Explore every episode of the podcast Coming Home to Ourselves with Denise Elysa
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| S2E11 6000+ Lives on the Line in BC | 14 Dec 2025 | 02:21:30 | |
BC Government has passed a new policy that dramatically restricts access to virtual group medical care, imposing 20-person caps that make many virtual clinics across BC financially and clinically non-viable – effectively forcing them to shut down and cutting off what is, for many patients, their only access to safe, effective, and informed life-saving medical care. Denise Elysa is joined by Dr. Ric Arseneau and Dr. Jane McKay, Internal Medicine Specialists and Co-Directors of the BC Centre for Long COVID, ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia (BC-CLMF), to discuss what this means for their 6000+ patients, the clinicians who treat them, and the healthcare system as a whole. We explore: Why virtual group medical care is essential, not optional How complex chronic disease patients are routinely dismissed, misdiagnosed, or psychiatrized The devastating equity impacts for rural patients, low-income + those who are bed/house-bound Why cutting this care will increase ER visits, ambulances, disability, and healthcare costs New data shows this clinic saves the BC healthcare system money Ethical implications including patients considering MAiD due to loss of care CTA: Contact your MLA Share the episode+the short-form content Follow Denise on IG+YT: turn on notifications for short-form content. Connect with Lifeline BC to get involved and help.MNP’S SROI report: BC-CLMF saves the BC health care system roughly $1.2M per year 00:00 Introduction to the BC Center for Long COVID, ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia 00:50 Why This Conversation Matters: Patients’ Lives Are at Risk 02:42 What Is the BC Centre for Long COVID, ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia? 06:27 Why Most Patients Are Misdiagnosed or Psychiatrized for Years 08:33 Why Group Medical Care Works Better Than Traditional Appointments 12:01 Core Group: Teaching Patients How to Self-Manage Lifelong Illness 14:33 Why “Pacing” Fails Without Addressing Real-Life Barriers 16:46 New BC Policy Change: Capping Virtual Group Medical Visits 17:29 “This Is Blatant Discrimination”: Disability & Virtual Care Access 19:49 Why Cutting Virtual Care Hurts Women, Disabled & Low-Income Patients 21:56 MAiD, Poverty & the Ethics of Removing Essential Care 23:12 The Impact of Policy Changes on Patients 25:03 Why Bed-Bound Patients Cannot Access In-Person Care 26:57 Independent Report: This Clinic Saves the BC Health System Money 28:48 How the Clinic Frees Up ERs, GPs & Specialists 31:09 Why GPs Are Not Equipped to Manage These Conditions Alone 32:59 Being Fired by Doctors: A Common Patient Experience 36:10 Media Soundbites vs Reality: How Nuance Gets Lost 37:32 Why Groups Are Necessary for Sustainable Care 39:20 How Group Visits Reduce Unnecessary Tests & Specialist Referrals 40:49 Fast Access to Care Saves Lives 44:56 Why “Fiscal Responsibility” Is Misinformation 49:09 Real Outcomes: Symptom Improvement, Remission & Return to Work 54:25 Why One-Year Care Models Fail Chronic Illness Patients 57:28 What Will Happen If This Policy Goes Through 01:03:08 Why This Policy Threatens Chronic Pain Clinics Across BC 01:05:52 Why Greedy-Doctor Narratives Make No Sense 01:10:18 Chronic Stress Makes These Illnesses Worse 01:13:10 Why Smaller Group Caps Mean No Care at All 01:14:50 Training the Next Generation of Long COVID Doctors 01:20:53 Fear-Based Policy and the Impact on the Sickest Patients 01:25:13 Patient-Led Advocacy & Lifeline BC 01:31:39 Patient Safety Risks Without Coordinated Care 01:35:22 Psychiatric Labels as a “Passport to Poor Care” 01:41:27 What Patient-Centered, Informed Consent Really Looks Like 01:45:45 Integrating Medical, Somatic & Holistic Care 01:49:24 “Lazy, Crazy, Faking It”: Breaking Harmful Myths 01:53:36 If It’s Not Psychological, What Is It? 01:58:27 Why These Are Not Diagnoses of Exclusion 02:00:18 One Media Misconception Doctors Want Corrected 02:01:58 What Every MLA Needs to Understand About These Patients 02:09:50 Final Message to the Ministry of Health: Put Patients First 02:20:30 Closing | |||
| S2E10 Winter Solstice 2025 | 07 Dec 2025 | 00:46:10 | |
In this Winter Solstice solo episode, Denise invites youinto the quiet magic of your inner winter — the season of slowing down, resting, and listening beneath the surface of your life. She shares a personal story of technology glitches, power outages, and plans unraveling, and how these moments can become unexpected portals into spaciousness rather than spirals of panic and control. From there, we explore:• Honouring your nervous system’s natural rhythms in winter • The difference between pushing through vs. responding to life as an invitation • The “void” as a potent cocoon space rather than a sign that something is wrong • How tiny 1% shifts in how you meet yourself can change your entire trajectory • Reclaiming your inner magic by embracing all of your seasons – not just your “spring and summer” self Denise also offers a gentle card reading and a guidedself-inquiry process to help you reflect on:• What you’re ready to release before spring • What seeds of desire are quietly asking to be planted • Which parts of you are longing to come home and be held, rather than judged or abandoned This episode is a soft invitation to step out of productivity-as-worth, sink into the deeper rest your body might be craving,and remember that so much is happening beneath the surface… even when it looks like nothing is moving at all. Chapters 00:00 Embracing the Winter Solstice 09:48 The Invitation to Rest and Reflect 13:00 Understanding the Cycles of Nature 17:47 Winter Solstice Card Reading 18:42 Reclaiming Your Inner Magic 28:23 Navigating the Void of Inner Winter 35:00 Self-Inquiry for Growth and Clarity 45:10 Outro Connect with Denise: IG, FB, BlueSky, YouTube, TikTok, Threads: https://deniseelysa.com/link-tree/ Enter to win: https://deniseelysa.com/newsletter/ Website: https://www.deniseelysa.com/ Blog: https://deniseelysa.com/blog/ Groups: www.deniseelysa.com/groups 1:1 Intuitive Work: https://deniseelysa.com/11-intuitive-energy-balancing/ 1:1 Past Life Regressions: https://deniseelysa.com/11-past-life-regressions/ Meditations, Workshops, Ceremonies and more: https://deniseelysa.com/shop/ [ Winter Solstice, self-reflection, inner wintering, slowingdown, self-inquiry, embracing stillness, personal growth, reclaiming magic, navigating discomfort, curiosity ] | |||
