Everyone online seems to be sharing their fondest memories of a year that marks the last time a lot of us felt uninhibited from life's greatest stressors: adulthood, the economy, the government, unprecedented events...you name it. It makes sense that everyone wants to bask in the nostalgia.

The funny thing is, 2016 was the worst year of my life.

But this isn't just about me. In this episode, we're discussing the juxtaposition of nostalgia and the true story of what happened. Beyond that, we'll discuss just how much has changed since 2016, and why some of it may actually be for the better.

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• A very relevant blog post: The end of the internet
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One of the biggest questions I've had stirring around in my head this past year was what a woman's role really is in our current age - where fascists are abundant, young people have endless access to influence (for better or worse), and so many people seem so excited to throw inclusivity and equity out the window. Where are we? How did we get here? And who are the voices we need to be listening to to guide us through?

Show notes:

• Florence Given's "Audacity Injection - make them say 'who does she think she is?'"
• My book review of Pussy by Regina Thomashauer (mentioned @ 41:10)
• More on the conversation around sexuality simply existing rather than something that must be commodified, check out "A Different Kind of Sex Talk," pt. I and pt. 2 (mentioned @ 58:40)
• Learning Healthy Communication - w/ (my brother!!) Casey Taylor (mentioned @ 1:04:15)
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History won't remember 2025 fondly, but I think I will. There was a lot of upset, a lot of rage, a lot of worry and wallowing, but I'm thanking my lucky stars that all of it was met with unrelenting love and support. If anything, this year taught me just how many people have my back, and how easy it actually is to seek help when it's needed.

Don't believe me? Then this is the perfect episode for you.

Welcome back, friends. 💫

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Welcome to the Season 1 finale of Lead to Gold. It's been a joyride, and I'm so grateful for your part in it.

I couldn’t possibly think of a better duo to bring on for such a vast topic, especially for one that means so much to me personally and is a massive need for the collective right now. As two fantastic co-facilitators of psychedelic retreats, Nick and Clare walk us through the often-forgotten importance of incorporating ritual in our everyday lives. This doesn’t begin or end in a retreat setting, but their expertise in leading others serves as the perfect antidote to our stressed-out, fast-paced world.

Let’s come back home to ourselves.

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• Work with Nick & Clare!
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As much as I talk 💩 about the internet and social media on this podcast, I have to admit to the few nuggets of gold to be found among the dumpster fire. In today's episode, we're gonna take some advice from a classic r/AskReddit thread and see what has helped other people make their lives better, most importantly, in very realistic ways. I hope you can take a lil nugget with you from this episode!

Everyone say...thanks, Reddit?

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• Reddit: What improved your quality of life so much, you wish you'd done it sooner?
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Is everyone going through it right now? The answer is a resounding "yes," especially if you are chronically online. With the constant news cycles, more difficulty in parsing through falsities and disinformation, overwhelming tragedy, violence, and outrage being forced down our throats, it's no wonder we feel so scared and overwhelmed.

Let's talk about what to do about it.

Show notes:

• Very relevant blog posts: Why you need media literacy, right now and We're all on drugs
• The University of Chicago Press: The Beginnings of TV News
• Facing History: Political Polarization in the United States
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Is money an energetic tool, or is it the root of all evil? Let's *attempt* to get to the bottom of all the mixed messaging we receive about how to relate to our finances. In this episode, we’ll give context to our varying cultural attitudes toward money and how they impact our external lives. From societal conditioning to personal beliefs, let's settle this debate and develop a healthier, more empowered relationship with wealth—one that actually supports our goals and values, without any false promises.

Show notes:

• A very relevant blog post: Why "money coaching" gives me the ick
• Greater Good: How Money Changes the Way You Think and Feel
• WeForum: Money controls our lives. It's time to rethink our relationship with the almighty dollar
• Forbes: Money Is A Tool, So Stop Treating It As The Goal
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As someone who felt the pressure of turning off all outward-facing emotions in my youth, and now struggle to authentically share those still deeply felt emotions with my loved ones, I wanted to chat about our societal norming around being sensitive. We've all heard the clichés by now: it's okay to cry, sensitivity is a gift, men have feelings too, etc...but embodying our pain, anger, and sadness is an entirely different process.

So let's re-sensitize. The world needs more of it.

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• Other podcast episodes mentioned throughout, for further learning:
  • Lead to Gold 045 - Getting Really, Really Weird & Doing it Shamelessly - w/ Madelyn Moon
  • Lead to Gold 024 - Gratitude & Guilt
  • The Psychology of Your 20's 222. Am I too sensitive?
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