Transformed by Grief with Ellie Thomas Pregnancy Alchemy with Pilar Lesko: The Medicine of the Bare Minimum, Entrepreneurship and Inviting More Spiritual Energy Into Your Work, & Navigating Death and Grief in Pregnancy
Sep 16, 2025
Pilar Lesko, a mystic and entrepreneurship mentor, shares deep insights born from her journey through pregnancy and grief. She discusses how her baby's spirit guided her towards slowing down, emphasizing the power of 'the medicine of the bare minimum.' Pilar reflects on the emotional intertwining of pregnancy with the deaths of her parents, revealing newfound understanding and healing. They also delve into the shifts in productivity and energy that come with approaching motherhood, alongside a candid look at their evolving relationship with social media during this transformative time.
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Medicine Of The Bare Minimum
- Pregnancy forced Pilar and Ellie into “the medicine of the bare minimum,” collapsing nonessential doing and revealing inner priorities.
- This slowdown rewired their sense of productivity toward presence and spiritual contribution over visible output.
Spirit Demanded A Life Rearrangement
- Pilar felt a spirit refuse to drop into her until she stopped "working herself to death" and rearranged her life.
- After she and Chris simplified, conception occurred within a week, illustrating energetic collaboration.
Owl Appeared At Conception
- Ellie describes a tiny screech owl appearing at her window within 24 hours of conception, which felt eerie and magical.
- The owl became a symbolic witness to the new life and the couple's shared awe.
