Kayla has a Master’s in Public Administration. She is an artist, an activist, and a new mom. We talk about working through creative blocks and using art as grounding through turbulent times. Follow us: @ritualsisterspodContact us: ritualsisterspod.comResources from today’s episode:“For Times Such as These: A Radical’s Guide to the Je...2025-03-2359 minRitual SistersEpisode 0: What is Ritual?Welcome to the Ritual Family! Listen to our teaser episode to learn all about who we are, what ritual is, and why we believe it will transform your life. We talk about how we’re feeling about launching a podcast and even give you a sneak peek of episodes to come. First batch of episodes dropping 3/23/25! New episodes every other Sunday. https://Ritualsisterspod.com@ritualsisterspod Hosted by Michelle Garcia, LMFT and Kelly Gonynor, LMFT 2025-03-0916 min