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What if self-love isn’t a bathtub but a skill you practice every day? We open up about the messy, beautiful work of moving from anxious self-doubt to grounded self-trust, and how that shift changes friendships, romance, work, and the tiny rituals that shape a life. You’ll hear how a yoga teacher training sparked a wider definition of love—less clinging to one person, more letting many mirrors reflect your worth—and why that clarity led to friendship audits, firmer boundaries, and a circle that gives more energy than it takes.

We talk about leaving the comfort of familiar patterns without abandoning gentleness. The method is small, brave reps: do the thing you secretly want, survive the discomfort, and bank the proof. That might look like buying the quad you thought wasn’t “for you,” setting a glass of water by your bed as a daily act of care, or building a five-minute incense-triggered meditation. Creativity returns to the table through baking and playful rituals that romanticize ordinary moments, not as escapism but as design. Along the way we revisit Erich Fromm’s idea that love is active—chosen, practiced, communicated—and apply it to how we show up for ourselves and each other.

We also go candid on pleasure. Many of us learn sex through the male gaze and stick to habits that “work” but don’t satisfy. Pleasure literacy—mindful exploration, clear yes and no, cycle awareness—builds confidence far beyond the bedroom. It’s the same muscle as setting boundaries and asking for what you need. If you’re craving practical inspiration to stop people-pleasing, to design rituals that steady you, and to treat love like a verb, you’ll feel at home here.

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Here is where you get in touch. Work with me, share your experience or requests > this is how to reach me. Love, - Sara

A flaky, buttery croissant, a pile of your questions, and a reveal that made our whole table cheer—this conversation dives straight into the tender, complicated heart of choosing motherhood. I share how a quiet, steady intuition coexisted with an unplanned pregnancy, why I refused to have a baby with anything less than a hell yes partner, and how my childhood shaped the standards I set for time, care, and shared emotional labor. If you’ve ever wondered how to tell readiness from pressure, or how to separate your truth from everyone else’s expectations, this one will meet you where you are.

We explore the messy, human side of pregnancy emotions too. Three waves of unexpected sadness—over an empty butter shelf, a baby panda’s odds, and a guest list—taught me how hormones can hijack a day and how naming the feeling can set you free. I talk openly about the peace that surprised me when the test turned late this time, and how Cree’s steady presence made the responsibility feel shared, real, and safe. We also linger on small joys I can’t wait for in year one: warm snuggles, the sweet scent of a tiny head, and the quiet healing of skin-to-skin.

Then there’s the dream we want to pass on—fields, woods, moss huts, and a childhood rich in wonder. I want our home to be a place where nature teaches patience, curiosity, and care. And yes, we end with a croissant gender reveal: vanilla cream, one bite, and a bright, happy truth. Boy mom. Little cornetto on the way. Whether you love reveals or roll your eyes at them, you’ll hear the gratitude in my voice and the care behind every choice we’re making. If this story moved you, hit follow, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review—your words help others find our little corner of joy.

Here is where you get in touch. Work with me, share your experience or requests > this is how to reach me. Love, - Sara

What if the most grounded version of you appears when the labels fall away? Sitting at Maria’s kitchen table—with baby clothes nearby and a cardamom bun between us—we explore how a founder, student, teacher, and mother allowed roles to loosen so something deeper could surface: steady presence in the middle of a sleep regression and a life pause.

Maria takes us back to Bolivia, where a near-death fall dissolved time and lit up a fierce love for living. The ledge that caught her body reoriented her soul. Recovery brought surgeries, trauma, and sleepless nights, but also a lifelong devotion to sleep science and nervous system regulation. We break down how rest is invited, not forced: why alpha to delta shifts matter, how the glymphatic system “washes” the brain, and why a vigilant amygdala and shaky hormones make everything feel harder. Then we get practical—micro habits that anchor under stress, a single grounding visualization, and the small daily rituals that become traits.

We also challenge the glow of the screen. Blue light is only part of the problem; your phone smuggles your whole world into bed. Learn how evening swipes steal tomorrow’s energy and why those first five minutes after waking are prime time to train your attention, not outsource it. Ten minutes of Yoga Nidra can refuel fragmented nights. And beyond the biohacking, we widen the lens: a “mass insomnia of the soul” where we skip wintering and wonder why dreams fracture. Especially for women, seasonality matters; integration is not idleness—it’s wisdom. Sometimes the bravest creative act is to stop, let the nervous system downshift, and allow the next chapter to ripen.

If you’re tired, in-between, or quietly rebuilding, this conversation offers science, story, and soft structure to support you. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs rest without guilt, and leave a review telling us one small ritual you’ll try tonight.