Join my guest, Claire Thompson and me, as we explore the shadow of authority, how that plays into our integrity, small bits about what it means to move with integrity, and over course RAGE! The episode begins with a dive into working for others and beginning to step into our power by bringing awareness to formerly hidden patterns of behavior and how that may be getting in the way of our ability to lead. This then guides us into a juicy conversation on integrity and leads into Rage and the navigation of root emotions. Being a Rage Ritual Practitioner, amongst other amazing offerings, Claire discusses the potency of integrating a rage practice and sheds light on a few ways that might be integrated into our daily lives. Please excuse any dog interferences, even puppies need to rage sometimes. Please subscribe, review, and best of all... SHARE! I hope you enjoy and I'll see you next time. 

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https://www.downwithmydemons.com/

To connect with Chloe Lionheart:
Email: chloe@downwithmydemons.com

Join Claire at her next in-person Rage Ritual Event:
https://app.oneboulder.one/event/EF3CHTZ9UG4WO

Resources:
Rage Rituals:
https://medium.com/know-thyself-heal-thyself/rage-rituals-and-how-they-can-heal-us-6a1455bf2014

“Love and Rage: the path of liberation through anger” by Lama Rod Owens
https://bookshop.org/p/books/love-and-rage-the-path-of-liberation-through-anger-lama-rod-owens/9563937?ean=9781623174095

"The Mountain is You" by Brianna Wiest
https://shopcatalog.com/product/the-mountain-is-you/

"Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger" by Soraya Chemaly
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Rage-Becomes-Her/Soraya-Chemaly/9781501189562

"The Power of Women's Anger" a Ted Talk by Soraya Chemaly
https://www.ted.com/talks/soraya_chemaly_the_power_of_women_s_anger?language=en

"The Dreaded Drama Triangle" a Ted Talk by Lucy Barnes
https://www.ted.com/talks/lucy_barnes_the_dreaded_drama_triangle?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

Extra:
Queen of Hearts Compilation
https://youtu.be/CtCQHCOls2E?si=3nQZ5W2Osznh04Bs

This special edition episode is a conversation, much needed on the global main stage. For too long, we here in America, have only ever heard one perspective on the Palestinian and Israeli conflict. We are very fortunate to hear from Ramzy, a Palestinian American Man, on the history of Palestinian culture, people, land, and how this conflict began. In this episode we dive deep into the weeds of the issues surrounding the atrocities currently plaguing Palestinian and Israeli citizens and work to shed light on the complexity of colonization. Finally, we are hearing a Palestinian perspective. One rooted in political awareness, understanding, and as much openness and vulnerability as possible. I am infinitely grateful to Ramzy for having this talk with me and I urge you to continue to challenge the media narratives fed to us when searching to understand larger conflicts such as these. Don't forget the words of Ghandi, who said, "An eye for an eye makes the world blind." May this episode bring greater awareness as far and wide as possible, so that we as global citizens, can empower ourselves with information enough to learn and start making whatever changes are needed to bring peace to this land for all. Sit back, open your heart, and enjoy this long overdue conversation. Please subscribe, like, share, and leave a review.

Visit our site!
https://www.downwithmydemons.com/

To connect with Chloe Lionheart:
Email: chloe@downwithmydemons.com


Resources:

Visualizing Palestine
visualizing palestine — Visualizing Palestine

If Americans Knew
If Americans Knew - What every American needs to know about Israel/Palestine

Decolonize Palestine
Home | Decolonize Palestine

This week we are unpacking Dopamine! This is a term that gets thrown around a lot these days and this episode is devoted to the continued exploration of understanding how our brains and bodies work in conscious and unconscious ways. Inside, we learn about what dopamine is, where it is, what it does, and how that might play out in our lives. Part of the shadow work experience is first learning to be aware of ourselves and our many systems, before we can take further steps. Once we are more cognizant of ourselves, next comes learning to show ourselves compassion for our humanness and starting on the path of making necessary shifts.  Please like, subscribed, leave a review, and SHARE! I hope you enjoy the episode and look forward to being with you in there. Till next time...

https://www.downwithmydemons.com/

To connect with Chloe Lionheart:
Email: chloe@downwithmydemons.com

Resources:
Adrenal Glands: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23005-adrenal-gland

Body-Mind Centering: https://www.bodymindcentering.com/

-Great book on Body-Mind Centering by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen
"Sensing, Feeling, and Action: The Experiential Anatomy of Body-Mind Centering"
https://bonniebainbridgecohen.com/collections/books

Chakras: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/7-chakras-for-beginners

Kundalini Energy: https://www.tutorialspoint.com/the-science-of-kundalini#:~:text=Kundalini%20is%20a%20potential%20power,species'%20evolution%20toward%20greater%20consciousness.

Dan Siegel: "Dopamine and Teenage Logic" Article
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/01/dopamine-and-teenage-logic/282895/

More info:

Scientific Article:
"The relationship between childhood trauma, dopamine release and dexamphetamine-induced positive psychotic  symptoms" - 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6848217/

Poem by Khalil Gibran "On Pleasure" from his book "The Prophet"
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/148570/on-pleasure

The Prophet (Free E-Book): https://www.kahlilgibran.com/images/The%20Prophet%20Ebook%20by%20Kahlil%20Gibran.pdf

Exercise Questions:
...When feeling the pull of dopamine...
1. What do I want right now?
2. What do I need right now?
3. What is going to make me feel my best in hours or days from now?
4. What happened throughout my day that's playing a role in how I feel right now?
5. Will I be able to show myself kindness after I feed this desire?