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Bethaney Wilkinson
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A More Beautiful Way is an exploration of what it takes to slow down, create sacred space, and bring healing hearts, minds & bodies to the work of social change. Following a life-altering "dark night of the soul" experience of professional grief and burnout, podcast host Bethaney Wilkinson set out on healing journey to discover a more rooted, authentic and seasonal way to live. This podcast is an unfolding collection of conversations on the need for slow, sacred living as a healing pathway for some of the biggest challenges facing us in modern times. www.amorebeautifulway.co

  1. A More Beautiful Way to Live with Beth Silvers

    MAR 17

    A More Beautiful Way to Live with Beth Silvers

    I loved having this conversation about my new book, A More Beautiful Way to Live, with Beth Silvers. What was so fun about this chat is that we had it on our shared birthday, March 4th! Thank you for hosting me, Beth, and thanks to those of you who attended live. Much love, Bethaney Get full access to The Inner Terrain with Bethaney Wilkinson at www.amorebeautifulway.co/subscribe

    23 min
  2. Chat with Bethaney Wilkinson on her new book, A More Beautiful Way to Live!

    MAR 3

    Chat with Bethaney Wilkinson on her new book, A More Beautiful Way to Live!

    Get full access to The Inner Terrain with Bethaney Wilkinson at www.amorebeautifulway.co/subscribe

    25 min
  3. Everything is a Story with Kaitlin Curtice

    FEB 18

    Everything is a Story with Kaitlin Curtice

    Thank you to everyone who tuned into my conversation with Kaitlin Curtice about her book, Everything is A Story. You can get your copy here. Get full access to The Inner Terrain with Bethaney Wilkinson at www.amorebeautifulway.co/subscribe

    32 min

  4. JAN 5

    The Magic of Knowing What You Want with Tracey Gee

    About This Episode In this conversation, Bethaney Wilkinson and Tracey Gee explore the themes of desire, restlessness, and personal growth. They discuss the importance of recognizing and embracing one’s desires, the role of community in navigating these feelings, and the significance of self-awareness and experimentation in personal development. They also touch on the challenges of dealing with disappointment and grief, and how these experiences can ultimately lead to deeper understanding and fulfillment. The conversation emphasizes the need for permission and agency in pursuing one’s desires while balancing personal aspirations with the realities of the world. Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates * 01:52 Exploring Restlessness and Change * 06:01 The Power of Desire * 09:55 Navigating Permission and Agency * 14:03 Building Safety in Pursuing Desires * 17:50 Self-Awareness and Strengths * 22:03 Balancing External Demands with Personal Desires * 24:55 Finding Control Amidst Overwhelm * 28:33 Embracing Experimentation in Life * 32:03 Navigating Disappointment and Grief * 37:12 Desire-Based Goal Setting * 43:17 Practices for a Grounded Life Keywords restlessness, desire, agency, community, uncertainty, self-awareness, experimentation, disappointment, grief, goal setting Takeaways to Contemplate * Restlessness can be a powerful signal for change. * Desire is often seen as selfish, but it can be generative. * Naming our desires can help us reclaim our authenticity. * Community can provide safety in exploring our desires. * Disappointment can teach us about our true desires. * Experimentation allows for growth and learning. * Self-awareness is crucial in understanding our desires. * Navigating uncertainty requires practice and patience. * Grief and disappointment are part of the journey towards fulfillment. Links Galore Learn More about Tracey Gee here and access her guide to desire-based goal setting here. Preorder my book, A More Beautiful Way to Live, here. www.bethaneywilkinson.com / hello@bethaneywilkinson.com / @bethaney.bree Get full access to The Inner Terrain with Bethaney Wilkinson at www.amorebeautifulway.co/subscribe

    53 min

  5. 09/09/2025

    Politics, Embodiment, and the Practice of Paying Attention with Beth Silvers

    About this Episode In this conversation, Beth and Bethaney explore themes of personal growth, spirituality, and the complexities of navigating identity and political discourse. They discuss the importance of beginning with self-awareness, particularly through the lens of physicality and breath, and how this practice informs their work and interactions with the world. The conversation also delves into the role of grief in political life, the challenges of changing perspectives in public discourse, and the significance of community and connection in fostering energy and momentum for change. Chapters * Introduction and Background * Beginning with the Body and Breath * Navigating Pain and Fatigue * Spirituality and Faith Journey * Research and Media Consumption * Finding One's Voice in Media * Reflections on Racial Identity * Changing Perspectives in Public Discourse * The Role of Grief in Political Life * Energy and Momentum in Community * Closing Thoughts and Practices Keywords conversation, spirituality, media, grief, identity, political discourse, personal growth, self-awareness, community, healing Takeaways to Contemplate * Beginning with the body and breath is essential for self-awareness. * Pain and fatigue can be seen as companions rather than obstacles. * Flexibility in belief systems can lead to deeper understanding. * Policy cannot solve every issue; some questions remain unanswerable. * Trusting one's own voice is crucial in media consumption. * Grief is a manifestation of love and connection. Links Galore Read Beth’s Substack, Thoughts & Prayers. Listen to and follow Pantsuit Politics. Preorder my book, A More Beautiful Way to Live. www.bethaneywilkinson.com / hello@bethaneywilkinson.com / @bethaney.bree Get full access to The Inner Terrain with Bethaney Wilkinson at www.amorebeautifulway.co/subscribe

