Self-Care Sermon

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". Books Mentioned: Grief is Love: Living with Loss |  https://a.co/d/hw3LWWtBy: Marisa Renee LeeEat, Pray, Love |  https://a.co/d/eB68lcRBy: Elizabeth GilbertConnect 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, identityThank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @theselfcaresermon Share 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://shop.rebeccacampbell.me/oracles/the-healing-waters-oracle-cardsPodcast 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 systemsThank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @theselfcaresermon Share 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://www.elizabethgilbert.com/books/eat-pray-love/You, 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-careThank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @theselfcaresermon Share 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 @theselfcaresermon Share 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 @theselfcaresermon Share 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 @theselfcaresermon Share 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 @theselfcaresermon Share 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://a.co/d/dI827jqRebecca Campbell Rose Oracle Deck | https://shop.rebeccacampbell.me/oracles/the-healing-waters-oracle-cardsPodcast 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, sovereigntyThank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @theselfcaresermon Share 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 @theselfcaresermon Share 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 @theselfcaresermon Share 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 @theselfcaresermon Share 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://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/0807014273Madrona's Pulse Teachings | https://www.madronaspulse.com/Rebecca Campbell Rose Oracle Deck |  https://shop.rebeccacampbell.me/oracles/the-rose-oracle-card-deckPam 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 Thank you for being here in this Self-Care Sanctuary!  Find me on IG @theselfcaresermon Share 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 @theselfcaresermon Share 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