Podcasts about Mysticism

Sylvia Solit is an experienced wealth manager, public speaker, and thought leader who strives to connect consciousness to capital by promoting awareness and transformative purpose in the world of investing. She helps companies, investors, and individuals re-examine their investment philosophies and how they deploy their capital to inspire positive social change. Ms. Solit's background is in the sourcing and deployment of capital to help clients achieve financial returns and social impact. Believing that visionary entrepreneurs are most able to spark mass social change, she seeks disruptive, transformative investment opportunities. Sylvia Benito has more than two decades of wealth management experience and has worked with ultra-high-net-worth clients with more than $1 billion in assets. She has also served as a hedge fund analyst and as a CIO for family offices. An in-demand public speaker, Sylvia Solit has spoken at several industry events and conferences that intersect with her interest in purpose-driven investment, female empowerment, and other topics. She spoke at the 39th Private Wealth Management Summit in June 2023, delivering a presentation on the financial concerns of women who are divorced, widowed, or inheritors of their parents' estate. Sylvia Benito has also spoken at the National Trial Lawyers Summit and Women and Wealth, among other events, and authors a quarterly newsletter through which she shares personal stories.Sylvia is a trained shaman and healer and has decades of experience working with plant medicines.In addition, Ms. Benito is the co-founder of The Oasis Institute, which she successfully exited before pursuing her career in wealth management. Her areas of expertise include financial analysis, strategic planning, negotiation, financial modeling, and risk management. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst and holds a bachelor's degree in environmental studies from New College of Florida.Episode Highlights▶ An unexpected psychedelic experience that sparked a spiritual awakening▶ How thoughts shape reality and influence abundance▶ Why the awakening path can be both expansive and deeply uncomfortable▶ The missing bridge between spirituality, money, and modern life▶ Redefining money as neutral energy rather than something dirty or corrupt▶ Discovering what “enough” truly means and why it changes everything▶ Reclaiming work as sacred, meaningful, and soul-aligned▶ Why healers are undervalued and how that may be shifting▶ The rise of AI, digital assets, and new economic possibilities▶ Using AI as a creative ally without losing your authentic voice▶ Shadow work, resilience, and facing fear as portals to growth▶ Why authenticity will matter more than ever in an AI-driven world Sylvia Solit's Links & Resources▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sylviasolit Download Beth's free trainings here: Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-businessIntegrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business▶ Beth's Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching ▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services▶ Instagram: @bethaweinstein ▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz ▶ Join the free Psychedelics & Purpose Community: / psychedelicsandsacredmedicines

Explaining how imagination creates both beauty and suffering, Gil Fronsdal offers a skillful way to tap into inspiration without becoming lost in a dream.This week on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal dives into:The poem “Thursday” by William Carlos WilliamsTransformation through presence during mundane experiences Dreaming as an important part of being humanHow the imagination helps to create connectionsThe Zen principle of present moment awarenessAllowing reality to move through the world of our imaginationNot becoming lost or stuck in a dreamThe Buddha as a man of tremendous imaginationImagining the possibility of being freed from sufferingThis episode was originally published on DharmaseedAbout Gil Fronsdal:Gil Fronsdal is the co-teacher for the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, California; he has been teaching since 1990. He has practiced Zen and Vipassana in the U.S. and Asia since 1975. He was a Theravada monk in Burma in 1985, and in 1989 began training with Jack Kornfield to be a Vipassana teacher. Gil teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center where he is part of its Teachers Council. Gil was ordained as a Soto Zen priest at the San Francisco Zen Center in 1982, and in 1995 received Dharma Transmission from Mel Weitsman, the abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center. He currently serves on the SF Zen Center Elders' Council. In 2011 he founded IMC's Insight Retreat Center. He is the author of The Issue at Hand, essays on mindfulness practice; A Monastery Within; a book on the five hindrances called Unhindered; and the translator of The Dhammapada, published by Shambhala Publications. You may listen to Gil's talks on Audio Dharma. “Dreaming, I think, is a very important part of being a human being. The imagination that can imagine possibilities, potential, that can create wonderful connections between things.” –Gil FronsdalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 17, 2025   Dr. Rory Dickson is a professor of Islamic Religion and Culture and author of several publications on Sufism, the mystical path within Islam. He joins Breht to have an incredibly deep conversation about the Sufi poet Rumi, his life and work, Rumi's relationship to his teacher Shams of Tabriz, the concepts of fana (annihilation of the self) and baqa(subsistence in God), the spiritual practices of Sufism, non-duality and perennialism, "dying before you die", Buddhist enlightenment, the Quran, Serving the People in politics and religion, the role of Divine Love in spiritual transformation, transcending the ego, Bodhicitta and the Heart of the Bodhisattva, the counter-cultural aspects of the historical dervishes, The Masnavi  (aka the "Persian Quran"), Christian Mysticism, the evolution of human consciousness, the linguistics of translation, and much, much more! Check out Rory's book "Dissolving into Being: The Wisdom of Sufi Philosophy" Recommendations for Further Exploration: Rumi's World: The Life and Work of the Great Sufi Poet The Sufi Path of Love: The Spiritual Teachings of Rumi Check out our related episodes with Dr. Adnan Husain: Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and the Annihilation of Self in God St. Francis of Assisi: Patron Saint of Ecology & Brother to All Creation ------------------------------------------------------------ Outro Music: Something's Out There by Neva Dinova Support Rev Left and get bonus episodes on Patreon Make a one-time donation to Rev Left at BuyMeACoffee.com/revleftradio Follow RLR on IG HERE Learn more about Rev Left HERE

January 2026 invites us to create space for our dreams as our best plans. Through the month's astrology, the personal planets move in a tight Capricorn stellium into a tight Aquarius stellium, while making aspects to Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus before they leave water and earth signs.We explored: Balancing softness, structure, rest, and devotion in your life.New Year guidance on planning from what you do know instead of spiraling on what you don'tWorking with the Cancer Full Moon and the Capricorn stellium to practice intentional gratitude for areas of relative easeReflection questions for the final chapters of Saturn and Neptune in Pisces and Uranus in Taurus, including grief, disillusionment, maturing your dreams, and choosing which realities you're willing to participate in.​How the late-month Aquarius stellium and conjunctions to Pluto can shift the tone from “getting your life in order” to radically reimagining your role in community, culture, and collective dreaming.​ Support the creation of this podcast by becoming a paid subscriber. You'll receive access to 1-2 bonus episodes a month, subscriber-only essays, and exclusive first-look at drafts of new essays.If you'd like to work with me 1:1, I offer single guidance sessions as well as private mentorship containers (3 months+). We co-create a supportive field for you to move through important life thresholds with grace and deepen your capacity for creative expansions using astrology, human design, and energy work.Try the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link. This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through my newsletter, my Instagram @jonathankoeofficial, and my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com.

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 happens when you honor what you've lived before moving into 2026?In this reflective solo episode of Moonbeaming, Sarah offers a honest year-in-review and an invitation to plan the year ahead intuitively.After a year marked by collective upheaval, personal reckonings, and prolonged survival mode, Sarah explores what it means to ‘compost the past' rather than rush into forced renewal.Drawing on tarot archetypes, nervous system awareness, and lived experience, this episode is about clearing the brambles, reclaiming agency, and beginning again from a place of truth.You'll hear:Why survival mode can become a baseline — and how to recognize when it's time to recalibrateWhy January and February are often for reflection, rest, and composting — not forcing momentumWhy slowing down, scaling back, and doing less can paradoxically lead to more alignment and growthHow archetypes like the Hermit, the Nine, and the Chariot shaped 2025's collective and personal themesWhat it looks like to plan the year ahead from integrity instead of pressure or performance--- Join Our Community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2026 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/products/many-moons-2026?srsltid=AfmBOopThx1yrmKl0tMjecc_EFeeN5DAiIafqPqvQ4Uke1WEi5droeamSubscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/ 

In this inspiring and deeply reflective episode, Tia Johnson explores what it truly means To Be Goddess—a journey of reclaiming inner power, embracing divine feminine energy, and awakening to one's highest spiritual potential. Drawing from ancient wisdom, modern spirituality, and personal transformation, Johnson invites listeners to step beyond limiting identities and reconnect with their sacred self. This conversation challenges conventional narratives of power and spirituality, offering a bold, empowering perspective for anyone seeking healing, purpose, and authentic self-realization.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

Author and spiritual thinker Scott Pinsker joins us to discuss his thought-provoking work, The Second Coming, and what the idea of a “second coming” may truly mean in the modern world. Moving beyond traditional interpretations, Scott explores themes of spiritual awakening, inner transformation, faith, and humanity's evolving consciousness. This compelling conversation challenges listeners to rethink long-held beliefs, examine prophecy through a contemporary lens, and consider whether the second coming is not an external event — but an internal awakening already underway. An insightful episode for seekers, believers, and anyone curious about the deeper spiritual questions of our time.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

