Soulful of it Podcast

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“Your medicine might look completely different than mine,” Sierra said in between sharing stories of self around her own growth & evolution. In this episode featuring Community Building Yoga Teacher, Earth Witch, and Adventure Seeking Digital Nomad Sierra, also known as The Local Mystic, we cover a lot of ground in the hour we spend together. Tune in to tap into Sierra's magic— and I guarantee you'll also catch a reflection of your own.

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“Am I embodying love?” This question came to my mind as guest Alesha McNeill spoke with me about Manifestation & Breathwork. I had many “aha” moments throughout this episode, and I know you will too. Tune in to hear about Alesha's journey to becoming a Manifestation Coach & Breathwork Facilitator as well as the many insights she shares about both topics that can create small yet significant shifts in your vibration & life. Alesha says, “It gets to be this good,” and she's absolutely right.  

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The world could always use a little more healing, and the Universal Love Energy of Reiki provides exactly that. Attune-in to this episode to join me and our amazing Soulful of it podcast guest and Reiki Master Gregg Hendrix as we explore this topic with laughter & learning, as Gregg provides soulful insights for Reiki newbies & Reiki Masters alike. 

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Celebrate Mars stationing Direct & the Scorpio New (Super) Moon by listening to this new mini-sode! Themes this episode covers include lessons from Mars Rx, the journey of transformation, invitations for deep healing, and shifting old patterns to realign with new purpose. We also explore the 4 of Cups, 10 of Wands, and the Knight of Cups as we travel through these transits towards the finale of 2020.Follow @soulfulofit on Instagram to keep up with all the transits, tarot, & magic between episodes.xoxo Kari

♎︎ Happy New Moon in Libra! ♎︎We’re at the mid-way point of the October Portal, and this mini-sode is here to provide guidance on the darkest night of the month & inspire radical self love to overcome patterns of self sabotage. Listen in to learn more about the aspects influencing this New Moon and our tarot guides: The Star, 2 of Pentacles, Page of Wands, and The Hierophant.What seed will you plant today with hopes of harvest in the new year?xoxo Kari

Hello, October! A sacred portal is opening as this month begins & ends with a Full Moon. Join Kari, Yunii & special guest Astrologer Julia Bray as we dive into the transits & tarot of October. The transits we’re exploring this month are: the Full Moon in Aries, Venus in Virgo & Libra, Pluto Direct in Capricorn, Mercury Retrograde beginning in Scorpio,the  Libra New Moon, Scorpio Season, Mercury Rx in Libra, and the Taurus Full Blue Moon. & Our Tarot Teachers this month are: The World, 3 of Pentacles, Empress, 10 of Swords, Death, and 3 of Wands. Give this episode a listen— trust us, “You’re ready, or else the Cosmos wouldn’t be moving forward”— Julia Bray  P.S. You can find Julia on Instagram @thejaybray for astro-coaching or astrology readings, and Yunii @Aquarian_sage who offers free tarot videos (in Spanish, French, English & German!) to dive deeper into the monthly podcast tarot cards as well as his own tarot reading offering.P.P.S. Don't forget to update your voter registration!

The concept of ‘Body Positivity’ has both developed and transformed in recent years. The rise of social media platforms has been a catalyst for both ‘comparison culture’ and a responding all-body-inclusive revolution. In this episode we welcome artist of many trades and host of the Body Story Podcast, Tiffany Eller. Together we explore the world of body positivity, how dreamers can become doers, and what the magic behind the scenes of podcasting, holding space for others, and being a soul-prenuer really looks like. If you enjoy this episode please consider giving us a five star rating and review on iTunes!xoxo Kari

Hello, September! As always, a new month brings with it a new episode covering the Transits & Tarot (formerly ‘Astrology & Tarot”). Join myself, Yunii & Andres as we kick off this supercharged month with the Full Moon in Pisces, discuss Mercury’s transits through Libra & Scorpio, explore Venus in Leo, unravel Mars Retrograde in Aries, and dissect both Jupiter and Saturn stationing Direct in Capricorn.Our tarot cards for the month of September are: Temperance, Page of Cups, Queen of Swords, Eight of Swords, and the Ace of Cups!If you enjoy this episode, please go give us a five star rating on iTunes and/or write us a review, and share it out with your network!

In celebration of the One Year Anniversary of the Soulful of it Podcast (which is TODAY 8/30!), the infamous Katie F*cking Giersch interviews me in this surprise Q&A episode.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀Listen in to hear me reminisce about the behind the scenes of building out this podcast, how I came to be an Astrologer & Tarot Reader, what I’ve got in the works next and all the laughter in between.⠀Shout-out to Katie for saying “Yes!” to interviewing me for both Ep #1 & Ep #29 on the podcast— I treasure our 12+ year friendship and I love you beyond words so I’ll just say, “Right on!”

