Happy Rebel
By Kelly Street
Happy RebelJan 04, 2024
Kelly Street on How To Create Daily Rituals & Stay Grounded
In this solo episode, Kelly Street shares her personal journey of staying grounded and present amidst life's challenges and changes. She discusses the practices and rituals she has developed over the years, including movement, meditation, journaling, therapy, breathwork, nature, reading, gratitude, and maintaining friendships. Kelly has a long history of anxiety and depression; her daily rituals and practices have helped her balance out the highs and lows, and she wants to share these practices with you!
Kelly also gives a glimpse into what to expect from Happy Rebel in the future, including a gratitude course, new products, more podcast episodes, and additional meditations and breathwork practices.
Takeaways:
- Developing personal practices and rituals can help in staying grounded and present during challenging times.
- Some effective practices include movement, meditation, journaling, therapy, breathwork, spending time in nature, reading, practicing gratitude, and maintaining friendships.
- It's important to listen to your own inner wisdom and discern what practices work best for you.
- Happy Rebel has exciting plans for the future, including a gratitude course, new products, more podcast episodes, and additional meditations and breathwork practices.
Kara Daniels on her Journey to Learn Animal and Land Communication
In this episode of the Happy Rebel podcast, Kelly Street interviews Kara Daniels, the founder of DeepRoot Connections. Kara shares her journey of becoming an interspecies communicator and working with the spirits of the land to heal the earth. They discuss the challenges of introducing alternative practices in the health and wellness space and the importance of grounding alternative topics in a tangible, practical way.
Kara also talks about her experiences communicating with animals and trees, and the significance of asking permission and showing respect when connecting with nature spirits. They touch on the power of crystals and rocks, and the importance of balancing the use of both in spiritual practices.
Takeaways
- Introduce alternative practices in a tangible, practical way to make them more accessible and relatable.
- When communicating with animals and nature spirits, it is important to ask permission and show respect.
- Crystals and rocks have their own unique energies and personalities, and it is important to listen to them and work with them in a way that aligns with their preferences.
- Balancing the use of crystals and rocks in spiritual practices can be powerful and effective.
- Approach alternative topics with curiosity, playfulness, and a willingness to expect the unexpected.
Find Kara on Instagram @deep.roots.connections and on her website at: www.deeprootsconnections.com.
Nicole Nardone on Working with Pleasure, Kundalini Energy, and Shadow Emotions
Nicole Nardone, a teacher and healer, discusses her work in bringing people home into their bodies and the importance of tapping into the Kundalini energy. She emphasizes that Kundalini energy is the creative life force that can bring us into a flow state and connect us to our intuition and pleasure.
Nicole shares practices for increasing our capacity for pleasure, such as engaging the five senses and doing a body scan. She also discusses the use of Yoni eggs for pelvic floor strength and relaxation, and the importance of working with the shadow and embracing our pain and darkness.
Takeaways
- Kundalini energy is the creative life force that can bring us into a flow state and connect us to our intuition and pleasure.
- Practices such as engaging the five senses and doing a body scan can help increase our capacity for pleasure.
- Yoni eggs can be used for pelvic floor strength and relaxation, but it's important to approach this practice with caution and seek guidance from experienced practitioners.
- Working with the shadow and embracing our pain and darkness can lead to deep healing and transformation.
You can find Nicole on www.NicoleNardone.com, on YouTube @nicolenardone, and on Instagram @nicolenardone
Meena ZiaSheikh on The Power of Alchemy: Transforming Energy and Emotions
In this episode of the Happy Rebel podcast, Kelly Street and Meena ZiaSheikh discuss the concepts of alchemy, shame, and the importance of embracing the full spectrum of emotions. They explore how alchemy is the process of transforming energy and how it can be used to move through emotions like grief and rage. They also delve into the insidious nature of shame and how it can cause a separation within oneself. The conversation emphasizes the need to accept and honor all parts of oneself, including the shadow self, in order to achieve alignment and personal growth. In this conversation, Meena ZiaSheikh and Kelly Street discuss the importance of self-acceptance and being seen authentically. Meena shares her personal journey of overcoming shame and learning to show up fully in her life. They explore the power of sitting with uncomfortable emotions and the role of self-efficacy in building resilience. '
Meena also provides practical tips for habit change and cultivating awareness. The conversation emphasizes the ongoing nature of personal growth and the beauty of embracing the journey.
