We live in an era where ancient wisdom is now an accessible commodity. People seeking answers are now considered to be consumers, and there's a menu of service providers helping them uncover intangible possibilities with the assistance of commercial technology. Spirituality has become a thriving industry - but is it accurate to call spirituality a business at all? 

Giving fascinating insights for both service providers in the spiritual space and consumers who seek spiritual guidance, Megan and Ryan are joined by special guest Jason Freeland. Jason's company Outlook Amusements is the parent company of California Psychics, one of the most well known brands connecting everyday people with psychic advisors across a variety of modalities, from psychics and mediums to tarot readers, astrologers, numerologists and beyond. 

This episode is a walk across the bridge connecting the ethereal and material worlds together. As someone who had a front row seat working with the iconic 1990s psychic hotlines, Jason has seen our industry evolve over time. He's witnessed firsthand the transformative power of psychic work and reveals the ins and outs of how he runs such a flourishing business, addressing topics such as onboarding practitioners, handling customer complaints, navigating frauds, and adapting to new technologies and changes in consumer behaviors. He even offers a convincing truth about the notion of "selling spirituality" - a perspective that changed our minds entirely about "the business of spirituality," prompting us to reconsider the way we brand and market ourselves. 

About Jason Freeland:

Jason Freeland has been working in new age marketplace businesses for over 30 years. In 1991, Freeland stumbled into the spiritual wellness business by producing the Psychic Friends Network. Freeland has also written and directed the feature film adaptation of James Ellroy’s Brown’s Requiem and a second feature, Garden Party. Freeland holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and attended USC’s School of Film and Television. 

Outlook Amusements, Inc. was founded by Jason Freeland and Tim Youd, who met during a “junior year abroad” program at Oxford University during their college years. In 1995, they started their production company in conjunction with Western International Media. At the time, Western was the largest independent media buying agency in the world. In 1997, Freeland and Youd bought out Western’s interest in their business and soon thereafter developed the largest online live psychic and astrology network, which they sold to Keen.com in 2000. Keen.com (now called Ingenio, Inc.) was a Bay-area incubated startup focused on the delivery of live advice via the telephone and computer. 

Today, Freeland continues to run Outlook Amusements, which primarily operates California Psychics.

Connect with Jason and California Psychics:

• Find Jason on LinkedIn
• California Psychics website: californiapsychics.com
• Download the California Psychics app on App Store and Google Play
• Follow California Psychics on Instagram and Facebook

Additional 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

The simple act of breathing is much more complex than you may realize. We just simply take it for granted.

Crossing cultural boundaries and spanning as far back as you could imagine, breath has been revered as the bridge between the physical and spiritual realms. From the yogic pranayama of ancient India to the rhythmic chants in Native American ceremonies, breath has always been harnessed as a catalyst for transformation and connection. Scientific studies are piling up that unravel the profound physiological, psychological,  emotional and spiritual benefits of conscious breathing. It's a resilient and multifaceted practice that has found its place as a revolutionary tool for healing and enhanced well-being in the modern world. 

After experiencing immediate breakthroughs in just one class, Clairannoyance co-hosts Megan and Ryan sat down with world renowned breathwork instructor Jon Paul Crimi to learn more about his background and unique approach. Jon Paul infuses his contagious, unabashed personality into his work while paying great respect to breathwork as an ancient practice. His no-nonsense attitude both in and out of class is rare to find; he is not your stereotypical New Age teacher, and this is not a "woo woo" class. (Which is to say, this is a gold star standard for Clairannoyance.)

Tune in as Megan and Ryan share about their consciousness-altering breathwork experience, learn from Jon Paul about his unique style of "conscious connected breathing" or "circular breathing," and discover all sorts of unexpected bits of wisdom, like why you should never hand a tissue to someone who is crying. Let them ugly cry. If they want the tissue they'll get it!

In all seriousness, we do not endorse lightly. This is the only breathwork instructor we could image going to. We are immediately incorporating breathwork into our routine. Please consider signing up for a class (more info below). If you're currently breathing, you need to see what you're missing out on. 

