The Gathering Room Podcast

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.

Discover how being compassionate to yourself lays the groundwork for creating supportive communities. Explore the link between self-compassion and the ability to empathize with others. Hear fascinating insights about childhood influences on our behavior and the power of mourning instead of shaming for healing. Martha dives into guided meditation, leading listeners to connect with their inner selves. Uncover the dynamics of building authentic, kinder communities by embracing true nature and playful choices.

In this special “Listen Again” episode of The Gathering Room, I explore what I call “sanity quilting” and offer practical advice for maintaining your mental well-being during turbulent times. Like crazy quilting, sanity quilting involves building a life out of things you love in order to stay peaceful, calm, inspired, and sane. Join me for the full episode to learn more about stitching the things you love into your life, so you can cultivate peace, sanity, and calm during even challenging times. 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 this special “Listen Again” episode of The Gathering Room, I dive into the big themes of my most recent book, Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life's Purpose, and share how my ongoing research, writing, and real-life experience have given me deeper insights than ever before. I talk about why moving beyond anxiety starts with radical kindness to yourself, and how creativity follows when we shift energy away from fear and toward curiosity—even in our everyday choices. 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.

Did you know that recalling positive sense memories creates connections in the brain that reinforce positive, joyful times instead of fear or anxiety? That’s what I’m talking about on this special encore episode of The Gathering Room! Listen again to hear how you can rewire your brain to access a place of wisdom and the peace that passes all understanding. You can also follow my guided Space, Silence, and Stillness meditation to help you drop out of matter and connect with the deepest sense memory.  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.