Takeaways
- Alchemy is the process of transforming energy and can be used to move through emotions.
- Shame is a powerful and insidious emotion that can cause a separation within oneself.
- Accepting and honoring all parts of oneself, including the shadow self, is essential for personal growth and alignment.
- Embracing the full spectrum of emotions allows for a deeper understanding of oneself and the world. Self-acceptance and being seen authentically are key to personal growth and fulfillment.
- Sitting with uncomfortable emotions and facing difficult situations builds self-efficacy and self-pride.
- Habit change can be achieved by breaking it down into small, manageable actions that have a high success rate.
- Cultivating awareness of one's emotions and body sensations is essential for personal growth.
- Personal growth is an ongoing journey, and there is no finish line. Embrace the beauty of the process.
You can find Meena on TikTok and Instagram as: @yoursoulwarrior and on www.yoursoulwarrior.com
Christine Rose Elle on how she became an author and transcended generational trauma.
On this episode of the Happy Rebel podcast, Christine Roselle discusses her journey of self-discovery and healing after being raised in a narcissistic family system. She shares her experiences as a highly sensitive person and empath, and how these qualities are related to trauma and generational trauma. Christine emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and knowing one's limits in order to navigate relationships and cope with sensitivities. She also highlights the distinction between complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Overall, Christine's message is one of empowerment and self-care for individuals with highly sensitive qualities. Christine Rose Elle shares her journey of self-discovery and transformation, starting with a wake-up call that led her to choose herself and make a drastic change in her life. She let go of possessions and relationships that no longer served her, and moved to Rome to create the life she wanted. Through her writing journey, she learned the importance of deepening and holding space for her creativity. Christine emphasizes the need for women to prioritize self-care and follow their own paths, supporting each other along the way.
Takeaways
- Being raised in a narcissistic family system can impact one's voice and ability to express themselves.
- Highly sensitive people and empaths often develop their sensitivities as a survival mechanism.
- Understanding and setting boundaries is crucial for highly sensitive people to navigate relationships and cope with sensitivities.
- Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) is different from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and can manifest in various ways, including social anxiety and a pervasive sense of not being liked. Listen to your inner voice and choose yourself.
- Let go of possessions and relationships that no longer serve you.
- Deepen your relationship with your creativity and nurture your soul.
- Support and uplift other women on their journeys.
Chapters
00:00Introduction and Grounding
01:06Introduction of Christine Roselle
04:00Coping with Undiagnosed Ailment
05:13The Happy Empath and Highly Sensitive People
06:22Misuse of the Term 'Narcissist'
07:21Empathy and Sensitivity in Relationships
08:09The Experience of Highly Sensitive People
09:30Understanding and Coping with Highly Sensitive Qualities
10:30Being Highly Sensitive without Spirituality
11:59Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)
13:12Coping with Trauma and Highly Sensitive Qualities
14:40Stephanie Foo's Book on CPTSD
15:39Coping with Noise Sensitivity
16:36Setting Boundaries and Accommodating Sensitivities
20:03Challenges of Setting Boundaries
22:12Knowing Your Limits and Having an Escape Plan
23:30Overcoming People-Pleasing and Prioritizing Self-Care
24:25The Wake-Up Call
26:19Choosing Me
27:45Letting Go
29:06The Craving for Something More
34:22The Journey of Writing
39:05Deepening and Holding Space
40:48Supporting Each Other
43:16The Divine Golden Thread
44:15Being Okay with Fear
45:13Connecting with Christine
Megan Rafuse is out to change what a CEO looks and acts like.
In this episode, Kelly is joined by Megan Rafuse, a fellow therapist/business owner, who wants to help change the way it looks to be a CEO.
