Enlightened The Podcast by Sophia Spallino | Honest & Encouraging Conversations that Inspire Personal Growth

Help! I think I love multiple people at once...This episode dives deep into non-monogamy, and for the first time ever, I reveal my own personal curiosities about polyamory since coming out as a lesbian! If you're curious, don't be afraid. Fear only divides. After all, love multiplies.  Jessica Levity is calls herself a polyamorous mama, demisexual slut, and bisexual phenomenon. She is excited about expanding the cultural narrative on healthy relationships and polyamory over at @RemodeledLove on Instagram, where she has a community of humans committed to growing together, exploring non-traditional relationship dynamics, developing healthy communication skills, and surviving parenting while living their best ethically slutty lives.  This episode covers topics like: 🔥 🧠What is demisexuality 💃🏻What is polyamory and how is it different than swinging? ☠️Why do we fall for emotionally unavailable humans? 🏠Navigating polyamory as a parent 💭What are our personal polyamory fantasies? I learned so much about myself while recording this episode. Ultimately, I know I crave a deep, longterm relationship with a woman. I don't have sexual desire for men. Bi-romantic? Maybe. But I as of now, I am sexually a lesbian.  Am I open to a closed polyamorous relationship? Maybe with the right couple. My ideal lady? The kind of older woman (40-57 ideally) who comes with a husband. You know, the kind of woman who looks "taken care of," botoxed, fit, fabulous, and even more feminine than me. She wears knock me down and fuck me shoes at night and sneakers during the day. I'd want her to be a prolific squirter, emotional cuddler, great kisser, and want to fuck for hours. HOURS. I dream of innocently laying in bed and watching the little mermaid while she scratches my back. I'd hope for us both to feel emotionally full and sexually never satisfied…always wanting more.  As far as the man… I don't have to touch him, he can worship me from afar, and if she enjoys being with him, then I can watch her with him. Most importantly, he likes to watch me please his lady better than he ever could. Ideally this fantasy man enjoys spiritual conversations, loves a cuddle puddle, lives to serve us, take care of us…yet encourages us in our dreams and financial independence. He is just there to pay for the ridiculous things like more Chanel bags, open doors, and repair broken beds…because well, the sex is JUST too good that sometimes, we bust the headboard away from the frame. And of course, I'd appreciate a strong emotional bond with both humans. While I can't ever imagine myself being a one-night stand unicorn, I would be open to being a forever third. With that being said, I don't need a triad…I want a wife…but if she comes with a husband, okay, Daddy, you can play too. So that's the dream…But we can't have it all right?! Okay but low-key, if that's you, slide in the dms.  What questions has this episode helped you answer for yourself? Learn more about Jessica Levity: Get in touch: RemodeledLove.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/remodeledlove TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTdtQA8f4/ Remodeled Love Podcast: www.anchor.fm/remodeled Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remodeledlove/ Download her book: https://remodeledlove.samcart.com/products/polyamory-parenthood-book/ Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. Stream MY QUANTUM HEALING ANTHEMS with HARP MUSIC: https://spoti.fi/3jqALGb Explore  my latest live, virtual workshops: https://linktr.ee/sophiaspallino Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my queer & spiritual merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, I'd be honored to coach you: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

The more I know, the more I am aware that I don't know, and I am finally feeling safe in saying, "I don't know" and open to exploring it all…But one thing I actually do know is when you feel safe to confidently express your desires, revealing what you actually want, being honest with yourself, listening to your body, and intentionally communicating these desires with your sexual partners, you will live a more authentic, fulfilling life both inside and outside of the bedroom. Kimi Inch is a kink expert, professional dominatrix, kink/BDSM educator, published author, and somatic healer. Kimi will teach us all about sexual care, self-care, healing, and wholeness through a unique approach that blends conscious kink, sexuality, and somatic therapeutic techniques. She will give you a chance to access the wisdom of your body for deep and lasting change — experience healing around your sexual health, intimacy, and relationships. Kimi uses Conscious Kink™ as a way individuals and couples to explore various sides of themselves, deal with shame or guilt, and address dysfunction or addiction. This practice brings the shadows into the light in order to move towards resolution and remind you of your magnificence. Let's get ENLIGHTENED about CONSCIOUS KINK together. Sit back, relax, put your phone on do not disturb…because you're going to be *tied up* for a little while! This episode covers topics like: ✨Conscious kink and somatic therapy 👠Q&A with a professional dominatrix  👁How Conscious Kink journeys are being compared to mushroom medicine ceremonies 🗺Discovering your personal Erotic Blueprint 🙊Erotic communication: consent, expectations, & aftercare 💋Understanding the difference between kinks & preferences What questions has this episode helped you answer for yourself? Learn more about Kimi Inch: Get in touch and work with her: http://kimiinch.com/ Take a look at her Dom course and more: https://www.erosandkink.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/kimiinch It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude. xo Sophia  MY RECOMMENDED RESOURCES 🎵Stream MY QUANTUM HEALING ANTHEMS with HARP MUSIC: https://spoti.fi/3jqALGb 🎥Explore  my latest live, virtual workshops: https://linktr.ee/sophiaspallino 💻Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com 📷Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ 🤗Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened 🌈Shop my queer & spiritual merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop 📚Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks 💊Get affordable probiotics, boric acid, birth control, period-delaying pills, d-mannose, anti fungal meds, and UTI antibiotics ONLINE: https://hellowisp.com ✨If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media consulting, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough/Closure session, or a card reading, I'd be honored to coach you: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

Want to feel worthy of beautiful, true friendships? Longing to drop insecurity and shame so you can create divine, authentic connections? Let's uproot the Sisterhood wound with Aisho Love. Aisho Love is a Celestial & Goddess Oracle, Priestess, Mentor & Channel. She is devoted to assisting the Rise of the Divine Feminine & works with many on understanding the sacred ways of the spirit realms. Her work within this world is rooted in assisting all beings discover their innate self worth & divinity by helping them further unlock the connection to their Higher Selves, allowing them to awaken more to their Highest potential, power & purpose. Claim my FREE GIFTS to you: MANIFESTATION HACKS EBOOK and SKINCARE RECOMMENDATIONS IN ORDER OF APPLICATION FOR BOTH DAY AND NIGHTTIME when you join my email list for FREE  This episode covers topics like: 🏹The Sisterhood wound 🕊Divine empowerment and connection 🗣Healing tension in friendships with communication 💪Feeling worthiness in relationships 🌳Identifying the roots of your pain story 📖Changing the narrative about female friendships  🤞Learning to trust yourself and other women 🌊Gently leaving relationships  ✨How to find your Soul Family/Connections 🗺Navigating platonic friendships with men as straight women, and platonic friendships with women as queer women  Recommended Resources: Coaching with Sophia Learn more about Aisho Love: Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamaisholove/ Follow her on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCWqiSz74pU34qJGiS8lMFQ?sub_confirmation=1 Work with Aisho: https://www.aisholove.live/rebirth Join her community: https://aisholove.gumroad.com/l/RgggC It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude. xo Sophia  Stream MY HEALING: a forgiveness anthem that I wrote and recorded: https://sophiaspallino.trac.co/sophiaspallinomyhealing Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, I'd be honored to coach you: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

HOW TO KEEP 🐱YOUR PUSSY PH BALANCED, SMELL, & TASTE YUMMY?! Let's jump into bed with my lady, Miss California. May you see yourself in our personal conversation. We are only mirrors to each other, to you. Whatever comes up for you…get CURIOUS about it! This show covers topics like: ❤️An update on our personal relationship 👃How to keep your pussy smelling and tasting yummy 🌮Our tips and tricks to keeping our PH balanced, vaginal skin soft, and smelling good 🌌Do we believe astrology affects compatibility? 🐟What does a healthy vagina smell & taste like? 💧What vaginal discharge is healthy and what is not? 💋How do we feel about non-monogamous relationships ✨Navigating jealousy in our relationship 🌮The difference between older women pussies and younger women 🚪Advice for coming out or staying in the closet 🥧How to gently communicate to your partner about their smell/taste 🐠How to get rid of BV, UTIs, and YEAST INFECTIONS Get your ticket for our virtual straight to questioning or queer workshop + mingle for women Seats for this sexy time together are as tight as your p*ssy, so claim your seat! 😏 ❓What to expect in the CURIOUS AND CUMMING OUT OF THE CLOSET WORKSHOP? 😈 Feeling more confident in your sexual exploration journey 💦 Live group teaching on compulsory heterosexuality, and sexual fluidity 🥵 Hot seat coaching (like SUPER HOT) 💋 Mix and mingle (if you're single or want to make queer friends) 🍊 Tongue and fingering technique demonstrations…with fruit 👅 Sharing first time with a woman details   🗓 When:  the evening of  July 13th, 2022 (if you miss this one, hopefully there will be another in a few months with open enrollment, so check the link...but we can't guarantee we will have another workshop)   📍 Where: A private, LIVE Zoom call gathering, and you can connect with us from wherever you are in the world! 📵 Our workshop will not be recorded because this is a safe space for you to ask the sexy, weird, and wild things. So claim your seat and attend LIVE! JOIN NOW: https://coaching.sophiaspallino.com/CuriousAndCumming Recommended Resources: Get IobaToys.com for 30% OFF with code "Sophia," (my favorite is the OhMyG) Learn more about Miss California: Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miss.california01/ Follow her on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miss.california01 Get coached by Miss California https://linktr.ee/misscalifornia It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude. xo Sophia  Stream MY QUANTUM HEALING ANTHEMS with HARP MUSIC: https://spoti.fi/3jqALGb Explore  my latest live, virtual workshops: https://linktr.ee/sophiaspallino Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my queer & spiritual merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, I'd be honored to coach you: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

HOW TO KEEP 🐱YOUR PUSSY PH BALANCED, SMELL, & TASTE YUMMY?! Let's jump into bed with my lady, Miss California. May you see yourself in our personal conversation. We are only mirrors to each other, to you. Whatever comes up for you…get CURIOUS about it! This show covers topics like: ❤️An update on our personal relationship 👃How to keep your pussy smelling and tasting yummy 🌮Our tips and tricks to keeping our PH balanced, vaginal skin soft, and smelling good 🌌Do we believe astrology affects compatibility? 🐟What does a healthy vagina smell & taste like? 💧What vaginal discharge is healthy and what is not? 💋How do we feel about non-monogamous relationships ✨Navigating jealousy in our relationship 🌮The difference between older women pussies and younger women 🚪Advice for coming out or staying in the closet 🥧How to gently communicate to your partner about their smell/taste 🐠How to get rid of BV, UTIs, and YEAST INFECTIONS Get your ticket for our virtual straight to questioning or queer workshop + mingle for women Seats for this sexy time together are as tight as your p*ssy, so claim your seat! 😏 ❓What to expect in the CURIOUS AND CUMMING OUT OF THE CLOSET WORKSHOP? 😈 Feeling more confident in your sexual exploration journey 💦 Live group teaching on compulsory heterosexuality, and sexual fluidity 🥵 Hot seat coaching (like SUPER HOT) 💋 Mix and mingle (if you're single or want to make queer friends) 🍊 Tongue and fingering technique demonstrations…with fruit 👅 Sharing first time with a woman details   🗓 When:  the evening of  July 13th, 2022 (if you miss this one, hopefully there will be another in a few months with open enrollment, so check the link...but we can't guarantee we will have another workshop)   📍 Where: A private, LIVE Zoom call gathering, and you can connect with us from wherever you are in the world! 📵 Our workshop will not be recorded because this is a safe space for you to ask the sexy, weird, and wild things. So claim your seat and attend LIVE! JOIN NOW: https://coaching.sophiaspallino.com/CuriousAndCumming Recommended Resources: Get IobaToys.com for 30% OFF with code "Sophia," (my favorite is the OhMyG) Learn more about Miss California: Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miss.california01/ Follow her on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miss.california01 Get coached by Miss California https://linktr.ee/misscalifornia It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude. xo Sophia  Stream MY QUANTUM HEALING ANTHEMS with HARP MUSIC: https://spoti.fi/3jqALGb Explore  my latest live, virtual workshops: https://linktr.ee/sophiaspallino Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my queer & spiritual merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, I'd be honored to coach you: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

