Jamie Gilcrease hosts Katie Swenson, who shares her journey and divine experiences, highlighting the evolution of her yoga practice during the pandemic. They discuss discerning God's voice in decisions and offer advice on faith and courage for younger listeners. Katie talks about how faith anchors her in uncertain times, her choice to quit drinking, and its social impact. The episode explores interpreting coincidences as divine guidance, sharing real-life examples, and the power of personal storytelling. They emphasize embracing divine guidance during life changes and recognizing divine nudges. Jamie closes with gratitude and a preview of upcoming content.

(0:00) Introduction and guest introduction with Katie

(0:29) Katie's life journey and divine experiences

(3:03) Yoga practice evolution during the pandemic

(4:30) Discerning God's voice in personal decisions

(7:02) Faith and courage: Advice to younger self

(11:26) Faith anchoring in times of uncertainty

(20:09) Quitting drinking and its social impact

(23:03) Interpreting coincidences as divine guidance

(24:49) Divine messages and real-life examples

(32:20) The power of sharing personal stories

(36:03) Embracing divine guidance in life changes

(40:23) Recognizing and listening to divine nudges

(45:49) Various methods of receiving divine messages

(47:18) Building community and finding support

(48:34) Unexpected signs of divine reassurance

(52:09) Spiritual growth through physical struggles

(55:11) Understanding faith in action

(56:15) Host reflections and gratitude

(56:58) Closing and preview of upcoming content

Shaina Hargens, known as the "Connection Queen," joins us to discuss balancing personal and professional life through gratitude and connection. She shares insights on overcoming addiction, embracing change, and building meaningful business relationships while staying true to core values. Shaina highlights the importance of vulnerability in storytelling and the power of sharing experiences during adversity. She also explores transformation through investment and energy exchange. As a mom, wife, and entrepreneur, Shayna stresses personal time, spiritual connection, and family communication, offering advice for struggling moms.

(0:00) Introduction of Shaina Hargens

(0:55) "Connection Queen" title and its significance

(2:10) Incorporating connection into daily life and work

(3:45) The ISO Prosperity Planner and identity-based planning

(6:02) Balancing personal and professional life with gratitude

(16:02) Attention vs. Connection and its impact on addiction

(19:13) Building trust with oneself and others

(21:34) Advice for women feeling stuck or uncertain

(28:35) The importance of vulnerability and sharing experiences

(34:04) Gratitude practices during challenging times

(43:25) Building meaningful connections in business and personal life

(48:17) Barter system, energy exchange, and pricing in coaching

(51:09) Embracing identity as a mom, wife, and entrepreneur

(52:10) Early morning routines and spiritual connection

(53:08) Communication and boundary setting in relationships

(56:12) Balancing work, parenting, and personal growth

(57:32) How to find Shaina Hargens online

(58:30) Advice for struggling moms

Jamie and Aspen explore the complexities of strained relationships, focusing on divorce, co-parenting, and communication barriers. They discuss building trust, the role of faith, and how daily struggles impact relationships. Emphasizing meaningful dialogue, they define good parenting and the importance of curiosity in communication. The episode addresses questions that uncover deeper issues, mental check-ins, and confronting past traumas. They also discuss creating supportive communities, insights from Bible study, and communication tools. Aspen concludes with thoughts on fostering close relationships, a listener Q&A, and final thanks.

(0:00) Introduction and relationship background

(1:15) Strained relationships, divorce, and communication barriers

(6:29) Co-parenting challenges and building trust

(13:35) Faith and day-to-day struggles in relationships

(19:15) Meaningful communication and defining good parenting

(24:45) The importance of curiosity in effective communication

(30:25) Questions that reveal deeper issues and foster understanding

(36:34) Mental check-ins and vulnerability in addressing past traumas

(41:35) Creating supportive communities and bible study insights

(47:34) Fostering understanding and applying communication tools

(52:25) Building and sharing stories of close relationships

(53:26) Aspen's closing thoughts and listener Q&A

(54:02) Final thanks and closing remarks

Ross Thompson introduces Empress, who shares her background and childhood experiences marked by abuse and mental health struggles. The conversation shifts to recognizing signs of abuse in children and Empress's path to becoming a spiritual healer, exploring different soul types. Ross opens up about his personal struggles and the ease of conversation with guests. Empress discusses her daughter's autism and her work with the homeless, offering insights on the inner child, social cues, and literal interpretations. They touch on Ross's childhood epilepsy and dreams, before diving into Ed Gein's mental health and upbringing. The episode concludes with Empress's reflections on societal obsessions, advice on healing, and plans for future collaboration.