In this episode we’re joined by Plant Alchemist, Movement and Meditation Facilitator, and all around Magic Maker, Freedom Ciavarello, as she shares her wisdom on Plant Allyship and how we can work together with our emotions to raise our vibration & connect with Mother Earth. Freedom has generously offered us 11% off anything on her website www.moonbeamdaydream.com from her variety of medicine blends to jump-starting the first month of your Moonbeam Meditation subscription, just use code GODDESS at check out to grab this discount! & If you have any questions or would like to schedule a free virtual 1:1 with Freedom to identify your unique plant allies, you can find her on Instagram @FreedomCiavarello

Greetings, August!We have a lot to celebrate this month, because this episode marks the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the Soulful of it Podcast! This Leo Season we welcome back our friend & Evolutionary Astrologer, Nura Rachelle, as we cover the Aquarius Full Moon, fast moving Mercury’s transits through Cancer + Leo, + Virgo, Uranus Retrograde in Taurus, the Leo New Moon, and the start to Virgo Season + a few other transits and aspects sprinkled throughout. Our Tarot Allies this month are The Tower, the 2 of Pentacles, and the 9 of Cups— illuminating divine intervention, the need for balance with our energy + resourcing, and a profound pause to acknowledge all that we’ve accomplished thus far in 2020.  This is an episode you won’t want to miss, and if you want to give some extra love to the podcast to celebrate our big 1 year please share it out with your network and leave us a 5 star rating & review on iTunes. Much love to you all for a month SOULful of play & creativity— joy is your birthright!

Are you in a state of resistance or acceptance? Where in your life do you find yourself choosing resistance? Why? These are a few questions that we'll explore in this surprise mini-sode on themes of resistance and acceptance through the lense of the Chiron Retrograde in Aries transit. Listen in to learn how to identify and differentiate between being in a state of resistance vs acceptance, common reasons why folks find themselves in resistance, and strategies to help bring yourself into acceptance.

Cancer Season invites us to find strength in softening, and to extend grace to ourselves when we come out to play or choose to stay within our homes. In this episode myself, Yunii & Andres discuss emotionally showing up for ourselves, honoring our sensitivities, and fortifying our crab shells. With the Magician’s reminder that we are all powerful channels of creation, the sparks of energy inspired by the Page of Wands, and the deep intuitive tending illustrated by the Queen of Cups—  we are all being invited to reclaim our magic and use our voices to empower and uplift the massive movements being led by the people.At the Soulful of it Podcast we believe that Black Lives Matter, and we’re honored to help guide the collective through our explorations of the transits and tarot illuminating the roads of change we are all traversing right now. This eclipse portal is here to help us shake things up, and we will rise by working together to create lasting and positive change.✨ Sign the petition to join us in demanding justice for Breonna Taylor: https://act.colorofchange.org/sign/justiceforbre-breonna-taylor-officers-fired?✨ Access resources to become a better anti-racist and ally: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ 

Thank you to the Cult 45 Podcast for inspiring this episode & our participation in the #PodcastBlackout this month.Black. Lives. Matter.Support BLM: https://blacklivesmatter.com/Sign the petition to demand justice for Breonna Taylor: https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylorDonate to Campaign Zero: https://www.joincampaignzero.org/ 

Welcome, June! In this transitional month we’re all getting ready for another shift of seasons. Join Yunii, Andres & myself as we review key transits, aspects & themes of the month including showing up for yourself with the 3 of Wands, breaking repeating patterns with the Devil, and structural changes in authority & government with the Justice card.In this episode we embrace Gemini season with an open mind kicking off this cosmically powerful month with the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius, Mercury Retrograde in Cancer, Summer Solstice + Cancer Season beginning +  the New Moon in Cancer, Venus Direct in Gemini, Mars beginning it’s journey through Aries, and the second of three conjunctions between power players Jupiter & Pluto. This month is supercharged with magical & radical change, and we can’t wait to illuminate the ongoing journey towards collective evolution together with you, our listeners!& a quick reminder: Yunii & Andres are doing donation based tarot + astrology readings (available in English, Spanish or French!), if you’re interested you can DM them on instagram @AquareonAge 

Life is different now, that’s one thing we can all agree on. In this Mini-Sode I do things a bit differently, too. Join me to explore a reframing of the pandemic through Byron Katie’s philosophy of loving what is.

