The Twelfth House

Welcome to another episode of The Twelfth House Podcast! Join Michelle Pellizzon as she explores how to simplify business operations, reduce mental load, and build emotional, financial, and spiritual resilience to navigate major life changes like parenthood, illness, or career shifts with confidence and ease. Tune in for practical advice and inspiring stories that empower you to thrive through life's transitions!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Prepare for unexpected life changes by ensuring you are well-resourced financially, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally.
• Simplify your business operations by automating, delegating, postponing, and eliminating non-essential tasks to free up mental space.
• Remain flexible and adaptable, as your needs and priorities may shift unexpectedly during major life events.
• Trust yourself and your ability to adapt, even when facing uncertainty or challenges.
• Cherish the "magical, mundane moments" during life's transitions and seek support when necessary.

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Enjoy the preview of the latest episode of The Twelfth House Plus, where Michelle Pellizzon and KP Pilley discuss strategies for growing an audience and gaining organic visibility for businesses. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for the full experience!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Both organic visibility and paid advertising play essential roles in growing a business, and the most effective strategy often combines both approaches.
• Building a personal brand and sharing behind-the-scenes content can help a connection with customers, establishing trust and authority.
• Hosting free events and partnering with others to tap into their audiences can be effective strategies for rapidly growing your own audience.
• Creating a personal manifesto and a spiritual operating system can help you establish authority within your niche.
• Persistence and resilience are crucial when pitching a business, as it often involves refining your pitch multiple times.

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In this episode of Friday Philosophies, join our host, Michelle Pellizzon, as she explores the mental model "do the weirdest thing that feels right." We'll chat about breaking free from societal norms and embracing creativity in decision-making. Discover how making unconventional choices can lead to personal growth and a whole lot of fun.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Meaning-making systems and decision-making frameworks can help us think creatively and find solutions to problems.
• Embracing the "weirdest thing that feels right" can lead to more authentic and creative decisions, breaking free from societal expectations.
• Identifying why certain options feel "wrong" can uncover our own biases and fears that may be holding us back from our true desires.
• Acknowledging and exploring unusual or intuitive ideas, even if we don’t act on them right away, can strengthen our ability to think unconventionally.
• Generating a list of 10 potential options when facing a decision can help uncover more creative possibilities beyond the obvious choices.

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Get a sneak peek into the latest episode of the Green Room Chat where Michelle Pellizzon shares updates, explores business and parenting trends, discusses authenticity in expertise, and offers recommendations for productivity tools and AI-powered assistants. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for the full experience!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Embracing a 'hermit' mode in business, prioritizing internal growth and personal projects over external promotion.
• The trend of entrepreneurs downsizing their teams and opting to become solopreneurs or streamline their operations due to economic uncertainty.
• Individuals who claim expertise in areas without proper credentials or extensive experience are arguing for more authenticity.
• Influencers are moving from Instagram to Substack to gain greater control and better compensation for their content.
• There are several productivity tools, such as fathom.ai for meeting notes, Chat GPT for custom AI assistants, and Descript for audio/video editing.

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Join our host, Michelle Pellizzon, in another episode of Friday Philosophies as she dives into the "bike shedding effect," where we often get caught up in trivial details instead of focusing on what really matters. Michelle will share practical tips to help you stay on track and prioritize your core goals. Tune in to discover how to streamline your priorities and boost your productivity!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The "bike shedding effect" is the tendency for people to disproportionately focus on minor details while neglecting more important and complex issues.
• The bike shedding effect can be driven by factors such as high cognitive load, procrastination, perfectionism, and information overload.
• Overcoming the bike shedding effect can be achieved by prioritizing tasks based on personal values and goals, systematizing to reduce cognitive load, and delegating trivial tasks.
• For creatives and entrepreneurs, it's important to trust their intuition and vision, even if others don't understand, to avoid getting caught up in minor details.
• Maintaining productivity and avoiding burnout in creative projects can be achieved by setting clear goals and balancing attention to details with action on the bigger picture.

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Discover how to develop a unique perspective and establish thought leadership through creative projects, writing exercises, and manifesto-building to create impactful content. Enjoy this preview of the Twelfth House Plus, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for the full experience.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Establish thought leadership by identifying your unique perspective, value proposition, and crafting op-eds to set yourself apart.
• Embrace friction and tension in your work to produce more interesting and engaging content.
• Organize your creative projects and interests to reveal recurring themes and insights about yourself.
• Utilize writing exercises such as '5 Things' and manifesto-writing to explore and express your unique worldview.
• Clarifying your beliefs and perspective can result in more productive, impactful, and fulfilling creative work.

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In this final episode of our three-day mini-series, we dive into essential marketing strategies for launching new products or services, highlighting the importance of building a release runway and nurturing a warm audience. Join our host, Michelle Pellizzon, and learn how to set your launch up for success from the very start!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Building a release runway over several weeks or months before launching is important for priming your audience and creating awareness and demand.
• Prioritize expanding your ideal client list rather than merely increasing your social media followers or subscribers.
• Identify where users enter your "funnel" and guide them clearly towards your offer.
• Using astrology and intuition to determine the optimal timing for your launch.
• Applying the strategies discussed, such as building a release runway, through months of courses and coaching within the North Node community.

