The Rainbo Podcast

What if the real key to beauty, health, and longevity isn’t hiding in a bottle but waiting outside your front door? Would you rethink your entire routine for vibrant skin, strong hair, and real energy if you learned most modern beauty advice gets it deeply wrong? In this groundbreaking conversation, Tonya returns with Nadine Artemis (listen to her previous episode on Rainbo Podcast here), visionary founder of Living Libations and author of "Renegade Beauty," for a conversation sure to turn yo...

In this deeply nourishing and expansive conversation, Tonya sits down with artist, fellow projector, and Ethereal Reset co-creator Rachel Saunders to explore the transformative power of rest, creativity, spaciousness, and community. Together, they reflect on the magic of hosting women on the remote Greek island of Folegandros for their annual Ethereal Reset retreat — a space intentionally designed to help women reconnect with themselves beyond productivity, burnout, and the pressures of moder...

What if eroticism isn’t about performance but about presence, creativity, truth, and feeling fully alive? In this deeply expansive episode of The Rainbo Podcast, Tonya sits down with Darshana Avila, trauma-informed somatic practitioner, educator, and speaker, to explore a radically different understanding of eros. Together they unpack eroticism as life force energy, how trauma and conditioning disconnect us from pleasure, and why reclaiming our bodies, desires, and authenticity is essential f...

In this expansive and deeply validating conversation, Tonya sits down with Human Design expert Erin Claire Jones to explore what it truly means to work, live, and make decisions in alignment with who you are. From understanding the core foundations of Human Design to navigating relationships, career paths, and motherhood, Erin shares how this powerful system offers a practical roadmap to more ease, clarity, and self-trust. Together, they unpack the nuances of different Human Design types, the...

In this episode of the Rainbo Podcast, Tonya sits down with Elizabeth Ralph — former energy trader turned founder of the SI Method and host of The Spiritual Investor Podcast. Together they explore the deeper relationship between spirituality, wealth, and financial sovereignty. Elizabeth shares how shifting our internal relationship with money can open the door to true financial freedom, why neutrality toward money is often the key to receiving more of it, and how investing can become a powerf...

In this episode of The Rainbo Podcast, Tonya sits down with astrologer Carmen Di Luccio to explore astrology not as prediction or limitation, but as a tool for conscious co-creation. Together, they unpack the delicate balance between surrender and control, the difference between alignment and force, and how astrology can help us work with timing rather than against it. Carmen shares insights from over 20 years of practice — from electional astrology and business timing to navigating collectiv...

In this nourishing conversation, Tonya sits down with Heng Ou - founder of MotherBees and author of The First Forty Days, Awakening Fertility, and The Nine Golden Months - to explore fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum as sacred portals rather than purely medical events. Together, they unpack how nourishment, ritual, emotional care, and slowness create fertile ground not only for conception and birth, but for creativity, healing, and rebirth across every stage of a woman’s life. Drawing from...

In this powerful New Year’s solo episode, Tonya welcomes 2026 by unpacking its collective numerology, energetic themes, and spiritual invitations. Moving out of the heavy closure of the 9-year cycle of 2025, this conversation explores what it means to step into a 10 year: the year of the Radiant Body, the Fire Horse, and embodied leadership. Tonya weaves together numerology, Kundalini philosophy, astrology, human design, and lived wisdom to reflect on shedding old identities, refining purpose...

In this reflective end-of-year solo episode, Tonya shares her experiment with stepping away from alcohol and mind-altering substances, exploring what clarity, nervous system regulation, and intuitive refinement have revealed along the way. Rather than framing sobriety as an identity or moral stance, this conversation approaches it as an experiment in listening more closely to the body, the nervous system, and inner truth. Tonya weaves together personal history, cultural reflection, nervous sy...

In this expansive and energizing conversation, Tonya and holistic business strategist Abbi Miller dive deeply into the concept of the Zone of Genius or as Abbi calls it, the Zone of Aliveness. Together, they explore the embodied, intuitive, and often nonlinear journey of discovering the work that makes us feel most alive, the traps that lead to burnout, and the practices that sustain creativity over the long term. Abbi shares her personal evolution from actress to yoga teacher to business str...

In this soul-rooted conversation, Tonya is joined by Dr. Jacqui Wilkins, ND — a Naturopathic Doctor, plant medicine person, and teacher, medicine maker, and steward of the Earth. Together, they explore how remembering our relationship with the land, our ancestors, and the plants around us can transform the way we heal and create. Dr. Jacqui shares stories from tending her medicine garden, weaving her Earth-based wisdom, motherhood, and ancestral reverence into a holistic understanding of belo...

In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Tonya sits down with Dr. Christian Gonzales (Dr. G) - naturopathic doctor, host of the Heal Thy Self podcast, and founder of the Integrative Psychology Institute - to explore the true roots of healing. Together, they discuss the nervous system as the foundation of mental and physical health, the somatic connection between emotion and disease, and why we can’t truly heal without addressing the body’s stored experiences. Dr. G shares personal stor...

In this thought-provoking episode, Tonya Papanikolov sits down with writer, strategist, and multidimensional creator Michelle Pellizzon to explore the tension between ambition and authenticity, mystery and mastery, and how we can live project-based lives without burning out. From embracing confusion to rethinking productivity, Michelle shares insights on creative evolution, spiritual agency, and her own journey of building a peaceful, self-defined life. The two dive into desire, competition, ...

In this nourishing conversation, Tonya sits down with Aimee-Jean Greenacre — Certified Holistic Healer, Feminine Cycles Coach, and founder of Women’s Flow Coaching — to explore the power of softness, cyclical living, and embodied leadership. Aimee shares her story of healing from burnout and disconnection, her path to honoring her womb wisdom, and the ways women can reclaim their energy and creativity by aligning with their natural rhythms. This episode is an invitation to let go of hustle an...

This week, Tonya Papanikolov is joined by spiritual teacher Aaron Abke for a profound discussion that explores the roots of mystical Christianity, the historical Jesus, Christ consciousness, and the deeper meanings behind key spiritual texts. Aaron shares insights from his journey as a third-generation pastor’s kid, his exploration of religious and mystical traditions, and his work at 4D University, weaving together perspectives from both scholarship and lived spiritual practice. In this epis...

In this inspiring conversation, Tonya Papanikolov welcomes Maike Gabriela—human design reader and deconditioning expert—for a deep, honest exploration of what it means to live, work, and parent in energetic authenticity. Together, they unpack the process of deconditioning, reclaiming “lost” parts of ourselves, the coming shift in human consciousness, and how we can all begin to truly embody our unique gifts. Whether you’re deep into human design or just awakening to the power of energy, this ...

In this special solo episode, Tonya pulls back the curtain on the five-year journey to creating and launching Fungki, Rainbo’s new functional mushroom beverage line. She shares the inspiration behind both Fungki Coffee and Fungki (the caffeine-free version), the challenges and lessons learned in bringing a product to life without compromising on quality, and why mushrooms and ritual are at the heart of everything she creates. From navigating manufacturing mishaps to honouring divine timing, t...

In this episode, Tonya is joined by clinical herbalist and holistic health educator Rachelle Robinett for a deep dive into herbal medicine, nervous system healing, and the real meaning of wellness. Together, they explore how plants can support our physiology and emotions, what it means to become truly resourced from within, and how we can shift our relationship with stress, regulation, and even capitalism. Rachelle shares her personal journey of rebuilding her system after burnout, her unique...

In this solo episode, Tonya invites us to explore one of the most normalized psychoactive substances on the planet: caffeine. From the coffee shop boom of the 1600s to her own decade-long dependency, she traces the cultural, physiological, and emotional imprint of caffeine on our nervous systems, creativity, and energy. With insights from researchers like Terence McKenna and Michael Pollan, Tonya unpacks the history, science, and spiritual implications of our beloved morning ritual and offers...

In this solo teaching, Tonya shares a powerful and poetic exploration of the nervous system—not just as physiology, but as the sacred bridge between spirit and biology. Drawing from ancient traditions and modern science, she traces the nervous system’s origin at conception, its energetic mapping through the chakras, and its role in breath, intuition, and life force. This episode weaves together embryology, mysticism, and somatic intelligence to offer a new way of seeing your body—as an antenn...

