The Authentic Creative: expanding our capacity to feel good
Episodes
Right Sized Business + Ecstatic Grief with Amber Lileystrom
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“I just let myself feel the ecstatic grief of all of that in the moment.” - Amber LilyestromIn this deeply moving and expansive conversation, I di...
Can You Handle the Truth: Making Something Real with Amy Skylark Foster
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For 30 years I have been working with energy, breath, and the body, and this conversation meets that same level of truth through the lens of making, c...
Spring Equinox, Receiving, and the Art of Letting Life Meet Us
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation unfolded right on the threshold of the spring equinox, in those first hours where something begins to shift. I was standing in dialo...
When the Room Shifted: 5 Minute Meditations, Co Regulation, and Motherhood
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dialogue with Jesse Larson, co creator of Five Minute Meditations for Kids, about how simple, intentional moments can shift the ent...
Parenting + Partnership: 10 Tips for Regulating the Nervous System
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some mornings feel calm and connected.Other mornings… everyone is triggered.In this minisode, I share 10 practical tools for regulating the nervous ...
From Seed to Stitch: Entrepreneurship, Authenticity, and Learning to Breathe with Stephanie Fodor
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Authentic Creative: Expanding Our Capacity to Feel Good, I dialogue with my neighbor and new friend Stephanie Fodor McDonald fo...
Broken
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this spontaneous minisode, I’m sharing a tender, frightening, and deeply spiritual experience that unfolded for my family in Maui when Bodhi brok...
Sisterhood Rewritten: Healing Old Friendship Patterns + Creating a New Way of Being Together
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This panel began with an intention to explore friendship patterns.What unfolded became something deeper.We gathered in circle and asked the question m...
Recovering a Sense of Faith: Embodied Companion to The Artist’s Way Part 12
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 12, the final installment of this 12 part minisode devotional, embodied companion to The Artist’s Way, I explore what it means to recover...
Recovering a Sense of Autonomy: Embodied Companion to The Artist’s Way Part 11
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 11 of this 12 part minisode devotional, embodied companion to The Artist’s Way, I explore what it means to recover a sense of autonomy an...
Recovering a Sense of Self Protection: Embodied Companion to The Artist’s Way Part 10
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 10 of this 12 part minisode devotional, embodied companion to The Artist’s Way, I explore what it means to recover a sense of self protec...
Recovering a Sense of Compassion: Embodied Companion to The Artist’s Way Part 9
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 9 of this 12 part minisode devotional, embodied companion to The Artist’s Way, I explore what it means to recover a sense of compassion a...
Recovering a Sense of Strength: Embodied Companion to The Artist’s Way Part 8
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 8 of this 12 part minisode devotional, embodied companion to The Artist’s Way, I explore what it means to recover a sense of strength and...
Recovering a Sense of Connection: Embodied Companion to The Artist’s Way Part 7
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 7 of this 12 part minisode devotional, I explore what it means to recover a sense of connection and reconnect with creativity as something ...
Recovering a Sense of Abundance: Embodied Companion to The Artist’s Way Part 6
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 6 of this 12 part minisode devotional, I explore what it means to recover a sense of abundance and reconnect with creativity as something s...
Recovering a Sense of Possibility: Embodied Companion to The Artist’s Way Part 5
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 5 of this 12 part minisode devotional series, I explore what it means to recover a sense of possibility and gently reopen imagination, curi...
Recovering a Sense of Integrity: Embodied Companion to The Artist’s Way Part 4
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 4 of this 12 part minisode devotional series, I explore what it means to recover a sense of integrity and reconnect with wholeness inside c...
Recovering a Sense of Power: Embodied Companion to The Artist’s Way Part 3
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 3 of this 12 part minisode devotional series, I explore what it means to recover a sense of creative power and reconnect with the part of y...
Recovering a Sense of Identity: Embodied Companion to The Artist’s Way Part 2
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 2 of this 12 part minisode devotional series, I explore what it means to recover a sense of identity and reconnect with the creative self u...
