Ava welcomes the podcast’s resident astrologer KJ Atlas back for a special three-month astrology guide to Fall 2025 in the Northern Hemisphere. Learn about the most influential astrology of Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius seasons from September 22 – December 21, 2025, and how you can best use the energy to manifest original rich-bixch experiences this fall.

The season begins with the Fall Equinox on September 22 although it may feel less than celebratory. The first week of fall is dense with post-eclipse energy so it’s best to give it a week before diving into your spooky season to-dos.

The theme of this time period is unfinished business. If there were things that you really wanted to make happen earlier this year but faced blockages, now is the time to get back to work and manifest. Three key dates in October, November, and December will support your forward momentum.

Ava and KJ discuss all the major astrological transits of Fall 2025 including a Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius and Scorpio, a Moon Wobble in Sagittarius, some big shifts of the outer planets, and of course, a gorgeous set of new moons for manifesting and full moons for releasing. Tune in to learn how to best work with the energy, live in greater alignment, and manifest powerfully this season.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to KJ Atlas

03:05 Eclipse season concludes

05:36 Fall 2025 astro weather at-a-glance

07:58 Fall equinox on September 22

09:57 Key astrological transits this season

10:05 Mercury retrograde November 9

13:24 Upcoming Mars transits

17:10 Lucky dates for forward momentum

20:28 Moon wobble in Sagittarius

23:38 Dark moon phase years 2025-2026

27:23 Outer planet transits – Saturn and Uranus influence

32:34 Justice for the Pluto in Scorpio generation

46:05 New moons for manifesting this fall

46:54 New Moon in Libra October 21

48:47 New Moon in Scorpio November 19

49:47 New Moon in Sagittarius December 19

52:32 Full moons for releasing this fall

52:38 Full Moon in Aries October 6

53:30 Full Moon in Taurus November 5

55:03 Full Moon in Gemini December 4

58:41 Looking ahead to winter solstice

1:05:17 A reminder to make room for fun

Episode Resources

Work with KJ Atlas: https://www.kjatlas.com/

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Website: https://www.kjatlas.com/

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Ava is joined by hypnotherapist Leo Max for a conversation about hypnosis, how the practice heals the mind, body, and soul, and leveraging hypnotherapy to help us become more of who we truly are.

Leo Max is a spiritual hypnotherapist based outside of NYC. He offers deep journeys into the subconscious mind for people to heal from the roots up. His work is a blend of roughly 8 styles of therapy rolled into one powerful service. As the founder of Restorative Hypnosis, he serves people who are tired of talk therapy, know there’s more to healing, and are ready for the transformational power of truth.

Ava and Leo dive into the fascinating world of hypnotherapy starting with the basics of how hypnosis works, what hypnotherapy actually is, and what first-timers can expect. Leo speaks to the benefits of working with the subconscious mind in this practice, and breaks down why hypnotherapy goes where talk therapy cannot. Keeping it to just the basics would be boring - so they also touch on some of the more mystical aspects of his practice like parts work and entity removal. Spoiler alert: If you need an entity guy… Leo’s the one to call.

Ava shares her personal experience with one-on-one hypnotherapy and how the sessions have transformed her reality. They wrap up with an exploration of Leo's beautiful perspective that "the more you heal, the more your soul emerges.” Ultimately, deep healing work just reveals more you. Tune in to explore the realm of hypnosis, healing, and truth.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Leo Max

03:22 Defining hypnosis and hypnotherapy

06:20 Leo’s personal journey to becoming a hypnotherapist

14:25 Conscious vs subconscious mind – how hypnotherapy works

20:05 The mind, body, and soul topics hypnosis can heal

22:00 What to expect in a hypnotherapy session

31:55 Victim mentality - who struggles the most in hypnotherapy

35:15 How long the effects “last” compared to other therapies

39:30 How hypnosis helps us become more of who we truly are

52:10 Parts work and entity removals

1:05:20 Self-development journey – what Leo’s loving now

1:12:41 Encouragement to keep experimenting with the healing process

Episode Resources

Connect with Leo Max

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restorativehypnosis/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@restorativehypnosis

Website: https://restorative-hypnosis.com/

Connect with Ava Beilke

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Website: https://theavaverse.com/

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Ava recounts her summer getaway to Portland Oregon, the city of roses, fresh air, and natural wine bars, and a day trip to the Oregon Coast in this travel talk.

