Hey there, lovely souls! I’m Crystal Marie, and it's such a delight to connect with you.

This blog post will give you an overview of the latest episode of Unfiltered: An Embodied Woman Podcast.

My co-host Erin and I are leading with a new perspective on feminine expression and embodiment, and we cannot wait to take you with us!

Join in as we delve into the depths of personal growth, relationships, and the incredible power of authenticity.

If you're ready for an enriching conversation, I encourage you to take a deep dive into our recent podcast episode to fully immerse yourself in the transformative journey we're about to embark on together.

If you’d prefer to read about it here - that’s great, too! You can always save the podcast on Spotify for future listening ;)

Navigating Authenticity and Transformation

In our recent podcast episode, Erin and I ventured into the multifaceted nature of personal growth and its impact on our relationships.

We shared candid insights on the transformative experiences such as breath work, somatic movement, and Reiki sessions that have led to profound shifts in our lives.

Embracing these evolutions has been both liberating and challenging, especially when it comes to conveying our experiences to family and friends.

Embracing Unfiltered Authenticity

Have you discovered how freeing it is to realize that you don't need to explain your transformative experiences to others.

Our authenticity and growth can speak for themselves, allowing our loved ones to witness the profound changes within us.

I will say, when I first started all of this personal development work, the feeling of what came to mind for me was almost needing to be validated in what you're doing and making sure that it's the right decision.

I know that feeling well, where you want everyone to understand that it's the right decision to do what you're doing, especially when you're off the beaten path and you're swimming upstream and everyone's going with the current.

And I understand the need for that validation.

Through the years, I’ve also come to understand that embracing our unfiltered authenticity and allowing ourselves to be misunderstood is important, too.

We can empower ourselves to stand firmly in our truth, and be unbound by that need for external validation.

If people want to understand and have those conversations, I'm all for it. I could talk about it for hours.

Send me an email, comment on my social media - I would love to talk to you about this work!

And if people don’t relate and don’t want to know about it, that’s okay, too!

Relationship Dynamics and Personal Growth

A significant aspect we explored on this week’s podcast was the interplay between personal growth and relationship dynamics.

We emphasized the profound impact of embodying our evolving selves while allowing our partners to witness the shifts within us - without pressuring them to join us on the journey.

It’s easier said than done, my friends!

But It always has to be their choice.

In the past, I’ve said to my husband or a friend, “Look what I’ve found! We could do this together. You can do this with me!”

But the truth is that deep, soul-led change doesn't happen in someone else if you try to force it. It really does have to be their decision and their choice.

Honoring individual journeys and granting your partners the autonomy to navigate their unique paths of growth is such a profound life lesson.

Embracing Vulnerability and Growth

In every aspect of personal development, it’s important to embrace vulnerability and foster grounded, authentic connections.

Your relationships can be so strong that neither person is trying to change the other.

No one will feel the need to pull someone along on their journey, because you can see and appreciate each other, exactly as you are in that moment.

There is an intricate dance of vulnerability and growth within every relationship.

The beauty of being genuinely seen - and accepted - for our emotional depths is worth celebrating.

And it all starts with the transformative power of self-acceptance.

Do you see yourself?

Do you witness yourself as you are today, without judgement? Without wishing you were at a different point in your journey?

There is immeasurable value in embracing your own evolution. Accepting your own authentic self.

And once you are at home within yourself, you won’t feel the urge to try to convince someone else to change - or convince them to accept your changes.

Join Our Transformative Retreat Experience

Are you looking for somewhere to dive deep into this work?

Would you love to have a transformative experience and cultivate profound connections with like-minded women on their own spiritual journey?

I invite you to join the waitlist for our upcoming women's spiritual retreat and immerse yourself in a nurturing space where growth, evolution, and soulful connections converge.

Our sacred sanctuary awaits - and it will be everything you need (and more!) to propel you into the next version of yourself.

Thank you for being part of our unfiltered, embodied woman community. I look forward to embarking on this journey of transformation and connection with you.

With love and abundant growth,

Crystal Marie