Episodes

  • Pilgrimage and the Labyrinth: An Outer Journey with an Inner Purpose — A Conversation with Jill Geoffrion

    Pilgrimage and the Labyrinth: An Outer Journey with an Inner Purpose — A Conversation with Jill Geoffrion
    Feb 9 2026
    What happens when we listen to a call we don’t fully understand?In this first interview episode of Room to Evolve, Jessica Goulding sits down with Jill Geoffrion, one of the world’s leading voices on labyrinth prayer, pilgrimage, and Chartres Cathedral. Together, they explore pilgrimage not as tourism, but as transformation—an outer journey with an inner purpose.Jill shares her origin story: how a simple paper labyrinth traced with her finger revealed her life story back to her, and how that moment led her into decades of walking, studying, and teaching labyrinth prayer across the world. From Chartres to the Camino, from sacred geometry to modern thresholds, this conversation gently unfolds what it means to say yes to a call—especially when we don’t yet know where it leads.You’ll hear reflections on:What defines a pilgrimage (and what doesn’t)Why the labyrinth is a practice of trust and surrenderChartres Cathedral as a “tuning fork” for the soulThreshold moments—when to step in, when to step outHospitality as a spiritual pathHow beauty itself becomes a form of prayerLiving at the threshold with love in uncertain timesThis episode is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and consider where your next threshold may be waiting.As you listen, notice:Is there a place, practice, or path that keeps calling you back?Where might you be standing at a threshold—ready, or almost ready, to step in?You don’t need to know the destination.Sometimes, the pilgrimage begins the moment you say yes.Join Jessica and Jill October 3-10, 2026Hidden Things: Pilgrimage to Chartres Cathedralhttps://roomtoevolve.substack.com/p/goSubscribe and enjoy Room to Evolve: A spiritual sanctuary for pilgrims, seekers, mystics, and creatives to move, breathe, and walk together through the labyrinth of life. http://roomtoevolve.comJessica Goulding, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, Labyrinth FacilitatorJessica Goulding is a yoga therapist, labyrinth facilitator, and retreat leader—a pilgrim of the inner life whose teaching and writing accompany others through thresholds of change, weaving yoga, contemplation, and sacred practice.https://roomtoevolve.comSubscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@roomtoevolve?The Rev. Jill Kimberly Hartwell Geoffrion, PhD, DD, is a world-renowned expert on labyrinths, labyrinth prayer, and the Chartres Cathedral. She has published seven books and numerous scholarly and popular articles on labyrinths. Her most recent work, Visions of Mary, Art, Devotion, and Beauty at Chartres Cathedral, combines stunning images and historical insights. As a professional photographer, Jill’s visual work points to the unique character and inspiration of labyrinth prayer, the Chartres Cathedral, and sacred sites around the world. In her global ministry on four continents, Jill installs large-scale, Chartres-style labyrinths, often working in places of violence and acute suffering. When serving as a guide, workshop leader, and retreat facilitator, she enjoys connecting the spiritual needs of others with God’s bountiful love. Jill’s writing, art, and leadership style are inspiring, encouraging, and experience-based.Learn more about Jill athttps://jillgeoffrion.com/Browse Jill's books athttps://jillgeoffrion.com/writings/books/Book mentioned in this episode: Visions of Mary: Art, Devotion, and Beauty at Chartres Cathedral Brewster, MA: Mount Tabor Press, 2017Tags:PilgrimageLabyrinthChartres CathedralSacred Journey
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    46 mins
  • Welcome to Room to Evolve

    Welcome to Room to Evolve
    Feb 1 2026

    Hosted by Jessica Goulding, Room to Evolve is a contemplative podcast for pilgrims, seekers, mystics, and creatives—and for those who sense they’re standing at a threshold but don’t yet have the words—offering a place to listen before they move.


    Rooted in yoga, sacred practice, and contemplative spirituality, this podcast is a room of noticing: a spacious, reflective container where we learn to recognize the quiet (and not-so-quiet) calls toward change, expansion, and deeper truth.



