Tune into this solo episode where Leya shares how she has developed a deep connection to nature, and what nature has taught her about her own creative soul.

We discuss how nature and creativity are mirrors, connecting with our childhood self, and Leya shares personal stories about how plants got re-introduced in her life and how nature has inspired her.

She also shares details, about The Creative Soul Retreat, happening July 26th-29th and invites you to attend to deepen your sense of connection to nature, and to yourself.

For more info, email leyavandoren@gmail.com or message @leyavandoren on instagram.

Website: Creative Soul Retreat

Maria Brito is an award-winning New York-based contemporary art advisor, curator and the bestselling author of “How Creativity Rules The World” (HarperCollins). A Harvard graduate, originally from Venezuela, Brito has been selected by Complex Magazine as one of the 20 Power Players in the Art World she was named by ARTNEWS as one of the visionaries who gets to shape the art world.

In this episode we talk about:

• The common myths around creativity
• How to find motivation to show up for your creativity
• The power of action
• Art in the age of digital media
• Content Creators and Creativity
• What it's like to be an art curator
• How to start curating art for your own tastes and home

Connect with Maria:

Website: mariabrito.com

Book: How Creativity Rules the World

THE CREATIVE SOUL RETREAT

July 26th-29th, 2024

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Learn more here.

Tune into this week's solo episode where Leya shares a mini message on changing our mindsets on how we view success and how we can start creating for our future self, and creating our legacy.

We talk about:

• Changing your definition of success
• Creating for your legacy
• The one question you can ask yourself today to create for your tomorrow
• Being proud of how far you've come
• Sending love to your future self

Leya's poetry book:

Mermaid Musings: Stories of Sea, Sex, and Spirituality

Connect with Leya: @leyavandoren

Val is an herbalist, gardener, writer, and artist. She is the owner of Woodspell Apothecary where she cultivates resources for folks to connect to the plant world around them.

In this episode we talk about:

• The mythical nature of the forest
• The connection between fairytales and the forest
• Working with fear in nature
• Connecting to ancestors through the land
• Herbal bitters and how they affect the body
• The ancestral gut connection to bitters
• How to incorporate herbs into your daily wellness practice

Connect with Val:

Instagram: @woodspell.apothecary

Substack: Medicine Garden and Under the Linden Tree

Connect with Leya: @leyavandoren

Join Us for The Poetry Of Plant Magic

Connect To Your Writing Practice & Deepen Your Connection With Nature

When: April 9th-April 30th, 2024

Where: Anywhere in the world via Zoom

• 4 weekly creative writing sessions
• Creative Writing and Journal Prompts
• Learn about herbal medicine and how to incorporate herbs into your wellness practice
• Write and read poetry in safe community
• Develop a deep connection with nature
• Herbal folklore and ancient uses of herbs

Sign up here.

Creative Resources Mentioned:

• Spiritual Ecology
• Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Tune into this week's solo episode as Leya shares all the details behind the upcoming creative writing workshop, The Poetry of Plant Magic!

The Poetry Of Plant Magic

Connect To Your Writing Practice & Deepen Your Connection With Nature

When: April 9th-April 30th, 2024

Where: Anywhere in the world via Zoom

• 4 weekly creative writing sessions
• Creative Writing and Journal Prompts
• Learn about herbal medicine and how to incorporate herbs into your wellness practice
• Write and read poetry in safe community
• Develop a deep connection with nature
• Herbal folklore and ancient uses of herbs

Learn more and sign up here.

Connect with Leya: @leyavandoren

Brooke Novick is a licensed psychotherapist and graduate of the Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research program at the California Institute of Integral Studies. She has worked for a psilocybin retreat company, assisted a shaman during Ayahuasca ceremonies, and has years of experience working with individuals, couples, and groups.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Integrating therapy and medicine work
• Cultivating your intuition on when to work with plant medicine
• Working through fear before and during a ceremony
• Allowing integration to be part of the medicine experience
• How to start an intentional microdosing practice

Creative Resources:

• How To Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan
• Fantastic Fungi (Documentary on Netflix)
• The Last Shaman (Documentary on Amazon Prime)

Connect with Brooke:

Website: https://axismundiceremony.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axismundiceremony/

Learn more about The Poetry of Plant Magic: https://leyavandoren.com/the-poetry-of-plant-magic

In this solo episode, Leya shares the two intentions she made for 2024 and how sticking to her habits has created more stability, structure, and safety.

We discuss:

• The changing of the seasons
• What Leya loved about winter this year
• The hardest part about sticking to your habits
• Writing as an act of embodiment
• Feeling your feelings
• Friendship breakups
• Healing the sister wound

DM @leyavandoren or email me at leyavandoren@gmail.com with the word "RETREAT" for more info on The Soul Radiance Retreat May 17-20th, 2024. The deadline to sign up is March 17th.

Discover Your Creative Soul Playlist: Listen here.

Britt is a certified health coach, spiritual life coach, podcast host, entrepreneur, energy healer, plant-based nutrition advocate, speaker, and integrative wellness enthusiast.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How Britt hosted the MAGIC retreat in Puerto Rico and the gifts it gave us
• Trusting your visions
• Pausing your career for motherhood
• Navigating parenthood and mental health with your partner
• How to not self-abandon in motherhood

Listen to our first episode here:

Episode 55: ft. Britt Olson on Saturn Returns, Intuitive Eating, and the MAGIC Retreat

Connect with Britt: @thebrittolson

Apply for the Soul Radiance Retreat, May 17-20th in San Diego, CA:

Find more info here