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How to Win
What if the way to “win” at life isn’t self-help, productivity, or prizes, but making deep connections with other people? In this Gathering Room, I share how a reality TV show made me realize that the clock time of modern culture has replac
How Wide Your Life Can Be
In this Gathering Room, I'm questioning the idea of accepted reality as I share stories of telepathy, near‑death experiences, animal visitations, and the ways that denial keeps our lives narrow. I talk about deciding to “live wide” by kicki
Let the Other Shoe Drop
In this episode of The Gathering Room, I share how a perfectly wonderful, creative day unexpectedly led to a moment of anxiety, and how that experience transformed my understanding of fear, struggle, and even death. We reframe the old famil
When to Let it Be
In this Gathering Room, I explore what it means to “let it be” when life feels unfinished, messy, or even painful. Through stories of near‑death experiences, spiritual teachers, personal loss, and wild synchronicities, I reflect on the idea
Shortcut to Bliss
What if you could turn even your most painful moments into a pathway to bliss? In this episode of The Gathering Room, I talk about the Hindu concept of satcitānanda—which means the joining of truth, consciousness, and bliss—and how we can d
How to Dance Sideways
Are you one of the millions of people who are struggling financially right now? In this episode of The Gathering Room, I talk about how to navigate times when money feels tight and the old ways of surviving just aren’t working anymore. I sh
Listen Again: Your Spiritual Brain
In this “Listen Again” episode of The Gathering Room, I'm talking about synchronicities—moments that hint that our universe is not random. Drawing on Dr. Lisa Miller’s research from The Awakened Brain, I share how being open to spiritual re
Listen Again: When Losing the Path is Finding the Way
Been feeling lost lately? It’s not surprising. The world is shifting in ways we’ve never seen before, creating unprecedented changes in many of our lives. Moving through these unfamiliar landscapes can make us feel uncertain where to go—whi
No Map, No Shore, No Problem: How to Live Through This Moment
In this extended episode of The Gathering Room, I talk about what it means to live through a time of social unraveling, and how we can still find our way, even without guarantees or clear paths ahead. I explore how to navigate systemic coll
Wayfinding Through Chaos
Where do you go when you don’t trust what’s around you? In this week’s Gathering Room, I talk about how to navigate our chaotic, rapidly changing world by turning inward to the body's wisdom. I’ll guide you through a Wayfinder visualization
Listen Again: A Compass Doesn't Draw Maps
Have you ever felt an irresistible pull toward something new, even when it didn’t make any logical sense? In this “Listen Again” episode of The Gathering Room, I tell the story of my family’s recent bold leap—leaving behind a home we adored
Listen Again: The Only Way Forward…
Do you ever try to make forward-thinking plans, but then you get hit with surprises you never saw coming? In this encore “Listen Again” episode of The Gathering Room, I talk about how to move forward by embracing change and uncertainty—and
Drawing the Spirit Home
In our culture, there's nothing good about aging. But what if growing older is really a spiritual strategy, not a personal failing? What if it's the way your soul finds its way home? On this episode of The Gathering Room, I explore how the
You Have My Permission
Hoping to survive the holidays without betraying your Essential Self? In this episode of The Gathering Room, I share how to navigate this season of stress, family dynamics, and cultural expectations using your inner compass instead of willp
Level Up from Survival Mode
Ever played Minecraft? My five-year-old pulled me into it, and I started seeing it as a metaphor for how we move through real life. On this Gathering Room, I share stories from my journey through decades of Survival mode, my awakening into
Give "Tomorrow You" a Break
On this episode of The Gathering Room, I explore the tendency to assign difficult or unsavory tasks to “Tomorrow Me,” thinking I’ll magically want to do them in the future. Tune in to hear personal stories, practical tips to plan things out
Special Guest: Lisa Miller
Gatherers—I’m thrilled to be joined by special guest Dr. Lisa Miller, author of The Awakened Brain, for this episode of The Gathering Room podcast! In this episode we discuss the surprising neuroscience of spirituality, ways to awaken your
Everyday Pilgrims
Greetings, Beloveds! I’ve returned from my walk along Spain’s Camino de Santiago, and on this episode of The Gathering Room, I’m sharing what it taught me about turning everyday life into a pilgrimage. I explore how adventure, faith, and st
Listen Again: Being Great Company...for Yourself
Did you know that until you are truly compassionate to yourself, you can’t be compassionate to any other person? In this “Listen Again” episode of The Gathering Room, I talk about building compassionate communities—and how a safe, loving, m
Listen Again: Staying Sane, No Matter What
In this special “Listen Again” episode of The Gathering Room, I explore what I call “sanity quilting” and offer practical advice for maintaining your mental well-being during turbulent times. Like crazy quilting, sanity quilting involves bu
Listen Again: What Lies Beyond Anxiety?
In this special “Listen Again” episode of The Gathering Room, I dive into the big themes of my most recent book, Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life's Purpose, and share how my ongoing research, writing, and real-li
Listen Again: How to Bring the Good Times Back
Did you know that recalling positive sense memories creates connections in the brain that reinforce positive, joyful times instead of fear or anxiety? That’s what I’m talking about on this special encore episode of The Gathering Room! Liste
How to Make Progress
Welcome to another episode of The Gathering Room! This week I’m broadcasting from a co-working space, thanks to ongoing house repairs at our new home. But my less-than-ship-shape house is possibly the perfect metaphor for the topic we’re di
A Compass Doesn’t Draw Maps
Have you ever felt pulled toward something new without knowing exactly why…when there seems to be no logical reason for it? In this episode of The Gathering Room podcast, I share all about my family’s recent wild adventure of leaving behind
The Uses of Adversity
On this slightly (or very?) “woo-woo” episode of The Gathering Room, I share how leaving our beloved home for one that needs a sledgehammer has shaken my normally steady joy... Throughout this difficult time, I’ve received some loving guida
How to Fly
Welcome to The Gathering Room, beloveds! In this episode, we’re going to talk about flying—both in the literal sense and as a metaphor for living our wildest dreams. I also answer listener questions about how to strengthen your metaphorical
When You Can't Let It Go
Have you ever tried to “let it go,” only to find that you can’t? That’s because whatever you're struggling with—sadness, fear, anxiety, rage—you don’t have it. It has you. On Episode 215: When You Can’t Let it Go of The Gathering Room, I ta
How to Keep the Faith
Faith isn’t something outside you—it’s a muscle you build from within. If you’ve been depending on outside voices or practices to feel okay during these daunting times, I invite you to return home to your own inner knowing. On this episode
Listen Again: Clear Mind, Quiet Heart
As I’m sure you’re keenly aware, people are extremely divided these days. From our politics, to our attitudes, to our ways of speaking about others, we are growing more and more polarized—and mutually destructive. On this episode of Listen
Listen Again: Special Guest: Chase Jarvis
I’m thrilled to be joined by my guest Chase Jarvis for this special “Listen Again” episode of The Gathering Room podcast! Chase is an award-winning artist, serial entrepreneur, and bestselling author, who has a new book out called NEVER PLA
