Explore every episode of the podcast The Holistic Hippie Podcast
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| Episode 27 - Updates on Growth in Business & Life | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:53:49 | |
After a very long break from recording, I am back with an update episode to fill in the gaps of what has been unfolding in business and in life over the past year. It's taken so long to actually sit down to record this episode and I share some of the challenges as to why right here. Huge shout out to all of the incredible people listening, waiting patiently for this comeback - it is all of your messages that brought me back to the mic once again. I've been going through a season, and it ain't over yet, but I'm back and ready to share it all with you. This episode is more of a catch-up but I've got some incredible guests lined up, some nutrition content coming, and some raw shares on how I'm navigating big challenges in my marriage. Life is one hell of a trip and I sure as hell don't wanna take it alone, so let's do this together friends! | |||
| Episode 26 - Microdosing & Working w. Mushrooms | 16 Feb 2023 | 01:06:29 | |
In this episode I have the honor to interview Ceremonial Mushroom Facilitator & Micro-Dose Coach Jenn (@entheojenn_) and we start to unpack the stigma around mushrooms and dive into the company she works with, ZumGarden, in the role of Micro-Dose Coach. We get into some of Jenn's private, ceremonial work and all that comes with it as well as the powerful transformative potential that comes with working with mushrooms. We could have talked for hours, so stay tuned for part 2. | |||
| Episode 25 - You Are Your Purpose | 22 May 2022 | 00:24:39 | |
What does it mean to be living your purpose? In this short episode, I discuss a simplistic approach to understanding your purpose and how to live with deeper truth and meaning. I share concepts of feeling unworthy or being afraid to take up space and talk about how to unlearn what we have learned early on in life in order to step into a greater level of experience now. What if you are your purpose? As always I love hearing from you and look forward to connecting with you over instagram or facebook. Please don't hesitate to reach out with topics that you'd like to hear more of on the podcast! Have a beautiful day xx Jessi | |||
| Episode 24 - Shifting Perspective on Beauty & Fitness | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:37:06 | |
In this episode I speak about a recent change in perspective that I've had around beauty and fitness. I ditched make-up years ago in pursuit of inner self love vs. drawing my sense of self worth from what I looked like. It seemed a natural next step on my yogic journey, and really fits in to the philosophy 'pratyahara' which is the withdrawal of the senses. This is a process of withdrawing from that which is external in order to surrender into the deeper, more introspective practices of yoga. I didn't realize it until recently, that in my withdrawal from my physical appearance I have, in some ways, withdrawn from forms of self-care. | |||
| Episode 23: Empathy vs. Anxiety | 14 Apr 2022 | 00:56:23 | |
In this episode we talk, very carefully, about considering the idea that some of the anxiety that we experience as a collective and individually may actually be a sign that you are empathically absorbing the emotions and energies of those around you. It is so difficult to speak to mental health and mental illness in a nuanced way, so the disclaimer here is that the topic of this episode does not in any way undermine your experiences with anxiety, depression, or mental health in general. | |||
| Episode 22: Money, Energy, and Mindset | 17 Mar 2022 | 00:48:42 | |
This episode was inspired by a conversation with one of you amazing listeners over instagram chat and I decided to record an episode about the topic of discussion - money! With gas prices rising it seemed a reasonable time to share about the financial trauma my partner and I endured early on in our relationship, and how we have redefined our relationship with money. | |||
| Episode 21 - Chakras & Story Time | 02 Mar 2022 | 00:52:58 | |
In this episode I speak about a recent situation & experience that led her to some deeper insights about my own journey. I briefly outline the energetic chakra system as a structure to look at our emotional, psychological development, revisiting the experiences we've had as children in order to reframe our belief system as adults. | |||
| Episode 20 - The 5 Obstacles on The Spiritual Path | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:57:56 | |
According to Yoga Philosophy, there are 5 main obstacles, or kleshas, on the spiritual path. These serve as an amazing framework for our own personal journey through life and seem just as relevant now as they were thousands of years ago. In this episode, Jessi goes over the 5 kleshas, describing them and sharing personal stories that help to demonstrate how they may be at play in our own lives. | |||
| Episode 19 - Everything Is Rigged In Your Favour | 20 Jul 2021 | 00:47:50 | |
This episode comes with a trigger warning because even the title has the potential to set you off if you're experiencing a challenging time. In this episode I invite you to set aside your current paradigm and try on something new, even if just for a moment. A new way of thinking, of being, of perceiving, and of experiencing your life. Tune in for what felt like a long rambling rant about how everything that has happened to you, is happening now, and will ever happen to you is for your greatest benefit. | |||
| Episode 18 - Reflections on Happiness vs. Peace | 15 Jul 2021 | 00:51:32 | |
In this episode I share my present reflections on the stage of growth that I am currently shifting into, while observing the many stages of growth & development. I discuss the concept of chasing happiness vs. inner peace and I introduce the 5 Klesha's, which are in Yoga Philosophy as the 5 obstacles on our path that create suffering; Ignorance, Egoism, Attachment, Aversion, and Fear of Death. | |||
| Episode 17: Body Image, Mental Health, Food Addiction & Diet | 22 Jun 2021 | 01:00:11 | |
In this episode, I share a bit more about my experience with body dysmorphia, disordered eating, dis-ease, mental health, and how it's all connected to diet & nutrition. I speak about the journey I have been on with food and how I've had to change the way I look at things in order to fall into a more harmonious way of eating. For me, diet is the spiritual practice of nourishment and I have entirely changed my perspective. I was the least likely person to ever become a Holistic Nutritionist, and if I can make these changes, anyone can do it. | |||
| Episode 16: Conscious Relationships | 19 May 2021 | 00:48:49 | |
In this episode I discuss the idea of conscious relationships, inviting awareness into all of your relationships whether they are intimate, familial, or friendships. It is said that how we do one thing is how we do all things, so how are you showing up in your relationships? It took me experiencing 4 different emotionally & physically abusive relationships to pull myself out of victim mode and realize that I was the common denomenator. The real work begins with cultivating a radical sense of awareness, pulling away from our egos in order to observe ourselves from a place of neutrality. | |||
| Episode 15: Journies with Plant Medicine | 19 Feb 2021 | 01:00:14 | |
In this episode, Jessi talks about her experiences with medicinal plants like psilocybin, ayahuasca, and DMT. She describes her journies with these substances and talks a bit about what is possible when we work with these plants in an intentional way. There is such a stigma around plant medicine because our Western culture tends to abuse substances and we are missing the ceremonial aspects that have been used traditionally by Shamanic cultures and tribes across the world. | |||
| Episode 14: The Healing Journey | 06 Feb 2021 | 00:49:15 | |
What exactly is healing? What does it mean to heal and what do we need to heal from? There are so many buzzwords going around in the health & wellness industries, and a friend asked me recently "what does it even mean to heal?". I thought this was such a great question to unpack on the pod. This episode goes over the definition of "trauma" and unpacks different situations and scenarios that one may need to heal from. Healing itself is not a linear process and there is no one modality that is a "cure-all". Sometimes our very need to heal creates a quest for us to venture on that actually opens us up to our purpose and path in this life. Any physical or emotional conditions are merely symptoms of imbalance or dis-ease in the mind or body, and it is ultimately the body's attempt at getting our attention so that we can bring our being back into balance & harmony. | |||
| Episode 13: Phony Holy & Spiritual Bypassing | 06 Feb 2021 | 00:52:50 | |
In this episode Jessi shares a story from one of her favourite spiritual teachers of all time, Ram Dass, and breaks down his term "phony holy" in reference to those types of people that claim to be "holier than thou" or spiritually superior. She also defines and unpacks this concept of Spiritual Bypassing that has been circulating in the spiritual scene for a while. This episode is really all about learning to be discerning and to ultimately trust yourSelf above anyone else. The spiritual "industry" is unregulated and as such there are many frauds looking to exploit people for monetary gain. Beware. Just because someone poses as a spiritual guide or healer or teacher or psychic does not instantly make them trustworthy. People can have access to these types of gifts (that we all possess) and still not have the best intentions. There are some who are truly in service to others, and some that are in service to themselves. We talk about the importance of being your own guide & guru and what warning signs or red flags to watch out for. | |||
| Episode 12: Triggers & Boundaries | 22 Jan 2021 | 00:47:47 | |
In this episode, Jessi talks about these concepts of triggers & boundaries and shares her perspective on how boundaries are training wheels, and triggers are teachers. As always, she tells personal stories of her own life to help bring these concepts to life and to inspire you to see how these things play out in your own experience. | |||
| Episode 11: Creating Your Reality | 05 Jan 2021 | 00:49:58 | |
Happy New Year friends! This episode came out after a comment on an IG post I put up this week all about how we are constantly creating & influencing our reality, whether we realize it or not. A comment came up about how "you make it sound so easy, but it's actually really hard work" and I thought that was such a perfect segway into an episode. | |||
| Episode 10: Roadblocks On The Spiritual Path | 15 Sep 2020 | 00:53:21 | |
So, you're on this spiritual path and you start to realize that certain people or relationships really trigger you and you think you need to start cutting people out of your life left, right, and center... sound familiar? In this episode, I share some of my insights on how we can overcome roadblocks like these on our path. Sometimes it is important for us to set these boundaries for a time, while we are growing into our Higher Selves, but it doesn't have to be the end destination. In fact - those that trigger you are important teachers on your journey... Listen in to learn more about how we can work with these types of people and relationships for our own evolution and other factors to consider when we are finding ourselves reacting to triggers. | |||
| Episode 9: The Catalyst of C-19 | 01 Aug 2020 | 00:59:03 | |
