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Creating Intimacy with the Unknown and Our Shared Humanity with Mark Nepo

Ep. 186

As more of the world is waking up, it’s time to reclaim, even more deeply, who we are and why we are here in this grand transition. One of the most effective pathways to remembrance is to slow everything down on the inside, which is the exact medicine peaceful poet Mark Nepo serves in this powerful healing conversation with Michelle.  


Mark Nepo is a beloved writer, spiritual advisor, cancer survivor, and the number one New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awakening, with over 1 million copies sold worldwide. In his latest book, Surviving Storms: Finding the Strength to Meet Adversity, he explores the art and practice of meeting adversity by using the timeless teachings of the heart. 


This inspiring conversation will teach you how to restore unity and “gather meaning” in our highly polarized world and the importance of understanding not only our shared humanity but our foundational stories as the lighthouse on our journey. As we all experience storms and turbulent times in our lives, Mark invites us to pause, reflect on our unique experiences and ask ourselves, “Are we too much in the deep or too much in the world?”



Tune in to Receive:

  • Learn about Soul Circle, Michelle’s Signature Supportive Space for Awakening Women to Embody their Sacred Feminine (4.38)
  • Writing ‘Surviving Storms’ During the Pandemic (15:25)
  • Mark’s  Journey of Becoming a Poet and Spiritual Writer (18:30)
  • How to Restore Unity in a Polarized World (24:10)
  • The Beauty in a Broken Hallelujah (31.40)
  • The Importance of Understanding Our Foundational Stories (41:10)
  • Putting Down What No Longer Works (52.20)
  • The Story of the Whales and Dolphins (1:01.10)
  • 3 Questions to Ask Yourself Post Storm (1:03.00)



Host Resources:

Join Michelle in Soul Circle, 12 Weeks of Guidance+Support to Embody Your Sacred Feminine and Lead with LOVE in a Powerful Community of Heart Centered Women

Connect with Michelle on Instagram

Michelle's Website

Michelle’s Substack


Guest Resources:

For info on Mark Nepo’s courses, webinars, retreats, and books, visit: MarkNepo.com and ThreeIntentions.com

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