Heroic Journeys: Leveling up with Chantelle & Tamara

In this podcast episode we talk about the huge uncertainty facing all of us on so many levels. How can we use it as an opening to bring forward new vision?

In this episode we talk about what it's like to live in a time of strong polarities and opposites and stay sane and balanced. Is it possible? Can newness and growth come from the tension between the opposites?

In this episode we catch up with each other and with current events, what they mean, and how we are navigating the craziness. Join us and let us know how you are dealing with it all.

In another episode in our movie talk series, we chat about The Truman Show and what it means to seek authenticity, even when it means stepping away from the support and goodwill of groupthink.

In our continuing series talking about movies through the lens of Empowerment, we discuss The Incredibles and the conditioning that keeps us from claiming the fullness of who we truly are.

In this first episode in a series talking about movies and how they reflect the journey toward Empowerment, we chat about Ella Enchanted, and how the Obedience Curse robs us of our own agency.

What are you excited about?  We chat together about what is exciting us in our own lives and globally... 

We talk about choosing our mindset, do we fall into catastrophizing about everything that’s going wrong or do we hold space for the the good things that we may not even be able to imagine?

A spontaneous chat about what's going on in our lives and what's on our minds...

In this episode, we chat about part one of Elizabeth Gilbert's  book, Big Magic. As we live through a time of change and unraveling, one of the most powerful and hopeful things we can do is embrace the creative life!

The world feels like a fearful place in our times. In this episode we talk about how we can pivot when we’re feeling fearful, and replace fear with more empowering energies like presence, calmness, creativity, compassion, playfulness and perspective.

Nobody can deny we are living through a time of change that can look chaotic and scary. But how can we frame it differently so that we can move through it in an empowered way rather than feeling powerless?

Tamara shares some of her experiences and lessons from walking the Camino de Santiago across northern Spain.

In our latest conversation we look at our present time as a Call to Adventure and an opportunity to uncover new treasures. How we frame it makes the difference between empowerment and victimhood

In a time of chaos, we can buy into the lens given to us by the media, that makes us afraid or outraged, or we can view things through larger lenses that empower us to find new solutions.

As many changes upend the reality we are used to, we check in on each other and you, and talk about how we are managing in a time of massive shift.

As we move through a time of great change and uncertainty, many people are afraid of the future. And sadly, our fear makes us vulnerable to manipulation and influence by power-hungry people. How can we move through uncertain times in a more empowered way? Here are some suggestions! 

After nearly 2 years, we are back! Here to give you an update on what we've been up to and to each share a book that we are focused on as we start off 2025. We love learning and growing and are excited to share our insights. Collaboration and expression are important as we create the world we desire.

“You create your own reality” is a common expression in the spiritual community. How do we interpret that? What if our reality sucks? We talk about what this idea means to us, and how we can use some daily practices to shape the reality we really want.

How is Your Spirit? What is Spirit Anyway?In this episode we talk about what Spirit means to us and how to connect with Spirit. What enlarges You, inspires you and connects you to the Source of all that is?

Your body is your hero's super-suit. In this episode we talk about how to get back into the body in order to feel truly alive. We share a number of body practices that have worked for us over the years.

In this episode we chat about what “Soul” means to us and how we express it in our lives. We discuss how resonating with our souls awakens us to our nobility and transforms us victims to heroes of our own story. Link to artist Lori Klassen’s website: https://www.loriklassen.com/  Link to Tamara's Blog: https://didireallysaythat660429568.wordpress.com/2023/01/23/innocence-your-superpower/

In this episode we talk about the heart, which is the place of connection where everything comes together so that we can live fearlessly and joyfully. 

This is the first of series on our different parts: mind, heart, soul, body, spirit, and how we can bring them into alignment. Here we talk about how we can curate our mind and our mindset to serve instead of sabotage our leveling up process. Stories of our lives and tools that have helped us.

