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Threshold Moments108 - Siri Baruc Thornton: The Humanity of HealingWelcome back to Threshold Moments. Today I'm joined by Siri Baruc Thornton for a heartfelt conversation about what it means to allow ourselves to be fully human while we heal. Siri is a healing artist, retreat producer, and founder of sage + blush wellness. With over 30 years of experience in Reiki, Akashic Record reading, and Transformational Breathwork, she helps creatives, visionaries, and leaders expand their capacity to feel good: body, mind, and soul. Together, we explore: Receiving the same medicine we offer others The power and tenderness of co-regulation Siri's unique upbringing in an ashram...
2025-10-1452 min
Threshold Moments107 - Maura Moynihan: Participating in the Call of Your Heart"Everything can be used as a portal inward and into the infinite. When we begin to get curious and lean in, providence meets us right there and the veil lifts." Dr. Maura Moynihan is a chiropractor, cranial sacral practitioner, and Revelation Breathwork teacher. She coaches women to consciously create the next chapter of their life — using everything that they are dealing with as an invitation inward where the wisdom resides. In this conversation, we discuss: The sacred vulnerability of friendship Staying with fear and discomfort Finding new ways to pray Receiving care through co-creatorship Th...
2025-10-0752 min
Threshold Moments106 - Why Small Steps MatterWe live in a culture obsessed with big leaps and overnight success. But real transformation doesn't come from dramatic shifts. That's because: Small steps are not a consolation prize. They're the bridge between stuckness and possibility. In this episode, we explore why small steps matter and how they create the foundation for meaningful, sustainable change. Tune in, then join me in Resourced — a 12-week journey to reclaim your pace, power, and relationships through nervous system re-patterning. We begin September 30th. I hope you'll be with us. Connect with Sarah Follow Sa...
2025-09-2415 min
Threshold Moments104 - Ginny Gill: From Urgency to DevotionToday on Threshold Moments, I'm joined by my good friend Ginny Gill. Ginny is a gifted breathwork practitioner, professional space-holder, and veterinary oncologist. She also moves through life as a mother, wife, daughter, sister, forever learner—and most recently, as a participant in my Resourced program. In our conversation, Ginny opens up about how life transitions, especially divorce, have shaped her relationship with her body and her inner knowing. Together, we talk about what it means to release urgency, honor your capacity, and stay devoted to what truly matters. Hear us explore: Ho...
2025-09-1658 min
Threshold Moments103 - Opting Out of UrgencyWelcome back to Threshold Moments. In this mini musing, I reflect on what it takes to step out of urgency culture and into a pace that feels more grounded and alive. Together, we'll explore stories and tools for shifting from "all or nothing" thinking into resonant pacing, finding the sacred third, and making relational choices that honor our truth. Tune in to hear: Why urgency feels real (and how it keeps us stuck) Resonant pacing as an alternative to hustle Finding new options when it feels like there are none How slowing down can change our...
2025-09-0929 min
Threshold Moments102 - Ginny Muir: How to Slow the Pace of Your LifeToday I'm welcoming back my friend Ginny Muir for a conversation about what it really takes to step out of urgency culture. After a big life transition and international move, Ginny discovered how to slow her pace, honor her capacity, and build a life rooted in presence. If you've been craving more spaciousness in your days, this episode offers both inspiration and practical wisdom for releasing urgency and finding your own rhythm — no matter how hectic your life may feel. Join us in slowing down and opting out of urgency this fall.
2025-09-0234 min
Threshold Moments101 - The Space Between Doing it All and ChaosHave you ever wondered what might happen if you abandoned the endless expectations and tasks on your to-do list? In this week's episode, I explore what it really means to release urgency, honor our capacity, and create space for others to show up for us. Together, we'll look at: Why releasing the pressure to do everything can open the door to unexpected support How stepping back from a project can actually expand your reach Why tending to your own needs and pleasure makes your giving more sustainable and abundant If you've been feeling...
2025-08-2620 min
Threshold Moments100 - Tele Darden: Aligned Timing and Tools for ThresholdsTele Darden is a somatic coach, teacher, and facilitator with an international reach who supports visionary practitioners to bring their most authentic, embodied medicine into the world. She's been in practice since 2007, accumulating thousands of hours of body work and holding space as a coach. I first got to cohabitate a space with Tele when I was training with Brigit Viksnins of Alchemical Alignment. Tele's presence was so grounding, so intuitive, and so wise. She is a living example of her belief that well-resourced practitioners can become wellsprings of healing for all that seek them. ...
2025-08-1958 min
Threshold Moments099 - What is the Nervous System?"What happens when we meet the body where it is with safety, presence, and layered support?" In this episode, I'm offering a grounded, relational explanation of what the nervous system is — not just in scientific terms, but in terms you can really feel. Tune in as we explore: 3:40 The science of the nervous system 7:10 Polyvagal theory 14:00 Regulation vs overwhelm 20:45 How the body keeps the score 22:00 Dysregulation and outdated patterns 30:00 Softening your protective mechanisms . Connect with Sarah Follow Sarah on Instagram Learn more about Sarah's work Join Sarah for 21 Days of Un...
2025-08-1234 min
Threshold Moments098 - Amina AlTai: Cultivating Regenerative AmbitionIn a world that praises endless achievement and self-sacrifice, Amina AlTai has emerged as a voice of profound clarity, showing us that ambition can be regenerative instead of extractive, rooted in community rather than supremacy culture. Her work calls us to remember that our nervous systems, relationships, and self-worth are often tangled in how we pursue success. She teaches us to recognize the traps of toxic ambition as well as how to build something more sustainable, dignified, and truly life-giving. Today we welcome Amina AlTai back to the podcast to discuss her new book The...
2025-08-0551 min
Threshold Moments097 - Jennifer Racioppi: Your 2025 Astrology OutlookWelcome, dear listeners. Today I'm delighted to welcome my friend Jennifer Racioppi back to the podcast. Jennifer is a speaker, coach, astrologer, and the author of Cosmic Health. In this conversation, we commune with the stars to learn what the forecast for 2025 will look and feel like, as Jen weaves her understanding of life into her astrological insights. We also explore the concept of "shame-based ambition," where one's drive is fueled by the need to prove worth through constant outward accomplishment, and discuss why taking slow action from a heart-centered place is more nourishing for...
2024-12-271h 13
Threshold Moments089 - Sarah Jenks: Sacred Ceremonies for Women & WitchesHappy Samhein, dear listeners! Today, I am excited to be re-sharing my conversation with Sarah Jenks. Sarah is a parent, a partner, and a priestess. Last fall I invited her onto the podcast to talk about witches, autumnal traditions, how she discovered her unique path, and the importance of cultivating sacred feminine wisdom. Join us in revisiting this heartfelt conversation about: Sarah's journey to her current work How her marriage had to transform for her to be her true self The history of the sacred feminine Embracing the label of the witch Samhein & Halloween...
