Astrocandy

Swiping left, then right, then left, and left, and left again on dating apps like Hinge, Bumble and Tinder is time-consuming and, tbh, soul-sucking. It's hard to make a match and even harder to know when to take the conversation from iMessage to IRL. While it's impossible to know someone's true intentions based on their profile and photos, we share what you should look for (and look out for) while you vet potential partners on the apps.

We talk about the good (thoughtful responses), the bad (Shirtless Blue Steel) and the ugly (hat-fishing) on this week's episode, and it's all in the name of finding true love-- or, at least, matching with someone who's not a serial killer.

Sometimes all you need is a venting session with your (real) friends to process anxiety and to uplift your mood. For all our Astro-fam members looking for a sense of stability during these tumultuous times, we see you, and we love you! We discuss that and more in this week's "Vibe Check."

Looks like Brittany better watch her back-- Raven bought her first tarot deck. Since Raven's still a newb at readings, Brit pulls a card for our Astronaut/ Sweetheart who's hoping for a promotion but worried it might not pan out. What should she do since she doesn't have a "Plan B"? It's kinda complicated, but the Universe reveals a positive path in this week's "Spirit Guide."

Modern-day Mantra: "Don't let loneliness lower your standards." - @themantraco on Instagram

Astro-tools we mentioned in this episode:
Labyrinthos: https://labyrinthos.co/

Get Your Own Rider Waite Tarot Deck: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rider-waite-tarot-deck-us-games-systems-inc/1101969075

~*What is Astrocandy?*~
With their heads in the stars and their feet on the ground, hosts Raven Brinson (radio and digital media host) and Brittany Madrid (executive producer and television host, B-ZenTV) give you a taste of Astrology, manifestation, mysticism and more to satisfy your cosmic sweet tooth in this weekly talk podcast.

New episodes available every Tuesday on your favorite podcast platform (audio) and YouTube (visual). Need a sugary, spiritual pick-me-up? You’re craving 'Astrocandy.'

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astrocandy--4556333/support.

Greetings, Astro-fam! Do you know your worth? This week, we discuss the art of negotiating (salaries, raises, contracts, etc.) and deciding when to take the deal or walk away.

But first, we cheers to Brittany's mom, who handcrafted our crystal-embellished wine glasses for high vibes (and chilled rosé). Brittany discusses the wrinkle in her relationship that set the tone for her day and Raven's riding on the high of a week off work in "Vibe Check."

Take notes as we study the art of negotiating: deciding what you're worth, going through the process with an "abundance" mindset, having your own back and knowing when to take the deal or walk away. Brittany also shares her recent experience with negotiating a "talent fee" at her most recent modeling job and gives three tips from her fiancé (who negotiates for a living) for getting what you want. Consider this episode a mini-masterclass in negotiations.

Modern-day mantra: "You owe it to yourself to stay out of your own way." @femaleinsipring (Instagram)

Use these Astro-tools for more learning (and inspiration):
Get Inspired to Own Your Worth with Catt Sadler: http://www.thecattwalk.com/thisiscatt

Catt’s interview on the Goop Podcast with Elise Loehnen: https://goop.com/the-goop-podcast/when-our-stories-move-the-culture/

Agate-- Boosts Perception + Inner Strength
https://bit.ly/35C1h9J

For more sweet treats, follow @astrocandypodcast.

~*What is Astrocandy?*~
With their heads in the stars and their feet on the ground, hosts Raven Brinson (radio and digital media host) and Brittany Madrid (executive producer and television host, B-ZenTV) give you a taste of Astrology, manifestation, mysticism and more to satisfy your cosmic sweet tooth in this weekly talk podcast.

New episodes available every Tuesday on your favorite podcast platform (audio) and YouTube (visual). Need a sugary, spiritual pick-me-up? You’re craving 'Astrocandy.'

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astrocandy--4556333/support.