About Jon Paul Crimi

Originally from Boston, in his early 20s Jon Paul Crimi moved to Los Angeles and quickly became one of the most sought-after celebrity trainers and sober coaches in the country. Unexpectedly, he found himself in a breathwork class and had a massive transformation that first time. Knowing he had to share this technique, he not only began teaching breathwork, but developed his own unique style and quickly began selling out breathwork classes all over Los Angeles. Jon Paul currently resides in Bend, Oregon with his wife and two children but returns monthly to Los Angeles to teach sold-out breathwork classes and workshops, as well as lead his in-demand Breathwork Teacher Trainings. What makes Jon Paul Crimi stand apart is his east coast no-nonsense approach. He has removed the “New Agey” aspects of breathwork, and now private companies and organizations are filling his calendar. CEOs and the “Forbes set” have found themselves in his classes and have hired him to teach breathwork to their employees. Jon Paul has broadened his classes to include customized workshops and corporate retreats for groups all over the United States. Jon Paul has appeared on Good Morning America and has been featured in The Huffington Post and The Hollywood Reporter. You can find him on countless talk shows and podcasts both in the United States and around the world, as he continues his work to make breathwork more accessible and mainstream. Jon Paul believes everyone can benefit from this practice, and he has Olympians as well as Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy winners to prove it. Witnessing people visibly transform, often after just one breathwork session, is why he greets each day excited to turn people towards their most authentic selves and he has made it his life work to reach as many people as possible.

Connect with Jon Paul

• SIGN UP FOR HIS CLASSES HERE! The class this Sunday, July 16 (direct link here!) will be available for a special 10-day replay instead of the usual 3-day replay! Trust us, you'll be so happy you get to keep doing it. And first-time students gets $10 off their first class!
• Follow Jon Paul on social media: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn | TikTok | Twitter 

Additional Resources:

• Clairannoyance Instagram
• Clairannoyance TikTok (follow now - launching soon!)
• Clairannoyance Website
• Megan's Instagram
• Megan's TikTok
• Megan's Website
• Ryan's Instagram
• Ryan's TikTok
• Ryan's Website

Continuing our monthly astrology series, we're looking at the astrology of July 2023 and filling you in on the planetary movements taking place this month. 

July is packed with some of the year's biggest cosmic shifts and we're breaking it all down for you. Get ready to hear about the highly anticipated Venus retrograde, the North & South Nodes ("nodes of fate" - destiny!) changing signs for the first time since January 2022, some super potent New & Full Moon activity, and four planetary sign changes. We talk about the myth of Persephone, the fall of Lucifer, the importance of 40 days and 40 nights, and some WILD connections we made to the 16th illustration in the Splendor Solis! You have to listen to it all from start to finish..we cover so much ground in this one! 

Are there any major cosmic events happening this month that you're extra eager to experience? 

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Head to our Instagram to see which days in July we identified as favorable, challenging or neutrals
• Check out Ryan's new Astrology for Business calendar subscription to stay ahead of the cosmic tides
• Here's the image of the 16th illustration in the Splendor Solis alchemical manuscript

Additional 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

Introducing "The Serendipity Sessions," a new addition to the Clairannoyance podcast that invites you to drop into our real-time, candid conversations as they unfold naturally over an hour.

With the intent to revel in randomness and impart unexpected insights, “The Serendipity Sessions” is unlike our subject-specific deep dives and guest interview episodes. This is a pure reflection of how we bonded as friends in the first place, from thousands of miles apart. It's a living archive of the dynamic and spiritual discussions we never anticipate having but regularly receive. No outline, no rulebook, and no holding back. You’ll wander with us to the outer banks of consciousness where untouched treasures always manage to wash ashore.

This ongoing series is the truest essence of our sincere and unfiltered thoughts. It's an authentic expression and nourishment for connection. Fortified by a foundation of trust, we safely share as friends and co-hosts, unbound by fear of judgment or consequence. Some topics may not seem spiritual on the surface, but the dots always connect in the end. The sheer nature of this — an experimental dance with serendipity — is something we view as inherently spiritual in its own right.

