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Room to Breathe: Permission to be Human

Welcome to “Room to Breathe.” These mini podcasts are a reflection of what I’ve discovered over the years, that we are perfectly imperfect beings. In a culture that wants to put us into tiny little boxes with narrow little lives, it’s vital we give ourselves permission to feel all of what it is to be human. This means we need to allow ourselves to feel it all. At times, it seems contradictory: The pain, the joy, the confusion, the numbness, the grief, the love. And in accepting the range of our humanness, we find our freedom. (Thanks to Holizna for music CC0)

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Latest Episode

  • This Too, Is True

    For the last months of my mother’s life, my sister and I were her 24/7 caregivers. For anyone who has gone through caregiving, you understand what a wild range of emotions it is. The heartache, the grief at where we are headed. The tenderness, the honor that is being of service in this way. But…

  • Wanted: Women Who Believe in Magic, Mystery and Miracles

    When I was a little girl, my sister and I would go down to the garden to play “witches.” We’d get dressed up, borrow one of my mother’s pots and head out to make our brew. We’d add leaves, berries, the occasional snail, and some water. Thankfully, we didn’t drink the brew, but we’d call out…

  • Let Me Feel This

    There have been periods in my life when I have felt less than inspired and motivated, questioning purpose and direction. I remember praying for that spark, that awakening of a project, something that would excite me and light me up. But as month after month went by nary a flicker, I began to worry that…

Testimonials

I’ve been listening to the first few podcasts, they are wonderful, deep and encouraging! I admire how you express yourself so clearly. Thank you for YOU!!! Sending you much love and encouragement.

Ziri

Marianne Simon this is awesome and I subscribed. 

Upon listening to the first episode I am reminded how much your voice and words have been a comfort, an inspiration and a delight these past 5 years. You are entertaining, wise and whimsical and very talented/skilled.  

Happy you have created this opportunity for us to listen and through that find room to breathe. Great title. Love the mini podcast vibes!  Way to go!!

Nicola N.

Your podcast is awesome Marianne Simon! Your voice is so beautiful and soothing and your message powerful.  Congratulations!

Susan P.

How lovely was your podcast! I am so happy you are doing this:) It is bold and brave! I. LOVE. IT.   And I celebrate YOU!!!!!  I am so happy for you doing so well in the world and in sharing your VOICE! That means the world, you know?   Yeah your content is so precious! I think like this too so it super resonates. I followed and will keep following! 

Ariel R.

Hi! I love these stories you’ve created in these mini-podcasts. I listened to the first few already and will keep alerts set in my spotify list. They are so relaxing, rich, and inspiring. Just wonderful…. know I will be listening to episodes. Sending love. 

Kaira A.

I just listened to several of your podcast episodes. They felt, for lack of a better word, magical. Love the way you illustrate your world. Thanks for sharing.

QM