| Spring Equinox 2025 | 02 Mar 2025 | 01:07:57 | |
In this episode we discuss how attuning to our own cyclical nature as well as nature's cycles happening around us shifts our lives. We discuss the Spring Equinox energies, planting seeds of intention in our lives and how old self-limiting beliefs and societal conditioning can block our manifestations or our progress, what it feels like when we receive intuitive hits and how fear can get in the way, and the importance of integration for embodiment. We also discuss how to use the power of the Spring Equinox to manifest, and more. I offer an oracle card reading for the Spring Equinox and a guided journaling practice with smaller practices spread out in between. *Update! Since recording this episode I got the back end of my website sorted and am excited to share that a Spring Equinox Ceremony IS AVAILABLE NOW! https://deniseelysa.com/product/spring-equinox-ceremony-2025/ Centering Practice: 16:55 Spring Equinox Energy Discussion: 19:24 Oracle Card Reading: 26:41 Guided Reflective and/or Journaling Practice: 48:41 | |||
| Coming Home to Ourselves - Trailer | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:02:00 | |
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| New Years 2025 | 01 Jan 2025 | 01:06:50 | |
What are we ready to let go of as a collective and as individuals as we step into 2025 and what are we ready to step further into? Starting off the New Year softly, gently, peacefully. | |||
| Holding Ourselves through Rebirth; Our Cyclic Nature + Navigating the Holiday Season | 01 Dec 2024 | 01:07:17 | |
Tuning in and deepening our process of coming home to ourselves can help us identify what our needs are in any given moment, and from there, offer those needs back to ourselves. In this episode I dive deeper, sharing bits of my own personal experience within our cyclic nature, and how I'm holding myself through the tender and raw rebirthing process that I am in.
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| Presence, Creativity and Finding our Authentic Path | 17 Nov 2024 | 00:43:27 | |
Join us for this episode where I share a bit of my personal experience of allowing creativity and Spirit to flow through me and then discuss the topic that was asking to come through this week. Using an example that most of us can relate to - the act of eating - and ongoing practices throughout this episode we explore how present we are in our own bodies and lives, and how this impacts our relationships, how it weaves the sacred intricately through every part of our lives and how it supports us in leaving behind following the crowd and instead finding the path that feels most aligned and authentic to us. While smaller practices are woven throughout this entire episode, the main practice time stamp is at 26:00 for those of you looking to jump ahead or return to it. As always I thank you so much for being here, for listening and supporting this passion project of mine. If it feels aligned for you, a review of my channel, follows and shares go a long way to supporting my efforts here and helping this work gain a wider reach. Thank you! | |||
| Exploring Change, Illness, Ableism, Disability and Belonging | 03 Nov 2024 | 00:59:03 | |
This episode touches on navigating change, our bodies cues and messages, disability, complex chronic disease, ableism and belonging. Every episode includes one or more practices, this episodes is a bit of a meditation to support us in honoring all parts of ourselves and viewing ourselves through the compassionate lens of another. | |||
| Stepping Away from Guru Culture | 27 Oct 2024 | 00:19:58 | |
Sensing into a timeline where we resource from within ourselves and lessen the amount of time and energy seeking externally. We need tools and access to Spirit from within our bodies, wherever we may be. It is within showing up and living our beautiful, messy, human lives that the greatest work is. This is my first attempt at a podcast and I'm not very techy, so feel free to follow me through my Instagram, Facebook or YouTube where I show up more consistently. All of this and more can be found through my website www.deniseelysa.com If you like what you hear and would like more please like, share, comment or subscribe to let me know you'd like me to make a practice of continuing to show up here in this way. I am looking forward to seeing where this new path leads! Thank you so much for being here. | |||
| Weaving the Sacred Through the Mundane | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:11:54 | |
Are you stuck in the idea that to connect with the sacred you have to be sitting on a mat, in circle, seeing a shaman or healer, or be in ceremony? Or have you integrated the sacred into your everyday life? A short chat about weaving the sacred into your day-to-day in accessible ways, followed by a short meditative prayer for connection, guidance and support. If you like what you hear and would like more please like, share, comment or subscribe to let me know you'd like me to make a practice of continuing to show up here in this way. I am looking forward to seeing where this new path leads! Thank you so much for being here. This is my first attempt at a podcast and I'm not very techy, so feel free to follow me through my Instagram, Facebook or YouTube where I show up more consistently. All of this and more can be found through my website www.deniseelysa.com | |||
