Podcasts about alchemists

At the most sacred site on Earth to her, Emily got a download that isn't written in any history book — about who the Oracle of Delphi really was, and why.Part 2 of our Greece recap picks up in Athens with Malcolm's very last tour before he steps back for good, walks the Acropolis and the fight over the Parthenon Marbles, and ends on the two-hour bus ride to Delphi — where two guides who've never met told almost the same story about lights no one can explain, and where Emily received something she's still unpacking.Part 3 (Santorini) is coming soon — subscribe so you don't miss it.Got thoughts on what Emily channeled at Delphi? Tell us in the comments — we read every one.00:00 Delphi, Strange Lights, and a Message From Apollo00:50 Welcome to The Alchemist's Inkwell01:01 Returning to Greece for Malcolm's Final Tour03:30 Exploring Athens' Ancient Agora07:10 Malcolm, the Plaka, and Ancient Greek Gossip10:54 How Strangers Become Family on These Retreats13:35 Entering the Acropolis and the Parthenon17:05 The Acropolis Museum and Its Diorama-Obsessed Guide18:53 What the British Museum Took From Greece22:52 Traveling Through Mythology on the Road to Delphi24:57 Emily's 15-Year Connection to Apollo27:39 Arriving at the Sacred Site of Delphi29:43 Two Greek Guides Report the Same Strange Lights31:10 The Wind Answers Their Request31:51 The Treasuries and the Unsettling Christian Cross34:05 Why Ancient Greeks Prescribed Stories as Medicine35:59 Apollo, Dionysus, and Delphi's Seasonal Rituals37:10 A Channeled Revelation About the Oracles40:22 Final Thoughts and What Comes NextJoin our new LIVE show, The Alchemist's Inkspill, every Friday at 1pm EST/10am PST here on ⁠YouTube⁠ (and ⁠Instagram⁠ Live)!Connect with us across the internet + IRL!

We'll explore the profound psychological affinity between C.G. Jung and Friedrich Nietzsche and position their work as a bridge between philosophy and depth psychology. For this task, I'm joined by Dr. Paul Bishop to discuss his new work, Jung and the Epic of Transformation Volume 3: Nietzsche's “Thus Spoke Zarathustra” and the Challenge of Transformation. He'll analyze the symbolic highlights of Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra, from the “death of God” to the perilous walk of the “rope-dancer,” and their impact on Jung's theories of the collective unconscious. You'll discover how ancient mystery cults and alchemical metaphors of the “green lion” and the “philosopher's stone” serve as archetypal blueprints for modern spiritual renewal. By revealing the “secret” kinship between these two sons of clergymen, we'll provide a visionary guide to navigating the depths of the human soul in a secular age. Get the book: https://amzn.to/4vqpkkn More on Paul: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/mlc/staff/paulbishop/ Intro concept, visual direction, and AI-assisted creative development in collaboration with Arturo Pérez E. youtube.com/@333amTV 333am.tv Get The Occult Elvis: https://amzn.to/4jnTjE4 Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/ Gnostic Tarot Readings: https://thegodabovegod.com/gnostic-tarot-reading/ The Gnostic Tarot: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/synkrasis Homepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte AB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Support with donation: https://buy.stripe.com/00g16Q8RK8D93mw288 Merch store: https://aeonbyte.creator-spring.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What do you do when a lender sends you a legal notice, demands more renovation money, and your deal is on the edge? Vinney "Smile" Chopra did something most investors never think of — he got GRATEFUL.

Send us Fan MailWhat no one tells you about making money online is that online business, entrepreneurship, AI business, digital marketing, SaaS, venture capital, bootstrapping, Gen Z careers, and personal branding are often sold through the same manufactured FOMO. In this conversation, Riley Lamont explains why distribution matters more than product, why most people should not become entrepreneurs, and how online gurus can quietly shape your definition of success.Riley breaks down the difference between building a real company and chasing short-term internet income, the hidden cost of venture funding, and why some $400,000 employees live better than founders. He also explains how AI creates leverage, why businesses fail to integrate AI correctly, and how better data, prompting, and systems turn artificial intelligence into a genuine operating advantage.The episode closes with a live breakdown of Labify Health's offer, including competitive positioning, blood testing, recurring revenue, supplements, coaching, and customer lifetime value.Subscribe to The Alchemist's Library for more conversations on business, technology, psychology, wealth, and self-mastery—and comment with the biggest belief this episode challenged.TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Building Darwin: A New Online Business Model05:00 – Why Distribution Beats Product Quality12:28 – How Online Talent Can Scale Real Businesses15:44 – Escaping the Online Business Echo Chamber21:56 – Venture Capital vs Bootstrapped Companies33:58 – Why Most People Shouldn't Be Entrepreneurs39:17 – How Online Funnels Shape Your Ambition45:40 – How AI Is Changing Gen Z Careers56:33 – Why Gen Z Distrusts Traditional Experts1:19:48 – Why AI FOMO Is Manufactured1:23:08 – How to Integrate AI Into a Business1:39:29 – Where AI Creates Real Business Value1:42:13 – How to Give AI Better Data and Context1:49:18 – Live Business Teardown: Labify Health1:59:13 – How to Position a Competitive Health Offer2:04:31 – Turning Lab Tests Into a Stronger OfferConnect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala

Is it wrong to call out your own mom for running her life by psychic readings instead of therapy?This week on What in the Woo-Woo, Emily and KristaLyn go through two Reddit AITA posts submitted by real people navigating spirituality, family, and boundaries — including one where a psychic named Angie may be doing a lot more harm than good.Story 1: A brother teaches his teenage sister meditation techniques to help with her anxiety — and their religious parents are NOT happy about it.Story 2: A woman calls out her mom's years-long reliance on a psychic who's weighed in on everything from a pregnancy to a sister's OnlyFans to a toxic relationship.Do you agree with our verdicts? Let us know in the comments.Got a story for us? Submit anonymously: hi@thealchemistinkwell.comWe go live most Fridays right here on YouTube.Join our new LIVE show, The Alchemist's Inkspill, every Friday at 1pm EST/10am PST here on ⁠YouTube⁠ (and ⁠Instagram⁠ Live)!Connect with us across the internet + IRL!

The Alchemist and the Eagle continues with chapter 28, "Between Silence and Thunder." With his new wife, Nuya, taken captive by Rin Jao and removed to the heart of the Jolao Empire, Kalzhat, the leader of the resistance movement, seems broken by the loss, and the multicultural coalition of fighters is on the verge of disbanding. Will this be the end of the resistance ... ? 

