Skip to content
PLEASANCE podcast artwork

PODCAST · religion

PLEASANCE

by Pleasance Silicki

Pleasance is a show about life, death and all the things in between. Through words, songs, poems, and wisdom teachings from interfaith & interspiritual traditions, I intend to educate, normalize challenging experiences and connect us more deeply. Through storytelling, I will make offerings from the heart and soul. As a weaver, my life has been full of winding roads, shifts, challenges, awe and wonder~and I'm here to share this with you.You can find out more at www.pleasancesilicki.com You can watch episodes on: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoUjJOkeI3aBSscfj6R2LmA

Publisher-supplied feed metadata · PodParley refreshed Apr 4, 2026 · Source feed

Episodes

  1. THIS FEELS COMPLETE.

    A quick goodbye from me to you. After 5 years, I'm ready to put this podcast down. I am so proud of all the episodes and conversations. Please keep in touch. with love and gratitude, pleasance Feel free to reach out: [email protected] pleasancesilicki.com

  2. #211 A little WOW!WOW!

    Today I share a little wow!wow! moment that I recently had with a self- coaching/intention setting exercise I did a while back. Enjoy! And as always share your reflections with me [email protected]. Or learn more at https://linktr.ee/lilommyoga

  3. #210 StoryTelling: The Only Lasting Truth

    In this deeply personal story, I share a bit about my Grandmother's transition and a prayer/ poem that supported me through it all. Thank you Kohenet Ketzirah for your divine creation and Octavia Butler for your incredible gifts. You can learn more about Kohenet Ketzirah's work, here. And as...

  4. #209 Death & Grief Practices

    In this episode, I share a little about my death and grief practices. I'd love to hear about your practices and what topics around death/ dying/grief you are most interested/ called to. [email protected] or you can watch this on our Youtube Page! https://youtu.be/_eRCFMNuSE8

  5. #208 New Moon, New Season

    In this episode, I share a little about where I am, where we are going and some journaling questions for this new moon. Enjoy! As always, send me a note at [email protected]. You can get all the goodies, here.

  6. #207 This is REAL and You are Completely Unprepared

    In this episode, I read quotes and contemplations from Rabbi Alan Lew. I think this type of soulful inquiry is great for all of us ( not just Jews!) and invite you to dive in over the next few weeks / months to some of these questions. Let me know how it goes. [email protected] and the book is...

  7. #206 End of Summer 2022 Part 1

    It's been a while... here's the latest! As always, you can reach me at [email protected] or visit us at lolacommunity.com.

  8. #205 Summer Check In

    Short summer check in with some reflections from the past few weeks.

  9. #204 For When Life is Challenging

    In this short episode, I invite us to use "The Work that Reconnects" Model for healing, wholeness, and being with the challenges of life. You can see the visuals on the YouTube channel, here and listen to the playlist for embodied practice, here. Reach out to [email protected] or visit us at...

  10. #203 Stabilization Meditation

    This short meditation is for anytime you need to stabilize. Feel free to return again and again, and may it help soothe and support your system.

  11. #202 3-2-1 Rehab and Repair for your Energy System

    You can watch the video version, here. This is a 3-2-1 chakra energy rehab and repair teaching and practice! You can schedule a private alchemical alignment somatic healing session at www.lolacommunity.com. Please send any questions or comments to [email protected]

  12. #201 Shabbat For All Guide

    In this episode, I share personal guidance on the Shabbat for All Guide to Sacred Rest & Renewal that I created. You can get the guide, complimentary, at lilomm.com. And to get coaching on how to start your own Sabbath practice, email me to schedule! [email protected] Enjoy!

  13. #200 Me & You ( Seeds / Retreat Ritual)

    This week I share a short teaching and poem on the practice of a simple day long retreat and how it's essential to finding harmony and balance. Thank you to Rabbi Shefa Gold and Rabbi Yael Levy for your teachings on this.

  14. #199 The Liminal With Sande Hart

    In this episode, I chat with Sande Hart, founder of SARAH and author of, The Liminal Odyssey: The Alchemical Power of the Spaces in-Between. You can learn more about Sande here. Enjoy!

  15. #198 Dying as Living Practice

    In this episode, I share my own personal practice on how I work and continue to work with The 5 Regrets of the Dying by Bonnie Ware as a life plan and priority in my own days . I'm curious what shows up for you and how this lands. Blessings on your journey.

  16. #197 Heart Practices & Grief

    This week I share a bit on some Rabbi Yael teachings and my own personal heart and grief practices.