Recovering a Sense of Safety: Embodied Companion to The Artist’s Way Part 1
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 1 of a 12 part devotional, embodied companion to The Artist’s Way.This series is an invitation to walk chapter by chapter through...
Presence, Priorities, Pleasure & Finding Your People with Zoe Kelsey
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I dialogue with Zoe Kelsey, founder of We Shine Well, a community marketing strategist and natural dot connector devoted to helping women in wellness ...
Rising Above the Stars: Destiny, Free Will + Soul Contracts with Danielle Paige
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am in dialogue with international consciousness guide and soul astrologer Danielle Paige about destiny, free will, and soul contrac...
The Dahlia Turns Inward: Rest, Rhythm, Bloom with Melody Godfred
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if turning inward is not retreat. What if it is the pause that gathers your power.In this episode, I am in dialogue with poet and author Melody G...
Money Loves Me: Unconditional Love & the Embodiment of Abundance with Farah Orths
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dialogue with Farah Orths, Hay House author of Money Loves Me, a channel, musician, and spiritual mentor devoted to bringing uncond...
Reclaiming the Woman Beneath the Roles
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A luminous morning panel on reclaiming the woman beneath the roles. After transformational breathwork infused with Reiki, this courageous circle share...
5 tips to transition to the New Year + 10 Year Old’s Guide to Feeling Good
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special tradition episode, I share 5 simple tips to transition from 2025 to 2026 and then I’m joined by my son, Bodhi, for a 10 year old’s...
The Sacred Ordinary: Everyday Miracles, Listening + the Magic in the Mundane
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this intimate live panel, I guide a transformational breathwork journey infused with Reiki, then open a circle of truth telling on the theme The Sa...
Detaching From the External with Samantha Dreiling
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha is an entrepreneur, wife, and mother of 2, and co-founder of Ananda Elixirs, a wellness brand that delivers functional mushrooms in a delicio...
Untitled Episode
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This minisode is a devotional to everyone who holds a lot for others and is wondering how to keep doing sacred work without abandoning themselves.This...
Recovering You with Lillian Cohanzad
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I stand in dialogue with author, coach, and community builder Lillian Cohanzad about what it really looks like to recover a sense of s...
Sacred Over Sacrifice: Breathwork, Boundaries, And Letting Go Of The Martyr Role
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Sacred Over Sacrifice panel, we gathered a circle of powerful women for a transformational breathwork journey followed by a raw, honest conver...
The God Source Mystery: A Conversation Beyond Belief
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this unguarded conversation, we explore what it means to live in relationship with the unseen; to call it God, Source, Spirit, Universe, or simply ...
You Were Never Lost: Anchoring the Light with Ashmi Pathela
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this luminous and deeply grounding dialogue with writer and teacher Ashmi Pathela we explore what it really means to anchor the light within the hu...
Goddess of Light Team Panel: Remembering Our Light
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this radiant and deeply real panel, I gather in sacred sisterhood with the luminous women of the Goddess of Light team: creatives, healers, mothers...
The Inspiration of Jeni Dodd: Tea, Presence + Aligned Action
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this luminous episode of The Authentic Creative: Expanding Our Capacity to Feel Good, I sit down with the remarkable Jeni Dodd, international tea i...
Listening to the Whispers Within with Heather Dimick
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of The Authentic Creative: Expanding Our Capacity to Feel Good, I dialogue with my friend and fellow creator, Heather Dimick...
When Rest Becomes the Medicine - a minisode
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of The Authentic Creative, I invite you into a gentle, fifteen-minute episode: a space to breathe, reflect, and remember that res...
Why Good Girls Burn Out - a minisode
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So many of us were raised to be “good girls," to smile, to say yes, to overdeliver, to smooth things over, to be endlessly reliable. But at wha...
Healing the Nervous System with Reiki
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety. Burnout. Dysregulation. So many of us are living in constant fight-or-flight, our nervous systems fried from overgiving, overworking, and ove...
