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What if your life is not just a series of random events, but a myth unfolding in real time?In this episode of Shifting Dimensions, I sit down with mythologist, author, speaker, and story shaper Allison Steger to explore how mythology helps us understand the deeper patterns of our lives. Allison has spent more than 20 years working with myths, archetypes, ritual, and storytelling to help individuals and organizations better understand the stories they are living and the stories they are ready to transform.Together, we explore the healing power of myth, the heroic journey, archetypes, dream work, ritual, and what it means to turn pain into wisdom. Allison explains how myths are not just ancient stories from the past, but living maps that can help us navigate grief, trauma, identity shifts, spiritual awakenings, creative blocks, and major life transitions.Where to find Allison:Allison Stieger's WebsiteSend us Fan MailSupport the showLove the show? Your support helps keep these conversations going. You can treat me to a coffee here:https://buymeacoffee.com/shiftingdimensionsSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr0p1zDPaPLmnmI3AIWhDFQFollow us: TikTok -  @shiftingdimensions444  Instagram -  @shiftingdimensions_podDisclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Shifting Dimensions. The material and information presented here is for general information and entertainment purposes only. 

June is changing the rules. Are you ready for the Return of Magic? After a relentless period of shedding, truth-bombing, and “rip-the-Band-Aid-off” energy, the first week of June brings a massive, fated frequency shift. We are moving out of the cocoon and into a three-point arc of initiation, grace, and new human embodiment. In this episode, Sabrina Lynn reveals the “Return to Magic” arc moving through June 1st–7th, showing you how to stop watching the “avalanche” of the old world and start attuning to the gold veins of abundance available right now. The 3-Point Arc of June 1st–7th: 1⃣ The Nervous System Exhale (Mon-Tue): As Mercury enters Cancer and the Sun sextiles Saturn, a sacred reprieve opens. This isn’t just rest; it's the “landing” required to access your deepest intuitive gold. 2⃣ The Return to Magic (Wed-Sat): The “Grace-Bombing Magicians” (Venus, Isis, Osiris, & Hygeia) are in a high-initiatory conjunction. We explore how to stop watching the “avalanche” of the old world and start attuning to the miracles hidden in the collapse. 3⃣ The Crossroads of Destiny (Sun): Hecate and Mary Magdalene meet on the Nodes of Fate while Uranus squares the destiny line. This is the “Chicken Wings” moment—the choice to stop crawling and finally start using your wings. What we dive into: • The Avalanche vs. The Gold Veins: Why where you place your life force this week determines your next 6 months. • High-Voltage Initiations: Why you might feel “crunchy” or “on the edge” right before a massive breakthrough. • The Mother of Magic: An invitation into the vast mystery school of the Goddess Isis. • Embodying the New Human: Moving from deconstruction to actual frequency embodiment. It's time to move from deconstruction to actual frequency embodiment. Are you ready to claim the magic? RESOURCES FOR THE SHIFT: FREE Isis Activation: Get your private transmission to help you attune to high-voltage magic here: → Watch here  Bones Membership: Join the “Return to Magic” June 1st Live Workshop and receive the juice for your next level of initiation: → Join BONES ReWilding Weekly: Get daily energetics, journal prompts, and deeper support delivered to your inbox. → Subscribe here Listen to “June Is Changing the Rules: The Return of Magic“ podcast here… Topics Explored in “June Is Changing the Rules: The Return of Magic” podcast: (Times based off audio version) The Transmission Map: (00:00) – The June Frequency Shift: Moving from “Truth-Bombing” to Grace (02:50) – Monday: Mercury in Cancer: Dropping into Intuitive Body Wisdom (06:19) – Tuesday: Sun Sextile Saturn: Creating a Safe, Sacred Environment (11:31) – State of Being: Why Safety is the Gateway to Magic (15:21) – Wednesday: The Language of Intuition: Mercury Trines the Nodes of Fate (20:02) – The 2-Month Intuition Cycle: Feminine Wisdom & Womb Awakening (22:01) – Thursday-Saturday: The Return to Magic: Non-Ordinary Reality Becomes Ordinary (25:00) – The Avalanche vs. The Gold Veins: Choosing Your Focus During Global Collapse (27:01) – High Magic Conjunctions: Venus, Isis, Osiris, and Hygeia (33:20) – The Next Level Initiation: Finding the “Juice” for Your Spiritual Breakthrough (41:25) – Sunday: The Crossroads of Destiny: Hecate & Mary Magdalene on the Nodes (47:10) – Embodying the New Human: Cracking the Cocoon & Getting Your Wings You can leave a comment or question for Sabrina on the YouTube version of this episode. Listen to after “June Is Changing the Rules: The Return of Magic”: Sabrina & Stav Conversation on Relationships  Richard Rudd & the 2026–27 Great Shift  Shadow Work with the Goddess (Kali, Lilith, Persephone, Hecate, Medusa)  STAY CONNECTED ReWilding Weekly (free, embodied astrology)  IG  Website  Disclaimer: Educational/spiritual perspectives; not medical/mental-health advice. #2025Shift #NewHuman #SpiritualAwakening Welcome to ReWilding with Sabrina Lynn & ReWilding for Women! A gifted facilitator of revolutionary inner work and the world's leading archetypal embodiment expert, Sabrina Lynn is the creator of the groundbreaking ReWilding Way and founder of ReWilding For Women. Sabrina has led more than 100,000 people through programs based on the ReWilding Way, a modality of healing and awakening that strips away the false, the deep wounds from early life, and the fears that hold people back, to reveal their true and unique soul light and help them build their innate capacity to shine it in the world. Her work includes in-person retreats and events, the monthly ReWilding Membership, Living Close to the Bone, Priest/ess Trainings, Mystery Schools, the ReWilding with the Archetypes, and the wildly popular 6 Faces of the Feminine workshop series. Welcome to ReWilding! The post 383 – June Is Changing the Rules: The Return of Magic appeared first on Rewilding for Women.

When we scramble too sharplyout of steeping,we may stumble.It takes patienceto refresh ourselves.Let us committo moving at our own pace,to treating ourselves with love.Let our devotionforge a compassionate path forward,one that nourishes and restores,one that inspires and transforms.Happy Beltane and welcome to this week's Rituals of Returning newsletter! Today is the official publication date of my newest book, Thunder and Roses, which becomes available worldwide today on Amazon! Orders from the Etsy shop also include special bonuses only available directly from us. And, for the first time ever, we also have one-of-a-kind (OOAK) Bast goddesses in the shop!This week's magic:18 minute mini ritual video: Beltane ritual and May's alliesAdditional video: letting your heart be your compassTwo minute video: unboxing March's Magic MailFree mini zine: A Festival of WonderMay's practice update for #30DaysofGoddess!Live activation ritual for May is on May 4th at 3:00! Book party for Thunder and Roses is on May 11!We've started a new newsletter for Gaea Goddess Gathering! Coming up in September right here in Missouri.Earthprayer!My special offering for May is an Earthprayer series unfolding via the Goddess Magic Mystery School. This series includes weekly live practices, daily posts, inspiring rituals, and FOUR printable card decks for exploring our daily themes.Life's Bits and Pieces:May I remember I am not here to watch from the edges, but to co‑create in the ceremony of life's unfolding.May I choose with wise discernment what I will tend in my cauldron of creation.May I return, again and again, to my own sacred center.And, may I trust that some wishes are meant to wander on the wind,carrying my magic farther than I can see.reading: (to self) Living in Process—while I have a couple of complaints about this book in terms of what feels like missing information/explanation, I am really enjoying the exploration of living in process, remembering the this earth, this world, this life is not static, it is an unfolding and each of us has a process to live and explore.(to kids) Aenir, book three in the Seventh Tower series—I actually finished the second book, The Castle, in between April's newsletter and this one. I'm still enjoying this series, in which everything the main character has thought to be true about his life and world unravels as he discovered how much more lies outside the shadowy boundaries of his life. (listening to with Tanner): Brian's Hunt—the final book in the survival classic series that developed after Hatchet. Since I last wrote, we also listened to The River, Brian's Winter, and Brian's Return. We also continued our Gary Paulsen festival by listening to Northwind, which is about a Viking-era type of boy who has to survive alone on the sea.(listening to by self): Sisters in the Wind—I've barely begun this one, as I only recently finished listening to Warrior Girl, Unearthed. This is the third book following Firekeeper's Daughter, but it actually takes place temporally between the events of Firekeeper and Warrior Girl. I actually liked Warrior Girl, Unearthed more than Firekeeper's Daughter overall, but I was really left frustrated by the many holes in the ending. Each of these books is a 12+ hour listen, so be prepared!Note: I am on Fable if you want to follow along with what I read there!Resource Reminders:Intro audio about the Goddess Magic Mystery SchoolI've started to add our monthly activation replay videos for this year's #30DaysofGoddess practice to the homepage! Scroll past the “2026 Practice Updates” section to access the videos. Note: Live monthly activations are available to any member of the Goddess Magic Mystery School Patreon community free and paid both!Free Everyday Magic series!6. Awe and Ecstasy5. Freedom4. Innerstanding3. Sacred Yes and Holy No2. Storied Realities, Magical Awareness, and Goddess Creation1. Awakening BeautyPast Resources:Womanrunes Immersion seriesJourneying with InannaFREE class:forty week Intro to Goddess Studies class! Gift a Goddess Magic membership to a friend!Playfulness, Sweetness, and Heart-HealingHappy May! Marshmallow and Raspberry are our herbal allies for May—soft, spiky, sweet, and resilient.In this month's video, we embark on an exploration of Beltane, centered on the Egyptian cat goddess Bast (Bastet). We weave together goddess wisdom, plant medicine, crystal allies, and animal guidance to support a season of love, playfulness, and heart-healing.May you be playful this month. May you pause to listen to your heart. And, may you savor sweetness in the ordinary momentsReminder: I do create monthly handbooks for members of our Goddess Magic Mystery School community and May's handbook is available here.Expanded post available here. And, bonus affirmation set for paid subscribers is included at the bottom of this newsletter (scroll down).Questions to explore:Do you know how to play as you are now (at this age, in this season of life)? What does play mean to you today?Where might you be trying to “straighten” what is meant to be delightfully cattywampus? What would it feel like to bless the imperfect instead of fixing it?Where can you soften in your life—physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually?What rough edges are currently rubbing at your spirit, and how might you soften them?Where do you feel “thin,” leaky, or drained in your life or energy body right now?What fears or resentments are hurting you from the inside out? What would it look like to begin releasing even a little of that today?If your heart could speak freely, what would it say it needs in order to remember how to be whole?What idea, project, or dream are you ready to make manifest in this season?Affirmations:I allow playfulness to enrich my life.I find pleasure in the small moments.I follow what pleases me.I am rich in so many ways.I understand the sacred nature of the cattywampus way.I embrace the tender beauty in imperfection.I am playful.I dance in the love light of a benevolent Mother Goddess.I am rooted in love.I pause and return to center.I breathe deep and listen.I allow myself to delight in the sweetness of life.I am open to ease in the present.I soften and rediscover sweetness.I remember I am already whole.I am fierce and wild.Inhabiting the crossroads…I watch the orioles,orange and black embersagainst a backdrop of green.They do not know what is on my lists.Standing under this sky,this day,I remember:when we let the litany of the undonerun away with us,we forget to inhabit the real.The orioles are here today.Tomorrow is still only a rumor.Sometimes I feel like I've been “camping out” at a long, extended crossroads—combination of midlife re-evaluation, changing family constellations and needs, and simply living in the in‑between on a changing earth.Midlife invites us to recognize and hold the reality that we can't live every possible life and can't say yes to every shimmering door.But you can:+Listen for your own full yes from the wise guide within. +Make peace with the paths that must pass you by.+Trust that new doors appear because you let others close.A mini blessing for today:“May I choose with wise discernment, even when it means letting good things go.”Embodying the Goddess: Guest Video about BeautySo pleased to share this guest video from Cynthia Abulafia, the author of Embodying the Goddess with you as a special subscriber bonus this month!Where the magic is…This is where the magic is, right where we are, where we touchthe mighty mystery,step into the sacred, and ease into the boundless, right where it touches us.Gently, now, we invite ourselves to remember.Bravely, now, we invite ourselves to reclaim.Firmly, now, we invite ourselves to return.We need not seek the absolute or long for the holy,we need only to open our eyes and reach out our hands, right here,right now, we have already arrived.Sending love to all of you.Keep living your magic, Molly, Mark, + Family This is a public episode. 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For today's self-care practice, we are going to take the gratitude we feel inside and turn it into a physical experience that can be noticed and seen by its intended recipients. Rachel will share some great ways you can do this, from writing a thank you card, to picking up trash when you're outside. It's a practice that will get you creative and allow you to have some fun. Tune in to begin. 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