Ever wonder how some women can have long, magical orgasms? I do. Tbh, I even get jealous when I can't make my body do what I see other women experience with ease. In this vulnerable episode, I troubleshoot my own orgasms (or lack there of) with a pleasure coach, and we share from both queer and heterosexual perspectives about sex and conscious communication. Whitney Tougas (she/her) is an international expression, intimacy, and pleasure coach; kink integration educator, and creator of the Ecstatic Pleasure Method; a step by step program teaching vulva owners how to experience the limitless orgasmic potential that is their birthright. She believes that sex and relationships offer deep healing, expansion, and self-actualization opportunities and that most humans never scratch the surface of their pleasure potential. Whitney is passionate about guiding clients in building thriving intimate relationships, experiencing life-changing, transcendent pleasure, and living and loving performance-free… Claim my FREE GIFTS to you: MANIFESTATION HACKS EBOOK and SKINCARE RECOMMENDATIONS IN ORDER OF APPLICATION FOR BOTH DAY AND NIGHTTIME when you join my email list for FREE  This episode covers topics like: 🌊Experiencing & giving limitless pleasure and life-changing, healing orgasms 🆘Troubleshoot my orgasm experience with me (I can't be alone in this…and *update as this episode was recorded back in May* problem SOLVED) 💦How to have prolific squirting orgasms 🛟The benefits of focusing on safety before pleasure  🌮New goal: having a strong, not tight taco 🥚Using jade eggs and wands  ✨Understanding the anatomy of our female bodies 🤰Are our vulvas and vages not as “tight” post-birth? Is that just a myth? 🫰The differences between external vs internal stimulation 💋Realizing how casual relationships sexual experiences can heal us just like committed ones Recommended Resources: Coaching with Sophia My live, virtual CURIOUS & COMING OUT Workshop where I teach how to have lesbian sex & deconstruct heteronormativity with my hot ex gf, "miss.california01" My live, virtual Releasing RELEASING RELIGIOUS INDOCTRINATION Workshop all about healing through sharing, dismantling purity culture, and releasing your next layer of religious trauma pain with my co-host and quantum healing friend, Daniel Learn more about Whitney Tougas: Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/embodied_mama/ Www.Instagram.com/HavenSpeech  It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude. xo Sophia  Stream MY HEALING: a forgiveness anthem that I wrote and recorded: https://sophiaspallino.trac.co/sophiaspallinomyhealing Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, I'd be honored to coach you: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

Curious about your own sexuality or want to learn as we answer live questions from women around the world about sexuality and communication? Are we actually dating again? Let's jump into bed with my lady, Miss California. Welcome…whether you're tip-toeing out “of the closet” 🚪and we happen to be in the first room or inside the closet with you whispering... what an honor to be here for you at the beginning of your evolving sexuality journey. OR maybe you're openly queer🏳️‍🌈 (and here to learn more sexy tips to spice up your sex life and possibly meet some ladies in our workshop)... OR maybe you're an LGBTQIA ally and simply curious about women who love women relationships...WELCOME home. It's a safe and sexy place here. May you see yourself in our personal conversation. We are only mirrors to each other, to you. Whatever comes up for you…get CURIOUS about it! This episode covers topics like: 💦Live sex & communication Q&A 🙂Dating to conscious friendship to dating again ❤️Behind the scenes of coming back together after 5 months apart 🤦‍♀️Navigating hate comments & hateful reactions in real life 🍆How men respond to women being together & how we honestly feel about it 🌮Advice for women desiring to leave their seemingly heterosexual lives because they are too gay to stay! 😔Recognizing the root of internalized homophobia in our childhood memories Get your ticket for our virtual straight to questioning or queer workshop + mingle for women Seats for this sexy time together are as tight as your p*ssy, so claim your seat! 😏 ❓What to expect in the CURIOUS AND CUMMING OUT OF THE CLOSET WORKSHOP? 😈 Feeling more confident in your sexual exploration journey 💦 Live group teaching on compulsory heterosexuality, and sexual fluidity 🥵 Hot seat coaching (like SUPER HOT) 💋 Mix and mingle (if you're single or want to make queer friends) 🍊 Tongue and fingering technique demonstrations…with fruit 👅 Sharing first time with a woman details   🗓 When:  the evening of  July 13th, 2022 5pm PST / 6pm MST / 7pm CST / 8pm EST  (if you miss this one, hopefully there will be another in a few months with open enrollment, so check the link...but we can't guarantee we will have another workshop) 📍 Where: A private, LIVE Zoom call gathering, and you can connect with us from wherever you are in the world! 📵 Our workshop will not be recorded because this is a safe space for you to ask the sexy, weird, and wild things. So claim your seat and attend LIVE! JOIN NOW: https://coaching.sophiaspallino.com/CuriousAndCumming Recommended Resources: Coaching with Sophia Join the Curious & Cumming Out - Live, Virtual Sex & Sexuality Workshop  Affordable strap on: https://thepleasurechest.com/midnight-lace-strap-on-harness Fancy strap on: https://thepleasurechest.com/spareparts-bella-harness Get IobaToys.com for 30% OFF with code "Sophia," (my favorite is the OhMyG) Learn more about Miss California: Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miss.california01/ Listen to our first episode together covering WHY I LEFT A MAN BECAUSE OF HER (our meeting, dating, and friendship), then listen to our next episode together "Sleeping with Women VS. Men" Follow her on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miss.california01 It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  Stream MY QUANTUM HEALING ANTHEMS with HARP MUSIC: https://spoti.fi/3jqALGb Explore  my latest live, virtual workshops: https://linktr.ee/sophiaspallino Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my queer & spiritual merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, I'd be honored to coach you: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

Curious about your own sexuality or want to learn as we answer live questions from women around the world about sexuality and communication? Are we actually dating again? Let's jump into bed with my lady, Miss California. Welcome…whether you're tip-toeing out “of the closet” 🚪and we happen to be in the first room or inside the closet with you whispering... what an honor to be here for you at the beginning of your evolving sexuality journey. OR maybe you're openly queer🏳️‍🌈 (and here to learn more sexy tips to spice up your sex life and possibly meet some ladies in our workshop)... OR maybe you're an LGBTQIA ally and simply curious about women who love women relationships...WELCOME home. It's a safe and sexy place here. May you see yourself in our personal conversation. We are only mirrors to each other, to you. Whatever comes up for you…get CURIOUS about it! This episode covers topics like: 💦Live sex & communication Q&A 🙂Dating to conscious friendship to dating again ❤️Behind the scenes of coming back together after 5 months apart 🤦‍♀️Navigating hate comments & hateful reactions in real life 🍆How men respond to women being together & how we honestly feel about it 🌮Advice for women desiring to leave their seemingly heterosexual lives because they are too gay to stay! 😔Recognizing the root of internalized homophobia in our childhood memories Get your ticket for our virtual straight to questioning or queer workshop + mingle for women Seats for this sexy time together are as tight as your p*ssy, so claim your seat! 😏 ❓What to expect in the CURIOUS AND CUMMING OUT OF THE CLOSET WORKSHOP? 😈 Feeling more confident in your sexual exploration journey 💦 Live group teaching on compulsory heterosexuality, and sexual fluidity 🥵 Hot seat coaching (like SUPER HOT) 💋 Mix and mingle (if you're single or want to make queer friends) 🍊 Tongue and fingering technique demonstrations…with fruit 👅 Sharing first time with a woman details   🗓 When:  the evening of  July 13th, 2022 5pm PST / 6pm MST / 7pm CST / 8pm EST  (if you miss this one, hopefully there will be another in a few months with open enrollment, so check the link...but we can't guarantee we will have another workshop) 📍 Where: A private, LIVE Zoom call gathering, and you can connect with us from wherever you are in the world! 📵 Our workshop will not be recorded because this is a safe space for you to ask the sexy, weird, and wild things. So claim your seat and attend LIVE! JOIN NOW: https://coaching.sophiaspallino.com/CuriousAndCumming Recommended Resources: Coaching with Sophia Join the Curious & Cumming Out - Live, Virtual Sex & Sexuality Workshop  Affordable strap on: https://thepleasurechest.com/midnight-lace-strap-on-harness Fancy strap on: https://thepleasurechest.com/spareparts-bella-harness Get IobaToys.com for 30% OFF with code "Sophia," (my favorite is the OhMyG) Learn more about Miss California: Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miss.california01/ Listen to our first episode together covering WHY I LEFT A MAN BECAUSE OF HER (our meeting, dating, and friendship), then listen to our next episode together "Sleeping with Women VS. Men" Follow her on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miss.california01 It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  Stream MY QUANTUM HEALING ANTHEMS with HARP MUSIC: https://spoti.fi/3jqALGb Explore  my latest live, virtual workshops: https://linktr.ee/sophiaspallino Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my queer & spiritual merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, I'd be honored to coach you: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

Want to feel worthy of beautiful, true friendships? Longing to drop insecurity and shame so you can create divine, authentic connections? Let's uproot the Sisterhood wound with Aisho Love. Aisho Love is a Celestial & Goddess Oracle, Priestess, Mentor & Channel. She is devoted to assisting the Rise of the Divine Feminine & works with many on understanding the sacred ways of the spirit realms. Her work within this world is rooted in assisting all beings discover their innate self worth & divinity by helping them further unlock the connection to their Higher Selves, allowing them to awaken more to their Highest potential, power & purpose. Claim my FREE GIFTS to you: MANIFESTATION HACKS EBOOK and SKINCARE RECOMMENDATIONS IN ORDER OF APPLICATION FOR BOTH DAY AND NIGHTTIME when you join my email list for FREE  This episode covers topics like: 🏹The Sisterhood wound 🕊Divine empowerment and connection 🗣Healing tension in friendships with communication 💪Feeling worthiness in relationships 🌳Identifying the roots of your pain story 📖Changing the narrative about female friendships  🤞Learning to trust yourself and other women 🌊Gently leaving relationships  ✨How to find your Soul Family/Connections 🗺Navigating platonic friendships with men as straight women, and platonic friendships with women as queer women  Recommended Resources: Coaching with Sophia Learn more about Aisho Love: Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamaisholove/ Follow her on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCWqiSz74pU34qJGiS8lMFQ?sub_confirmation=1 Work with Aisho: https://www.aisholove.live/rebirth Join her community: https://aisholove.gumroad.com/l/RgggC It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude. xo Sophia  Stream MY HEALING: a forgiveness anthem that I wrote and recorded: https://sophiaspallino.trac.co/sophiaspallinomyhealing Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, I'd be honored to coach you: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

Colby Martin bravely answers hard questions that the Christian church avoids like the mosaic plague or worse, aggressively responds to with clobber verses meant to undermine the identities of the LGBTQIA+ community: Can one be a true Christian and actually believe that being queer is NOT a sin?  Having experienced his fair share of pain and rejection from mainstream Christianity, Colby is awake to the flaws, tragic missteps, and misplaced earnestness that too often define the direction of the church. Yet God's vision for creation as revealed in Jesus still compels him to remain in progressive Christianity. Colby is the author of two books (UnClobber: Rethinking our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality; and The Shift: Surviving and Thriving after Moving from Conservative to Progressive Christianity); he hosts a podcast with his wife, “The Kate & Colby Show,” and he and his wife founded and lead a progressive, LGBTQIA+ affirming Christian church in San Diego called Sojourn Grace Collective. This episode covers topics like: 🔥Being fired by a church for supporting the LGBTQIA+ community  🏳️‍🌈Adopting with inclusion theology and disproving clobber verses 💋 Can you can be POLYAMOROUS and be a Christian? ⚓️Advice to parents of queer children  ⛪️Can you *actually* be a “true Christian” and believe that being gay isn't a sin and stay in church? 💜Sharing what it's like to have a bisexual wife as a pastor 🙋‍♀️Questioning pastors and religious authority — the two questions you need to ask directly to your leaders to find out if your church is *actually* all-loving and affirming or insidiously bait and switching  🙏🏽Reckoning with deconstruction and perhaps reconstruction ✝️Exploring the idea that “Not all Christians” are part of the problem Recommended Resources: 1:1 Coaching with Sophia SOPHIA'S LIVE, VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS: Join the live, virtual Curious & Cumming Out - Live, Virtual Sex & Sexuality Workshop  Join the live, virtual  Releasing Religious Indoctrination Workshop  ⛓🙌This workshop is for you if you're ready to take the next step in releasing the fear of sin and shame surrounding your sexuality and evolving spirituality as you leave traditional religion. ❓What to expect:  ✨3 hours of intentional time together ✨Healing through shared experiences  ✨Quantum healing through guided mediation ✨Real world application: a closing embodiment exercise to take with you Learn more about Colby Martin: Get in touch: colbymartinonline.com UnClobber Online Course: https://courses.unclobber.com UnClobber the Book (2nd Edition): https://amzn.to/3Jk628p The Kate & Colby Show: thekateandcolbyshow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colbymartin/ It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude. xo Sophia  Stream MY QUANTUM HEALING ANTHEMS with HARP MUSIC: https://spoti.fi/3jqALGb Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my queer & spiritual merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, I'd be honored to coach you: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

