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Hope is Resistance

by Cassie Connor & Pascale Goodrich

What if we could resist the oppressive structures that surround us by refusing to submit to despair and hopelessness and instead, move towards hope? The Hope is Resistance podcast is a conversation between friends sharing poetry and stories to light the path of personal and collective healing. Cassie Connor is a trauma therapist, yoga teacher, artist, and founder of Nest Holistic. Pascale Goodrich is a musician (Vallée des loups), teacher, activist and athlete. In each episode, they plant seeds of hope for a liberated and loving world. They explore a variety of topics, while always returning to one idea: that hope, in its many forms, is an act of resistance.The producer and musician behind our opening music is Max Goodrich. nestholistic.substack.com

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Episodes

  1. GATHERING

    In this episode, Pascale and Johanne explore gathering, not simply as coming together, but as a practice of connection, presence, and shared purpose. Through honest conversation and grounded reflection, they look at how gathering creates space for stories to be shared, relationships to deepen…

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  2. REALIGN

    In this episode, Pascale and Johanne explore realignment, not as a complete transformation, but as a return to what feels true and meaningful. Through honest conversation and grounded reflection, they look at the moments when we recognize that something in our lives has shifted, and how…

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  3. MALINA DAWN

    In this episode, Pascale sits down with Malina Dawn to explore the ways that she brings her medicine to the world through the intersection of yoga and Indigenous teachings. They talk about Malina’s journey into yoga, the experiences and teachings that have shaped her path, and the ways she…

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  4. RESET

    In this episode, Pascale annd new cohost for season three Johanne Lamoureux explore reset, not as starting over from nothing, but as an opportunity to pause, realign, and begin again with greater intention. Through honest conversation and grounded reflection, they look at how resets emerge in...

  5. RISE BRIGHTER

    In this episode, Cassie and Pascale explore rising brighter-not just as a short, triumphant sensation, but as a quiet, steady orientation toward what matters most. Through honest conversation and grounded reflection, they consider how rising brighter shows up in the small, often unseen choices…

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  6. BELONGING

    In this episode, Cassie and Pascale explore belonging, not as something we must earn, but as a deep recognition of connection. Through honest conversation and grounded reflection, they look at how belonging takes shape in the spaces where we feel seen, accepted, and able to exist fully as...

  7. UNFURLING

    In this episode, Cassie and Pascale explore unfurling, not as a sudden transformation, but as a gradual becoming. Through honest conversation and grounded reflection, they look at how unfurling happens over time, in quiet moments of growth, when parts of ourselves begin to open and take shape…

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  8. RECEIVING

    In this episode, Cassie and Pascale explore receiving, not as a passive act of taking or a simple exchange of goods, but as a profound way of relating to others and ourselves. Through honest conversation and grounded reflection, they look at how the capacity to receive emerges in our smallest...

  9. CREATIVITY

    In this episode, Cassie and Pascale explore creativity, not as something reserved for artists or moments of inspiration, but as a way of engaging with the world. Through honest conversation and grounded reflection, they look at how creativity emerges in everyday choices, in the ways we solve...

  10. RESONANCE

    In this episode, Cassie and Pascale explore resonance, not just as an echo, but as a deep alignment between what we feel and what we encounter. Through honest conversation and grounded reflection, they look at how résonance shows up in the moments that stay with us, when something speaks to who…

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  11. DEVOTION

    In this episode, Cassie and Pascale explore devotion, not as obligation or perfection, but as a steady commitment to what matters most. Through honest conversation and grounded reflection, they look at how devotion takes shape in the choices we return to, again and again, and how living with...

  12. EMERGENCE

    In this episode, Cassie and Pascale explore emergence, not just as a concept, but as a lived unfolding. Through honest conversation and grounded reflection, they consider how emergence reveals itself in subtle shifts—when clarity begins to surface from uncertainty, and something new takes shape...

  13. SPRING

    In this episode, Cassie and Pascale explore spring, not just as a season, but as a threshold for renewal. Through honest conversation and grounded reflection, they look at how spring emerges in moments of quiet change, when what has been dormant begins to stir, and how stepping into this season...

