Muse And The Catalyst: Lifestyle | Family | Business | Creativity

In episode 40, Megan is back to say hello during her recovery and Aaron chats with George Bertelstein of Medicine Path about his new book, A Clear and Simple Prayer. George is our first repeat guest! He was also interviewed in episode 30 where he shares more about his background and beliefs as a spiritual leader. In this episode, Aaron and George go deeper into healing our lives through creating a simple prayer to a power greater than ourselves. They discuss the importance of appreciation, surrender, vulnerability, sacredness in our daily lives, and asking for help. George's new book, A Clear and Simple Prayer: Self-Healing and the Path of Unlimited Love, Peace, and Happiness, is now available here. For show notes, visit https://www.museandthecatalyst.com/podcast/episode40

Episode 39 is a raw and beautiful episode where Aaron shares the unimaginable journey we have been on as a family with Megan these past ten weeks. For anyone who doesn’t know, Megan became very ill at the end of January and has been in the hospital ever since. In this episode, Aaron opens his heart and shares not just what happened to Megan, but the powerful insights and immense wisdom that has carried us through this incredibly challenging moment. Aaron talks about the power of prayer and love in Megan’s healing, how we embraced this burden as a blessing, and seeing miracles around us all the time, even in our most challenging moments. Aaron also reflects on how we embodied the Law of Attraction as a family, even those of us who might never have otherwise done so. For myself (I’m Caitlin, Megan’s sister), being able to listen to Muse + The Catalyst and hear my sister’s voice, especially while she was sedated, was invaluable. It helped me envision her healthy, vibrant self in order to keep my mind focused on

In episode 38, we share our story of how our family has gradually become Vegan over the past year. We talk about how we each chose to eat a plant-based diet for different reasons, how that relates to other vegan choices in our lives, and how it has been a process of following our individual intuitions and impulses. We talk about veganism relating to spirituality, health, non-violence, and love and we even get our kids on the mic to share a few thoughts as well! This episode is NOT about the sad stories of animal agriculture or about health or environmental statistics. It's about how we are listening to what feels right for us individually and as a family and living a life that aligns with our values. We hope you will listen to this episode whether you are vegan, an omnivore, or anything in between. We think you'll enjoy it either way and we only have love to share! For show notes, go to: https://www.museandthecatalyst.com/podcast/episode38

In episode 37, Aaron talks with Dr. Dan Siegel about his newest book, Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence. Dr. Siegel walks us through the science behind building our awareness and expanding consciousness, starting with a central question in his book: What is the mind? They also discuss the importance of parenting from presence, building empathy and compassion, the impact of awareness on the body, and liberating ourselves from social expectations. We even learn that developing awareness actually slows the aging process! Dr. Siegel shares stories of how different people are using the practice of the Wheel of Awareness -- including a Kindergarten teacher. After this episode was recorded, Aaron lent Dr. Siegal’s book, Aware, to a friend who later told Aaron that it changed his life! This episode is a practical and inspiring guide to building our capacity for presence in our lives. Make sure to check out the show notes for links to free resources so you can try out guided meditations and the Wheel of Awar

We're so excited to be back with season 2! In episode 36, we talk about how we're handling some new big changes in our lives and Megan shares takeaways from a recent Buddhist retreat called "Meditation and the Spirit of Creativity." Megan talks about her experience at this 6-day silent meditation retreat that included daily creativity classes and culminated in a creative showcase and dance party. She talks about the writing process and the importance of creative expression and how this experience relates to Law of Attraction. Aaron also shares news about his big life changes and dreams manifested. Show notes can be found at https://www.museandthecatalyst.com/podcast/episode36

Muse and The Catalyst is one year old! We recap our past year and reflect on what we've learned about law of attraction, joy, money, and how to live an amazing life. We share some big wins and some unexpected life events along with our favorite practices that have brought us the most joy and peace in our daily lives. Show notes can be found at https://www.museandthecatalyst.com/podcast-episode35