2024-10-2954 min
Threshold Moments088 - Kelly Rich: Sensitivities as SuperpowersWelcome, dear listeners. Today I'm in conversation with seeress, shamanic practitioner, ceremonialist, writer, designer, and supporter of women in business, Kelly Rich. Kelly is dedicated to helping people tap into their inner wisdom, own their intuition and do what they came here to do. She believes beauty is a portal to the divine and her love of holding healing spaces has drawn her to creating an online school, over a dozen retreats, hundreds of events and facilitating thousands of Soul Readings for clients all over the world. Together we feel into the possibility of what...
2024-10-2257 min
Threshold Moments087 - Lola L’Amour: The Myth of AlignmentWelcome, dear listeners. Today on the show I’m joined by healer, ceremony facilitator, and retreat leader, Lola L’Amour. Lola creates spaces where humans come home to themselves to reactivate their wild aliveness, reclaim their belonging, and touch into something both ordinary and extraordinary. In this conversation, we unpack the threshold of an inconvenient “no” that pushed Lola into a drastically different life path by stripping away her identity. We also talk about the threshold from creation to destruction that often shows up in a woman’s journey through mid-life. Tune in to learn m...
2024-10-151h 03
Threshold Moments086 - Therese Jornlin: Taking Care of Your BirthWelcome to Threshold Moments, dear listeners. Today I'm welcoming mother of three, mentor, speaker, and profound community guide, Therese Jornlin. Therese has been on the spiritual path since the age of fourteen when a traumatic event entered her life and opened her up to what is beyond ordinary living. In this conversation, we explore Therese's many thresholds in finding her heart, her voice, her truth, and her power. Therese also guides us through why death is not an ending but a great teacher that creates the compost for the life we are meant to live.
2024-10-0859 min
Threshold Moments085 - East Forest: Transforming Consciousness Through MusicWelcome to Threshold Moments. Today I'm in conversation with musician, guide, and documentary filmmaker, East Forest. Since 2008, he has used music to guide listeners through modern journeys of deep introspection. Together we discuss his new film Music for Mushrooms, an 82-minute narrative feature film that's an ode to the transformative potential of art and introspection in a world that is aching for healing and connection. Listen to hear us explore: Holding the duality of the mundane and the profound Treating "life as our curriculum" and how that perspective transforms resistance The ways that music...
2024-10-0134 min
Threshold Moments084 - Kareem Manuel: From Familiar to OptimalWelcome back to Threshold Moments. Today I'm sharing an inspiring conversation with father of two and founder of We Society, Kareem Manuel. Kareem is the host of the We. Are the Ones Podcast in which he talks to thought leaders, influencers, political leaders, and culture makers to find out what sparked them to bring people together around a common goal or agenda. Together we talk about the many thresholds of change that Kareem has purposefully initiated in his life and how he came to the philosophy that we are the ones we've been waiting for...
2024-09-2458 min
Threshold Moments083 - Dr. Don St. John: Awakening Through the HeartWelcome to Threshold Moments. Today I'm excited to be back in conversation with somatic relational psychotherapist and author of Healing the Wounds of Childhood and Culture, Dr. Don St. John. I first spoke with Dr. Don St. John in episode 68 where we discussed healing trauma, breaking patterns, and the many thresholds of Don's 82 years of life. This week we're reconnecting to dive deeper into the chapter of his book that centers on the heart and how to tend to our hearts as we move through thresholds in our lives. Tune in to learn m...
2024-09-1748 min
Threshold Moments082 - Andrea Isabelle Lucas: Owning Your Life StoryWelcome, dear listeners. This week on Threshold Moments, we're welcoming entrepreneur, keynote speaker, feminist, coach, and author, Andrea Isabelle Lucas. Andrea is devoted to helping women stand up for themselves and take radical responsibility for their own happiness. Her gift is knowing how to take the next best step, one step at a time. Today, she shares that gift with us. Together we talk about how surviving domestic violence was the catalyst for Andrea for taking full ownership over her life and choices. We also discuss about micro-moments and why it's key to honor even...
2024-09-1059 min
Threshold Moments081 - Nisha Moodley: Awakening the Power of MidlifeWelcome, dear listeners. Today I'm welcoming the visionary, deep-hearted, Nisha Moodley. Nisha is an integrative leadership coach, the founder of Global Sisterhood Day, and a mother. As a mixed race woman with a background in health and executive coaching, intergenerational and energy healing and community building, Nisha has a unique understanding of the ecology of leadership and the ability to catalyze deepen growth for her clients. In this conversation, we explore how in her years of holding councils for woman, Nisha has learned to celebrate difference and transmute conflict. We also dive into...
2024-08-271h 07
Threshold Moments080 - Ginny Muir: The Ripeness of MidlifeWelcome back to Threshold Moments! This week I'm joined by Ginny Muir who was the co-leader of the Scotland trip I just shared in my Summer Adventure Series. Ginny is a highly sought-after ceremonial facilitator, and she's here to talk about ritual, wellness, and the rich ripeness that is possible in midlife. If you're interested in learning how your life might be filled with safer relationships that have more aliveness, eroticism, pleasure and vitality, then listen in as we discuss: The balance of curation and letting go Dancing with the eros of life Ginny's...
2024-08-061h 15
Threshold Moments079 - Adventure Series: Ending Close to HomeToday we conclude our Summer Adventure Series. Join me on bike trails and boat rides that teach us beautiful lessons about cheering yourself on, trusting your judgment, and finding your way. Thank you so much for joining me in this month of adventure. If you enjoyed it, please leave the podcast a 5-star rating and review anywhere you listen to podcasts. Connect with Sarah Follow Sarah on Instagram Learn more about Sarah's work Join Sarah for 21 Days of Untapped Support
2024-08-0115 min
Threshold Moments078 - Adventure Series: The Next Right Step [Bermuda]This week we continue our Summer Adventure Series and travel to Bermuda, where we'll release either/or thinking and celebrate the magic of saying yes. Tune in as I adventure to this island in the Atlantic, and join me in exploring the joys of friendship, interdependence, and taking the next right step. There's one more episode in our Summer Adventure Series coming soon. Subscribe wherever you listen to be notified. Mentioned in the Episode Jeannine Yoder Episode 061 – Mini Musing: Double Binds and Sacred Thirds Connect with Sarah Follow Sar...
2024-07-3012 min
Threshold Moments077 - Adventure Series: The Unseen [Scotland 5/5]Today we complete the Scotland section of our Summer of Adventure. Tune in as I retrace the five steps of preparation, beginning, middle, end, and integration. Then join me as I reflect on the ways my trip to Scotland effected me and what it means to see with your heart. Thank you joining me on my adventures this month. Subscribe wherever you listen to be notified. Mentioned in the Episode Sarah Jenks Threshold Moments 026 – Right Distance: Moving from All or Nothing to Empowered Nuanced Choice The Celtic Way of Seeing Connect wi...
