“It's through the darkest times of your life that you find the greatest gifts and will be reborn back into the light of wisdom.” At 19 years old, Annabel DuBoulay began spending summers in rural Italy, which led to initiation into the heart of the Black Madonna & the path of the Divine Feminine. Through pilgrimage & personal trials, Annabel harnessed her inner warrior to stand strong when faced with patriarchal energy & embrace the power of sisterhood. Today, she shares her wisdom through the Avalon Rose Chapel, offering a sacred space for alchemy & growth.

Highlights:

* What is the interplay between pagan honoring of Mother Earth and prayers to the Madonna, and how did it inspire Annabel's work with the Black Madonna?


* How did Annabel's academic research on ancient paganism and mysticism lead her to strip back the layers of patriarchal manipulation and appropriation of these teachings?


* What is the power of healthy sisterhood and the transformational nature of pilgrimages to sacred sites?


* How did Annabel's daughter, Sophia Mary, initiate her onto a lived, embodied experience of the Sophianic descent and ascent of the soul?


* What are the challenges of stepping into and honoring the divine feminine in places with patriarchal values, such as Sicily?


* How can we hold strong boundaries against patriarchal intrusive energy while still being in our feminine flow?


* What is the most important myth in the Rose Lineage, and what is it founded on?


* How can men work with the divine feminine and what are the challenges they may face in doing so?


* How can we connect with and honor the energies of the earth and the goddesses and archetypes that reside within it?


* How can working with the Venus cycle and the myth of Inanna help us gain deep insights and inner gifts?


* How can we embody the wise woman warrior archetype and harness the incredible strength and courage that dwells within each of us?


* What is required to create the Sacred Marriage within oneself?


As Founder of The Avalon Rose Chapel®, Annabel Du Boulay has over 30 years of embodied experience and academic research in the Western Mystery Tradition, including 22 years journeying on the Holy Isle of Glastonbury-Avalon. An author, speaker and coach, Annabel facilitates a program of online transpersonal trainings & sacred pilgrimages designed to help you harness your inner Warrior and manifest your full potential. https://annabelduboulay.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annabelduboulay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annabelduboulaybusiness

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This week we welcome back Kerri Hummingbird, author of the new book, “Inner Medicine: Becoming One with Mother Earth for the Survival of Humanity.” Her own transformative journey has led her to explore the depths of inner medicine and ancient wisdom, making her an insightful guide for those seeking to uncover their true selves. Kerri discusses the value of humanity's relationship with the planet, deprogramming ourselves from societal constructs that limit our potential and the need for a shift towards higher consciousness.

Highlights:

*  How can deprogramming be used in our daily lives?


* What are some examples of deconditioning processes?


* How does being present in our bodies lead to a greater understanding of our impact on the planet?


* How has consumerism affected our view of the world?


* What can we learn from the Q’ero, a group of people in the Andes who live in right relationship with the earth?


* How does our focus on material possessions and status affect our happiness?


* What is the bid for power and how does it relate to our journey towards our highest destiny?


* How can we help the youth see that there are alternative ways of living beyond the consumerist mindset?


* What is the weight and depth of having conversations about the challenges facing our planet?


* How can we rewire our mindsets to address the issues facing the earth?


* What’s toxic positivity and how does it prevent us from facing the problems at hand?


* How can we come together as a community to solve world crises?


* The significance of the different directions of the Medicine Wheel.


* How can we live in right relationship with the earth and all its allies?


* What is the role of Great Spirit and Divine Mother in our lives?


Kerri Hummingbird, Medicine Woman, Mother and Mentor, is the Founder of Inner Medicine Training, a Mystery School that shares potent ancient traditions from the Andes and Himalayas for owning your wisdom and living your purpose.  She is the #1 international best-selling author of "The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama" (int'l bestseller over 190 weeks), and "Love Is Fierce: Healing the Mother Wound" which describes the most direct path to self realization. As the host of Soul Nectar Show, Ms. Hummingbird inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with an authenticity, passion and purpose that positively impacts others. As a healer and mentor, she catalyzes mind-shifts that transform life challenges into gifts of wisdom. Her newest book, released on Earth Day 2023, is "Inner Medicine: Becoming One with Mother Earth for the Survival of Humanity". Learn more at kerrihummingbird.com.

