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The Astral HourDec 14, 2021
Noah Frere: The Soul's Journey Through the Major Arcana of the Tarot (part 2)
Episode 72 features a conversation with Noah Frere. This is part two of a two-part series that covers an in-depth analysis of tarot cards, specifically the 22 cards of the Major Arcana from the Smith-Rider-Waite tarot deck. In this part we examine and discuss each of the final 14 cards of the Major Arcana and how they fit into the journey of the soul. Tarot: Major Arcana | Noah Frere AstrologyNoah's Instagram
Noah Frere: The Soul's Journey Through the Major Arcana of the Tarot
Episode 71 features a conversation with Noah Frere. This is part one of a two-part series that covers an in-depth analysis of tarot cards, specifically the 22 cards of the Major Arcana from the Smith-Rider-Waite tarot deck. We approach this subject using the book 78 Degrees of Wisdom by Rachel Pollack. Noah begins by giving some information about the author and then explains how her book relates the Major Arcana to the journey of the Soul using archetypal symbolism and meaning. We then examine and discuss each of the first 8 cards of the Major Arcana and how they fit into the journey. Part two will feature the examination and discussion of the remaining 14 cards. Tarot: Major Arcana | Noah Frere Astrology Noah's Instagram
Michelle Leigh: Palmistry, Tea Leaf Readings, Mediumship & More
Episode 70 features a conversation with psychic medium Michelle Leigh. She starts by giving us some background on herself and her spiritual journey. She shares some imformation about palmistry including what it is, if the lines ever change, and some of the main things she has observed through her years of practicing this art. Next we explore tea leaf interpretations and she goes over some of the basics. We discuss her mediumship work, along with important things to look for when seeking out a reader. We also chat for a bit about ouija boards. Then towards the end, she goes into the way she works with energy healing with humans and animals and some of the differences between working with each.
Kelly Matthews: Enlighten & Elevate
Episode 69 features a conversation with Kelly Matthews. She is the host of the podcast Enlighten and Elevate with Kelly. She begins by sharing a little about her spiritual journey. We talk about how our challenging moments are also the ones that lead to our most transformative times. We do a deep dive into reiki, including what it is and some of the many ways we've both come to work with reiki.
Amanda Walley: Angelic Harmony Healing
Episode 68 features a conversation with Amanda Walley. She begins by giving a little background on herself and her spiritual journey. We talk about ways to work with angelic energy. We then explore the divine feminine and standing in our power as women. We share about how we moved beyond toxic relationships and examine the role of anger and the journey of turning suppressed anger into wisdom. This leads to a discussion of moving beyond self betrayal, while caring and loving the self. We also talk about ways that our intuition can support us. Towards the end, she shares about some of the different types of sessions that she can use to help her clients.
* Website: www.angelicharmonyhealing.com * Instagram: @angelic_harmonies111 * TikTok: @angelic_harmonies111 *Youtube: https://youtube.com/@angelic_harmonies111?si=N0tWpjoUkHv8Dots
Bee: Healing Generational Trauma, Somatics, Near Death Experiences & Herbal Infused Oils and Fats
Episode 67 features a conversation with Bee, the creatrix of Numinous Rose Medicinals. She begins by sharing a little about herself and her spiritual journey. We explore generational wounds/trauma and how movement has helped us to become more embodied during our healing process. She explains what Somatics is and ways we can tap into our subtle energy/body. She shares about her near-death experience and how it opened her up to using herbs and alternative healing modalities. We then explore the ways she works with herbal infused oils and fats and how these can act as physical and spiritual armor against dark, harmful energies.
Kimberly Haliburda: Existentialism, Witchcraft & Energy Manipulation
Episode 66 features a conversation with Kimberly Haliburda in which we delve into existential philosophy and how we can use existential teachings to guide how we manipulate energy for ourselves and also in our healing practices. She begins by briefly explaining energy manipulation. She then goes on to describe what existentialism is, who founded existential thought, and how it relates to essentialism. We cover what the moral code looks like within existentialism and what an existential crisis is. We then explore ways that the framework of existentialism can be applied to the usage of witchcraft, healing practices, and other forms of energy manipulation, as well as how we can use it on our spiritual journey.
