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Two-Spirit Shoshone and Hoopa doula, writer, and public health storyteller Madison Murphy Barney joins Nicole to explore entanglement as intimacy, responsibility, ancestry, and hope. And why none of us were ever meant to do this alone.In This Episode, You’ll Discover…How codependency and connection aren’t the same thingWhat quantum physics reveals about collective responsibilityWhy caring for your small corner of the world actually mattersHow ancestors, children, and mushrooms are all part of the same webFurther ResearchSubscribe to M’s Substack Our Medicine for weekly reflections and teachings: ourmedicine.substack.comLearn more about Madison’s forthcoming book Our Ancestors Want Us to Be Mushrooms (out Spring 2026)Explore ideas around quantum entanglement, collective care, and public health storytellingWays to Contact or Connect with the GuestWebsite: madisonmurphybarney.comInstagram: @madisonmurphybarneySubstack: ourmedicine.substack.com

What if the word productive isn’t just about getting things done — but a reflection of centuries of moral judgment, capitalist pressure, and deeply internalized self-worth stories? (I mean, duh). In this beautifully honest and thoughtful conversation, Nicole is joined by executive function coach Dr. Taylor Allbright to untangle the heavy (and often conflicting) layers of what productivity means — especially for high-achieving folks with ADHD, creatives, perfectionists, and anyone tired of tying their value to their output.Taylor and Nicole explore how the meaning of “productive” has evolved from fruitful fields to frazzled calendars and offer a gentler, more compassionate vision of what it could mean instead.In This Episode, You’ll Discover…What 1828’s dictionary can teach us about productivity and self-worth todayWhy procrastination might actually be productive (just not how you think)The ADHD-perfectionism loop and how it distorts your sense of accomplishmentA radical reframe for resting when you feel like you “should” be workingHow Taylor defines “leading your ideas into reality” — and why it’s more fruitful than chasing gold starsFurther Research:Download Taylor’s Five-Minute ADHD Reset → taylorallbright.comRead up on Dr. Devon Price, whose work on laziness and productivity is referenced in the episodeFor more episodes mentioned, check out: “Fallow” with Sarah Loertscher (ep. 21) & “Trust” with Taylor Lecours (ep. 25)Ways to Contact or Connect with Taylor:Website + resources: https://taylorallbright.com/Instagram: @taylorallbrightcoachingSign up for her newsletter to get practical ADHD support + new coaching offeringsConnect with the podcast team at [email protected] up for weekly marketing prompts that don’t feel gross https://www.nicolecopy.com/prompts.

“Wealth” often sounds like a number. But what if it’s actually a feeling? In this cozy conversation, financial therapist Rachel Duncan shares her personal and professional journey redefining wealth as stability, safety, and values-driven living.Tune in to learn…Why the word wealth feels quieter—and maybe safer—than richHow inherited shame around money can shape our financial choices for decadesWhat a “value that grows on its own” really looks like in practiceWhy comparison has no place in a healthy definition of wealthHow to rethink your financial goals (and wants) without guiltResources & Links:Book Mentioned: Die Broke by Stephen M. Pollan & Mark LevineShow Reference: LOOT (with Maya Rudolph)Connect with Rachel:The 7 Day Mindful Spending Email Course: https://www.moneyhealingclub.com/challengeThe Money Healing Club Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more: https://pod.link/1780264127Connect with the podcast team at [email protected]

Is scale about climbing higher, shedding layers, or finding balance? Nicole sits down with writer and longtime collaborator Sarah Kuiken to explore this multitasking word that spans fish, ladders, piano keys, and marketing funnels. Expect laughter, etymology, and the occasional side quest into AI, gratitude, and why scaling your joy might just be the truest form of growth. In This Episode, You’ll Discover...- The three ancient roots of “scale” — and what they reveal about modern ambition- Why “growth for growth’s sake” rarely feels good, and what to do instead- The unexpected connection between AI, creativity, and the human need for control- How scaling *down* can be just as powerful as scaling up- What copywriting and fish have in common- A surprisingly poetic lesson on joy, balance, and peeling back what no longer fitsFurther Research & Mentions- Sarah’s business: https://strikeanerve.com/ — Copywriting, strategy, and brand storytelling for creative entrepreneurs.- Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-kuiken- Mentioned: Louis Grenier and his book on “truffle-hunting for marketing truths”- Related resources on the etymology of scale from Latin scala (“ladder”) and Old Norse skál (“bowl”)- Neil Patel’s research on AI vs. human SEO — for those curious about the evolving relationship between tech and creativity

What makes something truly magical? The ritual? The mystery? Or simply the act of believing something more is possible? In this episode, Nicole sits down with (Sarah Dittmore and Kaitlyn Gulock), co-hosts of The Empress and the Fool, to explore the word “magic" —from its earliest roots in science and spirit, to the quiet everyday moments that shimmer with potential.In This Episode, You’ll Discover...- how childhood wonder teaches us our first lessons in belief and imagination- why the unknown can be both terrifying and deeply empowering- the surprising link between science, spirituality, and “the art of the possible”- how intention and synchronicity shape the magic of everyday life- what the tarot’s Magician card can tell us about creativity, control, and illusionResources & Links:- Listen to The Empress and the Fool podcast – exploring all things mystical and meaningful from the perspective of two curious witches at sarahdittmore.com/podcast- Read more from Sarah Dittmore (The Mystic Auntie) and explore her tarot readings, spellwork, and workshops at sarahdittmore.com- Check out Kaitlyn Gulock’s design work and visuals on Instagram https://instagram.com/koi.arts.studio- All music is by Jack Pierce- Connect with the podcast team (i.e., Nicole!) at [email protected] Sign up for weekly marketing prompts that don’t feel gross [here](https://www.nicolecopy.com/prompts).