Beginner's Guide To The Third Eye

In this episode we explore a practice that began as a card game and became one of the most recognized tools for self-reflection in the world. That practice is tarot, a symbolic language of 78 cards that has traveled from the courts of 15th century Italy to the secret societies of the 1800s to the Rider-Waite-Smith deck most of us picture today.

At its core, tarot is divided into the Major Arcana, the big archetypes and spiritual stages of the Fool’s journey, and the Minor Arcana, four suits of cups, wands, swords, and pentacles that speak to the details of daily life. Its mystical reputation came later, and it is still evolving. Today, many readers approach the cards not as prediction but as a mirror, a way of bringing forward what we already know at a subconscious level.

Julia Cubo Pinette is a tarot reader and sound healer from the north coast of Spain. Her path began in music, with piano and voice training from a young age across jazz, pop, and the classical operatic tradition. She studied at the New England Conservatory in Boston and completed her master’s degree in opera in Wales under the renowned tenor Dennis O’Neill. After years of performing across Europe, Julia discovered that her voice carried the power to heal, which led her into sound healing, trauma work, and ultimately tarot. Today she weaves the vibrations of sound with her intuitive gifts and the wisdom of the cards, offering tarot readings and vocal liberation techniques that help clients release blocks, reconnect with their authentic selves, and realign with purpose. You can learn more about Julia and her work at www.animaventus.com and on Instagram @animaventus.

Our willing participant, Natalie Carlascio, is an international DJ, entrepreneur, and founder of a luxury wedding and entertainment company. Her own healing journey, both emotional and physical, has shaped her belief that true flourishing comes from honoring both the natural and supernatural worlds. You can find Natalie on Instagram @djnatalieofficial and at www.dj-collective.com.

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In this episode we explore a healing art that is as ancient as it is alive, a practice born in the temples of Bali that speaks to both body and spirit. This practice is called Shiva Murti, a powerful energy-healing modality rooted in Balinese Hinduism and the animistic traditions of the island.

At its core, Shiva Murti means "Form of Shiva," Shiva being the divine principle of transformation, destruction of what no longer serves, and renewal. The practice invites the healer-practitioner to channel sacred energies, unhook the blocks held in the physical and energetic body, and invoke a field of consciousness where healing flows.

Unlike many healing modalities that build slowly over months or years, Shiva Murti has a reputation for producing swift, tangible shifts: relief from pain, release of emotional or energetic hold-downs, and a deep sense of alignment of body, mind and spirit. The work often involves mantra, breath, invocation of divine archetypes, and techniques to locate, break up, and clear energy blockages in the body's subtle systems. It's simultaneously a healing art and a spiritual path, as students of the modality are often called to commitment, ritual, and a daily practice.

Importantly, Shiva Murti is not divorced from its cultural roots. It was developed and transmitted by the Balinese High Priest and Master Teacher Ratu Nabe in Bali, Indonesia, and carries the lineage integrity of that tradition.

Neil Aaron is one of the foremost teachers of this sacred art, with over twenty-eight years of teaching experience. Neil was formally trained and initiated multiple times in Bali by Master Teacher and High Priest Ratu Nabe. Having attained the highest level in the Shiva Murti tradition, he was honored with the title Jero and granted permission to teach this lineage internationally. As founder of The Shiva Murti Learning Center, Neil offers training at all levels and leads immersive journeys to Bali, where his students have the rare opportunity to study directly with Ratu Nabe and experience the living essence of this ancient healing tradition. You can learn more about Neil and his work at www.neilaaronhealing.com and www.learnshivamurti.com.

Our willing participant, Terra Horton, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder of Earth Mama Studios in Los Angeles, California. She brings more than a decade of experience to her work supporting individuals through emotional healing, personal growth, and spiritual integration. Terra's therapeutic approach weaves together traditional psychotherapy with integrative healing modalities such as art therapy, breathwork, brainspotting, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). Drawing on a background in transpersonal psychology and creative expression, she creates a safe, grounded space for clients to explore the intersections of mind, body, and spirit. She holds a Master's degree in Psychology from Phillips Graduate Institute and has been in private practice since 2012. Through Earth Mama Studios, Terra continues to cultivate a holistic environment where healing becomes an act of connection, creativity, and conscious transformation.  https://earthmamastudios.com/

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In this episode we explore Archetypal Dreamwork, a practice dedicated to unraveling the unique world of dreams. Unlike general dream interpretation, Archetypal Dreamwork understands that each dream is specifically formed for you and you alone, offering insight, guidance, and understanding through the countless stories that unfold in the theater of your mind, crafted by the wisdom of your own soul while you sleep.

Amy Trafford is a dedicated Archetypal Dreamwork practitioner whose work invites us to move beyond the surface of our dreams and into the living symbols and archetypes that speak to us from within. Rooted in the understanding that our dreams are a profound and personal language, Amy guides her clients toward a deeper relationship with their inner world and the wisdom it holds. You can learn more about Amy and her work at www.awtdreamwork.com.

Our willing participant, Heidi Harris, is an artist and photographer specializing in creative portraiture with families, children, and large hospitality brands. Having built her own business over twenty years, Heidi began her career in celebrity and destination weddings before expanding into commercial photography for brands and interior designers. She works with a diverse and supportive team serving the Atlanta area. Heidi has been drawn to energy work since childhood and brings an open mind and genuine curiosity to every new method of understanding and expansion.

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In this episode we explore Anima Ventus Breathwork, which is a combination of vocal toning, expression, alignment and breathwork. 

