S3 Ep. 6: Family Constellations with Stephanie Richmond

Stephanie Richmond, Family Constellation, BioMagnetics, Emotion Code & more

You may be wondering, what is family constellation? As our guest, Family Constellation practitioner Stephanie Richmond aptly states, “There is no elevator speech for it. It is a therapeutic approach that looks at an individual through the context of being part of a whole family system.” It’s a powerful energetic, spiritual healing modality that heals not only at the individual level, but also for the Collective, because after all, we are all connected.

Highlights from this episode:

• Stephanie’s description of family constellation: “the unkinking the hose of pure love and letting it flow down to the newest generations.”

• The logistics: what exactly happens in a family constellation workshop?

• What is a blind constellation?

• What kinds of issues can be addressed with this therapy?

• The amazing way that the people who show up to serve begin to express the energy of the role they’re chosen for, without even knowing what that role is.

• How family constellation can heal inherited trauma.

• What did they learn when they did a constellation for humanity and the pandemic?

• What are the Orders of Love?

• The story of how Bert Hellinger, a German psychologist, came up with the basis for this system.

• Why family constellation is one of the most effective way to heal deep wounds, even wounds we don’t recognize.

• Going beyond the illusion of “I’m not worthy.” “I’m not lovable.” “I don’t belong.”

• What does Hellinger’s quote, “The one who needs the most love is the perpetrator” mean?

• How this work shows you what you’re carrying in your subconscious mind that’s hurting you.

• Biomagnetics, Emotion Code & A Course in Miracles

STEPHANIE RICHMOND is certified in Systemic Family Constellations, Emotion Code, Biomagnetic Therapy, Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique, and Art Therapy. She also teaches A Course in Miracles. Stephanie combines her expertise in Heal Perception, a technique that helps her clients understand and heal subconscious belief systems that are the root cause of health and emotional issues, therefore allowing the body to do what it does best, heal itself.

TIANNA ROSER is an Usui Reiki Master Teacher, Soul Plan Practitioner and Certified Clinical Hypnotist specializing in Past Life Regression, Life Between Lives Regression and Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT). She uses tools and processes to help people experience their true self, the source of real healing and growth. Learn more at AwakeningTransformation.com. Tianna is the author of the book, “Awakening Transformation: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming Your Higher Self.” Her book is filled with practices to lighten your spiritual journey and accelerate growth, available on Amazon.

TIM HOWE has always been interested in unusual and strange phenomena and considers himself to be a consciousness explorer. He was born and raised in Table Rock Village, Wyoming, which happens to no longer exist. He currently makes his home in Austin, Texas where he is constantly surrounded by beautiful females (wife, daughter and cat).

For more information on Stephanie’s services and to schedule a session, visit https://www.healperception.com.

This book is a must read for anyone going through a spiritual awakening

“I really loved this book! Whether you are in the beginning stages of a spiritual awakening, or if you have been going through this process for a few years, this book has so much information that will help you along this path. I love her honesty, humor, compassion and humility. And I really appreciated the wisdom from Tianna's spirit guide, Will.” --Carol

S3 Ep. 5: Chakra Power with Tamara Arnold

Tamara Arnold, founder of The Chakra Business Academy.

Tamara Arnold, our guest for this episode, calls herself a Rebel Unicorn. She grew up feeling like a misfit, but found her Self and her mission through awakening her chakras and utilizing this energetic system to help others launch and grow the business of their dreams.

Some of the things we discuss with Tamara:

• Tamara’s challenging experience with her son’s mental illness, and how it reactivated her spiritual gifts.

• A quick primer on the 7 chakras.

• Your breathing reflects the state of your heart chakra.

• How Covid has activated people’s chakra clearing, particularly the root and throat chakra.

• How does Tamara work with chakras for your business?

• What is the “magical business method?”

• What she means by: “Your body is your business” and “Clarity comes with movement.”

• How life is a mirror of your own energy.

• Using the chakras to overcome fear and overwhelm.

• The immense value of learning to trust Spirit.

Tamara Arnold is a 3 time international best-selling author, an international speaker and an expert of chakras for business. As the founder of The Chakra Business Academy and Rebel Unicorn, Tamara’s mission is to help spirit driven entrepreneurs bust through their blocks and make a bigger impact in the world with their stardust. For over a decade Tamara has made the human body her study. From personal training to nutrition coaching and now energy work, Tamara has helped hundreds of people break free from self sabotaging behaviours. 

For more information on Tamara, her books and her services, visit www.tamaraarnold.ca.

