The Whole Paradox
By: Molly Mitchell-Hardt
Language: en-us
Categories: Society, Culture, Philosophy
Welcome to The Whole Paradox podcast, where we explore timeless wisdom in the modern age to cultivate a greater sense of meaning and belonging to ourselves, our world, and one another. We will integrate the sacred, mythic, somatic, creative and poetic to expand our meaning of truth and our capacity for complexity and nuance.
Episodes
Coming Home to Practice Moment by Moment with Jodi Strock
Dec 15, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, depth + somatic psychotherapist, and The Whole Paradox Host, Molly Mitchell-Hardt again welcomes psychotherapist, yogi, and mindfulness teacher, Jodi Strock LMFT. They talk about:
Jodi begins with a ~10 minute grounding meditationnavigating fear, despair, and grief in our timebuddhist practice and psychologythe myth of separation and what feeds polarization versus connection meeting self with compassion and care and much more...Molly's Offerings:
To inquire about 1:1 work or about 1 x per month Cycle-Synced Deep Tide Sessions, schedule a free con...
Oneness and Separation, Lover and Mother with Ashley Batistick
Oct 13, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, depth + somatic psychotherapist and The Whole Paradox Host, Molly Mitchell-Hardt interviews couples psychotherapist and coach Ashley Batistick for the second time, because the first time was so juicy! They talk:
Marriage on multi-dimensional levelsTension around the distribution of the labor in relationships and what lies underneath this dynamic Couples therapy and the Emotionally Focused Therapy modalityLimitations and challenges in navigating relationships in the modern contextHaving a relationship to something greater than us as a way through the present chaos and upheavalRomantic relationships as a vessel of individuation and pulling o... Duration: 01:02:09The Shadow of Health Optimization: When Wellness Becomes Wounding with Amber Magnolia Hill
Jun 17, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, depth + somatic psychotherapist, and The Whole Paradox Host, Molly Mitchell-Hardt interviews Medicine Stories podcast Host, Amber Magnolia Hill. They talk about:
the experience of a metabolic health crisis - chronic fatigue, depression, and weight gainthe dangers of chasing the "optimization of health" and "bio-hacking"the myths of the health and wellness spacethe danger of cutting carbsthe down regulation of metabolism due to restrictive eatingweight gain due to under eatingremineralizationthe pro-metabolic dietand much more...Molly's Offerings:
To inquire about 1:1 work or about 1 x...
The Practice of Love, Deep Listening, and Connection with Jodi Strock
Apr 14, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, depth + somatic psychotherapist, and The Whole Paradox Host, Molly Mitchell-Hardt interviews psychotherapist, yogi, and mindfulness teacher, Jodi Strock LMFT. They talk about:
sensitivity and abandoning our sensitivitythe healing journeybuddhist practice and psychologythe courage of vulnerabilitymeeting self with compassion and caredeep listening and much more...Molly's Offerings:
To inquire about 1:1 work or about 1 x per month Cycle-Synced Deep Tide Sessions, schedule a free consultation or email mollymitchellhardt@gmail.com
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Somatic Meditation Series: The Sacred in the Mundane Meditation
Apr 03, 2025Send us a text
This the fourth meditation in this series, led by depth and somatic psychotherapist Molly Mitchell-Hardt Field.
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This podcast was produced in association with Channel the Sun by Kevin Joseph Grossmann. Musical stylings by Kevin Joseph Grossmann.
Duration: 00:08:04Healer, Shaman, Artist, Lilith with Lisa Marchiano and Zachary Murdock
Mar 17, 2025Send us a text
In this special episode of The Whole Paradox, we collaborate with The Pink Hearse Podcast where hosts and partners Molly Mitchell-Hardt Field and Zachary Murdock interview Jungian Analyst, author, and host of This Jungian Life Podcast, Lisa Marchiano.
Together, we explore "the mysterious identity of the Lilith archetype, how to kill time during an apocalypse, and the difference between dad jokes and mom jokes. And a bunch of other depthy things of course." -Zachary Murdock
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Alchemy: The Archetype of Transformation
Feb 28, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, depth and somatic psychotherapist, Molly Mitchell-Hardt Field dives into the archetypal pattern of psychological transformation as depicted in the art and science of Alchemy. She argues that a symbol understanding of alchemy serves as a foundational understanding of psychology.