Sudden insights and unexpected epiphanies often hold more value than meticulously planned discussions. By liberating ourselves from concrete topics and set schedules, it's impossible for any two sessions to ever be the same. We'll never know when the next installment is coming because we're giving ourselves permission to abandon routine. W're opening ourselves to chance whenever we feel the nudge, even if we're seconds away from hitting record on something else.

This is an alternative to the “new age” clickbait content over-saturating every platform. But instead of begging you to “stop scrolling, because this message is for you,” we give respect to the collective consciousness. If a specific thought or theme finds dominance in our lives, it’s likely to be a ripple from a much larger current. It's likely that someone listening is in that current, too. You'll find your way here whenever needed, and we hope you encounter pieces of yourself each time you do.

Serendipitous magic should be organic,
But don't despair, we have hints to share:

• Ireland has potatoes and history but their mornings have no tops
• Short-termism is a new epidemic (and separately, yet relatedly, memory is dwindling) 
• You don't know who you impact
• Restless with anticipation in the face of the unknown
• Water is heavy
• Life is precious no matter how you try to meme it
• Archetype is an overused word
• The band earth wind & fire but add water and subtract the band
• Why god can kick you out of heaven
• Shrooms revelations but without the shrooms 
• Love is the best 

Additional 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

Mediumship has a sordid history. Even today, the practice continues to receive mainstream criticism and stigmatization. As with many spiritual professions, mediumship has weathered the storms of frauds and scams, leaving a stain on its reputation that’s hard to remove. But when you really look into it, you have to wonder: why does this antiquated narrative still exist? After all, research shows that mediums are friendlier, more imaginative and intellectual, more confident and emotionally stable, and less neurotic and anxious than “normal people.” It goes beyond ‘energy’ too, with brain scans showing that mediums are in a distinct mental state while communicating with the deceased.

Study after study consistently reveals that a majority of people have favorable attitudes toward mediumship. It’s not only gaining widespread adoption, but it’s being practiced with shocking accuracy and healing benefits:

• 7 in 10 Americans believe it’s possible to feel “the presence of someone who has died.” (Pew Research Center)
• 87% of people report a decrease in grief, better emotional well-being and a greater sense of peace after seeing a medium (Forever Family Foundation)
• 57% of people have contacted the deceased through a medium; 92% report feeling satisfied after seeing a medium; and 78% admit it’s a transformative experience (Windbridge Research Center)
• 76% of people experience comfort, healing and closure after connecting with deceased loved ones via a medium (Journal of Scientific Exploration)
• Accuracy rates consistently surpass what would be expected by chance alone, with a meta-analysis revealing an overall accuracy rate of 68% (Journal of Parapsychology)
• Mediums have shown a 77% accuracy rate in providing details about the deceased - details that were unknown by the sitter at that time - and then were later verified to be accurate (Windbridge Research Center)

Clairannoyance co-hosts Megan and Ryan are joined by psychic medium and modern mystic Katie O’Brien in this episode. As a skeptic by nature, Katie brings an alternative perspective that lends some much-needed, down-to-earth legitimacy to this practice — and to the spiritual community in general. Katie shares her experience as a born medium who reclaimed her abilities in adulthood after shutting them down in her youth. We talk about her signature approach to mediumship - “soul readings" - a more holistic experience for clients. Topics we explore include: the various Clairs (shoutout to our podcast title); the difficulties of trusting yourself in this line of work; managing client expectations and delivering messages they might not want to hear; establishing healthy boundaries in your personal and professional life; plus much more. 

We're not forcing you to start seeing a medium every day. But let’s be honest. Measurable data is proving mediumship's popularity, accuracy and real-world healing benefits. The only fictional thing going on here is the state of denial all the naysayers keep living in.

About Katie O'Brien

Katie O'Brien is a modern mystic and spiritual advisor who uses her natural born abilities as a psychic medium to work with clients worldwide. Her skeptical mind helps her stand apart and stay grounded, bringing a more authentic approach to her work. Katie diligently validates the information she channels, offering a more holistic experience than you might expect. Her signature "soul readings" provide profound clarity, healing and spiritual development for clients. She transcends the work of a traditional medium to not only connect you with loved ones on on the other side, but she taps you into your own intuitive abilities as well.  Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Katie offers soul readings, human design readings, and intimate group readings. She's acquired numerous prestigious certifications as a master medium, life coach, holistic therapist and more. Her guidebook and journal, "Develop Your Psychic Abilities: How to Make Sense of What You Sense," further supports individuals in nurturing their spiritual well-being. 