(0:00) Introduction of guest Empress and her background

(0:23) Empress' childhood, abuse, and mental health struggles

(6:00) Recognizing and addressing signs of abuse in children

(12:29) Empress' journey to becoming a spiritual healer and soul types

(21:38) Ross Thompson's personal struggles and conversation ease with guests

(30:27) Empress on her daughter's autism and working with the homeless

(42:13) Empress' insights on inner child, social cues, and not taking things literally

(51:37) Ross's childhood epilepsy and discussion on dreams and subconscious memories

(57:04) Empress discusses Ed Gein's sleep, mental health, and upbringing

(1:02:21) Wrapping up: Empress's final thoughts on societal obsessions and advice on healing

(1:03:57) Closing remarks and future collaboration plans

Boo Boo welcomes Dreamer the Wolf Fox, who shares his unique music journey and the inspirations that have shaped his career. Dreamer delves into defining moments in his musical exploration, touching on diverse styles and collaborations that have influenced his sound. He opens up about personal experiences that have impacted the themes of his album. The discussion covers songwriting feedback and the unexpected influence of Guitar Hero on his music. Dreamer outlines his album release strategies and future plans, wrapping up with final thoughts and an invitation for listeners to connect on social media.

(0:00) Introduction and Dreamer the Wolf Fox's music journey

(3:41) Inspirations and defining moments in music

(8:16) Dreamer's exploration of musical styles and collaborations

(13:08) Dreamer's personal story and album themes

(24:47) Songwriting feedback and Guitar Hero's influence

(26:13) Album release and future plans

(28:52) Final thoughts and social media invitation

Jamie and Tracy introduce their respective practices, with Jamie focusing on coaching and Tracy on hypnosis therapy. They delve into personal experiences with hypnosis and the range of issues it can address, sharing success stories and somatic experiences. The episode explores the synergy of combining vision coaching with hypnosis and emphasizes the importance of meaningful family conversations. Discussions cover spirituality, personal trauma, and authenticity, alongside the concept of connecting with one's inner child and overcoming judgment. The session wraps up with updates on Calming Waves Wellness Center and a collaboration with The Lotus Chronicles podcast.

(0:00) Introduction to Jamie's coaching and Tracy's hypnosis therapy

(2:13) Hypnosis: Personal experiences and issues it can address

(5:03) Hypnosis success stories and somatic experiences

(9:20) Combining vision coaching with hypnosis and live family conversations

(22:51) Deep dive: The importance of meaningful conversations

(23:13) Exploring spirituality, personal trauma, and authenticity

(25:28) Connecting with your inner child and overcoming judgment

(27:08) Wrap-up and updates on Calming Waves Wellness Center

(28:28) Collaboration with The Lotus Chronicles podcast

Bubba Startz introduces Alan Katz, who shares his journey from his early career experiences to moving to LA and producing "Tales from the Crypt." Alan discusses the challenges faced during production, the success of the franchise, and feature films. The conversation delves into the production issues of "Bordello of Blood" and the ensuing professional fallout, leading to Alan's personal struggles. Alan recounts the birth of his podcast, "How Not to Make a Movie," and the transition to podcasting, highlighting the benefits and the launch of "The Donor, a DNA Horror Story." Alan shares insights on intellectual property in podcasting and discusses the mission of Costard and Touchstone. The episode concludes with closing remarks and expressions of gratitude.

