Beyond the Illusion (Tim Howe and Tianna Roser)

Have we lost some of the magic and mystery in our everyday lives due to an overemphasis on Science and materialism? Ironically, Science was created to explore mysteries. Science and spirituality are often pitted against each other as if they are mutually exclusive. Could there in fact be an overlap where each attempts to provide answers to understand ourselves and the Universe around us? In this episode, our guest is Russell Von Ohlhausen, a transpersonal ontological consciousnesses catalyzer, writer, lecturer, theorist and research astrologer. His work reflects a lifetime of study of science, religions, myths, metaphysics and most importantly – nature – and what they reveal about consciousness and human behavior. Russ is the perfect person to help us explore Where Science Meets Spirituality. Some of the topics we cover are: How astrology is much more than horoscopes; it’s actually a science. The left and right sides of the brain and how they fit into this equation. Is there a mathematical equation to explain God and existence and are we even meant to know it? How the similarities between the way the body and brain functions and how the zodiacal elements operate point to a cosmological simplex, a divine pattern that repeats throughout all levels of frequency. What determines fate or free will? We even discuss a few movies that demonstrate some of the concepts covered! Russ is a co-founder of the Astrological Society of Austin in 2005, written and taught with Astrology Hub, and NCGR, and lectured at various esoteric organizations such as IONS (Institute for Noetic Science) & INACS. His ground-breaking work in cosmological mechanics, and astrological & mathematical research, Celestia Mathematica & The Fibonacci Zodiac, is currently being taught by other astrological schools as a foundational theory of the governing structure behind astrological knowledge and cosmological mechanics. He is also the creator of Zodiac Faces: Planetary Physiognomy and The Holy Myth: The Bible as Astrological Treatise, and the ARC-Database Initiative (Astrological Research Collaborative). For more on Russ, visit www.ritesofthesun.com or email him at riohlhausen@gmail.com.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to get an Astrological Reading? Join Tim as he visits Shannon Gill and receives his first ever astrology reading. Tim receives a complete analysis of his natal chart. Listen to not only to get all the dirt on Tim, but also because the reading is sort of an astrology lesson. Shannon provides useful detailed explanation of many astrological terms. This information applies to us all. She shares how a person’s astrological chart reveals the Soul’s Evolutionary contract and purpose. Some of the topics covered: What are Ruling Archetypes? How can you utilize them to come into alignment with deeper aspects of Self? The Sun, the Moon and the Ascendant and how they impact us. What is Evolutionary Astrology? How the lunar nodes show us our comfort zone based on what we’ve experienced in our past lives and what lessons we came into this life to master. What do the astrological houses tell us? Book mentioned: “Astrology for the Soul” by Jan Spiller To schedule your own astrological reading with Shannon Gill, visit www.shannonleigill.com.

In this episode we talk with astrologer Shannon Gill. Some of the things we discuss: How astrology is a map to your life purpose. What are some types of astrology and how do they differ? Why learning even a very basic astrological understanding can help you navigate life. How astrology can tell us why am I going through this, what’s being asked of me and most importantly, when will it end? Can we give too much power over to astrology in decision making? What are some of the important transits and themes for 2019? Shannon Gill is a Certified Evolutionary Astrologer, Archetypal Astrologer and Life Coach. She’s on the Board of the Organization for Professional Astrologers. Using her unique blend of gifts in astrology and life coaching, she will help you discover what your personal blueprint and purpose is and guide you in bringing this purpose and passion into every aspect of your life. Shannon is the director of a spiritual retreat center south of Austin, Lotus Bend Sanctuary. To connect with Shannon or learn more about the services she provides, visit www.shannonleigill.com

Have you ever asked yourself, “Who am I at my core? What is my true purpose in life?” We certainly have. This podcast is a way to explore those questions through thoughtful conversations and interviews with practitioners and experts in a variety of alternative practices. In this first episode, get to know hosts Tim Howe and Tianna Roser along with our friend Jason Del Rosario. Hear our individual stories on the journey to pierce the veil of illusion that mundane life is all that exists. Books/Resources mentioned: “Seat of the Soul” by Gary Zukav “Journey of Souls” by Michael Newton “Work as a Spiritual Practice” by Lewis Richmond “Autobiography of a Yogi” by Parmahansa Yogananda “The Source Field Investigations” by David Wilcock

