Live OUT Loud Podcast

Trusting the Process

River is baaack!! Michele + River talk about "Trusting the Process." Trust the process" essentially means having faith in the journey of life, even when the destination is unclear or the path seems challenging. It encourages us to believe that things will work out in the end, even if we can't see the full picture right now. To trust the process is to rely that things will work out. You still must put the work in, but it is knowing that the work put in will result in something unique. This is, frankly, a terrifying process to trust in. But it is worth it in the long run.
 
Hope you enjoy this episode. Thank you for listening. We really appreciate you. 
 
- Michele

Living in Love

Hello all you beautiful humans. Michele has created a special podcast today around Living in Love. Love is the most generous and healing energy we experience as human beings. When we’re anchored in the source of love, we can find a way to move forward with greater happiness and hope. 
As promised...
Top 50 Love Songs
 
I hope you walk in love and share this podcast with love. 
Wishing you a great day!
 

Fear | Samantha Fox

Today Michele has Samantha Fox , the Lesbian Curiosity Coach™ on as her first guest host. Today they discuss Fear. We hope you enjoy and learn through this episode. 
Fear can manifest in the body through a variety of physical symptoms, which are part of the body’s natural “fight or flight” response to perceived threats.
 
Here’s how fear can show up:
1.Increased Heart Rate: When you’re afraid, your heart rate speeds up to pump more blood to your muscles, preparing your body to either fight or flee.
2.Rapid Breathing: Fear can cause you to breathe more quickly as your body tries to take in more oxygen to prepare for physical exertion.
3.Sweating: The body may start to sweat as a way to cool down, preparing for potential physical activity.
4.Tense Muscles: Your muscles may tighten or become tense, readying your body for action. This can lead to feelings of stiffness or soreness, especially if the tension is prolonged.
5.Dilated Pupils: Your pupils may dilate to let in more light, improving your vision and helping you to better assess the situation.
6.Digestive Changes: Fear can slow down or even stop digestion as the body diverts energy away from non-essential functions. This can lead to a “knot in the stomach” feeling, nausea, or even the need to use the restroom.
7.Cold or Clammy Skin: Blood flow may be directed away from the skin’s surface to vital organs, which can make your skin feel cold or clammy.
8.Shaking or Trembling: The adrenaline rush that comes with fear can cause your hands, legs, or even your entire body to shake or tremble.
9.Dry Mouth: The body’s response to fear can inhibit saliva production, leading to a dry mouth.
10.Heightened Senses: Some people may experience heightened senses, such as sharper vision or more acute hearing, as the body becomes more alert to potential dangers.
 
Fear can be triggered by a wide range of factors, often depending on individual experiences, environments, and even biological predispositions.
Here are some common sources of fear:
 
1. Threats to Safety
•Physical Danger: Immediate threats to your physical safety, such as a dangerous animal, a car accident, or an intruder, can evoke fear.
•Health Concerns: Fear can arise from illness, injury, or the potential for such events, especially when they are life-threatening.
 
2. Social and Emotional Threats
•Rejection or Embarrassment: Fear of being rejected, embarrassed, or judged by others can be powerful. This is often linked to social anxiety.
•Failure: The fear of failing, whether in personal or professional endeavors, can stem from the potential loss of respect, opportunities, or self-esteem.
•Loneliness: Fear of being alone or abandoned can be deeply rooted, particularly for those with past experiences of isolation or loss.
 
3. Uncertainty and the Unknown
•Unpredictable Situations: Facing uncertain or unpredictable situations, such as a new job, moving to a new place, or starting a new relationship, can induce fear.
•Future Events: Worrying about what the future holds, especially when outcomes are unclear, can create fear, even if there is no immediate threat.
 
4. Past Trauma
•Traumatic Experiences: Past experiences, particularly traumatic ones, can leave a lasting impact, causing fear when similar situations or triggers are encountered.
•Childhood Fears: Fears developed in childhood, such as fear of the dark, strangers, or loud noises, can persist into adulthood or evolve into different fears.
 
5. Phobias
•Specific Phobias: Some people have intense fears of specific objects or situations, such as heights (acrophobia), spiders (arachnophobia), or enclosed spaces (claustrophobia).
•Social Phobias: Fear of social situations or public speaking can be debilitating for those with social phobia.
 

