Open to Alchemy

In this powerful episode, my guest Olivia Krishnaswami and I explore the Underworld archetype; a completely unexpected and yet perfectly timed topic! As a poet, writer and mystic, Olivia definitely has a way with words, and I'm so grateful she shared her work and spiritual insights with our pod-community! We chat about:

- Figuring out titles and claiming future identities

- How to use Archetype energy

- The Underworld card 

- Silent meditation retreats

- Layers of spirituality

- Having many purposes + 5 year exercise

- Trauma responses

- Balanced empathy

- Acceptance in not being okay

and lots more!

Follow Olivia on Substack at https://wovendeep.substack.com and on IG at https://www.instagram.com/wovendeep/

Follow Lauren on IG at https://www.instagram.com/open.to.alchemy/ and on her website at https://opentoalchemy.com/

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If you are looking for an open and expansive way to connect into your authentic self, the episode is must-listen. My guest Nyla Falardeau is an Intuitive Channel and teacher, who guides others to tap into their own intuition. In this beautiful and very raw, at times, conversation, we talk about:

- Aligning with seasonal energy

- Repeating messages

- Listening to discomfort

- Expanding into new spiritual methods

- Shedding identities

- Navigating grief & spiritual growth through grieving process (Trigger Warning!)

- Continuing a relationship with someone who has passed

- The gift of sensitivity

- Connecting to your intuition

- Creating a course

And more

Connect with Nyla on IG at nyla_falardeau or on her website, including details on the Welcome Home course.

Connect with Lauren on IG at open.to.alchemy or on her website opentoalchemy.com

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Hi loves! Welcome to my August solocast, recorded on the special 8/8 Lion's Gate Portal. In this episode I share some of my current passions, including a deep dive into plant intuition and flower essences. Listen in for more on:

- Lion's Gate portal

- Office/space cleaning ritual

- Previous design episodes: links to episode 57 episode 53 episode 23

- Plant intuition & sharing my spiritual connection

- Making & benefits of flower essences

- Following your pings

- You are entitled to play

- My gratitude for YOU!

Connect with Lauren on IG at open.to.alchemy and on my website opentoalchemy.com

I would love for you to rate, review, subscribe, share my podcast! Check out opentoalchemy.com for my blog, lots of resources, booking information and more. Visit my Etsy Open to Alchemy store. Come say hi on Instagram.

If you are obsessed with organization, then you will love this episode with Gigi Miller, a professional organizer and founder of Vision Organizing. Gigi deals with physical, mental and digital clutter, and helps clients with everything from space planning to over-buying and money issues. She's also an incredibly inspiring entrepreneur who has continued to pivot her business. Listen in for our convo on:

- Staying the course in business

- Finding your purpose

- Building confidence

- Different types of clutter

- Why clutter matters

- Fighting consumption

- Instant gratification

- Money honesty

- Navigating financial uncertainty

- New entrepreneur advice

and more!

Connect with Gigi on social GigiMiller or visit her online at Vision Organizing.

Connect with Lauren on social at Open.to.Alchemy. Grab her Free guide to launching any small business or side hustle in 10 easy steps. 

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This month's solocast is a mid-summer recap of our Covid experience + Sante Fe vacation + the Fire card. Trigger warning for those sensitive to the topic of grief, especially loss of a parent. Listen in for my take on:

- Our lessons from being sick

- Magical Santa Fe

- Link to my email on how to experience travel, without leaving home

- The Fire card messages

- Impermanence

- Transformation

- Slow burn of change

- Fire rituals for release and manifestation

- My FREE launch guide

and more

Connect with Lauren on IG at open.to.alchemy and on my website opentoalchemy.com

I would love for you to rate, review, subscribe, share my podcast! Check out opentoalchemy.com for my blog, lots of resources, booking information and more. Visit my Etsy Open to Alchemy store. Come say hi on Instagram.