Improvement efforts stall for reasons every CI practitioner knows by heart: unclear problem statements, missing data, inconsistent teams, rejected countermeasures. Anne Frewin argues those are symptoms. The root cause is the environment leaders create -- and Gallup's data backs her up: 70% of team engagement comes down to the manager.In this episode, recorded as part of the KaiNexus Continuous Improvement Webinar Series, Anne walks host Mark Graban through her LEAD model -- four leadership mindsets that build the psychological safety improvement work depends on. For each one, she offers a single behavior you can put to work right away:Leading with courage means talking about problems, not just making them visible -- moving teams from firefighting to "smelling the smoke." Embodying trust means going to Gemba with real curiosity: standing still, observing, listening to tone as much as words. Anchoring in clarity means communicating so it sticks -- frequent, visual, purposeful, two-way. Driving improvement means inviting ideas and letting people fix what bugs them, using three simple guardrails: Is it safe? Does everyone who needs to know, know? Can it be undone?Anne also makes the case for treating employees as a key stakeholder alongside owners and customers, and shows what changes when you do. Engaged organizations see 63% fewer safety incidents, 21% lower turnover, 32% fewer defects, and 23% higher profitability.The conversation continues into a wide-ranging Q&A on writing better problem statements, creating space for people to surface problems without fear, the limits of ROI thinking, and the hard work of coaching managers who rose through the ranks by being the boss.Anne Frewin is a speaker, coach, and facilitator, and the founder of Employee Centric Leadership LLC. She has more than 15 years of experience implementing Lean principles across healthcare, biomedical, manufacturing, and professional services.Watch the video, view the slides, and read the full recapBrowse 100+ free recorded webinarsTips, articles, and case studies on leadership and continuous improvementLearn more about KaiNexus

Episode 74 – Do You Love All of You with Sabine Kruse   In this conversation, Andrea and Sabine discussed the importance of developing an unconditional relationship with yourself - in a natural, authentic way, not in a narcissistic way. It is about returning to your True Self.   They also talked about Sabine's new sacred geometry symbol: The Love Symbol, and the relationship we can cultivate as we return to our true selves. “Love Symbol” contains frequencies of compassion, self-love, universal love, joy, playfulness, and so much more.   Link to Sabine's webinar series, Embodying the Qualities of New Earth: https://sabinekruse.com/en/webinars-events/   Link to Sabine's blueprints - sacred geometry with a webinar. https://sabinekruse.com/en/sacred-geometry-designs/   Her 1st book: "Activate Your Highest Potential with Sacred Geometry: A Practical Guide to Freedom, Authenticity and Fulfillment" has a wealth of information for learning the basics of foundational sacred geometry shapes and forms, and an overview of the stars.   Buy the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Activate-Highest-Potential-Sacred-Geometry-ebook/dp/B0CCK4JY4Z/   Past Episodes with Sabine Kruse on Carving a New Path:   Book Release: https://youtu.be/aMwl9C1ssOw   Episode 16: Sacred Geometry with Sabine Kruse https://youtu.be/zfFuTz3tbgA   Episode 17: Womb Wisdom with Sabine and Shuntena https://youtu.be/xMFXnYSbo5I   Episode 21: Activate Your Highest Potential with Sacred Geometry with Sabine Kruse https://youtu.be/giN34dlkpdM   Episode 31: The February 2024 Sacred Geometry with Sabine Kruse: Love Is... https://youtu.be/mhUEjeq-Y4A     Sabine Kruse is an activator of human consciousness. For 20 years Sabine worked as an economist devoted to improving the living conditions of people in developing countries, eventually realizing that “knowing thyself” is the most effective way to create a real impact. With her deep understanding of sacred geometry and through her writing, coaching workshops and sacred geometry designs, Sabine inspires and empowers people around the world to break free from limitations, connect to their true nature, and live their best lives. Check out her website and social media sites for a ton of free resources and information.   Website: https://sabinekruse.com/   Instagram:   / sacredgeometryexperience     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008415458849   Email: info@sabinekruse.com   Andrea Hylen is the founder of The Incubator: An online coworking space for women creatives. https://go.andreahylen.com/the-incubator   There is also a free creativity community on Facebook:   / theincubatorcreativitycommunity       Author Page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B002C1XZCU   Website: http://www.andreahylen.com/   Link to Carving a New Path on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3p9mPdcncZ0Iju63v9mDYj?si=77c38a9a0a5a4ecf    Link to Carving a New Path Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/carving-a-new-path-podcast/id1509862803     This podcast is filled with stories and tools and resources to help you reflect on the life you are living while opening to new possibilities. Most of us were raised in a society that encourages productivity and do, do, do. I started this podcast in 2020 which was the beginning of global events that encouraged us to take time to pause, make changes and heal, to ask questions and listen for the answers. Exploring change and carving new paths is an invitation to listen to your inner guidance. The conversations and guests on this podcast have listened to their inner voice and birthed new ways of being in the world.  

In this message, Katherine Sikma Wadsworth explores the holiness of the human body, challenging dualistic theology that elevates the soul while sidelining or shaming our physical selves. Moving through creation, incarnation, resurrection, and ascension, she shows how Scripture affirms that God meets us in and through our bodies, and that Jesus' ongoing embodied life is good news for our own flesh. She closes by offering a blessing over congregants' bodies, inviting them to receive their physical selves as sacred gifts and primary places of encounter with God.

This New Moon in Taurus,  "Soul Worth is Your Core Essence".  This earth elemental  provides a grounding and steadying energy in the life creation process. It is where the “stick-to-it attitude can be seen. This zodiac sign embodies the concepts, ideas and values of creating and building something of worth with lasting value. Taurus is the focal point for bringing ideas into form.  Taurus is the complement to Scorpio, even while referred to as it's opposite sign in astrology discussions.  The basic relationship is that the 2nd house associated with Taurus, is where you begin to recognize your own valued self-possessed resources.  Scorpio, 8th house is how we exchange with others our valued resources, and they with us.  (See previous episode, "Full Moon in Scorpio). One of the key aspects of Taurus is its association with manifestation of physical possessions, and the flow of money as a measure of resources, usable talents, abilities, and skills for exchange. This is the time to reflect on creating both inner and outer heart-centered connections, which offer experiences of personal truth.  Instead of setting intentions from a place of being “not enough or good enough”now is the time to embrace your “Whole Self and Soul Worthiness”.Taurus is the opportunity to express deepest appreciation for being able to live life from Soul awareness. Living in the “Soul Worthiness” way is claiming the ability to be a creator with the Universal Source.  This New Moon in Taurus is an invitation to reshape your mind to create a meaningful, passionate life that will stand the test of time. The Taurus archetype is the awareness of the “spark” animating the physical body.   “I Manifest” principle. The Taurus energy is the nourishing of being through self worth.This New Moon in Taurus brings us into a profound awareness of being a part of Nature.  Of the three Earth signs, Capricorn and Virgo, Taurus brings us into relationship with our physicality.  Every person possesses a unique emanation and energetic life frequency.  When a person actually listens to one's body in cooperation with mind and heart, this comes together as a unique type of intelligence. How do we access our unique personal body intelligence and inner wisdom? Our bodies literally speak to us through the feeling states.  For example,  you get up in the morning and you notice the birdsong, and interestingly, listening to the birds feels calming to you. In fact, you notice your whole body feels rather relaxed. On the other hand, you are walking along on a city street, there are lots people whizzing by, as well as the sounds of heavy machinery drilling, earth moving machines rumbling, and diesel fuel smells are in the air.   Notice how your body sends you signals which are much different from the  relaxation of the birdsong.The sign of Taurus provide us with greater understanding of how our magnificent bodies serve as our central "anchoring" point.  The more we observe, listen and feel our own body-wise connection the more we can live greater heart-centered and Soul led lives.  In essence, we need body/mind/spirit awareness.  During this lunar cycle, the Taurus energy is providing an energetic framework for understanding how to ground and regulate our nervous systems, through tuning into the Earth's frequency.  Currently, on a daily basis millions of people are voicing their feelings about emotional, bodily, mental unrest and psycho-spiritual disconnection.  This New Moon is an invitation from the Universe to seek a quiet space from inside self.  Inevitably the question comes up, "how can I feel peaceful, and where is restfulness to be found? It's inside each one of us, and the guide to self understanding is through our bodies, as the gateways to heart-centered insights. Prosperity and Abundance through Self-WorthTaurus is a feminine and  fixed earth sign. Sound alchemy,  your voice is deeply associated with the sign of Taurus.  Singing, chanting, toning, humming, any sonic activity has a grounding effect, which helps to regulate the nervous system. Dancing, gardening, drumming and movement put us in alignment with our home planet, Earth.This sign represents the ability to create, produce and bring an idea into fruition.  In our astrological map, it's the area of life where a person will persist and eventually achieve success, as a result of embracing one's physical body wisdom, sensual and tactile connection. There's understanding of self-worth, sacred  valuing, and inner soul awareness.This sign is associated with the 2nd house on the zodiac wheel.  It embodies the talents, gifts, abilities, developed skills, resources, feelings of self-worth and self-esteem.  The guiding/ruling planet is Venus which provides the inner awareness of sight, smell, taste, touch, sound, as well as responses to expressions of beauty. The 2nd  house reveals how the core attributes mentioned above are manifested in form, especially through financial flow, lived-values, self worth, sensual pleasure, peace, harmony and the ability to relate to others in all kinds of relationships.The placement of Taurus in your “Star Chart”, is the area of life where you are learning to balance financial security, self-expression, self-worth and clarify how to embrace physical reality.  It is the overall “value center”.  It's important to fully recognize that your self-worth does not depend on what other people say, or tell you who you are, or are "suppose to be".The Following Prompts will help in learning how to use your astrology chart as a guide for connecting deeper with the Taurus energy that will help you be more present for yourself.New Moon in Taurus with Venus Rulership/guidanceJournal Prompts:Natal Venus sign and house placement, and sign on cusp of 2nd house?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Describe 5 important valued self-resources(gifts, talents, skills, inner “treasures)                  Describe Self-Worth and Self-Care rituals that hold importance for you.  (Example: Gardening is often a really important nature and self-care connection for Taurus.)Claiming the Practical Magic of Taurus Touch, taste, smell, wind blowing, and to feel all the sensual pleasures.  In order for the growth process to occur, there has to be a life giving exchange between the Earth and the seed. In other words, this is the sign that reminds us of the energy of growth, of which every nutrient and aspect of life comes from the Earth Herself. This New Moon in Taurus is a powerful time to observe your own way of being connected to Earth, and how to personally contribute to renewal of what needs changing.  Journal Prompt:Describe how you can bring more “earthy magic” into your life.  Create a collage depicting something you value. Let's have an Astrology Conversation.  I look forward to seeing you.  Now is the time.https://www.soulsoundinsights.com/light-reading.htmlhttps://www.soulsoundinsights.com/music-musings-meditation.htmlI am proud to announce my new offering as a Certified Creative Depth Coach.  As a Creative Depth Coach, I provide guidance, support and soul insights on how to discover, explore and navigate your life by  recognizing your magnificent "Creative Genius". Some of my modalities and Soul tools are "Art as Process" EFT Tapping,  Sound and Music for Inner Journeying , using the wisdom of Astrology, Tarot, Oracle and Numerology. l   Enjoy Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Taurus Drumming Video:https://vimeo.com/769123538/b344b2b541"Calling the Wild" or " QuickSilver and Astro Magic" Original Music by MaeRuth McCants 

