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Desire As Medicine Podcast

Brenda and Catherine

Brenda & Catherine interview people and talk to each other about desire. They always come back to us being 100% responsible for our desires.Contact us by email:desireasmedicine@gmail.comcatherine@catherinenavarro.comgoddessbrenda24@gmail.comInstagram:@desireasmedicine@CoachCatherineN@Brenda_Fredericks

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78 ~ The Truth About Expansion: What No One Talks About

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2025/02/19

Have you ever wondered why after every big moment in life there's a period of things feeling crunchy, or it all just falls apart? We invite you to explore the dance of expansion and contraction, a universal rhythm often overshadowed by society's relentless pursuit for more. We share our personal journeys, revealing how moments of joy and success naturally transition into times of integration and balance. These quieter phases, much like the stillness of winter, are crucial for genuine growth.&...

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77 ~ Navigating Conversations When Things Feel Sticky

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2025/02/12

For our Valentine's Day episode, we explore and demonstrate how to navigate sticky conversations. Often, when disagree or maybe even judge each other, we tend to disconnect. But there's another way. We can hold space for each other and lean in regardless of our differences, connection is still a possibility. On this episode of the Desire as Medicine podcast, we (Brenda and Catherine) invite you to be open to connection regardless of your differences. Navigating conversations when there ...

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76 ~ Behind the Scenes: The Plot Twist, the Tears,...

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2025/02/06

In this Behind the Scenes episode we unravel our personal journey of podcasting, marked by unexpected challenges and triumphs. We vulnerably share how the start of 2025 threw curveballs our way, including a tech glitch that swallowed an entire episode, Catherine's bout with sickness and Brenda's dog unexpectedly dying. Through these experiences, we discovered the power of balancing desire and fear, and how perfectionism and conflicting desires shape our lives and creative process. We d...

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75 ~ Choice: Embracing Sovereignty in Every Decision

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2025/01/31

This episode focuses on the power of choice in our lives, exploring how our decisions shape our reality and emphasize personal empowerment. Listeners are encouraged to shift their perception of choice, recognizing that even not choosing is, in fact, a choice, and to embrace their agency in every choice.• The inevitability of choice and its role in personal empowerment • Fear as a barrier to decision-making • Recognizing that not choosing is still a choice • The importance of ti...

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74 ~ Universe's To Do List (Toolbox Edition)

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2025/01/24

Discover how surrendering control can lead to a more fulfilling and peaceful life. Brenda and Catherine introduce a simple yet powerful exercise that will help you focus your energy, time and attention on what truly matters by separating what you can control from what you can release to the universe. Tired of letting anxiety and futile worries dictate your day? This episode will show you how to have more sanity in your life, encouraging personal empowerment and trust in the co-crea...

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73 ~ F*ck Your Fears with Shane Kulman

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2025/01/23

Unleash your power within by embracing your desires as we welcome Shane Kulman, a celebration expert and champion of creative self-expression. Shane shares her audacious philosophy of "F*ck Your Fears," encouraging everyone to overcome personal limitations for creative expansion.Shane's dynamic approach to life, underscored by her "10 Commandments," helps sensitive and creative individuals harness their full potential through curiosity, authenticity, and joy.This episode explores the transfor...

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61:22

73 ~ F*ck Your Fears with Shane Kulman

Desire As Medicine Podcast ·

2025/01/16

Unleash your power within by embracing your desires as we welcome Shane Kulman, a celebration expert and champion of creative self-expression. Shane shares her audacious philosophy of "F*ck Your Fears," encouraging everyone to overcome personal limitations for creative expansion. Shane's dynamic approach to life, underscored by her "10 Commandments," helps sensitive and creative individuals harness their full potential through curiosity, authenticity, and joy.This episode explores the transfo...

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72 ~ Desire as a Spiritual Practice with Sarah Trudeau

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2025/01/08

Uncover how desire can become a transformative spiritual practice as we welcome our guest, Sarah Trudeau, a devoted mother, accomplished writer, and seasoned teacher with a rich background in Buddhist meditation and yoga. Listen as Sarah shares her insights on the "wave of desire" and how Elizabeth Gilbert's concept of the muse has informed her understanding of desire as a powerful life force.Desire holds the key to our spiritual growth and personal transformation, guiding us toward authentic...

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71 ~ Word of the Year for 2025

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2025/01/01

As they welcome 2025, Brenda and Catherine explore their practice of choosing a word of the year as a guide. They each share and digest their words of the year from 2024 and how their words integrated and grew them over the past 12 months. Through reflections on their past years and the themes of trust, softness, and commitment, Brenda and Catherine encourage listeners to embrace their desires and share their own words.Episode Highlights:• Benefits of exploring a word of the year • Bren...

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70 ~ Unwrapping 2024: 6 Questions To Close Out Your Year

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2024/12/25

This episode is OUR GIFT to you... an extra episode that walks you through 6 powerful questions to close out 2024 well.AND ….We are on the hot seat ourselves, answering these same 6 questions about our own lives.It’s real, raw, and packed with insights to inspire your own reflection.Grab your journal, tune in, and join us for this heart-opening practice. Let’s make space for more of what you desire in the new year. Episode Highlights;• Acknowledging the ups, downs and lessons learned fro...

