Podcasts about magicians

This week on⁠ The Tarot Diagnosis⁠, I explore 2026 as a Wheel of Fortune year, with The Magician as its companion archetype - an invitation to step into the new year embracing change, adaptability, resilience, and meaningful participation. I keep returning to the idea of finding the center of the spinning wheel: not perfect stillness like we're often led to believe we should be finding, but nervous-system regulation that allows us to observe, reassess, and respond with intention rather than react. I also unpack key symbols from the Wheel of Fortune that feel especially relevant for the year ahead. Clouds represent the liminal space between the known and unknown, reminding us that not seeing the full picture is often just the nature of change. The snake speaks to shedding skin and renewal, framing downward cycles as preparation rather than punishment. And at the heart of it all is the center of the Wheel, which I liken to the eye of a hurricane - a place of presence and regulation where we learn to stay with discomfort without being consumed by it.As always, we will go on both a psychological and esoteric journey as we talk about stepping into the year of the Wheel of Fortune.If you enjoy this episode and are looking for a gentle, creative, and self-reflective tarot journal for 2026, I invite you to explore my latest tarot journal A Year with the Wheel of Fortune.

A discussion about magic clubs and pop-up clubs.

Send us a textConstantine and Deadman continue to try and form their crew in an attempt to salvage the Books of Magic. Meanwhile, a betrayal spurred by jealousy will throw all of their plans into turmoil.Patreon: https://patreon.com/user?u=67227531&utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

You heard that right! Mat Franco was awarded Magician Of The Year by the Academy Of Magical Arts, and on top of that, he's the first magician to win America's Got Talent!Mat also has a critically acclaimed residency at The LINQ in Vegas. His show Magic Reinvented Nightly has been playing for a decade, and Las Vegas even gave him a key to the city!Tune in for stories about making it in entertainment, doing what you love, and what it's like to date as a magician!One thing is for sure, Mat's not disappearing anytime soon! Check out his work at:https://matfranco.com/ https://www.instagram.com/matfranco/ Support our pod with our official merch!https://bropodmerch.bigcartel.com

Medieval Europe was preoccupied with magic. From the Carolingian Empire to Renaissance Italy and Tudor England, great rulers, religious figures, and scholars sought to harness supernatural power. They tried to summon spirits, predict the future, and even prolong life. Alongside science and religion, magic lay at the very heart of culture. In this beautifully illustrated account The Magic Books: A History of Enchantment in 20 Medieval Manuscripts (Yale UP, 2025), Anne Lawrence-Mathers explores the medieval fascination with magic through twenty extraordinary illuminated manuscripts. These books were highly sought after, commissioned by kings and stored in great libraries. They include an astronomical compendium made for Charlemagne's son; The Sworn Book of Honorius, used by a secret society of trained magicians; and the highly influential Picatrix. This vivid new history shows how attitudes to magic and science changed over the medieval period—and produced great works of art as they did so. Anne Lawrence-Mathers is professor of history at University of Reading. She is the author of Medieval Meteorology and The True History of Merlin the Magician and coauthor of Magic and Medieval Society. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here 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

Medieval Europe was preoccupied with magic. From the Carolingian Empire to Renaissance Italy and Tudor England, great rulers, religious figures, and scholars sought to harness supernatural power. They tried to summon spirits, predict the future, and even prolong life. Alongside science and religion, magic lay at the very heart of culture. In this beautifully illustrated account The Magic Books: A History of Enchantment in 20 Medieval Manuscripts (Yale UP, 2025), Anne Lawrence-Mathers explores the medieval fascination with magic through twenty extraordinary illuminated manuscripts. These books were highly sought after, commissioned by kings and stored in great libraries. They include an astronomical compendium made for Charlemagne's son; The Sworn Book of Honorius, used by a secret society of trained magicians; and the highly influential Picatrix. This vivid new history shows how attitudes to magic and science changed over the medieval period—and produced great works of art as they did so. Anne Lawrence-Mathers is professor of history at University of Reading. She is the author of Medieval Meteorology and The True History of Merlin the Magician and coauthor of Magic and Medieval Society. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Medieval Europe was preoccupied with magic. From the Carolingian Empire to Renaissance Italy and Tudor England, great rulers, religious figures, and scholars sought to harness supernatural power. They tried to summon spirits, predict the future, and even prolong life. Alongside science and religion, magic lay at the very heart of culture. In this beautifully illustrated account The Magic Books: A History of Enchantment in 20 Medieval Manuscripts (Yale UP, 2025), Anne Lawrence-Mathers explores the medieval fascination with magic through twenty extraordinary illuminated manuscripts. These books were highly sought after, commissioned by kings and stored in great libraries. They include an astronomical compendium made for Charlemagne's son; The Sworn Book of Honorius, used by a secret society of trained magicians; and the highly influential Picatrix. This vivid new history shows how attitudes to magic and science changed over the medieval period—and produced great works of art as they did so. Anne Lawrence-Mathers is professor of history at University of Reading. She is the author of Medieval Meteorology and The True History of Merlin the Magician and coauthor of Magic and Medieval Society. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

Medieval Europe was preoccupied with magic. From the Carolingian Empire to Renaissance Italy and Tudor England, great rulers, religious figures, and scholars sought to harness supernatural power. They tried to summon spirits, predict the future, and even prolong life. Alongside science and religion, magic lay at the very heart of culture. In this beautifully illustrated account The Magic Books: A History of Enchantment in 20 Medieval Manuscripts (Yale UP, 2025), Anne Lawrence-Mathers explores the medieval fascination with magic through twenty extraordinary illuminated manuscripts. These books were highly sought after, commissioned by kings and stored in great libraries. They include an astronomical compendium made for Charlemagne's son; The Sworn Book of Honorius, used by a secret society of trained magicians; and the highly influential Picatrix. This vivid new history shows how attitudes to magic and science changed over the medieval period—and produced great works of art as they did so. Anne Lawrence-Mathers is professor of history at University of Reading. She is the author of Medieval Meteorology and The True History of Merlin the Magician and coauthor of Magic and Medieval Society. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Medieval Europe was preoccupied with magic. From the Carolingian Empire to Renaissance Italy and Tudor England, great rulers, religious figures, and scholars sought to harness supernatural power. They tried to summon spirits, predict the future, and even prolong life. Alongside science and religion, magic lay at the very heart of culture. In this beautifully illustrated account The Magic Books: A History of Enchantment in 20 Medieval Manuscripts (Yale UP, 2025), Anne Lawrence-Mathers explores the medieval fascination with magic through twenty extraordinary illuminated manuscripts. These books were highly sought after, commissioned by kings and stored in great libraries. They include an astronomical compendium made for Charlemagne's son; The Sworn Book of Honorius, used by a secret society of trained magicians; and the highly influential Picatrix. This vivid new history shows how attitudes to magic and science changed over the medieval period—and produced great works of art as they did so. Anne Lawrence-Mathers is professor of history at University of Reading. She is the author of Medieval Meteorology and The True History of Merlin the Magician and coauthor of Magic and Medieval Society. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