2024-07-2522 min
Threshold Moments076 - Adventure Series: Say Goodbye [Scotland 4/5]Today in our Adventure Series, we reach the end of my journey in Scotland. Tune in for a discussion of daytime skinny-dipping, wild witchcraft, mycelial themes, saying goodbye, and the realities of going back home. Join me as I complete this ancestral adventure, and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to hear the full series. Connect with Sarah Follow Sarah on Instagram Learn more about Sarah's work Join Sarah for 21 Days of Untapped Support
2024-07-2336 min
Threshold Moments075 - Adventure Series: Ceremony [Scotland 3/5]Today we continue my adventures in Scotland and make it through the middle of the journey. This part of the journey brings the myth of the selkie, the magical ceremonies I took part in, and the many lessons that emerged along the way — including reflections on the state of this show. Join me on this adventure, and make sure you subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, so you don't miss an episode. Mentioned in the Episode Threshold Moments 046 – Jeannine Yoder: Saying Yes to Confusion Connect with Sarah Follow Sarah on I...
2024-07-1833 min
Threshold Moments074 - Adventure Series: Eagle Eye [Scotland 2/5]In this installment of our Adventure Series, we begin my journey to Scotland. Tune in to hear about my magical landing in Edinburgh, how I intuited a medical emergency, and the many lessons we can learn from falcons. Please join me as I start this ancestral adventure, and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, so you don't miss an episode of this series. Mentioned in the Episode The Witchery Untamed by Glennon Doyle Connect with Sarah Follow Sarah on Instagram Learn more about Sarah's work Join Sarah for 21 Days...
2024-07-1631 min
Threshold Moments073 - Adventure Series: The Invitation [Scotland 1/5]This week in our Adventure Series, we prepare for our journey to Scotland. Tune in to learn the five stages of a threshold and to hear how a trip to Nosara, Costa Rica led me on a transformative journey across the Atlantic Ocean to the British Isles. Join me as I reflect on feeling my first full-body YES in years. And remember to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, so you don't miss an episode of this series. Mentioned in the Episode Threshold Moments 064 – Asha Frost: The Medicine of Going Slow Sa...
2024-07-1126 min
Threshold Moments072 - Adventure Series: Confusion & Clarity [Acadia]Welcome to our Summer Adventure Series! In this episode, I take you with me to Acadia National Park in Maine as we explore the power of orientation for both inner and outer navigation. Join me as I become lost and found — changing a long-held story about myself in the process. And make sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, so you don't miss an episode of this series. Mentioned in the Episode Mischa Schuler Threshold Moments 011 – Jackie Gallo: The Audacity to Follow the Pull Limitless with Chris...
2024-07-0919 min
Threshold MomentsWelcome to the Summer Adventure SeriesThis month is going to be unlike any other season on the podcast! Throughout July, I'll be sharing two episodes a week that invite you on my recent adventures as we travel to places close to and far from home. Tune in for a preview of where we're headed, and make sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, so you don't miss an episode of this series. Connect with Sarah Follow Sarah on Instagram Learn more about Sarah's work Join Sarah for 21 Days of Untapped Support
2024-07-0210 min
Threshold Moments071 - Regina Verret Foster: Summer Astrology & Planets as MentorsHappy summer, dear listeners. This week Regina Verret Foster returns to Threshold Moments to give us a preview of what to expect astrologically this summer and to teach us how to work with the planets as mentors for different moments in our lives. Tune in to learn about: Shifting priorities toward home during Cancer season The overstimulation of Jupiter in Gemini How to embrace Saturn & Neptune retrograde Summer moon cycles Retrogrades and the pre- and post-shadow phases The light and shadow of each planetary mentor Connect with Sarah Follow Sarah on Instagram L...
2024-06-2554 min
Threshold Moments070 - Jemie Sae Koo: Healing Depression with Plant MedicineWelcome, dear listeners. Today I'm welcoming a pioneering force in the world of psychedelic-assisted therapy, Jemie Sae Koo. Jemie is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Psychable, the most comprehensive online community dedicated to educating and connecting those interested in legally exploring psychedelic-assisted therapy with practitioners who can support them. In this conversation, we move through the thresholds that Jemie traversed as she went from a successful yet unfulfilling career in startups to creating a business that is her soul's purpose. We also explore the cyclical nature of healing, what different healing paths look...
2024-06-181h 05
Threshold Moments069 - Toyin Augustus: Choosing Love as LiberationWelcome back to Threshold Moments. Today I'm excited to share an inspiring conversation with social justice professional, Toyin Augustus. Toyin Augustus is an educator, DEI practitioner and former Olympian utilizing her skills and experience to invest in transformational social justice. In her 17 years of experience in private and public schools, Toyin has created equitable policies, encouraged inclusive practices, and facilitated educational opportunities for students, educators and adult caretakers. Together we talk about Toyin's first major threshold of choosing her passion for running track over pursuing a traditional career after college, and how that choice catalyzed...
2024-06-111h 05
Threshold Moments068 - Dr. Don St. John: Healing Trauma & Embracing OnenessWelcome to Threshold Moments. Today I'm honored to be in conversation with somatic relational psychotherapist and author of Healing the Wounds of Childhood and Culture, Dr. Don St. John. Together we map the thresholds of his 82 years of life, and he shares how healing from his traumatic childhood led him to a spiritual awakening that taught him to embrace oneness and harness the power of somatic practices. Tune in to learn more about: Breaking the pattern of "figuring it out yourself" and choosing to co-regulate instead How our quality of life in our early...
2024-06-041h 02
Threshold Moments067 - Rachel Camfield: Cultivating a Gentle BusinessWelcome, dear listeners. Today I'm sharing a slow and steady conversation with gentle business and sales mentor, Rachel Camfield. Rachel's passion is for helping others with creative and profitable ideas, deep devotion, and authentic connections. Together we explore various thresholds that Rachel has traversed on her entrepreneurial journey, including how her 20 years in therapy has played a key role in who she's become along the way. We also unpack how motherhood and her love for being a homemaker have inspired Rachel's gentle approach to building a business that is attuned to every area of her life.
2024-05-2859 min
Threshold Moments066 - Rachel Halder: Purity Culture & People PleasingWelcome to Threshold Moments, dear listeners. Today I'm joined by somatic practitioner, writer, thought leader, coach, and guide, Rachel Halder. Rachel is certified in over 10 different healing modalities and has a decade of experience with advanced trainings around trauma resolution, sexual liberation and collective healing. In this conversation, we unpack the origins of purity culture and discuss how silence and shame can lead to disconnection from yourself and your body. Walk with us as explore the complex thresholds of trauma, the path to sexual liberation, and the importance of personal boundaries in spiritual practices.
2024-05-2144 min
Threshold Moments065 - Sara Avant Stover: Navigating the Depths of HeartbreakWelcome, dear listeners. Today I'm sharing a heartfelt conversation with author, mentor, and Certified Internal Family Systems Practitioner, Sara Avant Stover. Sara is the author of three books, including Handbook for the Heartbroken, which was just released this month. She specializes in supporting women to discover and fulfill their true potential at the intersection where entrepreneurship meets personal and spiritual growth. Together we explore the various thresholds that we find ourselves in while carrying the heavy weight of grief. Sara bravely shares many personal moments in her life that she identifies as heartbreaks, and how...