Xi Earthstar Healer: Starseeds, Dragons & The Emerald Covenant
Episode 65 features a conversation with Xi Earthstar Healer. She begins by giving a little background on herself and her spiritual journey. Then we move on to explore Starseeds, their mission, and the origins of separation. We cover the 3D false matrix and ways to transcend it. Next we discuss multidimensionality and how we can tap into these dimensions. She explains for us what the Emerald Covenant is and how it is connected to the destiny of humanity and Mother Earth. We talk about the wisdom of the body and why keeping it clean and supported is essential for accessing higher planes. Then she shares some fascinating information about Dragons and their deep connection to humanity. Towards the end we talk about her upcoming workshop “Womb, Wealth, Creation” and some of the things she will be covering, as well as how you can sign up. Xi Earthstar Healer Linktree If you like this content and wish to hear more, you can help support Astral Meadow and The Astral Hour by donating. Venmo - @AstralMeadow Cashapp - $AstralMeadow
Stephanie Barthelmes: The Business Medium
Episode 64 features a conversation with Stephanie Barthelmes, aka the Tech Goddess. She specializes in helping online business owners step into their power and grow their empires. She begins by sharing a little background on herself and her spiritual journey. This leads us to explore all of the ways she works with various metaphysical tools such as crystals, tarot cards, and meditation to help people grow their businesses. She gives some advice on ways we can work with the moon by starting to tune into the cycles and taking note on how the moon is affecting us individually and collectively. Towards the end she shares what a consult with her is like and what her “Bish Slap” readings are. Stephanie's Links
Jill Thomas: Spirit Guides, Money & 2024 Predictions
Episode 63 features a conversation with Jill Thomas. She is an author, clairvoyant, hypnotherapist and intuitive coach. She starts by sharing a little background on herself and her spiritual journey. She explains how we can all connect to our spirit guides and some of the various ways that they communicate with us. She talks about how she coaches people to work around negative money beliefs and some of the ways she helps people with their businesses. She also discusses some rituals and practices she utilizes to help ground and clear after doing healing work. She elaborates on the importance of boundaries, as well as some ways to grow your business quickly. Towards the end she shares some of her predictions for 2024.
Website: www.jillkthomas.com
Jay Jay Russell: Qabalah & The Tree of Life
Episode 62 features a conversation with Jay Jay Russell. He starts by giving a little background on himself and his spiritual journey. Then, we explore some of the different aspects of the Tree of Life from a Qabalistic perspective. He goes on to explain some of the meanings of the Hebrew letters and the 4 Qabalistic worlds. We go down the rabbit hole and chat about some of the symbolism in Alice in Wonderland and The Matrix. Towards the end, he expands on the significance of the different degrees of initiation, along with the allegory of the dying and rising god.
Sandy Hanshaw: Halotherapy/Past Life Regression
Episode 61 features a conversation with Sandy Hanshaw. She starts by giving a little background on herself and her spiritual journey. Then she explains what halotherapy is, along with some of it's benefits and what to expect in a session. We explore the variety of services that are offered at her shop, The Sacred Owl and Salt Room. She shares some ways that working with past life regression can help support us in the present. We also discuss some things that we have each experienced during our own spiritual awakening. Towards the end she shares what she considers to be the most valuable practice she has picked up through all of her years of spiritual work.
Philip Clift: Mysteries and Origins of Halloween
Episode 60 features a conversation with Philip Clift. We begin by exploring some of the oldest Halloween traditions from cultures all over the world, along with what exactly they are each celebrating. We discuss how there is uniformity in this time of observance scattered among them across the globe. We explore how the Pleiades plays into this and the connection they share with the great deluge, or cataclysm. We also get into the significance of “the thinning veil”. Towards the end we discuss some ways we can tap into our folk mentality and imagination when celebrating this sacred time of year.
Gary Coppola: Divination, Feng Shui, & Other Metaphysical Practices
Episode 59 features a conversation with Gary Coppola. He starts by sharing some background on himself, his spiritual journey, and how his love for martial arts and eastern philosophy has carried with him throughout his life in a variety of metaphysical practices. He talks about some of the benefits of Yoga, Chi-Kung, and Tai-Chi and how these practices have helped him with his self-awareness, as well as overcoming alcoholism and drug addiction. We also explore some of the various types of divination that he works with which include Tarot and the I Ching. Towards the end of the episode, we explore feng shui and some energy clearing rituals. Facebook: Gary Coppola / Spearman's Mystic Chemistry
Email: garycoppola@yahoo.com
Kimberly Haliburda: The Law of Attraction
Episode 58 features a conversation with Kimberly Haliburda in which we discuss the law of attraction and some practical ways to work with it. She explains a bit about spiritual bypassing and why our thoughts have to be backed with action for manifesting to work. We talk about how things like imposter syndrome can potentially have a limiting effect on attraction and then some ways to move beyond it. We go into how belief plays an important role in manifesting. Towards the end she gives some advice for people who may not be getting immediate results and how prosperity can look different for each individual.
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FlapjacksCurios
Email - FlapjacksCurios@gmail.com
Phone - 865-224-6858
Astral & Justin: The Kybalion
Episode 57 features a conversation with my husband Justin. This is part two of two on Hermeticism and The Kybalion, a book that examines the 7 Hermetic Principles. We begin with a discussion about “The All” and how it leads to the concept that the Universe is mental. We then spend some time going over each of the principles in order. We share the way the book defines each principle and then try to find relatable ways to ground them in our present time to help us understand and work with them in a deeper, realistic way. At the end we share where to find resources on the subject including a spectacular documentary on The Kybalion by Mitch Horowitz.
Astral & Justin: Hermeticism
Episode 56 features a conversation with my husband Justin and myself. This is part one of two on the topics of Hermeticism and The Kybalion, a book based around the Hermetic Principles. We start with the history of where this wisdom springs from including who Hermes Trismegistus was and some of the myths around Thoth and Hermes. We explore Marsilio Ficino’s life and works, and the role he played in keeping the flame of this ancient wisdom alive. We talk about the Cult of Serapis and some similarities it has to Jesus’s death and resurrection. We also discuss why we feel this information has been hidden from the masses. Towards the end, we touch on the philosophical and the technical components within Hermetics.
Jennifer Mitchell: Past Life Regression/Between Life Exploration/Self-Healing
Episode 55 features a conversation with Jennifer Mitchell, host of The Soul Traveler podcast. She starts by sharing a little about her spiritual journey and what drew her to Dolores Cannon. We then explore Past Life Regression, Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) and Beyond Quantum Healing (BQH). She shares some stories about various things that have happened in some of her sessions and some ways that this work may support someone on their healing journey, as well as with overcoming trauma or limiting beliefs. We discuss the theory of simultaneous time and how we’ve both noticed this pattern within our work. Towards the end she talks about what a session with her is like and how it can guide and support people who wish to step into their purpose.
Amanda Lynch: Ayurveda, Waldorf & Esoteric Christianity
Episode 54 features a conversation with Amanda Lynch. She starts by giving a little background on herself and her spiritual journey. We explore Ayurveda, what a coaching session with her is like, and some tips on balancing our doshas during different seasons. She explains how she incorporates astrology into her coaching sessions and yoga classes. Then we move into talking about homeschooling, Waldorf education, and she shares a bit about Guiding Lights, the co-op she teaches at. We delve into Rudolf Steiner and the main difference between exoteric and esoteric Christianity. Towards the end she gives details on the women’s circle she has been inspired to create.
Annapurnananda: Earth + Sky, Nature Spirit Medicine
Episode 53 features a conversation with Annapurnananda. She starts by giving a little background on her spiritual journey and how she got her spiritual name. She explains what Kriya Yoga is and how working with nature and plant medicines has supported her healing and awakening process. She shares a bit about her journey to Peru where she was initiated into the master plant spirit of Ayahuasca and San Pedro. We discuss the mysteries of the Sacred Portals of Peru, her year long immersion into the Andean Cosmovision, and some of the different healing practices and ceremonial services. She also shares her vision to create a plant spirit medicine forest sanctuary for healing and awakening here in the Smokey Mountains. Towards the end she explains what a consultation with her is like.
FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083191193357&mibextid=9R9pXO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annapurnananda/ Websites:
Naturalalternativessalonspa.com http://earthskyawakenednature.com/
Ivy Wren: Art and Soul Meditation
Episode 52 features a conversation with Ivy Wren. She starts by giving some background on herself and her spiritual journey. She shares what drew her to the Baha’i faith and explains some of its core principles and teachings. She discusses how meditation and art therapy has supported her mental health and spiritual awareness, as well as pushed her to want to be a meditation and art teacher. We talk about some of the benefits of sounds healing and she describes some of the instruments that she plays in her sessions. We dive into some of the beautiful ways that forest bathing and making nature mandalas has helped in her healing process. Towards the end we talk about the book she is writing called, “Weeds and Wildflowers”. You can help her get it published by voting for her book at this link: https://soopllc.com/blog/book-ideas/weeds-wildflowers-art-meditations-and-poetry-on-nature-and-the-soul-by-ivy-wren-king/
Jamie Rhea: Astral Traveling & Multidimensionality
Episode 51 features a conversation with Jamie Rhea. She starts by giving some background on herself and her spiritual awakening. We explore ascension and how it’s effecting us on a cosmic and personal level. She talks about some of her spiritual gifts that opened up for her once she began meditating. She spends a little time elaborating on some of the experiences that she’s had astral traveling, as well as some of the beings that she’s met along the way. We chat a bit about portals and some of the ways she’s worked with them. Towards the end she explains the services she offers and I share a glimpse into the healing session that I had with her right before we started recording. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082306017898&mibextid=ZbWKwL Personal Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jrhea.piscesdreamer?mibextid=ZbWKwL Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@purplemoonflower
Wendy Mata Houseman: Bruja Power
Episode 49 features a conversation with Wendy Mata Houseman. She begins with some background on herself, her spiritual journey, and how she is a 5th generation Bruja Curandera by lineage. She explains a little about witchcraft, which is called Brujeria in Mexico, and how we can work with this knowledge in a positive way. This leads to a discussion about some common myths around witchcraft. We go on to explore moon magic and she shares some ways we can work with the new and full moons. She also talks about cord cutting and how it works on an energetic level, as well as the power of boundaries and spiritual protection. Towards the end she shares a bit on Mayan astrology, the power of discovering your elemental, and some of her upcoming workshop opportunities.
Bruja Power Botanica Sacred Space Summit - Closed (witch.institute)
Astral & Justin: Edgar Cayce and The Akashic Records
Episode 48 features a conversation with myself and my husband Justin. For this episode, he interviews me and we dive into the life and work of Edgar Cayce. We start with a little background on his life, including his process, how he got the title “sleeping prophet”, and how some of his gifts first made themselves known. I spend some time explaining what the Akashic Records are and share some of our personal experiences with the Records. We chat about some of the things that Cayce predicted, his thoughts and views on religion and past lives, and lightly explore his natal chart. Next we look at some examples of his holistic remedies and share some times that we have worked with some of these suggestions in our own life. I explain what a castor oil pack is and give some examples of how we can utilize them to help minimize inflammation. We briefly touch on how Cayce viewed dreams and discuss things we can discover from our own dream analysis. I describe what a sojourn is and we lightly cover some of Cayce’s cosmology. Towards the end, we spend some time exploring his work on Atlantis and I share some information about an organization built around his work known as the A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment).
Kimberly Haliburda: Animal Communication, Psychic Abilities, & Energy Manipulation
Episode 47 features a conversation with Kimberly Haliburda. She starts by giving a little background on herself and how/when she discovered she was a medium. She explains some of her abilities, along with how she receives messages. We chat about what an intuitive reading with her is like and then get into how her metaphysical experiences impacted her spiritual/religious views. She shares about how she first delved into candle work and energy manipulation. Then, she discusses how being an intuitive affects her daily life and she shares some of her practices. She also talks about some of her specialties and how she incorporates reiki in with all her other gifts. Towards the end, she shares how she discovered she can communicate with animals and some of her experiences within that realm.
Shayn Jones: Inquiries of our Reality
Episode 46 features a conversation with Shayn Jones, host of Inquiries of our Reality. He starts by giving some background on himself and we talk a little about all of his various podcasting projects. We chat about why being open minded is key when exploring certain theories and how it helps to not box us in. He defines what a cryptid is and we explore some different ideas around what we think about it. He shares some of the most bizarre stories that people have brought up on his show Bizarre Encounters. We also talk about time from multiple perspectives and theories, including converging timelines, simultaneous time, and time slips. We end with some encouraging advice for anyone wanting to start their own podcast.
"Inquiries of our Reality" podcast http://linktr.ee/inquiriesofourrealitypodcast "Bizarre Encounters" podcast http://linktr.ee/bizarreencounters "Open Minds Media" http://linktr.ee/open_minds_media
Karl Hess: Healing Art
Episode 45 features a conversation with Karl Hess, AKA Kahululee. He starts by giving us some background on how he got his spiritual name and a little about his journey. We talk about what inspires him to create and some of the different things he’s currently creating. He also shares what has brought him to become a healer and teacher. We discuss the concept of spiritual hygiene and he gives us some things that he practices daily. Towards the end, he shares what he does when he’s feeling uninspired and gives some examples of ways to move through harsh times.
Website: soulhealingwithkahululee.com
Email: Lovemeyouoneforever@gmail.com The next art class is donation based on zoom. You can sign up through the MeetUp App @createwithme
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Aaron Braun: Syncretic Pagan/Drengr Discipline
Episode 44 features another conversation with Aaron Braun. He starts by giving us some background on his journey. He shares what inspired his Syncretic Pagan page and what he covers on his Patreon page, Drengr Discipline. We lightly chat about the similarities and differences between paganism and witchcraft. We then explore certain practices from various indigenous cultures and some ways that we can work with their wisdom. He answers the question, “Do deities live forever?” Then we cover the principle of cause and effect and how it relates to karma. We end our discussion with the connection between Yggdrasil and the chakras.
Kate Cornelius: Embodiment Coach
Episode 43 features a conversation with Kate Cornelius. She starts by sharing a bit about herself and her spiritual journey. She explains what the law of attraction is, how we can work with it and then gives some tips for manifesting. Next, we get into human design and what initially drew her to it. She discusses some of the concepts associated with human design, including the incarnation cross. We also talk about the different aura types and how discovering her type impacted her. Towards the end she shares what a coaching session with her is like and her favorite part about doing this work.
Website: https://katecornelius.newzenler.com
Philip Clift: Alchemy of Nine Dimensions
Episode 42 features a conversation with Philip Clift. In this episode we cover Barbara Hand Clow’s book “Alchemy of Nine Dimensions”. He begins by sharing how he discovered her work and what attracted him to it. He explains what the vertical axis is and how it connects all of the dimensions, as well as how it relates to the axis mundi in Hindu philosophy. He also elaborates on what she means when she talks about the keepers of each dimension. We then take the time to discuss each of the dimensions one at a time including some of their distinctions and features, as well as some ways that we can try to access them in our own lives.
Jill Hahn: Holistic Health
Episode 41 features a conversation with Jill Hahn. She starts by giving some background on her journey and how reiki was a big catalyst for her. She explains what led her to wanting to become a health coach. We talk about how she can combine different holistic approaches and what a consultation with her is like. We discuss how important our lifestyles are and why diets need to be molded into the overall lifestyle to work. This leads us to nutrition and she gives us some signs that may indicate deficiency. Towards the end, she shares some advice and little steps we can each work on when getting started and how these can have big effects in the long run.
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jillhahnhealth/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jillhahnhealth?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Website - https://www.jillhahnhealth.com/
Eon Carson: Propagating Harmony
Episode 40 features a conversation with Eon Carson. He starts by giving us some background on himself and his spiritual journey. He talks a bit about crystal healing and some ways that we can work with crystals. Then he explains a little about his own modality, crystalline alchemy. We talk about living in duality and touch on how we view the ego. He shares with us what he calls the 51% rule and how this philosophy has helped him. We also spend some time discussing mushrooms, foraging, and some of the tinctures he makes. Towards the end he talks about some of the different ceremonies he and his wife have created.
https://linktr.ee/propagatingharmony?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
Justin Berry: Intuitive Alchemy
Episode 39 features a conversation with Justin Berry. He starts by giving us some background on himself and his spiritual journey. He shares a bit about his psychic abilities and how different spirits communicate with him. Next he explains what a weather worker is and some of the things that it entails. Towards the end we talk about ancestral healing and discuss a few of the ways that we can connect with our ancestors today.
Jennifer Stone: Multimodal Holistics
Episode 38 features a conversation with Jennifer Stone of Multimodal Holistics. She begins by giving us some background on her spiritual journey. She then explains what Marconics is and how it supports ascension. We go on to explore some of Dolores Cannon’s work while Jennifer explains how she became a QHHT practitioner. We talk about her journey with the Akashic records and how learning to read the records has impacted her, as well as what a session with her is like. She also shares what it’s like to create art with the records open. Towards the end we go over some ways we can practice spiritual hygiene and why it’s important.
https://www.multimodalholistics.com/
Delane Cody: Spiritual Awareness
Episode 37 features a conversation with Delane Cody. She starts by giving us some background on herself and her spiritual journey with her yoga practice and meditation. She shares a little bit about how she incorporates Reiki and Archangelic light into her work. She goes on to explain some about Biofield tuning and what it means to be a lightworker. Then, we talk about her unique style of energy coaching and explore what a session with her is like. Towards the end she shares some ways that we can bridge the gap between new and old paradigms, as well as some of the benefits that comes with doing this kind of work and how it’s changed her life.
Ginger Slate & Riah Buckson: Art Therapy
Episode 36 features a conversation with Ginger Slate and Riah Buckson. We begin with a little background on their personal journey with art. Then we take some time to explore what art therapy is, as well as some of the it's noted benefits. We also talk about the different mediums that we work with and discuss the impact that colors have on our emotions.
Mollymae Carson: Light Language
Episode 35 features a conversation with my friend Mollymae Carson. She starts off by sharing a bit about what light language is and how she discovered it. We talk about some of the different forms of light language and the various ways that it can be expressed. She explains a little about teaching it to others and also what a session is like. We then go on to explore some of the benefits from learning and practicing light language, as well as how it can be blended in with other healing modalities. Towards the end she does a mini session for us to give a better understanding of what it can sound like. If you love this episode, you can hear more from Mollymae in Episode 16.
Alicia Waite : Self Care
Episode 34 features a conversation with Alicia Waite. She begins by giving us a little background on her spiritual journey. She explains what self care means to her and why it is important. Then, she shares some practices that she does when she is starting to feel burnt out and we talk about reprogramming our beliefs around selflessness and selfishness while finding the balance within these polarities. We also discuss the less idolized forms of self-care like giving up toxic people, situations, and addictive behaviors. You can follow her on Instagram @zenwithintheden
Brian Scott: Transcendental Soundscapes
Episode 33 features a conversation with Brian Scott and our friend Philip Clift. Brian begins by sharing a little about himself and his musical journey, along with the approach and intent he creates with. We then listen to some samples that show the variety in different styles of sounds he works with when he makes his music. We also talk a bit about his blues roots and some meaningful experiences he’s had.
You can find his music on:
bkscottmusic.com
B on Apple Music
B on Spotify
Mary Vaishnavi Roberson: The Vedic Counselor
Episode 32 features a conversation with Dr. Mary Vaishnavi Roberson. She begins by giving some background on herself and her spiritual journey. Then, we explore what the Vedas are and where they come from. This leads to a discussion about Vedic astrology and some of the similarities and differences between it and western astrology. Next, she looks at my chart to give an example of what a reading with her is like. Towards the end we lightly get into Ayruveda and the doshas. She also shares a little about the nonprofit, Alliance for Integrated Awareness. Check her out at the Crystalline Lite Expo this Saturday, September 24th at Rothchilds in Knoxville, TN or book a reading with the link below.
Website: www.thevediccounselor.com
Email Address: maryvaishnaviroberson@gmail.com
Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/1965cb999e30/welcome-to-vedic-astrology
Nonprofit: http://www.aaitaia.org
Amanda Merry: Esoteric Herbalism
Episode 31 features a conversation with Amanda Merry. She begins with a little background on herself and her journey. She discusses some ways American herbalism differs from some of the other forms of herbalism. Then, we explore some different plants and their properties, specifically Agrimony, Solomon's Seal, Lobelia, False Unicorn Root and Blue Flag Iris. Towards the end, she shares some good books for those who would like to dive deeper into these subjects.
Elizabeth Clanton: Mindful Moments
Episode 30 features an interview with Elizabeth Clanton. She starts by giving us some background on herself and her spiritual journey. She talks about what inspired her to become a Sekhem Seichim Reiki practitioner and explains a little about blue star energy. Then, she reveals some of the most meaningful experiences she’s had in a healing session and what a session with her is like. We also discuss how sound healing affects us mentally, physically and spiritually. Towards the end, she shares what inspired her to become a doula and how she can incorporate sound healing and Reiki into her practice.