"Alchemy can serve as a framework to hold the archetypal patterns of transformation, not only intrapsychically, but also interpsychically between two people, a group of people or even on a global scale. When we are able to see ourselves in an archetypal pattern, it takes us out of the...
Duration: 00:17:20Dancing with Death and the Yogic Journey with Ayla Nova
Feb 11, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, depth + somatic psychotherapist, and The Whole Paradox Host, Molly Mitchell-Hardt interviews Yoga Nidra guide, cancer survivor, and podcast host Ayla Nova. They talk about:
The yogic journeyCancer diagnosis, dancing with death, and deep surrenderFinding and falling in love with Yoga NidraWorking with the narrative of "good" and "bad" versus non-dualityThe wheel of samsaraSitting with shadow and being "not okay" within spiritual communitiesRelationship with fearand so much more...
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Somatic Meditation Series: The "Do Anywhere" Meditation
Feb 05, 2025Send us a text
Welcome to a new offering from The Whole Paradox!
This is our meditation series led by depth and somatic psychotherapist Molly Mitchell-Hardt Field.
This meditation is meant to do anywhere while doing anything (within reason of course); cooking, walking, doing the dishes, at home with your child(ren), at work, driving (maybe to an interview or event), on the train/bus, or in a meditative space! The intention of this meditation (< >
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Duration: 00:12:46Endings, New Consciousness, and the Astrology of 2025 with Jana Roemer
Jan 12, 2025Send us a text
This episode was recorded one day before the outbreak of the LA fires, so first and foremost our hearts are with all those impacted. We are deeply sitting with all the loss and grief both personally and collectively as we navigate what is to come for family and friends who have lost everything. Our hope is that this episode can serve as a compass and connector to the greater forces surrounding us so that we feel more firmly planted within the cosmos.
In this episode, depth + somatic psychotherapist, and The Whole...
Healing the Creative Impulse and Connecting with the Inner Child with Xenia Viray
Dec 26, 2024Send us a text
In this episode, depth + somatic psychotherapist, and The Whole Paradox Host, Molly Mitchell-Hardt interviews healer, frequency artist, and creativity catalyst, Xenia Viray. They talk about:
sensitivitycreativitythe messiness of the entrepreneurial spacecreating with no mapself-expressionlove of learning and curiosity genius and states of playconnection to innocence and the inner childnavigating the transitional space of our timebusiness as creative expression intuitive sense of 2025and much more...Follow us @mollymitchellhardt and @thewholeparadox
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To inquire about 1:1 wo...
Somatic Meditation Series: Walking Meditation
Dec 13, 2024Send us a text
Welcome to a new offering from The Whole Paradox!
This is our meditation series led by depth and somatic psychotherapist Molly Mitchell-Hardt Field.
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This podcast was produced in association with Channel the Sun by Kevin Joseph Grossmann. Musical stylings by Kevin Joseph Grossmann.
Duration: 00:08:51The Gifts of Depression with Astrid Schmidt
Dec 03, 2024Send us a text
In this episode, depth + somatic psychotherapist and The Whole Paradox Host, Molly Mitchell-Hardt interviews seasoned psychotherapist and coach, Astrid Schmidt. They talk about:
Healing through being a healerPostpartum underworld experienceGestalt and how all your parts are trying to help youImpact of identifying with diagnoses or family roles/dynamicsDepression as healthNavigating race as a biracial womanAncestral exhaustionMoney and scarcity More money and more responsibility Staying mobilized during times of unknown or crisisMotherhood as a spiritual pathRadical accountability and responsibility and much more...Follow us @mollymitchellhardt and ...
Duration: 01:10:17Somatic Meditation Series: Movement + Embodiment Meditation
Nov 22, 2024Send us a text
Welcome to a new offering from The Whole Paradox!
This is our meditation series led by depth and somatic psychotherapist Molly Mitchell-Hardt Field.
The intention of this moving meditation is to arrive more fully into the body, to allow for authentic expression of movement and sound to move stagnant or energy through and even out of the body.