Medieval Europe was preoccupied with magic. From the Carolingian Empire to Renaissance Italy and Tudor England, great rulers, religious figures, and scholars sought to harness supernatural power. They tried to summon spirits, predict the future, and even prolong life. Alongside science and religion, magic lay at the very heart of culture. In this beautifully illustrated account The Magic Books: A History of Enchantment in 20 Medieval Manuscripts (Yale UP, 2025), Anne Lawrence-Mathers explores the medieval fascination with magic through twenty extraordinary illuminated manuscripts. These books were highly sought after, commissioned by kings and stored in great libraries. They include an astronomical compendium made for Charlemagne's son; The Sworn Book of Honorius, used by a secret society of trained magicians; and the highly influential Picatrix. This vivid new history shows how attitudes to magic and science changed over the medieval period—and produced great works of art as they did so. Anne Lawrence-Mathers is professor of history at University of Reading. She is the author of Medieval Meteorology and The True History of Merlin the Magician and coauthor of Magic and Medieval Society. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Medieval Europe was preoccupied with magic. From the Carolingian Empire to Renaissance Italy and Tudor England, great rulers, religious figures, and scholars sought to harness supernatural power. They tried to summon spirits, predict the future, and even prolong life. Alongside science and religion, magic lay at the very heart of culture. In this beautifully illustrated account The Magic Books: A History of Enchantment in 20 Medieval Manuscripts (Yale UP, 2025), Anne Lawrence-Mathers explores the medieval fascination with magic through twenty extraordinary illuminated manuscripts. These books were highly sought after, commissioned by kings and stored in great libraries. They include an astronomical compendium made for Charlemagne's son; The Sworn Book of Honorius, used by a secret society of trained magicians; and the highly influential Picatrix. This vivid new history shows how attitudes to magic and science changed over the medieval period—and produced great works of art as they did so. Anne Lawrence-Mathers is professor of history at University of Reading. She is the author of Medieval Meteorology and The True History of Merlin the Magician and coauthor of Magic and Medieval Society. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

Carisa Hendrix joins the show live from Las Vegas. She discusses the explosive rise to prominence of Lucy Darling on Instagram and TikTok. She dishes on Canada's Got Talent, building her incredible community, and how the transition from magic famous to actually famous has changed her show.

Hello and welcome to The Magicians season 2 episode 13. It's a season finale week, y'all! We have all of the standard cliffhanger goodies. Dead gods? Check. Rekindled romances weighed down by copious amounts of emotional baggage? Check. An army of fae with a penchant for boddy horror? BIG check. Thanks for listening and remember to send in those wrap up questions! Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zXm-IEQvGR4

Paul says in the last days people are going to be so evil and not care. It seems as if he is describing the world in 2025! He gives a long description of people and how empty their hearts are. Paul calls out deceitful men who prey on vulnerable women, gaining their confidence, only to take advantage of them in the end. He mentions two men by name that aren't found in scripture, Jannes and Jambres. These two men, according to the Talmud and tradition, are the two magicians that stood against Moses before pharaoh. They were able to recreate some of the plagues but not all of them and their sins were exposed in the end. You can pretend to play church and deceive many people, but your sin will find you out! And you aren't fooling God...He knows everything about you, including what is in your heart!

Murray The Magician & First Five Step Up At Toy Drive 2025! full 508 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:02:58 +0000 FY9fhirMhSTJl7rIvdIO0yY49X5KiifH music The Chet Buchanan Show music Murray The Magician & First Five Step Up At Toy Drive 2025! Listen as Chet Buchanan, Kayla and producer Maddie get your morning started with a fun, engaging show, driven by pop culture and community. If you ever miss anything from the show, find it here! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Music False https://player.amperwavepodcastin

