Changing Lives Podcast

Wendi Gordon
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Mental and spiritual health insights, resources, and practices to help you cope and give you hope wendigordon.substack.com

  1. 1d ago

    The Transcendent and Healing Power of Music

    Link mentioned: https://onbeing.org Bill and I have both not only experienced the transcendent power of music in our lives but also witnessed its healing effects on others. You’ve probably experienced music’s power, too. Maybe you’ve heard a song that evokes a memory of another time. You feel the joy or sorrow associated with that memory, even decades later. For example, Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing In The Dark” brings me (Wendi) back to my high school days, when my youngest sister Margaret was a toddler and she and I danced around my room as that song played. Watch, listen or read the transcript to learn more about the amazing ways that music can transform lives. How has music enriched your life? Paid “Changing Lives” subscribers are invited to join this Sunday’s Zoom gathering to discuss the role of music and other kinds of play in our lives. Get full access to Changing Lives at wendigordon.substack.com/subscribe

    1 hr
  2. Tapping Into Trust

    May 29

    Tapping Into Trust

    Tapping App Free 14-Day Trial and 50% off affiliate link: https://cf.thetappingsolution.com/app-download-sp-aff?fpr=wendi20 If you use this link, I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. My Substack blog: https://wendigordon.substack.com Get full access to Changing Lives at wendigordon.substack.com/subscribe

    9 min

  3. May 1

    Learning to Trust Ourselves with Veronica Kirin

    Links to resources mentioned: My Self-Love Workbook (PDF download) Veronica's courses and guidebooks Most of us (at least those of us in capitalist societies like the U.S.) grow up learning to conform, do what we’re told, and stay silent when something upsets us. We learn that it’s not wise or safe to express our thoughts or emotions. But masking our true feelings and pretending to be fine when we’re not comes at a cost. So does compromising our values to fit in with the crowd or advance our careers. This conversation explores why it’s hard to trust ourselves as well as why it’s so important to be vulnerable and authentic. The quality of our relationships with ourselves and others depends on our ability to trust, as the personal experiences we share demonstrate. Watch, listen, or read the transcript and share your takeaways in the comments! P.S. If you’d like extra support as you learn to find and trust your own answers and create a life that aligns with your values, Wendi’s 1:1 coaching via Zoom may be perfect for you. Check out Wendi’s private coaching page or DM her on Substack for more information. Get full access to Changing Lives at wendigordon.substack.com/subscribe

    54 min
  4. Journaling as a Healing Practice

    Apr 14 ·  Bonus

    Journaling as a Healing Practice

    This conversation about how journaling can improve mental and spiritual health includes me reading a letter to my inner child. I also describe my morning and evening journaling routines in detail to give examples of possible topics to write about. For more writing prompts, excerpts from my journal, and other practices to help you be more compassionate to yourself, see my Self-Love Workbook. P.S. Want additional support as you work on loving yourself more and/or gaining the confidence to talk or write about personal experiences? My 1:1 coaching via Zoom may be perfect for you! Get full access to Changing Lives at wendigordon.substack.com/subscribe

    36 min
  5. Exploring the Divine Feminine and Masculine with Katie Bryan

    Apr 10

    Exploring the Divine Feminine and Masculine with Katie Bryan

    Links - Katie’s “The Joy Reset” book club: onegirlstanding.com/eventsWendi’s self love workbook: bit.ly/mylovebook A powerful conversation between a former pastor (me) and an atheist (Katie) about rejecting patriarchal religious and cultural beliefs and embracing beliefs and practices that honor both divine feminine and divine masculine energies. Interested in a six-week small group on Zoom devoted to exploring your authentic spirituality and learning about others’? Comment below or DM Wendi on Substack for more details. P.S. Want 1:1 help from Wendi to navigate the spiritual wilderness between old religious beliefs and those you’re exploring now? Need support as you deal with people who think you’ll spend eternity in hell unless you share their beliefs? Get info about Wendi’s private coaching here: https://wendigordon.substack.com/p/am-i-the-right-coach-to-help-you Know of an organization that might want to host or sponsor an in-person or online workshop about mental health and/or spirituality? Please share this link: https://wendigordon.substack.com/p/presentations-and-groups Get full access to Changing Lives at wendigordon.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 2m
  6. What Courage As Resistance Looks Like

    Mar 27

    What Courage As Resistance Looks Like

    Showing up for our local No Kings Day protests won't stop the horrible things happening now. But it will connect us, encourage us to persevere, and bring us joy as we admire the creative signs and costumes. Other ways to help create a loving and just world: 1. Donate to organizations helping immigrants or others harmed by the cruel and reckless actions of this administration. 2. Vote for candidates who will hold Trump accountable for his crimes and refuse to fund ICE. 3. Help with voter registration and mobilization 4. Have respectful conversations with friends and family members who support Trump about why you don't. Get full access to Changing Lives at wendigordon.substack.com/subscribe

    4 min
  7. The Courage to Reject Patriarchy, Love Your Authentic Self, and Change Your Life

    Mar 14

    The Courage to Reject Patriarchy, Love Your Authentic Self, and Change Your Life

    Kelly shares parts of her recovery journey, including leaving a high-control religious environment and unpacking the conditioning that shaped her early life. I share my recovery from a severe depression and the religious beliefs I’ve rejected. Thankfully, we both got professional help, embraced Divine Love, and created better lives that include helping other people deconstruct toxic religious and cultural beliefs and reclaim their authentic selves. We discussed topics we’re both passionate about, like: * how patriarchal cultures shame women into self-hatred and submission * why self-love is essential and how it impacts our ability to love others * how dangerous it is to trust “gurus” who tell you what you must believe or do * why we need to equally value the Divine Feminine and Masculine within all of us Enjoy this conversation and share your thoughts in the comments below. P.S. Grab your copy of my self-love workbook here. Get full access to Changing Lives at wendigordon.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 5m
  8. Changing Lives: Reprogramming Your Love GPS

    Feb 13

    Changing Lives: Reprogramming Your Love GPS

    Our brains have been conditioned by childhood experiences, fairy tales, ads, and cultural norms to view love in unhealthy ways. Lillian is an anthropologist who has studied how this happens and what we can do to change our “love GPS.” We discussed why self-love is so important and what my husband Steve and I learned to do differently than our parents did (both sets divorced after long, unhappy marriages) that has kept us happily married for nearly 35 years now. P.S. I’ve created a self-love workbook which you can get for free (enter $0 in the “name a price” field) at bit.ly/mylovebook. Get full access to Changing Lives at wendigordon.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 2m
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Mental and spiritual health insights, resources, and practices to help you cope and give you hope wendigordon.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Wendi Gordon
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Wendi Gordon
  • Show Website
    Changing Lives Podcast