The Devotion Potion

Carly Crotwell
  • 1.0 (1)
  • SELF-IMPROVEMENT
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

May this podcast serve as a reminder for the many ways that you can start, or continue, to show up for you, in full devotion, to who you are and who you are becoming.

  1. 2025-12-12

    Ep. 30 - Devotion to MY FIANCÉ: Marriage as Mystery w/ Anthony Paparelli

    In this intimate, heart-forward episode, I open the door to the private corners of my relationship and explore what devotion looks like when it’s embodied, imperfect, and alive inside a real partnership. I share the gritty, gorgeous truth of navigating conflict, healing old patterns, and learning how to love a good man with my whole being instead of through the lens of my past wounds. This conversation moves through the tender art of staying open when it’s easier to shut down, the power of naming your parts inside relationship, why safety is created rather than granted, and the sweetness that emerges when two people choose each other again and again in the micro-moments. If you've ever wondered what conscious partnership looks like behind the scenes — here’s my unfiltered love letter to the man I get to marry, and the devotion it takes to build something sacred with another human. Let's Connect: https://www.instagram.com/carlyalexandraofficial/

    1h 5m

  2. 2025-12-05

    Ep. 29 - Devotion to Your Parts: An Intro to Parts Work

    In this week’s intimate and illuminating episode, Carly cracks open one of the most transformative inner practices she’s ever worked with: Parts Work, also known as Internal Family Systems (IFS). Inspired by her year-long initiation with her fiancé — and her recent reread of No Bad Parts by Dr. Richard Schwartz — Carly shares how this modality has reshaped not only her relationship with herself but also how she shows up inside her partnership, her creativity, and her growth. She breaks down the three core types of parts we all carry — Exiles, Managers, and Firefighters — and explains how each one, in its own messy, well-intentioned way, is always trying to protect us. From the people-pleasing perfectionist… to the hyper-independent achiever… to the tender inner child who still thinks you’re 8 years old… every part is doing its best with what it learned long ago. Carly also walks through the difference between the 8 C’s of Self-leadership  and the “self-like” 5 P’s. You’ll hear how to recognize when you’re truly in Self — and when a part has quietly hijacked the wheel. To bring the work alive, Carly offers a real-time parts work demo, showing how to identify a “trailhead,” make gentle contact with a part, hear its needs, and soften the internal system. This episode is equal parts practical, emotional, spiritual, and deeply human — a devotional return to your own complexity. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “too much,” “not enough,” contradictory, chaotic, or confusing… this episode is a homecoming. You’re not broken. You’re a whole ecosystem. And all of you belongs. ✨Resources: No Bad Parts by Dr. Richard Schwartz IFS Practitioner Directory Connect with me on Instagram: @carlyalexandraofficial Begin your Return to Reverence

    44 min

  3. 2025-11-14

    28 - Devotion to Civil Disagreement: How to Stand in Your Truth Without Losing Your Grace

    In this week’s short and potent solo episode, Carly explores one of the most under-discussed yet essential practices in our modern world — the art of disagreeing civilly. With polarization on the rise and conversations becoming battlegrounds, Carly invites us to reimagine disagreement as an act of devotion — to truth, integrity, and connection. She shares how to stay grounded when emotions run high, how to express your truth without abandoning yourself, and how to rebuild trust in your voice — even when it shakes. Through real-life examples, reflections on Brene Brown’s Braving the Wilderness, and stories of compassion and forgiveness from the show Shrinking, Carly reminds us that disagreement doesn’t have to divide — it can be a portal to deeper understanding. Learn to find your center in chaos, approach conflict with curiosity, and reclaim disagreement as sacred practice. Because the goal isn’t to be right — it’s to stay human. 💌Resources:Braving the Wilderness by Brene BrownInstagram: @carlyalexandraofficial

    19 min

  4. 2025-11-07

    27 - Devotion to Your Money

    In this episode, Carly explores the energetics and emotions behind money, reframing the way we think about wealth, worthiness, and abundance. She shares how tracking her daily habits—including money and marketing—transformed not only her financial awareness but also her relationship with personal power. Through stories from her own life, Carly reveals how our financial patterns often mirror deeper emotional and generational conditioning. From childhood money memories to limiting beliefs about scarcity and safety, this episode takes you on a journey of financial reclamation—reminding us that money is not something to fear or chase, but something to partner with consciously. You’ll learn practical tools to start healing your relationship with money, from identifying your “money mindset” to exploring high-yield savings accounts, cultivating nervous system regulation around wealth, and defining what a “rich life” truly means for you. This episode is a sacred invitation to see money as an amplifier for your devotion—to yourself, your values, and the life you’re creating with intention. 💌 Links: Instagram: @carlyalexandraofficial Returning to Reverence - My FREE 6-week course

