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Description:Today's guest, Suleika Jaouad, first captured our collective hearts with her searing memoir Between Two Kingdoms — a book that traced her diagnosis of leukemia, the brutal treatment that followed, and the long, complicated journey of coming home to herself again. It was a Jen Hatmaker Book Club selection back in March 2023, and it has stayed with so many of us. Suleika is an Emmy Award–winning journalist, bestselling author, speaker, and artist whose work asks some of the biggest questions humans ever face: What does it mean to live when life has been shattered? How do we hold hope and devastation at the same time? What does healing actually look like when recovery isn't linear, or even guaranteed? She is also the founder of The Isolation Journals, a global creative community of more than 100,000 writers, artists, and curious souls who use storytelling and imagination as tools for transformation. Her latest book, The Book of Alchemy, feels is a continuation of her journey — filled with essays, prompts, and reflections from over 100 contributors across disciplines. It's an invitation to explore how we turn pain into meaning, uncertainty into beauty, and our lives into art. Suleika speaks so generously about what it means to live in the middle — between diagnosis and remission, despair and joy, isolation and connection — and how storytelling helps us metabolize what we've lived through. Whether you're a writer, an artist, someone who's walking through your own valley, or simply trying to make sense of your story, this episode will speak to you. Thought-provoking Quotes: There is no right or wrong way to journal. There are no rules. You don't have to be a good writer. I think it's why journaling appeals to me so much. – Suleika Jaouad I really try to make the journal a sacred space where I get to be my most unedited, most chaotic self. – Suleika Jaouad When I'm not trying to be efficient or productive is when I often end up having my best ideas because I'm not controlling, I'm not pushing, I'm not muscling my way through. – Suleika Jaouad When I stop making certainty or perfection the goal, it releases me from measuring myself against how far I am from that goal. And I get to be more present in what's happening now. – Suleika Jaouad Resources Mentioned in This Episode: American Symphony documentary on Netflix – https://www.netflix.com/title/81728930 The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life by Suleika Jaouad – https://amzn.to/3KPqWTD The Art of Survival | In living with cancer, Suleika Jaouad has learned to wrench meaning from our short time on Earth by Jennifer Senior | The Atlantic – https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/06/suleika-jaouad-writer-health-cancer/678210/?utm_campaign=the-atlantic&utm_content=edit-promo&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted by Suleika Jaouad – https://amzn.to/48KO9y5 The Isolations Journals on Substack – https://theisolationjournals.substack.com/ Jon Batiste – https://www.jonbatiste.com/ Piano for Super Bowl LIX 2025 – https://noma.org/exhibitions/jaouad-batiste-piano/#exhibition-works Guest's Links: Website - https://www.suleikajaouad.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/suleikajaouad/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SuleikaJaouadPage Substack - https://theisolationjournals.substack.com/ Connect with Jen!Jen's Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmakerJen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmakerJen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this deeply moving episode of The Feminine Frequency Podcast, our host Amy Natalie is joined by Megsy Ann for a soulful conversation that weaves together feminine magnetism, grief, healing, and the reclamation of sensuality and pleasure.This episode explores what happens when a woman allows herself to be fully present with pain instead of running from it—and how that presence becomes the gateway to emotional alchemy, empowerment, and profound transformation. Megsy courageously shares her lived experience of loss and the initiation it created into a deeper, more embodied way of being.Together, Amy and Megsy unpack the societal expectations placed on women—particularly around motherhood—and how those pressures can disconnect women from their bodies, emotions, and desires. The conversation highlights the necessity of safety in emotional expression, the power of movement and body awareness, and the radical nature of choosing pleasure even in the midst of grief.This episode is an invitation to soften, to feel, and to remember that joy and sorrow are not opposites—but companions on the path of feminine awakening.Themes: Feminine magnetism is deeply connected to presence and synchronicity.Grief can become a powerful catalyst for personal and spiritual growth.Allowing pain creates space for healing and emotional alchemy.Sensuality and pleasure are essential, not optional, aspects of womanhood.Motherhood often comes with unspoken pressures that limit self-expression.Feeling safe to express emotions is foundational for healing.Movement and body awareness unlock deeper emotional access.Simple daily rituals can amplify pleasure and aliveness.Reclaiming sensuality is a revolutionary act for women.SPECIAL OFFERS:
In this episode, I'm sharing a deeply personal experience that marked a turning point in my nervous system, my capacity to receive, and my relationship with my body.This conversation centers around my work with Ronnie Landis, a holistic health educator, somatic practitioner, and guide whose work is rooted in one core truth: our greatest power lies in our innate ability to self-heal, evolve, and transform.___________________________________________Ronnie's mission is to awaken the spark of genius within the hearts and minds of those he serves, guiding people back to the source of their vitality, creativity, and embodied wisdom.His work is grounded in the integration of mind, body, and spirit, supporting a life filled with vibrancy, endurance, clarity, and purpose. With over 20 years of training in holistic health, nutrition, herbalism, sports performance and rehabilitation, advanced somatic therapy, and peak performance strategy, Ronnie brings a deeply embodied and practical approach to healing.At the heart of his philosophy is this truth: Health is the ultimate wealth.As we cultivate wholeness within ourselves, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, we naturally become more capable of contributing to the healing of the world around us. CLICK HERE to learn more about Ronnie.___________________________________________In this episode, I open up about:- How I first connected with Ronnie and what immediately stood out to me about his presence and approach- My experience attending the Somatic Dojo in Austin and the energetic field it holds- Two powerful three-hour 1:1 somatic sessions that deeply impacted my nervous system and sense of safety- An invitation to experience the Somatic Dojo yourself, either on its own or alongside my upcoming retreat___________________________________________
I sat down with two highly experienced breathwork facilitators, Emily Ray Henderson and Simona Dvorackova, to explore what breathwork actually does beneath the hype. We talk about why breath has become so central right now, from nervous system regulation and everyday stress, through to trauma release and altered states of consciousness. We explore how breathwork helps complete unfinished stress responses, why the body holds tension and memory, and how conscious connected breathing can release things without needing to analyse or relive the past. We also get into safety, facilitation quality, and why trust and experience matter so much in deep work. Along the way, we touch on science, spirituality, non dual experiences, modern wellness culture, and where breathwork might be heading next. From simple tools anyone can use, to profound immersive experiences, this is a grounded look at breath as a foundation for healing, presence, and human maturity. Find out more about Emily and Simona's work here: https://www.emilyrayhenderson.com/ https://empoweredbreath.co.uk/ ----------------------------------------------- Emily Ray Henderson is a certified Wellness Counselor, Reiki Master, Massage Therapist, 500 HR-RYT Yoga Instructor and Facilitator with The Kula Collective, Ceremonial Space Holder & Alchemy of Breath Breathwork Practitioner & Master Teacher. Simona Dvorackova has been in the health and well-being industry since 2001, and an Alchemy of Breath facilitator for years. She has a variety of skill sets and experience in modalities such as body work, energy healing and hypnotherapy. ----------------------------------------------- Join our membership program for coaches, facilitators, therapists and educators who want sustainable growth: https://embodimentunlimited.com/flourish/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark? Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram
The New Discourses Podcast with James Lindsay, Ep. 186 The dialectic is ultimately the engine of all Marxist and Hegelian thought and also underlies Fascism and the conflict between Fascism and Marxism. It is also fundamentally Sociological Alchemy, as the Soviets both knew and admitted. Based on Marx's ideas about dialectical materialism as the fundamental law of all of Nature, including Man, the Soviets outlined three key dialectical laws and taught them to every school child and party member. First, there is the transformation of quantity into quality, and vice-versa. Second, there is the struggle and unification of opposites. Third, there is the "negation of the negation," which most people know as "problem, reaction, solution" in practice. In this episode of the New Discourses Podcast, host James Lindsay introduces these three dialectical laws of Marxist and Soviet thought and brings them alive for you while comparing them to the social alchemy of George Soros and the ancient wizardry that tried to turn lead into gold. Latest from New Discourses Press! The Queering of the American Child: https://queeringbook.com/ Support New Discourses: https://newdiscourses.com/support Follow New Discourses on other platforms: https://newdiscourses.com/subscribe Follow James Lindsay: https://linktr.ee/conceptualjames © 2025 New Discourses. All rights reserved. #NewDiscourses #JamesLindsay #alchemy
In this episode, I'm sharing all the highs and lows from this year. It was equally the worst and best year of my life, and now that I'm mostly on the other side, I'm so grateful for everything that I navigated!
