Mercurial Musings

We are back after a year-long hiatus with a whole new flow of episodes! If you want to make your entrepreneurial dreams come true...this season is for you. Join us bi-weekly for practical and actionable tips to cultivating and scaling your dreams to reality.

World-renowned feminist porn filmmaker Erika Lust has built an empire by revolutionizing the way porn is made and consumed across the globe. In this episode we explore her origin story and the ethos of her work. Follow Erika @erikalust and check out her new soft-core work @elsecinema.

Alison Armstrong has been famously teaching about partnership dynamics for over thirty years. Her wisdom has inspired empowerment and healing for thousands of people, many of whom have been my clients. Enjoy her wisdom here and learn more at www.understandmen.com.

Today we are joined by licensed therapist and poly-am icon Rachel Wright (not to mention, she's a Virgo) for a vulnerable, real and raw conversation about full spectrum sexuality. Follow Rachel @Thewright_rachel.

Sexologist and Pisces Queen Portia joins the podcast today to explore empowering your communication around sexuality, how to have difficult conversations, and how we center Black femmes in our exploration of sexual empowerment. Follow her @froeticsexology.

In this special bonus episode you can catch the magic of ancestral healing and how to use it to change your life! This episode is the audio from a class I taught on the subject, and the feedback was so great we wanted YOU to have it. To join the coven and get started on your ancestral healing journey head to www.carakovacs.com/ancestral-alchemy.

Modern mystic Sarah Faith Gottesdiener joins us today to discuss the multidimensional nature of magick. Her book, The Moon Book is available for preorder at www.themoonbook.com, and make sure to order her epic lunar planner The Many Moons for 2021 calendar keeping. You can follow her @gottesss.

Zachary Zane is a sex writer and leader in the bi-visibility movement. Today we chat about modern sexuality and visibility, as well as his journey to claiming his sexual expression in an empowering way. He also happens to share the most titillating details of his very exciting sex life on the internet...so make sure you're following him @zacharyzane.  

Today's episode explores the importance and the gift of ancestral healing with multimodal healer and activist Camellia Dao-Ling. You can catch Camellia every month at Moon Crew for guided meditation or at her website https://www.camelliadaoling.com.

Regina is a Brooklyn-based yoga teacher and Ayurvedic innovator who joins the podcast today to tell us how to make the most of our at-home workouts while giving us the low down on eating for your type. 

Adriana of @artofloving is a multimodal healer, energy worker, and embodiment facilitator who has traveled, studied and taught worldwide. Today she joins Mercurial Musings to discuss alchemizing pain into healing on the journey of self understanding and love. 

Epic astrologers Juliana McCarthy and Torrence Tremayne give us all the cosmic context for what the starts have to say about the upcoming election. Some of it hopeful, some of it foreboding...all of it worth a deep and thoughtful exploration. Go follow them both at @etherealculture and @torrencetremayne + buy Juliana's book @thestarswithinyou.

Ninah Davis is a channel, guide and mystic with deep wisdom that only a Pisces can deliver. As one of the staples at our monthly beloved full moon club, Moon Crew, Ninah has provided invaluable healing and insights to us this year. This episode is no different. Make yourself a cup of tea and enjoy...and be sure to catch Ninah at Moon Crew or by following her @ninahdavis.

Kirah Tabourn is an astrologer, writer, educator and creator. She combines modern and traditional techniques to offer a unique style of astrology to her clients and students. Kirah is passionate about intersectionality and inclusiveness within the the astrology and magic community. On this episode we go deep into the astrology of 2020. Hold on to your hats and follow Kirah @thestrology.

The season 4 premiere kicks off with Sexpert Michelle Hope. This empowered activist and educator is on the frontlines of the movement in New York City while connecting all the dots between sexuality and intersectionality. Follow her @mhsexpert or head to www.mhsexpert.com.

As the world’s leading authority on sextech, @BryonyCole is fascinated by the way technology permeates every corner of our lives, even the most intimate ones. Since launching the top-rated podcast @futureofsex, Bryony has been on stages across the world forecasting trends in the sextech industry for governments, tech titans and entertainment companies. Today we chat sextech in quarantine and how both technology and spirituality provide entry points to de-stigmatize shame and embracing your own sexual expression.