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Duration: 00:17:58The Medicine of the Dead with Perdita Finn
Nov 05, 2024Send us a text
In this episode, depth + somatic psychotherapist and The Whole Paradox Host, Molly Mitchell-Hardt interviews author, teacher, mother, and pioneer, Perdita Finn. They talk about:
Relationship to the deadAsking the dead for helpThe economy of prayerWhy institutional religion has tried to make us afraid of the dead True elderhoodThe burden put on modern mothers The sacredness of beads Circles of belonging and much more...Follow us @mollymitchellhardt and @thewholeparadox
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The Birth Portal with Courtney Satow
Oct 03, 2024Send us a text
In this episode, depth + somatic psychotherapist and The Whole Paradox Host, Molly Mitchell-Hardt interviews Certified Labor Doula, women's wellness coach, registered yoga teacher, and childbirth educator, Courtney Satow. They talk about:
the unique perspective of the doulafear in birthingfear, tension, pain axisflow state in birththe medical model of birth and impact on perceptions of birththe importance of being informedand much more...Follow us @mollymitchellhardt and @thewholeparadox
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Menopause: A Rite of Passage with Kimberly Ann Johnson
Aug 27, 2024Send us a text
In this episode, depth + somatic psychotherapist and The Whole Paradox Host, Molly Mitchell-Hardt interviews author, educator, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Kimberly Ann Johnson. They talk about:
menopause as a reckoninghormones as godsthe culture around menopause and aging"worrying" about fertility, perimenopause, menopausethe pressure to go on HRT (hormone replacement therapy)coming to terms with limitationliving in a "what's wrong" culture listening differently as a result of shifting hormones and access to wisdomhow social media is impacting women's perceptions about menopauseand much more...Follow us @mollymitchellhardt and ...
Duration: 01:12:30Courting the Inner Lover with Ashley Batistick
Jul 30, 2024Send us a text
In this episode, depth + somatic psychotherapist and The Whole Paradox Host, Molly Mitchell-Hardt interviews couples psychotherapist and coach Ashley Batistick. They talk about:
uncertainty and doubt in relationshipscouples therapy and the Emotionally Focused Therapy modalitythe depth perspective in couples workholding the tension of oppositesfantasy as a guideallowing the inner lover to court youthe multiplicity of the psycheand much more...Follow us @mollymitchellhardt and @thewholeparadox
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The Highly Sensitive Motherload with Gina Minardi
Jul 16, 2024Send us a text
In this episode, depth + somatic psychotherapist and The Whole Paradox Host, Molly Mitchell-Hardt interviews psychotherapist and podcaster Gina Minardi. They talk about:
being and raising highly sensitive peoplethe defining qualities of HSPsthe initiatory experience of the motherhood journeynavigating the highly sensitive family ecosystemand much more...Follow us @mollymitchellhardt and @thewholeparadox
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Duration: 01:05:19
Vitality, Motherhood, and Rage with Lisa Marchiano
Jun 17, 2024Send us a text
In this episode, depth + somatic psychotherapist and The Whole Paradox Host, Molly Mitchell-Hardt interviews author, podcaster, and Jungian Analyst, Lisa Marchiano. They talk about:
the power of seeing through a symbolic/archetypal lensthe Jungian conception of the psychethe nature of the unconscious her books Motherhood: Facing and Finding Yourself and Vital Sparkdreams, fairytales, and myths as a way into the inner worldthe motherhood journey as a soul making experiencethe shadow side of motherhood and our relationship with ragethe function of daydreamingsexuality and demanding mutualityand much more...Follow us @mo...
Duration: 01:02:26It is what it is... with Zachary Murdock
May 19, 2024Send us a text
In this episode, depth and somatic psychotherapist, Molly Mitchell-Hardt and musical artist and ineffable multimedia creator Zachary Murdock have a meandering, silly, philosophical conversation about:
Inspiring literature and musicEvolution of consciousnessZach’s inner experience as an artist and creativeBearing the liminal nature of living in this eraThe relationship between the polarities of masculine and feminine energetics and how things are changingTheir experience of marriage and parenthood.Life’s initiations.The holy grail myth and much moreFind Zachary Murdock:
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How Did We Get Here?
