As human beings, we were born with a negativity bias that makes it very easy for us to notice what’s “wrong.” This innate bias is intended to help us detect and avoid danger. The problem is that while detecting what is uncomfortable or undesire
Being outdoors can be so grounding, supportive, and even healing. But it also matters how we spend time outside. In this episode, I share about slowing down and even being still, in order to pay attention more closely to what is happening in t
Ever since I was very young I’ve loved being outside. But I don't think I ever understood the power and necessity of the medicine of the outdoors until I was heartsick. Back in 2014 after my dad died, I would walk and walk and walk every day, f
In episode 4 of Flourish and Bloom podcast, host Katie Dutcher speaks with Jennifer Farley, who is a fellow teacher at Monterey Bay Meditation Studio, a dance/movement therapist, a licensed professional clinical counselor, and a shamanic healer
In episode three of Flourish & Bloom podcast, host Katie Dutcher speaks with Marianne Rowe, who, in addition to her work as a therapist, is a co-founder and co-teacher with Katie at Monterey Bay Meditation Studio. “Being Who You Are” is about w
In episode two of Flourish & Bloom podcast, host Katie Dutcher speaks with Amy Eden Jollymore, writer and journal-writing advocate. Our broad topic "Knowing Who You Are" — is huge, and it’s hugely important. Amy shares about surviving and thri
In the very first episode of Flourish & Bloom podcast, host Katie Dutcher speaks with Danette Relic. of Radical Creative Sanctuary. Our broad topic "Showing Up for Yourself" — what it means, what gets in the way, and what we and those around us