Episode 28: Vanessa Cornell - a podcast by Elena Brower

On the real breaking points, perils and virtues of honest parenting, creating more time for adventure and more space to be ourselves.

Vanessa Cornell founded NUSHU Society through a personal need for a soulful community of women interested in exploring the self through powerful ideas and practices. Through events based in New York, NUSHU Society creates a space where women can feel safe to connect deeply, try new things, have fun and learn. Our collective goal is to lead a passionate, authentic and joyful life. Other passions include surfing, rock climbing, wine and contemporary Japanese ceramics. Vanessa lives in New York with her husband and five children.

Length: 46:54

[1:46] - Bringing people together.
[2:32] - Maternal health. Christy Turlington. Every Mother Counts.
[5:30] - On maintaining her identity and honoring her voice, as a mother of five.
[12:02] - Paying attention to your needs as a small act of rebellion.
[15:09] - Founding Nushu. Gathering women together. Allowing space for vulnerability. On going first.
[21:33] - On noticing what underlying values are at play: achievement vs. resting.
[23:14] - Energy Medicine and kids.
[26:48] - Bedtime with family.
[29:33] - Spending time apart from kids.
[30:38] - What needs healing. On loving our whole selves.
[34:30] - Favorite view. Finding flow.
[36:13] - Prayer as a connection to source. Meditation.
[40:06] - Surfing as a way to feel alive. Fear vs physical sensation.

Resources

Nushu Society
Every Mother Counts
Energy Medicine by Dr. Jill Blakeway
Calm app
Daybreaker

Further episodes of Practice You with Elena Brower

Further podcasts by Elena Brower

Website of Elena Brower