Her journey began with some travel woes when what could have been a 3-hour flight from LA turned into a 20-hour odyssey through Salt Lake City and Seattle. Fortunately, an urgent visit to Portland's Rose Garden provided the perfect vibe check, aura cleanse, and attitude adjustment, and the summer vacation commenced. Thank god for roses.

Ava shares her travel tips and suggestions for spending a weekend in Portland, including an Anthony Bourdain recommended (haunted?) hotel. Her detailed day-by-day itinerary features a day of garden exploration and shopping, a Portland wine bar crawl brimming with natural wine and good times, and a day trip to Cannon Beach on the beautiful Oregon coast.

Whether you're already planning your own Portland adventure or are just considering adding it to your bucket list now, this episode offers insights on how to make the most of a weekend in Portland Oregon, and some excellent places to pass time.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

02:05 Exploring new U.S. cities

04:02 Summer travel challenges

11:41 Where to stay in Portland

14:00 Anthony Bourdain hotel recommendation

16:57 Perfect weekend itinerary

26:14 Portland wine bar crawl

34:29 Day trip to Cannon Beach Oregon

39:40 Oregon coast landmarks allegedly?

42:11 Portland travel tips and final recommendations

Episode Resources

Heathman Hotel

Portland Rose Garden

Portland Japanese Garden

Heavenly Creatures

Portland Saturday Market

Company Wine Bar

Nil Wine Bar

Ecola Seafood Cannon Beach

Ava Genes

Connect with Ava Beilke

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke

Website: https://theavaverse.com/

Ava is joined by PR Strategist Tiff Knighten for a critical conversation about public relations, the messages we’re communicating, the media we’re consuming, and how to best publicly position ourselves for impact in a way that authentically aligns with who we are.

Tiff Knighten is an award-winning PR strategist, brand consultant, and Founder of Brand Curators, a public relations and management agency helping influential people and businesses build, amplify, and monetize their brands. Recognized by Business Insider as a Top PR Pro in the Creator Economy, Tiff is also the host of Main Character Energy with Tiff Knighten podcast, creating space for conversations on personal growth, mental health, and overcoming imposter syndrome.

Ava and Tiff explore public relations and the great value it holds for brands and individuals. They cover identifying the basic building blocks of PR, how to determine your own PR-readiness, and how to best break through the noise with strategies and stories that matter - even amidst the ever-chaotic news cycle. Tiff shares why using your voice and telling your story matters more now than ever, and offers tips for overcoming hesitation.

They also discuss strategies and tools for being a better contributor to and consumer of media. From navigating the complexities of cancel culture (and how to get "un-canceled") to the need for increased media literacy while we're flooded with propaganda, AI, and misinformation, these are conversations that matter now.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Tiff Knighten

04:11 Becoming a PR Power Girl

08:26 How to leverage public relations for growth

15:52 Indications that you’re PR ready

19:32 Everyone has a story to tell

22:02 Effective PR during chaotic news cycles

27:14 Different types of media placements

35:53 Using your authentic voice

45:53 Navigating cancel culture as brands and individuals

54:00 Media literacy 101: Critical consumption in the digital age

1:08:05 Why your story matters now!

Episode Resources

Explore Tiff’s Public Relations Agency Brand Curators: https://www.brandcurators.co/

Connect with Tiff Knighten

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiff_or_die

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tiffknighten

Website: https://www.tiffknighten.com/

Connect with Ava Beilke

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke

Website: https://theavaverse.com/

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Ava welcomes the podcast’s resident astrologer KJ Atlas back for a special three-month astrology guide to Summer 2025 in the Northern Hemisphere. Learn about the most influential astrology of Cancer, Leo, and Virgo seasons from June 20 – September 22, 2025, and how you can best use the energy to manifest rich-bixch experiences all summer long.

