Ah, people pleasing. Something learned in childhood that may still present itself in our adult lives. This episode is all about my experience with people pleasing and how I imagine it started in my own life. I share about how this all starts with the relationship we have with our caregivers and how it's really just us securing our safety. But when we are adults, we usually don't need our caregivers to meet our needs anymore, so why are we still prioritizing the feelings of others instead of...

What do I need to step back from? - 7 of wands, the whisper What do I need to step towards for the month ahead? - 2 of cups, Growing What do I need to know about additionally moving forwards? - Knight of Pentacles, courage reversed How will this be in my best interest? - 9 of cups reversed, curiosity reversed  What should I be building for the month ahead? - 3 of swords, a new day Energy I should embrace as a shield for protection, as armor, on my days I don’t feel my best or strongest -...

For everyone participating in Dry January, congrats.. you're doing amazing! For those of you who are curious and have questions, stick around. I share my journey with sobriety and offer encouragement to continue the adventure! In this episode, we discuss: sobriety and what Dry January is how quitting alcohol changed my life some of the challenges you face when quitting how to navigate the ups and downs of sobriety addiction and how it is a chemical relationship yummy N/A options you will...

Listen in for January's reading.. it's a good one :) It's a reminder that we have been building for some time now, but it's GO TIME! if you know, you know... but there is so much support waiting for us! Subscribe to EMBRACE THE MADNESS Podcast ✨YouTube Channel Follow on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/embracethemadness_ Follow on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@madeleineholdford Support EMBRACE THE MADNESS by contributing to their tip jar:...

Taking some time to reflect on the past year.. wow, 2023 felt like it was from another planet. Lots of ups and downs and twists and turns. But somehow there were glimmers, magic, and exciting times to be found in such a weird year. Subscribe to EMBRACE THE MADNESS Podcast ✨YouTube Channel Follow on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/embracethemadness_ Follow on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@madeleineholdford Support EMBRACE THE MADNESS by contributing to their tip jar:...

This episode is a re-air from my Patreon all about how to approach and navigate family dynamics during the holidays. Sometimes holidays and family gatherings are great! Everyone is being polite, kind, respectful. Other times, there is no holding back. Sometimes our family can be our biggest triggers. So how can we get through holiday dinner without punching someone in the face?! In this episode, I share some of the strategies I have used to get through the entire gathering. It's not always...

In this episode, we are talking about PERIODS, menstruating, bleeding, the whole gamut. So if you are here to learn, welcome, and if you are here to be disgusted, then there is plenty of other content out there not about this, so feel free to check it out :) Over are the days we should feel shame about our bodies, about bleeding, and about needing time and energy to care for our bodies. Subscribe to EMBRACE THE MADNESS Podcast ✨YouTube Channel Follow on Instagram!...

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Seasons changing always has me thinking about the ways in which I change in my own life. Subscribe to EMBRACE THE MADNESS Podcast ✨YouTube Channel Follow on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/embracethemadness_ Follow on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@madeleineholdford Support EMBRACE THE MADNESS by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/embrace-the-madness This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Read transcript

October Collective Reading What do I need to step back from? - 4 of Coins What do I need to step towards for the month ahead? - 10 of Cups What do I need to know about additionally moving forwards? - Tower Reversed How will this be in my best interest? - Temperance What should I be building for the month ahead? - The Magician Energy I should embrace as a shield for protection, as armor, on my days I don’t feel my best or strongest - 7 of Wands Reversed Subscribe to EMBRACE THE MADNESS...

Catch the FULL reading on my YouTube Channel - youtube.com/@embracethemadness September Collective Reading - Drop the Lack Mindset and Choose to See Possibilities September seems to be a continuation of the message of August, reevaluating our relationship to work and how we operate in the world, as well as our attachment to the material reality. This month is asking us to drop any of the limiting beliefs or lack mindset associated with not feeling like we are doing enough, earning enough,...

Catch the FULL reading on my YouTube Channel - youtube.com/@embracethemadness August brings messages of reevaluating our relationship with our work, career, and vocation in this life. Are we relating in a way that brings us joy and energy, or are we creating a relationship based on not enough, scarcity, or burnout? This month's collective reading calls on us to bring awareness, in addition to creating more self-care practices for ourselves and how we expend energy in service of the...