Expanding Our Capacity to Feel: A World Wellness Weekend Gathering
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This was a life-changing gathering and more than just a panel. Especially this time. I played with surrendering the structure and let it flow.We began...
Moments That Change Everything with Ellie Banke
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are moments in life when everything stops. When time slows, the air shifts, and you realize you’re standing inside a dream you once barely dar...
10 Tips to Recover from Summer and Root into Fall
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are in that threshold moment, shifting from the ease of summer into the momentum of fall. For many of us, this feels like the real start of the yea...
Beginnings, Breath, and the Goddess of Light
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this intimate solo episode of The Authentic Creative, I share a very personal moment of transition: my boys starting 5th and 7th grade today, my re...
Trusting Your Future Self with Tracy Hill
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when life looks perfect on paper but feels empty inside?This week on The Authentic Creative, I dialogue with Tracy Hill, Fortune 500 ex...
Rewrite & Rise: The After Party: Creativity, Birth, and the Spirit of Becoming
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this soul-soaked, laughter-laced after party to the July Rewrite & Rise panel, our guests keep the truth flowing. What begins as a casual check...
Truth, Food, and Freedom: Marné Minard’s Story of Resilience and Devotion
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Authentic Creative, Siri dialogues with Marné Minard: nutritionist, healer, and owner of Portland’s Bastion, a restaurant re...
Radiance + Renewal: Afterparty Reflections on Worth, Joy + Authenticity
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this radiant, soul-nourishing afterparty conversation, we gather in sisterhood to reflect on the wisdom, healing, and heartfelt moments sparked by ...
Rewrite & Rise: Your Voice. Your Power. Your Becoming.
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Authentic Creative. In this special panel episode, “Rewrite & Rise,” we explore the transformative power of rewriting our ...
Opting Out of Urgency with Sarah Tacy
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this expansive and grounding conversation, I dialogue with nervous system specialist and somatic guide Sarah Tacy, whose work helps high-achieving ...
Radiance + Renewal: A Summer Solstice Panel Embracing the Fullness of Our Creative Light
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a homecoming.11 radiant, real women gather to speak from the heart—sharing stories, practices, and revelations about what it means t...
Grieving a Loss Helpful Tips + Meditation
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt minisode of The Authentic Creative, I invite you into a tender space. Our 14-year-old Chihuahua Papillon, Charlie, took her final br...
Safety to Speak Your Truth
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this intimate minisode, I invite you into a post-session reflection with my dear friend and soul sister, Rebecca Schlosser, after a powerful Reiki-...
Your Unique Superpowers: A Reiki Attunement + Discovery Meditation with Siri
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a meditative, empowering journey into your intuitive gifts: the inner senses that awaken as you begin to align more deeply with Reiki ...
5 Ways Reiki Transforms Your Life + Guided Meditation
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a special one designed to reconnect you to the quiet power within you.I’m sharing five ways that Reiki transforms the way we li...
Inside My Reiki Binder: Stories, Science & the Sacred Transmission of Love
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s heartfelt episode, I open up my Reiki binder, the one I’ve carried and added to for over two decades. Inside are teachings passed down ...
A Guided Chakra Meditation: Awaken the Energy Within with Siri
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this sacred, 20 minute guided meditation, Siri Baruc Thornton invites you into a gentle and powerful remembering: a journey through the seven chakr...
A Meditative Journey Through Lineage: The Living Light of Reiki with Siri
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this sacred storytelling minisode, Siri Baruc Thornton guides you through a meditative journey into the origins and lineage of Reiki. More than a h...
Minisode: Returning to the Light in Our Hands with Siri
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo minisode, Siri shares how Reiki first came into her life through her mother’s healing journey, and how it became a lifelong practice th...
Radiance, Resilience, + Heart-Led Healing with Akary Busto
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this expansive and heart-centered conversation, I dialogue with Akary Busto: emotional biohacker, HeartMath practitioner, nervous system whisperer,...