| Does it feel like the earth is shifting beneath you? | 19 Oct 2024 | 00:19:47 | |
Channeled messages about the collective energy at this time, how it may be showing up (or creating chaos!) in some of our lives, and a short meditation + grounding practice at the end to support you in coming back to your center and inviting you home to your self. This is my first attempt at a podcast and I'm not very techy, so feel free to follow me through my Instagram, Facebook or YouTube where I show up more consistently. All of this and more can be found through my website www.deniseelysa.com If you like what you hear and would like more please like, share, comment or subscribe to let me know you'd like me to make a practice of continuing to show up here in this way. I am looking forward to seeing where this new path leads! Thank you so much for being here. | |||
| S2E9 From Overwhelmed and Unwell to Intentional Living with Aubree Felderhoff | 02 Nov 2025 | 01:43:15 | |
In this conversation, Denise and Aubrey Felderhoff discuss the profound impact of chronic illness on motherhood and personal identity. Aubrey shares her journey of navigating chronic illness while raising her children and how it led her to create Mom Intentional, a platform dedicated to helping moms manage overwhelm and live intentionally. They explore the connection between physical health and mental well-being, the importance of creating systems for organization, and strategies for cultivating gratitude and presence in daily life. The discussion emphasizes the significance of decluttering both physical spaces and mental load to foster a sense of calm and clarity. In this conversation, Aubree and Denise discuss the importance of functionality in organization, especially in family settings. They explore how to balance personal values with family needs, the significance of teaching children the art of decluttering, and strategies for helping teens let go of emotional clutter. The discussion also delves into the concept of energetic clutter clearing, the power of gratitude, and effective time management strategies for busy families. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of cultivating presence and intentional living to enhance overall well-being. Chapters 00:00 Journey Through Chronic Illness 03:45 Overcoming Overwhelm and Finding Purpose 06:40 The Impact of Motherhood on Health 09:42 Navigating Identity Loss and Recovery 12:20 Strategies for Intentional Living 15:24 Mindset Shifts: From Surviving to Thriving 18:15 Creating Systems for a Balanced Life 21:31 The Power of Gratitude in Healing 24:24 Advocacy and Preventative Medicine 27:15 Practical Tools for Moms 30:16 Embracing the Journey of Becoming 36:19 The Power of Digital Lists 40:04 Simplifying Household Management 44:06 Visual Clutter and Mental Load 48:05 Decluttering Strategies for Merging Households 56:09 Teaching Kids to Declutter 59:57 Energetic Clutter Clearing and Gratitude Practices 01:10:42 Prioritizing Time and Energy 01:11:52 Strategies for Effective Time Management 01:12:50 Creating a Family System for Tasks 01:15:32 Establishing Boundaries and Intentionality 01:19:01 Batch Tasking for Efficiency 01:20:33 The Importance of Planning and Preparation 01:22:15 Reclaiming Control Over Life 01:24:07 Understanding the Mental Load 01:26:41 Recognizing and Validating Efforts 01:30:17 Living with Intention and Purpose 01:35:21 The Value of Presence in Relationships 01:42:15 Closing Connect with Denise: IG, FB, BlueSky, YouTube, TikTok, Threads: https://deniseelysa.com/link-tree/ Enter to win: https://deniseelysa.com/newsletter/ Website: https://www.deniseelysa.com/ Blog: https://deniseelysa.com/blog/ Groups: www.deniseelysa.com/groups 1:1 Intuitive Work: https://deniseelysa.com/11-intuitive-energy-balancing/ 1:1 Past Life Regressions: https://deniseelysa.com/11-past-life-regressions/ Meditations, Workshops, Ceremonies and more: https://deniseelysa.com/shop/ Connect with Aubree: Mom Intentional Podcast: Free Mom Intentional FB community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Hv7PdY6PB/?mibextid=wwXIfr Mom Intentional Website: https://momintentional.com/home | |||
| S2E8 Finding Your Way Home with Coach, Wild Medicine Energy Healer, and Slow-living Witch, Eileen March | 05 Oct 2025 | 01:28:59 | |
In this enlightening conversation, Denise and Eileen explore the themes of self-discovery, community building, cyclical living, and the challenges of burnout. They discuss the importance of taking radical responsibility for one's choices, setting boundaries, and the non-linear nature of healing. The dialogue emphasizes the unique pressures faced by women in relation to productivity and the significance of finding support within community to navigate these challenges. Ultimately, the conversation serves as a reminder of the power of acceptance and the journey towards empowerment. In this conversation, Denise and Eileen explore the complexities of boundaries in relationships, the journey to understanding personal boundaries, and the significance of cyclical living. They discuss the challenges of claiming the title of 'witch' and the ancestral trauma associated with it, while emphasizing the importance of speaking one's truth and creating safe spaces for healing. The dialogue highlights the signs of living out of alignment and the transformative power of rituals and ceremonies in personal growth. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:50 Introduction to Eileen March, midwife turned slow living witch 03:17 Building Community and Connection 06:16 Cyclical Living and Its Importance 09:05 The Risks of Modern Productivity 13:18 Urgency Culture and Building Nervous System Safety to Slow Down 19:08 Mother Martyr and the Impact on Women and Female Identifying People 22:50 The Challenge of Change in Relationships 25:38 The Consequences of Ignoring Self-Care 27:58 Setting Empowered Boundaries vs Waiting for Permission 31:58 Preventative Medicine and Cyclical Living 34:00 Radical Responsibility and Healing 36:43 Empowering Ourselves and Others 38:56 Boundaries Let Me Love You 47:33 Understanding Boundaries and Self-Worth 49:44 The Journey to Cyclical Living 55:27 The Power of Ceremony 01:01:53 The Concept of the Witch 01:04:08 Personal Stories of Identity and Labels 01:07:39 Ancestral and Past Life Trauma and the Witch Wound 01:10:25 Speaking Truth and Protecting Others 01:17:14 Body Messages, Burnout and Living out of Alignment 01:23:44 Eileen's Work and Offerings 01:27:59 Outro Connect with Denise: IG, FB, BlueSky, YouTube, TikTok, Threads: https://deniseelysa.com/link-tree/ Enter to win: https://deniseelysa.com/newsletter/ Website: https://www.deniseelysa.com/ Blog: https://deniseelysa.com/blog/ Groups: www.deniseelysa.com/groups 1:1 Intuitive Work: https://deniseelysa.com/11-intuitive-energy-balancing/ 1:1 Past Life Regressions: https://deniseelysa.com/11-past-life-regressions/ Meditations, Workshops, Ceremonies and more: https://deniseelysa.com/shop/ Connect with Eileen: FREE E-Book: https://www.myluminouslife.ca/awaken-to-the-magic-within Website: https://www.myluminouslife.ca IG: https://www.instagram.com/iameileenmarch FB: https://www.facebook.com/myluminouslifecoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileenmarch YT: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWooCuriousPodcast Insight Timer: https://www.insighttimer.com/iameileenmarch [ self-discovery, community, cyclical living, burnout, radical responsibility, boundaries, healing, women empowerment, relationships, support, boundaries, cyclical living, witch, self-care, healing, rituals, ancestral trauma, empowerment, self-worth, personal growth ] | |||
| S2E7 Autumn Equinox 2025 | 07 Sep 2025 | 00:41:12 | |
"Your whole life is a ceremony." In this episode, Denise explores the significance of the Autumn Equinox, emphasizing themes of harvest, balance, and transformation. She encourages listeners to reflect on what they are grateful for, what they need to let go of, and how to prepare for the upcoming winter season. Through guided self-inquiry, Denise invites listeners to take inventory of their lives and embrace the cyclical nature of existence, ultimately fostering a deeper connection with themselves and the world around them. This episode includes a full oracle card reading for intuitive messages for the Autumn Equinox, as well as a guided soul-inquiry practice. Chapters 00:00 Embracing the Autumn Equinox 03:50 Themes of Harvest and Balance 06:36 Transformation and Letting Go 07:34 Oracle Card Reading for Autumn Equinox 11:20 Navigating the Cocoon Phase 17:04 Preparing for Winter's Hibernation 22:48 Taking Inventory of Our Lives 27:58 Soul Inquiry - Taking Inventory of our Lives 40:12 Outro Connect with Denise: IG, FB, BlueSky, YouTube, TikTok, Threads: https://deniseelysa.com/link-tree/ Enter to win: https://deniseelysa.com/newsletter/ Website: https://www.deniseelysa.com/ Blog: https://deniseelysa.com/blog/ Meditations, Workshops, Ceremonies and more: https://deniseelysa.com/shop/ [ Autumn Equinox, Harvest, Transformation, Balance, Letting Go, Hibernation, Self-Reflection, Ceremony, Gratitude, Inner Work, Oracle Cards, Intuitive Reading ] | |||
| S2E6 Finding Your True Self: A Journey Home - with special guests, Elinor Moshe and Daniel Darman | 03 Aug 2025 | 01:31:32 | |
In this enlightening conversation, Denise engages with ElinorMoshe and Daniel Darman, co-founders of Truth of You, as they explore the profound journey of self-discovery and the importance of aligning with one's true self. They discuss the challenges of navigating personal crises, the significance of discerning truth from illusion, and the reclamation of masculine and feminine energies. The dialogue emphasizes the necessity of community and connection in healing, and the transformative power of understanding one's belief systems. Ultimately, they highlight the ongoing journey of reclaiming one's truth and the ripple effect it has on the world. Also touched on is the role of obesity, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, and past lives in Daniel’s journey back to himself. Key Takeaways:
Chapters: 00:00 Awakening to True Self 01:39 Elinor's Tower Moment and Identity Suicide 07:44 Navigating Health Challenges and Past LifeImplications 13:34 Meeting the Soul and Ego Where They Are 15:28 Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic FatigueSyndrome/Obesity and Other Health Challenges 17:21 Complexities of Healing and Self-Acceptance 18:16 Exercise, ME/CFS, and Medical Misinformation 20:03 Returning to the Body and Unwinding the Nervous System 21:10 Exploring Past Lives for Healing 26:39 Embracing Human Experience 28:29 Nervous System Regulation and Truth 30:55 Discerning Truth from Illusion 34:17 The Belief Autopsy 43:21 Reclaiming Masculine and Feminine Energies 01:01:01 The Burden of Expectations on Women 01:04:19 The Importance of Community and Connection 01:06:39 Navigating Family Dynamics and Relationships 01:09:27 Breaking Generational Cycles 01:12:22 The Journey to Self-Discovery and Truth 01:21:33 Creating a New Paradigm Through Conscious Work 01:30:32 Closing
Connect with Denise: IG, FB, BlueSky, YouTube, TikTok, Threads: https://deniseelysa.com/link-tree/ Enter to win: https://deniseelysa.com/newsletter/ Website: https://www.deniseelysa.com/ Blog: https://deniseelysa.com/blog/ Meditations, Workshops, Ceremonies and more: https://deniseelysa.com/shop/
Connect with Elinor and Daniel, Truth of You: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4eQ4ZhxWebsite: truthofyou.com.au self-discovery, personal growth, truth, masculine energy,feminine energy, health challenges, community, relationships, healing, consciousness, me/cfs, myalgic encephalomyelitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, obesity, tower | |||