    Each month offers two complementary practices.

    The first is a conversation with a fellow traveler—someone living at the intersection of work, creativity, practice, and spirit. Together we explore how they have navigated threshold moments in their lives: what helped them listen more deeply, what practices or metaphors guided them, and what they had to release as they moved closer to the center of themselves.


    The second is a Labyrinth Companion—an audio guide created to accompany intentional labyrinth walks wherever you are. These episodes carry themes from the conversations into embodied practice, supporting reflection, prayer, meditation, and inner listening as you walk.


    From story and silence alike, living metaphors emerge. Rather than offering answers, Room to Evolve creates space—to notice what is stirring, to listen with greater care, and to trust the slow, faithful unfolding of transformation.


    This is not a podcast about getting somewhere faster. It is a place to recognize when you are being called—and to begin by paying attention.


    Jessica Goulding is a yoga therapist, labyrinth facilitator, and retreat leader—a pilgrim of the inner life whose teaching and writing accompany others through thresholds of change, weaving yoga, contemplation, and sacred practice.


    Learn more and join the full Room to Evolve community at https://roomtoevolve.com


    Subscribe on Substack for weekly musings and thoughtful reflections from your host, Jessica Goulding → https://substack.com/@roomtoevolve



    Follow on

    Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/room.to.evolve/

    Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/roomtoevolve
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    3 mins
  • Ep. 59 Entering a New Room

    Ep. 59 Entering a New Room
    Jan 27 2026

    What do you do when a spiritual framework that once held you beautifully begins to feel too tight?


    In this brief transition episode of Chakra Savvy, Jessica Goulding reflects on a season of change and names a threshold moment—one shaped not by dissatisfaction, but by deep listening and lived experience.



    Honoring decades of teaching, practice, and community, Jessica shares why she’s answering a quiet but insistent call toward a more spacious container for her work. Drawing from contemplative practices like labyrinth walking, centering prayer, and lectio divina, she invites listeners to pause, breathe, and notice where expansion may be asking to happen in their own lives.



    This is not an episode about answers.
    It’s about listening.
    About honoring what has been.
    And about making room for what wants to emerge next.


    If life feels like it’s shifting beneath your feet, this reflection is an invitation to stand at the threshold—and stay curious.



    Topics & Themes

    • Spiritual thresholds and seasons of change

    • Honoring the evolution of Chakra Savvy

    • Chakras as living, embodied wisdom

    • Labyrinths, pilgrimage, and contemplative practice

    • Letting go of containers that no longer fit

    • Making room for deeper listening and expansion
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    5 mins
  • Ep. 58 Planting Seeds of Hope: A Dharma Talk and Practice Preview

    Ep. 58 Planting Seeds of Hope: A Dharma Talk and Practice Preview
    Apr 8 2025

    Today I’m going a little old-school. Back in my first podcast, Ready Get Centered Go, I used to share the dharma talks that opened my public yoga classes. Today, I’m bringing that back with a heartfelt message about fear, confusion, and how we can respond with presence, hope, and purposeful action.


    You’ll hear a real intro from one of my Online Yoga Membership (OYM) classes called “Planting Seeds of Hope.” I created this class in response to the unsettling energy in the air—politically, socially, and energetically. When things feel chaotic, it’s more important than ever to stay rooted and uplifted. This is my offering toward that.


    💚 Spring is the season of planting seeds, so I invite you to reflect: What seeds will you plant today that symbolize hope for tomorrow?


    Resources Mentioned:

    • Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz → jessgoulding.com/quiz

    • Chakra Check-in Self Assessment → jessgoulding.com/chakras

    • Full class on YouTube: Planting Seeds of Hope → https://youtu.be/1cFvmiugFEE?si=NQmbMMLuOacXNWZm

    • Free 10-day OYM Experience → jessgoulding.com/OYM

    Let’s walk forward together with love, courage, and intention. 🌸


    Much love,

    Jessica


    More about Jessica:

    Website jessgoulding.com

    Resources:

    Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan

    Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠

    Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST!


