In this episode, Ali and Laura dive into the concept of the higher self and intuition; what it means, how to connect with it, and how to trust it. Drawing from personal experience, therapy, Reiki, oracle cards, and moon work, they explore how tuning into your inner voice can guide you through life's challenges and help you find clarity amid noise.

They share a live card reading using the Higher Self Reunion oracle card, walk through a guided three-card reading for listeners (A, B, and C), and close with a message from the Moonology Oracle Cards by Yasmin Boland.

Whether you're a sceptic or a believer, this episode is an invitation to reconnect with yourself.

Key takeaways

1. Your higher self is your purest self — the version of you before trauma, social conditioning, and expectations shaped you. Some call it intuition, soul, or gut instinct.
2. Intuition and mental illness can coexist — negative, intrusive thoughts are not your higher self. Ali shares her experience with OCD and how her therapist helped her distinguish between the two.
3. You already have all the answers within you — external coaches, therapists, and tools can help, but ultimately they teach you to access what's already inside.
4. Silence is essential to hear your inner guidance — social media noise, other people's opinions, and constant doing drown out your higher self. Even 5–10 minutes of quiet daily can make a significant difference.
5. Start small — press your hand to your heart and ask yourself a simple question (e.g., "What should I have for dinner?"). Go with the first answer. That's your intuition talking.
6. Trust yourself first — other people's guidance is filtered through their own wounds, agendas, and baggage. Nobody knows what's best for you like you do.
7. Journaling your evidence builds trust — write down the moments your intuition was right. The logical mind needs proof; give it proof.
8. Cutting the cord is about releasing energy from anything that's draining you — relationships, behaviours, situations, or addictions. It doesn't require drama; intention and meditation are enough.
9. Closing message (Moonology Oracle): "Meant to Be" — you're on the right track. Keep moving forward. The celestial realms are on your side

Recommendations

People / Practitioners

• LOA Twins (Candice Matthew and Tesha Matthew) — helped Alli connect with and name her higher self "Selena" through journaling and drawing exercises. Also featured on Ali's radio show.
• Kyle Gray — creator of the Angel Guide Cards, including the Intuition and Downloads card pulled during the episode.
• Yasmin Boland — author of the Moonology Oracle Cards used for the closing reading.

Practices & Tools

• Oracle Cards — specifically the Higher Self Reunion card and the Angel Guide Cards (Kyle Gray) and Moonology Oracle Cards (Yasmin Boland).
• Reiki — used for inner child healing, connecting with higher self, and pendulum work. Alli includes a section on connecting to your higher self in her Reiki course. See more with Ali.
• Sound baths — referenced as a way to practice switching off and connecting inward. See here Laura’s Sound Baths.

Books

Ali's "Toolbox" books (two books mentioned) — covering external and internal tools for wellbeing and mental health.

If you need support please use the links below;

Mind Charity UK

https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/

Samaritians UK

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

Other support is available and if you would like to be signposted to other tools please email is at [email protected] and we will do our best to help.

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