Summary
In this conversation, Megan Rafuse, CEO and co-founder of ShiftCollab, shares her journey from therapist to CEO and the importance of relationships and connection. She emphasizes the value of learning from clients and the growth that comes from human sharing and conversation. Megan challenges the traditional image of a CEO and highlights the importance of authenticity and kindness in leadership. She discusses the significance of personal rituals and taking care of oneself, regardless of the time of day. Megan encourages individuals to lean on others and embrace their strengths in navigating new roles. In this conversation, Megan Rafuse shares her personal journey of self-care and finding what nurtures her. She emphasizes the importance of rating activities based on their nurturing effect and being open to trial and error. Megan also discusses the role of routine and the benefits of exercise in taking care of oneself. She shares her experience with medication and encourages individuals to find what works best for them. Megan highlights the importance of building a toolbox of tools and being mindful of what your body needs. She also discusses the challenges of dealing with health crises and accepting changes in your body. Megan encourages individuals to focus on what they can control and embrace imperfections and struggles. Finally, she emphasizes the importance of trusting yourself and sharing your gifts with the world.
Takeaways
- Growth often arises from rebellion against the ordinary.
- Every relationship is an opportunity for growth and mutual learning.
- Authenticity and kindness are essential qualities of a leader.
- Personal rituals and self-care practices can be tailored to individual preferences and schedules. Rate activities based on their nurturing effect to find what works best for you.
- Be open to trial and error in self-care and adapt your routine as needed.
- Find what nurtures you and prioritize activities that align with your needs.
- Build a toolbox of tools and resources to support your self-care journey.
- Embrace imperfections and challenges, and trust yourself to share your gifts with the world.
Fabiola Zirino is on a spiritual journey and ready to teach what she knows.
In this episode, Kelly Street interviews Fabiola Zirino about her spiritual journey and the intersection of Catholicism and indigenous traditions in Mexican culture. Fabiola shares her experiences with dream work and the importance of dreams in accessing wisdom and knowledge. She also discusses her vision for teaching and working with others, particularly teenage girls and women interested in spiritual growth. Fabiola offers dream coaching sessions and invites listeners to join her women's group, Mujeres Medicina.
Takeaways
- Dreams can provide access to deep wisdom and knowledge, and practicing dream work can lead to personal growth and self-discovery.
- The intersection of Catholicism and indigenous traditions in Mexican culture highlights the complexity of spiritual beliefs and the need to reclaim hidden practices.
- Creating safety and trust in oneself is essential for healing and spiritual growth.
- Facing fears in dreams can be an opportunity for growth and transformation, and practicing love and compassion can help shift the energy of nightmares.
Chapters
- Introduction and Setting Intentions
- Getting to Know Fabiola Zirino
- Fabiola's Upbringing and Cultural Influences
- The Intersection of Catholicism and Indigenous Traditions in Mexican Culture
- Reclaiming Hidden Spiritual Practices
- Healing Ancestral Trauma
- Creating Safety and Trust in Self
- Understanding Dissociation and Returning to the Body
- Exploring Dreams and Lucid Dreaming
- The Importance of Dreams and Dream Sharing
- Practices for Dream Recall and Exploration
- Facing Fears in Dreams
- Fabiola's Spiritual Journey and Teaching Path
- Fabiola's Vision for Teaching and Working with Others
- Fabiola's Offerings and Contact Information
Sharon Podobnik is healing herself AND the self-help industry.
On this episode of the Happy Rebel podcast, Kelly is joined by Sharon Podobnik Peterson, author of It's Not (All) Your Fault and owner of The Center for Conscious Leadership.
Sharon and Kelly discuss how they met, early on in Happy Rebel's transition away from subscription boxes, and why that change happened for both Kelly and Sharon's former business, The Self-Love Box.
Then they talk about the self-help and psychology industry, spilling the tea of what works and what doesn't.