Multimedia artist and creator of the world's first melanated tarot deck @dust2onyxtarot Courtney Alexander joins us for a dynamic conversation on all things magical from tarot and astrology to kink and God. Follow her @reallycourtney or check out her art at www.courtneyalexander.studio.

Author, witch, and entrepreneur Dr. Carolyn Elliott shares her magic and wisdom in this potent episode which explores shadow integration, modern mysticism, and radical self love. Check out her work at www.carolyngraceelliott.com and follow her @carolynelliott_.

How would our world be different if men had the tools and space to integrate their emotions with acuity and openness? We all have the capacity to be both strong and soft...is it also our birthright as humans to claim both? Today we are joined by Leo rising, Cancer sun, Scorpio moon Dan MacCombie. A successful entrepreneur, men's coach and facilitator, Dan explores the nuances of creating healing spaces for men while answering some of the nagging questions of our female listeners. If you or a man in your life is looking for support unearthing and exploring their wisdom and depth follow Dan @maccombie or contact him via www.danmaccombie.com. For group support check out www.evryman.com. 

Jackie Cantwell is a multi-faceted Sagittarius artist who is the founder of @campremember, director of @mediclubmediclub, and plays sound bowls for @thebigquiet on stages with the likes of Oprah. Today she joins Mercurial Musings to help inspire your inner creative to make your personal quarantine experience a bit more fun. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a custom sound meditation by Jackie to help you light some creative fires! Follow her @itsjackiecantwell.

Chinae Alexander is a Brooklyn-based Virgo (Sagittarius rising, Capricorn Moon) who has been teaching women to love themselves with her unapologetic realness on the web for years. Today we talk about breaking the stories of the patriarchy to fully celebrate yourself, being naked on the internet, and more. Follow Chinae (as if you weren't already) at @chinaealexander.

Erike Eileen (@arikaaeileen) is a Type 1 Diabetic, Leo Rising, Sex Priestess who champions the chronic confidence of every human while living with a chronic illness. Today she explains how to take epic nudes, (even of your butthole!) show up with confidence in every scenario, and exude self love while feeling worthy. Also, she's hilarious.

Broadway stars and multidimensional goddesses Jenn Colella and Chilina Kennedy join us for an intimate conversation about being artists in love during quarantine. They share how they process their creativity, stay connected, and feel most of service during this tender time. Follow them at @jenncolella and @chilinakennedy.

Jennifer Tone is a tantric embodied goddess who specializes in helping clients connect to healing magick in their bodies in a variety of ways. Today she joins the episode to spark inspiration on how to get into your body and sensuality (either alone or with a partner) during quarantine. Stay tuned at the end for a free guided meditation for deep embodiment!

Epic astrological advisor Colin Bedell of Queer Cosmos joins us for an empowering discussion of how to use your astrology for your best and highest good. We cover the teachings of Mercury, as two Mercurially-ruled beings, and Colin offers his always-mind-blowing astro-insights that help you find self love, healing and acceptance with peace. 

On the Season 3 premiere we are joined by my lifelong friend, musician and #piousslut Lindsey Mills (follow her @chillylmilly) to discuss up-leveling the collective conscious while under quarantine in a pandemic from the perspective of modern witch. We cover the astrology, the karma, the generational trauma, and the impact of coronavirus with levity and wisdom.

Kamau Ware is an artist, historian and founder and creative director of Black Gotham Experience in New York City. he joins the season finale of Mercurial Musings to discuss how to archive our own lives as well as the historical implications of laws and privilege as explored by what is missing from our history books and our physical landmarks not only in NYC but across the globe. Check out @blackgotham for walking tours of black history in Lower Manhattan and follow @kamauware.

Uli Beutter Cohen is the creator of Subway Book Review, a social media project that’s a new way to discover books, places, and people. What started in New York City is growing into a worldwide movement, with global contributors reporting from Washington D.C., Berlin, Mexico City, Sydney, and more. Subway Book Review has been featured by New York Magazine, Esquire, Forbes, Vogue, Bustle, The Guardian, Refinery29, The Atlantic, and The BBC, who have called Uli the voice that’s reshaping today's reading culture. Uli has worked in media for the past decade, and has created content and experiences for Nike, Ace Hotel, Interscope, Adidas, and The Wing, where she also co-hosts the monthly book club. Uli lives in Brooklyn and loves New York City to pieces. Make her day and follow @subwaybookreview @theubc

Levina Li is an entrepreneur whose work centers on creating simple tools to empower human connection. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of A Sex Journal. Her first product is A Sex Journal for Couples, which helps couples reflect on and explore sex together. on this episode she explains how A Sex Journal came to be, as well as why it is so needed. Get your copy at www.asexjournal.com. Follow Levina online at @Levinasays.