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69 ~ How To Have More (Havingness Expander) (Toolbox...

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2024/12/24

Can embracing your deepest desires lead to a life of fulfillment and gratitude? Together with Brenda and Catherine, let's explore the transformative power of desire and gratitude in shaping who we aspire to become. Brenda shares the "havingness expander" practice by Regina Thomas Shower, a tool designed to open our hearts to receive and appreciate more in life. How to have more is truly a skill that isn't spoken about enough. Catherine brings a heartfelt story from her past, illustrating how ...

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68 ~ How to Create Lasting Change

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2024/12/18

In this episode, we pull back the curtain of our own lives and share how we each created big change. We share how we shifted from conventional careers to entrepreneurs and lives led by desire. We highlight the initial discomfort of wanting something different. By surrounding ourselves with inspiring people and remaining open to new ideas, we learn to listen to our inner voices and chart new courses in our lives.Relationships are at the heart of our discussion as we explore how to transit...

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67 ~ How To Navigate Emotional Triggers (Tool Box)

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2024/12/11

What if you could transform your relationships by simply mastering the art of honest communication? In this episode, we tackle the often avoided territory of expressing emotions, sharing our personal journeys and struggles along the way. Brenda opens up about how concealing her feelings bred resentment, and Catherine reveals her past limitation to a narrow emotional spectrum. Through our stories, we unravel the common responses of fight, flight, freeze, or fawn, and provide practical str...

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66 ~ Making Decisions with Confidence

Desire As Medicine Podcast ·

2024/12/04

Ever find yourself craving something as simple as dinner out with a friend, only to realize how complex the decision-making process actually is? Join us as we unravel the intricate layers of understanding and expressing desire. We share a playful story about a dinner outing together that turned into a lesson on how our values, conditioning, and external influences shape even the smallest decisions. Our conversation is a deep dive into the art of truly knowing what we want and highlights ...

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51:29

65 ~ Goodbye to Mindreading: The Power of Guiding...

Desire As Medicine Podcast ·

2024/11/27

What happens when you unlock the power of understanding your deepest desires and communicate them clearly? Join us as we navigate through the provocative notion that men are perceived as dumb and women as angry. Through these discussions, we emphasize the crucial role of expressing desires to avoid frustration and create deeper fulfillment in relationships.Have you ever paused to consider what you truly want amidst the chaos of daily life? We dive into the importance of understanding personal...

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64 ~ Pleasure as a Path to Fulfillment with Steve...

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2024/11/20

World-renowned scientist Steve Bodansky uncovers the secrets to a fulfilling life through the lens of pleasure. In this episode, we explore Steve's fascinating transition from a traditional scientific background to becoming a trailblazer in the study of pleasure and orgasm. With insights from his collaborative work with his late wife, Vera, who co-authored many of his 16 books with him, Steve challenges societal norms by highlighting pleasure's evolutionary purpose and its potential as a bene...

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63 ~ Loving Without Interfering: A Meditation (Tool...

Desire As Medicine Podcast ·

2024/11/13

Loving Without Interfering: a MeditationWhat if loving someone meant embracing their flaws rather than trying to fix them? Join us for a relaxing meditation, where we soften into the art of loving through breath and attention without the compulsion to change others. Open to the possibility of establishing healthy boundaries and honoring your needs while respecting the autonomy of those closest to you. Through a brief discussion and meditation, we bring you into into the delicate balance ...

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62 ~ Loving Without Interfering: The Art of Stepping...

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2024/11/06

Have you ever found yourself itching to intervene in someone else’s business - oops, journey, lol - only to realize that stepping back could be the most loving act of all? Join us as we unravel the art of accepting others just as they are. We begin by wrestling with the difficult concept of letting go, allowing loved ones to navigate their own paths—even when they're headed toward a metaphorical train wreck. By acknowledging their divine journey and trusting in their inherent wisdo...

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61 ~ How Much is Enough? Breaking Free of Limits

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2024/10/31

Is there a magic threshold where contentment meets ambition? Join us for a captivating exploration of the concept of "enough" as we unpack its complexities in our lives. This episode promises to challenge the way you view satisfaction and drive, helping you distinguish between the societal conditioning that holds you back and the personal calling that propels you forward. Through discussions on balancing gratitude with the pursuit of authentic desires, we uncover the intriguing interplay betw...

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60 ~ Self Love: Teachings & Takeaways Part 3

Desire As Medicine Podcast ·

2024/10/23

Imagine reflecting on your past without a hint of judgment. In this episode, we invite you to explore self-love through a compassionate lens, urging us to accept imperfections as part of our growth journey. We share personal stories, wisdom and discuss the power of embracing discomfort to fuel transformation. Our conversation takes you through the intriguing idea of belly wisdom and the responsibility we hold for our desires. With the serenity prayer as our guide, we delve into the challenges...

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