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For the second day of our three-day mini-series, join our host, Michelle Pellizzon, as she explores tools for personal growth, self-discovery, and crafting a clear personal brand through the enriching classes and workshops offered in her North Node community. Discover how to unlock your potential and align your life with your true purpose.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Self-realization and understanding one's values are important steps before starting a new creative endeavor or business.
• Various meaning-making systems such as astrology, human design, and the matrix of destiny can help with self-discovery.
• Developing a spiritual operating system and personal manifesto help clarify one's values and perspective.
• A brand book workshop offers a template for defining a clear personal brand.
• Taking classes such as growth hacking to understand copywriting psychology can enhance sales skills.

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Join our host, Michelle Pellizzon, for the first of a three-day mini-series as she dives into workshops, classes, books, and exercises designed to transform your relationship with money. Explore topics such as money trauma, mindset, shadow work, and creating a circular sales calendar to achieve your financial goals.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Working through money trauma is important for building a healthy relationship with money and achieving financial goals.
• Combining intellectual and spiritual methods for money healing, as demonstrated in Chantelle Chapman's and Pilar Lascaux's classes, offers a well-rounded perspective.
• Shadow work, particularly focused on money, can transform mindsets regarding sales, earning, and control issues.
• Setting financial goals and using templates to create a circular sales calendar can make previously unattainable income levels seem achievable.
• Resources such as books, workshops, and communities like The North Node offer education and support for making positive money moves.

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Join our host Michelle Pellizzon and Holisticism's social media manager, KP, as they dive into the current state of platforms like Instagram, exploring how it affects small businesses and creatives. They discuss the frustrations of dealing with algorithms, the nature of viral content, smart marketing strategies, and why staying true to yourself online is so important.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Social media algorithms are designed to maximize user engagement for ad revenue, rather than to support creators or small businesses.
• Instagram's algorithm prioritizes shallow engagement, making it difficult for businesses to organically reach their existing followers.
• Creators are frustrated by the restricted visibility and narrow algorithms on platforms like Instagram.
• Promoting one's authentic self and interests, rather than merely a brand, is seeing more success on platforms like Threads.
• Small businesses can effectively use numerous creative marketing strategies beyond social media to promote their work.

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In another episode of the Green Room, join our host, Michelle Pellizzon, as she opens up about her personal journey through her husband's cancer diagnosis and treatment, while also sharing valuable insights on handling online criticism and haters as a public figure.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Michelle shares her husband's diagnosis of a rare and aggressive brain cancer, their treatment journey with limited data, and the importance of maintaining an optimistic outlook throughout.
• Michelle discusses the impact of online haters on creators' ability to start and deepen their work due to fear of criticism.
• Haters can prevent self-expression by making creators overly concerned with how others perceive them.
• People may feel betrayed when someone they admired reveals flaws or undergoes changes, leading to various stages of disengagement.
• It's important to take criticism constructively, stay self-aware and empathetic, and prioritize maintaining good relationships with others, even during conflicts.

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Join Michelle Pellizzon as she shares her journey of embracing her "Hermit" archetype, shifting from public teaching to private mentorship, and deepening her intuitive consulting work. Tune in for heartfelt insights and the power of turning inward for personal growth.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The Matrix of Destiny system in numerology provides insights into one's life path, recurring themes, and areas for growth
• Embracing astrology archetypes can lead to self-reflection and shifts in priorities or career strategy
• A period of introspection and private study ("hermit mode") can support spiritual and intuitive development.
• Teaching small groups and offering one-on-one consulting allow for more personal connections than large public classes.
• Balancing the "hermit" role with community support involves expanding intuitive practices and selectively sharing knowledge.

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Tune in as Michelle Pellizzon discusses various perspectives on personal branding, sharing the importance of being authentic, values-based branding, and the beauty of allowing one's brand to grow and change naturally over time.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Personal branding should be driven by one's spiritual beliefs, core values, and personal manifesto.
• Archetypes can be used to inform branding using methods like Caroline Myss' system or the Matrix of Destiny.
• Branding should focus on one's interests and values rather than on narrow niching.
• An authentic brand evolves naturally over time by openly sharing one's current interests.
• Giving feedback can help shape future audio course topics on personal branding.

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Join Michelle Pellizzon as she dives into Price Pritchett's unique ideas on achieving success. Learn how to make big leaps forward using unconventional strategies like paradoxical moves and the minimum effective dose, and find out why hard work and talent alone might not be enough.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Success isn't just about hard work and talent; it can also be achieved through paradoxical moves and quantum leaps.
• Paradoxical moves involve taking unexpected actions that defy traditional thinking to solve problems in innovative ways.
• Embodying a future version of yourself that has already achieved your desired outcome can facilitate making a quantum leap.
• The minimum effective dose involves reaching goals and achieving success with the least amount of effort in the most efficient way possible.

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Welcome to the tenth episode of the Green Room Chat where we get cozy with Michelle Pellizzon as she chats about spirituality, business, creativity, and community, sharing her observations on current trends and highlighting people who inspire her.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Spiritual influencers shifting towards Christianity and traditional values, along with the exploration of the intentions and impacts of this shift.
• Spirituality and psychosis, business struggles, and the importance of resilience, authenticity, and knowing when to ask for help.
• Michelle’s personal perspective on herbalism and how she engages with it in a way that resonates authentically with her own beliefs and practices.
• Michelle highlights several writers, thinkers, artists and creatives who inspire her through their unique perspectives and their dedication to nurturing inclusive communities.
• Michelle extends an invitation for listeners to reflect and share their own sources of inspiration and support within their personal lives and communities.