What happens when the person who creates all the holiday magic realizes she's running on empty? In this episode, I'm getting honest about a moment when I completely unraveled over something as simple as a Christmas tree—and why that moment revealed so much more beneath the surface. I share the invisible emotional labor so many high-achieving women carry this time of year, how "good enough" never feels like enough, and why holiday cheer can so easily hide burnout, resentment, and exhaustion. I'm also breaking down the shift from being the holiday magician—the one who makes everything sparkle—to becoming the holiday architect who designs the season with intention, boundaries, and shared responsibility. From identifying your real non-negotiable magic to releasing the things you've outgrown, this episode is a grounded, compassionate look at reclaiming joy during a season that often asks for more than it gives. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Well, we recently talked about the first Chronicle of Narnia … the book! Yet many fans found or rediscovered this series thanks to the Disney-distributed, Walden Media–made film from director Andrew Adamson. Want to feel old? That was two decades ago! So now we shall look back at Narnia's journey to the box office with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which released twenty years ago on Dec. 9, 2005. Episode sponsors Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queen A Faie Tale by Vince Mancuso MYTH: Reign of the Immortals by J. F. Nickens Mission update New at Lorehaven: Netflix's New ‘Frankenstein' Reveals Why a Time-Shifted ‘Magician's Nephew' Film May Work , Daniel Whyte IV Subscribe free to get updates and join the Lorehaven Guild Coming in January: our book quest through Stephen Lawhead's fantasy novel Taliesin Backstory: Mark Joseph Mark Joseph is a music and film producer, author, columnist and founder of MJM Entertainment Group, a multi-faceted entertainment company with interests in film, publishing, music, TV production and film consulting. Joseph got his start in television as an anchor for NHK and CNN's The Entertainment Report in the 1990's and his company MJM produced documentaries and supervised the international release of over a hundred albums by various pop and rock artists. In addition to producing his own films, he oversees a marketing team that has marketed 75 films since 2001. From 2000-2005 he worked in development and marketing for Walden Media and Crusader Entertainment and oversaw a grassroots marketing team. He has served as a producer on 15 films, including Max Rose starring Jerry Lewis, The Vessel starring Martin Sheen, America, Japan: Searching For The Dream, Frank vs. God and others. Joseph is the author of four books including The Lion, The Professor & The Movies: Narnia's Journey To The Big Screen and has been a regular contributor to publications like Forbes, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, USA Today, The Huffington Post and FoxNews.com. He is currently a senior columnist for Newsweek and hosts the podcast The Mark Joseph Show. Most recently, he produced the film Reagan, starring Dennis Quaid and published the book Making REAGAN: A Memoir from the Producer of the REAGAN Movie. He also produced the film's two soundtracks including songs from Bob Dylan, Clint Black, Gene Simmons of KISS, Tanya Tucker and others. Mark and his wife Kara have six children and reside in Southern California. YAF.org: Mark Joseph Facebook: MJM Entertainment Group Instagram: @markjoseph00 The Lion, The Professor & The Movies: Narnia's Journey To The Big Screen Making REAGAN: A Memoir from the Producer of the REAGAN Movie 1. Narnia's journey from book to screen … The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe got one TV animation (1979) Then the story (plus two more) came to live-action BBC TV (1988) Yet it was the Walden Media–made film that went bigger (2005) That film released just twenty years ago in the U.S., Dec. 9, 2005 Mark Joseph's role from those early days as Narnia pre-producer 2. … Through the winter of production … Stephen first learned this was official in a NY Times ad Dec. 2003. Early rumors included Disney aid (true), Kidman's Witch (untrue). Director: Andrew Adamson. Early casting. Scriptwriters and team. In the afterglow of LOTR, Narnia also filmed much in New Zealand. WETA Workshop did armor work. Other studios did visual effects. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe film released Dec. 9, 2005. 3. … And into the spring of fan acclaim Teasers and trailers pleased fans, with only a few early hiccups. Against a $180 million budget, earned $745 million worldwide. Led to two sequels that earned less. Ended. Restart didn't work. Now we have Greta Gerwig starting with The Magician's Nephew. Any informal shared advice, constructive criticism, final memories. Com station Top question for listeners How did you first see The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)? Terri Hamilton recalls her Narnia origin tale (ep. 289): I found the Narnia series in my school library when I was in 4th grade, and yes, they were in the proper order. It was a watershed moment for me. I bought myself a boxed set a few years later. Boy, did I look for portals! When I get into a discussion about the book order, I point out The Magician's Nephew is a prequel, explaining the back story of the first book. Next on Fantastical Truth “We do not celebrate Christmas that way.” “We do not read those kinds of books.” “We ‘do not handle, do not taste, do not touch.'” We know our world is full of rebellion against God's law. But many people overreact to moral license with a strict imposing of out-of-context or made-up laws. Faithful saints call this legalism, and Christian fantasy fans know plenty about this. When that social-media pastor rebukes your favorite sci-fi, or that relative raises a judgy eyebrow at holiday dinners, how you can respond with grace, truth, and love for legalists?

Get the new Trust The Sleight Tee!  On this episode Josh and Nick chat with magician-turned-keynote speaker Alex Moffat about using cognitive illusion and neuroleadership to make ideas stick. Alex shares his journey from fine art and banking into full-time speaking, explains how magic disarms corporate audiences, and how storytelling and brain science shape his keynotes. Learn More About Alex - https://alexmoffat.au/ Follow Alex on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/al.moffat/ Leave a voicemail for The Magic Guys Join The Magic Guys Discord!!! Email Us - themagicguysshow@gmail.com The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.

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In this episode, we continue our series on the Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis with The Magician's Nephew.Become a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmind.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/n1rkskgTBjEListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & ShowsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.Use the code "mythicmind" for special discounts listed her: https://mydeals.page/1gin

Tarot is transforming and Janis King, the UK's Queen of Tarot and author of Tarot: The Life Code, is redefining everything we thought we knew about it.In this episode, Janis reveals that tarot is far more than a prediction tool. It is a life code, a hidden blueprint that connects the Major and Minor Arcana into a cohesive system that explains:   •   your soul plan   •   your purpose   •   your next steps   •   how to navigate challenges with clarity and powerJanis shares her own spiritual awakening, her intuitive gifts, and her connection with the channeled collective “Obin,” offering profound insight into how tarot can help guide your path on a deeply personal and spiritual level.We explore how tarot may become a mainstream tool for empowerment, energy work, conscious creation, and life understanding — a true instruction manual for the human experience and navigation of our human lives.If you're seeking direction, awakening your intuition, searching for your mission, or wanting to understand the deeper architecture of the tarot… this episode is for you.BUY HER BOOK: Tarot - The Life Code: A Fool, a Magician, and the Secret of Life: King, Janis: 9781803417806: Amazon.com: BooksJanis King's Website: Homehttps://janisking.uk/home******SUPPORT THE SHOW*** BUY MY BOOK****** BOOK BABY: - *Preferred method* Higher residual here.https://store.bookbaby.com/book/mr-pickles-and-maggie AMAZON: Mr. Pickles & Maggie: A "Tail" of True Friendship: Busby, Christy: 9781667811918: Amazon.com: Books https://a.co/d/bsLFPn6* *************LEAVE A RATING**** FOR THE SHOW******* Please leave a RATING or REVIEW (on your podcast listening platform) or Subscribe to my YouTube Channel. Click on link below to follow the show. https://linktr.ee/f.a.t.e.podcast *********CONTACT THE SHOW VIA EMAIL BELOW************ Email: fromatheismtoenlightenment@gmail.com

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/275 http://relay.fm/rd/275 Horse Magician League 275 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa The dog-blaming continues, and John has updates on the social component of arc raiding. The dog-blaming continues, and John has updates on the social component of arc raiding. clean 3788 Subtitle: The beginning, the beginning!The dog-blaming continues, and John has updates on the social component of arc raiding. Links and Show Notes: The dog-blaming continues, and John has updates on the social component of arc raiding. Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Get 20% off annual membership until the end of 2025! Dog Accidentally Shoots and Injures a Pennsylvania Man, the Police Say - The New York Times Dog-Centered Design - One Foot Tsunami, by Paul Kafasis OU launches wireless button allowing dogs to control household appliances INRI - Iesus Nazarenus, Rex Iudaeorum Clever Hans - Wikipedia

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/275 http://relay.fm/rd/275 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa The dog-blaming continues, and John has updates on the social component of arc raiding. The dog-blaming continues, and John has updates on the social component of arc raiding. clean 3788 Subtitle: The beginning, the beginning!The dog-blaming continues, and John has updates on the social component of arc raiding. Links and Show Notes: The dog-blaming continues, and John has updates on the social component of arc raiding. Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Get 20% off annual membership until the end of 2025! Dog Accidentally Shoots and Injures a Pennsylvania Man, the Police Say - The New York Times Dog-Centered Design - One Foot Tsunami, by Paul Kafasis OU launches wireless button allowing dogs to control household appliances INRI - Iesus Nazarenus, Rex Iudaeorum Clever Hans - Wikipedia

