North Node: The Yoga & Astrology Podcast

Spiritual awakening isn’t all light and bliss — it’s often the moment life cracks us open. In this episode, we explore what it really means to awaken: the dissolving of old identities, the chaos that comes before clarity, and the deep remembrance of who you are beneath the conditioning.

Through the lenses of psychology, yoga philosophy, and astrology, we look at awakening as both a breakdown and breakthrough — a sacred initiation into deeper awareness. We’ll talk about how to navigate spiritual burnout, ego death, and the messy middle of transformation, while grounding yourself in compassion and embodiment.

Whether you’re in the midst of an awakening or supporting others through theirs, this episode invites you to see the beauty in unraveling — and to trust that every ending is also a beginning.]

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Everyone knows their star sign… but how well do you really know it? In this episode, Laura and Becky dive into what your “star” (or Sun) sign actually represents - your core essence, your life force, and the light you’re here to shine.

We explore each zodiac sign, what the degree of your Sun means, and how the house it falls in shapes the way your purpose expresses itself in the world.

Whether you’re a curious beginner or already fluent in astro-speak, this episode will help you see your sign, and yourself in a whole new light.

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 In this episode, we explore the art of boundaries: what they are, why they matter, and the psychology behind how we set (or struggle with) them. We’ll look at how yoga can help us tune into our body’s wisdom to create healthier boundaries, and how astrology offers insight into the energetic patterns that shape the way we connect with others. A conversation for anyone who wants to honor their own needs while staying open to deep, authentic relationships.

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In this episode, Laura & Becky open up about their personal journey with values — what they are, how they evolve, and the way they shape every choice we make. Together, they explore how discovering and living by their own values has impacted their work, relationships, and sense of purpose. 

Expect honest conversation, practical insights, and reflections that might inspire you to rethink what really matters most in your own life.

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In this summer reflection episode, Laura and Becky look back on the past few months—sharing candid thoughts on relationships, parenting, kids and schooling. It’s a gentle pause to process the season gone by before we dive into fresh conversations and new themes in the episodes ahead. 

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Why do humans seek approval — the “biscuits” of praise, validation, and gold stars that never truly satisfy? In this episode, we explore the deep roots of self-worth: not as something earned, but remembered. We look at the childhood patterns, societal conditioning, and inner dynamics (like the inner child and inner critic) that keep us chasing external affirmation. You’ll learn how to recognise when you’re reaching for biscuits — and how to nourish yourself from within instead.

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In a world that celebrates hustle and constant productivity, how do we return to simply being? This episode explores the subtle, often misunderstood difference between authentic feminine presence and anima possession — when the inner feminine becomes distorted through performance or projection. Through the lens of Jungian psychology, astrology, and embodied wisdom, we unpack how to slow down, soften, and live from a place of wholeness rather than burnout. This is an invitation to remember who you are beneath the doing.

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This episode dives into the raw, often unspoken terrain of shadow work, especially the parts of us that surface during retrograde season. The ones that whisper “you’re not doing enough”, or “you’re too much again.” The parts that keep us over-giving, over-apologising, over-achieving, or stuck in cycles of self-criticism.

We explore how these patterns live in the body, the birth chart, and our everyday lives. For us, this shows up most vividly in the challenges we face as mothers - where the pressure to hold it all can expose the deepest cracks in our sense of worth.

This is a conversation about truth, tenderness, and self-inquiry. About coming home to yourself. And about how the retrogrades, far from punishing us, are inviting us into greater wholeness, if we’re brave enough to look within.

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In this episode, we reflect on the powerful transformations that unfolded during our recent 200hr Yoga Teacher Training - not just for the students, but for us as guides and space holders too.

We explore the Heroine’s Journey as a framework for what it means to move from doing to being, from striving to softening, from performance to presence. Through honest conversation, shared reflection, and personal storytelling, we unpack how this training became a container for:

• Releasing old identities and roles
• Simultaneously learning and unlearning
• Facing the wounds of disconnection from the feminine
• Reclaiming intuition, softness, and soul truth
• Remembering that our worth isn’t tied to what we do, but who we are

You’ll also hear part of our own journeys - from burnout and masculine achievement to spiritual crisis and rediscovery through yoga and feminine embodiment. But more than that, this episode honours the collective spiral we witnessed as our recent batch of teacher returned to themselves, one breath, one posture, one moment at a time.

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On 7/7/2025 — a numerological portal of awakening — Uranus, the planet of disruption and liberation, moves into Gemini for the first time in 84 years.

This is more than a transit. It’s a revolution of voice, thought, and technology.

In this episode, we explore:

• What Uranus represents in your natal chart
• How Uranus in Taurus redefined values, bodies, and security — including the COVID years
• What Uranus in Gemini will awaken in our minds, our media, our nervous systems, and our spiritual path
• The rise of AI and the widening consciousness gap
• Why this is the age of truth-speaking, sound healing, and liberating your voice

This is a 7-year portal into the future. Will we use it to deepen into soul — or to outsource more of who we are?

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