The Feelings Pod

Authenticity and the Impostor

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 05:20:12 GMT

In this episode I discuss the dance between the vulnerability that comes with authentic expression and the impostor syndrome that comes slinking behind the fear of being seen. This episode was recorded on January 31st, 2025.

On sitting with my grumpy old man

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 16:20:07 GMT

In this explore I talk about my experience sitting with my irritability (my grumpy old man). I share how I've learned to create more ease in my life even when the emotions that come up are less than sunny. Is it possible to enjoy our grumpiness and irritability without taking it our on others? I'd say so.

In this episode I refer to the book No Bad Parts by Richard C. Schwarz

https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/no-bad-parts-how-the-internal-family-systems-model-changes-everything_richard-schwartz-phd/26988904/item/45661860/#idiq=45661860&edition=57624496

and The Art of Repair with Dr. Hazel Grace

https://www.drhazelgrace.com/the-repair-process-1

Guest Interview with Luci Lampe

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 07:30:15 GMT

In this episode I share an intimate conversation with Erotic Liberation coach, Luci Lampe. Luci shares her wisdom on living from "what serves love best". You can learn more about Luci and her offerings on IG @lucilampe and on her website: lucilampe.com

Guest Interview with Dana Frasz

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 09:50:08 GMT

In this episode I have a conversation with my dear friend, Dana Frasz. Dana is an activist, community organizer. We discuss the importance of prioritizing self-care and building community as we center love in the art that we create from our lives.

On the Illusion of Insecurity

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 16:20:08 GMT

Reflections on swimming through the illusion of insecurity during Scorpio season. There is a lot of laughter here because I laugh when I share vulnerable tings. Is it a mask for my pain or is there humor in our humanity?

On Conflict and Mindful Communication

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 08:50:20 GMT

In this episode I teach a bit about how to use non-violent communication to navigate conflict. I want to thank my teachers at Breathe for Change, Oren Jay Sofer, and Dr. Hazel Grace for all I've learned about navigating difficult conversations more easefully.

To learn more about Mindful Communication reach out to.Sabrina Amina on ig @_sabrinaamina_ or by email: barakareikihealing@gmail.com

Cover art for this episode by @poetryandgahwa

On Playful Loneliness

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 15:20:14 GMT

In this episode I talk about taking a light hearted approach to feelings of loneliness and meeting your inner child.

On Grief and Gratitude

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 06:30:23 GMT

Moving through grief with gratitude

On Curiosity and Hurt Feelings

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 15:20:21 GMT

In this episode I offer an invitation to explore a new perspective around our hurt feelings using the tools of self-inquiry.

Guest Interview with Agustin Fong

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 15:20:20 GMT

In this episode I share a conversation with subconscious identity coach Agustin Fong. Agustin shares his some wisdom from his experience of learning to tune into his emotions. You can learn more about Agustin and his offerings on IG @agustinfong and his website agustinfong.com

On Love and Rejection

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 15:20:21 GMT

I like talking about love and rejection. They seem to go hand in hand for me. lol. ifykyk ifydk come find out.

On love, longing, and loneliness

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 15:20:21 GMT

This is a sweet heartfelt episode that trnderly addresses our human forgetfulness in moments of loneliness. According to Hafiz longing is a necessary part of loving, so we're on the right track!

On Grief

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 15:20:20 GMT

How can we make a little more space to for things, people, and parts of ourselves that we've lost?

On Depression, Self-Compassion and My Messy Home

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 15:20:20 GMT

This week on The Feelings Pod I share how I navigate depression with self-compassion and how this helps me nurture my sanctuary and embrace my messy tendencies.

On Messy Feelings

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 15:20:15 GMT

Confused about feeling? Not sure how you're feeling? Me too. Here's an episode to help you mindfully tend to the mess.

On Generosity and Humility

Sat, 25 May 2024 15:20:21 GMT

Musings about how to cultivate true generosity from a place of awareness and grounded abundance. When we give with graciousness and humility this is the true gift. When we give generously from a place of love and non-attachment there is so much for us all to gain.

On Courage and Confidence

Sat, 18 May 2024 15:20:23 GMT

Reflections of cultivating courage and confidence by taking action and growing mindful awareness of our fears.

On Gratitude and Ramadan

Sat, 11 May 2024 15:20:21 GMT

Ramadan Reflections pt 2 - Gratitude

On (Im)Patience

Sat, 04 May 2024 04:00:16 GMT

Reflections after Ramadan on cultivating more patience and exercising presence in moments of impatience. We end with a short breathing practice to embody more patience.

