The Wild Within

Ep. 12: Today, I am sitting down with yoga teacher and teacher trainer Hilary Atalina for an illuminating and expansive conversation on the true path of yoga. Yoga has been a cornerstone personally for me on my spiritual path, the first true pathway I experienced to embodiment and emotional healing. It is such a joy to connect with Hilary today, as we explore how yoga evolves from a physical practice into a lifelong journey of self-inquiry, presence, and purpose. Hilary shares her powerful story of leaving behind an unaligned corporate life, traveling through Central and South America, and ultimately finding her way to teaching and leading yoga teacher trainings.Our conversation weaves through themes of transformation, grief, embodiment, leadership, and the courage to follow your inner calling. We'll dive into the modern yoga landscape, the importance of integration, and what it really means to “live your yoga.”In this episode, we explore: Hilary’s journey from corporate life to yoga teacher and trainer  How travel and immersion in nature can catalyze deep personal transformation  The role of grief, caregiving, and life transitions in awakening purpose  Yoga as a path of presence, emotional awareness, and inner stillness  The difference between modern yoga culture and traditional yogic teachings Why yoga is ultimately a training of the mind, not just the body  Why asana (the physical practice) is just the first doorway into deeper inner work  How confidence and leadership are developed through teaching yoga  The importance of being a lifelong student on the path of yoga  How Hilary built her yoga school during the uncertainty of COVID  What truly happens inside a yoga teacher training (beyond the surface)  Why integration is the missing piece in many healing and growth modalities  The role of curiosity as a foundation for empowerment and transformation  How to know if you’re ready to take a yoga teacher training  The power of community and shared experience in transformational containers  Peru as a portal for healing, awakening, and connection to ancient wisdom If you are interested in joining us in Peru this October for an immersion into the art and practice of teaching yoga, you can learn more here:https://rewildsoul.com/yoga-training-peru/https://www.hillaryatalina.com/empower-200-hour-yoga-teacher-training 

Ep. 11: In this solo show, I'm sharing with you a  somatic and soul-led approach to gaining clarity when it's most needed. We explore:The nature of life's crossroads (hint: moments of feeling stuck are actually a huge catalyst for growth)What causes us to experience fog, indecision, paralysis, and disconnection from intuition during transitional moments in our livesWhy clarity isn’t something you “figure out”, but something you create space forHow our current collective moment of transition can amplify personal uncertainty (and why you’re not alone in this)The link between overthinking and nervous system stress, and why thinking harder often makes things murkierA simple framework of five pathways to clarity you can move through in any order, intuitively or step-by-stepSomatic tools to create space for clarity in your bodyHow regulation and inner safety often need to come before big decisions can feel clearHow identity shifts, values, and “inner seasons” can explain why an old way of living no longer fitsHow subconscious beliefs and protective patterns can keep you stuck (while trying to keep you safe)5 journaling prompts for uncovering hidden beliefs and subconscious blockages Using conversation and reflection with trusted people as a mirror for insight (without outsourcing your truth)Tapping into energetic release for clarity The power of surrender and letting go when you’ve done what you can, and the path still hasn’t revealed itself yetResources from today's episode: Journaling Guide for Clarity (coming soon - check back here shortly!!) EFT PracticeSelf-Hypnosis PracticeWork with me:www.rewildsoul.com

Episode 10: Today, we are exploring Human Design - a system of self-understanding and energetic mastery that, if you are a fellow deep diver into personal development and self-actualization, you absolutely MUST include in your toolkit! From my own experience, learning to live by my design has changed everything - it's an absolute game-changer when it comes to stepping into who you truly are and what's possible for your life. Astrid Heystee is a business & Human Design Coach (and my partner for our upcoming Embodiment & Human Design retreat in Portugal!) Today, we unpack her journey of how Human Design changed her life, catalyzing her to become an expert in the field and guide others to their own self-mastery through this extraordinary system of self-understanding. Understanding and learning to work with our Design can help us to come into greater alignment in our lives, utilizing our energy in the best possible way and cracking the code on what makes us tick - and how we can show up best in the world! If you're looking for greater ease and alignment in your relationships, your work, creative endeavors, purpose discovery, and connection to yourself - this episode is for you. We explore:What Human Design is, and how it functions as an energetic blueprint for how you’re wired to operate.Why burnout often happens when we try to live outside our natural energy design.How understanding your “ energy type” can help you stop forcing productivity and start working with your energy instead of against it.The difference between sustainable energy and borrowed energy, and how to maximize your own energy in your life. Why Human Design isn’t about labeling yourself, but about recognizing patterns and reclaiming choice.How your defined and undefined centers influence where you feel confident… and where you absorb others.The body as the true decision-maker, learning to ask: Do I actually have energy for this?The “key and car” metaphor: how life shifts when you stop pushing uphill and start driving in flow.How honoring your body’s no can radically improve your relationships.Human Design as a language for improving relationships, communicating your needs and laying healthy boundaries. A deeper look at people-pleasing - and how to use Human Design to unmesh from the emotions of others. How awareness of your patterns gives you the power to change them.What happens energetically when you enter relationships, families, or group spaces.How retreats and immersive experiences amplify growth by shifting your energetic environment.Travel as a mirror for conditioning - and what it reveals about who you really are.Why embodiment (not just intellectual understanding) is where transformation actually happens.How small shifts in self-trust create more ease, vitality, and confidence in daily life.Resources from Today's Episode:Discover Your Human Design Chart (map your chart for free on her main page): https://www.palmtreemoments.com/Other Excellent Human Design Resources:https://www.mybodygraph.com/https://jovianarchive.com/Embody Your Design: Retreat with us in Portugal (Sept 14-19, 2026): https://rewildsoul.com/portugal-retreat(Note: I am offering podcast listeners an additional $111 off our Early Bird pricing 🦋)