Apr 21, 2024Send us a text
In this episode, Molly Mitchell-Hardt explores what elements may have come together that paved road to present day and how this informed human experience and culture on every level:
"To give us context for the cultural milieu we find ourselves in, mired in global conflict, a worldwide pandemic, and climate crisis to name a few, I find solace in looking to the ancient wisdom of our ancestors. For me, this often leads me back to the question, What existed before the social and cultural system of the patriarchy? "
Facing the Mystery and The Astrology of 2024 with Jana Roemer
Jan 13, 2024Send us a text
In this episode Molly Mitchell-Hardt interviews teacher, astrologist, mystic, Jana Roemer. They Discuss:
Moving through griefNormalization of cryingMain astrological energies of 2024 and how to orient to what is in storeMotherhood and hope in the modern ageAnd much more...
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Falling Apart with Anna Olinova
Nov 21, 2023Send us a text
Why so much suffering? The constant and unspeakable atrocities of humanity over and over and over it repeats, the horrors we inflict upon others, ourselves, is there a difference?
I turn to the void, unhinge my jaw, I open to let it in. “Is this going to annihilate me?” “Yes my love, let it.” On my knees I reach down to the earth, the tears come, washing me clean from the inside “I’m sorry, please forgive me, thank you, I love you, I’m sorry, please forgive me, thank you...
Duration: 01:07:38The Continual Decimation of Being with Maya Night
Oct 20, 2023Send us a text
The elder mother gathers the liminal one out of bed. She dresses in earthen skins, her belly round and ripening. She is led blindfolded down a well trodden path into the forest and on into a clearing. A circle of mothers around a fire at the center, tended by maidens in flowing white dress...
The ceremony ends as the liminal one is offered gifts and talismans to remember her strength and power as she faces the decimation of the one who came before and is welcomed to the ancient line...
Initiatory Reclamation with Nicky Wilks
Sep 08, 2023Send us a text
Western culture has in many ways lost conscious relationship with the forces of initiation, so many of us are unconsciously dragged along into initiatory trial after initiatory trial without context, without the container of the community or the elders to hold us and imbue our experiences with meaning and sacred purpose. Without the anchoring of communal ritual we become untethered from the cosmos and the wheel of time that connects us to the eternal.
In this episode, Molly Mitchell-Hardt interviews friend, educator, speaker, facilitator, and Rites of Passage g...
Duration: 01:21:22The Shadow Side of Healing Culture with Dr. Erin Yu-Juin McMorrow
Aug 07, 2023Send us a text
The seat of therapist or healing professional is a very privileged role and as such, I believe we have a duty and responsibility to be doing our own inner work. In a position of power and with the shadow unchecked it is all too easy to get stuck in a trap of unconscious manipulation, vying for power and control, or using the work to focus on others in order to neglect our own suffering among other things.
When we acknowledge the shadow we invite in another layer of t...
Duration: 01:05:42Life is a Psychedelic Experience with Pilar Brooks
Jul 09, 2023Send us a text
A crackling fire, the drum beat, feet rhythmically lifting and pounding on the Earth, dust whirling up like smoke, singing the world awake. Consciousness shifts. We are lifted out of the temporal and transported beyond as we have been doing since the dawn. As Jungian analyst Dr. Jeffery Raff said, humans have “...the innate capacity to unite with the higher world, and to unite the higher and the lower worlds as one” (p.1).
In this episode, Molly Mitchell-Hardt interviews friend and colleague, trained Depth Psychotherapist and Somatic Experiencing Prac...
Duration: 01:24:14The Relentless Mirror with Zachary Murdock
Jun 07, 2023Send us a text
There are myriad paradoxes at work in life and when we straddle two opposing positions we enter a closer approximation of truth and wholeness. Carl Jung said “… the paradox is one of our most valued spiritual possessions.” When we can hold the tension we are honoring the spectrum and complexity of life. Aliveness is in that tension, transformation is in that tension, and so too is great discomfort.
In this episode, Molly interviews her partner, poet, musical artist, all-around prolific creator and founder of Channel the Sun, Za...