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The Rainbow Bridge Technique is perhaps one of the most effective tools for spiritual growth that you’ve never heard of. This method is a process for building the Antahkarana, aka the Rainbow Bridge, the energetic spiritual path between the lower self and the higher self. It is a safe, healthy, balanced technique in a “do it yourself” format to clear all karmic imbalance in one lifetime. This week’s guest, Chloe Folan, a gifted Clairvoyant and Rainbow Bridge Technique teacher, shares her knowledge and experience with this valuable practice.

Highlights:

* How Tianna came across the Rainbow Bridge technique and found her teacher, Chloe.


* A fantastic free resource for learning this technique: Soul1.org (the website of Dr. Ron Tiggle, a direct student of the late Norman Stevens - one of the founders of this method)


* The history of this system, the founders and their connection with Alice A. Bailey, Ascended Master Djwhal Khul and the Ageless Wisdom teachings.


* The method powerfully clears internal and external energy distortions in the auric field.


* This is a precise and methodical process that was systematically tested and refined by the Stevens in a prototype group through trial and error over 10 years.


* Why is it important to clear and widen the Antahkarana before undertaking deeper work?


* Who are the Spiritual Hierarchy? (The word hierarchy here is different from our earthly usage.)


* What’s going to happen in 2025? How this relates to the Ageless Wisdom teachings.


* How does the Rainbow Bridge technique help you in your everyday life?


* What is the Central Vertical Channel and what are the benefits of clearing it?


* The value of a consistent spiritual practice during these chaotic and destabilizing times on the planet.


* Group unity and implications of the Aquarian Age.


* Why is the Spiritual Vortex technique important?


* What is the Soul Mantra and why is it valuable?


Chloe Folan has been clairvoyantly assessing Rainbow Bridge technique practitioner’s progress for over a decade, as well as personally guiding people through the techniques nationally and internationally. She was the first to observe, document and record the stages of Rainbow Bridge building and how the Rainbow Bridge techniques enforce the process of antahkarana thread weaving and heart centre petal opening and develop.  To learn more about Chloe, her classes and services, visit ChloeFolan.com.

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Welcome back! We kick off Season 7 by journeying into the fascinating Spirit Realm of our life between lives with Clinical Hypnotherapist, Scott de Tamble. Scott’s expertise in conducting spiritual regressions has guided countless individuals to understand their true purpose and gain insight and healing in their current life.

Highlights:

* How and when did Tianna & Scott meet?


* A lifelong curiosity around magical stuff, history and what’s behind reality set the stage for his future work.


* An intense, mystical experience with a girlfriend made him believe in the possibility
of past lives even more.


* The book, “You Were Born Again to Be Together” by Dick Sutphen, impacted Scott.


* The swirling, merging of souls.


* What happens in the Spirit realm between lifetimes?


* Through Life Between Lives (LBL) & Past Life Regression, we can explore: Why are we here? What was our plan? What is our purpose?


* Scott shares the story of his very unusual initial LBL experience during training.


* Words of wisdom from Scott’s own LBL: “Be wild.”

* How many of his own past lives has he explored?


* One of Scott’s most incredible past lives involved a cosmic battle in another world.


* Is SciFi material actually coming from our deep soul memory of other lifetimes?


* Do we reincarnate with people we know again and again?


* Do we have to follow the plan our soul created?


* How echoes of your past life crop up in your current life.


* Scott & Tianna describe their upcoming Past Life Regression Certification Course - Who is this training for? In addition to learning and practicing the technique, what other benefits do you receive from taking this class?


* The amazing experience of working with Spirit Guides. 