Curious about your own sexuality or want to eavesdrop as we process our sexuality and sex lives? Want to learn more about woman on woman sex? Let's jump into bed with my catalyst ex-girlfriend, Miss California. Welcome…whether you're tip-toeing out “of the closet” 🚪and we happen to be in the first room or inside the closet with you whispering... what an honor to be here for you at the beginning of your evolving sexuality journey. OR maybe you're openly queer🏳️‍🌈 (and here to learn more sexy tips to spice up your sex life and possibly meet some ladies in our workshop)... OR maybe you're an LGBTQIA ally and simply curious about women who love women relationships...WELCOME home. It's a safe and sexy place here. It's safe to change your mind, to be curious at any age. 🤔 There is no need to be confused… 🌈about your evolving sexuality 🥵or what to do if you ever get the chance to be with a woman in bed for the first time! This episode covers topics like: 🙂Conscious friendship post-dating ❤️Our current dating lives… 🤦‍♀️My experience with casual queer sex 💦My current bi curious “situationship” 🤦‍♂️Miss California's relationship with a man  🆚the differences between sex with men and women 🍆Buying a strap on for the first time 🌮Women on women sex and communication Get your ticket for our virtual straight to questioning or queer workshop + mingle for women Seats for this sexy time together are as tight as your p*ssy, so claim your seat! 😏 ❓What to expect in the CURIOUS AND CUMMING OUT OF THE CLOSET WORKSHOP? 💦 Live group teaching on compulsory heterosexuality and sexual fluidity   🥵 Hot seat coaching (like SUPER HOT -- we will be in lingerie) 💋 Mix and mingle (if you're single or want to make queer friends) 🍊 Tongue and fingering technique demonstrations…with fruit 👅 Sharing first time with a woman details 😈 Feeling more confident in your sexual exploration journey   🗓 When:  May 15th, 2022  11am PST / 12pm MST  1pm CST / 2pm EST   📍 Where: A private, LIVE Zoom call gathering, and you can connect with us from wherever you are in the world! 📵 Our workshop will not be recorded because this is a safe space for you to ask the sexy, weird, and wild things. So claim your seat and attend LIVE! JOIN NOW: https://coaching.sophiaspallino.com/CuriousAndCumming Recommended Resources: Coaching with Sophia Join the Curious & Cumming Out - Live, Virtual Sex & Sexuality Workshop  Affordable strap on: https://thepleasurechest.com/midnight-lace-strap-on-harness Fancy strap on: https://thepleasurechest.com/spareparts-bella-harness Learn more about Miss California: Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miss.california01/ Listen to our first episode together covering WHY I LEFT A MAN BECAUSE OF HER (our meeting, dating, and friendship)  Follow her on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miss.california01 It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude. xo Sophia  Stream MY QUANTUM HEALING ANTHEMS with HARP MUSIC: https://spoti.fi/3jqALGb Explore  my latest live, virtual workshops: https://linktr.ee/sophiaspallino Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my queer & spiritual merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, I'd be honored to coach you: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

Can you confidently communicate your desires in bed and play with dominant and submissive energy? In this episode, I talk about the taboo with a cisgender, heterosexual man...Can you believe that?!  I like to think of Jeff Damisse as evidence for you straight ladies that evolved, conscious, yet highly dominant sexual men do exist. This is a sexy conversation you will surely enjoy…whether you are queer or straight! So grab a glass of wine and an extra pair of lacy panties — the show is about to begin! Jeff Damisse is not a celebrity or coach; he is simply an authentic, evolving man out in the world that I want to give a seat at my table. He happens to be a corporate executive who was raised in Haiti by a conservative religious family. Thankfully, Jeff grew into his sexual manhood after leaving his conservative religious family unit. In an effort to expand his views on relationships, Jeff hosts the Introspect Club Podcast where he interviews guests with VERY unique lifestyles, sexual careers, and wild experiences.  Claim my FREE GIFTS to you: MANIFESTATION HACKS EBOOK and SKINCARE RECOMMENDATIONS IN ORDER OF APPLICATION FOR BOTH DAY AND NIGHTTIME when you join my email list for FREE... https://linktr.ee/sophiaspallino This episode covers topics like: 🍝Our experiences growing up in purity culture and expanding our sexual and spiritual palettes 👅Learning how to please women from his lesbian ex-girlfriend  💦How to go down on a woman for the first time 🛏Confidence and communication in bed 😏Taboo and kink…like public sex experiences 😈Submissive, dominant, and switch dynamics in both hetero and homo relationships  Recommended Resources: Untamed by Glennon Doyle Coaching with Sophia Learn more about Jeff Damisse: Follow him personally on IG: @J.Damisse Follow his show on IG: @Introspect_Club  Subscribe to his podcast: INTROSPECT CLUB Follow his show on TikTok: @Introspect_Club It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude. xo Sophia  Stream MY HEALING: a forgiveness anthem that I wrote and recorded: https://sophiaspallino.trac.co/sophiaspallinomyhealing Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, I'd be honored to coach you: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

*recorded before I realized I was a lesbian* Want to learn how to manifest anything you dream of...even your soulmate? Today I share my interview as a guest on "This Spiritual Fix." If you want to learn more about feeling worthy, attracting your desires, and consciously navigating the dating game, you will not want to miss this episode! I am honored to share my interview on the "This Spiritual Fix" podcast. Although this episode was recorded when I was in a happy relationship with a man before realizing my true sexuality as a woman who loves women, the manifesting rules and tips still apply. I really believe the secret to manifesting what you want is to believe you are worthy to receive your heart's desires. According to Anna and Kristina of TSF, "A modern day Pygmalion (the Greek fable of the sculptor who brings his perfect wife to life from statue-form), Sophia gifts our podcast with enthusiasm, magic, and concrete tools that she uses with her clients to enhance their sense of worthiness." We even talk about what hidden limitations may be preventing you from harnessing the power of the Law of Attraction to bring you the partner you desire. PDF Download: 1.06: Three Manifestation Exercises That Work Links to Resources/Thought Leaders we recommend: Abraham Hicks Creative Visualization: Use the Power of Your Imagination to Create What You Want in Your Life by Shakti Gaiwan Maddy Moon Marisa Peer Matt Kahn Stigmata, a movie starring Patricia Arquette The Gospel According To Mary Magdalene Learn more about THIS SPIRITUAL FIX: Follow Anna and Kristina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/this.spiritual.fix/ Listen to This Spiritual Fix Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-spiritual-fix/id1549590744 It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast with me, Sophia Spallino. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show: http://bit.ly/reviewenlightened With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) * STREAM MY HEALING NOW, a forgiveness anthem that I wrote and recorded: *https://sophiaspallino.trac.co/sophia... * Watch the Lyric Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da4M2... * Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com * Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspall... * Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened * Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop * Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks * If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ * If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

What's it like when you put an atheist and spiritual human together on a podcast? We just might have more in common than you think...starting with religious trauma. “Eve_WasFramed” is an atheist ex-vangelical, a little nickname for us humans leading the ex-evangelical church movement. This radiant, all grown up and evolved minister's kid has made it her purpose to expose the holes in theology and share her journey from being the perfect, good devout Christian girl to a bold, good atheist. I'm sure being the child of Christian ministers made for a childhood packed with religious trauma. She even spent her teen years and early 20s as a worship leader. Eve now spends her time raising awareness for those that have suffered from religious trauma at the hands up of the evangelical church and speaks out against the harmful and toxic theologies she herself experienced.  This episode covers topics like: Purity culture Religious trauma Fear-based theology  Christian nationalism LA christian celebrity culture Evolving morality (from a spiritual and atheist perspective) Pro-life vs. Pro-choice arguments Soothing trauma triggers Join my workshop: https://coaching.sophiaspallino.com/Releasing-Religious-Trauma-Workshop I am excited to lend Eve my platform to share this perspective, even if it's different than mine. As many of you know. I grew up in purity culture and evangelical indoctrination too...and I've invited all of you along with me on this journey as I venture away from Christianity and sexual purity ideals into inter-spirituality and sexual liberation. I truly believe we can only heal as deeply as we are willing to acknowledge and feel.  That's why my dear friend, Daniel, and I are hosting a✨Religious Trauma Releasing Workshop✨ and I want YOU to be there.  This workshop is for YOU if you're ready to take the next step in releasing the fear of sin and shame surrounding your sexuality and evolving spirituality as you leave traditional religion. 🙏🏽This will be a safe and confidential place to reveal and heal, as we share about understanding sin, hell, queerness, purity, guilt, shame, and questioning religious authority altogether…ultimately embracing our sovereignty and taking responsibility to heal together.  ❓What to expect:  ✨2 hours of intentional time together ✨Identifying the root of shame ✨Demystifying guilt  ✨Healing through shared experiences  ✨Quantum healing through guided mediation led by Daniel ✨Real world application: a closing embodiment exercise to take with you that I will lead 🗓 When is the LIVE workshop? Mach 24, 22 -- 7pm EST/ 4pm PST  This is a 2 hour workshop, but please plan space in your calendar for 3 hours just in case we go longer… Join us: https://coaching.sophiaspallino.com/Releasing-Religious-Trauma-Workshop 📍 Where is it? This is a private, LIVE Zoom call gathering, and thanks to internet and energy, you can connect with us from wherever you are in the world. Please know… 📵Our workshop will not be recorded because Daniel and I want this to be a safe place for your processing and undoing. 🧘‍♀️ 🙏🏽We offer no absolutes because you are your own authority. 🔓How much are you willing to touch and release?  🧅 What's the next layer of healing look like for you?  ✨Whatever it is for you, heal it with us. If you are considering signing up, do it now because we are only accepting a small group of people for this very intimate healing conversation and quantum healing experience.  JOIN THE WORKSHOP HERE: https://coaching.sophiaspallino.com/Releasing-Religious-Trauma-Workshop Lastly, if you are listening to this podcast after this particular workshop has closed its sign up doors, please don't hesitate to reach out to me and inquire when our next workshop might be or to receive one on one coaching with me. Learn more about working with me 1:1 here: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/

I cannot believe I about to share this with the world, but everyone wants to know what happened to the lady I fell for, who pretty much made me realize I was just a lesbian, and gave me the courage to leave a man I genuinely cared for. I will tell you what happened, no WE will tell you what happened. Here is a raw conversation between me and my ex-girlfriend…Literally a play by play of our relationship and first time sleeping together. And I am willing to share it with the world because no matter what you do, whether you are a therapist, a doctor, a stay at home mama, a teacher, a business woman, a life coach life like me, or you simply feel you have to “have your shit together” for your world…You need to hear that love and lust is messy…That changing your mind or exploring your sexuality could disappoint people…that leaving a relationship might rock your boat…BUT IT'S ALL WORTH IT. This episode is for you. Straight, gay, in between…for YOU. To inspire you to do whatever you're scared to do, but can't fully be alive without. I want you to know discovering who you are, understanding your preferences, and evolving is safe to do at ANY AGE (even at my ex's age of 51). You are allowed to shift and change your mind…and THAT is how we both got here…Here in this perfect present moment where all is well and we are GRATEFUL for the journey we had together, even if we are apart. So here we are sharing the love, the passion, the sex, and the fall…Enjoy the show!  🚩 I desired the experience over my sense of safety, and I knew it the whole time. My gut never lies to me, she'd never give me her heart, but I kept walking the path. Some could say why would you do that to yourself? How could you as a dating coach?! 😈Listen to the whole episode to understand…I KNEW what I was doing the whole time. But in a nutshell, I sovereignly chose to be emotionally annihilated so that I could experience physical bliss for the very first time.  ✨It was a choice.  ✨I'm glad I chose it. ✨I'm glad I met her. ✨I'm glad I tasted her. ✨I'm glad I tasted freedom. Ms. California was the catalyst girlfriend God knew I needed. To be honest, the experience of lust motivated me so much, to set myself free, and just be gay. The lust put a fire under my ass to make hard decisions. 🙏🏽I hope this episode proves it's safe to have hope, to be a fool for love, to leave good for great, to follow your truth, to live authentically if you're afraid to be queer, and to perceivably “lose” in love. The winner doesn't take it all. When you experience heartbreak, find the “gift” in the pain, and be grateful for every experience. The contrast is your gift.  💡 IF SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS GOING THROUGH A BREAKUP OR PROCESSING THEIR SEXUALITY, please share this episode with them. There is light at the end of the tunnel.  This episode covers topics like: 📖 Our “lust” story  💦 Our first time together  😈 Our age gap…she could be my mother! 🏳️‍🌈 Processing our queerness late in life 💔 Our conscious ending  ❤️‍🩹 Our conscious healing  It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  Stream MY HEALING: a forgiveness anthem that I wrote and recorded: https://sophiaspallino.trac.co/sophiaspallinomyhealing Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, I'd be honored to coach you: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

