Tulā - Community

Tulā - Community

The spiritual entrepreneurs podcast. A space for us to connect + share others great work in the world. @tulacommunity

  1. Robyn Watt - on the interconnection of neuroscience, nature, + nervous system tending

    1D AGO

    Robyn Watt - on the interconnection of neuroscience, nature, + nervous system tending

    Hello friends!! 🎙️🌲 Join Robyn + I in this conversation centred around nature, the nervous system, and our collective well-being viewed holistically. About Robyn: Robyn is an Ecosomatic Educator with a background in Environmental Studies and Social Work. Her work focuses on the intersection of somatics, nervous system tending, and nature connection. Robyn emigrated to Canada from the UK at age 20, and came into a profound love of nature through exploring wilderness. She has spent thousands of hours of direct communion with nature across Europe and North America. When she is not walking in wild places, she is mothering her three daughters, and teaching ecosomatics through her school, Awaken to Nature.  Robyn can be found at: awakentonature.org @awaken.to.nature Watch this episode on YouTube 🌲 Gift yourself with fresh, nourished locks with our latest sponsor, Everist! A Canadian, women founded, + owned business + multi award winning company.  I've been using their shampoo + conditioner for nearly a year + loving the results, the feel, + the overall mission of the company. Focused on environmental consciousness, their products are in the form of concentrates, waterless, + packaged in 100% recyclable aluminum. Their company features a 'cap back' program in which you can ship your plastic cap back to them to reuse.  Products full of hair health ingredients, coconut, pumpkin seed oil, rosemary, glycerin, + aloe vera. Shop through this link or use my code WHITNEY for 10% off of your order (works on sale products as well, pretty neat!) Lots of love for you + your support. @tulacommunity tulacommunity.com

    1h 17m
  2. Whitney Tfankedjian - on using your discernment within the spiritual community

    JAN 22

    Whitney Tfankedjian - on using your discernment within the spiritual community

    Hello friends!! 🎙️🌀 Join me in this solo session that came to me after my full-of-challenge trip to Australia. I start to reflect on the dangerous nature of some of the spiritual community, even when being approached by those with good intentions. How we need to hold the truth of the world around us, dismiss those who lead with only love + light mentality, + how we can’t put all of our eggs in one basket when it comes to the structures we subscribe to. I share this with love + respect for those I know. I share this holding tenderly those who seek the support + guiding pillar of whatever belief system allows them to heal, gives them purpose, + creates a better life + world for themselves. I also share this with the discernment of knowing who is trying to get me wrapped up in a scheme, in a false belief, + in a system that keeps you stuck, abused financially, in need of that guide, + doesn’t allow you to have agency. There are real dangers in the spiritual community, as people are vulnerable, + seeking. We often come to spirituality because we need guidance, acceptance, + support around hurtful childhood + human experiences. This needs to be held softly, openly, + without negative intentions + motives. There are some who walk this path, not for healing, but because it speaks loudly to them, + provides such beautiful motivation + inspiration. And I have met such excellent individuals who have given me the space, who have aided my healing, allowed me to weep in their arms, provided acceptance, + powerful teachings. To them we bow, to them we recognize the incredible work they're doing. + we do not discredit anyone for the path they walk. Support your local tarot reader, your psychic, your Yoga teachers, the ones who practice discipline + dedicate themselves. Just know in your heart, you have it all in you. Just know you're enough as you are. Seek communities that are loving + true. Not the ones that leave you with a negative feeling. Remember to listen to that message. Always acknowledge that healing is not linear, it has no end date, + there is validity in how you feel. A reminder that life is very complex, difficult, + has harmed so many people. Remember to be kind to all as you do not know their story, their experience, or why they make the choices they make. Please connect with me anytime if you need support. Please connect with Samasati @shamelesslyyou, a therapist working with those who have been in cults + experienced narcissistic abuse. https://www.samasatikiya.com/ 🌀 Support yourself + Tulā with gifts from our partners! Everist — support your hair growth + nourish your skin with this amazing women-owned Canadian company. Use code WHITNEY for 10% off. B, halfmoon — thoughtfully made tools to support how you move, rest, + return to yourself. Use WHITNEY15 for 15% off your order. Eversio Wellness — fruiting body mushroom supplements to support your wellness naturally. Use code TULA15 for 15% off. Artifact Uprising — print your favourite photos + keep your memories close. Use code TULA15 when you shop through our link. Lots of love for you + your support. @tulacommunity tulacommunity.com