Summer officially kicks off with Summer Solstice on June 20th. Legend has it that the Gabby Windey method of manifestation might be especially powerful on this day. If that’s not your vibe, it’s also a great time to get outside, have a dinner party, and soak up the sun on the longest day of the year.

Last year was Brat summer, and this year is Manic Pixie Tradwife summer. If that sounds strange, it is. KJ speaks into the duality of this season, a time where feral girls cross paths with traditional prairie dress wardrobes, but have no fear, this is temporary.

Ava and KJ discuss the major astrological moments of the season including Jupiter moving into Cancer (its giving tradwife), Uranus moving into Gemini (serving manic pixie), and Mercury Retrograde in Leo impacting the fixed signs of Leo, Taurus, Scorpio, and Aquarius. There are also many lengthy Void of Course (VOC) Moons and a Moon Wobble on the summer calendar. KJ breaks down the meanings of these events, how they impact our daily experience, and how we can work with these energies. Spoiler: You may want to plan a staycation during the Void Moon spanning the three days of July 29-31.

Last but certainly not least, they talk about three New Moons, ripe for manifesting this summer. Tune in to learn about the themes of the Cancer, Leo, and Virgo new moons and the best times to set intentions so that your desires come to fruition.

While the astrology of summer isn’t as intense as what we experienced during the first half of the year, there are lots of big changes in motion. As you press play on this episode, grab a notebook to jot down some notes, and think about how you can be more you throughout this period of time. While it’s not the end of the world, it may be the end of the world as we know it. So, when times are crazy, be crazier.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

02:35 Reflecting on the astrology of spring

07:14 Summer 2025 at-a-glance

11:59 Summer Solstice – June 20

17:14 Chiron Retrograde – July 30

18:48 Jupiter in Cancer – June 9

26:07 Uranus in Gemini – July 7

34:45 Mercury Retrograde in Leo – July 17- August 11

39:53 Moon Wobble 101

44:03 Moon Wobble – September 11

45:10 Understanding Void of Course (VOC) Moons

54:40 Void Moon in Libra – July 29-31

57:27 New Moons for manifesting this summer

58:42 Cancer New Moon – June 25

01:02:02 Leo New Moon – July 24

01:05:14 Virgo New Moon – August 22

01:14:17 End of the world as we know it?

Episode Resources

Subscribe to KJ Atlas’ Grove Almanac: https://www.kjatlas.com/the-grove-almanac

Connect with KJ Atlas

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kj.atlas/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kj.atlas

Website: https://www.kjatlas.com/

Connect with Ava Beilke

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke

Website: https://theavaverse.com/

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Ava Beilke dives into the complexities and emotions of returning to our roots as she shares her personal journey of visiting Minneapolis after relocating to Los Angeles. From navigating the overwhelming feelings of limited time and endless to-do lists to experiencing unfamiliar moments in formerly familiar places, this episode explores the universal experience of hometown visits.

Ava reflects on both the practical aspects of planning a hometown visit and the deeper emotional impact they can have on our identity. As a love letter to her hometown of Minneapolis, she shares her favorite local spots, from the historic Lyndale Park Rose Garden to the iconic First Avenue music venue, plus a list of her favorite local restaurants (obviously!), offering both personal insights and travel recommendations for exploring this vibrant Midwestern city.

Whether you're planning your own hometown visit or curious about Minneapolis's hidden gems, this episode provides thoughtful perspectives on maintaining connections to our roots while embracing the personal growth and change that comes from leaving home.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

01:55 Hometown visit considerations

03:38 Planning and prioritizing for your visit

05:48 Balancing family obligations and personal time

06:44 Navigating relationships

13:35 Personal growth and relating to your hometown

17:31 Finding peace with where you’re from

19:10 Ava’s hometown hangs in Minneapolis

20:15 Top summertime activities

25:06 Concert and theater venues

29:53 Best Minneapolis restaurants

45:00 Weather considerations for visiting the Twin Cities

47:11 Embracing the changes that comes from leaving home

Episode Resources

Minneapolis Chain of Lakes

Walker Art Center

First Avenue

Colita Restaurant

Martina

Young Joni and Pizzeria Lola

Boludo

Broders’ Pasta Bar

Bar La Grassa

Parlour Bar

Sebastian Joe’s Ice Cream

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Ava is joined by astrologer, money mentor, and medium Natalia Benson for a beautiful conversation about mediumship, understanding that there is more, and how we can all connect with the other side to receive support, guidance, and love to become more of who we truly are.