  14. PORTAL

    In this episode, Cassie and Pascale explore portal, not as something abstract or imaginary, but as a threshold for transformation. Through honest conversation and grounded reflection, they look at how portals appear in moments of change, when something is ending and something new is beginning…

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  15. BEAUTY

    In this episode, Cassie and Pascale explore beauty, not just as a physical aspect, but as a reclamation of who you are. Through honest conversation and grounded reflection, they look at how beauty can emerge from self-trust, community, and the courage to take up space in a world that often asks…

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  16. POWER

    In this episode, Cassie and Pascale explore power, not as control or dominance, but as the quiet ability to stand rooted in who you are. Through honest conversation and grounded reflection, they look at how power can emerge from self-trust, community, and the courage to take up space in a world...

  17. REST

    In this episode, Cassie and Pascale explore rest, not only as sleep or calm, but also as an entry point to wholeness. Through honest conversation and grounded reflection, they look at how rest can help you free yourself, discover yourself, and live your life to the fullest, in a world that…

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  18. EMBODIMENT

    In this episode, Cassie and Pascale explore embodiment — not as simply being aware of the body, but as the practice of fully inhabiting ourselves. They reflect on embodiment as a way of listening to what the body holds, trusting its signals, and reconnecting with the wisdom that lives beneath...

  19. NOURISH

    In this episode, Cassie and Pascale explore nourishing, not just as a reminder of what you take in, but also as a way of life. Through honest conversation and grounded reflection, they look at how nourishing can help navigate stress, discover yourself, and live your life to the fullest, in a…

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  20. CENTERING

    In this episode, Cassie and Pascale explore what it means to center ourselves in a world that constantly pulls us in every direction. They talk about centering as a practice of returning to what feels steady and true; a way of grounding ourselves when life becomes noisy, overwhelming, or…

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  21. WINTER

    In this episode, Cassie and Pascale explore wintering as a season of rest, withdrawal, and quiet transformation. They reflect on winter not as something to rush through or resist, but as a necessary pause: a time for slowing down, conserving energy, and listening more closely to what we need....

  22. RELEASE

    In this episode, Cassie and Pascale explore release as a practice of letting go—of weight, of expectation, and of the stories we are no longer meant to carry. They talk about release not as avoidance, but as an intentional softening, a way of creating space for what is meant to rise next. Through...

  23. RESURGENCE

    In this episode, Cassie and Pascale explore resurgence; not just as simply coming back, but truly returning to yourself and who you are. They talk about resurgence as a process of reflection, a way of discovering who you truly are. Through honest reflection and grounded conversation, they look at...

  24. GRATITUDE

    In this episode, Cassie and Pascale slow down to explore gratitude—not as a performance or a forced positivity, but as a way of noticing what sustains us. They talk about gratitude as a practice rooted in awareness: paying attention to what is holding us up, who has poured into us, and the…

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  25. PRESENCE

    In this episode, Cassie and Pascale turn their attention to the idea of presence — not just being there, but truly arriving in our own lives. They explore presence as a practice of slowing down, paying attention, and making space for what’s actually unfolding rather than what we fear or expect....

  26. Introducing.... Hope is Resistance

    In this episode, Cassie and Pascale sit down to unpack what it really means to hold on to hope, not the kind that ignores reality, but the kind that insists on imagining something better in spite of it. They explore hope as a form of resistance: a choice we make when the world tells us to give…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

What if we could resist the oppressive structures that surround us by refusing to submit to despair and hopelessness and instead, move towards hope? The Hope is Resistance podcast is a conversation between friends sharing poetry and stories to light the path of personal and collective healing. Cassie Connor is a trauma therapist, yoga teacher, artist, and founder of Nest Holistic. Pascale Goodrich is a musician (Vallée des loups), teacher, activist and athlete. In each episode, they plant seeds of hope for a liberated and loving world. They explore a variety of topics, while always returning to one idea: that hope, in its many forms, is an act of resistance.The producer and musician behind our opening music is Max Goodrich.

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Cassie Connor & Pascale Goodrich

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What if we could resist the oppressive structures that surround us by refusing to submit to despair and hopelessness and instead, move towards hope? The Hope is Resistance podcast is a conversation between friends sharing poetry and stories to light the path of personal and collective healing....

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