1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Heather Gates—strategist, facilitator, host of the Stand in the &amp;amp; podcast, and devoted lover of humans—joins me for a rich, imaginal conversation about alignment, paradox, and what it really looks like to live in service to human flourishing without burning yourself to the ground in the process. We explore how metaphor, somatics, and parts work can help us befriend the many versions of ourselves over a lifetime — what Heather beautifully calls &quot;the kaleidoscope of butterflies&quot; — and how to keep watering the orchid of our lives when we're deep in the not-yet. In this episode, we explore: Honoring sensitivity, big feelings, and &quot;too muchness&quot; through somatics and parts work (IFS) instead of shaming or suppressing them Why we often don't realize we're out of alignment until we finally say yes to what we've been longing to do and feel it “click.” Actually flourishing vs. performing flourishing — building a life that feels alive in the body, not just impressive on paper Softening as a spiritual and somatic practice: moving from inner ass-kicking to self-regard, gentleness, and open-handedness Why we need at least one person who can meet us in the &quot;I can't tell which end is up&quot; moments — and what becomes possible when we find them This one is for anyone navigating transition, living between stories, or trying to honor their purpose without abandoning their body. If you're longing for a more humane way to work, lead, and live, this conversation is for you. Connect with Heather: Strategy &amp;amp; facilitation work: human-centeredstrategy.com&amp;nbsp; Find and follow her podcast, “Stand in the &amp;amp; with Heather Gates” on all major platforms Connect with Meghan: Website: meghan-omalley.com&amp;nbsp; Get the Book: Unstuck Yourself: Thrive Beyond Burnout &amp;amp; Discover Your True Purpose, co-authored with Laura Cardwell, available wherever books are sold The Imaginal Change Podcast https://www.meghan-omalley.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40770995/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/201863665