Connect with Katie

• Website for bookings & more: katieosoul.com
• Instagram: @_katieosoul_

Additional 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

Wouldn’t it be more accurate to say that the paranormal is… just plain normal now?

After countless occurrences have been documented for thousands of years, the supernatural seems pretty natural to most people now. Regardless, it’s still full of spellbinding and bone-chilling mysteries. From haunted houses to inexplicable apparitions, the paranormal captivates our imagination and reveals glimpses of a reality beyond our comprehension. Even scientists are increasingly studying it and acknowledging the existence of inexplicable events that defy their own explanation.

Ready for some chills and chuckles? Come with Megan and Ryan as they speak with Karen Rontowski, a paranormal investigator, host of the “Paranormal Karen” podcast, and a brilliant stand-up comic who also happens to be a tarot reader. She’s got a demonologist on speed dial (no, really) and her energy is protected to keep us safe as we talk about hunting ghosts, pesky faeries, calling on angels, demonic possessions, and all things paranormal. Karen's unique fusion of comedy and paranormal expertise brings a refreshing perspective that will change how you view supernatural phenomenons.

Are you ready to finally acknowledge that strange figure you keep seeing out the corner of your eye?

About Karen Rontowski:

When she’s not entertaining live audiences, Karen is looking for dead ones. Her night job is stand-up comedy and her later night job is that of a Paranormal Investigator. Her top-rated, long-running podcast “Paranormal Karen” features weekly interviews with some of the most captivating personalities in the paranormal and spiritual space, and she covers everything including ghosts, Bigfoot, herbalism, intuitive therapies, vampires, synchronicities, sex magic and more. Her comedy work continues to take her around the country, and she’s appeared everywhere from The Late Late Show with David Letterman to Comedy Central and beyond. Karen is also a master tarot reader and teacher with more than 20 years of experience, offering entertaining, accessible, and insightful private sessions to clients around the world.

To see her live comedy shows, book a tarot reading, take her classes and more, visit Karen’s website: karenrontowski.com

Listen to the Paranormal Karen podcast with new episodes every week: Apple | Spotify | YouTube | Google

Connect with Karen on Instagram, TikTok and Patreon.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Book: Psychic Self-Defense by Dion Fortune (Karen’s #1 recommendation before anything else)
• Book: The Witch’s Shield by Christopher Penczak (read if you’re sensitive to energy and struggle being around people)
• Book: Spirit Allies by Christopher Penczak (if you want to know your spirit guides)
• Any book by John Zaffis
• TikTok: Bishop James Long (reputable exorcist) 
• Movie: The Haunted (Karen’s scary movie choice because she thinks it’s the most accurate portrayal of demonic possession)

Connect with Clairannoyance:

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

Ryan is flying solo on this episode...MISS YOU MEGAN! She'll be back on the next one, promise! 

Continuing our monthly astrology series, we're looking at the astrology of June 2023 and filling you in on the planetary movements taking place in the month ahead. Sorry this is coming a few days into June, but you'll still have most of the month to prepare for!

June is packed with planetary movements, but less chaotic overall than the past few months. We're talking about it with some high-level themes and going all-in on the concept of creativity and artistry this month, rather than going super in-depth by referencing every little move the planets are making. That said, there are some key transits we discuss as well including Jupiter and the North Node conjunct in Taurus, Venus entering Leo, the Sun and Mercury entering Cancer, Saturn and Neptune turning retrograde, plus information about the New Moon and Full Moons this month. 

How do you think the cosmic energies will play out for you this June? What's your sunset looking like these days? 