Ep 9: As the New Year approaches, many of us are contemplating what intentions we're holding and what we're ready to release from the year past. Personally, I am a BIG fan of reflection and visioning, and would love to share with you about the process I like to use - and some key principles of why it works. In this episode, I share why most New Year's Resolutions don't work - and what we can do instead to ensure we manifest our desires and start moving towards our biggest visions and new versions of ourselves in an actionable and sustainable way. In this episode, we'll explore:Why most New Years resolutions don't work - (hint: most people don't understand what creates real change!) Why real and lasting shift must be embodied (not just in your mind) How to get your body and nervous system on board with your intentionsSetting intentions at the level of IDENTITY, not behaviorReflection on the past year as a process of metabolizing your experiencesA few potent practices I love to use as part of my reflection & integrationHow we create from the level of our subconscious mind (and why it's so important to take this perspective when setting intentions) Key questions to ask as you process the year past and clear space for the newHow to start excavating the belief systems holding you back from your biggest visions and dreamsHow to decide who you are becoming in the New YearKey questions to ask to determine your new operating system and way of being3 areas to focus on when setting goals and visions for 2026As part of this community, I'd love to share with you the Embodied Refleciton & Visioning workbook I've created for 2026:Envision & Align 2026 - A Reflection & Visioning Workbook (PDF)Wishing you a blessed New Year, and all that is to come!! 

Ep 8: Today, I'm sharing with you a bit of a personal story about a month I recently spent living on a rescue ranch in Baja Sur, Mexico immersing with horses, donkeys, the magical Baja desert, and more lessons than I expected to receive.I went down with no real plan, said yes to the unknown, and found myself slowed way down… tending animals, stewarding land, and remembering parts of myself I didn’t realize had been waiting to come back online.This is a reflection on horse medicine, donkey wisdom, nervous system regulation, leadership, presence, and the kind of healing that happens out on the land, in stillness, rhythm and relationship - rather than in a therapy room. (also: I personally find most healing and transformation to happen out in life and the world!) In this episode, I share:How periods of transition and uncertainty can become powerful portals for growthThe role of land, rhythm, and simplicity in nervous system regulationMy journey spending a month on a ranch, disconnected from the "default world" and returning to a deeper remembrance withinWhat horses teach us about leadership, presence, and our own energy statesPerspectives on purpose and stewardship in our livesWhat working with horses taught me about pressure and release (and where we apply too much pressure in our own lives)How working with horses mirrors our patterns in relationships and decision-makingHorses as a powerful model for trust, attunement, and relational consentThe gentle, grounding wisdom of donkeys (and why they might be some of the most underrated healers!!)How returning to ranch life became a form of my own inner child and soul retrievalWhy healing doesn’t have to be heavy - it can be joyful, playful, and alive!The importance of community, creativity, and finding environments that support who we’re becomingI share this episode from my heart as part story/reflection, and part love letter to the land, the animals here and their medicine, and the ways life is always available to reshape us when we listen to the inner call forth to the unknown. I hope you find resonance and that this sparks a curiosity or 