In this episode we chat about how to anchor our Intentions for the New Year by creating routines and rituals that emphasize your vision and not your baggage. We share some of the things that have worked for us. Here is the link we mentioned for our previous episode with the visioning process: https://youtu.be/hEYw7KVsB4M

In this episode we reframe New Year's resolutions by choosing vision instead of the "shoulds" that usually drive our (failed) resolutions. We guide you through a 5-fact review process to help you think about what it is you truly desire for your mind, heart, soul, body, and spirit, and how to bring all of these parts of yourself into alignment. See Tamara's blog for a copy of the questions and review template.  Tamara’s blog post with the 5-facet review template:  https://didireallysaythat660429568.wordpress.com/2022/12/19/not-all-those-who-wander-are-lost-but-a-compass-might-help/?fbclid=IwAR3ouLYZsmgp2dtcAwfwpz63nYk0ou245gteXAAmtbLk8uG4C9w1nDCpz_A

In this episode we talk about Joseph Campbell's Heroic Journey framework and how it provides a map for us to navigate through life with a larger perspective, moving us from victim mentality to heroic mentality. We show how the framework shows up in movies and in our own lives. Link to Tamara’s Blog: https://didireallysaythat660429568.wordpress.com/2017/11/28/first-blog-post/

We are in a time of massive shift as a human family. Systems are unraveling, and we are becoming more and more aware of the shifting energy of our planet and how it affects us. It's time to level up and take our Heroic Journeys mindfully. It's time to claim our power so we can empower each other to leave behind the energies of fear and domination and step into the energies of love, joy, and connectedness. Are you ready to level up? Come on in and be part of the conversation!

What do we do about triggers?  Covid... vaccines... choices people around us are making, and how we perceive those choices affecting us... There are so many potential triggers in our world right now. In this episode we talk about triggers, what they can teach us, and how we can use them for growth and healing.

In today's podcast we discuss the power of Intention and the magic we allow to be unleashed when we take that first step forward. 

Tamara talks in detail about her session with Chantelle and the imagery and empowerment that resulted from vague suggestions and holding space. Ever wondered what a session is like? Now you'll know. 

Personal Stories and learning to let it be, to allow ourselves to be in the present moment, how we can recognize anxiety and how to move towards inner peace. 

Recorded on January 1, 2021. We reflect and look forward to how we can feel better in the midst of uncertainty. Tips that have worked for us. 

Discussing the misconceptions of Hypnotherapy, what it actually is like and what results it can bring. A fun visualization included along the way! 

Sharing what has helped us, such as creative outlets, travel videos, moving energy and little rituals to get us through this time. 

Personal stories of our challenges and insights from 2020, the things we've missed and what we are looking forward to as systems are shifting. 

In this episode we talk about life transitions--personal and global. How can we relax into them realizing that life IS in the transitions?

We share stories about how we connect to our Intuition and the Hero's Journey. How Numerology and Intuition come together and how Shadow work is essential for navigating life's journey. 

Continuing our conversation about Intuition and the various ways we can listen and be empowered. You can also choose to watch this episode on YouTube to watch Chantelle blush as she talks about Sex. Visit www.chantellen.com for the link. 

How to recognize your Intuition and access it. This episode is also on YouTube. Visit www.chantellen.com for the link. 

Stories of our religious upbringing and the journey of transformation from religion to spirituality. 

After reading "Educated" by Tara Westover, we discuss how being raised in a conservative/fundamentalist religious system shaped our early experiences. 

Forgiveness is NOT restoring a relationship or making what they did okay. Forgiveness IS Releasing them, letting go of the tug of war rope, deciding to not give any more of your energy to them or to the problem they caused. It's cutting the cord. Letting go of any expectation of them to understand the pain they caused or to say sorry. Realizing how you can take back your power and energy in this way, so that nothing anyone can do or say will affect you any longer. 

Chantelle Neufeld leads a Guided Meditation with the intention of Easing Anxiety through Gratitude. Made especially to manage the feelings of uncertainty from recent world events. Benefits are better health and sleep, pain and anxiety relief and peace of mind. 

In this episode, you get to be a fly on the wall observing the "Feeding Your Demons" process as Tamara guides Chantelle through a session. A real life example about how this type of parts therapy works. 

Tamara shares the process of how to do a Feeding your Demons session on your own or with a client. We describe the practice of reclaiming parts of yourself through the process of Feeding Your Demons. "Demons" are anything holding us back from what we want in life. 

In this episode we discuss various ways to access and heal parts of ourselves. We talk about basic IFS Therapy (Internal Family Systems) with Protectors, Exiles and Healthy parts, and share stories of how this kind of therapy has impacted our lives. 

Chantelle Neufeld leads an hour long Guided Meditation with the Intention of Nourishment of the Mind. For best results, listen every night with earbuds as you go to sleep for 21 days in a row. 

Discussing how to move from unhelpful thoughts to helpful thoughts. How journaling slows down the mind to focus on one thing at a time. We give many ideas of how to journal and what to journal about. Sharing our struggles in life, we are all students, we are all teachers.