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Welcome to “Soulful Wonderings with the Pretend Cajun”, formerly known as “Ballyhoo Bridge”. Kick off your shoes, grab a comfy seat, and join me every other week as we blend my personal journey of self-discovery with a deep dive into the captivating world of Cajun culture. This podcast is all about unwrapping the unexpected connections between these two paths and how they play a unique role in guiding us towards healing and personal growth. Our adventures will include – roaming, mingling, an ...
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Holiday Traditions... is it Christmas or is it Yule?
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With it being the holiday season I wanted to talk a bit about Christmas and Yule. I am struggling with finding the magic of the season these past few years and that is part of what led me to do this research. I chose Christmas and Yule to discuss because those are most prevalent in my current circles. But the truth is there are many religious based…
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I decided to talk more about my time in Memphis and how much the music scene there, not only touched me, but it's influence on the world. Which led me to my recent revelation of the importance of making sure we keep our basics... our foundations in our lives. I am a certified Theta Healing practitioner and a psychic/medium. For information on sched…
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In this episode we discuss the various haunted places we encountered on a vacation to Memphis. We also discuss the different types of hauntings and how you can work with them. I am a certified Theta Healing practitioner and a psychic/medium. For information on scheduling a healing or a reading or to see a blog version of our pod and more, visit pre…
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In this episode we talk about what a spiritual awakening is... the key elements and how it can affect you. I also talk a bit about my own awakening and how I am navigating it. It really hit me to discuss this topic after listening to Kelly Brock discussing a spiritual awakening on A well + nourished soul podcast. Kelly has her own podcast as well, …
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In this episode we are talking about Vermilionville, a local organization that keeps the history of Acadian, Creole and Native American cultures alive. It is a living history museum that gives everyone a chance to learn and immerse in the Cajun culture. Learning your history and culture allows you to learn about yourself and therefore to grow and b…
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There are so many people who feel emotions or just know things about other people and they have no idea what they means. People are waking up to their spiritual gifts every day. So today I decided it was time to talk about it. We are talking about traits of an empath, types of empaths, and ways to nurture your abilities. I am a certified Theta Heal…
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A 900 Year Old Buddha & A Splash of Hot Sauce
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In this episode we are talking about a local south Louisiana attraction called Avery Island. There you can tour the Tabasco plant and visit a stunning nature preserve called Jungle Gardens. We also touch on how so many of us can lose sight of the beauty in front of us. Check out www.tabasco.com to learn more about the island, Tabasco and Jungle Gar…
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Podcast formerly known as Soulful Wonderings with Pretend Cajun is here. The show is still bi-weekly and I've decided to combine my podcast and my blog, Pretend Cajun! On this evolved iteration, the podcast combines my spiritual exploration with my quest to grasp the essence of Cajun heritage,unraveling how these facets guide our healing and evolut…
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In this episode we are talking about moon magic. Phases of the moon, types of moons, eclipses and how the moon and astrology are connected. As someone who normally just focuses on the new and full moon, this was eye opening as to ways to work with the moon energy all month long. I am a certified Theta Healing Practitioner as well as psychic medium.…
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It dawned on me recently that after talking about intention setting with spells, that maybe we needed to talk about spells. And it seemed only natural to bring in rituals as well. It seems to me that many people think magic when they hear ritual, in particular, but that may not always be the case. So today we dive into spells and rituals and what t…
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Spell Work & Intentions for New Witches, with Spring Houltin
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In this episode Spring and I discuss spell work and the importance of not only setting intentions but following through on those intentions. It seems that many new witches struggle with how to really set effective spells. The strength of your spells comes from within you. Zen Light Energy was the business mentioned for moldative and other crystals.…
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This one was hard... with my background and upbringing, this subject is hard for me to talk about, hard for me to admit, and still hard to reconcile in many ways. But I found the research on the different types of witches fascinating. I continue to learn about the tools and workings of the spiritual/woo world. Take a listen and if you know of the o…
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As we started season 2 there was much discussion about what to call things and what we might talk about moving forward. As that happened, it became clear that maybe a discussion at the beginning about what is spirituality seemed in order. So we talk about what a spiritual journey looks like, different paths people take and what seems to confuse peo…
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As I continue my journey with religion, I am recently really struggling with the split in the United Methodist Church which has been my home all my life. Today in this bonus episode between seasons, I am pondering what all this means and how it really should be concerning to everyone, no matter your religion. About me... I offer psychic and medium …
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Is the Bible based on Astrology? with Spring Houltin
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In this episode Spring Houltin is back and this time we are talking about her recent dive into the Bible through the lens of astrology. This all began with a podcast interview on the "Down The Rabbit Hole with Mitch Vuk & Tyler Saint" podcast. The episode is #17 called Astrology, Atlantis, and Crystal Technology with Micah Dank. (I highly recommend…
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Theta Healing & Spiritual Warfare with Gena Zittlow
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In this episode Gena Zittlow and I are talking again about how Theta healing has played such a big role in my healing and quantum leaps I've been able to make since beginning this part of my journey. We also talk about spiritual warfare and the role it's playing in our lives. If you would like to contact Gena, you can find her at: IG: @gypsygena FB…
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As I've talked about recently, I am having issues after the virus that include seizure like activity that no medical intervention has helped. At the suggestion of a friend, I recently worked with Gena Zittlow on an energy healing modality called Theta. To say it changed my life is not doing it justice. Working with Gena, we discovered things about …
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I recently had a video about what not to do at Mass spark thoughts on how we all tend to be judgmental at times when people don't act exactly like us or doesn't meet our expectations. Join me for a talk about how to work through that. I offer psychic and medium readings as well as helping people build frameworks to help them move forward in their l…
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In this episode I'm talking with 2 dear friends about where our religious journeys have taken us. We are all members of a coven, and we are all family. We actually were all raised as Christians but our paths have led us to bigger, more open beliefs. I suspect there are many of us who have had similar experiences. Heather and her friend, Des, own Po…
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Are you one of those people that has had weird shit happen all your life? You see things, you know things... you are intuitive... That was me for years then I started this spiritual journey and learned there are actual names with definitions for all the "things"! This episode we are talking about the 5 clair senses and how they explain all that wei…
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Another thing I had gotten off routine with was journaling. It is such a natural thing after you've meditated or had prayer time, but there are so many other uses as well. It helped me so much even before I started this healing journey. So today I'm talking about journaling, ways you can do it and the benefits. I work with people in their life and …
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I recently heard someone say... I don't want to get too woo here but have you ever tried meditation. This was in response to someone who is struggling with their health. I was actually taken aback... Why was meditation just a woo thing? Are prayer and meditation really so different? I decided to dive into the thought and perhaps show they really ar…
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I've been on an unexpected hiatus dealing with my health so I decided to catch you guys up on my long haul issues. I am hopeful that sharing my journey and hopefully my journey to recovery will help others find a way to heal as well. I am on a spiritual journey of growth and discovery, hoping to bridge the gaps between the spiritual world and other…
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In this episode I am really pondering how to help a couple of friends who are going through significant losses in their lives. Job loss... losing a loved one. They may be very different events but the feeling of loss is the feeling of loss. And how many of us continue to pay attention once the loss and initial shock has passed and our friends move …
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One of the biggest struggles I've have in my life has been with control... letting go and trusting God and the universe. This episode I decided to talk about some recent experiences that have shown me I can grow and change. We talk a little about how I got there and some ideas that may help you as well. One of the things I do is work with people in…
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Talking Church and Things with Coach Tammy
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For you guys that have been following my journey, you know I’ve been deep diving into my spiritual journey and it has opened up some beautiful moments and conversations. In this episode I talk deconstructing our church relationship with my beautiful, wonder woman friend Coach Tammy. Tammy is a coach and host of her own amazing podcast at Coming Out…
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In today's episode we talk with my friend Spring about all things herbs and a few other topics. We discuss the many uses of herbs, how it's not a "woo" thing, and how many of use are already using them in our daily lives in ways we didn't even realize. Spring teaches an Heritage Herbal Academy, conducts monthly moon circles and produces the River H…
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In this episode we dive into Tarot cards. Many people are raised to believe they are somehow taboo, but for many others, they are tool to give messages and help people in their lives. Thanks to Courtney with Quartz Enchantment Tarot for talking with us today. If you are looking for Courtney you can find her on her facebook group https://www.faceboo…
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In this episode I have an amazing conversation with my friend Marie about the similarities of our spiritual journeys. We talk about how religion affects our lives and more. Check out Marie Hannaman at her LinkTree . You can also find her Six20 sober living information here: https://www.facebook.com/six20home Contact them here: six20home@gmail.com (…
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Straddling the lines... this episode is a bit hard for me to say out loud, but I know it’s time to say it. I am coming out of the closet… but not the way you might think. This is the spiritual closet. I’ve lived most of my life being different, but I allowed my family and friends to form me to what society expected. I was a good girl who followed t…
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In today's episode we are back talking about business and logo design. It seems like creating a logo is the one of the first things people do when opening a business. We give you some ideas for creating your logo like use of colors, fonts and images. The link to the logo we talked about is here. There are a few others as well. https://byeheather.co…
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In this episode we are talking about the art of the pivot. To pivot is to turn and it was the word of the day for the past 2 years as we went through a pandemic. The truth is, it’s still is. The world is trying to return to normal, but the normal we knew doesn’t exist anymore… our normal is new. A pivot can be needed for many reasons. If you alread…
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It seems businesses, both large and small, can struggle with their brand. Some solopreneurs aren't even completely sure what it means. The brand conversation can get quite in depth and go on for ages, but today we want to hit the basics to get you started. Your brand is actually crucial and we want to help you feel more confident in yours. We will …
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Grief has been coming up for me a lot lately... it's been something I've dealt with in one form or another for what feels like most of my life. In this episode we talk about what triggers grief, and that it comes in many forms. How do you deal with your grief? I've got some ideas for you.way. If you would like to work with me, check out my ballyhoo…
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Have you been thinking about starting your own business? Beyond the idea, how far have you planned and thought things through. Basically, now what? You need to know how to make this idea a viable business? I believe you have to start with a solid foundation. I believe you start with the basics. Can you answer these 4 questions? What’s your why? Wha…
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Today we are talking about our need to control our lives and all the situations in our lives. This doesn't allow us to grow and experience our lives to the fullest. How do you deal with the frustration and anger that can often come with the things that are beyond our control in our lives? If you would like to work with me, check out my ballyhoobrid…
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Today we are talking about your why. Why you go to your job... why you want to start your business. Your why is at the core of your business and it's the thing that will help you find center again when things get tough. Do you know your why? If you would like to work with me, check out my ballyhoobridge.com and set up a free Clarity call. You can a…
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In this episode we talk about planting seeds in your garden and in your life and what we can learn from our garden that will help us in business. If you would like to work with me, check out my ballyhoobridge.com and set up a free Clarity call. Find us on: Facebook at @ballyhoobridge Instagram @ballyhoo_bridge Youtube at ballyhoobridge Music by lem…
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I am a business and transformation strategist here to introduce myself and my podcast. Talking about business, spirituality and how I got here. find me at ballyhoobridge.comBy Heather Hargrave
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