In this deeply moving episode, Tonya reconnects with returning guest and somatic guide MJ Renshaw for a heart-expanding conversation on emotions, grief, creativity, and the sacred art of crying. MJ shares the inspiration behind her new book, How to Cry, offering personal stories and research-backed insight into how emotional release opens the door to healing, intimacy, and freedom. Together, they explore how trauma lives in the body, the role of generational patterns, and why allowing ourselv...

In this heart-opening episode, Tonya is joined by Jesse Israel, founder of The Big Quiet and leadership coach, for a deep dive into emotional mastery, somatic healing, and redefining success from the inside out. Jesse shares his journey from music industry burnout to guiding mass meditations with Oprah—and the powerful lessons he’s learned about navigating endings, identity shifts, and trusting what’s unfolding. Together, they explore the new wave of wellness that goes beyond mindfulness, the...

In this poetic and expansive episode, Tonya sits down with writer, meme philosopher, and creative guide James McCrae to explore the relationship between creativity, healing, and the unseen forces that shape our lives. From his early days as a teenage poet in Minnesota to going viral through memes that blend mysticism and modernity, James shares the winding path that led him from advertising boardrooms to open mic nights in Austin. Together, they talk about why so many people feel disconnected...

Tonya recounts a night in Japan that transformed from a peaceful evening into an unforgettable—and initiatory experience. In this solo episode, she shares a “haunting” and transformative experience at the base of Mount Fuji that took her from fear to remembrance. What seems like a ghost story unravelled into a deep energetic initiation - one that reminded her of the power of sensitivity, the intelligence of the land, and the reality of unseen forces. Through her personal story, Tonya reflects...

What happens when love and business collide in a conscious, intentional way? In this special and intimate episode, Tonya sits down with her partner Simon Chantry—her husband who is an entrepreneur, musician, and engineer—to talk about their seven year journey as romantic partners and now also working side by side in the world of wellness entrepreneurship. This episode dives into what it really looks like to build a business together while preserving the sacredness of a relationship. Tonya and...

What if the biggest transformation of your life comes from simply allowing yourself to be seen? In this episode, Lisa May Francisco takes us on a journey of deep self-inquiry, healing, and stepping into her most authentic self. From navigating the pressures of cultural expectations to embracing spirituality and feminine embodiment, Lisa shares how she found emotional freedom and reclaimed her self-worth. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, fear of being seen, or feeling disconnected fro...

What happens when a high-achieving corporate executive, obsessed with movement and success, reaches complete burnout? For Michael Sanders, the answer came in the form of a life-changing experience deep in the Amazon rainforest. In this episode, Michael shares his incredible transformation—from a driven advertising VP and startup founder to an explorer of consciousness, author, and advocate for decentralized technologies. Michael takes us through his intense personal journey of pushing himself...

Rewriting my Personal Mythology: What my Body & Dreams Taught me about Transformation Episode Summary: In this introspective first episode of 2025, Tonya shares her profound personal transformation journey that began in September 2024. She recounts how facilitating the Ethereal Reset retreat in Greece catalyzed profound internal shifts, leading to a period of intense physical and spiritual cleansing and the re-writing of her personal mythology. Key moments include: What Personal My...

One of a person's most distinguishing features is their hair. Dianna Cohen's luxury haircare brand, Crown Affair, crafts love letters to hair and self-care through their intentionally made hair-care products. Today, Dianna shares the integrity of her brand vision, how she stays inspired, the journey of haircare, and the power of ritual. Staying inspired and active as a founder can be a difficult balance to strike. Dianna shares how she connects to inspiration daily and her favorite plac...

Everyone has the ability to access psychic capacities should they choose. Gaby Azorsky calls on her psychic gifts across her work as a healing arts practitioner and medicine woman, weaving together Reiki, meditation, clairvoyance, and folk herbalism. Today, Gaby shares how living by her intuition has changed her life, ways to build a sacred practice, and an invitation to access your psychic potential. We begin with a tarot pull. The tarot mirrors what we’re currently experiencing and ca...

