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Serendipity Sessions returns again...for the second time in a row! To be honest, our last episode wasn't a true Serendipity Session because it involved one primary topic and Ryan was pretty prepared to discuss it. So Ryan ruined it. Blame Ryan. But the good news is that this episode is a true Serendipity Session! 

Serendipity Sessions was designed to be a stream-of-consciousness series so we can stumble upon moments of divine inspiration and clarity without planning anything in advance. In that spirit, we invite you to simply hit play and explore these topics in real-time alongside us. But if you'd like a teaser of what we cover in this episode, here are some hints (with links to resources we referenced in this episode): 

• Starting a new life is hard when you're not ready to let go of the old one
• Anxiety and excitement are similar
• Embracing miracles (Book: E-Squared by Pam Grout)
• Being gullible is actually a serious problem (Article Link)
• Will there be an earthquake on June 6, 2024? (TikTok Video)
• Can you get to Africa from the Grand Canyon? (TikTok Video)
• Why are companies posting new jobs but not actually hiring anyone for them? (TikTok Video)
• Is Terrance Howard a super-conscious enlightened being, or just experiencing spiritual psychosis? (TikTok Video)
• Megan believes in mermaids (Ask Megan directly for a source to this) 
• Pranking people with galvanized steel (TikTok Video) and wide-eyed filters (TikTok Video)
• How to bring yourself back to center when you're rabbit holing off the deep end
• Ground News is a truly excellent way to get your news (Ground News)

About Serendipity Sessions:
We began Serendipity Sessions as a series in the Clairannoyance podcast so we could have real-time unscripted conversations. Unlike our subject-specific deep dives and guest interview episodes, Serendipity Sessions is a raw reflection of the genuine bond we share. We have no rules and no episode notes in advance, just a free-flowing exchange of thoughts and emotions. It's an exploration of the outer banks of consciousness where untamed treasures are hidden away. We believe one sudden insight can hold immense value, far beyond most meticulously planned discussions. Each session is a unique encounter with chance as we defy routine and enjoy a spontaneous dance with spirituality. We aim to keep these episodes as evergreen as possible, so you can find your way here whenever you need to. And hopefully, you'll encounter pieces of yourself every time you join us.

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• Megan's Website
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Jupiter begins its year-long transit through Gemini on May 25, 2024, so we turned it into a Serendipity Session! We riff on a specific yet understated theme that Jupiter in Gemini is likely to expose: the need to transcend opposing forces. The world is seen through a binary lens in many ways. Gemini will highlight the contradictions, juxtapositions, dichotomies, contrast, and duality that's present in so many aspects of our lives. But Jupiter has an ability to create a mystical union when faced with opposites. 

Resources mentioned in this episode include: 

• Doppelgänger by Naomi Klein
• The Book of Disquiet by Fernando Pessoa
• Dialectical Materialism

Quotes mentioned in this episode include: 

• "We were not, and never were, self-made. We are made, and unmade, by one another." - Naomi Klein, Doppelgänger
• "What does it mean for young people to grow up knowing that every casual photo, video, and observation posted online could, when they are years older, be the thing that keeps them from getting a job, or getting into a school, or getting approved for an apartment? And, conversely, what does it mean when those same posts—trying on a cute outfit, dancing alone in their rooms—could also be the ticket to influencer fame and riches?" - Naomi Klein, Doppelgänger
• "It would help if more conversations could hold greater complexity—the ability to acknowledge that the Israelis who came to Palestine in the 1940s were survivors of genocide, desperate refugees, many of whom had no other options, and that they were settler colonists who participated in the ethnic cleansing of another people. That they were victims of white supremacy in Europe being passed the mantle of whiteness in Palestine." - Naomi Klein, Doppelgänger
• “It’s too ridiculous to take seriously and too serious to be ridiculous." - Philip Roth, Operation Shylock
• "There is of course a difference between a system doing what it was designed to do—no matter the human costs—and secret cabals of nefarious individuals interfering with an otherwise fair and just democracy. That, I have always believed, is one of the core reasons for the left to exist—to provide a structural analysis of wealth and power that brings order and rigor to the prevailing and correct sense that society is rigged against the majority and that important truths are being hidden behind patent political rhetoric. Because, we cannot change what we do not understand." - Naomi Klein, Doppelgänger
• "There is no happiness without knowledge. But the knowledge of happiness brings unhappiness, because to know one is happy is to know that one is passing through happiness and is, therefore, soon obliged to leave it behind. In happiness as in everything, knowledge kills. Not to know, however, is not to exist." - Fernando Pessoa, The Book of Disquiet