Tamara generously provided a link for our listeners to download her book, “The Magical Business Method” for free! Be sure to get your copy here: www.tamaraarnold.ca/freebook

S3 Ep. 4: Opening to Ancestors with Heather Davies

Heather Davies, Sea Wynd Shamanic Coaching, Ritual & Ceremony

At this time on the planet, particularly in Western culture, we seem to have lost connection to our roots - both to the literal roots of trees, plants and Mother Earth, as well as to the roots of our human ancestry. In this false sense of separation, we feel isolated and unsupported. In this discussion with Heather Davies of Sea Wynd Shamanic Coaching, Ritual and Ceremony, we explore how to engage with nature and the energies of our ancestors to rediscover the beauty and truth of our interconnectedness.

In this episode we cover:

• Heather’s many lives lived in this one lifetime.

• The American culture of “Do It On Our Own” often cuts us off from recognizing the support of Ancestors.

• Tianna’s Dark Night of the Soul experience of receiving assistance from her Japanese ancestors.

• How the challenge of ethically practicing Shamanic work as a white skinned person without appropriating another’s culture caused Heather to dive into their own Celtic and Germanic roots.

• Heather’s personal story of ancestors responding to a call for help.

• The reciprocity relationship in working with one’s ancestors.

• The body as a portal to the soul and the problem of disembodied spiritual work.

• Weaving Sky/Masculine and Earth/Feminine energies together.

• How the taboo of speaking about death unnecessarily blocks people from connection with their ancestors.

• The need to embrace and discuss death and weave it into our culture as a natural part of our experience.

• How nature can teach us the life/death/rebirth cycle.

• What is the process of land clearing/witnessesing?

• Daniel Foor’s concept of the “last well ancestor”

• Tim’s experience with the spirit of his grandmother.

• The gift of Allowing instead of always trying to “make it happen.”

• Books mentioned: “Women Who Run With the Wolves” by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, “Ancestral Medicine” by Daniel Foor.

• Future Primitive Podcast episode with Joanna Harcourt interviewing Daniel Foor

Heather Davies is a gender fluid depth creature and shamanic practitioner with Celtic and Germanic roots who is passionate about helping folks reconnect with their authentic voice, truth and path through the development and deepening of their relationship with what Heather calls “the seven spokes of shamanic practice” - the directions, the elements, animal energies, plant energies, movement, sound and the ancestors. Heather offers individual coaching, “Opening to the Ancestors” groups, rituals and ceremonies in Austin, TX. Please see the Sea Wynd website for more information about their offerings.

S3 Ep. 3: The Shift with Shannon Gill and Russ Ohlhausen

Russell Ohlhausen and Shannon Gill, founders of the Shift Foundation and Lotus Bend Sanctuary

What is The Shift? There are many ways to describe it, but we’re in the midst of a time of collective spiritual awakening. A global evolution of consciousness. A transition on Planet Earth from a lower dimension to a higher dimension.  We talk with this week’s guests, Astrologers Shannon Gill and Russ Ohlhausen about The Shift and how to navigate this powerful time of transformation.

• The surreal quality of how right now is the time that Lightworkers have been preparing years (and lifetimes!) for.

• Where are we in this planetary journey of awakening?

• Embracing the death aspect of Capricorn and Saturn influences as part of evolution.

• How since the 70s astrologers saw that 2020 would bring these powerful energies.

• Recognizing the need to let go of the collective toxic paradigm we’ve been in and to move into Unity consciousness.

• Seeing our current situation as Spiritual Alchemy, dissolving what we have to form what comes next.

• Several planets are currently in Retrograde, what exactly does that mean?

• Venus Retrograding in Gemini, and its effect on our relationships, values and resources.

• A Gemini information theme: Fact Vs. Fiction, not knowing who or what to believe.

• The gift of the Fear and the Global Pause that people are experiencing right now.

• We’re in Eclipse season. 3 Eclipses ahead - Oh my!

• What is the Destiny Line?

• The completion of a 19 year Capricorn/Cancer nodal cycle: the deeper meaning individually and collectively.

Astrologers Shannon Gill and Russell Ohlhausen are the founders of the Shift Foundation and run Lotus Bend Sanctuary, a spiritual retreat center in South Austin. For personal astrology readings, contact Shannon at www.shannonleigill.com. Learn more about Lotus Bend Sanctuary retreat center and programs at https://www.lotusbend.net.

S3 Ep. 2: Affirmation Power with Michele Blood

Michele Blood, author, speaker and creator of MusiVation™, which combines music & affirmations.