Ep 7: I am recording this episode as a soul-stream from the desert of Baja, reflecting on the endings, completions, and releases that I've been experiencing this year and that so many of us are moving through right now. As we step into the stillness of winter and prepare to close out 2025, we'll explore what it is to be in the tender liminal space as old identities and ways of being are shed away, how to navigate the process of release, and six tools to move through times of completion with grace, creating potent space for the next chapter to arise. If you’ve been feeling the old falling away in your life this year, you are definitely not alone - trust that it is paving the way for a personal and collective new beginning! In this episode we explore:The collective theme of release and completion as we close out 2025Why so many of us are shedding old identities, roles, and masks right nowHow the Year of the Snake relates to shedding skin and returning to the earthMy personal season of endings, loss, and integration this yearHow trying to “build” in a year meant for integration creates struggle and burnoutMoving from our default linear, productivity culture back into nature’s cyclical wisdomWinter as a powerful portal for stillness, rest, and energetic restSix practices for moving through release and completion with more graceLetting go by just “5%” and taking one stone out of your metaphorical backpackInviting more silence, stillness, and polarity between movement and restEmotional processing tools like breathwork, shaking, sound, and somatic practicesFinding a healthy balance between solitude and chosen community that supports your becomingUsing writing, creativity, and non-verbal expression as soul work in the liminal spaceThe power of ritual, ceremony, and nature as teachers of death, composting, and rebirthRewilding as a return to innate nature, instinct, and authenticity beneath the programmingA look ahead at the shift from a “9 year” of endings to a “1 year” and the Fire Horse energy of new beginnings

Ep 6: Today, I am joined by my dear friend and sister Kaleigh Smith for a rich conversation on creative liberation, retreats (...journeys!), and the healing power of our authentic expression - especially as women on a journey to reclaim our sovereignty and embodied power.  Kaleigh is an expressive arts therapist in training, and together we will be co-hosting the Vibrant Heârt Creative Liberation & Expressive Arts Retreat for women this coming November 2-8 in beautiful Costa Rica. Together we explore:Expression as a soulful, embodied practice, not just an artistic oneThe universal human impulse to create - and how expression is actually our medicineUsing expression to give voice to our inner parts - from trauma to leadershipThe necessity of slowness and softness in nurturing feminine creative energyThe contrast between cerebral living and somatic, soul-led creationDifferent modalities of expression - cognitive, kinesthetic, sensory, symbolic - and how each can unlock deeper self-awareness.Kaleigh's journey of finding Expressive Arts Therapy as a soulful modality for her service in the world Kristen’s journey of “rewilding” through plant medicine, psychedelics, and life in PeruCreativity beyond art: in relationships, rituals, home, and daily choicesThe role of environment, nature, and cultural influence on creativity and embodimentHow overstimulation and digital overwhelm in our modern age hinder authentic expression - and what we can do about it 🌴🎨🌊 Costa Rica Creative Women's Retreat - Nov 2-8, 2025 (Apply below!)Vibrant Heart - Creative Liberation Retreat for WomenCosta Rica Retreat ApplicationLearn more about my work and offerings here:www.wildsoulmedicine.com

Ep. 5: Today we'll be exploring one of my favorite topics and one that has many facets (of which we will cover a few): our Purpose and Dharma. A few themes we explore in this episode:Why is purpose discovery and inquiry so important? What is meant by "Dharma" in the yogic traditionThe 3 components of Dharma, and how we can start to uncover our ownWhy it's important to understand our true naturePrompts and questions to start unraveling your personal dharmaWhy finding our purpose often involves letting go the idea of purposeHidden places your purpose/dharma may be hidingThe Ikigai framework for discovering our reason for beingTim Kelley's True Purpose modelResources from this Episode:Purpose Discovery Reflections (PDF)True Purpose - Tim Kelley 🌴🎨🌊 Costa Rica Creative Women's Retreat - Nov 2-8, 2025www.wildsoulmedicine.com/costa-rica-retreatLearn more about my work and offerings here:www.wildsoulmedicine.comConnect with me on Facebook, Youtube, and Instagram.If you'd like to get in touch with me directly, you can send me an email [email protected]

Ep. 4: Today, I'm returning from the podcast void (!!) with a personal update from Peru, along with some of the top lessons life has been delivering here - and some of my greatest teachers in my five years living in the Sacred Valley. I am so grateful for those of you along with me here on this podcasting journey, and am excited for the new evolutions in the vision and mission of The Wild Within. I'll be publishing weekly episodes and would love to have you along for the explorations! A few themes we explore in this episode:Highlights from my personal journey over the past yearLearning to embrace grief and paradoxWorking with sacred plant medicines in a mindful and balanced wayLife and relationships as a mirror for our shadows and unmet partsThe power of communityMy greatest teachers here in Peru..... and more stream-of-consciousness thoughts from yours truly :) Learn more about my work and offerings here:www.wildsoulmedicine.com Costa Rica Retreat - Nov 2-8, 2025www.wildsoulmedicine.com/costa-rica-retreatConnect with me on Facebook, Youtube, and Instagram.If you'd like to get in touch with me directly, you can send me an email [email protected]