Natalia Benson specializes in money mentorship, digital course creation & online monetization rooted in astrology, personal finance & spiritual wellness. She fuses the spiritual world with practical tools for empowerment and has helped thousands of students make meaningful choices and changes in their lives. Natalia has her own Money Membership 6+ years running & has been the host of Natalia Benson the Podcast, which just hit over 1.5 million downloads. Her mission is to equip women with the power to create life on their terms thanks to the unique fusing of financial awareness, astrology & spirituality. She is currently training and practicing to become a Medium.

Ava and Natalia explore her mediumship journey—covering everything from the basics of mediumship to overcoming fears of the unseen world. Natalia discusses what mediumship is really, whether everyone has psychic abilities, and how she discovered and developed her medium abilities. They explore the concept of spirit teams, meeting your team of guides, how to recognize signs from the universe, and more.

The conversation takes an incredible turn when Natalia conducts a live mediumship session with Ava, bringing through her guides. This experience offers a glimpse into life beyond life and the magical messages of love and support available to us at all times. Tune in to discover who comes through for Ava during the session.

Whether you're seeking signs from the universe or already receive signs, symbols, and messages, this episode offers valuable insights for strengthening your connection to the other side to be more you.  

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

01:24 Meet astrologer, money mentor, and medium Natalia Benson

05:20 What is mediumship?

09:15 Do we all have psychic and intuitive abilities?

12:23 Recognizing and strengthening mediumship abilities

19:45 Listening to the messages around you

22:19 Becoming less afraid of death, loss, and the other side

29:22 Boundary setting for tapping into specific energies as a medium

31:26 Protecting yourself from unwanted energy, like Ava’s haunted hotel experience

41:35 Spiritual teams and spirit guides

45:34 Creating a connection with spirit guides and asking for signs

48:35 Let yourself believe!

53:56 Mediumship Session: Natalia Benson connects with Ava Beilke’s spirit guides

1:09:54 Meditation and other ways to receive signs, symbols, messages from the other side

1:16:16 Final thoughts and words of wisdom from Natalia

Episode Resources

Connect with Natalia Benson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalia_benson/

Website: https://nataliabenson.com/

Connect with Ava Beilke

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke

Website: https://theavaverse.com/

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Ava welcomes back the podcast’s resident astrologer KJ Atlas for a special three-month astrology forecast for Spring 2025. Learn about the most influential astrological events of Aries, Taurus, and Gemini seasons from March 20 – June 21, 2025, discover how these happenings will impact you, and get tips on how to use the energy to your advantage so you can manifest rich-bixch experiences. 

As the Spring Equinox officially kicks off the new year, Ava and KJ talk about the astrology of spring and break down the season’s most significant astrological events: Venus retrograde, Mercury retrograde, Eclipse season, Saturn and Neptune entering Aries, and three powerful new moon manifestation periods.

Spring starts off chaotic as the astrology ushers us through a big transition period and according to KJ if we can make it to May, we can do anything. The good news is, thing simmer down into a nice ease and breeze before summer.

Tune in to learn how to best navigate this timeframe – from avoiding cutting those bangs until Venus goes direct to learning a new hobby (hot girls garden) when Jupiter enters Cancer – we’ve got you covered.

