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Welcome to Awkward Ascent, the podcast where we explore the intricacies of consciousness, connection, & spiritual growth. Join us as we delve into the world of psychedelic therapy & discuss the challenges & triumphs of navigating through spiritual growing pains. Our mission is to create a safe & open space for individuals to share their experiences and insights, as we strive to uncover the mysteries of the human mind and spirit. With each episode, we hope to inspire our listeners to embark on their own journeys of self-discovery & personal growth. Tune in & join us on this awkward, yet beautiful ascent towards a more enlightened existence.

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    • Feb 23, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 31 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Awkward Ascent

    All Things Ai with Stephen Lecky

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 55:42


    Awkward Ascent welcomes Stephen Lecky to the podcast! Stephen is a multi-talented musician and producer, with a passion for learning about life. He's been studying spirituality since he was 14 and has travelled to some of the most remote places in the world, meeting with different masters, guides, and mentors. In this episode, we dive head-first into the quickly encroaching & life-changing developments of Ai. We discuss the potential positives & negatives & societal impacts. Stephen also tells us about his transformational teachers & we even jump into some chats about aliens! Hopefully more to come on that another time, we coulda talked all night!! Go follow him on Instagram, he's constantly in stunning locations living a fascinating life! @whoislecky https://www.instagram.com/whoislecky/ & Me! @christypritchy & @awkwardascent https://www.instagram.com/christypritchy/ https://www.instagram.com/awkward.ascent/ https://www.awkwardascent.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Insights & Lessons From Iboga, Ayahuasca & Psilocybin Ceremonies with Anna Shilina

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 48:02


    If you're poking around looking for more information on Iboga & the differences between Iboga & Ayahuasca, then you've come to the right episode! Author, speaker, mindset/relating coach & successful entrepreneur Anna Shilina takes us inside her many experiences in ceremony & reveals her insights, tools & takeaways from these transformative medicines. We don't just cover psychedelics though, we also dive into pineal gland mediation, breathwork & navigating human connections. 'Tis quite the ride! (& the book I mentioned that I couldn't remember (

    Recovery from Narcissism Through Spiritual Medicine Practices, Peyote, Ayahuasca & Meditation- with Chris McCann

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 55:35


    I had an expansive conversation with spiritual thought leader & mindful business mentor Chris McCann. We candidly discuss his transition through narcissism & his transcendent experiences with medicines such as Peyote & Ayahuasca. Not to mention the brilliant healers he's met along the way! I truly felt like I was right there in his experiences & meeting his teachers myself. So hang on to your hats, or the earth, because you might just drift off into the ethers!     #peyote #ayahuasca #lsd #ketamine #therapy #spiritualascension #expansion See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Brittany Ford Reveals Her Daily Biohacking Secrets For Optimal Holistic Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 32:51


    What is BIOHACKING!? Learn How to Optimize Your Health Holistically with Biohacker, Brittany Ford & Her Daily Tips on Nutrition & Biohacking. All of our “bodies” are connected, our physical body is connected to our mental, emotional & spiritual bodies, so keeping these balanced is important when optimizing our health holistically. Being “healthy” does not just mean taking a supplement, nor does it mean only focusing on only one of our four bodies. Brittany Ford is a nutritionist & biohacker who healed her own gut health & hair loss issues at a young age & has been studying health & nutrition ever since. She has many tricks to have you more hydrated, sleeping better & tips on how to get to the root of chronic health issues in this episode! If one thing is for certain it's never to take our health for granted! I mention this video about fasting water (?!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suxKTJYy9Gc  @Dr. Eric Berg DC  Connect with Brittany! @biohackingwithbrittany on Instagram & her Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17s2ymobxzrkixlhHMJUOu?si=ba2bee1bf8bd485f Connect with me !!

    What are the Akashic Records?! Deep Dive with Psychic Healer V Sans Regret

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 48:53


    Have you ever been curious about the Akashic Records?! ie/ Your past lives & your soul's evolution?! V is a Spiritual Arts Practitioner & Akashic Record reader who helps others heal at the deepest levels possible. She's clairvoyant, clairaudient & clairsentient with over 20 years of experience helping people through their most challenging times. Her background is mainly in trauma recovery & she utilizes spiritual healing & therapeutic modalities to gain empowerment and emotional freedom. Find V: FB: https://www.facebook.com/WellnessPractitoner & Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/starlightholistichealer/ & me!  https://www.instagram.com/awkward.ascent/ https://www.instagram.com/christypritchy/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/awkwardascent & join our community of Awkwardly Ascending Souls!!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/316594373936262   #akashic #akashicrecords #clairvoyant #clairaudient #clairsentientSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Balancing Light & Dark Energies with Ashley Lord ✨

