Fantasia

Ready to reclaim your inner hero? In this episode, host Laura Giles dives deep with author and visionary Holly Bellebuono as they unpack her transformative book, Once Upon a Place. This isn’t just another travel guide—it’s a soul-stirring roadmap to healing, purpose, and personal evolution.

Holly reveals how landscapes like forests, caverns, and vessels mirror our inner worlds, each offering symbolic wisdom straight out of the hero's journey. Together, they explore how myth, metaphor, and place intertwine to help us find meaning in the midst of chaos and clarity in times of change.

Whether you're navigating a life transition or craving a deeper connection to yourself and the world, this episode offers a powerful reminder: your story isn’t over—and the map is already in your hands.

🎧 Tune in and begin your mythic journey now!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Hero's Journey and Place

01:05 Inspiration Behind 'Once Upon a Place'

02:34 The Symbolism of the Forest

10:55 Exploring the Cavern: Fertility and Fear

17:33 The Deep: Water as a Metaphor for Identity

24:46 The Vessel: Symbolism of Containers and Transformation

30:37 Listening to Places: Finding Your Path

Guest: Holly Bellebuono

https://www.hollybellebuono.com

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#fantasia #herosjourney #sacredplaces #hollybellebuono

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Laura Giles explores the concept of the Hero's Journey as outlined by Joseph Campbell, discussing its relevance to personal growth and storytelling. She breaks down the stages of the journey, illustrating each with examples from popular culture, and emphasizes the importance of mentorship, facing challenges, and the transformative nature of the journey. The episode concludes with practical advice on how to navigate one's own Hero's Journey mindfully and with intention.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding the Hero's Journey

03:02 The Call to Adventure

05:57 Meeting the Mentor

08:54 Tests, Allies, and Enemies

11:57 The Ordeal and Transformation

15:12 The Road Back and Resurrection

18:02 Returning with the Elixir

21:05 Mindfulness and Integration

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#fantasia #herosjourney #consciouscreator

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What does it mean to really be a man in today’s world—and what happens when you strip away the noise to rediscover who you truly are?

In this powerful episode, Laura Giles sits down with Joshua Fineman, founder of Mensch, to explore the raw, real, and often overlooked aspects of modern masculinity. From the transformational power of crisis to the surprising freedom found in facing death, this conversation dives deep into how men can reconnect with their authentic selves.

Joshua shares hard-won insights about intentional living, the quiet wisdom of nature, and the healing that happens in brotherhood. Whether you’re navigating your own identity or supporting someone who is, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking depth, presence, and purpose.

Listen in—and start your journey back to yourself.

Joshua Fineman

https://bemoremensch.com

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#masculinity #brotherhood #bromance #authenticity

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What if your greatest adversaries were actually your greatest teachers? In this profound conversation, Laura Giles draws wisdom from Marcus Aurelius and Gladiator to explore how our enemies can guide us toward mastery of the self. Learn how to respond instead of react, turn compassion into power, and reframe conflict as a catalyst for growth. If you’ve ever struggled with difficult people or painful experiences, this video offers a new lens—one that could change everything.

Chapters

00:00 Enemies as Teachers

02:57 Mastering the Inner Battlefield

06:07 Compassion and Strength

09:10 Reframing Adversity

12:03 Emotional Detachment and Acceptance

15:10 Choosing Your Battles Wisely

18:12 The Power of Silence

20:49 Preparation for Victory

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🎧 The Fantasia Podcast 🎧

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Laura Giles shares her profound insights from a near-death experience, exploring themes of consciousness, the nature of death, and the importance of personal responsibility. She discusses the subjective nature of death experiences, the significance of funeral rituals, and the necessity of living mindfully and healing as we go. Through her reflections, she emphasizes the interconnectedness of all beings and the power of asking better questions to enhance our understanding of life and existence.

Chapters

00:00 Exploring Near-Death Experiences

03:01 The Nature of Existence and Consciousness

05:54 Understanding Death and Its Subjectivity

08:46 Selfishness and Personal Responsibility

11:58 The Process of Dying and Letting Go

14:54 The Importance of Funeral Rituals

18:10 Asking Better Questions for Better Answers

20:55 The Essence of Jesus and Personal Divinity

24:06 Taking Responsibility for Our Reality

27:07 Living Consciously and Healing as We Go

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🙏 Social Media

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⁠🙏⁠ https://youtube.com/@myfantasia 🙏⁠

💬 Ready to embark on your hero's journey? Let's talk.💬

💬⁠⁠ https://lauragiles.org⁠⁠ 💬

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Why do some places make us feel alive, while others make us feel invisible?

In this episode, Laura Giles opens up about a moment that hit unexpectedly hard—and what it revealed about community, trauma, and the invisible threads that connect us. From film festivals to big-box stores, we explore the spaces where our souls light up... and where they go dim.

If you’ve ever felt like an outsider in a crowd or longed for more meaningful connection, this conversation might be the spark you need.