    39 min

  5. 2025-10-31

    26 - Devotion to Your Sex: Reclaiming Pleasure, Power, and the Art of Receiving (NSFW)

    In this unapologetically juicy episode, Carly dives headfirst into one of the most sacred and misunderstood forms of devotion — your relationship to your sex. This episode is a permission slip to reclaim your pleasure, heal your shame, and begin to see your sexuality as an energetic, emotional, and spiritual practice — not just a physical act. Carly shares stories of creative breakthroughs sparked by pleasure, the importance of developing a self-pleasure devotion, and how our ability to receive — compliments, money, love, and support — is intricately connected to our capacity for pleasure. She also explores the emotional roots of guilt and shame in the body, the wisdom of the menstrual cycle, and how reconnecting to your sensuality can awaken deeper trust in your intuition and power. This episode offers a mix of playful storytelling, embodiment practices, and grounded tools to help you return to reverence for your body, your pleasure, and your sacred feminine energy. 💌 Links + Resources: FREE 6-week course: Returning to Reverence Connect with me on Instagram: carlyalexandraofficial

    46 min
  6. 25 - The Birthday Edit

    2025-10-24

    25 - The Birthday Edit

    In this special birthday episode, Carly celebrates turning 27 with a love letter to life, partnership, and the art of receiving. She shares her reflections from a birthday morning filled with thoughtful gestures from her fiancé—a living meditation on devotion in action. But this isn’t just about romantic love. Carly invites listeners, especially her single girlies, to dream into what’s possible in partnership when you turn your attention inward and become the energy you want to attract. She explores how love deepens when we stop seeking it outside ourselves and start embodying the qualities we desire most. Through her personal story of long-distance love, handwritten letters, and divine timing, Carly offers inspiration to those in the waiting—reminding us that sacred union is not something you chase, but something that meets you in your readiness. Pour yourself a cup of cacao, settle in, and let this episode be a meditation on celebration, surrender, and the sweet unfolding of becoming the one you’ve been waiting for.

    9 min
  7. 24 - Devotion to Your Gut: Healing the Sh*t That’s Been Holding You Back

    2025-10-17

    24 - Devotion to Your Gut: Healing the Sh*t That’s Been Holding You Back

    In this episode, Carly dives deep into the world within — your gut. From years of personal healing and professional experience in functional medicine, she explores what it truly means to restore harmony to your body’s internal ecosystem. This isn’t your average “gut health” talk. Carly weaves together the physical, emotional, and energetic layers of digestion — from the ways chronic stress and trauma can create inflammation, to how setting boundaries and listening to your body is the ultimate act of devotion. She breaks down the root causes of gut imbalance and offers holistic ways to support your healing through fasting, nourishment, liver support, adaptogens, and lifestyle alignment. You’ll also hear her reflections on the link between emotional suppression and physical illness, the wisdom of Ayurveda, and how your gut is the energetic center of personal power and intuition. In this episode, we explore: The four root causes of gut imbalance and how to address themHow stress and trauma show up in digestionWhy healing your gut is about nervous system regulation, not perfectionPractical tools for rebuilding your gut health (fasting, olive oil shots, adaptogens + more)Reframing self-care as devotion to your foundation Resources mentioned: Great Lakes Wellness CollagenDr. Shade’s Liver SauceS. Boulardii (single strain probiotic for antibiotic recovery) ✨ If this episode resonated, share it with someone who would find this info useful! Connect with Carly on Instagram [@carly.meets.world] and let her know what you’d love to hear next on The Devotion Potion.

    1h 19m
  8. 23 - Q+A w/ Carly

    2025-09-26

    23 - Q+A w/ Carly

    In this special Q+A episode, Carly answers your burning (anonymous!) questions. From navigating modern dating and building focus in a distracted world, to finding energy, improving sleep, and moving through heartbreak with grace, she shares honest, real-time reflections and practical tools. This episode is equal parts practical advice and soul nourishment, reminding us that devotion doesn't only show up at our sacred spaces, but at the altars of our lives - in how we date, how we rest, how we grieve, and how we rebuild. Whether you’re curious about creating boundaries with distractions, uncommon ways to reconnect with your creativity, or seeking mindful ways to navigate big transitions, this Q+A will leave you feeling seen, supported, and inspired. Want to get your question answered on the next round? Let's Connect! Instagram: carly.meets.world Returning to Reverence (my online, self-paced + donation-based course) Join Dharma Artist Collective

    56 min
See All (30)

About

May this podcast serve as a reminder for the many ways that you can start, or continue, to show up for you, in full devotion, to who you are and who you are becoming.

Information

  • Creator
    Carly Crotwell
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Carly Crotwell
  • Show Website
    The Devotion Potion