On The Path with Kissiah Young

It’s 2 a.m., you’re wide awake (again), and wondering if your hormones have joined a circus without telling you. In this episode, we dive into the wild world of perimenopause — and those oh-so-fun sleepless nights. With honesty and a dash of humor, we talk about what’s really going on, how to make peace with the changes, and why you’re definitely not alone in this midnight madness.

A deep bow,

~Kissiah

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When you pause and give thought to your life, what are the things that you know, deep down, that you're avoiding or that you're not seeing clearly? Those are blindspots--the very things we tend to avoid, turn away from, or make excuses for so as to not have to face or deal with them. Yet, these are the very things that adversely impact our lives and the lives of those around us. 

In this episode we take a look at our blind...

Who do you become when you're unable to control the behavior of others, and of places, processes, and outcomes? What is your practice for navigating the disappointment that inevitably comes when you find yourself unable to move the needle in any direction? In today's episode, we peel back some of those layers with an eye toward knowing ourselves better, seeing what's behind our behavior, and working toward change. Th...

In this episode, we go beneath the surface — excavating the buried layers of identity, memory, and conditioning to contemplate the true archeology of who we really are. Through reflection, mindful inquiry and honest inner work, we explore the importance of peeling back the layers to see the ingredients of ourselves with an eye toward living more fully and authentically.

Thank you for your presence. 

A deep bow,

~Kissiah

I'd love to...

Perimenopause is a real matter, yet one that isn't talked about enough. The many changes taking place in a woman's body, particularly in midlife, are often under researched, ignored, shunned, not discussed, and swept so far under the rug that they become lost in the dark of dust bunnies. Well, this needs to change. It's time we take a look at that which is staring us in the face, and honor ourselves by choosing to in...

In this episode, we explore the truth that our lives deserve more than a quick fix. So often we reach for instant solutions, hoping to ease discomfort or rush transformation—but what if the real magic lies in slowing down, tending gently to what’s underneath, and allowing growth to unfold in its own time? It’s okay not to rush yourself. It’s okay to need a pause, to name that you’re tired, and to give yourself space to simply be. T...

Have you ever paused to think about what rests behind your actions, behind the decisions you make that lead to the things that you do? Often, we operate from default behavior, mindlessly doing things without really paying attention to the reasons. When we think about how time is the one thing we do not get back, perhaps we might take stock of why we do the things we do, and make any necessary changes. In today's episode we pau...

Unless we die young we are growing older until eventually older becomes what they call old age. As time passes, we come to realize our body and mind begins to change. Perhaps there are more aches and pains, more forgetfulness or short term memory challenges, and if you are a woman, there are the many layers that come with perimenopause. If you're a man, perhaps there are prostate related matters or erectile changes. These kind...

In today's episode, we explore the reality that no one is exempt from life’s impermanence. From diagnosis to the instinct to cling to life, we examine the truth of our mortality, the fight to keep living, and the inevitability of death. Through this reflection, we ask: how might remembering our mortality guide us to live with greater intention, depth, and fullness?

Thank you for your presence. As always, I appreciate you.

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Sometimes grief catches us off guard. It sneaks up on us in moments when we come across something that touches a tender spot and reminds us of perhaps something that went missing, a loved one no longer here in physical form, or a deep ache or longing from childhood. What do we do when we have these moments? How do we hold the grief that lingers? 

In this episode we pause and turn toward that lingering grief. We give ourselves permis...

We will all experience times when peace seems to elude us, where it feels out there somewhere rather than within. Often, this is the result of our not wanting to experience what is in front of us, or fearing something to come. As long as we turn away when we are to turn toward, or hold tightly to that which we are to hold loosely, we suffer, and our peace fades into the murk of confusion. 

Join me today as we look closely at how cli...

In Buddhism there is great talk on the subject of suffering. In fact, it is behind much of the teachings, and the root of the Buddha's Four Noble Truths: suffering exists, there is a cause of suffering, there is a path out of suffering, and the way of the path out, the message.

In today's episode we look at the cause of our suffering, and how the messages, thoughts, and vexations of our mind lead us more deeply into suffer...

Grief has many layers and many faces. It isn't solely the result of loss, or of death and dying, but rather a multitude of reasons. Our life is full of experiences, some wonderful, and others that leave us feeling some kind of way, perhaps a way that points to grief. In this episode we look at the face our grief wears and how we are choosing to be with it, see it clearly, and hold the sight of our seeing. Thank you for being h...

One of the hardest parts about experiencing grief, is turning to face its fullness. The fear and sadness can be overwhelming. We hide. We deny. We distract ourselves only to face a life that doesn't reflect our fullness. In this episode, we explore the necessity of turning to face our grief, and to experience the weight of what it brings that we might free ourselves of its holding and the consequences that often come when we i...