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 54:34


    Join us for this IN PERSON conversation where we discuss learning to balance our light & dark energies. We also talk about our colourful pasts, working through & overcoming addiction/habits & our current trajectory with plant medicine

    Removing Blocks & Sharing Our Frog Medicine Experiences, with Kendra Perry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 51:20


    We covered so many juicy topics!!! This incredible creature Kendra Perry & I discuss breathwork to overcome blocks, our experiences with Kambo (Frog Medicine) & touch on the subjects of human design & moving from nihilism to spirituality. About Kendra: She's a former multiple 6-figure Functional Health Coach turned online business strategist for health & wellness coaches and practitioners. She's the creator of the Health Coach Accelerator™. She's also the founder of the Group Program Academy which teaches coaches to scale their income and impact with online group coaching programs. She founded the top practitioner training program on the planet, HTMA Expert, which has trained over 350 practitioners in 27 different countries. Kendra has been featured in Arianna Huffington's Thrive Global, CEO Blog Nation & Authority Magazine for her expertise on sales. When she isn't getting fired up about business & marketing, you will find her indulging in her love of adrenaline sports in the remote mountains of beautiful British Columbia, Canada. ✨Where you can find her! ✨ https://www.instagram.com/kendraperryinc/ https://www.facebook.com/kendraperryinc https://kendraperry.net ✨Where you can find me!

    Talking Trauma, EMDR & Psychedelic Therapies with Trauma Specialist, Winden Rowe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 55:13


    Kicking off Season 2 with this brilliant beauty, Winden Rowe! She's an EMDR Therapist, Trauma Specialist & enthusiast of emerging psychedelic therapies. A few of the questions we dive into are: What is a Big "T" & a Little "T"? What are some of the potentials of Ketamine Therapy? & just how bonkers is this world right now?!?!

    Digging into Our Shadows & Exposing Our Light - with Joss Hannaford

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 41:17


    Joss Hannaford is an Energy Medicine Practitioner / Teacher by Trade, Reiki Master & RTT Hypnotherapist. Join us while we unravel the path to inner child work, shadow/light work. We also discuss giving high vibes to our food & plant medicine experiences...& as always there are a lot of laughs alongside the wisdom!! ✨

    Embracing Change, Following Your Intuition & Insights on an Ayahuasca Journey, with Lola Frost

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 38:02


    I had a beautiful heart-opening conversation with the incredibly talented Award-Winning International Burlesque Performer, Lola Frost. Her body moves across stages as gracefully as her voice across the airwaves. Join us for her insights on intuition, taking leaps of faith & going with the flow of life, as well as her journey with plant medicine...& as always a ton of laughs!! I just love this wild & wise woman & you will too!

    How to Find Your Calling & Create Success- 3 Actionable Steps with Jodi Sharp

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 52:13


    I had such a pleasure chatting with the successful spiritual artist & manifestation maven, Jodi Sharp.  Her art intends to help you engage in a more profound connection to the universe & to manifest the life of your dreams.  She shares many words of wisdom around her path to finding her passion & soul calling & turning it into her reality....& in this episode, we work through several actionable steps, so you can do the same! We only get one shot in this specific meat suit so be sure to live your best, most fulfilling, life. Join us for A LOT of chuckles & a ton of inspiration! ✨ You can find Jodi on Instagram @jodi.sharp.art & peruse her website for all of her beautiful creations at www.jodisharp.ca Find me on Insta as well! @eq.cast or @christypritchy  www.EQcast.co  #manifestation #spirituality #findyourcalling #inspirationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Coming into Alignment & Sobriety with Kristina Margaret

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 38:30


    We get real about sobriety, ascension, getting through struggles & becoming empowered. Loads of laugh because healing doesn't have to be SERIOUS!  Come along for some giggles, learn some new tools & maybe even learn from our mistakes

    Talking Vulnerability & Ayahuasca with Jeremie Jalapeno

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 52:59


    I had a lovely open-hearted discussion with the creator of the 'Men in Tubs Calendar', Jeremie Jalapeno about shame, vulnerability & his journey in Peru with grandmother Ayahuasca. Come along for the ride! & get your saucy calendar at www.menintubscalendar.com Partial proceeds to go to ManKind Project & Nelson Community Services & find Jeremie & on IG @menintubscalendar & me at @christypritchy & @eq.cast  Also, be sure to check out his inspiring speech!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVLjFdllhKISee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Feeling lost in the Bitcoin craze? Here‘s some history & basics with Clayton Cuteri