If you’re feeling like everything is a bit louder and crazier than usual, well, it is. In fact, we are currently experiencing some of the craziest astrology of our lifetime. Remember - just because its common doesn’t mean it’s normal.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

02:24 Winter astrology review and lessons learned – Surprise parties and buying cars

11:45 Spring equinox marks the astrological new year

16:06 Spring 2025 astrology at-a-glance

19:05 Aries season starts March 20

19:22 Venus Retrograde through April 12

26:53 Mercury Retrograde through April 7

28:50 Eclipse season through March 29

39:55 Saturn enters Aries May 24

46:38 Neptune enters Aries March 30

54:40 Jupiter enters Cancer June 9

1:03:18 Manifesting with the new moons

1:04:15 New Moon in Aries March 29

1:08:08 New Moon in Taurus April 27

1:11:35 New Moon in Gemini May 26

1:15:31 Words of wisdom for spring – Filtering news and tangible hobbies are in

Episode Resources

Subscribe to KJ Atlas’ The Grove Almanac 2025: https://www.kjatlas.com/the-grove-almanac

Connect with KJ Atlas

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kj.atlas/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kj.atlas

Website: https://www.kjatlas.com/

Connect with Ava Beilke

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke

Website: https://theavaverse.com/

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Six months ago, Ava quietly left her home of 10 years in Minneapolis and moved to Los Angeles. She drove across the country in her car with three suitcases and her mom riding shotgun, seeking a new chapter of personal growth and expansion. Over the last 6 months, she's had countless new experiences that simply wouldn't have happened had she stayed put. From finding a place to live to making adjustments at work, from building a community of friends to dating in LA and everything in between, Ava shares her experiences and best advice for staring over in a new city. 

While making a big life change can be intimidating, overwhelming, and even painful at times, it's never as scary as remaining stagnant. Ava encourages you to make whatever big change is on your heart—whether moving to LA, somewhere else, or perhaps another significant life transition. Nothing changes if nothing changes.

Timestamps

 00:00 Introduction

00:55 First steps in moving to Los Angeles

03:22 Thoughts on making a big life change like moving

04:10 Why choose Los Angeles?

05:11 Essential moving considerations: Locational astrology, weather, work, & community

12:08 Finding short term and long term housing in LA

19:34 Work relocation strategies - freelancing versus finding a new job

23:20 Overcoming isolation in a new city as an entrepreneur

26:18 Tips for building and maintaining a community

28:28 Having patience when finding ‘your people’

35:48 Dating and navigating relationships in a new city

38:33 Los Angeles lifestyle: Entertainment, hobbies & opportunities

44:04 Relocation challenges and overcoming them

52:22 Key lessons from my first 6 months in LA

Episode Resources

Connect with Ava Beilke

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke

Website: https://theavaverse.com/

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Ava is joined by actress Lorene Chelsey for a conversation on embracing the artist lifestyle. They dive deep into the realities of the artist lifestyle, exploring everything from the nomadic nature of acting work to finding and maintaining creative inspiration.

Lorene Chesley is an actress and creator who hails from the Washington DC metro area. She's the author of The Perfectly Imperfect Christian, which is currently being turned into a dramedy series called P.I.C. She’s an Aries Sun, Pisces Moon, and Taurus rising who loves the adventure of life.

Ava and Lorene discuss the creative process, creative project management, and finding balance in an unconventional career. Plus, they share valuable tips for anyone wanting to tap into their inner artist, whether as a passion project or career path.

Whether you're an aspiring artist or someone looking to embrace their creativity, Lorene's practical advice and infectious enthusiasm will inspire you to pursue your artistic dreams on the journey to being more you.

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Lorene Chesley

04:00 Lorene’s journey to becoming an actor

07:33 Putting your ass where your heart wants to be

09:22 What the life of an actor is actually like

10:40 Day jobs and making ends meet as an artist

15:06 Traveling for work as an artist to New Orleans and beyond

17:25 How to stay motivated as an artist working on a show pilot

20:36 Finding balance and making space for creativity to flow

21:37 Starting a new creative project and learning as you go

27:15 Is every creative project meant to be finished?

29:25 Where to look for creative inspiration when you’re in a lull

32:01 Travel talk: Proximity to weekend trips in CA

37:13 Lorene Chesley’s P.I.C. pilot

41:55 Presenting a pilot at Portland Film Festival

44:17 Advice for embracing your inner artist

49:24 Getting to know yourself

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Episode Resources

Connect with Lorene Chesley

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mschesley/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mschesley

Website: https://www.lorenechesley.com/

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Website: https://theavaverse.com/

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