I've wanted to speak about current events for months now, but I've needed to allow the current global events to transform me. Join me in this grounded conversation about how C-19 can be a powerful catalyst regardless of what side you're on in this pandemic. My intention is to take this conversation above the level of politics, above the level of public health, and into the realms of spirit and consciousness. | |||
| Episode 8: Shadow Work | 24 Jul 2020 | 00:42:44 | |
It's a pretty big buzz in the spiritual realms this whole concept of "shadow work" but what exactly does it mean? In this episode, I break down for you what is your shadow and how to actually take steps to work with it. As always, I share my own experiences in order to add depth to the concepts and really bring them to life. After all, our very LIFE is our mission and purpose and so we need not look any further. When we are able to open up to our shadow, to hold it lovingly alongside our light, we are able to truly move forward on our path of growth & expansion with tremendous power. | |||
| Episode 7: The Spiritual Practice of Nourishment | 10 Jun 2020 | 00:47:40 | |
In this episode I talk about the myriad of ways that we can begin to shift our perception to see our diet and way of eating as a spiritual practice, and also to consider our diet to encompass everything we consume including media, music, conversation, thought forms, etc. I cover a number of different ways that I began looking at diet differently and offer advice on little shifts that you can make to start seeing things a bit differently. To master the diet is truly to master the mind, and so diet is a very relevant way to practice mindfulness. Our paradigm needs to shift from the idea that a healthy diet is a restrictive diet. Consider that our conventional and highly processed & refined diet is actively restricting the body of nutrients daily while making improvements to the diet to include whole foods is actually rewarding the body with essential nutrients and life force. Making these small shifts internally are very powerful when it comes to making any lasting changes in our lives since often how we do one thing is how we do all things. | |||
| Episode 6: Dietary Dogma | 30 May 2020 | 01:10:41 | |
In this episode, I talk about my journey with diet including my experience with disordered eating patterns like binging & purging, dietary yo-yo-ing, orthorexia, food addiction, etc. This episode might be potentially triggering to anyone who has dealt with the above, so please be mindful of this before listening. I wanted to walk you through a bit of my dietary journey in order to use this episode as a point of reference in discussing how diet has become a spiritual practice for me. This episode serves as a perfect segway for the next episode, and I believe that my story is something many can relate to when it comes to food and eating. As always, if this episode resonates with you please feel free to reach out and connect with me. I do believe that so many of us deal with similar situations, and having these conversations is so medicinal to bring what was once in the darkness to light so it can be seen and fully healed. See you next time! Love & Light xx | |||
| Episode 5: A Spiritual Path Pt. 2 | 28 Apr 2020 | 01:00:29 | |
This episode is a continuation of part 1 - it took me a while to finally record it, but here it is. In this episode, I answer some specific questions that I get about how to navigate certain challenges on your spiritual path, and I further discuss what it means to truly embark on a path like this. We talk about self-righteousness, about social programming and conditioning, and learning from your thoughts, emotions, experiences, and feelings instead of identifying as them or making them a part of who you think you are, or your sense of I. | |||
| Episode 4: A Spiritual Path Pt. 1 | 31 Mar 2020 | 00:48:46 | |
What does it mean to be on a spiritual path and how would one get started? In this episode, I talk about my own personal journey towards spirituality, being born & raised in a Christian household, and how I rejected religion only to come full circle on my own spiritual path. This episode opens us up to talking about spirituality and gives way to part 2 of this podcast, which will be more of a Q & A. Drop a comment or DM on IG or FB to have your questions answered in the next episode. As we embark on our own divine and completely personal journey, I urge you to keep your heart & mind open. To never think you have "arrived" and to always be seeking Truth while holding so much compassion and respect to the way others choose to navigate spirituality for themselves. | |||
| Episode 3: Be The Change | 24 Mar 2020 | 00:28:41 | |
With so much going on in the world right now with the global crisis we have found ourselves in, I've been reminded in the midst of this sense of helplessness that there is always, always, always something we can do. In this particular case, it isn't so much about doing but more so about being. | |||
| Episode 2: Understanding Ego | 17 Mar 2020 | 00:56:30 | |
In this episode, I wanted to introduce the concept of Ego, explaining what it is and how we can use it to help us along our path of growth and expansion. Ego is a topic that will continue to be brought into future episodes & conversations, and so I thought it was important to introduce and explain it at length before continuing to reference it.
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| Welcome to The Holistic Hippie Podcast | 25 Feb 2020 | 00:38:58 | |
After recording & re-recording and getting in my head about how I need to learn how to professionally edit and produce a podcast, I realized that this was actually a pretty inauthentic way for me to approach podcasting. In life, I show up as raw, unfiltered and unedited and so I realized that I could do the exact same thing for my show. | |||