    1h 10m
  6. 11: When the Soul Grows Restless with Matt Reynolds

    12/14/2023

    11: When the Soul Grows Restless with Matt Reynolds

    Listening to our soul in all seasons, but especially those of restlessness, is hard, but rewarding work. In today’s episode, you get to hear Matt’s story of listening to the restlessness of his soul and pursuing a richer life through vulnerability.  Matt and I discuss: playing in community navigating transitions in our identity listening for restlessness of our souls importance for vulnerability the need for community  Episode Notes: For the episode transcript, click here.  Learn More About Stoke: https://www.stokethefire.live/about Learn More About the January 2024 Stoke Retreat: https://www.stokethefire.live/events A More Beautiful Way is an exploration of what it takes to slow down, create sacred space, and bring healing hearts, minds & bodies to the work of social change.  To learn more and read along, go to https://www.amorebeautifulway.co/.  To keep up with us, you can follow us on Instagram: @amorebeautifulway –  https://www.instagram.com/amorebeautifulway/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bethaney-wilkinson/message Get full access to The Inner Terrain with Bethaney Wilkinson at www.amorebeautifulway.co/subscribe

    49 min
  7. 10: Learning How to Tell Ourselves the Truth with Danielle Lyles Barton

    11/16/2023

    10: Learning How to Tell Ourselves the Truth with Danielle Lyles Barton

    Learning how to tell the truth about who we are is among the bravest and most challenging work we do. It is also essential for our growth and flourishing. In today’s podcast, you get to hear Danielle’s story of shedding old identities and stepping more fully into her sacred work and identity.  Danielle and I discuss: shedding layers of conditioning and expectations  choosing to not become a biological mother the liberating power of Black storytelling making space for our healing and evolution listening to and learning from our inner children heartache’s ability to water the seeds of our growth the nuances of intergenerational healing  Episode Notes: For the episode transcript, click here. Learn more about Danielle here: https://bloomingallover.co/ The link to learn more about the retreat and receive The Re:naissance Within Reflection Guide: https://bloomingallover.myflodesk.com/renaissancereflectionguide A More Beautiful Way is an exploration of what it takes to slow down, create sacred space, and bring healing hearts, minds & bodies to the work of social change.  To learn more and read along, go to https://www.amorebeautifulway.co/.  To keep up with us, you can follow us on Instagram: @amorebeautifulway –  https://www.instagram.com/amorebeautifulway/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bethaney-wilkinson/message Get full access to The Inner Terrain with Bethaney Wilkinson at www.amorebeautifulway.co/subscribe

    41 min
  8. 09: Embodiment as a Healing Pathway with Dr. Cherini Ghobrial

    11/02/2023

    09: Embodiment as a Healing Pathway with Dr. Cherini Ghobrial

    What does it look like to be connected to our minds and our bodies in today’s society?  This A More Beautiful Way Conversation with Dr. Cherini Ghobrial is a thought provoking reflection on what it looks like to feel your feelings, come home to your body and live embodied.  Cherini and I discuss: being conditioned to be a high achiever  chronic pain and fatigue  living in the present, moment by moment  coming home to yourself and somatic therapy  feeling your feelings and coming back into your body countercultural living focused on healing and liberation  the rapture of being alive and aliveness as a human right  Learn more about Dr. Cherini Ghobrial - Cherini’s website  Episode Notes: For the episode transcript, click here.  A More Beautiful Way is an exploration of what it takes to slow down, create sacred space, and bring healing hearts, minds & bodies to the work of social change.  To learn more and read along, go to https://www.amorebeautifulway.co/.  To keep up with us, you can follow us on Instagram: @amorebeautifulway –  https://www.instagram.com/amorebeautifulway/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bethaney-wilkinson/message Get full access to The Inner Terrain with Bethaney Wilkinson at www.amorebeautifulway.co/subscribe

    50 min
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A More Beautiful Way is an exploration of what it takes to slow down, create sacred space, and bring healing hearts, minds & bodies to the work of social change. Following a life-altering "dark night of the soul" experience of professional grief and burnout, podcast host Bethaney Wilkinson set out on healing journey to discover a more rooted, authentic and seasonal way to live. This podcast is an unfolding collection of conversations on the need for slow, sacred living as a healing pathway for some of the biggest challenges facing us in modern times. www.amorebeautifulway.co

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