Gratitude Blooming Podcast
In Season 4 of the Gratitude Blooming podcast, Wayfinding Through the Unknown, a monthly conversation hosted by Belinda Liu and Omar Brownson, we slow down to explore wild, emergent living, guided by the rhythms of nature and the wisdom within.
Joining us as a regular guest is the brilliant Dr. Paul Wang, whose deep knowledge of Chinese medicine, Daoism, and alchemical traditions expands our understanding of transformation beyond the elements. Together, we embrace the practice of pausing, noticing, and feeling—grounding ourselves in presence as we navigate life's unfolding.
The Gratitude Blooming card deck was inspired by the artist Arlene Kim Suda and her 100 Days of Blooming Love art project. Please rate, review and subscribe. New conversations each month. We want to hear what you're grateful for. Learn more at www.gratitudeblooming.com
Gratitude Blooming Podcast
Filtering the Noise, Finding the Signal: Wayfinding Through Change
2025 has been a year of relentless waves — uncertainty, upheaval, and unexpected turns.
In this episode, co-hosts Belinda Liu and Omar Brownson are joined again by Dr. Paul Wang to explore how Daoist seasonal wisdom can guide us through noisy, volatile times.
Together, they reflect on the transition into the metal season in Chinese cosmology, represented by autumn — a time of discernment, boundaries, and filtering out noise so we can hear the deeper signal of what truly matters.
From the symbolism of sound and silence to the lessons of animals, oceans, and plants, the conversation reveals how remembrance, grace, and inner stillness help us navigate change.
The Gratitude Blooming card they draw — the Poppy (Remembrance) — invites us to pause, honor what we want to sustain, and release what no longer serves.
💡 Themes we explore:
- Navigating VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) with presence
- The yin and yang of sound and silence — cultivating inner quiet in a noisy world
- Lessons from snakes, crows, coyotes, and manta rays as wayfinding guides
- Remembrance as a path to wholeness — restoring what matters most
- Practices for resilience in the metal season: breathwork, skin-brushing, and choosing what to receive
✨ Whether you’re leading others, holding space, or simply seeking clarity in uncertain times, this conversation offers grounding practices and soulful reminders to help you stay connected to your own center.
Immerse yourself on the land in Hawaii with Belinda and Omar this October for their upcoming Gratitude Blooming retreat!
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Learn more about our co-hosts and special guest for Season 4:
Co-host Belinda Liu | Hestia Retreat Centers
Co-host Omar Brownson | Trickster's Guide to Immortality on Substack
Special Guest Dr. Paul Wang | The Dao Center
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