Hey bestie, do you find yourself escaping into flings, pleasure, and distractions to avoid dealing with life? Although some fun in the sun doesn't hurt, a chronic pattern of avoidance is a defense mechanism we pick up from our childhood. But in today's episode we're saying YES to life, and helping you start creating a lifestyle that feels delicious, joyful, ... Show More
May 12
#186: Connect To The Divine Mother Earth, Your Real Mom!
What if your "real" mom is right underneath your feet? In this episode, I share how I believe unconditional motherly love can be accessed through Gaia/Mother Earth, not only through the mother who gave birth to you. I explain that our biological mothers can act like channels for ... Show More
22m 8s
May 4
#185: Grieving The Mother You Never Got (But Deserved)
Is it normal to still feel so triggered by your mother, even years or decades later?In this deep-dive episode, we explore the missing piece of your healing: Grief. Grief is not just what happens when someone dies. We also grieve the timelines, futures, and life we never got. And ... Show More
31m 25s
Apr 2026
You're Invited: MOTHER WOUNDS ONLINE RETREAT
On Saturday May 23, I am hosting the Mother Wound Online Retreat 🎉💜 >> Click To Get 65% Off Before The Sale Ends in 48 hours on Saturday!A powerful 1-day online experience to help you release old emotional patterns, heal the inner child, and feel lighter, happier, and free.To d ... Show More
5m 6s
Feb 2025
#639: How To Live a Big Life, Not A Busy Life
Are you filling your days or truly fulfilling your life? In this episode, we’re diving into the difference between living bigand just staying busy. You’ll learn how to break free from the hustle mindset, prioritize what actually matters, and create a life that feels expansive, no ... Show More
29m 42s
Apr 2022
Ep. 195 - Dr. Thema Bryant on Coming Home to Your Authentic Self
<p>Do you keep yourself busy in order to avoid what needs healing? On today’s episode of Expanded, Dr. Thema Bryant covers this type of avoidance, the connection between self-abandonment & authenticity, how to find community as an adult, easy ways to calm your nervous system, and ... Show More
58m 58s
<p> In this episode, I explore <b>emotional avoidance</b> — what it looks like, why it shows up in women with <b>high-functioning anxiety</b>, and how it often ties back to <b>childhood trauma</b>.</p><p>We also dive into <b>how disconnection from your body keeps emotions stuck</ ... Show More