This week we speak with Michele Blood, a very inspiring author and worldwide speaker who has shared the stage with Bob Proctor, Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer and more. Not only has Michele created a unique and powerful combination of music with affirmations called MusiVation™, but she also offers a special spiritual activation called The Mystical Experience. I really feel Michele’s high vibration and the energy she transmits when she speaks. Energy doesn’t lie! I was buzzing for days after we recorded and I continue to experience the same energetic shift when listening to her two part audiobook, “Become a Magnet to Money” and “The Sea of Unlimited Consciousness.”

In this episode we dive into:

• The car accident that served as a catalyst for Michele’s big spiritual shift.

• How Napoleon Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich” inspired Michele’s healing.

• Why singing affirmations to music makes them more powerful and work 300 times faster!

• What are some key guidelines on creating effective affirmations?

• Michele’s deep love for God and her first experience with an awakened teacher.

• What are her light transmissions?

• Her Kundalini awakening and how she uses the energy to heal people.

• What is The Mystical Experience and how does she discern who’s ready to receive it?

• Why Michele feels there aren’t necessarily more people awakening at this time.

• The Stargate experience before awakening, an incredible experience of many different dimensions and beings.

• The importance of working with an enlightened teacher and the protection they provide you.

• How the Shakti of Kundalini changes the cells in your body to light.

• Why you should never meditate focusing only on the Crown chakra.

• The process of clearing the central energy channel, the Sushumna, and opening the heart chakra, a doorway to another dimension.

• The Dark Night of the Soul (covered in her book, “The Unlimited Sea of Consciousness”)

• Kriya Yoga for balancing the ida and pingala energy channels

Michele Blood is a successful, multi-talented lady. She has created MusiVation™ products and gives seminars worldwide. Her public Mystical Success events have been held in over 16 countries. After many years of meditation, Michele’s Kundalini awakened and transformed her consciousness. She now teaches others how to live a Mystical Life and experience Divine Oneness, which is the true heart of true happiness, success, and purpose in one’s life.

Michele generously created a link for our listeners to download for free the new version of “The Magic of Affirmation Power” ebook, plus 4 different programs for visualization, goal setting and a few of her favorite affirmation songs at micheleblood.com/beyondtheillusion. To learn more about Michele, her music, books, events and services, visit www.micheleblood.com. To find out about The Mystical Experience, personalized prayer recordings and watch free videos on topics such as Kriya Yoga, check out www.themysticalexperience.com.

S3 Ep. 1: Maegical Healing Stories with David and Maegen Staab

Maegen and David Staab, creators of the Maegical podcast.

Welcome back for Season 3 of Beyond the Illusion! We kick things off with David and Maegen Staab, the creators of a podcast called Maegical: Stories of Healing and Spiritual Gifts. David and Maegen are passionate about their purpose to help others and are working on many projects including a YouTube channel and a book describing their inspirational healing story.

Topics we discuss in this episode include:

• Affirmations: how Maegen reprogrammed her subconscious from victim to powerful manifestor.

• The story of where the name Maegical came from.

• How trauma can be the root cause for many physical symptoms in the body.

• The energy within Maegen that tried to block her Ayahuasca experience.

• Maegen’s wild intense Ayahuasca experience.

• Changes in Maegen the day and months after Ayahuasca.

• The lesson of Surrender.

• David’s experience of Ayahuasca as a powerful feminine Divine loving energy.

• “A Holy Sci-Fi Movie” - David’s description of his Ayahuasca experience.

• David’s epiphany on the purpose of Maegen’s trauma, as well as messages he received about the Holy Bible, plant medicine, Mother Earth and more.

• Considerations to take when selecting a Shaman for Ayahuasca.

You can listen to the Maegical podcast here, as well as via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. You can access their YouTube channel here. David and Maegen also offer life coaching, business coaching, angel readings, Reiki and more. To learn more about all of David and Meagen’s offerings, visit their site Maegical.com.

S2 Ep. 14: Self Love with Jamie Lerner

Jamie Lerner, co-author of “The Ever-Loving Essence of You”

Self love starts with self connection. If we aren’t tuning within and listening to our own inner voice, how can we truly know how we feel and what we need? Self love develops from taking care of ourselves authentically. This week’s guest, Jamie Lerner, helps people find that self connection. She teaches how to “guide yourself from the inside out.”

Some of the things discussed in this episode:

• The necessity of living in alignment with your authentic self. There’s never a perfect time to make a change.

• Stepping into your personal power by coming home to yourself.