(0:00) Introduction of Alan Katz and Scene Projects network

(0:45) Alan Katz's background, move to LA, and early career experiences

(7:53) Producing Tales from the Crypt: Challenges and the Crypt Keeper character

(20:15) Tales from the Crypt franchise success and feature films

(24:41) Bordello of Blood production issues and casting challenges

(39:58) Professional fallout and Alan’s personal struggles

(47:18) Birth of How Not to Make a Movie podcast and transition to podcasting

(55:55) Podcasting benefits and The Donor, a DNA Horror Story launch

(1:00:20) Donna Hall's story and The Hall Closet podcast impact

(1:05:10) Intellectual property in podcasting with Alan Katz

(1:07:22) Costard and Touchstone: Mission overview

(1:09:44) Closing remarks and thank yous

Bubba Startz introduces Boo Boo, who shares his early life marked by family struggles and school behavior issues. The conversation delves into coping with violence, substance abuse, and the impact of loss. Boo Boo discusses his brother's influence and recovery efforts, leading to a turning point towards sobriety and a past involvement in drug dealing. They explore Boo Boo's current projects, including Freestyle Freak Out, and future plans. The dialogue shifts to podcast growth, content management, and the SCENE project. Themes of trust, leadership, and team dynamics are emphasized. The episode wraps with closing banter, final thoughts, an invitation to the community, and expressions of gratitude.

(0:00) Introduction to the episode

(0:29) Boo Boo's early life, family struggles, and school behavior

(4:20) Coping with violence, substance abuse, and loss

(9:57) Boo Boo's brother's role and recovery efforts

(13:07) Turning point, sobriety, and drug dealing

(23:10) Current projects, Freestyle Freak Out, and future plans

(32:19) Podcast growth, content management, and SCENE project

(35:12) Trust, leadership, and team dynamics

(36:08) Closing banter, final thoughts, and invitation to community

(37:02) Episode sign-off and gratitude

Bubba and Jamie reconnect to discuss Jamie's business challenges tied to city politics and her ex-husband, the mayor. They delve into legal advice, small-town dynamics, and new legislation. Bubba shares how negative experiences can open doors. Jamie contemplates moving to Spearfish, balancing opportunities and anxiety. The episode highlights personal growth, business recognition, and thriving in the digital age. They explore the benefits of a college town, small-town business hurdles, and local government's role in economic development. Reflections on public service and Fourth of July celebrations emphasize community impact. The episode wraps with excitement for future podcast plans.

(0:00) Episode introduction and catching up with Jamie

(0:56) Jamie's business struggles and city politics

(3:33) Jamie's conflict with ex-husband, the mayor

(5:06) Legal advice and small-town political insights

(6:40) Support and new legislation

(9:18) Bubba's experiences with negative energy

(12:19) Opportunities from challenges

(15:17) Moving to Spearfish: Prospects and anxiety

(20:03) Community, personal growth, and business recognition

(26:24) Jamie and Bubba's business growth in a digital era

(30:15) Embracing opportunities in a college town

(31:04) Community importance and small-town business challenges

(36:46) Lead vs. Spearfish: Development and opportunities

(41:19) Local government impact and economic discussions

(45:08) Education in local government and public service reflection

(49:31) Fourth of July and overcoming helplessness

(50:39) Community impact and finding new opportunities

(53:02) Excitement for the future and podcast plans

Bubba welcomes Angell Deer and Sarah to discuss ancestral practices and the significance of winter. Angell shares insights on how community plays a vital role in the healing process and introduces the mission and philosophy of Sacred Paths. The conversation delves into deconstructing outdated mindsets to foster personal growth, highlighting the importance of evolving perspectives. Angell provides an overview of the healing resources available through Sacred Paths, offering listeners a path to explore their own healing journey. The episode emphasizes the interconnectedness of community and individual growth, paving the way for a deeper understanding of oneself and others.

(0:12) Introduction and overview with Angel Deer and Sarah

(6:31) Angel Deer on ancestral practices and winter

(9:03) The role of community in healing

(12:10) Sacred Paths mission and philosophy

(16:21) Deconstructing old mindsets for growth

(21:00) Accessing Sacred Paths' healing resources