2024-05-141h 06
Threshold Moments064 - Asha Frost: The Medicine of Going SlowWelcome, dear listeners. Today I'm in conversation with bestselling author, indigenous healer, oracle deck creator, and mother, Asha Frost. Together we explore setting sacred boundaries (even with your own ancestors), being in a reverent relationship with the earth, and the profound medicine of going slow. Asha opens up about navigating the threshold of chronic illness while learning to see it as a teacher, and shares the importance of honoring the body's deep need for rest while existing in a capitalist system. Tune in to learn more about: Why Turtle Medicine is a...
2024-05-0740 min
Threshold Moments063 - Mini Musing: Filling Energy LeaksAre there any places in your life where your time, care or attention are pouring into things that don't replenish you? In today's mini musing, I explain what an energy leak is and why it might benefit us to fill in our leaky spots. I also share a few energy drains I've recently resolved and invite you to consider where you might need to set or reclaim a boundary with yourself or others. If you enjoy this episode, please join me in Relaxed Money with Kate Northrup this spring. I hope to see you there.
2024-04-3021 min
Threshold Moments062 - Jennifer Hunter-Marshall: Daring GreatlyWelcome back to Threshold Moments, dear listeners. Today I'm joined by a woman I'm lucky to have known for over 15 years and who I admire very much. Jennifer Hunter Marshall is a wife and a mom of two with a passion for helping others create the best version of themselves inside and out. She is the co-owner and head coach of CrossFit Garden City in New York, as well as a working actor. In this conversation, we explore the chrysalis of midlife and discuss: The importance of cultivating empathy and connection How to handle...
2024-04-2340 min
Threshold Moments061 - Mini Musing: Double Binds and Sacred ThirdsWhat do you do when you feel stuck? Could you imagine shifting your perspective in those moments? In today's mini musing, I explain how to identify double binds in our daily lives and to find sacred thirds when we feel stuck or unsure. I offer an embodied practice for releasing our energetic grip on a double bind, and I share examples of finding a sacred third with my family and with students in Relaxed Money. If you enjoy this episode, please join me in Kate Northrup's free workshop Wide Receiver next week, and...
2024-04-1638 min
Threshold Moments060 - Kate Northrup: From Scarcity to PlentyToday I welcome my good friend Kate Northrup back to Threshold Moments to talk about how she transformed her relationship to money. Kate is an acclaimed entrepreneur, bestselling author, and mother. She's written two books — Money: A Love Story and Do Less — and she teaches folks, just like you, how to heal your relationship with money, time, and work. In this conversation, Kate guides us through her journey from panicked about scarcity to relaxed in abundance, and she shares how we can support our nervous systems to feel safe around money. Tune in for...
2024-04-091h 00
Threshold Moments059 - Regina Verret Foster: Embracing Transformation with Celestial SupportWelcome, dear listeners. Today I'm in conversation with doula, astrologer, and human design practitioner, Regina Verret Foster. In this episode, Regina shares her transformative journey from spending ten years as a disheartened corporate attorney to embracing her passion for astrology, human design, and birth work. Together we walk through the many thresholds Regina has navigated as a mother, birth worker and celestial guide, and she offers us the wisdom she's gathered along the way. Tune in to learn more about: The process of deconditioning to align with one's true self How to...
2024-04-021h 00
Threshold Moments058 - Mini Musing: Pausing for New BeginningsHappy spring, dear listeners. In today's mini musing, I'm reflecting on the threshold of the spring equinox, and inviting us to consider how our energy shifts with the seasons, because we are all a part of nature. Join me for a reflection on the histories of Easter, Ēostre, and Brigid. And listen until the end for suggestions for your own spring rituals. Connect with Sarah Follow Sarah on Instagram Learn more about Sarah's work Join Sarah for 21 Days of Untapped Support Mentioned in the Episode Episode 050 – Jennifer Fox: Insi...
2024-03-2614 min
Threshold Moments057 - Camille St. Martin: Poetic Journeys of Self-Discovery & RecoveryWelcome, dear listeners. Today I'm excited to have writer, poet, and my high school friend Camille St. Martin with us. Camille is an advocate for joyous alcohol-free living and the author of the recently released book, Spilled: Poetic Confessions of Drinking, Self-Discovery & Recovery. Together we discuss Camille's journey of choosing sobriety. We also reflect on her transition from being a wandering spirit to putting down roots and starting a family. Tune in to learn more about: Moving from controlling to reconfiguring parts of ourselves Relearning how to socialize after choosing sobriety Healing...
2024-03-1954 min
Threshold Moments056 - Mini Musing: Titration and Glimmers of HopeToday I'm inviting you into maple season, exploring the symbolism of tapping the trees and the embodied feeling of hope that it gives me. Join me for a journey into the liminal space between winter and spring, where we find invitations to expand after contraction, opportunities to slow down, and the sweet, earthiness of sweet water. Connect with Sarah Follow Sarah on Instagram Learn more about Sarah's work Join Sarah for 21 Days of Untapped Support
2024-03-1222 min
Threshold Moments055 - Kirsten Beverley-Waters: Getting Curious About the Boxes We're InWelcome back to season two of Threshold Moments. Today I'm joined by author, Yoga Medicine teacher, multi-sport athletic coach, and World Record Holder, Kirsten Beverley-Waters. Our conversation spans topics from gender to athleticism to endurance to social justice. And at it's core, I think it's about the ways that small steps make a big difference over time — both in finding our innermost selves and in straying farther from who we truly are. Kirsten also shares their process of claiming themselves as non-binary and what that did for them as they went into a 100-mile race....
2024-03-051h 10
Threshold Moments054 - Mini Musing: Visions of LoveWelcome back to Threshold Moments, dear listeners. In today's mini musing, I'm reflecting on our recent conversations about love, sharing the deeply moving work of bell hooks, and considering my own commitments to seeing love differently. Join me as I explore the wild, multifaceted nature of love, self-acceptance, and the pursuit of truth and integrity in relationships of all types. Connect with Sarah: Follow Sarah on Instagram Learn more about Sarah's work Join Sarah for 21 Days of Untapped Support Mentioned in the episode:...
2024-02-2728 min
Threshold Moments053 - Dana Myers: Prioritizing PleasureWelcome to season two of Threshold Moments! To open our second season, I'm talking to Dana B. Myers about pleasure, intimacy, and relationships. Dana is an award-winning product developer, entrepreneur, speaker, author, coach, and founder of Booty Parlor, an online retail space that aims to inspire and empower women from all over the world to feel sexy, self-confident, and satisfied. Together, we talk about freedom, choice, and what happens when we use our imaginations to let go of the shame and frustration around experiencing pleasure. We also discuss motherhood's impact on libido, the...
2024-02-2059 min
Threshold Moments052 - Mini Musing: Holding a Vision with Taylor McFarlaneWelcome back to Threshold Moments, dear listeners. In this Mini Musing, I am joined by my friend, award-winning swimmer and Maine realtor, Taylor McFarlane to share our ritual practice for holding a vision. Together, we have a heartfelt and vulnerable conversation about supporting each other in challenging times and share the supportive letters we've received from each other. Join us as we reminisce on and cherish the love that strong friendships bring into our lives. And if you're listening when this releases, I invite you to try this practice with your loved ones for Valentine's...