More about Sharon:
Sharon Podobnik is a leadership coach, author, and speaker known for her work at the intersection of individual development and collective transformation. Her writing draws from her background in education and her personal experiences in the self-help industry, and explores the psychological and sociological factors that shape our lives and our futures. Podobnik synthesizes complex topics, blending research with storytelling to present ideas in compelling and accessible ways. Her writing has been praised for being as entertaining as it is enlightening. Her work has been featured in Forbes, The Washington Post, Good Morning America, and Oprah Magazine. She is the founder of The Center for Conscious Leadership, which seeks to co-create a more peaceful, just, and equitable world. When she’s not exploring the world with her husband Mark, she’s writing at a local coffee shop or reading with her spunky kitty, Annie, in Seattle, Washington. Find her on Instagram @sharonpodobnik, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonpodobnik, or at sharonpodobnik.com , find her book at itsnotallyourfault.com and work with her at: thecenterforconsciousleadership.com
Morgan Fava is bringing death into the light and healing woman along the way.
In this episode of the Happy Rebel podcast, Kelly is joined by Morgan Fava, a Divine Feminine Wayshower.
Morgan and Kelly talk about all things death, rebirth, and how to connect with other women when you've been wounded by them in the past.
Morgan holds a special place in Kelly's heart, because Morgan is a co-leader of a retreat that led to massive healing and transformation for Kelly and the 25 other women there.
This conversation is a deep one and we talked through our wounds around women, death, and transformation. I hope that you listen in and enjoy!
You can find Morgan on instagram @morganfava_ and online at www.morganfava.com.
All about Morgan, in her own words:
My name is Morgan, and I specialize in guiding women to discover their purpose by embracing the shadows within. As a walker between worlds, I serve as your intuitive guide to the emotional realms. My calling is to be a Divine Feminine Wayshower, leading women into the greatest mystery of all: the journey of death before rebirth. I am here to support women in reclaiming their power & pleasure, by accessing their sacred wisdom within. I believe desire is a mystery put inside you by the divine and the truth is, it will challenge everything your mind holds sacred. I hold space for the deepest and sometimes darkest of layers to be remembered, walking women across the valley floor while standing for sovereignty + a woman's right to choose herself, over and over again.
Julia Gates is focused on building community, not just selling jewelry.
On this episode of the Happy Rebel podcast, Kelly is joined by Julia Gates, an artist and owner of CrystalsNJules, a unique, handmade jewelry line.
Julia and Kelly talk about how they met at a small farmers market, and how Julia's mission is to impact her community and her customers in small ways, creating a ripple effect of positive impact around her. Julia receives so much positivity back, by getting gifts of crystals and jewelry-making supplies from random strangers... listen in for more on that magic!
Julia began making jewelry during the lockdowns of 2020 and quickly found a passion that has kept her interested and grown an audience of devoted squiggle lovers.
Julia has an incredible heart, and she shares her desire to make the world a better place through her jewelry, her love of nature, and sending a smile out into the world whenever she can.
You can find her on Instagram @crystalsnjules, on TikTok @crystalsnjules, online at www.crystalsnjules.com, and if you are lucky enough to live in Minnesota, check out her website for local interactions!
Addie Wales is creating spaces IRL and learning to rest in 2024.
On this episode of the Happy Rebel podcast, Kelly is joined by Addie Wales, to talk about how to make spaces for others and how she’s learning how to rest in 2024.
What's the episode about?
Addie Wales is a Minnesota-born entrepreneur and marketer, who owns 2 AirBnb cabins in Ely, MN. Addie is a yoga teacher and fitness advocate, who loves incorporating her passions into her work life.
Addie grew up in Ely, MN, a Mecca for Northern outdoor lovers, with the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, and is sharing that place through the 2 AirBnb cabins that she and her husband own. Addie likes creating little touches in the spaces, like adding fitness or coworking elements.
Addie shares about how movement is medicine for her, which led she and her husband to co-create The Wilderness Fitness and Coworking space in Minneapolis, MN.
You can find Addie on Instagram @addiewales and her cabins @elycabincollective and @elylogcabin
Joey Coleman on living to 150 and how he'll make the most of each moment.
On this episode of the Happy Rebel podcast, Kelly is joined by Joey Coleman to talk about life and how to make the most out of the 50-150 years that we get.
Joey Coleman is now a consultant, speaker, and author, but has been an Iowa farm kid, a lawyer, marketer, father, son, husband, friend, and so much more.
Joey grew up with adults in his life who allowed him to see that there is always a creative solution. There is always an opportunity to do things a little bit differently; which is a message that he shares in his books, “Never Lose A Customer Again” and “Never Lose An Employee Again.”
We talk about making resolutions, life planning, and what it might be like to get 150 years on this planet.
Joey’s parting advice for everyone is to be more gentle on yourselves. Which, isn’t that what we all need to hear more of from time to time?
Joey finds inspiration in life from his friends, his incredibly smart wife, along with the elders and children in his life.
Find him on www.joeycoleman.com
Lauren White knows her style and is here to share it.
Lauren White is a sustainable style expert who is currently living (and learning) how to manage an immigrant lifestyle in Portugal. Throughout this episode, Lauren shares her journey in finding and defining her personal style. From being raised in a small town southern USA to now living in a culture where fashion is all around her, Lauren has cultivated her life to fit her wants, desires, and personality.
What impressed me most about Lauren is how confident and outgoing she is, despite having gone through a difficult and lonely (at times) transition, moving with her husband and daughter to a new country and not fluently speaking the language.
We talk about sustainable fashion, building her community on Instagram, and where she got her handle name from; has anyone seen Spinal Tap?
To hear all the stories and soak up some of her infectious confidence, listen in!
Find Lauren on Instagram @bizarregardeningaccident13.
Heather Smith has done the work... and she's here to share it.
Heather Smith is a self-described "messy human" who has done the work to learn, grow, and challenge herself. She does the work for herself, but she also focuses deeply on how to help and heal others.
Heather is an Internal Family Systems therapist, Psychedelic Therapy trainer, and continual life lover and explorer.
On this episode, Heather and Kelly talk about how Heather has learned to integrate play, self-care, and growth rituals into her everyday life. Heather shares her mindset for magnetism, abundance, and her all-around ability to keep looking internally for more self-led wisdom and growth.
You'll love this episode if you want a peek behind the curtains of how a high-level therapist has gotten to where she is in her career and personal life. Or if you enjoy vulnerable conversations between friends!
Find Heather at www.moxieschool.com, or on Facebook under The Moxie School.
Check out Heather's favorite astrologer: Nightlight Astrology
Trivinia Barber is in a Liminal Place.
For the first full-length episode of the Happy Rebel podcast, Trivina Barber kicks us off with an open-hearted and vulnerable conversation about what it's like to be an entrepreneur in transition.
Trivinia is in the midst of changing her business and her life focus, and speaks so beautifully about what the process has been like to get to where she is now.
You'll hear about her process of growth and change, incorporating therapy/self-help, and what she wants to be up to next!
Find Trivinia on her website, on Instagram @Trivinia.
Books and people she has learned from:
- Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong by Jerry Colonna
- Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up by Jerry Colonna
- The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk
- Phillip McKernan
Welcome to the Happy Rebel Podcast!
Welcome to the Happy Rebel Podcast, a show where we explore the real-world intersection of intentional creation, entrepreneurship, self-development, and more. Join your host, Kelly Street, as she embarks on a journey to uncover the authentic stories and practical wisdom of individuals who are genuinely pursuing their soul's work and living with intention.
In this inaugural episode, Kelly introduces herself and shares the vision behind the podcast. Discover what it truly means to be a Happy Rebel and how this philosophy guides not only the podcast but also the Happy Rebel brand—a rebellion against the ordinary and a pursuit of happiness and purpose.
With a mix of longer interviews and shorter solo episodes, the Happy Rebel Podcast offers inspiration, empowerment, and practical tools for creators, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking transformation. Connect with us on Instagram @happyrebel to suggest guests, ask questions, and share your thoughts. Your voice matters in this community.
Join us as we challenge societal norms, embrace the dark and the light, and dive into the stories that empower us on our path to becoming Happy Rebels.
Are you ready to listen, learn, and grow? Let's embark on this journey together.