To celebrate Melvyn Bragg's 27 years presenting In Our Time, five well-known fans of the programme have chosen their favourite episodes. Author and columnist Caitlin Moran has picked the episode on the English medieval mystic Margery Kempe and recorded an introduction to it. Margery Kempe (1373-1438) produced an account of her extraordinary life in a book she dictated, "The Book of Margery Kempe." She went on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, to Rome and Santiago de Compostela, purchasing indulgences on her way, met with the anchoress Julian of Norwich and is honoured by the Church of England each 9th November. She sometimes doubted the authenticity of her mystical conversations with God, as did the authorities who saw her devotional sobbing, wailing and convulsions as a sign of insanity and dissoluteness. Her Book was lost for centuries, before emerging in a private library in 1934.This In Our Time episode was first broadcast in June 2016. The image (above), of an unknown woman, comes from a pew at Margery Kempe's parish church, St Margaret's, Kings Lynn and dates from c1375.WithMiri Rubin Professor of Medieval and Early Modern History at Queen Mary, University of LondonKatherine Lewis Senior Lecturer in History at the University of HuddersfieldAndAnthony Bale Professor of Medieval Studies at Birkbeck University of LondonProducer: Simon TillotsonReading list:John H. Arnold and Katherine J. Lewis (eds.), A Companion to the Book of Margery Kempe, (D. S. Brewer, 2010)Anthony Bale (trans.), The Book of Margery Kempe (Oxford University Press, 2015)Santha Bhattacharji, God is an Earthquake: The Spirituality of Margery Kempe (Darton, Longman and Todd, 1997)Anthony Goodman, Margery Kempe and her World (Longman, 2002)Karma Lochrie, Margery Kempe and the Translations of the Flesh (University of Pennsylvania Press, 1991)Gail McMurray Gibson, The Theater of Devotion: East Anglian Drama and Society in the Late Middle Ages (University of Chicago Press, 1989)Lynn Staley, Margery Kempe's Dissenting Fictions (Pennsylvania State University Press, 1994)Jonathan Sumption, Pilgrimage: An Image of Mediaeval Religion (Faber & Faber, 2002)Brett Whalen, Pilgrimage in the Middle Ages: A Reader (University of Toronto Press, 2011)Barry Windeatt (ed.), The Book of Margery Kempe: Annotated Edition (D. S. Brewer, 2006)Barry Windeatt (ed.), The Book of Margery Kempe (Penguin Classics, 2000)Spanning history, religion, culture, science and philosophy, In Our Time from BBC Radio 4 is essential listening for the intellectually curious. In each episode, host Melvyn Bragg and expert guests explore the people, ideas, events and discoveries that have shaped our worldIn Our Time is a BBC Studios production

In this fascinating conversation, Marie Gates explores the compelling question: Are We Our Past Lives? Drawing on years of research into reincarnation, soul memory, and consciousness beyond time, Marie examines whether past-life experiences shape who we are today—our relationships, fears, talents, and sense of purpose. This discussion delves into personal case studies, spiritual philosophy, and the idea that memory may transcend a single lifetime. An intriguing exploration for listeners curious about reincarnation, soul evolution, and the deeper continuity of human existence.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

In this thought-provoking interview, Dr. Royce Murcherson joins us to explore Remembering Olympus, a fascinating journey into ancient memory, myth, and the deeper origins of human consciousness. Dr. Murcherson examines the enduring legacy of Olympus—not merely as mythology, but as a symbolic and possibly historical framework that continues to influence spirituality, culture, and human identity. Drawing from comparative mythology, ancient history, and esoteric traditions, this discussion invites listeners to reconsider what humanity may have forgotten about its past, its gods, and its connection to higher knowledge. A compelling conversation for seekers of truth, lovers of ancient wisdom, and those intrigued by the mysteries that bridge myth and memory.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

Set the context for a joyful, exuberant day with a short, powerful message from Sadhguru. Explore a range of subjects with Sadhguru, discover how every aspect of life can be a stepping stone, and learn to make the most of the potential that a human being embodies.  Conscious Planet: ⁠https://www.consciousplanet.org⁠ Sadhguru App (Download): ⁠https://onelink.to/sadhguru__app⁠ Official Sadhguru Website: ⁠https://isha.sadhguru.org⁠ Sadhguru Exclusive: ⁠https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/sadhguru-exclusive⁠ Inner Engineering Link: isha.co/ieo-podcast Yogi, mystic and visionary, Sadhguru is a spiritual master with a difference. An arresting blend of profundity and pragmatism, his life and work serves as a reminder that yoga is a contemporary science, vitally relevant to our times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Set the context for a joyful, exuberant day with a short, powerful message from Sadhguru. Explore a range of subjects with Sadhguru, discover how every aspect of life can be a stepping stone, and learn to make the most of the potential that a human being embodies.  Conscious Planet: ⁠https://www.consciousplanet.org⁠ Sadhguru App (Download): ⁠https://onelink.to/sadhguru__app⁠ Official Sadhguru Website: ⁠https://isha.sadhguru.org⁠ Sadhguru Exclusive: ⁠https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/sadhguru-exclusive⁠ Inner Engineering Link: isha.co/ieo-podcast Yogi, mystic and visionary, Sadhguru is a spiritual master with a difference. An arresting blend of profundity and pragmatism, his life and work serves as a reminder that yoga is a contemporary science, vitally relevant to our times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we speak with Shais Taub, the rabbi behind the organization SoulWords, about shame, selfhood, and authenticity. In this episode we discuss:How are we to deal with the pain of embodiment and individuation?How does one uncover their mission in the world and align their life with the transcendent?How can we work to reorient our desires toward the right things? Tune in to hear a conversation about the interior experience of fragmentation from Ultimate Being. Interview begins at 10:28.Rabbi Shais Taub is a well-known figure in Jewish teachings and personal development and delivers Torah lectures and classes worldwide. He is renowned for his ability to make complex ideas accessible. He heads SoulWords.org and serves as scholar-in-residence at Chabad of the Five Towns in Long Island, New York.References:God of Our Understanding by Shais TaubSin•a•gogue: Sin and Failure in Jewish Thought by David BashevkinTop 5 by David BashevkinSeinfeld: “The Soul Mate”"Eric Adams on Dyslexia, Trauma, and Fixing What's Broken in Politics”Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtFor more 18Forty:NEWSLETTER: 18forty.org/joinCALL: (212) 582-1840EMAIL: info@18forty.orgWEBSITE: 18forty.orgIG: @18fortyX: @18_fortyWhatsApp: join hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.

Daniel sits down with manifestation teacher Ayelet Polonsky, for a conversation that goes far beyond surface-level spirituality.What begins as a discussion about time, dreams, and Inception quickly deepens into an exploration of belief versus faith, desire, power, ego, and the responsibility that comes with conscious creation. Together, they examine how language shapes perception, where manifestation can become ethically dangerous, and why awareness, not dominance, is the foundation of real power.Ayelet shares her experiences studying and living in India, Israel, and indigenous traditions, along with her approach to manifestation work, one rooted in regulation, inner coherence, and personal accountability rather than wish fulfillment. Daniel challenges ideas where clarity is needed, questions terminology where it matters, and openly reflects on his own relationship to power, validation, and restraint in spiritual spaces.Ayelet's bio:Ayelet Polonsky, aka "The Manifestation Mentor" is an adventure loving, green living, healthy dessert fanatic & yogi... who helps people turn their "thoughts into things!"Professionally she is an Inspirational Speaker, Life Coach and Therapist.Ayelet is trained in Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative Therapy & EFT.Her work has been featured in Mind Body Green, Elephant Journal, Glamor Magazine, Fox News, NBC, and CBS News.She lived in India for a large chunk of six years and learned Visualization and Meditation under some of the greatest Enlightened Masters until she arrived in Israel five years ago, where she's been a student and teacher of Mysticism and Manifestation under great mystics & rabbis.Ayelet has led transformational retreats and workshops for women all around the world.As her husband says, “Ayelet is in the transformation business.” She lives to help women break through the blockages of self-worth so that they can unlock miracles!"Deep inner work can be hard work, so she makes sure you're having FUN and laughing A LOT along the way!All of her links are here: https://linktr.ee/ayeletpolonskyThe link contents are The Think BIG Podcast, The 21-Day Joy Challenge, The Manifestation Mindset Online Course, and many more.She also does 1 on 1 coaching sessions.

Dr. Kelly Edmonds is our guest on episode 232 of World Awakenings: The Fast Track to Enlightenment. With a doctorate in Education from Calgary University, Kelly found her life path as an energy worker, healer, and messenger. She has been healing others energetically for 35 years. Kelly can move energy, work with higher vibrations, and channel divine messages specific to each person about their destiny and answering life's bigger questions. She's has helped many people to release old shackles, reconnect them to their Souls, and infuse a new sense of vibrancy and life meaning. Some people refer to Kelly as the “Soul Whisperer”. She is also the author of the book, “The Embodied Mystic”.To get your own LoveTuner, just click this link!Make sure to check out the brand new TV network, New Reality TV! Click the link now to watch it now!Go find out more about Dr. Kelly Edmonds, visit her website https://www.kellyedmonds.com/

#389 In this podcast episode, Guy reflected on the extraordinary time of accelerated change and transformation on Earth. Mystical experiences and direct connections are emphasized as powerful means to transcend doctrine and dogma. The importance of ritual, relationship with the true self, love, forgiveness, and healing are discussed as pathways to nurturing our divine sovereignty. The conversation covered the implications of astrological cycles, the transition into the Age of Aquarius, and the potential for a radical shift into higher consciousness. Additionally, the episode delved into the challenges of integrating mystical experiences, the societal suppression of such experiences, and the ethical considerations surrounding rapid technological advancements and their impact on human sovereignty and divinity. Through a blend of spirituality, personal anecdotes, and reflections on contemporary issues, the discussion aims to inspire and guide listeners towards embracing this unique era of human evolution. Key Points Discussed:  (00:00) - Best of 2025: A Year of Voices Pointing to the Same Pattern! (01:02) - Welcome to the Podcast (02:39) - Astrological Ages and Human Evolution (04:55) - The Mystical Experience and Higher Consciousness (11:47) - The Role of Mysticism in Society (24:59) - The Dance of Chaos and New Consciousness (33:00) - The Hierarchy of Existence (33:45) - Challenges of Spiritual Resonance (36:04) - Energy and Trauma (38:10) - The Role of Breath in Spiritual Practice (39:37) - The Unity of Body and Spirit (50:43) - The Battle Between Good and Evil (01:01:25) - The Implications of Technology on Humanity Join Us For Our 2026 Kickstarter Challenge:   https://www.liveinflow.com.au/inner-self-mastery Use Promo Code: KICKSTART2026! at the checkout (valid from 22.12.25 - midnight 28.12.25) Guy's Instagram: @guyHLawrence FREE 7 Days Of Meditation https://bit.ly/GuyLawrence_7day_free_Meditation   About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co

Welcome to Classic Skeptic Metaphysicians! We're re-releasing some of our back catalog so that these gems can be re-discovered!This week: Travelers: A Spiritual Quest for Proof of the Metaphysical WorldWhat if the line between mental health, spiritual awakening, and non-ordinary reality is far thinner than we think? In this episode, we sit down with Donald Altman—psychotherapist, former Buddhist monk, internationally known mindfulness teacher, and award-winning author of Travelers: A Spiritual Quest for Healing.Altman has spent decades at the intersection of consciousness, mindfulness, and the mysteries that modern psychiatry can't explain. His new novel isn't just a story—it's a guided initiation into the deeper layers of the self: grief, fear, synchronicity, healing, and the unseen forces shaping our lives. Altman doesn't come to this conversation with vague spirituality or soft-focus platitudes. He brings lived experience, clinical insight, and firsthand encounters with the “impossible” — including a real-life synchronicity mirroring the events in his novel down to the injuries he described months before they happened. This is the kind of conversation that forces you to reevaluate what's real, what's possible, and what the human mind is truly capable of. In This Episode, We Explore: ✔ The real difference between mindfulness and meditation Why one trains focus, while the other trains perception — and why confusing them sabotages your inner work. ✔ Emotional eating, distraction culture, and why most of us are terrified of presence Altman's brutally honest account of using food to numb emotions… and the monastery moment that changed everything. ✔ A psychotherapist's take on spiritual awakenings vs. schizophrenia Where the line really is, what most people get wrong, and why some awakenings mimic mental illness. ✔ Quantum consciousness, astral experiences, and non-local events Including the stunning moment Altman lived out a scene from his own book — in a place he had never visited before writing it. ✔ How fear blocks intuition, spiritual growth, and authentic manifestation And why stepping into the unknown is the true doorway to transformation. ✔ The healing power of story, symbolism, and myth Travelers isn't entertainment — it's a mirror, a catalyst, and an invitation to confront the parts of yourself you've avoided. ✔ Mental health through a spiritual lens Mindfulness techniques, energetic awareness, and presence-based practices that help reduce anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm. Why This Episode Matters Because your awakening doesn't happen in meditation apps. It happens in the moments you'd rather avoid: fear, grief, confusion, uncertainty, longing. Altman shows how spiritual growth and psychological healing aren't separate journeys — they're the same road. And Travelers might just be the companion guide you didn't know you needed. Who This Episode Is ForAnyone navigating a spiritual awakeningSeekers exploring modern spirituality without bypassing realityListeners curious about manifestation, consciousness, or intuition developmentThose healing grief, loss, or emotional traumaAnyone fascinated by the edges of science and mysticism — quantum consciousness, synchronicity, and non-ordinary experienceReaders who loved The Celestine Prophecy, Way of the Peaceful Warrior, or The AlchemistLinks & ResourcesDonald Altman's books & blog: MindfulPractices.comHis Psychology Today column: Practical MindfulnessMeditation community: Facebook.com/mindfulpracticesSubscribe, 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! Subscribe to The Skeptic Metaphysicians on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube for more deep dives into spiritual awakening, consciousness, spirituality, metaphysical science, and mind-body evolution.Connect with Us: 

Banafsheh Sayyad is a master sacred dancer and visionary spiritual embodiment teacher whose  forthcoming book, Dance of Oneness (Sounds True, March 2026), offers a revolutionary invitation to embody love through conscious movement. Drawing from her signature Dance of Oneness modality, a Divine Feminine lineage that fuses Taoist wisdom and the mystical traditions with flamenco, Tai Chi, Persian dance, and Sufi whirling, Banafsheh guides readers to awaken their light body, dissolve constriction, and rediscovery vitality and purpose.  Dance of Oneness traces Banafsheh's own awakening, from her exile in Iran to her emergence as a world-renown artist and teacher and invites readers to live as channels of love and light, healing both self and planet.  Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as a "mesmerizing foray into the body as a trance mechanism," her work has inspired thousands worldwide at centers such as Esalen, Kripalu, Omega, and Hollyhock, and through her acclaimed non-profit company, NAMAH, and her film "In the Fire of Grace", co-created with Andrew Harvey.   For more information and to connect with Banafsheh, please see:  https://danceofoneness.org/ This podcast is availabe on your favorite podcast platform, or here:   https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-329-banafsheh-sayyad-sufismmysticismdivine-feminine-embodimentdance-of-oneness Have a blessed weekend:-)

With embodied loving awareness, Dr. Sará King invites us into ancestral intelligence, shadow healing, and remembering our living connection to our lineage.This recording is from our 2nd Annual Ram Dass Legacy Summer Mountain Retreat in Boone, North Carolina. Keep up with upcoming retreats and events HERE.This week on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Dr. Sará King explores:Ancestral intelligence and the collective nervous system as an interdependent web of beingThe concept of ‘Beloved Community' and what it feels like to embody loving awarenessMeeting the pain, grief, and responsibility of climate change with compassionComing into contact with our shadows and healing our ancestral bloodlineRecognizing that our ancestors are truly present with us, guiding us in the here and nowBreathwork and grounding to reconnect with earthSending metta to those around us and to our ancestorsShifting our neural connections and transforming our hearts through practiceGrab a copy of the book that Dr. King reads from: In Search of Our Mothers' GardensAbout Dr. Sará King:Dr. Sará King is a Mother, a neuroscientist, political and learning scientist, medical anthropologist, social entrepreneur, public speaker, and certified yoga and meditation instructor. She is an internationally recognized thought leader in the interdisciplinary field that examines the relationship between complementary alternative medicine, social justice, art, and mindfulness from the perspective of neuroscience. Keep up with Dr. King on Instagram or HERE “So many of us have lineages of complexity. I hold both ancestors who were oppressors as well as the oppressed inside of my body, so I can practice with this integration of loving presence and shadow every time that I connect to my embodiment.” –Dr. Sará KingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

FloCast invites our friend, Marcie, on to discuss the folklore and mysticism of Everybody Scream. Plus, we catch up on the Buckle video, the Chamber Versions, and stockings.

In this episode of the Outlaw God podcast, Dr. Stephen Paulson and Caleb Keith continue their conversation on the relationship between mysticism and the law. They explore the significance of the Ten Commandments, the theological implications of Moses' encounter with God in the cleft of the rock, and the perspectives of early church fathers like Gregory of Nyssa, Pseudo-Dionysius, and Maximus the Confessor.   00:00   Introduction to Mysticism and the Law 01:45   The Story of Moses and the Ten Commandments 06:15   Moses in the Cleft of the Rock 08:34  Theological Perspectives on Moses' Experience 11:03    Gregory of Nyssa's Insights on the Law 14:03   The Relationship Between Free Will and the Law 18:20   The Trinity and Its Connection to the Law 22:03   God's Relationship to the Law 25:42   Understanding God's Favor and Glory 34:42   The Infinite Nature of the Law   Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Coming Home for Christmas: 1517 Advent Devotional Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug More from the hosts: Caleb Keith Steven Paulson

After many requests, Dr. Carlos Eire shares a reading list with our listeners.Great classic introductions:Evelyn Underhill, Mysticism: A foundational, comprehensive survey of the mystical path. The Cambridge Companion to Christian Mysticism, edited by Amy Hollywood & Patricia Beckman): An excellent collection of essays Understanding Mysticism, ed. Richard Woods: Excellent essays of all the foundational scholarly interpreters of mysticism. Including the following: David Knowles, “What Is Mysticism?”Louis Bouyer, “Mysticism: An Essay on the History of the Word”Margaret Smith, “The Nature and Meaning of Mysticism"Evelyn Underhill, “The Essentials of Mysticism”Edward Howells: "Mysticism and the Mystical: The Current Debate" R. C. Zaehner, Mysticism Sacred and Profane: an Inquiry Into Some Varieties of Praeternatural Experience: A classicMore recent introductionsStephen Clarke, From Athens to Jerusalem: The Love of Wisdom and the Love of GodOlivier Clément, The Roots of Christian Mysticism John Macquarrie, Two Worlds Are Ours: An Introduction to Christian MysticismCarl McColman, The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism: An Essential Guide to Contemplative Spirituality Great historical - analytical surveys:Louis Bouyer, et. al., A History of Christian Spirituality, 3 volumes: an older classic surveyVol. 1 The Spirituality of the New Testament and the FathersVol. 2 The Spirituality of the Middle AgesVol. 3 Orthodox Spirituality and Protestant and Anglican Spirituality Bernard McGinn, The Presence of God: A History of Western Christian Mysticism:A monumental multi-volume series that explores the development of mysticism across different historical periods and theological contexts. Vol. 1 The Foundations of Mysticism: Origins to the Fifth CenturyVol. 2 The Growth of Mysticism: Gregory the Great Through the 12 CenturyVol. 3 The Flowering of Mysticism: Men and Women in the New Mysticism: 1200-1350Vol. 4 The Harvest of Mysticism in Medieval Germany: 1300-1500Vol. 5 The Varieties of Vernacular Mysticism: 1350–1550Vol. 6.1 Mysticism in the Reformation: 1500-1650Vol. 6.2 Mysticism in the Golden Age of Spain: 1500-1650Vol. 6.3 The Persistence of Mysticism in Catholic Europe 1500-1675Vol. 7 The Crisis of Mysticism: Quietism in Seventeenth-Century Spain, Italy, and France Bernard McGinn, Modern Mystics: An Introduction (not part of the Presence of God series, but a an essential complement to all of its volumes)Short surveys Harvey Egan, Introduction to Christian MysticismSteven Fanning, Mystics of the Christian TraditionWilliam Harmless, MysticsRichard Rohr, The Naked Now: Learning to See as the Mystics SeeFocus on the corporeal dimension of mysticism:Montague Summers, The Physical Phenomena of MysticismHerbert Thurston, The Physical Phenomena of MysticismFocus on Practice:The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence of the ResurrectionThomas Keating, Open Mind, Open HeartMartin Laird, Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Practice of Contemplation An Ocean of Light: Contemplation, Transformation, and Liberation A Sunlit Absence: Silence, Awareness, and ContemplationThomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation Contemplative Prayer Anthologies of Christian mystical texts:The Essential Writings of Christian Mysticism, edited by Bernard McGinnChristian Spirituality: The Classics, edited by Arthur HolderLight from Light: An Anthology of Christian Mysticism, edited by Louis DupréSuggestions for approaching the subject graduallyFirst step: Read a brief modern guide like that of Harmless or Fanning to get context before diving into the mystical texts. Second step: Dive into short excerpts from mystical texts in an anthology such as those listed above Third step: Pair theoretical texts (like Underhill) with devotional texts (like Brother Lawrence or Merton) and entire mystical texts (like the Cloud of Unknowing or The Interior Castle). Fourth step: Dive into the great surveys (like McGinn), and explore mystical texts from different eras and traditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, my dark souls! In this haunting chapter of Unholy December, we uncover the chilling possession outbreaks that swept through convents in France, Spain, and Italy during the 17th century. From violent public exorcisms to quiet nocturnal terrors, these cases reveal how fear, faith, and control shaped the lives of cloistered women across Europe. Drawing from diaries, trial records, and centuries of historical analysis, this episode exposes the obscure boundary between mysticism, trauma, and the supernatural. A deep, unsettling journey into the archives where some of history's darkest whispers have been waiting. *Listener Discretion is Advised*****************Sources & References:Aldous Huxley, The Devils of Loudun (1952).Michel de Certeau, The Possession at Loudun (1970).Nancy Caciola, Discerning Spirits: Divine and Demonic Possession in the Middle Ages (2003).Edward Peters, The Magician, the Witch, and the Law (1978).John D. Lyons, The Phantom of Chance: From Fortune to Randomness in Seventeenth-Century French Literature (2019).Moshe Sluhovsky, Believe Not Every Spirit: Possession, Mysticism, and Discernment in Early Modern Catholicism (2007).Marina Warner, Alone of All Her Sex: The Myth and the Cult of the Virgin Mary (1976).Moshe Sluhovsky, “The Devil in the Convent,” American Historical Review 107, no. 5 (2002).Francine Masiello (ed. and trans.), The Diary of Santa Veronica Giuliani (selections).Michel Carmona, Urbain Grandier (2000).H. C. Lea, Materials Toward a History of Witchcraft (1939).Brian P. Levack, The Devil Within: Possession and Exorcism in the Christian West (2013).Stuart Clark, Thinking with Demons: The Idea of Witchcraft in Early Modern Europe (1997).Jodi Bilinkoff, Related Lives: Confessors and Their Female Penitents, 1450–1750 (2005).Various 17th-century exorcism transcripts and ecclesiastical reports referenced in secondary scholarship above.****************Leave Us a 5* Rating, it really helps the show!Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-unlocked-the-podcast/id1522636282Spotify Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/37MLxC8eRob1D0ZcgcCorA****************Follow Us on Social Media & Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!YouTube:@beautyunlockedspodcasthourTikTok:tiktok.com/@beautyunlockedthepod****************Music & SFX Attribution:Epidemic SoundFind the perfect track on Epidemic Sound for your content and take it to the next level! See what the hype is all about!

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we speak with Philip Goff—a philosophy professor who devotes much of his work to investigating the ultimate nature of reality—about consciousness, mysticism, and God. We also hear from Rabbi Eli Rubin about the possibility of “Jewish panpsychism.”In this episode we discuss:What is the relationship between consciousness and scientific observation?How should people find purpose in their lives?How does a secular philosopher make the decision to turn to religion?Tune in to hear a conversation about whether mysticism has scientific credibility. Interview begins at 9:22.Philip Goff is a philosophy professor at Durham University, UK, where he devotes much of his work to investigating the ultimate nature of reality. He publishes weekly interviews and articles on his Substack. Goff is known for defending panpsychism as the best available theory of consciousness; his TEDx talk, "Is there consciousness beyond the brain?" presents this view to a wider audience. His recent book, Why? The Purpose of the Universe (Oxford University Press, 2023), explores panpsychism as a middle ground between traditional belief in God and secular atheism. He is a recent convert to a form of “heretical Christianity".References:Kabbalah and the Rupture of Modernity by Eli RubinGalileo's Error by Philip GoffMy Bright Abyss by Christian WimanThe Varieties of Religious Experience by William JamesGödel, Escher, Bach by Douglas R. HofstadterTanya Chapter 2For more 18Forty:NEWSLETTER: 18forty.org/joinCALL: (212) 582-1840EMAIL: info@18forty.orgWEBSITE: 18forty.orgIG: @18fortyX: @18_fortyWhatsApp: join hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.

What does the Nativity reveal about masculinity?In this video, we reflect on St. Joseph and the quiet, contemplative masculinity revealed at the birth of Christ. Against modern ideas of power, dominance, and performance, the Nativity offers something radically different. Strength expressed through tenderness. Authority shown through obedience. Holiness revealed through proximity to a vulnerable God.St. Joseph never speaks in Scripture, yet he stands at the very center of the mystery of the Incarnation. He guards the Child. He listens in the night. He acts without spectacle. In doing so, he shows us a masculinity shaped not by control, but by intimacy with God.This reflection explores the masculine mysticism of Advent and the Nativity, the fear of tenderness in modern Catholic masculinity, and the deeper strength found in silence, vigilance, and mutual gaze with God. We also consider Joseph as an image of the bridal posture of the soul, showing how availability to God can take shape in a man's life.

This week's episode is part two of the whispers from the five spirits of Chinese Medicine. In part one, we covered the Shen, the spirit of the heart and fire element, the Hun, the spirit of the liver and wood element, and the Yi, the spirit of the spleen/stomach and earth element. Now, we are diving into two aspects of the soul which exist within the earthly aspects of our entire being: the Po and the Zhi. The Po is the spirit of the lungs and the metal element. The Zhi is the spirit of the kidneys and water element. They become activated when we are born from our mother's wombs, and they return to the Earth when our body dies. Highlights: - What we can experience when these spirits are in disturbance and when they're in harmony - Simple ways to access these aspects of your spirits and enable harmony within them - The spirit animal related to each spirit, and their lore within ancient Chinese culture Related Episodes: Whispers of the Five Spirits of Chinese Medicine p 2 Whispers of Qi and BloodWhispers of Exploring Religion, Philosophy, and Mysticism with Jonas KilkerIf you'd like to work with me and/or connect: Instagram-@schoolofwhispers @__steef___ email-schoolofwhispers@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: This podcast is presented for educational and exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for diagnosing or treating any illness. Those responsible for this show disclaim responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information presented by Stephanie or her guests.

Join us for Episode 13 of Season 5 of Knights Of The Nephilim. Deep diving into Esoteric and Occult Doctrine, Magickal Mechanics, Theory, and Ritual Practice. For the first time, we welcome Dr. Christie Smirl (Kalavati Devi) to the show. A Doctor of Ayurvedic Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Tantric Shamanic practitioner, Yoga Professor, and Reiki Master Teacher, Dr. Smirl embodies the bridge between science, spirituality, and energetic transformation.Tonight we explore:Ayurvedic medicine & energetic anatomyYogic alchemy and subtle body developmentTantric pathways of self realizationShamanic integration and multidimensional healingHow modern health and ancient mysticism convergeThis will be a profound conversation for seekers, healers, and practitioners of the esoteric arts."Step Into The Circle"Brought To You By: Celestial Oddities Radio and The Coterie Of Samil Arcane Occult Order.

My self-paced courses are currently available to purchase until Sunday, November 14th. Use the code ABUNDANCE at checkout to take $222 off single courses, or $907 off all three courses (access the bundle here).SHAPESHIFTING ACADEMY is a 6-module container that explores the magic of mutable signs. Together, we explore:What is shapeshifting? What might the mutable signs teach us to become better shapeshifters in our creative work, our relationships, and our relationship with self? What are the benefits of consciously cultivating our shapeshifting skills?The academy aims to help you embody the wisdom of mutable signs in astrology so you can more fully embrace your multidimensional selves. In this episode, we'll delve into:What mutability isThe wisdom of mutable signs in astrology & how they invite us into deeper relationships with shapeshiftingThe importance of conscious shapeshifting in personal, relational, and creative growth.What I mean when I talk about shapeshiftingSign up for SHAPESHIFTING ACADEMY here.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Welcome01:41 Introducing Shapeshifting Academy02:31 Exploring the Mutable Signs in Astrology07:31 The Essence of Shapeshifting Academy07:46 Understanding Mutability in Astrology11:29 Deep Dive into Gemini and Virgo15:52 Sagittarius and Pisces: Mutable Fire and Water19:44 The Wisdom of Shapeshifting21:14 Personal Reflections on Multidimensionality23:56 Practical Applications of Shapeshifting29:54 Navigating Tensions and Embracing Multidimensionality33:44 Shapeshifiting Definition #1: Code Switching53:53 Shapeshifiting Definition #2: Walking Multiple Realms and Bridging Worlds01:01:19 Conclusion and Invitation to Shapeshifting Academy Sign up for my newsletter to read my essays and be the first to hear about new offerings here.If you've enjoyed and benefited from the podcast, I invite you to apply for private mentorship and coaching with me. This is an intensive container, designed to support you in refining your self-leadership skills, moving through important life thresholds with grace, and expanding your capacity for creative expansions.Try the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link. This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through my newsletter, my Instagram @jonathankoeofficial, and my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com.

Rabbi Ysoscher Katz on Open Orthodoxy, Satmar Roots, Queer Inclusion, Mysticism vs. Maimonides, and the Haredi IDF Draft Crisis.In this episode, Daniel sits down with Rabbi Ysoscher Katz — a leading voice in Open Orthodoxy with deep Satmar Hasidic roots — to explore the future of Orthodox Judaism in the 21st century. They discuss why Rabbi Katz sees contemporary Orthodoxy as being in crisis, the obsession with labels (“ultra-Orthodox,” “modern Orthodox,” “open Orthodox”), and how to build a Judaism that feels spiritually exciting, morally serious, and genuinely inclusive.Rabbi Katz shares his journey from growing up in Williamsburg's Satmar community — with no secular education and an intensely anti-Zionist worldview — to becoming a passionate, liberal Zionist who still treasures the gifts of his Hasidic upbringing. He reflects on living with the tension between egalitarian modern values and halakhic hierarchy, and why he believes we must make observant life so meaningful that people are willing to live with its unresolved dissonances.The conversation dives into halakhic change and halakhic evolution, including Rabbi Katz's responsa on women's participation in the synagogue, LGBTQ / queer inclusion, and how close re-readings of classic sources can reveal possibilities earlier poskim never needed to see. From nursing in shul to bris and pidyon haben in same-sex families, he shows how fidelity to halakha can coexist with radical hospitality.Daniel and Rabbi Katz also contrast Maimonides' rationalism with Kabbalah and Hasidut, asking whether a purely rational Judaism “sucks out” too much of the mysticism and passion that biblical and rabbinic Judaism took for granted — and why a mystical, non-Maimonidean frame might better serve modern religious seekers.Finally, they tackle the explosive debate over Haredi exemption from the IDF draft, the social and spiritual cost of non-participation in Israel's defense, and how religious anti-Zionism collides with the lived reality of soldiers — including Rabbi Katz's own children — serving in Gaza.If you're interested in Orthodox sociology, Jewish theology, Kabbalah, Zionism, or the future of halakhic communities, this wide-ranging conversation is for you.#RabbiYsoscherKatz #lgbtq #orthodoxjudaism #OpenOrthodoxy #ModernOrthodox #halakha #QueerInclusion #JewishMysticism #maimonides #kabbalah #hasidut #Zionism #haredi #idf #jewishthought #jewishpodcast #jewishtradition

Runecasting is one of the best known forms of Heathen, Nordic, and Germanic divination. Join your host for a short walk through the whys and hows of runic divination.Explainer - DivinationWant to support this podcast and my other work?  Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfiI am teaching classes on Inclusive Nordic Spirituality!  You can find out more and sign up at this link: http://www.onblackwings.com/classes

Welcome, my devilish fiends! In 1730, the trial of Catherine Cadiere exploded into one of the most notorious scandals of 18th-century France. What began as a confession between a young woman and her Jesuit director spiraled into accusations of seduction, manipulation, and demonic influence. Courts, clergy, and entire communities were suddenly forced to choose sides as the case blurred the line between spiritual guidance and exploitation. In this episode, we trace how a private relationship became a public fury. ****************Sources & Further Reading:The Case of Mrs. Mary Catharine Cadière, Against Father John-Baptist Girard. London, 1732 — English translation of Catherine's memorial to the Parlement of Aix.Mita Choudhury, The Wanton Jesuit and the Wayward Saint: Sex, Religion, and Politics in 18th-Century France. Penn State Press, 2015.J. T. Kuznicki, “Sorcery and Publicity: The Cadière–Girard Scandal of 1730–1731,” French History, Vol. 21, 2007.Stéphane Lamotte, “Le Père Girard et la Cadière dans la tourmente des pièces satiriques,” Dix-huitième siècle, Vol. 39, 2007.Natalia L. Zorrilla, “Mysticism and Seduction: The Affair Cadière–Girard and the Triumph of Rationality in Thérèse Philosophe,” Çedille. Revista de Estudios Franceses, Vol. 12, 2016.****************Leave Us a 5* Rating, it really helps the show!Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-unlocked-the-podcast/id1522636282Spotify Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/37MLxC8eRob1D0ZcgcCorA****************Follow Us on Social Media & Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!YouTube:@beautyunlockedspodcasthourTikTok:tiktok.com/@beautyunlockedthepod****************Music & SFX Attribution:Epidemic Sound"Return of Light" by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen"Crypta" by Jo Wandrini"Paranormal Activities" by Jon BjorkRadio Glitch, Static Chops, Stuttering, Noise 02Find the perfect track on Epidemic Sound for your content and take it to the next level! See what the hype is all about!

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we speak with Alon Shalev, a research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, about how Rav Hutner found existential meaning.In this episode we discuss:How do we find and build purpose within our short lives?What is the role of individualism and self-expression in Jewish life? How should we respond to the crisis of perceived meaninglessness in the modern world? Tune in to hear a conversation about the coming together of machshavah, nigleh, and nistar.Interview begins at 23:20.Alon Shalev is a research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem and a Research Associate at the Jonathan Sacks Institute at Bar-Ilan University. He holds a doctorate in Jewish Thought from the Hebrew University. He deals with the question of meaning in life in Jewish thought and philosophy, ethics, and political philosophy. His book Rabbi Yitzchak Hutner's Theology of Meaning was published by Brill. Alon lives in Tzur Hadassah, and is married with three children.References:Terror in Black September: The First Eyewitness Account of the Infamous 1970 Hijackings by David RaabPachad Yitzchak Shavuos by Rav Yitzchok HutnerPachad Yitzchak Purim by Rav Yitzchok Hutner“Letters of Love and Rebuke From Rav Yitzchok Hutner” by David BashevkinBerakhot Chapter 2Between Berlin and Slobodka: Jewish Transition Figures from Eastern Europe by Hillel GoldbergGreat Jewish Letters by Moshe BambergerProverbs 24:16Rabbi Yitzchak Hutner's Theology of Meaning by Alon ShalevHeidegger and Kabbalah by Elliot R. WolfsonHeidegger and His Jewish Reception by Daniel M. HerskowitzMesillat Yesharim by Moses Chaim LuzzattoWho Is Man? by Abraham J. HeschelHalakhic Man by Rabbi Joseph B. SoloveitchikDr. Alon Shalev on The Podcast of Jewish IdeasPachad Yitzchok Chanukah Rav Yitzchok HutnerFor more 18Forty:NEWSLETTER: 18forty.org/joinCALL: (212) 582-1840EMAIL: info@18forty.orgWEBSITE: 18forty.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: NOV 20, 2013MICAH HANKS is a writer and researcher whose work addresses a variety of unexplained phenomena. Over the last decade, his research has taken him into studies of military history, spirituality, sociology and cultural phenomena, humanity's origins, and the prospects of our technological future as a species as influenced by science. He is the author of a number of books, including The UFO Singularity, Magic, Mysticism and the Molecule and Reynolds Mansion: An Invitation to the Past. Hanks also writes for several magazines and other publications such as FATE, UFO Magazine, The Journal of Anomalous Sciences, Intrepid Magazine and New Dawn. He has also appeared on a number of TV and radio programs, including National Geographic's Paranatural, the History Channel's Guts and Bolts, CNN Radio, The Jeff Rense Program and Coast to Coast AM with George Noory. With nearly a decade in the broadcasting industry, Hanks also hosts The Micah Hanks Radio Program on KGRA out of Kansas City, and produces a weekly podcast called The Gralien Report that follows his research. You can learn more about his writing and interests at his Websites, gralienreport.com and micahhanks.com. Hanks lives in the heart of Appalachia near Asheville, North Carolina.BRUCE COLLINS is a former pro wrestling promoter, an author of three published books (one of them with Brett Wagner, the host of The Speed Channel's PASS TIME and voice of Monster Garage and another book with Ric Drasin, the middle Hulk in the 1970's Incredible Hulk tv show with Bill Bixby and the creator of the Gold's Gym logo) and the former book reviewer of Monster Radio, which was nationally syndicated in 84 radio markets. Bruce has hosted The Bruce Collins Show (and its' genesis known as The Big Finale) since January, 2006. The Bruce Collins Show graduated to AM radio in 2009 and spent two years broadcasting at WSMN 1590 AM in Nashua, New Hampshire and WWZN 1510 AM in Boston, MA. Currently, the program resides online at www.fringeradionetwork.com . Based on the AM radio exposure, he was approached by the History Channel's Decoded TV (with bestselling author Brad Meltzer) to audition for their program. After learning he would have to interview occultists and numerologists without expressing his own opinions, he turned down the invitation. Bruce is the self-proclaimed Baron of Broadcasting.CHAD MILES is the co-host of The Bruce Collins Show. He is also a former contributing editor for Defense Watch Magazine and former contributor to The Michigan Journal. In 2006 Chad ran for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in Michigan's 14th Congressional District. He served seven years on active duty with the 82nd Airborne Division, 2nd Infantry Division and the 5th Special Forces Group. His Military service as an infantryman and intelligence analyst took him around the world with service in the countries of Jordan, Egypt, South Korea and Panama.  Chad is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was the creator and founder of the wildly popular Hearken the Watchmen website which featured articles from Chuck Missler, L.A. Marzulli, Michael Hoggard and many others. Miles appeared on Coast to Coast AM with George Noory to talk about drones over Miami, Florida. Chad is known as “The Odometer” and “Captain Doomsday.”

Why did God choose a body?He could have remained distant. He could have spoken only from heaven. He could have arrived in power and fire. Instead, the infinite God became an infant.In this Advent episode, I explore incarnational mysticism and the heart of the Christian claim that God chose to enter human life fully. God did not come to change His mind about humanity. He came so that we might change our minds about God. The Incarnation reveals a God who draws near, who becomes knowable, touchable, and present within the ordinary realities of human life.This reflection looks at why Christ came as a poor child, why love always moves toward proximity, why mysticism happens in the body rather than outside of it, and why God chose hiddenness, smallness, and vulnerability as the way to reveal Himself. We also reflect on the womb as the first temple of the Incarnation and why Advent is a season of attention rather than spiritual performance.If God feels distant this Advent, this episode offers a different possibility. God may not be absent. God may simply be coming quietly, gently, and close.

John Collins and McKinnon continue their in-depth exploration into William Branham's “Adoption” doctrine and its influence on modern charismatic movements. They expose how Branham's teaching of a “word for the age” replaced salvation through faith in Christ with loyalty to new revelation. Drawing direct lines from Branham to the New Apostolic Reformation, they analyze how a theology rooted in mysticism, pantheism, and esoteric thought evolved into the cultic systems seen today. The discussion compares scriptural truth with Branham's distortions, examines the idolization of tapes and prophets, and reveals how persuasive charisma led countless believers to substitute emotional fervor for biblical faith.00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode00:32 How Branham's “Word for the Age” Replaced the Gospel02:25 Cultic Authority and Fear of Outside Information05:20 Doctrinal Problems: Diminishing Christ and Changing the Gospel07:01 Tape-Only Churches and Movement-Wide Confusion10:40 Internal Message Criticism: A Minister Challenges Tape Worship13:25 Emotional Manipulation and the Power of Persuasion17:03 “Not Every Word Is Thus Saith the Lord”: Rising Internal Doubt20:55 Infallibility Contradictions in Branham's Teachings23:17 The Shift Toward Mysticism and Pre-Existence Doctrine29:56 Platonic and New Thought Roots Behind Branham's Ideas35:51 Blending Ancient Mysticism With Christianity38:18 A Different Gospel: Recognition Theology and Loss of Biblical Salvation44:00 Modalism in the Message and the Denial of Christ's Deity51:01 Closing Thoughts and Preview of Next Episode______________________Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K______________________– Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham– Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ– Visit the website: https://william-branham.org– Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg – Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham– Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr– Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books

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This week's podcast guest Filip Holm has a master's degree in Comparative religion and has studied the topic extensively for many years. He brings that experience to Let's Talk Religion to provide a reliable source of information about religion, history & philosophy. Let's Talk Religion is one of the most popular educational Youtube channels and podcasts in the world. Exploring topics ranging from the major religions of the world to small, relatively unknown schools of thought, philosophers and mystics, Filip brings academic rigour and methodology to a topic that is often very oversimplified and misrepresented through entertaining and well produced content.In this episode we cover the following topics:Mystical experiences – definitionMystical path of SufismSufi MysticsSufi music – Samaa (listening)Ecstatic statesFanaa (annihilation)Sufi manualsRitualised Dhikr – remembrance through recitation of Divine namesSama – meditation through musicSeclusion – fasting, meditation and dhikr for 40 daysSynergies with Yogic traditions99 names of GodVisit Filip:Let's Talk Religion: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9dRb4fbJQIbQ3KHJZF_z0ghttps://www.instagram.com/itsfilipholm/https://itsfilipholm.com/My Law of Positivism Healing Oracle Card Deck:https://www.lawofpositivism.com/healingoracle.htmlMy book The Law of Positivism – Live a life of higher vibrations, love and gratitude:https://www.lawofpositivism.com/book.html My readings and healing sessions:https://www.lawofpositivism.com/offerings.htmlVisit Law of Positivism:https://www.instagram.com/lawofpositivism/Website: https://www.lawofpositivism.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawofpositivism/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lawofpositivism

The Blue Star Comet & The Fifth World Prophecy — A Conversation with Julie Hoyle Premiering Nov 30, 2025 | Buddhist Biohacker Episode Overview In this soul-stirring conversation, Lisa Gunshore and spiritual teacher Julie Hoyle explore the deeper meaning behind the Hopi Blue Star Kachina prophecy, the appearance of Comet 3I Atlas, and what it truly means to be a bridge between worlds in a time of global awakening. Together they weave ancient prophecy, Gen X spiritual memory, dream-time consciousness, and nervous system awareness into a grounded, accessible discussion on the transition from the Fourth World to the Fifth World. If you've been feeling suspended between realities, sensing the old paradigm dissolving as a new one emerges, this episode offers context, validation, and a clear-hearted path forward. In This Episode, We Explore: ⭐ The Hopi Blue Star Kachina Prophecy The origin and meaning of the Blue Star Kachina The nine signs and the significance of the final “blue star” How the prophecy signals a period of great revealing The transition from the Fourth World to the Fifth World Why this is a prophecy of instruction, not fear ☄️ Comet 3I Atlas & Modern Signs Why people intuitively connect the comet to the Blue Star symbolism The rise of dream-visions and heightened intuition How celestial events mirror inner transformation

In this episode of Outlaw God, Dr. Steve Paulson and Caleb Keith discuss Moses and mysticism, exploring how the story of Moses has been interpreted through the lens of law and gospel. They discuss Luther's understanding of Moses, the theology of humility, and the implications of pietism. The conversation also touches on the role of the law, the concept of negative theology, and the significance of Moses as a mediator between God and the people. The episode concludes with a preview of Moses' second journey to Mount Sinai and its importance in understanding the gospel. 00:00 Introduction to Moses and Mysticism 02:41 Luther's Understanding of Moses 05:26 The Theology of Humility 07:53 Pietism and New Laws 10:26 The Story of Moses and Commandments 13:26 Moses as Mediator 15:53 Luther's Perspective on Moses 18:29 The Role of the Law and the Gospel 21:04 Negative Theology and Worship 23:39 The 613 Commandments and Their Implications 26:28 Conclusion and Next Steps Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Coming Home for Christmas: 1517 Advent Devotional Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug More from the hosts: Caleb Keith Steven Paulson

https://discord.com/invite/S2xYTefxTY This transcript focuses on the prevalence of media fakery, psychological operations (PSYOPs), and the systemic nature of deception in contemporary events, contrasting this reality with inadequate mystical explanations proposed by alternative media. The speaker notes that movies like Atropia (a 24-7 war simulation town) and Rental Family illustrate the concept of staged events and fabricated relationships used for emotional manipulation, as seen in the supposed assassination of Charlie Kirk, where his family is considered a "rental family" and the event was scripted years in advance. The overarching contention is that news media functions as the "de facto World State Church," creating myths, martyrs, and miracles through the "PSyop Entertainment Complex," and providing a cohesive worldview accepted globally without dispute from other governments. Critically, the sources strongly reject supernatural explanations for predictive programming—such as magic, dark wizards, or morphic resonance—arguing that such mysticism provides "cover" for the human manipulators (directors, actors, writers) who intentionally merge entertainment and propaganda. The recommended method for handling this pervasive deception is adopting a skeptical, Gnostic approach of mental detachment and informed disbelief, leading to peace of mind (ataraxia), rather than succumbing to the "black pill" based on the false belief that fake events are real.Systemic Nature of Fakery: Significant historical events are viewed as theatrical productions or military drills that are "lied into existence" through news media, often involving crisis actors, and sometimes utilizing special effects like squibs.The Media as State Church: The media is described as the de facto World State Church, complete with its own myths, martyrs, and miracles, functioning as a "New Testament" that dictates the present narrative and what is to come.Rejection of Mysticism and Magic: Explanations for predictive programming involving higher powers, simulation theory, or collective thought manifestation (morphic resonance) are dismissed as "misinformation" that obscures the reality of human agents—directors, actors, and writers—involved in psychological operations.Engineered Biographies and Events: Certain events, like the Charlie Kirk assassination narrative, are viewed as having been scripted far back, suggesting that his personal relationships (like his marriage) were not organic, but rather part of a "rental family" used by the script.Detachment and Peace of Mind: The suggested response to systemic fakery is Gnosticism or skepticism, advocating for the suspension of judgment (epiki) and mental detachment from the mind war, which results in "peace of mind" (ataraxia)."A lie is a fictional situation inserted into somebody's timeline by a liar.""I do consider media to be the de facto World State Church, complete with myths, martyrs, and miracles, performed through the Psyop Entertainment Complex.""If you look at every single instance of predictive programming, you'll find directors, actors, writers.""If they can get you to think that you're looking at magic, then you've been mystified.""Going off the grid is mentally detaching."Key PointsQuotes

Exploring the connections between Bharata Natyam dance and zazen, Anusha Enryu Fernando helps listeners remember the joy of practice.This conversation was originally recorded on the Paths of Practice Podcast. Listen to more episodes HERE.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Anusha and Vincent discuss:Zen practice and doing full-body meditationsBharata Natyam: a sacred and ancient dance that focuses on the mind-body connectionPaying attention to the body so intently that there is no space for thoughtThe non-abiding mind and continuing to move through human experienceUnderstanding the devotional gestures that are built into zen practiceAnusha's profound experience learning Sanskrit for both ancient dance and studying the dharma The most important vow: to really be alive in this lifeFood preparations, making offerings, and connecting with the ancestors through foodHow people get stuck on the first noble truth and forget that there is joy in practiceCheck out The Great Vow Zen Monastery in Oregon and learn more about residencies, workshops, and more.About Anusha Enryu Fernando:Anusha Enryu Fernando was born in Sri Lanka to a Theravadin Buddhist family. Her grandparents founded the Vipassana Meditation Centre located in Colombo, Sri Lanka in 1957. She began practicing Zen Meditation with Hogen and Chozen Roshi in 2007, and became a dharma holder in 2021. She holds a BA in Religious Studies, specializing in Buddhism and Hinduism from McGill University, and a Masters of Arts in Asian Studies from the University of British Columbia, specializing in Sanskrit. In her dissertation, she translated a Sanskrit poem of the life story of the Buddha, called the Padyacudamani. Enryu has been a teacher and performer of Bharata Natyam, a form of Indian Classical Dance, for the past thirty years and is the founder and Artistic Director of Shakti Dance Society. She has also been the book purchaser at Banyen Books and Sound, Vancouver's iconic spiritual and metaphysical bookstore, for the past twenty-eight years. She is the mother of an adult daughter and lives with her husband, parents, and multiple furry friends in Vancouver, Canada. Read more about Anusha's work in Shakti Dance HERE."Movement is a huge part of the experience of zazen. You're not sitting there like a fallen rock. The connecting with just the aliveness of that experience, that juicy, wonderful aliveness which is movement, is the practice.” –Anusha Enryu FernandoAbout Vincent Moore:Vincent Moore is a creative and creative consultant living in San Francisco, California, with over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry and holds a graduate degree in Buddhist Studies. For years, he performed regularly at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, an improv and sketch comedy theatre based in New York and Los Angeles. As an actor, Vincent performed on Comedy Central, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Seth Meyers, Above Average, and The UCB Show on Seeso. As a writer, he developed for television as well as stage, including work with the Blue Man Group, and his own written projects have been featured on websites such as Funny or Die. Additionally, he received a Masters of Buddhist Studies from the Institute of Buddhist Studies with a Certificate in Soto Zen Studies and engages in a personal Buddhist practice within the Soto Zen tradition. Vincent is also the creator and host of the podcast, Paths of Practice, which features interviews with Buddhists from all over the world. Learn more on Vincent's website HERE.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Deconstructing Systemic Fakery This transcript focuses on the prevalence of media fakery, psychological operations (PSYOPs), and the systemic nature of deception in contemporary events, contrasting this reality with inadequate mystical explanations proposed by alternative media. The speaker notes that movies like Atropia (a 24-7 war simulation town) and Rental Family illustrate the concept of staged events and fabricated relationships used for emotional manipulation, as seen in the supposed assassination of Charlie Kirk, where his family is considered a "rental family" and the event was scripted years in advance. The overarching contention is that news media functions as the "de facto World State Church," creating myths, martyrs, and miracles through the "PSyop Entertainment Complex," and providing a cohesive worldview accepted globally without dispute from other governments. Critically, the sources strongly reject supernatural explanations for predictive programming—such as magic, dark wizards, or morphic resonance—arguing that such mysticism provides "cover" for the human manipulators (directors, actors, writers) who intentionally merge entertainment and propaganda. The recommended method for handling this pervasive deception is adopting a skeptical, Gnostic approach of mental detachment and informed disbelief, leading to peace of mind (ataraxia), rather than succumbing to the "black pill" based on the false belief that fake events are real.Key PointsSystemic Nature of Fakery: Significant historical events are viewed as theatrical productions or military drills that are "lied into existence" through news media, often involving crisis actors, and sometimes utilizing special effects like squibs.The Media as State Church: The media is described as the de facto World State Church, complete with its own myths, martyrs, and miracles, functioning as a "New Testament" that dictates the present narrative and what is to come.Rejection of Mysticism and Magic: Explanations for predictive programming involving higher powers, simulation theory, or collective thought manifestation (morphic resonance) are dismissed as "misinformation" that obscures the reality of human agents—directors, actors, and writers—involved in psychological operations.Engineered Biographies and Events: Certain events, like the Charlie Kirk assassination narrative, are viewed as having been scripted far back, suggesting that his personal relationships (like his marriage) were not organic, but rather part of a "rental family" used by the script.Detachment and Peace of Mind: The suggested response to systemic fakery is Gnosticism or skepticism, advocating for the suspension of judgment (epiki) and mental detachment from the mind war, which results in "peace of mind" (ataraxia).Quotes"A lie is a fictional situation inserted into somebody's timeline by a liar.""I do consider media to be the de facto World State Church, complete with myths, martyrs, and miracles, performed through the Psyop Entertainment Complex.""If you look at every single instance of predictive programming, you'll find directors, actors, writers.""If they can get you to think that you're looking at magic, then you've been mystified.""Going off the grid is mentally detaching."

Kara Goodwin didn't expect a mysterious mark on hernewborn's skin to become the quiet beginning of her own spiritual awakening.When Kara Goodwin gave birth to her daughter, she immediately noticed an unusual pigmentation on the baby's skin. It wasn't blood. It wasn't bruising. It didn't fit anything she had been prepared for. And yet something about it stirred a deep intuitive curiosity—one that would eventually guide her into a far-reaching exploration of soul memory, past-life imprints, and the subtle ways our deeper stories follow us into this lifetime.In this candid and heartfelt NO BS conversation, Kara shares how that early moment of wonder became a quiet catalyst for her own awakening. She reflects on how motherhood opened her sensitivity to the unseen, how her daughter's markingfaded just as mysteriously as it appeared, and how that experience eventually connected with research she later discovered from Dr. Ian Stevenson on birthmarks and past-life trauma.Kara describes awakening not as something dramatic or explosive, but as a slow, steady recognition of what has always been present. She talks about the inner shifts that unfolded as she followed her curiosity, the gentle unraveling of old patterns, and the everyday moments that revealed a deeper spiritual nature guiding her life.Their conversation explores the relationship between intuition and lived experience, the way children can mirror our own soul lessons, and the ways in which ordinary life can become an unexpected teacher. Kara also shares how herwork as an energy healer, meditation guide, and host of the Soul Elevation podcast has evolved from those early questions into a grounded, compassionate path of spiritual connection.This episode invites listeners to consider awakening as something natural and accessible—a process that can emerge through simple observations, intuitive nudges, and the profound reflections that come with parenting, healing, andliving with curiosity.Thursday, Dec 4 at 10:30 AM PT▶️ Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/o5VBWzDOzyc 

She was brand new—and yet the marking looked ancient…Kara Goodwin shares the story behind her daughter's unusual pigmentation at birth—and how it sparked a life of spiritual inquiry. From past-life imprints to motherhood as initiation, this NO BS conversation explores awakening, curiosity, and the deeper nature of our souls.

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."

Welcome to Classic Skeptic Metaphysicians! We're re-releasing some of our back catalog so that these gems can be re-discovered!This week: The Purpose of Life: The Unpopular Truths You Weren't Supposed to HearFeaturing Dr. Toni Reilly — Past-Life Regression Expert, Bestselling Author, and SoulLife™ Creator Everyone wants to know the same thing: Why are we here? What's our purpose? But what if the truth isn't blissful, glamorous, or even pleasant? In this mind-breaking episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, Dr. Toni Reilly reveals a shocking spiritual awakening insight: We don't incarnate to be happy. We incarnate to feel, especially pain. The soul's mission? Emotional experience, including grief, heartbreak, shock, and the exact challenges we try to escape. Brace yourself. You won't get spiritual comfort here. You'll get truth. ]Episode HighlightsThe real purpose of life isn't learning, it's emotional experienceWhy grief is the most important part of your spiritual evolutionWhy free will is mostly an illusion (and why that's liberating)Karma isn't punishment, it's experience unfoldingWhat happens between lives & how soul plans are madeHow to visit the afterlife without dyingWhy you are never “off your path” no matter how disastrous life feelsWhy Earth is a “difficult incarnation” compared to other dimensionsAbout Dr. Toni Reilly Trained by the legendary Dr. Brian Weiss, pioneer author of Many Lives, Many Masters, Dr. Reilly is one of the world's leading experts on past-life regression, reincarnation research, in-between lives, and soul purpose planning. She is the bestselling author of Awake: The Purpose of Life and Why You Are Here, and creator of the SoulLife™ Coaching Program, a revolutionary approach to emotional healing through consciousness work.Who Should Listen This episode is perfect for:Seekers on a spiritual awakening journeyAnyone struggling with grief, pain, or traumaCurious skeptics and spiritually homeless explorersStudents of consciousness, reincarnation, and metaphysicsTherapists, healers, coaches, empaths & energy workerDiscover the unpopular truths behind your soul's mission and redefine everything you thought life was supposed to be.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! Subscribe to The Skeptic Metaphysicians on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube for more deep dives into spiritual awakening, consciousness, spirituality, metaphysical science, and mind-body evolution.Connect with Us: 

December asks us to trust in the power of possibilities amidst unexpected transitions and confusions.The mutable grand cross is back in action and we're invited to question our attachments. This is a month that can bring a lot of fun if we're not rigid about outcomes.In this episode, we dive into:Connecting to our power when we know less than we'd like.Prioritizing sincerity and honesty.The line between hope and wistful thinking.Committing to learning as the point of being alive. Sign up for my newsletter to read my essays and be the first to hear about new offerings here.If you've enjoyed and benefited from the podcast, I invite you to apply for private mentorship and coaching with me. This is an intensive container, designed to support you in refining your self-leadership skills, moving through important life thresholds with grace, and expanding your capacity for creative expansions.Try the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link. This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through my newsletter, my Instagram @jonathankoeofficial, and my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com.

Is Earth literally waking up? Not in a poetic, mystical sense, but in a real, scientific, and possibly terrifying way. In this mind-bending episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, we dive into one of the most provocative conversations we've ever hosted: the possibility that the Earth is evolving into a planetary superconsciousness, powered by artificial intelligence, fiber-optic nerve systems, and global institutions acting as synapses in a technological brain. Our guest, Topher McDougal, is not your typical spiritual thinker. He's a Professor of Economic Development & Peacebuilding at the University of San Diego's Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies and the author of the forthcoming book Gaia Wakes: Earth's Emergent Consciousness in an Age of Environmental Devastation (May 2025). McDougal introduces the Gaiacephalos Hypothesis, a theory that makes the Gaia Hypothesis look tame by comparison. He argues that the Earth isn't just a self-regulating system, it's on track to become literally conscious, thanks to the explosive growth of AI, global infrastructure, and what he calls the technosphere. In This Episode:What is the Gaiacephalos Hypothesis, and how does it extend the Gaia theory?How AI, machine learning, and planetary infrastructure are forming a neural network across the globeThe connection between environmental collapse and evolutionary upgradesCould the Earth eventually think, feel, or even act as an entity?Are we building a planetary cybernetic organism, and if so, who's in control?The parallels between biological evolution, planetary systems, and emergent intelligenceWhat we can learn from Black Mirror, cybernetics, and quantum consciousnessThe role of humanity: are we creators, neurons… or expendable?This episode is not science fiction. It's a serious, fascinating exploration of what happens when AI, energy systems, and environmental pressure converge on a planetary scale. Whether you're into mysticism, metaphysical science, spiritual awakening, or consciousness expansion, this is a conversation that will challenge everything you think you know about the future of Earth, and our place within it.Guest Info: Topher McDougal Website: TopherMcDougal.comBook (pre-order): Gaia Wakes – Columbia University Press (May 2025)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! Subscribe to The Skeptic Metaphysicians on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube for more deep dives into spiritual awakening, consciousness, spirituality, metaphysical science, and mind-body evolution.Connect with Us: 

BLACK FRIDAY SALE: https://friday.magick.me - Three paths to mastering magick, available through December 2nd only! After a year away, Jason Louv returns to discuss practical, modern Thelemic magick for functional adults. In this episode, he explores what it actually means to discover your True Will, the four fundamental principles of magick, and how to live authentically in alignment with your deepest purpose. This isn't magick for escapists or those seeking to avoid reality—it's magick for people who want to engage more fully with life, take responsibility for their existence, and become the best version of themselves. Jason breaks down the core practices and mindset shifts that have helped thousands of students transform their lives through the Western esoteric tradition. Links & Resources:

The Mystic is a fun woo-woo archetype, but do not piss her off or else you'll meet her evil side: the Betrayer.  How do each of these beauties show up in reality TV? Jolenta thinks Dorinda Medley from the Real Housewives of New York is the perfect example of the Mystic/Betrayer dichotomy. Hot Mess-terpiece Insta SOURCES: Mythos: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece, by Stephen Fry Greek Mythology: Gods and Heroes Brought to Life, by Robert Garland The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton 45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt Bravo Shows - Peacock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices