Get Unstuck with Michele Lefler

In this episode, Michele delves into the enchanting realm of medicine beyond the ordinary. Discover the fascinating dimensions of energetic, spiritual, and magical medicine, each offering unique insights into holistic healing. Michele unravels the mysteries behind these healing practices, shedding light on their significance and potential benefits. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this episode will open your mind to the extraordinary world of alternative medicine. Tune in for a journey that transcends the boundaries of conventional healthcare and explores the power of the mind, spirit, and the mystical forces of the universe.

In this episode, Michele delves into friendship and being a background friend. She explains what a background friend is and that everyone is and has background friends. Listen in to find out what that means and what you can do when you are the background friend and don't want to be.

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Are you tired of holding yourself back and saying, "I can't do XYZ"? It's time to reclaim your power and unleash your true potential! In this empowering episode, we'll explore the transformative mindset shift that comes with the simple phrase, "Just DO IT." Join us as we discuss how taking action can change your life, empower you to overcome obstacles, and lead you to a brighter future. Stop doubting yourself, and start believing in the incredible possibilities that await you. Tune in now and discover why you'll thank yourself later for embracing the power of action. Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation that will help you break free from self-limiting beliefs and step into your greatness. It's time to stop saying you can't and start saying, "I can, and I will!"

Are you feeling stuck at work? Like it's a relentless pursuit of personal success? You're not alone! In this episode, Michele explores the shift from self-focus to a focus on others. Discover how redirecting your attention can transform how you see your work. Join in as she delves into the art of giving and its potential to free you from self-absorption. Get ready to make a positive impact on the world around you. Tune in and learn how to find your path out of the quicksand of a dead-end job and into work that is filled with meaning and fulfillment.

In this episode, Michele discusses strategies to overcome fear. Fear is something that affects all of us, regardless of whether it's the fear of failing, succeeding, or just the fear itself. It's a common experience in life and can be a significant obstacle to achieving real success. However, it's important to remember that fear doesn't have to control your life indefinitely if you refuse to let it.

1. Separate Reality from Perception

2. Identify the Trigger

3. Know Where Fear Lives in Your Body

4. Practice Gratitude

5. Listen to Your Inner Voice

6. Create a New Association

7. Look at the Glass Half Full

8. Practice Breathing Exercises

9. Create a Safe Space

By implementing these strategies, you can gain a better handle on fear, ultimately empowering yourself to face challenges with confidence and positivity.

In this episode, Michele delves into the complex world of anxiety. She explores what anxiety truly is, the different types of anxiety disorders, and when anxiety transitions from a natural response to a potential concern. She then shifts gears to discuss practical strategies that you can implement in your daily life to manage everyday anxiety.

In this episode, Michele explores the true meaning of grief. She explains how it relates to more than death, and how people experience grief in regards to a wide range of change and loss. She also discusses how every person's grief response is different.

In this episode, Michele delves into the profound insights shared by Bronnie Ware, an Australian hospice nurse, in her thought-provoking book The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying. Join her as she explores the regrets that people at the end of their lives often express and the valuable lessons they offer for living a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

REGRET 1: I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me. 

REGRET 2: I wish I hadn’t worked so hard. 

REGRET 3: I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings. 

REGRET 4: I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends. 

REGRET 5: I wish that I had let myself be happier. 

In this episode, Michele delves into a topic that resonates with many: the temptation to internalize the lack of love from those who were supposed to love us the most and how it affects our self-worth. She explains the common temptation to think we are awful if we weren’t loved by our primary caregivers or close family members and how this affects our self-perception and emotional well-being. She gives insight into why people may not be able to provide love or care, emphasizing that it’s often about their own experiences, limitations, or unresolved traumas. 

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In this episode, Michele dives into the realm of problem-solving and shares invaluable strategies to overcome life’s obstacles. Join in as she explores the power of adopting a positive mindset, considering different perspectives, and taking decisive action. Discover how to break down problems into manageable steps, seek support from trusted allies, and navigate rejection with grace. Learn from the wisdom of ancient philosophers and gain practical insights on planning, follow-through, and personal growth. Get ready to conquer challenges and unlock your true potential on this transformative journey. 