  17. #196 Me & You ( tend the fire)

    An intimate reflection on some wisdom teachings for this week about our inner fire. Enjoy!

  18. #195 Elemental Healing 101

    Quick review of some basic elemental healing practices for any season.

  19. #194 What is a Healing Pod?

    In this episode, I talk about healing pods and why I created them and what they are for. You can sign up for a future pod, here. Questions? [email protected] Pleasance Silicki, M.S. ED. Rising Kohenet, Shamirah Bat Kol Healing & Sacred Arts Integrative, Holistic & Trauma- Informed Coaching,...

  20. #193 Legacy Trip Series: Kelly Matlock

    This is a post Legacy Trip conversation with Kelly Matlock. You can learn more about legacy trips, here. You can learn more about Kelly's church, here.

  21. #192 Legacy Trip Series: Nicki Pappas

    In this Legacy Trip Series Episode, Nicki Pappas shares her reflections and integrations on the trip to Alabama we shared in December 2021. You can learn more about Legacy Trips, here.

  22. # 191 Legacy Trip Series: Nandi Kayyy

    In this Legacy Trip Series Episode, Nandi Kayyy shares thoughtful reflections and integrations on the trip to Alabama we shared in December 2021. You can learn more about Legacy Trips, here and Nandi's work, here.

  23. #190 Legacy Trip Series: Tina Strawn

    Meet Tina Strawn, Legacy Trip founder and hear the history of the trips and her vision of what's to come for future trips. You can learn more, here.

  24. #189 Moving Forward ( Mini Episode)

    This is a tiny teaching for your day on how to move forward during this great turning. Sending care to us all. Join our Village, here. [email protected] or lolacommunity.com

  25. #188 Closing out 2021

    Here's the annual year in review! Please reach out with any of your own insights and shares, [email protected].

  26. # 187 Emotions with Karla McLaren

    This episode was so interesting and meaningful to record ( also super vulnerable for me at the end, where I share my own breakthrough) This is a conversation with emotions and empathy expert, Karla McLaren. Here website is https://karlamclaren.com and I highly recommend checking out her books and...

  27. # 186 Quick Update on Changes

    Hi Ya'll today I share a little quick update on the new podcast name:) You can find the song here, And thank you to the rupi kaur for the amazing closing words.

  28. # 185 Author Laura Davis

    Laura Davis is the author of seven books, including The Courage to Heal and I Thought We‘d Never Speak Again. Her groundbreaking books have been translated into 11 languages and sold two million copies. In addition to writing books that inspire and change people’s lives, the work of Laura’s heart...

  29. # 184 I Changed My Mind!

    In this personal episode, I share some phrases, teachings and experiences over the past few weeks and months. As always, reach out- [email protected] with any of your own reflections.

  30. #183 Alchemical Alignment with Brigit Viksnins

    Thank you, Brigit, for this powerful conversation about Alchemical Alignment and sharing your wisdom with us. You can learn more, here.

  31. #182 Ancestral Healing & Reverence

    Bring your candle for this practice. You can watch this practice, here. Thank you Sarah Salem for the LEAN BACK song. https://sarahsalem.bandcamp.com/track/lean-back

  32. #181 Poet, Rachel Kann

    Ohh this was so fun and we'll have to have Rachel back on the show for MORE conversation. And the video for Mermaid Esther. Here's how to find Rachel and all her amazing offerings; http://realizeparadise.com https://linktr.ee/RachelKann https://www.eventbrite.com/o/rachel-kann-27341152665...

  33. #180 Emotions Read Aloud Part 2

    In this episode, I go a bit deeper into The Language of Emotions by Karla McLaren and the relationship to the elements. If you want part 3, let me know! [email protected] You can learn more at lolacommunity.com.

  34. #179 Emotions Part 1

    In this episode, I read aloud from The Language of Emotion book, to give a foundation for ways we can work with emotions more skillfully. Enjoy! Thank you Karla Maclaren for this text, The Language of Emotions: What Your Feelings are Trying to Tell You.

  35. #178 A History Lesson ( YOGA)

    This is a personal reflection about Yoga and Ayurveda in modern times, where we have been, the troubles that have arisen and where we go from here.

  36. #177 Elemental Healing & Regeneration

    Thanks Aly Halpert for your beautiful, Loosen Loosen & adrienne mares brown for the Radical Gratitude Spell that were used in this episode. You can learn more at lolacommunity.com or [email protected]. Thanks for listening and sharing.