When we scramble too sharplyout of steeping,we may stumble.It takes patienceto refresh ourselves.Let us committo moving at our own pace,to treating ourselves with love.Let our devotionforge a compassionate path forward,one that nourishes and restores,one that inspires and transforms.Happy Beltane and welcome to this week's Rituals of Returning newsletter! Today is the official publication date of my newest book, Thunder and Roses, which becomes available worldwide today on Amazon! Orders from the Etsy shop also include special bonuses only available directly from us. And, for the first time ever, we also have one-of-a-kind (OOAK) Bast goddesses in the shop!This week's magic:18 minute mini ritual video: Beltane ritual and May's alliesAdditional video: letting your heart be your compassTwo minute video: unboxing March's Magic MailFree mini zine: A Festival of WonderMay's practice update for #30DaysofGoddess!Live activation ritual for May is on May 4th at 3:00! Book party for Thunder and Roses is on May 11!We've started a new newsletter for Gaea Goddess Gathering! Coming up in September right here in Missouri.Earthprayer!My special offering for May is an Earthprayer series unfolding via the Goddess Magic Mystery School. This series includes weekly live practices, daily posts, inspiring rituals, and FOUR printable card decks for exploring our daily themes.Life's Bits and Pieces:May I remember I am not here to watch from the edges, but to co‑create in the ceremony of life's unfolding.May I choose with wise discernment what I will tend in my cauldron of creation.May I return, again and again, to my own sacred center.And, may I trust that some wishes are meant to wander on the wind,carrying my magic farther than I can see.reading: (to self) Living in Process—while I have a couple of complaints about this book in terms of what feels like missing information/explanation, I am really enjoying the exploration of living in process, remembering the this earth, this world, this life is not static, it is an unfolding and each of us has a process to live and explore.(to kids) Aenir, book three in the Seventh Tower series—I actually finished the second book, The Castle, in between April's newsletter and this one. I'm still enjoying this series, in which everything the main character has thought to be true about his life and world unravels as he discovered how much more lies outside the shadowy boundaries of his life. (listening to with Tanner): Brian's Hunt—the final book in the survival classic series that developed after Hatchet. Since I last wrote, we also listened to The River, Brian's Winter, and Brian's Return. We also continued our Gary Paulsen festival by listening to Northwind, which is about a Viking-era type of boy who has to survive alone on the sea.(listening to by self): Sisters in the Wind—I've barely begun this one, as I only recently finished listening to Warrior Girl, Unearthed. This is the third book following Firekeeper's Daughter, but it actually takes place temporally between the events of Firekeeper and Warrior Girl. I actually liked Warrior Girl, Unearthed more than Firekeeper's Daughter overall, but I was really left frustrated by the many holes in the ending. Each of these books is a 12+ hour listen, so be prepared!Note: I am on Fable if you want to follow along with what I read there!Resource Reminders:Intro audio about the Goddess Magic Mystery SchoolI've started to add our monthly activation replay videos for this year's #30DaysofGoddess practice to the homepage! Scroll past the “2026 Practice Updates” section to access the videos. Note: Live monthly activations are available to any member of the Goddess Magic Mystery School Patreon community free and paid both!Free Everyday Magic series!6. Awe and Ecstasy5. Freedom4. Innerstanding3. Sacred Yes and Holy No2. Storied Realities, Magical Awareness, and Goddess Creation1. Awakening BeautyPast Resources:Womanrunes Immersion seriesJourneying with InannaFREE class:forty week Intro to Goddess Studies class! Gift a Goddess Magic membership to a friend!Playfulness, Sweetness, and Heart-HealingHappy May! Marshmallow and Raspberry are our herbal allies for May—soft, spiky, sweet, and resilient.In this month's video, we embark on an exploration of Beltane, centered on the Egyptian cat goddess Bast (Bastet). We weave together goddess wisdom, plant medicine, crystal allies, and animal guidance to support a season of love, playfulness, and heart-healing.May you be playful this month. May you pause to listen to your heart. And, may you savor sweetness in the ordinary momentsReminder: I do create monthly handbooks for members of our Goddess Magic Mystery School community and May's handbook is available here.Expanded post available here. And, bonus affirmation set for paid subscribers is included at the bottom of this newsletter (scroll down).Questions to explore:Do you know how to play as you are now (at this age, in this season of life)? What does play mean to you today?Where might you be trying to “straighten” what is meant to be delightfully cattywampus? What would it feel like to bless the imperfect instead of fixing it?Where can you soften in your life—physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually?What rough edges are currently rubbing at your spirit, and how might you soften them?Where do you feel “thin,” leaky, or drained in your life or energy body right now?What fears or resentments are hurting you from the inside out? What would it look like to begin releasing even a little of that today?If your heart could speak freely, what would it say it needs in order to remember how to be whole?What idea, project, or dream are you ready to make manifest in this season?Affirmations:I allow playfulness to enrich my life.I find pleasure in the small moments.I follow what pleases me.I am rich in so many ways.I understand the sacred nature of the cattywampus way.I embrace the tender beauty in imperfection.I am playful.I dance in the love light of a benevolent Mother Goddess.I am rooted in love.I pause and return to center.I breathe deep and listen.I allow myself to delight in the sweetness of life.I am open to ease in the present.I soften and rediscover sweetness.I remember I am already whole.I am fierce and wild.Inhabiting the crossroads…I watch the orioles,orange and black embersagainst a backdrop of green.They do not know what is on my lists.Standing under this sky,this day,I remember:when we let the litany of the undonerun away with us,we forget to inhabit the real.The orioles are here today.Tomorrow is still only a rumor.Sometimes I feel like I've been “camping out” at a long, extended crossroads—combination of midlife re-evaluation, changing family constellations and needs, and simply living in the in‑between on a changing earth.Midlife invites us to recognize and hold the reality that we can't live every possible life and can't say yes to every shimmering door.But you can:+Listen for your own full yes from the wise guide within. +Make peace with the paths that must pass you by.+Trust that new doors appear because you let others close.A mini blessing for today:“May I choose with wise discernment, even when it means letting good things go.”Embodying the Goddess: Guest Video about BeautySo pleased to share this guest video from Cynthia Abulafia, the author of Embodying the Goddess with you as a special subscriber bonus this month!Where the magic is…This is where the magic is, right where we are, where we touchthe mighty mystery,step into the sacred, and ease into the boundless, right where it touches us.Gently, now, we invite ourselves to remember.Bravely, now, we invite ourselves to reclaim.Firmly, now, we invite ourselves to return.We need not seek the absolute or long for the holy,we need only to open our eyes and reach out our hands, right here,right now, we have already arrived.Sending love to all of you.Keep living your magic, Molly, Mark, + Family This is a public episode. 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In this episode: appreciation, mindfulness, gratitude practice, self-compassion, intentional livingEpisode SummaryAdam leads the Mindful Fire Legends community through a guided appreciation meditation. Beginning with breath awareness and meeting yourself exactly where you are, the practice invites you to embody appreciation — first for the breath itself, then for someone you deeply love, and finally for aspects of your own life and who you are. The session closes with a reflection on how to carry appreciation into your day and express it to those around you.Resources MentionedFree Envisioning Guide: mindfulfire.org/startJoin Mindful Fire Legends to practice live: mindfulfire.org/joinKey TakeawaysAppreciation begins with the breath — each inhale and exhale sustains your life, and tuning into that simple fact is the foundation of the practice.Bringing a specific person to mind and letting feelings of appreciation "bubble up like bubbles off the bottom of a boiling pot" deepens the emotional resonance of gratitude.Appreciating traits about yourself and the opportunities in your own life shifts the inner lens from self-judgment to self-compassion.The practice doesn't end on the cushion — the session closes by inviting listeners to express appreciation to those around them in small, concrete ways throughout the rest of their day.PS: Introducing the…