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 49:02


    Money is energy & our relationship to money & the types of monetization out there are evolving. In this conversation, we take a dive into Bitcoin & a brief history of the old way of what we call “fiat currency” & what the benefits are to BTC & how they differ from our traditional structure. There are a few other topics in the mix too! #BTC #bitcoin #moneyisenergy Claytons IG: @claytoncuteri Podcast: Clayton Cuteri Takes on the World Linktree: https://linktr.ee/claytoncuteri EQcast's IG: @eq.cast Another podcast mentioned: The "What is Money?" Show w/ Robert Breedlove & Michael SaylorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Discussing the Emotional Repercussions of our Current Societal Landscape - with Jahneice Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 50:32


    Times are a little hectic at the moment & this has an effect on our emotional state. In this episode, we talk about the stressors & in part two we'll talk about alleviating those stressors, which will be available on Jahneice's Podcast, The JAH Cast- Just an Honest Podcast in the coming weeks (searchable on all major platforms you listen to your podcasts).  If you enjoy this content, don't forget to show some love, it really helps the channel!  Thanks in advance.  Find Jahneice on IG @thejahcast & myself @eq.cast #emotionahealing #emotionalintelligence #healingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Telling Imposter Syndrome to Take a Hike - With Nate Jackman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 42:13


    Have you ever doubted your capabilities? Well, then the chances are you've experienced Imposter Syndrome. It affects roughly 70% of the population, so rather than succumbing to mediocrity learn to embrace it & create the confidence to push through & achieve your goals. & side note, this is also an accidental YouTube video!! We recorded a podcast, thought it went well, so why the heck not throw it on YouTube. The insightfully minded Nate Jackman & I talk about this dreaded Imposter Syndrome, but thankfully we also discuss tips & suggestions to help navigate your way outta the sludge. ps: Come find me on Instagram @eq.cast

    Bringing Awareness & Acceptance to the Spectrum with Lorren Rodriguez

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 21:01


    Episode 15: A delightful conversation with the knowledgeable Behavioural Therapist, Lorren Rodriguez who specializes in autism. Having a son on the spectrum herself she's well-versed on the subject & brings a lot of light & tools through her education & personal experience to support others. You can find her on Instagram @atypical_ladies

    Finding Purpose with Moni May

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 21:11


    Episode 14: With the always delightful Moni May. Everyone's evolution looks different & this is why I love chatting with strong beautiful humans who are discovering their passions while healing themselves & others.  Moni is en route to becoming a relationship coach & in the meantime is killing it in the beauty world. Join us while we talk about finding our purpose.  If you're interested in working with Moni you can reach her at mindfulmiracleswithmonimay@gmail.com she'll be a certified coach in December 2021, or on Instagram @buodior.bossbabe.bar for her aesthetics business. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Future of Plant Medicine with Journalist Taylor Gavinchuk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 25:25


    Episode 13: I had the pleasure of chatting with Taylor Gavinchuk, a freelance journalist covering the psychedelics sector, who's written for VICE Magazine, as well as covering events such as Shambhala Music Festival & Pemberton Music Festival.  Now he has a blog at equity.guru where he writes about clinical trials, drug efficacy, company research, investing, & capitalism within the psychedelics industry. His job is to stay on top of what is happening & has full editorial control to be positive or critical on any company, or topic. He also uses this platform to talk about his own mental health, therapy, & psychedelic experiences. There's so much information packed into this twenty five minutes, you'll want to take notes!  #plantmedicine #holistictherapy #somaticexperiencing #psilocybin #ketamine #mdmatherapy #investing See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Healing with Hilarity with Kezia Balmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 26:58


    Episode 12: First ever in-person recording! I had an absolutely delightful chat with Kezia Balmann, dear friend & owner of Screef clothing & one half of the podcast, RadioFace Stories. We get into all matters regarding love, therapy & creating strong relationships. Combining practical approaches, with a ton giggles

    Gotta Get Up to Get Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 36:11


    Episode 11: Chatting with a dear soul Christa Karlie, entrepreneur, musician, momma of three, who is healing & growing her way through this glorious life. She shares her trials & tribulations as well as her wisdom around motherhood, separation, family disputes & finding her way again. So many good nuggets in here!!  Book mentioned: Conscious Uncoupling, by Katherine Woodward Thomas. Facebook Group mentioned: "GET DOWN WITH THE LOCKDOWN!" As always, thanks in advance for liking, reviewing, commenting & sharing the podcast!!