On Supportive Self-Talk

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 04:00:39 GMT

In this episode I offer short mindfulness practices to help us build awareness of our breath, body, thoughts, and emotions. In this way we can notice when our thoughts may be causing pain and shift these thoughts to create more self-loving moments and shift our inner dialogue.

On Holding Hurt Feelings

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 04:00:52 GMT

In this episode we explore how to move towards our dreams and desires by shifting away from patterns of avoidance. If you try to avoid hurt feelings by telling yourself 'no' before anyone else can, this episode's for you.

On Love and Self-Reliance

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 04:00:35 GMT

In this episode we explore the power of turning within to interrupt the perpetual habit of seeking love from outside sources. The paradox is that building awareness of the endless love within us leads the way to experiencing/embodying the endless love all around us.

We end each episode with a mindfulness practice to connect more deeply with ourselves.

On Alchemizing Anger

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 04:00:26 GMT

In this episode I share a story about navigating anger in a challenging relationship dynamic and how anger can be a powerful teacher. We can learn so much from the medicine of anger when we learn to turn towards it rather than shut it down.

On Turning Toward Shame

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 04:00:57 GMT

In this episode we explore the benefits of using our mindfulness practice to turn towards thoughts of shame. As we build capacity to face rather than avoid feelings of shame we access healing available to us upon illuminating the pain hidden in our shadow.

On (Self) Trust

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 04:00:26 GMT

Thoughts on building self trust and trust of the divine as an antidote to persistent worry. Join me as we navigate this cute little anxious human experience.

On Connecting with Hope in Times of Despair

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 04:00:26 GMT

Reflections on returning to hope the the heart in times of despair.

On Returning to Love

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 05:00:22 GMT

In this episode I share my discoveries upon questioning my thoughts as Byron Katie teaches us to do the work. Katie's method of inquiring troubling thoughts is helping me return to love. And perhaps this balm may be just the right remedy for your troubling thoughts too.

On Gratitude

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 23:00:14 GMT

Clumsy and sincere reflections on gratitude

On That Summertime Sadness

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 04:00:23 GMT

In this 2nd episode of the summer season we explore sadness and why it's ok and even necessary to be with sadness.

On Disappointment

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 04:00:31 GMT

Allowing for the possibility of disappointment so that we may live more fully into our desires.

On Love pt. 2

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 04:00:28 GMT

Cultivating a loving self-concept.

On Love

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 04:00:34 GMT

Inviting an exploration into love

On Connection

Sat, 13 May 2023 04:00:22 GMT

Cultivating connection to ourselves

On Boredom

Sat, 06 May 2023 04:00:14 GMT

An invitation to be with boredom. I refer to the following article in this episode: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2020/09/02/why-neuroscientists-say-boredom-is-good-for-your-brains-health/?sh=464681c71842

On Restlessness

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 12:29:47 GMT

Getting curious about our restlessness. Exploring how we deny ourselves rest and how we can allow for more rest.

On Insecurity

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 04:00:44 GMT

What happens when we feel insecure? How can we with with our insecurity in more loving ways?

On Envy

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 04:00:24 GMT

Shifting our relationship with envy

On Vulnerability

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 04:00:53 GMT

Exploring safe spaces for vulnerability.

On Curiosity

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 04:00:15 GMT

Leaning into curiosity

On Confusion

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 04:00:15 GMT

Being with confusion and approaching with curiosity.

On Inadequacy

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 05:00:17 GMT

Getting curious about feelings of inadequacy, impostor syndrome, and remembering our inherent worth.

On Panic

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 05:00:21 GMT

A reflection on navigating feelings of panic.

On Fear

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 05:00:27 GMT

Feeling into fear.

On Depression

Sat, 11 Feb 2023 05:00:15 GMT

A brief discussion about navigating depression followed by a short mindfulness practice.

On Guilt

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 05:00:19 GMT

Noticing and releasing guilt as we build better boundaries 🤍

On Grief

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 05:00:15 GMT

Bearing the weight of grief after a funeral.

On Longing

Sat, 21 Jan 2023 05:00:12 GMT

Looking at longing. Sometimes you don't get what you want and perhaps that's just what we need.

On Loneliness

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 05:00:20 GMT

Sitting with feelings of loneliness. Even when you're feeling lonely, remember you're not alone.

On Sadness

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 05:00:20 GMT

Exploring sadness in a brief tender way.

On Rejection

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 12:16:18 GMT

A discussion of rejection followed by a brief mindfulness practice.