Soulful Selfcare Sessions

In this short episode, Pleasance shares from her own Sacred Sabbatical about the importance of time alone to rest and digest. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/support

We are taking a break for the rest of the summer. This gives you a chance to go back to previous episodes or just have peace and quiet as we flow through the intensity of summer. Keep in touch pleasance@lilomm.com or lolacommunity.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/support

In this episode, I talk about the basics of Buddhism for my parenting journey and how to start working with some of the concepts that are relevant and helpful for our daily life.  This is the article I mention and the book. Also,  I talk about the LOLA Model for Living in Love which is the 4 rays of Forgiveness + the 4 rays of compassion which = A Loving Spirit that Arises Within. To see my hand drawn version of this, email pleasance@lilomm.com. You can join our community with the self-compassion course or THRIVE at lolacommunity.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/support

In this episode, My husband, Mel, and I talk about how we do planning retreats to set goals for the family and ourselves. Here's a link to the podcast and biz community Mel was referring to in this episode, https://www.the1thing.com/blog/family-health-happiness/improve-your-relationship-with-a-couples-goal-setting-retreat/, where you can download the Retreat planing guide  right at the website. To do planning in real life with the LOLA Community, lolacommunity.com. OR learn more about THRIVE planning  in our online course AND get our PLAN TO THRIVE GUIDE at lolacommunity.com/offerings. ENJOY!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/support

In this episode, Rita talks about what self- care is for her and her life, what she has learned about it and gives some great tips for your real life! Enjoy! Contact Rita at rita@lilomm.com.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/support

This episode gives you a great overview of our biggest take aways and learnings from the National Ayurveda Medical Association Conference that we both attended in April, 2019. This was such a treat to go back and discuss what we learned. You can learn more about NAMA and the 2020 conference ( COME WITH US!) https://www.ayurvedanama.org And about THRIVE and our other offers at lolacommunity.com. Feel free to reach out to us with your questions, concerns, reflections and insights! pleasance@lilomm.com, rita@lilomm.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/support

In this episode I chat with my therapist friend, Stacy Notaras Murphy, about EMDR. EMDR is  a technique she uses in her DC based therapy practice that has been very helpful to her clients. I'm personally thrilled to learn more about this and to make the connections between the wisdom traditions, self- care and daily practices for all humans.  We are thrilled to have this tool for the toolbox! You can learn more about Stacy and EMDR here, www.DistrictEMDR.com or www.StacyMurphyLPC.com. Please excuse the little tech interruption in the middle, stick with us! You can join Thrive and being your LOLA journey at lilomm.com/offerings.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/support

In this episode, I learn a lot about the framework for Internal Family Systems! My friend and yoga teacher, Jen shares with us the general framework and why it has been so powerful in her own life and sharing with others. You can learn more about Jen, here. And as usual, reach me at lolacommunity.com or pleasance@lilomm.com . Thank you !  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/support

In this episode, Rita and I jam on what it means to "do the work." Rita shares her own experiences with growth and development and her big A- HA on  changing her life. I bring in some quotes from Radical Dharma by Rev. angel Kyodo williams and Lama rod Owens. Email us with your reflections, pleasance@lilomm.com, rita@lilomm.com and find the Self-Compassion Challenge at lolacommunity.com. Thanks for listening and supporting the podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/support

In this episode, Rita and I talk about how we are both processing and moving through difficulties in our own lives. We share some of the learning we are doing from the book Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski and how interrelated everything is.  The pillars and practices that seem to be helping us right now are having meaningful work/ contributing to society outside of our own micro worlds, as well as working with community care and what it means to be in authentic relationships. Lastly, we talk about the stress cycle, sensations in the body, and feeling the feels. Reach out to us with questions or comments- pleasance@lilomm.com, rita@lilomm.com.  You can also joint self- compassion course, here lolacommunity.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/support

Loves, It has been 1 year since Rita joined the LOLA, lil omm family- and this episode shares all the behind the scenes of shifts and changes with a year of intentional study and commitment.  YIPPEE the. Self- Compassion Challenge is now available. You can sign up for it, here.  ENJOY! Thanks for listening and sharing. XO, pleasance --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/support

Today we talk about this amazing organization and the work they have been doing in Baltimore and now across the world. Ali shares the creation story for Holistic Life Foundation and practical tips for those who want to share these teachings and serve humanity. Enjoy!  You can learn more about HLF at https://hlfinc.org. And write to me at pleasance@lilomm.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/support

Calling all women who are exhausted!!! This episode is for you.  I loved chatting with Karen Brody  about Yoga Nidra, REST AND RELAXATION. Karen is an advocate for deep rest and teaches women in her fabulous book, Daring to Rest, how to take control of their own stress and care with Yoga Nidra. She has gifted us with a 5 minutes guided meditation, which you can find, here. And you can learn more about Karen, her groups and community, here.  As always, if you want to learn more about LOLA and the online and in person offerings that we have, you can find us at lolacommunity.com or email me, I love to hear from you! pleasance@lilomm.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/support

In this episode, I give you an update on my life and my summer plans. Email me , pleasance@lilomm.com to connect or check out lolacommunity.com for updates and offerings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/support

Here's one of my favorite things to talk about! Today, Licia and I jam about writing and writing practices. Licia is an author, you can find her book here. I love meeting new friends online and digging into our commonalities and then sharing with our community the ways in which we can deepen our writing practices. Licia is a delight and I hope you enjoy this conversation. You can find all of our offerings at lolacommunity.com or email me at pleasance@lilomm.com. Thanks for listening!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/support

Goddess Amadea is here with us today! Amadea has been teaching Ayurveda for many years not to mention Polarity Therapy and Nutrition.  She is an incredible teacher, guide and woman who I have loved learning from.  In this episode, we dive into the cycles of women's health and recommendations for each stage. Enjoy! You can learn more about Amadea and get her books and trainings  at https://amadeamorningstar.net.  You can learn about our offerings at lolacommunity.com or email me pleasance@lilomm.com for private consults and mentorships.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/support

Here is a quick overview of Summer School! Learn what we are studying and why we are studying it. I also talk about what FLOW is to us. Email pleasance@lilomm.com with any questions Or visit lolacommunity.com- and click on offerings. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/support

This is inspired by a meditation that Saylor gave to our families at our Mother's Day Retreat. This is a great meditation to listen to with your children. Enjoy.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/support

In this episode, Trauma Resolution educator and coach, Rachael Maddox, and I jam on sexuality, pleasure, healing and trauma. Rachael brings a grounded presence and strength that I really appreciated. You can learn more about her work, here.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/support

This is a very special episode with my mother, Cathy Darling Muir. My mom and I talk openly and honestly about our very complicated relationship and the healing and rebuilding we have done over the years. We wanted to share this with you in honor of Mother's Day and in honor of all the complicated and challenging relationships in our life and the unique identity of Motherhood. Thank you for listening. Email me with questions, responses or reflections, pleasance@lilomm.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/support