P.S. Here's the book I referenced & read quotes from in this episode: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

Additional 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

We’re living in strange times. Seemingly overnight, it became “cool” to be on a journey of self-discovery. This led to the rise of many spiritual modalities in recent years, but one modality continues to be an enigma for many people: Human Design. Drawing from a fusion of ancient wisdom and cutting edge insights, Human Design is a relatively new practice that blends astrology, the I Ching, the Kabbalah, and quantum physics. It offers a profound understanding of our individuality and the interconnectedness of all beings. It’s a powerful tool when used correctly, but a difficult one to wrap your head around.

Clairannoyance co-hosts Megan Lund and Ryan Marquardt are joined by special guest Maile Jackson, a human potential expert who uses Human Design to help businesses and entrepreneurs live out their highest potential and build businesses of their dreams. She brilliantly demystifies Human Design as a modality while educating us on its complexities. From distinguishing between the 5 personality types, to shedding light on the differences between astrology and Human Design, Maile comes well-prepared with her down-to-earth approach, infectious humor, and unbeatable experience in the field. Listen in as we traverse numerous topics including the challenges of understanding Human Design in an oversaturated spiritual influencer culture, to the strange origin story of the modality. Are all of our pets really going to walk away from us in 2027?! Did the founder of Human Design really have sex with an alien?! We cover it all.

Ultimately, Maile shows us that by understanding each other’s Human Design, we can meaningfully improve our self-understanding and our relationships with each other, empowering us to work, live and love together in more natural and fulfilling ways.

Maile Jackson is a seasoned professional with over 13 years of experience in sales and sales leadership roles. With a remarkable track record of success, she has presented to numerous C-Suite executives and facilitated over $20 million in closes throughout her career. Maile's journey of self-evolution led her to discover Human Design, which she seamlessly combined with her sales expertise to assist purpose-driven and spiritual business owners. Her distinct approach, rooted in understanding each individual's unique design, has enabled her to help hundreds of entrepreneurs create sustainable businesses while staying aligned with their purpose.

Look up your Human Design chart for free at jovianarchive.com.

Connect with Maile Jackson:

• Instagram: @maile_soulbiz
• TikTok: @mailejjackson
• Maile’s Sessions, Offerings & Mentoring

Additional 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

Part 3 of 3 — Go back to Parts 1 & 2 if you missed them!

In the conclusion of our Toxic Positivity series, co-hosts Megan Lund and Ryan Marquardt dismantle the myth of forced positivity and reveal the extraordinary truth behind its efficacy. Armed with scientific research and endless personal experiences, you'll discover practical strategies to help retrain your brain for positivity, including how to identify and transform negative thinking patterns. We also discuss the novel concept of pronoia — the opposite of paranoia, and probably one of our new favorite words ever created. We share the benefits of positive affirmations, which we'll be creating on a monthly basis for listeners to focus on each month moving forward, and we discuss how to flip negative phrases into empowering ones so you can nurture a more positive outlook on a consistent basis. Your mind is mysterious, but the science around positive thinking is not a mystery at all. It can lead to a life filled with more authenticity, more resilience, better relationships, improved health, and help you find more meaning in life.

Additional Resources

• Clairannoyance Instagram
• Clairannoyance TikTok (follow now - launching soon!)
• Clairannoyance Website
• Megan's Instagram
• Megan's TikTok
• Megan's Website
• Ryan's Instagram
• Ryan's TikTok
• Ryan's Website

Part 2 of 3 - Go back to Part 1 if you missed it! 

In part 2, we continue our adventure into Toxic Positivity as co-hosts Megan Lund and Ryan Marquardt dive into an extensive array of scientific research that supports the profound benefits of relentless positivity. Uncover the overwhelming evidence that clearly shows how positivity leads to remarkable enhancements in your emotional, social, and physical well-being. From reducing stress and depression, to fostering better relationships, to reducing the chance of death from cancer and even contributing to a longer lifespan of 7.5 years, positivity has been thoroughly studied and affirmed to hold life-changing power. We explore the intricacies of gratitude, manifestation, and the fascinating placebo/nocebo effect, challenging common misconceptions along the way. Unlocking the potential of a positive mindset can help you discover and embrace ways of viewing life that profoundly reshape your habits, your health, your relationships, and your world.

Additional 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