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About The Serendipity Sessions:
We began The Serendipity Sessions as a series in the Clairannoyance podcast so we could have real-time unscripted conversations. Unlike our subject-specific deep dives and guest interview episodes, The Serendipity Sessions is a raw reflection of the genuine bond we share. We have no rules and no episode notes in advance, just a free-flowing exchange of thoughts and emotions. It's an exploration of the outer banks of consciousness where untamed treasures are hidden away. We believe one sudden insight can hold immense value, far beyond most meticulously planned discussions. Each session is a unique encounter with chance as we defy routine and enjoy a spontaneous dance with spirituality. We aim to keep these episodes as evergreen as possible, so you can find your way here whenever you need to. And hopefully, you'll encounter pieces of yourself every time you join us.

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Podcast & Host Resources:

• Clairannoyance Instagram
• Clairannoyance TikTok
• Clairannoyance Website
• Megan's Instagram
• Megan's TikTok
• Megan's Website
• Ryan's Instagram
• Ryan's TikTok
• Ryan's Website

In this week's episode, we're introducing you to Karina Alonso - a multidisciplinary student of life and spiritual practitioner. Karina is an open book, sharing her spiritual journey in real-time online. We love Karina because her approach to spiritual discourse is unique and authentic. She doesn't wield her knowledge as a weapon or gate-keep the information she learns. She's an advocate for the democratization of spiritual wisdom and she knows how to ethically engage with this community. 

We talk with Karina about her experiences across a wide range of fascinating topics: conscious solo travel, spiritual materialism, authenticity, life as a Leo, what's worth sharing publicly and what's worth keeping private, the limitations of spiritual language and buzzwords, how she integrates multiple spiritual disciplines into her life, and beyond. You're going to love her bold personality, hot takes, and unfiltered conversation! Enjoy! 

About Karina Alonso
Before a tarot card reader, Karina is a spiritual advisor and healer based out of Los Angeles, CA. She believes in Gods, ancestors, spirit guides, angels, and guidance from the universe.  In her eyes, all people have the power to improve their lives, all they need to do is harness the proper energy. Karina has  devoted her time to learning more about various topics within the scope of psychology and spirituality such as: tarot, numerology, astrology, the benefits of meditation/pranayama, ancestor worship, rituals, spell work and so much more. She considers herself an open book with the life experiences that have helped propel her forward to reach her highest potential and she is honored that her soul chose this path of being of service to humanity.

Connect with Karina

• Instagram: @karina_healer1111
• TikTok: @karina_healer1111
• Book a reading with Karina here
• Browse Karina's shop: Whisper of the Soul

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• Megan's Instagram
• Megan's TikTok
• Megan's Website
• Ryan's Instagram
• Ryan's TikTok
• Ryan's Website

Hesitation is such a common yet fleeting feeling, often occurring mere moments before an ultimate decision. This instinctive pause is intertwined with moral choices, offering us a moment to confirm where we stand on the spectrum of good and bad, right and wrong. Hesitation can be the difference between cautious wisdom and paralyzing fear, as it taps into your primitive flight/fight/freeze response, often exacerbated by anxiety. 

Søren Kierkegaard described anxiety as “the dizziness of freedom,” capturing how existential freedom and responsibility can lead to hesitation or paralysis in making significant life decisions. Meanwhile, Martin Heidegger’s notion of resoluteness — the act of being true to oneself by overcoming hesitation to act authentically — serves as an antidote to the paralysis hesitation can induce. 

If you listened to our April and May astrology forecasts, you know that old patterns are coming to a head right now while we adjust to the wave of new energies coming in. Under the influence of new possibilities and life directions on the horizon, hesitation is a natural part of the process, giving us the space to align our intentions with our actions as we navigate moral and existential choices.

What's making you hesitate right now? Do you feel like a dork for hesitating? (We apologize in advance for the amount of times we say dork in this episode.)

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

• Book: "The Concept of Anxiety" by Søren Kierkegaard
• Book: "Being and Time" by Martin Heidegger
• Book: "Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking" by Malcom Gladwell

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May 2024 brings a joyful and refreshing shift of astrological energy! Our theme is Swiss Army Knife, because there are a lot of diverse themes swirling around this month and you want to be prepared with your most useful tools and resources to quickly adjust as life brings changes your way!