| S2 E5 From Physiotherapy to Intuitive Healing: How Ancestral Healing Shapes Family Dynamics - with special guest, Trish Prevost | 06 Jul 2025 | 01:38:08 | |
In this enlightening conversation, Trish Prevost, a visionary healer, shares her journey from a 20-year career in physiotherapy to becoming an intuitive healer. She discusses the importance of human connection, the power of ancestral lineage work, and the transformative effects of energy healing. Trish has a special love for ancestral lineage work and the incredible shifts she has witnessed it create within her own family and those who work with her. She emphasizes the need for self-love and the courage to embrace one's true self, while also highlighting the significance of integration in the healing process. The discussion offers practical tips for listeners to start their own healing journeys and encourages them to honor their bodies and emotions. Connect with Denise: IG, FB, BlueSky, YouTube, TikTok, Threads: https://deniseelysa.com/link-tree/ Enter to win: https://deniseelysa.com/newsletter/ Website: https://www.deniseelysa.com/ Blog: https://deniseelysa.com/blog/ Meditations, Workshops, Ceremonies and more: https://deniseelysa.com/shop/ Connect with Trish: IG: @healingwithtrish Facebook: Healing with Trish Website: www.healingwithtrish.com Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:49 The Journey from Physiotherapy to Energy Healing 10:43 The Importance of Time in Healing Sessions 15:28 Navigating the Leap of Faith into Spiritual Work 20:53 The Role of Ancestral Healing in Family Dynamics 50:26 Awakening to Change 50:54 Beyond Traditional Healing 51:44 Facing Emotions Directly 52:41 The Duality of Emotions 54:30 Body-Based Responses to Healing 56:22 Energetic Healing and Ancestral Work 58:56 Exploring Ancestral Connections 01:02:10 Creating Safe Spaces for Vulnerability 01:03:54 Clearing Ancestral Threads 01:07:41 Traveling Lighter: Healing Generational Trauma 01:11:26 The Journey of Healing and Fun 01:12:57 Integration of Energetic Work 01:20:38 Respecting the Healing Process 01:22:51 The Importance of Integration Time 01:25:54 Closing Thoughts on Authenticity and Self-Love 01:37:07 Outro | |||
| S2E4 Summer Solstice 2025 | 01 Jun 2025 | 01:07:39 | |
In this episode, Denise explores the significance of the Summer Solstice, emphasizing the importance of reflection, nurturing, and trusting the manifestation process. She encourages listeners to connect with their inner selves, understand their energetic resources, and create a safe space within. The conversation highlights the need to listen to one's soul calling and to approach life with curiosity and openness as one navigates their personal growth journey. This episode includes 2 Summer Solstice intuitive card readings for the with guidance to support your processes of letting go of what no longer serves you and manifesting in what is in greater alignment with your most authentic path forward. Some other takeaways we touched on:
Connect with Denise: IG, FB, BlueSky, YouTube, TikTok, Threads: https://deniseelysa.com/link-tree/ Enter to win: https://deniseelysa.com/newsletter/ Website: https://www.deniseelysa.com/ Blog: https://deniseelysa.com/blog/ Meditations, Workshops, Ceremonies and more: https://deniseelysa.com/shop/ Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Summer Solstice Podcast 03:13 Understanding the Energetics of the Summer Solstice 06:29 The Mid-Summer Pause: Reflection and Nurturing 10:56 Celebration vs. Burnout: Finding Balance and Attuning to Our Cyclical Nature 18:07 Connecting with Your Higher Self: A Guided Practice 27:50 Evaluating Your Energy Resources: A Finite Perspective 33:59 Embracing the Summer Solstice 36:04 Intuitive Card Reading and Messages - The Sacred Medicine Oracle by Asha Frost 38:35 Reconnecting with Inner Gifts 42:48 Soul Retrieval and Parts Work 48:32 Creating Sacred Space for Healing 52:44 Second Card Reading - The Ancient Stone Oracle by Rebecca Campbell 54:33 Navigating Soul Callings and Intuition 57:56 Intuitive Messages Around Energetic Safety 01:02:15 Staying Disconnected to Feel Safe 01:04:35 Bringing this all Together and Stepping into Your Divine Path 01:12:25 Outro Summer Solstice, manifestation, energy, self-reflection, sacred space, inner self, energetic resources, soul calling, personal growth, trust | |||
| Grief and Healing: Uncovering the Body's Messages - with Energy Balancing Practitioner, Selena Jones | 04 May 2025 | 01:16:31 | |
This conversation includes special guest, Selena Jones, an intuitive energy balancing practitioner. Selena shares her journey from vet tech to energy healing, through her own mystery illness and grief. We discuss the intersection of personal health challenges, skepticism, and the transformative power of energy work while exploring the importance of integrating conventional medicine with holistic practices, the role of grief in healing, and the empowerment that comes from awakening the self-healer within. Ultimately, this conversation emphasizes the significance of understanding the body's messages and navigating relationships as one grows spiritually. Some other topics we discuss are:
Connect with Denise: IG, FB, BlueSky, YouTube, TikTok, Threads: https://deniseelysa.com/link-tree/ Enter to win: https://deniseelysa.com/newsletter/ Website: https://www.deniseelysa.com/ Blog: https://deniseelysa.com/blog/ Meditations, Workshops, Ceremonies and more: https://deniseelysa.com/shop/ Connect with Selena: https://www.youtube.com/@selenajones7430 https://www.instagram.com/mrs.selenajones/ | |||
| Safety and Informed Consent in Energetic Healing | 06 Apr 2025 | 01:09:46 | |