Episode 34 is all about relationships and communication- from marriage to family and friendships, we talk about it all. We chat about our own relationship after 17 years together and how our connection as a couple has grown stronger by first prioritizing our connection to ourselves. We talk about Aaron's couples counseling work with clients and what he's learning about relationships and communication. Megan shares her thoughts on friendship and community and her struggles with cultivating deeper conversations verses reverting to small talk. We, of course, tie it all into the law of attraction, getting into alignment, and how living your own amazing life is the best thing for any relationship. This is a new format for us. We picked a topic that has been on our mind lately and just decided to riff on it. We hope it's helpful! For show notes visit https://www.museandthecatalyst.com/podcast/episode34

In episode 33, we chat with Jason and Cecilia Hilkey about how they went from teaching preschool (as a married couple teaching in the same classroom!) to serving parents through their online business, Happily Family. We talk about their deeper reasons for starting an online business and how they focus on serving families and creating relationships with others in the field of parenting and education. They also share a fun story about their desire for community, and how that led them to make a big move out of Los Angeles to a co-housing eco village in Oregon. This is a super fun episode about an inspiring family who chased their dreams and discovered more than they could have imagined along the way. It's perfect for anyone interested in compassionate parenting, education, entrepreneurship, online business, non-violent communication, the Reggio Emilia approach, intentional living, community, and manifestation. Show notes can be found at https://www.museandthecatalyst.com/podcast/episode33

In episode 32 Aaron gets a chance to talk with Mike Robbins about his new book, Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How vulnerability unlocks creativity, connection and performance. Mike takes what he’s learned in 17 years of working with businesses and organizations and distills it into principles for how to bring your whole self to work. They chat about his writing process, the importance of a growth mindset, appreciation, being vulnerable, and remembering to enjoy life as we live it. Mike tells the story of how he got his first book published, discussing the importance of persistence in pursuing our passions, while also allowing things to unfold as we are ready for them. He even shares a few of his favorite exercises to do with teams in the workplace that apply some of the principles in his book! Show notes can be found at www.museandthecatalyst.com/podcast/episode32

In episode 31, we share some updates and chat about what's been on our minds lately- especially in regards to manifestation, travel, work, money, and living a joyful life. We also answer listeners questions about AirBnB and how we supplement our business income by occasionally renting out our house. This is a casual chat to catch you up on what's been brewing in our lives and we hope it's helpful! Show notes can be found at www.museandthecatalyst.com/podcast/episode31

In episode 30, Aaron talks with George Bertelstein, a Counselor and Spiritual Leader at Medicine Path Native American Church. They have an inspiring discussion where we hear George’s unique life story, and how following his curiosities and impulses led him to be the spiritual leader he is today. You may be surprised! This is a special interview where Aaron also shares his own transformational experience with Medicine Path to a life of continued healing, growth and peace. They discuss the importance of setting intentions, love as a daily practice, the cause of happiness, and even the law of attraction. Show notes can be found at www.museandthecatalyst.com/podcast/episode30

In episode 29, we chat with Patty Palmer of Deep Space Sparkle about how she went from teaching art to kids to eventually running a super successful membership site for art teachers. Patty shares how it all started by following her curiosities and how small, inspired moments lead her to big things. It's so refreshing to hear Patty's joyful approach to business and that success and ease can go hand in hand. We also talk about joining a mastermind, building a tribe, tips for starting a subscription membership program, and working with your spouse. This episode is packed with all kinds of inspiration and food for thought. After chatting with Patty, whenever a question came up for us, we would ask each other WWPPD? What would Patty Palmer do? Show notes can be found at www.museandthecatalyst.com/podcast/episode29

We went workshoppin' again! In Episode 28, we chat about our recent experience at an Abraham-Hicks workshop. This was our second time at an Abraham event, so we jump right into our biggest takeaways from the day (we go into detail about who Esther and Abraham are in episode 5 when we did a wrap-up of our first workshop experience). In this episode we talk about the law of attraction, getting into alignment, emotions, relationships, equality, meditation, manifestation, parenting, taking inspired action, and the one thing that matters most of all. We also share about our free bimonthly alignment calls. For show notes go to www.museandthecatalyst.com/podcast/episode28

