Lead to Gold

053 - The Internet Is Missing 2016. I Barely Survived It.

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.Show notes: A very relevant blog post: The end of the internetSubscribe to the blogSupport me & the show through my art :)Follow me on InstagramThanks to DayFox for the intro/outro song!Send us a text

052 - The Stake of Being A Woman in 2026

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)Subscribe to the blogSupport me & the show through my art :)Follow me on InstagramThanks to DayFox for the intro/outro song!Send us a text

051 - WE'RE BACK! Talking 2025, The Wedding, & Learning To Accept Help

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. 💫Show notes: Subscribe to the blogSupport me & the show through my art :)Follow me on InstagramThanks to DayFox for the intro/outro song!Send us a text

050 - The Power of Ritual - w/ Nick Baker & Clare Johnson (+ A Special Closing Ritual)

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. Show notes: Work with Nick & Clare!Subscribe to the blogFollow me on InstagramThanks to DayFox for the intro/outro song!Send us a text

049 - Internet Strangers Give Us Wellness Advice (And It's Actually Good)

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?Show notes:Reddit: What improved your quality of life so much, you wish you'd done it sooner?Subscribe to the blogFollow me on InstagramThanks to DayFox for the intro/outro song!Send us a text