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Unlock the power of intuition with Michelle Pellizzon as she reveals the secrets to listening to your inner wisdom and taking inspired action through the creation of supportive systems. Tune in to the last part of this special three-episode series for a transformative journey towards harnessing your intuition.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Cultivating intuition requires listening to inner instincts and gut feelings rather than brushing them aside.
• Embracing intuitive ideas and engaging in creative projects builds self-assurance and strengthens intuition.
• Establishing structured systems makes it easier to follow through on ideas by minimizing distractions and unnecessary tasks.
• Ignoring intuition can lead to missed opportunities and a lack of self-confidence over time.
• Developing skills and fostering self-trust through inspired action enhances proficiency and intuitive abilities.

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Welcome to part two of this special three-episode series as we join host, Michelle Pellizzon exploring the intersection of wellness, productivity, and purpose cultures, advocating for a shift towards prioritizing purpose over efficiency for a more meaningful and easeful life.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

- Wellness and productivity cultures promise optimization and "more" yet fundamentally represent two sides of the same coin.

- While productivity leads to efficiency it doesn't guarantee happiness or fulfillment.

- Productivity culture often conflicts with purpose, leading individuals to lose sight of "why" one is doing something.

- Focusing on values and purpose serves as an important compass, guiding individuals towards meaning and direction.

- Finding a balance between productivity and purposefulness could be essential in building a more fulfilling life.

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Welcome to part one of this special three-episode series airing this week, where we delve into the transformative power of embracing a project-based approach to life. Join our host, Michelle Pellizzon, as we explore the advantages of cultivating multiple interests and projects for personal growth, creativity, resilience, and overall life satisfaction.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Having a bunch of different projects and interests instead of just being obsessed with one "big thing" keeps life interesting and makes you more motivated, creative, and resilient.
• Engaging in various projects can improve skills and competencies through exposure to different learning experiences and challenges.
• Not stressing about how every project turns out reduces stress, pressure, and disappointment from potential failures.
• Balancing your attention across various projects allows for a more well-rounded and fulfilling life.
• Creating systems for managing multiple projects helps you accomplish multiple projects and ideas instead of getting distracted or overwhelmed.

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Join our host, Michelle Pellizzon, in another paywall episode of The Twelfth House as she shares invaluable insights on conquering creative blocks and burnout through effective task management, self-care prioritization, and the power of breaking down overwhelming projects into smaller steps.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Recognizing burnout as a significant factor of lack of inspiration and creative blocks, emphasizes the importance of assessing burnout levels and prioritizing self-care.

• Feeling overwhelmed by tasks and not having clear goals can lead to burnout. Getting rid of what's not necessary and setting up systems can ease that burden.

• Delegating tasks, even simple ones can significantly reduce the mental burden and alleviate burnout.

• Breaking large projects into bite-sized tasks makes them seem more attainable and less overwhelming.

• Trusting oneself and acting upon exciting ideas can lead to development of confidence and creativity over time.

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In this episode, Michelle Pellizzon discusses her evolving spiritual practices, including sigil magic, scent cleansing, trance states, and herbalism. She also opens up about how she found empowerment through visualization during childbirth.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Michelle Pellizzon explores various spiritual practices like sigil magic, scent cleansing, trance states, herbalism, and astrology readings.

• Michelle discusses how her practices have evolved over time and the importance of adaptability over rigidity.

• Sigil tattoos carry deep personal significance and intentions for Michelle.

• Trance states can be achieved through various creative or physical pursuits.

• Visualization and self-empowerment helped Michelle regain strength during a difficult childbirth experience.

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Join host Michelle Pellizzon and guest Courtney Romano as they explore how "The War of Art" inspired them to overcome self-doubt and find deeper meaning in their creative journeys, sharing the spiritual and creative insights they've gained from the book.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield gave both Michelle and Courtney the confidence to push past self-doubt and pursue what they love creatively.
• Resistance is a normal part of creating, and experiencing self-doubt can be a sign that you're on the right path.
• Perseverance and dedication to your work can often lead to success more than innate talent.
• Creative work can serve as a spiritual practice and a channel for something greater when done with pure intention.
• Books like "The War of Art" leave a lasting impact and can offer fresh inspiration every time you reread them.

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Take a laid-back dive into spiritual curiosity with Michelle Pellizzon as she shares her own passions and insights, offering valuable advice on creating personal research agendas and projects as alternatives to formal education through grad school. Explore self-directed learning, inviting listeners to join in on relaxed, transformative journeys through casual podcast discussions.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The importance of pursuing personal interests and curiosities through self-directed research projects should be separated from professional obligations or starting a business
• The idea of incorporating regular moments of reflection and assessment within research projects to clarify thoughts and advance the work
• Research agendas involve concentrated research and writing on a specific topic or theme over a defined period, with a final deliverable to contextualize the learnings
• By constantly questioning the significance of a problem, individuals can sustain momentum and prevent burnout when researching or working on creative projects
• The idea of exposing oneself to new experiences, philosophies, or challenges can lead to fresh perspectives and questions that inform one's research direction

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Join Michelle Pellizzon and her guest, Taylor Morrison as they dive deep into the psychological concept of the "hard-easy effect" and its profound impact on personal and business growth journeys. They uncover how individuals often underestimate challenges, overcomplicate solutions, and stress the importance of taking action despite uncertainty. Tune in for insightful strategies and heartfelt anecdotes on navigating life's obstacles with resilience and determination.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The "hard-easy effect" occurs when we misjudge the difficulty of a problem or overestimate how easily we can solve it.
• Even successful individuals can still fall into the trap of overestimating their abilities in new areas due to the Dunning-Kruger effect.
• Taking action and being receptive to learning is more important than trying to plan every detail of a project or goal.
• Engaging in stimulating activities outside of work can serve as a means to avoid overcomplicating ongoing projects due to boredom.
• Project planning at the beginning aids in identifying uncertainties and managing expectations for how complex a task may be.