How do you know if a healer is the right fit for you? How do you know that you're safe energetically? What questions can you ask your healer/coach/mentor/teacher/guide to ensure safety and an aligned energetic fit? Should you just take their word for it? Today we discuss energetic safety, informed consent in healing spaces and what steps you can take to keep yourself safe. We also discuss accessibility in energetic healing and the importance of sliding scale options. As always, you can go deeper into this work through various tools and resources on my website, www.deniseelysa.com Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Safety in Healing Work 11:55 Understanding Safety in Energetic Spaces 21:32 How to know if a healer or teacher is right for you 27:48 Integrity of Using Universal Energy in Healing Work 34:00 Understanding the Energies You're Calling In 37:58 Safe Guards to Protect the Energetic Space and Integrity 41:13 Questions to Ask Before Working with a New Healer/Coach/Mentor 42:08 Placing Energetic Protection for Safety 42:35 Creating Safe Energetic Containers 45:02 Guided Practice: What Does a Yes or No Feel Like?48:53 Developing Self Assuredness 54:24 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing 01:01:13 Sliding Scale and Financial Accessibility 01:05:27 Discount Codes and Winning Free Offerings 01:08:46 Outro | |||
| S2E12 The Power of Boredom: Unlocking Creativity and Clarity with Slow-living Witch, Eileen March | 04 Jan 2026 | 01:55:09 | |
In this conversation, Denise and Eileen explore the significance of boredom and unproductive time in fostering creativity and mental well-being. They discuss the societal pressures of hyper-independence and the martyr archetype, which often lead to burnout and emotional labor. The importance of scheduling downtime, embracing community support, and recognizing the need for rest are emphasized as essential components for a balanced life. In this conversation, Eileen and Denise explore the complexities of navigating relationships, the importance of setting boundaries, and the impact of personal growth on connections. They discuss the cyclical nature of life and how attuning to these cycles can enhance self-awareness and well-being. The discussion delves into the significance of understanding inner seasons, celebrating new beginnings, and fostering community connections as essential elements of personal and spiritual growth. Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Boredom and Unproductive Time 13:31 Navigating Screen Time and Creativity 20:08 The Comparison Trap in the Digital Age 26:14 Navigating Creativity and Comparison 29:42 The Importance of Unproductive Time 32:35 Self-Worth and Productivity 36:03 Burnout and Health Challenges 40:50 The Urgency Trap 45:24 Community and Hyper-Independence 51:08 The Martyr Archetype and Emotional Labor 53:03 Navigating Relationships and Boundaries 55:08 The Journey of Personal Growth and Isolation 59:04 Attuning to Cyclical Nature and Seasons 01:00:30 The Importance of Rest and Reflection 01:18:07 Understanding Inner Seasons and Their Significance 01:24:14 Embracing Seasonal Transitions 01:33:52 The Energies of Spring and Summer 01:42:40 Autumn's Reflection and Community 01:50:40 The Importance of Community and Connection 01:54:00 Closing Thoughts and Future Endeavors 01:54:09 Closing Connect with Denise: IG, FB, BlueSky, YouTube, TikTok, Threads: https://deniseelysa.com/link-tree/ Enter to win: https://deniseelysa.com/newsletter/ Website: https://www.deniseelysa.com/ Blog: https://deniseelysa.com/blog/ Groups: www.deniseelysa.com/groups 1:1 Intuitive Work: https://deniseelysa.com/11-intuitive-energy-balancing/ 1:1 Past Life Regressions: https://deniseelysa.com/11-past-life-regressions/ Meditations, Workshops, Ceremonies and more: https://deniseelysa.com/shop/ Connect with Eileen: FREE E-Book: https://www.myluminouslife.ca/awaken-to-the-magic-within Website: https://www.myluminouslife.ca IG: https://www.instagram.com/iameileenmarch FB: https://www.facebook.com/myluminouslifecoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileenmarch YT: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWooCuriousPodcast Insight Timer: https://www.insighttimer.com/iameileenmarch [boredom, unproductive time, creativity, self-worth, hyper-independence, emotional labor, parenting, community, boundaries, mental health, relationships, boundaries, personal growth, cyclical nature, inner seasons, community, self-awareness, spiritual growth, mentorship, wellness] | |||
| S2E13 Cycle Syncing for Success with Renae Fieck | 01 Feb 2026 | 01:49:19 | |
This conversation felt like permission. In this episode, Renae Fieck and I explore what it means tolive and create in rhythm with our feminine nature — through the lenses offeminine wealth energetics, cycle syncing, health, and the deep connectionbetween safety and our creative power. Renae shares her personal journey from burnout toempowerment, highlighting how understanding the biological differences betweenmen and women can completely shift the way we approach productivity, rest, andwell-being. We dive into somatic healing, the phases of the menstrual cycle,and how aligning our work and lives with our body’s natural rhythms opens us togreater ease, abundance, and flow. Our conversation also touches on the dance between thefeminine and masculine — how both energies support each other in creatingsafety, structure, and expansion. We explore the protective role of men insociety, the challenges women face with conditions like endometriosis, and theeffects of hormonal treatments. Together, we reflect on how honoring the menstrual cycle canbe an act of empowerment — not just for ourselves, but for the next generation— through education, awareness, and modeling what it looks like to listen toand trust our bodies. This episode is a reminder of the power of self-permission,the medicine of stillness, and the importance of embodying the balance we wishto see in our homes, our businesses, and our world.