If you thought mycelium networks were fascinating and magical, the body’s fascia matrix is truly next level. Today, I’m joined by Bonnie Crotzer, dancer turned fascial flossing guide, to discuss just how interconnected fascia is to our entire being and how we can return it to its optimal state. Did you know that fascia is an amazing fabric that links everything in the body? Bonnie explains what fascia is and why it’s so important (and cool!) in an easy-to-digest way. Her deep knowledge...

People are yearning for reconnection, and for a variety of reasons, ceremonial rituals and psychedelic sacred plants are something we are continually called back to. My guest today, Paola Castelo, is dedicated to helping others reconnect with Mexican heritage by preserving and amplifying Mexican culture through art on her online platform Vuelta Sur. In this episode, Paola opens up about how her passion for preserving Mexican culture originated, the project she is collaborating on with Fungi F...

Moving through the world without force, effort, and struggle goes against what modern society teaches most of us to believe. Emmie Rae of The Daily Rest Studio (TDR Studio) specializes in helping people embrace doing less to bring more ease into their lives and businesses. Today, Emmie shares her philosophy of rest, which includes yoga, writing, nature, human design, and one that I personally struggle with, doing nothing. If you’re working to integrate more rest into your daily life, Emmie su...

You are more than what you eat. You are actually a combination of what you eat, assimilate, digest, and eliminate. Today, Holistic Health and Detox coach Meghan Swidler shares her wealth of knowledge about healing, cleansing, and detoxing. We explore how to access the elimination pathways, different types of cleanses, and how to effectively prepare for one. Having an expert guide alongside you throughout the process is deeply important because everyone’s health is unique. I highly recommend w...

Today, I’m joined by Desirée Pais, the founder of BENSHEN.co. Our conversation unfolds organically and deeply on relationships, how to exist in them as our most authentic selves, and how to clarify what we really want. We explore the difference between fate and destiny, how she created BENSHEN.co, and the roadmap to healing that triggers can provide. Desirée and I share what it means for us to be in long-term relationships. We both had to work through a lot of trauma, shadow work, the w...

Join me on my first nude podcast! Today, I’m joined by Charlie Ann Max, the founder of Füde, a liberating space devoted to nudity, food, and healing. Charlie is a multidisciplinary artist dedicated to connecting humanity back to their purist selves through her creative work. Our conversation is focused on nudity as a lifestyle choice, the barriers that it breaks down, and the ways this simple act gets us into vulnerable states. Being naked is an invitation to drop the layers, metaphori...

Ease and effort may seem like contrary ideas but both are insightful, necessary, and nuanced aspects of a successful pivot. Today, Rachel Saunders guides us through her graceful pivot from burned- out business owner to multidisciplinary artist. Rachel now leads The Sanctuary, a monthly subscription infused with inspiration and guidance. And this summer, Rachel and I have collaborated to lead a retreat in Greece, in collaboration with me, An Ethereal Reset. Which sold out in record time! In th...

Today, we're exploring the beautiful reclamation of ourselves, our femininity, and the creative power that lives within all of us. To help me dive in, I'm joined by Harmanjot – a leading modern teacher of Kundalini yoga who has a passion for connecting people and expanding magic in the world. Together, we highlight the power of feminine creativity and how embodying and mastering our sexual energy relates to our magnetism, creativity, vitality and sense of personal power. We touch on the misco...

Inside the fascinating world of apitherapy, I sat down with Kate Hinkens, bee venom therapist, educator, and the founder of Stinglab, to learn how she healed a debilitating condition with Bee Venom Therapy (BVT) and to explore bee venom’s (apitoxin) healing properties as part of the body’s regenerative cycle. Kate is an expert in the field, dedicated to the research and therapeutic application of BVT. In our conversation, Kate shares how BVT cured her of Lyme disease through its inflamm...

In response to a topic that seeps into every aspect of our lives, I sat down with Dr. Melissa Cugliari, Naturopathic Doctor and expert in naturopathy dermatology, digestive health, and hormones, to explore the burnout cycle, the science behind it, and practical strategies that support personal and professional longevity. Dr. Melissa is a wealth of knowledge in the world of well-being and also happens to be my naturopathic doctor. In our conversation, Dr. Melissa illustrates the key biomarkers...

With so much fear and misunderstanding around reproductive health these days, I sat down with Anne Matthews, Fertility Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, to learn about her treatment plans for infertility and chronic conditions like PCOS and endometriosis. Anne is known as the “fairy godmother of fertility” to the hundreds of patients who seek support at her clinic in Toronto. In our conversation, she walks us through the health markers she looks for when deter...

I’m joined by Andrew Carter, one of the co-founders of Smallhold, a beloved mushroom farm that is feeding people across America. Andrew’s agriculture journey started in vertical farming and eventually transitioned into growing mushrooms and a mission to feed the world with fungi. We discuss Smallhold’s evolution from a modest start up in a basement to locations around the country, the mushroom grow cycle, why mushroom farming is so important, and what he loves most about the growing mushroom ...

A 20-minute Gratitude Meditation to help you access this powerful, healing state. Studies into the science of gratitude show that reliving stories and memories of when gratitude was genuinely given to you or someone else is the most potent way to shift your neural circuitry into gratitude and a pro-social mindset. Repeated gratitude practice changes how one's brain circuits work and how the brain and heart interact. Most potent form of gratitude practice is not a form where you give it but wh...

I'm joined today by my dear friend Kate Taylor Martin, who is not only an amazing mother but also the founder of nutbar, a fan-favourite organic, superfood cafe in Toronto. Kate's journey as a holistic nutritionist and entrepreneur has been incredibly inspiring to witness over the past seven years of nutbar's journey. We have a discussion about Kate's passion for integrating mushrooms into nutbar's nutritious menu, the recent launch of their new product barmilk, and how she balances motherhoo...

I'm thrilled to introduce my new friend, Jasper Degenaars, the educational mycologist who runs Fungi Academy. With over 2000 students from 45+ countries, Jasper has taught people about the wonders of mushrooms with a mission to make learning about mycology easy, fun, and exciting! In our conversation, Jasper dives into Fungi Academy's spirit of community, educational mycology, and the healing power of fungi at the intersection of life and death. Fungi Academy serves not only as an educa...

It’s a beautiful time to be in conversation with the lovely Tara Thomas. Tara is a chef, community organizer, and co-founder of the nonprofit, Breaking Bread, and also provides consulting and creative direction in the world of food. In this episode, we chat about her deep hunger (literally) and passion for food ethics and how that evolved into a career focused on bringing awareness to people’s authority over their wellbeing. Tara shares how it was important for her work life and persona...

It’s a beautiful time to be in conversation with my friend and new mother, Chelsea Leyland. Chelsea is the co-founder of the menstrual health and wellness company, Looni, and is an epilepsy and endometriosis plant medicine advocate and activist. In this episode, we chat about her journey with two chronic conditions, natural forms of healing, and the necessity of body literacy throughout the healthcare system. When there’s no education alongside information, how can informed decisions be made?...

I am delighted to be in conversation alongside my friend and inspiration, Liz Tran. Liz is an executive coach and founder of Reset, an executive coaching company to CEOs and founders, as well as a meditation teacher and Reiki master. In this episode, we talk about Liz’s journey of coming into an altruistic way of life, her struggles along the path, and how sharing her experiences with others ultimately provided her with a newfound sense of purpose. External success is inevitable once yo...

I am so honored to share this conversation with a gem of a human, Lauren Taus. Lauren integrates modern science and ancient wisdom to support the personal transformation as a Psychedelic Therapist, Educator, and Speaker who hosts retreats and trainings all over the world. In this episode, we talk about the psychedelic space and plant medicines, her work with people across mental health realms as the founder of Inbodied Life, and the importance of a connection to life. Inter...

I am so happy that I get to share this conversation with Lisa O'Connor with you. Lisa is a Creative Entrepreneur, Holistic Nutritionist, Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Healing Practitioner, and Earthling. In this episode, we talk about her journey with chronic illness, and how that has informed so much of her path to create A Radiant Life. Chronic illness journeys can be constant hurdles of just wanting to be seen and heard, and these conditions and labels can become part of our identity so easily....