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Join Rashida and Lauren, wellness professionals and spiritual besties, as they discuss anything and everything from the mundane to the mystical. Your Spiritual Besties includes personal updates and intuitive guidance from the hosts, interviews with guest experts, and live spiritual life coaching. Let's laugh, cry, connect, and get real as we discuss, "What is this spirituality thing anyway?"
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The Psychedelic Mom Podcast is for anyone who wants to go on a mind bending, heart opening journey to find out the truth about love, life and this reality. It is for those with an insatiable curiosity and a deep desire to heal, wake up, and live a wildly authentic life. Through intimate conversation with leading experts, scientists, psychologists, visionaries, artists, entrepreneurs, parents, psychonauts and newbies ... your host, Michaela Carlin, dives into myriad topics including conscious ...
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Twenty years ago, Dr. Eric Oliver started teaching a course on how to know your self at the University of Chicago. In the class, Eric would ask his students nine questions that were essential for crafting “a well-examined life.” For this podcast, he poses these same nine questions to some of our wisest and most interesting fellow humans. We hope these conversations will shed some light on your own lived experience and tell you something you didn’t know about this mysterious process we call a ...
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Brittney Hartley has a Masters’ Degree in Theology with a focus in the future of American religion. She is a spiritual director at No Nonsense Spirituality, focusing on nihilism recovery, faith deconstruction and secular spirituality, and is the author of the book, No Nonsense Spirituality: All the Tools No Faith Required. Episode Highlights Michae…
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Mee Ok Icaro is a unique and powerful voice in the world of visionary medicine and personal growth. As a writer, book doula, sacred medicine advisor and integration specialist, life purpose coach and guide, Mee Ok is dedicated to helping individuals heal and find their path in life. Skilled in Gabor Maté’s Compassionate Inquiry, a method she has pe…
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Dr. Jill Corvelli is founder of the ND Partners Institute, which is dedicated to supporting complex couples, many of which are neurodiverse. She developed the ND Compass, which is an approach that helps complex couples navigate the differences that keep triggering and tripping them up. Within the last year, Dr Corvelli added work in non-ordinary st…
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Charles Eisenstein is a writer, speaker, and the author of several books including The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know is Possible. Robert Forte has traveled the psychedelic path over the past 45 and has been a student, a researcher, a producer and a distributor of forbidden drugs, taught at university and graduate level. Robert has done field…
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Episode Summary: In this heartfelt solo episode, Lauren shares an important update about the podcast's future. Due to recurring technical issues and the need for personal time, Lauren and Rashida have decided to take a short break from their weekly recording schedule. This pause will allow them to focus on their lives as busy moms, business owners,…
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Zeus Tipado is a Neuropsychopharmacology PhD candidate at Maastricht University focusing on researching the brain while under DMT inside virtual/extended reality. He’s using fNIRS (functional near-infrared spectroscopy) to give humanity its first glimpse on brain energy distribution and perceptual alterations in the visual cortex during this unique…
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Tom Levinson is one of the most multifaceted people we know. A former lawyer and divinity student, he is the author of ALL THAT’S HOLY: A Young Guy, an Old Car, and the search for God in America. Tom is co-founder of LK Advisors, LLC, which provides families with help navigating the complexities of life with money. He is also cohost of Money, Meet …
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Tanja Schalling is an Austrian artist, photographer and author. Her multifaceted journey in the arts began with a love for writing and evolved into a diverse practice that includes painting, photography, and poetry. Tanja's unique ability to combine visuals, audio, and poetry has garnered her a significant following on Instagram, where her profound…
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In this enlightening episode, Lauren and Rashida chat with Kirsten Stockton, a certified intuitive and Reiki master. Kirsten shares her transformative journey from being a trial attorney to embracing energy work and intuitive coaching. She highlights the significance of self-reflection and reconnecting with oneself to understand personal purpose an…
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Acacea Lewis is a lecturer and leader in the field of Cultural Anthropology in Psychedelics. She founded Divine Master Alchemy, a school dedicated to providing cultural context in entheogenic exploration. Her mission is to guide both newcomers and experienced individuals deeper into their communion with mushrooms through vibrant, contextually relev…
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In this episode of Almost Awakened, Bill shares his two month dive into relationship research. From John & Julie Gottman to Jordan Peterson RESOURCES: https://youtu.be/mS3bfCt0K88?si=qi-wdEVuZVHDJ0_p https://youtu.be/E5swtIjpxxA?si=jpBWf28DfDMZbjtb https://youtu.be/PQo8hFqfe9A?si=46f4K_7rRlvVfgXi https://youtu.be/Qv70RMUFlu0?si=lqBYi7z256AW7ME9 htt…
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Brittney Hartley is an author, secular spiritual counselor, and self described Nihilism survivor. She was raised in a strong Mormon community in Idaho and was a history teacher and mother when she began questioning her faith. This led her to graduate study in theology and eventually a life today as a meditation teacher and spiritual counselor for p…
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Hey Besties! In this episode we share our plans for the 4th of July and dive into a thoughtful reflection on patriotism. We explore the importance of balance in the collaborative process, emphasizing the need for a harmonious exchange of giving and receiving. Our conversation also touches on broader themes of liberation, societal ethics, and the po…
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Mikaela de la Myco serves as a mother, an educator, a folk herbalist, a community organizer and entheogen facilitator. She applies her gifts in ancestral healing ways by supporting cooperatives, caretaking survivors in her work with MA'AT, educating in polyamorous and extended family structures, administrating certification courses like ECO Sensual…
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Hey Besties! In this heartfelt conversation, Lauren and Rashida delve into the inspiring qualities of the goddess Quan Yin, known for her boundless compassion and mercy. They explore the importance of self-love and the transformative power of choosing compassion over suffering. Discussing how to balance positivity with the acknowledgment and proces…
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Mikaela de la Myco serves as a mother, an educator, a folk herbalist, a community organizer and entheogen facilitator. She applies her gifts in ancestral healing ways by supporting cooperatives, caretaking survivors in her work with MA'AT, educating in polyamorous and extended family structures, administrating certification courses like ECO Sensual…
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In this vibrant episode of Your Spiritual Besties Podcast, Lauren and Rashida celebrate the summer solstice and delve into its rich symbolism and significance. They share their love for the summer season, discussing how the summer solstice, as the longest day of the year, marks the beginning of summer and symbolizes the peak of light and energy. Th…
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Bill Brennan, PhD, is clinical psychologist, psychedelic researcher, educator, and author in New York City with over two decades of interest and involvement in psychedelic therapy. He has played a variety of roles across several psychedelic clinical trials, including lead trainer, core faculty, curriculum developer, clinical supervisor, and lead au…
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Dale Borglum is the founder and Executive Director of A Living/Dying Project. He is a pioneer in the conscious dying movement and has worked directly with thousands of people with life-threatening illness and their families for over 30 years. In 1981, Dale founded the first residential facility for people who wished to die consciously in the United…
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Episode Highlights 00:54 Living a psychedelic life: authenticity and healing 02:33 Exploring our true nature 05:04 GUIDED MEDITATION: COMING HOME TO SELF 05:50 A deep dive into sensations and awareness 27:41 Unbinding from conditioning 31:42 Embracing your true nature Michaela’s Links Website: www.thepsychedelicmom.com Instagram: @thepsychedelicmom…
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In this heartwarming episode of Your Spiritual Besties Podcast, we dive into the ways one can bring balance and energy to the heart chakra, especially when we're feeling off or in a funk. We explore a variety of nurturing practices such as giving and receiving hugs, using essential oils and flowers, spending time with animals, reaching out to loved…
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Josh Putnam has been teaching in professional settings for over 25 years. After meeting Angelo Dilullo, Josh has been working closely with people in the non-dual context. He guides and points in an authentic way, while meeting each person exactly where they are. Episode Highlights 07:20 Josh Putnam’s early life and struggles 11:36 Josh’s first awak…
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Sam Patten is a political consultant who spent the first half of his career promoting democracy and advising political campaigns in Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe. He gained notoriety in 2018 when he became the target of the Muller Investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 campaign, due largely to his connection with Konstantine Kilimin…
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In this episode of Your Spiritual Besties Podcast, we are joined by the incredible Brittney Hartley, a Spiritual Director specializing in nihilism recovery, faith deconstruction, and secular spirituality. Brittney shares her journey of deconstructing from Mormonism and Christianity to find her own path in spirituality. She emphasizes the profound i…
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Dr. Jill Corvelli is founder of the ND Partners Institute, which is dedicated to supporting complex couples, many of which are neurodiverse. She developed the ND Compass, which is an approach that helps complex couples navigate the differences that keep triggering and tripping them up. Within the last year, Dr Corvelli added work in non-ordinary st…
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Welcome back to Your Spiritual Besties Podcast! In today's episode, we are thrilled to share our excitement for the upcoming summer season and discuss the importance of self-care during this vibrant time. Through our oracle card readings we explore the powerful concepts of stillness and gratitude as essential practices for optimal health and well-b…
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Norman Ohler is a Berlin based novelist and filmmaker. In 1995 he published the first hypertext-novel world-wide: ‘Die Quotenmaschine’, a detective story set in New York. In 2001, his acclaimed Berlin-novel ‘Mitte’ was published, followed in 2002 by a novel about Johannesburg called ‘Ponte City’. In 2004, Ohler was writer-in-residence in Ramallah, …
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Camilla Nord is fellow and director of Studies in Psychological and Behavioral Sciences at Cambridge University. Her research tries to bridge the gap between neuroscience and treatments for mental health disorders, She is also the author of a new book called The Balanced Brain: The Science of Mental Health. Support the Show.…
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Welcome back to Your Spiritual Besties Podcast! In today's episode, we dive into the divine energy of the goddess Lakshmi and her multifaceted aspects of abundance. We explore how abundance goes beyond money, touching on love, purpose, and self-knowledge. Our conversation highlights the importance of hard work and perseverance in creating a life of…
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Brooke McPoyle is a classically trained singer who learned an operatic style of breathwork at 12 years old. In college she played Division 1 golf, learning the intense effect of adrenaline on the nervous system. She quit the sport after college after feeling she didn't have enough control to handle pro tournaments. She started teaching breathwork i…
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Hey Lovely Souls, Welcome back to Your Spiritual Besties Podcast! Today, we are diving deep into a topic that hits close to home for many of us: feeling stuck in a funk and we look at it from the lens of the solar plexus chakra. We explore the various factors that can contribute to this state of being, from external circumstances to internal existe…
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Quilley Powers is a 5-MeO-DMT facilitator, with intersections with dying and meditation. She began her explorations with psychedelics in the 60s, mostly with recreational use, but also worked with Leo Zeff with many different medicines. For 35 years she mostly stepped away and practiced Theravada meditation. Now the intersection is obvious and, hav…
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Welcome back to Your Spiritual Besties Podcast! In today's episode, we share our personal experiences with learning Spanish and introduce our special guest, Leslie Draffin, a somatic psychedelic guide. Leslie takes us on a journey from her previous career as a news anchor to her current role as a guide and coach in the field of psychedelics. Togeth…
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Licia Sky is a somatic educator, artist, singer-songwriter, and bodyworker who works with traumatized individuals and trains mental health professionals to use mindful meditation in movement, theater exercises, writing, and voice as tools for attunement, healing and connection. She is a regular instructor in trauma healing workshops at Cape Cod Ins…
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Join Bill Reel and Jon Streeter in a thought-provoking conversation that delves deep into the complexities of the Gender Dysphoria & Transgender Debate. In this YouTube video, these two articulate voices engage in a nuanced exploration that transcends the surface-level discourse often seen in mainstream media. At the heart of their discussion lies …
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Brandilyn Clay, MA is a ‘mamapreneur’ and mother of two. She is an expert in spiritual psychology and offers coaching programs supporting mamapreneurs in growing their businesses, as well as Love-Coaching for married couples with young children. Brandilyn is the CEO of Goddess Capes, a conscious clothing line producing pieces that awaken the goddes…
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Hey Besties! We are chatting Beltane and May Day! We explore the significance of these festivals, highlighting the importance of reassessing goals and embracing self-care. And as with every first of the month we tap into the energies of May and get guidance on how we should move through it with ease. Tune in for insights on finding balance, nurturi…
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In “No Nonsense Spirituality,” author, philosopher, and friend Britt Hartley offers a groundbreaking exploration that marries the rigor of rational inquiry with the depths of human spirituality. Best of all? No faith in the unbelievable is required. Drawing from the wellsprings of science, philosophy, religion, and psychology, this illuminating wor…
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Hillary Anger Elfenbein has been a business school professor at the Olin School of Washington University in St. Louis since 2008. She holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior, a Master’s degree in Statistics, and undergraduate degrees in Physics and Sanskrit, all from Harvard University. Dr. Elfenbein served for five years on faculty at the Haas Sc…
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Tony Pham (Butterfly) started meditating in 2010 during a difficult time when he was questioning all the stories people told him about who he was supposed to be. He is a heritage Buddhist, facilitator, and healer that occupies the intersection of queer and BIPOC identities. He is also a 2nd generation Vietnamese American whose parents immigrated to…
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Hey beautiful souls, Lauren & Rashida here, welcoming you to "Your Spiritual Besties" podcast. This episode is a bestie catch up! Today, we've shared our heartfelt journeys, from creating peaceful sanctuaries at home to enhancing our health and skincare practices. We discussed finding balance between our passions and sustainability efforts, the imp…
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Dr Meghan Roekle is an ex clinical psychologist, now fulfillment teacher and meditation guide. Dr. Meghan has significant training in clinical psychology, energy psychology, embodiment meditation, and in the practical realization of our true nature as Oneness. She is passionate about coaching people to awaken, heal and find their unique fulfillment…
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Hey Besties! Join us on a profound exploration of spirituality and intuition with our guest Alexandra Shelly. In this episode, we voyage through Alexandra's captivating spiritual journey, discuss the essence of intuition, the guiding hand of spirit guides, and find balance between technological aid and our inner compass. We also demystify the ethic…
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Beana Bern is a creative, energetic, compassionate and evolving space holder, medicine guide, idea generator, imagination farmer, recovering executive, new paradigm business coach, psychonaut, eternal optimist, fire dragon, mental projector, artist and medicine woman. Episode Highlights Beana's journey from psychonaut to medicine guide Beana's earl…
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Welcome to Your Spiritual Besties Podcast, where we delve deep into the realms of spirituality and friendship! In today's episode, join Lauren and Rashida as they embark on a journey of spring cleaning and clearing out both physical and mental clutter. They share their insights on the importance of creating space for newness and growth, and how let…
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Seth Lorinczi is a Portland-based writer who focuses on psychedelics, music, and culture. His writing appears in The Guardian, DoubleBlind, Narratively (forthcoming) and elsewhere. His debut book, ‘Death Trip: A Post-Holocaust Psychedelic Memoir’ will be published in May, 2024 by Spiral Collective Press. Episode Highlights Seth Lorinczi’s early psy…
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Welcome back to Your Spiritual Besties Podcast! We're beyond excited to have you join us for another heart-to-heart exploration into the depths of spirituality and self-discovery. Today, we're delving into the transformative world of yoga philosophy and practice, and we can't wait to share our insights with you. As we reflect on our own journeys, w…
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Stefanie Cohen’s healing path began in an effort to heal herself from a decades-long struggle with anxiety and depression. After years of being on and off various psychotropic medications, she finally gave up and began seeking help from the natural world. She started working with herbal allies in a ceremonial context and experienced the deep healin…
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Welcome back, Besties! Join us in this special episode as we celebrate Rashida's 38th and Lauren's 40th birthdays! Age is just a number, and we're diving deep into the realms of self-worth, empowerment, and embracing life's journey at every age. Tune in as we reflect on societal expectations, share advice to our younger selves, and explore the tran…
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Stefanie Cohen’s healing path began in an effort to heal herself from a decades-long struggle with anxiety and depression. After years of being on and off various psychotropic medications, she finally gave up and began seeking help from the natural world. She started working with herbal allies in a ceremonial context and experienced the deep healin…
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