Why is “trust your intuition” offered so often and explained so rarely? In this solo episode, I tell the Slavic fairytale of Vasilisa the Beautiful and journey with listeners into the forest to meet Baba Yaga—the wild hag who tests, teaches, and returns us to our own inner knowing. We explore intuition not as a switch to flip, but as a practice to tend: feeding the tiny “doll in your pocket,” setting clear boundaries, and carrying home the fire of creativity and vitality. I’ll also share a simple yarn-doll ritual you can tuck into a diaper bag or pocket as an everyday reminder to pause, ask “Which way now?”, and listen for what feels right.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dan Doty, fatherhood guide and founder of Fatherhood Unlocked, to explore the rite of passage dads experience as they cross the threshold into parenthood. We talk about the “skills gap” many men face, why today’s dads are called to show up in ways their fathers often weren’t, and how this transition reshapes identity, partnership, and legacy. Dan shares how fatherhood, when embraced with intention, can redefine masculinity, rooting it in presence, tenderness, and love.

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Why is matrescence, the developmental transition to motherhood, so often invisible and unnamed? In this episode, I talk with Victoria Trinko and Julia Sarewitz, co-founders of Seed Mother, about the rite of passage of matrescence, why naming this shift matters, and how ritual, resilience, and community can support mothers through the challenges and growth of becoming a parent. Together, we shine a light on the “messy middle” of great change and explore ways to center mothers in their own transformation.

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