Anxiety seems all too familiar these days, the feelings of discomfort, heart beating fast, constant vigilance, you name it. I share about my recent experience of being in my head, feeling anxious thoughts, and it getting to the point where it's getting in the way of me living. Talking about our mental health and our struggles is a key part of opening up to vulnerability. Many people say that suffering is a part of the human condition, but how do we transcend this "limitation"? How do we live...

Catch the FULL reading on my YouTube Channel -> youtube.com/@embracethemadness July is all about learning to relate with our emotions in a way that is more balanced, more at ease. Instead of identifying completely with a triggering emotion or experience, we take a moment of pause to allow the feeling to come through, but we do not "live" in that space permanently. Follow Embrace the Madness on Instagram Support EMBRACE THE MADNESS by contributing to their tip jar:...

Don't let the likes get you down! In this episode, I share my journey as both a human and an artist in the world of technology and social media. Being around computers my whole life conditioned me for a technological world, but I still navigate feelings of anxiety, not enough, or not making good enough content. I talk about the lessons I've learned and how I reframed sharing my art and creations on the internet. If you are a creative who sometimes gets bogged down by views and analytics, this...

Read transcript TW: death, grief, loss, school shooting In this episode, we get real deep on the topic of death, grief, trauma, and chaos. As of lately, the world has felt out of control, leaving many of us feeling confused, lost, uncertain, and a bit fearful. I share some of my experiences with grief and loss, especially within the last several months. We discuss: navigating the grieving process how grief can be so personal (while also being universal) the physiology of trauma and how...

I share a live video update on how my life has been going after our move and getting settled in. So many new beginnings and old endings, I'm adjusting to all the changes (minus the alcohol). You can tune in for one of my first video podcasts on Youtube! In this episode, I talk about: how sobriety has been making the newness EXTRA new how quitting drinking has made me even more sensitive than ever before entering my 3rd decade full of love, support, and excitement for the future change and...

In this episode, we're going to discuss rock bottom moments and how to bounce back from them. As someone who has hit rock bottom (several times) and bounced back, Madeleine understands how difficult and overwhelming this experience can be. That's why she's passionate about sharing her insights and strategies to help others overcome life's challenges and cultivate a fulfilling life. In this episode, Madeleine shares about: Understanding what rock bottom means and how it can show up in our...

Join Madeleine as she shares about her recent move that didn't quite go according to plan. With honesty and vulnerability, she reflects on the unexpected challenges and emotional rollercoaster of the experience - from a flooded house to the difficult process of saying goodbye to a beloved hometown and loved ones. Through it all, Madeleine offers valuable insights into how to cultivate trust and surrender when life throws you curveballs. She emphasizes the importance of allowing yourself to...

We are moving!! In this episode, I share all about the rollercoaster of emotions that is closing out a chapter and beginning a new one. A 30 year chapter!! Leaving my hometown seems like a great idea, but I'm learning there are residual fears and anxieties about leaving and beginning a new journey. We talk about different mindset shifts I have made in order to reframe all of this uncertainty as something beautiful rather than scary. Closing chapters is a natural part of the cycles we...

TW: car accident We get vulnerable as HECK in this week's episode, where I explore my relationship with alcohol over the years. It's been something that has been a rollercoaster of wild twists and turns, and I'm getting to the point where I'm realizing that it's not benefitting me or my dreams any more. I share one of the most eye-opening experiences I've had, as well as some other incidents that have shown me the real side effects of alcohol on my body. If you have been having negative...

I catch up in this episode sharing how my last few months have been while navigating an evolving life. Traveling and playing festivals is exciting, but it's still very new to me and the person I am still becoming. I share some of my deepest and most vulnerable thoughts about how I've been experiencing a lot of the same feelings that come when we are grieving. And essentially, shedding our old skin is something worth grieving, especially when that part of us took care and made sure we stayed...

I am so excited to share with you something I’ve been working on the past few weeks. I’ve created a mini guide + workbook to support you while you RECHARGE YOUR REALITY. I believe we all deserve a recharge, especially if we are feeling stuck, stagnant, or uninspired about life. I believe we all deserve to live a life we are happy with, proud of, and excited by. That’s exactly why I created Recharge Your Reality, to guide you on your journey, your quest to level up your life. The best part...

When we think about starting a brand or a business, we are so excited about bringing our idea to life. There is so much more behind the scenes, like posting on social media or sharing with friends, that goes on than we are aware of! In this episode, I share my thoughts on how I have had to pivot while building not only one brand, but two!! I host this podcast and I'm also an EDM artist, so I'm learning how to navigate running 2 social media accounts as well as all the details that follow....