It's time you realize your own power as a sovereign, sexual, wealthy human. If you enjoy talking about taboo things like sex and money, you will enjoy this raw conversation with business developer, Merel Kriegsman, as we explore sex, privilege, and the art of wealth. Merel Kriegsman Media is a global business development company dedicated to helping you become the wealthiest being in your lineage. How? By showing you how to sell out your premium offers and flagship programs. Whenever you want. And at whatever price point you desire. Through offering white-glove business mentorship (or black leather, whatever you prefer), 1000+ down-to-earth luminaries (with a hunger for social & environmental justice) have experienced the financial breakthrough of a lifetime. And last year alone, they added a combined $25,000,000 in yearly revenue. Merel has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, ABC News, Entrepreneur, etc. Spot her in the wild, reading erotic novels. Or playing with her kids on her organic farm, wearing a 1920s lace dress and rubber boots. GET MY SKINCARE RECOMMENDATIONS IN ORDER OF APPLICATION FOR BOTH DAY AND NIGHTTIME when you join my email list for FREE  This episode covers topics like: the art of wealth  manifestation and privilege  exploring whether you crave a dominant or submissive partner(s) in bed  prioritizing time for erotic novels (or whatever turns you on) unlearning bad money mindsets  devotion to the redistribution of wealth  our personal experiences in accepting and celebrating our queerness our personal experiences exploring non-monogamous relationship dynamics  our personal experiences in age gap relationships  Recommended Resources: “Overcoming Underearning" a book by Barbara Stanny A compiled list of our favorite BIPOC thought leaders Stay in touch with Merel: Learn from Merel: https://www.merelkriegsman.com Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/merelkriegsman/ Join her FREE Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/317850062271216 It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude. xo Sophia  Stream MY HEALING: a forgiveness anthem that I wrote and recorded: https://sophiaspallino.trac.co/sophiaspallinomyhealing Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

It's time you realize your own power as a sovereign, sexual, wealthy human. If you enjoy talking about taboo things like sex and money, you will enjoy this raw conversation with business developer, Merel Kriegsman, as we explore sex, privilege, and the art of wealth. Merel Kriegsman Media is a global business development company dedicated to helping you become the wealthiest being in your lineage. How? By showing you how to sell out your premium offers and flagship programs. Whenever you want. And at whatever price point you desire. Through offering white-glove business mentorship (or black leather, whatever you prefer), 1000+ down-to-earth luminaries (with a hunger for social & environmental justice) have experienced the financial breakthrough of a lifetime. And last year alone, they added a combined $25,000,000 in yearly revenue. Merel has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, ABC News, Entrepreneur, etc. Spot her in the wild, reading erotic novels. Or playing with her kids on her organic farm, wearing a 1920s lace dress and rubber boots. GET MY SKINCARE RECOMMENDATIONS IN ORDER OF APPLICATION FOR BOTH DAY AND NIGHTTIME when you join my email list for FREE  This episode covers topics like: the art of wealth  manifestation and privilege  exploring whether you crave a dominant or submissive partner(s) in bed  prioritizing time for erotic novels (or whatever turns you on) unlearning bad money mindsets  devotion to the redistribution of wealth  our personal experiences in accepting and celebrating our queerness our personal experiences exploring non-monogamous relationship dynamics  our personal experiences in age gap relationships  Recommended Resources: “Overcoming Underearning" a book by Barbara Stanny A compiled list of our favorite BIPOC thought leaders Stay in touch with Merel: Learn from Merel: https://www.merelkriegsman.com Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/merelkriegsman/ Join her FREE Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/317850062271216 It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude. xo Sophia  Stream MY HEALING: a forgiveness anthem that I wrote and recorded: https://sophiaspallino.trac.co/sophiaspallinomyhealing Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

It's time to own your sexuality and take back your pleasure. Whether you've come from purity culture and need help expanding your sexual palette or are already in the "Sex Wild, Wild West," you will enjoy this raw conversation with sex educator, Luci Lampe, as we explore kinks, open relationships, consent, and sexual liberation. Luci Lampe is a mom of four, sex & relationship coach, award-winning singer and songwriter, commercial actress, lifestyle & fitness model, 3X author, and entrepreneur. Her writing has been featured on the Huffington Post, Forbes, Entrepreneur.com, CBS, and Fox. Get ready to push your edge as you listen to our raw conversation all about sex, kinks, open relationships, consent, and overcoming religious indoctrination. GET MY SKINCARE RECOMMENDATIONS IN ORDER OF APPLICATION FOR BOTH DAY AND NIGHTTIME when you join my email list for FREE  This episode covers topics like: Healing from religious sexual shame Thriving as a sex positive, open-minded family “Spare the rod, spoil the child” belt whipping trauma responses  Exploring kink and tantra after years of sexual repression  How to discover and uncover your kinks Learning about common and less common kinks How to communicate about safe sex with new partners How to instigate kink play and opening up your relationship  How to respond if a partner makes you feel “weird” or shame Daily practices to feel good and safe in your body Creating safety with consent and safe words Understanding "Compersion," "Cuckolding," and "Hot-Wifing" Navigating jealousy in non-traditional open relationships Sexual censorship on common platforms and using Only Fans Stay in touch with Luci Lampe Work with Luci: https://lucilampe.com Follow Luci on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lucilampeofficial Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/pssypwrd/ Listen to her music on Spotify  It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia  Stream MY HEALING: a forgiveness anthem that I wrote and recorded: https://sophiaspallino.trac.co/sophiaspallinomyhealing Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

Curious about what it's like to fall for, date, and sleep with an older man? Erica Moser is here to spill the tea about her relationship with Rick from the hit reality show “Marrying Millions.” Grab a glass of wine & enjoy this raw conversation between two age gap girls as we chat about dating.  Erica is a mid-20s Youtuber and entrepreneur. She is an ex-age gap relationship-ee (lol) and grew her platform showing her experiences dating older men. Now, she is running her channel to inspire women to be healthy, happy, and to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. GET MY SKINCARE RECOMMENDATIONS IN ORDER OF APPLICATION FOR BOTH DAY AND NIGHTTIME when you join my email list for FREE  This episode covers topics like: What really happened behind the scenes in “Marrying Millions”  Dating older men vs younger men Sex with older humans verses younger humans The lessons learned from dating older men Leveraging the patriarchy by dating a wealthy, supportive partner  Behind the scenes of being an influencer Stay in touch with Erica: Follow her journey on Youtube: www.youtube.com/erica35mm Follow on IG: www.instagram.com/erica35mm Join her on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erica35mm It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude. xo Sophia  Stream MY HEALING: a forgiveness anthem that I wrote and recorded: https://sophiaspallino.trac.co/sophiaspallinomyhealing Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

When we remember our worthiness, we connect differently. Whether you're single or in a relationship, you will enjoy this conversation about how to increase sexual intimacy, cultivate conscious communication in relationships, and practice self-love. Let's sink into our heart-space with Toni Jones. For over six years, Toni Jones has served as a well being leader and mental health advocate for women and youth. Her passion for helping people consciously talk to themselves better combined with her talent of spoken word and writing music has made her the most iconic Affirmation Musician on the charts today. Toni hopes to inspire women to become more conscious about their well being and self-talk in a culture that drowns the feminine energy in masculine "workaholism," specially when it comes to entrepreneurship, self-empowerment, and sexuality. On March 19, 2019, during Women's History Month she launched “Affirmations for The Grown Ass Woman”.  In November of 2021, she released "Me Vs. All of Me Affirmations of Self Love." Her music is incredibly powerful. In fact at the end of this episode, I will play one of my favorite affirmation songs. During our time together, you will feel inspired to be consciously committed to your well being inside out — starting with the way you talk or SING to yourself! Music can be a mental health tool to create well being on the go at the push of play. So let's hit play on this conversation shall we? GET MY SKINCARE RECOMMENDATIONS IN ORDER OF APPLICATION FOR BOTH DAY AND NIGHTTIME when you join my email list for FREE  This episode covers topics like: Sexual intimacy in relationships Affirmations to better you sex life  Sacred sexuality and conscious connection Open-hearted communication rituals Using Toni's affirmation music as a self-love tool Date ideas to increase emotional intimacy  Self-love before and during relationships Practical spiritual and personal development habits  Stay in touch with Toni Jones: Listen to her music on Spotify  Listen to Toni Jones anywhere: https://solo.to/iamtonijones Follow Toni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamtonijones It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia  Stream MY HEALING: a forgiveness anthem that I wrote and recorded: https://sophiaspallino.trac.co/sophiaspallinomyhealing Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

The raw video you are about to see or podcast you are about to listen to began as a video I recorded for myself to document my journey and my reasons why I am doing what I am doing. I knew I'd have to look back on it when I feel sad and maybe begin to question my reasons.   I recorded this on November 19, 2021, three days after I made a very big decision to leave Robert, a man I have loved for three years, after coming to the realization that I just can't live a life that's a lie. In full disclosure, I truly believed I was bi my entire life…until the weekend of November 12th when I finally met the beautiful woman who I cultivated a very deep connection with for 44 days…this wasn't a meet her and hookup thing. It was a real relationship with someone who is very special to me (and Robert absolutely gave me permission to do so).  I experienced “everything” with her, and on our third day together, I had a panic attack because a veil was lifted and I looked at my desire and heart honestly. When the truth clicked, there was no going back…I knew in my body and soul, I was never truly s*xualy attracted to men and I just didn't know the difference before. (Hello, Comphet! Google it…).  As for romantic attraction, I truly believed I was attracted to men in that way, which would still make me technically bisexual — but even if that WAS the case, I now realize I have zero desire to ever have a romantic relationship with a man ever again. It was always platonic…and I never knew it until I felt the opposite.  Why? On Sunday the 14th, I had an awakening I cannot deny. To deny this realization would make me a liar. And I haven't lied…I truly didn't KNOW what it felt like to be in love with a woman, as I've only had crushes before.  I knew the moment this precious woman picked me up at the airport with flowers that something was drastically different in my tummy. I was too nervous to even turn to look at her gorgeous face and make eye contact. For the first time in my life, I wanted to touch a human, everywhere, and had to restrain myself. I've never felt that way before. These were butterflies of intense attraction to one another that I've never felt before with a man. Here I was looking at a lady like I have never looked at a man, feeling things I never felt for a man, and my body responding in a way it's never responded to a man.  By Sunday, I came to the devastating realization that I've only ever loved a man like a friend…my whole life played like a movie in my head, going fast, swirling, and pausing at evidence for me to understand I've always been this way. I had never felt s*xual desire FOR men, just a desire to connect sexually because — hello — libido.  What I can promise you though, is with Robert, it was DIFFERENT. For the first time in my life, I felt cherished and respected by a man. I felt SAFE. So yes, I enjoyed every minute of our s*x life — but again, I didn't desire a man like I now KNOW in my bones I desire a woman. I simply didn't know the difference.  With all this being said, Robert deserved honesty. So I sat with myself in panic from Sunday to Tuesday…came home…and Wednesday, the 17th, I told him the truth. I was about to say it out loud when he beat me to the punch. He knows me so well that HE TOLD ME THE TRUTH with a question mark. “You're a lesbian, right?” I lay in the bathtub watching our entire lives for three years flash before my eyes. I saw every hope and dream burn up and I was the one who dropped the match. I felt my stomach get queasy with the abandonment he must be feeling. This all happened so fast. Why? Not telling him after coming to the realization only 4 days before would make me a liar by withholding information — to him, to you, to everyone. So here I am telling you — I realize I am a lesbian. Please show me grace. This has been a very emotional time. But I know in my soul, this is the only decision I could make that honors me, my truth, Robert, and the world. 🥺Sophia

The process of reaching your goals *could* be filled with pleasure, not pain. Tired of failing at New Year's Resolutions? You're not alone. Allow Reverend Sydney Finn to inspire the DEVOTION required to get into alignment and usher in the new year (and every new day) with ease.  My dear friend Reverend Sydney Finn is here on Enlightened for an encore! Words alone will never be able to fully capture or describe the work of Reverend Sydney Finn. Being a gifted intuitive since childhood, she navigated a severely abusive and traumatic upbringing which led her to pursue psychology and other healing modalities. After quickly recognizing the limitations of psychology, she found herself undergoing professional training as a psychic and intuitive healer. Today, she is an intuitive guide, speaker, podcast host, and group facilitator. After conducting thousands of intuitive readings worldwide with clients on 6 continents, she now leads people to their highest potential, energetic optimization, and supports her audience in making a masterpiece of the lives they lead. While her emphasis is on energetic mastery, her work is centered around connecting to your own spirit, sacred desires, and unique relationship with God. She is the bridge between your current experience and infinite, limitless possibilities. You can find more support in learning about boundaries and how to say  “No” on Sydney's podcast, Sunday Messages. The episode you should listen to is titled, “No.” Lastly If you would like to indulge in our first episode together, back when Enlightened was such a different podcast when I just started, find my episode entitled “Getting into Tarot Cards and the WooWoo World of Spirituality.” Without further ado, let's bask in the wisdom that is Reverend Sydney Finn… This episode covers topics like: Ushering in the new year successfully  What happens after “death” and between lives? Consistency over aggressive short-term action Going general rather than specific The secret to success: devotion > motivation and alignment > effort  Allowing the process of creation to be fun and pleasurable Foggy vision vs clear vision manifestation  BDSM and kinks People pleasing (specifically as women to feel safe) Normalizing saying NO and setting boundaries Stay in touch with Rev. Sydney Finn: Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/onyxhealing/ Work with her one-on-one or join a masterclass: https://www.onyxhealing.com  Listen to her podcast: Sunday Messages JOIN EDEN: www.onyxhealing.com/Eden If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. Stream MY HEALING: a forgiveness anthem that I wrote & recorded: https://sophiaspallino.trac.co/sophiaspallinomyhealing Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

