Desire As Medicine Podcast
Brenda & Catherine 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
92 episodes
92 ~ Are You Actually Free? True Freedom vs False Escape
What does it really mean to be free? Is it doing whatever you want—or something else?In this episode, we explore the difference between true freedom and false freedom. Many of us chase a version of freedom that act...
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Episode 92
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91 ~ Freedom From The Inside
When we’re young, freedom feels like staying up late, eating candy for dinner, and having no one tell us what to do. But as we grow up, that surface-level idea of freedom gets challenged. True freedom, is not about indulging in everything, it’s...
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Episode 91
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24:16
90 ~ Seeing Red Cars: How Your Brain Filters Reality
Ever wonder why some people see kindness everywhere while others only notice rejection? It’s not the world that’s different, it’s our perception. Brenda and Catherine explore how our brains filter reality based on our beliefs, often without us ...
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Episode 90
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25:29
89 ~ The Art of Stillness in an Anxious World
Brenda and Catherine explore how that anxious inner hum - the persistent urge to do something – might actually be an invitation into stillness, not more action.Brenda shares how her former need for order and...
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Episode 89
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38:30
88 ~ Relationship is the Curriculum: What We Learn From Each Other
The profound difference between solitary self-discovery and maintaining authenticity in relationships is the heart of this week's conversation. We dive deep into what it means to be "a monk on the mountain versus a monk in the city" – exploring...
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Episode 88
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40:48
87 ~ Why Friendships Are Complicated (and Worth It)
This episode explores the beautiful complexity of women’s friendships, challenging the myth that deep connection happens effortlessly.Catherine & Brenda share personal stories about how our own relationship grew through intentional i...
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Episode 87
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52:12
86 ~ Seven Types of Friendships
Have you ever considered that all your relationships don't need to serve the same purpose? In this episode, we explore friendships, and dive into seven categories of connection that enrich our lives in different ways. We decided to ...
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Episode 86
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53:32
85 ~ The Power of Slowing Down
Ready to experience what might be waiting on the other side of being busy? Take a deep breath and join us on this exploration of presence as a radical act of self-care.The phrase "slow down" is often repeated in personal developmen...
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Episode 85
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84 ~ Sisterhood: Showing Each Other What's Possible
What happens when we surround ourselves with women who genuinely back our dreams? Our window of possibility expands beyond anything we could imagine alone. In this soul-stirring conversation, Brenda and Catherine explore how witness...
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Episode 84
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28:30
83 ~ Power of Sisterhood: Exploring Honesty
Brenda and Catherine pull back the curtain and explore their own sisterhood and the transformative power of truth-telling in female friendships. They share how their relationship began with an act of honesty and vulnerability, setting the stage...
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Episode 83
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38:51
82 ~ Power of Sisterhood: High Level Relating
What does your ideal sisterhood look like? In this episode, we imagine a world where sisterhood is a powerful tool for empowerment and support. This episode explores the often overlooked yet profound dynamics of female connections, encour...
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Episode 82
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35:48
81 ~ The Distraction Trap: How Story Keeps Us Spinning
Have you ever struggled with allowing yourself to feel your feelings? Are you someone who gets very involved in the "story"? Where the facts get blurred because the story is so loud. Are you willing to feel the fullness of your emotions? ...
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Episode 81
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44:05
80 ~ How to Be Someone People Can Be Honest With
Ever wonder why receiving feedback (aka honesty) can feel horrendous? In this conversation, we unravel the art of receptivity in relationships, revealing how to transform unwelcome criticism into opportunities for growth. <...
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Episode 80
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30:05
79 ~ Why Receiving Feels So Hard (and How to Change That)
What if embracing the art of receiving could transform your relationships and enrich your life? Join us as we navigate the often overlooked skill of receiving with grace. We talk about the societal norms that lead women to str...
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Episode 79
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33:02
78 ~ The Truth About Expansion: What No One Talks About
Have you ever wondered why after every big moment in life there's a period of things feeling crunchy, or it all just falls apart?We invite you to explore the dance of expansion and contraction, a universal rhythm often overshadowed by so...
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Episode 78
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23:22
77 ~ Navigating Conversations When Things Feel Sticky
For our Valentine's Day episode, we explore and demonstrate how to navigate sticky conversations. Often, when disagree or maybe even judge each other, we tend to disconnect. But there's another way. We can hold space for each other and lean in ...
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Episode 77
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38:29
76 ~ Behind the Scenes: The Plot Twist, the Tears, and How We Got Back on Track
In this Behind the Scenes episode we unravel our personal journey of podcasting, marked by unexpected challenges and triumphs. We vulnerably share how the start of 2025 threw curveballs our way, including a tech glitch that swallowed an entire ...
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Episode 76
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42:25
75 ~ Choice: Embracing Sovereignty in Every Decision
This episode focuses on the power of choice in our lives, exploring how our decisions shape our reality and emphasize personal empowerment. Listeners are encouraged to shift their perception of choice, recognizing that even not choosing is, in ...
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Episode 75
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23:58
74 ~ Universe's To Do List (Toolbox Edition)
Discover how surrendering control can lead to a more fulfilling and peaceful life. Brenda and Catherine introduce a simple yet powerful exercise that will help you focus your energy, time and attention on what truly matters by separating ...
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Episode 74
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16:50
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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31:19
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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