2024-02-1328 min
Threshold Moments051 - Jennifer Racioppi: Resilience and Self-LiberationWelcome, dear listeners. Today I'm honored to welcome my friend Jennifer Racioppi back to the podcast. Jennifer is a mentor, speaker, astrologer and author of Cosmic Health. She is also a certified Duke Integrative Medicine Health Coach specializing in positive psychology, hormonal health, and behavior change. Together, we discuss two of her threshold moments — the first, as a cancer survivor in her youth, and the other as a woman working through the complex aftermath of marital betrayal. Join us to hear her profound insights into reclaiming identity, prioritizing healing, and channeling growth amidst li...
2024-02-061h 01
Threshold Moments050 - Jennifer Fox: Insights for ImbolcWelcome, dear listeners. Today I'm honored to be in conversation with Jennifer Fox. Jen is a peaceful pagan and proud witch who focuses her practice on the natural world and the cycle of the seasons. She joins me today to discuss the profound impact of Imbolc and the personal journey it has symbolized for her. If you're not familiar with Imbolc, it's a traditional holiday that represents a time of renewal and new beginnings. This makes it a perfect analogy for the pivotal moments in Jen's life, including her husband's stroke and the subsequent challenges...
2024-01-3051 min
Threshold Moments049 - Mini Musing: Emotional AnatomyWelcome back to Threshold Moments, dear listeners. In this Mini Musing, I'm delving into the fascinating relationship between our body posture and our emotions. I begin with a brief exercise, then share the transformative Psychosomatic Wellness research of Dr. Candace Pert and my everyday experiences with the connection of mind and body. Join me as I explore the impact of cell receptors, somatic practices, and the body's intelligence on our emotional experiences. Like me, you just might find that by exploring the connection between our posture and emotions, we can facilitate profound personal growth.
2024-01-2331 min
Threshold Moments048 - Mini Musing: Blessings on New BeginningsWelcome, dear listeners. As we enter this new year, I want to invite you to begin in a slower place. Because when we begin from a slower, perhaps less resourced place, what we envision and create may be more supportive, sustainable and sacred for us over time. Tune in as we explore the Tao, nervous system regulation, healing journeys, and the possibility of the new. And stay with me until the end for a grounding practice to open your year gently. Connect with Sarah Follow Sarah on Instagram Learn more about Sarah's work Join...
2024-01-1626 min
Threshold Moments047 - Katie Sol: The Energy of AuthenticityWelcome, friends. Today I am honored to have my dear friend Katie Sol here for a moving conversation about personal growth, authenticity, and the transformative power of life's pivotal moments. Katie also shares her assessment of the energy for 2024, giving us a glimpse of what to expect from a numerological lens. Katie is former Fortune 100 corporate star turned soul-driven entrepreneur and consciousness coach. She founded her brand and podcast Mystical Living as well as her light-bearing clothing line Love Lillet. Join us as we explore: The healing power of authenticity The significance...
2024-01-091h 04
Threshold Moments046 - Jeannine Yoder: Saying Yes to ConfusionWelcome back, dear ones. I'm delighted to share today's conversation with you. I'm talking with my friend and "coaches' coach," Jeannine Yoder aka Jey. Together, we explore the power of confusion as a catalyst for personal growth and transformation. Jey also shares her journey of navigating success, motherhood, and creativity, shedding light on the significance of embracing uncertainty and following intuition. Join us as we uncover the profound insights and experiences that challenge the traditional notion of clarity and reveal the transformative potential of confusion. Tune in as we discuss: Jey's unique...
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Threshold Moments045 - Mini Musing: Your 2024 Astral Outlook with Jennifer RacioppiWelcome back to Threshold Moments, dear listener. Today I'm joined by my friend and renowned astrologer, Jennifer Racioppi. Jennifer is here to give us an astrological review of 2023 and to share the cosmic events to come in 2024. Together we delve into the personal and collective implications of significant planetary movements like Mercury stationing direct, Pluto entering Aquarius, Saturn in Pisces and more. I hope you'll join us in this end-of-year threshold, and come along as we take an astrological walk from one year to the next. Connect with Sarah: Follow S...
2023-12-2631 min
Threshold Moments044 - Po-Hong Yu: Journeying to and Through AngerWelcome, dear ones. Today, I am honored to share a fun and soul-stirring conversation with Po-Hong Yu. Po is a Somatic Healer, Microdosing Guide, and Energetic Mastery Teacher for those who desire to create a deeply meaningful life. Together, we navigate the complexities of anger, compassion, and boundary violation, as Po shares valuable insights into the transformative potential of anger alchemy. Tune in to hear more about: The relationship between Yin and Yang Po's personal journey to connecting to her self Recognizing beauty in surrender Grounding in the body before reacting to...
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Threshold Moments043 - Mini Musing: Learning to Ask for HelpWelcome back to Threshold Moments, dear listener. In this Mini Musing, I'm talking about the community-building power of receiving help. As we navigate the holiday season and its increasing demands on our time and energy, seeking support is a critical need. And yet, societal expectations and barriers surrounding this essential act often keep us from it. Join me as I share my own experiences with receiving help and explore the positive impact that it can have on strengthening our communities. And remember, as bell hooks tells us, "Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed...
2023-12-1234 min
Threshold Moments042 - Mini Musing: Making Self-liberating ChoicesWelcome back to Threshold Moments, dear listener. In this mini musing, I share a piece on choice from my free course 21 Days of Untapped Support. As you might be feeling, the holiday season can bring an overwhelming amount of choices to make. The complexity of upholding traditions can overshadow the importance of honoring our true desires, leading to decision fatigue and frustration. Join me as I share my personal experiences with making decisions about holiday traditions. Together let's explore how choices, even small ones, can lead to self-liberation and alignment with one's authentic self.
2023-12-0522 min
Threshold Moments041 - Marianne Williamson: The Age of Practice & CourageToday I am honored to invite 2024 presidential candidate Marianne Williamson to Threshold Moments. She is generous, inspiring, brave, and highly intelligent woman risking it all to make the change she desires to see in the world. That change includes making sure children (and all of us) have food, education, and proper healthcare. She is also working toward a government that is of the people, by the people, for the people, instead of being of, by, and for corporations. Join me for an open, honest conversation where we get to know who Marianne is and what...
2023-11-2848 min
Threshold Moments040 - Mini Musing: Changing Your PaceWelcome back to Threshold Moments, dear listener. In this Mini Musing, I share my desire to find a balance between slow, medium, and fast pacing and my quest for alternative sources of joy and purpose — outside of my Instagram feed. Join me as I explore the inner pull I have to incorporate faster physical activities while recognizing and honoring the importance of slower pacing for restoration and balance. Connect with Sarah Follow Sarah on Instagram Learn more about Sarah's work Join Sarah for 21 Days of Untapped Support Resources 029 – Brigi...
