Desire As Medicine Podcast

Have you ever considered that all your relationships don't need to serve the same purpose? In this episode, we explore friendships, and dive into seven categories of connection that enrich our lives in different ways. 

We decided to reference ~ Lane Moore's book "You Will Find Your People," we unpacked how soul friendships, chosen family, long-distance connections, situational bonds, trauma-bonded relationships, ...

Ready to experience what might be waiting on the other side of being busy?  Take a deep breath and join us on this exploration of presence as a radical act of self-care.

The phrase "slow down" is often repeated in personal development circles, but what does it actually mean to slow down in a world where moving from thing to thing is a normal way of life in the western world. 

Slowing down might sound simple, but for many of...

What happens when we surround ourselves with women who genuinely back our dreams? Our window of possibility expands beyond anything we could imagine alone. 

In this soul-stirring conversation, Brenda and Catherine explore how witnessing others achieve what seems impossible fundamentally rewires what we believe is possible for ourselves.

Brenda shares a life-altering story about hosting a celebration in hospice for her dying...

Brenda and Catherine pull back the curtain and explore their own sisterhood and the transformative power of truth-telling in female friendships. They share how their relationship began with an act of honesty and vulnerability, setting the stage for an authentic connection that transcends conventional women's relationships.

Episode Highlights:
• How Catherine was mentoring Brenda's daughter and it led to momen...

What does your ideal sisterhood look like?  In this episode, we imagine a world where sisterhood is a powerful tool for empowerment and support. This episode explores the often overlooked yet profound dynamics of female connections, encouraging a shift from surface-level interactions to deep, meaningful relationships. We share our personal experiences and discuss how vulnerability can enhance the bonds we share with other women, al...

Have you ever struggled with allowing yourself to feel your feelings? Are you someone who gets very involved in the "story"? Where the facts get blurred because the story is so loud. Are you willing to feel the fullness of your emotions?  And perhaps let others see you in your tears and snot?

Emotions are the core of our human experience, yet many of us struggle with openly feeling and expressing them. This unique episode ...

Ever wonder why receiving feedback (aka honesty) can feel horrendous? 

In this conversation, we unravel the art of receptivity in relationships, revealing how to transform unwelcome criticism into opportunities for growth. 

Join us as we share our personal stories and practical tips for handling criticism, feedback and honesty with grace and openness. Brenda's reflections on parenting illuminate the power of non-reactivity in ma...

What if embracing the art of receiving could transform your relationships and enrich your life? 

Join us as we navigate the often overlooked skill of receiving with grace.  We talk about the societal norms that lead women to struggle with the basic art of receiving. 

Brenda and Catherine offer a fresh perspective on how mastering the art of receiving leads to deeper connections and a more fulfilling life, inviting listeners to reflec...

Have you ever wondered why after every big moment in life there's a period of things feeling crunchy, or it all just falls apart?

We invite you to explore the dance of expansion and contraction, a universal rhythm often overshadowed by society's relentless pursuit for more. We share our personal journeys, revealing how moments of joy and success naturally transition into times of integration and balance. These quieter phas...

For our Valentine's Day episode, we explore and demonstrate how to navigate sticky conversations. Often, when disagree or maybe even judge each other, we tend to disconnect. But there's another way. We can hold space for each other and lean in regardless of our differences, connection is still a possibility. 

On this episode of the Desire as Medicine podcast, we (Brenda and Catherine) invite you to be open to connection re...

In this Behind the Scenes episode we unravel our personal journey of podcasting, marked by unexpected challenges and triumphs. We vulnerably share how the start of 2025 threw curveballs our way, including a tech glitch that swallowed an entire episode, Catherine's bout with sickness and Brenda's dog unexpectedly dying. 

Through these experiences, we discovered the power of balancing desire and fear, and how perfe...

This episode focuses on the power of choice in our lives, exploring how our decisions shape our reality and emphasize personal empowerment. Listeners are encouraged to shift their perception of choice, recognizing that even not choosing is, in fact, a choice, and to embrace their agency in every choice.

• The inevitability of choice and its role in personal empowerment 
• Fear as a barrier to decision-making 
• Rec...

Discover how surrendering control can lead to a more fulfilling and peaceful life.  Brenda and Catherine introduce a simple yet powerful exercise that will help you focus your energy, time and attention on what truly matters by separating what you can control from what you can release to the universe. 

Tired of letting anxiety and futile worries dictate your day? This episode will show you how to have more sanity in your l...

Unleash your power within by embracing your desires as we welcome Shane Kulman, a celebration expert and champion of creative self-expression. Shane shares her audacious philosophy of "F*ck Your Fears," encouraging everyone to overcome personal limitations for creative expansion.

Shane's dynamic approach to life, underscored by her "10 Commandments," helps sensitive and creative individuals harness...

Uncover how desire can become a transformative spiritual practice as we welcome our guest, Sarah Trudeau, a devoted mother, accomplished writer, and seasoned teacher with a rich background in Buddhist meditation and yoga. Listen as Sarah shares her insights on the "wave of desire" and how Elizabeth Gilbert's concept of the muse has informed her understanding of desire as a powerful life force.

Desire holds t...

As they welcome 2025, Brenda and Catherine explore their practice of choosing a word of the year as a guide. They each share and digest their words of the year from 2024 and how their words integrated and grew them over the past 12 months. 

Through reflections on their past years and the themes of trust, softness, and commitment, Brenda and Catherine encourage listeners to embrace their desires and share their own words.<...

This episode is OUR GIFT to you... an extra episode that walks you through 6 powerful questions to close out 2024 well.

AND ….
We are on the hot seat ourselves, answering these same 6 questions about our own lives.

It’s real, raw, and packed with insights to inspire your own reflection.

Grab your journal, tune in, and join us for this heart-opening practice. Let’s make space for more of what you desire in the new year.
 
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Can embracing your deepest desires lead to a life of fulfillment and gratitude? Together with Brenda and Catherine, let's explore the transformative power of desire and gratitude in shaping who we aspire to become. Brenda shares the "havingness expander" practice by Regina Thomas Shower, a tool designed to open our hearts to receive and appreciate more in life. How to have more is truly a skill that isn't spoken...

In this episode, we pull back the curtain of our own lives and share how we each created big change. We share how we shifted from conventional careers to entrepreneurs and lives led by desire. We highlight the initial discomfort of wanting something different. 

By surrounding ourselves with inspiring people and remaining open to new ideas, we learn to listen to our inner voices and chart new courses in our lives.

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