Welcome to Here Comes the Sun! We’re so glad you’re here. We’re Nadia Miller and Brooke Meservy, two friends having heartfelt conversations from opposite sides of the US. Through laughter, honesty, and deep reflection, we explore life’s big questions—personal growth, spirituality, relationships, and what it means to truly be seen and to see others. Each episode invites you into a warm space where joy and vulnerability live side by side. No comparing, no competing—only celebrating, connecting, and growing together. This is our real-time journey of discovery, and we're inviting you along because the world needs spaces like this now more than ever. Step into the sun with us and a new kind of friendship, one that shows how connection, curiosity, and care can bridge divides and create something bigger than either of us alone. <br/><br/><a href="https://herecomesthesunpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">herecomesthesunpodcast.substack.com</a>
Here Comes the Sun
Claim This Podcastby Brooke Meservy & Nadia Miller
Podcast Overview
Welcome to Here Comes the Sun! We’re so glad you’re here. We’re Nadia Miller and Brooke Meservy, two friends having heartfelt conversations from opposite sides of the US. Through laughter, honesty, and deep reflection, we explore life’s big questions—personal growth, spirituality, relationships, and what it means to truly be seen and to see others. Each episode invites you into a warm space where joy and vulnerability live side by side. No comparing, no competing—only celebrating, connecting, and growing together. This is our real-time journey of discovery, and we're inviting you along because the world needs spaces like this now more than ever. Step into the sun with us and a new kind of friendship, one that shows how connection, curiosity, and care can bridge divides and create something bigger than either of us alone. <br/><br/><a href="https://herecomesthesunpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">herecomesthesunpodcast.substack.com</a>
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July 14, 2026
I Left Mormonism: Brooke's Story
<p>In this conversation, Brooke shares her journey of growing up Mormon, navigating the structures that shaped her world, and finding the courage to leave when she realized she could no longer be Mormon and also live in alignment with her understanding of love, belonging, and human worth.</p><p>Together, Brooke and Nadia explore questions of belonging, identity, love, and what happens when our understanding of compassion grows beyond the boundaries we once knew. This is not a conversation about judgment or blame, but an invitation to listen more deeply—to consider how we hold our beliefs, how we treat one another, and how we continue searching for a love without limits.</p><p>Whether you have experienced a shift in faith, questioned parts of your own identity, or simply want to better understand another person’s journey, this episode offers a thoughtful reflection on courage, connection, and our shared humanity.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p>* Brooke’s experience growing up in the Mormon church</p><p>* The questions that led her to reconsider her beliefs</p><p>* The grief and courage involved in leaving a community</p><p>* The search for belonging beyond certainty</p><p>* How compassion can help us bridge differences</p><p>* Imagining a world with more curiosity, kindness, and understanding</p><p><strong>00:00 </strong>Opening banter: summer, routines, and family vacations</p><p><strong>01:47 </strong>Brooke begins sharing her Mormon upbringing</p><p><strong>02:26 </strong>Faith, sensitivity, and wanting to be “good”</p><p><strong>07:20 </strong>Community, belonging, and the limits Brooke experienced</p><p><strong>10:37 </strong>Studying abroad and beginning to question missionary work</p><p><strong>12:10 </strong>A friend’s rejection for his sexuality and Brooke’s decision to leave the church</p><p><strong>13:54 </strong>Perfectionism, anxiety, and finding a personal spirituality</p><p><strong>16:35 </strong>Growing beyond fear and judgment</p><p><strong>18:54 </strong>Sacredness, ritual, and creating inclusive community</p><p><strong>21:42 </strong>Friendship, conflict, and making room for difference</p><p><strong>25:50 </strong>Why leaving was the hardest decision Brooke made</p><p><strong>29:50 </strong>A dream that reshaped Brooke’s understanding of compassion</p><p><strong>31:55 </strong>A softer, more curious world for the next generation</p><p><strong>33:43 </strong>Closing thoughts</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Here Comes the Sun at <a href="https://herecomesthesunpodcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">herecomesthesunpodcast.substack.com/subscribe</a>
June 23, 2026
Nature, Our Long-Lost Friend and Healer: A Conversation with Kathleen McIntyre
<p>In this inspiring conversation, Nadia and Brooke sit down with Kathleen McIntyre, a clinical social worker, forest therapy practitioner, educator, and author of The Nature Reset. Kathleen shares her journey of discovering the healing power of nature and how this set her on a course to help others do the same. Drawing from her multidisciplinary background, Kathleen shares how reconnecting with the natural world can support mental, emotional, and physical health, and cultivating a deeper awareness of being in our bodies is an essential part of the healing process and connecting with the natural world.</p><p>She discusses the principles of somatic and nature-based therapies, simple ways to strengthen our connection with the living world, and practical exercises that engage the senses and encourage presence and well-being.</p><p>The conversation also touches on the significance of outdoor play for children, the adaptogenic effects of nature, and the upcoming opportunities in her forest therapy training program.</p><p>To learn more about Kathleen, her work, and her school, please visit the links below.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="mailto:kathleen@katmcintyre.com">kathleen@katmcintyre.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.heartwoodschoolforesttherapy.com/">https://www.heartwoodschoolforesttherapy.com/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Reset-Practical-Reawaken-Wherever-ebook/dp/B0CXTN5KZC/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=189364871231&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.d6JGvztAzDNGCRFORi-nWA.ECpU20eA1mF52HIMPdcMaZXsLwWORdhDmjby13Pg4Ag&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779601174361&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9010116&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=1770343187670161736--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1770343187670161736&hvtargid=kwd-2292044424134&hydadcr=22595_13821266_8834&keywords=the+nature+reset+kathleen+mcintyre&mcid=3911633f35183d1ebb3f8965e14051cd&qid=1782220864&sr=8-1">Kathleen’s Book </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Reset-Practical-Reawaken-Wherever-ebook/dp/B0CXTN5KZC/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=189364871231&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.d6JGvztAzDNGCRFORi-nWA.ECpU20eA1mF52HIMPdcMaZXsLwWORdhDmjby13Pg4Ag&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779601174361&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9010116&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=1770343187670161736--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1770343187670161736&hvtargid=kwd-2292044424134&hydadcr=22595_13821266_8834&keywords=the+nature+reset+kathleen+mcintyre&mcid=3911633f35183d1ebb3f8965e14051cd&qid=1782220864&sr=8-1">The Nature Reset</a></p><p>Also mentioned:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.taramohr.com/">Tara Mohr</a> Playing Big</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.somaticnaturetherapy.com/">Katie Asmus </a>Somatic Nature Therapy Institute</p><p></p><p>Time Stamps:</p><p>Introduction to Nature-Based Healing 00:00</p><p>Kathleen’s Journey with Nature 02:09</p><p>The Connection Between Nature and Mental Health 04:42</p><p>Understanding Somatic Therapy 07:04</p><p>Bridging Science and Spirituality 09:28</p><p>Nature as a Therapeutic Ally 12:32</p><p>Daily Practices for Connecting with Nature 12:57</p><p>Connecting with Nature Through the Senses 29:02</p><p>The Heartwood Therapy Guide Program 31:43</p><p>Finding and Following Your Path 34:28</p><p>Nature as an Adaptogen 36:03</p><p>Engaging Children with Nature 40:03</p><p>The Importance of Outdoor Play 43:15</p><p>Upcoming Opportunities in Forest Therapy 45:16</p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Here Comes the Sun at <a href="https://herecomesthesunpodcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">herecomesthesunpodcast.substack.com/subscribe</a>
June 10, 2026
From Pressure Cooker Spirituality to Sacred Flexibility
<p>In this episode, Nadia and Brooke explore the freedom they’ve found in approaching their spiritual journeys with greater flexibility, embracing what resonates rather than seeking certainty at all costs. They discuss leaving behind a pressure-cooker spirituality that was both exhausting and unreliable for long, and how this shift has helped them become better listeners, think more critically about the messages they receive from spiritual communities and media, and show deeper respect for both their own paths and those of others. Through personal stories and reflection, they consider the importance of reverence, curiosity, and human connection in an age of division and extremism.</p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 The Journey of Voice and Expression</p><p>02:45 Exploring Spirituality and Flexibility</p><p>04:33 The Importance of Questioning Beliefs</p><p>06:45 Navigating Personal Growth and Critical Thinking</p><p>08:57 Finding Reverence in Different Spaces</p><p>11:20 Respecting Individual Journeys</p><p>13:15 The Challenge of Parenting and Empathy</p><p>14:39 The Balance of Speaking Up and Listening</p><p>16:31 Embracing Uncertainty and Flexibility</p><p>18:33 The Role of Respect in Conversations</p><p>21:20 The Impact of Media and Information</p><p>23:10 Celebrating Individual Paths and Growth</p><p>Speaker and Activist Mentioned <a target="_blank" href="https://lorettajross.com/">Loretta J. Ross</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://pixabay.com/photos/flora-lupins-nature-lupine-purple-3197381/">Photo Credit</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Here Comes the Sun at <a href="https://herecomesthesunpodcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">herecomesthesunpodcast.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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