The Gathering Room Podcast

Listeners learn about Wayfinding as a method to navigate social unraveling and systemic breakdown. The conversation covers nervous-system regulation, stages of psychological response, and resisting polarization. Practical scales of action range from self-care to cultural storytelling. Creativity, community building, grieving, and pragmatic acceptance are highlighted as tools for steady, generative engagement.

Where do you go when you don’t trust what’s around you? In this week’s Gathering Room, I talk about how to navigate our chaotic, rapidly changing world by turning inward to the body's wisdom. I’ll guide you through a Wayfinder visualization to help you feel held in safety, and show you how this state can become your most trusted navigation system. Join me for the full conversation to shift from victim to hero, follow your inner compass, and wayfind through uncertainty with more compassion and peace. CONNECT WITH US Follow Martha on Instagram The Gathering Room Show Notes Join Martha for a Live Episode of The Gathering Room via Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever felt an irresistible pull toward something new, even when it didn’t make any logical sense? In this “Listen Again” episode of The Gathering Room, I tell the story of my family’s recent bold leap—leaving behind a home we adored to start anew in upstate New York—led only by intuition and a string of joyful coincidences. This conversation is all about how real freedom begins when we trust our inner compass and dare to “wayfind” toward what feels most free. Join me! CONNECT WITH US Follow Martha on Instagram The Gathering Room Show Notes Join Martha for a Live Episode of The Gathering Room via Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you ever try to make forward-thinking plans, but then you get hit with surprises you never saw coming?  In this encore “Listen Again” episode of The Gathering Room, I talk about how to move forward by embracing change and uncertainty—and the delightful surprises that can come your way when you do.  I’ll also guide you through a meditation to help bring your attention to the field of connection that’s pulling you toward what you’re meant to do next. Join me! CONNECT WITH US Follow Martha on Instagram The Gathering Room Show Notes Join Martha for a Live Episode of The Gathering Room via Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our culture, there's nothing good about aging. But what if growing older is really a spiritual strategy, not a personal failing? What if it's the way your soul finds its way home? On this episode of The Gathering Room, I explore how the slowing down of the body allows it to fill itself with more light, more spiritual awareness, and a deeper sense of peace. Tune in to hear about “prodigies of aging” who grow more luminous with age, and how we can learn to “turn the lights on” in our own lives. CONNECT WITH US Follow Martha on Instagram The Gathering Room Show Notes Join Martha for a Live Episode of The Gathering Room via Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hoping to survive the holidays without betraying your Essential Self? In this episode of The Gathering Room, I share how to navigate this season of stress, family dynamics, and cultural expectations using your inner compass instead of willpower and resistance. You’ll hear about following wild synchronicities, living from your heart, and giving yourself permission to be yourself. Tune in for the full episode to discover how to find your way through the holidays and celebrate what you truly love.  CONNECT WITH US Follow Martha on Instagram The Gathering Room Show Notes Join Martha for a Live Episode of The Gathering Room via Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explore how Minecraft's three modes reflect real-life experiences. Journey from Survival mode's fear and scarcity to Creative mode's inner awakening. Transition to Adventure mode with guidance from your higher self for meaningful challenges. Martha shares personal stories, practical advice for mode-switching, and daily rituals for authenticity. Dive into playful holiday traditions and the importance of taking action against oppression. This episode is a colorful blend of insights to help you live a more enchanted life!

Discover the struggle of delegating tasks to your 'Tomorrow Me' and why it's often a recipe for disappointment. Learn practical tips to prioritize joy over obligation, including the importance of scheduling what brings you happiness today. Martha shares personal stories and insights on productivity, the emotional weight of choices, and how to honor your current self. She encourages creative freedom without financial pressure and emphasizes self-compassion, urging listeners to engage fully with the present moment for a happier life.

Gatherers—I’m thrilled to be joined by special guest Dr. Lisa Miller, author of The Awakened Brain, for this episode of The Gathering Room podcast! In this episode we discuss the surprising neuroscience of spirituality, ways to awaken your perception of the world around you, and how suffering can expand your spiritual awareness. Dr. Miller also shares some guided meditations to help you access your connection to the Divine. It’s an inspiring and moving conversation you won’t want to miss. Join us! CONNECT WITH US Follow Martha on Instagram The Gathering Room Show Notes Join Martha for a Live Episode of The Gathering Room via Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greetings, Beloveds! I’ve returned from my walk along Spain’s Camino de Santiago, and on this episode of The Gathering Room, I’m sharing what it taught me about turning everyday life into a pilgrimage. I explore how adventure, faith, and story weave meaning into our days. (Back home, even a plumbing disaster became part of my wild journey...) To learn how you can travel through life in “Adventure Mode,” seeing every twist and turn as part of your own sacred path, join me for the full episode! CONNECT WITH US Follow Martha on Instagram The Gathering Room Show Notes Join Martha for a Live Episode of The Gathering Room via Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.