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In this episode, Michele explores the ten essential steps to overcome major loss and find healing. Loss is something we all face at some point, and how we respond to it varies from person to person. These steps offer valuable guidance for anyone facing loss- no matter what it is. Remember, each journey is unique, and these steps can serve as a guide on your path to recovery. 

1. Get Clear About What You Want

2. Understand Your Thoughts

3. Talk to Someone

4. Establish Goals

5. Honor Your Loss

6. Be Social

7. Practice Self-Care

8. Know Your Feelings Are Valid

9. Ask for Support

10. Practice Gratitude

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In this episode, Michele explores the transformative power of creating your own meditation space. She gives practical tips and insights on how to cultivate a tranquil and harmonious environment for your meditation practice. From finding the perfect spot for your meditation space, to furnishing it, and creating just the right ambiance, Michele offers valuable insights and inspiration to help you establish a personal meditation space that aligns with your unique needs and preferences. 

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In this episode, Michele covers meditation basics for beginners. She offers practical guidance and expert insights to help listeners kick-start their meditation practice. Discover the essential elements for establishing a consistent meditation routine and learn how to create a serene space conducive to deep introspection. Michele shares proven strategies to overcome common challenges faced by beginners, such as restless thoughts, physical discomfort, and distractions. 

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In this episode, Michele discusses using meditation to relieve and reduce stress. In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a part of our daily lives, and it can affect our mental and physical health. But the good news is that meditation is an effective tool to help manage stress and improve our overall well-being. 

Join Michele as she dives into the world of meditation and explores its powerful ability to relieve stress and promote inner peace. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced meditator, this episode provides valuable insights and practical tips for relieving stress. 

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In this episode, Michele discusses the common obstacles that beginners have with meditation. 

She dives into the common challenges that people face when starting a meditation practice and provides practical tips and advice on how to overcome them. Whether you struggle with knowing why you should start meditating, wondering what you need to get started, feel like you’re not doing it right, or simply can’t seem to quiet your mind, she’s got you covered. 

Join Michele as she explores the benefits of a consistent meditation practice and shares strategies to help you overcome common obstacles. If you’re ready to start your meditation journey or looking to deepen your existing practice, this episode is for you. 

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In this episode, Michele discusses the benefits of daydreaming and how it can help you clear your mind and promote focus. She explains that daydreaming is a normal and natural brain function and allowing your brain to do what it is designed to do can be beneficial. 

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In this episode, Michele discusses Name Numerology and Birth Day Numerology. Our name and birthdate can reveal a lot about our personality traits, strengths, weaknesses, and life path. By assigning numbers to the letters in our name and adding up the digits in our birthdate, we can calculate our Name Number and Birth Day Number, respectively. Each number has a unique energy and can give insight into different aspects of our lives. Join us as we discuss the meanings behind each Name Number and Birth Day Number and how you can use this knowledge to unlock your full potential and live a more fulfilling life.

In this episode, Michele dives into the world of numerology and explores the power of numbers. Numerology is an ancient practice that uses numbers to uncover hidden meanings and insights about ourselves and the world around us. Michele discusses the basics of numerology, including the generally accepted meanings behind numbers. 

In this episode, Michele takes a look back at the first quarter of the year and reflects on the changes she’s made so far. She explores why she’s making changes, what they are, and how it’s impacting how she does business. She then looks at how these Q1 changes will be sustained throughout the rest of the year. 

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As the spring equinox approaches, it's the perfect time to refresh and renew your energy. In this episode, we'll share some essential tips to help you tap into the revitalizing energy of the season. From spring cleaning your physical space to clearing out mental clutter, we'll explore practical strategies for creating a more balanced and harmonious life. Additionally, we'll discuss the importance of getting in touch with your inner child and embracing a sense of play and curiosity. Tune in and discover how you can make the most of this transformative time of year!

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In this episode, Michele talks about aligning your work with the moon cycle. She explains the four main moon phases in every cycle and how you can work with the moon cycle to help guide you and as a means to practice self-care.

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In this episode, Michele talks about cartomancy. She explains what it is, it’s popularity, and the recent resurgence in its use.

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In this episode, Michele talks about grief. She talks about how we all face grief and loss at some time in our lives. It doesn’t matter what the loss is. Grief requires work to overcome. She points out that we are now coming to understand that the traditional five stages of grief aren’t always accurate. Each of us grieve in a unique way. We may have more stages or less, and the grief cycle is most often not a linear path. She gives several helpful ways to work through grief.

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In this episode, Michele talks about self-care. She talks about what it is, what it isn’t, and gives you practical strategies that work.

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In this episode, Michele talks about money. She talks about money as energy. She also discusses what money wounds are, how to heal them, and how you deserve an abundance of money.

In this episode, Michele discusses Imbolc. She explains what the day is, its pre-Christian origins, and how to mark the day whether you are a practicing witch or not.

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In this episode, Michele is answering the question: I have to deal with people who put off negative energy at times. I try and I try, but I have a hard time not letting it get to me. Sometimes I absorb it and it has made me literally sick as a dog before. I am getting better at protecting myself and shielding but I just wish I’d hurry up and get really good at it. What do you recommend as a way to practice doing this? A few things to consider:

• Do you secretly like to take on other people’s energy?
• Grounding techniques
• Shielding techniques
• Practice

Remember, you’re human and you’ll never be perfect at this.

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In this episode, Michele talks about how to choose a Reiki Master Teacher. If you’re considering becoming a reiki practitioner you’ll want to consider a few things in your search for a teacher. A few things to consider:

• Proficiency
• Lineage
• Qualifications
• Class outline
• fees

Ultimately, choose the Master Teacher that you feel most comfortable with.

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In this episode, Michele does a rebrand! She relaunches the podcast with Season 3 changing the name from Everyday Magic to Get Unstuck With Michele Lefler. The topic for this episode is reiki, and Michele discusses what it is and how you can use it for self healing and stress reduction.

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In this episode, Michele discusses the Winter Solstice. She explains why this time of year is great for growth magic and how the light of the season is a fantastic aspect of the season.

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In this episode, Michele discusses how the four astrological elements interact within relationships. She discusses elemental pairs that work well together as well as how to balance the elements within any relationship pairing.

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In this episode, Michele discusses the four elements. She discusses how earth, air, water, and fire fit in to astrology and gives a brief overview of traits of people born under each element.

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In this episode, Michele discusses Samhain. She gives a very brief overview of the holiday, what it means, and ways you can honor the day.

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In this episode, Michele discusses the basics of ancestor altars. She explains ancestor veneration, what an ancestor altar is, how to create one, and how to work with it.

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In this episode, Michele discusses the basics of yoga nidra. She explains how it’s often viewed, what the practice actually is, and the standard elements of a yoga nidra session.

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In this episode Michele tells you all about herself, her spiritual walk, and how she got to where she is today. Reminder: This is the last episode of Season 1. Season 2 will drop on 10/3/2022. There will be bonus episodes during the break.

Q & A

In this episode, Michele talks about releasing and letting go of things. She gives her top five tips on how to actually let go.

Quote of the Week

You deserve to rest. Even if only for a moment. Put down the weight you’re carrying. Let go of the need to keep it all together. Take off your warrior mask. For this moment, now … just breathe. - Jason Garner

Astro Forecast

June 13 Mercury enters Gemini    11:27 AM EST

June 14 Full Moon in Sagittarius    7:52 AM EST

June 20 Last Quarter Moon     11:11 PM EST

June 21 Sun enters Cancer     5:14 AM EST

June 22 Venus enters Gemini     8:34 PM EST

June 25 Jupiter semi-square True Node   9:24 AM EST

Q & A

In this episode Michele talks about what your spiritual lineage is. She discusses how working with your lineage isn’t necessary for spiritual/magical work, but enhances your practice. She gives tips on how to identify your lineage and begin to work with it in your path.

Quote of the Week

I was born by myself but carry the spirit and blood of my father, mother and my ancestors. So I am really never alone. My identity is through that line. - Ziggy Marley

Astro Forecast

May 30 New Moon in Gemini     7:30 AM EST

May 31 Saturn semi-sextile Neptune    4:52 PM EST

June 3  Mercury stations direct    4:00 AM EST

June 4  Saturn turns retrograde    5:47 PM EST

June 7  First Quarter Moon     10:48 AM EST

Q & A

In this episode Michele talks about what Mercury Retrograde is, how we generally approach it, and how we can take a different approach to this astrological event.

Quote of the Week

I can be in the worst PMS, Mercury in retrograde, most awful circumstance - and then if my girlfriends and I are giggling about it, everything's okay. - Alanis Morissette

Astro Forecast

May 16 Full Moon Lunar Eclipse    12:14 AM EST

May 17 Saturn semi-sextile Neptune    10:49 AM EST

May 20 Sun enters Gemini     9:22 PM EST

May 22 Last Quarter Moon     2:43 PM EST

May 22 Mercury Retrograde enters Taurus   9:15 PM EST

May 24 Vesta enters Pisces     5:38 AM EST

May 24 Mars enters Aries     7:17 PM EST

May 28 Venus enters Taurus     10:46 AM EST

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In this episode Michele talks about the meaning of Mother’s Day and how all women are mothers.

Quote of the Week

I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass.- Maya Angelou

Astro Forecast

May 2  Venus enters Aries     12:10 PM EST

May 3  Jupiter sextile Pluto     5:33 PM EST

May 6-7 Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

May 8  First Quarter Moon     8:21 PM EST

May 10 Mercury turns Retrograde    7:47 AM EST

May 10 Jupiter enters Aries     7:22 PM EST

May 11 Jupiter semi-square Uranus    3:52 PM EST

May 15 Ceres enters Cancer     3:08 AM EST

Woo Book Recommendation

The Ultimate Guide to Chakras: The Beginner’s Guide to Balancing,Healing, and Unblocking Your Chakras for Health and Positive Energy by Athena Perrakis

Q & A

In this episode Michele talks about what cultural appropriation is and isn’t and why you may or may not be doing it. Hint: Everything isn’t cultural appropriation.

Quote of the Week

All cultures learn from each other. The problem is that if the Beatles tell me that they learned everything they know from Blind Willie, I want to know why Blind Willie is still running an elevator in Jackson, Mississippi.― Amiri Baraka

Astro Forecast

April 19 Sun enters Taurus     10:24 PM EST

April 20 Juno enters Pisces     11:51 AM EST

April 23 Last Quarter Moon     7:56 AM EST

April 29 Pluto turns Retrograde    2:35 PM EST

April 29 Mercury enters Gemini    6:23 PM EST

April 30 Pallas enters Taurus     4:47 AM EST

April 30 New Moon w/ Partial Solar Eclipse in Taurus 4:28 PM EST

Woo Book Recommendation

Yoga Nidra by Swami Satyananda Sarawati

Q & A

Quote of the Week

The moon does not fight. It attacks no one. It does not worry. It does not try to crush others. It keeps to its course, but by its very nature, it gently influences. What other body could pull an entire ocean from shore to shore? The moon is faithful to its nature and its power is never diminished. – Deng Ming-Dao

Using Lunar Energy in Magic

In this episode Michele talks about the phases of the moon and how to harness the energy of each phase for magical workings.