Dreams are a portal from the Unconscious to the Conscious that we all have access to. It’s valuable to explore dreams because they have the ability to give us great insight into the true nature of our own mind and existence. Research shows that people dream around 2 hours per night. For the average person, this adds up to around 6 years of your life spent dreaming! Do you wonder what’s happening during that time? Here’s some of the topics we touch on in this episode: Our theories on what happens when we dream. Different types of dreams. A simple method to work with your dreams (if it all seems too complicated!) Why some people don’t remember their dreams and how to remedy this. Nightmares: what to do instead of waking yourself up. The gifts of shadow aspects revealed in our dreams.

Dreams are a rich topic, endlessly fascinating. In this episode we continue our talk on dreams and the impact they have on our lives. Here’s some of the things we discuss: How to remember our dreams. Have you ever had a shared remembered dream with another person? Are waking consciousness and dream consciousness truly two separate things? What happens if we blur those distinctions? Can we interpret our waking life symbolically the way we do our dreaming life? What are healing dreams? How a dream can powerfully change the way you feel in waking life. We also reveal some of the most meaningful, pivotal dreams of our lives. Movie mentioned: Richard Linklater’s “Waking Life,” which asks the question, Are we sleep-walking through our waking state or wake-walking through our dreams?

Channeling is a type of spiritual communication between people and non-physical beings. Channeling is not unlike language translation/interpretation; receiving a message and sharing it in a way that others can understand. In her book, “A Channeling Handbook,” Carla Rueckert states that “Channeling is a gift that every human being possesses. People have been doing it since the beginning of history.” Channeling has gotten a bad rap due to the fact that anyone can say anything and claim it was channeled from a spiritual being. But how is that any different from the whole “fake news” issue we are dealing with these days? Should we “throw the baby out with the bathwater” and dismiss all channeling just because some sources are not reputable? Ultimately we are meant to develop our own discernment to guide us in what information to trust. In this episode we cover: Tianna’s story of how she began communicating with her guides What steps can you take to ensure that you connect to loving, higher spiritual beings? Trance channel vs conscious channeling: which is better? Demystifying channeling: Why channeling is useful for your everyday life How do we distinguish who we’re communicating with? How can energy work facilitate a connection to your spirit guide? Books mentioned: “Opening to Channel” by Sanaya Roman, “Dreams, Evolution and Value Fulfillment” by Jane Roberts

Healing with sound or vibration is likely one of the oldest types of healing and universal across cultures. Sound has such a powerful effect on our well-being and yet we tend to discount its healing applications. In this episode, we talk with Sound Healer Valerie Bachman and discuss: How Binaural Beats heal Valerie describes what happens in a private sound healing with her Hear (and feel!) her play different Tibetan singing bowls for the heart and for the third eye The power of sound: Cymatics, harmful sounds, sound levitation The sounds of plants and of outer space How sound breaks through old stuck energy Benefits of sound healing over other healing modalities What types of frequencies are best for healing which body parts What are the uses for Tibetan vs. Crystal bowls Hear (and feel!) her play the Crystal singing bowls for the crown chakra and the throat chakra Valerie Bachaman has been a Holistic Therapist since 2000. She studied sound healing at the Globe Institute in San Francisco, Atma Buti Sound and Vibrational healing school in Colorado and Voice Bio with Kae Thompson-Liu. To learn more about Valerie or to schedule a session with her, visit www.valeriebachman.com