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Get a sneak peek of the eighth installment of the Green Room episode as we join Michelle Pellizzon in exploring spirituality, authenticity, intuition, and skepticism, with a focus on Jay Shetty's leadership, her hermit experiment, and critical perspectives on coaching programs.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The lack of authenticity and questionable business practices among prominent wellness influencers like Jay Shetty
• Discover Michelle's perspective from her time at Thrive Market —- highlighting how some influencers take advantage of vulnerable individuals and use unethical strategies to expand their platform
• The difficulties of balancing spirituality with fame, expressing doubt towards individuals who prioritize wealth, influence, and fame over spiritual growth
• Michelle's reflection of her personal "hermit experiment" -- the journey of diminishing social media engagement and embracing solitude, hobbies, and personal rituals to more closely match her inner archetype
• The idea of providing "matrix of destiny" readings, yet aiming to establish extended connections with people rather than conducting one-off sessions

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Join our host, Michelle Pellizzon and her special guest, Holisticism's Social Media Manager, KP Pilley, as they explore the psychological phenomenon of action bias and its implications on decision-making, online activism, entrepreneurship, and navigating uncertainty in today's world.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Action bias is when we prefer action over inaction, even when waiting or doing nothing may be the better choice.
• Action bias makes people jump to conclusions without thinking it through, which can spread rumors or unexpected consequences.
• Action bias can manifest in different situations like online activism, making business calls, or dealing with stress or uncertainty.
• While action bias may have offered evolutionary benefits, it's important to be mindful of it and consider alternative options rather than acting impulsively.
• Entrepreneurs and creatives in particular can often mistake planning with taking concrete actions, emphasizing the importance of pausing for reflection before initiating a new project or business.

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Join Michelle Pellizzon in this special episode of the Twelfth House as she takes you on a captivating journey through the art of writing. She reveals unique techniques, including cadence and frames, and gives you a sneak peek into her upcoming ebook, promising to elevate your writing skills.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Discover the significance of writing skills for your personal and professional growth.
• Concentrate on making your content interesting rather than aiming for perfection.
• Elevate your writing skills through the crucial steps of editing and revising your drafts.
• AI tools like GPT can't replace the touch of human editing.
• Michelle's latest ebook imparts techniques for enhancing engagement in writing using cadence, frames, and other strategies.

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Get a glimpse into Michelle Pellizzon's upcoming ebook on copywriting, as she opens up about the challenges of podcast recording, dives into listener questions about ghosts, and gives a personal life update in this intriguing Green Room episode.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Michelle Pellizzon's new ebook "The New Age Playbook for Spellbinding" teaches about writing and marketing from a spiritual perspective

• While keeping Holisticism stable, Michelle's been trying out different business models and personal projects

• Consistent email marketing is important for achieving sales success

• Although not accessible to everyone, mediumship signifies a direct spiritual connection, with intuition and psychic abilities available for development for many.

• Manifestation teachings often lead to passionate debates, showing the usual mix of strong supporters and critics around charismatic figures.

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Step into a heartfelt conversation with Michelle Pellizzon and special guest, Julissa Cypress as they share personal insights and stories, navigating the complex tapestry of money, spirituality, personal growth, and generational dynamics through the cosmic lens of the astrological 8th house in the last episode of our series, The House of Other People’s Money.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Understanding money can be tricky, as it involves dealing with illusions and distortions that people navigate uniquely.
• Looking into spirituality can help you understand money better, with simplicity holding its own allure.
• Millennials play a special part in connecting generations and passing on wisdom from their experiences.
• Career and business decisions are personal, offering benefits in both entrepreneurship and secure employment.
• Humans both uncover and shape the meaning of numbers and money through their interactions with the environment.

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Join Michelle Pellizzon and guest, Emmalea Russo as they delve into the transformative effects of Pluto's move from Capricorn to Aquarius. Explore societal and personal implications in this brief, insightful Green Room episode.

Key Takeaways:

• The shift of Pluto from Capricorn to Aquarius holds significance, impacting both collective and individual dynamics as per one's astrological chart.
• Pluto's time in Capricorn brought changes to power structures, technology, and work, and its shift to Aquarius indicates an ongoing reshaping of these aspects.
• If you're an Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, or Scorpio, and your planets are at early degrees, you'll feel Pluto's impact more strongly during its transit.
• Themes of freedom, progress, humanity, and the future will take the spotlight in Aquarius, accompanied by explorations into technology, relationships, and organized religion.
• To grow personally, it's essential to accept every aspect of oneself, including the taboo and the unexplainable, even if it makes life more difficult.

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💰 Hang out with Michelle Pellizzon and the mystical Crow Mother, Liza Fenster, as they fuse spirituality with some real-talk wisdom from a kick-ass book about overcoming under-earning. Get ready for a richer, more abundant life – because who said self-improvement can't be a party?