Chapters

00:00 The Power of Connection at IndieFest

04:54 The Impact of Trauma on Emotional Safety

10:02 The Importance of Belonging

14:57 Creating Community and Connection

20:05 Be the Change: Cultivating Belonging

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#IndieFest, #emotionalsafety, #trauma, #belonging, #community, #connection, #personalgrowth #growth, #self-help, #networking, #indiefilm

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In this insightful video, Laura Giles delves into the hidden power of metaphors and how they shape every aspect of our lives—from our beliefs and emotions to our relationships and personal growth. Discover how the metaphors you unconsciously use influence your worldview, choices, and sense of self. Laura shares compelling stories and practical examples that reveal how consciously choosing your metaphors can lead to a more meaningful, empowered life. Whether you're interested in self-development, psychology, or language, this conversation will help you uncover the stories beneath your story.

Chapters

00:00 The Power of Metaphors in Life

02:58 Understanding Personal Metaphors

05:49 Metaphors and Personal Experiences

09:09 The Impact of Metaphors on Relationships

12:00 Metaphors as Emotional Maps

14:50 Changing Perspectives Through Language

18:03 The Journey of Self-Discovery

20:47 Using Metaphors for Personal Growth

23:55 Invitation to Join the Community

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🎧 The Fantasia Podcast 🎧

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🙏 Social Media

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💬 Need a healing session with Laura Giles? Let's talk.💬

💬⁠⁠ https://lauragiles.org⁠⁠ 💬

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🎧 The Fantasia Free Community🎧

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🎧 The Fantasia Podcast 🎧

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🙏 Social Media

🙏⁠https://x.com/@paranormalPTSD

⁠🙏⁠ https://youtube.com/@myfantasia 🙏⁠

💬 Ready to embark on your hero's journey? Let's talk.💬

💬⁠⁠ https://lauragiles.org⁠⁠ 💬

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In this deeply moving conversation, author Kelly Watt opens up about her harrowing descent into suicidal depression and how the ancient language of astrology offered her a lifeline when nothing else could. Drawing from her award-winning new book The Weeping Degree: How Astrology Saved Me From Suicide, Kelly shares how charting the stars became a roadmap to understanding her pain, reclaiming her identity, and ultimately saving her life. This is a story of darkness, divine timing, and the unexpected ways the universe can speak when we're willing to listen.

Guest: Kelly Watt author of The Weeping Degree

https://kellywatt.ca

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🎧 The Fantasia Community 🎧

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🎧 The Fantasia Podcast 🎧

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💬 Need a healing session with Laura Giles? Let's talk.💬

💬⁠⁠ https://lauragiles.org⁠⁠ 💬

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#astrology #suicide

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🎧 The Fantasia Free Community🎧

🎧 ⁠⁠https://myfantasia.net 🎧

🎧 The Fantasia Podcast 🎧

🎧 ⁠⁠⁠https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/myfantasia 🎧

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💬 Ready to embark on your hero's journey? Let's talk.💬

💬⁠⁠ https://lauragiles.org⁠⁠ 💬

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What if true leadership didn’t look like control or command—but quiet presence and boundless trust? In this episode, Laura Giles dives into The Neverending Story to reveal what the Childlike Empress can teach us about leading with heart, not hierarchy. Whether you manage a team, a household, or your own wild life, this conversation will challenge how you think about influence, authority, and the role of imagination in shaping reality. Tune in and rediscover the power of simply being.

Chapters

00:00 The Leadership of the Childlike Empress

10:15 The Power of Presence and Trust

18:22 Embracing Imagination and Co-Creation

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🎧 The Fantasia Community 🎧

🎧 ⁠⁠https://myfantasia.net 🎧

🎧 The Fantasia Podcast 🎧

🎧 ⁠⁠⁠https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/myfan... 🎧

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💬 Need a healing session with Laura Giles? Let's talk.💬

💬⁠⁠ https://lauragiles.org⁠⁠ 💬

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#fantasia #leadership #childlikeempress

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💬 Ready to embark on your hero's journey? Let's talk.💬

💬⁠⁠ https://lauragiles.org⁠⁠ 💬

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What happens when the battlefield is inside your own mind? When the enemy knows your every move—because it is you?

This week on the podcast, we’re diving deep into what it means to be at war with yourself. The self-doubt, the sabotage, the relentless voice that tells you you’re not enough. But here’s the thing: you’re not alone. And this war? It can be won.

Tune in. Let’s call a truce.

Chapters

00:00 The Hero's Journey Begins

03:02 Language and Culture: Reflections of Self

06:06 Understanding the Shadow Self

09:14 The Path to Wholeness

12:12 Embracing the Struggle of Becoming

15:05 The War Against Yourself

20:52 Finding Peace Within

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🎧 The Fantasia Community 🎧

🎧 ⁠⁠https://myfantasia.net 🎧

🎧 The Fantasia Podcast 🎧

🎧 ⁠⁠⁠https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/myfan... 🎧

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🙏 Social Media

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💬 Need a healing session with Laura Giles? Let's talk.💬

💬⁠⁠ https://lauragiles.org⁠⁠ 💬

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#self-sabotage #warwithin

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🎧 The Fantasia Free Community🎧

🎧 ⁠⁠https://myfantasia.net 🎧

🎧 The Fantasia Podcast 🎧

🎧 ⁠⁠⁠https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/myfantasia 🎧

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🙏 Social Media

🙏⁠https://x.com/@paranormalPTSD

⁠🙏⁠ https://youtube.com/@myfantasia 🙏⁠

💬 Ready to embark on your hero's journey? Let's talk.💬

💬⁠⁠ https://lauragiles.org⁠⁠ 💬

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