In episode 7 we speak with Christine Calvert, a facilitator of Holotropic Breathwork workshops and sessions. Holotropic Breathwork is a healing technique using breath to expand consciousness, developed by Stanislav Grof, a psychiatrist and researcher with over 60 years of experience studying non-ordinary states of consciousness. As Christine states, “Breath as a means to expand consciousness has been happening for as far back as we go when we look at spiritual practice.” Some of the things we cover: What’s happens during a Holotropic Breathwork workshop? How the work is intended to bring us back to the rediscovery of our wholeness. The power of “holding space” and allowing the inner healer to emerge. How, counterintuitively, amplifying our symptoms can heal us. Hear about Tianna’s primal scream during her workshop experience. The healing effect of releasing the ego identification of “who I’m supposed to be” and the freedom of being uncivilized in a safe container. Why does reliving a traumatic experience in this environment heal us rather than retraumatize us? Christine Calvert, LCDC, is a licensed chemical dependency counselor and certified Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator through Grof Transpersonal Training. Her passion for the healing arts comes from her own personal spiritual and emotional healing through a variety of spiritual and therapeutic modalities. She has studied with Stanislav Grof, M.D., pioneer in Transpersonal Psychology, and co-founder of Holotropic Breathwork in which she explored (and continues to explore) consciousness and the vast domain of the human psyche. She facilitates Holotropic Breathwork workshops regularly in Austin, TX and maintains a private counseling practice in central Austin. To learn more about Christine, visit www.alchemyatx.com For information on Holotropic Breathwork workshops in the Austin area, visit http://holotropicatx.com/breathwork/ For information on Holotropic Breathwork worldwide, visit http://www.holotropic.com

Have you experienced a non-ordinary state of consciousness? How can we identify a non-ordinary state of consciousness? Stan Grof explains that “Non-ordinary states of consciousness are characterized by dramatic perceptual changes, intense and often unusual emotions, profound alterations in the thought processes and behavior, and by a variety of psychosomatic manifestations.“ In this episode, we explore: Why don’t we value non-ordinary states of consciousness? The repercussions of the imbalance between masculine and feminine energies in our society. Tianna’s first big non-ordinary state of consciousness experience on the psychedelic drug Ecstasy. Do psychedelics create an illusion or remove our veil to the true reality of Oneness? How these states of bliss and oneness can be experienced naturally, without psychedelics. So what exactly happened at the Holotropic Breathwork workshop?

Reincarnation, the concept that humans have a soul that incarnates again after the physical body dies, often has the reputation of being a fringe belief in western societies. Yet, did you know that (depending on which research study you cite) somewhere between 20 to 33% of Americans believe in reincarnation? In this episode we delve into the mystery of past lives and reincarnation. Some of the topics we discuss: The case for and against reincarnation. The quantum physics perspective that all time exists NOW and how that plays into reincarnation. Kids who remember their past lives. Why don’t we remember our past lives? What’s the purpose or intention of experiencing a past life regression? Karmic connections with other people. What if every experience is valid? If we’re here to learn and grow and time doesn’t really exist, is there such a thing as a mistake? Hear Tim and Tianna’s descriptions of their own recent past life regressions. Have we all been “bad people” at some point of our soul’s journey? The beauty of what death offers.

Human Design might be one of the most useful tools that you’ve never heard of for understanding yourself. It’s not a belief system, but a body of knowledge that synthesizes essential elements of Astrology, the I Ching, the Kabbalah and the Hindu-Brahmin Chakra systems. It provides a unique map and a navigation system that can help us to know and love what we are so that our lives become more fulfilling and more our own. (Summarized from holohumandesign.com) Our guest is Amy Lee, a Professional Analyst and Living Design Guide who has completed training with Human Design America and the International Human Design School. Amy explains the Human Design system in a way that helps us understand how it can be applied into our lives. In this episode we discuss: What exactly is Human Design? How the mechanics of our life force energy work, and how that affects the way we function, how we relate to others, and the way we experience conditioning in the world. What are the Personality and Design aspects of the chart? The I Ching and how it relates to Human Design. The way that this system helps us to be our unique, authentic self. In terms of relationships, how recognizing each person’s unique nature through their Human Design type allows us to better communicate with and understand each other. Benefits of defined vs undefined areas of your body graph. How Human Design shows us the best life strategy for our type. What the heck is a Generator, Manifestor, Projector and more…. Amy Lee has been studying consciousness and holistic health for over 20 years, fueled by a love of many systems that have been created to understand, organize and explore the human experience. As a certified Human Design practitioner, she is certified to provide Foundation Readings, the Living Your Design Program and analysis of the Incarnation Cross, Cycles (Solar Return, Saturn Return, Uranus Opposition & Chiron Return), Partnership and Family Systems (Penta). To learn more about Amy Lee or to schedule a session, visit www.holohumandesign.com.