From Best Friends to Boutique Hoteliers: The Creative Reinvention of The June Motel
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by two adventurous, whip-smart creatives whose friendship and flair for reinvention turned a dusty roadside motel into a pink-hued ...
Cultivating Self-Love Through Ritual with Shannon Kim
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Authentic Creative, I dialogue with Shannon Kim: founder of Self Love Tea, Intuitive Hypnotherapist, Certified Herbalist, and E...
The Light Within: After-Party Reflections Bonus Panel
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a behind-the-scenes, heart-wide-open continuation of The Light Within panel. After the official recording wrapped, our panelists stayed to ref...
The Light Within: Embodying Compassionate Leadership Panel
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This special episode features a radiant panel of heart-centered leaders sharing what it means to lead with compassion, presence, and integrity. These ...
Minisode: Pain, Power & Permission with Rebecca Schlosser
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this intimate, impromptu episode of The Authentic Creative, we share a post-breathwork reflection with Rebecca Schlosser, a trauma-informed breathw...
Walk as the Goddess of Light: A Guided Meditation for Integration
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Walk, breathe, remember, and return to your radiant self.Created for the women of the Goddess of Light Retreat on the Oregon Coast, this meditation is...
The Art of Liberation with Amy Tangerine: Inner Child Healing, Akashic Wisdom & the Power of Play
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this radiant episode of The Authentic Creative, I dialogue with the magical Amy Tangerine: artist, author, YouTube creator, and heart-forward creat...
Finding Synchronicity through Alignment with Robyn Cohen
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have a truly magical dialogue with Robyn Cohen: actress, director, educator, and luminous creative spirit.Our conversation is an ex...
Earth Day After Glow: The Power of Remembering Together
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens after the formal panel ends, and the circle keeps glowing? This special bonus after party episode captures the warmth, wisdom, and raw be...
Earth Day Panel: Return to Reverence
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this sacred and soulful Earth Day episode of The Authentic Creative, we gather in powerful sisterhood to honor the living intelligence of Earth and...
Living One Hundred Percent Woo with Paden Hughes
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this high-vibe, joy-filled, and deeply magical episode, I dialogue with the radiant Paden Hughes, transformational coach, energy healer, bestsellin...
Vibrating into Authenticity with Rachel Blumberg
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some conversations feel like a breath of fresh air. This one with Rachel Blumberg was exactly that.Founder and CEO of PLATEFIT, Rachel has built a pow...
Being in Inspired Funky Flow with Fulton Lee
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this soulful and joy-filled episode of The Authentic Creative: Expanding Our Capacity to Feel Good, I dialogue with the wildly talented Fulton Lee:...
Microdosing and the Divine Feminine Frequency with Heidi Stevens
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and heart-opening episode, I dialogue with visionary mentor, homesteader, and Domestic CEO Heidi Stevens about what it truly means to...
After Party Magic: Gratitude, Joy & Polishing Each Other in Community
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this spontaneous and soulful after party following our Spring Equinox and International Day of Happiness panel, we dive into the rich reflections a...
Healing Through Story with Anita Kopacz
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, I dialogue with award-winning author and spiritual psychologist Anita Kopacz about the power of storytelling, healing from ...
Spring Equinox + International Day of Happiness Panel
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Authentic Creative, we celebrate the Spring Equinox and International Day of Happiness: two powerful invitations to step into b...
Mastering Creative Leadership with Vincent Wanga
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to evolve from a talented creative into a visionary leader? How do we cultivate leadership that is both strategic and deeply human?I...
Gratitude as a Superpower with Chernice Dieudonne
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to joy, success, and peace was something simple yet profoundly powerful?In this episode of The Authentic Creative, I dialogue with the...
Reclaiming Our Power Through Water Home Birth with Kimberly Leemans
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re diving into a conversation that is deeply personal, transformative, and full of heart: the experience of natural water home birth.For m...
Giving with Heart with Dana Shalit
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Authentic Creative, I dialogue with Dana Shalit, a leader in philanthropy, conscious living, and global impact. From organizing...
