- 14
- Episodes
- 8
- Ratings
- Bi-weekly
- Cadence
- 2025
- First episode
About The Art of Aliveness
Intimate tea chats with your cool weird aunties, Chrissy & Jessi. Come hang as we muse from bed over what it means to live a life we won't regret. From relationship dynamics, to soma science, to dark humor, we'll be talking candidly about our experience as mystical humans in this wild world.
- Publisher
- Chrissy Marie
- Category
- education
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 28 Oct 2025
- Latest episode
- 25 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
14 episodes in the feed.
25 Sept 2026
Experimenting with Aliveness
Chrissy and Jessi discussed their upcoming six-week "Aliveness Experiment" starting November 1st, which will include weekly video teachings and daily aliveness experiments for participants to explore vitality and presence during the winter season. Chrissy shared how she discovered the concept of aliveness through her work with vitality in her late twenties, and recently posted about reframing her pregnancy intentions to focus on being "pregnant with curiosity, compassion, and presence" rather than just physical pregnancy. The conversation explored how aliveness connects with death and impermanence, with Jessi noting how winter gathering traditions reflect humanity's historical orientation toward coming together during darker times. They discussed how the communal aspect of the experiment would provide support for processing heavier emotions while embracing life's full spectrum of experiences. Join the experiment here! https://buy.stripe.com/aFa8wP7Qb7qFgG36EkfUQ3H?fbclid=IwY2xjawUjLUVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMUU5R0VoU3l4MjJhVTE0b0NzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeYsSUWtZJUWciKBeh9dXFcrRw3El7depCU7Y0FLrT1vJFwrOcuOEMcobkUvc_aem_Z0L6i7YJsdKgY1fVCfodlw (https://buy.stripe.com/aFa8wP7Qb7qFgG36EkfUQ3H?fbclid=IwY2xjawUjLUVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMUU5R0VoU3l4MjJhVTE0b0NzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeYsSUWtZJUWciKBeh9dXFcrRw3El7depCU7Y0FLrT1vJFwrOcuOEMcobkUvc_aem_Z0L6i7YJsdKgY1fVCfodlw)
10 Aug 2026
Weaving Magic with Gratitude
In this episode, Earth-Based Educator & Ritual Guide Steph Hardie joins Jessi and Chrissy to discuss how we can enhance the quality of our lives with gratitude practices. We explore how to practice gratitude as a visceral body prayer vs. a cognitive exercise, holding point for gratitude when it feels far away, and the tender practice of introducing our younger selves to the beauty in our lives now. Connect with Chrissy at www.theartofaliveness.com (www.theartofaliveness.com) Connect with Jessi at www.wildessence.org (www.wildessence.org) Connect with Steph at www.gateandgardenherbals.com (www.gateandgardenherbals.com)
20 Jul 2026
Miscarriage, Pregnancy & Grace in Grief
Jessi and Chrissy shared their journeys with miscarriage and pregnancy, exploring the nuances of holding grief, celebration and everything in between. Connect with Chrissy at www.theartofaliveness.com Connect with Jessi at www.wildessence.org
22 Jun 2026
Religious wounding and moving at the Pace of Trees
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22 Apr 2026
Micro-Dosing the Mystery
This is a fun one friends. We invite on our fellow mystic nymph, herbalist, and lover of chickens, Steph Hardie, to jam on what self-care looks like when we broaden our lens. We explore: Why we feel it’s important to move from the tunnel vision/naval gazing of self care to caring about community How our patterns within interpersonal relationships mirror pattern with inner relationships How self care changes when we challenge the concept of “other” and feel into the mystery of “we are part AND whole” How “gap gazing” creates a fixation on “not enoughness” which inherently limits our potential How we each “micro-dose the mystery” to help us ride life’s waves and digest what can’t be known If you want to join all three of us on retreat this fall, register here! https://www.wildessence.org/samhainsanctum (https://www.wildessence.org/samhainsanctum) Connect with Chrissy over at: www.theartofaliveness.com Connect with Jessi over at: www.wildessence.org Connect with Steph over at: https://www.gateandgardenherbals.com
7 Apr 2026
When you'd rather be a Bridge Troll
In the episode, Chrissy and Jessi explore the tension between desires for rest and the desire to be creative. They reflect on how their experience with wonder has shifted from childhood to adulthood, and muse on how they navigate moments when they'd rather just be living under a bridge. They emphasize the importance of valuing one’s inherent being over productivity and the desire to feel worthy independent of output. They also discuss the importance support containers have been in their lives and what investing in themselves in looking like lately. Connect with Chrissy here: www.theartofaliveness.com Connect with Jessi here: www.wildessence.org
22 Mar 2026
Frolicking in Spite of F*ckery
In this episode, Jessi and Chrissy explore: The importance of prioritizing personal well-being in order to sustain our service in the world How art and creativity amplify human potential Intention, impact and discernment around consuming trauma in the news What’s possible when we focus our attention on what we can control in terms of what matters to us Respecting the death gremlins of Spring The nuances of self-care Connect with Chrissy at www.theartofaliveness.com Connect with Jessi at www.wildessence.org
7 Feb 2026
Analog Aliveness
In this episode, Chrissy tells a story about a big mistake she made that woke her up to ways she needed to change her relationship to her phone. Both her and Jessi then explore: • How childhood conditioning around mistakes impacts our ability to repair and make big commitments • The line between compassion, protective denial, and personal responsibility around addressing scary or potential problems • The challenges that arise when you put boundaries on digital life, especially when your livelihood is linked to online systems • The benefits of doing so and systems that can help • How we can tell if we're engaging in self care from a protective part or our Deep Self • Small ways to savor and reclaim analog moments • Being the change we crave without getting sick in the process Join or get replay access to Chrissy's Analog Aliveness class here: https://theartofaliveness.thrivecart.com/analog-aliveness/ Or join her monthly membership for access to this class and so much more in the realm of holistic, Spacious living: https://theartofaliveness.thrivecart.com/the-spacious-place/ To follow Jessi and support her work in the world, go to: www.wildessence.org https://www.eternalrootsvillage.com