Growing Period:

• New Moon
• Waxing Crescent
• First Quarter
• Waxing Gibbous

Waning Period:

• Full Moon
• Waning Gibbous
• Third Quarter
• Waning Crescent

Astro Forecast

April 5  Venus enters Pisces  11:17 AM EST

April 5  Jupiter semi-sextile Saturn 10:24 PM EST

April 8  Jupiter sextile True Node 3:21 AM EST

April 9  First quarter moon  2:47 AM EST

April 10 Mercury enters Taurus 10:09 PM EST

April 11 Saturn squares True Node 9:30 AM EST

April 12 Jupiter conjunct Neptune 9:43 AM EST

April 14 Mars enters Pisces  11:05 PM EST

April 16 Full Moon in Libra  2:55 PM EST

Woo Book Recommendation

The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson

Q & A

Quote of the Week

A flower's fragrance declares to all the world that it is fertile, available, and desirable, its sex organs oozing with nectar. Its smell reminds us in vestigial ways of fertility, vigor, life-force, all the optimism, expectancy, and passionate bloom of youth. We inhale its ardent aroma and, no matter what our ages, we feel young and nubile in a world aflame with desire. — Diane Ackerman

Spring Fertility Celebrations

In this episode Michele talks about the similarities between seven spring holy days and how they relate to the theme of fertility.

Quote of the Week- 00:01:10

Prayers aren't reserved for those who regularly go to church, or to a synagogue, or to a mosque, or wherever. Prayers are for everyone. Even spells and curses aren't just for those who own cauldrons, or broomsticks, or crystal balls. We're all saying prayers and casting spells with our words, and our thoughts, and where we point our fingers. -Madeleine Ryan, A Room Called Earth

Spelling Your Intentions- 00:01:53

In this episode Michele talks about spellcrafting your intentions. She explains what it means to set an intention, craft an affirmation, and take action to make magic. She also explains the difference between prayer and taking action in co-creating your intentions.

Astro Forecast- 00:09:14

March 9- Mercury enters Pisces   8:32 PM EST

March 10-  First Quarter Moon    5:45 AM EST

March 10- Vesta enters Aquarius   1:19 PM EST

March 18- Full Moon in Virgo   3:17 AM EST

March 20- Sun enters Aries   11:33 AM EST

Woo Book Recommendation- 00:10:05

The Human Swarm: How Our Societies Arise, Thrive, and Fall by Mark W. Moffett

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Quote of the Week- 00:01:10

A spiritual retreat is medicine for soul starvation. Through silence, solitary practice, and simple living, we begin to fill the empty reservoir. This lifts the veils, dissolves the masks, and creates space within for the feelings of forgiveness, compassion, and loving kindness that are so often blocked. - David A. Cooper

The Truth About Energetic & Spiritual Medicine- 00:01:45

In this episode Michele talks about medicine. She explains what is meant by energetic, spiritual, and magical medicine.

Astro Forecast- 00:08:45

February 23 Jupiter semi-square Pluto  5:16 PM EST

February 23 Last Quarter Moon    5:32 PM EST

February 28 Jupiter quintile True Node  12:30 PM EST

March 1 True Node semi-square Chiron 3:43 PM EST

March 2 New Moon in Pisces   12:35 PM EST

March 6 Mars enters Aquarius   1:23 AM EST

March 6 Venus enters Aquarius   1:30 AM EST

Woo Book Recommendation- 00:9:50

White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo

Witchy News: 00:12:08

Quote of the Week- 00:01:12

“This life is mine alone. So, I have stopped asking people for directions to places they’ve never been."- Glennon Doyle

The Magic of Self-Love: 00:01:27

In this episode Michele talks about self-love. She debunks some common myths, explains what self-love is, and explains how it differs from self-care.

Astro Forecast- 00:08:43

February 8- First Quarter Moon    8:50 AM EST

February 8-  Ceres enters Gemini   9:02 PM EST

February 11- Jupiter semi-sextile Chiron   10:01 AM EST

February 14- Pallas enters Aries    12:51 AM EST

February 14- Pluto trine True Node   4:17 PM EST

February 14- Mercury enters Aquarius   4:53 PM EST

February 16- Full Moon in Leo    11:56 AM EST

February 17- Jupiter sextile Uranus   7:12 PM EST

February 18- Sun enters Pisces    11:43 AM EST

Woo Book Recommendation- 00:10:01

Craft of the Wild Witch: Green Spirituality in Natural Enchantment by Poppy Palin

Witchy News: 00:13:13