Scott Fitzgerald De Tamble is a Spiritual Hypnotherapist in Southern California, specializing in Past Life Regression, Spirit Guides, and Life Between Lives Spiritual Regression. For the past 22 years, he has dedicated himself to guiding thousands of clients to a deeper understanding of their eternal soul and their current life's mission. Learn more about Scott and his services at lightbetweenlives.com and prohypnosistraining.com.

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The spiritual path is a hidden gateway which leads us from the darkness to emerge into the light. This week’s guest, Jesston Williams, host of the podcast “The Hidden Gateway,” describes his journey to heal from trauma, overcome fear and find his purpose to help others through developing his spiritual gifts and sharing his message .

Highlights:

How Spirit led Jesston to start a podcast.

The Hidden Gateway podcast focuses on the topics around reaching human potential and challenging the narrative.

Jesston shares some of the most memorable guests & topics on his podcast - the paranormal, alien abductions, shadow people, etc.

Explorations out of body with the Gateway Experience.

Delving into the many repercussions of his childhood physical and psychological abuse by his father.

How did Jesston’s psychic abilities develop?

Conversations with loved ones on the other side.

Jesston received spiritual downloads about the real story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

How does Jesston perceive the Shift? Are we in Spiritual Warfare?

What happened during his Ayahuasca experience?

What helped him to overcome his fears?

Jesston Williams is the host of The Hidden Gateway Podcast, Executive Director for Tangelic, a board member with Fund For Empowerment, and author of "In the Eye of the Father: A Memoir of Faith and Redemption."  At the core of Jesston's mission is his love of spreading wisdom, love, and knowledge to launch one's path to self-knowledge and incorporate the Divine whispers that always lie in our heart. TheHiddenGateway.com

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Pendulum Alchemy is the use of a pendulum as a tool to change, transform or influence something in a way that is for the highest good of all concerned. Erich Hunter, a naturalist, healer and scientist with a Ph.D in Biology, developed this manifestation and healing system. In this episode, Erich shares how to experience the power and potential of Pendulum Alchemy to shift reality and create positive outcomes for everyone.

Highlights:

Erich’s lifelong interest in science, that natural world and esoteric studies led to his unique spiritual path.

How he was divinely guided to develop his pendulum work.

How do we distinguish when to apply our personal will and when to surrender to Divine Will?

What’s the difference between Pendulum Alchemy and dowsing?

What creates the power of Pendulum Alchemy to influence reality?

Erich stresses that the intention “for the highest good of all” creates a fail safe.

How to find the balance between our spiritual aspiration and our human desire.

What is the magic of circles?

Does the power of Pendulum Alchemy improve over time and with practice?

What are common beginner’s mistakes?

What is the Principle of Correspondence?

How does the concept of sacred space apply to Pendulum Alchemy?

Can a person become overly dependent on their pendulum?

How Pendulum Alchemy complements Reiki.

Erich Hunter teaches Pendulum Alchemy to help people achieve improved health, wealth, and relationships while deepening their spiritual practice and enjoyment of life. He is the author of four books on Pendulum Alchemy, offers numerous courses and a certification program on the method, and is a successful designer of high vibration of high vibration custom pendulums. People around the world are learning his methods to make their lives and the lives of those they love better. PendullumAlchemy.com Try out Erich’s free intro ecourse, Get Started with Pendulum Alchemy Watch Erich’s YouTube channel.

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Cultivating harmlessness and integrity are key signposts on the spiritual journey. This week’s guest, Dr. Jennifer Lisa Vest, has extensive expertise across many spiritual modalities and traditions, making her the perfect person to write the book, “The Ethical Psychic: A Beginner's Guide to Healing with Integrity, Avoiding Unethical Encounters, and Using Your Gifts for Good.” Dr. Vest’s wisdom is a much needed guide, not just for psychics, but for all spiritual seekers.

Highlights:

* The need in these times for spiritual maturity and discipline in our practices.


* How Spirit guided the writing, timing and publishing of “The Ethical Psychic”


* Dr. Vest is developing the school, Metatron’s Academy of Spirit & Science, to bring together Psychic Information with Science.


* How do we create standards and guidelines for intuitive work?


* The misguided notion that ‘if you’re born with spiritual gifts, you don’t need to hone them’ can create a lot of harm in the world.


* Dr. Vest’s early spiritual experiences of remembering her birth, going to ‘Spirit School,’ meeting spirit teachers and being singled out by her great grandmother as the one who had the same gifts.


* Her varied and extensive training (often unplanned from the personality perspective) from native elders in indigenous traditions.


* You have to be able to deliver your gifts on demand and be accurate, which requires lots of practice and feedback.


* Training to use your gifts requires both the technical aspects and also character development.


* Becoming an ethical psychic or healer is not just about what gifts you have, it includes being a good person and contributing to society.


* “You don’t get to be a psychic on Monday and then be a jerk on Tuesday.”


* “You have to life a high vibration life in order to consistently bring through high vibration information.”


* What is a TwoSpirit?


* What are the traits of an ethical psychic?


* What are the risks of psychic work?


JENNIFER LISA VEST is a scientist-philosopher-intuitive. She holds a PhD in Indigenous Philosophy from UC Berkeley, an MA in history from Howard, and BA in Physics from Hampshire College. Her first career was as a philosophy professor at Seattle University and the University of Central Florida. Spiritually, Vest is a medical intuitive, an Akashic Records reader, is certified as a Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique practitioner and a Master Reiki practitioner, and has been trained in the traditions of African American Hoodoo, Native American Sweatlodge, Jamaican Revivalism, Trinidadian Shango, and Spiritualism from community elders. Dr. Vest writes books on healing, philosophy, and poetry.

Check out Dr. Vest’s website, drvestmedicalintuitive.com and podcast, Journal of a Medical Intuitive. IG @SpiritTeacher The book “The Ethical Psychic” can be found anywhere you buy books, but you can support independent booksellers by purchasing it here on Bookshop.

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If the eyes are the window to the soul, what does the rest of the face reveal? Have you ever wondered what your facial features say about you? This week’s guest, Barbara Roberts, is a world-renowned face reading expert and clinical medicine researcher. She has studied thousands of faces and developed an accurate, repeatable system that honors all ethnic backgrounds. In this episode, discover how to unlock your spiritual gifts and life lessons by decoding your face!

Highlights:

* How long has this ancient practice of face reading existed?


* What unique experience led Barbara to learn face reading?


* How many psychological meanings are there for each feature?


* What are some examples of famous historical figures who used face reading in their decision making process?


* How to use face reading to choose a career, soulmate, or business partner.


* What are the secrets to understanding the psychological and spiritual meaning of facial features?


* Why “seeing with the heart” is key for becoming a good face reader.


* “The goal of face reading is to transcend face reading.”


* Does who we are spiritually affect how the face is formed?


* What are some of the different archetypes you can read from a face?


* Does our current face resemble our past life self?


* What’s the connection between eye radiance and soul age?


* Barbara shares an ancient yogic technique to develop intuition.


Face Reading expert Barbara Roberts has appeared on over 70 national/news Shows (TYRA, NBC, Hallmark) with 2 million Views on youtube.com. She's read 10,000 faces in her 500 Classes (35 years). Barbara  is a 50 year meditator & Energy work Instructor (background Clinical Medicine) who loves the lives of the spiritual mystics. To learn more about Barbara and her services, visit: facereading1.com

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What does 2023 have in store for us? Astrologers Shannon Gill and Russ Von Ohlhausen are back to illuminate the pathway for this new year, sharing the key cosmic happenings for the first half of 2023. This year’s theme is Initiation! Are you ready?

Highlights:

Review of recent astrology aspects and how they play into the themes we’re moving into.

“2023 is an existential rite of passage”

How do the 3rd, 4th and 5th dimensional consciousnesses differ?

January starts off a bit slow due to Mars and Mercury Retrogrades.

Ask yourself, “Is your personal will aligned with the higher will?”

What’s the gift of retrogrades?

