Come Back To Love

This episode was recorded on January 24, 2022. Join myself and Hunter Perkins for the first episode of 2022 and our third recording sesh together over a magical sunset in San Diego. We discuss Hunter’s experience post life on the road and reflect on the lessons that have come from letting go of control (that we never really had to begin with). Our common experiences during the pandemic coming into this new year can be found by grounding own energy and connecting with others - another journey back to love…

This episode was recorded on October 21st, 2021. The OG crew (Joe Spaino, Leah Scott and Maya Biggs) join me for a reunion episode before sending Leah off to her new home in Colorado. We discuss the inner workings of our mind: specifically how memory operates, the anchors that bring us back, and the power of choice. Spirituality enters the conversation as we share our own experiences and differences. Appreciating the diversity is what ultimately brings us right back to love…

This episode was recorded on October 13, 2021. Join myself and good friend Emily Farkas, for the first of multiple conversations we plan to share about health and holistic wellness. Emily is internationally trained in several therapeutic healing modalities, including massage and yoga. She is 19 years into her own healing journey and a former owner at Ahimsa Yoga Wellness in Wyandotte, Michigan. She quit the studio to be a full time mama and has spent her life experimenting with natural healing remedies. She shares her own experience with colon hydrotherapy, how it works, and everything shitty in between. We discuss the importance of gut health, and how to keep track of your current internal workings via daily poo inspection. Lots of laughs, lots of seriousness, and as always, coming back to love…

This episode was recorded on September 16, 2021. Join myself, Maya Biggs and Leah Scott (part of the OG crew) for an episode about codependency and expectations. Together we discuss what codependency means to us, and the various ways it can show up in all types of relationships. Having expectations of others begs the questions - Why? Where do these expectations come from? What is my role in all of this? Let’s come back to love…

This episode was recorded on July 18, 2021. Join myself and somatic sex coach Brittney Bliss for a conversation about sex and nature. We dive into what sparked her curiosity at a young age for sacred sexuality and her mission to empower people to connect with their truth through pleasure and wilderness therapy. Brittney coaches me through a somatic experience and kinky shadow integration exercise which allows me to activate my desires... Let’s come back to love... Brittneybliss.com @brittney.bliss

This episode was recorded on July 14, 2021. Join myself and Hunter Perkins for part two of living life on the road. We discuss the challenges- this time from Lake Tahoe- I am also out on the road having a full blown hippie lawyer experience too. Our talk sparks the question of what motivates the search for deeper meaning... let’s come back to love..

This episode was recorded on June 18th, 2021. Join myself, Kathie Smigels (Zupac’s resident therapist) and her daughter Maria Smigels along side Yana Galanin and her daughter Armani Nagel. Together we explore the dynamics of a mother daughter relationship and the impact that a tight knit bond can make. The mothers share their struggles and how they’ve used their own pain as motivation to stop the generational trauma we all carry from passing on. The love overflows when the daughters share what they recognize and admire most about their mothers... bringing us back full circle into our hearts...let’s come back to love!

This episode was recorded on May 17th, 2021. Join myself, Kathie Smigels (Zupac’s resident therapist), Jordan Zuppke (the other half of Zupac Law & Life), and Tess Garoon- the owner of Aesthetic Hair Salon in Ferndale, Michigan- for a talk about Trichotillomania. Trich is the ‘hair pulling disorder’ that involves recurrent, irresistible urges to pull out hair. A common thread between the guests and myself... we all deal with trich to some degree. Many people struggle with body focused repetitive behaviors (more commonly known as BFRBs), including dermatillomania (the skin picking disorder). We share our personal stories, our struggles, and the tools we use to manage ‘the monster’ that lives within us. Our hope is to shed some light on the topic, break down the stigma, and help the ones who struggle to not feel so alone... Let’s come back to love.

*Trigger warning, sensitive content about drug use* Your discretion is advised. This episode was recorded on May 4th, 2021. Join myself, Kathie Smigels (Zupac’s in house substance abuse therapist) and a new guest, Colleen Dixon, the ‘Hair Healer’ from Pennsylvania, for talk about spirituality and recovery. Colleen shares her past struggles with herion addiction, and how spirituality led her to the light. Collecting the pieces of herself and putting them back together... this year, she celebrates 10 years clean! Both Colleen and Kathie share their perspectives on long term recovery and why they each moved away the twelve step programs. Hyper vigilance, mindful living, and checking in with ourselves daily-are the main tools necessary-not only for recovery- but for all humans to live our best lives . Let’s come back to love...

Episode 15: Plant Medicine This episode was recorded on April 29, 2021. Aaron Eschenburg and Soojin Kim join me for a deeper dive into the topic of plant medicine. *Disclaimer* We are not doctors or medical professionals. We are not giving medical advice or encouraging anyone one way or another. We’re just sharing our experiences and personal knowledge on the topic. Traditionally a taboo topic, we explore the knowledge and wisdom we’ve each gained from different medicinal plants on our own journeys. We pay homage to these powerful medicines, and acknowledge the importance of ceremony not only during the experience, but also in preparation for it. In order to gain the full benefit and integrate the learnings they provide us, deep respect and surrender are required. As always, returning back to love...