Death……the final frontier. According to most studies, death is one of our top fears (superseded only by public speaking, oddly enough). We are intensely frightened of the unknown and tend to project our greatest fears onto death. Will we cease to exist? Will we be judged for our actions? Will we be damned to eternal hellfire? Luckily, there are people who’ve actually been pronounced clinically dead and then later returned to life in what as known as a Near Death Experience (NDE). In this episode, we discuss Near Death Experiences with Mary Wiedner, a psychic medium, Registered Nurse, and Reiki Master. Some of the things we discuss in this episode: Mary describes in detail what happened during her incredible Near Death Experience. The key messages Mary was given during her NDE to bring back to help people. The most thrilling part of her experience. The TV show that focused exclusively on the retelling of people’s Near Death Experiences and what people consistently report from their experiences. Do we lose our individuality when we die? Why NDErs often feel upset and/or depressed upon returning to their physical bodies. Does Mary feel her Near Death Experience was predestined or a course correction initiated by her soul? What is reality? Could after death feel more real than our current reality? Mary Wiedner is clairvoyant, clairaudient, clairsentient, and claircongizant. For the past 20 years she has been in the healing arts and, with a connection to spirit, can help you heal relationships with loved ones on the other side, help you navigate through current life situations or open blocks that may be associated with a past life. Mary’s life purpose is to be of service to humanity. For more information on Mary or to schedule a session with her, visit https://thelighthousemedium.com. Also, check out her YouTube channel, The Lighthouse (search The Lighthouse Medium in YouTube to find it)

Karma isn’t solely a Hindu or Buddhist belief. In the broader sense, it refers to the cause and effect of a person’s actions. “You reap what you sow.” “For every action, there is an equal, opposite reaction.” Karma isn’t a belief; it’s an impersonal universal law, much like gravity. So then is it possible to cheat karma, to not have to live it out? In this episode we discuss: Is karma equal to punishment? How karma isn’t necessarily “An eye for an eye.” Why karma is about learning, not about judgment. Why trying to figure out, “What did I do to deserve this?” isn’t helpful and what to ask yourself instead. Is karma a life sentence? Is clearing our karma ever dependent on other people’s actions? How to clear karma without living it.

There are all kinds of emergencies, but did you know that many people experience what is called a spiritual emergency? A spiritual emergency or spiritual crisis can be scary and sudden with symptoms such as hearing voices and seeing visions, but it can also be an opportunity for healing and for many, it's a powerful catalyst for spiritual growth. Join us in our conversation with Lisa Wheeler, a Licensed Professional Counselor, as she explains how she helps people through these kinds of emergencies. During this conversation Lisa shares her own experiences that led her to eventually do the kind of work she does now. Topics that are covered in this episode include: What is Spiritual Emergence and the Spiritual Emergence Network? Lisa's spiritual crisis and paranormal experiences. The power of emotions, the energy behind them, and the information they provide us with. The importance of speaking your truth and being assertive. Is a spiritual crisis planned by the soul? Coping with a spiritual crisis. Lisa's work with teens and families through a spiritual crisis Do the people in your life reflect your inner spiritual growth? Effective paths to healing. Recommended reading: Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg Lisa Wheeler is a Licensed Professional Counselor whose area of special interest is helping individuals whose experiences fall outside of the cultural norm, i.e. hearing voices, seeing visions/entities, lucid dreaming, and unexplained knowing, among others. Lisa believes that these creative mechanisms are organic, relevant, and serve to balance out the individual. When these expressions are collaboratively examined in a gentle and non-judgemental manner, the possibilities for the individual are endless. Whether you sense events before they happen, see the walking dead, or have continual experiences that you find difficult to accept and talk about due to shame, you have come to the right place. To learn more about Lisa or to schedule a session, visit www.lisawheelertherapy.com.