January 21st is the first new moon of the year. Shannon & Russ are hosting a special event, “Joy to the World” The Technology of Happiness at the Samadhi Pyramid.

Drumroll, ladies and gentlemen……March is the BIG month!

March 7th: Saturn shifts into Pisces for 2.5 yrs, ushering in the theme of Initiation. Clash of fantasy and reality.

We’re creating the unification of groundedness (Saturn) to boundlessness (Pisces).

How are we living in integrity to these higher principles - the spiritual laws and the natural laws?

Pluto moves into Aquarius March 23rd - Are we entering the birth canal?

Will we be splitting into two parallel realities?

What happened last time Pluto changed signs in 2007/2008? What about previous times Pluto was in Aquarius?

April 20 Total Solar Eclipse at 29 degrees Aries, squaring Pluto. Powerful intense energy.

May 5th Full Moon Eclipse in Scorpio

Mercury Retrograde 4/21-5/14 in Taurus (resources, commodities, what we value)

Mid year we shift nodal axis to Aries North Node and Libra South Node - the axis of self & other, relationships. Aries NN is “calling all spiritual warriors.”

Jupiter moves into Taurus 5/16: creative projects, manifesting abundance, be aware of too much of a good thing

The value of embracing the path of Harmony through Conflict (4th Ray)

“The only warrior who can be trusted is one who has their heart open.”

7/22 - 9/3: Venus Retrograde in Leo. What is your light to give? What is your role in this Shift?

Russ von Ohlhausen is a research astrologer & consciousness catalyzer. His work echoes a synthesis of spiritual & material observance commingled with science, religion, myth, metaphysics & most importantly–nature. www.vonohlhausen.org

Shannon Gill is an Evolutionary Astrologer, Jungian Counselor and agent of personal and collective transformation. With a background in Buddhist psychology, Dance Therapy, archetypal soul-work and indigenous ceremonial arts, Shannon facilitates transformative personal and group experiences utilizing the integration of the wisdom of the cosmos, embodiment practices, sacred ceremony and ritual. www.shannonleigill.com

Shannon and Russ’s non-profit, The Shift Foundation, is focused on growing a a community of volunteers, healers, practitioners, free-thinkers, artists, networkers, guided souls and like-minds to help facilitate the shift in human awareness. www.theshiftfoundation.org

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Way back in 2019, (seems like ages ago, right?), we had Valerie Bachman as a guest to talk about sound healing in the first season of our podcast. Much has changed in the world since then, and also in Valerie’s practice. She joins us in this episode to discuss the power of the subconscious mind, Emotion Code and Body Code, NLP and her amazing healing sanctuary space in Austin, Mandala Hills.

Highlights:

Mandala Hills continues to grow as a community based around nature, wellness and connection.

What is Emotion Code and Body Code? Do these practices work remotely?

Valerie walks us through the process -how it enables her to pinpoint the source of an issue.

Most things that are out of alignment are due to what one key thing?

Are misalignments always due to experiences in your life?

Can Emotion Code & Body Code heal or clear into other generations, beyond just the person?

Why is it so powerful to do healing work on the subconscious level?

The value of both client and practitioner to flow with a session, releasing rigid expectations of what they want to happen.

How does NLP work?

Our incredible ability to harness our imagination for healing.

The two paths that people tend to live from: either running from pain or towards pleasure.

Many people don’t realize they’re constantly focusing on what they don’t want.

Valuable NLP practices anyone can do, like pattern interrupt and modeling

The soaking culture in geothermal pools.

Valerie Bachman is a passionate holistic therapist specializing in various modalities including sound, energy, body, mind and subconscious. She has completed Hatha Yoga and Childrens Teacher Training at Yoga Yoga, Austin, TX, attained Master Reiki Level, Certified Hypnosis Consultant, Certified Neuro Linguistic Programming, and Emotion Code and Body Code. To explore her services, visit www.valeriebachman.com. To learn more about her healing and retreat center, Mandala Hills, visit www.mandalahills.com.

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