Self-Care Sermon

Send us Fan MailThis is the Self-Care Through the Chakras Series... a series that has been in my heart since the inception of this show, and I am so excited to finally bring it to you. Each week, for 7 weeks, we will explore each of the 7 main chakras through the traditional yogic lens, anchoring our journey in the authentic Indian roots from which they originated. These episodes will offer powerful tangible self-care tools for you to help bring more balance and alignment back to mind, body, and spirit. Remember that our Becoming is simply a return to our innate wholeness and beauty-fullness, and when we have self-care practices and resources available to us, we can return with much more grace and ease. Today... we start at the Root.Resources Mentioned:https://www.youtube.com/yogawithadrienehttps://mountainroseherbs.com/https://animamundiherbals.com/Podcast Episodes Mentioned:61. Holistic Health Series | Part 1 - Foundation | The Healing Power of Ayurveda https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/1797495162. Holistic Health Series | Part 2 - Sleep | With Dr. Sheila Patel https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/18012490 63. Holistic Health Series | Part 3 - Nutrition | Food as Medicine, Digesting Our Lives, & Honoring the Vessel https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/18053962 64. Holistic Health Series | Part 4 - Movement | Making Our Lives a Moving Meditation https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/18093226 65. Holistic Health Series | Part 5 - Meditation | Remembering to Remember the Self https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/18135672 66. Holistic Health Series | Part 6 - Emotions | Emotional Mastery: Unlocking Your Inner Sanctuary https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/18179436You, too, can become certified as an Ayurvedic Health Instructor with Gaja's premier training:  https://www.thegajacollective.com/?ref=6f7a78Keywords: Ayurveda, chakras, root chakra, Yoga, self-care, grounding, Nature, mantra, self-love, healing, nourishmentThank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @beautyandbecomingwithcocoShare with a friend who you think might need a serving of self-love Rate and review as a small act of kindness Follow and Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - weekly! xxo, Coco

Send us Fan MailHere we are, officially welcoming September and the slow descent into a new season. I am always happy to welcome back my friend, Carly Whorton, and her astrological wisdom into this space.Today's episode explores the transition from August into September through the lens of self-trust, discernment, and seasonal change. We discuss how August brought a surrender and emotional recalibration, and then we connect that thread to September’s invitation to choose more intentionally what benefits from our energy.We share our monthly oracle message, lean into the harvest season symbolism, and unpack several astrological themes, including Venus retrograde, Chiron’s temporary return to Aries, and the Virgo to Libra shift. The episode centers on one big question: What is truly worth carrying forward?Topics include: Revisiting how the last few months have asked us to become more of ourselves so that we can be of more service to others in the seasons to comeSurrendering in times of uncertainty and accepting the things that are not in our controlWhat it means to have a Warrior spiritResting as an act of service for the harvest to comeNot allowing criticism to impact our decision-making process, and the freedom that comes from that sovereigntyThe rose garden and what she teaches us about wholeness, discernment, generosity, and acceptanceEmbracing our own innocence and being gentle with ourselves through all of life's ups and downsThe importance of values and intention when tending to our own inner gardens, and what we are creating out in the world September astrology and questions we can sit with as we move through the monthRemaining curious about our own capabilities and long-term visionResources Mentioned:Rebecca Campbell Rose Oracle Deck |  https://bookshop.org/a/126473/9781788172356Podcast Episodes Mentioned: 112. Self-Care with the Seasons: The Energy of August Asks... Now What? You Get to Decide, Queen | With Carly Whorton | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/19601253Find Carly:Spotify |  https://open.spotify.com/show/5bL2rZsHl2uYuJdJnslQ38?si=9f1014d019744302YouTube |  https://www.youtube.com/@OwningAuthenticityEtsy |  https://www.etsy.com/shop/OwningAuthenticityWebsite |  https://owningauthenticity.com/IG | @OwningAuthenticityNewsletter |  http://eepurl.com/hIs3BbYou, too, can become certified as an Ayurvedic Health Instructor with Gaja's premier training:  https://www.thegajacollective.com/?ref=6f7a78 Keywords: September, Astrology, Virgo, Libra, Venus, Chiron, transits, oracle deck, self-care, self-love, self-confidence, beauty, insecurity, wholeness, discernment, acceptance, growth and development, freedom, trust, values, harvest, surrender A note: Any book links you find here are through my Bookshop.org shelf. If you purchase through them, I receive a small commission — at no extra cost to you — and a portion also goes to support independent bookstores rather than a mega-retailer. It felt like a small, aligned way to keep sharing what I'm reading.Thank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @beautyandbecomingwithcocoShare with a friend who you think might need a serving of self-love Rate and review as a small act of kindness Follow and Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - weekly! xxo, Coco

