Stay Close with Sarah Brassard
"Stay Close," explores the courageous journey of returning to our authentic selves in a world that pulls us away from who we truly are. Hosted by Sarah Brassard and inspired by David Whyte's wisdom that "to be courageous is to stay close to the way we are made," the podcast examines the moments that disconnect us from our essence and the path back to authenticity. Through personal stories and conversations with guests who've found their rhythm, "Stay Close" offers listeners a compassionate guide to recognizing disconnection, embracing healing, and finding the courage to live aligned with their true nature for anyone seeking inner discovery and genuine connections in a world of expectations and distractions.
Episodes
The Second Initiation: Healing Through Vulnerability
In this deeply personal episode, Sarah Brassard shares her experience with a recent respiratory infection that became a powerful catalyst for healing old grief. Speaking with vulnerability even through her recovery, Sarah connects this physical illness to a similar respiratory infection she experienced 32 years ago—what she calls her "first initiation" into self-discovery...
To Be Courageous Is To Stay Close To The Way We Are Made
Host Sarah Brassard introduces her new podcast, "Stay Close," which explores what it means to return to our authentic selves. The episode centers on David Whyte's powerful quote: "To be courageous is to stay close to the way we are made."
Episode Highlights:
- Sarah reflects on her 65 years of life, with much of it spent trying to return to her authentic self
- T...
In this episode of Stay Close, Sarah opens up about a story she’s never shared publicly before—a story of loss, identity, and the lengths we sometimes go to protect ourselves from pain.
At just 13 years old, Sarah coped with her mother’s departure by creating an entirely new persona—"Muffy," complete with a fictional twin sister. What began as a way to survive and escape grief became a metaphor for the masks we all wear when we feel...
Episode Summary
In this episode, Sarah explores the paradox of returning to our true selves by shedding the layers we've accumulated over time. She discusses how "unbecoming" the protective habits and limiting beliefs we've adopted allow us to return to our authentic nature.
Key Concepts
- Unbecoming to Become: The process of peeling away protective layers to return to our authentic selves
- The Breath as a Reconn...
What if the parts of yourself you’ve tried to hide are actually the gateway to your greatest wisdom?
In this episode, Sarah explores the power of embracing our raw, unfiltered truth. Together, we look at the inner tension between perfectionism and presence—and how true freedom comes when we give ourselves permission to be fully human. Through metaphor, storytelling, and guided reflection, Sarah invites you to reconnect with you...
In this deeply personal episode, Sarah shares the profound journey of healing her relationship with her mother through vulnerability and forgiveness. Discover how small, brave acts can transform even the most fractured relationships and learn to approach similar challenges in your own life.
Inside This Episode:
- The power of vulnerability in healing relationships
- Realizing and dismantling emotional walls
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In this episode of Stay Close, host Sarah Brassard explores the transformative power of choosing yourself first. Far from being selfish, Sarah explains how this practice is actually foundational to forming authentic relationships and experiencing genuine love.
Episode Highlights
- Why choosing yourself first is not selfish and is in fact an act of ‘Sacred Rebellion’
- Simple, everyday self-care...
What if healing didn’t always mean pushing through? What if not being ready wasn’t a failure—but a form of wisdom?
In this final episode of the season, Sarah Brassard offers a compassionate framework for what happens after the initial breakthroughs—when the patterns are named, the wounds are understood, and suddenly… it all feels too overwhelming. This tender space between recognition and integration is where many of us falter—n...
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