Desire As Medicine Podcast
Catherine & Brenda interview people and talk to each other about desire. They always come back to us being 100% responsible for our desires.
Contact us by email:
desireasmedicine@gmail.com
catherine@catherinenavarro.com
goddessbrenda24@gmail.com
Instagram:
@desireasmedicine
@CoachCatherineN
@Brenda_Fredericks
Episodes
73 episodes
73 ~ F*ck Your Fears with Shane Kulman
Unleash your power within by embracing your desires as we welcome Shane Kulman, a celebration expert and champion of creative self-expression. Shane shares her audacious philosophy of "F*ck Your Fears," encouraging everyone to overcome personal...
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Episode 73
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72 ~ Desire as a Spiritual Practice with Sarah Trudeau
Uncover how desire can become a transformative spiritual practice as we welcome our guest, Sarah Trudeau, a devoted mother, accomplished writer, and seasoned teacher with a rich background in Buddhist meditation and yoga. Listen as Sarah shares...
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Episode 72
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71 ~ Word of the Year for 2025
As they welcome 2025, Brenda and Catherine explore their practice of choosing a word of the year as a guide. They each share and digest their words of the year from 2024 and how their words integrated and grew them over the past 12 months. ...
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Episode 71
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21:07
70 ~ Unwrapping 2024: 6 Questions To Close Out Your Year
This episode is OUR GIFT to you... an extra episode that walks you through 6 powerful questions to close out 2024 well.AND ….We are on the hot seat ourselves, answering these same 6 questions about our own lives.<...
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Episode 70
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69 ~ How To Have More (Havingness Expander) (Toolbox Edition)
Can embracing your deepest desires lead to a life of fulfillment and gratitude? Together with Brenda and Catherine, let's explore the transformative power of desire and gratitude in shaping who we aspire to become. Brenda shares the "havingness...
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Episode 69
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17:29
68 ~ How to Create Lasting Change
In this episode, we pull back the curtain of our own lives and share how we each created big change. We share how we shifted from conventional careers to entrepreneurs and lives led by desire. We highlight the initial discomfort of wanting some...
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Episode 68
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53:40
67 ~ How To Navigate Emotional Triggers (Tool Box)
What if you could transform your relationships by simply mastering the art of honest communication? In this episode, we tackle the often avoided territory of expressing emotions, sharing our personal journeys and struggles along the way. <...
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Episode 67
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18:12
66 ~ Making Decisions with Confidence
Ever find yourself craving something as simple as dinner out with a friend, only to realize how complex the decision-making process actually is? Join us as we unravel the intricate layers of understanding and expressing desire. We ...
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Episode 66
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65 ~ Goodbye to Mindreading: The Power of Guiding Your Man
What happens when you unlock the power of understanding your deepest desires and communicate them clearly? Join us as we navigate through the provocative notion that men are perceived as dumb and women as angry. Through these discussions, we em...
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Episode 65
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51:29
64 ~ Pleasure as a Path to Fulfillment with Steve Bodansky
World-renowned scientist Steve Bodansky uncovers the secrets to a fulfilling life through the lens of pleasure. In this episode, we explore Steve's fascinating transition from a traditional scientific background to becoming a trailblazer in the...
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Episode 64
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63 ~ Loving Without Interfering: A Meditation (Tool Box Edition)
Loving Without Interfering: a MeditationWhat if loving someone meant embracing their flaws rather than trying to fix them? Join us for a relaxing meditation, where we soften into the art of loving through breath and attention without th...
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Episode 63
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12:32
62 ~ Loving Without Interfering: The Art of Stepping Back
Have you ever found yourself itching to intervene in someone else’s business - oops, journey, lol - only to realize that stepping back could be the most loving act of all? Join us as we unravel the art of accepting o...
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Episode 62
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42:15
61 ~ How Much is Enough? Breaking Free of Limits
Is there a magic threshold where contentment meets ambition? Join us for a captivating exploration of the concept of "enough" as we unpack its complexities in our lives. This episode promises to challenge the way you view satisfaction and drive...
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Episode 61
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32:08
60 ~ Self Love: Teachings & Takeaways Part 3
Imagine reflecting on your past without a hint of judgment. In this episode, we invite you to explore self-love through a compassionate lens, urging us to accept imperfections as part of our growth journey. We share personal stories, wi...
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Episode 60
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39:31
59 ~ Self Love: Teachings & Takeaways Part 2
Here we go...Part 2 of our 3 part self-love series of digestion and takeaways. In this episode, we explore the courage it takes to show up for yourself, grounded in gratitude and openness. We discuss the transformative power of being fully ...
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Episode 59
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39:42
58 ~ Self Love: Teachings & Takeaways Part 1
The self love series has been so transformative that we had to pause, reflect and digest. The series was inspired by the episode with with Dr. Stephanie...
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Episode 58
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46:27
57 ~ Serving Others and Personal Boundaries with Peter Sweeney
Ever wondered how embracing all parts of yourself—good and bad—can transform your life? Join us as we sit down with Brenda's dear friend Peter Sweeney, a man whose open-hearted nature and dedication to personal growth has left a lasting impress...
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Episode 57
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45:47
56 ~ Men and Emotions with Ean Wood
Join us as we welcome our first male guest. Ean Wood is a commercial fisherman, professional snowboarder, published writer, coach, and TEDx speaker, who shares his transformative journey of self-love with us. From childhood gatherings wit...
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Episode 56
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1:01:53
55 ~ Nudism with Linda Barsa
Imagine a world where societal norms no longer dictate how you should feel about your own body. That's the transformative journey that our guest, Linda Barsa, a queer nudist and life coach, who's story is one of battling societal expectat...
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Episode 54
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54:42
54 ~ Belly Wisdom with Elaine Konopka
What if the key to unlocking your deepest wisdom lies in your belly? Join us on this episode of Desire is Medicine as we welcome Elaine, an extraordinary somatic practitioner and writer whose journey spans dancing, choreography, and li...
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Episode 54
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59:50
53 ~ Leaning Into Desire: Expanding Self-Trust and Infinite Possibilities
What if your true desires are the key to unlocking a more vibrant and fulfilling life? Imagine embracing your desires with openness and curiosity, even in the face of fear and resistance. Join us as we explore the transfor...
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Episode 53
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52 ~ Season Finale ~ Reflection, Growth, and Celebration
Join us as we celebrate the culmination of an incredible first season, where Brenda and Catherine take you on a heartfelt journey from our humble Clubhouse beginnings to the full-fledged podcast you now know and love. This episode is a tribute ...
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Episode 52
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42:21
51 ~ Reflecting and Accepting Our Past
Have you ever found yourself interacting with your inner critic, and punisher as if they were your only friends? In this episode we talk about those moments in time when you are questioning the decisions that shaped your life. Those questions r...
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Episode 51
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50 ~ Embracing Change, Growth & Desire After 50
What if aging wasn't about decline but about rediscovery and empowerment? Join us on the Desire as Medicine podcast as we, Brenda and Catherine, share our candid experiences of navigating life after 50. We agree with the cultural n...
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Episode 50
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49 ~ The Desire Quad Practice (Tool Box Edition)
Have you ever wondered how to transform emotional struggles into stepping stones for personal growth?Join us on this episode of Desire as Medicine, as Brenda, a seasoned practitioner from the Mama Gena School of Womanly Arts, reveals ho...
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Episode 49
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