Sex, Drugs, & Soul
Welcome to Sex, Drugs, & Soul—where the sacred gets spicy, the healing gets real, and the self-discovery comes with a side of mischief. I’m Kristin Birdwell—author, mystic, tantrika, story doula, and professional line-blurrer between the profane and the profound.
For years, I thought I had to choose between my wild, rebellious nature and my deep spiritual calling. Turns out, the magic happens when we embrace and integrate the two. This podcast is where we break the rules, shed the shame, and get intimate with our truth—whether that’s through soul-stirring conversations, sensual exploration, or the occasional existential crisis (served with a wink and a cocktail).
I bring you raw stories, deep wisdom, and unfiltered conversations with fellow seekers, healers, and pleasure revolutionaries. We’re talking spirituality, sexuality, self-expression, and all the beautifully messy things that make us human.
So, if you’re ready to rewrite the story, drop the ‘shoulds,’ and live a life that turns you on—welcome. Let’s get wild, raw, and soulfully reclaimed.
IG: @kristinbirdwell_ | kristinbirdwell.com
Sex, Drugs, & Soul
51. Finding Meaning for Addiction, Pain, & Grief with Jenn Reno
Raised between a self-sustaining farm in Montana and the inspiring beauty of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Jenn Reno’s connection with the natural world and Mother Divine was developed at a young age. On her journey of self-discovery from overcoming child and adulthood trauma, addiction, and living with severe chronic pain for over twenty years, she has turned to alternative medicine and has experienced life-changing outcomes. Meditation, Reiki, Sound Healing, and intuitive eating have all been a part of Jenn finding the light within, and she hopes to share her experiences, strengths, and results of greater peace with others in search of self-love & good health. Pain has been her greatest teacher and where she has found her place and purpose in the world of healing. Jenn is the Owner of Thicker Than Water Wellness, a Certified Reiki Healer and an Unplug & davidji Certified Meditation Teacher.
Takeaways:
- Overcoming challenges and finding healing is like being a Phoenix rising from the ashes.
- Setting boundaries and prioritizing one's own well-being is crucial for personal growth and healing.
- Hope can be both powerful and detrimental, and it's important to love people for who they are in the present moment.
- Meditation can be a transformative practice for healing and finding one's own spiritual path. Meditation and mindfulness can support the body's healing and recovery process.
- Finding comfort in meditation is essential, and it's important to make the practice your own.
- Assigning meaning to pain and grief can bring more intention and purpose to life.
- Cultivating gratitude and asking sacred questions can deepen the meditation experience.
Chapters
00:00, Introduction and the Concept of Death, Rebirth, and Regeneration
02:33, Growing Up with a Mentally Ill and Abusive Mother
05:08, Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing Self-Care
09:24, The Duplicity of Hope in Relationships
12:46, Suicide Attempts and the Importance of Prioritizing Life
14:09, Near-Death Experiences and the Serenity of Death
17:19, Discovering Meditation and Making it Personal
21:44, The Role of AA and NA in the Healing Journey
29:39, Using Meditation to Heal and Find Meaning
34:10, Making Meditation Your Own
41:53, Assigning Meaning to Pain and Grief
45:42, Finding Support and Peace Through Meditation
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