Justin Murr: Shadow Work
Episode 29 features a conversation with me and my husband on shadow work. We start by defining what the shadow is and where it comes from. Then we go into some ways we can work with the shadow and how we make the unconscious, conscious. This leads us to talk about the difference between our personal vs the collective shadow. We spend quite a bit of time talking about Robert Johnson (the psychoanalyst, not the musician) and some of his work on owning the shadow. We uncover the latent energy that is hidden within our shadow and explore what it means to integrate it. Next, we investigate some common archetypes by viewing their light and dark attributes and how they may manifest in both our outer, and inner worlds. We also discuss how we can ritually and symbolically work with our shadows, why it’s an important thing to do, and share some tips and tools that can help keep us grounded as we do so. We end by talking about how this work has benefited us, not only individually but also as a couple and as parents.
“Owning Your Own Shadow: Understanding the Dark Side of the Psyche” by Robert A. Johnson
Here's the "Your Shadow" video we referenced in the show. https://youtu.be/YJ89myWRLZk
Kandi Leigh: Transformative Healing
Episode 28 features a conversation with Kandi Leigh. She starts by sharing some background on herself and her spiritual journey. We talk about how healing the physical body was a big step for both of us. She explains what a session with her is like and some of the different messages that come through to her from the Akashic Records during them. We explore a new modality that she's been working on called future casting. Then she explains her card readings and some different kinds of decks that she uses. Towards the end she goes into soul contracts, soul mates, twin flames and how she helps people transform their relationships.
Aaron Braun: Paganism and Norse Mythology
Episode 27 features an interview with Aaron Braun. He starts off by giving us a little background on himself and his spiritual journey. We briefly go over what paganism is and give some examples of modern-day rituals. Next, we explore the differences between mythology and religion, as well as what he feels inspired some of these myths. We talk about some of the common practices of the Norse people and then discuss the similarities and differences in Odin’s vs Christ’s sacrifice. We end by chatting about Mimir’s Well and how it relates to the Akashic Records.
Ashley White: Yoni Steaming
Episode 26 features a conversation with Ashley White of Tranquil Heart Holistic. She shares a little about her journey and what lead her to become a peristeam facilitator and yoga instructor. She defines the word yoni for us and explains where it originated. We explore some of the history of yoni steaming and different cultures that practice it. She then goes on to explain what a session is like and some of the common herbs she uses. We end by talking about cycle rituals and how this journey has impacted her.
Angelyn Nicholson: Narcissism/Toxic Relationships
Episode 25 features a conversation with Angelyn Nicholson. She starts by giving a little background on what inspired her to become a therapist and energy healer. She helps us get the idea of what a narcissist is and some red flags to look out for. She gives us advice on how to exist around these people and we talk about how to protect and shield ourselves from their influence. Then we explore what can be done to help clear our minds after waking up to the fact that we have been dealing with a narcissist and their cycle of abuse. Towards the end, we talk about how EMDR can help us get back on our feet after we leave a toxic relationship.
Philip Clift: Carl Jung's Model of the Psyche
Episode 22 features a conversation with Philip Clift about Carl Jung’s Model of the Psyche. He starts off by giving us some background on Jung and then moves into the concept of the collective unconscious and how it relates to the personal unconscious. Next, he defines the shadow for us and explains how it plays a role in balancing the psyche. We explore the persona and how it relates to the ego, as well as how archetypes correspond to astrology, tarot, myths and legends. We talk a little about the individuation process and the deeper meaning behind the evolution of consciousness. Towards the end we share about our upcoming program we have been working on that we will be launching soon called Life as Guru that will be available in person and online.
Molly Wagers: The Akashic Records
Episode 20 features an interview with Molly Wagers of In Full Sight. She begins by sharing a little about herself and how she was introduced to the Akashic Records. Then she allows the records to come through her and explain what they are. We go on to talk about some of the ways accessing the records can help people and I share some details about some of my personal readings and experiences. Next, she shares some of the different ways she receives information from the records and some of the different energies that can come through during a reading. Lastly, she spends some time explaining how to prepare for a session and then we end with an encouraging message directly from the records.
Daniel Mattson : Traditional Shaolin Kung Fu & Tai Chi
Episode 19 features an interview with Daniel Mattson. He begins by sharing with us how he was introduced to martial arts and how his life experiences have influenced his teaching style. He explains how Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi differ from other styles of martial arts and we explore some of the different variations of Chi. Next, he shares some insight into how practicing martial arts has changed his life, and towards the end he lightly covers some of the different animal styles and symbols associated with kung fu.