Work with Christina: book a human design + nervous system session.https://embody-your-design.com/https://www.instagram.com/embody_your_design——Show Notes:Christina's origin: the 2020 breakdown, finding human design at her lowest, and discovering she was a generator with no energy. "I had to figure out a way how to get out of my bed onto the couch because my body was so drained." Knowledge piled up. Nothing changed.The missing link nobody in human design teaches: the body holds trauma, so "just listen to your body" is a half-truth. Without nervous system capacity, you can't feel your sacral, trust your authority, or live what your chart says you are.Quitting the safest job in Germany on a sacral "hell yes" — and freezing for a year and a half afterward. The decision was right. Her body didn't have the capacity to metabolize the consequences. So she blamed human design. Then she found the nervous system.Human design as experiment, not another box: refusing the ego's favorite trap, "I'm just a generator, so I can't initiate." A chart is a starting point, not a permission slip.A clean middle finger to manifestation culture: "If someone says, you just have to live an abundant life, like, go fuck yourself." You can't manifest your way out of rent. The hated job, frustration as protector and motivator, and the baby-step exit plan that doesn't repeat the freeze.The village of energy types — manifestors spark, generators and mani-gens build, projectors see the big picture and guide, reflectors mirror the health of the whole. Nothing gets built without the full ecosystem.The "I'm just a generator" wound: 70% of humanity, doing the actual building, raised to believe work can't be joyful, which is what kills the sacral. The fire runs on joy. Most generators are running on water.The generator plateau: the level where nothing seems to move, where frustration screams at you to quit, where the actual work is staying. "Sometimes this is life testing if I really want to achieve this goal."Lindsey shares publicly for the first time: she stopped over-functioning last July expecting relief, spaciousness, energy. Instead, less energy, more closed, more irritable, months of emotional flatness. "The romanticized fantasy of, I'm gonna stop over-functioning and it's gonna feel so much better — didn't happen."Christina names the wave: a tribal/individual/collective emotional wave that doesn't build smoothly, it climbs in jagged steps over weeks or months before it crests. "Some things just suck. That's life being a human on this planet." No cure being sold here.Active waiting vs. passive waiting: projectors aren't supposed to sit on their hands; generators aren't supposed to wait for life to knock. Expose yourself, follow what lights you up, even when it has nothing to do with making money.The food example and connection charts: Christina is active digestion, her boyfriend is passive. Without human design, "you never have food when I'm here" becomes a story about being inconsiderate. With it, bring your own snack. The daily nuance that prevents made-up conflict.

Zuzu, an author, speaker, percussionist, and photographer, transforms adversity into empowerment.After breaking his neck, Zuzu was fully paralysed and told he'd never walk again. With an unwavering belief in God and in himself, he has defied the odds by overcoming his paralysis through a variety of action-centric modalities, meditation, and a plant- based diet.Embodying a “Light Warrior” mindset, he now helps others transcend pain, awaken their purpose, and live a self-actualised life.“Life is meant to be lived to the fullest… now, in this present moment.” - Zuzu RamiaCheck him out @zuzu_ramia

— Today, we are honored to have Darren Starwynn, a Quantum Catalyst and master healer, inspiring holistic health professionals and meditators to elevate their consciousness. In this episode, we explore key concepts such as Quantum Healing and Consciousness, the role of a Quantum Catalyst, and unlocking individual superpowers. We discuss the journey to self-discovery, embracing life's mysteries, and defining the Avatar Within. Darren shares his thoughts on confronting inner challenges, finding empowerment through vulnerability, and the soul's essential role of love. We'll also consider solutions for a troubled world and reflect on the potential for collective awakening. Darren guides us through these transformative topics, helping us understand the divine mystery of life. Valeria interviews Darren Starwynn — He is the author of  "Awakening the Avatar Within: A Roadmap to Uncover Your Superpowers, Upgrade Your Body and Uplift Humanity." Darren Starwynn is a Quantum Catalyst and master healer who activates holistic health professionals, healers and meditators to awaken their consciousness, make their most valuable contribution and thrive. He has written five groundbreaking books including bestseller Awakening the Avatar Within and has led hundreds of workshops and trainings internationally. His newest book Avatar Master Healer will be published Spring, 2026. Darren has over 30 years clinical experience in acupuncture, Chinese medicine, energy medicine and Quantum healing. Darren has mentored or inspired thousands of healthcare practitioners, business owners, healers and meditators to embody Quantum principles of healing, leadership and spirituality. He is director of Bridge to Mastery Consciousness Institute and Lightworker Ministry. Inventor of vibrational medical devices sold world-wide, he also led a medical device manufacturing and training company starting in 1990. Learn more about Darren Starwynn and his Awaneking Avatar Substack.

Today we have a bit of a different episode, where we are interviewing two actors from the Worldhopper Ball. First we have Savannah Carrasco, who played Shallan in 2024's ball (and returned in 2025 as a dancer), and Emily Whitcomb, who played Shan Elariel in 2025's. This was lots of fun, so we hope you enjoy. We also have Evgeni (Argent), Eric (Chaos), and Ene (Aon Ene)! Savannah Carrasco's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsavannahcarrasco/ Emily Whitcomb's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withsincerity_emilywhitcomb/ Lift the Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebridge/ 0:00:00 Introductions 0:04:03 Familiarity with cosmere 0:17:27 Savannah's experience 0:42:43 Emily's experience 1:13:09 Kliss and Shan 1:43:56 Embodying characters 1:55:30 What would you like to see in a future ball? If you like our content, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/17thshard Purchase merch here! https://store.17thshard.com/ For discussion, theories, games, and news, come to https://www.17thshard.com Come talk with us and the community on the 17th Shard Discord: https://discord.gg/17thshard Want to learn more about the cosmere and more? The Coppermind Wiki is where it's at: https://coppermind.net Read all Words of Brandon on Arcanum: https://wob.coppermind.net Subscribe to Shardcast: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:102123174/sounds.rss Send your Who's That Cosmere Characters to wtcc@17thshard.com

When we scramble too sharplyout of steeping,we may stumble.It takes patienceto refresh ourselves.Let us committo moving at our own pace,to treating ourselves with love.Let our devotionforge a compassionate path forward,one that nourishes and restores,one that inspires and transforms.Happy Beltane and welcome to this week's Rituals of Returning newsletter! Today is the official publication date of my newest book, Thunder and Roses, which becomes available worldwide today on Amazon! Orders from the Etsy shop also include special bonuses only available directly from us. And, for the first time ever, we also have one-of-a-kind (OOAK) Bast goddesses in the shop!This week's magic:18 minute mini ritual video: Beltane ritual and May's alliesAdditional video: letting your heart be your compassTwo minute video: unboxing March's Magic MailFree mini zine: A Festival of WonderMay's practice update for #30DaysofGoddess!Live activation ritual for May is on May 4th at 3:00! Book party for Thunder and Roses is on May 11!We've started a new newsletter for Gaea Goddess Gathering! Coming up in September right here in Missouri.Earthprayer!My special offering for May is an Earthprayer series unfolding via the Goddess Magic Mystery School. This series includes weekly live practices, daily posts, inspiring rituals, and FOUR printable card decks for exploring our daily themes.Life's Bits and Pieces:May I remember I am not here to watch from the edges, but to co‑create in the ceremony of life's unfolding.May I choose with wise discernment what I will tend in my cauldron of creation.May I return, again and again, to my own sacred center.And, may I trust that some wishes are meant to wander on the wind,carrying my magic farther than I can see.reading: (to self) Living in Process—while I have a couple of complaints about this book in terms of what feels like missing information/explanation, I am really enjoying the exploration of living in process, remembering the this earth, this world, this life is not static, it is an unfolding and each of us has a process to live and explore.(to kids) Aenir, book three in the Seventh Tower series—I actually finished the second book, The Castle, in between April's newsletter and this one. I'm still enjoying this series, in which everything the main character has thought to be true about his life and world unravels as he discovered how much more lies outside the shadowy boundaries of his life. (listening to with Tanner): Brian's Hunt—the final book in the survival classic series that developed after Hatchet. Since I last wrote, we also listened to The River, Brian's Winter, and Brian's Return. We also continued our Gary Paulsen festival by listening to Northwind, which is about a Viking-era type of boy who has to survive alone on the sea.(listening to by self): Sisters in the Wind—I've barely begun this one, as I only recently finished listening to Warrior Girl, Unearthed. This is the third book following Firekeeper's Daughter, but it actually takes place temporally between the events of Firekeeper and Warrior Girl. I actually liked Warrior Girl, Unearthed more than Firekeeper's Daughter overall, but I was really left frustrated by the many holes in the ending. Each of these books is a 12+ hour listen, so be prepared!Note: I am on Fable if you want to follow along with what I read there!Resource Reminders:Intro audio about the Goddess Magic Mystery SchoolI've started to add our monthly activation replay videos for this year's #30DaysofGoddess practice to the homepage! Scroll past the “2026 Practice Updates” section to access the videos. Note: Live monthly activations are available to any member of the Goddess Magic Mystery School Patreon community free and paid both!Free Everyday Magic series!6. Awe and Ecstasy5. Freedom4. Innerstanding3. Sacred Yes and Holy No2. Storied Realities, Magical Awareness, and Goddess Creation1. Awakening BeautyPast Resources:Womanrunes Immersion seriesJourneying with InannaFREE class:forty week Intro to Goddess Studies class! Gift a Goddess Magic membership to a friend!Playfulness, Sweetness, and Heart-HealingHappy May! Marshmallow and Raspberry are our herbal allies for May—soft, spiky, sweet, and resilient.In this month's video, we embark on an exploration of Beltane, centered on the Egyptian cat goddess Bast (Bastet). We weave together goddess wisdom, plant medicine, crystal allies, and animal guidance to support a season of love, playfulness, and heart-healing.May you be playful this month. May you pause to listen to your heart. And, may you savor sweetness in the ordinary momentsReminder: I do create monthly handbooks for members of our Goddess Magic Mystery School community and May's handbook is available here.Expanded post available here. And, bonus affirmation set for paid subscribers is included at the bottom of this newsletter (scroll down).Questions to explore:Do you know how to play as you are now (at this age, in this season of life)? What does play mean to you today?Where might you be trying to “straighten” what is meant to be delightfully cattywampus? What would it feel like to bless the imperfect instead of fixing it?Where can you soften in your life—physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually?What rough edges are currently rubbing at your spirit, and how might you soften them?Where do you feel “thin,” leaky, or drained in your life or energy body right now?What fears or resentments are hurting you from the inside out? What would it look like to begin releasing even a little of that today?If your heart could speak freely, what would it say it needs in order to remember how to be whole?What idea, project, or dream are you ready to make manifest in this season?Affirmations:I allow playfulness to enrich my life.I find pleasure in the small moments.I follow what pleases me.I am rich in so many ways.I understand the sacred nature of the cattywampus way.I embrace the tender beauty in imperfection.I am playful.I dance in the love light of a benevolent Mother Goddess.I am rooted in love.I pause and return to center.I breathe deep and listen.I allow myself to delight in the sweetness of life.I am open to ease in the present.I soften and rediscover sweetness.I remember I am already whole.I am fierce and wild.Inhabiting the crossroads…I watch the orioles,orange and black embersagainst a backdrop of green.They do not know what is on my lists.Standing under this sky,this day,I remember:when we let the litany of the undonerun away with us,we forget to inhabit the real.The orioles are here today.Tomorrow is still only a rumor.Sometimes I feel like I've been “camping out” at a long, extended crossroads—combination of midlife re-evaluation, changing family constellations and needs, and simply living in the in‑between on a changing earth.Midlife invites us to recognize and hold the reality that we can't live every possible life and can't say yes to every shimmering door.But you can:+Listen for your own full yes from the wise guide within. +Make peace with the paths that must pass you by.+Trust that new doors appear because you let others close.A mini blessing for today:“May I choose with wise discernment, even when it means letting good things go.”Embodying the Goddess: Guest Video about BeautySo pleased to share this guest video from Cynthia Abulafia, the author of Embodying the Goddess with you as a special subscriber bonus this month!Where the magic is…This is where the magic is, right where we are, where we touchthe mighty mystery,step into the sacred, and ease into the boundless, right where it touches us.Gently, now, we invite ourselves to remember.Bravely, now, we invite ourselves to reclaim.Firmly, now, we invite ourselves to return.We need not seek the absolute or long for the holy,we need only to open our eyes and reach out our hands, right here,right now, we have already arrived.Sending love to all of you.Keep living your magic, Molly, Mark, + Family This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goddessmagic.substack.com/subscribe

