The Star Tulip
By Vignette Ching
A love letter to humans. From the mind of Vignette Ching, acupuncturist, herbalist, and holistic healer of The Star Tulip Clinic. Meditations, meanderings, musings designed to bring more light on the planet. Learn how to heal your own trauma and create a life you like.
The Star TulipJan 23, 2021
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13:11
Thank you me
Giving a good twist on how to do gratitude in a way that gets opyou more direct results and might actually be easier (and more fun) to practice!
Jan 23, 202113:11
Slow and steady wins the race
Spiritual development’s not a race, but you know what I mean! Tonight we’re talking about why it’s a good thing that we don’t always manifest everything we want overnight (even though sometimes we do and that’s fun too)!
Jan 19, 202113:18
More sparkle, please.
What comes after all the healing? Healing is great, but it’s also an easy place to plateau if we only ever focus on “fixing” what’s wrong. Sometimes it’s helpful to also focus on what you plan to do with all that health you’ve created, and what else you want to bring into your life. For me, it’s more sparkle, please.
Jan 17, 202148:28
How to use a healing sesh. 💜
In tonight’s episode we’re talking about how to use a healing session, next steps, and what to expect moving forward. ❤️❤️
Jan 14, 202116:17
Self Love!
Welcome back! We’re finally back for season 2. Join me for an explanation of what self love actually is and a quick meditation to draw more of into your life.
Jan 12, 202120:19
Accepting reality with bedtime music by Marie de la Vega
Marie joins us with a bedtime song you can find on Spotify under London and Rome. We also talk accepting the reality that we are in now. Whatever that looks like for you.
Jul 10, 202014:06
The star tulip
Did you know the star tulip flower essence was about deepening your intuition? That’s what this show is about!
Jul 01, 202015:35
Dense can be good
Are you feeling dense and heavy right now? Lazy maybe? There’s a reason and it’s not all bad.
Jun 27, 202008:33
Life is long
Did you know?
Jun 22, 202003:38
Let’s talk public health with Jhilya
Have you been wondering whether or not to wear a mask? Jhilya Mayas, a public health expert with a background in microbiology, and all around good human, gives us the definitive answer. We also hash out privilege, respectability politics, hope for humanity, and whatever else we could fit into an hour. In the episode Jhilya generously mentions reaching out for masks! Shoot an email to hello@thestartulip.com to get connected.
Jun 20, 202054:30
Reclaiming our humanity
Society as we’ve conceived of it has dehumanized us, that’s why we need so much healing and “self-care.”
Jun 16, 202011:60
Disrupting balance *BONUS EPISODE*
In this special bonus episode, we are featuring Hanifa Barnes speaking from her own podcast, Disrupting Balance. Hanifa shows us how she unpacks her own trauma, and rage and gives us space to do it for ourselves. You can find her at www.disruptingbalance.com
Jun 14, 202026:28
It’s ok to be uncomfortable and a happy moment with Deb
In any healing journey, inevitably the things that caused you to be sick will come up for you to reevaluate. As we continue in this process of dismantling racism, where have you been feeling uncomfortable? That’s good, lean into that feeling. It will show you some new things. The book I mention is How to be Anti-Racist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. Here is also an amazing list of resources by Zahra Barnes for Black mental health resources if anyone is looking. https://www.self.com/story/black-mental-health-resources?fbclid=IwAR1gY-R_kveYrGFiKyD0ChQORtq6UWIK4-Cj-Oqarm3gJaN5v4rN2Hv_jXQ
Jun 10, 202021:28
A quick check-in
As more and more protests continue and people are stepping up for justice, I have been alternating activism and quiet reflection of how best to be of service. If you’re looking for more ways to be involved or support, here are just a couple options to look into - Practical action steps supporting Breonna Taylor, msha.ke/30flirtyfilm Critical Resitance's Abolitionist Toolkit to understand what abolishing the police really entails, http://criticalresistance.org/resources/the-abolitionist-toolkit/?fbclid=IwAR3rvI8iTHX9I9Lzj_SrQCaF7CCJBGsa5LSakpFU-FY7A3iCyWBfgZV3LvY
Love to all of us looking into our shadows.
Jun 07, 202004:02
Heart Mending
It’s always good to go back to the basics and heal our hearts.
Jun 03, 202013:50
Bedtime Story About Race Politics with a Non-Black Five Year Old
Have we all been hearing about how kids as young as 2 start internalizing notions about race and how important it is to talk to them about it? Me too, but I always wonder, “how?” So here is an example of me doing it and sometimes doing it poorly because it’s awkward and hard. There were many cringeworthy moments and he surprised me with some toxic masculinity I didn’t know someone who I have been so careful in shielding from violence and mindful about gender language could be. I hope this is listened to with love.
Jun 01, 202018:36
Get out of your head with Kate
The illustrious Kate Drabinski stopped by to drop some wisdom about how to keep a routine right now and what it’s doing for her. Listen in and then read her blog. It’s full of delightful and poignant reflections that have always lit a spark in me. Whatisawridingmybikearoundtoday.com
May 30, 202009:52
Anger, Grief, Optimism featuring music by Flo Oramasionwu
So many feelings for a new traumatizing # everyday. Let’s talk about it. If you’re looking for resources: text FLOYD to 55156, donate to minnesotafreedomfund.org to help protestors who’ve been arrested, follow black lives matter, the conscious kid. Find flo at flosoul.com Rest, unplug, be kind to yourself and others.
May 29, 202012:42
Imagination Toolkit
Let’s go back in time to a recording I did that helps you find clarity when you’re struggling with a decision and have more awareness of what your body is always trying to tell you.
May 26, 202013:16
Don’t get caught in the why of it all plus movies with Jordan
Sometimes you don’t need to know why you’re having feelings, and the questioning can keep you stuck in the cycle of the story. So I practice a little of my own advice and then hand it off to journalist Jordan Flaherty for a thoughtful list of movies that are helping him right now.
May 23, 202009:01
Get your cards read by Vanesa Fimbrez
Sometimes it’s good to get some guidance outside of yourself. Tarot reading is popular for a reason, and it’s especially good with a good guide. Vanesa is very modest, but she’s told me the cards whisper to her. Listen to what she helps me work through. Then follow her and book a session @liminalmedicine
May 21, 202041:32
Another 3 deep breaths with Erin this time
Want to hear how taking just 3 deep breaths evokes a powerful healing response? Listen to Erin reduce her physical pain level and release some deep emotions.
May 19, 202032:18
Quarantina with Maisha
Want to hear from someone doing well right now? Me too. Let’s remind each other of how things can look as we go forward. Much love to Maisha for this submission,
May 18, 202007:44
Just 3 deep breaths
That’s all it takes to do deep, deep healing work in your body. Let’s do it together and then listen to Tara talk about life after coronavirus in NYC. If you’re wondering, she’s referring to an episode we did last week: I run with Maud.
May 15, 202010:45
De-clutter your mind
Let’s take a rambling walk down your noisy brain and see if we can’t clear out some of the noise. Plus a happy sound recording, send in more of those!
May 13, 202020:03
Let’s make beautiful soundscapes with Denise Frazier
Capture a memory with sound and live in those good moments.
May 10, 202010:30
I run with Maud featuring a bedtime song by Flo Oramasionwu
I very imperfectly try to capture staying soft in a hard time. Flo stops by with the perfect song to remind us life is still beautiful. Follow her @flosoul.
May 08, 202018:52
Follow the breath
I’m just letting Kate Becker take over on this one. Use your breath to get closer to yourself. ❤️
May 06, 202026:24
Permission 2.0
We have a special submission from coach and holistic body worker, Miinkay Yu. Find her at miinkayyu.com and then listen to Vignette go off again about how important it is to give yourself permission to just be.
May 04, 202019:07
Stories from quarantine featuring Lindsay, Edie, and music by Denise
Taking a beat from my spiritual soapbox to let you listen in on what a couple beautiful souls are doing right now. I love hearing what it’s like in the hearts and minds of other folks, don’t you?
May 02, 202017:46
Let me do the heavy lifting featuring a bedtime song by Jasmine Tommaso
Sometimes you have a hard time and you want someone else to take over for a minute. So, let me! And listen to Jasmine Tommaso sing her new recording, Fragore, because listening to something beautiful puts you in a beautiful place.
May 01, 202009:39
Your body has all the answers
The body is never random, it’s always trying to tell you something. Let’s listen to what it has to say.
Apr 29, 202025:56
Bedtime story
In the middle of recording, I got interrupted by a very special guest. Please enjoy this slightly long bedtime story. May it put you to sleep.
Apr 27, 202017:37
Trailer
Come get a sneak peek of what the star tulip is about.
Apr 26, 202000:51
For the nighttime featuring a bedtime song by Sarah Quintana
Sometimes once it gets dark, things feel hard. Good thing we have Sarah Quintana on tonight to keep the monsters at bay with a soothing balm. Call Sarah up for a private concert while she’s still available.
Apr 25, 202012:04
Small shifts and survival
We hear from my friend Christopher Zippy Kaufman and his sage wisdom for how to survive right now. Find him at ckzippy.com and @zippykaufman on twitter or insta. Then let’s talk survival because that’s the name of the game right now.
Apr 22, 202011:38
Heal someone you love
We hear from a beautiful acupuncturist and mother, Jacqueline Kook, and send some love to someone we care about.
Apr 20, 202022:51
Tell me how you really feel featuring a bedtime song by Dani W + Drew
Lets tell each other the truth of what it looks like right now, and remember it can look all the ways. I felt good today, like myself for the first time in a minute. Then listen to a special bedtime song from good friends DaniW and Drew. Look them up on YouTube at DaniWDrewMusic
Apr 17, 202013:50
Get that blood flowing
Today we have a most special guest, Vanesa Fimbrez. She’s an acupuncturist, an up and coming social worker, an all-around good human, and she’s giving us a new kind of meditation to try. Please enjoy.
Apr 16, 202004:02
Stay Sane
Sometimes in the crush of all that is going on I have been wondering to myself if I am quietly going insane. So, I made a meditation for it.
Apr 14, 202015:13
You make the universe
Let the old stuff go and grow into something else.
Apr 13, 202018:14
Be together
Tell me about your day! How was it? Give me the scoop, the details. Let’s just have some quality check in time. Love, Vignette
Apr 11, 202013:52
Things I needed to hear today
And maybe it will help you to hear them too.
Apr 09, 202003:52
Gratitude Attitude
Being grateful doesn’t need to be forced. It’s easy when you turn in the tap to your feelings. I just got early feeling grateful for you. Try it. It brings good things.
Apr 07, 202022:42
Into the New
Forget going back to normal. Embrace the possibility of what comes next.
Apr 06, 202021:54
You are the universe
You know I’ve been wanting to go on a space walk. Let’s do it, and maybe discover a little more of what you’re made of.
Apr 05, 202021:35
Spot Check
Have a specific spot that feels uncomfortable? Let’s take care of that together.
Apr 03, 202017:35
Permission
Give yourself permission to do it all tonight. Be ugly, eat all the things, buy all the things, watch all the things. Just do it with awareness.
Apr 01, 202011:18
Perfect Pancake
You’re going to be what you were always meant to be
Mar 31, 202007:09
Just Rest
We have so much time left indoors! No need to write that Nobel prize winning piece tonight. Just give yourself permission to do nothing for a minute. Then take a trip with me into the clouds.
Mar 30, 202016:57