What do we mean by the term “the shadow”? You might instantly think we’re referring to evil, but in fact, the shadow is simply disowned aspects of the self, which could be positive or negative traits. The spiritual path isn’t just “Love and Light”, it’s also growing through exploring the depths of your being. Uncovering your shadow gives you empowerment and conscious control in your life. Things we cover in this episode: What are some of the many benefits of reclaiming the shadow? How we use tactics like avoidance, distraction and repression to not face our shadow. The dangers of ignoring the shadow. What is spiritual bypassing? How self compassion is a key to healing these disowned aspects of self. Ways you can recognize your shadow. How being polarized (attached to only one perspective) can cause you to attract unwanted experiences. The burden of the masks we wear to hide what we think is unacceptable. How to do shadow work.

We’re back for Season 2! In our first episode, we interview Michael Hoffmann. Mike is the author of “The Face of the Iguana: Freedom from Toxic Beliefs, a Journey in Healing and Transformation” (under the pen name “Patrick J. McKallick.”) In The Face of the Iguana, he tells the dramatic stories of how fear-based beliefs, both cultish and religious affected his life, emotionally, physically and mentally and his eventual healing. Even if we haven’t experienced the childhood abuse, abandonment and religious indoctrination that Mike experienced, we can still relate to the toxic beliefs of judgment and separation from the divine that modern society instills in us from a young age. This deep seated-fear cripples us from developing self love and experiencing true inner freedom and peace. In this episode we discuss: Mike’s incredible journey from being raised by a raging alcoholic father, then abandoned to an orphanage, joining the Catholic seminary in Mexico at the young age of 12, looking for salvation in what turned out to be a doomsday cult and finally breaking free. What Mike means by the term “Fear Pornography.” The books that helped Mike deprogram himself from these toxic belief systems. The clever way he was able to leave the cult. The beautiful transformative spiritual experience that showed Mike that he is loved and supported by the Divine, that we all are. The many evidence-based approaches to Spirituality that helped him to ultimately release his fear of death and find true empowerment within. Get the full story by reading the book, which sprinkles humor and inspiration into his intense life experiences. You can find Mike’s book “The Face of the Iguana” on Amazon. For more support and inspiration on your own healing journey, check out Mike’s Facebook group “Freedom From Fear-Based Belief Systems”.

In this episode we talk with Tarot Reader and Artist Lisa Rawlinson. Using clair senses, tarot and oracle cards, and creative processes of painting, drawing, and writing, Lisa accesses and communicates guidance and messages. Lisa generously provided us both with Tarot readings and custom Visual Meditations (unique paintings that flow through her intuitively). Things we discuss in this episode: Does everyone have these types of abilities, to access and communicate with higher guidance? What were the powerful experiences that led Lisa to finally open to her clair senses? How can we learn to discern and trust our own inner senses? The benefits of a Tarot reading- not for fortune telling, but rather for inner exploration. Tim and Tianna share how Lisa’s readings affected them. While anyone can open to intuitive abilities, what is a key quality to be a good Tarot reader? Is it easier to read for someone Lisa knows or someone she’s never met? What are the Visual Meditations she creates and what’s the story behind them? Lisa’s focus is on empowering you with deeper clarity and insight to create positive change in your life through healing and manifestation. She offers Tarot/Oracle card readings and Visual Meditations. A unique offering, Visual Meditations are collaborative works of art between her and “guides,” using the process of creating to deliver guidance and messages through paintings and free form written words. They activate the parts of our consciousness that operate on abstract levels, serving as a bee in your bonnet to extend and focus the guidance over time. To learn more about Lisa or to schedule a session with her, visit openwindowmeditations.com.

