This week, I got to talk to Kelly McLaren, an intuitive coach, Akashic records and angel and spirit guide reader. We talked all about how you can start to connect with your spirit team (guides, angels, ancestors and more!) and learn to trust your own intuition. Kelly is passionate about helping her clients on this path and we had a great conversation about how each of us receive messages, signs and guidance from our spirit teams!

The questions Kelly answers are:

- What is an example you have of following spirit crumbs?

- What is the difference between the universe, your higher self and your spirit team?

- What are the benefits of connecting to your spirit team and intuition?

- How do you know when you are connected?

- How are personal and spiritual development connected?

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆

Kelly is an intuitive coach, an Akashic records and angel and spirit guide reader. She help the spiritually curious to strengthen their intuition and connect with their spirit team. When this connection is nurtured it leads to individuals feeling confident in decision making, trusting in their selves and gives reassurance that guidance and love are always within reach. Find her on Instagram @lead.from.the.heart and click the link in her bio to check out her offerings. 

𝗡𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗴𝗶𝗮 & 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳

I have been thinking about past versions of myself. Moments in time when I was full of joy. Connected to my feminine energy. A confident leader. I realized that these are all of the qualities I've been trying to hard to embody recently but I already have them. 

Watching the Superbowl Halftime Show, I found myself so nostalgic and even crying. I was brought back to previous versions of myself and something reawakened! Music is so powerful and I feel like I need more of it in my life. I was suddenly seeing my life as a series of cassettes, CDs and playlists.

Sometimes, I think we need to go back to the honeymoon stages in our lives - childhood, our twenties - when we had so few worries and hang-ups. Who were you? What made you light up? What did you love to do? 

Bring that spark back to your relationship with yourself!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵?

Let's connect!

Podcast: @spiritcrumbs

Offerings: @concreteandcrystals

𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗯𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

I've been receiving messages to connect more with nature for awhile. In the past couple of weeks, I have been tapping into my intuition and doing some research on some of the plants that have come into my awareness.

Just like books, I choose my plants intuitively. Only recently did I think to look up the symbolism of the houseplants in my apartment. Since the Animals as Spirit Crumbs episode was so popular, I thought it would be fun to share what I learned about my connection to nature and plants. 

Even in readings, I have received messages about grounding, spending time in nature and fairies! 

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂?

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Podcast: @spiritcrumbs

Offerings: @concreteandcrystals

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘂𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴

This episode is a short reading for the energy of the new moon, the 2/2 manifestation portal and Imbolc. We are halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox as we enter this time of manifestation and transformation!

The first messages reminded us to be honest with ourselves about our desires and the old patterns and stories that may be preventing us from moving forward. We need to think about whether we've been putting on a mask and covering up our true goals with humour/sarcasm or other coping mechanisms. Do you remember who you are and what you want beneath all of that extra weight?

This is a beautiful time for creation and co-creation as new opportunities and partnerships are on the horizon. Once you are honest with what you desire to manifest, look out for spirit crumbs to guide you towards success! You are building a new foundation without the old stories and identities that you've held onto for too long.

Allow the energy of transformation to help you realign for your highest good! 

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗼𝗼𝗻?

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆: 𝟰 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗽𝘀

I want to thank each of you for coming along for this journey with me over the past year. I am so grateful for every message and download that reminds me of why I choose to share my truth. 

For the anniversary episode, I chose clips from 4 episodes that reflect themes that have repeated throughout the past year. These are the episodes that I received the most messages about and have been downloaded many times! 

The episodes I chose to share are from:

• Episode 43: The Four Agreements

My 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗿𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲 is next Monday, January 31. There will be energy healing followed by time to create, write or share - however you choose to experience the energy. Use this link or the one in my Instagram bio at @concreteandcrystals or @spiritcrumbs.

𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿: 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 & 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

I was born on a full moon in Cancer on a Monday, so I have been anticipating an intense transformation with this transit. 

This weekend, I committed to resting and doing feminine activities. NO work! I had a reiki session and attended a guided intuitive movement class scheduled for Sunday and other than that, nothing else planned.

Inner child work has been coming up and was very prominent. I was brought back to the creative and sensitive little girl who loved to dance and draw and write. 

I ended up purchasing an online watercolour course that I started on Saturday. Having a guided experience to engage with and play was so invigorating!

I remembered that my Human Design environment is kitchens - places of alchemy like an art or dance studio. I love the creative process! I love being in that flow! I love helping others find their flow.

This helped me realize why I am so drawn to helping others through their transformation to birth their own creative expressions. 

