The Moonflower Path

❄️ Seasonal Rituals to Celebrate the Winter Solstice

On December 21, we will move through the longest night of the year, and on this day we welcome back the sun by celebrating the Winter Solstice [Yule]. In this final episode of 2023, I talk through the ways you can slowly, intuitively, and creatively celebrate this seasonal transition. Happy Winter Solstice, moonflower!

🎧Listen here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themoonflowerpath
💻Or watch here: https://youtu.be/5CIdgaOWobA?si=5-cjhu_U1JGpZZ-b

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📚 Caring for yourself as a creative with Fantasy Author: Melissa Blair

The time is here! I mentioned a while back on the podcast that I would be bringing this conversation to you, and here it is! Melissa's story is super inspiring so many ways -- from having never written a book, to self-publishing her first book, to getting a book deal for a series that quickly turned into a super successful contender in the Romantasy genre.

Melissa Blair is the author of one of my favourite reads from this past year: ​The Halfling Saga.​ There are currently two books out from this amazing series, and the third is soon to be released. If you haven’t read these books yet, they will soon be added to your TBR after listening to this conversation.

Melissa and I absolutely talk about her books, her inspiration, and some foundational aspects of the stories, but we also talk about what it’s like to navigate being a creative person, and even more specifically what it’s like to also live with depression. Melissa is super honest, vulnerable, and real in this conversation, and I felt incredibly honored by what she shared and the practical advice she offers listeners. I personally got A LOT out of this conversation, and I know you will too.

🎧Listen here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themoonflowerpath
💻Or watch here: https://youtu.be/_bNJnquUepI?si=UoJ0d4rejNkuPppr

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👾 Cozy Gaming as Self-Care with YouTuber Iona

Cozy Gaming as a form of self-care! This conversation is for you regardless of if you’ve never played a video game in your life or you’ve already an avid gamer. I 100% believe that cozy gaming is a wonderful addition to anyone’s self-care toolkit, and in this episode you will quickly learn why.

Iona and I talk about:
- How cozy gaming can actually be a healthy form of self-care
- How Iona practices self-care in her own life
- How to get into cozy gaming as someone who’s never played before
- A bunch of cozy games to help get you started! (list found in show notes)

About our guest:
Iona is a q***r chaotic Brit who loves cozy games, and all things Nintendo. She started her channel because she couldn’t find many other women talking about Nintendo games on YouTube, so she just decided to become that person instead. And fun fact, she also have a PhD in chemistry! Be sure to check out and subscribe to her YouTube channel (link found in episode show notes) for soooo many cozy game recommendations.

🎧Listen here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themoonflowerpath
💻Or watch here: https://youtu.be/0NLYROR4ra0?si=BsvVC2KbSYd9AMkX

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☕️Making ‘Cozy’ a Way of Life

Recently, a member of this community said "I've made it a priority to make 'cozy' a way of life", and I thought: YES! That is it. That is a core component of the way we like to lead our lives over here in these parts, and it's time we talk about it.

In this episode, I share more about:
- What defines coziness
- The history of cozy
- The rise of cozy
- The accessibility of cozy
- How to make 'cozy' a way of life, for YOU

🎧Listen here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themoonflowerpath
💻Or watch here: https://youtu.be/dVJiPScUaBY?si=zwzfZ_1_9J_TMXT_

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The Moonflower Path Community Space is hibernating for an undetermined amount of time.

What does that mean?
The Community Space, as it is right now, is shutting down. All live programming and access to recorded content, for current members, will end on December 22, 2023, after our Winter Solstice Gathering. The Moonflower Path, as a whole, isn’t going anywhere. The website will remain live. The merch shop will remain open. The podcast will run until the end of December, take a break, and come back later in the new year.

The vision stays alive:
For sensitive souls to be in
harmony with themselves and
in a dance with the Earth.

Why?
This is a decision I am making for the good of my family, my mental health, and my creative spirit. Even though a part of me is absolutely gutted, because The Moonflower Path truly is my creative heart, the other part of me feels a deep sense of relief for the freedom this will offer that creative heart of mine. Running a business that is also a creative endeavor has created too many internal conflicts for me, and it has affected every aspect of my life. I need a BIG break to establish what a better balance between being a sensitive + creative spirit AND supporting myself and my family financially can look like, for ME.

But what I really want to say is: THANK YOU

🐌 How to cope with the restlessness of slowing down

You know the feeling, either you've taken time off, or the Universe has forced you to slow down for whatever reason. You know it's the right decision, so why are you feeling so restless?? Let's talk about gentle ways to navigate the restlessness or resistance that comes up when taking a break, pausing, or slowing down. This is a conversation about walking the path of seasonal living in the Fall -- hope it serves you well!

🎧Listen here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themoonflowerpath
💻Or watch here: https://youtu.be/UTwk8TbLZ1M?si=UMBLpeYQuKVx2PHe

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🌙 Let's rest this month, moonflower

The period of time between Samhain and Yule is the dark moon period of the Wheel of the Year. The dark moon is associated with nothingness, space, and rest. Time and space to process, heal, and hold space for the end of the year. So, we're dedicating the entire month of November to REST. This will permeate every aspect of the class, from the weekly livestream somatic yoga classes, to the self-care resources in the library, and the seasonal gathering. Here's what happening in each membership tier this month!

Visit website for more info: https://www.themoonflowerpath.com/communityspace

Happy November! Over in The Moonflower Path Community Space our monthly theme is all about REST. I'm committing to guiding folks through slow, gentle, and restful practices, ending with nice loooong savasanas. From the weekly livestream classes to all the cozy resources and the monthly workshop we're leaning into and celebrating your worthiness to rest.

So, over on the podcast we ask ourselves the question: How can you shift from shaming yourself [or others] for feeling drained or tired, into feeling empowered to prioritize and lean into your body's signals for more REST? In this episode we talk about why we're all so freaking tired and 10 ways you can be part of the restful revolution by being a rest queen.

🎧Listen here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themoonflowerpath
💻Or watch here: https://youtu.be/ABLOiYceuoM?si=Sswhi8wDoSyzSvdS

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🎃 Seasonal Rituals to Celebrate Samhain

Tune in to this episode to learn more about the lessons found in and the history of Samhain! You'll also get a little lunar forecast on what's happening with the moon for the next 6 weeks and of course a lovely list of seasonal + somatic rituals to help you celebrate this seasonal transition. Brew yourself a magical cup of tea, put on your cozy witch hat, and listen in, moonflower!

🎧 Listen here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themoonflowerpath
💻 Or watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrtZjXNZplQ

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How to navigate eco-anxiety with somatic self-care

Listen to the entire episode on The Moonflower Path Podcast wherever you get your podcasts!

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🌾 Somatic Self-Care for Eco-Anxiety

Eco-anxiety is very real, very present, and I'm here to help support you through it. In this episode I share some somatic self-care tips to help you navigate the emotions that come along with being an earth-loving soul who feels the grief with the state of the climate right now, but don't want to let the anxiety paralyze you from doing something about it.

🎧 Listen here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themoonflowerpath
💻 Watch here: https://youtu.be/4f8TkfYoGzU?si=Je8rYiNlQIpCwcI6

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