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Happy Birthday Woo Woo Bible! Today we're talking about (dun-dun-dun) DEMONS. We'll be taking a look at the infamous story of Legion AKA Luke 8:26. Is this passage about literal demons, mental illness, or a revolution? Let's investigate...

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It's another Conversations with Changemakers! Today we're chatting with Linds Cardoza- oracle reader and spread creator. She writes divination spreads for people to use in their own practice for healing, growth and inner work. She’s also a mom to a 3 year old and constantly trying to heal and grow herself. We talk about how she focuses on utilizing cards to ask about the present (as opposed to the future), how important it is to prioritize your own mental health when using cards, and that we're not always ready for what we might see inside the cards.

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What even IS creativity?

That seems to be the question that Elizabeth Gilbert set out to answer when she wrote Big Magic. She defines creativity as a relationship between a human being and the mysteries inspiration.

Throughout her book, she creates relationships with big vague concepts like curiosity, creativity, and fear- plus other more “concrete” concepts like her passion for writing.

& if we approach our lives as a mutual relationship, not just between people, but between even the more magical things in our world- what might we discover about ourselves?

Are you working on manifesting something?

Sometimes “gurus” will make it seem like it's an all or nothing type of thing- if you don't jump all in (disregarding your privilege or lack there of, current reality, or trauma) you'll just never get what you want.

So what do you do when you have big dreams but things aren't quite plausible right now? Or you're not quite sure what's next, but you've got a little inkling?

On today's podcast we're taking a look at Luke 9:51 and talking about what freeing yourself (while honoring your trauma) looks like.

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Let's talk about LGBTQ+ and the Bible. What happens when we prioritize dogma over people?

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Trauma Informed Licensed Therapist and Coach Alyssa Pressman and I talk about her spiritual journey of embracing her psychic gifts, how science and magic intertwine, and the healing of ancestral lineage. This is one conversation with a changemaker you won't want to miss. 

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On this segment of LIT Lit, we take a look at Glennon Doyle's Untamed. We'll dive into three key phrases that Glennon uses throughout her storytelling, and her overarching theme of breaking out of society's cage to find your wild.

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Are you tired of arguing over spiritual rules? Let's break down how your spiritual experience is really all that matters.

Today we're taking a look at Acts 11:1-18. We'll break it down and look at:

• ✨ How the essence of spirit shows up in all sorts of surprising places
• ✨ Determining if “the rules” are supportive of your spiritual growth
• ✨ Taking ownership of your divinity

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It's time for another segment of Conversations with Changemakers, and today we're talking with Reiki practitioner, Energy Healer & Spiritual Counselor Jaime Stockel. We talk with Jaime about the basics of energy work: what is it? are we really contaminated by "low vibes"? should we push ourselves to clear energy that we feel unprepared to release? 

Jaime not only speaks to the autonomy of energy healing when working with a practitioner, but how you can incorporate it into your daily life completely on your own. Truly- you are your best energy healer.

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On this episode of Woo Woo Bible, we're looking at Spirit Hacking by Shaman Durek. He truly has some golden nuggets in here- juicy tidbits & practical advice. But does he really accomplish his mission statement of bringing the ancient practice of Shamanism to the mainstream, or has he missed the mark? 

You can expect: some info on Shamanism + the "matrix"; some good tips for dealing with dark thoughts, & a LOT of practicing discernment. 

In this episode of Woo Woo Bible, we'll take a look at John 21:1-19. We'll consider the recent solar eclipse in Taurus and how both of these topics call us back to our values, our truth, and our intended path.

We'll take a look at:

👉 The nuances of language in this particular story

👉 What the divine & the eclipse call us to do (& how they're very similar)

👉 The reality of letting go

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Today we're back with another Conversations w/ Changemakers segment here on Woo Woo Bible and we're talking with Colleen Grace Kelly! Colleen is a certified sexuality, love & relationship coach, breathwork facilitator, yoga teacher & speaker whose love of the divine intertwines with her love of, well... love. 

In this episode we'll talk about:

• how to build authentic relationships while honoring your trauma & lived experiences
• what can the beauty of our human relationships show us about our connections with a higher power?
• is unconditional love really all it's cracked up to be?

There are some audio quality issues with this episode, but I feel VERY confident about the content quality that Colleen shares here. So if you've gotten used to the warbles that Zoom can cause in the past couple of years, I hope you'll still enjoy the episode!

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What does home mean to you?

Home is an important symbol- deeply embedded- that can represent for us safety, security, and protection.

So when the Bible makes a metaphor about home… I'm gonna guess that it's not just talking about what cabinets would match the flooring. 🧐

In today's episode of the Woo Woo Bible podcast, we're talking spiritual homes:

👉 losing your authentic self

👉 trying to control the universe

👉 finding your way back home

Metaphors are some of the most powerful ways to learn about complex topics. Today, I'm breaking down this biblical metaphor to make it easy for anyone of any faith (or none) to use in their lives. 

This podcast episode summarizes the story of Luke 15:11 AKA The Prodigal Son.

I've definitely shared pieces of my Starbucks story in the past, but today, I'm ready to share some of my deeper wounds, my bigger perspectives, & overall- my belief in how we can make an impact.