Is Mount Olympus more than a mountain?Emily and KristaLyn return from Greece to share what happened when they spent the summer solstice on Mount Olympus— including their guide's stories about NASA visitors, unexplained lights above the mountain, a hidden city said to exist inside it, and the possibility that Olympus once functioned as a gateway between realms.They also accidentally join Thessaloniki Pride, enter the sacred forest associated with Dionysus, stand above the remains of Apollo's temple, drink from Aphrodite's spring, hear the disturbing history of Artemis's forbidden forest, and receive brutally accurate traditional Greek coffee-ground readings.Was Mount Olympus simply a sacred location shaped by thousands of years of mythology and ritual—or is something still happening there?CHAPTERS0:00 Is Mount Olympus a Portal?0:30 Welcome Back from Greece0:55 Accidentally Joining Thessaloniki Pride3:18 KristaLyn's First Pride6:50 Spending the Solstice on Mount Olympus8:44 The Ruined Sacred City Beneath Olympus9:58 NASA, Magnetic Fields and a Hidden City?12:51 Three Unexplained Lights Above the Mountain14:10 Inside Dionysus's Sacred Forest17:47 Apollo's Temple Hidden Beneath a Church20:40 Drinking From Aphrodite's Spring24:40 Swimming Where Olympus Meets the Sea27:50 The Forbidden Forest of Artemis32:55 A Terrifyingly Accurate Greek Coffee Reading38:41 Learning to Carve Marble in Athens42:32 New Moon in Cancer Forecast43:52 What Comes Next in GreeceSubscribe to The Alchemist's Inkwell for grounded conversations about spirituality, astrology, mythology, magic and the strange experiences that challenge what we think we know.#MountOlympus #GreekMythology #SpiritualTravel #SummerSolstice #Paranormal

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Ish is back from vacation and Joe has a bet with Marc that he won't mess with Ish in the first hour. This leads into shocking news about Kino's behavior at the DJ Premier and Alchemist show (39:47) and a breakdown of the latest in new music, including Future, The-Dream, Ne-Yo, and more (48:58). Later, Joe tries to convince Mona to be her stylist (1:07:27), the pilot who was fired after getting caught receiving fellatio from his co-pilot while in the air (1:27:48), and rumors that Stefon Diggs messes with dudes (1:38:47). The crew also discusses Stacey Dash's political views (1:47:52), the latest in television (2:01:10), updates in the Nolan Wells investigation (2:23:34), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden 

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Joe and Tom sit down to talk about the next 4 episodes of FMAB. It includes a heartbreaking funeral scene, a hypothetical Slovenian basketball player, getting abandoned on an island for a month, and the intricacies of dog medicine. If you want to hear the whole episode, it's available on Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys/posts/lions-led-by-29-163262842 BUY JOE'S BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSG5CNXX AND IF YOU DON'T WANT TO BUY IT ON AMAZON, BUY IT STRAIGHT FROM US! https://lagunairepress.com/ CHECK OUT NATE'S BAND'S ALBUM! https://secondhomesband.com/

The answer to “When will I ever figure this out?” Have you ever felt like you are one rule away from finally getting this right? Like the secret is out there somewhere, and you just have not found it yet. I felt that way for eighteen years about a book called The Alchemist. I read it once and did not get it at all. Then I picked it up again on a long drive last week, and it hit me completely differently this time. This episode is about that search. The one we are all doing every day, standing in the pantry, staring at the snack drawer, trying on jeans that feel a little tight. We keep asking, what am I missing? But there is a different question waiting right underneath that one. I will also tell you what a shepherd boy, a desert, and a burning bush have to do with your nine fifteen trip to the kitchen. Stick with me. It gets a little weird, and then it makes a lot of sense. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why your brain keeps hunting for "the one rule" that will finally fix everything The difference between asking "what's the secret?" and asking "what's already here?" A simple shift to try next time you are standing in the pantry What an old story about a shepherd boy can teach you about trusting yourself Why the search itself might matter more than the answer you think you need Key Takeaway You are not missing some hidden formula. The secret you are looking for is not in the next book, the next plan, or the next expert. It has been with you the whole time. The work is learning to pause long enough to see it. Listen If You've Ever Thought… "I just need to find the right plan and I'll finally get this." "Why haven't I figured this out yet?" "I keep waiting for the one thing that's going to make this stick." "I feel like I'm always missing something everyone else already knows."   Want More? If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to subscribe to The Confident Body Podcast. Every week we talk about the mental and emotional side of weight loss, the part that diets never cover. We cover things like sustainable weight loss, emotional eating, self-trust around food, and how to break free from diet rules that have never worked long term. Because the goal isn't just to lose the weight. It's to become someone who knows how to keep it off and feel good while doing it. Leave a review if this episode helped you. It only takes thirty seconds and it helps other women find the show.   Get the book my new book LIGHT: The New Psychology of Weight Loss   Check out my new Substack page! You'll get bonus articles, inspiration, and wisdom. Plus some extra goodies I've got rolled up my sleeve. Check it out at: https://substack.com/@coachlizziemerritt   PS: Ever had that moment when you just WANT it?  Your brain doesn't care if you're hungry. It just tastes SO good and you just want it.  If that's you, then download the guide I JUST WANT IT. IT TASTES SO GOOD at: confidentbody.coach/wantit   Also, check out my first book: You Are A Miracle

The Concert Crew talks about the first half of 2026. Hear the fellas discuss favorite and least favorite trends of the year, top new stories, best albums of the year so far, disappointing albums, best tv shows and movies of the year, what we are looking forward to in the second half of the year and much more. Also, the Concert Crew reviews new music from The Alchemist, Paul Wall, Benny The Butcher, Tierra Whack, Blxst, Chloe & Timbaland and T.I... #Halftime #JCole #Drake #Michael #ChrisBrown

Spirituality can be beautiful, healing, and life-changing — but when the world feels chaotic, uncertain, and intense, it can also get overwhelming fast.In this episode of The Alchemist's Inkwell, Emily and KristaLyn talk about spiritual psychosis, spiritual awakening, grounded intuition, mental health, astrology, spiritual bypassing, and how to tell when your spiritual practice is helping you grow versus making you feel more afraid, isolated, or unstable.We also look at the intense astrology of the week, the collective pressure people are feeling, why discomfort does not always mean something is “out of alignment,” and why staying grounded is one of the most important spiritual practices right now.This is not about being scared of your intuition. It is about learning how to stay spiritually open without losing your connection to reality, your body, your community, or your joy.When in doubt, zone out. Stay grounded. Go make some magic.CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to the oddly and surprisingly sane spiritual podcast01:00 The intense astrology of the week02:14 Big collective shifts, death, and transformation05:04 Scorpio new moon, Mercury retrograde, and hidden truths06:25 Why almost every planet is involved right now08:19 Are the planets remaking the world?09:08 Spiritual awakening, intuition, and people waking up fast10:21 Grounded spirituality vs ungrounded spirituality11:14 The new age to alt-right pipeline12:31 Uncertainty, discomfort, and spiritual avoidance13:30 Alignment does not always feel comfortable15:25 “This moment is not just about you”16:04 Learning what you stand for by what you won't stand for17:26 500 AD, major cycles, and collective transformation18:24 Why discomfort can push us into growth19:22 Grounding tools for spiritual overwhelm20:41 Let trusted people tell you when they're concerned21:43 Mental health resources and spiritual strength23:14 Psychosis, initiation, and spiritual boundaries24:07 The baby formula experiment and spiritual bypassing27:05 Christianity, morality, and failing the test28:06 What spiritual psychosis can look like29:21 Why awareness helps you navigate intense energy31:58 Watch what spiritual “truths” you accept33:00 The threefold rule, deities, dragons, and spiritual assumptions35:36 Let your beliefs evolve36:29 Ask why you believe what you believe37:05 Media literacy and spiritual literacy39:14 Saturn, Neptune, blurred boundaries, and spiritual structure40:30 If your spiritual practice gets scary, take a break41:12 Don't stare into the bog faces42:03 Finding joy, community, and grounded magic43:58 When in doubt, zone out46:28 Prepared, not scared47:19 Travel, adventure, and magical community50:15 Go make some magicJoin our new LIVE show, The Alchemist's Inkspill, every Friday at 1pm EST/10am PST here on ⁠YouTube⁠ (and ⁠Instagram⁠ Live)!Connect with us across the internet + IRL!