  37. #176 Grace & Forgiveness* Activation Alert*

    * Activation Alert* This reading is from God of Love By Mirabai Starr and is an essay on trauma and forgiveness. This is an invitation into healing, grace and forgiveness for anyone who is a survivor of any form of abuse from childhood. May it be a support on your journey to healing and…

    more
  38. #175 Time for Integration

    This reflection is about taking time to rest the land, and ourselves. It's about being a creator in service over a consumer of information. It's about alignment and coherence in how we speak and communicate our power. You can integrate more deeply with us at lolacommunity.com or...

  39. #174 Dropping Into Enlightenment

    This is a practice by Martha Beck from the Way of Integrity. May it provide you access to the Compassionate Witness. [email protected]

  40. #173 ( S.O.L.) Healing Meditation

    Sacred Ordinary Life Embodied Practices are here to support your daily life. You can learn more at lolacommunity.com or contact [email protected]

  41. #172 S.O.L Practice & Sacred Storytelling Read Aloud

    This week on S.O.L. Practices. ( Sacred Ordinary Life) we have mantras to work with for our days and money alignment practices. There's also a reading from My Body, My Earth by Ruby Gibson. You can reach out with comments, questions, reflections at [email protected] OR find us at...

  42. #171 Meet Rabbi Dr. Simcha Raphael

    "Between this world and the one beyond, it's a window and not a wall." This conversation was about life and death from an astounding teacher, author, counselor, speaker, Rabbi Dr. Simcha Raphael, founder of Da'at. You can find his books and resources, here.

  43. #170 S.O.L. Practice: Elemental Meditation

    Sacred Ordinary Life ( S.O.L.) practices are embodied integrations and practices for your SOUL. Enjoy! Learn more at lolacommunity.com, [email protected].

  44. #169 I'm back!

    After a few months off, Pleasance is back to share some readings from one of her favorite books, " Present over Perfect" by Shauna Niequist. She also shares a life update on her own work and future themes for episodes. Enjoy! You can learn more at lolacommunity.com or email her directly at...

  45. #168 Wild Ride & Sacred Pause

    This will be the last episode for a while. I share a few teachings that can be helpful during the pause and a few reflections from my own life. lolacommunity.com or [email protected] to connect.

  46. #167 8, 8, 8

    Here's a quick teaching on a way to think about your days and your life. Please reach out with your questions, comments and feedback, [email protected]

  47. #166 TODAY

    SHORT poem/ meditation/ inspiration for you- TODAY!

  48. #165 Updates & Spring Invitations

    It's been a minute since I last recorded. Today I share behind the scenes of my own life and offer some suggestions for your own Spring Pause Retreat. Thanks to Rebekah Erev for this chant that I start and close with. You can join our conversations, here.

  49. #164 Playing the Game of Life....

    In this episode, I talk about how I see the ebbs and flows of life as a game and how this perspective has helped me navigate all the challenges and all the celebrations. If you want a copy of the Grief Ritual we hosted in our community, please reach out for a link, [email protected].

  50. #163 Welcoming the Queen ( Sabbath practices part 2)

    Today I share with you some deeper teachings around Welcoming the Sabbath Queen and ways you can sit with, hold and cherish your own Sabbath practice as a way to honor life and death and take a breath and a pause for your soul. I share Batya Levine's beautiful, Lecha Dodi, about the Welcoming of...

Type above to search every episode's transcript for a word or phrase. Matches are scoped to this podcast.

Searching…

We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.

No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.

Showing of matches

No topics indexed yet for this podcast.

Loading reviews...

ABOUT THIS SHOW

Pleasance is a show about life, death and all the things in between. Through words, songs, poems, and wisdom teachings from interfaith & interspiritual traditions, I intend to educate, normalize challenging experiences and connect us more deeply. Through storytelling, I will make offerings from the heart and soul. As a weaver, my life has been full of winding roads, shifts, challenges, awe and wonder~and I'm here to share this with you.You can find out more at www.pleasancesilicki.com You can watch episodes on: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoUjJOkeI3aBSscfj6R2LmA

HOSTED BY

Pleasance Silicki

CATEGORIES

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does PLEASANCE have?

PLEASANCE currently has 219 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is PLEASANCE about?

Pleasance is a show about life, death and all the things in between. Through words, songs, poems, and wisdom teachings from interfaith & interspiritual traditions, I intend to educate, normalize challenging experiences and connect us more deeply. Through storytelling, I will make offerings from the...

How often does PLEASANCE release new episodes?

PLEASANCE publishes regularly with 219 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.

Where can I listen to PLEASANCE?

You can listen to PLEASANCE on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts PLEASANCE?

PLEASANCE is created and hosted by Pleasance Silicki.
URL copied to clipboard!