Sacred Silliness

A conversation with a very special guest about Sun Bears, the harmonious nature of life on earth, the declining health of the ecosystem, and finding our purpose within all of it.Our guest today has spent his life championing one of the world's most overlooked animals — the sun bear. Dr. Wong Siew Te is a Malaysian Chinese conservationist, born in 1969 and raised in Penang, on the northern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. His path took him from studying animal husbandry and veterinary science in Taiwan, all the way to the University of Montana, where he earned both his bachelor's degree in Wildlife Biology and, later, his PhD. Along the way, he became one of the world's leading experts on sun bears — the smallest bear species on Earth, and one of the least studied. That expertise led him to found the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre in Sabah, Malaysia, dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and protection of these incredible animals. Please welcome Dr. Wong Siew Te.

In a day and age where we're bombarded with "shoulds" and "should nots" — from ourselves, our peers, social media, billboards, radio, TV — our deep inner Knowing can grow quieter by the day.In this episode, we explore what it means to surrender in a deeper way: to the flow of life, to our own inner teacher, and to the many circumstantial teachers constantly showing us the way. We dig into what genuine surrender actually looks like (hint: it's not complacency), how it shapes our personal growth and well-being, and why surrendering doesn't mean giving up — it means surrendering to the higher divine path our minds may not be able to understand yet.

Familial relationships are a potent playground for awakening! For real though, as Ram Dass once said, "If you think you're enlightened... go spend a week with your family." In this episode we talk about doing just that. Spending time in a bubble with family whether it be our chosen or blood related, can bring lots of stuff up to the surface. We spend some time excavating what has come through for us recently and reflecting on how these lessons teach us to be better versions of ourselves and cultivate more love and understanding for our families. P.S. You know who you are and if you're reading this... we love you! xoxoxoEvelyn & Erin

Hang out with Evelyn and Erin in a free flow episode. We talk about our lives and experiences as they are right now and how we have been navigating various inner conflicts. Grab your tea, get cozy, and let's share a little life together.

Growth asks us to sit in the fire, to stay with the discomfort long enough to shed what's no longer serving us. In this episode, we talk about what parts of us surface when we're faced with challenge, and how to actually witness it instead of running from it. We get into why presence matters most when things are hardest, how radical acceptance becomes the catalyst for real change, and why loving ourselves unconditionally is what creates the space for transformation in the first place.Book Rec: The Surrender Experiment by Michael SingerChapters00:07 Introduction and Reflection on Editing00:16 Sitting in the Fire: Embracing Discomfort02:21 The Power of Vulnerability and Authenticity04:15 The Role of Fire in Transformation06:26 Personal Anecdote: A Life-Changing Experience09:00 Lessons Learned from the Fire11:41 Navigating Grief and Responsibility17:39 Transmuting Energy in the Fire24:32 Illumination Through Fire29:24 Learning Radical Acceptance33:46 Our Relationship with Pain38:09 The Power of Self-Love39:56 Insights from Michael Singer's Teachings42:54 Activism with Acceptance46:05 Developing Awareness of Triggers58:34 It's Never "Too Late"01:02:09 The Importance of Compassion for Mistakes01:02:47 Loving Yourself is the Only Way Out

"If you think you're enlightened, go spend a week with your family." - Ram DassFamily is hard to navigate. They represent so many things to us, and they are our ultimate karma. In this episode, Erin and Evelyn explore why family relationships are so uniquely difficult, and how to begin approaching them with a healthy, grounded mindset, and most importantly, an open heart.We hope you enjoy xo

As social beings, our relationships with ourselves - including every part of our being - have a big influence on how we show up in the world. Unaddressed insecurities may manifest in ways we are not aware of. Or, maybe we are aware. Regardless, building confidence requires us to sit in the discomfort of acknowledging our shadows, working with them, and choosing to find that unconditional acceptance (and maybe even love) for all that we are - for how we love ourselves is how we love others.Its tough talking about insecurity, but the courage that vulnerability requires is what creates self-trust and thus, confidence. Let's talk about it!We love ya <3