My mom is a Reiki Master-teacher, oracle card reader, aura reader, intuitive and spiritual bad ass. She also happens to be my mom. On this episode of Mercurial Musings we explore the connection to ancestral magic, how to tap into your own intuitive abilities, and my mom's tips and tricks to harnessing the magic within. You can book a private reading or healing with her by contacting me at www.carakovacs.com.

Obsessed with diet crazes and following a multi-decade battle with disordered eating, personal tragedy inspired Lisa Rachel Snyder to forge a new path to treat her body with love. Following a journey of personal empowerment she created the Beautiful Badass Method to help you do it too. She joins us this Thanksgiving week to remind us to eat what we want fueled by radical self-acceptance rooted in loving awareness. Follow her @lisarachelsnyder. www.lisarachelsnyder.com

Miki Agrawal is a serial social entrepreneur and the mastermind behind products such a THINX (the period-proof panties) and Tushy (the world's most stylish bidet). She is also a best-selling author of two inspiring books, Do Cool Sh*t and DISRUPT-HER. Miki's body of work addresses social issues with an ethos of empowerment, inspiring others to change the world both in their own lives and the lives of others. Follow along and be inspired at @mikiagrawal.

Genevieve is your go-to expert on the Erotic. She is a Sexual Expansion Speaker and Guide who has been influencing the Erotic Arts for the past 15 years. She is a Certified Erotic Blueprint™ Coach under Jaiya (sexologist for Tony Robbins, Julianne Hough, and other major leaders), Former Professional Dominatrix and Accelerated Evolution Coach. Genevieve is also certified in Somatic-Based Chakra Therapy. Through her one-on-one coaching and New York based workshops, Genevieve guides you in freeing your sexual shame and conditioning so that you can show up FULLY in love and rediscover your liberated self.  On today's episode she defines kink, erotic styles, and gives us the low-down on what she learned working in NYC's top Dungeon.

Simmone Taitt is a business badass & compassionate birth advocate. Today she explores the mystical magic that is being a doula, as well as introduces us to her empowering app that will change the way prospective parents navigate the birthing process (launching in 2020). Poppyseed Health connects expecting families with doulas, midwives & nurses through 24/7 support. Part of the organization's mission, Poppy Promise will help provide support to families in need. Follow along at www.poppyseedhealth.com.

Today we welcome a mystic who has brought the esoteric into the corporate world. Erin Claire Jones is a leadership coach specializing in Human Design. She empowers the self-knowledge and tools for clients to perform at the top of their personal and professional games. She has consulted for startups all over the world, built companies supporting executives, partnerships and small teams to operate more harmoniously and effectively, and conducted research on leadership challenges at 90+ early-stage companies.  To unearth your design head to erinclairejones.com/lookup, or to book a session, erinclairejones.com/individual, use code CARA for 10% off. You can follow Erin on Insta @ErinClaireJones.

Dating nowadays leaves us all with a lot of questions. Where do we find people who align with our values? How do we express what we want without scaring people away? Where are all the conscious men?! Joined by @DavidYarus, @Skhazai, & @thawildlyfe, three attractive, successful, and conscious men, we explore what attracts them, how they date, and what their thoughts are on finding love consciously in a modern world.

Ceyenne Doroshow is an activist, organizer, community-based researcher and public figure in the trans and sex worker rights’ movements. As the Founder and Executive Director of G.L.I.T.S., she works to provide holistic care to LGBTQ sex workers while serving on the following boards: SWOP-USA, Caribbean Equality Project, SOAR Institute and NYTAG. Known for her skills in the kitchen, Ceyenne co-authored the Caribbean cookbook Cooking in Heels, while incarcerated on prostitution charges. On this episode  she  enlightens us on what is most important to be aware of when advocating for sex worker's rights in a politically tumultuous patriarchy. You can donate to her organization at www.glitsinc.org.