    49 min
  3. Brenda Kent Colina - on Art as an Anchor

    10/22/2025

    Brenda Kent Colina - on Art as an Anchor

    Hello friends!! 🎞️🎙️ Join me in this special conversation with my friend Brenda, at her home in Ucluelet this summer.  About Brenda: Brenda Kent Colina is a Mexican multi-disciplinary artist currently based in the seaside town of Ucluelet (Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ territory). Born in Mexico City, she spent her early years cradled by colour and warmth. At the age of eight, Brenda immigrated to Canada and was astounded to see just how tall a tree could grow and a mountain could be. This ongoing dialogue between cultures, alongside her reverence for nature, reverberates in her art to this day.  A graduate from SFU's Film program, she channels her visual skills through documentary storytelling. Brenda also writes poetry. While her projects are varied, many promote community well-being and advocate for the protection of our natural environment. When away from these realms, she can be found looking for mushrooms or lifting weights. Connect with her through her Instagram: @b.kent.colina Website: https://bkentc.com/ Substack: @brendakentcolina Unfolding | A Visual Poem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpMMvARPgA4 One of my favourites of hers, La Partida, La Llegada | (The Departure, The Arrival) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VafDzbyoh4   Are You Mad at Me book: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/are-you-mad-at-me-how-to-stop-focusing-on-what-others-think-and-start-living-for-you/9781668082461.html  🎞️ Support yourself + Tulā with gifts from our partners! Everist — support your hair growth + nourish your skin with this amazing women-owned Canadian company. Use code WHITNEY for 10% off. B, halfmoon — thoughtfully made tools to support how you move, rest, + return to yourself. Use WHITNEY15 for 15% off your order. Eversio Wellness — fruiting body mushroom supplements to support your wellness naturally. Use code TULA15 for 15% off. Artifact Uprising — print your favourite photos + keep your memories close. Use code TULA15 when you shop through our link. Sḵwálwen Botanicals — a woman-owned skincare line from Squamish, B.C. Use one-time code TULA20 for 20% off. Lots of love for you + your support. @tulacommunity tulacommunity.com

    1h 20m
  4. Jessica LeBlanc - on Living and Leading from the Inside Out

    08/06/2025

    Jessica LeBlanc - on Living and Leading from the Inside Out

    Hello friends!! 🎙️🧘‍♀️ Welcome to this episode + conversation with Jessica LeBlanc. Jess LeBlanc is a multifaceted educator and facilitator committed to holistic well-being and personal transformation. With a background in Child Health and a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Education, she specializes in mental health, community care, and health promotion. As a psychosocial educator, trauma-informed coach, speaker, yogi, and leadership consultant, Jess’s work centers on building human capacity and life-enhancing skills. Her expertise includes self-awareness, emotional literacy, cognitive flexibility, nervous system regulation, resilience, motivation, empathy, communication, relationship building, confidence, and self-regulation. Grounded in the belief that the mind and body are equal partners in healing, Jess’s approach bridges science and spirit to foster meaningful, embodied change. Known as a connection catalyst, Jess empowers individuals to strengthen the relationship between their inner and outer worlds. Through her company, Embodied Living, she designs transformative experiences and tools to help people live and lead with intention and integrity. She also partners with organisations to enhance wellness and leadership programs, weaving a trauma-informed, holistic lens to support sustainable growth, and workplace well-being. Connect with Jess: @jessssleb @embodied__living @lucentfestival @giveaduckbooks www.embodiedliving.ca  Resources + education offerings: Upcoming YTT program:  https://www.embodiedliving.ca/yoga-training-certification Burn bright not out course (free resource): https://www.embodiedliving.ca/burnbright 🧘‍♀️ Support yourself + Tulā with gifts from our partners! Everist — support your hair growth + nourish your skin with this amazing women-owned Canadian company. Use code WHITNEY for 10% off. B, halfmoon — thoughtfully made tools to support how you move, rest, + return to yourself. Use WHITNEY15 for 15% off your order. Eversio Wellness — fruiting body mushroom supplements to support your wellness naturally. Use code TULA15 for 15% off. Artifact Uprising — print your favourite photos + keep your memories close. Use code TULA15 when you shop through our link. Sḵwálwen Botanicals — a woman-owned skincare line from Squamish, B.C. Use one-time code TULA20 for 20% off. Thank you for being here + your support @tulacommunity tulacommunity.com