The majority of planetary movements are super positive, and the second half of the month in particular starts to build momentum toward a whole new chapter of life. We breeze through this month's astrology because, frankly, we want you to ENJOY it as much as possible rather than get too concerned about how you'll take advantage of everything and plan your life around it all. Move where the wind takes you and trust you'll be able to stay nimble if you have some handy skills and tools in your back pocket that can help you adapt. 

Astrology topics we cover in this episode include:

• New Moon in Taurus
• Full Moon in Sagittarius
• Pluto Retrograde
• Mercury entering Taurus, which will oversee the three planets that move into Gemini
• Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Chiron are all getting stimulated
• JUPITER IN GEMINI! A new and exciting year-long energy we haven't had in 12 years!
• Lots of momentous energy taking place at 29-degrees
• Major, positive momentum building starting May 18
• And a smattering of other transits and discussions

Click here to learn about the Nine Multiple Intelligences we mentioned toward the end of the episode!

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Happy Anniversary to us!!! And to YOU! Our lovely listeners! We couldn't be happier to celebrate this special occasion with each other — and with you! 

In this milestone episode, we discuss the spiritual and symbolic meaning of anniversaries. We reminisce about our favorite moments from the past year and chat about our hopes for the upcoming year. We talk about the astrology of our podcast (yes, Clairannoyance has a birth chart!) and we also listen to some hilarious Clairannoyance theme songs we generated using artificial intelligence, because why not?! 

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• Clairannoyance Website
• Megan's Instagram
• Megan's TikTok
• Megan's Website
• Ryan's Instagram
• Ryan's TikTok
• Ryan's Website

We're talking about drugs today, kids! 

Specifically, we're speaking with a doctor — A real doctor! Dr. Dan! — who uses ketamine to treat patients struggling with everything from depression to bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder to alcoholism, and much more. The conversation about using psychedelics for therapeutic purposes in clinical settings has been a hot topic for many years now, but ketamine has emerged as a remarkable frontrunner in the race to find alternative healing methods. 

Dr. Dan Ripley discusses his fascinating story, from military veteran to board certified physician to getting involved with ketamine therapy. He explains the extraordinary success rate of patients who undergo treatment and the many ways ketamine can profoundly heal a myriad of ailments. We dive into a captivating discussion about drugs that have long been stigmatized and their transformative abilities to bring a level of healing that traditional pharmaceuticals often fail to achieve. 

About Dr. Dan Ripley
Dr. Dan Ripley is a board certified physician offering concierge services to professionals, executives, models, TV stars and movie actors. He operates Coastal Ketamine + Aesthetics in Charleston, South Carolina. His mission is to provide the very best healthcare available in a caring and empathetic manner. Dr. Ripley believes that there is an art to medicine as well as a science and that warmth, sympathy and understanding may outweigh the surgeon's knife or the chemist's drug. Listening to patients is one of Dr. Ripley's strongest attributes and an invaluable diagnostic tool. Dr. Ripley is also a strong proponent of the prevention of disease through healthy lifestyle choices so that my patients may live happier more active lives!

Connect with Dr. Dan

• Website: https://charlestonketamine.com/
• Instagram: @dr_dan_ripley

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• Megan's Instagram
• Megan's TikTok
• Megan's Website
• Ryan's Instagram
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• Ryan's Website

The Serendipity Sessions returns again! 

***SPOILER ALERT: If you are reading/watching "Three Body Problem" and don't want any spoilers, do not listen to these 5 minutes of the podcast: 5:00 — 10:00. 

The Serendipity Sessions was designed to be a stream-of-consciousness series so we can stumble upon moments of divine inspiration and clarity without planning anything in advance. In that spirit, we invite you to simply hit play and explore these topics in real-time alongside us. But if you'd like a teaser of what we cover in this episode, here are some hints:

• Statistically, aliens should exist somewhere out there. So...where are they?
• The world's top minds are having meetings to inform "regular people" about the reality of extraterrestrial life.
• Why humans (or any living beings) might be hostile by nature.
• "Woke" people are more likely to be unhappy. 
• Normalize changing your mind!
• Biden vs. Trump blah blah blah. Politics matter. But, dear god, it's exhausting.
• Megan wants to be an uncle.
• Will euthanasia become a more accessible option?
• Is QAnon still a thing?
• Candace Owens is going through a rebrand - and people are falling for it.
• How to get a gay Trump supporter to take their shirt off. 
• "When knowledge exceeds understanding it becomes imagination." - Mami Onami 