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Embrace wealth in all its forms – not just cash, but emotional and spiritual riches too.
• Picture work as more than just a job; it's a journey where you find joy and purpose
• Nourish your mind, treat your body well, and let your soul dance a little
• Cultivate the art of graciously receiving inspiration from others' work
• Build meaningful connections and create a supportive network

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Tune in for a chat about money, spirituality, and the whole consumption-and-being-consumed idea with Michelle Pellizzon. Subscribe now and let's uncover the secrets to a chill relationship with abundance.

KEYNOTES

• Embrace the cycle: Services/products, money, a crucial exchange.
• Be comfortable in both roles: Discomfort hinders earnings; embrace consuming and being consumed.
• Practice mindful consumption: Balance, replenish, and view it as a loving exchange to ease discomfort.

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In this episode of The 12th House, host Michelle Pellizzon dives into the trend of "fake money transparency" online and why it's so effective at attracting an audience. She discusses coming across misleading financial marketing that uses flashy income claims to sell unrelated products.

Michelle breaks down why vague or unrealistic portrayals of wealth can be alluring, from satisfying our curiosity about money to wanting to believe success is one simple step away. She also explains how results shown may differ greatly from typical outcomes for those just starting out.

KEYNOTES:

• People crave grounding around money and want to compare ourselves to others' financial situations.

• To some, success is just one simple step away and following someone else's formula will lead to the same results — how true is this?

• We only see the flashy outcomes portrayed without knowing the full process or values behind how money was actually made.

• Not having a clear definition of "enough" money for ourselves means we are susceptible to promises of always getting more.

• Claims of high income online are often vague, unrealistic, or don't provide full transparency on expenses, profits, or typical results for beginners.

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In this reflective episode, Michelle candidly examines her 2023 regrets and resolutions using the regret minimization framework. She discusses costly website mishaps, key hiring decisions, and insights on optimizing meetings, delegation, and project timelines. Michelle also shares her honest experience of returning early from leave.

Offering valuable insights, she demonstrates how to learn from mistakes with empathy and apply these lessons proactively. With her signature wit, Michelle inspires listeners to replace regrets with resilience, prompting thoughtful self-reflection. Join us for a contemplative journey through the past, embracing an empowered vision for the future.

Key Takeaways:

• Utilizing the regret minimization framework prioritizes future perspectives and minimizes potential regrets when making insightful life decisions.
• Trusting your intuition over external pressures helps avoid common mistakes rooted in prioritizing others' opinions over personal judgment.
• Hiring exceptional talent, streamlining processes, and nurturing project growth can lead to significant achievements.
• Implementing short trial periods with contractors allows for assessing fit before making full commitments.
• Rethinking the role of meetings in fostering organizational culture and connectivity involves acknowledging that they aren't the primary means for building these aspects.

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Welcome back to the 12th House Plus, a podcast that uncovers the intricate connections between spirituality and everyday experiences. Join Michelle on a journey through life's mysteries, exploring diverse topics ranging from business ventures to tarot readings, and the profound insights of the Matrix of Destiny numerology system. Each episode delves deep, contemplating the transformative energies of numbers 13 and 16, sparking reflections on gradual evolution versus complete reinvention. Sharing personal musings, from embracing eco-friendly writing tools like the glass pen to dissecting the allure of binge-worthy content, Michelle dissects the essence of captivating creations. Through insightful discussions, she reveals the five key factors that craft compelling content, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in narratives that both engage and provoke introspection.

Subscribe to 12th House Plus on Spotify for exclusive content and engaging discussions at $5.99 a month. Embark on a journey delving into life's spiritual essence.

Key Takeaways:

• Life is a spiritual, creative journey rich with valuable lessons waiting to be learned.
• The Twelfth House podcast serves as a conduit to explore the mysteries and essence of life, seeking a deeper understanding of our world.
• Delving into her numerology chart, Michelle reflects on the significance of numbers 13 and 16, uncovering their relevance in her personal journey of transformation and renewal.
• Writing with a glass pen has ignited a newfound joy and creativity within Michelle, reshaping her approach to the creative process.
• Five critical factors for crafting binge-worthy content: utilizing a compelling hook, reframing perspectives, maintaining a light tone, maximizing "epiphanies per minute," and leaving the audience craving more.

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Join hosts Michelle and Katie as they dismantle the myth of the starving artist in this thought-provoking episode. Together, they challenge the notion that creativity must be linked to suffering, advocating instead for a mindset that encourages prolific output and financial stability.

Delve into the significance of day jobs in nurturing creativity, providing stability, income, and unexpected inspiration. The conversation highlights the innovative strategy of "Two for Them, One for Me," illustrating how artists like actors, photographers, and creatives balance commercial endeavors with personal passion projects to sustain their artistic careers.

Redefine conventional wisdom alongside Michelle and Katie, embracing a narrative that celebrates creative abundance without compromising artistic integrity. Tune in for an engaging discussion that reshapes the relationship between creativity and financial sustainability.

Key takeaways:

• Overcoming the starving artist mindset fosters prolific and productive creativity, promoting output over perfectionism.
• Having a steady income from a day job can enhance creativity by offering stability and resources to fuel artistic passions.
• Embracing the "two for them, one for me" model enables creatives to harmonize commercial work with personal projects, leveraging one to support the other.
• Recognizing the value in various creative mediums—both commercial and fine art—dispels snobbish attitudes and celebrates diverse expressions of artistry.
• Prioritizing sustained creative practice over perfectionism allows for greater growth and development over time, emphasizing the journey rather than singular "perfect" works.

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Welcome back to the cozy corner with Katie and Michelle! Get ready for a delightful dive into their latest obsessions, hobbies, and life updates. From quirky shoehorns to enchanting baby puffs, from elegant calligraphy to the comforting embrace of pumpkin beer, they spill the beans on their newest passions. Michelle dishes out tales of culinary prowess, crafting adventures, and the wild ride of motherhood with Rhodes, while Katie unravels self-care secrets and fascinating grandfatherly pursuits that have recently sparked her curiosity.

Join them as they navigate the weight of today's world events, finding solace in life's tiny treasures. Through it all, they champion the art of slowing down in our fast-paced reality, cherishing the profound joy of tactile moments. Ready for a feel-good journey? Tune in to these friends' conversation for a dose of life's ever-evolving lessons and plenty of heartwarming vibes.

This is a preview to get a sense of the format but tune in to hear the full episode when you join as a 12+ subscriber, where every month you not only get to go behind the scenes but Michelle teaches an exclusive mini course only for subscribers.

Key Takeaways:

• Pursuing real-life experiences through activities with family offers mental benefits.
• Current events weigh heavily, but finding lightness in small joys makes contradiction bearable.
• Slowing down through dedicated reading, writing and limiting digital time aids thinking.
• Appreciating tactile pleasures and meaningful moments helps combat a fast pace.
• Simple items like washi tape and baby puffs can provide quiet entertainment for children.

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Catch the second and a half installment of our captivating three-part series, 'Bonus Case Study George Saunders,' where we unravel the intriguing journey of acclaimed author George Saunders. Explore how his diverse career experiences, from technical writing to engineering, have profoundly shaped his approach to storytelling. Uncover the hidden connections between his past professions and his unique fiction writing style. Delve into the pivotal role teaching plays in Saunders' creative process and gain valuable insights into his philosophy that the writing life is an ongoing, ever-evolving journey, not just a destination.

Tune in for a captivating exploration of unexpected inspirations and the art of storytelling.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Non-writing jobs offer valuable insights and perspectives that enrich creative work.
• Technical writing constraints can be beneficial for fiction, shaping unique storytelling styles.
• Personal experiences are essential storytelling material, influencing narratives profoundly.
• Teaching sharpens writing skills, keeps one connected to research, and inspires continuous growth.
• Embracing the ongoing writing process over a defined endpoint fosters continuous artistic evolution and fulfillment.

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Welcome to part 2 of our mini-series, 'In Defense of the Day Job,' hosted by Katie Dalebout and Michelle Pellizzon. Challenge the belief that leaving your day job is necessary for pursuing creative dreams as they explore case studies of iconic artists like Andy Warhol, T.S. Eliot, and Frida Kahlo.

Discover how these artists balanced day jobs while pursuing their creative passions. Gain insights on reframing 'selling out,' managing energy between work and creativity, and using a day job as a launchpad for your artistic dreams. Tune in for inspiration on navigating creativity, entrepreneurship, and finding your flow in unexpected places.

Key takeaways:

• Rethinking the notion of "selling out" can transform how day jobs are perceived, recognizing their potential as enablers of creative endeavors.
• Balancing creative work and day jobs prioritizes energy management over time, crucial for sustaining productivity and creative flow.
• Day jobs serve as pillars offering stability, resources, and impetus to propel creative projects forward, acting as supportive foundations for artistic endeavors
• Not all creative work has to be monetized immediately—some projects are just for learning
• Unrelated jobs contribute diverse skills, experiences, and networks, enriching and expanding creative horizons by providing unique perspectives and opportunities

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Welcome to part one of our three-part series, 'Killing the Starving Artist Archetype.'

In this episode of the 12th House podcast, hosts Michelle Pellizzon and Katie Dalebout tackle the 'starving artist' myth head-on. They debunk its limiting influence on creatives striving for financial success from their passion. By unraveling the misconception of 'selling out,' they share inspiring stories of artists who've monetized their craft while staying true to their artistic integrity.

Exploring the impact of technology on our views of commercial success, Michelle and Katie offer fresh frameworks for creatives to blend their artistry with profitable ventures without compromising authenticity. This thought-provoking dialogue sparks insights to empower creatives in breaking free from self-imposed limitations and unlocking their true potential.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The 'starving artist' stereotype limits creative potential in monetizing one's talents.
• Waiting for ideal conditions stifles creativity—creating and sharing work matters more than perfection.
• Acknowledging the unglamorous yet authentic nature of the creative process is vital.
• Prioritizing authenticity over appearing 'cool' is crucial for genuine creative expression.
• Diverse platforms and opportunities today offer numerous ways to express creativity and reach audiences.

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In this tantalizing sneak peek, Michelle Pellizzon shares her invaluable tips and tricks for transforming the often-dreaded task of writing email newsletters into an exciting and fulfilling process. Discover how to establish rituals and templates that streamline your workflow, focusing on the enjoyable aspects of newsletter creation. Plus, Michelle opens up about the power of vulnerability to create truly engaging content.

But that's not all. Michelle also offers guidance on how to stay motivated by keeping your goals in clear view and using seasons or boundaries to ensure your newsletter's long-term success.

Listen to the full episode, where you'll gain a treasure trove of insights and practical strategies to turn your newsletter into a creative outlet and a generative practice that will have you eagerly anticipating each new edition.

Key takeaways:

• Is email more intimate than social media?
• The 5 C's of writing a newsletter: curiosity, community, content, consistency, and cashing in
• What is the optimal frequency for sending newsletters?
• Templating newsletters to save time and energy
• Tips on how to make newsletters less miserable, including setting clear goals and focusing on the main purpose of selling products

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In this episode, Michelle sits down with astrologer and coach Jaz Borri to discuss astrology, entrepreneurship, and finding success on your own terms. Jaz offers insights into building a business with soul by focusing on impact over money and scaling through authenticity rather than conformity. She challenges traditional views of success and explains how to develop strategies uniquely suited to your individuality.

Michelle and Jaz debate the differences between coaching and consultancy, addressing authenticity, projections and empowering clients on their own paths.

Tune in to this episode and explore spirituality, human design and how to express your purpose through entrepreneurship while staying true to who you are.

Key Takeaways:

• Astrology can help uncover your soul's purpose and the gifts or challenges you're meant to experience.
• Entrepreneurship can be an expression of your soul and what energizes you, not just a career path.
• Success looks different for everyone and isn't defined by money or validation alone.
• Authentic self-expression and boundaries are important to avoid burnout and enablement.
• Human Design reveals how you're meant to experience and share your gifts.

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We’re back for the third episode of The Green Room, our series where we bring you behind the scenes, and tell you what we’re hyper-fixated on, curious about, and everything we crave talking about. It's loose, it’s fun, and if you listened to Good 4U, well, it's kind of like that.

Join Michelle and Katie as they dive deep into how different locations can unlock different aspects of our creativity and personalities. They discuss Michelle's experience moving to New York City for dance school and how the desert may activate creativity. Katie also shares her recent trip to Montreal and how it highlighted her tendency to overthink without supervision.

This is a preview to get a sense of the format but tune in to hear the full episode when you join as a 12+ subscriber, where every month you not only get to go behind the scenes but Michelle teaches an exclusive mini course only for subscribers.

Key Takeaways:

• How cities, nature, and desert unleash different parts of ourselves
• The challenge of deep thinking for frequent travelers and digital nomads
• Prestige makeup brands like Chanel compared to drugstore alternatives
• How epilepsy sparked Michelle's love for New York City during her NYU dance school auditions
• Eliminating distractions and cultivating support to achieve intense focus

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In this episode, Michelle and Lenéa Sims discuss cultural relativism and its implications for understanding spirituality, mental health, and different ways of knowing. They explore how cultural lenses shape our perspectives and how colonialism has imposed Western views onto other cultures.

Lenéa Sims shares insights from her studies in indigenous and decolonial psychologies. Tune in to learn how embracing a more spiritual perspective and cultural humility can help us better understand both others and ourselves.

Key Takeaways:

• Our clothing choices can shape how we perceive ourselves and how others perceive us, affecting our confidence and interactions.
• Cultural relativism asserts that cultures are best comprehended when examined within their own unique contexts, rather than being assessed through the lens of external cultural norms.
• Spirituality and evidence-based approaches can each offer valid ways of comprehending experiences, depending on the cultural context.
• Holding space for multiple perspectives and uncertainties is vital for understanding various worldviews.
• Labels and diagnoses can sometimes be less useful for understanding ourselves than noticing our natural ebbs and flows.
• Finding the balance between obligations and allowing oneself to move at a natural pace is challenging but important.

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Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, join us for a deep dive into the world of framework development.

Listen to the full episode and be armed with the tools and insights to craft your very own roadmap to success, resulting in beneficial content and monetizable offerings.

Key Takeaways:

• Nurturing creativity, spirituality, and inspiration in business practices

• Unlocking abundance, ease, and manifestation, particularly in the year's final quarter

• Michelle Pellizzon's path from concept to innovation with 'Species'

• Establishing a clear op-ed and meaning-making system as vital for successful ventures

• Archetypes and stages of awareness in Holisticism’s user journey

• Michelle's entrepreneurial journey, the power of defining what you're not, and the value of unique perspectives in content creation

Join Michelle and her special guest, her sister Melanie Pellizzon, for an engaging discussion on what distinguishes prolific creators. Drawing from Melanie's background in entertainment and her recent pivot into mental health, they delve into the peculiarities and brilliance that define prolific creators. Together, they closely examine the renowned writer Agatha Christie as a prime example of how distinctive creative processes can significantly impact one's productivity.

From unconventional daily routines to unique mental models or challenges that many creators confront, this episode explores the common threads that bind prolific individuals, encompassing their idiosyncrasies and distinct mental frameworks. Tune in to uncover the secrets of prolific creation and what you can take from them to be prolific too.

Key Takeaways:

• Prolific creators often thrive during pivotal times in history, where there's significant cultural, technological, or social change.

• They maintain deep networks of collaborators and value feedback, despite the common perception of them being solo geniuses.

• Prolific individuals display intense dedication to their craft and often have a growth mindset, constantly seeking improvement.

• Unique mental models, such as lateral thinking and spatial synesthesia, are common among prolific creators.

• Society tends to celebrate prolific individuals after their deaths, sometimes neglecting their well-being during their lifetimes.

We’re back for the second instalment of The Green Room, our series where we bring you behind the scenes, and tell you what we’re hyperfixated on, curious about, and everything we crave talking about. It's loose, it’s fun, and if you listened to Good 4U, well, it's kind of like that.

