On Aging and Identity with Esther Cohen

What does it really mean to grow into yourself? In this rich, wide-ranging conversation, Tami Palmer sits down with Esther Cohen to explore how aging can be an invitation to finally stop shrinking and start becoming.Esther Cohen brings a rare blend of Chinese medicine, energetics, and ancestral constellation work to her practice, resulting in a perspective on identity that's both deeply personal and delightfully unexpected. From Baba Yaga to protest marches to clown school, this episode covers a lot of ground — all of it in service of one central question: Who are you, really, underneath all the patterns you inherited?In this episode, you'll hear about:How ancestral and historical trauma quietly shapes your sense of self, and how to start seeing those patterns clearlyWhy aging shifts (and can expand) your relationship to purpose, voice, and self-expressionThe crone archetype and what myths like Baba Yaga can teach us about reclaiming wisdom and powerEsther's unexpected path into clowning as a spiritual practice for joy and authenticityThe healing power of community, dance, movement, and collective energyShadow work, mythic theater, and other tools for creative self-discoveryHow to identify your unique "blueprint" and your role in the larger human storyConnect with Tami Palmer at ⁠⁠⁠⁠greyzonementoring.com⁠⁠⁠Esther Cohen is an intuitive healer, medicine woman, and teacher, blending the science, Chinese, and traditional medicine with energetics, ancestral constellations, and embodiment. A master herbalist, intuitive guide, and clown, she draws on decades of study in functional medicine, somatic psychology, and sacred theater to support others to listen to their body's wisdom, release trauma, and reclaim vitality. The intention woven in her work is to inspire people to awaken to their potential, access their creativity, and build unshakeable self-love. Connect with Esther by email at [email protected] today's sponsor, Tarli Cosmetics, at https://tarlicosmetics.com.