2023-11-2131 minThreshold Moments039 - Kimothy Joy: Stepping Into Your CreativityWelcome, friends. Today, I am so happy to have my friend Kimothy Joy on the podcast for a conversation about nourishing our creative spirits. Kimothy is an artist and author who combines watercolor painting and hand-lettered artwork to uplift and inspire women worldwide. Together, we explore her creative practice, Join us for a soulful conversation about: Kimothy's path back to painting The power of stepping into your creativity Finding resonance in aligning yourself with what you're meant to do Why it's important to cultivate community Embracing the wing women in our lives
2023-11-141h 01Threshold Moments038 - Mini Musing: The Blueprint of SisterhoodWelcome to Threshold Moments, dear listener. Today I'm sharing my reflections on the Blueprint of Sisterhood. In this Mini Musing, I weave together Kimothy Joy's new book, the story of Medusa, the Sister Wound, false narratives about gossip & drama, embracing our elders, and the power of sisterhood. At the end of the episode, we also hear from Kimothy about her friendships with women. Join me to remember that we are never alone, and be sure to tune in next week to hear my full conversation with Kimothy Joy. Connect with Sarah Follow...
2023-11-0730 minThreshold Moments037 - Sarah Jenks: Sacred Ceremonies for Women & WitchesWelcome, dear listeners. Today, I am thrilled to invite my friend Sarah Jenks to the podcast for a conversation about the importance of sacred feminine wisdom. Sarah is a parent, a partner, and a priestess. Together, we unpack her experience releasing traditional pathways to success and finding her true way forward. Join us for a heartfelt conversation about: Sarah's journey to her current work How her marriage had to transform for her to be her true self The history of the sacred feminine Embracing the label of the witch Samhein & Halloween traditions
2023-10-3151 minThreshold Moments036 - Mini Musing: Bringing the Body Along for FeedbackWelcome back to Threshold Moments, dear listener. In today's Mini Musing, I share my how my journey into somatics began with my experience of chronic pain as an athlete. I tell you the story of the trip to Hawaii where I first encountered alternative healing practices. And I share the lessons I learned about feedback at my first post-college job training athletes. I also unpack moments where feedback might be immediately helpful, and times when we might want to slow our sharing down and bring our body along for the process. C...
2023-10-2428 minThreshold Moments035 - Sonnet Simmons: The Gift of Showing Up For YourselfWelcome to another episode of Threshold Moments. Today, I'm excited to be in conversation with singer and songwriter Sonnet Simmons. Together, we delve into the threshold moments that have defined Sonnet Simmon's life. From her upbringing in a cult in Athens, Greece to discovering her true passion for music, she has always used songwriting as a form of self-expression and empowerment. She's also experienced the profound transformation of becoming a mother and is now a parenting coach, guiding others on their own parenting path. Join us for a powerful conversation, where we discuss: Discovering...
2023-10-1755 minThreshold Moments034 - Mini Musing: Embracing the PauseWelcome back to Threshold Moments. In today's Mini Musing, I'm sharing more about my recent podcast break to invite all of us to release all-or-nothing thinking and listen to our bodies. Together, we'll unpack how a pause can allow resources to become available in challenging times. And I share my Pause — Feel — Choose framework for reconnecting with ourselves. Connect with Sarah Follow Sarah on Instagram Learn more about Sarah's work Join Sarah for 21 Days of Untapped Support Schedule a Connection Call Resources Softer Sounds Podcast Studio Episod...
2023-10-1033 minThreshold Moments033 - Mini Musing: Feeling into the Tension FieldWelcome back to Threshold Moments, dear ones. Today I'm returning to the podcast to share my experiences of the Tension Field — those moments when we set a boundary, break a pattern, or make a difference choice, even though it feels uncomfortable and painful. Join me as we navigate the space between the familiar and the optimal, holding open the awareness that life itself is looking to move toward healing and wholeness. Then DM me on Instagram @sarahtacyt and let me know how today's episode landed with you. Connect with Sarah Foll...
2023-10-0336 minThreshold Moments032 - Mini Musing: Leaning into the Millionaire Mother ArchetypeIn today's Mini Musing, I join you from the threshold of my daughter's eighth birthday, and I vulnerably share the questions and cards that supported me through that portal. Then I return to Cait Scudder's archetype of the Millionaire Mother and unpack my feelings, anxieties, and excitement about the possibility of both being a mother and making money abundantly. Join me as I weave a path dissolving my internal tension between the Mother and the Millionaire. Then DM me on Instagram @sarahtacyt and let me know how today's episode landed with you. ✨ Join me...
2023-08-2925 minThreshold Moments031 - Cait Scudder: Taking a Wild LeapWelcome, friends. Today on the podcast, I'm joined by the incredible Cait Scudder. Cait is a renowned coach, speaker, entrepreneur and homesteading mother. Her podcast The Millionaire Mother is a resource and a space for entrepreneurial mothers to share what goes on behind the scenes as our family constellations change and business values evolve. In this conversation, Cait shares the importance of embracing the mystery and transformation that comes with taking wild leaps in the direction of our intuition. And together we unpack the archetype of the Millionaire Mother through the threshold of birth and...
2023-08-221h 12Threshold Moments030 - Mini Musing: Emotions as MessengersWhat does life look like when we start to notice our emotions as messengers instead of over-identifying with them? In today's Mini Musing, I'm exploring this question from both a scientific and a spiritual perspective. I share Candace Pert's work on the molecules of emotion, and I ask what it might mean to change the vibration of our cells while honoring our feelings as they arrive. Then I revisit a recent episode of the Twelfth House podcast about archetype embodiment, and I explore how we might try on new archetypes to amplify different energies in...
2023-08-1540 minThreshold Moments029 - Brigit Viksnins: Alchemical AlignmentWelcome, dear listeners. In this episode, I'm speaking with one of my beloved teachers, Brigit Viksnins. Brigit is a life partner, a stepmother, mother, and grandmother. She is the creator of the international training program Alchemical Alignment, which is protocol-free, spirit-led, experiential somatic modality that draws on a range of bodywork traditions that she has trained in and is deeply experienced in. Bridget is also a first-generation Latvian-American from a lineage of healers, midwives, authors, and teachers. Her parents fled from their homeland during World War II, becoming refugee immigrant children under bombs and in the d...
2023-08-081h 13Threshold Moments028 - Mini Musing: Your CenterWelcome, dear ones. In today's mini musing, I explore widening our perspective, finding our center, and chakra meditations for self-connection. I begin by revisiting my reflections on widening and discussing the power of expanding our perspective to help us regulate our system and alleviate feelings of anxiety or threat. Then I explore the importance of narrowing in and finding our center, as both expansion and contraction are necessary for balance and healing. To support you in returning to center, I share a hand motion and meditation taught to me by Brigit Viksnins and Karen Kenney.
2023-08-0122 minThreshold Moments027 - Amina AlTai: Unraveling CodependencyWelcome back, dear listeners. In this episode, I'm speaking with Amina AlTai about the nuances of burnout and codependency — where it can come from and the surprising places it shows up in our personal and professional lives. Amina AlTai is a career realignment coach who helps people move into a purpose-based career and succeed. She is also host of the podcast Amina Change Your Life and author of the upcoming book The Ambition Trap. Together, we have a rich discussion about culture, healing, and the ongoing work of learning to serve from our wholeness and no...
2023-07-2549 minThreshold Moments026 - Right Distance: Moving from All or Nothing to Empowered Nuanced ChoiceWelcome, dear ones. In today's mini musing, I'm sharing one of my favorite practices from 21 Days of Untapped Support — Right Distance. Right distance is about transitioning from all-or-nothing thinking to empowered, nuanced choice. We can cultivate right distance in our relationships, our workplaces, our creative projects, and our online presence. Join me as I share— How to release all-or-nothing thinking & play with the in-between The relationship between right distance, right relationship & right timing Examples of cultivating right distance with work, people & social media How to find right distance when you end up in a misa...
2023-07-1821 minThreshold Moments025 - Tracy Levy: Healing Through HeartbreakWelcome, dear ones. For this episode, I spoke with my beloved friend Tracy Levy while she was in the middle of a dark night of the soul. Tracy is a teacher, a writer, and a guide. She shares personal experiences of finding grounding and support in the aftermath of a heartbreaking, unexpected divorce. Together, we explore the ways that we abandon ourselves to make things work, as well as ways of finding joy in unexpected career changes and the process of self-discovery. Tune in to hear more about: The importance of supportive...
2023-07-111h 18Threshold Moments024 - Interdependence: Where Connection & Sovereignty MeetHappy Interdependence Day, dear ones. In today's episode, I trace a path from connection to sovereignty through interdependence, exploring how we can choose to be in relationship with others while also remaining sovereign to ourselves. Along the way, I share my experiences of conscious connection, codependence, and choosing honesty at the sake of safety. Join me on this path as we explore— How big true conversations put everything at risk Reclaiming sovereignty by breaking patterns Recognizing codependency even when you're very independent The magic of the tension field Dreaming prompts for expanding po...
2023-07-0436 minThreshold Moments023 - Licia Morelli: Reclaiming Our Spiritual GiftsWelcome, dear ones. This week on Threshold Moments I'm joined by writer, psychic, business owner, and dear friend Licia Morelli. Licia shares her psychic journey with us — how she discovered her abilities as a child, shut them down until college, grew them into a successful business, lost sight of the true reason she did this work, closed her business for six years, and then rediscovered and reclaimed that part of herself after surviving cancer. Together we discuss the challenges of belonging, the importance of curiosity, the power of grief, and the life-saving nature of joy....
2023-06-271h 00Threshold Moments022 - Mini Musing: The Medicine of WideningIn this week's Mini Musing, I share reflections on the far-reaching impacts of widening our posture, as well as our mental and visual perspective. I draw on Amy Cuddy's research on power postures and how we can actually change our hormonal composition, our chance at getting a job, and the likeliness that we'll take a risk. I also reflect on how one-on-one somatic sessions will often use the widening of awareness when visiting traumatic history. And at the end of the episode, we play with how taking a wider visual perspective alters your breath, posture...
2023-06-2022 minThreshold Moments021 - Kristin Bosteels: Choosing To Be an AnomalyWelcome, dear ones. This week we have with us Kristin Bosteels, a woman who has faced life and death multiple times. Her roots are deeper and wider than anything that can be taken from her. She is a well-practiced yogi, a disciple of mindset, and a human on a journey back to herself. Kristin teaches Yoga on the Inside. Her passion lies in teaching and sharing the therapeutic benefits of yoga with those in need, and using yoga to soften her experience and that of others. Kristin's ongoing journey of living with cancer h...
2023-06-131h 03Threshold Moments020 - Mini Musing: Integrating the UpdateIn this week's Mini Musing, I share reflections from my time as an athlete, sports trainer, and yoga teacher to offer insight on how we can actually change unconscious patterns in our lives. Listen in to learn why it's important to observe, process, and upgrade in the moment. And to unpack what John Frappier teaches us — that "We can't learn new patterns in a state of fatigue." I end with reflections on burnout and how necessary self-care is if we want to move from familiar patterns to optimal patterns. And I invite you to join my...
2023-06-0621 minThreshold Moments019 - Eliza Reynolds: The Threshold of MotheringWelcome back, dear ones. Today, we have a powerful episode featuring my friend and mothering mentor, Eliza Reynolds. Eliza is a best-selling author, speaker, podcast host, and professional mentor for pre-teens and teens. She and her mother co-authored the best selling book, Mothering and Daughtering, and facilitated sold-out workshops for mothers and their pre-teen and teen daughters for many years. Now, Eliza offers online and in-person mentorship programs teaching emotional intelligence, embodiment, body literacy and more for big hearted pre-teens and teen girls. In this conversation, Eliza and I explore the deep work that mothering...
2023-05-301h 22Threshold Moments018 - Mini Musings: Embracing ResuscitationWelcome, dear listener. In today's mini musing, I'm sharing one of my favorite tools for threshold moments—resuscitation. And I'm gently asking the question, What could it look like to embrace a period of resuscitation with a "yes to myself" mindset? Using the framework of the window of tolerance, I describe how we might react to stress differently depending on the width of our window. I also share stories from my own life and explore how we can create opportunities to keep our windows of tolerance more open. Tune in as I discuss: What mi...
2023-05-2327 minThreshold Moments017 - Elena Brower: Weaving in Self-CareHello, dear ones! Today we're talking with Elena Brower, a woman who has profoundly impacted my life due to the integrity with which she lives her own. Elena is a mother, mentor, artist, teacher, bestselling author and host of the Practice You podcast. Her first poetry collection, Softening Time, comes out today!! Please do yourself a favor and grab a copy or two! Together, we discuss the powerful nature of weaving self-care into our daily lives, respecting and honoring our children, choosing solid partners, end of life reflections, and love. Join us.
2023-05-1651 minThreshold Moments016 - Mini Musings: Support for Spring with Therin PohleyWelcome, friends. Today I've invited my dear friend Therin Pohley to join me for a conversation about the seasonal shifts our bodies undergo in the Spring. Therin is an esthetician who has a profound passion for self-care and whole body wellness. She has a distinctive and extensive knowledge thanks to her 20 years in the beauty and wellness industry. And she thrives on demonstrating to customers how intuitive skincare can be when we live in harmony with nature. Together, Therin and I explore how this season invites a natural detox and why the skin can be a r...
2023-05-0937 minThreshold Moments015 - Nitika Chopra: Community, Connection & Chronic IllnessWelcome, friends. Today I'm talking with Nitika Chopra about something over 130 million Americans struggle with — living with chronic illness. Nitika is a certified life coach, wellness entrepreneur, founder of the Chronicon event, and a motivational lifestyle guru. It is her life's purpose to teach radical self-love and help people with chronic illnesses thrive. In this conversation, we explore what it means to really live with chronic illness, Nitika's relationship with God, and even a bit about divorce. Join us to learn about: The emotional component and social challenges of chronic illness How a...
2023-05-021h 03Threshold Moments014 - Mini Musings: Creating ConditionsWelcome, friends. In today's episode, I'm reflecting on creating the conditions for more easeful nervous system regulation and how we know that healing is happening. I talk about the Activation Map by Peter Levine, which was updated into the "Three Directions Map," by Brigit Viskins to include looping. When activation occurs we may have the ability to distract and sooth back down to stabilization, the first direction. We may find ourselves looping in dysregulation, the second direction. Finally, there may be a possibility to go higher into activation without looping and come all the way down to...
2023-04-2532 minThreshold Moments013 - Tamika Schilbe Cole: The Truth About Truth AchesWelcome, friends. Today we bring you Tamika Schilbe Cole for a discussion about her new book TruthAches: Everything You Need to Know About Speaking—and Living—Your Truth. Tamika is an author, yoga instructor, and psychotherapist in private practice specializing in anxiety, trauma, betrayal, injury recovery, chronic illness, speaking difficult truths, spiritual support (multi-faith), and pandemic grief, loss, and trauma. In this conversation, we explore the depths and shallows of truth aches—what they are, how they impact us and our relationships, and how we can live more embodied and honest lives. Join us to...
2023-04-181h 00Threshold Moments012 - Mini Musings: Off the PedestalWelcome, friends. In today's episode, I'm reflecting on the importance of taking our teachers and ourselves off the pedestal. I talk about my experiences as a yoga teacher, the grief of realizing our gurus are fallible, and a lesson I heard from Elizabeth Lesser over 13 years ago— that we're all just bozos on the bus. Join me as we release our heroes and come back to ourselves, so we can embrace paradox and step into the whole story. Connect with Sarah Follow Sarah on Instagram Learn more about Sarah's work Joi...
2023-04-1122 minThreshold Moments011 - Jackie Gallo: The Audacity to Follow the PullWelcome, friends. Today we bring you Jackie Gallo. Jackie has walked many paths. All of them have something to do with filling a gap between a very system-based protocol and a more human-based exploration. Currently, Jackie is the Director of Education at Roots, a place-based micro school that she created during the pandemic and continues to expand on every year. In this conversation, we explore the thresholds of giving birth, starting businesses, and being fully vulnerable in our relationships. Join us to learn about: Jackie's journey moving to Maine to become a...
2023-04-0455 minThreshold Moments010 - Mini Musings: PreparationHello, everyone! Today, I will be talking about the Five Point Sequence, with a focus on the first point: Preparation. How does your past inform how you currently build preparation into your life? In this episode, I talk about the power of having a coherent preparation pattern, and how through somatic work we can go back on the timeline (timeline repair) and update and rewire patterning toward something that feels supportive and cohesive. In the end, I share my inquiry around biohacking for longevity. What is hyper-preparation (over-efforting control and forgetting to live li...
2023-03-2832 minThreshold Moments008 - Mini Musings: Can We Both Exist?Hello, everyone! Today I will be talking about creation and destruction, as we unpack the question — Where is there health within this pairing and where is there dysfunction? In this episode, I also explore the relationship of existence and exile within groups and how group ecosystems create opportunities for healthy dynamic mutual growth and dynamic mutual destruction. And the inquiry at the end is about finding our sovereignty while being a part of an ecosystem. In this episode you'll learn: [02:30] Creation and Destruction. [03:00] Disempowerment Triangle: Victim, Perpetrator, and Savior [03:34] Slow health for crea...
2023-03-1415 minThreshold Moments007 - Kate Northrup: A New Way of LivingToday, I'm joined by Kate Northrup to talk about the threshold from ambitious, entrepreneurial women to becoming new moms. In our conversation, Kate shares how her priorities shifted across that threshold, from big productions to small sacred community. We also talk about the metaphorical winters in life - those times when ideas stop flowing. And we ask, how can we bundle ourselves up to relax into winter, instead of going into trauma physiology? Finally, we go into her most recent successful and sustainable work of relaxed money. Kate is highly intelligent...
2023-03-071h 05Threshold Moments006 - Mini Musings: The Seasonal Qualities of Life Hello, everyone! Today's episode challenges the message that consistent production or having fun, exciting news to share year-round is normal. Hearing about seasonal energy may normalize how you are feeling instead of how you think you should feel. Since we ourselves are nature, it makes sense that we too will experience energies that reflect the four seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. This episode serves as a layer of integration for episode two where I spoke about the Cycles of Awareness map, and acts as preparation for episode seven with Kate Northrup as we speak quite a lot about how to pre...
2023-02-2815 min
Threshold Moments005 - Ted King: "The King of the Road Less Traveled" on the Tour de France & Maple SyrupHello, everyone! Today, we bring you Ted King. We talk about Ted's journey into cycling, the genetics of a good cyclist, and lessons he has learned from his parents. Ted also gets into how he stays optimistic, the decision to go into retirement, and sipping on Maple Syrup. Let's dive in! Ted King took a fast track into pro cycling. Just three years post-college he was the number one ranked American in the North American Pro Circuit. He went on to race as a Professional World Tour cyclist for the next seven years (competing in...
2023-02-211h 26Threshold Moments004 - Mini Musings: The Gatekeeper to New PossibilitiesHello, everyone! Today, I will be talking about the power of curiosity, the possibilities from wondering, and manifestation. I also get into creating possibilities in the new year, how our words and thoughts make a difference, and clarity in non-attachment. In this episode you'll learn: [00:56] What's interesting about reticular formation. [03:27] Staying curious. [08:19] "I wonder…" [11:14] Manifestation. [14:06] Our words and thoughts matter. [21:24] New year, new possibilities. Quotes: "Just because we're curious about something, we might see it more often, even if it's always been there." – Sarah [04:51] "Show me or surprise and delight me." – Brigit Viksnin...
2023-02-1425 minThreshold Moments003 - Amber Lilyestrom: If the Dream is in You, It's for YouHello, everyone! Today, we bring you Amber Lilyestrom. We talk about the beauty of our past experiences, the importance of self-care, and practicing mindfulness. Amber also gets into the power of words, the celebration of slowing down, and we hear some profound thoughts from Amber's book, Paddle Home. Let's dive in! Amber Lilyestrom is a business mentor, branding expert, author, and speaker. Her work has been featured by Forbes, Entrepreneur, Mind Valley and Working Mother Magazine. She is the host of The Amber Lilyestrom Show podcast and author of Master Your Money Mind and Paddle H...
2023-02-071h 01Threshold Moments001 - Michael Leary - The Power of Your North StarHello, everyone! Today, we bring you Michael Leary. We talk about the earliest pivotal moments in his life, the importance of creating a North Star of where you want to go, and how to parent with past trauma. We also talk about morning rituals, getting enough sleep to start the day, and making small changes to achieve happiness. Michael Leary is a husband, father, trainer, and dog-dad to Griff (the best dog in the world). Through his training, Michael allows others to live with purpose, joy, and satisfaction. Drawing from his own dark past experiences...
2023-02-071h 03Threshold MomentsWelcome to the Threshold Moments PodcastHello, welcome. I'm Sarah Tacy and this is Threshold Moments, a podcast where guests and I share stories about the process of updating into truer versions of ourselves. The path is unknown and the pull feels real. Together, we share our grief, laughter, love and life-saving tools. Join us.
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