In this episode I sit down with Jennifer Chesak. She is the author of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women: How Magic Mushrooms, Psychedelic Therapy, and Microdosing Can Benefit Your Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Health. She is an award-winning freelance science and medical journalist, editor, and fact-checker, and her work has appeared in several national publications, including the Washington Post. Jen earned her master of science in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill. She currently teaches in the journalism and publishing programs at Belmont University, leads various workshops at the literary nonprofit The Porch, and serves as the managing editor for the literary magazine SHIFT.

Find her work at ⁠jenniferchesak.com⁠ and follow her on socials @jenchesak.

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Today I have my friend and therapist Megan Bakva back on the pod to talk about inner child healing, people pleasing, trusting ourselves, boundaries and more. 

You can join us for a workshop, Rekindling: Inner Child Immersion- Oct. 22 4:30-6:30pm pst. SOLD OUT - JOIN US FOR NOV 5th 4:30-6:30pm pst. Find more information here: https://www.meganbakva.com/inner-child

You can follow Megan on instagram @meganbakva and tiktok.

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This episode I catch you up on everything that’s been going on in the last 6 months in my personal life, my creative endeavors and my online shop. I answer your questions and talk a little bit about our newest sister brand Abbot Coffee. Lots of topics including current reads (see below for links), mental health, psychedelics, timeline jumping, aliens, anxiety, breathwork and more!

AbbotCoffee.Co follow @AbbotCoffee

The Libby Library App for free books

The Psilocybin Handbook For Women

A Really Good Day

Eat Your Flowers

The O Manuscript

The Overstory

Meditations with Cows

The Bell Jar

The Year of Horses

Hester

Wear Organic Cotton with Pact. Use Code MOONBODYSOUL15 TO SAVE 15% SITE WIDE

Thank you so much! - Kaitee

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In this episode I have on special guest Courtney Rivers. She is a mom of three, living off-grid in Northern California. We dive into her way of life and living in reciprocity with the land. We discuss so much including giving birth, homesteading, homeschooling, building community, women's festivals, gardening & ranching, nourishing our bodies with intentional foods, regenerative cannabis farming, plant medicine & psychedelics, intuition, dreamwork and more! You can connect with Courtney on instagram @InTheTallTallGrass --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moon-body-soul/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moon-body-soul/support

In this episode I sit down with my wonderful friend Aniela Zalez, a self-taught designer, poet, nomadic soul and kundalini yoga teacher who finds her muse in the beauty of nature and enchanting memories of her Cuban upbringing. She joins us from the shores of Bali, as we explore her profound connection with kundalini yoga and energy work. Aniela shares how these ancient practices have the power to transform and shape our reality. You can learn more about Aniela's latest offering—the Creative Mastery Immersion—a transformative experience designed to unlock your inner of creativity and empower you to manifest the life you've always envisioned - on her website below or join her for a Wednesday evening Kundalini class online while she is traveling in Bali. Whether you're a seasoned yogi, a creative enthusiast, or simply someone on the path to self-discovery, this episode is full of inspiration and guidance. Join us as we venture into the realms of kundalini yoga, artistic expression, and the magic that unfolds when we align and ground our nervous system with the universe. https://anielazalez.com/ Instagram @aniela.zalez --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moon-body-soul/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moon-body-soul/support

In this episode I talk with Carly the founder of Under Luna, my favorite holistic haircare company. We discuss her journey to creating her natural products & the history of shampoo + condition. Carly also answers our questions about scalp health, hairloss, caring for your hair naturally and more. Find her incredible line www.underluna.com and use code moonbodysoul to save 10% when you place your first order. Follow along on insta @Under_Luna

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Join me on my deck for a little morning meditation. There are birds chirping, some wind, and noises. Not your usual podcast this week. Let me know what you think!

Enjoyed it? There are some (professionally) recorded meditations available for download on my website here https://moonbodysoul.com/collections/guided-meditations

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In this episode I sit down with my friend Sarah and we talk all about gardening. We discuss the many lessons and metaphors gardening can awaken within us, she answers our gardening questions and we talk about our current favorite book that has quite a bit to do with plants and trees. 

Find Sarah on Instagram and TikTok @sarahsunshinegardens 

The book we're raving about:

The Overstory by Richard Powers

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In this episode I sit down with author and illustrator Swan Huntley. We talk about the healing power of comedy, writing and living a creative fulfilling life. We discuss her writing process, her novels and new book The Bad Mood Book.

Links to things we mention:

The Bad Mood Book by Swan Huntley

We Could Be Beautiful by Swan Huntley

The Goddesses by Swan Huntley

Getting Clean With Stevie Green by Swan Huntley

Lit by Mary Karr

Coventry: EssaysRachel Cusk (Author)

Swan's Writing Workshops

Follow Swan on Instagram @swanhuntley

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In this episode I share one of my favorite books The Woman Who Run With The Wolves. We dive deep into the idea of the Wild Woman Archetype and I discuss some more themes from this book. I share my favorite exercise from this book, "descansos" and thoughts on generational trauma and the mother wound. Find the book here - Women Who Run With The Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Ph. D. Download the Libby app - free library app Listen to Back From The Borderline Podcast episode I mentioned here.

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In this episode, we sit down with Megan, an associate therapist, as she shares her personal journey and what led her to this fulfilling profession. She also helps shed light on when to seek therapy, how to find a therapist, navigating insurance and more.  Therapy encompasses a wide range of approaches, and we break down some of the different modalities you may encounter during your therapeutic journey. Megan shares her preferred approach and gives us a glimpse into her own practice and the unique offerings she provides.

You can get in touch with her or book a free mini-session on her website MeganBakva.com and find her on Instagram.

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