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Three Body Problem (book link and Netflix show link)
• Fermi Paradox (wikipedia link)
• Dark Forest Theory (wikipedia link)
• Elroy Spacely, alien/UFO expert (website link)
• The Sol Foundation (website link)
• Study: Woke people are more likely to be unhappy (article link)
• Predictive Astrology: The Eagle and The Lark (book link)

About The Serendipity Sessions:
We began The Serendipity Sessions as a series in the Clairannoyance podcast so we could have real-time unscripted conversations. Unlike our subject-specific deep dives and guest interview episodes, The Serendipity Sessions is a raw reflection of the genuine bond we share. We have no rules and no episode notes in advance, just a free-flowing exchange of thoughts and emotions. It's an exploration of the outer banks of consciousness where untamed treasures are hidden away. We believe one sudden insight can hold immense value, far beyond most meticulously planned discussions. Each session is a unique encounter with chance as we defy routine and enjoy a spontaneous dance with spirituality. We aim to keep these episodes as evergreen as possible, so you can find your way here whenever you need to. And hopefully, you'll encounter pieces of yourself every time you join us.

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P.S. Rate us 5 stars please and leave us a review! It helps so much!

P.P.S. Get Ryan's new business astrology calendar & join the membership: BizmosCEO.com

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Podcast & Host Resources:

• Clairannoyance Instagram
• Clairannoyance TikTok
• Clairannoyance Website
• Megan's Instagram
• Megan's TikTok
• Megan's Website
• Ryan's Instagram
• Ryan's TikTok
• Ryan's Website

April is a GIANT month — the biggest of the year…astrologically speaking, of course!

Not only is April action packed from start to finish, but some of the year’s most potent transits are stuffed into these 30 days. We’re giving you all the updates you need to know about, so get ready to take some notes because we have a lot to cover. 

Major astrology topics we cover in this episode include:

• Total Eclipse in Aries
• Full Moon in Scorpio
• Four planets changing signs
• Mercury Retrograde in Aries
• Jupiter/Uranus Conjunction in Taurus (the biggest transit of the year!)
• Mars conjunct Saturn in Pisces
• Venus and Mars conjunct Neptune in Pisces
• Sun and Venus conjunct Chiron and the North Node in Aries
• And a smorgasbord of other wild transits...

Eclipse Resources:

• Here is a TikTok video that shows when all U.S. states will see the eclipse on April 8
• Here is a Well + Good article Ryan was interviewed for explaining more details about the eclipse

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Longtime listeners may remember today's guest, Michelle Brock, our past life expert! Michelle is back to discuss her brand new book — "Who Do You Think You Are?" — now available via publisher Penguin Random House. 

One of the most brilliant parts of this book, and our discussion about it, is that past life exploration isn't just about who you used to be in another life; it's about better understanding who you are in your current life. Michelle has a transcendent ability to help you feel more rooted and grounded in who you are right now. Her book is designed to help you explore your past lives, which ultimately helps you learn to accept yourself as you are — your looks, your psychology, your sexual orientation, your relationships, and beyond. Tune into this episode to challenge your sense of identity, learn about cultural appropriation vs. appreciation in past life work, discuss the nature of soulmates, explore how your past lives influence your current beliefs and ideas about the world, understand how to free yourself from the stories you tell yourself, and better understand how your past life storylines bleed into your current life. 

Purchase Michelle Brock's book on all major book retailers. Our recommendation is to purchase it from Allstora here!

About Michelle Brock
Michelle Brock is one of the world's leading authorities on past life regression as well as an intuitive counselor, psychic medium, and master hypnotist. Her studies in spirituality, shamanism, meditation, divination, astrology and energy medicine techniques from many different world traditions make her one of the most holistic past life professionals of our lifetime. Based in New York City, Michelle works with clients worldwide and has helped thousands of people discover the stories of their previous lives. Her work has been featured on Inside Amy Schumer and publications including Well+Good, MindBodyGreen, Bustle, Elephant Journal and YourTango. Her debut book — "Who Do You Think You Are" — was officially been released by Penguin Random House in 2024.

Connect with Michelle Brock

• Website, bookings and classes: michelle-brock.com
• Purchase Michelle's book, "Who Do You Think You Are?"
• Instagram: @pastlifemichelle
• TikTok: @pastlifemichelle
• Facebook: @pastlifemichelle
• YouTube: @michellebrock

Additional Resources

• Clairannoyance Website
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• Clairannoyance TikTok
• Megan's Instagram
• Megan's TikTok
• Megan's Website
• Ryan's Instagram
• Ryan's TikTok
• Ryan's Website