We're covering:

👉 real life examples of the ripple effect

👉 the most gut wrenching comment anyone has ever said to me

👉 what you should look for to move through workplace trauma

Today on Conversations with Changemakers, we're talking with intuitive healer, empowerment mentor, astrologer, cofounder of the Cosmic Rx, THE COSMIC CONSULTANT- Madi Murphy. 

In this episode, we'll talk about:

• What draws Madi to Astrology
• How Astrology (& Manifestation) are tools to connect us to something bigger
• Where a budding Astrologer (or Cosmic Baddie as Madi calls them) can get started 

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A look at Rising Strong by Brene Brown, and how 'The Story I'm Telling Myself' can take us deeper into our spiritual practice.

Today on LIT Lit, we're talking about Brene Brown's Rising Strong As A Spiritual Practice. We'll talk about:

• What is “The story I'm telling myself…”?
• How do we use that to dive into deeper stories?
• What are the 3 most dangerous stories we tell ourselves?

Today we're talking about Luke 6:27-35- a passage that can often be manipulated for people to excuse their abuse of power or control over other people. But what is it really talking about?

Jesus encourages us to STOP people pleasing, be radically good people not because of what it will get us in the end, but because we're here to make a difference on the planet. 

On this episode of Woo Woo Bible, we introduce a brand new segment: Conversations with Changemakers. And to kick off this segment, we're talking with Creativity Coach Caitlin Liz Fisher. Caitlin is an anti-capitalist creativity coach, author, and podcaster, on a mission to help people get in touch with their deep-down dreams and break the rules that tell us we have to hustle. After leaving an abusive marriage and quitting a toxic job, Caitlin was burned all the way out. Now their work centers around helping others avoid that same burnout by prioritizing balance between work, life, play, and rest — especially rest! 

On this episode, Caitlin and Dylan talk about:

1. Utilizing Creativity as a Cure for Burnout
2. How Capitalism Demands Us to Profit Off Of Our Hobbies
3. Shifting Your Power From Hustle Harder to Creative Passions

and so, so much more. 

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Can creativity unlock your spirituality? Julia Cameron believes so. In her program The Artist's Way, she outlines a program designed to guide even the most creatively stunted into flow by weekly tasks, daily practices, and a reminder that our creativity is a gift we are intended to use. 

The call for change came thousands of years ago, and you may have heard it already- so what's going on? Today, on Woo Woo Bible, we visit Luke 4:14, a commonly misinterpreted passage from the beginning of Jesus's ministry. It's easy to use this passage to pacify, and create a docile, quiet Jesus who gives you a nice little checklist for a Heavenly death if you show up to church each Sunday. But Jesus was radical, and disrupting the political and social climates of his day- just like we need to do in our own times. Can you hear the call? In this episode, get tips on how to celebrate the ways you nourish your community every single day, while gaining clarity and focus on your bigger life mission. You're a changemaker- even in the smallest moments. 

Today, we're in Luke 3:7-18. John preaches to all sorts of people about what they should do following their spiritual awakening, but how does that translate to our world & all of the troubles that come with it?

Yes- I snuck a Mean Girls reference into here. If you find it @me on Instagram. 

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Who are you? In today's episode, we're in Mark 7:24-30. We dive into the classic story of Jesus and the Phonecian woman, but with a twist. Can a nameless woman push Jesus to make his miracles more miraculous? Can shifting his viewpoint of himself shift his mission in the world? How can we apply this to our own lives? 

In this episode, we explore Mark 9:38-50. A story typically used to spread fear and harm others, we'll do what we always do here- look at it through a different lens. Other people may not take action to change their behaviors, but you can certainly set boundaries to protect your spirit- always. 

This episode is for all my empaths out there! Today, we find ourselves in Mark 7:1-23. The spiritual teachers wanna catch Jesus making mistakes, but he has a few choice words for them (as usual). Are you allowing your past trauma to become an excuse to be a dumping ground for everyone's feels? No more my intuitive friend. 

The disciples bicker like children on a road trip about who's the GOAT, but we all know what's actually important. Your inner child & healing generational trauma- duh. 

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In today’s episode, we look at Mark 8:27-38 and how the same themes show up in everything from spiritual communities talking about manifestation to coaching groups encouraging you to leave your 9-5. Regardless of where you’re at right now, what you’re working towards, there are support systems to help you shift into your next phase.

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We're going back to the beginning. Were Adam and Eve real people who physically got tossed out of a perfect garden? Does it really matter? Let's focus on the beauty of metaphor, our subconscious vs conscious mind, and bring a bit of neurolinguistic programming (NLP) into the mix- just for fun. 

Continuing with the Gospel of John, where Jesus uses one of his classic catchphrases "I am the bread of life". (We love a good bread symbol). We'll utilize this passage to talk about spiritual bypassing, shadow work, and living intentionally. 

Welcome to Woo Woo Bible- the podcast where we ditch the dogma & take a look at the Bible through a more spiritual lens. 

In this episode, we're taking a look at John 6:1 aka Jesus feeds the 5,000. Manifestation, Law of Attraction, and Abundance are ABOUND- as long as we can learn to let go.