LINKS

To join my Throat Chakra Recharge Circle, use this link or the link in my @spiritcrumbs or @concreteandcrystals bios. 

Find out more about Chelsea and her guided intuitive movement classes by following her @amara.ritual on Instagram.

𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗿𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝗹: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗯𝘀

This week, my energy wasn't aligning with any of the episodes I had on my list. Right when I was about to skip this week, I had an inspiration to pull a few cards. The cards were so aligned and reminded me that I had planned on talking about my new offering, the 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐫𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞. 

This event is on 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘺 31𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘵 7𝘱𝘮 𝘌𝘋𝘛/4𝘱𝘮 𝘗𝘚𝘛. I will open the event by pulling a few cards and then do an energy healing session where participants will be invited to choose their experience by either meditating, journaling, dancing, singing - whatever feels good! During the remainder of the session, you can journal, stay in the energy or share with the group. We will hold space and sit in the beautiful collective energy and then I will close out the group. 

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐛𝐢𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧 @𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐜𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬.

The cards I pulled were all about stagnation and receiving the signs and spirit crumbs that are leading you out of it! The third house in astrology was pulled and brought in themes of communication and our early childhood experiences. It is a reminder that some inner child healing around using your voice may be necessary.

I nudged myself out of my comfort zone to share my new offering and asked if you could rate and review this podcast. I would really appreciate it!

Also, if you haven't already, share which episode has been your favourite to help me plan out my special 1 year anniversary episode for Spirit Crumbs! 

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞?

𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁

Today is my 34th birthday and because it's on a Tuesday, I decided to do a reflection  & forecast episode this week. 

As a birthday gift, I would really appreciate some reviews for Spirit Crumbs where you listen. I would also love to hear what your favourite episodes or takeaways are from Spirit Crumbs for my 1 year anniversary episode later this month!

33 was an incredible year with a pretty equal balance of light and shadow. I experienced a lot of loss but what I gained is more than I could have imagined. Reflecting on where I am now really filled me with gratitude. I am living a lot of what I wished for last year: time freedom, self employment, spiritual work, soul family. 

My words for 2022 are harmony, build and connection. Harmony has come up a lot and my goal is to balance building my practice with making time for meaningful connection. 

Since my birthday is pretty much aligned with the new year, I decided to share my personal 2022 forecast tarot spread for 2022 with you. I used the Light Seers Tarot deck. Let me know if the 2022 forecast resonates with you!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮?

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲

This week's episode is a conversation with Sara Rae, an author, podcaster and healer who lives a creative and spiritually inspired life. Our conversation is rooted in The Artist's Way and how we both have incorporated some of the practices and philosophies in ways that work for us. 

Sara shares how she makes time for her creative passions such as painting and writing in her busy life! I am so inspired by her dedication to living a fulfilling life. Sara also shares some of her spiritual rituals and philosophies on how to find more creativity in everyday life.

If you are someone who says you aren't creative or you don't have time for fun, this is the episode for you!

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁

Sara Rae is an author, podcaster, and healer who is on a mission to help all modern mystics incorporate their unique brand of spirituality into their daily lives. She does tarot readings, teaches meditation, and performs crystal healing and reiki sessions. You can find all her books, blog posts, videos, products, classes, sessions, and more at spirituallyinspired.co

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁'𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝘆: 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟭𝟮

𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩

This ended up being a very emotional episode for me which I wasn’t expecting. I didn’t even record the tasks, but I think the reflections that came up are enough to offer some things to journal about and take action on. 

Trusting is the first section of this week. We need to be able to surrender to the universe if we want to invite creativity into our lives. We try so hard to hold on to control and that only closes us off to new possibilities. The next topic, mystery, tells us that we need to be okay with the dark and silent times when we are waiting for the spark of light to emerge. Without the darkness, we wouldn’t be able to experience the light turning on.

Again, we return to the topic of play in this chapter. Julia Cameron reminds us that creating without any financial or productivity benefit is essential for a joyful life. We don’t give enough credit to the importance and creativity hiding in our hobbies and entertainment interests. 

The last section, escape velocity, talks about the self sabotage that occurs right before we are about to take off. It’s compared to when a partner can sense when you are about to leave them. Your ego can sense when you are about to escape your comfort zone.

Thank you for coming along on this journey with me. It has been very healing for me to move through these lessons again with a new level of perspective. 

As I mentioned in the episode, please let me know what your favourite episode is by sharing, commenting, emailing or DMing me! I’ll be creating a special anniversary episode and I would LOVE your feedback!

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘪𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘢𝘺?