Circle This – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of Circle This, Dre sits down with meditation teacher and author Megan Monahan to explore the question Do I want to be liked, or do I want to be loved? A layered conversation about the places where spirituality meets humanity and where our practices are tested not on the meditation cushion, but in the messy moments of real life.

 

Megan and Dre share about the patterns of codependency, the subtle addiction to being liked, and the uncomfortable but necessary shift toward true self-connection and interdependence. They talk about emotional bandwidth, spiritual bypassing, and how to stop outsourcing your worth to others. This episode invites you to notice your triggers, to hold yourself in discomfort, and to honor the sacred practice of being, rather than constantly doing.

 

They discuss what it means to embody the divine feminine, how to walk through resistance with integrity, and how to recognize the proof-of-concept moments that show you just how far you've come. Healing doesn’t always look graceful and transformation rarely asks for your approval.

 

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Follow Megan: @megmonahan
Learn more at: meganmonahan.com
Check out her 21-day meditation series: Link Here!

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In this episode Dre is joined by psychic medium Jonathan Mark—martial artist, lacrosse player , and lifelong skeptic—whose unexpected gift now helps families and detectives across the country solve cases and find connection after loss.

 

He never set out to do this work. But the messages kept coming. Loud. Specific. Unshakable. And soon, so did the calls—from grieving loved ones and law enforcement agencies such as NYPD, DA’s office, and FBI asking for extra insight no one else could provide.

 

From scientific studies at MIT and Johns Hopkins that confirm unusual brain activity during readings, to the intuitive “screenshots” spirit sends him, Jonathan’s work blends the mystical with the grounded—always with humility and deep care.

 

Together, Dre and Jonathan explore what it means to hold space between worlds. They talk about the science behind his gift, the grief that opens us, and the symbols spirit uses to reach across the veil. And the sacred responsibility of listening to what sometimes is hard for people to hear.

 

Johnathan illustrates just how connected we are and continue to be even when someone has crossed over, so much love remains.

 

Follow Jonathan on IG & TikTok: @Jonathanmarkmedium

Learn more at: https://jonathanmark.net/

 

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In this special Mother’s Day episode, Dre and Em open a heartfelt, honest conversation about what it means to mother—not just as a parent, but as a presence. Together they explore the idea of mothering as a verb—a way of loving, nurturing, guiding, and holding space that lives in many forms and many people.

 

This episode invites us to expand the definition of motherhood to honor all the ways we’ve been mothered—by our friends, our mentors, our sisters, and Mother Earth herself. Whether you’ve birthed a child, held a friend through heartbreak, or simply offered unwavering care, this one’s for you.

It is a call to celebrate the feminine force that keeps us all connected.

 

Topics include:

— Reframing Mother’s Day to include more stories

— How women mother each other across friendship, work, and ritual

— Letting go of the “parenthood prerequisite” for wisdom and love

— Honoring Mother Earth as our shared ancestral thread

— Expanding what it means to be whole, loving, and enough

 

Join us as we celebrate all the mothers, and all who mother.

 

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This impromptu episode happened organically, and I’m so grateful it did.

After listening to a deeply personal recording between Emily and I, my producer Tracey had an emotional reaction—and an epiphany. She realized that in her 40 + years of life, she had never told her friends she wasn’t okay. She had never asked for help. Always the cheerleader. Always the strong one.

So I invited her to drop in and let the circle hold her for a change.

This is what we mean when we say the circle continues. When one brave voice ripples into another. When the one holding space is invited to receive.

In this episode, Dre is joined by actress, writer, and sacred space-holder Jane Sibbett, for a powerful conversation on goddess circles, grief rituals, and the unexpected ways our gifts awaken.

 

Jane shares the story of how she was first called to host a goddess circle as a new mom, with no idea what it meant but an undeniable “yes” in her bones. That night changed her life. Since then, she’s been devoted to circling, witnessing, and channeling healing through what she now calls “Dancing Hands”—a divine energy transmission that flows through her hands like a prayer in motion.

 

Together, Dre and Jane explore the witch wound, the healing power of women’s voices, and what happens when we stop performing and start simply being. They talk about grief, ego, trust, miracles, and the moment Jane was lovingly told: “Drop the script.”

 

Whether you’re curious about the origins of circling, walking through loss, or wondering how your gifts want to be used—this episode will stir something deep in your spirit.

Follow: @janesibbett | @noonmiracle

More: janesibbett.com | noonmiracle.com

 

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In this episode Dre welcomes actor, writer, director, and activist Saffron Burrows for a deep and honest conversation about what we inherit, what we unlearn, and what we choose to pass down.

 

Together they explore their activist upbringings, early brushes with adult realities, and the ongoing work of re-parenting yourself while raising children of your own. From Saffron’s teenage years navigating the fashion world with feminist clarity, to her belief in storytelling as a tool for collective awakening, this episode moves through identity, art, motherhood, and the quiet courage of telling your story on your own terms.

 

They reflect on the contradictions of being wise beyond your years, yet unprotected in crucial ways—and how those early experiences continue to shape how they parent, create, and show up in the world.

 

This conversation is about essence, safety, legacy, and love. It’s about rewriting the past while raising the future.

Follow: @saffronburrows_

 

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We appreciate you. 

In this special episode of Circle This, we look back on our first 25 episodes — the voices, the stories, the circles within the larger circle where we discover everything is connected. 

 

You’ll hear some of our favorite moments: the ones that cracked us open, made us laugh, and reminded us why sharing these conversations matter. From raw truths to practical magic, this episode is a celebration of connection, community, and what’s possible when we lean in, listen and share from the heart.

 

Whether you’ve been with us from the start or you’re just finding your way here, we welcome you. This is a beautiful place to start or begin again. We’re so grateful you are part of our circle. 

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We appreciate every one of you. 

In this episode, Dre welcomes the incomparable Colette Baron-Reid — intuitive, oracle card expert, and modern mystic. Together they explore the sacred symbolism of circles: connection, safety, and cosmic reset — and how even drawing a circle can calm the nervous system.
 
 
Colette shares her extraordinary journey — from addiction and recovery to finding her path through coffee ground readings and a fated tarot session with her Jungian therapist. She reveals how oracle cards became her mirror, not her map — a tool for self-awareness, not fortune-telling.
 
 
They talk about what it really means to co-create with the universe — to stop the grind, unplug from the noise, and ask the simple, soul-stirring question: “What do I need to know right now?”
This episode is a call to reclaim your voice, tune in instead of check out, and stop outsourcing your power. It’s about staying curious, being accountable, and remembering: you are not lost — you are listening.
 
 
Learn more at: https://www.colettebaronreid.com/
Follow: @colettebaron_reid
 
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We appreciate you.   

In this episode Dre and Em circle around Gavin de Becker’s groundbreaking book The Gift of Fear—a guide to recognizing intuition as a survival tool.

 

Dre shares the deeply personal story of her childhood in New York City, where she lived under the shadow of a stalker for over a decade. This haunting experience shaped her understanding of fear, safety, and self-trust. Through years of sitting in circles with women who carry their own survival stories, Dre has become devoted to exploring the many ways we heal, reclaim our narratives, and transform trauma into strength.

 

*This episode contains strong language, discussion of childhood trauma, including experiences of stalking and feeling unsafe. If these topics feel sensitive or activating, consider listening with support—and, above all, take care of yourself.

In this episode Dre welcomes Producer, Screenwriter, Director and one of her best friends, Kristin Hahn.    Kristin is the founder and president of production company, Hahnscape Entertainment, and the co-founder of production company Echo Films, alongside Jennifer Aniston. She is the Executive Producer of AppleTV+’s award-winning The Morning Show with season four returning this September. Kristin has also served as Executive Producer on other beloved projects including: The Departed, The Switch, Five: Call Me Crazy, and The Yellow Birds, as well as produced Cake, Tumbledown, Dumplin' and Stargirl, which Kristin also wrote, along with Spirit Untamed for DreamWorks Animation. She is also the author of two non-fiction books: Anthem, An American Road Story and In Search of Grace.  

 This conversation plunges us into the depths of how to create magic and cultivate connection in our professional and personal lives. From using tools like intuition and meditation, to creating sacred gatherings as a creative practice, to the art of celebrating, Kristin shares formative experiences that shaped her mindset and mission as a storyteller, mother, wife and friend.

 

Follow: @Kristin.Hahn1