In this enlightening episode, I am joined by the talented Chellie Carlson, a premier stylist who has turned the art of dressing into a modality for deep healing and self-discovery. Chellie shares her remarkable journey, from growing up on a farm in Missouri to founding her own styling business at the age of 40, just two weeks before the world changed in 2020.

We explore why the act of getting dressed is about so much more than just looking "pretty." Chellie discusses her background in the lingerie industry, where she spent 20 years learning how to create safety for women in their most vulnerable moments. This experience laid the foundation for her unique approach to styling, which she views as a form of "body love" and a way to help women outwardly express their most authentic selves.

I also share my own personal experience working with Chellie, including the "style trauma" I carried from my past and how her process helped me navigate those old filters to step into a new, empowered identity. Whether you think you need a stylist or not, this conversation will change the way you look at your closet and your reflection.

You'll also hear about:

1. (02:22) Chellie's upbringing on a Missouri farm and how her mother's love for fabrics and sewing influenced her path.
2. (08:15) The transition from a 20-year corporate career in the lingerie industry to founding her own styling business at age 40.
3. (14:40) Lessons from the fitting room: Learning to create a "container of safety" for women to confront body shame.
4. (21:10) Why personal styling is a transformational modality rather than a superficial or "materialistic" pursuit.
5. (28:55) Dr. Gertrude shares her personal "style trauma" and how working with a stylist helped heal old filters of identity.
6. (35:20) Using Human Design and Gene Keys as tools to help clients align their internal essence with their external wardrobe.
7. (42:45) The concept of "Dressing for the woman you are becoming" vs. the woman you used to be.
8. (51:15) The generational shift: How Dr. Gertrude's daughter utilized Chellie's services to navigate her own career transition.

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In this deeply mystical and grounding episode, I welcome Canadian author and dream worker Toko-pa Turner. Toko-pa shares the journey behind her award-winning books, Belonging and The Dreaming Way, exploring how our personal search for belonging is often a reflection of a collective epidemic of alienation. We discuss how belonging isn't just an external place to find, but a skill and set of competencies we weave from the inside out.

We delve into the profound world of dream work, moving beyond simple interpretation to viewing dreams as "nature naturing through us." Toko-pa explains the Jungian approach to dreams, asking where a wound is taking us rather than just what caused it, and shares her own touching story of how her dreams "parented" her during a difficult youth.

Our conversation also touches on the impact of technology on our ability to dream, the importance of "idle moments" for creativity, and a vulnerable share about my own dream regarding my father's passing. Toko-pa closes with a powerful perspective on the "Death Mother" archetype and the necessary work of "remothering" ourselves when healthy models were absent.

You'll also hear about:

1. (04:19) The origin of Belonging: How a personal search for connection revealed a collective wound of alienation.
2. (13:44) The difference between Freud and Jung: Freud asks "what happened to you?" while Jung asks "where is this trying to take you?".
3. (15:53) How dreams can "parent" us: Toko-pa's experience of finding guidance from within when she left home at a young age.
4. (20:29) Reframing dreams: Viewing dreams not just as neurological processes, but as nature expressing itself through us.
5. (29:27) Dr. Gertrude's vivid dream about her father after his passing and Toko-pa's validation of visitation dreams.
6. (36:37) The "echo chambers" of social media and how technology exacerbates our sense of alienation.
7. (51:17) The necessity of "idle moments": Why pauses and boredom are essential precursors to creativity and wisdom.
8. (57:13) The "Death Mother" archetype and the lifetime work of "remothering" oneself from the foundations up.

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In this heartfelt solo episode, Dr. Gertrude Lyons reflects on the transition from a monumental year of birthing her book and TEDx talk in 2025 to a year of deep nurturing in 2026. Recording from her sanctuary in Mexico, she shares her personal experiences with slowing down, the pressure of new year resolutions, and the profound lessons she's learned about planning, solitude, and self-mothering.

Dr. Gertrude opens up about the "liminal space" of post-creation, feeling lost yet guided by intuition and trusted advisors to embrace a "nurture mode." She discusses the difference between linear "spreadsheet planning" and "dreaming planning," encouraging listeners to trust their desires as a form of strategy. She also shares a vulnerable story about taking four days of solitude in Mexico, initially questioning its necessity, only to discover how critical that space was for her well-being and connection to the environment.

This episode is an invitation to explore how we can better nurture ourselves and our creations. Dr. Gertrude also gives a sneak peek into her upcoming retreats in Mexico and Ireland, designing containers for women to drop deep, heal, and connect with the elements and each other.

You'll also hear about:

1. (00:32) "Tales from the Tub": Dr. Gertrude's new Substack musings and the joy of different creative mediums .
2. (04:56) Declaring 2026 as a "year of nurturing" for herself, her book, and her community after a year of intense creation .
3. (07:36) Overcoming the fear of media exposure and receiving affirmation from experts like Lynn Smith and Nicole Bigley to step into bigger visibility .
4. (12:44) The two types of planning: "spreadsheet planning" vs. "dreaming planning," and why following your desires is a valid strategy .
5. (15:12) The power of solitude: Dr. Gertrude's experience taking 4 days alone in Mexico and why we often resist giving ourselves necessary space .
6. (18:19) Why retreats are essential for women: creating a container to be tended to, nurtured, and deeply connected to oneself and nature .
7. (20:00) Upcoming retreats: Spring Equinox in Mexico (March) involving temazcal and water work, and two retreats in Ireland (May & October) focusing on the ancient landscape and silence .

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