Ep. 2: In this episode, I share a rich conversation with Maitreya Wolf, a soul evolution mentor, tarot reader, and musician whose life and work are devoted to the spiritual power of Beauty, living the path of soul, and the wild earth.  We explore: The qualities and stages of a soul initiation processRecognizing the link between our personal and collective evolution; becoming coherent and generative beings not only for ourselves, but for the greater field of consciousnessAccessing our unique purpose during these timesThe intertwined journey of personal and collective evolutionLiving at the choice point in our lives, learning how to orient within the arc of our trajectory and soul’s compassWorking with our core wounds and challenges in a generative, life-giving way as part of our evolutionary processThe relationship between trauma and initiation, and reframing trauma as a deepening into our soul pathLearning to recognize and clear the distortions to our own inner beautyReturning to the remembrance of our innate connection to all of lifeWidening ourselves and our perspectives to the fullness of existence, so we can make truly conscious choices in our livesBecoming coherent for life to pour through us in full awarenessRe-establishing our innate connection to nature and the wildHow being in relationship with nature is linked with our personal empowermentBecoming in tune with the rhythms and cycles of nature and sourcing our power thereinAwakening from “stranded amnesia" to reclaim our sovereignty and remember who we truly areRemembering the symbiosis of all things and how this applies to our livesChoosing to “stay and be with what is” rather than run away, as a generative actThe questions to ask ourselves to be in true service to our world today and discover what we are here to give.How to connect to your “Exalted Self”Accessing your creative power and becoming the creative force of lifeChanging our relationship to life (at a personal and collective level)Returning to a state of wonder and reverence for life, and to the magnificence of our beingTransmuting and integrating all parts of ourselves so we may become more wholeResources from this episode:You can get in touch with Maitreya at her website:soulpowermentoring.comYou can book a free soul power activation call with her here,  Connect with her on Facebook, Youtube, and Instagram.Get in Touch:If you'd like to get in touch with me directly, you can send me an email [email protected] me on IG: @soulrise.medicineOr contact me through my website atwww.soulrisemedicine.com

Shadow Integration is a vital tool for integrating all aspects of ourselves in order to live with more vitality, wholeness, and self-awareness. In this solo show, we will explore:What shadow work is, and how our shadow forms in childhoodWhat happens when we ignore our shadow (or in Jungian terminology, repress our 'personal unconscious') The holographic nature of the universe, and how we can grow self-aware through seeing parts of ourselves projected out onto othersHealing the illusion of separationWorking with our natural desires to uncover our true path in lifeUncovering and owning our shadow parts The "light shadow" and whole-self integrationTools for emotional awareness and transmuting shadow parts into our personal powerResources from this episode:The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious by Carl JungThe Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie FordOwning Your Own Shadow by Robert A. Johnson Shadow Work Toolkit Get in Touch:If you'd like to get in touch with me directly, you can send me an email [email protected] me on IG: @soulrise.medicineOr contact me through my website atwww.soulrisemedicine.com

Welcome back to the podcast! It's been a 3-year evolutionary hiatus for The Wild Within, but it feels amazing to be back, ready to explore what is emerging at this point in time, sharing tools for elevating our consciousness and diving deeply into our medicine within. This season, you can expect solo shows and inspiring conversations with others in the consciousness movement, to help your journey to awakened and empowered living in these times. All my love!Kristen

Ep . 25: In this solo episode, we explore the idea of our ego and personality as a "construct" that we have the power to shift in any given moment, and I share some tools for making real changes in your life.We explore:What constitutes what we think of as our personalityHow radical presence is connected to deep personal shiftsWhy our sense of self is an illusion - and how this is actually empoweringAccessing our limitless life force energy withinMoving. from mind-based to body-based beingDiscovering our true self in our emotional bodyHow language can limit our full experience of life (and why it's so important to come into silence and stillness to access our true self)If you resonate with the topics in this episode and would love to share your thoughts with me, I'd love to hear from you!You can reach out through my website at www.kristenyates.com, send me an email at [email protected], or send me a message on Facebook!

Ep. 24: In this solo episode, I dive into "3 I's" that have been on my mind lately: integration, intuition, and (beating) imposter syndrome. What integration is, and why it's so important to build into our lives after intense phases of personal growth How integration looks different for everyone Tapping in to find your best integration methodWorking through times of transition (with integration and intuition!)Connecting to your intuition as a grounding tool during times of chaosTransparency around my own struggles with imposter syndromeMy #1 key for clearing imposter syndromeStaying connected to your WHY and personal mission

Ep. 23: In this episode, we explore how facing ourselves fully with radical-self honesty can be the key to changing our habits,  fulfilling our potential, and creating lasting change in our lives. We get into: My story of facing myself fully for (possibly!) the first time in my lifeHow I perpetuated unconscious habits of escapism until they all came out in the openThe inner knowing we have around whether we are truly living up to our potentialWhy grief and release can be an essential part of the self-honesty processWhat it means to truly show the F up for your lifeHow the little lies we tell ourselves chip away at our self-worth and identityThe difference between conscious and unconscious commitmentThe key component of lasting habit changeSix questions to reveal your true self and face yourself with radical honestyWhy full awareness is so key for lasting change in our livesGet in Touch:If you'd like to get in touch with me, feel free to email me at [email protected] contact me through my website atwww.kristenyates.com