Season 2 of Mercurial Musings kicks off with best selling author of Stress Less, Accomplish More, world-renowned meditation teacher, and founder of the world's first online meditation school Ziva Meditation, Emily Fletcher. On this episode we do Emily's birthchart, learn her tips and tricks for skipping the flu this season, how exactly meditation helps you to have better sex. *Note- Emily is in fact, a Cancer rising!

Joined by the Mercurial and brilliant Shadeen Francis, LMFT, this episode muses on astrology, sexuality in the modern world, Shadeen's journey from prospective super hero to acrobat to a marriage and family therapist specializing in sex and relationships. To find Shadeen you can follow her at @shadeenfrancislmft or head to www.shadeenfrancis.com.

What a treat we have for you today! Joined by relationship coach Danielle Robin, we explore developing a "growth mentality" in a relationship to keep in strong. We also do a dive into the culture of sex parties and how they can strengthen relationship. Curious? We thought so...press play. ;)

In this special episode of Mercurial Musings we welcome world renowned spiritual teacher Malaika Darville to discuss how to connect the body to spiritual intuition, the importance of honoring the self and the earth, and her thoughts on the cultural consciousness shift through the awakening of Shakti energy. Malaika has taught world wide, living with indigenous tribes on six continents. She is based in Bali where you can find her leading teacher trainings and immersions. Follow Malaika on Instagram (@malaika.darville) to stay in touch with her beautiful work. She is currently on tour in North America and you can catch her events calendar here.

This episode explores the personal lesson learned from a bumpy astrological transit. In this exploration of stability, manifestation, and releasing control of outcomes, Cara is as real as always about the tender balance of belief, alignment, and openness as a spiritual guide and human.

In this episode, we explore the deeper psychic messages of this retrograde/eclipse season. What roles are we (meaning the larger, universal, societal "we") needing to know for moving with the current difficult astrology with as much grace and kindness as we can. This reading explores each astrological house with Caroline Myss' Archetype Deck.

Is online dating killing romance? It is keeping us from connection? Or is it we who choose how to use online dating in a way that supports our romantic goals from a space of consciousness? Here we muse on how to use online dating from a space of integrity to attain our goals.

This episode explores archetypes as a healing methodology. What can we learn from these avatars of the human experience? How do we use these lessons of human consciousness for our own empowerment and highest good? Based on the work of Plato, Carl Jung, and Caroline Myss, archetypes bring to life your soul agreements in a way I have never seen anywhere else. It is a joy to bring their magic to you. 

This episode of Mercurial Musings features guest astrologers Sasha Bogoslowsky of Journey of A Starseed Podcast and Phoebe Rayher, who's practice with astrology is over a decade long. Together we embark on an entirely bias but incredibly fun conversation exploring how each astrological sign behaves in bed. It's raunchy, it's real, and we hope you relate. 

This episode explores the roadmap to leading conscious, confident conversations about sex and intimacy with the people that you love. Cara answers the question she receives most from audiences, "How do I bring up sex with my daughter/partner/religious family/girlfriends/children etc?" Researcher Pam Costa discusses why talking about sex is so important in her Ted Talk. Let's bring the power of her research into our own lives.

Two months ago Bri Seeley, master wealth consciousness coach, moved into my apartment, hypnotized me about money, and I immediately had the top grossing month for my business, followed by the second top grossing month for my business. Wealth and spirituality can be touchy topics. There is a lot of trauma carried around the topic of money both personally and ancestrally. This podcast episode explores that tender relationship. Bri and I are teaching a money course! Tickets and info can be found here.

Let's explore one of the most deeply misunderstood figures in astrological history. She is as sexy as she is scary, she is as dark as she is deep. Her righteous rage has survived the centuries' attempts to mute her lesson. Her placement in your chart gives a hint of your secret fetishes and fantasies. Do you know her? She is part of you.   Recommended reading if you dig this episode via The Hood Witch.

Mercurial Musings is the unapologetic and esoteric channeling of third generation healer and Sex-pert Cara Kovacs. Covering topics from reclamation of sexual sovereignty and the rise of the divine feminine to astrology, spiritual philosophy, and self improvement through self inquiry, Mercurial Musings is meant to push you to your own betterment through consciousness.   In this introductory muse we explore the importance of talking about sex, spirit, and shadow. What do we find when we take a look at things society prefers not to see? Maybe...magic.