One of my favorite soulsisters, Breanna McHenry is back on the pod for a down-to-earth conversation on some high-vibe topics. Breanna is a Psychic Energy Worker who digs deep into everyday beliefs to help clients make quick and meaningful changes. Listen in on our spirituality speed date, as we go so many places, including:

- What is happening with time

- Generational trauma and conditioning

- Shifting money beliefs

- Energy of business

- Manifesting feelings

- Breaking patterns

- Conscious parenting

and more!

Connect with Breanna on IG at Breanna McHenry. Listen to Breanna's first episode here.

Connect with Lauren on IG at open.to.alchemy and on my website opentoalchemy.com

I would love for you to rate, review, subscribe, share with someone who needs this message. Check out opentoalchemy.com for my blog, lots of resources, booking information and more. Visit my Etsy Open to Alchemy store. Come say hi on Instagram.

If you are ready to have your most balanced and flowing June ever, this is your episode! In this month's solocast we are tapping into the energy of the Water card...I know, amazing synergy right? Listen in as I share about:

- Finding your summer flow

- Modifying your self-care routine

- Prioritizing your time

- Lessons from the Water element

- Allowing yourself to change

- Sharing your gifts

- Looking at resistance

And lots more.

Connect with Lauren on IG at open.to.alchemy and on my website opentoalchemy.com

I would love for you to rate, review, subscribe, share with someone who needs this message. Check out opentoalchemy.com for my blog, lots of resources, booking information and more. Visit my Etsy Open to Alchemy store. Come say hi on Instagram.

If you are into having a space that increases the flow of joy, prosperity and peace, then the ancient wisdom of Feng Shui is definitely something you should check out! Luckily, my amazing guest Kat Kuziel of Urban Lark gives us the deets on how she combines principles of Feng Shui and Human Design to create supportive environments infused with holistic energy. In this episode we dive into:

- Human Design profiles (specifically 2/4 and 6/2)

- Seeing the world with more compassion

- Being unapologetic

- Creating a legacy of impact

- Feng Shui deep dive

- A mini reading for my office and my element!

- Human Design environments

and so much more

Follow Kat on Instagram at The Urban Lark and visit her website at Urban Lark.

Connect with Lauren on IG at open.to.alchemy and on my website opentoalchemy.com

I would love for you to rate, review, subscribe, share with someone who needs this message. Check out opentoalchemy.com for my blog, lots of resources, booking information and more. Visit my Etsy Open to Alchemy store. Come say hi on Instagram.

If you have been looking for a sign to tap into your creative flow, this is it! My guest, Penny Treese is an incredible fine artist, who combines her intuitive connection with a variety of techniques to create beautiful and impactful work. Get ready for your inspiration to ignite as we talk about:

- Finding yourself through art

- The foundation of a creative environment

- Evolving with YES

- Creating through accident and experiment

- How to keep your work fresh

- Trusting your intuition

- Reclaiming your life

- Knowing when something is done

- Self love

And so much more!

Follow Penny on Instagram at PennyTreeseArt and visit her website at pennytreese.com. Find her celebration portraits with partner Liz Stubbs at CelebrationPortraits.Art

Connect with Lauren on IG at open.to.alchemy and on my website opentoalchemy.com

I would love for you to rate, review, subscribe, share with someone who needs this message. Check out opentoalchemy.com for my blog, lots of resources, booking information and more. Visit my Etsy Open to Alchemy store. Come say hi on Instagram.

It's May! One of the busiest months of the year and it's so perfectly aligned that the card I pulled for the month is Time Master. In this monthly solocast I share about:

- Navigating the chaos of May energy

- Timeline jumping

- Future tripping/unicorn thinking

- How to feel free

- Mindset shifting from lack to gratitude

- How to be present

- I AM work

- Mantras/Affirmations

- Meditation 101

- Creating boundaries

- Taking back your energy

and more!

I would love for you to rate, review, subscribe, share with someone who needs this message. Check out opentoalchemy.com for my blog, lots of resources, booking information and more. Visit my Etsy Open to Alchemy store. Come say hi on Instagram at open.to.alchemy