Ep. 22: What does it mean to walk a spiritual path? What does this mean for you? And how can spiritual practices help you move closer to your most authentic self and true nature? This episode dives into basically my favorite topic ever - the spiritual path. We explore:Why spirituality does not look the same for everyoneHow to cultivate your own unique spiritual practice and pathSome core essence qualities of the spiritual pathThe nature of soul and consciousnessQuesting for meaning and purposeDeconstructing the ego and personality for spiritual growthUnderstanding the layers of "self" we acquire as we move through lifeThe power of reinventing yourselfA few key practices to begin walking a spiritual pathThe connection between spirit and embodimentSurrendering to the mystery of existenceThe illusion of "seeking" meaning and purposeHow spirituality assists us in the quest for freedom and truthQuestions for spiritual exploration: What brings you peace?  What makes you feel most at home?  What brings you into your body?  What brings you JOY?  

Ep. 21: I wanted to share a bit of a personal update, as my past few months have been chock full of challenges, lessons, magic, darkness... and everything in between.  On this solo episode, I dive into my own personal "dark night" (or as I like to say, total emotional unraveling  over this past month in Mexico 😆), sitting with massive discomfort and surrendering to growth, my real experience of Tulum (hint: it's not what you see on Instagram) and basically getting my ass humbled AF in the final stretch of 2020 ;)  Some topics I cover include: The process of grounding after a nomadic lifestyle Why self-centeredness is not a bad thing What we *think* we need is often not what we *really* need What is a "dark night" of the soul, and how to work with and through it My authentic challenges and experiences moving to Mexico The polarity of massive challenge and big magic Why we need to be triggered to shake us out of our comfort zone and grow Surrendering into darkness to find the light The energy of vortex places on the planet and how they impact us Learning to make courageous and graceful pivots towards our true path Listening to the call of your heart and purpose Embodying our true purpose: to FEEL the full spectrum of emotions ....and more :)  Let's connect more!If any of this episode has spoken to you, please feel free to reach out to me on Facebook (facebook.com/kyates8) or through my website, and let me know what resonates with you! 🥰❤️ I will be opening a few spots for private coaching in early 2021, so if you're interested, you can apply through my website: http://www.kristenyates.com

Ep. 20 - Today I'm sitting down with Nadia Munla, women's embodiment and intimacy coach, to discuss all things embodiment, sensuality, surrender, and feminine spirituality. We all know the importance of "slowing down" – but in a society designed to keep us spinning in our heads in "go-go-go" mode, it's a new form of empowerment to return home to our bodies and find our own truth and healing within. This episode is so potent for the times we are in right now – I highly recommend you give it at least one listen, and note down the many practices Nadia recommends for reconnecting to your inner power. In this episode, we dive into:Nadia's journey of moving from a life of hustle and grind life into one of embodiment and sensual alivenessOur society's epidemic of disconnection from our body wisdom  Rewilding and what animals can teach us about living fully The ways our mind-based culture keeps us disconnected from our body Using our five senses to experience sensuality Accessing divinity through going inward into the senses.  The difference between “masculine” and “feminine” forms of spirituality How to balance “doing” and “feeling”  Finding integration through combining structure and flow  Reaping the gifts of slowing down and simplifying in 2020 How to regulate our nervous systems for better health Using our breath as the building block and language of the reptilian brain to positively shift our physiological state  Why we don’t need complicated formulas to get through these times - and what we do need instead Where suffering actually comes from (different from where we think it does!)  Inner child work - how to mother and reparent our inner child The four feminine archetypes The power of surrendering into pain, and the difference between surrender and resignation Fear-based vs. love-based motivation Her co-creative visioning plan - 4 powerful questions to help you create an embodied vision based in surrender Resources from this episode:Nadia's website:http://www.nadiamunla.comEmbody Collective:http://bit.ly/embodycollectiveFree Breathwork Journey:http://www.kristenyates.com/breathwork

Ep. 18: In this solo show, I share some of the powerful tools I use with my clients and in my programs to help uncover and activate your True Self – and all of the purpose, power, and potential within you. In this episode we dive into: A glimpse into my monthly planning and review process What core values are and why they are so key on your journey to self-understandingHow to identify your unique set of core valuesConnecting with our inner child and the archetypes that live within usHow to craft a daily "Blissipline" practiceThe three key elements of a powerful daily ritualA profoundly simple tool for building self-compassion and mindfulnessOne simple tool to activate your voice and unblock your throat chakra (helping to activate truth-speaking!)A few exercises to strengthen your connection to your intuitionResources from this episode:Monthly Review & Planning PDFIdentify Your Core Values PDFThe True Self Journey:kristenyates.com/trueself