In this episode we deep dive into our intuition. What is it? How do we recognize it? Knowing our intuition is such a powerful tool, our intention is to get quiet enough to use it. Even quiet enough to recognize when we act on instinct rather than intuition. We share moments when we have ignored it, learned to hear it, and practices to realign with it in times we feel lost. If you're ready for real change — not more information, but actual transformation — Root & Rise was made for you. This simple, powerful 4-week journey will help you get honest about where you are, get clear on what you're truly living for, and take grounded steps toward a life that actually feels like yours. Click below to join.https://www.skool.com/peacepractice/aboutChapters:0:07 Introduction on Intuition8:11 Listening to Outside Voices Vs. Listening Within15:42 The Importance of Surrender20:57 Understanding Instinct vs. Intuition39:20 Ways to Strengthen Intuition46:11 Personal Journeys Trusting Our Intuition57:18 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

Welcome back to another episode of Sacred Silliness. In this episode, we talk about trusting the process of life, which requires us to be authentic to who we are and what our hearts want. Authenticity doesn't come easily and requires us to be radically honest - and courageous - because looking at ourselves fully isn't always pretty. Still, coming to that place of full acceptance and unconditional love for all that we see allows us to flow with life and stand in love. We love you!

Get cozy with a tea in bed and hang out with us and our first guest and soul sister, Angelena, as we delve into the profound and sacred bond of sisterhood. We talk through our own process of recognizing soul connections, the manifestation of such connections through intentional alignment, and the importance of self-inquiry and shadow work for deeper intimacy.Chapters00:00 Exploring Sisterhood and Connection01:40 Our Origin Story06:49 The Essence of Unconditional Love13:37 How We Recognize Sisterhood in Our Lives28:48 The Importance of Inner Work for Deeper Connections44:17 The Illusion of Persona and Our Roles53:07 Embodying Your True Self59:09 Wrapping Up

In this episode we deep dive into reflections on our Perú journey, the impact of the Ayahuasca medicinal experience, and the lifelong process of integration ahead.

We're back with part 2 of our yoga series, continuing to explore yoga as a path to self-discovery. In this one, we break down what yoga really is—and what it's not (especially in the western world). We get into the eight limbs of yoga, the messy work of self-discovery, and why self-love is so much harder than it sounds. As yoga teachers and students, our practice inspires us daily, whether we're on the mat or just moving through life. We're excited to share what we've discovered and unpack what we're learning in this lifelong journey. This is only the tip of the iceberg though! Stay tuned for more yoga talks sprinkled throughout future episodes.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sacred Silliness09:36 The Challenge of Defining Yoga25:42 Exploring the Eight Limbs of Yoga36:30 The Origins of Yoga and the Role of Patanjali46:44 The Struggle with Self-Discovery and Love01:35:58 Song Recommendation: Sit Around the Fire by East Forest and Ram Dass

In the first part of this series, we get personal about our journeys with yoga—what it really means to us beyond the poses and aesthetics. We try to put words to the essence of yoga and talk about how it's transformed our lives from the inside out. The conversation goes deep into the spiritual and philosophical side of the practice, why it matters so much to us, and how it keeps bringing us back to the present moment, even when our minds feel scattered and distracted.

Welcome to our first (official) episode in a series of deep dives into various topics that feel alive for us now.The conversation explores the concept of unconditional love and our experiences of divine love and conditioned love. We delve into our understanding of love as freedom and consciousness, highlighting the distinction between the human heart and the soul, the path to God through love, the experience of deep connection, and the essence of oneness.Chapters00:00 Embodiment of Namaste23:58 The Human Heart vs. The Soul30:18 The Path to God and Love43:13 The Essence of Love and Consciousness

Meet your sacred silly cohosts Erin and Evelyn, sharing the ins outs of who we are and why we're here. The conversation delves into the journey of finding a soul sister and the importance of bringing light and compassion to the world. Chapters00:00 The Excitement of Starting09:28 The Essence of Being20:23 The Origin of the Podcast36:08 Gratitude and Privilege46:45 Honoring Ram Dass's Teachings