A clear explanation of the crisis of masculinity, why modern men feel lost, and how to reclaim strength, identity, and purpose using principles of emotional strength, male identity, and the warrior mindset. The Crisis You Can No Longer Ignore You've felt it, even if you haven't said it out loud. Something in today's world has men drifting—uncertain, disconnected, and quietly frustrated. You're not broken; you're living in a time where the traditional markers of masculinity have blurred, collapsed, or been mocked into confusion. What you're experiencing has a name: the crisis of masculinity. Let's cut the fluff: this isn't about politics. This isn't about blaming culture. This is about you—how you show up, how you lead, how you navigate your inner world, and how you reclaim the parts of yourself that modern life has sedated. So today, we're going to walk through what's happening, why it hits you so deeply, and what it actually takes to rebuild yourself from the inside out. The Three Core Drives You've Forgotten Every man carries three ancient impulses—three internal compasses that once gave direction, meaning, and grounded identity. But today, these drives have been hijacked, substituted, or numbed. A Battle to Fight You crave challenge—not endless stress, but meaningful struggle that sharpens your mind, strengthens your resolve, and reminds you of what you’re capable of. Without a battle, you drift. Without a direction, you weaken. And when you ignore this drive, life becomes a loop of avoidance instead of agency, leaving you stuck in patterns that quietly drain your confidence. An Adventure to Live You need experience, novelty, and the feeling of being alive in a world that tries to keep you comfortable, passive, and predictable. Not artificial dopamine. Not scrolling. Real movement. Real uncertainty. Real growth that forces you to expand who you are becoming. A Beauty to Pursue Not just women, but connection, intimacy, partnership, resonance, and the deep emotional nourishment that comes from healthy polarity. The feminine energy that sharpens your masculine edge and deepens your emotional strength, giving your life richness, meaning, and soulful direction. When you deny these three instincts, you don't become “peaceful”—you become restless, disconnected, and quietly resentful of a life that no longer feels like your own. The Four Lies That Hijack Modern Men Modern culture sells men replacements for the real work. And most guys take the bait. Lie 1: Sex Defines You Sex feels good, sure—but it can't ground you, mature you, or build your identity in any meaningful, sustainable, or internally driven way. When men use sex as validation, they lose themselves and drift further from genuine self-worth. Lie 2: Power Makes You a Man Power is a tool—not a foundation. Power without purpose collapses quickly and corrodes your inner stability. Ask any man who “made it” but still feels empty, disconnected, and unsure about who he really is. Lie 3: Money Creates Meaning Money expands life, but it doesn't define life or give you the inner direction you're starving for. If you chase money without meaning, you become wealthy in resources and bankrupt in identity, clarity, and emotional anchoring. Lie 4: Men Don't Feel This lie is killing men from the inside out. Emotional suppression leads to emotional implosion and long-term psychological collapse. Emotional strength isn't about denying emotions—it's about mastering them and directing their energy with intention. What's Actually Happening to You You're not simply “unmotivated.” You're not “lazy.” You're not “falling behind.” You're experiencing the crisis of masculinity because: You were never initiated into modern manhood, leaving you without guidance, structure, or meaningful masculine direction. Your natural masculine drives were never explained, only shamed and misunderstood, creating confusion about your inner motivations. You were taught to perform, not to align, forcing you into roles that never matched your authentic identity or purpose. You learned how to produce, not how to lead yourself with clarity, confidence, emotional strength, and grounded self-awareness. In other words… You were told how to act like a man, but no one showed you how to become one. A Metaphorical Wake-Up Call Imagine a warrior who forgets what his sword is for. He carries it every day, but never trains with it. Never sharpens it. Never uses it with intention. Slowly, he starts treating it like a burden—something heavy, inconvenient, unnecessary. That's what's happening to modern men. Your inner weapons—strength, purpose, courage, discipline, emotional clarity—have been sitting idle. Not because you're weak, but because the world taught you to dull them. It's time to sharpen them again. When you reclaim these inner weapons, you begin remembering who you are beneath the noise—steady, capable, powerful, and fully responsible for the life you're creating each day. Reclaiming Yourself Begins Here Let's step into the coaching room. Step 1: Identify What's Been Numbing You You can't reclaim your identity if you're still sedated by distraction. What's numbing you? Overwork? Porn? Dopamine loops? Netflix fatigue? Emotional avoidance? Before reclaiming your life, you must reclaim your attention, because your focus determines the strength of your identity and the direction of your masculine energy. Step 2: Rebuild Your Internal Framework You need a structure—your structure. Not society's expectations. Not your family's scripts. Your framework must include: Emotional strength Personal agency Male identity development Warrior mindset principles This is the difference between reacting and leading, and it gives you the internal architecture required to make choices from clarity instead of pressure or confusion. Step 3: Reignite the Three Drives Bring back: A battle worth fighting An adventure worth living A beauty worth pursuing When these are active, you stop drifting and start leading, because these instincts anchor your purpose, fuel your passion, and reconnect you to the deeper masculine current you've forgotten. Step 4: Define Your Values and Standards Masculinity isn't defined by external performance—it's defined by internal alignment. Ask yourself: What do I stand for? What do I refuse to tolerate? What is my personal code? Who do I become when life tests me? Your values shape your identity. Your identity shapes your destiny, and your destiny expands when your standards rise and your actions finally match the man you know you're meant to become. The Conscious Warrior Path This is the work—moving from confusion to clarity, from drift to direction, from collapse to power, and from the numbness of survival into the grounded fire of intentional living. You reclaim masculinity by reclaiming yourself, rediscovering the strength you abandoned, and stepping back into the authority you unconsciously gave away. Not by becoming louder. Not by adopting a persona. Not by playing a stereotype. But by aligning your mind, body, emotions, and purpose in a way that restores your inner integrity and reconnects you to the man you were always meant to be. That's the Conscious Warrior—a man who chooses truth over comfort, alignment over approval, and identity over imitation. The Four Archetypes That Restore Masculine Wholeness To fully resolve the crisis of masculinity, you need a framework that brings structure back into your identity. That framework is the Warrior–King–Lover–Magician system — four archetypes that create balance, power, and psychological strength. Here's how each one becomes part of your rebuilding process: The Warrior: Direction, Discipline, and Courage This is the part of you that takes action — the decisive force that stops drifting and starts choosing. The Warrior gives you: Boldness in the face of resistance, even when fear, pressure, or uncertainty try to shut you down and pull you off your path. The ability to protect your values and stand firm when others challenge your boundaries or question your direction. Discipline when your emotions want a shortcut, allowing you to stay consistent when motivation naturally fades away. Relentless forward movement that refuses stagnation and teaches you to generate momentum through intentional effort. Without the Warrior, you hesitate and collapse inward. With the Warrior, you execute with purpose and rise with strength. The King: Order, Purpose, and Identity The King is the archetype that organizes your life around meaning. It gives you: A grounded center that stabilizes your decisions and keeps you from being swayed by chaos or external expectations. A clear personal code that guides your behavior, choices, and relationships with unwavering integrity. Standards that elevate your behavior and reinforce the type of man you expect yourself to be daily. Purpose that shapes your decisions, aligns your actions, and creates a sense of direction that few men ever access. Without the King, men chase validation and live reactively. With the King, men build legacy and live intentionally. The Lover: Connection, Emotion, and Depth The Lover restores your humanity — the part of you that feels, senses, and connects. It brings: Emotional strength instead of emotional avoidance, helping you process your inner world with courage instead of shame. Passion for life, intimacy, and beauty that reignites your enthusiasm for being fully alive and present. The ability to bond deeply instead of numbing out, creating connection that enriches your life rather than drains it. Without the Lover, life becomes cold, mechanical, and numb. With the Lover, you feel alive, connected, and internally whole. The Magician: Insight, Strategy, and Inner Mastery The Magician represents wisdom — the internal guide that sees patterns, anticipates problems, and helps you evolve. It gives you: Self-awareness that allows you to understand your motives, wounds, beliefs, and hidden patterns with clarity. Mental clarity that cuts through confusion and shows you the truth behind your thoughts, behaviors, and decisions. The ability to transform pain into power, using your struggles as fuel for deeper growth and self-mastery. Skills to master your inner world so your emotions, impulses, and fears no longer sabotage your progress. Without the Magician, you repeat the same patterns unconsciously. With the Magician, you grow with precision, intention, and wisdom. Bringing the Archetypes Together When these four archetypes work together, you stop living in fragments. You become integrated, stable, and aligned — a man whose identity is no longer split, confused, or pulled in competing directions. The Warrior gives you action, forward motion, and the courage to engage fully with life's challenges instead of shrinking back. The King gives you purpose, authority, and the inner structure needed to build a life rooted in meaning rather than reaction. The Lover gives you heart, depth, emotional presence, and the ability to experience connection without losing yourself. The Magician gives you wisdom, insight, perspective, and the power to transform your inner world instead of repeating old patterns. This is the antidote to the crisis of masculinity — rebuilding yourself from the inside out using timeless masculine architecture that restores balance, strength, and psychological coherence. And this is the exact path of the Conscious Warrior — a path that integrates your instincts, your intellect, your emotions, and your purpose into one unified force. This is the work—moving from confusion to clarity, from drift to direction, from collapse to power. You reclaim masculinity by reclaiming yourself. Not by becoming louder. Not by adopting a persona. Not by playing a stereotype. But by aligning your mind, body, emotions, and purpose. That's the Conscious Warrior — a man who lives centered, grounded, and fully awake to his potential. FAQ: Understanding the Crisis of Masculinity What is the crisis of masculinity? The crisis of masculinity is the modern collapse of clear male identity, purpose, and initiation. It's the disconnection men feel when traditional roles fade without offering new frameworks. Many men are left without direction, clarity, or emotional grounding. This crisis shows up as depression, burnout, isolation, and confusion. While external pressures exist, the real solution is internal reconstruction—rebuilding your identity based on values, purpose, and emotional strength. Why do modern men feel lost? Most men feel lost because they've been raised without guidance in emotional strength, male identity development, and personal agency. Society tells men how not to act but rarely shows them how to develop genuine inner stability. This leads to overthinking, self-doubt, and a lack of direction. When you learn to lead yourself internally, you stop drifting. Is masculinity toxic by nature? No. Masculinity becomes toxic only when it's disconnected from purpose, values, and emotional grounding. Healthy masculinity protects, builds, leads, and lifts others. Toxic behaviors come from insecurity—not masculinity itself. When men cultivate emotional intelligence and identity work, masculinity becomes powerful, stable, and deeply constructive. How can I rebuild my sense of purpose? Start by removing numbing habits and reconnecting with your core drives: challenge, adventure, and connection. Then define your values, create a personal code, and build your life around alignment—not approval. Purpose is not found; it is forged. Small, consistent acts of discipline and clarity reconnect you to your inner direction. Why is emotional strength essential for modern men? Because suppressing emotions leads to emotional implosion. Emotional strength isn't about avoiding feelings; it's about directing them. When you regulate your emotional world, you regain control of your actions, choices, and identity. This is foundational for resolving the crisis of masculinity and stepping into warrior-level presence. What role does the warrior mindset play in masculinity? The warrior mindset emphasizes discipline, clarity, courage, and responsibility. It requires you to confront discomfort, build inner resilience, and pursue purpose over distraction. This mindset gives structure to your male identity and anchors you when life feels unsteady. It's not about aggression—it's about alignment. How do I begin the journey of becoming a Conscious Warrior? You start by telling the truth. Where are you drifting? Where have you lowered your standards? What are you avoiding? From there, you rebuild your internal framework, strengthen emotional resilience, and reconnect with your purpose. You learn to live by a personal code—and that changes everything. Your Next Step: Claim the Conscious Warrior Code If you're done drifting… If you're done feeling disconnected… If you're ready to reclaim your strength, purpose, and identity… Then your next step is clear: Download the Conscious Warrior Code. 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Show NotesIn this episode, I explore the tension between authenticity and effectiveness in reaching people with transformative work. Recorded on a rainy Friday evening in the UK, this long-form conversation unpacks how we can work within systems we aim to subvert without losing our mission.Key Topics:The Gnostic Caravan ProjectWorking through the Gnostic Tarot deck during AdventExploring characters like Sabaoth, Simon Magus, Mary Magdalene, and SophiaUsing the deck as a tool for spiritual development and self-knowledgeOne Brain, Many PathsHow different traditions (chaos magic, Christianity, Taoism, NLP, coaching) all use the same mental toolsThe Human Potential Movement and New Thought Movement as predecessors to today's self-help culturePattern interrupts, anchors, meditation, and mindfulness across all systemsThe Authenticity ParadoxThe Purity Trap: staying so authentic you reach only seven people who already agree with youThe Efficacy Trap: smoothing out all edges until you become indistinguishable from the systemFinding the middle path: speaking enough of the system's language to be heard while delivering actual transformationStrategic Identity & Chaos MagicIdentity as fluid and tactical, not fixedUsing belief as a tool rather than an anchorThe Saboth principle: waking up inside the corrupt system and breaking freeThe Real MissionReframing authenticity as tactic, not identityThe only question that matters: "Am I helping someone move closer to sovereignty?"Trojan horse strategy: get attention, then deliver liberation technologyBlogging as Subversive ActivityWhy tech platforms suppress external linksThe attention economy and algorithmic controlReclaiming your own digital space through bloggingRSS feeds vs. doom scrollingReferenced:William Burroughs on language as virusThe Matrix and Morpheus's red pill problemRage Against the Machine - "Wake Up"Martin Luther's 95 ThesesPaul Kurtz's conscious robot conceptRobert Anton Wilson and reality tunnelsNeil Postman's "Teaching as a Subversive Activity"Call to Action:Start your own blog. Create your own space. Free your mind from algorithmic control. Join the guerrilla blogging underground.

For this week's Ask Me Anything, Magician and Mind Reader Jamie Skelton joins Andrea to answer any of your magic questions!

Bill Cook has appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Masters of Illusion, an award-winning documentary, and is currently headlining cruise ships around the world. He started as a young teen magician in Chicago, working in nursing homes, and went to school to be a Foley Artist. Now he's on top of the world.

Hello and welcome to The Magicians season 2 episode 12! This week, Quentin and Eliot find themselves in Canada talking exposition with the missing Fillory god, Umber. Turns out, he is a much better host than his chaotic foil who relieved himself in the source of all magic. Meanwhile, Penny is executing one of the worst heists since....well the last one we tried to pull off. Third times the charm? Thanks for listening and remember to send us your season wrap-up questions!

It's here! Many Moons 2026 has arrived and is ready to guide your year of magic, manifestation, and healing. Claim your copy HERE and step into the light of the new year!----Calling all small business owners, healers, creatives, and educators!If you want to connect with an audience that truly understands and values your work, consider sponsoring an episode of Moonbeaming — we're a podcast with more than 2 million lifetime downloads and a deeply engaged, aligned community. For more information reach out to Hailey at moonbeamingpodcast@gmail.com --- What if the way you choose to close the year is the most powerful magic you can bring into 2026?In this episode, Sarah deepens the reflections from last week and brings us into a look at what this year has asked of us. Drawing from the Hermit Year workshop channelings and her own lived experience of 2025, Sarah explores what it means to arrive at the end of a 9 year… the limits we hit, the identities we shed, the values that shifted, the intuition that recalibrated, and the quiet, everyday practices that actually carry us across a threshold.You'll hear:Why exhaustion, grief, and “bone tiredness” were built into the architecture of 2025How limits act as teachersWhat it means when old patterns flare up right before they dissolveHow intuition is changing collectively and personallyThe power of returning to the deeper Self you've drifted fromThe “Secret Third Thing” as an alternative to all-or-nothing thinkingWhy discernment, devotion, and simplification are essential as we close out the yearHow to prepare internally for the Magician energy of 2026 without forcing decisions or rushing clarity 

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Get the new Trust The Sleight Tee!  Today's episode explores the history and controversy of the sawing-in-half (soaring through a woman) illusion. Discussing its origins, notable performers (P.T. Selbit, Horace Goldin, Oswald Williams, David Copperfield), and how sensational journalism and amateur copycats led to real-life tragedies. The episode examines changes in presentation and safety over time, notable cases of misuse and murder, and how magicians protect the art today. It blends history, true-crime elements, and reflections on stagecraft and safety in magic. Leave a voicemail for The Magic Guys Join The Magic Guys Discord!!! Email Us - themagicguysshow@gmail.com The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.

On this Monday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid details several key topics: Luigi Mangione's court hearings on charges including the murder of United Healthcare's CEO, where defense attorneys argue against the admissibility of certain evidence. An anti-ICE demonstration in Lower Manhattan resulted in arrests and criticism of NYPD actions. President Trump's comments on immigration policy, recent shooting incidents involving National Guard members, and his escalating military stance towards Venezuela are covered. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's peace talks with Ukrainian negotiators and a future trip to Russia are mentioned. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's request for a pardon from corruption charges and the controversy over President Trump's appointments to the US Holocaust Memorial Council are also detailed. Alex Traiman, Arthur Aidala, Daniel Nigro, John Catsimatidis & Nicole Parker join Sid on this Monday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BLACK FRIDAY ENDS TOMORROW AT MIDNIGHT: friday.magick.me This episode goes out on the final day of the Black Friday sale for a reason. What you're about to hear is Eliphas Levi's chapter on The Magician from Transcendental Magic (1856)—the first chapter of the first modern book on ceremonial magic ever written. Levi is going to lay out exactly what it takes to become an adept—"a person who is achieved by will and by work." He's going to talk about the four powers of the Sphinx: To know, to dare, to will, to keep silence. He's going to talk about why most people never make it. And he's going to say something that hit me hard when I first read it: "Those qualified for initiation no longer finding initiators, and the leaders of conscience becoming in the laps of time as uninstructed as the vulgar, the blind have grown weary of following the blind." That's the problem I've spent ten years trying to solve. That's why Magick.Me exists. That's why I built The Adept Initiative. Listen to Levi. Really listen. And then decide: Are you ready? KEY PASSAGES: • "To know, to dare, to will, to keep silence—such are the four words of the magus" • "Those qualified for initiation no longer finding initiators, the blind have grown weary of following the blind" • "Once started, we must reach the end or perish. To doubt is to lose one's reason, to pause is to fail, to recoil is to plunge into an abyss" BLACK FRIDAY ENDS TUESDAY MIDNIGHT: → The Adept's Path — $397 Adept Initiative I & II + Solstice Working (Dec 20-21) This is where Levi would tell you to start. → Complete Mastery — $997 (Limited spots available) Everything + 12-month library access + Solstice If you want to go deep—if you want the complete toolkit—this is it. → ULTIMATE — $1,797 (Limited spots available) Complete Mastery + year of direct mentorship with Jason This is for people who heard what Levi said and thought: "I'm ready. I want an initiator."

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Did ancient civilizations nuke themselves into oblivion… or did the History Channel just get bored again? This week we dive headfirst into the rabbit hole of Ancient Nuclear Wars – from the “radioactive” skeletons of Mohenjo-Daro, to alleged atom-bomb craters in the desert, to the Mahabharata passages that sound suspiciously like somebody watched a Cold War documentary and got way too excited. We'll talk vimanas (ancient flying machines), biblical firestorms, desert glass, and why every weird rock seems to mean “aliens with launch codes” to at least one guy on YouTube.Along the way, we'll pit wild fringe theories against boring things like geology, archaeology, and physics (booooo), ask whether Oppenheimer accidentally subtweeted the Vedic gods, and decide if the only real ancient WMD was still… humans and their bad decisions. Was there a Bronze Age Fallout-style apocalypse, or is this just another case of modern nuclear anxiety cosplaying in ancient texts? Tune in as Hysteria 51 flips the Geiger counter on Ancient Nuclear War.Special thanks to this week's research sources:Pauwels, Louis, and Jacques Bergier. The Morning of the Magicians: Secret Societies, Conspiracies, and Vanished Civilizations. Destiny Books, 2008.Discussions of the Jodhpur “radioactive ash” story as a modern hoax or unsubstantiated legend. (Isvara Archive)Libyan Desert Glass and impact evidence (reidite, zircon breakdown, dating to ~29 million years ago). (Wikipedia)Jason Colavito's work on “ancient atom bombs,” Mahabharata misquotes, and the myth's modern origins. (JASON COLAVITO)Background on Pauwels & Bergier's The Morning of the Magicians and its role in popularizing “fantastic realism.” (Wikipedia)References to Matest Agrest's interpretations of Sodom, Gomorrah, and Baalbek as nuclear/spaceport events. (Jewish Telegraphic Agency)Coverage of modern proponents like Billy Carson and Ancient Aliens episodes promoting the ancient nuclear war narrative. (Daily Express US)Research on Tall el-Hammam and cosmic airbursts as real Bronze Age city-destroying events. (uaf.edu) K. A. R. Kennedy's work and later summaries on Mohenjo-Daro skeletons and the debunking of the “massacre” and “radiation” stories. (Ancient Origins)Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:weird@hysteria51.comSupport the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason Bird has headlined on the Las Vegas Strip, appeared on Masters of Illusion, and now has written a book, Strolling for Dollars. He details his decades of experience as a strolling magician, making a successful living, so that you can learn how to translate his experience into your success. Plus, he shares some incredible tips that you can start using right away.

Hello and welcome to The Magicians season 2 episode 11! This week, Fillory's problems keep stacking up as the whole kingdom is being bombarded with an homage to the biblical plagues. Meanwhile, Quentin gets to meet a dragon, which is pretty sick. In the less sick department, Penny is still locked down in a library out of time, planning heist #2 which has to go better than heist #1 did, yeah? Thanks for listening! Watch a video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/gs11NEpMrus

Luke re-reads The Quantum Magician by Derek Künsken to see if it keeps its place on the SFBRP Must-Read list. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Luke on Bluesky: @lukeburrage.bsky.social Discuss this book at Goodreads.com

John Kippen is a Motivational Speaker, Resilience and Empowerment Coach, Professional Magician and Bestselling Author. John's 12 + year journey of recovering from the trauma of having his face paralyzed after brain tumor removal surgery, has allowed him to triumph over adversity. He and Max swap stories of adversity and resilience. You don't want to miss it.  For more from John:  JohnKippen.com TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on-IVeZ4M4U For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit MaxNijst.org

Apple announced their 45, yes 45, finalists for the App Store Awards. We take a look at what made the list and see if we used any of them. Apple also had another new limited edition product this week and released some interesting details about 3D printing Apple Watches. Just the Headlines has some gems this week, and of course, we have some tech tips. We also add a few new entries to the Gadget Gift Guide! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Apple launches second limited-edition iPhone accessory (02:35) MAIN TOPIC: Apple announces finalists for the 2025 App Store Awards (05:10) DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Sections in Apple Reminders (22:45) JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:00) Robots in your bloodstream could deliver drugs with greater precision London thieves gave stolen phones back when they weren't iPhones British Army will use Call of Duty to train soldiers Magician forgets password to his own hand after RFID chip implant Quantum teleportation between photons from two distant light sources achieved More than 60 US and Canadian police units now use Boston Dynamics' robot dog Rapper 50 Cent, adjusted for inflation, is 109 Cent LISTENER MAIL: Matt - Looking for advice on a gimbal for both DSLR and Smartphone (32:45) FeiyuTech [Official] SCORP EUCOS 62" Phone Tripod Insta360 X3 Matt's Drumming About YouTube Channel TAKES: Gmail can read your emails and attachments to power "smart features" (42:10) Mapping the future with 3D-printed titanium Apple Watch cases (45:30) This 'iPhone 17 vs 16 vs 15 vs 14 vs 13 vs 12' speed test video is a must-watch (48:05) BONUS ODD TAKE: PhotoFunia - From Hey Grandma (52:20) PICKS OF THE WEEK:  Dave: Apple AirTags (55:55) Nate: AirPods (58:40) RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (01:05:35)

In this episode, the conversation delves into the depths of the occult, exploring the lived experiences of a practicing magician, Nick. The discussion covers the transformative power of rituals, the psychological toll of magic, and the profound insights gained from near-death experiences. Nick shares his journey through various practices, the significance of intention, and the raw truths of working with non-physical intelligences. The episode challenges conventional beliefs about magic and spirituality, offering a candid look at the complexities of personal transformation and the mysteries that lie beyond the veil. In this conversation, the speaker delves into their experiences with meditation and the profound feelings associated with eclipses. They explore the intersection of magic and physiology, discussing how perception and reality can be altered through meditation. The dialogue also touches on the effects of light and the brain's interpretation of experiences, emphasizing that one does not need substances to achieve altered states of consciousness. The conversation concludes with reflections on the power of meditation and the potential to access deeper realities without the need for rituals.Nick's website: https://linktr.ee/occultrejectsandfriends

On this episode of On the Rocks, we've got magic to do with magician and video game impresario Randy Pitchford as we talk about his magic family roots with the famous Cabrini, his burst into the magic world and the Academy of Magical Arts at a young age, his collection of extremely rare magical collectibles – Napoleon, anyone? – his acquisition of the famed Magic Castle, his thoughts on haunted items, life after death, and so much more! with co-host model and musician Steven Dehler...with your sassy host with the sassy most, Alexander Rodriguez. Raise a glass, it's On the Rocks! 

In a world filled with distractions and societal pressures, finding and stepping into your true identity can feel like a monumental task. In this enlightening podcast episode, Michael Trainer shares profound insights on the importance of individuation, using personal anecdotes and timeless wisdom to guide listeners on their journey to self-discovery. **Understanding Individuation**  Michael Trainer opens the discussion by emphasizing the significance of drawing a line in the sand and embracing the identity that resonates with us. He recalls advice from his leadership coach, Peter Roche, who reminded him that we are the lead actors in our own movies. This metaphor encourages listeners to take control of their narratives, embodying the characters they aspire to be, such as the king, the warrior, or the lover. These archetypes have been part of human storytelling for centuries, and recognizing them can help us align with our deepest desires. **The Traditional Rite of Passage**  Trainer reflects on the historical processes of individuation, where young men and women were guided through challenging rites of passage by elders. These experiences often required courage and a confrontation with fears, leading to a new identity and a profound sense of belonging. Unfortunately, in today's convenience-oriented culture, these traditional connections and rites of passage are often missing, leaving many feeling stuck in their childhood narratives and unprepared for adulthood. **The Importance of Letting Go**  To fully embrace our potential, Trainer stresses the need to let go of old stories that no longer serve us. He shares a personal experience of slipping and injuring his wrist, using this incident as a metaphor for the importance of paying attention to life's signals. He highlights how injuries can teach us valuable lessons about health, patience, and resilience. In moments of struggle, we are reminded to reflect on our paths and take responsibility for our choices. **Finding Your Purpose**  The conversation then shifts to the significance of stepping into our purpose, or Dharma. Trainer explains that when we neglect our true calling, life can feel chaotic and unsteady. However, when we stand firm in our convictions and embrace our roles within our communities, we can navigate challenges with greater ease. This self-awareness leads to empowerment, allowing us to transition from one life stage to another, whether it's from maiden to mother or prince to king. **Community and Support**  Michael shares his own journey of individuation, which included participating in men's work with his father and engaging in transformative programs like the Mankind Project. He emphasizes the importance of community in this process, as being witnessed by others can facilitate growth and healing. However, he also acknowledges that not everyone has access to such experiences. Therefore, he encourages listeners to seek out mentors and peers who can inspire and challenge them to rise to their full potential. **Commitment to Growth**  As Trainer reflects on his own life, he recognizes the need to surround himself with individuals who push him forward, not just those who provide comfort. He shares his commitment to returning to a supportive community in Austin, Texas, where he plans to embark on a new chapter in 2026, focusing on personal growth and the birthing of a new book. This commitment, while daunting, represents a significant step in his journey toward individuation. What happens when you finally decide to stop playing small?In this intimate solo episode, Michael dives into the ancient and deeply human process of individuation—the moment you step out of the outdated version of yourself and into the role you were always meant to inhabit.Drawing on wisdom from his leadership mentor, Peter Roche, and archetypes from myth and psychology, Michael explores why so many of us are living out childhood stories long after they've expired… and what it takes to cross the threshold into your next chapter.He shares a recent personal moment—a literal fall—that became a metaphor for the ways life tries to get our attention when we're not stepping fully into our gifts, purpose, and power.You'll hear:Why you're the lead actor in your own storyThe archetypes (King, Warrior, Magician, Lover) that shape your identityHow ancient rites of passage forged adults who could protect communityWhat happens when we avoid the identity we're called to liveHow injury, setback, or friction can be a spiritual signalWhy strong peers and “iron sharpens iron” relationships matterThe difference between karma and dharmaWhy stepping into your bigness is not arrogance but responsibilityMichael's commitment to a new chapter—and an invitation to begin your ownIf you've been feeling the pull toward a bigger life, deeper purpose, truer relationships, or a more courageous version of yourself… this episode is your line in the sand.**Conclusion: Key Takeaways**  Michael Trainer's podcast serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of stepping into our true identities and the role of community in our journeys. Key takeaways include:- Embrace the idea that you are the lead actor in your life and have the power to shape your narrative.- Recognize the value of traditional rites of passage and seek out ways to create your own.- Let go of stories that no longer serve you and focus on your true purpose.- Surround yourself with a community that inspires growth and pushes you to reach your potential.- Commit to continuous personal development and be willing to embrace new chapters in your life. Michael Trainer has spent 30 years learning from Nobel laureates, neuroscientists, and wisdom keepers worldwide. He's the author of RESONANCE: The Art and Science of Human Connection (March 31, 2026), co-creator of Global Citizen and the Global Citizen Festival, and host of the RESONANCE podcast.Featured in Forbes, Inc, Good Morning America. Follow on YouTube

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: losing track of time reading and bookish vanity plates Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: books we think would make great book club picks The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). .  .  .  1:19 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 2:29 - Snap by Belinda Bauer 6:34 - Our Current Reads 6:48 - The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig (Meredith) 10:13 - Wanderers by Chuck Wendig 10:33 - It by Stephen King 11:59 - The Maid and the Crocodile by Jordan Ifueko (Kaytee) 12:03 - Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko 14:24 - Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones 15:13 - Redemptor by Jordan Ifueko 16:06 - How to Be A Saint by Kate Sidley (Meredith) 21:45 - Of Time and Turtles by Sy Montgomery (Kaytee) 21:53 - The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery 26:46 - The Black Wolf by Louise Penny (Meredith) 27:01 - The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny 32:54 - State of Terror by Louise Penny and Hillary Clinton 34:20 - The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman (Kaytee) 34:27 - The King's English Bookshop 36:49 - The Magicians by Lev Grossman 38:36 - Our Book Club Recs 39:22 - Currently Reading Patreon 40:34 - The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig 44:27 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 44:38 - Curfew by Jayne Cowie 46:04 - Castle of Water by Dane Huckelbridge 48:11 - The Push by Ashley Audrain 49:19 - The Art Thief by Michael Finkel 50:15 - One of the Boys by Jayne Cowie 51:24 - Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi 51:25 - Washington Black by Esi Edugyan 51:27 - The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali 51:45 - Chain-Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah 52:06 - CR Season 6: Episode 2 52:42 - Check our our instagram @currentlyreadingpodcast for our book club post! 52:54 - Meet Us At The Fountain 53:02 - I wish that if you don't already follow us on Instagram, to do so now. (Meredith) 53:07 - @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram 53:35 - I wish to reformat my bookish hard drive (Kaytee) 51:34 - Katabasis by R.F. Kuang 51:37 - A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness 51:38 - Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon   Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. November's's IPL is brought to us from Content Bookstore in Northfield, Minnesota. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!