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we explore the meaning of beauty... something which is intrinsic to our very existence. I share personal stories about my own relationship to beauty, as well as what I have witnessed through years of working in the industry.I explore what it means to reconnect with that inner well of beauty rather than looking outside of ourselves for a quick fix...Because there is absolutely nothing wrong with loving lipstick, Botox, skincare, hair care, makeup, or any of the beautiful ways we choose to adorn ourselves. The invitation is simply to pause and ask:Am I making this choice from an overflowing cup of beauty-fullness... or, am I hoping it will fill a cup that feels empty?In this episode we discuss:Beauty as our Divine natureOur bodies as sacred portals through which we experience beautyWhy "pretty" can be taught or bought, but beauty cannot Honoring the seasons, cycles, and changing expressions of our lives Ralph Waldo Emerson's quote from The Rhodora poem: "Beauty is its own excuse for being."Podcast Episodes Mentioned: 108. She's Getting a New Name... | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/19477351You, too, can become certified as an Ayurvedic Health Instructor with Gaja's premier training:  https://www.thegajacollective.com/?ref=6f7a78Keywords: beauty, self-love, self-confidence, divinity, wholeness, holistic self-care, nature, self-esteem, being, self-worth, abundanceThank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @beautyandbecomingwithcocoShare with a friend who you think might need a serving of self-love Rate and review as a small act of kindness Follow and Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - weekly! xxo, Coco

Send us Fan MailI thought I wanted to be prettier... what I really needed was to be cared for. If you listened to last week's episode, or have been following me on Instagram @beautyandbecomingwithcoco, you will know that I have been talking a lot about insecurity lately…Putting myself vulnerably front and center to share my own challenges with the reflection I see in the mirror… especially as someone with a podcast that has Beauty in the name and has been in the industry for decades....But what if insecurity is another word for pain?And what if, sometimes, that pain becomes the thing that finally gets our attention?This episode is a reflection on:How insecurity can be understood as emotional painThe ways our Soul tries to get our attention through our human experiencesChoosing compassion over shame for the versions of ourselves who were simply trying to find relief, and honoring the winding ways we arrive at self-careMaybe the thing you’ve been judging yourself for is actually trying to show you where you need more love.Maybe your insecurity isn’t the enemy...Maybe it’s a messenger...Maybe it is the doorway, which doesn’t have to feel glamorous in order to be transformative on the other side. Resources Mentioned: Danielle Paige:https://daniellepaige.com/IG | @iamdaniellepaigePodcast Episodes Mentioned:112. Self-Care with the Seasons: The Energy of August Asks... Now What? You Get to Decide, Queen | With Carly Whorton | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/19601253102. Taking an X-Ray of Your Life: Where Are You Gaslighting Yourself? |  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/1937368398. The True Cost of Beauty: My Year Without Botox | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/1924689174. My 2025 Lowlights, the Womb of Winter, and this One Year of the Fire Horse | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/18473140You, too, can become certified as an Ayurvedic Health Instructor with Gaja's premier training:  https://www.thegajacollective.com/?ref=6f7a78Keywords: self-care, self-love, insecurity, beauty, personal growth, Soul, Higher Self, therapyThank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @beautyandbecomingwithcocoShare with a friend who you think might need a serving of self-love Rate and review as a small act of kindness Follow and Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - weekly! xxo, Coco

Send us Fan MailHappy New Moon Solar Eclipse in Leo!In the spirit of today's energetic lessons... I hopped on the mic for an impromptu inspired episode. This episode is a peek into my journal today and what I am working to transmute in my own life... the identity upgrade that I have needed. I share about my insecurities as an esthetician battling acne, through a tumultuous health season the last couple of years. May this episode remind you to honor where you are while you are in process of becoming... respecting every beauty-full version of yourself. Podcast Episodes Mentioned:112. Self-Care with the Seasons: The Energy of August Asks... Now What? You Get to Decide, Queen | With Carly Whorton | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/19601253111. Embodied Becoming: Integration, Integrity, & the Courage to Be Seen by Yourself | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/19582193102. Taking an X-Ray of Your Life: Where Are You Gaslighting Yourself? |  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/1937368398. The True Cost of Beauty: My Year Without Botox | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/19246891You, too, can become certified as an Ayurvedic Health Instructor with Gaja's premier training:  https://www.thegajacollective.com/?ref=6f7a78Keywords: Leo season, new moon, solar eclipse, identity, becoming, acne, esthetics, self-care, self-love, self-respect, self-compassion, beauty, skin careThank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @beautyandbecomingwithcocoShare with a friend who you think might need a serving of self-love Rate and review as a small act of kindness Follow and Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - weekly! xxo, Coco

Send us Fan MailCarly Whorton joins me again today for our monthly energy chat! August is juicy... and this conversation goes way beyond astrology. Carly and I explore: Honoring the seasons in our lives: the "still" seasons, the seasons asking us to walk away from what is no longer worth the "hard", and all the seasons in betweenHow we relate to the difficult events in our lives and discerning between what is difficult and needs to be re-evaluated vs. what is difficult and our Soul needs us to push through (Spoiler alert: difficulty is always a messenger for our Soul growth!)The difference between growing pains and dying painsThe thread being woven through June, July, and AugustFinding trust amidst the vulnerability of surrender, and reframing uncertainty as possibility Ways to set ourselves free from our own self-imprisonment The 10% methodWhy Leo season is asking us to RETURN to our desires... the joy and fun!The liberation that arrives with the knowing that your desire has your name on it, and your Soul will continue to lead you on the right path - you cannot get it wrong!  Resources Mentioned: Way of the Rose Newsletter | https://wayoftherose.org/newsletters/Rebecca Campbell Rose Oracle Deck | https://bookshop.org/a/126473/9781788172356Podcast Episodes Mentioned: 111. Embodied Becoming: Integration, Integrity, & the Courage to Be Seen by Yourself | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/19582193109. Trusting the Unfolding & The Force of Tenderness | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/19504849108. She's Getting a New Name... | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/19477351105. Self-Care with the Seasons: The Energy of July Says... It's Time to Come Home | With Carly Whorton | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/19432943102. Taking an X-Ray of Your Life: Where Are You Gaslighting Yourself? | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/19373683Find Carly:Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/5bL2rZsHl2uYuJdJnslQ38?si=9f1014d019744302YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@OwningAuthenticityEtsy | https://www.etsy.com/shop/OwningAuthenticityWebsite | https://owningauthenticity.com/IG | @OwningAuthenticityNewsletter | http://eepurl.com/hIs3BbYou, too, can become certified as an Ayurvedic Health Instructor with Gaja's premier training: https://www.thegajacollective.com/?ref=6f7a78Keywords: August, Astrology, Cancer, Leo, Mercury retrograde, full moon, Aquarius, transits, oracle deck, self-care, self-love, personal power, self-confidence, presence, growth and development, freedom, trust A note: Any book links you find here are through my Bookshop.org shelf. If you purchase through them, I receive a small commission — at no extra cost to you — and a portion also goes to support independent bookstores rather than a mega-retailer. It felt like a small, aligned way to keep sharing what I'm reading.Thank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @beautyandbecomingwithcocoShare with a friend who you think might need a serving of self-love Rate and review as a small act of kindness Follow and Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - weekly! xxo, Coco

Send us Fan MailThis week's episode arrived a little later than usual... on purpose. A week of heaviness, density, and overwhelm was asking for the spaciousness to be felt rather than fixed. I needed some time to mother myself before showing up in this space. That practice of allowing became the doorway into today's conversation: taking becoming out of the conceptual and into the embodied. Last week's episode explored becoming through the lens of integrity and wholeness on a broader scale... this week, we bring it home into the Self.Set against the backdrop of Leo season and the collective energy of visibility and boldness, we ask a quieter, deeper question: Who are you really needing to be seen by?This episode explores:What it means to radically witness yourselfDefining what it means to live into our own personal golden era of successExperiencing our lives instead of consuming our livesThe pause as a practice: re-calibrating to our North Star regularlyPodcast Episodes Mentioned:110. What It Means to Be... Becoming | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/19535871105. Self-Care with the Seasons: The Energy of July Says... It's Time to Come Home | With Carly Whorton | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/19432943You, too, can become certified as an Ayurvedic Health Instructor with Gaja's premier training:  https://www.thegajacollective.com/?ref=6f7a78Keywords: Leo season, becoming, integrity, wholeness, self-care, self-love, personal development, growth, embodiment, self-honesty, visibility, self-trust, courage, success, freedom, mindfulnessThank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @beautyandbecomingwithcocoShare with a friend who you think might need a serving of self-love Rate and review as a small act of kindness Follow and Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - weekly! xxo, Coco

Send us Fan MailToday's episode is evidence that when we trust, surrender, and are open and receptive to what the Universe has available for us… the way will be shown. We are always supported. Today we explore:What synchronicities mean when they show up in our livesWhat integrity really meansA reframe of personal powerWhy "becoming" doesn’t mean you need to become a whole new personWhy self-care is a key factor in reaching our fullest potentialPodcast Episodes Mentioned:108. She's Getting a New Name... | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/19477351102. Taking an X-Ray of Your Life: Where Are You Gaslighting Yourself? | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/19373683Resources Mentioned:Cathy Heller: https://cathyheller.com/Martha Beck: https://marthabeck.com/Asia Suler: https://asiasuler.com/I am Becoming by Jayne Relaford BrownYou, too, can become certified as an Ayurvedic Health Instructor with Gaja's premier training:  https://www.thegajacollective.com/?ref=6f7a78Keywords: self-love, self-care, beauty, becoming, integrity, self-trust, intactness, self-discovery, personal development, synchronicity, power, holistic, wholenessThank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @beautyandbecomingwithcocoShare with a friend who you think might need a serving of self-love Rate and review as a small act of kindness Follow and Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - weekly! xxo, Coco

Send us Fan MailToday's episode feels incredibly sacred to me.These birthday episodes have become something I never intended them to be…They're love letters to my past and future selves.They allow me to witness not only how much life can change in a year... but how faithfully our intentions continue unfolding, even when life takes us somewhere we never would have chosen ourselves.A year ago, I couldn't have imagined what was waiting just beyond my birthday.Within days, everything I thought I knew about my life began to change.There was profound healing.Profound loss.Profound surrender.And ultimately… a profound coming home to myself.Today, I want to share what it's been like to look back on that journey from where I stand now, entering my 36th year of life.We'll talk about intentions, trust, grief, spiritual practice, self-care, and the beauty of never truly knowing what miracles — or initiations — are waiting just around the corner... beyond the thresholds of our lives. I'll also share why this birthday feels intertwined with another birth entirely: the evolution of this podcast from Self-Care Sermon into Beauty and Becoming.I invite you to soften wherever this episode finds you now... and I invite you into this next chapter with me. xxo, CocoPodcast Episodes Mentioned:108. She's Getting a New Name… | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/19477351107. Bonus Re-Release | Birthday Episode: The Mud and the Lotus | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/19466526102. Taking an X-Ray of Your Life: Where Are You Gaslighting Yourself? | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/19373683You, too, can become certified as an Ayurvedic Health Instructor with Gaja's premier training:  https://www.thegajacollective.com/?ref=6f7a78Keywords: birthday, Cancer season, wholeness, self-care, self-love, self-compassion, reflection, personal development, growth, change, grief, tenderness, unfolding, nature, trustThank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @beautyandbecomingwithcocoShare with a friend who you think might need a serving of self-love Rate and review as a small act of kindness Follow and Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - weekly! xxo, Coco

Send us Fan MailToday I am sharing an exciting announcement...After 100+ episodes, this sanctuary has a new name!In this short and tender episode, I share the story behind the rebrand... from Self-Care Sermon to Beauty and Becoming... and why it was through deep self-inquiry that made this evolution not just possible, but inevitable.This isn't just a name change. It's a rebirth. A reclamation... Of beauty as something full and true and innate. Of self-care as a devotional practice, a doorway back home to yourself. Of a sacred thread that has been woven through my lifetimes. Nothing else is changing. Same voice. Same honesty. Same weekly episodes.But something deeper is emerging...Welcome to Beauty and Becoming.Thank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @beautyandbecomingwithcocoShare with a friend who you think might need a serving of self-love Rate and review as a small act of kindness Follow and Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - weekly! xxo, Coco

Send us Fan MailIn the spirit of celebrating 100 EPISODES (!), I am re-releasing some of my (and your!) favorites! Today's re-release feels... like ALL the feels... special, beautiful, healing, self-honoring, self-compassionate, self-loving, WILD... all the things. Today's re-release is my birthday episode from last year, being shared again on my birthday this year. This was a powerful one for me to listen back to, and I hope it brings you what your heart might need today! ________________________________________Today, July 9th, is my birthday! This episode is:a reframe of the energetics of our sacred birth daysa reflection on 34 (and all of its brutal challenges!)a look ahead at what I am embracing for 35a breath of fresh air: honoring the "both/and" of this Spirit/Human ExperienceTruly, it is an unbelievable gift to be celebrating another year of life and having your support as a listener of this podcast. I am overwhelmed with gratitude today: THANK YOU. Genuinely. You, too, can become certified as an Ayurvedic Health Instructor with Gaja's premier training:  https://www.thegajacollective.com/?ref=6f7a78Keywords: birthday, Cancer season, wholeness, self-care, self-love, self-compassion, reflection, personal development, growth, changeThank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @beautyandbecomingwithcocoShare with a friend who you think might need a serving of self-love Rate and review as a small act of kindness Follow and Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - weekly! xxo, Coco

Send us Fan MailIn the spirit of celebrating 100 EPISODES (!), I am re-releasing some of my (and your!) favorites! Today's re-release is extra special, because Bruna is my Cancerian sister, also celebrating a birthday this month! ____________________________________________________Today's episode is probably one of my favorites that I've recorded so far... there is so much resonance and beauty and so many synchronicities that came up for me personally through this conversation... it just felt magical and aligned.I am so grateful to have such an incredible woman and friend like Bruna in my life, and also to have her share so openly on this episode about the loss of her mother, her recent divorce, and re-discovering her identity through grief... or as she says, when life isn't  "sunshine and waffles".Grief is Love: Living with Loss |  https://bookshop.org/a/126473/9780306926037By: Marisa Renee Lee Eat, Pray, Love |  https://bookshop.org/a/126473/9780143038412By: Elizabeth Gilbert Connect with Bruna | @thrilainbrazilaYou, too, can become certified as an Ayurvedic Health Instructor with Gaja's premier training:  https://www.thegajacollective.com/?ref=6f7a78Keywords: grief, self-love, self-care, self-trust, divorce, loss, identityA note: Any book links you find here are through my Bookshop.org shelf. If you purchase through them, I receive a small commission — at no extra cost to you — and a portion also goes to support independent bookstores rather than a mega-retailer. It felt like a small, aligned way to keep sharing what I'm reading.Thank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @beautyandbecomingwithcocoShare with a friend who you think might need a serving of self-love Rate and review as a small act of kindness Follow and Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - weekly! xxo, Coco