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Feminine Leadership and Cycle Syncing 02:08 Renae's Journey: From Occupational Therapy to Coaching 06:08 Understanding the Biological Differences Between Menand Women 11:15 The Impact of Societal Conditioning on Women'sProductivity 14:43 Navigating Personal Challenges and Emotional Numbing 19:12 The Importance of Somatic Awareness and EmotionalProcessing 21:10 Aligning Life with Body's Natural Rhythms 24:45 Practical Steps to Track and Understand Your Cycle 30:36 Embracing the Luteal Phase 35:49 Understanding the Menstrual Cycle Phases 41:44 The Rhythm of Life: Seasons and Cycles 47:40 Feminine Wealth Energetics: The Power of Being 55:46 Safety and the Balance of Masculine and Feminine 57:03 The Protective Role of Men in Society 58:03 Trauma and Its Impact on Women 58:56 Endometriosis and Women's Health Challenges 01:01:26 The Medical Approach to Women's Health 01:02:25 Cyclical Living and Women's Empowerment 01:05:19 Empowering the Next Generation of Girls 01:07:59 Normalizing Conversations Around Menstruation 01:09:49 Strategies for Overcoming Burnout 01:12:44 Listening to Your Body's Signals 01:15:54 The Feather, Brick, and Bus Analogy 01:19:11 Creating Safety in the Body 01:22:31 Navigating Autonomic Challenges in Parenting 01:24:51 Finding Safety in Discomfort 01:29:04 Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life 01:32:54 Modeling Emotional Awareness for Children 01:36:40 Empowering the Next Generation throughSelf-Connection 01:48:19 Closing
Connect with Denise: Socials: https://deniseelysa.com/link-tree/Enter to win: https://deniseelysa.com/newsletter/Website: https://www.deniseelysa.com/Blog: https://deniseelysa.com/blog/Groups: www.deniseelysa.com/groups1:1 Intuitive + Somatic Work:https://deniseelysa.com/11-intuitive-energy-balancing/ 1:1 Past Life Regressions: https://deniseelysa.com/11-past-life-regressions/Groups: https://deniseelysa.com/groups/Meditations, Workshops, Ceremonies: https://deniseelysa.com/shop/ Connect with Renae: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaeFieck
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[ cycle, health, productivity, somatic, wealth energetics, burnout, menstrual, empowerment, endometriosis, hormones, burnout, parenting ] | |||
| S3E3 Navigating the Year of the Fire Horse: Insights and Strategies | 03 May 2026 | 00:51:00 | |
In this conversation, Denise Elysa interviews Jillian Rothschild Scholar, a master of Feng Shui, about the Year of the Fire Horse in Chinese astrology. Jillian explains the energetic dynamics of this year, emphasizing decisive action and transformation. They delve into Chinese metaphysics, 2026 Chinese Zodiac, personal charts, and the three lucks in Feng Shui. Jillian introduces the Flying Stars system, which helps navigate the energies in living spaces. The conversation highlights the implications of double fire energy and the need for intentional, conscious choices in a fast-paced world, particularly in managing stress and prioritizing rest. Denise and Jillian explore the significance of self-validation, the impact of zodiac signs on personal and professional life, and the importance of Feng Shui in navigating the challenges of the Fire Horse Year. They discuss the necessity of rewiring the nervous system for health, the opportunities that arise from challenges, and the value of forming supportive alliances in both personal life and business. The conversation emphasizes the importance of emotional well-being and making choices that feel good, while also providing practical advice on Feng Shui adjustments and selecting a Feng Shui specialist. Key Takeaways + Topics: - 2026 as Year of the Fire Horse, significant for its dynamic energy - Bold moves and decisive actions - Aligning your environment with your goals - Understanding personal charts - The three lucks: heaven luck, human luck, and earth luck - The Flying Stars system: identify beneficial and challenging energies in your space - Double fire energy: both creativity and destruction - Prioritizing rest and hydration - The necessity of intention and conscious choice - Awareness of the energies in your environment as empowerment in decision making - Chronic stress can lead to severe health issues - Rewiring the nervous system is essential for recovery - Clashes in zodiac signs Extended episode available for those of you who wish to take a deeper dive into the nervous system, potential clashes between the Rat and the Horse as well as special factors for the Ox and Rooster Chinese Zodiacs, and more. You can access the extended version inside the EmbodiedSoul with Denise Elysa Community Meet the Host: Denise Elysa is a practitioner and teacher of multiple modalities including somatic inquiry, intuitive energy healing, past life regression, oracle card reading and meditation. Blending somatic inquiry, somatic parts work, nervous-system informed education, intuition and grounded spirituality, she helps people who feel disconnected or chronically unwell reconnect with themselves, increase their capacity and awaken their inner healer, without requiring medical validation or overwhelming routines. How is Denise’s work different than others? - Over 13 years of experience in professionally supporting people with their health + wellbeing - Lived experience navigating complex chronic illness, autoimmune diseases, Lyme disease and co-infections, chronic pain conditions, trauma, disability, neurodivergence + nervous system healing - Contracted to Internal Medicine Specialists to co-facilitate offerings to their patients living with complex chronic diseases such as ME/CFS, Fibro, LC, MCAS, POTS, Chronic Pain, hEDS, + co-occurring conditions - Acknowledged by the TTIA as meeting all criteria for each of their courses and is a member in good standing with the BCTTNS Meet the Guest: Jillian is a Master of Feng Shui with over 15 years of experience, and a Red Ribbon Professional with the International Feng Shui Guild since 2010, she helps ambitious individuals find clarity and confidence through classical Chinese divination systems including Feng Shui, BaZi, Qi Men Dun Jia and the Yijing. Jillian translates ancient wisdom into practical solutions for modern life, working with clients worldwide from her base in Pheonix Arizona. | |||
| S3E2 Is This Really Mine? Ancestral Healing & Conscious Parenting | 05 Apr 2026 | 00:45:32 | |
What if the patterns you keep repeating aren’t actuallyyours? They explore why big life changes like moving, leaving relationships, or changing careers sometimes don’t bring the lasting change one may be looking for, when trying to escape or recreate their lives. You’ll learn how trauma can be passed down through generations, how it may show up in your relationships, health, and sense of self, and how intergenerational patterns and Family Constellation Therapy may support root-cause healing, and can gently help break these cycles.