Fake friends, frenemies, backstabbing besties-- Oh, my! If you sometimes befriend people who eventually betray you, stay tuned! "Used to have friends, now I got enemies..." - Post Malone

Before we discuss our friends who became foes, Raven shows off her astro-appropriate neon accented outfit, and Brit manifests merch while she sips rosé in "Vibe Check." The vibes are high (and bubbly) on this episode!

Grab your gardening gloves 'cause we're weeding out the foes in our Friendship Fields. First, we self-assess to determine the strength of our own vetting skills. We quickly realize there's more shadow work to be done as we explain unexpected plot twists in stories about friendships that didn't work out. We also give you advice you can use to draw healthy boundaries when you notice red flags in friendships.

In this week's Spirit Guide, a member of our Astro-Fam needs tips to help her move past rejection.

Modern Day Mantra: "Know your worth, then add tax." -Unknown

~*What is Astrocandy?*~
With their heads in the stars and their feet on the ground, hosts Raven Brinson (radio and digital media host) and Brittany Madrid (executive producer and television host, B-ZenTV) give you a taste of Astrology, manifestation, mysticism and more to satisfy your cosmic sweet tooth in this weekly talk podcast.

New episodes available every Tuesday on your favorite podcast platform (audio) and YouTube (visual). Need a sugary, spiritual pick-me-up? You’re craving 'Astrocandy.'

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astrocandy--4556333/support.

Bouncing back after a breakup is hard. Luckily for you, we're here to help!

But first, a Vibe Check: we find out Brit's been practicing self-care (her recommendations: blueberry muffins and Hallmark movies) and, even though Spooky Season's over, Raven keeps waking up at 3 a.m. Is her house haunted? Brit seems to think so!

Our wacky lives aside (thanks to Mercury/ Mars retrograde), we spend most of the show talking about recouping from a breakup. Listen as we share the foolproof flight paths we've developed over years of navigating uncouplings. So before you check yourself into the Heartbreak Hotel for an indefinite stay, learn how to crawl out of the black hole we call "grief week," get back to your gravitational center and move forward.

Speaking of breakups... if you've ever had to walk away from a phony friendship, you'll relate to our cosmic conversation about the need to create a vetting process before we let new people into our lives. Hear more in this week's "Spirit Guide."

Modern-Day Mantra: “You’re whole all by yourself.” - Unknown

~*What is Astrocandy?*~
With their heads in the stars and their feet on the ground, hosts Raven Brinson (radio and digital media host) and Brittany Madrid (executive producer and television host, B-ZenTV) give you a taste of Astrology, manifestation, mysticism and more to satisfy your cosmic sweet tooth in this weekly talk podcast.

New episodes available every Tuesday on your favorite podcast platform (audio) and YouTube (visual). Need a sugary, spiritual pick-me-up? You’re craving 'Astrocandy.'

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astrocandy--4556333/support.

Welcome back, Sweethearts + Astronauts! We shine a light on some of the darkest parts of ourselves in this week's episode about "shadow work" -- just in time for Spooky Season. Raven vents about well-meaning friends and family members who sometimes kill your vibe in "Vibe Check" before we discuss shadow work and how doing the work can help you live an enlightened life. If you're afraid of the dark, grab your flashlight as we sift through our hidden (RE: subconscious) thoughts, fears and desires that shape us but don't define who we are. It can be scary stuff, which is why we saved this Astro-topic for Halloween. Later, we read an email from a listener who must decide between love and logic... or does she? We can't wait for you to hear our Spirit Guide's advice!

Modern-day mantra: "If we don't change, we don't grow. If we don't grow, we aren't really living." - Gail Sheehy, author.

~*What is Astrocandy?*~
With their heads in the stars and their feet on the ground, hosts Raven Brinson (radio and digital media host) and Brittany Madrid (executive producer and television host, B-ZenTV) give you a taste of Astrology, manifestation, mysticism and more to satisfy your cosmic sweet tooth in this weekly talk podcast.