Send us Fan MailIt is that time again! I am back with the wonderful Carly Whorton for our monthly energy chat for July. First, we take a moment to honor and reflect on how the energy that we discussed for June showed up in our lives over the course of the last month.Then, I share the oracle card that I pulled for the month of July and how the mythological story of the Selkie Woman illustrates the themes that are so potent during this season. Carly then guides us through all of the major astrological events and transits that are happening in July - and it's a big moment. As Carly explains, July is a powerful bridge, and we are being asked to explore:Which of our two wolves are we feeding?Where do we need to re-examine and re-prioritize our needs?Where are we placing acceptance above freedom?Are we nurturing past versions of ourselves, or the version that we are becoming? And are we honoring all parts of ourselves in the process?Are we using our personal power to serve ego or collective consciousness? This episode explains why we are entering into double king energy and what Hermione can teach us about freeing the dragon. July challenges us to make our desires bigger than our need for approval, and offers a reminder that external validation does not equal security.Resources Mentioned:Your Radiant Self Is Waiting | Jupiter in Leo Begins by Bryan Colter Astrology | https://youtu.be/A06WXA3awnY?si=nWU4cs_XLkZGkNlwRebecca Campbell Healing Waters Oracle Deck | https://bookshop.org/a/126473/9781788178471Podcast Episodes Mentioned (and others you may love!):104. Remembering Your Light When the Sun Stands Still | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/19407227102. Taking an X-Ray of Your Life: Where Are You Gaslighting Yourself? | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/19373683100. You Are Right on Time | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/1932361399. Self-Care with the Seasons: The Energy of June Asks... Why am I here? | With Carly Whorton | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/1928579251. Self-Care with the Seasons | Mercury Retrograde | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/17591116Find Carly:Spotify |  https://open.spotify.com/show/5bL2rZsHl2uYuJdJnslQ38?si=9f1014d019744302YouTube |  https://www.youtube.com/@OwningAuthenticityEtsy |  https://www.etsy.com/shop/OwningAuthenticityWebsite |  https://owningauthenticity.com/IG | @OwningAuthenticityNewsletter |  http://eepurl.com/hIs3BbYou, too, can become certified as an Ayurvedic Health Instructor with Gaja's premier training:  https://www.thegajacollective.com/?ref=6f7a78Keywords: July, Astrology, Cancer, Leo, North Node, South Node, Uranus, Jupiter, Neptune, Pluto, Saturn, selkie, transits, oracle deck, self-care, self-love, personal power, self-confidence, presence, sanctuary, growth and development, acceptance, freedom, internal family systemsA note: Any book links you find here are through my Bookshop.org shelf. If you purchase through them, I receive a small commission — at no extra cost to you — and a portion also goes to support independent bookstores rather than a mega-retailer. It felt like a small, aligned way to keep sharing what I'm reading.Thank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @beautyandbecomingwithcocoShare with a friend who you think might need a serving of self-love Rate and review as a small act of kindness Follow and Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - weekly! xxo, Coco

Send us Fan MailToday's episode is an intentional pause. This held breath moment in time where we consciously remember to fully experience the exhale. It is about the moments that ask us to come Home to ourselves. The moments that reveal something that we may have forgotten… but never lost. It is about releasing the expectations, the "shoulds", the obligations… and coming back to the core of your Truth, your Essence, your Light. Let this episode become a sanctuary for you… holding you in whatever moment it finds you in.Book Mentioned: Eat Pray Love: by Elizabeth Gilberthttps://bookshop.org/a/126473/9780143038412You, too, can become certified as an Ayurvedic Health Instructor with Gaja's premier training:    https://www.thegajacollective.com/?ref=6f7a78Keywords: light, solstice, self-love, self-trust, authenticity, individuality, unique gifts, purpose, healing, self-careA note: Any book links you find here are through my Bookshop.org shelf. If you purchase through them, I receive a small commission — at no extra cost to you — and a portion also goes to support independent bookstores rather than a mega-retailer. It felt like a small, aligned way to keep sharing what I'm reading.Thank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @beautyandbecomingwithcocoShare with a friend who you think might need a serving of self-love Rate and review as a small act of kindness Follow and Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - weekly! xxo, Coco

Send us Fan MailIn the spirit of celebrating 100 EPISODES (!), I am re-releasing some of my (and your!) favorites! ____________________________________________________Today's episode is so extra special to me because I have all of my siblings joining me!My older brother, Cory, my younger brother, Daniel, and my younger sister, Taylor, all sit down with me to have a very open, honest, and vulnerable discussion around our unique interpretations of boundaries within our family system. I am so grateful for their presence, their willingness to share, and their support of myself and one another. Make sure you stay tuned through until the end, as I recorded some bonus content that not even they know about! Enjoy Part 3 of the Boundaries Series!Podcast episodes from this series:34. Boundaries as Self-Care Series | Part 1 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/1690221335. Boundaries as Self-Care Series | Part 2 - Career | With Armenia Gary https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/1694228337. Boundaries as Self-Care Series | Part 4 - Romantic Partnership | With My Significant Other, Patrick https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/1701744538. Boundaries as Self-Care Series | Part 5 - Friendships | With My Bestie, Angela https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/17069985You, too, can become certified as an Ayurvedic Health Instructor with Gaja's premier training:    https://www.thegajacollective.com/?ref=6f7a78Keywords:family, boundaries, siblings, self-care, relationships, ancestral traumaThank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @beautyandbecomingwithcocoShare with a friend who you think might need a serving of self-love Rate and review as a small act of kindness Follow and Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - weekly! xxo, Coco

