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Episode 33 - The Dating Mindset

With February still in full effect, Michele + River continues the discussion around all the aspects of dating. In this episode, we are deep-diving dating from every possible angle. Looking through a new lens (River's favorite NEW word), around our mindset at the old ways. We hope you continue to enjoy this February series around dating. 
When you are opening yourself up to love it's important to know where you stand with yourself. The intention behind dating; long-term partnership, building community, casual or hook-ups. 
1. Learn to Love Yourself
2. Heal the Wounds
3. Allow Yourself to be vulnerable
4. Stop Comparing to Others
5. Explore Your Options
6. Be SELF-focused and take a break from dating if you need to
7. Make it Count. If it works, lean in, if it doesn't... it's cool. Move on.
8. Don't Take it all Too Seriously
Dating should be fun. Instead of going into every first (or second or third) date with the mindset that this MUST work out, approach each meetup as a chance to enjoy yourself and get to know someone else. Without the pressure of needing to fall for the person sitting across the table from you, you can be present and make a more clear-headed decision about how you feel. And if it doesn't end up being the best date ever? At least you'll have some GREAT stories for next week's brunch with the girls! HA HA! 
Hope you enjoy this episode!
 
Xx, Michele + River
 

Episode 32 - Solo Dates

River + Michele got a few requests for this episode. Michele has gotten to be a pro with solo dates and is always eager to share, while River is a bit newer at it, she has started to embrace it by stepping out of her comfort zone. With this launching today on Valentine's Day, we felt it was the perfect counter to what the day typically represents. 
I think dating yourself can mean really investing in yourself with a journaling practice, extreme self-care, and doing the things you really, truly want to do. It can mean hitting up places you'd like to take a date to, but haven't really tried yourself, it means feeling more comfortable in your own company, and can help boost confidence, which is always sexy!
While a lot of introspection and self-care is involved when you're dating yourself, you'll also ideally be pursuing different types of activities or even taking classes. Through this time spent on your own, you may unearth a passion you didn't know existed, you might invest in a new hobby, or even find a side hustle. 
For those in a relationship, giving each other permission to go on solo dates can allow you to fill your cup up and maybe miss your person. Lots of sweet benefits from that... most importantly, you'll have something fun to share at bedtime, which might lead to building a deeper connection with them.  
Solo Date Ideas
Ready to start dating yourself? Use these ideas to get going—some are pure fun, and others are aimed more at introspection and personal growth. 
1. Make yourself a nice meal
2. Light candles
3. Have a paint night at home
4. Have a spa night
5. Do something that gets you outside your comfort zone
6. Pack up a picnic basket and have a picnic in your local park
7. Visit an art gallery
8. Try an activity where you have an opportunity to make new friends
9. Go see live music
10. Write in a gratitude journal
11. Read your favorite book
12. Listen to your favorite album
13. Take yourself on a dinner date
14. Go out to happy hour on your own
15. Take a bubble bath
16. Visit a local museum
17. Do something that feels true to your inner self
18. Take yourself out to the movies
19. Take a class to learn something new
20. Be a tourist in your own city
Share with a good friend today! 
 
 

Episode 31 - Nature Quest

River + Michele want to ask you, when did you last get wild? 
River just got back from her Nature Quest... we deep dive into her experience. 
When faced with no distractions (no people, no phone, no books), no routines or decisions (no dressing, no cooking), no tasks, not even time-tracking (just the sun), something magical happened.⠀⠀
I started paying attention. Once I accepted and overcame the boredom that naturally arose, a new world opened up. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I started seeing connections in nature, my senses became more sensitive, and I started seeing bigger systems of how things are connected. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I started seeing all the small details of things I had no idea was there and realized not only how magical everything is, from a “simple” blueberry to myself, but I started seeing, and more importantly, feeling, how it’s all part of one system, how WE are all part of one system. Nature is healing after all. 
A #NatureQuest can be a life-changing experience. It surely was for me, and if you’re here in the US and want to know more, reach out to River HERE! 
We hope you love this episode as much as we did. 
 

Episode 30 - Kendra Cardoza

River + Michele has a beautiful and amazing encounter with their favorite starseed, Kendra Cardoza. She specializes in Reiki-Frequency Alchemist, Crystalline Sound Codes-High Vibe Food, and Akashic Field-Kundalini expert. This is such a beautiful conversation. We hope you enjoy it as well. 
You can find Kendra on Instagram
or on TikTok
Kendra Cardoza was the author, photographer, recipe developer & creative voice behind Paleo Paparazzi from 2013-2020, a platform centered around healthier living emphasizing real food and whole30 recipes. In 2017 she slowly started to experience a spiritual awakening eventually leading her to shift her focus into energy healing completely. She describes herself now as an herbalist, Reiki master, kundalini yogi, Akashic records reader, and frequency alchemist. Her true passion is working with crystal alchemy sound bowls and her voice to channel light language for the collective.
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Episode 29 - Dating in 2024

This is the episode you have all been messaging for... Michele + River talk about dating in 2024. Michele is finally baby-stepping back into the wading pool of online and in-person dating. River and Michele are being incredibly intentional about how they approach it and their styles show up differently. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Please don't forget to share this with a single friend and then subscribe and give us 5 stars!! Thanks all!
 
 

Solocast - River on Soulmates

First solo cast of 2024. River gets a nudge to speak about soulmates. Definition. Currently, a soulmate usually refers to a romantic or platonic partner, implying an exclusive lifelong bond. It commonly means having the strongest bond with another person that one can achieve.  River + Michele absolutely with affirmation that they are "platonic" soulmates. They can talk for hours and hours and no one gets sick of the other... ever in almost 2 years of friendship. Please enjoy this beautiful episode with River. Share, subscribe, and like. 
 
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Episode 28 - Kris Beardsley

River + Michele get the beautiful opportunity of deep diving 2024 from an astrological space with one of Michele's long-time besties, Kris Beardsley. Kris is a former FBI, she retired last year and is building a beautiful and intentional Astrology business. Her insight from her career enables her to see things through her intuition and a deep understanding about people. I hope you love this conversation as much as we did. Such a useful tool and we are so proud of Kris!! Please share, subscribe and save!
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For more info on Kris's Astrology business and booking an appointment with her, click on her KBINSIGHT website. 

Episode 27 - Triggers and Glimmers

River and Michele deep dive into Triggers + Glimmers. An emotional trigger is anything — including memories, experiences, or events — that sparks an intense emotional reaction, regardless of your current mood. Knowing what your emotional triggers are (and how to deal with them) is a key component of good emotional health. Now Glimmers on the other hand are the exact opposite. Glimmers are small moments that spark joy or peace, which can help cue our nervous system to feel safe or calm. Experts say this mindset shift can make a positive impact on our mental health.
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2024 - episode 26 - River + Michele

Happy New Year everyone!! 2024 is going to be filled with amazing guests and topics! River + Michele discuss what we learned from the past year and just deep diving more into healing. So much cool stuff is coming down the pipeline! Thank you to all of our amazing listeners who have shared with friends, and have reached out the past 6 months with so much love!! We adore you and can't wait to bring you more community! It's all happening! 

Episode 25 - Bailey Olivas | Light Worker

River + Michele have another repeat guest, Bailey Olivas. Light worker and Starseed who helps others through multidimensional healing: sound, embodiment practice + Light Language. We deep dive into sound healing, what types of Clairevoyancy there is. She also describes speaking in a light language, which is the expression of one's soul signature. So we can all speak light language. We chat about how concious musicians are using music to tap into the healing Solfeggio sounds all the way above the seventh Chakra up to the twelfth Chakra, there is a specific sound frequency we can all tap into. This was a favorite part of the conversation for Michele. This was a great conversation to end the year with. 2024 starts a new season for the podcast and we are excited to see where it goes from here. 
To learn more about Bailey, you can find her on Instagram. 
Happy NEW YEARS to all our amazing listeners! We keep growing in audience, so thank you for sharing with friends and family. Keep it up!  
Love you all, 
Michele + River  xoxo