    1h 48m
  5. Hunter Bergen - on following your curiosities

    03/24/2025

    Hunter Bergen - on following your curiosities

    Hello my wonderful friends! 🎙🏔 Welcome to this latest episode that was formed extremely organically between Hunter + I. We didn’t have a big conversation about it — we were out taking photos + having a work meeting + she mentioned how she has always wanted to be on a podcast. I thought well, WAIT a minute! We have one, + she’s part of the team here at Tulā, so we should record one so everyone can learn more about her + so she can achieve that dream of hers! Hunter is many things, but for lack of a better term she’s my support here, or ‘assistant’ she helps me with all things behind the scenes + works remotely on our digital spaces so we can continue to grow. I think it’s great that her and I were able to sit down + chat. She stopped into Vancouver for a few weeks after returning from Australia, + in that time we got some in person work done together, photos, videos, + a snowy trip to Bowen to help me do some work at Nectar Yoga. She’s since returned to her travels in Australia + I can’t wait to see her next winter when I fly in later this year. TW: This episode has mentions of suicide About Hunter: "How does one describe themselves, when they are but a collection of countless past experiences, and endless desires?  Ultimately, I am an individual seeking direction in life, with a never-ending bucket list, and not enough time to check them all off in this one lifetime. I am a photographer, a writer, an environmentalist, a mental health advocate, a seeker of type-2 fun, and a forever student/lover of life." Connect with Hunter: https://www.goldenhourcommunity.com/ Instagram @hunterbergen Hunter's interview on the roamers trail My piece on Substack: inviting in fluidity Gratitude for you + your support over all these years. I am thankful that we do what we do here, + that I have people like Hunter in my corner to continue building this dream of mine. 🌀 Support yourself + Tulā with gifts from our partners! Everist — support your hair growth + nourish your skin with this amazing women-owned Canadian company. Use code WHITNEY for 10% off. B, halfmoon — thoughtfully made tools to support how you move, rest, + return to yourself. Use WHITNEY15 for 15% off your order. Eversio Wellness — fruiting body mushroom supplements to support your wellness naturally. Use code TULA15 for 15% off. Artifact Uprising — print your favourite photos + keep your memories close. Use code TULA15 when you shop through our link. Sḵwálwen Botanicals — a woman-owned skincare line from Squamish, B.C. Use one-time code TULA20 for 20% off. Lots of love for you + your support. @tulacommunity tulacommunity.com

    1h 58m
  6. Whitney Tfankedjian - on inviting in fluidity

    03/12/2025

    Whitney Tfankedjian - on inviting in fluidity

    Hello my friends!! 🎙❤️ **A few things to note: I realize now that this episode and maybe the previous ones are only coming through the right channel. I’ve hired someone to help me mend this and make the episodes better. I'm sorry if the listening quality has been bad. Thank you for your kindness + support regardless.** Welcome to this episode, where I pull one of the audio transcriptions from my Substack piece “Inviting in fluidity”. In this solo sesh, I chat about the rigidity I witness in people, + how I can only hope that slowly we begin to branch out, open up, + want to experience the world as beings of this planet. There’s so much to see, to do, to try, to smell, to taste, to hear. I invite you to find openness + fluidity.  Connect with us here if you’d like to view our photos, videos, or want to chat. I'm always happy to connect over anything that did or didn’t resonate with you! Audio transcription of my piece starts at 41:20 The written version can be read here:  https://thewarmthofthesun.substack.com/p/inviting-in-fluidity 🌀 Support yourself + Tulā with gifts from our partners! Everist — support your hair growth + nourish your skin with this amazing women-owned Canadian company. Use code WHITNEY for 10% off. B, halfmoon — thoughtfully made tools to support how you move, rest, + return to yourself. Use WHITNEY15 for 15% off your order. Eversio Wellness — fruiting body mushroom supplements to support your wellness naturally. Use code TULA15 for 15% off. Artifact Uprising — print your favourite photos + keep your memories close. Use code TULA15 when you shop through our link. Sḵwálwen Botanicals — a woman-owned skincare line from Squamish, B.C. Use one-time code TULA20 for 20% off. Lots of love for you + your support. @tulacommunity tulacommunity.com

    58 min
  7. Aaliya Noorani - on Yogic practice + teaching the lineage

    01/22/2025

    Aaliya Noorani - on Yogic practice + teaching the lineage

    Hello friends!! 🎙✨ Welcome to another moment shared between me + a special person in our Yoga community of Vancouver. About Aaliya: Aaliya is a Vancouver-based yoga instructor. Having studied in the birthplace of yoga, India, her classes integrate traditional foundations of the practice with a digestible approach to ancient teachings. It is the fusion of east and west that provides students with a whole and integrative experience. With over a decade in the industry, you can expect a practice with Aaliya to weave traditional philosophy, mythology, mantra and classical teachings in a way that relates to our modern living. Aaliya hopes to offer a gateway of understanding and self-discovery to the universal human experience. It is with passion for the ‘yuj’ (union) of all parts of yoga practice that truly provides what she shares with her students. connect with Aaliya: @aaliyatamara https://www.aaliyanoorani.com/ 🌀 Support yourself + Tulā with gifts from our partners! Everist — support your hair growth + nourish your skin with this amazing women-owned Canadian company. Use code WHITNEY for 10% off. B, halfmoon — thoughtfully made tools to support how you move, rest, + return to yourself. Use WHITNEY15 for 15% off your order. Eversio Wellness — fruiting body mushroom supplements to support your wellness naturally. Use code TULA15 for 15% off. Artifact Uprising — print your favourite photos + keep your memories close. Use code TULA15 when you shop through our link. Sḵwálwen Botanicals — a woman-owned skincare line from Squamish, B.C. Use one-time code TULA20 for 20% off. Lots of love for you + your support. @tulacommunity tulacommunity.com

    1h 9m

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