We are so excited to be back after a bit of a break. We've been busy working on our course, Divine Woman the art of Unbecoming. It has been in the works for a long time now. It was born from you our community and all of the questions, conversations, and interactions we've had with you over the years. We compiled all of our tools, education, and real-life moments of healing, to help you do the same. 

In this episode, Tresa shares a vulnerable healing process that came to her in the form of a dream. She shares her insight and how moving into her mid-life has been challenging, and some of her biggest work yet! 

We believe that life is one big journey, that we arrive and meet new versions of ourselves over and over again. Who we were in our 20s is not who we become in our 30s. We want to continue sharing how we unbecome the old versions of ourselves and step into the alignment of who we are becoming, as we get closer to who we've been all along! 

We are so thankful for all of you who continue to support the work we are called to do! For sharing your beautiful hearts and souls with us, and allowing us to witness the beautiful healing powers that we all have! Women who come together are limitless and powerful and we see you! 

Love Tresa + Ashlee

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In today's episode, we have a conversation with Clayne Edward Wayman. He was a former member of the FLDS polygamist group referred to as "The Work." His new book Echos of Resounding love, A true story of a polygamist kid's journey to spiritual awakening" Is a gripping tale of Survival, abuse, faith, suppression, adultery, polygamy, enlightenment, and hope. Clayne has undergone a complete transformation from the lifestyle and beliefs he was raised with. He found the courage to challenge what the Divine means to him and discovered the sacredness of women and the role of men as we evolve. Hearing a man's perspective on this topic is incredibly powerful. The foundation of the polygamist culture is rooted in Patriarchy. Women are treated as currency as they multiply the congregation from within. It also speaks to the early days of the LDS church when members openly practiced polygamy.  Clayne tells a visual story of the challenges he faced in his culture. Some of these moments are hard to hear, but the honesty in his approach is validating, and the reader is cheering him on as they move through the pages. Speaking his truth and telling his story is intended to reach others who are struggling and share his message of love.  In our interview with Clayne, he shares how he put his church's prophecy to the test and how in that process, he discovered the divinity that makes up a woman and, in return, a man as well. We were fascinated by his story and encourage you to purchase his book. It's available for pre-order and immediately for kindle.  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=echos+of+resounding+love&crid=3PR4S5ND8BHLR&sprefix=echos+of+resounding+%2Caps%2C150&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_20

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Are you consciously living for yourself? We've been raised in a society that has taught us as women that our service to others is paramount and the ultimate priority. We tend to sacrifice our needs for those around us and frequently settle for the leftovers. We are in changing times that are asking us to emerge from the heaviness of the invisible expectations. We are being challenged to discover joy, pleasure, and connection.  

New moms are easily overwhelmed during the postpartum phase of life.  As we age, we collide with our middle life and feel empty-handed and hearted in the lonely moments of completing the most monumental work in our lifetime. It becomes critical that, as young women, we learn to find moments of consciousness and peace, love and joy. This empowers us with tools as we face our middle life when kids grow up and move on. 

There is an uprising, and it's calling on all of us to explore the margins, expand our ability to dip into our joyful power, make time for our precious souls and create community with other women. Find times for connection with other women. Have dance parties, feel your emotions, and capture the joy we offer each other as we explore our wild nature. 

BOOK: Pussy a Reclamation

https://www.amazon.com.au/Pussy-Reclamation-Regena-Thomashauer/dp/1401950264

 

Today we look at the new year through a different lens. What if instead. of setting a bunch of resolutions, we allow ourselves to be in sync with the seasons. We talk about turning inward during the long dark days of winter. Exploring that inner landscape and learning what our body mind and soul need most. Maybe those gym memberships can wait until spring. Most importantly we want to thank you for another year in the books. Your support and love mean the world to us. We cant wait to see what 2022 brings all of us. 

We met Heather Speth. She sent us her new book Own your Rhythm. She has so much information that will help you get really clear about what you are calling in.  Check her out

ownyourrhythm.com

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Expectations, seem to dwell under the foundation of everything we do in life. We are held to their impossible standards and unconsciously hold those we love to ours.  Expectations we place on ourselves can become great benchmarks to achieve goals and find success, but when we project them onto others we become disappointed or dissatisfied in relationships. 

We share our own experiences that show how expecting more from someone than they can actually give can harm connections. But when we learn to loosen and release these expectations we can find freedom and extract deeper meaning from smaller moments.

The holidays are full of pressures more than we can even count. So for those of you who struggle, feel anxiety, and are not sure how you will get through know that you are not alone. 

The holidays come and go just like every other day. Remember to put your own mental health first and think about boundaries that will help you navigate. Reach out to a trusted ally and share what's going on. The act of speaking your truth keeps you from spiraling. Allowing another to witness you and hold space for you is one of the greatest gifts you will give yourself! 

We wish you all of the magic this season and hold you all in such high regard. We are so thankful for this community of support! We are so excited to see The Art of Joy continue into 2022! 

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Our conversation with Becca Piastrelli brought us the grounding and connection we didn't even know we needed. Her new book Root and Ritual drops November 16th. She breaks it into four chapters that focus on the following:

Reconnect with the land

Reclaim the gifts of your ancestors

Connecting to community

Returning to yourself

As a culture we are all connected online, yet find ourselves moving further away from belonging, to ourselves, the land and each-other. 

She quotes, that "women as healers and leaders lives in our DNA. Our maternal ancestors held the gifts of healing and spiritual leadership." 