Ep. 17: Today's episode is all about unpacking your personality through the lens of the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI.) Heidi is a personality psychologist, coach, and writer who helps people leverage personality psychology as a tool for self development. In this episode we dive into:How Heidi paved her own way in the field of personality psychology (it's not how you might expect!)What personality psychology is, and how it can help us live a better lifeThe origin of the MBTI and how it evolved from Jungian psychology to become more accessible todayA breakdown of each of the 4 pairs of letters that make up the personality "code" in the MBTIWhat Extroversion and Introversion really mean (different from the mainstream thought about them)Why Sensors and Intuitives want to make their impact in different ways How Thinkers and Feelers must follow their passions in different ways How Judgers and Perceivers have very different relationships to structureThe difference (and similarities) between logic and emotion in personality How our modern-day work environment has shifted from more Judging to more PerceivingUnderstanding the cognitive functions of each of the lettersSome unique qualities and traits of NFP types, and how they engage with and experience the world The unique existential experience that NFP types tend to haveDifferent definitions of “success” for the different types Using knowledge about your type to finding balance and fulfillment in lifeWhy meaning and purpose are so crucial to NFP types The gifts and struggles of the NFP types A few theories on what personality types make the best matches for romantic partnershipResources from this episode:Heidi's website and upcoming courses:http://www.heidipriebe.comWhere to find your MBTI Personality type: https://www.psychologyjunkie.com/

Ep. 16: In this solo jam session, I'm coming to you from my childhood bedroom (literally!) to dive into some of the questions we can ask to understand more about our True Selves. We'll get into: Looking at the subconscious layers that get put on us as we grow through lifeUnpacking our belief systems and where they came fromA few of the key transition points that put me on the path to living as my True SelfSeveral tools to get in line with your guiding compassWhat core values and belief systems have to do with your True SelfThe death and rebirth cycles that are an inherent part of our life and growthKey questions to trigger your growth and self-inquiryEmbodiment tools to connect to your purpose and powerExploring your fullest potential as your True SelfI will be guiding an 8-week journey for a small, soul-centered tribe to uncover the Purpose, Power, and Potential of our True Self. It begins September 1 – if you feel called to join us, mention this podcast for $50 off the journey. ❤True Self Journey:kristenyates.com/trueselfEmail me for more information/to connect with any [email protected]

Ep. 15: Today's episode is all about reframing our notion that "hustle and struggle equals success" – and opening up to allow the ease and abundance that is our birthright. I sit down with Krystal Brandt an Ease Mentor and Intuitive Business Strategist who helps fast-paced go-getters to slow down and cultivate sustainable self-care practices to live a soul-aligned life. She shares her story of leaving the corporate world behind to follow her inner calling (spoiler alert: it wasn't a smooth and shiny ride!) and drops a ton of actionable tools and strategies to reset your relationship with obligation and create a life filled with self-care, nourishment, and yes – lots of ease. We dive into: The importance of creating your team of mentors Her journey from the corporate cubicle to discovering herself  How she moved from people-pleasing to following her soul’s calling What self-care really is, and how our society makes it so difficult to follow this path Giving yourself permission to divorce obligation and create your soul priorities How living counter-culture and listening to her inner truth shifted her entire pathWhy allowing social constructs to break down can be pivotal towards your growth Learning to trust yourself and show up for yourself in bigger waysThe big question she uses to define self-care (and why you should be using it!) The importance of discovering your core values – and her simple way to find them  Her top tip for using your core values as a tool for self-nourishmentHow to turn self-care from an item on your to-do list, to an organic, non-negotiable part of your life Integrating the masculine and feminine in your daily lifeDancing between the masculine structure and “doing”, and the feminine intuition and “being" How nature can be our muse for ease Why ease has everything to do with mindset The art of allowing ease and abundance How we can reframe comparison to expand our growthEase and self-care tools to navigate these turbulent times Why grounding is one of the most important tools you can use right now Resources from this episode: Astrology/Human Design readings:https://www.krystalbrandt.com/readingsEase resources: https://www.krystalbrandt.com/resourcesKrystal's website:www.krystalbrandt.comFollow Krystal on IG: http://bit.ly/KrystalBrandtIG