New episodes available every Tuesday on your favorite podcast platform (audio) and YouTube (visual). Need a sugary, spiritual pick-me-up? You’re craving 'Astrocandy.'

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astrocandy--4556333/support.

Hey, is this thing on...? This week our vibe's scattered with a side of jet-lag. Raven forgets essential tech they need to record the episode, and Brit’s foggy from an early am flight (so she downs Prosecco as a viable solution).

After a bit of turbulence, the stardust settles and we're back on track with a discussion about healthy friendships and communicating your boundaries. Not sure if someone is a friend for life or a foe that's gotta go? You'll know by the end of this episode as we break down how to create boundaries with friends and figure out who the real ones are! Meanwhile, a fellow Astronaut tries to decide if she should stay in an unfulfilling job or take a big risk and launch herself to a new level. Find out what our Spirit Guide says!

Modern-day mantra: "'No' is a complete sentence." - Anne Lamott

Astro-tools for setting boundaries + staying on your flight path:
- Dr. Janine Kreft's Tik Tok Account: @kreftscouch
https://www.tiktok.com/@kreftscouch?lang=en

- "Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life" (book)
by Dr. John Townsend and Dr. Henry Cloud
https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-When-Take-Control-Your/dp/0310247454

- "Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring For Yourself" (book) by Melody Beattie
https://www.amazon.com/Codependent-No-More-Controlling-Yourself/dp/0894864025

~*What is Astrocandy?*~
With their heads in the stars and their feet on the ground, hosts Raven Brinson (radio and digital media host) and Brittany Madrid (executive producer and television host, B-ZenTV) give you a taste of Astrology, manifestation, mysticism and more to satisfy your cosmic sweet tooth in this weekly talk podcast.

New episodes available every Tuesday on your favorite podcast platform (audio) and YouTube (visual). Need a sugary, spiritual pick-me-up? You’re craving 'Astrocandy.'

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astrocandy--4556333/support.

Grab your journals and sharpen your pencils because it's time for Manifestation: 101, Astro-nerds! Before we start our Cosmic Course, Brittany gives us a lesson in looking at the bigger picture the next time you find yourself distracted by something small (like a gnat!) in 'Vibe Check.' Then Raven begins class with The First Rule of Manifestation (and some food for thought): our thoughts become things, which means your thoughts created your current reality. Want to change your reality? Listen as she breaks down how to ask the universe for what you want, to trust that what you want is on the way and to decipher signs from the Universe in order to receive it. At the end of class, we take a question from our Astro-classmate, Sarah, who's seeking a 'Spirit Guide' for her work predicament: should she stay at her boring but lucrative job or start work on a passion project that could make her the next Picasso or the next starving artist?

Modern-day mantra: "Your thoughts create your reality."

Pick up these Astrocandy tools for manifestation at your local bookstore (or on Amazon):
- 'The Secret' (book) by Rhonda Byrne
- 'You Are A Badass' (book) by Jen Sincero
- 'The Power of Now' (book) by Eckhart Tolle

~*What is Astrocandy?*~
With their heads in the stars and their feet on the ground, hosts Raven Brinson (radio and digital media host) and Brittany Madrid (executive producer and television host, B-ZenTV) give you a taste of Astrology, manifestation, mysticism and more to satisfy your cosmic sweet tooth in this weekly talk podcast.

New episodes available every Tuesday on your favorite podcast platform (audio) and YouTube (visual). Need a sugary, spiritual pick-me-up? You’re craving 'Astrocandy.'

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astrocandy--4556333/support.

Welcome back, Astronauts! Er-- Sugarbabies? We have a minor identity crisis as we attempt to choose a name for our "team" that encompasses our magical, multi-dimensional Astro-tribe! Send us a DM (@astrocandypodcast) or email ([email protected]) with your pick.