• How the inability to connect with ourselves keeps us from being able to connect with others.

• The most important voice we need to hear is our own.

• What are some techniques for being able to tune into ourselves?

• The value of humor and laughter on our growth/healing journey.

• How judging others indicates that we’re not connected to ourselves.

• The teachings of Abraham-HIcks, who were Jamie’s mentors.

• We have no control over anything except what we’re choosing to think & how we’re choosing to feel.

• Just making a practice of listening to yourself, even if you don’t always act on it, is empowering.

• Parenting through teaching authentic communication.

• The practice and process of Allowing.

Jamie Lerner is co-author of the book, “The Ever-Loving Essence of You”.  She received an MSW from Loyola University, and developed a wonderful thriving private psychotherapy practice. Her practice evolved into an integrative approach to wellbeing, assisting people from where they are into where they want to be by gently making a shift. Jamie can put a fresh spin on just about anything anyone throws her way. Her unique & masterful ability to reframe even the most difficult situations in astounding. Jamie Lerner can most often be seen working with individuals, children, adults & couples, as well as with small groups. For more on Jamie and her services, visit www.jamie-lerner.com.

S2 Ep. 13: Awaken Inner Fire with Gau Bodepudi

Gautham Bodepudi, Founder and CEO of Awaken Inner Fire

You’ve probably never heard of Agnihotra. Neither had we until we met with Gau Bodepudi. In this interview with Gau, we learned about the ancient practice of Agnihotra, a precise meditation technique originating from the Vedas that involves the element of fire, “the messenger of the gods.” This practice has has been shown to benefit not only the individual, but also the environment.

In this episode we discuss:

• What exactly is Agnihotra and how does it differ from other meditation techniques?

• What is the importance of the five components of Agnihotra, especially, why the cow dung?

• How did Gau come across this ancient yet little known practice?

• The power of mantras to reduce ego attachment.

• Can anyone, regardless of their beliefs, practice this technique?

• Evidence from Yugoslavia that Agnihotra mitigates pollution, even nuclear radiation.

• Why you should only use a mantra given to you from a self realized master.

• How and when did Agnihotra get rediscovered?

• The science of Agnihotra’s effects on plant life and the environment.

Gautham Bodepudi is the Founder and CEO of Awaken Inner Fire, a non-profit organization dedicated to uplifting humanity and healing the environment. For upcoming events and to learn more about Agnihotra, Vedic and Yogic practices for harmonious living, Homa Agriculture for a thriving ecology and Ayurveda for holistic healing, visit awakeninnerfire.com.

S2 Ep. 12: The Divine Masculine and Feminine

The true love relationship we’re all seeking starts from within. We each have an inner masculine and feminine, yet often they are at war with each other. We are meant to grow these two aspects of Self into their divine potential and unite them into Sacred Union.  (How perfect is it that this episode is being released on Valentine’s Day?) So how do we harmonize our masculine and feminine?

In this episode we discuss:

• The masculine and feminine polarities are not the same as male and female genders. We all have both polarities within as left brain/right brain, logos/eros, mind/heart, etc.

• On the path of self actualization, we want to develop both polarities to feel complete and whole.

• What are some of the masculine and feminine qualities?

• What’s the first step to balancing these polarities?

• The Battle of the Sexes Within: When our mind and heart fight for dominance, we always lose.

• What’s the easiest way to discover your own yin/yang imbalances?

• The common way we swing back and forth in polarity during our lives, rather than harmonizing the two.

• The pattern of retreating from our emotions into the questionable “safety” of our minds.

• The power of learning to nurture your inner child.

• Utilizing one astrological perspective of our Mars representing our masculine and our Venus representing our feminine.

• The shadow aspects of the masculine and the feminine.

• When we become harmonized within ourselves, our relationships no longer come from codependency.

• David Deida’s book “Intimate Communion”

• In “The Dance of the Selves” by Loretta Ferrier, she says the feminine is the Visionary and the masculine carries out the plan.

• How to apply your masculine and feminine to support each other.

Tianna Roser is a Certified Clinical Hypnotist, Reiki Master Teacher and Catalyst Coach who offers sessions by phone, online or at her Austin, Texas office. Using hypnosis, she offers shadow work and masculine/feminine healing and balancing. To learn more about Tianna’s services, visit Awakeningtransformation.com.

S2 Ep.11: The Inner Self with Bato

This week we interview Bato, an advanced soul who talks to us about the many dimensions of the Self and some of the tools and techniques he uses to connect more deeply within.