Many of us have experienced the damaging effects of religious indoctrination, and hearing the stories of others help us feel less alone and heal just a little bit more. In this episode, Amanda Rose shares how a cult forced her into intense modesty and purity culture as a child, how this has effected her sexuality as a woman, and how she is healing. May this sweet soul be a mirror revealing that you too have the power to love your body, feel safe in your sexuality, and feel whole, regardless how  traumatic, sheltered, or confining the past may have been. Amanda spent her childhood on a family farm in Florida, where she was raised by a very loving and dysfunctional family. Think... "The Yearling" meets "The Waltons" meets "Cheaper By The Dozen" meets "Duck Dynasty"...and you've basically got it! When she was 12 years old, her family moved to Central America. That's where this hillbilly of a gal was plunged deep into a cult and was subjected to rigorous religious brainwashing. Psychological, spiritual, physical, and emotional abuse...she knows it all too well. Amanda sunk into a dark well of patriarchal purity culture and oppressive submission dogma to put it mildly.  Her adolescent experiences in Central America and in the religious cult spun the narrative that women were not to be trusted, especially with men or in relationships. A woman's body was dangerous at best and property at worst, and sex was just to meet a mans "needs."  Her journey out of that cult and through her healing path has been wild and crazy, but it's led her to where she is now.  Today Amanda works with women who are ready for the initiation into their feminine radiance, and sovereign, embodied self leadership in the three arenas of:  - sexuality and embodied sensuality  - healing from trauma on a somatic and quantum level  - rewilding your soul and reconnecting you to your wombspace This episode covers topics like: -saving sex until AFTER marriage -going from modesty culture being covered from head to toe to loving her body fully  -what's it like to be indoctrinated into a cult in your teenage years -"safe sex" is more than just about physical protection, but emotional connection  -spiritual abuse and oppression over women  -the harmfulness of purity culture and conservative Christianity -how purity culture and submission teachings/dogma affects your marriages, honeymoons, and sex  -what is sexual embodiment?  -how can sexual embodiment help women heal that are coming out of purity culture?  -the common thread between orgasm and worship Stay in touch with Amanda: Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/amandaarlenerose  Join her group coaching container: https://www.mywombspace.com Learn more about Amanda's work: https://www.wholenessmirroring.com   I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) Listen to MY HEALING: a forgiveness anthem that I wrote and recorded: https://sophiaspallino.trac.co/sophiaspallinomyhealing Watch the Lyric Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da4M2KKGbF0 Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

Were there really queer lovers in the Bible? Is being gay a sin? Maybe you're deconstructing & want to know. Maybe you've deconstructed completely & don't care what the Bible says anymore. Either way, it's great to know your facts because if you actually read your Bible & do the research, God doesn't hate queers...Just ask Je-Gay-Sus! Jegaysus (he/they) the popular TikToker, coined “The King of Queens.” He uses his voice, and his unique looks (his gorgeous head of curly hair, exotic eye makeup, and rainbow “Biblical attire”) to discuss deep, controversial theological topics. I love his content because he takes concepts and stories from the Bible that people think they know all about (because we may have never questioned the stories we were spoon-fed since we were indoctrinated children in Sunday school), and spills the tea by putting the sacred text into context of historical times as well as digging into the archives of mistranslations that were often strategically placed by men with hidden agendas to oppress marginalized people, like women, queers, and people of color.  Known for his sassy sense of humor and flamboyant gay pride, Jegaysus is an icon of the larger evangelical deconstruction movement who inspires his audience to think critically, ask hard questions that offend the blindly indoctrinated, and question everything they have ever been taught.  GET MY SKINCARE RECOMMENDATIONS IN ORDER OF APPLICATION FOR BOTH DAY AND NIGHTTIME when you join my email list for FREE  This episode covers topics like: Religious trauma to self love journey Coming out gay as a child in the church Experiencing GAY CONVERSION THERAPY Defending yourself against Christian clobber verses a Was Mary Magdalene even a prosititute? Evidence that Jesus isn't against homosexuality Homosexuality and same sex couples in the Bible Tiktok advice Stay in touch with Jegaysus: Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jegaysus/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jegaysus It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia  Stream MY HEALING: a forgiveness anthem that I wrote and recorded: https://sophiaspallino.trac.co/sophiaspallinomyhealing Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

There are people out there living your dream life...so why not you too? Lindsay Atkinson is living proof that the law of attraction is always working. May this sweet soul be a mirror revealing that you too have the power find peace in the present, take inspired action, and create a beautiful future, regardless how messy, traumatic, and hopeless the past may have been.  Lindsay Adkinson is a full time creator aiming to guide you on your journey to self improvement and personal growth. She cares deeply about realistic manifestation, mental health, trauma healing and putting in the work to live the life you dream of. You are worthy of healing, love, and abundance too. I pray this episode inspires you to believe in your deservingness and take action on your dreams. GET MY SKINCARE RECOMMENDATIONS IN ORDER OF APPLICATION FOR BOTH DAY AND NIGHTTIME when you join my email list for FREE  This episode covers topics like: Going from living in a trailer park to living her dream life in NYC Healing generational trauma (sexual and emotional abuse trigger warning) Putting in the work using our favorite spiritual tools Manifesting love, money, and freedom Believing in the law of attraction and the law of assumption Setting boundaries with people who have hurt us Creating a manageable routine of daily healthy habits Living in the present moment to find peace now Growing as a social media influencer and becoming a full time creator Stay in touch with Lindsay: Follow on IG: Instagram.com/lindsay.adkinson Subscribe on Youtube: Youtube.com/lindsayadkinson It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia  Stream MY HEALING: a forgiveness anthem that I wrote and recorded: https://sophiaspallino.trac.co/sophiaspallinomyhealing Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

If you're caught between purity culture & running free like a wild, liberated woman, trying to navigate dating and sexual integrity…this episode is for YOU. In this episode Kat Harris & I talk about sex, lack of sex, sexual ethics, & personal boundaries! Enlightened friends, it's been a while since I have had a progressive Christian voice on the podcast. If you didn't already know, I am a spiritual, but not religious girl, who has deconstructed (and is still deconstructing) from Christianity. I promise today's guest is incredible, open-minded, full of love, and wisdom.  Kat Harris is the host of The Refined Collective Podcast, and Co-Founder of the online publication The Refined Woman. The New York Times, Vanity Fair, GQ, Forbes, People, Who What Wear, US Weekly, Glamour UK, and more. She coaches and equips women all over the world in dating, relationships, singleness, sexuality, faith and how to build a renewed and healthy biblical sexual ethic rooted in freedom, truth and grace as opposed to the oh-so-common shame and fear narratives so many experienced growing up in evangelical culture. Ultimately, her vision is for women to know their beauty, identity, worth and value and to experience untapped freedom and joy in their lives regardless of their relationship status.  This episode covers topics like: -What is sexuality and who does it belong to -How to deconstruct negative ideologies surrounding your sexuality -What is sex and how do I know if I'm ACTUALLY abstaining from it -How to identify physical boundaries in dating without falling into legalism, fear, or shame -How modern research and science proves there's no such thing as casual sex  -The "Disgust Response" and why you need to know about it! -How to develop a holistic & healthy sexual ethic  -Positioning yourself for a long term relationship or whatever you really want rather than settling for crumbs  -The instant 'spark', the 'one', and the truth about lasting intimacy  -How to know if he's emotionally unavailable or only looking for a casual fling  Stay in touch with Kat Harris: Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/therefinedwoman  Get her book: sexlessinthecitybook.com Subscribe to her podcast: THE REFINED WOMAN  Kat's website: www.therefinedwoman.com Join the Refined Collective on IG: https://www.instagram.com/therefinedcollective/ If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) Listen to MY HEALING: a forgiveness anthem that I wrote and recorded: https://sophiaspallino.trac.co/sophiaspallinomyhealing Watch the Lyric Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da4M2KKGbF0 Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

Exploring astrology as a tool to learn more about yourself and others can be complicated, but it doesn't have to be. Debra Silverman breaks astrology down into the four elements, much like nature, and everything just makes sense. Finally. Sheesh!  Debra Silverman is part astrologer, part psychologist, part comedian and ALL REAL. She helps people turn on their own inner observer, to see the things they say and do in a totally objective way. Over the past 40 years of private practice, Debra has helped thousands of individuals achieve emotional health and wisdom based on their unique personality and the four elements: water, air, earth, and fire. I was always that kid that stayed inside while the groups of other kids went out to play…all because I wanted to hang out with the moms. Now that I am exploring my sexuality and realizing I have always had an affinity for older men and women, this is all making sense, but that's another story for another day. All this to say, since discovering Debra on Instagram, I see her as the super cool hippie mom we all want to stay in, and hang out with, because she can make you feel seen and give you real, actionable advice based on the stars. I always feel like she is talking right to me and she knows what she's talking about because she talks about astrology in a way that is easy to comprehend.  This episode covers topics like: -A Beginner's Guide to Astrology -How do the elements of nature help people better understand their lives and their astrological charts and overcome challenges? -Discovering your missing element  -Why psychology and astrology are best friends? (tools and not rules) -How can astrology be used to address the climate crisis? Stay in touch with Debra Silverman: Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/debrasilverman_astrology Discover your missing element: https://debrasilvermanastrology.com/missing-element-self-survey/ Join her on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@debrasilvermanastrology DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE ELEMENTAL COMPATIBILITY GUIDEBOOK: https://debrasilvermanastrology.com/freepodcastgift/ Join Debra on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/silvermanastrology Join her community: https://www.comestudyyou.com Join her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debrasilvermanastrology I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. Listen to MY HEALING: a forgiveness anthem that I wrote and recorded: https://sophiaspallino.trac.co/sophiaspallinomyhealing Watch the Lyric Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da4M2KKGbF0 Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

Learning to love the skin you're in isn't always easy, especially in a society that hates aging and acne. BUT, duality is an illusion. You can take care of yourself, and still be a feminist, sovereign woman. However, it's so important to understand WHY we feel the need to enhance our skin and bodies, as well as HOW to take care of our skin and begin an affordable, maintainable routine. Before you read any further, you should know that not one recommendation is sponsored or MLM. We aren't here to sell you a dang thing. We are sharing this conversation because trying to figure it all out on our own can be time consuming, and frustrating (especially when you're wasting money on expensive products that aren't working for your own skin). So let's learn from Skin-spert Cassandra Bankson! Typically, I talk with guests about mindset, inner peace, self love, spirituality, overcoming religious trauma, relationships…but many of you follow me on Instagram where I am always talking about my skincare and aesthetics regimens. I so appreciate that people come to me for advice, but I am not an aesthetician, so I invited my favorite SKIN EXPERT on Enlightened the podcast! My radiant guest is Cassandra Bankson! She is a YouTube vlogger, online personality, social media powerhouse, model, writer, spokesperson, and activist with an online audience of over 2 million across all digital platforms. She is best known as a skincare expert who once struggled with severe chronic acne as a teen model--and her honest, authentic, and vulnerable videos depicting her skincare journey have empowered her to use her platform as a positive disruptor in the beauty industry. As a medical aesthetician and industry expert for the past decade, she works alongside dermatologists and and acts as a liaison— breaking down complicated medical jargon to help explain the products, procedures, and treatments in ways that anyone can understand and apply to their own beauty routines.  GET MY SKINCARE RECOMMENDATIONS IN ORDER OF APPLICATION FOR BOTH DAY AND NIGHTTIME when you join my email list for FREE  Today's show covers topics like: Going from self loathing to self love  Being a model and influencer while managing adult acne Why she posts edited AND raw images The benefits of choosing AFFORDABLE skincare  Learn about your skin type and the products it craves Best advice for each skin type (dry, moderate, oily, and acne-prone skin) Summer skincare vs winter skincare The dangers of aesthetic medical procedures like boob jobs and butt lifts Skincare advice for dry, medium, or oily skin The correlation between mental health and skincare  Stay in touch with Cassandra: Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cassandrabankson/ Join her on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cassandrabankson Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHj2_6e0Y2YdzHZDkkLa53Q With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) STREAM MY HEALING NOW: Listen to MY HEALING: a forgiveness anthem that I wrote and recorded: https://sophiaspallino.trac.co/sophiaspallinomyhealing Watch the Lyric Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da4M2KKGbF0 Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