In episode 27, we chat with Kate Saffle of the Cohesive Home Podcast and The Streamlined Life. Kate and her family of 5 have just sold their house and are hitting the road full-time in a travel trailer. We talk about how it took 4 years to see their dream of nomadic living come to fruition and how they prepared for it financially. Kate shares how they make decisions based on their values and how important it is to not feel stuck. We also get into minimalism, simple living, and building a community of like minded folks. This is a super fun show and we hope it will inspire you to go after your own family dreams. Show notes can be found at: www.museandthecatalyst.com/podcast/episode27

In episode 26, we get deep into money and the law of attraction. This is a vulnerable show for us! We share 8 practices that we are using to manifest more money in our lives and are very open about where we are financially and where we want to be in the next few months. We're excited to be transparent and share our experiences as we continue to learn about the law of attraction and use it to follow our dreams and bring more abundance into our lives. We invite you to join us on this journey and see where it all leads! Show notes can be found at www.museandthecatalyst.com/podcast/episode26

In episode 25, we chat with Elisabetta Colabianchi about her journey to make a difference in the world and how it lead her to join the Peace Corps, start a non-profit, and support other changemakers to follow their dreams. Elisabetta shares her story of moving to New York at 22 with only $200 to follow her dream of working for the United Nations. She talks about how going after that dream helped her to realize her deeper values around being in direct service to others and how she discovered a new path to making an impact on the world. We also talk about starting a non-profit, side hustles, being multi-passionate, following your curiosities, and joining a mastermind. It's a super fun discussion, full of joy and inspiration. Show notes can be found at www.museandthecatalyst.com/podcast/episode25

In episode 24, Aaron interviews Todd Lieman, who we've referred to in previous episodes as the "Toddfather." If you've heard our story of how we partnered with Airstream and spent three months on the road as part of their Endless Caravan campaign, Todd is the one who made that possible for us. That trip ultimately inspired us to start Muse + The Catalyst so we're really excited to have Todd on the show and come full circle. Todd is a father, writer, creator of A Day Well Lived, and acronym master.  He shares his love of helping others achieve their own dreams and how to overcome any resistance that may hold us back. Todd and Aaron also discuss the important role discipline plays in getting us through the hard parts of pursuing our passions.   Todd shares anecdotes from the books that have most inspired him, the power of gratitude, and a few acronyms that keep him accountable to his goals. This episode is a rich and honest discussion on being creative individuals trying to chase our dreams. Show notes can be f

In episode 23, Aaron talks with Suzi Lula, a spiritual counselor, teacher, and inspirational speaker. This month we are focusing on the theme of cultivating our inner world, and Suzi shares how doing this transformational work is the best thing we can do as a parent. Aaron and Suzi explore topics such as our need for connection, the importance of focusing on who we are (not what we achieve), manifestation, and creating more spaciousness in our lives. Aaron also has a moment of insight after he shares a current personal struggle and Suzi walks him (and all of you!) through an exercise that helps us transform our self-talk into a more positive inner dialogue. This is an inspiring episode full of many nuggets of wisdom for parents and anyone interested in cultivating a more positive and spacious inner world. Enjoy! Show notes can be found at https://www.museandthecatalyst.com/podcast/episode23

Episode 22 is part of Aaron's Awakened Father series. He chats with Jason Stirman, Father of 3 and self-proclaimed tech nerd. Jason has worked with companies such as Twitter and Medium and is currently the CEO of LUCID, an app for mental sports training. Although Aaron and Jason chat about how he ended up in the tech startup world, the theme of this episode is really about chasing happiness. It’s about navigating fatherhood, the pressure dads put on themselves to be a provider for the family, and why that can be detrimental to everyone involved. This episode is about how Jason finally discovered that it’s okay to chase his own happiness and that finding his own joy is ultimately the best thing he can do for his family. Show notes can be found at www.museandthecatalyst.com/podcast/episode22

Happy New Year! In episode 21, we chat about why we don't do New Years resolutions and what we suggest instead. We talk about core values, building a foundational practice, picking a word for the year, and a creating a new vision for the year to come. We also share exiting news for Muse and The Catalyst! Show notes can be found at www.museandthecatalyst.com/episode21