Ep. 13: Today's episode is a peek behind the scenes at my experience with ISTA – the International School of Temple Arts – immersing in a weeklong Shamanic Tantra and Sacred Sexuality training. I recorded this with Kacper, a soul brother I met on the ISTA journey, shortly after our training completed. I love this episode, because it's such an raw view into our experience in this sacred sexuality immersion, and the insights and transformations we received on all things shadow work, healing shame, emotional processing, and creating authentic intimacy with ourselves and others. We jam on all things:What ISTA, sacred sexuality and the temple arts are all aboutOur intentions coming in, and how they shifted through the processGoing through death and rebirth in the transformation processHow ISTA helped us bring up and heal our shame around sexualityWhat shame really is, and why we have to move through it to release itWhy tantra is so much about intimate connection with self Dealing with massive triggers in an intimate container What is "the shadow", and how to integrate with it to become more wholeBecoming resilient to the daggers, thorns, and shadows we face in lifeDealing with projections that others put onto usThe power of emotional release How others can be our mirror for shadows in relationships Healing shadows from childhood trauma Uncovering the shadow of "unworthiness" in relationshipsUnderstanding the masculine/feminine dynamics of polarity What’s behind “White knight” syndrome Finding the distinction between authentic love and the need for validationProcessing the toxic patterns behind a breakup Bringing our anxiety up from the unconscious to conscious to transmute and transformResources from this episode:ISTA (International School of Temple Arts) www.ista.life

Ep. 11: Today's episode is a solo show where I dive into some of the most potent emotional release practices we can all use during these times (AKA - deal with our sh*t as gracefully as possible!) :) We'll dive into: What emotional energy really is, and why it's so important to keep it flowingThe difference between labeling our emotions and simply being with the energy of themThe effects that stressful times have on our sympathetic nervous system (and overall well-being) Moving from the sympathetic (fight or flight) to parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervous system activationEmbodiment tools and practices for emotional releaseWhy self-compassion and self-care are so crucial right nowThe power of breathwork, movement, mindfulness, and ritualEmotional Freedom Technique, TRE, and other emotional activation & release tools I love Download my Emotional Freedom Technique PDF

Ep. 10: Curious how quantum mechanics can inform us about how the world really works, and how we can apply quantum principles to expand our own lives? Today's conversation with theoretical physicist and philosopher Thad Roberts is an illuminating look at the nature of reality, and a riveting glimpse into his journey working with NASA, masterminding the infamous moon rock caper, and dedicating his life to exploring the mysteries of modern physics and bringing Einstein's Intuition to life.In this episode we dive into: What comprises real "genius" (hint: it's driven by curiosity) The power of asking bigger questions to create bigger results in your lifeUnpacking our two giant human drives, and finding balance between them  How to create space for more "aliveness" in your lifeThad's experience stealing moon rocks and going to prison for 7 years (and how this experience transformed his life) The massive gifts that arise through long periods of discomfortManaging the problem of privilege in our societyHow to build a greater sense of safety and security in your lifeQuantum space theory and what it means about the world and our realityThad's journey to dedicating his life to Einstein’s quest and understanding the nature of realityFree will vs. determinism and how to take back control of our reactive behavior How quantum mechanics shows us we are more than the sum of our partsPractical tips for shifting your mind and thinking differently Why traditional goal-setting is backwards at a quantum level Diverisfying your experience How we can come up with new thoughts The benefit of multi potentiality over specialization Resources from this episodeThad's website and book:http://einsteinsintuition.com/

Ep. 8: Today I peel back the layers of what really goes into designing a creative, location-independent life. I share my story of becoming a nomad 10 years ago, the path I carved to create a sustainable nomadic lifestyle, my spiritual entrepreneur journey, and the lessons/tips you can take away to step boldly on the unique path of your heart! We'll dive into:Why I moved abroad, and what I dove into firstThe role of intuition in deepening your journeyThe mindset shift around time and income that put me on an entrepreneurial pathHow a service-focused mindset will catapult your growthHow building a (new kind of) tribe has been key to everythingWhy it's so important to create space to explore who you are15-20 income streams I've used to sustain my lifestyle while growing my businessThe challenges of a nomadic lifestyle...and much more :) If this episode has sparked your inspiration to explore a nomadic lifestyle and you'd love more support to take the next step – send me an email and we can set up a chat! I've love to support you <3 [email protected]

Ep. 6: Have you ever experienced a state of pure flow, where life seems to unfold beyond your mind's perceived possibilities? In this solo episode, I dive into how synchronicity, intuition, and surrender have served as the foundations for my spiritual and nomadic journey – sharing bits and pieces of lessons learned in my last 10 years of traveling, dancing through ideas including: The difficulties of living in a cerebral-based society (and how to cope) What actually helps build intuitionWhy I moved abroad, and how I kept taking bigger leapsThe importance of embodiment for living intuitivelyWhy living boldly doesn't mean we need to plan out the end game Ways the mind can get in the way of life guiding us on our true pathHow to play "games" with the universe and develop a relationship with life energyWhat synchronicity is, and how we can use it as a guideHow to surrender and release attachment to future outcomes (and why it's important!) Why life often does not go according to plan (and why this is a great thing!) Resources mentioned: The Surrender Experiment (Michael Singer) E Squared: Do-It-Yourself Energy Experiments that Prove Your Thoughts Create Your Reality (Pam Grout) Synchronicity: The Art of Coincidence, Choice, and Unlocking Your Mind (Dr. Kirby Surprise)