What's it like to come out of a straight marriage with children, THEN choose a lesbian relationship? Curious about non-traditional relationship dynamics and living beyond the hetero-norm? Let's listen to Haley Benglan's beautiful love story!  While exploring my sexuality, I have realized there is still SO MUCH more for me to learn because for so long, I suppressed my sexuality and even avoided learning about the gay experience for many years of my life (out of religion-induced fear). Now that I am aware, I am committed to breaking down this internalized homophobia by learning and hearing other's stories. That's why today's guest is so special, and I can't wait to share her "straight marriage to queer love" story and what it's like to be a lesbian mother. Haylee is a bi-sexual woman whose mission is to empower others to choose their own happiness and be BRAVE with every single thing in their lives! She's a passionate entrepreneur with a giving spirit and a no-nonsense, yet positive toward life. Haylee and her wife, Paige, have become Instagram influencers, known by their hashtag #TwoMoms. Together they have an apparel and gymnastics company, Be Brave, that inspires women, especially mothers to be brave and raise brave children. Today's show covers topics like: Leaving an abusive marriage and being a single mom Coming out after being married to a man Being one of two moms Choosing your OWN happiness  Exploring polyamory  Loving and accepting your sexuality Being in a lesbian relationship and being a mom  Using the word “NO” more often and setting boundaries Living out loud regardless of fear as a queer woman in business  Stay in touch with Haley: Follow Haley and Paige on IG: https://www.instagram.com/paiylee Shop Be Brave Supply Co: http://www.bebravesupplyco.com Follow Be Brave Supply Co: https://www.instagram.com/bebravesupplyco Follow Be Brave Athletics: https://www.instagram.com/bebravehaylee It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  The love of God inside of me honors the love in you. Namaste, My Friends. I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) STREAM MY HEALING NOW: Listen to MY HEALING: a forgiveness anthem that I wrote and recorded: https://sophiaspallino.trac.co/sophiaspallinomyhealing Watch the Lyric Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da4M2KKGbF0 Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

Want wisdom and tools to help you evolve into a better version of yourself and bring out the best in others?  Allow Anna and Kristina of "This Spiritual Fix" to teach us about managing the 5 primal wounds, and how practicing forgiveness can better every day life in any relationship. Today's show covers topics like: Understanding "symptoms" of each of the 5 primal wounds: -Abandonment -Rejection -Injustice -Betrayal -Humiliation How to recognize each wound within ourselves and others How to communicate effectively and efficiently by understanding the primary primal wounds of our loved ones Realizing forgiveness heals all, while healing you How the Ho'oponopono forgiveness method heals yourself and others Understanding the concept of “true forgiveness” from A Course In Miracles Stay in touch with Anna and Kristina Follow Anna and Kristina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/this.spiritual.fix/ Take the Primal Wounds Quiz: https://www.thisspiritualfix.com/shop Listen to This Spiritual Fix Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-spiritual-fix/id1549590744 It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  The love of God inside of me honors the love in you. Namaste, My Friends. I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

Let's learn all about bisexuality from the Fairy Bi-Mother, Capri Campeau! This episode for you IF... -you are bi (hi, babe, me too) -you are part of the lgbtqia+ community -you are questioning your sexuality at all  -you are an ally who wants to understand and learn from two bi women's personal life experiences and Capri's knowledge  Capri Campeau (she/they) is a bisexuality mentor and content creator on TikTok & Instagram! She shares videos to educate and entertain the queer community. Capri's content helps people fall in love with their bi-ness! They also offer coaching to help clients battle internalized biphobia so they can find freedom in their relationships with themselves & others. Say hello to your Fairy Bi Mother!  Today's show covers topics like: How to know if you're bi? -What are the signs? -Navigating relationships (mono and polyamorous) If you're curious about my dating situation, I am currently open to meeting a long-term older, femme, female partner, and the DMs are OPEN -Bisexuality is not synonymous with polyamorous. Many bi humans are monogamous, even if I am not in this season of life -Bi-visibility and validation  -It might be hard to realize who you are (if you are bi), or understand bisexuality because the media doesn't show us often -The sexuality spectrum (bisexuality is crazy diverse!)  -The difference between Bi and Pan  -My personal experiences dating or trying to date women while dating my life partner, a man (Go back to the Holly Sonders episode and Nick Norcia episode if you want more tea) -Experiencing homophobia and biphobia...How does it manifest within ourselves and others? (Internal and external) -Bisexuality & mental health  Stay in touch with Capri Campeau: Follow Capri on IG: https://www.instagram.com/capricampeau Follow Capri on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capricampeau It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  The love of God inside of me honors the love in you. Namaste, My Friends. I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) STREAM MY HEALING NOW: Listen to MY HEALING: a forgiveness anthem that I wrote and recorded: https://sophiaspallino.trac.co/sophiaspallinomyhealing Watch the Lyric Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da4M2KKGbF0 Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

I wrote this song for me & I wrote this for you, so it can heal whatever needs closure in your life. Inspired by the teachings of Jesus, A Course In Miracles, The Way of Mastery, The Sophia Code, Louise Hay, Madelyn Moon, & the Ho'oponono prayer, I present to you MY HEALING: A FORGIVENESS ANTHEM. This is for you to listen to when you realize it's time to let go for the very first time. That initial moment you let go is very courageous, and should be a celebrated, sacred time. This is also for you to listen to when you're triggered AGAIN…Because believe me, forgiveness is not a one time thing. When something really traumatizes us, & we are reminded of it, even when we think we have moved past it, we have another opportunity to forgive that pain.  So beautiful friends, I invite you to listen to MY HEALING, & let the words wash over you like a cleansing rain. Let the sounds of burning away the old usher in your new beginning. May the soothing sounds of my harp bathe you in Divine Light, so you can see who you truly are…Love.  And let us remember: love chooses forgiveness even when it's hard. So put in some headphones (to experience the full energetic effect), close your eyes, listen, & let the pain dissolve. Hooponopono: “I'm sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you.” — The Hawaiian Ho'oponopono prayer  I am launching a Breakup Breakthrough program... This isn't for you if: -You are hoping to get back together and willing to waste your precious life waiting on someone who isn't there for you now or enthusiastically choosing you  -You are willing to settle in your love life again -You want to continue to feel your pain and live in a fantasy world that “it might work out,” or “they might come back,” only to be let down again This is for you if: -You are ready to get over this heartbreak because you've consciously grieved and given yourself adequate time to just be sad and feel it all  -You don't want to waste another precious present moment of your life living in the past or the illusion of the future  -You are ready to fully, completely, sovereignly let go and accept wholeness and get clear on your desires before you manifest your next lover IF this sounds like you, please shoot me a dm or email Sophia@SophiaSpallino.com and I will put you on my waiting list.  If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ Listen to MY HEALING: a forgiveness anthem that I wrote and recorded: If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

Wanna tap into your inner "bad girl"?  Let's vibe (keep your head in the gutter) with Holly Sonders, one of the most popular online models who is making MILLIONS capitalizing on the male gaze. Today's episode is totally raw girl talk all about our sex lives, attraction, modern feminism, and her journey from being a small town girl to literally running her wildly successful very OWN "Only Fans."  Holly Sonders is a brilliant business woman, broadcaster, and model in her early thirties. After a decade in the sports broadcasting industry, working with big networks like Fox, NBC, and the Golf Channel, she decided to do what she loves and truly be who she is — not what a network decides FOR her to be.  Holly believes “Girls can be smart AND hot,” and she proves this with her brilliant marketing and business strategy that essentially cuts out the middle man in the sexy modeling industry (aka cutting out the middle man like Only Fans, and keeping more profit for herself). She is now her own boss, has numerous employees, and makes millions selling her R rated art. Being sexual is beautiful, and I think this authentic, scandalous conversation will help you release a layer of shame. It's a safe place here to be your most sexual, authentic self! Today's show covers topics like: -Going from a wholesome small town girl to what haters people would call a “porn star” -Making MILLIONS by capitalizing on the male gaze -Polyamory / open relationships -Her scandalous modeling industry -Building a business beyond "Only Fans" Handling criticism  -Controversy of plastic surgery  -Analyzing our attraction for men and women -Loving partners who are broken from past relationships  -The honest fear of aging as women -and of course, sex toys and fetish talk  Stay in touch with Holly Sonders: Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/holly.sonders/ Explore her website: https://hollysonders.com It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  The love of God inside of me honors the love in you. Namaste, My Friends. I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

HAVE WE BEEN READING OUR HOROSCOPES WRONG OUR WHOLE LIVES?! Getting into astrology for the first time? Or want to go deeper by comparing your Vedic astrology chart to your Western chart? Allow Christine, host of the podcast Astrology Now, to help us understand what Vedic astrology is and why we just might read our horoscopes differently in the future! Christine is a certified Vedic astrologer, social worker, Ahimsa enthusiast, and yoga/meditation teacher. She is passionate about sharing Vedic astrology with the world. Most people don't even know what it is or why they would consider following it rather than traditional western astrology! By utilizing their Vedic map of the stars, Christine supports her audience in getting in alignment with their karmic path -- body, mind, and spirit. Today’s show covers topics like: What is Vedic astrology and how is it different from Western astrology? Is Vedic astrally more accurate than Western astrology? Have we been reading our horoscopes "wrong" our whole lives? Vedic astrology is a lunar based system vs. Western, which is based on the sun How does knowing your chart help you heal karmic paths, direct your focus, and help you see pattens you may be inclined to? How astrology helps illuminate our shadows and speeds up our process of alignment, evolution, and healing What are the Karmic nodes of Rahu and Ketu and how they are helpful? What are Nakshatras in Vedic astrology? How can we use these more specific segments of the sky for predictions and also individuals personalities? Where can we go to find our Vedic chart and get weekly readings? Stay in touch with Christine Follow her on IG:@AstrologyNow_Podcast Explore her website: https://www.innerknowing.yoga Learn about Vedic Astrology on Youtube: https://www.innerknowing.yoga/youtube Get weekly Vedic Astrology readings: https://www.innerknowing.yoga/join-patreon It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  The love of God inside of me honors the love in you. Namaste, My Friends. I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

Feeling judged for being the truest you? Seeking inspiration in others who have overcome caring what others think? Allow Nick Norcia to share his story and why he creates TikToks that create cathartic relief and community. Nick Norcia is a loving 25 year old with a BIG personality. He is a southern boy from Gerogia living his best life Los Angeles and working in entertainment. Over the past year, he has amassed over 230k followers creating funny content with meaningful messages weaved in. I love how Nick uses humor to tackle tough topics that help us all introspect and process the trauma we have all experienced as a collective this past year, and perhaps since we were children. Nick shamelessly hashtags racism and religion, combining divisive topics into comedic skits everyone can laugh at and learn from. One of my favorite videos is Nick performing as a flamboyant, shirtless Satan with a backdrop of fire as he “calls” God on the phone asking why His followers do bad things…Like how can bad people claim to be Christians or Christ-like? How can racist people claim to be good? How can homophobic people think they love God, but hate others?  Nick Norcia exposes the truth with the graceful tool of comedy. His art is so relatable, and for many who have experienced religious trauma or judgement for being gay, cathartic.  Today’s show covers topics like: Coming out in the LGBTQIA+ community in the south Following your passions and living an unapologetic life What is coping with religious trauma like? Our coming out stories Dealing with unsupportive family and friends How comedic TikToks are cathartic when it comes to religious trauma Using comedy to tackle tough topics like racism, homophobia, hellfire, and politics TikTok Tips Stay in touch with Nick Norcia Follow on IG: @Nick_Norcia Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nick_norcia Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nick_norcia It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  The love of God inside of me honors the love in you. Namaste, My Friends. I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

On a journey of religious deconstruction? Maybe you are in the process reconstruction after leaving the evangelical church or another restrictive religion...Reverend Karla is the spiritual but not religious mama bear that will help us find our way. If you are looking for spiritual connection and ways to find God in your every day life, then you will enjoy being a part of Reverend Karla's ministry and community! She teaches that the Holy experience is available to us all no matter who you are, where you were born, who you love, or what your spiritual beliefs are. There is space at the table for all because she believe God is big enough to share. Rev. Karla's mission is to connect seekers like ourselves as we explore spirituality outside of organized religion, heal from religious trauma, discover Christianity through a new set of eyes, learn from leaders of different traditions, and create beautiful, compassionate communities.  Today’s show covers topics like: -What it means to be spiritual but not religious, and why it is a sacred and valid path? -What does identifying as "interfaith" mean? -Do you still maintain Christian roots? -What other paths have you explored? (GOD IS BIG ENOUGH TO SHARE ) -Do you believe all religions point to the same path? -How do we interpret the Bible now? (literal, historical, or figurative text written by inspired humans or by God?) -Why it's important to accept others' life journeys as just as meaningful and sacred as your own -How "Welcome" churches, but not affirming churches harm the LGBTQIA+ community -How evangelical purity culture has harmed its members and how to heal -What is religious trauma and how to begin a spiritual journey to heal from it -Reimagining the faith community (such as the online platform communities we are creating) and how they can affirm us and connect us to like minds Stay in touch with Reverend Karla -Follow her on IG:@RevKarla -Explore her website: https://www.revkarla.com -Listen to her incredible and inclusive podcast: Spirituality Matters -Follow Rev. Karla on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@revkarla It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  The love of God inside of me honors the love in you. Namaste, My Friends. I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or a card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

How can Hypnosis, Mindfulness, & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy help you in your everyday life? Allow Dr. Carolyn Daitch to teach us strategies to optimize our minds for peace and flow. Managing emotions is possible, we just have to know HOW. Carolyn Daitch Ph.D. is the director of the Center for the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Farmington Hills, Michigan. As a clinical psychologist, she is a certified and approved consultant and elected Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis as well a Fellow of the Michigan Psychological Association. Dr. Daitch is internationally recognized for her practical and easy to implement interventions.  Dr. Daitch has written four books on anxiety and affect regulation, including the award-winning Affect Regulation Toolbox: Practical and Effective Hypnotic Interventions for the Over-reactive Client, which has received international acclaim and was awarded best hypnosis book by the Society of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis in 2008. Other books include Anxiety Disorders: The Go-to Guide, Anxious in Love, and The Road to Calm Workbook. Her article on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Hypnosis as Treatment Methods for Generalized Anxiety Disorder was awarded best article in 2019 by the Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Today’s show covers topics like: -How hypnotherapy can be used in everyday life? -What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? -How to develop your therapy toolbox? -How can we be more mindful everyday and what are the benefits? -What are ways we can manage emotional flooding? -Learning about her unique treatment model: Integrating hypnosis, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people navigate the inevitable challenges of life -Managing anxiety during the Covid crisis -How does anxiety affects relationships? -Responding to an anxious partner with gentle, validating emotion rather than reacting with logic -Tips for managing anxiety before a first date, important meeting, or job interview Stay in touch with Dr. Carolyn Daitch: -Follow on IG:@Dr.Carolyn.Daitch -Explore her training & courses: https://carolyndaitchphd.com It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  The love of God inside of me honors the love in you. Namaste, My Friends. I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or an card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

Let's take an honest look at our LOVE STORY with my boyfriend, Robert Croak, creator of  Sillybandz! On this episode, we share our tips for a happy, healthy, conscious partnership...even with 28 years between us! I am so excited to have my man, who is my personal business coach, world-renowned entrepreneur and product development consultant on Enlightened! In fact, without him encouraging me, this show would most likely not exist. Today’s show covers topics like: Our love story timeline How we met online What it was like to meet someone in real life after a month Was Robert worried I was a gold digger? Long distance relationship tips Is 28 years apart too much? Does my bisexuality affect our relationship? How do you know when someone is the one? Does an age gap make the relationship more challenging? Our relationship tips for a happy, healthy, conscious partnership Does working with your partner add challenges to your relationship? Stay in touch with Robert: Follow him Instagram: RobertCroak Follow him on TikTok: RobertCroakOfficial Book a consulting call or hire Robert to speak at a conference: RobertCroak.com Shop SillybandzOnline.com and SanitizerBracelets.com It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  The love of God inside of me honors the love in you. Namaste, My Friends. If you would like to try or re-order Organifi, my go-to plant-based protein, brain food, collagen support, and green/red juices, tap here to visit Organifi. Don’t forget to use my discount code, “sophia” for 15% off your entire order every time you order. I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks Invest in yourself with my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or an card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/

Can crystals actually enhance your life...Even your sex life? Allow Magdalena McClella, the METAPHYSICAL MAVEN, to help us to understand the magical and practical uses of crystals! Magdalena McClella has always had an affinity for stones and crystals. For years, she  studied them extensively and took notes of her own experiences through trial and error. There came a point in her life where she could not deny the power of these gorgeous stones and what they were doing. Crystals helped her work through the inevitable ups and downs of life, from little every day stressors to more major, unexpected crises. Naturally, Magdalena is drawn to helping others, so she was compelled to make gemstone jewelry for friends and family because the magic was just too good to keep to all to herself. Eventually, she started gridding people’s homes with larger stones — both of which resulted in rave reviews and some pretty incredible healing results. This all paved the way for the birth of “My Metaphysical Maven,” her online space for intuitive readings, crystal prescriptions, courses, gorgeous jewelry, and retreats that have all been carefully designed to provide clients with clarity and understanding on the deepest soul level. Today’s show covers topics like: woo woo vs. reality...Do crystals really have power? how to trust your intuition? how do crystals actually metaphysically work? how to work with crystals for beginners?  how can crystals help clear chakras? what crystal aligns with each chakra? how can crystals inspire a better sex life?  what crystals aid in creating a clean slate and clearing energy? what crystal is best for healing heartbreak? what crystal helps manifest love? Stay in touch with: Magdalena McClella Follow My Metaphysical Maven on IG:@MyMetaphysicalMaven Explore her courses and retreats: https://mymetaphysicalmaven.com/pages/courses-and-retreats Visit her online shop: https://mymetaphysicalmaven.com Follow Magdalena on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mymetaphysicalmaven It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  The love of God inside of me honors the love in you. Namaste, My Friends. I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or an card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

Feeling triggered by specific situations or people? Maybe you had a bad experience in a past life that needs healing so you can be your best self today! As someone born and raised Christian, I was skeptical until Daniel guided me through time. And although I am on a "spiritual, but not religious" path, the concept of past lives was a challenging one for me to comprehend until I witnessed the magic for myself. During this show, I get vulnerable and share four lifetimes that I vividly saw during my past life regression session and Daniel shares about his mission in this lifetime. Daniel is a past life regressionist who wants to help you discover who, when, and where you've been across time. He feels this is how he can do his part to make the world a better place — by helping free individuals from the karmic baggage they've been carrying around for multiple lives. He believes that once you’re free, you approach every decision from a different vantage point, which creates a butterfly effect that ripples around the world, and beyond space and time as we know it. Today’s show covers topics like: My internal struggle to feel safe being curious about past lives because of religious trauma Why unexplained triggers and feelings could be associated with past life trauma, unforgiveness, or simply something that was never resolved What is past life regression and is it associated with religion? What is the process like? Should you be nervous? How long does a past life regression session last? What questions could a past life regression answer? My personal journey through time and four past lifetimes What it was like to see myself as a man in a past life Have Robert and I been together in a past life? Daniel's experience watching clients channel aliens during sessions Stay in touch with The Past Life Regressionist: Follow Daniel on IG: @ThePastLifeRegressionist Book a session with Daniel: https://www.yourpastliferegressionist.com It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  The love of God inside of me honors the love in you. Namaste, My Friends. If you would like to try or re-order Organifi, my go-to plant-based protein, brain food, collagen support, and green/red juices, tap here to visit Organifi. Don’t forget to use my discount code, “sophia” for 15% off your entire order every time you order. I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or an card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

Struggling to feel healthy again? Feeling like you don't know where to turn? Allow Dr Jennifer Shell, author of  Food to the Rescue: 5 Easy Steps to a Healthy Family to help us to eat better to feel better -- to reclaim our birthright of health! Dr. Jennifer Shell is a chiropractor and utilizes clinical nutrition to help her patients achieve optimal health. She is a wife and mother to two amazing boys. Dr. Shell is also the founder of Food To The Rescue LLC which encompasses helpful resources for busy women to help their families eat and feel better -- including a book and easy to execute online classes to help any woman short on time realize her health potential. Today’s show covers topics like: -What tools Dr. Shell uses to holistically assist her patients -What is muscle testing and how does it work? -Is muscle testing similar to intuitive eating? -Do you recommend intuitive eating? -Can food really heal you? If so, what foods? -What are foods we should actually avoid? -Why is eating fat all of a sudden "ok"? What fats are best for you and why? -During this unprecedented time, what are some supplements to help with stress and mood? -As a Dr., how does she feel about essential oils and their benefits? Stay in touch with Dr. Jennifer Shell: Follow Dr. Shell on IG: @Food.To.The.Rescue Take her course: https://foodtotherescue.com/courses/ Get her FREE grocery store hacks! https://foodtotherescue.com/freebies/ Take a survey to get FREE essential oils Buy her book!  Food to the Rescue  Get supplements we talk about! Use code: ENLIGHTENED for a discount! It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  The love of God inside of me honors the love in you. Namaste, My Friends. If you would like to try or re-order Organifi, my go-to plant-based protein, brain food, collagen support, and green/red juices, tap here to visit Organifi. Don’t forget to use my discount code, “sophia” for 15% off your entire order every time you order. I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or an card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

Feeling unworthy of going viral, building a brand online, or becoming an influencer? Allow Sarah Angelillo, my social media manager, to reveal all of her social media secrets so you can grow your accounts too! Sarah Angelillo is a passionate Christian woman and golfer...turned social media expert! She is my personal assistant and social media manager to Circa Products, me and my partner's parent company, as well as the persona #SillySarah, when she acts in TikTok videos! Together, we strategize ways to grow the Sillybandz and Sanitizer Bracelets brands on Instagram and TikTok. Today, we want to share that knowledge with you! Today’s show covers topics like: The power of belief and building a brand by having fun Going from a job that doesn’t inspire you to networking to the top The power of providing value and excellence before you are promoted How to grow your social media accounts What to do when a post flops?  How anyone can go viral with creativity and consistency TikTok tips from the Sillybandz social media manager Instagram story, reels, and feed posts tips Should you have a posting schedule? What time of day and how many times a week should you post on social media platforms? Leading edge hashtag tips for both TikTok and IG  Stay in touch with Sarah Angelillo: Follow Sarah Angelillo on IG: @SarahAngelillo Follow Sarah Angelillo on TikTok Follow Sillybandz on IG: @SillybandzOnline Follow Sillybandz on TikTok It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  The love of God inside of me honors the love in you. Namaste, My Friends. If you would like to try or re-order Organifi, my go-to plant-based protein, brain food, collagen support, and green/red juices, tap here to visit Organifi. Don’t forget to use my discount code, “sophia” for 15% off your entire order every time you order. I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or an card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

Feeling stuck inside your own "good girl" cage? Allow Majo Molfino, author of  Break the Good Girl Myth to help us break the chains of rules, harmony, logic, perfection, and sacrifice to reclaim our feminine power! Majo Molfino is a Latinx author, designer, and women’s leadership expert. She is not only an incredible author, but the host of the HEROINE podcast featuring top female leaders, creatives, and visionaries. As a daughter of Argentine immigrants who strived to please her parents and teachers with straight A's and trophies, she spent a decade unraveling good girl tendencies. Bouts of depression and spiritual angst throughout her 20s lead to embarking on a deep, soul-searching quests so that she could reconnect with her creative, feminine, power. During these quests, Majo realized the "invisible cage" she had been living in for so long, trying to achieve and fit into the patriarchy's mold of a good girl, instead of embodying her real creative purpose and dreams, which is to write, design, sing, (in one word, CREATE) and support other women in doing the same. Let Majo reveal how we can free ourselves so we can help others live freely too! Today’s show covers topics like: ● How being a female, Latin immigrant & daughter of immigrants led her to develop a good girl mentality ● Tracing back where your "good girl" cage was first created ● How the patriarchy manifests inside of us women ● The five good girl myths and how they affect every aspect of our lives from our careers, relationships, and wellbeing ● Why understanding our primary good girl myth is so vital to reclaiming our power ● How to break free of our invisible cages Stay in touch with Majo Molfino: ● Follow Majo Molfino on IG: @MajoMolfino ● Take her free quiz: https://majomolfino.com ● Listen to her podcast, HEROINE ● Work with Majo: https://majomolfino.com ● Buy her book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062894056?tag=hcads-20 It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  The love of God inside of me honors the love in you. Namaste, My Friends. If you would like to try or re-order Organifi, my go-to plant-based protein, brain food, collagen support, and green/red juices, tap here to visit Organifi. Don’t forget to use my discount code, “sophia” for 15% off your entire order every time you order. I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) ● Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com ● Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ ● Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened ● Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop ● Shop my favorite books and card decks here: http://bit.ly/SoulBooks ● If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ ● If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or an card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship

You can go from bad relationships and jobs you don't love to manifesting a life you love to live everyday! Here is how Jacqlyn Burnett and I did it: by changing our beliefs, taking action, and consistently creating! This show's guest is my friend, Jacqlyn Burnett. She's an artist, podcast host, author, and business consultant who is absolutely loving all that she does. I'm a content creator, brand manager, podcast host, and life coach -- and I love the life I am blessed to live everyday. We walked so you can run. Learn from our life experiences! Today’s show covers topics like: Jacqlyn's bad relationship and low self-esteem story Sophia's bad marriage and low self-esteem story Revealing the lessons in "bad relationships" How we both "found ourselves" again The importance of your daily "First Action"  How to focus on what you do want and not what you don't What our dream "work" looks like now, and how you can do what you love too What "The Law of Attraction" and "Manifesting" is to us How we define "happiness" Stay in touch with Jacqlyn Burnett: Follow Jacqlyn on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jacqlynburnett/ Subscribe to her podcast, Happiness Habitat Work with Jacqlyn: Shoot her an email! hello@jacqlynburnett.com Buy her gorgeous art: https://www.artbyjacqlyn.com  It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  The love of God inside of me honors the love in you. Namaste, My Friends. If you would like to try or re-order Organifi, my go-to plant-based protein, brain food, collagen support, and green/red juices, tap here to visit Organifi. Don’t forget to use my discount code, “sophia” for 15% off your entire order every time you order. I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/

Hey everyone! I am thrilled to bring you a solo episode and a new podcast format for solo shows! Today, I felt called to do a collective tarot and oracle card reading for you, in this moment, wherever you are, whatever day this episode finds you. Next, I read an inspiring poem from my friend, Alexis Dent's poetry book, Put It In Rice. Later, I share a book that is helping me navigate stabilizing mental health issues before I plan to have a baby. Beyond learning from this book, I see a homeopathic/M.D. and I do not recommend making changes to your medicinal or homeopathic regimen without a doctor's supervision. This is simply my journey, and I hope it inspires you to heal your mind too. Health is the truest wealth. Today’s show covers topics like: -A collective oracle and tarot card reading -A poem that encourages us to feel to heal and move through the grief of 2020 -An introduction to the book Heal Your Mind by Mona Lisa Schulz, M.D., Ph.D. and Louise Hay -How medicine and homeopathic vitamins combined with affirmations and intuition about the body and energy centers can bring healing and wholeness -The chakra system and how it mirrors our emotional centers -My mental health journey It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  The love of God inside of me honors the love in you. Namaste, My Friends. If you would like to try or re-order Organifi, my go-to plant-based protein, brain food, collagen support, and green/red juices, tap here to visit Organifi. Don’t forget to use my discount code, “sophia” for 15% off your entire order every time you order. I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) -Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com -Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ -Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened -Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop -Shop my favorite books and card decks here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sophiaspallino?listId=GP52LKF2NWWS&ref=exp_sophiaspallino_vl_vv_mw -If you would like to download my TikTok/Reels or Podcast Start Up class, here is the link: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/ -If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, branding/social media tips, dating advice, a breakup breakthrough session, or an card reading, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/

So you’re at the top of your game, but your outfits aren’t... Don't worry -- Nicole Russo is here to free you from the stress of getting dressed, help you develop personal style, and feel good about the way you look! It's not you; it's the pants! This show's guest is my friend, Nicole Russo. She is the founder of "Let’s Get You," a private stylist & personal shopper service.  In less than a decade, Nicole styled hundreds of people, sat front row at NYFW, spent over four years working at luxury powerhouse NET-A-PORTER, and was featured in Fast Company, Martha Stuart, Glam, and Women's Health. Nicole's on a mission to help people dress better without the bullshit. In less time than a flight to Asia, her clients have a complete wardrobe that feels as good as it looks. Fashion is complicated, but she makes it simple and easy for you! Today she tells me how she does this incredible job of making women feel beautiful! We also talk about a few controversial topics in the fashion industry. Don't come for her, as the controversial statements come from my mouth. And as a business owner who understands the costs of production, and as a fashion merchandising graduate, I understand why big brands do what they do (spoiler alert, typically for profit rather than doing the ethical thing). Therefore, the things we as consumers perceive as ethical, like green fashion or size inclusivity, are often changes made to increase the bottomline, and sadly not because those companies actually care.  Today’s show covers topics like: How Nicole climbed the fashion industry ladder as a stylist From working for brands to building her own business How style can be a powerful mindset tool What is a stylist and would it be helpful for you? Defining your personal style and revamping your wardrobe How to dress for your body type loving what flatters you Why investing in your wardrobe quality is better than quantity How vanity sizing makes us feel and why How sizing inclusivity is both a great movement and a marketing scam Why buying designer dupes is unethical and lying to the world  Stay in touch with Nicole Russo: Follow Nicole on IG: @_LetsGetYou Get a FREE closet checklist! Contact Nicole: Nicole@LetsGetYou.com Visit her website: https://www.letsgetyou.com Get on the email list  It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  The love of God inside of me honors the love in you. Namaste, My Friends. If you would like to try or re-order Organifi, my go-to plant-based protein, brain food, collagen support, and green/red juices... Don’t forget to use my discount code, “sophia” for 15% off your entire order every time you order. I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/

Let's take an honest look at the entrepreneurial journey with my boyfriend, Robert Croak, creator of Sanitizer Bracelets™ & Sillybandz! How did my boyfriend get to where he is today? What tips does he have to help you grow? I am so excited to have my man, who is my personal business coach, world-renowned entrepreneur and product development consultant on Enlightened! Robert J. Croak is a highly recognized entrepreneur due to the wildly successful Sillybandz brand that he created. Robert’s journey started out with his lower-class upbringing in the Eastside of Toledo, Ohio in a broken home. His childhood was turbulent, as the divorce of his parents created a life of instability through his teenage years; but regardless of heart-wrenching setbacks, he never lost focus of his dreams. Much of Robert’s post-college career was spent in the automotive business where he was a salesman and quickly moved up to finance manager. But after a few years pursuing a nine to five career, Robert realized very early on that the entrepreneurial path was his destiny. At the young age of 22-years-old Robert made his first full-time jump into owning his own business, the first of many. With a love for music and the unfortunate passing of his grandmother, Robert had the opportunity to purchase the family bar and restaurant “Frankie’s” made famous by his Grandfather, and keep the legacy alive. Throughout the years, he continued to open more bars and restaurants, and his passion for the business only grew. Although Robert had a nice run through the 1990s and into 2000s, he had a longing to expand into his true passion of inventing and branding. In 2003, the company progressed very swiftly, and with this growth came a world of opportunities. Many people assume Sillybandz was an instant hit, but that is far from the truth. It was a slow build, but his little idea was about to be the biggest bracelet trend the world had ever seen. Robert’s little Toledo, Ohio company was catapulted into the limelight and went from twelve employees to over 300 in a matter of months. During this time of trying to efficiently scale the craze, Robert was working 18 hours a day, seven days a week. Sillybandz partnered with the Kardashians, Justin Beiber, Hello Kitty, Barbie, and more for exclusively licensed bracelets. Thanks to the whirlwind fame, Robert has since been featured on “How I Made My Millions,” Bloomberg, CNN, MTV’s Made, as well as countless other TV shows and news features. After 2012, the blaze of the Sillybandz trend cooled off and Robert has continued inventing, investing, and launching many new products and brands. For eight years, Robert had fun creating without thinking much about the bracelets that made his name. However, in 2019 with the rise of influencers who are now the young adults who wore Sillybandz in their childhoods, Sillybandz is making a comeback. With over 1.6 Million Facebook fans, thousands of Google searches, millions of social media users hashtagging the nostalgic accessories, the Sillybandz craze is becoming a worldwide trend once again, bringing back so many precious memories for the 2000s generation that the bracelets are now worn by both children and adults. Stay in touch with Robert: Follow him Instagram: RobertCroak Follow him on TikTok: RobertCroakOfficial Book a consulting call or hire Robert to speak at a conference: RobertCroak.com Shop SillybandzOnline.com and SanitizerBracelets.com It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/

Curious if your man would be loyal if a hottie slid into his DMs? With Tassanee, you don't have to wonder if your man would cheat! Let's hear from the girl going viral for EXPOSING CHEATERS & giving women the confirmation they need to leave disloyal men. I am so excited to have my new friend and fellow relationship influencer, @DrayIsBae of TikTok, on the show! At the beginning of quarantine, Tassanee uploaded a video on TikTok exposing a cheating man she catfished so that her friend could have receipts of her boyfriend's infidelity, which gave her the courage and "proof" she needed to leave a man who had gaslit her over and over again. That video went viral. Turns out girls around the world aren't feeling so secure in their relationships and call upon Tassanee to slide in the DMs, tempt their boyfriends, and report back if their man passed the loyalty test or failed. Today’s show covers topics like: Why women hire this "cheater checker" Catfishing and exposing cheating partners Do cheaters ever change? Leaving narcissistic, manipulative liars What constitutes cheating? Statistics of cheaters vs. loyal men Knowing your worth and boundaries in relationships What does love actually fee like vs. anxiety/fear of cheating Monetizing your gifts Building a business using TikTok Stay in touch with Tassanee: Follow her Instagram: instagram.com/tlyds21 Follow her on TikTok, @DrayIsBae It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  The love of God inside of me honors the love in you. Namaste, My Friends. If you would like to try or re-order Organifi, my go-to plant-based protein, brain food, collagen support, and green/red juices, tap here to visit Organifi. Don’t forget to use my discount code, “sophia” for 15% off your entire order every time you order. I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened Shop my merch: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com/shop If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/

Curious what the Christian music industry is REALLY LIKE? Never quite fit into Christian culture? You little rebel, you. Allow me & my guest, Lauren DeLeary, to hold space for us to question everything about evangelicalism & discuss deconstruction & reconstruction. I am so excited to have my dear friend and fellow spiritual influencer, Lauren DeLeary, on Enlightened the podcast. Lauren is an artist and creator. She writes about her human experience as a spiritual being. Since leaving the Christian Music industry, she has deconstructed her faith and taken her audience on this journey through her podcast, DECONSTRUCT, which she co-hosts with her husband, Adam. She is passionate about researching and respecting many world-views, as well as exploring her own Native American culture and spirituality.  Today’s show covers topics like: The "dark side" of the Christian music industry How women are sexualized and policed in Christian culture How purity culture effected us and other women  Going from evangelicalism to progressive Christianity to spiritual fluidity How podcasting helps us heal and process our religious trauma Decolonization and why it matters today Brown lives matter, so why are indigenous women missing? What deconstruction and reconstruction of faith looks like Stay in touch with Lauren DeLeary: Follow Lauren's Instagram: instagram.com/laurendeleary Visit Lauren's website: laurendeleary.com Listen to her podcast, DECONSTRUCT Listen to her NEW music, BINESHI It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  The love of God inside of me honors the love in you. Namaste, My Friends. If you would like to try or re-order Organifi, my go-to plant-based protein, brain food, collagen support, and green/red juices, tap here to visit Organifi. Don’t forget to use my discount code, “sophia” for 15% off your entire order every time you order. I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/

Hello, Enlightened Friends! My radiant guest Naza Nalani is on a mission to help loving souls all over the world tap into their unlimited power and manifest lives full of love, joy, abundance, purpose, and freedom! She is the founder of Vibrant Minds and creator of the Intentional Dreamers program. She has a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, a Master’s in Behavioral Neuroscience, and is passionate about combining modern insights about the brain with ancient wisdom from the Law of Attraction. She lives in Vancouver, Canada, is a Pisces, a collector of crystals and plants, and an Enneagram Type 2! If you are curious about hacking the Law of Attraction and learning how to manifest anything and everything you desire to live your best life, you are going to love the wisdom oozing from Naza Nalani!  I know you are going to love this raw chat all about... The actual power of our minds The conscious and subconscious mind Self-fulfilling prophesy How to make The Law of Attraction work for you Manifesting tools How to manifest your soulmate How to manifest physical healing The link between radical forgiveness and manifestation How to manifest a text message It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  The love of God inside of me honors the love in you. Namaste, My Friends. Connect with Naza Nalani: Stay in touch with Naza on on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NazaNalani Join her Intentional Dreamers program: VibrantMinds.ca/store Watch Naza's inspiring Youtube videos: www.Youtube.com/NazaNalani If you would like to try or re-order Organifi, my go-to plant-based protein, brain food, collagen support, and green/red juices, tap here to visit Organifi. Don’t forget to use my discount code, “sophia” for 15% off your entire order every time you order. I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/

Struggling with disordered eating thoughts or behaviors? You are not alone. Abby Elyssa of Eating Disorders Long Island is here to offer encouraging words and support along your healing journey. My radiant guest's day job is writing and creating video content about the hospitality space for a fancy interior design magazine in New York...but her passion is helping other women overcome body image challenges. She is the co-founder of EDLI, Eating Disorders Long Island, a non-profit eating disorder organization she started with co-founder, Danni  (PS: You can learn more about their organization on Instagram,  @eatingdisordersli). Abby is a sweet soul, passionate about inspiring others by promoting wellness and body positivity! Most importantly, she inspires women to be kind to themselves! If you have dealt with an eating disorder or disordered thoughts, YOU CAN FULLY LOVE YOURSELF AGAIN. Are you ready to get the deets on where you can find support? Let’s dive in with Abby Elyssa!  I know you are going to love this raw chat all about... Choosing balance over compulsion Combating cultural and familial pressure pressure to "look" a specific way Choosing your support system for your healing journey Starting a non-profit for a cause you are passionate about Healing is a journey not a destination Discovering you are not alone in disordered patterns  Blocking triggers on social media Choosing to empower women with our words and actions Committing to not photoshop our bodies It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  The love of God inside of me honors the love in you. Namaste, My Friends. Connect with Abby Elyssa: Stay in touch with Abby on on Instagram:@AbbyElyssa Get EATING DISORDER support now: @EatingDisodersLI If you would like to try or re-order Organifi, my go-to plant-based protein, brain food, collagen support, and green/red juices, tap here to visit Organifi. Don’t forget to use my discount code, “sophia” for 15% off your entire order every time you order. I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/