We learn about ceremony and ritual and why it's more important than ever to re engage our energy towards these deeper connections. 

We speak about honoring the birth and death cycle and really lean into grief. It's important that we learn to lean in to these moments and provide a listening ear to those around us who are struggling. 

We cant recommend this book enough. You can order it now and receive it before Christmas. 

Link here for Root and Ritual

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1683647726/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_fabc_GF05JS2JZ2M5ZG2WBKT7

To learn more about Becca visit:

http://beccapiastrelli.com/belonging

http://rootandritualbook.com/

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"By journeying through the Good Girl Myths and becoming more you, you will naturally case a ripple, a riot, a revolution within. You will come alive. You will create the radically new. You will bring about what the world needs instead of the good girl the world thinks it wants. And if that feels overwhelming, remember that you're not alone. You're weaving one vital thread in a larger tapestry of millions. We need all hands on deck." Majo Molfino Today's episode is one of the most influential and important conversations we've had regarding systematic, cultural, and religious patriarchy, and how as women and men, we unconsciously perpetuate it. Breaking down the five myths and understanding how we all embody aspects of the good girl brings such a critical awareness to the suppression we have all learned to live with in varying degrees. Majo has created this beautiful body of work that should be required reading. Her book is full of tools and questionnaires that will help you discover your blind spots and bring awareness to the aspects of healing that will be the most beneficial for you and those in your life.

Myth of Rules Myth of perfection Myth of logic Myth of Harmony Myth of sacrifice

Tune in as we share our thoughts on how we are shifting this in our own lives, the breakthroughs we've both had, and the healing that feels so possible! Majo includes a test in her book to help you identify the myths that run the deepest in your unconscious. Once you know, you can begin the work of reprogramming how you respond and show up in life.

You can find Majo + her book break the good girl myth here https://instagram.com/majomolfino?utm_medium=copy_link https://majomolfino.com/book

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We are so excited to bring back Doug Cartwright to talk about his new bestselling book "Holy Sh!t We're Alive." Sometimes Life asks us to traverse the shadow side of the mountain. It can feel treacherous and scary. But when you summit and find the sun shining on your face after a journey like that, you evolve and find your true power. You realize that the Sherpa has been in you all along. That home is wherever you are; you are never alone. Doug graciously takes us on his pilgrimage of struggle, leaving a religion, overcoming self-doubt, and truly seeing the magic hiding in the depth of the dark night.

Doug pulls you into his story as if you are riding shotgun through every step he takes, seeking for healing, growth, and true meaning. You soon discover that your own work lives in your bones and can be transformed once witnessed and made conscious. He offers so many tools to assist your journey and insights to help you see the world with new eyes. Carl Jung says, "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your entire life, and you'll call it fate." So let's get conscious and LIVE!

At the end of the day, we all have more in common through our stories and struggles. If we take the time to nurture a safe place for sharing, we will realize that we are all connected in more profound ways than we realize. It truly is a miracle that we are all ALIVE and here in this moment. Doug's book helps us see how critical it is to make the most out of our moments. Say yes to the fears, and experience the opportunities that land in your life. Let us know how this episode inspires you! Go to Amazon and purchase his book, "Holy Sh!t We're Alive" It's available in kindle, hard, and paperback.

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VISIT: THE ART OF JOY 

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In this episode, we tackle the foreboding cultural identity of being a "Good Girl" and how that label can hold back our ability to tune in. We, as women, are intuitive beings and creative forces. Many of us are taught that we need to cover our bodies from a young age not to tempt men. We are also asked to be "good wives, daughters, sisters." We get scolded for using our voice and speaking our truth. Our bigger questions are volleyed back at us with "you must have faith, or I said so." There is deep shame attached to truth-telling when it goes against the culture. We have learned that we have more in common at the birthplace of our struggles and traumas than in any other place. We curate content that shows our good side, our perfectness, our success. And that's honestly fine as long as we allow ourselves a platform, to tell the truth and share the stories of our struggle and growth.

We share our personal struggle to maintain the good girl image and how we each found our power when we let our wild, unapologetic voices be heard. It's terrifying to throw caution to the wind, to shout truth into a wind storm that drowns our voices. We have both found freedom that elevates us at the level of our soul. It was the gift that being courageous gave back to us in perpetuity. Honesty and storytelling are the foundation for healing and growth. We realized that healing is as simple as shifting a perspective. You can do that by questioning everything. When you ask better questions, your soul starts churning, and it spits out new ideas and ways to perceive the world. We will leave you with some of the questions we ask ourselves when we are stuck in a limiting belief. Is this true? Who am I without being influenced? What do I get to claim as my own? How can I heal through this? What are the gifts hiding inside this trauma? What do I want my future to look like? What do I dream for myself? How can I see this situation differently? What are the gifts I offer the world?

We are working on our own, deprogramming from a culture that has held us back from speaking our truth. We would love to hear about your journey and insights if this is something you are working on.

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The Art of Joy turns three on Mother's Day. We want to extend our deepest gratitude for all of the love and support along the way. We have had so many good conversations and discovered how resilient we all are. Today we want to honor ALL women. We are the creators and courageous women, who have the capacity for so much love. For those of you who find today a challenge, we hope that you will find some time to honor the way you show up in the world. We hold space for your longings and struggles and are here to cheer you on as you continue to rise over and over again. Today we celebrate the sisterhood of women who come together and make room for each other and lift up the broken around us. To all of you, we wish you the best!

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