Ep. 4: Do you believe that your intelligence, skills, and talents are static and fixed – or do you perceive your abilities in a growth-oriented, dynamic way? Today's episode is all about the beliefs we hold about ourselves and our minds - and how this not only impacts, but directly creates our experience of life! In this solo show, I discuss: The difference between fixed and growth mindset, and qualities of eachHow our beliefs about ourselves directly affect our experienceHow each mindset type deals with challenges and obstaclesRelationships through the lens of each mindset typeTools and actions steps to begin embodying a growth mindsetResources from today's episode: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol DweckThe Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge

Ep. 3: Resistance! Are you familiar with the concept? If you're a creative... chances are, you've battled with it once or twice. :) In this episode, I go off the cuff to talk about how we manage our flow of inspiration and creative energy, what resistance is and how to deal with it, and how to create consistency with our creative process. 

Ep. 2: Energy is the driving force of our reality and our daily life – understanding how to work with energy dynamics and align with the way we best function is crucial to optimizing our potential.  In this episode, you'll learn: The importance of surrender in manifesting your creative potential The art of fusing surrender with empowerment How to step back allow the greater intelligence of life to flow through you Hustle culture and what REALLY helps you be more effective and impactful in life Spiral dynamics and where we are currently at as a society How we are shifting OUT of an achievement-driven society - and what we’re moving intoThe most powerful questions to drive your personal evolutionWhy trying to be “in control” is futile - and what to do insteadHow to shift your perspective when spiraling out of control Tools for opening your energy and creating space for insight to come in Scientifically backed ways to flow with the universe and create synchronicities  How to shift your energy by opening to possibility Steph’s tools to stop “pushing” and start “unfolding”  The most direct ways to manifest the feeling states we desire How to discover your true nature, so you can start aligning with itRe-educating ourselves to process emotional states and reconnect to our bodies Why most of us are disconnected from our true desires - and how to discover themHow to use the breath in deep emotional processing workWhy it’s so important to prioritize self-careThe important distinction between needs and desires Resources:The Surrender Experiment (Michael Singer)https://www.amazon.com/Surrender-Experiment-Journey-Lifes-Perfection-ebook/dp/B00NDTUDOS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+surrender+experiment&qid=1564113624&s=books&sr=1-1Man's Search for Meaning (Viktor Frankl)https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl-ebook/dp/B009U9S6FI/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=man%27s+search+for+meaning&qid=1564113640&s=books&sr=1-3An Intro to Spiral Dynamics:https://www.cruxcatalyst.com/2013/09/26/spiral-dynamics-a-way-of-understanding-human-nature/Connect with Steph: Steph's website: www.stephanielisakelly.comStillness and Sensuality Online Coursewww.stillnessandsensuality.comWild and Free Workbookwww.wildandfreeworkbook.com

Ep. 1: On this first episode, I talk with Kyle Pearce, meditation and flow psychology teacher and founder of Animist Ecology, a. company spreading eco-mindfulness through experiential learning adventures. In this episode, we dive into: Why it's so important to incorporate meaning and challenge into our daily activitiesWhat happens neurologically when we get into flow stateThe difference between alpha, beta, and theta brain wave states - and why it mattersThe connection between flow state and deep states of meditationHow to use flow psychology to optimize your creativityThe importance of self-motivation for lasting successPowerful questions to ask yourself to uplevel your creative outputGoal-setting strategies to connect your short and long-term goals and visionsThe importance of self-education in rewiring your psychologyWhy multitasking is so dangerous, and how to avoid the "distraction epidemic"How to build "tiny habits" to increase effectiveness in your lifeWhat creativity really is, and how it is a part of everyones' lifeWhat a value-creation mindset isThe difference between spontaneous creativity and living a creative lifeHow structure and contribution are key to lasting happinessWhy chronic loneliness is as bad for your health as obesityWhy being part of a tribe is vital for your physical healthHow to achieve flow state in your workWhy leisure time is more important for your work than you might thinkThe importance of an "eco sabbath" or spirit quest to rechargeRewilding and the connection between nature and consciousnessThe sentience of nature and our planet, and importance of connection wtih thisHow to contribute to shifting into a regenerative cultureResources from this episode:Kyle's projects:https://www.animist.eco/https://www.diygenius.com/