    Rising Up From Foster Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 40:02


    I had the pleasure of chatting with my dear friend & inspiring soul Kimberly Stetsko. She was in foster care for most of her life, switching from home to home until the age of seventeen. Through all of this, she not only managed to come out intact but thriving. We talk about how our childhood abandonment wounds can surface in our adult relationships & what we do to move past the inner conflict that will inevitably arise when facing love.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Abandon Ship!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 18:45


    Solo episode numero 3. Just a bit about my history surrounding abandonment & how I awakened to the issues & most importantly, what I'm doing to work through it! Join me in the crusade to squash abandonment. ps: My portable mic isn't the best, but hey at least I get to record by the ocean :) It's a win for me!  Book mentioned: Attached, Rachel Heller & Amir Levene See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Cutting the BS with Tangerine Kirk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 27:54


    I had the delightful & inspiring Tangerine Kirk on the show & we discussed the strife of body dysmorphia & unpacked a few other issues along the way. We chat about learning to accept love from others & most importantly, learning to love ourselves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    A Bit More on Those 40 Years...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 15:11


    Another solo episode for the books. Hearing myself talk is HARD. I cringe at some of the things I say & I'm not as articulate as I feel I am in real life, but Ima keep pushing through & get better at this! This episode takes a quick dive into what I've personally been up to for my own healing. DISCLAIMER, THIS IS NOT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE!  I missed quite a bit of my process, but all in due time. I also left out a ton of books!  Alas, I get a little nervous when that mic is on! So here are some more you might be interested in: Hold me Tight; Dr Sue Johnson, Daring Greatly; Brene Brown, Attached; Amir Levine, Nonviolent Communication; Marshall Rosenberg, Evolve Your Brain, Joe Dispensa, Seat of the Soul; Gary Zukav, Way of the Peaceful Warrior; Dan Millman, The Alchemist; Paulo Coelho, Conscious Loving; Gay & Kathlyn Hendricks....& so many more! (mentioned in the podcast were A New Earth; Eckhart Tolle, & The Celestine Prophecy (series); James Redfield.  Also, my hypnotherapist's name which I blanked on (whoops) is Suzanne Robichaud. Here's her link to her YouTube videos. She also custom creates videos for your personal needs.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UComB6_GmImdjqTfEGIalGRg Thanks for the support everyone, I hope you're finding some value in this content!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    40 Years in 20 Minutes - First Solo Episode & My ”WHY”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 19:44


    I finally recorded my first solo episode with a brief history as to why I started this podcast in the first place! I left out a lot of what I've been learning, perhaps I'll make a sequel when I get my sea legs.  I don't know why I did this on a day where I was feeling choked up, but so be it! It was not planned in the slightest, I was taking in the view & with a little encouragement from a childhood friend, so I went for it. It's just a bit about my history, my earlier traumatic experiences & my recent grief & now heading down a healing path & furthering into ascension-with intention.  Is this a time where I can say, "felt cute might delete later" ? ha!  Thank you for listening. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Gotta Meltdown to Remold with Ashley Swiss

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 34:21


    S:1 E:5 When we break down what no longer serves us, we can reconstruct ourselves however we see fit. Down to the studs I say! Thank you to my dear friend Ashley Swiss for sharing her personal insights on rebuilding after an emotional deconstruction, into a vivacious, self-aware, spiritual being. We also touch on a (new to me) term called Twin Flames, (sounds cheesy but bear with us). She shares her journey navigating this type of relationship with her current partner...& what an interesting ride it is. 

    Road to Recovery with Audrey Piche

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 18:54


    S:1 E:4 Grateful for a lovely chat with Audrey Piche who discusses her tumultuous upbringing & what brought her to sober living.  Side note (we had a few audio issues in this one, so thanks for understanding!) 

    Ascent into Entrepreneurship from Domestic Abuse with Laura Lee Harrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 47:26


    S:1 E:3 - The lovely Laura Lee Harrison opens up about her domestic abuse experience & her powerful ascent into motherhood & entrepreneurship. I'm grateful for her opening up to tell us her inspiring story. Also, please find her book co-authored, national best selling book,  Sacred Heart Rising. You can also find her at @inspire.by.laura on Instagram.  www.eqcast.co @eq.cast @christypritchy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Chaos to Self Love with two Beauts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 19:28


    S: 1 E: 2 Welcome to the unconventional, emotional wellness podcast. We're a little rough around the edges around here & that's how we like it. A big thanks to my beauty guests Natasha Zarr & Leah Morris, who rip their pants down for some vulnerable shares about their history's & paths to self-awareness.   Thanks for joining us

    From Darkness to Light with Megan Kathryn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 37:44


    Season 1 - Episode 1 Welcome to this unconventional, emotional wellness podcast. We are a little rough around the edges & we don't hold back. Jumping right into it with the lovely Megan Kathryn, an intuitive lightworker & all-around beautiful soul, we discuss ego deaths, intuition & spirituality. Thanks for joining us

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