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Johannes Kunckel war ein Mann des Barock: lebenslustig, eitel, machtbewusst. Doch das ist nicht der einzige Grund, warum Florian Illies den Alchemisten und Entwickler von rubinrotem Glas zum Helden seines Romans "Träume aus Feuer" gemacht hat. Illies, Florian www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Lesart

Johannes Kunckel war ein Mann des Barock: lebenslustig, eitel, machtbewusst. Doch das ist nicht der einzige Grund, warum Florian Illies den Alchemisten und Entwickler von rubinrotem Glas zum Helden seines Romans "Träume aus Feuer" gemacht hat. Illies, Florian www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Lesart

Books are more than entertainment — sometimes they are comfort, escape, healing, identity work, and the thing that helps us get through real life.In this Bookend Edition of The Alchemist's Inkwell, Emily and KristaLyn talk about what they are reading, why fiction can be a healing modality, the comfort of returning to beloved stories, audiobook pacing, ADHD listening speeds, ancient Rome family trees, ancestry, millennial theme songs, and whether money really can change your happiness.This episode is cozy, chaotic, bookish, and deeply honest about why stories matter when life feels like too much.Tell us in the comments: what are you reading right now?#Books #BookTube #Fiction #Reading #CozyFantasy #Audiobooks #TheAlchemistsInkwell #BookPodcast #Storytelling #MagicCHAPTERS00:00 Fiction as a Healing Modality00:24 Welcome to the Bookend Edition01:10 Why Stories Help Us Process Real Life01:48 KristaLyn's Reading Month03:12 Manga, Mythology, Astrology, and Book Club Picks04:43 Emily's Comfort Reread05:32 Dungeon Crawler Carl and Political Fiction07:21 Audiobook Speed and ADHD Brains08:33 Recording the Lacusta Audiobook10:20 Meditation Voice and Slowing Down11:28 The Ancient Rome Family Tree Problem13:09 How Far Back Can You Trace Your Family Tree?14:20 Emily's Norwegian and Viking Ancestry18:09 KristaLyn's Family History20:22 Ancestors, Names, and Choosing What to Carry22:22 What Is the Theme Song of Millennials?24:24 Would Winning the Lottery Change Your Happiness?26:43 What We Would Do With Lottery Money28:02 Tell Us What You're Reading29:00 Go Make Some MagicChapters — Adjusted for Your 24-Second HookJoin our new LIVE show, The Alchemist's Inkspill, every Friday at 1pm EST/10am PST here on ⁠YouTube⁠ (and ⁠Instagram⁠ Live)!Connect with us across the internet + IRL!

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America is turning 250, and the astrology around this moment is intense.In this episode of The Alchemist Inkwell, Emily and KristaLyn look at the astrology surrounding America's 250th birthday, including Mars conjunct Uranus in Gemini, Pluto in Aquarius, Saturn and Neptune in Aries, and the larger 2026–2028 energetic pattern sometimes called Barbault's Basket.What starts as a conversation about predictions quickly becomes a bigger discussion about freedom, collapse, technology, AI, billionaires, climate, community, the Constitution, Fourth of July mythology, and what might come after the old version of America stops working.Is this a moment of crisis, awakening, rebellion, or rebuilding? Maybe all of it.By the end, they pull cards for America's 250th birthday and explore how to stay grounded, protect your peace, reclaim real freedom, and imagine what comes next.CHAPTERS:00:00 Hook00:30 Welcome to The Alchemist Inkwell00:38 Why this astrology has been anticipated for years01:05 Barbault's Basket and the major 2026–2028 prediction02:01 Is this really one of the best parts of the century?03:19 Saturn, Neptune, and questioning “altruistic” technology04:44 Uranus, Pluto, rebellion, revolution, and progress05:12 July 4 astrology: Mars conjunct Uranus in Gemini06:16 The two-year societal pressure point08:03 AI, data centers, and when technology stops being altruistic10:52 Was Barbault too optimistic about the internet?12:32 The future we were promised vs. the future we got15:03 Infrastructure, quality of life, and billionaire greed16:12 Why billionaires are afraid17:17 Political spectacle, UFC, and power grabs18:00 America's 250th anniversary and the struggling experiment19:52 Climate, “point of no return,” and faith in Earth21:42 Why 250 years matters for empires22:39 Fragile systems, the Electoral College, and trust23:25 The Constitution was designed to be revised23:54 The fading ink of the Constitution24:39 Playing by rules that power already abandoned25:50 Fake rebellion, fawning, and loud bullies27:14 July 4th without the usual patriotism28:30 Growing up around Fourth of July mythology31:22 The community side of July 4th34:26 Celebrating community without buying the myth35:36 Pulling cards for America's 250th birthday37:50 King of Cups: emotional maturity and mindfulness38:44 Four of Cups reversed: boundaries and refusing invitations39:48 Dionysus, Uranus, and freedom40:14 We were sold freedom that wasn't real41:08 Taking responsibility and reclaiming power42:30 The revolution and what comes after43:34 Omens, safety, and community44:21 Closing: go make some magic#Astrology #America250 #FourthOfJuly #SpiritualPodcast #UranusInGeminiJoin our new LIVE show, The Alchemist's Inkspill, every Friday at 1pm EST/10am PST here on ⁠YouTube⁠ (and ⁠Instagram⁠ Live)!Connect with us across the internet + IRL!

Jennie Nash introduces a hot seat coaching episode where Author Accelerator coaches Stuart and Margaret work through Margaret's new Blueprint for a historical novel set in Florence in the 1400s. Stuart helps Margaret pressure-test the story engine by differentiating two opposing forces—an Alchemist experimenting with mercury-based syphilis treatments and Savonarola (whom Stuart nicknames “Rolly”), who seeks to purge Florence to save souls—clarifying how each tempts protagonist Eliana. They explore why Eliana is susceptible to each system, the emotional costs of her shifting allegiances, and how themes of disillusionment, integrity, belonging, and found family drive the plot. Key craft work includes defending character choices, making Eliana's decisions feel inevitable and proactive, and strengthening Lena's role as Eliana's unconditional friend while likely keeping Lena out of POV to avoid narrative sprawl. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Happy Pride Month! Today on the podcast, meet Máire Roche, aka Mary E. Roach, author of Bromantasy and more! Elle and Mary talk about writing stories to uplift the community, choosing joy in dark times, and including injustice in cozy tales. Happy listening! Mary's Bio: Mary E. Roach is a former teacher who now writes across genres and age categories, including young adult thrillers, romantic suspense, romantasy, and middle grade fantasy. When she is not writing stories for and about powerful women, Mary enjoys running, teaching martial arts, and disappearing into the wilderness. Mary lives in St. Paul with her wife and their very disagreeable cat. Find Mary and Her Books Online: https://www.maryeroach.com/ ~~~ Elle's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, check out the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos, resources, and back episodes of the Cozy Alchemy podcast. Find Elle Online: https://ellehartford.com

Send us Fan MailUri Levine, co-founder of Waze and one of the entrepreneurs behind two billion-dollar exits, joins The Alchemist's Library Podcast to share his startup playbook for founders, product-market fit, business strategy, AI, venture capital, and decision-making. In this conversation, Uri breaks down why great startups start with a painful customer problem, how to validate demand, when to pivot, and why failing fast is a competitive advantage.Ryan and Uri also discuss how AI changes entrepreneurship, why unique data and customer trust matter more than “AI company” branding, and what founders misunderstand about raising money from venture capital. Uri explains how to build a strong team, find mentors, make hard decisions, and stay grounded through the lonely roller coaster of building a company.If you're an entrepreneur, startup founder, creator, investor, or anyone trying to build something that matters, this episode is a practical masterclass in value creation, leadership, and simplicity. Subscribe for more conversations with world-class founders, investors, and thinkers.#UriLevine #StartupPlaybook #EntrepreneurshipBuy the book here!TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – How Uri Levine Built Two Billion-Dollar Exits02:20 – Why Failure Is Required for Startup Success03:43 – How to Find a Problem Worth Solving06:53 – Turning Personal Pain Into a Startup Idea13:47 – Product-Market Fit and Customer Retention17:43 – How AI Changes the Startup Game20:58 – Why Unique Data Creates Startup Defensibility25:22 – Fall in Love With the Problem35:17 – How Founders Can Find Real Mentors44:28 – Should Entrepreneurs Chase Money or Happiness49:50 – How to Build and Fire a Startup Team57:32 – Venture Capital vs Bootstrapping a Startup01:03:34 – How Successful CEOs Make Hard Decisions01:07:25 – Why Simple Products Win Massive MarketsConnect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala

Today is The Stacks Book Club Day, and we're joined by bestselling author Mary H.K. Choi (Pool House) to discuss our June pick, The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho. This allegorical novel follows Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy whose quest from Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of buried treasure transforms into a life-changing journey of self-discovery. We discuss the book's legacy, how it relates to the cultural phenomena of “girl boss” and “the manosphere,” and which parts we loved and hated.There are spoilers in this episode.Make sure you listen to the end of the episode to find out our July book club pick!You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks website: https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2026/6/24/ep-430-the-alchemistConnect with Mary: Instagram | Threads | Substack | WebsiteConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Threads | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | YoutubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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On this episode: Episode 427 — Roderick & Cari are back with another episode covering the latest in music, headlines, and culture.   This week, the guys discuss new projects from Key Glock, YG, Tierra Whack, Ye, and The Alchemist, while also reacting to Drake's ICEMAN remaining the #1 album in the world for a fourth straight week. They also dive into the conversation surrounding Lizzo's first-week sales and what it means in today's music landscape.   On the news side, Roderick & Cari preview the upcoming B2K vs. Pretty Ricky VERZUZ, discuss Kodak Black leaving Capitol Records to go independent, pay tribute to Tay Keith in light of his passing, and react to A$AP Rocky landing the cover of VIBE Magazine's relaunch issue.   Tap in — new episode out now

LJ and AD are back for #SummerAtKameHouse with a special series of The Big Eyes Podcast, focusing on mangaka and their works. This week, they dive into  Hiromi Arakawa, also known as Hiromu Arakawa, the mangaka for Full Metal Alchemist, Silver Spoon, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, and artist for Hero Tales and Moonrise.

This week King Prince,Killah Keel,and Wes Craven discuss new music (Alchemist,D12),Mystikals sentencing,Dame Dash's fall from grace,The Backrooms movie,and of course everything current in the culture.Tune in for unfiltered Hip Hop discussion.

Sorry that I shared my whole desktop lmao. It's one of those weeks. Venus Retrograde Heroine's Journey 2026 https://www.louiseedington.com/VenusRetrograde2026International Business Times https://www.ibtimes.com/louise-edington-reclaiming-language-stars-through-intuition-embodiment-matrifocal-wisdom-3803596Wellness Voice https://wellnessvoice.com/louise-edington-on-reclaiming-the-language-of-the-stars-through-intuition-embodiment-and-matrifocal-wisdom/Louise Edington discusses the week ahead which includes the Solstice, a world point first quarter Moon and more. Time for action!Red Seeds Tarot https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheRedSeedsW.I.T.C.H. Oracle Deck https://a.co/d/0bOgiJsr

Mercury Retrograde is back, but this one is not just about broken phones, delayed flights, and miscommunication. This Mercury retrograde in Cancer is bringing up old feelings, unfinished emotional business, mental clutter, and the parts of ourselves we may have been avoiding.In this episode of The Alchemist's Inkwell, Emily and KristaLyn talk about why this retrograde feels more emotional than usual, how to close the “mental tabs” that are draining you, why crying in public should not be shameful, and how singing, creativity, and weird little life choices can help move stuck energy.This is not a fear-based Mercury retrograde episode. This is a “feel it, process it, sing through it, and let your life get a little weirder” episode.Go make some magic.CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to Mercury Preprograde00:58 Mercury Retrograde in Cancer02:24 Emotional cages, Saturn, and old wounds03:07 Why this retrograde has one clear story arc04:02 Communication, the body, and emotional systems04:52 Mercury shadow period explained05:49 You are not supposed to get it right the first time06:10 Crying in public and releasing shame07:02 How to actually feel your feelings07:27 Closing your mental tabs08:49 Who may feel this retrograde the most10:11 Big emotional choices and life changes11:17 Liberating yourself during Mercury Retrograde12:31 Let yourself hit the refresh button13:47 Let your life be weird14:56 Singing, spirituality, and moving energy15:30 When in doubt, sing it out16:22 Travel, timing, and Mercury stationing17:14 Everyone has to deal with Mercury Retrograde18:41 Billionaires, public beaches, and rebellious energy19:34 The revolution has already begun21:00 Shield your screens and protect your energy22:25 Greece travel plans and Pirate Boat Day24:49 Sundress struggles and travel wardrobe chaos26:18 Swimsuit shopping and teenage fashion27:28 Why this Mercury Retrograde is manageable28:20 What are your Mercury Retrograde plans?29:02 Travel chaos and Mercury Retrograde stories30:41 The first retrograde of the astrological year31:03 Creativity, “why not me?” energy, and closing thoughts#MercuryRetrograde #AstrologyPodcast #SpiritualPodcast #MercuryRetrograde2026 #Astrology #Spirituality #EnergyWork #CancerSeason #EmotionalHealing #GoMakeSomeMagic

Send us Fan MailRod Khleif lost $50 million in the 2008 real estate crash then rebuilt his life using multifamily investing, business building, syndication, mindset, cash flow, real estate development, assisted living, and deal-making principles. In this episode of The Alchemist's Library, Rod breaks down the painful lessons behind losing everything, why single-family rentals crushed him, and why multifamily real estate became his wealth-building playbook.We also dive into how to find deals, raise capital, buy businesses, use leverage responsibly, and capitalize on today's distressed real estate opportunities. Rod shares why mindset, peer group, focus, and playing to your strengths matter just as much as underwriting and market selection. If you're interested in real estate investing, business acquisition, financial freedom, or rebuilding after failure, this conversation is packed with practical and hard-earned wisdom.Subscribe for more conversations on business, wealth, psychology, self-mastery, and unconventional paths to success.#RealEstateInvesting #BusinessBuilding #MultifamilyInvestingTIMESTAMPS00:00 – How Rod Khleif Lost $50 Million01:39 – The Mindset Shift That Built Rod's Wealth03:01 – Why Single-Family Rentals Failed in 200805:32 – Multifamily Investing vs Single-Family Rentals08:11 – Why Bigger Real Estate Deals Can Be Safer10:49 – How to Raise Money for Multifamily Deals13:53 – How Syndication Works for Real Estate and Business16:32 – How to Find Off-Market Real Estate Deals18:07 – Buying Businesses From Retiring Owners21:29 – How to Protect Cash Flow in Multifamily22:36 – The Assisted Living Real Estate Opportunity25:05 – Why Senior Housing Needs Strong Operators27:42 – How to Start Before You Feel Ready28:44 – Rod Khleif's Goal-Setting Framework30:57 – Why Focus Determines Entrepreneurial Success32:23 – Why Your Business Shouldn't Be Your Identity36:43 – How to Discover Your Strengths38:06 – Real Estate Development Risks and Opportunities39:21 – Best Real Estate Markets for Multifamily40:10 – How to Use Leverage Responsibly42:29 – Why You Should Fear Regret More Than FailureRod's Links: Linktree: https://rodkhleif.com/links/Rod's Website: https://rodkhleif.com/?sl=ltConnect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala

The Industry Alchemist is now The Alchemist Archive — and this is the story behind the change. In this quick personal episode, Matt Brower shares how 25 years of disrupting commercial real estate led him here, why he's bringing his decade of work in transformational leadership to the forefront, and what alchemy means in this next chapter. Same passion, deeper mission: real conversations with innovators who've done the inner work to create powerfully in the outer world. Hit follow so you don't miss what's coming. New episodes every two weeks.

Today on The Stacks, we're joined by award-winning independent journalist and author Justine van der Leun to talk about her newest book, Unreasonable Women: Three Stories of Violence, Imprisonment, and Extraordinary Survival. Based on seven years of reporting, research, and interviews with over 1000 incarcerated women, this book explores criminalized survival—a phenomenon in which people who defend themselves against abuse are subsequently prosecuted and even imprisoned—through the stories of three women who had to kill their attackers to survive. We talk about how Justine came to these types of stories, the details of the survey she conducted, and what she looked for in the women she spotlighted.The Stacks Book Club pick for June is The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho. We'll be discussing the book with Mary H.K. Choi on Wednesday, June 24th.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks website: https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2026/6/17/ep-429-justine-van-der-leunConnect with Justine: Website | Instagram | Threads | TikTokConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Threads | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | Youtube | SubscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the best medicine for your body has nothing to do with treating your disease and everything to do with treating you? That's the question at the heart of this conversation, and I am so honored to bring you one of the most respected voices in herbal medicine today, David Winston. In this episode of the Wild Herbs Podcast, I talk with herbalist and ethnobotanist David Winston about how plant energetics and human energetics help match herbs to a person's constitution so we treat people rather than diseases. David reflects on herbal medicine's resurgence since the late 1960s, shares how his early connection with plants began in childhood, and explains why herbalism and orthodox medicine are complementary. We discuss the difference between treating a disease and treating a person, nootropic herbs, compliance and dosing forms, the concept of synergy in herbal formulas, nature's role in mental health, foundations of health, and mimosa (Albizia) bark as a powerful mood elevator. David also describes his two-year clinical training program and formula-building approach. Timestamp: 00:00 Teaser 01:05 Meet our guest, David Winston 02:29 Herbalism then and now 07:01 How plants chose him 09:32 Plants communicate wisdom 18:12 Science and tradition together 20:28 Herbs versus medicine 24:56 Herbs for recovery 28:26 Forms and compliance 32:47 Defining herbal energetics 34:59 Becoming a great herbalist 39:14 Treat people not diseases 41:16 Herbal synergy basics 41:39 Antagonism in formulas 43:55 Synergy for depression 47:07 Youth depression after COVID 54:01 Foundations before herbs 56:31 David's personal herbal routine 57:45 Anti-inflammatory diet herbs 01:03:12 Albizia as mood elevator 01:05:37: Broken hearts syndrome 01:08:03 David's two-year clinical training program Herbs and plants mentioned in this episode: Plantain, bacopa, gotu kola, lion's mane, St. John's wort, lemon balm, white peony, lavender, rosemary, Albizia julibrissin (mimosa bark and flowers), hawthorn, rose, andrographis, turmeric, ginger, blueberries, marshmallow, oak bark Buy David's book: Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina and Stress Relief – 2nd ed.

Welcome back to The Alchemist's Inkwell: Woo Woo Edition — where we read spiritual Reddit AITA stories and ask the important questions: are they actually wrong, or is everyone just being weird?This week, we're talking about Catholic school, ghost conversations with kids, spiritual therapy, shamanic astrology buzzwords, religious trauma, Amazon ghost-hunting kits, and one husband who apparently wants to become an exorcist.Because being open-minded does not mean believing everything.And being spiritual does not mean letting people manipulate you with “faith,” “intuition,” or a ghost-hunting kit they bought online.In this episode:We react to a parent worried about supernatural talk around her kids.We unpack whether a spiritual therapist's approach feels grounded or like a pile of buzzwords.We talk about religious trauma, relationships, exorcism, and what happens when spirituality crosses a boundary.And yes — some opinions are just wrong.CHAPTERS:00:00 Hook Preview00:30 Welcome to Woo Woo Edition01:24 Spiritual Reddit AITA as an intuition exercise02:08 Catholic school, ghosts, and family dynamics04:51 Is the free babysitting worth protecting?06:27 Religious shame culture and fear of other beliefs07:35 If your belief system is strong, questions shouldn't destroy it09:20 Wanting approval from religious institutions10:45 Was the parent actually looking for a reason to criticize?11:43 “Holy walnut” and Hermes the hamster12:08 Spiritual therapy, astrology, and mental health14:45 Therapy is personal — and fit matters15:39 Choosing a therapist you can actually trust16:06 Spiritual buzzwords and professional red flags17:40 Is the friend projecting?18:31 Finding therapists who are spiritually open but still grounded19:36 The ethics problem with spiritual credentials20:04 What kind of shaman are we talking about?21:34 Lineage, closed practices, and spiritual accountability22:25 The Amazon exorcist husband story24:46 Religious trauma and changing relationship dynamics26:40 Why unsupported exorcism is a serious boundary problem27:40 Trust, communication, and respect in relationships28:51 Is this faith, manipulation, or something more concerning?29:58 Everyone gets to have opinions — but not all opinions are harmless30:47 Some opinions are just wrong31:48 Go make some magicYouTube⁠ (and ⁠Instagram⁠ Live)!Connect with us across the internet + IRL!

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Change is inevitable. The question is: how do great leaders respond to it?In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, Toby Kennedy sits down with returning guest Magalie René, speaker, consultant, and expert in compassionate leadership and change management.Together, they explore how leaders can become more adaptable, communicate more effectively, and guide their teams through uncertainty without sacrificing accountability or performance.Topics include:Why adaptability is a skill that can be developedHow to become more agile in the face of constant changeThe role of compassionate leadership in today's workplaceUsing personality frameworks like DISC to communicate more effectivelyWhy different people need different communication approachesA practical framework for handling difficult conversationsHow intention impacts the outcome of feedback and conflictThe concept of "Living Your Legacy" and creating meaningful impact through everyday interactionsMagalie also shares leadership lessons from books that have influenced her work, including Who Moved My Cheese?, The Four Agreements, and The Alchemist.Whether you're leading a team, navigating organizational change, or simply looking to become a more effective communicator, this episode offers practical insights that can be applied immediately.Like and subscribe for weekly conversations at the intersection of HR, insurance, and technology.

Most investors spend years chasing the next opportunity, but what if real wealth is built by simply owning the right assets and letting time do the heavy lifting? In this episode, Drew Wiard shares his journey from hospital executive to commercial real estate investor and breaks down why triple net investing, industrial properties, and relationship-driven dealmaking continue to outperform in today's challenging market. If you're looking to build long-term wealth through real estate while avoiding the headaches of active management, this conversation is packed with practical insights.   What you'll learn from this episode The key differences between commercial real estate and triple net investing  How rising interest rates have changed commercial deal-making  A powerful strategy for creating deals in today's market  Why lease structure matters more than the building itself  Where Drew sees the strongest commercial real estate opportunities over the next several years   Resources mentioned in this episode  The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover National REIA    About Drew Wiard Drew Wiard is a commercial real estate broker, investor, and founder of Clear Sky Commercial, where he helps business owners, investors, and developers navigate commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and investment opportunities. With a focus on building long-term relationships and creating strategic value, Drew combines market expertise with a client-first approach to help clients make informed decisions and achieve their investment goals. Through Clear Sky Commercial, he is committed to delivering practical guidance, innovative solutions, and exceptional service across the commercial real estate landscape.   Connect with Drew Website: Clear Sky Commercial  LinkedIn: Drew Wiard Facebook: Drew Wiard  YouTube: Drew Wiard    Connect With Us Love what you're hearing? Don't miss an episode! Follow us on our social media channels and stay connected.    Explore more on our website: www.alltechnational.com/podcast Stay updated with our newsletter: www.mochoumil.com Follow Mo on LinkedIn: Mo Choumil Stop waiting on underwriter emails or callbacks—TitleGPT.ai gives you instant, reliable answers to your title questions. Whether it's underwriting, compliance, or tricky closings, the information you need is just a click away. No more delays—work smarter, close faster. Try it now at www.TitleGPT.ai. Closing more deals starts with more appointments. At Alltech National Title, our inside sales team works behind the scenes to fill your pipeline, so you can focus on building relationships and closing business. No more cold calling—just real opportunities. Get started at AlltechNationalTitle.com. Extra hands without extra overhead—that's Safi Virtual. Our trained virtual assistants specialize in the title industry, handling admin work, client communication, and data entry so you can stay focused on closing deals. Scale smarter and work faster at SafiVirtual.com.  

This week on Whence Came You?, we crack open a rare 1936 Masonic journal to uncover the tragic tale of a 13th-century alchemist who sacrificed everything to brew the elixir of physical immortality , only to discover the terrifying truth hidden inside his mirror. Then, we decipher the hidden codes of the Kabbalah to reveal how your local Masonic lodge is secretly laid out like the divine Tree of Life. Links: The New SUBSTACK! http://www.wcypodcast.substack.com The Secretary Box Teaser wcypodcast.com/secretary-box Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on PayPal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r  

We're back to Aurduin for this week with Chapter 26, "Intrusion," from the audiobook of The Alchemist and the Eagle. Jao returns home with his prize of Nuya only to realize that he has no idea what to do with her, and what's more, after leaving her on the dead wizard's island, discovers that his private home has an intruder waiting for him ...If you miss any of the story, the full audiobook is available at Amazon, the Apple Bookstore, and Audible, along with book one, Orobai's Vision, and book 2, The Fate of Miraanni

In this episode of The Alchemist Inkwell, Emily and KristaLyn talk about the magic of the Summer Solstice, Cancer season, dream work, ritual practices, timeline shifts, and how to check in with everything you've been manifesting since last year.The Summer Solstice is one of the major energetic turning points of the year, and this conversation explores how to work with that energy through dreams, divination, flower crowns, ritual outfits, dancing, drumming, spell jars, junk journal magic, plant care, natural water, and intentional manifestation.They also talk about why this solstice feels especially activated, what it means to focus on your own world without spiritually bypassing, and how to stop shutting yourself down when you ask for what you really want.If this season feels like a pivot point, this episode is your reminder to take stock of how far you've come, name what you want next, and go make some magic.What are you doing for the Solstice this year?

The Marinade is a free-flowing conversation about the creative process with creative people. Each episode we welcome musicians, actors, comedians, authors, visual artists, filmmakers- anyone who creates art to talk about how and why we make stuff. This is Jason's Journal coming at you live from Bonnaroo 2026! Alabama Shakes! Kesha with Margo Price! Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist! Weird Al! We are having a blast out here on The Farm and we are brining you with us. This is Jason's Journal from Saturday, 6/13/26. Stay tuned for more stories from the rest of the weekend! Support The Marinade on Patreon: http://patreon.com/marinadepodcast

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In this episode, Dr. K explores the "alchemy of hate," breaking down how negative energy can be repurposed as a tool for growth and why the most successful people are often the most targeted. He delves into the neurobiology of the gifted mind, the hidden costs of a high IQ, and provides a clinical breakdown of common ADHD symptoms—from time blindness to the "freeze" response triggered by high-stakes pressure. What to expect in this episode: Hate vs. Anger: Understanding that while anger is a general emotion, hate is a personal relationship based on identification and ego that requires a "me" and a "you". The Success Trigger: Why people often hate you not because they think you will fail, but because they are afraid you will succeed, which mirrors their own unfulfilled potential. The High IQ Burden: An analysis of why high intelligence is a risk factor for anxiety, as a powerful mind can predict 100 problems while a human only has the capacity to solve 10. The EQ Buffer: How emotional intelligence can compensate for lower cognitive scores in professional settings and why it is essential for high IQ individuals to manage their "undisciplined" minds. The ADHD "Lockdown": Why high stakes, which motivate neurotypical people, often cause individuals with ADHD to freeze or "lock down" due to emotional dysregulation. The Right-Brain Bridge: Why articulating emotions into words is a neurological necessity to stop suppressed feelings from subconsciously sabotaging your logical calculations. Time Blindness Mechanics: A look at how ADHD impairs the internal biological clock, preventing the brain from gathering accurate data on how long tasks actually take. The "Left-Handed Path": A comparison between the Sith/Jedi dynamic and the Tantric disciplines of devotion versus engaging with "darker" forces for the accumulation of energy. Impulsivity and Follow-Through: Why the secret to finishing a project is often learning not to start based on a temporary impulse, as the same brain circuit handles both. The Alchemist's Perspective: Reframing hate and roadblocks as a "spiritual handicap" provided by the universe to help you "level up" and reveal your true power. Dr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships is here! Order now: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VHG Coaching : https://bit.ly/46bIkdo Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send Mo a text about this episode!Welcome back for Part 2 of this epic episode with Tillie Eze! In today's episode we dive into all things astrology. I love being curious. Curiosity has brought me to learn SO many new things and without it I don't think life would be as fun, magical and spontaneous! And you know what I've been curious about for a long time? Astrology. I've noticed through my learnings over the last decade that astrology has always been looked at or portrayed to me as whimsical, made up, kind of silly or unnecessary. And then on the flip side of that.... I keep hearing how large companies and highly successful individuals utilize astrology to help them make decisions in their personal and business life. Hmmmm- intrigue! Enjoy this second episode with Tillie Eze!What we discuss: -How can you use astrology in your personal and business life? -How can you begin to learn all the different aspects of astrology through the moon cycle? -Tillie uses my natal chart to begin to show us how to navigate this information!The 411 on Tillie: Tillie Eze is a multi-hyphenate creator that plays in the physical of fixing, while mastering herself in the spiritual world through alchemy. A certified practitioner of transformative modalities, Tillie was given the medicine name "Ch'up Tiuhtonal Ihuicatl" translating to "Women of Precious Light of Sky". Transmuting her past lives by reliving moments in the present timeline, she currently resides in France expanding her work through experiential collaborations of the heart and soul, feeding her fervor for all things Venusian, and exploring the Zenith points of her natal chart.Resources that Tillie mentions: Astro Gold App AstroCharts.com Cafe Astrology Chani Go follow Tillie on Instagram and book a session with her: IG: tillieeze Her website: https://www.tillieeze.comDo you have follow up questions? Things you want to know more about? Please send them to: Mo@iloveitwhen.org----------Follow I love it when

Today on The Stacks, we're joined by legendary former major league baseball player and manager, Johnnie B. “Dusty” Baker Jr., to talk about his new memoir, Crossroads: A Memoir in Baseball and Life. In this book, Dusty reflects on his extraordinary life and baseball career while sharing the hard-earned wisdom and lessons he learned along the way. We discuss his thoughts on baseball's evolution over the years, his perspectives on winning and losing, and whether he thinks we'll see a resurgence of Black American players in the MLB.The Stacks Book Club pick for June is The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho. We'll be discussing the book with Mary H.K. Choi on Wednesday, June 24th.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks website: https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2026/6/10/ep-428-dusty-bakerConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Threads | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | Youtube | SubscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on The Alchemist's Inkwell, Emily and KristaLyn talk about the Venus-Jupiter conjunction in Cancer, the New Moon in Gemini, Pride Month, and how to find real joy while the world still feels heavy.This episode is about spiritual survival without spiritual bypassing. Yes, the astrology of the week has some beautiful, magical, benefic energy — but Saturn and Mars are also acting like hecklers in the background. So how do we let good things happen, celebrate joy, and stay connected to our own power without pretending everything is fine?Emily and KristaLyn also talk about Pride Month, spiritual travel, Greece, Delphi, asking your guides for validation, finding your values, and Emily's official Locusta cover reveal.If you are trying to stay grounded, magical, politically aware, and emotionally alive at the same time, this episode is for you.Tell us in the comments: what good are you finding in the heavy right now?Go make some magic.00:00 Welcome to The Alchemist's Inkwell00:24 Finding the Good in the Heavy00:36 Venus-Jupiter Conjunction in Cancer01:16 Pride Month, June Energy & a Special Reveal02:51 Thank You for 200,000 Streams03:57 The Astrology of the Most Magical Week05:35 Venus and Jupiter's Wedding With Hecklers07:16 Saturn, Leadership & Broken Systems08:14 Good Things Can Still Happen in Hard Times09:48 Joy, Creation & Resistance11:32 Finding Personal Good in the Heavy13:00 Spiritual Travel, Greece & Mount Olympus14:23 Coffee Ground Divination15:35 Athens, the Acropolis & Ancient Sacred Sites16:32 Delphi, Prophecy & Know Thyself17:28 Santorini, Deity Work & Magical Travel20:38 Pride Month and Being Out Loud21:20 Emily's Daughter Graduating Middle School22:38 Book Launch Season and Writing on Deadline23:40 Staying Engaged With the World25:33 Rejecting Black-and-White Thinking27:00 Celebrating Good While Fighting Bad28:22 Redemption Arcs, Growth & Ted Lasso30:24 Staying Curious Instead of Getting Angry31:26 Finding the Good Helps You Find Your Values32:03 Shame, Power & Defining Good for Yourself33:26 New Moon Validation Rituals35:10 Emily's Locusta Cover Reveal Begins37:16 The Cover Reveal38:26 Locusta Lore Drops Are Coming39:05 What Good Are You Finding in the Bad?40:01 Upcoming Interviews & ClosingJoin our new LIVE show, The Alchemist's Inkspill, every Friday at 1pm EST/10am PST here on ⁠YouTube⁠ (and ⁠Instagram⁠ Live)!Connect with us across the internet + IRL!

This week on What in the Woo-Woo, Emily and KristaLyn react to two Reddit stories about Reiki, tarot, skepticism, grief, boundaries, and spiritual consent.First, a grieving teenager is taken to a Reiki session by his mom after a rough year, but he becomes convinced the whole thing is fake after finding what he believes is a hidden speaker. Was he right to refuse another session, or was his mom just scared and trying to help?Then, a man loses it after his best friend's girlfriend tries to give him a tarot reading in his own house after he already said no. Is he wrong for snapping, or was she crossing a line by pushing spiritual work onto someone who clearly didn't want it?This episode is full of gray areas: skeptical teenagers, grieving parents, pushy tarot readers, bad communication, and the big question at the center of it all — what does consent look like in spiritual spaces?Tell us in the comments: who was wrong here?Go make some magic.#WhatInTheWooWoo #TarotReading #SpiritualConsent #RedditStories #TheAlchemistsInkwell00:00 Welcome to What in the Woo-Woo00:47 A Woo-Woo of Middles00:56 Reddit Stories With Gray Areas01:11 Share Your Opinions With Us01:56 Story One: Am I the A-Hole for Saying No to Reiki?02:59 A Grieving Teen Goes to Reiki04:39 The Hidden Speaker Problem05:08 Reiki, Energy Movement & Stomach Gurgles06:06 Do We Have an Unreliable Narrator?07:15 Spiritual Work You Don't Want08:39 Reiki, Science & Skepticism09:30 Was the Practitioner the Problem?09:50 Grief, Fear & a Scared Mom10:47 Spiritual Consent Matters11:37 Verdict: No One's Really the A-Hole11:50 Story Two: Forced Tarot Reading Drama12:05 Judging the Poster Immediately12:35 Astrology, Crystals & Friend Group Tension13:30 “Stop With This Shit and Get Real”14:21 Verdict: Everyone Sucks Here15:05 Bad Astrology Takes and Breakup Advice16:25 Partners, Friend Groups & Personal Space18:31 Never Push Someone Into a Reading18:53 Insecurity and Forcing Acceptance20:15 The Poster Is Also a Problem20:46 Everyone Failed at Communication21:13 Gemini Season Communication Lesson21:23 Patreon, Submissions & ClosingJoin our new LIVE show, The Alchemist's Inkspill, every Friday at 1pm EST/10am PST here on ⁠YouTube⁠ (and ⁠Instagram⁠ Live)!Connect with us across the internet + IRL!

Today on The Stacks, we're joined by best-selling author Mary H.K. Choi to discuss her newest novel, Pool House. Set against the backdrop of Hollywood, this book explores the complex relationship between Stevie and her mother, Moon, as they share their glass-walled pool house when financial struggles force them to rent out their home. We chat about what it's like publishing a book in today's literary landscape, her very specific snack and beverage lineup, and her journey into adult novels after establishing a YA career.The Stacks Book Club pick for May is The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho. We'll be discussing the book with Mary H.K. Choi on Wednesday, June 24th.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks website: https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2026/6/3/ep-427-mary-hk-choiConnect with Mary: Instagram | Threads | Substack | WebsiteConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Threads | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | Youtube | SubscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever stayed somewhere, a job, a relationship, a version of yourself, not because it felt right, but because it paid the bills or because it's what you were supposed to do? My friend Spencer West has. And what he did next is one of the most quietly courageous things I've heard in a long time. Spencer was born with a genetic condition that led to the amputation of both legs before he was five. He came out as gay when the world around him said that wasn't an option. He spent years in a career that looked great from the outside and felt completely hollow on the inside.  And then, one day, he said enough, and he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. On his hands. To raise clean water for thousands of people. What got me was the Alchemist quote he shared at the end of our conversation (you'll hear it -- just stay with us to the close).  And the reminder that the universe was calling the whole time. He just had to pick up. Be sure to listen to the calls you're getting from the universe, and please, always be kind, gentle, and loving with yourself.   About Spencer West Spencer West is a motivational speaker, content creator, and author of Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself. Born with a genetic condition that led to the amputation of both legs before age five, Spencer spent years navigating a world full of expectations that were never his -- until he finally stopped pretending and started listening to his soul. In 2012, he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro on his hands, raising clean water for 12,500 people in East Africa. Today he travels the world helping others ask the questions that change everything: Why am I here? And what would it look like to actually break free?   About Your Host, Julie Reisler Julie Reisler is a heart-led intuitive guide, TEDx speaker, author, and host of The You-est You® Podcast. For over 15 years, she has helped high-achieving souls reconnect to their intuition, trust their inner guidance, and build lives rooted in inner peace and purpose. A faculty member at Georgetown University and founder of the Intuitive Life Designer® Coach Academy, Julie blends spirituality, science, positive psychology, and lived experience to help you remember and embody your You-est You.   Be sure to subscribe to Julie's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/juliereisler and ring the notification bell so that you never miss a powerful episode!   Here's to your truest, You-est You! Love, Julie   You-est You® Resources for YOU! See below for free tools, resources, programs, and goodies to help you become your YOU-EST YOU!   FREE Manifest Your Goals & Dreams 7-Day Toolset This stunning free toolset is a 7-day workbook (25 pages full) of powerful mindset practices, grounding meditations (and audio), a new beautiful time management system and template to set your personalized schedule for your best productivity, a personalized energy assessment, and so much more. It was designed to specifically help you uplevel your routine and self-care habits for success so you can radiate and become your 'You-est You'. These tools are some of Julie's best practices used with hundreds of her clients to help you feel more confident, clear, and connected to your best self so that you feel inspired to take on the world. Get it at: juliereisler.com/toolset   FREE Intuition Test - Your Intuition on Demand Unlock your unique intuitive super-powers and discover your dominant Intuition Language™. Take the free test now at https://juliereisler.com/intuitiontest   Intuition Activation Mini-Course - 50% OFF! For a limited time only, get access to Julie's powerful transformative Intuition Activation mini-course for 50% off! You'll have lifetime access to this course that is full of video modules, worksheets, meditations, tools and practices to unlock your intuition and activate your inner guidance! Sign up now at https://juliereisler.com/activation    Julie's Private Soul Circle Membership on YouTube is Here! If you've been craving a deeper connection to your intuition, spiritual guidance, and heart-centered community, this is your invitation.