Ritual Sisters

Michelle Garcia and Kelly Gonynor
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The show where we help you feel more grounded and connected through the magic of ritual! Two licensed therapists in conversation with experts in various fields from artists to comedians and more. We combine our professional expertise with our down-to-earth humanness to uncover the rituals within us all.

  1. MAR 22

    S2 E12: The Messy Middle

    Each month we do a “Ritual Riff” where we dive deeper into our topic of the month and explore seasonal rituals. March’s topic is “the messy middle.” Kelly and Michelle sit down with a special guest from season one: Chelsea Kline!  We discuss springtime, Michelle Maikoetter’s episode on trauma recovery, and how to get through seasons of change. We also share another listener's voicemail! Contact us: ritualsisterspod.com Follow us: @ritualsisterspod on instagram Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ritualsisterspodcast Leave a message: speakpipe.com/ritualsisterspod Resources from this episode: Trauma Resiliency Model https://www.traumaresourceinstitute.com/trm The Enneagram Institute  https://www.enneagraminstitute.com The Art of Growth  https://www.theartofgrowth.org Inner Active Cards for Parts Work  https://www.inneractivecards.com Restorative Yoga https://www.amazon.com/Restorative-Yoga-Beginners-Relaxation-Healing/dp/1646111842

    46 min

  2. MAR 8

    S2 E11: On Trauma Recovery with Michelle Maikoetter

    Join us as Michelle Maikoetter, Director of Special Projects at the Neurosequential Network founded by Dr. Bruce Perry, shares insights on trauma recovery, the importance of relational history, and practical rituals for healing and connection. Discover how understanding brain development can transform trauma-informed care. Michelle highlights the importance of “being in it” with people versus approaching difficulties from a “fix it” place.  Contact us: ritualsisterspod.com Follow us: @ritualsisterspod on Instagram Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ritualsisterspodcast Leave a message: speakpipe.com/ritualsisterspod Resources from today’s episode: The Neurosequential Model Network: https://www.neurosequential.com/ Bruce Perry Handouts: http://www.bdperry.com/handouts “What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing” by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/what-happened-to-you/ “The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog” by Bruce D. Perry and Maia Szalavitz https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/bruce-d-perry/the-boy-who-was-raised-as-a-dog/9780465094455/?lens=basic-books

    43 min

  3. FEB 22

    S2 E10: Self-Love

    Each month we do a “Ritual Riff” where we dive deeper into our topic of the month and explore seasonal rituals. February’s topic is “self-love.” Kelly and Michelle sit down to discuss how winter (or lack thereof) is going, Julie’s episode on shame recovery/sacred sexuality, and strategies to build self-love. We also share our first listener voicemail! Contact us: ritualsisterspod.com Follow us: @ritualsisterspod on instagram Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ritualsisterspodcast Leave a message: speakpipe.com/ritualsisterspod Resources from today’s episode: Kristen Neff Self Compassion Work https://self-compassion.org/ Cultivating kind attention with Shauna Shapiro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeblJdB2-Vo

    47 min

  4. FEB 8

    S2 E9: On Shame and Sacred Sexuality with Julie Elizabeth

    Our conversation with Julie Elizabeth, a licensed relationship therapist, author, and intimacy & embodiment coach, delves into the complexities of purity culture and its impact on individuals' perceptions of worthiness and sexuality. Julie shares her personal experiences of shame and pressure associated with navigating her sexuality within the confines of a religious upbringing and continued messaging as a young adult. Julie provides tools for healing from the past and describes her personal journey of redefining spirituality for herself.  Contact us: ritualsisterspod.com Follow us: @ritualsisterspod on Instagram Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ritualsisterspodcast Leave a message: speakpipe.com/ritualsisterspod Resources from today’s episode: Julie’s Website https://linktr.ee/julie_elizabeth Julie’s Book  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62112341-sacred-sexuality

    43 min

  5. JAN 25

    S2 E8: Vision

    Each month we do a “Ritual Riff” where we dive deeper into our topic of the month and explore seasonal rituals. January’s topic is “vision.” Kelly and Michelle sit down to discuss the start to the new year, they’re conversation with Maggie Voisin, and rituals around winter/vision.  Contact us: ritualsisterspod.com Follow us: @ritualsisterspod on instagram Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ritualsisterspodcast Leave a message: speakpipe.com/ritualsisterspod Resources from today’s episode: Research on Cold Plunging  https://lifestylemedicine.stanford.edu/jumping-into-the-ice-bath-trend-mental-health-benefits-of-cold-water-immersion/ Andrea Gibson “Tincture”  https://poets.org/poem/tincture

    43 min

  6. JAN 11

    S2 E7: On Mental Health in Athletics with Maggie Voisin

    On today’s episode we sit down with Maggie Voisin, former Olympic skier, to discuss rituals in athletics. We discuss how Maggie has dealt with the shift in identity of retiring at a young age as well as cycles of rest and activity across seasons. Maggie gives amazing insights into building both of these cycles regardless of your relationship to athletics!  Contact us: ritualsisterspod.com Follow us: @ritualsisterspod on instagram Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ritualsisterspodcast Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/ritualsisterspod Resources from today’s episode: Maggie Voisin  https://www.instagram.com/maggie_voisin/?hl=en Maggie ski video  https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=_NtEB81ijgU&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGntwxNvr4vu5MDoXED0r-FFXEzBm-KqBC03i4yi3685M8q3shnnMHUYvnQh10_aem_ZiQz24N9XyVljFDq1fm1WQ Ayurveda https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/ayurveda

    51 min

  7. 12/28/2025

    2026 Mindful Food Challenge

    We are taking a break for the holidays and will be back in January, but in the meantime - join us on the Patreon for a free 2026 Mindful Food Challenge! This challenge is designed to deepen our connection to our food, increase mindfulness around eating and cooking, and expand our comfort in the kitchen. For anyone who's New Year's resolution involves cooking or eating! Check out the free resource on our. Patreon: https://patreon.com/RitualSistersPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

    5 min

  8. 12/14/2025

    S2 E6: On Deaf Allyship: Connection through Communication

    What would you do if you met a kindred spirit but had a barrier to communicating with them? On today's episode we speak with two friends who managed to bridge the gap between the Deaf and hearing worlds. We talk about what communication means, what allyship means, and what is unique and special about Deaf culture. Please also check out the full video episode with ASL interpretation on YouTube! David Naert  Born and raised in Illinois, David has spent the past decade planting roots in Des Moines, Iowa, where his passion for language and lifelong learning continues to grow. A native English speaker who later learned Spanish, he began studying American Sign Language three years ago and found a deep appreciation for Deaf culture and the people who welcomed him into their world. Now an aspiring trilingual interpreter, he’s motivated by connection, committed to fostering access, and inspired by the relationships that keep him learning. John Isaacson  Born profoundly Deaf, John’s first language has always been American Sign Language. Growing up in both the Deaf and hearing worlds, he learned early how to balance and move between them. After being mainstreamed from kindergarten through his freshman year, he transitioned to a Deaf residential school for the remainder of high school—an experience that strengthened his identity and deepened his sense of community. Contact us: ritualsisterspod.com Follow us: @ritualsisterspod on instagram Support us: https://www.patreon.com/ritualsisterspodcast

    58 min
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The show where we help you feel more grounded and connected through the magic of ritual! Two licensed therapists in conversation with experts in various fields from artists to comedians and more. We combine our professional expertise with our down-to-earth humanness to uncover the rituals within us all.

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  • Creator
    Michelle Garcia and Kelly Gonynor
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Michelle Garcia and Kelly Gonynor
  • Show Website
    Ritual Sisters

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