Balancing High-Stakes Creativity and Well-Being with Tasha Huo
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dialogue with powerhouse storyteller Tasha Huo, a visionary showrunner and screenwriter behind major projects for Netflix, Amazon, ...
The Light You Put in the World with Christy Dreiling
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this radiant episode, I dialogue with Christy Dreiling: spiritual coach, bestselling author, global business leader, and beacon of light. Christy’...
Spiritual Entrepreneur Dream Life Hypnosis
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For best results: Listen at least once a day for at least 30 days. See what magic unfolds!!! This episode features a guided hypnosis session designed ...
Women Who Walk the World with Sue Skelly
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Authentic Creative: Expanding Our Capacity to Feel Good, I dialogue with Sue Skelly to explore her unforgettable journeys throu...
Manifesting a Breathtaking Life with Dana Hunter Fradella
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Authentic Creative: Expanding Our Capacity to Feel Good, I dialogue with Dana Hunter Fradella, a transformational career and em...
Abandoned to Abundant with Linda Brand
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt conversation, Linda Brand shares her journey from abandonment to abundance. As a women’s empowerment and spiritual mindset coach, ...
Processing Emotions with Siri and Sherianna Boyle
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, originally aired on the Just Ask Spirit podcast, host Sherianna Boyle interviews Siri Baruc Thornton about her powerful journ...
The After Party: Unfiltered Wisdom & Joy from Our Valentine’s Day Panel
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a group of brilliant, creative women keep the conversation going after the official panel ends? Welcome to the after-party, where An...
Love as Leadership: A Valentine’s Day Panel on Creativity, Joy, and Authentic Power
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Authentic Creative: Expanding Our Capacity to Feel Good. Today, we’re celebrating love in its truest form, not just romance, but...
Releasing the Abandonment Wound & Embracing Support
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the thing you’ve been holding tightly, quietly, maybe even unconsciously, is ready to be released? What if your body, your breath, your soul...
Perceiving the Akashic with Helen Vonderheide
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Vonderheide is a global educator specializing in transformative perspectives like the Akashic Records, Decoloniality, and Somatic Experiencing. ...
Minisode: Wild and Precious Breath inspired by Mary Oliver
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this minisode of The Authentic Creative, we explore the wisdom of poet Mary Oliver and her invitation to slow down, pay attention, and embrace life...
Living in The Light Place: Abundance and Soul-Led Leadership with Amy Wilkinson
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Authentic Creative, I’m joined by Amy Wilkinson, founder of The Light Place. Amy is a soul embodiment mentor, intuitive guide...
Minisode: Frida Kahlo: Breathing Through Resilience and Creativity
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special minisode of The Authentic Creative: Expanding Our Capacity to Feel Good, we honor the life and legacy of the legendary Frida Kahlo. He...
From Stage to Page: A Path to Authentic Creativity with Jennifer Manocherian
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with the remarkable Jennifer Manocherian—author, screenwriter, theater producer, and family therapist—who proves it’s n...
The Guardians of Truth Panel: Authenticity, Creativity + Vulnerability
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The New Edit of this Episode is ready for you to gain value from.In a dynamic convergence of visionaries, the Guardians of Truth panel delivered a sou...
Hypnosis for Wealth, Freedom, and Soulful Travel
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a transformational experience designed to reset your mind and open your heart to the limitless abundance that is already yours. In this pow...
Breath, Storytelling, and the Art of Being Fully Alive with Chris Keener
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Authentic Creative, I dialogue with the incredible Chris Keener: filmmaker, creative director, and breathwork guide, who has a ...
Minisode: Embracing New Beginnings: A Journey of Transformation Inspired by Maya Angelou
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special minisode, we explore the empowering theme of embracing new beginnings—with a deep dive into the life and wisdom of the legendary May...
Minisode: Awakening the Bodhisattva Within
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this minisode, we dive into the January edition of Living Buddhism magazine and explore the profound teachings of Nichiren Daishonin through the le...