In this episode we discuss:

• Bato’s unique, organic path inward, starting from exploring the power of the mind and then leading to more mystical experiences.

• How following your intuition allows untapped wisdom to flow through.

• The power of pyramid shapes.

• Working with crystal grids.

• What is nanocoding?

• Opening up pathways to other aspects of Self.

• What does Bato believe to be the biggest obstacle to human conscious evolution?

• Which part of us can we utilize for the fastest spiritual evolution?

• Why does Bato prefer Kriya yoga over other types of yoga?

• How exactly can we “go within?” What’s a process we can use?

• The Shift is happening Now. Every waking moment counts.

• The balance needed between helping others and staying focused on the knowing of Self.

• The value of bringing our awareness and focus within.

S2 Ep.10: The Healing Awakening Power of Reiki

Tianna giving a Reiki session.

Reiki is an energy healing modality that originates in Japan. The word Reiki means universal life energy. Everything is energy, therefore Reiki can provide physical, mental, emotional and/or spiritual benefits. Reiki has become popular in recent years, as more people are opening to alternative healing methods. In fact, Tim and Tianna first met when he attended her Reiki Share.

Some of the things we cover in this episode:

• What was Tim’s first experience of Reiki like?

• Tianna describes her Reiki journey, from her initial experience up until becoming a Reiki Master Teacher.

• What are some ways that people experience this energy?

• What is taught in each level: Reiki 1, Reiki 2 and Reiki Master Teacher?

• How did the attuenements affect Tim? What changed in his life after taking the Reiki classes?

• What is the difference between an attunement and a Reiki session?

• How working with energy awakens your inner senses, allowing you to perceive higher realms and the interconnectedness of all things.

• How our different energy bodies (spiritual, mental, emotional and physical) are connected and affect each other.

• The power of Reiki to work at the source level of an issue to create deep, lasting transformation.

• Reiki helps us to grow with joy instead of struggle.

• How Reiki raises our vibration, allowing us to let go of unhealthy habits or relationships and begin to attract a more positive life experience.

Tianna Roser is a certified Usui Reiki Master Teacher who trained under 3 different Reiki Masters. She teaches Reiki classes, provides in-person Reiki sessions and offers a free monthly Reiki Share at her Austin, Texas office. Tianna also offers distance Reiki sessions. To learn more about Reiki and Tianna’s services, visit Awakeningtransformation.com.

S2 Ep. 9: Trey Ganem the Texas Medium

Trey Ganem & his crystal skull, David

Trey & Michele Ganem

This week we talk with Trey Ganem, who creates customized caskets and is also known as “Trey the Texas Medium.” What exactly is a medium? Simply put, a medium is someone who communicates with people who are no longer alive. Obviously Trey is not your average guy! He’s a fun guy to talk to, full of interesting stories about his communications with those on the other side and how his unique gifts help bring closure to those who’ve crossed over, and even more, to their loved ones left behind.

Topics we discuss in this episode:

• How Trey came together with the crystal skull he calls David.

• What inspired him to start creating custom caskets?

• How Trey’s gift of mediumship reawakened while building a casket.

• The story of when the spirit of a Baltimore Ravens football player showed up in his home.

• The process of how the information comes through to him.

• The past life regression experiences Trey & his wife Michele had with Tianna.

• In his medium readings, is there a guarantee that someone will communicate with who they want?

• How did he get his tv show “Trey the Texas Medium” on A&E?

• The special hugs Trey gives from loved ones on the other side and Tim’s story of giving this type of hug once.

• The blessing and healing a custom caskets brings to family members.

For information on Trey’s custom caskets, visit www.soulshineindustries.com and their Facebook page @SoulShineIndustries. To learn more about Trey Ganem’s mediumship and his show “Trey the Texas Medium,” visit treythetexasmedium.com and follow his Facebook page @TreytheTexasMedium You can also google “Trey the Texas Medium” to find out the latest information.

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S2 Ep. 8: The Akashic Records with Mia Loweree

Mia Loweree, Akashic Records Consultant & Universal Intuitive

Photo Credit: Episode image of the Cosmos is artwork created by Mia Loweree

What are the Akashic Records? According to EdgarCayce.org, “the Akashic Records, aka The Book of Life, can be equated to the universe’s central storehouse of all information for every individual who has ever lived upon the earth. More than just a reservoir of events, the Akashic Records contain every deed, word, feeling, thought and intent that has ever occurred at any time in the history of the world.” Who can access these records? How can we utilize this information for the highest good?

In this episode we have a conversation about the Akashic Records with Mia Loweree, an Akashic Records Consultant.

Ideas we discuss in this episode:

• How Mia’s understanding of the Akashic Records has evolved through years of working with them.

• The understanding that the Akashic Records isn’t used to predict the future, but can provide insight into potentiality.

• Can anyone access the Book of Records?

• Tim and Tianna’s experiences of their Akashic Records Consultation with Mia.

• The Universal Law that a person needs to seek this energy in some way before it can be revealed .

• How this tool assists us in utilizing our own free will to receive loving guidance.

• Are there ever questions asked in which the questioner is not given an answer?

• What has Akashic Records: businesses, relationships, property, pets?

• What are Grace Points and Release Statements? How do they help us?

Mia Loweree began her studies in July 2007 with Lauralyn Bunn, who has been teaching how to access the Akashic Records with a sacred prayer for 21 years. She received her certification through Lauralyn’s Akashic Pathways training and mentoring program. Mia has been a practicing Akashic Record Consultant since January 2012, and has come to understand that accessing the Akashic Records is one of the most powerful, Loving tools available to have an opportunity to “see” oneself, others, situations, etc.. from your “Soul point of view.” She’s also gifted in multiple areas of Intuition.  To learn more about Mia and her services or to schedule a session, visit https://mialoweree.com

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S2 Ep. 7: Beyond Belief with Jim Holzknecht

Jim Holzknecht, Co-Producer & Co-Director (with Becky Hays) of “Beyond Belief”

Do you feel “The Secret” oversimplified the Law of Attraction - as if you can focus on what you want and manifest it simply through the power of your conscious intention? If only it were that easy, right? What’s the missing piece? In this episode we interview Jim Holzknecht, co-producer of the movie “Beyond Belief,” who feels that the Law of Attraction won’t be effective without understanding and addressing the power of the Subconscious mind (our hidden beliefs and programming).

In this episode we discuss:

• How a limiting subconscious belief can derail your intention, even if you’re not aware of it.

• Opening up your creativity with “morning pages,” a practice created by Julia Cameron.

• The overlooked, incredible power of the Placebo Effect.

• What percentage of our life is controlled by our Subconscious mind and what aspects of our life does it affect?

• The pattern of resistance and how, counterintuitively, acceptance of what we don’t like or want to change actually allows us to transform.

• The gift of non-attachment.

• The tools provided in “Beyond Belief” that will help you work with your Subconscious mind and harness its power.

Jim Holzknecht is the Co-Director and Co-Producer (with Becky Hays) of the movie “Beyond Belief,” which interviews well-known self help experts such as Bruce Lipton, Julia Cameron and Joe Vitale. You can watch it on Amazon via Gaia here.  As part of the 10 year anniversary for “Beyond Belief,” Beyond Belief Academy was formed. Online courses working with the ideas shared in the film are available through this site at http://bit.ly/beyondbeliefthemovie

In addition, Jim is a best selling author, award winning producer, teacher, coach and  speaker.  He specializes in empowering individuals to live life to the fullest with inspiration, play, fun, freedom, passion and purpose.

If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave a a positive rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts so that more people can find us. Thanks for listening!

S2 Ep. 6: The Cosmic Energies of 2020 with Shannon Gill

Shannon Gill, Evolutionary Astrologer

What’s happening in the Cosmos right now and through 2020 and how will this impact us? Astrologer Shannon Gill returns to the podcast to share the powerful alignments happening right now in December 2019 and moving into 2020. There are strong celestial influences to take note of so that we can utilize this pivotal time for our growth and learning.

Some things we discuss in this episode:

• The timeline of how these cycles have been affecting the Collective and can be recognized through looking back at societal shifts over many years.

• What’s meant by outer and inner planets and how do they affect us differently?

• Which planets are the heavy hitters of the sky and what themes might they activate for us in 2020?

• The Stellium of Pluto, Jupiter and Saturn in Capricorn and how it will reveal that which is false or out of alignment in our lives.

• The Eclipse season we’re currently in: the upcoming Eclipses on Dec. 25, 2019 and Jan. 10, 2020 in the Capricorn/Cancer axis (masculine/feminine i.e. mental/emotional energies) and how to work with eclipses

• .The quantum leap on our evolutionary path being offered us through these alignments.

• How becoming aware of astrological influences can be empowering rather than fear-based.

• The way that these transits affect you strongly depends on whether you’ve been doing or avoiding your inner work.

• Shannon covered a lot of information regarding the transits happening throughout 2020. You‘ll probably want to revisit this episode during the year.

Shannon Gill is a Certified Evolutionary Astrologer and Life Coach. To learn more about Shannon’s services or to schedule a session with her, visit Shannonleigill.com. On her website you can also learn about and subscribe to“The Cosmic Cafe,” a astrological membership group that Shannon hosts monthly on Zoom to discuss the month’s pertinent celestial alignments and how they pertain both personally and collectively.

For information on Lotus Bend Sanctuary, a Community-Day Retreat Ecovillage just South of Austin, visit www.lotusbend.net.

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S2 Ep. 5: Journey of a Post Traumatic Soul with Tom Eckersley

In this episode we speak with Tom Eckersley to discuss his book, “Journey of a Post Traumatic Soul,” which covers topics of mental health, such as suicide, depression, PTSD, abuse and rape. Although these can be very heavy topics, many of us can relate to some aspect of Tom’s journey. The spiritual path on Earth isn’t all hearts and rainbows. It’s important to face these things - the way out is through. Tom shares how he was able to move towards the light at the end of the dark tunnel of trauma.

Topics discussed:

• How the death of Tom’s mother was a catalyst for the emergence of the repressed traumatic childhood incident.

• That it may be harder for men individually and collectively to talk about these things because historically they’re expected to be strong protectors.

• How bad reactions or no reaction to Tom’s sharing about the trauma to close friends and family made it difficult to move through the healing process.

• The later understanding that his partying, addictive tendencies and suicide attempts were all byproducts of the buried trauma.

• Some of the tools Tom utilized to help cope.

• Exercise as a form of therapy.

• Humor as a coping mechanism.

• Destigmatizing mental healthcare.

• An encounter with spiritual beings that helped Tom decide he wanted to be on Earth.

• Tom’s suggestions for how to overcome the reluctance to asking for help.

Tom Eckersley is a MindBody Wellness Coach at In8Guru. “In8Guru coaching co-ordinates yogic knowledge with western health science to coach you in natural movement and cognitive frameworks that will maximize your joy and potency in life.” His mission is “to empower your hidden potential through your inner vision that is gained through self awareness. Your inner guru, your dragon, once awakened consciously will become your truest ally and become a creative force of nature. Your higher calling to action.” To learn more about Tom and his services or to get a copy of his book “Journey of a Post Traumatic Soul,” visit www.in8.guru

S2 Ep. 4: Tianna Joins a Cult

You’ve probably read or watched stories of people’s crazy experiences in a cult and wondered, “How could anyone ever give up everyday life and make such an extreme choice? What kind of weirdo would join such a restrictive organization?” Although there are many common tactics amongst cults, there are different types of cults, as well as different reasons why people join.

There’s a stigma around involvement in cults, so much so that people often don’t share these experiences publicly or even with those close to them. We’re moving into a new era where it’s time to bring the darkness into the light, with love and acceptance for all that we are and all that we’ve been through. Tianna takes another step out of her spiritual closet and shares her cult experience, with the hope of holding space for others to share their life experiences without guilt or shame.

In this episode we discuss:

• What were the events leading up to Tianna joining a Korean Yoga organization?

• How the book “Work as Spiritual Practice” by Lewis Richmond healed her inner divide between mundane work life and spiritual life. It’s not what you do, but the awareness you bring to it.

• Is life purpose the same as career?

• How “the obstacle is the way.” Your life’s challenges are showing up so that you may clear them to get to your true fulfillment.

• What the cult offered that’s missing in our everyday life, particularly in the US.

• The way that truth and propaganda are blended to sway us.

• How life changed once Tianna became what they called a “master.”

• What is “love bombing?’

• What are some of the benefits and lessons Tianna gained from her cult experience?

• How did she finally leave?

TIANNA ROSER is an Usui Reiki Master Teacher, Soul Plan Practitioner and Certified Clinical Hypnotist specializing in Past Life Regression, Life Between Lives Regression and Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT). She uses tools and processes to help people experience their true self, the source of real healing and growth. Learn more at AwakeningTransformation.com. Tianna is the author of the book, “Awakening Transformation: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming Your Higher Self.” Her book is filled with practices to lighten your spiritual journey and accelerate growth, available on Amazon.

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S2 Ep. 3: The Law of One with Luis Rietti

Luis Rietti

What is “The Law of One?” This fascinating channeled material (from a collective of higher consciousness beings known as Ra) came about in the early 80s through Carla Rueckert, Jim McCarty and Don Elkins. “The Law of One” (also known as “the Ra Material”) is an extensive body of work covering many spiritual and metaphysical topics under the basic principle that everything comes from the one divine source or “All is One.”

In this episode we discuss:

• How is the Universe structured and where do humans fit in?

• How many densities (similar to dimensions) are there and what is the difference between each level?

• What is the purpose of being human?

• Why is the 3rd density called “the Density of Choice?”

• What’s the difference between two paths: Service to Self and Service to Others?

• Why is this time on Earth critical and how can we graduate out of our current density?

• What will happen to the souls who do not choose a clear path in this lifetime?

• Why the extreme polarization occurring in the world now isn’t necessarily wrong or bad.

Due to the breadth and complexity of the material, we were only able to touch on the foundation of the information and may perhaps revisit this topic in a future podcast. You can find all of the “Law of One” books available online for free at llresearch.org. A good place to start might be “Living the Law of One - 101: The Choice”, which can be downloaded for free here.

Coming from a diverse and multi-cultural background, and with years of intense spiritual seeking, Luis has developed a unique perspective and technique. The heart of his work and service is to offer himself as a channel to and from Intelligent Infinity in order to facilitate an environment of profound healing, self-realization, and spiritual development. To learn more about Luis Rietti and his services, visit theopensun.com.

S2 Ep. 2: Tarot Reading with Lisa Rawlinson

In this episode we talk with Tarot Reader and Artist Lisa Rawlinson. Using clair senses, tarot and oracle cards, and creative processes of painting, drawing, and writing, Lisa accesses and communicates guidance and messages. Lisa generously provided us both with Tarot readings and custom Visual Meditations (unique paintings that flow through her intuitively).

Things we discuss in this episode:

• Does everyone have these types of abilities, to access and communicate with higher guidance?

• What were the powerful experiences that led Lisa to finally open to her clair senses?

• How can we learn to discern and trust our own inner senses?

• The benefits of a Tarot reading- not for fortune telling, but rather for inner exploration.

• Tim and Tianna share how Lisa’s readings affected them.

• While anyone can open to intuitive abilities, what is a key quality to be a good Tarot reader?

• Is it easier to read for someone Lisa knows or someone she’s never met?

• What are the Visual Meditations she creates and what’s the story behind them?

The Visual Meditation from Tim’s reading.

The Visual Meditation from Tianna’s reading.

Lisa’s focus is on empowering you with deeper clarity and insight to create positive change in your life through healing and manifestation. She offers Tarot/Oracle card readings and Visual Meditations. A unique offering, Visual Meditations are collaborative works of art between her and “guides,” using the process of creating to deliver guidance and messages through paintings and free form written words. They activate the parts of our consciousness that operate on abstract levels, serving as a bee in your bonnet to extend and focus the guidance over time.

To learn more about Lisa or to schedule a session with her, visit openwindowmeditations.com.

S2 Ep. 1: Freedom from Fear-Based Beliefs with Michael Hoffmann

We’re back for Season 2! In our first episode, we interview Michael Hoffmann. Mike is the author of “The Face of the Iguana: Freedom from Toxic Beliefs, a Journey in Healing and Transformation” (under the pen name “Patrick J. McKallick.”)

In The Face of the Iguana, he tells the dramatic stories of how fear-based beliefs, both cultish and religious affected his life, emotionally, physically and mentally and his eventual healing. Even if we haven’t experienced the childhood abuse, abandonment and religious indoctrination that Mike experienced, we can still relate to the toxic beliefs of judgment and separation from the divine that modern society instills in us from a young age. This deep seated-fear cripples us from developing self love and experiencing true inner freedom and peace.

In this episode we discuss:

• Mike’s incredible journey from being raised by a raging alcoholic father, then abandoned to an orphanage, joining the Catholic seminary in Mexico at the young age of 12, looking for salvation in what turned out to be a doomsday cult and finally breaking free.

• What Mike means by the term “Fear Pornography.”

• The books that helped Mike deprogram himself from these toxic belief systems.

• The clever way he was able to leave the cult.

• The beautiful transformative spiritual experience that showed Mike that he is loved and supported by the Divine, that we all are.

• The many evidence-based approaches to Spirituality that helped him to ultimately release his fear of death and find true empowerment within.

Get the full story by reading the book, which sprinkles humor and inspiration into his intense life experiences. You can find Mike’s book “The Face of the Iguana” on Amazon here For more support and inspiration on your own healing journey, check out Mike’s Facebook group “Freedom From Fear-Based Belief Systems” here.