With a dollop of Daisy sour cream and a dash of anxiety, we’re enduring the burnout and embracing the wisdom, extracting lessons from our experiences and finding inspiration in THE Monster verse (you know which one.) Drawing from our collective wisdom, we touch on the need to value our talents and challenge societal norms that lead us to undersell our abilities. Every ounce of wisdom is a reminder of your inner strength and your power to demand what you deserve.

We’re exploring a seasonal approach to our own healing, discussing how shifts in nature's rhythms can influence our habits and experiences. This time of year, we dive into shadow work. As we peel back layers of the self, we introduce practices to confront negative spaces and reclaim our power. We'll share some of our shadow work exercises that emphasize self-compassion, understanding triggers, and embracing all aspects of ourselves.

Lastly, we are not shy about navigating through the uncomfortable and the vulnerable. We confront our fear of asking for help, dissecting how our upbringing impacts our emotional expression and our approach to vulnerability. We discuss the power of speaking up and advocating for ourselves in difficult situations, affirming the importance of being heard. Remember, finding the courage to seek help is not a sign of weakness but an act of self-love and strength. So, join us, sit back, and let's unravel the threads of self-discovery together.

Topics this week include:

• If you dip strawberries or other fruit/sweet/cold stuff into sour cream or if you eat sour cream on your own, please contact us. We’re not mad, we just want to talk.
• Telling old folks just how awful they are and letting the chips fall where they may.
• You can’t unknow stuff, and we be knowin’. Sometimes that hurts.
• If you can command $50k for a verse with no album out, ask for it, because when someone sees your value, they will pay it. Don’t discount your rate for the broke ones that can’t afford you.
• Embracing a seasonal cadence to healing work, healing toolkits, and a virtual healing circle in our NEW PATREON OFFERINGS!
• What is “Shadow Work,” where to start, how to know if you’re ready for it, and a real-time example of jumping in.
• Listening to what resentment is telling us.
• Digging into the messages we internalized, where they came from, and deciding if they’re true or not.
• When the birth plan is to deliver your babies like a feral cat.
• Buying a car is an awful experience.
• Horror movie themes as a societal mirror showing us what we’re afraid of.
• The power of a good apology.
• Dime bags from Temu.
• Gold stars from therapy and healing work.
• How to find a therapist (thanks, BetterHelp!)

This weeks challenge: make a note when big emotions come up, acknowledge what triggered them in the moment, and begin to see where the patterns are.

Relevant Links:

• Gettin’ Grown Podcast: Casa Bonni ft Bonni Scotch
• Lantern Oracle
• Why Nicki Minaj’s “Monster” Verse Will Forever Be A Revolutionary Pop Culture Moment
• Monster by Kanye West featuring Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, and Bon Iver