    More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠

    Connect with Jess:

    Facebook⁠⁠, @jessgyoga, and the Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠

    Instagram⁠⁠, @jessgyoga

    YouTube⁠⁠ @jessgoulding

    LinkedIn: Jessica (Jess) Goulding @jessgyoga


    TAGS

    awareness, mindfulness, self study, svadyaya, self awareness, chakras, yoga, yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation, spirituality, self help, yoga, meditation, philosophy, psychology
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    11 mins
  • Ep. 57 How to Create a Powerful Intention

    Ep. 57 How to Create a Powerful Intention
    Apr 1 2025

    Today I’m sharing what I’ve been uncovering about how to craft a strong, clear, and effective intention—one that your whole system understands and responds to. It’s not just about setting a goal; it’s about shaping your identity. I’ll guide you through a process that moves you out of your mind and into your body, helping you hear what your soul is truly asking for. Then, I’ll show you how to shape that message into a potent sankalpa—succinct, present, and bold.


    If you’ve ever felt like your intentions get lost in the noise or don’t quite take root, this episode is for you. Let’s refine your words, align them with your breath, and watch them become your life!


    Join me for our next New Moon Intentions session on April 27—we’ll be diving into the heart chakra, and it’s going to be a beautiful one. See you there!


    Links & Resources:
    ✨ Free Chakra Check-In & Quick Quiz: www.jessgoulding.com/chakrasavvy
    ✨ Join the Chakra Savvy Community for replays & live sessions!

    ✨ Download the new Powerful Intentions Worksheets:

    www.jessgoulding.com/podcast



    More about Jessica:

    Website jessgoulding.com

    Resources:

    Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan

    ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠

    ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠ ⁠

    Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠

    Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST!

    More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠

    Connect with Jess:

    Facebook⁠⁠, @jessgyoga, and the Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠

    Instagram⁠⁠, @jessgyoga

    YouTube⁠⁠ @jessgoulding

    LinkedIn: Jessica (Jess) Goulding @jessgyoga


    TAGS

    awareness, mindfulness, self study, svadyaya, self awareness, chakras, yoga, yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation, spirituality, self help, yoga, meditation, philosophy, psychology
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    15 mins
  • Ep. 56 Yoga Wisdom for Better Sleep

    Ep. 56 Yoga Wisdom for Better Sleep
    Mar 17 2025

    Ever feel like your sleep patterns are all over the place? You’re not alone—I’ve been there too! In this episode, I’m diving into the importance of sleep, how life’s disruptions can throw us off rhythm, and why the first step to getting back on track is self-compassion.


    I’ll be sharing insights from yoga therapy and Ayurveda, exploring how different times of day affect sleep and energy. Plus, I’ve got simple, effective tools to help you sleep better—without overcomplicating things or relying on tech.


    Tune in for practical wisdom, sleep-friendly practices, and a fresh perspective on rest.


    🌚 New Moon Intentions: Join me on March 29 at 10 AM CT to align your goals with the energy of chakra three! Learn more at https://www.jessgoulding.com/chakrasavvy

    🦶Ayurvedic Foot Massage: https://youtu.be/NoVz7AvLybg?si=ddKUpmwSrga8EJYl

    🤓 There are tons of chakra wisdom resources on my podcast page: https://www.jessgoulding.com/podcast

    👉 Which sleep tip resonates with you? I’d love to hear!


    More about Jessica:

    Website jessgoulding.com

    Resources:

    Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan

    ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠

    ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠ ⁠

    Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠

    Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST!