Thank you to Feedspot.com for making Emotional Detox was voted as one of the top 30 Best Podcasts for detoxing! Paul Kiritsis is the author of The Riddle of Alchemy is back! In this episode Paul a medical psychologist and the author of eight books shares his insights about Emotions & Ai. Learn how it impacts the emotional centers of the brain. Don't forget to subscribe to the show! Purchase Paul's book Here Paul's Websites ✔️Take the Emotional Detox Quiz Purchase The Emotional Detox 50 Card Deck
Let's explore various mystic intersections and how they can bring about Gnosis, as Garin Horner joins us to discuss his book A Feather on the Breath of Ra. We'll explore a hidden lineage of spiritual alchemists whose traditions trace their origins back to Egypt in 2400 BCE and the religious culture that flourished around the sun god Ra. Discover how these profound, esoteric methods integrate with photography, transforming the modern art of recording light into a powerful vehicle for inner transformation. Learn the secrets of this unique Photo-Hermetic Tradition, where conscious camerawork accelerates spiritual evolution and achieves the Great Work of Light and Shadow. Get the book: https://amzn.to/48JMM47 More on Garin: http://www.garinhorner.net/ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In this episode, Kevin Stein, founder and CEO of Delos Insurance Solutions, shares how he is transforming wildfire insurance through cutting-edge AI and innovative MGA structures. With an aerospace background and advanced degrees from Stanford and UC Berkeley, Kevin explains how his team models wildfire risk with remarkable accuracy, providing coverage for homes in high-risk areas where traditional carriers often can't. He delves into the development of the wildfire risk model, the importance of real-time exposure assessment, and how MGA solutions allow for dynamic portfolio management while helping agents retain clients. Tune in to discover how technology, strategy, and empathy combine to protect communities, solve complex insurance challenges, and create scalable solutions in an increasingly fire-prone world.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!
"If you want to have a relationship with the more than human world, you have to spend time in the more than human world." – Mo Judith This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are once again joined by the Earth-centered herbalist who bottles the alchemical intelligence of plants through the spagyric process, Mo Judith. Join Tommy and Mo for this special PART TWO episode as they expand on: The Tri Prima (three essentials) of spagyrics: soul, spirit, body Spagyrics being about curiosity and humility, not hierarchy The spagyric process expanding beyond tinctures Honoring plants by using all its parts Dosage differences in spagyrics tinctures As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are so honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are an invaluable piece to our podcast. Email us at podcast@mountainroseherbs.com to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism.
In S7E7 I sit down with returning guest Martin Faulks. Martin joins me today to talk about his most recent work with Lewis Masonic, entitled, Long Livers: With the Rare Secret of Rejuvenscency originally published in 1722 by an alchemist thought to have been long dead — Eugenius Philalethes.Long Livers:https://martinfaulks.co.uk/product/long-livers-with-the-rare-secret-of-rejuvenescency-1722/Martin:https://martinfaulks.co.uk/Lewis Masonic: https://www.lewismasonic.co.uk/SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:https://ikebaker.com/newsletterFor all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: https://ikebaker.comSUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: https:patreon.com/arcanvm FOLLOW on Facebook: https:facebook.com/arcanvvm FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#freemasonry #occult #esotericism #esoteric
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Discover the hidden side of Isaac Newton, the scientific genius behind gravity and calculus, who spent decades secretly obsessed with alchemy. Far from being a mere pseudoscience detour, Newton’s alchemical pursuits involved intense laboratory experiments, decoding ancient texts, and a quest for the philosopher’s stone and divine secrets in matter. Influenced by mysterious figures like … Continue reading Episode 487: Isaac Newton’s Experiments in Alchemy
Send us a textAn unprocessed wound shows up as control, people-pleasing, blaming or shut-down in relationship situations. It's the spiralling in hurt when you think you don't matter to them. The doubting yourself and your worth. Or what keeps you from letting someone in.The key to healing relationship wounds at the root is to feel what you're most afraid of feeling. But the how is important. Most of us drown in the stories (feeling through our head) or have protection layers that stop us from getting to the bottom layer.In this episode, we look at: How you know you have an unprocessed woundHow to tell if it's your wound or their behaviour that is painfulWhy feeling hasn't changed anything beforeHow to feel in a way that heals Ready to revolutionize your relationship experience?
This is the Free Content version of my interview with author Graham St. John. To access the full interview, please consider joining Patreon as a paid member, or you can purchase the episode for a one-time fee. www.patreon.com/RejectedReligion. This month's guest is author Graham St. John, who joined me to discuss his new book, Strange Attractor: The Hallucinatory Life of Terence McKenna.Terence McKenna remains one of the most enigmatic voices of the psychedelic counterculture—equal parts philosopher, performer, and visionary. In this episode, we explore McKenna's mythopoetic “stoned ape” theory, his radical take on shamanism, the ‘teacher' Mushroom that leads one to the ‘indwelling of the Goddess', the mysteries of DMT and the “machine elves,” and his controversial Timewave Zero vision of history and hyperspace that embraced the I Ching and the Mayan calendar ‘2012 phenomenon.'Beyond psychedelics, McKenna was also fascinated with alchemy and Gnosticism, and while figures like Crowley, John Dee, and Gurdjieff were not embraced by McKenna, Graham nevertheless calls him a “psychedelic occultist”—a thinker whose visions of transformation resonate with centuries of esoteric tradition, even if McKenna probably would have resisted the label. Along the way, we unpack the tension between his cult of personality and his desire for academic legitimacy, and consider the legacy he left for today's psychedelic and occult communities.Unfortunately, I experienced some technical difficulties with my podcasting equipment, and the sound quality is not up to the normal standard. Luckily, my brother Daniel, who does the editing for the podcasts, was able to work his engineering magic and was able to salvage the file and clean up the audio the best he could. I hope this isn't too distracting and that you'll enjoy this discussion!PROGRAM NOTES:Find Graham St. John:Graham St John, anthropologist, cultural historian and author. Researcher of EDM cultures, Burning Man, psychedelics, biographer of Terence McKenna. Founder of Dancecult journal. EdgecentralPublications | EdgecentralStrange AttractorTheme Music and Editing: Daniel P. SheaEnd Production: Stephanie Shea
In this final episode of our Barber's Briefs for 2025, Marc and Vassilis discuss various marketing and advertising topics, including pricing power, the effectiveness crisis in advertising, global media trends, and the rise of influencer marketing. They also feature an insightful conversation with Paul Tedesco about the Alchemy of Effectiveness report, which highlights the importance of creativity and emotional connection in marketing. The episode concludes with a powerful ad campaign by Toyota Hellas (Ogilvy Greece) that addresses gender-based violence, showcasing how advertising can stand for meaningful social issues.Enjoy the show!Episode TakeawaysNine in ten marketers believe strong brands command higher prices.Most marketing teams fail to prove their impact on pricing power.Creativity and emotional connection are crucial for effective advertising.The effectiveness crisis in advertising reflects a shift in media spending.Global ad spend is growing despite economic challenges.Digital native categories are driving ad spend growth.Influencer marketing is becoming more data-driven and measurable.Long-term objectives can drive both short-term and long-term results.Agency-client relationships significantly impact marketing effectiveness.Canadian ads outperform foreign ads in various markets.Chapters00:00 - Welcome to the Final Episode of Barbara's Briefs02:45 - Pricing Power and Marketing Effectiveness05:55 - The Effectiveness Crisis in Advertising09:11 - Global Media Trends and Advertising Spend12:00 - The Rise of Influencer Marketing17:48 - The Alchemy of Effectiveness with Paul Tedesco38:12 - Toyota's Powerful Ad Campaign by Ogilvy GreeceEpisode Links:Pricing Power Depends on Marketing (And How to Prove It)Link: http://linkedin.com/pulse/why-your-brands-pricing-power-depends-marketing-how-prove-pauwels-paiye/The ‘effectiveness crisis' is really media becoming democratized - James HankinsLink 1: https://www.marketingweek.com/effectiveness-crisis-media-democratised/Global Ad Trends: Media's new normalLink: https://www.warc.com/content/paywall/article/Warc-Data/Global_Ad_Trends_Medias_new_normal/en-GB/162121? WPP Media enriches influencer offering with YouTube creator data dealLink: https://www.marketingdive.com/news/wpp-media-enriches-influencer-offering-with-youtube-creator-data-deal/807813/The Marketing Moment - The Canadian Effies - Alchemy of Effectiveness, with Paul TedescoLink: https://theica.ca/alchemyofeffectiveness-2025Ad of the week - Title: Toyota promotes escape, whatever the car.Link: https://ogilvy.gr/work/toyota-escape-vehicle
In this week's podcast episode of Perspective Shift, we have a powerful frequency alchemy session with Christopher Blackwell. We will be conducting these on the second Wednesday of each month, so please feel free to email us at perspectiveshift2020@gmall.com if you would like to join us for a session! ✨ Complimentary Energy Scanning Session with Chris BlackwellDiscover what's truly aligned with your energy in a no-pressure, complimentary session with Chris Blackwell, Frequency Code Alchemist and Sound Healer.In this session, Chris will:Scan your energetic field to see where blockages or imbalances existTune into your frequency to identify services that resonate with you, including Frequency Elixirs, Identity Upgrades, Activation Meditations, and moreGain clarity and see which of Chris's offerings best support your growth — all completely complimentary.
Mandy Aftel is a pioneering American artisan natural perfumer who has been called one of the fragrance industry's “most prolific talents” by Vogue and an “angel of alchemy” by Vanity Fair. She is an author, educator, and founder of Aftelier Perfumes and the Aftel Archive of Curious Scents located in Berkeley, CA. Mandy is renowned for her deep focus on plant-derived essences, historical fragrance, and innovative perfume creation that connects scent to memory and emotion, establishing new standards in natural perfumery through her many books like Essence & Alchemy and Fragrant. Her new book, Symbolorum: The Secret Wisdom of Emblems explores the esoteric insights and enchanting imagery of the Baroque emblem book, a long-lost cousin of the tarot.On this episode, Mandy discusses the alchemical magic of perfume, favorite sacred scents, and her latest fascination with the esoteric emblem book.Pam also talks about scented solar spells for Solstice, and answers a listener message from the snowy bottom of the globe.Check out the video of this episode over on YouTube (and please like and subscribe to the channel while you're at it!)Our sponsors for this episode are Mithras Candle, Zouz Incense, and Sister Temperance TarotWe also have print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here, and all sorts of other bewitching goodies available in the Witch Wave shop.And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to detailed show notes, bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam's monthly online rituals, and more! That's patreon.com/witchwave
Ari Kuschnir, AI storyteller and artist, takes us deep into the alchemy of AI storytelling as a form of social practice and activist imagination.Known for provocative AI videos imagining figures like Trump, Elon Musk, and world leaders undergoing spiritual transformations, Kushnir talks about using AI as a creative collaborator and as a tool to challenge the cultural addiction to dystopia.Along the way, they explore whether AI is flattening culture or opening new portals, why the future keeps being depicted as bleak, and what it might take to reclaim imagination as a collective human practice.Mastering the Alchemy of Storytelling Course: https://www.liminal.news/mastering-the-alchemy-of-ai-storytelling | Use code: ALCHEMY-TEAMHUMAN for a discountLearn more at: mssngpeces.comTeam Human is proudly sponsored by Everyone's Earth.Learn more about Everyone's Earth: https://everyonesearth.com/Change Diapers: https://changediapers.com/Cobi Dryer Sheets: https://cobidryersheets.com/Use the code “rush10” to receive 10% off of Cobi Dryer sheets: https://cobidryersheets.com/Support Team Human on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/teamhumanFollow Team Human with Douglas Rushkoff:Instagram: https:/www.instagram.com/douglasrushkoffYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJdUEh2Wh4fnswTLmqoEnhgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@douglasrushkoffBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rushkoff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda are finally back with part 1 of "Brimstone," book 2 in Callie Hart's Fae & Alchemy series. Although they're still not done reading, so far the consensus is that they like this book more than book 1. Also, Carrion Swift continues to be the best thing about this series. Are they wrong about that? Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe
Today we host herbalist, mycologist, and alchemist Jason Scott from Feral Fungi. In this episode, Jason shares his journey into the world of fungi, hermetic alchemy, and ethobotanical studies. We explore the complexities of the mushroom supplement industry, planetary correspondences of mushrooms, and the art of making potent, intentional mushroom medicines. Jason also reveals his favorite methods for double extraction and discusses the importance of supporting local economies. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives into the mysteries of nature and the plant world!00:00 Introduction to the Plant Cunning Podcast01:59 Guest Introduction: Jason Scott of Feral Fungi02:51 Jason Scott's Journey into Mycology and Alchemy08:21 The Influence of Teachers and Mentors17:22 Doctrine of Signatures and Planetary Correspondences25:22 The Art and Science of Spagyric Medicine42:23 Traditional Wisdom and Modern Society42:57 Intentional Product Creation43:14 Complexities of Life and Medicine44:12 Scaling a Company with Integrity46:14 Medicine Making Techniques47:16 Soxhlet Extractor Explained49:46 Alcohol and Water Extraction Methods55:36 Challenges in Mushroom Industry01:01:54 Consumer Awareness and Quality01:08:41 Local Sourcing and Revolutionizing Herbal Medicine01:19:36 Microbial Concerns in Smoothies01:20:21 Mushroom Processing for Effectiveness01:21:20 Absorption Differences: Powders vs. Tinctures01:22:44 Challenges in Mushroom Research01:24:34 Chinese Herbalism and Mushroom Medicine01:28:39 Astrological Correspondences of Mushrooms01:39:04 Planetary Associations of Specific Mushrooms01:46:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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. Today on the podcast, meet R. Lee Fryar, author of Wickedly Ever After! Elle and R. Lee talk about mixing up fairy tales, where ideas come from, the joy of pets in stories, and more. Enjoy! R. Lee Fryar's Bio: R. Lee Fryar is a writer from the River Valley region of Arkansas. She writes paranormal romance and fantasy. Most of the time, there's kissing in it. When she isn't writing, she is a bad gardener, a slightly better watercolor artist, and a pretty decent cook. Find R. Lee and Her Books Online: https://rebeccafryar.com/ ~~~ Elle Hartford'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, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Online: https://ellehartford.com
Healing alchemy: That load you struggle under— Is it lead or gold? It's an invitation to look at the weight we carry with different eyes—to see our struggles not as proof that we're failing, but as the raw material for something deeper, stronger, and more meaningful. I brought in a line from Epictetus that has been sitting with me lately, and we explore what it means to transform our suffering instead of being crushed by it. And as a way of saying thank you, I wrote this haiku in calligraphy, framed it, and I'm giving it away. Giveaway details: Email me at poetdelayed@gmail.com with “healing alchemy” in the subject line. I'll put every entry into a drawing and choose a winner at random. Thanks for joining me. “may I be I is the only prayer—” — e. e. cummings I'd love to hear what you have to say about the episode including thoughts on the poetry and the topics that were discussed. You can email me at poetdelayed@gmail.com. My books of poetry are availabe for purchase at Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/Scott-R.-Edgar/e/B0B2ZR7W41%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share) "The Ghost of a Beating Heart", "My Mother Sleeps" and "Haiku Village" 
Send us a textListen…Brimstone is here. Are we obsessed with the Fae & Alchemy series by Callie Hart? GUILTY. AS. CHARGED. Not to give anything away (including our spoiler free star and spice ratings) but we think it's safe to say that there's nothing better than Kingfisher in our eyes and ears, Onyx the perfect animal sidekick companion, and a one horse scene starring none other than Carrion… our favorite scoundrel. Take a deep dive into book two: Brimstone as we follow up our Quicksilver episode, and our interview with Callie Hart! We discuss how this book performed as a “middle book” in a series, if there are plot holes, unanswered questions, or theories we need to know more about as we anxiously anticipate book three! Was it chaotic like some middle books can be? Or do we feel satisfied with the ending it left us on? We have all of our favorite and least favorite parts, characters, tropes, quotes, and we even dive into the audiobook narration, our faves and fails of the week, and a very important smash or pass (for the official record). Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes Friday!…)Shop our Merch line | * https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.comCheck out these author interviews? ⬇️Need more Halloween reads in your life? Find out if “Halloweentown for adults” with Gilmore Girls vibes might be for you with our Haven Ever After Hazel Mack Interview! https://youtu.be/-kDxchCTysw?si=KpEbcsCHAniU-JTSPenn Cole talks with us about Strong Female Characters, Feminist Themes, and her debut bestselling Spark of the Everflame Series! https://youtu.be/7ukNImyoObw?si=7C3Y9kOUMN4hfcKbWe interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4Check the official Follow Up Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of the Split or Swallow Universe all about Between Two Kings! https://youtu.be/OW1cxXTVcTc?si=oOxVIzbIheET_bNE____Shop Bookish Merch we are wearing:Ashley is wearing: our Besties and the Books Zip Hoodie | * https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.com/products/zip-hoodie-grey-besties-anti-social-crowLiz is wearing : A “Light It Up” Crescent City T-shirt from @TheBeanWorkShop | * https://www.thebeanworkshop.store/BOOKBESTIES10And use our affiliate code “BOOKBESTIES10” for a discount!+ an exclusive Besties and the Books Beanie DM us to be added to release list Any link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commissionSupport the showYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix
Send us a textIn this episode Adam and Charlotte discuss the later years of Technicolor with their special guest, author Bob Hoffman. Bob wrote a book that focuses on the post-1950s era of Technicolor, after they had abandoned their film cameras and embraced film print manufacture. Bob's book Alchemy In Technicolor also examines Technicolor's forays into other countries and the downfall of physical prints. And of course, you cannot discuss Technicolor without discussing Natalie Kalmus, along with several other heroes of the company that aren't as well known.This is the third part to our larger Technicolor narrative, which includes episodes THE UNTOLD STORY OF TECHNICOLOR and NATALIE KALMUS: THE WOMAN THAT ALMOSST RUINED TECHNICOLOR.You can buy Alchemy In Technicolor here: https://moviealchemy.com/Contact Us At:www.perfdamage.comEmail : perfdamagepodcast@gmail.comTwitter (X) : @perfdamageInstagram : @perf_damageLetterboxd : Perf DamageCheck Out our Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@PerfDamagePodcast
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Send Us a Message!A winter squall hit the moment we sat down to record—perfect timing for a conversation about meeting the storm without losing yourself. We welcome Lacee Gengenbacher, a licensed mental health counselor turned shadow witch, to explore how shadow alchemy transforms fear, shame, and reactivity into clarity, choice, and real power. Together we unpack a grounded path from talk therapy to parts work, somatic intelligence, and sacred journeying—practices that turn “I don't know” from a roadblock into a guide.Lacee shares how Internal Family Systems helped her listen to protectors instead of battling them, and how curiosity plus love creates room for the shadow to reveal its gifts. We discuss the difference between ego advice and channeled guidance, what it means to be the “hollow bone,” and why triggers are invitations to alignment rather than proof of failure. A powerful story about her son on the basketball court shows compassion in action, while a raw account of neighbor conflict becomes a lesson in boundaries, cords, and redirecting energy back to source.In this episode we explore:• living the storm metaphor with intention• moving from licensed counselor to shadow witch identity• IFS parts work reframed as alchemy• somatic cues as truth signals in the body• journeywork as a container for the “I don't know”• triggers as invitations to alignment not shame• cords, protection, and redirecting energy to source• compassion in conflict and community dynamics• shop as portal: tools, tarot, spell bar, and sessions• practical ways to witness and release shadowWe also step inside Mountain Witch, Lacee's Bozeman shop—a portal for practical magic. From tarot for direction to shadow alchemy sessions and a hands-on spell bar, the space is designed to help you slow down, hear your body, and anchor new beliefs with ritual. If “positive vibes only” has ever felt hollow, this conversation offers another way: receive the energy, learn its message, alchemize what's heavy, and decide what stays. Subscribe now, share this with a friend who's ready to meet their shadow, and leave a review telling us which part of you is asking to be seen next.Visit https://www.mountainwitchmt.com/ for more information! Moon Rising Shamanic Institute Links:Website: https://moonrisinginstitute.com/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/moonrisinginstituteFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/moonrisingmysticsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonrising.instituteYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@moonrisinginstituteSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://moonrisinginstitute.kit.com/spiritguide Book a session with Christine: https://calendly.com/christinerenee/90-minutes-intensiveBook a FREE 10 minute connect call with Christine: https://calendly.com/christinerenee/10-minute-connect-call-srpt
Welcome to Season 3 of the podcast! I had a huge past week with what felt like a true birth, the class that I taught on Healing the Relationship Between Men and Women was massive. I can't not mention it here.This class is a culmination of 11 years of walking the path both personally and professionally, working directly with over 1000 clients as a psychologist on this very topic.We've been gathering in groups to talk about this work and heal together in real time in The Visionaries community, but whether you choose to join us or not, this class has some major take aways for you to put into practice, now, in your life.You'll know if you're here for this mission of healing the relationship between men + women.Most of the people in my world who are attracted to this work really are!This material covers the big picture from a spiritual picture of why this work is important now than ever, as well as ground level practical implications for us to work with, with me sharing every piece of the puzzle that I know.I do a deep dive into mother and father wounds, power dynamics, masculine and feminine energy, inner union, differences as complementary energies, and the divide + conquer strategy.LINKS MENTIONED:Healing the Relationship Between Men + Women (3.5 hour class):https://www.love-evolved.us/healing-the-relationship-between-men-and-women.htmlIf you're a member of The Visionaries, it's posted here:https://the-visionaries-le.mn.co/posts/teaching-library-healing-the-relationship-between-men-womenIf you're not a member, but want to join us, click here:https://www.love-evolved.us/My Story, Part 1 + 2:Alchemy of the Hearthttps://www.love-evolved.us/alchemy-of-the-heart-course.htmlMy two favorite relationship books:Conscious Lovinghttps://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Loving-Co-Commitment-Gay-Hendricks/dp/0553354116How to Be An Adulthttps://www.amazon.com/How-Adult-Psychological-Spiritual-Integration/dp/0809132230Email List (at bottom of website)https://www.love-evolved.us/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leighannelopinto.substack.com
Eden is joined by friend of the cast Jesse Kohn (The Book of Webs) to talk about Leonora Carrington's beguiling and dense The Stone Door. Unfortunately, this episode is marred by the Brown University and Bondi Beach shootings. A better world is possible. Demand utopia. Music played: The Tea Club - The Bell Ringer https://theteaclub.bandcamp.com/track/the-bell-ringer
In this episode, Sarah and Jes discuss the best books of the year, great books to give as gifts, the most checked out items at DMPL, and the librarians personal favorite books they read in 2025. Learn more below: Show Notes What we are reading Jes: On the Calculation of Volume I by Solvej Balle Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Sarah: Just Our Luck by Denise Williams, The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow Best Bets (good gifts) Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz, The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad, The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy―and Why it Failed by Brad Meltzer and Joel Mensch, How to Be a Saint: An Extremely Weird and Mildly Sacrilegious History of the Catholic Church's Biggest Names by Kate Sidley Best of the Year Lists Books 1. Heart the Lover by Lily King 2. Audition by Katie Kitamura 3. Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong 4. Katabasis by R.F Kuang 5. Mother Mary Comes to me by Arundhati Roy 6. The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones 7. A Flower Traveled in My Blood by Haley Cohen Gilliland 8. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid 9. Baldwin by Nicolas Boggs 10. Flesh by David Szalay Top Checked Out 1. The Wedding People by Alison Espach 2. The God of the Woods by Liz Moore 3. Strangers in Time by Baldacci by David Baldacci 4. The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins 5. Great, Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry 6. James by Percival Everett 7. Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez 8. Dog Man: Big Jim Begins and Dog Man: The Scarlet Shredder by Dav Pilkey 9. My Friends by Fredrik Backman Top DVDs Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice Wicked Conclave Jes' Top Ten 1. Woodworking by Emily St. James 2. Poet's Square by Courtney Gustafson 3. Heart the Lover by Lily King 4. Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy 5. Sky Daddy by Kate Folk 6. Audition by Katie Kitamura 7. The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden 8. Disappoint Me by Nicola Dinan 9. Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang 10. Stag Dance by Torrey Peters Sarah's Top Ten 1. A Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adriana Herrera 2. Who is Government edited by Michael Lewis and Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson 3. The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young 4. The Shots you Take by Rachel Reid 5. A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes 6. Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry 7. Muted by Miranda Mundt 8. The River has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar 9. Everyone Who is Gone is Here by Jonathan Blitzer 10. Heir by Sabaa Tahir Random Books Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid The Correspondent by Virginia Evans Links No Lovers on These Covers https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/books/review/831-stories-romance.html?unlocked_article_code=1.1E8.jA9U.hHjLV3tspEo8&smid=url-share&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email It's Time To Put The "Where Are All The Male Novelists?" Debate To Bed https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/vanishing-young-male-novelists-debate The Guardian view on the Booker prize winner: putting masculinity back at the centre of literary fiction https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/14/the-guardian-view-on-the-booker-prize-winner-putting-masculinity-back-at-the-centre-of-literary-fiction
Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
In this episode, we sit down with Galen Hair, founder of Insurance Claim HQ, to uncover the human side of insurance claims. With over 25 years of experience recovering over $1 billion for policyholders across the U.S., Galen shares how empathy, transparency, and simply being there for clients can make all the difference.From hurricane-struck Louisiana to nationwide property claims, Galen reveals how emotional support, honesty about what agents can and can't do, and building trust transform client relationships and elevate your brand. Whether you're an insurance agent, legal professional, or policyholder, this conversation offers actionable insights on navigating claims while keeping compassion at the center.Tune in to learn why the simplest human gestures, like listening and showing care, can have the biggest impact.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!
"Alchemy is the biodynamic system that recognizes the soul and intelligence within the chemical reaction." – Mo Judith This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the Earth-centered herbalist who bottles the alchemical intelligence of plants through the spagyric process, Mo Judith. Join Tommy and Mo as they explore: Consciousness expanding beyond human consciousness Spagyric tinctures vs. botanical tinctures Separation and recombination to build wholeness Perceiving life through animism: nothing is inanimate Alchemy bridging the gap between science and spirituality As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are so honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are an invaluable piece to our podcast. Email us at podcast@mountainroseherbs.com to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism.
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. Today on the podcast, meet Amber Larrain, author of the cozy fantasy novella Spellbound Beneath Sapphire Skies! Elle and Amber talk about creating many-sided characters, switching between writing cozy and writing thrillers, indie author life, and more. Happy listening! Find Amber and Her Books Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberleighlarrain/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0DPWT1HCM Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/53077098.Amber_Leigh_Larrain ~~~ Elle Hartford'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, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Online: https://ellehartford.com/
https://youtu.be/PMMI16bhqsQ (*Free feed video version goes up on my NEW YouTube Tuesday!)https://www.patreon.com/posts/145356684?pr=true (*Full Ariana episode, ad-free, 100s of bonus episodes)On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we're talking about the various conspiracy theories surrounding Ariana Grande! We'll go back to the beginning where it all started with her family's military industrial complex background, Nickelodeon, Kabbalah, paranormal demon contacts, Illuminati symbolism, the Manchester incident, Wicked witchcraft and MKULTRA mind programming!Links:Wizard of Oz Esoteric Analysis: L. Frank Baum, Theosophy, Occultism & Cast Tragedies PART 1! https://illuminatiwatcher.com/wizard-of-oz-esoteric-analysis-l-frank-baum-theosophy-occultism-cast-tragedies-part-1/Dont Look Up Film Symbolism: Nerds Kabbalah Occult Doctrine & Science Dogma!https://www.illuminatiwatcher.com/dont-look-up-film-symbolism-nerds-kabbalah-occult-doctrine-science-dogmaNickelodeon Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV Pt 1- Documentary Recap, Dan Schneider, Brian Peck, Amanda Bynes & Morehttps://illuminatiwatcher.com/nickelodeon-quiet-on-set-the-dark-side-of-kids-tv-pt-1-documentary-recap-dan-schneider-brian-peck-amanda-bynes-more/Check out my substack: Ariana Grande MKULTRA Mind Control Conspiracy: https://illuminatiwatcher.substack.com/p/ariana-grande-mkultra-mind-controlSammy Hagar's Alien Download, Lytle Creek Monsters & the 2025 ‘Crack in the World' Prophecy! https://breakingsocialnorms.com/2025/12/01/sammy-hagars-alien-download-lytle-creek-monsters-the-2025-crack-in-the-world-prophecy/BONUS: Wicked Film Symbolism- Grimmerie Keys of Solomon, Alchemy, Kabbalah, Wizard of Oz & Crowley!https://illuminatiwatcher.com/bonus-wicked-film-symbolism-grimmerie-keys-of-solomon-alchemy-kabbalah-wizard-of-oz-crowley/Show sponsors- Get discounts while you support the show and do a little self improvement!*CopyMyCrypto.com/Isaac is where you can copy James McMahon's crypto holdings- listeners get access for just $1 WANT MORE?... Check out my UNCENSORED show with my wife, Breaking Social Norms: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/GRIFTER ALLEY- get bonus content AND go commercial free + other perks:*PATREON.com/IlluminatiWatcher : ad free, HUNDREDS of bonus shows, early access AND TWO OF MY BOOKS! (The Dark Path and Kubrick's Code); you can join the conversations with hundreds of other show supporters here: Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher (*Patreon is also NOW enabled to connect with Spotify! https://rb.gy/hcq13)*VIP SECTION: Due to the threat of censorship, I set up a Patreon-type system through MY OWN website! IIt's even setup the same: FREE ebooks, Kubrick's Code video! Sign up at: https://illuminatiwatcher.com/members-section/*APPLE PREMIUM: If you're on the Apple Podcasts app- just click the Premium button and you're in! NO more ads, Early Access, EVERY BONUS EPISODE More from Isaac- links and special offers:*BREAKING SOCIAL NORMS podcast, Index of EVERY episode (back to 2014), Signed paperbacks, shirts, & other merch, Substack, YouTube links, appearances & more: https://allmylinks.com/isaacw *STATEMENT: This show is full of Isaac's useless opinions and presented for entertainment purposes. Audio clips used in Fair Use and taken from YouTube videos.
The podcast features a return visit from Erick Godsey, who has worked alongside Kyle for over six years in Fit For Service (FFS) and previously at Onnit, where their desks were next to each other. They share a deep bond over discussions on Jungian psychology, tarot readings, and personal growth. The conversation primarily centers around their recent shared experience participating in a vision quest guided by Ken Conte, recounting their transformative journeys and the lessons learned. Kyle and Erick discuss the physical and psychological challenges they faced, the spiritual teachings they encountered, and the profound impacts on their personal lives and relationships. They also touch upon the end of their time with FFS, the grief and growth that came with it, and their plans for future ventures like Full Temple Reset and the Kyle's new digital community. Throughout, the importance of facing adversity, alchemical transformation, and continuous self-improvement is emphasized. FULL TEMPLE RESET registration is now open. Check it out here: https://kingsbu.com/fulltemplereset Connect with Erick here: Instagram Lucid University From Kyle: The Community is coming! Click here to learn more Our Sponsors: Let's level up your nicotine routine with Lucy. Go to Lucy.co/KKP and use promo code (KKP) to get 20% off your first order. Lucy offers FREE SHIPPING and has a 30-day refund policy if you change your mind. To SUPERCHARGE YOUR STEM CELLS, go to qualialife.com/kyle15 for up to 50% off, and use code KYLE15 for an additional 15%. Go to tonum.com/KKP, use the code KKP, and get 10% off your first order of Nouro. Connect with Kyle: I'm back on Instagram, come say hey @kylekingsbu Twitter: @kingsbu Our Farm Initiative: @gardenersofeden.earth Odysee: odysee.com/@KyleKingsburypod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kyle-Kingsbury Kyle's Website: www.kingsbu.com - Gardeners of Eden site If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe & leave a 5-star review with your thoughts!
Episode 69: Cathleen Allen of @timeline.alchemy! Cathleen Allen went viral this summer and authored the now iconic meme phrase "I'm a Connecticut hedge fund wife whose lifestyle was obliterated by sudden onset clairvoyance that started showing me evil spirits behind the veil."I spoke with her about her sudden onset clairvoyance, going viral, seeing dark energy, helping people achieve their highest timelines, soul contracts, past lives, visiting the underworld, spirit guides, and a lot more. She's the real deal!Hope you all enjoy this episode. You can find Cathleen on Instagram @timeline.alchemy and on the web at cathleenallen.comTo support this project, become a patron at patreon.com/ineedgod
Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
In this episode, we uncover the real reasons most insurance agencies struggle to grow and why relying on old-school sales tactics is no longer enough. We're joined by Andy Neary, who shares how he rebuilt his career from scratch in a market where no one knew him and why building a powerful personal brand became the game-changer that transformed his business.From the importance of patience in marketing, to the 90-day “this isn't working” phase, to the moment the hockey-stick breakthrough appears, this conversation is packed with the mindset, discipline, and strategy agency owners desperately need today. If you want to understand the core pillars of an effective marketing strategy and how consistency compounds into massive growth, this episode is your roadmap.Perfect for agency owners, producers, marketers, and anyone ready to stop surviving and start scaling.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!
In this powerful new episode of Smashing Secrets Feng Shui, Chloe and Jo dive deep into a month filled with transformation, breakthrough moments, and emotional alchemy. From Chloe's freediving journey in Dahab to intense breathwork sessions that unlocked deep trauma release, this episode explores how mind over matter, water, fire, and energy cycles shape our inner world. Jo unpacks the snake–pig clash, November's fire–water turbulence, and how Mercury Retrograde has stirred old patterns to the surface. Together, they reflect on emotional shifts, personal healing, and the unexpected clarity that comes from pushing your limits—whether underwater or across burning coals. Then, they look ahead: ✨ What does the Earth Rat month bring from 7 December? ✨ Why December is a powerful time for planting intentions for 2026 ✨ How fire and water energy shape love, luck, creativity, and personal breakthroughs ✨ Which directions and sectors offer support, stability, or expansion this month? Expect stories, laughter, emotional truth, ancient wisdom, and practical Feng Shui insights to help you navigate the final weeks of the year with clarity, grounding, and purpose. If you've experienced emotional shifts, breakthroughs, or big inner changes this month — you're not alone. The stars, elements, and energies are working with you. Tune in, breathe deep, and welcome the transformation. ______ Smashing Secrets Feng Shui has been brought to you by Mother-Daughter Duo Jo and Chloe Russell. For in-depth monthly horoscopes and other Feng Shui and Chinese astrology updates, subscribe to our Patreon: patreon.com/smashingsecrets For monthly Feng Shui advice subscribe to our newsletter through our website smashingsecrets.com Follow us on Twitter for daily updates @smashingsecret Follow us on Instagram for weekly updates @smashingsecrets To watch our episodes on subscribe to our YouTube © 2025 Smashing Secrets. All Rights Reserved.
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How do we ever know what is enough – or feel like enough – in a world that pushes us to incessantly perform, perfect, collect, and earn? The extraordinary duo Suleika Jaouad and Jon Batiste are here for one of the richest conversations we've had about art, love, ambition, spirituality, and what it takes to remain ourselves. Together, we explore: - The “beast” we all carry: fear, perfectionism, control, or ambition—and how facing it is the only way out; - How we can all begin to alchemize our pain into creativity; and - How to hold onto the integrity of art, beauty, and love in a world that's always searching for “more.” This conversation will help you take a deep breath and finally feel like it's all enough – including you. . And check out our prior conversations we had with Suleika, the brilliant author of The Book of Alchemy: How to Stay Human; and How to Turn a Mistake into Magic. About Jon Batiste: Jon Batiste is a seven-time Grammy and Academy Award–winning artist whose music moves between jazz, soul, classical, and pop. His ninth studio album, Big Money, was released on August 22nd, and is supported by a national headlining tour with more than 30 stops. Audiences also know Jon from his Oscar-winning score for his chart-topping album Beethoven Blues and the acclaimed documentary American Symphony, which celebrates his artistry, resilience, and love with his wife Suleika at the height of his creative powers. About Suleika Jaouad: Suleika Jaouad is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoirs The Book of Alchemy and Between Two Kingdoms. She writes The Isolation Journals, the #1 Literature newsletter on Substack, and wrote the New York Times “Life, Interrupted” column. A three-time cancer survivor and visual artist, she appears with her husband Jon Batiste in the Oscar-nominated documentary American Symphony.
In this episode, I chat with Melissa Monte. Melissa is the host of Mind Love™, a top-ranked podcast with over 5 million downloads. She's known for questioning everything—religion, government, culture—and guiding people back to the truth inside themselves.Her work blends neuroscience, storytelling, and spiritual sovereignty to help people rewire their minds, reclaim their voice, and live like they actually mean it. After surviving trauma, addiction, and a felony charge for someone else's crime, she rebuilt her life from the inside out. Now she helps others wake up, break patterns, and write stories that actually reflect who they are.Connect with Melissa:Website https://mindlove.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/mindlovemelissaTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mindlovemelissaWork with me—schedule a free 30-minute breakthrough consultation today. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only and does not substitute individual psychological advice. No AI—all content and episodes created and written by Ashley Melillo. *This is an affiliate link. Purchasing through affiliate links supports The Soul Horizon at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 3, 2025 is: alchemy AL-kuh-mee noun Alchemy refers to a power or process that changes or transforms something in a mysterious or impressive way. // They practiced their alchemy in the kitchen, turning a pile of vegetables and legumes into an extravagant meal. // The shopkeepers hoped for some sort of economic alchemy that would improve business. See the entry > Examples: “Forty years ago, the Nintendo Entertainment System hit North American shores, singlehandedly resurrecting the video-game market after its infamous post-Atari crash in 1983. To do so, it needed a heavy hitter, a killer must-have title that could put butts in seats and lock audiences into the tube TV until their eyes bleed. That game was Super Mario Bros.—a product so potent, its exact alchemy has never been re-created.” — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2025 Did you know? Alchemy—the medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy that focused on the attempt to change less valuable metals into gold, to find a universal cure for disease, and to discover a means of prolonging life indefinitely—was practiced in much of the ancient world, from China and India to Greece. Alchemy as practiced in ancient Egypt was later revived in 12th-century Europe through translations of Arabic texts into Latin, which led to the development of pharmacology and to the rise of modern chemistry. The word alchemy was first used in English in the 1400s, and by the mid-1500s it had developed figurative senses relating to powers and processes that can change or transform things in mysterious or impressive ways.
Exploring Carl Jung's bizarre observations in Aion about the Philosopher's Stone of Alchemy and how it relates to AiSong at the End: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit uberboyo.substack.com/subscribe
A fun chat with Matthew Pearl all about his new book The Award, hot chocolate, astronauts, and the trouble with being surrounded by writers. Plus – Dave pays tribute to his Dad, Laura gets pulled over, and Andrew is spending more time working on his garage. We also recommend: Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber, … Continue reading Ep. 310 Matthew Pearl Drinks Hot Chocolate
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We're back with a new listener AMA, and this one goes deep into the heart of what so many of you have been asking about lately: healing, forgiveness, energetic boundaries, and what it really means to stay aligned when life throws you lessons you never asked for. As always, it's just me and my wife, Alyson Charles Storey, sitting down at home to explore your questions with honesty, humor, and a whole lot of spiritual perspective.In this conversation, we unpack what forgiveness actually looks like—especially when the other person never takes accountability. We talk about how to work with resentment, rumination, and intrusive thoughts without spiritually bypassing or numbing ourselves. You'll hear us dive into the difference between emotional processing and feeding old mental loops, the role of humility in resolving conflict, and why “letting go” is often more about moment-to-moment surrender than a single breakthrough.We also get into questions around shamanic perspective, karmic lessons, and how to discern when an experience has alchemized into wisdom versus when it's still asking for attention. Along the way, we touch on rituals, inner work, and the spiritual tools we each turn to—plus plenty of personal stories, laughter, and real-life marriage moments.Thank you to every listener who submitted a question. Your curiosity and vulnerability shape these episodes, and we're grateful to walk this path with you. Keep the questions coming for the next AMA. Get Alyson's Animal Power book and deck, plus free guided drumming shamanic journey to meet your power animal, at alysoncharles.com/animalpower.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:Element Health | Go to elementhealthsupply.com/luke for deep discounts during their Black Friday / Cyber Monday saleBON CHARGE | Save 25% on BON CHARGE's entire product line through December 31, 2025 at boncharge.comAPOLLO NEURO | Improve sleep, focus, and calm with the Apollo wearable. Get $90 off with code LUKE at apolloneuro.com/lukeBIOPTIMIZERS | Get 25% on Bioptimizers' entire product line for Black Friday and Cyber Monday at bioptimizers.com/lukeMORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) The Reality of Writing a Book: Discipline, Devotion, & Disconnection(00:20:54) “Are You a Student of Life… or at the Mercy of It?”(00:39:31) Abuse, Alchemy, & Forgiveness Without Accountability(01:06:40) Latest Discoveries & the Art of Not Caring What People Think(01:23:16) Anti-Inflammatories, Herbal Mocktails, & Winter Wellness Tools(01:34:21) “In God We Trust”: A National Motto, a Spiritual Inquiry, & a Cultural Disconnect(01:45:43) Closing the Year of the Snake & Preparing for the Fire HorseResources:• Website:
Breathwork is one of the most powerful tools in biohacking, yet most people only experience the surface level techniques. When you use it the right way, breathwork can upgrade your brain, strengthen your nervous system, improve sleep, and open awareness states that amplify longevity and human performance. This episode features Ishan Shivanand, a globally celebrated yogic scholar, mental health researcher, and bestselling author who was raised in the monasteries of India under Mahasiddha Avdhoot Shivanand. He carries one of the world's oldest Shiv Yogi lineages and created the clinically validated Yoga of Immortals method, which has helped millions reverse anxiety, depression, insomnia, burnout, and trauma. Together, Host Dave Asprey and Ishan reveal how lineage level breath practices shape consciousness, neuroplasticity, and emotional resilience. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey and Ishan explore the full arc of ancient yogic training, from how breathwork directs prana through the body to how chanting alters brain states, emotional regulation, and nervous system function. They break down the role of visualization in building neuroplasticity, the symbolism and physics of sacred sound, and the science of moving awareness through the spine. The conversation moves into rarely discussed topics including the yogic art of choosing one's death, how advanced practitioners leave the body, the meaning of immortality in spiritual traditions, and how dharma shapes whether long life becomes a blessing or a burden. You will hear how ancient monks trained through martial arts, mantra repetition, sacred geometry, gold symbolism, alchemy, and the cultivation of higher states of consciousness, and how these practices compare to modern biohacking tools like fasting, ketosis, nootropics, supplements, sleep optimization, functional medicine, and mitochondrial support. This episode shows you how Eastern mystical training and Western performance science intersect and how these teachings fit naturally within the Smarter Not Harder framework. This conversation also covers plant medicine, psychedelics, and the difference between ancient ceremonial use and modern recreational misuse. You will hear how lineage based training uses breath, awareness, and mantra to alter redox balance, regulate the autonomic nervous system, strengthen energy production, and shape brain optimization at the deepest levels. You'll Learn: • Why breathwork changes brain states faster than basic meditation and how it drives neuroplasticity • How chanting affects the vagus nerve, emotional regulation, and nervous system balance • How visualization strengthens nerve pathways, trauma resolution, and sleep optimization • The meaning behind sacred sound, vibration, and the origins of consciousness in ancient lineage training • Why monks train with martial arts, mantra repetition, and sacred geometry to enhance awareness • How yogic philosophy approaches immortality, choosing one's death, and leaving the body consciously • Why dharma shapes whether long life becomes a blessing or a curse • How plant medicine differs when used ceremonially versus recreationally • How to integrate these teachings into your own longevity, performance, and human potential strategy Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: advanced breathwork techniques, prana movement training, mantra induced trance states, sacred sound vibration science, visualization neuroplasticity practice, yogic spinal awareness training, autonomic nervous system regulation, ancient Himalayan lineage meditation, art of conscious death practice, yogic immortality teachings, dharma based longevity strategy, astral body leaving techniques, yogic alchemy and transformation, sacred geometry meditation, pranic channel activation, ceremonial plant medicine use, trauma release breathwork, nervous system coherence chanting, biohacking consciousness optimization, mitochondrial and prana synergy Thank you to our sponsors! -Generation Lab | Go to http://generationlab.com/, use code Dave20 for $20 off, and see what your body's really doing behind the surface. -Our Place | Head to https://fromourplace.com/ and use the code DAVE for 10% off your order. -BodyHealth | Go to https://bodyhealth.com/ and use code DAVE20 to save 20% off your first order of PerfectAmino. 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This week, I sit down with my friend and spiritual guide Christine Thompson for an honest conversation around psilocybin, plant medicine, and surrender. We get into how to know when it is (and isn't) your season to explore plant medicine, why curiosity matters more than “fixing,” and the unexpected skillset you actually need before you ever take a journey.We talk trauma, intention, and why psilocybin isn't an “easy button.” Christine shares how she discovered the power of mushrooms, the life-changing moment on a Florida beach that cracked her open, and what she's learned after nearly a decade of guiding others through this inner work.A word from my sponsors:K18 - Shop K18 mask at Sephora or get 10% off your first purchase with code KRISTIN at K18hair.com.Skims - Shop my favorite pajamas at SKIMS.com And if you're looking for the perfect gifts for everyone on your list - the SKIMS Holiday Shop is now open at SKIMS.comForia - Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/HONEST OR use code HONEST at checkoutARMRA - Go to armra.com/HONEST or enter HONEST to get 30% off your first subscription order.Cymbiotika - Go to Cymbiotika.com/Honest for 20% off plus free shippingThe Real Real - Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/honestFor more Let's Be Honest, follow along at:@kristincavallari on Instagram@kristincavallari and @dearmedia on TikTokLet's Be Honest with Kristin Cavallari on YouTubeProduced by Dear Media.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Have you taken a few precious minutes out of your day lately to consider why you are living right here, right now at this time when so much chaos and upheaval is going on our world? If you are here, you have all the potential to become a lightworker and influence the course of the world for the good, just like Sean O'Laoire, this week's very special guest on Spirit Gym.Learn more about Sean and his work at his Spirits in Spacesuits website. Follow him on social media via Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Timestamps10:36 The Hebrew word, radha, explains so many unsolved and unresolved problems on our planet.20:52 “We're mistaking the mask that God is wearing for who God is.”28:15 Will the divine in us ever recognize the same thing in others?36:38 Spirituality has been reduced to religion which has often been reduced to morality.39:34 Do you know the secret, sacred, divine name God gave you?45:40 Moving through an alchemical process.1:02:02 A mirror not only shows us who we are but what we can become.1:11:34 The mythish way of experiencing the world.1:25:54 “The love of money is the root of all evil.”1:33:39 Big differences between signs, symbols and sacraments.1:41:14 How many American woman are part of the Hatetriarchy?1:52:14 The imbalances between technology and morality.2:02:56 Three versions of the future.2:10:25 Sean's five stages of problem-solving.2:14:06 The Lightworker's Manifesto.2:24:20 The mission of lightworkers.2:31:30 Five levels of compassion.ResourcesSean discusses King Arthur and Jesus on the Aubrey Marcus podcast on YouTubeThe Coming of the Cosmic Christ: The Healing of Mother Earth and the Birth of a Global Renaissance by Matthew FoxSetting God Free: Moving Beyond the Caricature We've Created in Our Own Image by Sean O'Laoire Find more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz), Composed, mixed, mastered and produced by Michael RB Schwartz of Brave Bear MusicThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.