Raven admits she's having trouble coming back down to Earth after a romantic whirlwind weekend in the mountains, and, for some reason, Brit's giving Raven "death glares" as soon as she walks into the studio. They hash it out in "Vibe Check" before diving into a beginner's breakdown of the Tarot deck. Learn along with Raven as Brit walks her through a first-time interpretation of a spot-on intuitive career reading. Buckle up because we're on our way to the woo-woo world of Tarot in this week's tell-all! We also help Kristine sort out her heartbreaking love dilemma on this week's "Spirit Guide."

Get your hands on these Astrocandy tools for Tarot readings:
Classis Rider-Waite Tarot Deck:
https://cutt.ly/Rider-Waite-Tarot-Deck

Tarot for Beginners Book:
https://cutt.ly/Tarot-For-Beginners-Book

Labyrinthos Tarot Cheat Sheet:
https://cutt.ly/Labyrinthos-Cheat-Sheet-

~*What is Astrocandy?*~
With their heads in the stars and their feet on the ground, hosts Raven Brinson (radio and digital media host) and Brittany Madrid (executive producer and television host, B-ZenTV) give you a taste of Astrology, manifestation, mysticism and more to satisfy your cosmic sweet tooth in this weekly talk podcast.

New episodes available every Tuesday on your favorite podcast platform (audio) and YouTube (visual). Need a sugary, spiritual pick-me-up? You’re craving 'Astrocandy.'

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astrocandy--4556333/support.

We're flying the Astro-ship to Planet Alignment on this week's episode. We all want something: maybe it's money or a relationship; maybe it's a promotion or an inexpensive trip (Aloha, Hawaii!). So why aren't you getting what you want? We discuss the limiting beliefs in our subconscious mind that stop us from receiving our heart's desires. Chances are, you're standing in your own way, which is why its important to use mindful activities (journaling, meditation, etc.) to align with want you want.

Leah asks Spirit Guide how to get ahead in her career during a pandemic, so if you're a go-getter like Leah, watch to see which cards Brittany pulls in this week's Tarot reading-- it could help you in your work predicament, too!

Modern-day mantra: "You attract what you're ready for."

~*What is Astrocandy?*~
With their heads in the stars and their feet on the ground, hosts Raven Brinson (radio and digital media host) and Brittany Madrid (executive producer and television host, B-ZenTV) give you a taste of Astrology, manifestation, mysticism and more to satisfy your cosmic sweet tooth in this weekly talk podcast.

New episodes available every Tuesday on your favorite podcast platform (audio) and YouTube (visual). Need a sugary, spiritual pick-me-up? You’re craving 'Astrocandy.'

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astrocandy--4556333/support.

Welcome back, Astro-fam! This week we do what scares us, like getting out of our comfort zone. We explore how to trust The Universe's divine plan for your life and why embracing big life changes is hard but necessary in leveling up in your Life Path.

The show takes off with a major life update in 'Vibe Check' (hint: one of us is wearing an asteroid-sized rock on ~*that*~ finger). Then we lead the Astronauts in a discussion about IKAGAI: the Japanese secret to discovering your life's purpose. We talk about choosing your life's mission, setting your course and navigating the flight path to manifest your dream destination: a long and happy life! This week's 'Spirit Guide' touches on one of life's most difficult decisions: which career path to choose when you've come to a fork in the road.

Modern-Day Mantra: “You cannot discover new Oceans unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” - Andre Gide

~*What is Astrocandy?*~
With their heads in the stars and their feet on the ground, hosts Raven Brinson (radio and digital media host) and Brittany Madrid (executive producer and television host, B-ZenTV) give you a taste of Astrology, manifestation, mysticism and more to satisfy your cosmic sweet tooth in this weekly talk podcast.

New episodes available every Tuesday on your favorite podcast platform (audio) and YouTube (visual). Need a sugary, spiritual pick-me-up? You’re craving 'Astrocandy.'

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astrocandy--4556333/support.