The Authentic Creative: expanding our capacity to feel good
The Authentic Creative is a top 2% globally ranked podcast hosted by Siri Baruc Thornton.
Every conversation is an invitation to come home to yourself.
With more than 316 episodes and listeners in 65+ countries, Siri has welcomed Emmy Award winners, New York Times bestselling authors, neuroscientists, psychologists, physicians, artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, spiritual teachers, researchers, and everyday people whose stories illuminate what it means to be fully human.
Every episode begins with curiosity.
Together we explore creativity, healing, psychology, spirituality, relationships, purpose, nervous system regulation, and the beautifully imperfect human experience. These conversations invite honesty, deepen compassion, expand perspective, and remind us that healing often begins the moment we feel deeply seen.
The subtitle of this podcast is Expanding Our Capacity to Feel Good.
Feeling good begins with expanding our capacity to fully experience life—with love, grief, wonder, uncertainty, creativity, gratitude, joy, and compassion. As that capacity grows, so does our ability to live authentically, create courageously, love deeply, and meet life with presence.
Alongside intimate conversations, you’ll also find guided meditations, Transformational Breathwork, Reiki teachings, and solo reflections that offer practical tools for healing, authentic living, and personal growth.
Everything I create is rooted in one intention:
Creating extraordinary spaces where people feel deeply seen, safe to tell the truth, and remember who they truly are.
Whether you’ve been listening since the very beginning or you’re pressing play for the first time, I’m honored you’re here.
Welcome to The Authentic Creative.
www.sageandblushwellness.com
The Authentic Creative: expanding our capacity to feel good
Returning to the Light in Our Hands with Siri
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In this episode, I share the story of how Reiki first entered my life through my mother’s healing journey and how the practice quietly transformed the course of my life and work over the past 30+ years.
This conversation explores:
• what Reiki actually is
• how Reiki supports nervous system regulation, intuition, grounding, and emotional wellbeing
• the bridge between science, healing, and energetic awareness
• why Reiki is far more practical and accessible than many people realize
• how Reiki can support everyday life, caregiving, creativity, relationships, and self trust
Whether you are completely new to Reiki or have been curious about it for years, this episode is an invitation to soften, reconnect, and remember the healing capacity already within you.
This episode is part of my ongoing Reiki series and includes updated reflections and information for my upcoming:
First + Second Degree Reiki Certification Retreat
September 27–30, 2026
Depoe Bay, Oregon
This intimate oceanfront retreat includes:
• First + Second Degree Reiki certifications
• Reiki attunements
• hands on practice
• sound baths
• beautiful catered meals
• ocean walks
• nervous system restoration
• meaningful connection and integration
Only 3–6 spaces available.
Details on the homepage:
www.sageandblushwellness.com
Questions:
siri@sageandblushwellness.com
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