S5 Ep 19 of The Awake Space Podcast explores how spirituality (and other subjects) leave people open to manipulation and scams. Your host Laurie Rivers has been a professional astrologer since 1998 and brings her 3 decades of experience to the table to help you understand how not to get scammed or sucked into a delusional spiral with AI, Social Media and even psychic hotlines.
Tracy St. Croix is this week's guest, she brings her experience, wisdom and humor to share her experience on psychic hotlines. Laurie and Tracy have a humorous conversation while setting the record straight, then explain how they came up with a solution to help their clients who have questions or need a quick touch base.
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Chapters
00:00 Astrological Insights and Systemic Change
02:33 The Role of AI in Spirituality
05:34 New Moon in Gemini: Crafting Your Future
12:59 Exploring AI in Spirituality and Divination
15:46 The Limitations of AI in Intuitive Practices
18:49 The Dangers of Mirroring and Cognitive Bias
22:07 The Evolution of Astrological Interpretation
24:59 The Role of Human Insight in Astrology
28:03 Ethics in Divination and Psychic Readings
29:17 Patron Shout Outs and Community Appreciation
31:21 Navigating Psychic Hotlines and Co-Creating Solutions
31:34 Exploring Psychic Hotlines
34:36 The Reality of Psychic Readings
37:23 Client Management and Expectations
40:09 Lessons from the Hotline Experience
43:13 Navigating Emotional Intelligence in Readings
46:04 The Role of Intuition in Psychic Work
48:56 Innovating Psychic Services
51:51 Creating Accessible Guidance
53:33 Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Psychic Services
59:55 The Role of Intuition in Client Interactions
01:07:21 Balancing Personal Well-being with Professional Service
01:14:34 Innovating Psychic Services for Modern Needs
01:15:25 Balancing Work and Personal Time
01:16:50 Authenticity and Integrity in Readings
01:18:16 The Importance of Community in Spiritual Work
01:18:53 Evening Sessions and Client Needs
01:20:34 Quick Touch Base Sessions
01:21:30 Exploring Spirituality and Business
01:23:30 Learning from Experience and Mentorship
01:27:21 Training and Synthesis in Readings
01:29:01 Navigating Client Expectations
01:37:17 Innovating Spiritual Services
01:38:23 Introduction and Upcoming Events
01:40:15 Astrological Predictions and Global Events
01:48:19 Intense Global Climate and Political Changes
01:51:57 Personal Well-being and Conclusion