Join Michelle and Katie as they explore the elusive journey from intense fixation to sudden aversion–with well anything from snacks to routines. We share our current obsessions, for Katie, a snack she loved but is not repulsed by. And Michelle's current hyperfixations include everything from washi tape to energy drinks, to mushroom gummies to a classic soap. Come hang out in the 12th House Green Room to hear us gush over everything from Grocery Outlet shopping adventures to the placebo effect.

This is a preview to get a sense of the format but tune in to hear the full episode when you join as a 12+ subscriber, where every month you not only get to go behind the scenes but Michelle teaches an exclusive mini course only for subscribers.

Key Takeaways:

• When hyperfixations evolve into repulsion, where something once loved becomes overwhelming.
• Why our brains love lists.
• The placebo effect holds real value.
• Recommendations galore, what we’re loving and eager to try and what’s haunting our carts.

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Imagine being so knowledgeable that you forget how to explain things to newcomers; it happens more often than you think. Join us for this episode of Friday Philosophies, where hosts Michelle and Katie unravel "The Curse of Knowledge" and how it may be hindering your ability to connect, communicate, and teach effectively. We dive into how this curse affects us as creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs. Discover tips to break free, including empathy, active listening, and the power of a beginner's mindset. Plus, some journaling prompts you can use to help and, of course, several anecdotes of how we’ve each experienced it.

Key Takeaways

• "The Curse of Knowledge" occurs when expertise makes it hard to explain things to those less informed.
• It inhibits effective communication and imagination, hindering connections and collaborations.
• Empathy and active listening are powerful tools to conquer the curse.
• Journaling can help transport you back to a beginner's mindset, aiding in relatable explanations.
• Teaching others what you know can deepen your understanding and improve your own craft.
• Expertise doesn't have to remain a solitary pursuit; sharing your knowledge can be both fulfilling and lucrative.

Welcome to a preview of the latest edition of the Twelfth House+ podcast feed, where we teach a monthly audio course. This month Michelle delves into harnessing archetypes to help you achieve anything you want. She provides actionable steps, to unlock the potential of archetypes and tap into their transformative ability to move you closer to who you want to be.

She covers how archetypes provide a framework for decision making and gives you a roadmap in how to use them effectively. Tune in to discover how these archetypal insights can become a part of your daily life, help you shed imposter syndrome, and propell you towards success with newfound confidence.

Key Takeaways:

• Archetypes are universal figures or personas that represent certain characteristics and traits, such as the mother, teacher, or leader.
• How to work with archetypes to help you unlock different aspects of yourself and acquire confidence, expertise, inspiration, and new perspectives.
• How archetype embodiment provides direction on anything you’re working towards, making the path forward more accessible and helps to overcome imposter syndrome
• How you can use archetypes to strategize an overarching vibe of your life and guide you during different seasons of growth.
• How to harness archetypes effectively, through 4 specific steps including: clarity on what you want, determine who embodies those qualities, create a visual representation, and finally, embody the archetype.

Welcome to another episode of Friday Philosophies, this week Michelle is joined by the show’s new podcast producer, Katie Dalebout. In this episode, they delve into the intriguing concept known as the Semmelweis Effect. Named after Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis, who faced disbelief and ridicule for his groundbreaking discovery, about hand-washing, this effect explores our human tendency to reject new evidence that contradicts established beliefs, especially when it's uncomfortable or challenges our long help believe.

We even get onto more historical anecdotes that relate to this effect, such as Abraham Lincoln's eerie encounter, as well as how the Semmelweis Effect has played out in various aspects of our lives. From medicine to global warming denial and even business strategies, we explore how this phenomenon impacts decision-making and personal growth.

Key Takeaways:

• Embrace the discomfort of challenging your established beliefs; it can lead to personal growth and new opportunities.
• Recognize the power of being open to different perspectives and evidence that may contradict your current view.
• Avoid the extremes of unwavering belief or complete skepticism; strive for a balanced, flexible approach.
• Be curious and question the why behind your beliefs, especially when cognitive distortions like black-and-white thinking come into play.
• Be open to new information even when it flips how you were doing it before on its head and is more challenging or even annoying to begin with

Join Michelle for a rare solo episode of Friday Philosophies, where she breaks down the Self-Reference Effect and how you can use this cognitive phenomenon to enhance your memory and information retention.

She explains how making information personal significantly boosts our ability to retain it. Using various theories, including elaborative encoding and emotional significance, she illustrates how the self-reference effect works and how you can use it. She gives practical tips for how you can apply it to actually integrate the vast amount of information we encounter daily.

It's a deep dive into the complexities of the human brain and how to leverage it to turbocharge memory. Tune in to unlock your mind’s potential to elevate your learning capabilities. If you're a lifelong learner, a creative thinker, or curious about how your brain works, this one's for you!

Key Takeaways

• The Self-Reference Effect is a cognitive phenomenon where information related to oneself is easier to remember.
• Improving working memory can be essential for lifelong learners, especially non-linear squiggly brained folks.
• Using Elaborative Encoding or linking information to our own experiences allows us to process it more deeply. Actively connect new information to your existing knowledge.
• Organization Matters: Tagging and categorizing information aids memory and recall, transforming your mind into a second brain for storing knowledge.
• Personal data often carries emotional weight, and emotional content is more memorable. Engaging emotionally with material can improve retention.
• Asking reflective questions and connecting new information to what we already know enhances memory.