The Kindling Spirit Podcast

What does it truly mean to be “authentic”? While we often treat it as a buzzword for self-care, the Greek roots of the word suggest something much more radical: to act on one’s own authority and to be true to one’s original thought.In this episode, we explore the vital intersection of individual authenticity and collective social justice. We dive into why social justice isn’t just a political movement, but a biological imperative mirrored in the natural world. From trees that signal threats to protect the entire forest to the symbiotic relationships of the animal kingdom, nature maintains a “background balance” that we are still striving to achieve in our human communities.We sit with the uncomfortable questions: Is my place of authenticity actually outside of my comfort zone? What happens to a society when an entire population chooses to stay inauthentic? And, perhaps most importantly, how do we continue to work, serve, and stay connected when the world no longer feels safe? Join Brenton and Rachelle in a new season of the Kindling Spirit podcast, as we discuss the “felt experience” of authentic community and how the practice of yoga calls us back to this essential alignment.(NOTE: we renamed/rebranded our podcast from “Mystical Musings” to “Kindling Spirit” as we continue to explore the same relevant, esoteric, and deeply human topics moving forward.)Want more?Join us on Patreon and watch this podcast on video…it’s FREE to join! You’ll also get access to an incredible (and growing) library of therapeutic practices, written series, interviews and conversations, and more!www.patreon.com/c/creativespiritcollaborative This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativespiritcollaborative.substack.com

In this final episode of the year, CSC’s Brenton and Rachelle talk about the healing power within community. Our conversation flows through the challenges in finding and being in community, as well as the many healing benefits that come when experiencing genuine human connection. We also talk about ways to experience and discover community beyond your family/friends, and even beyond people. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativespiritcollaborative.substack.com

Join Rachelle and Brenton in another episode of the Mystical Musings podcast, where we discuss how to find trust during challenging times. Our conversation meanders through the energy and embodied experience of trust, as well as practices and suggestions for cultivating trust when it feels out of reach. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativespiritcollaborative.substack.com

Join Rachelle and Brenton in another episode of Mystical Musings! In this episode we talk about the innate healing power we have within us and the ways our society tends to pull us away from that. They also discuss the ways we can build compassionate awareness of our deep connection with life and the planet, as well as ways to align with the natural world to foster health and vitality. Thanks for listening! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativespiritcollaborative.substack.com

Join Rachelle and Brenton for another Mystical Musings episode, this time about the differences between counseling and coaching. As they share their perspective and experience as counselors and coaches, you’ll learn about some of the subtle (and not-so-subtle) distinctions between each path and how to know which is right for you, now. This experience is something we all encounter, and having inside perspective can help clarify how (and who) to choose for this work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativespiritcollaborative.substack.com

Join CSC’s Brenton Harris and Rachelle Cornelius for a dharma talk perfect for spooky season: shadow work. From fear and trauma to blind spots and aversions, shadows are a normal aspect of human experience. However those shadows are more often friends than monsters and if we can come to know them as parts of ourselves, new paths open inside of us for awareness, insight, and growth. (Pardon our singing friends in the background🐦‍⬛ :)Thanks for listening! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativespiritcollaborative.substack.com