Jean Larkin, co-founder of Octopy, a human focused leadership development business who helps talented, busy experts strengthen the human side of leadership and bring out the best in their teams.Through workshops, keynote speaking, and longer transformation programs, Jean supports leaders in developing the skills required to empower others, lead with clarity, and create healthier team cultures.Now, Jean's journey of becoming a best selling author while navigating major surgeries, recovery, and the realities of entrepreneurship demonstrates what it really means to embody the work, not just teach it.And while balancing personal health, growth, and the demands of building a mission driven company, she is modelling a more honest and sustainable approach to leadership and success.Here's where to find more:https://octopy.io https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanlarkin IG: @jeanstravels________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here:https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

n Aprils solo episode you'll discover:Embracing the seasonal shift into late spring and the reflective energy of this time of year.Celebrating personal milestones and the importance of actually pausing to feel proud.Why constantly chasing the “next thing” can leave you feeling unfulfilled.Reconnecting with who you are beyond achievements and external success.The power of changing your environment to create space, clarity, and presence.Asking yourself: what do I truly want, and does my life feel good in my body and nervous system?Embodying your future self through small, intentional daily choices.Reducing overwhelm by focusing on simple, consistent foundational habits.Taking an honest life audit: what's in your control vs. what isn't.Prioritising quality of life and making decisions that support your long-term wellbeing.I share all this and more.Do reach out to me to continue this conversation.You can find me at : Watch my TEDx talk here Instagram @thehannahwallaceTwitter @hannahwallace_Face book @thehannahwallace Website www.hannah-wallace.com Sign up to my newsletter here Thank you so much for listening please share, subscribe and review it's greatly appreciated and I hope you find grace in your week ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's energy invites a deeper level of trust. Following last week's movement and momentum, the Akashic Records bring a clear message: you are being led forward.Even if you don't fully understand where the path is taking you.In this episode, we explore what it means to trust your instincts and continue moving in the direction you feel drawn toward—especially when you are stepping into new territory and doing things differently than you have before.You may notice:a sense of being guided, even without full claritya pull toward new ways of thinking, choosing, or showing upa feeling of both confidence and uncertainty existing at the same timeBlending Akashic insight, astrology, and grounded psychological tools, this episode supports you in:trusting your intuition without needing to overanalyzenavigating the space between control and surrenderintegrating the momentum of the recent Aries New Moonembodying change in a steady, sustainable wayAs we move into Taurus season, the focus shifts from initiating change… to living inside of it.You are not starting from nothing. You are responding to something already unfolding within you. And this week invites you to trust that.If this episode resonates, you're warmly invited to:✨ Follow Your Heart Magic on your favorite platform✨ Share this episode with someone who may need this message✨ Leave a review to help this space reach more heartsYou can explore more reflections and resources at:yourheartmagic.com—-Your Heart Magic is a podcast where psychology, spirituality, and heart-centered wisdom come together to support emotional healing, self-discovery, and personal transformation. Each episode explores topics like mental health, anxiety, intuitive living, life transitions, and spiritual growth—offering both practical tools and soulful insight to help you move through life with more clarity, peace, and trust in your inner guidance.Featured as one of the Best Heart Energy and Akashic Records Podcasts of 2025 by PlayerFM and ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally by Listen Notes.Dr. BethAnne Kapansky Wright is a Licensed Psychologist, Spiritual Educator, and Akashic Records Reader. She is the author of Small Pearls Big Wisdom, the award-winning Lamentations of the Sea, its sequels, and several books of poetry. Blending clinical expertise with intuitive insight, she offers a holistic approach to healing that honors both the mind and the soul.FIND DR. BETHANNE ONLINE:BOOKS- www.bethannekw.com/booksFACEBOOK - www.facebook.com/drbethannekwINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/dr.bethannekwWEBSITE - www.bethannekw.comCONTACT FORM - www.bethannekw.com/contact

What happens when the role you play on screen starts to close doors in your real life?   My guest this week is actress Nicola Bryant, famously known as the American companion, Peri, on Doctor Who. In a story that sounds like a movie itself, Nicola shares how she pretended to be American for three years—both on and off-set—and how that choice affected her career for decades.   We explore her creative childhood, her transition from ballet to theater, and her deep interest in the power of hypnosis to help others heal and grow. This is a conversation about creativity, identity, and the courage it takes to finally trust your own gut.   If you're ready to stop performing and start feeling human again, I invite you to join me for a free Creativity Circle—the next one is this coming Saturday, April 25.   Episode breakdown:   0:00 Intro and childhood creativity 4:15 The art of creative cooking 8:30 Perception and seeing the world differently 13:00 From ballet school dreams to acting 17:45 The "act 18" audition story 22:15 Realizing the power of acting choices 27:30 Embodying roles and character work 32:00 The secret Doctor Who audition 37:15 Living a double life as American 42:30 Navigating career typecasting and snobbery 47:45 Getting discovered in the West End 52:15 Returning to Peri on audio 56:30 The science and art of hypnosis 1:00:00 Trusting your gut and the mind body connection Want more? Here are handy playlists with all my previous interviews with guests in theatre and  Doctor Who. Check out the full show notes at fycuriosity.com, and join us for the Follow Your Curiosity Creativity Circle. Please leave a review for this episode—it's really easy and will only take a minute, and it really helps me reach new listeners. Thanks! If you enjoyed our conversation, I hope you'll share it with a friend.  

Edmonton, Canada Meeting - October 23, 2011 Evening. John explains how belief empowers the embodiment of the deep, known but not yet seen, making real what you know the truth of – the reason for your living. Dialogues with John de Ruiter bring you into your heart, and into the depths of your being, where the meaning of life opens up in awareness.    For more information about John de Ruiter go to www.johnderuiter.com

Most leaders don't need another strategy, another 10-step checklist, or another theoretical framework to study. What they need is the ability to embody what they have already learned about leadership to have more agency to respond to challenges when the stakes are high. In this episode, we move beyond the classroom and into the "laboratory of the self." You'll hear directly from leaders who have participated in the Roads Less Traveled (RLT) group coaching program —executives and entrepreneurs who realized that "Power Skills" like empathy, intercultural communications, presence, and resilience aren't things you learn in a PowerPoint; they are things you embody in your nervous system. Why Presence Outperforms the Plan In a volatile 2026 landscape, the leaders who thrive are those who have moved from "knowing" how to lead to being the kind of leader they want to be. By listening to those who have completed the RLT group coaching journey, we explore: The Framework Fallacy. Why adding more logic to a stressed nervous system doesn't work, and how somatic embodiment provides a new way of leading that frameworks miss. The Power of the Cohort. How practicing these "Power Skills" in a trusted community of peers accelerates transformation and prevents burning out and empathy fatigue. From Acting to Being. Real stories of shifting from a professional mask to a grounded, authentic presence that your team can actually feel. Real ROI on Power Skills. How RLT alumni used somatic practices to handle professional critiques, market shifts, and team conflict with clarity and ease. Episode Highlights The Power Skill Rebrand. Why Deloitte and Voxy data shows that interpersonal skills are now the primary competitive differentiator in an AI-driven economy. Voices from the Path. Five deep-dive testimonials from RLT graduates in tech, healthcare, and finance on how they reclaimed their leadership through the body. Working with the Body. Understanding the biological urge to revert to old habits and how the RLT coaching program provides a valuable opportunity to reshape them.   Show Notes & Resources

This episode of AACS Today features Billy Hutchinson, Director of Colson Educators at the Colson Center. Hutchinson addresses the vital distinction between simply teaching Bible stories and cultivating a comprehensive biblical worldview that informs every aspect of a student's life. He argues that while many schools operate with a biblical framework, a true biblical worldview requires teachers to act as “worldview communicators” who replicate their own character and faith in their students.The discussion introduces a framework where the campus becomes a manifestation of culture, shaped specifically by what is stated, tolerated, and celebrated. By emphasizing “relational capital” and a leadership style that balances justice and mercy, Hutchinson illustrates how schools can foster genuine human flourishing. He also highlights free professional development resources available through Colson Educators, including worldview formation courses and the “Planning Period” newsletter, designed to help busy teachers integrate faith into subjects like math and science. This episode serves as a practical guide for leaders striving to ensure their school environment is a living embodiment of the biblical worldview.For more information about Colson Educators, visit this link.To signup for the Planning Period newsletter, click here.

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Cultivating an understanding of stuck energies; nourishing a curious interest to support the movement of stuck energies; to know capacity of a given moment; to release appropriately. begin again.

Deuteronomy 7:6-11  Ephesians 1:1-14

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Cultivating an understanding of stuck energies; nourishing a curious interest to support the movement of stuck energies; to know capacity of a given moment; to release appropriately. begin again.

A grounded, insightful conversation with Cynthia Abulafia, author of Embodying the Goddess, where we explore the return to a feminine path of spirituality rooted in the body, sound, and lived experience.We discuss how goddess traditions—centered on embodiment, vibration, and the sacredness of the body—have been overlooked or suppressed over time, and what it means to reconnect with them today.Diving into the deeper meaning of Tantra beyond modern misconceptions, and the role of sound as a living expression of the divine feminine, this episode invites you to experience non-duality as something fully embodied (and not abstract or transcendent).You can connect with Cynthia on CynthiaAbulafia.com@EmbodyingtheGoddessBook

A grounded, insightful conversation with Cynthia Abulafia, author of Embodying the Goddess, where we explore the return to a feminine path of spirituality rooted in the body, sound, and lived experience.We discuss how goddess traditions—centered on embodiment, vibration, and the sacredness of the body—have been overlooked or suppressed over time, and what it means to reconnect with them today.Diving into the deeper meaning of Tantra beyond modern misconceptions, and the role of sound as a living expression of the divine feminine, this episode invites you to experience non-duality as something fully embodied (and not abstract or transcendent).You can connect with Cynthia on CynthiaAbulafia.com@EmbodyingtheGoddessBook

In times of collective tension and "pressure cooker" moments, how do we stay grounded? Join Colleen and Robyn Benelli as they explore the science of entrainment and the spiritual power of Reiki to embody peace during the Great Shift of 2026. Discover how your personal frequency can counterbalance global negativity and serve as a powerful form of activism. Key Insights * The Power of Entrainment: Just as metronomes eventually tick in unison, our energy can entrain to the higher frequency of Reiki. By holding a frequency of peace, we help the collective transition from anxiety into spiritual coherence. * Reiki as Activism: When external events feel out of control, our internal state becomes our most powerful tool. Embodying peace isn't bypassing reality; it's adding a "thread of light" to a global rope that holds the collective steady. * The Map of Consciousness: Referencing Dr. David Hawkins, Colleen explains that one individual vibrating at the level of Peace (600) can counterbalance 10 million people at lower frequencies. Your personal healing has a massive, measurable global ripple effect. * Self-Care is Activism: Maintaining your own wellness and moving forward in a positive way during the "Great Shift" isn't selfish—it is a necessary contribution to the wellness of the global human family.
 People Also Ask (FAQ) * What is entrainment in Reiki? Entrainment is the process where different vibrating bodies lock into a shared frequency. In Reiki, our personal energy entrains to the higher, stable frequency of the Reiki energy, allowing us to remain calm even in stressful environments. * How does one person's energy affect the collective? Based on the Map of Consciousness, higher frequencies like Love and Peace have significantly more power than lower ones. A small percentage of the population holding high consciousness can counterbalance the negativity of the remaining 85%. * How can I use Reiki when I feel helpless about world events? You can use Reiki to regulate your nervous system through techniques like box breathing and then consciously emanate peace frequencies. This allows you to contribute to a "web of light" that supports the world, even when external outcomes are out of your control. Connect with us: * Website: https://reikilifestyle.com * Podcast: Reiki Lifestyle Podcast * Community: Join our next Distance Reiki Share **DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction, which support the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional health care providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional health care providers may offer. Results vary by individual.

In this inspiring episode of Empowering Real Talk, Barbara McAfee shares her journey as a 'midwife for voices,' exploring how embracing our authentic voices can lead to personal growth and impactful communication.Kisha and Barbara dive into the powerful journey of finding and owning your true voice, both the one people hear and the one that shapes how you move through the world. Other things in this episode include: 'Practical ways to move through stage fright and self‑doubt, and we break down How the Five Elements framework—fire, water, metal, air, and earth—is a guide for understanding your unique vocal expression. Sound and voice can become tools for healing, confidence, and transformation, and in this episode, we talk more about HOW. Chapters00:00 Introduction02:41 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Voice05:13 The Connection Between Voice and Identity07:48 Techniques for Vocal Empowerment10:14 Authenticity vs. Performance in Communication20:09 Overcoming Fear and Embracing the Journey23:04 Books and Resources for Vocal Development Thank you for watching and for subscribing to the Upgraded MindsetZ channel!Check out Barbara's books and more!  Full Voice: The Art and Practice of Vocal Presence - Vocal Intelligence: The Art and Science of Voice and Leadership Website - https://barbaramcafee.comSupport the showTo learn more about Upgraded MindsetZ's products and services, visit www.upgradedmindsetz.life

Love is often abstract, and not fully alive. In this practice, with the supportive image and felt sense of a smile, we are guided to awaken loving in our body, mind and whole being.   Our introduction music is from "Opening" by Adrienne Torf, © 2025 ABT Music  

A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I am an AP, and I've been invited to apply for a principal position. What should I keep in mind as I step into a series of upcoming interviews? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Leanne Nichol: Leanne Nicol is a Sydney educator, experienced principal, and certified master coach who supports education leaders in culture, strategy, and wellbeing. She has led in Catholic primary schools and worked with Sydney Catholic Schools on review and improvement processes. As founder of Fierce Hearts, she helps leaders align purpose and practice to create flourishing school communities. She's also the author of the upcoming book, The Fierce-Hearted Leader: Living, Learning and Leading from Love — a guide to leading from the inside out. The Fierce-Hearted Leader: Leanne describes being a fierce-hearted leader as someone who leads with both strength and tenderness. She expresses that she considers being a school principal as the best gig in the world; it brings joy to her soul. At the same time, it can be a really challenging role. Leanne shares how it breaks her heart to be people struggling at a human level. Being a fierce-hearted leader means remembering what brought you to the education space to begin with. This type of leader can deal with the challenges of their jobs while still finding joy in their work. Embodying the mindset of a fierce-hearted leader is hard, and requires you to really know who you are on a deep level. Leanne talks about how fierce-hearted leaders have to actively choose peace, serenity, and calmness throughout their day. Nurturing Culture and Human Flourishing: Today's educational leaders often feel pulled into compliance and crisis management. Leanne talks about how leaders can balance accountability requirements with nurturing culture and human flourishing. She shares that leaders who do this best in the practice of gathering themselves and their work into their mission. Leanne challenges listeners to spend some time reflecting on their vision for their life and their passion. Leaders can balance accountability requirements with human flourishing by figuring out their passion and being loud and bold about it. Staying Connected: You can stay connected to Leanne Nichol via Linkedin. The post PMP495: The Fierce-Hearted Leader with Leanne Nicol appeared first on Principal Matters.

Real power isn't loud — it's coherent.In this episode, we explore the difference between force and true energetic strength, how to embody grounded power, and how alignment creates presence without intimidation or performance.If you've been reclaiming your voice, your truth, or your inner authority… this episode will resonate deeply.#embodiedpower #energetics #selfsovereignty #innerstrength #energywork #malusoullightbearer #soulfulpathwayspodcast

Episode #141 - In this deeply grounding and expansive conversation, I sit down with author and embodiment teacher Cynthia Abulafia, creator of Embodying the Goddess, to explore what's often missing from modern spirituality: the return to the body.For centuries, spiritual traditions have emphasized transcendence — rising above the body, the mind, or the human experience itself. Cynthia names this pattern the “transcendence bias”: when a tradition teaches us to go up and out, but forgets to teach us how to come back in.Drawing from over two decades of Shakta Tantra study and trauma-aware yoga therapy, Cynthia introduces a radically inclusive spiritual map rooted in divine feminine principles of curiosity and reverence. Together, we explore what it means to integrate spiritual awakening into everyday life — limitations and all.Cynthia shares her personal journey through a Kundalini awakening and the profound lessons that followed, including the role of motherhood, breathwork as a bridge between mystical experience and grounded presence, and the importance of safe, supportive relationships during spiritual transformation particularly in the context of the Crone energy/.This conversation also addresses:The dangers of spiritual bypassingHow to recognize dissociation disguised as awakeningThe power of curiosity in healing traumaWhy embodiment becomes especially important in midlifeThe wisdom of Crone energy as integration, not declineHow Shakta Tantra reframes the Goddess as lived experienceIf you've ever felt destabilized by a spiritual awakening, disconnected from your body, or confused by teachings that seem to prioritize escape over integration, this episode offers a grounded and compassionate reframe.Awakening is not about leaving the body.It is about remembering that the body was never separate from the sacred.TakeawaysAwakening means coming home to the body, not transcending it.Curiosity is essential for integrating spiritual experiences.Motherhood embodies the goddess through creation and nurturing.Spiritual bypassing can lead to disassociation from the present.The breath serves as a bridge between mystical states and grounded presence.Every life phase offers unique opportunities for growth.Tantric relationships involve mutual reflection and kindness.The goddess is not just a concept; she is the world.Listening to the body is crucial for spiritual integration.Choosing supportive relationships enhances personal growth.sound bites"We are always birthing something new.""Every phase of life is different.""Notice what you notice."Connect with Cynthia@embodyingthegoddessbook my book.  YouTube. Substack.Let's Connect!⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠Rumble⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠Linktree⁠PodcastFREE Meditaion Guide

Patrick Durkin, founder of The Wellness Enterprise, a conscious wellness company who helps seekers restore balance, clarity, and connection by harmonising the energy of their water and living spaces.Through structured water devices and toroidal field generators, Patrick educates and guides people toward a more natural, life-supporting way of living, grounded in nature, energy, and inner knowing.Now, Patrick's journey of living between a fast-paced digital world and a slower, more alive frequency demonstrates what's possible when you trust your calling and choose to walk a different path.And while inviting people into a new way of being in a world that does not always understand this work, he continues to help individuals feel safe, peaceful, and clear in their homes and in themselves.Here's where to find more:https://thewellnessenterprise.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the.wellness.enterprisehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEAq4oisr-_tzlHn5e9NBjw________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here:https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

We have reached the finale of our series, The Anchor of Now. After a week of landing, resting, grounding, protecting, nurturing, and surrendering, we arrive at the final emotional arc: Embody. Today is not about practicing a technique; it is about becoming the practice. We move from "doing" meditation to "being" meditative. Drawing on the neuroscience of neuroplasticity, we reflect on the week's journey and solidify our new foundation. In today's episode: Science: Neuroplasticity—how you have literally rewired your brain this week. Insight: The joy of Being. Reflection: A guided journey through your 7-day transformation. This is day 7 of a 7-day meditation series, "Overcoming Future Anxiety: The Power of Now," episodes 3479-3485. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE -  5-4-3-2-1 SENSORY CHALLENGE When your mind races toward the future, stop and name: 5 things you see 4 things you feel 3 things you hear 2 things you smell 1 thing you taste Goal: Find one "micro-beauty" daily—a tiny detail you usually miss while worrying. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY Day 1: VISUALIZATION: Breaking Your Worry Loop Day 2: AFFIRMATION: "I am safe in the stillness of right now." Day 3: 4-4-4-4 BOX BREATHING: Inhale 4. Hold 4. Exhale 4. Pause 4. Repeat 4 times. Day 4: APANA VAYU MUDRA "Life-Saver" mudra because of its profound ability to soothe the heart and calm a racing nervous system. Hold your index finger down so the tip touches the fleshy mound at the base of your thumb. Bring the tips of your middle finger and ring finger to touch the tip of your thumb. Extend your pinky straight out. Day 5: CHAKRA FOCUS: First chakra to feel grounded Day 6: WORRY RELEASE FLOW MEDITATION: combining the week's techniques Day 7: WEEKLY REVIEW MEDITATION: closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual! WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme. 2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

In this episode: Embodying trust, trusting the path to FI, connecting with your ideal vision, breath awareness, and community sharing with Adam Coelho.Episode SummaryIn this guided meditation from the Mindful FIRE Legends community, Adam Coelho leads listeners through a practice centered on embodying trust — trusting the path to financial independence, trusting yourself, and trusting the present moment. The session opens with a heartfelt community preamble where members share their struggles with uncertainty and envisioning their future, then moves into a guided meditation weaving breath awareness and vision work, and closes with reflections from participants.About Adam CoelhoAdam Coelho is the host and creator of the Mindful FIRE Podcast, a show dedicated to helping people craft a life they love and make work optional using the tools of mindfulness, envisioning, and financial independence. Adam teaches and facilitates live meditation and envisioning practices for the Mindful FIRE Legends community.Resources & Books Mentionedmindfulfire.org/join — Join the Mindful FIRE Legends community livemindfulfire.org/start — Free envisioning guideKey TakeawaysEmbodying trust means learning to trust your vision for the future even when you don't know how or when it will arrive — holding it lightly while believing it will come.When envisioning feels abstract, tapping into the feeling of your ideal life in your body — not just the mental picture — is a powerful way to deepen conviction.Uncertainty and anxiety about the future are normal responses; mindfulness offers a way to observe these thoughts with kindness rather than letting them take over.Even when life upends your plans, you can return to trusting yourself and your ability to adapt, evolve, and take one small step toward your vision today.Join the Mindful FIRE Legends community at MindfulFIRE.org/join.PS: Introducing the…

On today's episode of the CLS Experience, host Craig Siegel sits down with relationship teacher and author Lorin Krenn for a powerful conversation about sacred love, embodiment, and truth in conscious partnership. They explore the idea that you are not here to wake others up, but to awaken your own soul and embody your truth so fully that others rise in your presence. Lorin explains why trying to fix or coach your partner often backfires, and how asking permission to share reflections creates co-creation instead of ego conflict. The discussion reframes relationships as vehicles for evolution, describing sacred love as a refining fire that either burns away illusion or strengthens alignment. They unpack nervous system activation versus chronic emotional inflammation, modern commitment struggles in men, father absence, integrity, shame, and why truth is the highest form of intimacy. The conversation also expands into business as spiritual growth, scarcity versus creation mindset, and a powerful death visualization practice designed to cut through ego and clarify what truly matters. Let's go deep. 3:56 You're Not Here to Wake Others Up8:30 Coaching Your Partner vs Embodying the Change12:21 Sharing Feedback Without Triggering Ego27:59 Radical Self Awareness and Ending Self Deception38:47 Integrity, Shame and the Divine Masculine44:09 Humility, Service and Doing the WorkCheck out Lorin on Instagram HERE: Check out Lorin's Website HERE:Check out Lorin's Book HERE:Early Bird Tickets now available for our October live event, CLS: Formation HERE:To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Craig Siegel follow Craig on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X

Like many of the parables of Jesus, the story of the Prodigal Son is a study in contrast, between the waywardness of the younger son and the extravagant love of God. Embodying that contrast is the light and shadow that comes from beautiful stained glass, like the stunning windows of Cathedrale Saint-Etienne in Bourges, France. Its depiction of the parable of the prodigal is not only rich in imagery; it also renders imaginative aspects of the story as a way of inviting the viewer to see themselves in the narrative. For all the soulful repentance that Lent prompts, it is good to remember that ultimately, God is there to welcome us, hold us, and forgive us.   Reflection Questions: 1. What rooms of your past remain closed, waiting for God's healing light?2. Where are you chasing fulfillment outward instead of returning inward to God?3. How might God expand the living space of your heart today?Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps

Throwback to when Camille's weekends contained 16 bottles of wine, and a day contained 80 cigarettes for Luis. Wine and cigarettes respectively calmed and stimulated their neurodivergent brains into surviving. They no longer need wine or cigarettes because they live in alignment with their interests and capacity: part of the process was learning to live lives that fascinated them. In month 6 of the ADHD slow group, we dive into how to cultivate a fascinating life for ourselves.   A fascinating life isn't a life of luxury, it's learning to notice what lights us up, and following that interest. It can be as simple as buying rhinestone pens instead of plain black pens. It can be taking out books from the library on our latest hobby curiosity. Our neurodivergent baseline is low dopamine. Modern lifestyles deplete our dopamine further. We need a life so interesting to us it makes us want to get out of bed in the morning, effectively making life the stimulant. They also talk about month 5 of the course, which is all about being in relationship with someone who is neurodivergent or overwhelmed. For example, Camille needed silly shows after a day of cognitive heady interactions. Her husband needed cognitive shows after a day teaching young children. Their solution was game shows giving Camille an element of play, and her husband cognitive stimulation. To learn more about how to support ADHD join us tomorrow, March 16 for our free webinar: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/march-food-therapy-eventThis slow group is suitable for people who are neurodivergent, want to relate to people who are neurodivergent, or are suffering from burnout and chronic freeze. If you have questions please email us at info@holisticlifenavigation.com. You can pre-order the book here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-book You can register for the FREE Food Therapy session here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/recover-from-burnout You can read more about, and register for, the Navigating ADHD, Freeze & Overwhelm 6-month program, here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/slow-practice-adhd----You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/ You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigationQuestions? You can email us at info@holisticlifenavigation.com

Traditionally trained conjurer, card reader, and herbalist Dr. Finch joins the show for a lush and evocative discussion on glamour, power, and sovereignty. Our conversation begins with her latest project, being an exploration of magical cosmetics born of her deep knowledge of rootwork. We quickly sprawl out to discuss the many facets of sorcerous agency in our lives, and consider some cornerstones of practice: from seducing Lady Luck to your side to radically embracing your power (and "cringe"!) to live authentically in line with your magic.Check out Dr. Finch's work at:https://www.drfinchconjure.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drfinchconjure https://drfinchconjure.substack.com/ Support us on patreon.com/TheFrightfulHowls .

In this interview, filmed at Oxford University, I am once again joined by Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya, a 35th generation tantric priest in a centuries old Newar Buddhist family lineage and master of the religious dance tradition of Charya Nritya. Prajwal explains the use of mudrā and movement to embody enlightenment and teaches a full sequence of movement and mantra to use in daily practice when taking refuge. Prajwal explains the four levels of Mahāmudrā in Newar Buddhism, offers methods to build compassion in community, and gives his advice on how to practice well. Prajwal also shares Jātaka tales for every day wisdom and reveals the role of magic in Newar Buddhism. … Video versions: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep352-mahmudr-of-newar-buddhism-prajwal-ratna-vajracharya Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - Newar Buddhism and what Prajwal has been doing at Oxford University 03:03 - Dancing and singing for enlightenment 04:33 - Embodying enlightenment 08:02 - Methods of enlightenment 09:04 - Mahāmudrā in Newar Buddhism 23:25 - 4 levels of Mahāmudrā 25:45 - Body as mudrā 31:55 - Integrated mudrā 32:37 - Mudrā in the Buddha's life 35:30 - How to practice well 40:10 - Compassion is built in community 43:49 - Prajwal explains the mudrā sequence used in taking refuge 52:21 - Demonstration of refuge mudrā and chant practice 54:14 - 5 emotions 55:04 - Further reflections on mudrā and Mahāmudrā 57:07 - Jātaka tale + everything is a mudrā 01:00:58 - Encouragement to practice 01:03:13 - Newar magick 01:05:27 - Anuttarayogatantra … Previous episodes with Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=prajwal To find out more about Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya, visit: - https://www.dancemandal.com/ 
For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

PRE-ORDER the upcoming book now: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-bookWe aren't gonna tell you how to fix ADD/ADHD. (Spoiler alert, you or your loved one don't need fixing.) We are, however, going to teach our 6-month group on how to relate to ADHD, in yourself or in someone else. The actual problem is a societal standard our brain wasn't designed for. In this podcast we are talking about months 3 & 4 of the slow group curriculum. We will explore navigating overwhelm, and our capacity versus our desire. Modern society rewards our working beyond our capacity, forcing many of us to burnout and collapse. No wonder it's even more difficult to not fit the standard productivity mold that shames so many patterns of ADHD brain types. The slow group will learn how to assess, then tend to, capacity. Instead of living from desire, an inherently dominating pattern, we can start to honor the ebb and flow of our capacity. An important element is finding our unique motivators, based in pleasure and interest, as willpower does not provide the dopamine to motivate an ADHD brain.  Also discussed will be relationships, from the perspective of the person with ADHD, or from the perspective of being in relationship with the person with ADHD. Camille and Luis talk about how they navigate their family relationships when different brains need different systems from each other to thrive. You can register for the FREE Food Therapy session here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/recover-from-burnout You can read more about, and register for, Camille's Embodying My Cycles & Rhythms 6-month group here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/cycles-and-rhythms-slow-group You can read more about, and register for, the Embodied ADHD 6-month program, here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/slow-practice-adhd----You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/ You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigationQuestions? You can email us at info@holisticlifenavigation.com

In this expansive episode of Wake Up with Joni, I sit down with Blaise Kennedy to explore a radical and transformative idea: What if everything exists within your consciousness — rather than you existing inside a world "out there"? Blaise's work invites us beyond spiritual concepts and into lived realization. We discuss what it means to experience the body as the center of reality, how coherence between inner and outer life becomes a spiritual practice, and why curiosity may be the most powerful doorway to awakening. This conversation is not about escaping the human experience — it's about inhabiting it more fully. If you've ever felt the tension between what you know spiritually and how you live daily, this episode will meet you there. ✨ In This Episode We Explore: The shift from intellectual spirituality to embodied realization Why the body is not separate from consciousness What "coherence" actually looks like in daily life How awakening changes relationships and purpose A grounded way to begin living as awareness now

Join Rabbi Marc Katz for a powerful and unexpected conversation with historian Ofer Idels author of Embodying the Revolution: The Hebrew Experience and the Globalization of Modern Sports in Interwar Palestine (Rutgers UP, 2025). This episode dives into a fascinating paradox at the heart of modern Jewish history:Why did Zionism—especially during the era of “muscular Judaism”—remain deeply ambivalent about sports? Drawing on rich archival research and contemporary theory, Idels reveals a surprising story of Mandate Palestine, where athletes rarely became national heroes and sports never fully transformed into symbols of collective pride. This is more than a history of sports—it's a conversation about selfhood, revolution, ideology, and the compromises embedded in every national dream. If you care about Zionism, Jewish culture, modern identity, or the meaning of revolution, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Ofer Idels is the Jenny Belzberg Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Calgary, Canada. He is the author of Zionism: Emotions, Language and Experience. Rabbi Marc Katz is the author of Yochanan's Gamble: Judaism's Pragmatic Approach to Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

This week, our immigration mini series takes a slightly different angle on the relationship between disability and immigration. We as a country have  spent the last year grappling with the Trump administration's hateful and xenophobic rhetoric about immigrants, who have been framed as dangerous criminals and burdens on American society. But it's important to remember that immigrants have been, and always will be, the lifeblood of our country. This is clearly demonstrated in Bhavna Mehta's reflections about immigrating to the U.S. as a graduate student in computer science, And how it compared with the experience of becoming disabled. It brings to mind the disability justice principles of cross movement and cross disability solidarity. We are all better off when we join hands across borders—Both geographic, and the borderlands that are our bodies.To learn more about Bhavna and her work, check out the original episode page.--Let us know what you think with a comment or review!Visit our website⁠ ⁠for⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Qudsiya's Substack, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Getting Down To It⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the team behind the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with a donation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PRE-ORDER the upcoming book now: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-bookAt the age of nine Luis was diagnosed with ADHD. He never medicated with pharmaceuticals: instead his drugs of choice were coffee, cigarettes, and a stimulating diet. Over the years Luis has learned how to reduce the stimulants needed to keep him engaged. ADD/ADHD is when there is not enough dopamine getting to the brain, usually because of low levels of brain and gut, or vagus nerve inflammation. People in this situation are sometimes referred to as “bored”, “lazy”, or "depressed", as a body collapses in to functional freeze. Camille and Luis discuss the upcoming 6-month ADHD Slow Group starting April 7th. It begins with learning to relate to the ADHD nervous system, overcouplings and judgments about ADHD behaviors, animism of the body, overwhelm, dopamine, relationships and finally cultivating a fascinating life. They will also teach how to leverage balancing foods, and how to consciously use stimulants.The gift of ADHD is a low capacity for bullsh*t, or as Luis calls it RITC, a Radical Inability To Conform. Instead of seeing it as a disorder, we see it as the dopamine deficiency that it is, so that we can learn to relate to in a healthier way. To learn more register here for the free Food Therapy webinar on March 16th: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/march-food-therapy-eventand register for the slow group by March 19th for 10% off: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/slow-practice-adhdYou can read more about, and register for, the Embodied ADHD 6-month program, here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/slow-practice-adhd You can read more about, and register for, Camille's Embodying My Cycles & Rhythms 6-month group here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/cycles-and-rhythms-slow-group You can register for the FREE Food Therapy session here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/recover-from-burnout----You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/ You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigationQuestions? You can email us at info@holisticlifenavigation.com

Join us this week for short, but interesting show. As we discuss the delay to the upcoming midseason update and question what might happen in the downtime, we also question who the Grandmaster Alerts are for? We go over the rest of the info in This Week in Destiny for February 19th 2026 and Peroty has you covered with the latest player support. We have the next weeks rotations and a few videos for you to check out.   00:01:33 - Welcome and Thank You Patreons 00:03:07 - Embodying a Real Destiny Podcast 00:04:11 - YouTube Favouritism 00:05:44 - This Week At Bungie: February 12th 2026 & Tweet 00:24:12 - Vanguard Alert Discussion 00:46:51 - DMG Follow Up Message 00:51:34 - This Week In Destiny: Renegades Week 13 00:56:45 - Free Bright Dust & Dungeon Challenge Continues 00:459:36 - Tharsis Threads & New Player Guide Update 01:01:36 - Peroty's Player Support Report 01:04:45 - End of the TWAB 01:07:59 - Update 9.5.5.2 01:06:26 - Video Recommendations 01:07:33 - End of the Show 01:10:37 - Fin Two Titans and a Hunter YouTube Channel Two Titans and a Hunter Twitch Two Titans and a Hunter Discord Two Titans and a Hunter - Patreon Two Titans and a Hunter Ko-Fi The100 io – GH/GD/2TAAH Group Email: twotitansandahunter@hotmail.com Two Titans and a Hunter Twitter Two Titans and a Hunter – Facebook Artwork by @Nitedemon Xbox Live: Nitedemon, & Peroty End credits theme song by Elsewhere - YouTube Channel Plus as always, thank you to Alexander at Orange Free Sounds & www.freesound.org for all the sound effects used in our podcast.  Required Stuff: Bungie - This Week at Bungie February 19th 2026 GETREKT - Dashboard Challenge Overlay Legoleflash - The M-17 Fast Talker SMG God Roll Esoterickk - Solo Flawless Praxic Time Trial Fallout Plays - Equilibrium Dungeon Guide Pluderthabooty - YouTube Channel Destiny 2 - Tier 5 Report Destiny 2 Armor 2.0 Cleaner Destiny 2 - Way Back Machine Link Twitch - GuardianDownBot Raid Checkpoints Twitch - IceBreakerCatty. Engram.Blue Link

PRE-ORDER the upcoming book now: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-bookIn this replay episode, we explore ADHD or RITC -- a Radical Inability To Conform.Luis shares with us his own childhood experiences with ADHD, Tourette's syndrome, and nervous ticks. Often people are prescribed medications to suppress these conditions but Luis questions what would it mean to allow ourselves to relate to them as expressions?Luis begins to reframe the idea of ADHD; pivoting from "I can't focus" to "I have attention for what interests me."  He also explains how guilt or shame resulting from an ADHD expression, i.e. a lack of attention to something you "should" be doing, can propel someone into a state of freeze, reinforcing the notion that they "can't" do something.So whether we have ADHD or not, he invites us into a practice to explore the spectrum of tasks we have to do or should do and how can we interweave them with activities that genuinely interest us and rejuvenate us, thus giving us more capacity for doing the "have-to" tasks.You can read more about, and register for, the Embodied ADHD 6-month program, here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/slow-practice-adhd You can read more about, and register for, Camille's Embodying My Cycles & Rhythms 6-month group here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/cycles-and-rhythms-slow-group You can register for the FREE Food Therapy session here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/recover-from-burnout----You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/ You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigationQuestions? You can email us at info@holisticlifenavigation.com

Everyone in the spiritual space suddenly has predictions about 2026; apocalyptic warnings, transformative awakening, intense upheaval. But here's the problem: when we outsource our discernment to future-focused prophecies, we drain our power in the present. This episode asks a radically different question: not what's coming, but how do we engage with predictions without letting them hijack our nervous systems?Instead of adding to the noise of 2026 predictions, hosts Will and Karen bring together three former guests with distinctly different perspectives: Karen Cheong (Spherical Luminosity), who works with quantum fields and embodied resonance; Gabrielle Celeste (Agua Astrology), who unpacks astrology as pattern recognition rather than destiny; and Rachel White (Totem Readings/The Skeptical Shaman), who challenges fear-based narratives while honoring mystical experience. The result? A grounded, occasionally playful conversation about staying centered when the future feels uncertain, and why your resonance might matter more than any prediction.Key Insights & Takeaways:Predictions read probability, not certainty. The quantum field operates in wave potential; nothing is fixed until focused attention and resonance collapse it into form. What looks inevitable can shift based on individual and collective energy.Fear-mongering serves a purpose (and it's not yours). "Solution selling" creates urgency, pokes at pain, then offers rescue. When predictions drop your nervous system into fight-or-flight, ask: is this informing me or disempowering me?Your resonance creates ripple effects. One person raising their energetic frequency doesn't just change their own experience, it impacts the field. Think of it as refusing to feed the parasites (energetic or metaphorical) that thrive on low-vibration states.Apocalypse means "revealing," not "ending." The Greek etymology points to information disclosure, not destruction. We may be in the middle of a great revealing...uncomfortable, yes, but potentially liberating.Play and presence are radical acts. Getting stuck in future-focused anxiety pulls you out of the now. Embodying joy, curiosity, and play, especially during chaos, is both a nervous system regulation tool and a form of spiritual defiance.Authority stays with you, always. Whether it's astrology, tarot, or intuitive readings, useful guidance invites you to reflect, not dictate your reality. If something leaves you feeling powerless rather than informed, set it aside.Why This Conversation Is Different: This isn't doom-scrolling disguised as spiritual discourse. There's no guru worship, no forced optimism, and no insistence that you "just raise your vibration" while ignoring systemic suffering. Instead, it's a nuanced look at how intelligent, curious people can hold multiple truths: yes, things are intense; yes, darkness is being revealed; and yes, you still have agency over your internal state and the reality you co-create.The guests respectfully disagree at points, and that's the strength of this roundtable.Listener Reassurance: If you've been feeling disoriented by competing spiritual narratives or guilty for not being "positive enough," this episode gives you permission to feel whatever's real for you, and then decide what to do with it. Curiosity doesn't make you gullible. Discernment doesn't make you closed-minded. And choosing your resonance over someone else's fear isn't bypassing...it's survival.Call to Action: Listen when you're ready to reclaim your center. Reflect on which predictions you've been internalizing and whether they're serving you. And if you find this conversation useful, share it with someone navigating their own spiritual awakening without a roadmap, because grounded guidance matters more than ever.Featured Guests:Karen Cheong – Spherical Luminosity | sphericalluminosity.comGabrielle Celeste – Agua Astrology & Spiritual Sisters PodcastRachel White – Totem Readings & The Skeptical Shaman Podcast | totemreadings.comThe Skeptic Metaphysicians is a pragmatic spirituality podcast for curious minds exploring the unknown without abandoning critical thinking. Each episode breaks down metaphysics explained through grounded conversation, examining hidden truths behind spiritual awakening, consciousness expansion, and expanded consciousness. We explore intuition, mediumship, spirit guides, and the mechanics of healing and personal transformation—bridging skeptical inquiry with meaningful spiritual experience. If you're navigating your own awakening or questioning reality while staying intellectually honest, this podcast is for seekers and skeptics alike.Subscribe, Rate & Review!If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way!Connect with Us: 

In today's episode, Rachel is talking to you from the first day of her moon, feeling very vulnerable and sad. She begins by sharing her views on the injustices occurring in every corner of the planet. When we are separated geographically, but still feeling these intense emotions for others, what can we do? One answer is to connect deeply to our feminine. Rachel gains some momentum and shares a practice she has to really express her feminine energy - the ugly dance. If you ever feel the need to embody your emotions through movement, to act out and rage against the insanity of the world, or to step into your fullest expression of self, the ugly dance is the answer. Maybe no one has taught us what healthy anger looks like - and maybe no one has given us permission to touch the ugliest parts of ourselves - but this episode will. Tune in to go there. 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