Out of Spoons

Michele is on her own this week while River takes a little sabbatical due to not having enough spoons. This is the shortest podcast in history. HAHA
What does that mean you ask?
The phrase “not having enough spoons” originates from the Spoon Theory, a metaphor used to describe the limited amount of energy or mental and physical resources that people, particularly those with chronic illnesses or disabilities, have available each day.
So, when someone says, “I don’t have enough spoons,” they mean they don’t have the energy, physical capability, or mental/emotional capacity to take on more tasks or challenges at that moment. It’s a way of communicating their limits and the need for rest or to prioritize how they use their remaining energy.
 
We know River will be back soon.
 
Hugs + High Fives!
Michele
 

Spirit Guides

Once again, River + Michele find their schedules off kilter and so we record another solo cast dual episode. River kicks us off with our topic on Spiritual Guides and how they come to us, how we use the knowledge and why seeing 111 or 11:11 is important in your own journey. 
Being consistent is very important to River + Michele, so whether their schedules are aligned or not, they want to put out an episode every week. Their guides are backing them here in this space. :) 
Michele mention's Human Design  again and they are so excited for you to dig in and understand how your style aligns with your life arc. 
How many archangels are there spiritually?
Chapter 20 of the Book of Enoch mentions seven holy angels who watch, that often are considered the seven archangels: Michael, Raphael, Gabriel, Uriel, Sariel, Raguel, and Remiel. 
 
Thanks again for listening!! 
We hope you enjoy this episode. Share and follow! 
Michele + River

The Cult Episode

Welcome to long awaited "CULT" episode.
This week is a little different, as Michele is taking on the role of interviewer this week as River + Michele finally delve into the poignant story of River's childhood, marked by her upbringing in a cult. This week, after 18 long years, River's mother unexpectedly reached out, stirring a whirlwind of emotions. They explore how this shaped River's childhood and continues to affect her as an adult, and where religion fits into her life now.
River was just 7 when her parents joined the cult, and she always felt a sense of not belonging within her own family. 
We hope you enjoy learning more about River's past. 
 
Thank you for sharing and following the Podcast. 
With gratitude, 
Michele + River

Two Solocasts

River + Michele had to each create their own solo cast this week as we were both traveling. We hope you enjoy the topic, "the first half of 2024." What are lessons were/are, and what we were working on. Life continues to move on and the first half of the year we had lots of memorable moments. Cheers to the next half and ending this year stronger than we started; meaning mentally and physically!! Go us. 
"Love yourself-accept yourself-forgive yourself-and be good to yourself, because without you the rest of us are without a source of many wonderful things." ~ Leo Buscaglia
Thanks for listening!
Michele + River

Finding Patience

River + Michele discuss a few quick topics. The first is Michele got caught in the Crowd Strike debacle and since we recorded tested positive for Covid. But through a challenging experience Michele shares her stories of being kind to others, especially showing up for other Moms while traveling solo. River shares her final days of a two-week free break from her kids. Manifesting and other things. 

Sarah Greenman

HOLY MOLY!! We realize we are celebrating our one-year anniversary of the podcast today!! WOO HOO!! We love doing this and we love all of you who have been supporting us along the way!! Thank you! A million moments of gratitude here. 
River + Michele chat with Sarah Greenman today. Sarah is an artist, illustrator, actor, musician, singer, facilitator, later-in-life queer Mom, and playwright (no - she can’t choose just one) based in Eastern Oregon on the traditional land of the Nimiipuu people. Her work is deeply informed by place, by nature and by seasons and cycles, which they weave into their paintings, poems, plays, and multilayered creative offerings. They are a product of their experiences. Her life flows into this body of work in practical and also magical ways. She is so grateful for the pathways, events, and preoccupations of this life that has provided the soil for the roots of this creative work to grow and spread. They've been painting, telling stories, and calling on the muses as far back as they can remember.
WE hope you enjoy this episode rooted in deep connection. 
Thanks for listening!
Find Sarah on Instagram 
 

Just Do It July

River and Michele chat about just do it July! River has been having conversations with her clients around feeling and seeing their trauma. What are actionable steps to get rid of that feeling and heal to a point of letting go and can be overwhelming? 
Navigating trauma often begins with acknowledging vulnerability. Through courage and connection, individuals confront their pain, fostering resilience. Embracing empathy, they weave a narrative of healing, reshaping their stories with authenticity and self-compassion. Growth emerges as they reclaim power, transforming adversity into a catalyst for profound personal evolution and empathic connection with others.
We hope you enjoy this conversation... thanks for listening. 
 
Hugs, Michele + River