What is “The Law of One?” This fascinating channeled material (from a collective of higher consciousness beings known as Ra) came about in the early 80s through Carla Rueckert, Jim McCarty and Don Elkins. “The Law of One” (also known as “the Ra Material”) is an extensive body of work covering many spiritual and metaphysical topics under the basic principle that everything comes from the one divine source or “All is One.” In this episode we discuss: How is the Universe structured and where do humans fit in? How many densities (similar to dimensions) are there and what is the difference between each level? What is the purpose of being human? Why is the 3rd density called “the Density of Choice?” What’s the difference between two paths: Service to Self and Service to Others? Why is this time on Earth critical and how can we graduate out of our current density? What will happen to the souls who do not choose a clear path in this lifetime? Why the extreme polarization occurring in the world now isn’t necessarily wrong or bad. Due to the breadth and complexity of the material, we were only able to touch on the foundation of the information and may perhaps revisit this topic in a future podcast. You can find all of the “Law of One” books available online for free at llresearch.org. A good place to start might be “Living the Law of One - 101: The Choice”, which can be downloaded from llresearch.org for free.

You’ve probably read or watched stories of people’s crazy experiences in a cult and wondered, “How could anyone ever give up everyday life and make such an extreme choice? What kind of weirdo would join such a restrictive organization?” Although there are many common tactics amongst cults, there are different types of cults, as well as different reasons why people join. There’s a stigma around involvement in cults, so much so that people often don’t share these experiences publicly or even with those close to them. We’re moving into a new era where it’s time to bring the darkness into the light, with love and acceptance for all that we are and all that we’ve been through. Tianna takes another step out of her spiritual closet here and shares her cult experience, with the hope of holding space for others to share their life experiences without guilt or shame. In this episode we discuss: What were the events leading up to Tianna joining a Korean Yoga organization? How the book “Work as Spiritual Practice” by Lewis Richmond healed her inner divide between mundane work life and spiritual life. It’s not what you do, but the awareness you bring to it. Is life purpose the same as career? How “the obstacle is the way.” Your life’s challenges are showing up so that you may clear them to get to your true fulfillment. What the cult offered that’s missing in our everyday life, particularly in the US. The way that truth and propaganda are blended to sway us. How life changed once Tianna became what they called a “master.” What is “love bombing?’ What are some of the benefits and lessons Tianna gained from her cult experience? How did she finally leave? If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave a a positive rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts so that more people can find us. Thanks for listening!

In this episode we speak with Tom Eckersley to discuss his book, “Journey of a Post Traumatic Soul,” which covers topics of mental health, such as suicide, depression, PTSD, abuse and rape. Although these can be very heavy topics, many of us can relate to some aspect of Tom’s journey. The spiritual path on Earth isn’t all hearts and rainbows. It’s important to face these things - the way out is through. Tom shares how he was able to move towards the light at the end of the dark tunnel of trauma. Topics discussed: How the death of Tom’s mother was a catalyst for the emergence of the repressed traumatic childhood incident. That it may be harder for men individually and collectively to talk about these things because historically they’re expected to be strong protectors. How bad reactions or no reaction to Tom’s sharing about the trauma to close friends and family made it difficult to move through the healing process. The later understanding that his partying, addictive tendencies and suicide attempts were all byproducts of the buried trauma. Some of the tools Tom utilized to help cope. Exercise as a form of therapy. Humor as a coping mechanism. Destigmatizing mental healthcare. An encounter with spiritual beings that helped Tom decide he wanted to be on Earth. Tom’s suggestions for how to overcome the reluctance to asking for help. Tom Eckersley is a MindBody Wellness Coach at In8Guru. “In8Guru coaching co-ordinates yogic knowledge with western health science to coach you in natural movement and cognitive frameworks that will maximize your joy and potency in life.” His mission is “to empower your hidden potential through your inner vision that is gained through self awareness. Your inner guru, your dragon, once awakened consciously will become your truest ally and become a creative force of nature. Your higher calling to action.” To learn more about Tom and his services or to get a copy of his book “Journey of a Post Traumatic Soul,” visit www.in8.guru

What’s happening in the Cosmos right now and through 2020 and how will this impact us? Astrologer Shannon Gill returns to the podcast to share the powerful alignments happening right now in December 2019 and moving into 2020. There are strong celestial influences to take note of so that we can utilize this pivotal time for our growth and learning. