Heal and relax with guided visualizations and meditations led by Dr Kathy Gruver, PhD. Dr Gruver is a health and wellness expert, award-winning author, TV Host and public speaker. She has over 23 years of experience in the health fields and these guided sessions will help you to improve your health and your life. Reduce stress, improve healing and boost your immune system using these easy to follow visualizations. (Please note: these do not intend to prescribe or diagnose any medical conditi ...
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Hey Fire and Earth Podcast fans, this will unfortunately be our last episode. Both of our schedules have gotten so busy that finding time to record the show has proved difficult. We have both had an incredible time sharing ourselves our thoughts and our guests with you over the past six years. Please feel free to go back and listen to all of our pa…
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It's not all about the feminine. Let's talk about the divine masculine and how we can bring more of that into our consciousness. The role of men and the masculine in society has been under debate for the past decade or so. Join us for a lively discussion about the role of the divine and sacred masculine in relationships and life.…
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We're hearing more and more about embracing and healing the divine feminine. But what does that mean and how do we tap into it? This is not just a way of empowering women but also a way of healing with the masculine. Join us for a fascinating conversation about the roles of sacred masculinity and femininity in today's society.…
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Ep 297: The short story "The Egg" and how we evolve
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Andy Weir what an incredible short story called The Egg. Join us as we read his story and discuss the story's views on evolution, humanity and where we go from here. A moving episode talking about the most basic of our humannessBy Kathy Gruver and Jason Mefford
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When I found myself adding new modalities to my list of services, I was confused as to what to offer and if I had to eliminate an old thing to add the new thing. I came to the conclusion that I was like the delivery driver. I didn't need to know what was in the box, I just knew that my job was to hand my client a box of healing. Whether that came i…
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Ep 294: Partly Cloudy with a Chance of Precipitation
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We often can't predict the weather, let alone what emotions and moods we are going to be faced with. How can we prepare for stormy emotions on a day we think there's going to be sun? Learn some techniques that will help you prepare for unexpected emotions and look forward to those days of positivity and sunlight.…
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We are seeing more and more evidence of narcissistic behavior in the people around us. Learn some tips, tricks and tools to navigate those people that may be manipulating you. Maybe they're not fully a narcissist but they are difficult or hard to be around. These tools will help you with your communication and possibly ways to step back from that r…
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We hear it all the time, KISS, keep it simple silly (or stupid). What are ways you are complicating your life and how can you embrace the simplicity around you?By Kathy Gruver and Jason Mefford
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Animals have an incredible ability to adapt to changing circumstances behind them. If you don't see them sitting around bemoaning the outcast fate. How can we as humans learn from our favorite for babies to be more flexible and adapt to things that are happening in our lives and the environment around us.…
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Ep 290: What are we Most Grateful for in Our Lives?
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Gratitude is the key to decreasing stress and finding more life satisfaction. What are you grateful for today and every day? Keeping a gratitude journal or a gratitude list can be a huge boon to your mental health.By Kathy Gruver and Jason Mefford
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Ep 289: Day Tripping Prep and Integration
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More people are seeking out psychedelic experiences and journeys. Learn about the importance of set and setting, the type of preparation that you do and how to integrate those experiences. Psilocybin mushrooms, MDA coaching, Ayahuasca journeys or ketamine, it's important to prepare properly for your experience.…
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Some people say it's not possible to go home again. Let's explore some stories about returning to the old homestead and what emotions and habits that can evoke.By Kathy Gruver and Jason Mefford
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Ep 286: How can I appreciate everyday joys and miracles?
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Learn tips and tricks as Kathy and Jason to share how you can look to every day as a source of joy. There are miracles all around us if we just open our eyes to see.By Kathy Gruver and Jason Mefford
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Ep 285: Don't Should all over yourself and other
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I should do this, I shouldn't do this, you should do that, he should do that, we should do that. We are filled with a world of perceived obligations. But all these things we really need to do or are we shoulding all over ourselves and others. Learn ways to speak more kindly to yourself and decide what you really need to do versus the guilt of the s…
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What are you waiting for? Is it time to jump in with both feet? Explore reasons why we hesitate sometimes from fear and sometimes from too many choices. Let us help you figure out how to dive in.By Kathy Gruver and Jason Mefford
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Ep: 282: Indulgences that aren't Really Indulgences
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What can you incorporate into your life that will maybe make it better or easier or it's just something that you can enjoy on a daily basis? Listening as Kathy and Jason share some of the things that they have done in their lives as an added convenience and as a daily treat.
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The book of life what do you want your next chapter to say? Discover how to move forward after struggles and challenges and ways to help you pick your next journey.By Kathy Gruver and Jason Mefford
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Ep 280: How to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone Today
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Sometimes it's easy to stay with what you know. And there are times where stepping into something new can not only expand your consciousness and mind but also make you a better person. Learn a few ways that Kathy and Jason have stepped out of their comfort zone and found themselves better off for it.…
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Do you struggle with which thing to pick? Sometimes it's a small as what you want from the menu and sometimes it's huge decisions like should you get married, where do you want to live and will you accept that job. Join us for tips and tricks as to how to make decision making easier.By Kathy Gruver and Jason Mefford
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Ep 278: Relinquish Control and Ask for Help
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Have you ever had an internal struggle about letting people in to help? Sometimes it's hard to give up control and ask her what you need. Join us for some tips as how you can get assistance when you need it.By Kathy Gruver and Jason Mefford
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Most people have a poor relationship with money. It is often one the greatest stresses and obsessions. How can we think about money differently is valuing what we are worth? How can we do business differently? What's the difference between being rich and wealthy? This an so much more in this #podcast episode on #money.…
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E272 What Part of You Needs Acceptance and Love?
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Consciously we may think we are a whole human, but we are actually made up of smaller parts physically, emotionally, and spiritually. How would your life change if you started seeing and appreciating the different parts of you? In this episode we discuss how to start perceiving differently and take care of the needs your smaller parts have of love …
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The words we use carry an energy and meaning, and sometimes the same word means very different things to different people in different circumstances. In this #podcast episode we discuss how some generic words like happy, angry, why, and sorry are so limiting and can be misunderstood easily by others, leading to communication breakdowns. We can use …
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E270 Duck, Duck, Dog and Shaking Things Off
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Have you ever watched ducks fight and then shake their feathers? Have you ever watched a dog shakes themselves? Wonder why? In this episode we discuss how we can literally shake off things just like the animals, and avoid the risk of experiences and situations getting stuck in our bodies. Taking cues from the animals is good medicine for our bodies…
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E269 Attracting Wealth, Abundance, and Well-Bein
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Contrary to popular belief, the law of manifestation isn't about day dreaming on the couch and walking out to see a new Lamborghini on your driveway. Learn how you can actually attract wealth and abundance (and yes they are both every different things) and increase your overall sense of well-being each and every day.…
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What's on your desk and why? Tune in to see what rosemary, a terracotta pig, a tree of life coin, an owl picture, an Incan cardinal image and rose oil are doing on our desks in another "What's on Your Desk" episode. We start the discussion and follow the rabbit hole on where the discussion takes us.By Kathy Gruver and Jason Mefford
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Can you take a few minutes each day to incorporate self care, even while you are doing something else? Absolutely! We discuss how you can find self care practices that work for you and share some examples like a hand massager, audio books, and breathing are simple examples that can make a big difference to your day.…
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here are lots of traditions and expectations around the holidays, and there are lots of traditions and expectations in our daily lives you've been indoctrinated to believe. Do these traditions still serve you? Would you like to start new traditions? In this episode we discuss the importance and unimportance of different traditions so you can decide…
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E265 How Can I Take Time for Myself Today?
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Most people understand the importance of taking time for oneself, but most don't thinking it will take hours out of their day that they don't have. But what if you can take time for yourself while doing other tasks, or in ways that only take a few seconds or a few minutes? In this episode we discuss some practical ways you can start taking time for…
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Would you go back and change one thing in your life, or take $1 million dollars? Do you love who you are becoming? In this episode we discuss how we are loving the people we are becoming and some of the changes we both have made in the last five years as we have done the Fire and Earth podcast. Can you love who you are, and who you are becoming?…
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E263 Excuses for Not Improving Your Life and Letting Go
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Is something holding you back from having what you really want? It may even be a secondary gain that you are not consciously aware of that is making it hard to change. In this episode we discuss some of the most common excuses people make for not improving their life and how to overcome them.By Kathy Gruver and Jason Mefford
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E262 Expressing Gratitude for a Roof Over Your Head
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You are probably grateful to have a roof over your head, but how do you express it? There are several ways to express gratitude that we discuss in this episode, and some of them you probably never even considered... and we aren't just talking about houses.By Kathy Gruver and Jason Mefford
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You probably think you are protecting kids and adults when you don't share certain information or make choices for them, but what if you are actually hurting them and just delaying the inevitable. It's much easier to control the narrative than have the narrative control you when things come out anyway. And what if your protection is actually taking…
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E260 Psychedelic Journeys and Dying Every Day
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Once you know, you cannot un-know what you have seen or experienced. You are forever changed. In this episode Kathy shares what she learned from one of her psychedelic journeys and how we are all dying a little each day and becoming new as we experience and shed our old self. Actually dying a little every day is the only way we can become a new per…
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How much progress are you making each day? Probably a lot more than you give yourself credit for. In this episode we discuss changes and how to assess your progress including comparing yourself, reference points, celebrating wins, and so much more...By Kathy Gruver and Jason Mefford
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E258 Are You Interested in Psychedelics and Plant Medicine?
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Are you interested in psychedelics and plant medicine, but don't know how to get started or know if it's right for you? In this episode we discuss some of the basics around intention, self or guided journeys, sitters, guides, integration, and what you should know and be aware of if you want this experience. You get the trip you need, not the one yo…
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E257 Your Unique Qualities and Connecting with Others
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What makes you unique may also make you very special. In this episode we discuss a unique quality each of us have, how we use it, why we love it, and how the world benefits from everyone's unique gifts and helps us connect and serve others.By Kathy Gruver and Jason Mefford
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Has anyone ever done a kind things for you? How did you feel? Have you ever done a king thing for someone else? How did you feel? In this episode we dig into ways you can show kindness and literally change the course of human events by doing small acts of kindness that only take a few seconds. Those acts come back over an over again and make you an…
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Do you ever make assumptions when you make decisions? Whether you realize it or not, you make lots of assumptions and those assumptions hurt you and hurt your relationships. In this episode we discuss how sometimes having the awkward or uncomfortable discussions, giving people an option to serve and work through things with you, and having more ope…
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When we make assumptions, we usually suffer twice... and the suffering in anticipation, anxiety, or fear of what may happen is usually much worse than the event itself. In this episode we discuss getting rid of assumptions so you can get on with your life. Those 'what ifs' that keep us up at night are simply dragging us into an unknown negative fut…
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Do you feel weighed down because you haven't forgiven someone? Are you holding a grudge because of something someone else did to you? Have you actually forgiven yourself? In this episode we talk about forgiving yourself and others so you can get back to a place of self and lighten burdens you may still be carrying around. You can't fly if you are h…
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E244 Incorporating the Sacred into Every Day
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Do you honor the sacred and build sacredness into each day? If you read that and thought WTF are you talking about, then this episode is for you since most people misunderstand what sacred is, but when you listen you will see how it is an important practice to increase your gratitude, peace and feeling of connectedness... and who doesn't want that?…
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E243 Plant Medicine Woman and Changing Your Name with MisT Magdalena Grac
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Have you ever felt like something needs to change in your life or you will die? Most people feel this way at some point in their life. And in this episode we have the opportunity to hear from MisT Magdalena Grace and how she changed her life with plant medicine and spirituality. She felt something wasn't quite right.....the money she made wasn't wo…
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You might think nothing is really changing, since you are with yourself each and every day. But, has someone ever told you "wow, I can believe how much you've changed" or have you said that to someone else? It's true that often change requires a consistency and diligence over a period of time, but may change isn't really as slow as you think? We ex…
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Have you ever received great inspiration in odd places: the shower, the toilet, the beach? In this episode we discuss where we have received some of our best ideas and why allowing, surrendering and asking the right questions and then letting the universe work its magic is usually the way to receive your greatest downloads.…
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E240 What Literary Character Would You Be?
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Do you have a favorite literary character? Someone you respect and admire whether fictional or factional? In this episode we talk about two of ours and transport you to Arthurian England and a dirty old man, to see what we can learn about embracing and embodying these sometimes alter-egos to help us be more authentic and powerful to create the like…
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E234 Find the Moments of Beauty with Valerie Anne Burns
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We are joined by two-time cancer surviver Valerie Anne Burns, who is not only a survivor but a woman who have reinvented herself over and over again. Do you want a change in your life, or need a little courage to get through? Then listen to this episode where she shares about finding a purpose, appreciating beauty, hummingbirds, the gift of autopil…
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Complexity usually comes with the expensive price tag of worry and anxiety. What would happen if you simplified your life? Would you feel more peace, joy, and happiness? In this episode we share some examples of how more, and more complication is usually not your best option. And what can happen when you start making little steps to live simply. Mo…
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Can you accept what is, and be present in the moment? Are you judging and calling things good or bad, instead of saying "we'll see?" "When people see things as beautiful, other things become ugly. When people see some things as good, other things become bad." Lao Tzu. Can you withhold judgement and be grateful for the unanswered prayers and choices…
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How often to do you stop to enjoy the little things in life? Watching the squirrels and gnats. Appreciating the small wins and simple things you can be grateful for. Or are you the kind of person that is only looking for the big things and ignoring or under appreciating the beauty that is right in front of you? In this episode we share some simple …
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