23 Jan 2026
Self Care - Myths & Considerations
In this episode Jessi and Chrissy explore their relationship with self care and how it's evolved over the years. They explore common myths and limiting conditioning around self-care, and different things to consider when exploring what self care means to you. Email Chrissy at Hello@theartofaliveness.com to share feedback or questions for the podcast. We'd love to hear from you! Check out Chrissy's offerings at www.theartofaliveness.com (www.theartofaliveness.com) Check out Jessi's offerings at www.wildessence.org (www.wildessence.org )
30 Dec 2025
Castles in the Sky
In this episode, Chrissy and Jessi muse on what it takes to build foundations under big visions, and air out parts of us that struggle with it. Chrissy shares about a magical kimono that reminded her of the power in dreaming, and Jessi shares about the incredible community village she's building with her husband in Costa Rica. Chrissy also speaks about profound moments from a grief retreat she went on, and what her taught her about being a "strong villager." If you'd like to support the Eternal Roots Village through a donation, or purchase a ticket to the festival, click here: https://www.eternalrootsvillage.com/wild-essence-festival?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnWgJMj5yHgZ9rwjmCyvNgsOexZ8OUOzeyPa7vmrtBBrJYHsQ0vtGLy2BAmNI_aem_PP7dIYWNMNOfwXI-In8O9w (https://www.eternalrootsvillage.com/wild-essence-festival?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnWgJMj5yHgZ9rwjmCyvNgsOexZ8OUOzeyPa7vmrtBBrJYHsQ0vtGLy2BAmNI_aem_PP7dIYWNMNOfwXI-In8O9w) If you'd like to become a sponsor, learn more here: https://www.wildessence.org/eternal-roots-village (https://www.wildessence.org/eternal-roots-village) Follow the community journey on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/eternalrootsvillage/ (https://www.instagram.com/eternalrootsvillage/) Explore Chrissy and her offerings here: www.theartofaliveness.com (www.theartofaliveness.com)
15 Dec 2025
Paradox in the Void
In this episode, Jessi and Chrissy share the different parts of them that have been arising in this season of void. We explore the challenges that lie along the spectrum of creativity and predictability, rest and risk, leisure and our life's work. Together, we model what it looks like to name and allow challenges and nuance, nurture personal celebrations, and amplify insights, including reframes around the concept of discipline, how to access bravery when knowing an aligned step needs to be taken, and creating space for creativity to emerge in a busy, over-stimulated world. Connect with Chrissy and her offerings here: www.theartofaliveness.com (www.theartofaliveness.com) Connect with Jessi and her offerings here: www.wildessence.org (www.wildessence.org)
13 Nov 2025
Embracing the Unexpected
In this episode, Chrissy shares her experience with an ectopic pregnancy last week after miscarrying her first pregnancy in June. She discusses the insights from this journey, emphasizing the importance of allowing meaning to emerge naturally rather than rushing to create it. Jessi also shares her experiences with poorly held group processing spaces, and how this led to a slow drip methodology in her own practice and a focus on self-responsibility rather than trying to control others' experiences in group settings. Chrissy and Jessi discuss the importance of vulnerability and support in human interactions, emphasizing the need to approach others with humility and openness. They explore how assumptions and projections can hinder connection, and discuss how we can hold each other better in moments of struggle. They also discuss the importance of small, consistent changes over dramatic ones, drawing parallels to the concept of "micro-nudges" and the book Atomic Habits. They explore how fear of change and the need to sacrifice familiar comfort for new goals can create barriers, with Jessi sharing her personal experience of overcoming these challenges, particularly in pursuing her passion for singing. They agreed that transformation often requires a gradual approach, with devotion rather than discipline being a more effective motivator for lasting change. Connect deeper with Chrissy here: www.theartofaliveness.com (www.theartofaliveness.com) Connect deeper with Jessi here: www.wildessence.org (www.wildessence.org)
3 Nov 2025
Gifts of the Primal Body
Jessi and Chrissy discuss the importance of connecting with the body and practicing deep listening as a path for healing, courage and integrity. They share their experience of uncoupling from over-reliance on cognitive processes, and how movement, breath, and sound help them feel more connected to life in general. They explore practices that help them pivot out of auto-pilot, and the science behind why we live there. Finally they touch on the complexities of personal relationships, and question how to better communication and intimacy in close connections. Connect with Chrissy here: www.theartofaliveness.com (www.theartofaliveness.com) Connect with Jessi here: www.wildessence.org (www.wildessence.org)
28 Oct 2025
What Matters Most
Chrissy and Jessi discuss their plans to restart the Art of Aliveness podcast together, exploring themes of friendship, vulnerability, and personal growth through conversations about their shared values and experiences. They delve into topics like curiosity, playfulness, and the importance of embracing difficult emotions as a path to feeling alive, while also discussing the challenges of maintaining reciprocal relationships and the impact of grief on their perspectives. Connect with Chrissy and her offerings here: www.theartofaliveness.com (www.theartofaliveness.com) Connect with Jessi and her offerings here: www.wildessence.org (www.wildessence.org)
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