Embracing the Midlife Mystery with Actress, Activist & Author Maria Bello

03/18/25 • 74 min

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In this episode Dre reconnects with actor, activist, and author Maria Bello, who shares her expansive journey from early full moon circles in NYC to her work as a global storyteller and guide through midlife’s transitions.

Together, they explore midlife as a rite of passage—Maria’s experience with early menopause, her studies of Jung’s 7 Tasks of Crossing Over, and the importance of mentorship in aging with wisdom. They reflect on the shift from external seeking to radical self-acceptance, the power of life review, and the deepening value of energy exchange.

Maria discusses midwifing The Woman King, how writing our own obituaries can clarify our purpose, and why postmenopausal women are the wisdom keepers of the tribe. With humor, depth, and honesty, this conversation invites us to embrace midlife not as a crisis, but as an initiation into something richer, deeper, and more true.

You can follow Maria on Instagram @officialmariabello

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Becoming the CEO of Your Own Life: Cultivating Confidence and Vision with Tricia Small

In this episode, Dre welcomes the unstoppable Tricia Small, entrepreneur, television and theatre producer, writer, director, musician, restaurateur, mother, activist, philanthropist, and all-around Renaissance Woman. A masterful manifestor, Tricia has built success across industries, and today, she shares the mindset that fuels it all.

They dive deep into confidence, positivity, boundaries, and time management. How do we cultivate them? Where does true leadership come from? Tricia shares the practices that keep her focused and resilient, offering insights into what it really means to be the CEO of your own life.

They also explore Tricia’s groundbreaking company, Partana, which is revolutionizing the brick industry with the world’s first environmentally beneficial concrete designed to absorb CO2 from the atmosphere. On a more personal note, Tricia and Dre reflect on the powerful experience of birth and recovery - an essential, yet often overlooked, rite of passage. Dre was there to witness Tricia’s first birth, and together they unpack why it’s so important for women to truly see this process and prepare for it.

This episode is a masterclass in leadership, positivity, and showing up fully for your life.

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Practical Magic: Owning Our Psychic Gifts Is The New Black with Spiritual Teacher, Kathryn Schiff

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In this episode, Dre sits down with renowned energy healer, spiritual teacher, and clairvoyant Kathryn Schiff — founder of Ground and Gold, a school dedicated to intuition and healing. Kathryn’s mission is to demystify the mystical and help weave spiritual connection into modern, everyday life.

They explore how everyone has access to their own psychic and intuitive gifts — and how true healing begins when we shift our energy, step into neutrality, and trust ourselves. Kathryn dives into why boundaries are essential in intuitive practices, how to harness group energy for collective healing, and how to shift from being a passive participant in life to being in control of your own experience.

She reminds us: no one knows your path better than you. Teachers and mentors may light the way, but the ultimate power comes from realizing you are your own guru. Get ready to embody your own magic, understand the language of energy, and navigate life with more clarity, connection, and ease.

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