Send us Fan MailToday's episode is another really personal one for me.For years, I have lived with chronic pain. The kind of pain that slowly becomes part of your identity. The kind that quietly weaves itself into your daily decisions, your relationships, your work, your sleep, and eventually the way you see yourself. When something has been present for long enough, it's amazing how easily we can begin to normalize it. We adapt. We minimize. We convince ourselves that it's not that bad.But sometimes life presents us with a moment that makes it impossible to keep looking away... And recently, I received some answers that confirmed what my body had been trying to tell me all along.What surprised me most wasn't the diagnosis.It was my emotional response to it.Today's episode explores what is truly waiting for us underneath all of the performing. It's about listening to the wisdom of your body, honoring your experience, and exploring what happens when you finally decide that your well-being is worthy of your attention, your time, your resources, and your care.You, too, can become certified as an Ayurvedic Health Instructor with Gaja's premier training:   https://www.thegajacollective.com/?ref=6f7a78Keywords:self-trust, self-compassion, self-love, self-care, chronic pain, gaslighting, self-worth, healing, well-beingThank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @beautyandbecomingwithcocoShare with a friend who you think might need a serving of self-love Rate and review as a small act of kindness Follow and Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - weekly! xxo, Coco

Send us Fan MailIn the spirit of celebrating 100 EPISODES (!), I am re-releasing some of my (and your!) favorites! This re-release episode is extra special, because it also happens to be my bestie's birthday today! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANGELA! Love you! ______________________________________________A most heartfelt thank you to my beauty-full best friend, Angela, for being so vulnerable, open, and honest in this episode. You can show her some love on IG @angelalundberg_You, too, can become certified as an Ayurvedic Health Instructor with Gaja's premier training:   https://www.thegajacollective.com/?ref=6f7a78Keywords: friendship, self-love, self-care, body image, motherhood, relationshipsThank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @beautyandbecomingwithcocoShare with a friend who you think might need a serving of self-love Rate and review as a small act of kindness Follow and Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - weekly! xxo, Coco

Send us Fan MailToday's episode is a very important milestone for me… Episode 100!And while I am definitely celebrating myself today… this is not about "look at me"... it's about "come with me".  This episode is about:The importance of starting - just do the thingShowing up messy. Imperfect. Scared. The world need your truth. Why not getting lost in the big picture is critical to success - consistent baby steps matterHonoring your own creative force withinConnecting to your beauty that is NEVER separate from youPodcast Episodes Mentioned:96. Why Your Body's Signals Are Your Greatest Self-Care Guide: My Lessons Through Fertility Grief | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/1917485999. Self-Care with the Seasons: The Energy of June Asks... Why am I here? | With Carly Whorton | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/19285792You, too, can become certified as an Ayurvedic Health Instructor with Gaja's premier training:   https://www.thegajacollective.com/?ref=6f7a78Keywords:self-care, self-love, goal achievement, Divine timing, podcast, gratitude, creativity, beautyThank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @beautyandbecomingwithcocoShare with a friend who you think might need a serving of self-love Rate and review as a small act of kindness Follow and Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - weekly! xxo, Coco

Send us Fan MailI am back with my dear friend, Carly, for your monthly energy forecast. I share the oracle card that I pulled for the month of June and what the image of the Waterfall can mean for us. Carly explores some important astrological transits for June… chapters closing and new ones beginning…This episode is jam packed with takeaways including:How to live a life on purpose - recognizing that the time will be spent no matter what… so how are you choosing to spend it?How a daily self-care practice enables you to be your own candle in the darkest nightsThe magic of finding your soul tribe, while also honoring your individuality and sovereignty Viewing personal development as an experiment and an adventure… we are on an information gathering quest, and embodiment of this information is a daily practiceWhat does your personal GPS look like? Do you know your current location and do you know your destination? Your north star? Do you even know how you got here?Utilizing neuroplasticity in our favor and deciding our own programming on purpose, and how we can use the practice of writing to imprint this programmingUsing a visual cue can help bring us back to our Soul and maintain momentumHow to make our thoughts more abundant - not in quantity, but in QUALITYThis episode reminds us that the answers are never outside of ourselves, even when the mind convinces us that they are.  June offers us a portal to come Home… to transition from our mind to our heart… and an opportunity to choose what it is that we are available for. This season asks us to take up more space, be unapologetic, take our role as a leader, and claim our power. Resources Mentioned:The Artist's Way| By: Julia Cameron | https://bookshop.org/a/126473/9780143129257Rebecca Campbell Healing Waters Oracle Deck | https://bookshop.org/a/126473/9781788178471Podcast Episodes Mentioned (and others you may love!):98. The True Cost of Beauty: My Year Without Botox | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/1924689196. Why Your Body's Signals Are Your Greatest Self-Care Guide: My Lessons Through Fertility Grief | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/1917485995. Self-Care with the Seasons: The Energy of May Asks... Who do you think you are? | With Carly Whorton | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/1912397393. Remembering the Body's Wisdom: Returning to the Love of Your Sacred Vessel in Taurus Season (and always!) | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/1905629665. Holistic Health Series | Part 5 - Meditation | Remembering to Remember the Self | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/18135672Find Carly:Spotify |  https://open.spotify.com/show/5bL2rZsHl2uYuJdJnslQ38?si=9f1014d019744302YouTube |  https://www.youtube.com/@OwningAuthenticityEtsy |  https://www.etsy.com/shop/OwningAuthenticityWebsite |  https://owningauthenticity.com/IG | @OwningAuthenticityNewsletter |  http://eepurl.com/hIs3BbYou, too, can become certified as an Ayurvedic Health Instructor with Gaja's premier training:  https://www.thegajacollective.com/?ref=6f7a78Keywords: June, Astrology, Gemini, Cancer, North Node, South Node, Uranus, Jupiter, transits, oracle deck, self-care, self-love, personal power, self-confidence, presence, intuition, creativity, growth and development, neuroplasticity, identity, sovereigntyA note: Any book links you find here are through my Bookshop.org shelf. If you purchase through them, I receive a small commission — at no extra cost to you — and a portion also goes to support independent bookstores rather than a mega-retailer. It felt like a small, aligned way to keep sharing what I'm reading.Thank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @beautyandbecomingwithcocoShare with a friend who you think might need a serving of self-love Rate and review as a small act of kindness Follow and Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - weekly! xxo, Coco

Send us Fan MailThere’s a difference between choosing something because it genuinely brings you joy… and choosing something because you’re afraid of what happens if you stop.And I think many of us — especially as women — have been conditioned not to question that line too closely.We are meant to shut up and look pretty. Today’s episode is a very honest conversation about beauty, insecurity, self-worth, aging, the nervous system, and the complicated relationship many of us have with the reflection staring back at us in the mirror.As of this week… I have officially gone one full year without Botox.And while this episode does talk about cosmetic procedures, and my personal experience working in the beauty industry for so many years… this conversation is about SO much more than injections.It’s about:The true cost of beauty: financially, emotionally, mentally, societallyThe narratives and stories running on auto-pilot, or that we create, about our self-worth in relation to our appearanceSitting in the discomfort of comparisonQuestioning our beauty ritualsWhat it means to be receptive of our own beauty and how it relates to nervous system safetyI share very openly in this episode about my own journey with injections, the insecurity I have been experiencing, the ways my fertility and health journey shifted my perspective, and the deeper healing around learning to actually receive my own beauty without shrinking from it.This episode is about conscious confidence... about reclaiming sovereignty over our choices... about becoming intentional with the rituals, habits, and narratives we participate in... and offers practical tips for learning how to love ourselves more fully— with or without the things we once thought we needed.So whether you’ve never touched a cosmetic procedure in your life, or you’ve been getting Botox for years…Whether you feel deeply confident right now, or are quietly struggling with your reflection in the mirror…I hope this conversation makes you feel more informed and more in your own power. Podcast Episodes Mentioned:96. Why Your Body's Signals Are Your Greatest Self-Care Guide: My Lessons Through Fertility Grief | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/1917485993. Remembering the Body's Wisdom: Returning to the Love of Your Sacred Vessel in Taurus Season (and always!) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/1905629605. Conscious Confidence | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/15740866You, too, can become certified as an Ayurvedic Health Instructor with Gaja's premier training:   https://www.thegajacollective.com/?ref=6f7a78Keywords:neuromodulators, neurotoxins, Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Daxxify, cosmetic procedures, injections, filler, beauty, self-care, self-love, self-confidence, health, nervous system, holistic, ayurveda, consciousness, personal development, agingThank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @beautyandbecomingwithcocoShare with a friend who you think might need a serving of self-love Rate and review as a small act of kindness Follow and Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - weekly! xxo, Coco

Send us Fan MailToday's episode is one of those simple, yet profound reminders that we need to return to again and again and again. Everyone that I am speaking to lately is experiencing some sense of heaviness… and it is in that heaviness that we need to remember that we have the power to bring more light. I was confronted with my own questions of self-worth recently, and in this episode we navigate the delicate balance between showing up for others and nurturing ourselves. Together, we can walk each other home and re-discover how to reclaim our lives with ABBA (or your musical artist of choice), magic, love, and gratitude. Podcast Episode Mentioned:95. Self-Care with the Seasons: The Energy of May Asks... Who do you think you are? | With Carly Whortonhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2393333/episodes/19123973You, too, can become certified as an Ayurvedic Health Instructor with Gaja's premier training:  https://www.thegajacollective.com/?ref=6f7a78Keywords:self-worth, self-care, self-love, life and death, reclamation, grief, balance, mindfulness, healing, personal growthThank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @beautyandbecomingwithcocoShare with a friend who you think might need a serving of self-love Rate and review as a small act of kindness Follow and Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - weekly! xxo, Coco

Send us Fan MailContent Warning: This episode discusses difficult subjects, such as suicidal ideation, depression, mental health, trauma, and abuse. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Today's episode is probably my most personal so far. And yet it is certainly not intended to be just a beautifully polished narrative about ME. It is recorded with the intention of inviting you into a safe space where you might not feel so alone with anything you might be struggling with: health scares, fertility fears, relationship challenges, depression… LIFE.Admittedly… I have felt lost and alone myself for the better part of the last couple of years. And something that I have learned firsthand is: Healing doesn’t happen in silence. Yes, we might need to go into the silence of our own Being to understand the wound that needs healing, but it is through vulnerability, openness, sharing, and radical honesty that we can find the light again.  Some of the topics explored in this episode are: How to differentiate between hiding and incubating when it comes to your healing processThe importance of trusting your intuition and your body's wisdom over systemic medical adviceHow to choose and say yes to yourself, even if that might look like everything falling apartI hope that this episode will remind you that your journey of emergence begins in the dark, where transformation quietly and courageously takes root. You, too, can become certified as an Ayurvedic Health Instructor with Gaja's premier training:  https://www.thegajacollective.com/?ref=6f7a78Keywords:self-care, fertility, health journey, emotional healing, self-love, trauma, empowerment, spiritual growthThank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @beautyandbecomingwithcocoShare with a friend who you think might need a serving of self-love Rate and review as a small act of kindness Follow and Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - weekly! xxo, Coco

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Carly Whorton brings her astrological expertise in a practical and grounded way, and we weave together my own intuitive practices, and our combined love of self-care to help guide you into stepping into your full agency and thrive in harmony with nature.  We explore how re-framing astrology as an energetic weather forecast can transform your daily experience, helping you surf life's inevitable waves rather than be crushed, swept away, or overwhelmed by the tides. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this episode is perfect for those looking to discover practical insights to navigate emotional storms, deepen self-love, and step into your true agency right now. We break down powerful concepts like the wounded healer, post-traumatic growth, and the profound impact of claiming your unique identity. Carly generously offers a tool, she is calling the BBV (Brilliance, Blind spots, Values) to help you answer the question: Who do I think I am. These frameworks are not just abstract ideas— this goes far beyond mindset. You will walk away from this episode with tools to expand your self-awareness, resilience, and capacity for abundance.  We discuss how self-worth, boundaries, and clear communication—especially with yourself—are the keys to unlocking your next level. Turn chaos into cosmic opportunity. Become a co-creator of your own life, aligned with your most powerful and authentic Self.Resources Mentioned:Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl | https://bookshop.org/a/126473/9780807060100Madrona's Pulse Teachings | https://www.madronaspulse.com/Rebecca Campbell Rose Oracle Deck | https://bookshop.org/a/126473/9781788172356Pam Gregory Astrology | https://www.thenextstep.uk.com/Find Carly:Spotify |  https://open.spotify.com/show/5bL2rZsHl2uYuJdJnslQ38?si=9f1014d019744302YouTube |  https://www.youtube.com/@OwningAuthenticityEtsy |  https://www.etsy.com/shop/OwningAuthenticityWebsite |  https://owningauthenticity.com/IG | @OwningAuthenticityNewsletter |  http://eepurl.com/hIs3BbYou, too, can become certified as an Ayurvedic Health Instructor with Gaja's premier training:  https://www.thegajacollective.com/?ref=6f7a78Keywords: May, evolutionary astrology, Scorpio full moon, Taurus, Chiron, post-traumatic growth, mindset, personal development, self-care, self-love, oracle, boundaries, Beltane, hawthorn, rose, Venus, self-awareness, self-worth, identity A note: Any book links you find here are through my Bookshop.org shelf. If you purchase through them, I receive a small commission — at no extra cost to you — and a portion also goes to support independent bookstores rather than a mega-retailer. It felt like a small, aligned way to keep sharing what I'm reading.Thank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @beautyandbecomingwithcocoShare with a friend who you think might need a serving of self-love Rate and review as a small act of kindness Follow and Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - weekly! xxo, Coco

Send us Fan MailThere are seasons in life when everything feels clear, aligned, and moving forward… and then there are seasons that feel uncertain, tender, undone. The spaces where things are falling away before anything new has fully arrived. The in-between. The messy middle.In this episode, I want to talk about what it means to be in a season of transition — when you feel like you’re no longer who you were, but not quite who you’re becoming yet. The moments where life feels disorganized, chaotic, confusing, unclear, or difficult to make sense of. The places where we often judge ourselves the most, when maybe what we actually need is softness, compassion, and trust.Today’s conversation is an invitation to pause inside the becoming. To honor the cycles of death and rebirth that exist within nature, within our bodies, and within our lives. To explore how messiness may not be a sign that something is wrong — but evidence that something sacred is unfolding.I’ll be sharing a personal journal entry, reflections on the changing seasons, the symbolism of the “messy middle,” and practical ways to care for yourself when you feel overwhelmed, untethered, or caught between chapters.If you’ve been feeling like you’re in transition… if things feel uncertain, extra emotional, or not yet resolved… this episode is for you.Christena Cleveland: https://christenacleveland.com/You, too, can become certified as an Ayurvedic Health Instructor with Gaja's premier training:  https://www.thegajacollective.com/?ref=6f7a78Keywords: Beltane, Samhain, full moon, initiation, messy middle, self-care, transformation, self-love, seasonal change, spiritual growth, self-compassion, rituals, mindfulness, personal developmentThank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @beautyandbecomingwithcocoShare with a friend who you think might need a serving of self-love Rate and review as a small act of kindness Follow and Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - weekly! xxo, Coco