Meet the Host: Denise Denise Elysa is a practitioner and teacher of multiplemodalities including somatic inquiry, intuitive energy healing, past life regression, oracle card reading and meditation. Blending somatic inquiry, somatic parts work, nervous-system informed education, intuition and grounded spirituality, she helps people who feel disconnected or chronically unwellreconnect with themselves, increase their capacity and awaken their inner healer, without requiring medical validation or overwhelming routines. How is Denise’s work different from others?
Connect with Denise: Socials: https://deniseelysa.com/link-tree/ Website: https://deniseelysa.com/ Work with Denise: https://deniseelysa.com/work-with-denise/ EmbodiedSoul Community: https://deniseelysa.com/embodied-soul-app/
Meet the Guest: Blanka Connect with Blanka: Webpage: https://awarenest.net TriggerLog: https://awarenest.net/resources/downloads-and-printables/ E-book: https://awarenest.net/product/ebook-growing-you-growing-me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blanka_awarenest YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlankaMolnar_Awarenest
Chapters 00:00 Blanca's Journey to Healing Multi-Generational Trauma 00:33 Meet Blanka Molnar + What Family Constellations Are 02:32 Why You Can't Outrun Patterns Stored in the Body 05:32 Why We Change: Pain, Identity Shifts, and the MessyMiddle 09:24 What Opens Up on the Other Side: Joy, Relationships,Alignment 12:19 Anti-Guru Healing: Empowerment vs Dependency 15:28 Family Constellation Therapy Explained (GenerationalTrauma + Root Causes) 21:08 What Constellations Can Support (Health, Money, Work,ADHD, Collective Trauma) 21:27 Success Stories in Family Constellation 23:48 Conscious Parenting: Kids Mirror Your Nervous System 24:06 Conscious Parenting and Its Challenges 30:33 Somatic Parenting Tools: Regulation, Repair, andModeling 41:18 Practical Tool + Where to Find Blanka (Trigger Log +Book) 44:43 Coming Home to Ourselves Season 3 Outro.mp4
#FamilyConstellationTherapy #GenerationalTrauma #InheritedTrauma#AncestralHealing #NervousSystemHealing #TraumaRecovery #RootCauseHealing #ConsciousParenting | |||
| S3E1 Spring Equinox 2026: Nervous System Capacity, Energy Clearing & New Beginnings | 01 Mar 2026 | 01:05:07 | |
Spring Equinox invites us to connect with the growth that has been happening within and around us, beneath the surface, often in the depths and darkness. In this episode, Denise welcomes Season 3 of Coming Home to Ourselves with an embodied reflection on growth, resilience, and nervous system capacity. Drawing on education + lived experience blended with somatic wisdom + intuitive insight, she explores winter + early spring as a germination phase; inner change, healing + recalibration occur beneath the surface, even when it appears that nothing is happening externally. This episode offers space for integration + recalibration + a moment to honor and celebrate your own growth + expansion even if it doesn’t appear to match societal expectations. Explored through reflections on somatic healing + energetics, the body, energy system and nervous system must be supported together in harmony in order to hold growth without collapse. Offers gentle guidance + a Spring Equinox Oracle Card Reading in themes of: • increasing nervous system capacity without forcing or rushing • clearing old energy, patterns, beliefs, and energetic “weeds” that no longer serve • making space for new beginnings that are aligned with who you are now • clarity, energetic “cleaning house”, self-worth, moving forward from the present vs the past • honoring small wins, slow expansion, and sustainable growth • navigating the liminal “void” and dark night of the soul with support and awareness • energy healing, manifestation, self-compassion and reconnection with your inner light You’ll hear reflections on: • healing in community and why ceremony matters • balancing inner expansion with outer growth • accessibility in healing work • the role of authenticity, frequency, and integrity in creative and spiritual work An invitation to come home to yourself, release what’s ready to be let go of + step into spring with intention, compassion, + clarity. ✨ Announcement: Denise also introduces EmbodiedSoul with Denise Elysa, a new online community and app designed to make somatic, energetic, and nervous system-informed healing more accessible through live events, seasonal ceremonies, guided practices, guest conversations, and community connection. Meet the Host: Denise Elysa is a practitioner and teacher of multiple modalities including somatic inquiry, intuitive energy healing, past life regression, oracle card reading and meditation. Blending somatic inquiry, somatic parts work, nervous-system informed education, intuition and grounded spirituality, she helps people who feel disconnected or chronically unwell reconnect with themselves, increase their capacity and awaken their inner healer, without requiring medical validation or overwhelming routines. How is Denise’s work different from others? • Over 13 years of experience in professionally supporting people with their health and wellbeing • Lived experience navigating complex chronic illness, pain, trauma, disability, neurodivergence and nervous system healing • Contracted to Internal Med Specialists to co-facilitate for patients living with complex chronic diseases such as ME/CFS, Fibro, LC, MCAS, POTS, Chronic Pain, hEDS, + co-occurring conditions • Acknowledged by the TTIA as meeting all criteria for each of their courses and is a member in good standing with the BCTTNS Connect: https://deniseelysa.com/link-tree/ | |||