Mike Pinette and Julia Cubo Pinette are the founders of Anima Ventus.  Together, they facilitate a journey enabling participants to release limiting beliefs, reconnect with abandoned parts of themselves and rediscover their inner knowing.

Mike's expertise with breathwork uncovers and reintegrates hidden aspects of the self, promoting deep somatic release, while Julia's skill in sound therapy and vocal activation enhances the experience. Her intuitive use of voice and healing sounds is tailored to resonate with each individual's unique energy, Making every session a deeply personal and immersive experience.

Our willing participant is Gina Minardi, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a specialization in art therapy. Over the last 13 years, Gina has worked in homeless shelters, rehabs, and is now in her own private practice. She is also the host of Spaces In Between, A podcast dedicated to the spaces between laughter, tears, ego, soul, and messy growth.

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In this episode we are joined by Ellen Rogin who is a money expert and financial intuitive. She helps people transform their relationships with money so they can have happier, more abundant lives. Her book, Picture Your Prosperity, was a New York Times bestseller, and her work has been featured on CNBC, ABC, NPR, TIME, and Oprah Magazine.

And our willing participant is Amanda who was kind enough to share her thoughts and insights on her experience.  She is currently in a career transition so this is an interesting time to explore with her.  She was working as an attorney but over the last few years, she paused to be at home and raise her young children and is currently looking to transition back into the workplace.

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In this episode we learn about the Neuro Emotional Technique which is a mind body approach to health and wellness that combines elements of traditional Chinese medicine, chiropractic care, and applied kinesiology.  NET is based on the premise that unresolved emotional issues can contribute to physical symptoms and illness. 

Dr. Jerry Lee is a dual licensed Doctor of Chiropractic and Acupuncture.  He specializes in a variety of Kinesiology techniques based on the “TRIAD OF HEALTH” which is physical, nutritional and emotional stressors that may be affecting the body.  

He uses natural and holistic hands-on methods to examine how the body is functioning as a whole in order to address the root cause of any symptoms.  

He believes that the body is self-regulating and self-healing, but sometimes needs a “facilitator” to help guide the body towards achieving that optimal state of well-being and recovery.

Our willing participant is Valerie.  She is a writer, mother, mindfulness teacher and podcaster and has generously agreed to share her experience with us.

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This episode features Amlas the Director of Wildquest, a retreat based in the Bahamas on the island of Bimini.  Wildquest encompasses so many forms of healing it’s difficult to condense it down to one thing.  It is primarily a human-wildlife encounter with the star of the show being Wild Dolphins, but within each day you are given rare opportunities to transform in really significant ways.  Be it through encounters with the ocean, mother nature, wildlife, adventure, human connection or all of the above.  I don’t think it would be possible for anyone to spend time at this retreat and not walk away transformed and revitalized. 

Our willing participant is Leslie, an Account Director with a global PR agency who visited Wildquest for the first time in May of this year and has generously offered to share her experience with us. 

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In this episode we'll be exploring the Vibrational Understanding Technique,  which consists of a variety of transformative personal development and self discovery tools and techniques that reveal the hidden blueprint of our energetic patterns and essence.

Over the past decade Willie Ingram has developed and tested his own spiritual software.  Designed to harness energy and frequency to reveal life's vibrational patterns. This understanding has enabled him to help others recognize and harness their own unique gifts.

Our willing participant is comedian, actor, writer, and podcasting legend, Pete Holmes who you might know from his HBO series Crashing, his stand-up specials, or his wildly popular podcast You Made It Weird, where he explores comedy, spirituality, and everything in between. Pete's unique blend of humor, warmth, and deep curiosity has made him one of the most beloved voices in comedy today.

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In this episode we will be exploring Intuitive Healing which is a powerful way to shift your energetic and physical body into a higher state of healing and frequency..

Colleen Meisel is a licensed practitioner of Chinese medicine specializing in the treatment of emotional imbalances, using a combination of acupuncture, herbs and intuitive communication to create a space for the healing and well being of an individual’s highest good.

Colleen received her Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Emperor’s College in Santa Monica, and then went on to study different aspects of energy work at True Insight, including meditation, clairvoyance, and hands on healing. She continues her spiritual and academic education through various programs and workshops all over the country.

Our willing participant is Quiana, a corporate executive who is energized by art, design, music, and culture. She has always felt a strong alignment to Spirit and has always relied on that alignment to navigate through life. It has motivated her to open up to and explore traditional and non-traditional spiritual methods and paths, with the goals of experiencing multi-layered awareness and healing, reconnecting to her authentic self, committing to her heart's desires, and surrendering to be guided by Spirit to and through her divine journey.

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In this episode we explore reading the Akashic Records which are described as a library of information that contains the vibrational details of each individual soul and its journey.

Krista Rauschenberg is a dedicated Akashic Records Facilitator and a Certified Breathwork Practitioner who is passionate about guiding individuals on their journey to self discovery and spiritual healing.  With a deep connection to the spiritual realm, Krista has honed her ability to access the Akashic Records.  With a compassionate approach, she is committed to empowering individuals to tap into their inner wisdom, heal past wounds, and embrace their true potential.

And our willing participant is Carly Hopkins is an independent writer/director and graduate from Pratt Institute where her senior thesis film, On the 99th Night, won first place at the university’s competitive annual Film Festival. Carly is now focusing on her first feature film, Local Girl with the ultimate goal to write and direct films that center on the female experience and leave an impact on audiences who crave empowering stories.

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