Welcome to the month of May (& happy Beltane to those who celebrate!). As we begin to steady ourselves in the season, we’re all being confronted with a lot of change. In this very candid (& NSFW) episode Yunii, Andres & myself discuss key aspects & themes of the month including tending to the inner child with the 6 of Cups, graceful movement with the Knight of Cups, and embracing new perspectives with The Hanged Man. In this episode we dive into embracing Taurus season with sensuality (& self love), the axis shift of North Node in Gemini, the deep magic of the Super Full Moon in Scorpio, Retrograde Week (Saturn in Aquarius, Venus in Gemini, & Jupiter in Capricorn), Mars in Pisces, Quick moving Mercury’s transits through Gemini & Cancer, and of course the New Moon in Gemini.& a reminder: During COVID-19 Yunii & Andres are doing donation based tarot + astrology readings, if you’re interested you can DM them @AquareonAge on instagram.

This week I’m joined by Nutritionist and Licensed Esthetician, Dana Martin, who aims to bring awareness to how skin & nutrition are intertwined and how we can help our skin from the inside out & outside in. With Dana’s expertise we cover a large variety of wellness topics including the dark side of review culture, why everyone is drinking kombucha in Portland, pros and cons of coffee, what type of sunscreen to buy ahead of the summer season, different types of esthetics treatments and so much more food for thought. Tune in and leave inspired to prioritize your health and self care, and perhaps even begin cooking more with turmeric!  Follow Dana on Instagram: @nourishedskinandnutrition

This month’s Astrology & Tarot episode is soulful of wisdom and insight to help keep inspiration alive as we continue familiarizing ourselves with uncertainty, and choosing love as our guide. Listen in as Yunii, Andres & myself discuss key aspects & themes of the month including the spark of Aries Season and its relation to the Ace of Wands, moving from duality to unity with the 2 of Pentacles, and having the courage to remove the blindfold from the 2 of Swords.Join us and hear about Venus’s extended journey through Gemini, gifts of the Full Moon in Libra, tips for navigating Mercury’s quick transit through Aries and into Taurus, the invitations of Pluto retrograde, and what magic Taurus season brings this year as we celebrate the New Moon in Taurus on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.For more information on the 30 Day Affirmation Challenge kicking off on April 1st follow @AffirmationDestination on Instagram or find our public Facebook group to follow along!

On this episode I’m joined by Yunii & Andres for a Q&A covering a large variety of topics including why they said “Yes!” to doing the podcast with me, their core desired feelings, the benefits of hitting rock bottom, the tarot card and astrological sign they’re most fascinated by right now, and if you listen closely you can even catch their nickname for me which has always otherwise been edited out! This episode will have you laughing and pondering as our thought provoking conversation touches the shore before diving all the way back down to the bottom of the ocean. Pisces season never under-delivers!If you enjoy Yunii & Andres as much as I do, go show them some love and follow their new Instagram account @AquareonAge where they’ll be posting about all the awesome stuff they’re up to! ⠀

In the March Astrology & Tarot episode I’m joined by Yunii & Andres as we explore the aspects, transits, and major energetic shifts brought to us by the end of the astrological year. This month we’re focused on accountability, integration, sensuality & quality over quantity. With Justice, the Wheel of Fortune, and the Page of Cups as our allies we guide the collective through Venus in Taurus, the Virgo Full Moon, the Spring Equinox, Mercury stationing direct, and the New Moon in Aries.

In Episode 16 I’m joined by speaker, author, and relationship expert Heidi Busche to explore the topic of her new book which helps folks become relationship ready. We cover her personal story, define "cupcaking," chat about green flags in relationships, and identify three types of unavailability. Whether you’re in a long term relationship or are single, this is an episode about communication and relating to others that you won’t want to miss!To connect with Heidi you can find her on Instagram @honeyb52 or go to her website where you can check out her relationship ready online course, buy her book on amazon, attend one of her events in Portland, listen to the Relationship Ready Podcast or sign up for her newsletter and receive a free meditation that will help you identify relationship blocks: https://www.heidibcoaching.com/

In the February Astrology & Tarot episode host Kari is joined by Yunii & Andres again to discuss key aspects & themes of the month including highlights of Aquarius Season, Mercury in Pisces, Mars in Capricorn, Mercury Retrograde, and the New Moon in Pisces. With The Lovers, The 9 of Wands, and The 9 of Swords as our allies we embrace the themes of death and rebirth that have arisen as we return to the water mid-month with more Capricornian resources to help keep us afloat. Big shout out to co-hosts Andres & Yunii who both have birthdays in February and to you, our listeners, for supporting us as February marks 6 months of the Soulful of it Podcast!

In the first mini-sode of the decade Kari tackles the topic of setting healthy personal boundaries. She defines what a boundary is, different types of boundaries, why we must set boundaries and how to go about doing it as well as the reality that not everyone is going to love encountering your boundary.

In the first episode of the decade we welcome back Evolutionary Astrologer, Herbalist & Yoga Instructor Nura Rachelle to provide an overview of all the major astrological events taking place in 2020 including the infamous Saturn Pluto conjunction, 6 powerful eclipses, Venus retrograde, and the Great Conjunction between Jupiter & Saturn that occurs once every 20 years. You won’t want to miss this one!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀In addition to the gifts of knowledge offered in this episode, if you use coupon code ‘Soulful’ you will receive 15% off any reading or enrollment in one of Nura's courses (available worldwide as she uses zoom video to connect with clients and students alike!), follow this link to check out her website: https://nurarachelle.com/⠀

In the January Astrology & Tarot episode Kari, Andres & Yunii discuss what you can expect to come up during the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Cancer and the powerful conjunction between Pluto and Saturn this month. With the Emperor & Judgment tarot cards as their guide, they highlight major themes including putting in hard work to achieve soul-filling rewards this Capricorn Season. The suggested affirmation to support soulful growth for this month is, “I am open to receiving.”

In Episode 11 your host Kari interviews Evolutionary Astrologer, Herbalist & Yoga Instructor Nura Rachelle to discuss the infamous Saturn Return. We define what it is, when you can anticipate yours to show up, Nura shares about her own experience & provides soulful wisdom and strategies for going & growing through it.In addition to this episode, here’s a link to Nura’s website where you can read an additional article she wrote expanding upon this topic AND if you use coupon code ‘Soulful’ you will receive 15% off a reading or enrollment in one of her courses (best holiday gift EVER!): bit.ly/SaturNura

In the first ever solo mini-sode your host Kari expands upon one of her favorite mantras, "Joy belongs to you." As the days get darker in the northern hemisphere and the collective propels forward towards a new decade, now more than ever is an important time to reclaim your joy and raise your vibration! This episode is meant to help guide you towards your inner light and remind you that joy absolutely does belong to you.

In the December Astrology & Tarot episode Kari, Yunii & Andres invite you to emerge from the deep waters of Scorpio season and enjoy the warmth that is offered to us this Sagittarius season. It's time to get cenatur-d as we approach the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the end of the year for all. Deciphering messages from The Three of Wands, The Hermit, and Justice tarot cards your hosts weave together the metaphysical messages coming to the collective from their own unique inner wisdom, the stars, and the divine timing of the universe that pieces it all together.

"What's it going to be like to let go of what I have always held onto as a part of my identity?" Kari's guest, Tawny Marie, poses this question while discussing the topic of hair and how she has found empowerment in living a bald life. "Hair We Are" is an episode about identity, beauty, and cultivating self confidence from within instead of looking into a mirror to find it. Listen all the way through the episode and you will be surprised to learn that Kari & Tawny are making 'Hairstory' together while re-writing societal norms around where true beauty lies (I'll give you a hint: you won't find it on top of anyone's head!).

In the November Astrology & Tarot episode Kari is joined by Yunii & Andres again to discuss key aspects & themes of the month including Mercury Retrograde and the powerful and healing energy Scorpio Season brings with it. We are all in the water this month, and whether we feel we are sinking or floating is up to us. We invite you to listen and dive deep into your soul center, where reality meets desire & the journey through water ends with the warm welcoming of Sagittarius Season. This too shall pass.

In this NSFW episode, Kari is joined by her friend & self proclaimed 'rope bunny' Jojo to discuss the basics of the BDSM/Kink community. This episode covers this often labeled 'taboo topic' in a sex-positive, empowerment, educational, and soulful manner. It is not explicit in nature (beyond curse words), but the subject matter may make some uncomfortable (or excited?!). Listen at your own enjoyment, laugh & learn with Kari as she asks Jojo all the questions you never knew you had!

In the October Astrology & Tarot episode Kari is joined by Yunii & Andres again to discuss key aspects & themes including, "Feel the fear, do it anyway." within the bulk of Libra Season and the undertones of Scorpio that brings us all into Scorpio Season near months end.

Have you ever believed something about yourself that wasn't true simply because someone else believed it about you? If so, you have encountered a false narrative! In this episode Kari and Yunii dive into what a false narrative looks like, their personal experiences navigating 'false narratives,' & the life long journey of 'finding yourself.'