    More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠

    Connect with Jess:

    Facebook⁠⁠, @jessgyoga, and the Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠

    Instagram⁠⁠, @jessgyoga

    YouTube⁠⁠ @jessgoulding

    LinkedIn: Jessica (Jess) Goulding @jessgyoga


    TAGS

    awareness, mindfulness, self study, svadyaya, self awareness, chakras, yoga, yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation, spirituality, self help, yoga, meditation, philosophy, psychology
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    17 mins
  • Ep. 55 Strengthening Your Third Chakra in Times of Chaos

    Ep. 55 Strengthening Your Third Chakra in Times of Chaos
    Mar 10 2025

    Today we’re diving into how to regain energy and confidence when life feels out of control.


    We’re in the midst of our series: Seven Practices for Fostering Equanimity During Times of Change, and today’s focus is the third chakra, Manipura—your center of power, motivation, and will.


    If change (or outright chaos) has left you feeling:

    ⚡️ Exhausted and unmotivated

    ⚡️ Stuck in avoidance or low energy

    ⚡️ Like you’ve lost your drive to take action

    …this episode is for you.


    I’ll walk you through a simple journaling practice to rebuild confidence, plus a powerful breathwork and mantra exercise to reignite your solar plexus energy.


    🎧 Tune in to hear:

    🔥 Why control is an illusion—and what to focus on instead

    🔥 The key to shifting your energy when you're feeling drained

    🔥 A short but powerful third chakra practice to restore your inner fire


    Ready to reconnect with your power? Hit play and let’s dive in!


    Resources & Links:

    ✨ Take the Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz or Self Assessment: jessgoulding.com/podcast

    ✨ Explore my Whole Life Alignment Coaching program: jessgoulding.com/align

    ✨ Attend a New Moon Intention online meetup!

    jessgoulding.com/chakrasavvy


    More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠

    Connect with Jess:

    Facebook⁠⁠, @jessgyoga, and the Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠

    Instagram⁠⁠, @jessgyoga

    YouTube⁠⁠ @jessgoulding


    TAGS

    awareness, mindfulness, self study, svadyaya, self awareness, chakras, yoga, yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation, spirituality, self help, yoga, meditation, philosophy, psychology
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    16 mins
  • Ep. 54 Erin Mursch and The Energy of Your Stuff

    Ep. 54 Erin Mursch and The Energy of Your Stuff
    Feb 24 2025
    Today my guest is Erin Mursch of Organized For Good, and we are exploring the “energy of your stuff,” how your home environment has energy, and you’re connected to that energy!We cover questions like:~ How does our material life reflect our interior life? ~ How does your stuff block or guide your energy?~ How does material chaos prevent your Zen, and what can you do about it?~ How does aparigraha pertain to your stuff?~ How can letting go of your stuff make you feel good?~ What happens when you have reverence for your stuff?~ If your stuff is overwhelming, where do you start?~ How does gratitude foster a more joyful connection to your stuff, as well as the chores that go with life?Be sure and join me at the next New Moon Savvy Intentions! Next up: Thursday, February 27 at 5pm Central. Join the Savvy Community and have access to the replay, the challenge, and all future Savvy Intention meetups! https://www.jessgoulding.com/chakrasavvyErin Mursch is a Master KonMari Consultant and Professional Home Organizer based in Austin, Texas where she offers hands-on decluttering, organizing, unpacking, downsizing, and storage recommendations. Erin naturally gravitates toward a mindful approach to decluttering and organizing that brings clarity, efficiency, and a sense of ease.You can hire Erin to help you get organized, or invite her to be a speaker or lead a workshop for your organization. Learn more about Erin:Website: https://www.organizedforgoodatx.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/organizedforgoodatxMore about Jessica:Website jessgoulding.comResources:Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠⁠Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠Embodiment Online Course.Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST!More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠Connect with Jess: Facebook⁠⁠, @jessgyoga, and the Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, @jessgyoga YouTube⁠⁠ @jessgouldingLinkedIn: Jessica (Jess) Goulding @jessgyogaTAGSawareness, mindfulness, self study, svadyaya, self awareness, chakras, yoga, yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation, spirituality, self help, yoga, meditation, philosophy, psychology
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    30 mins