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
83 episodes
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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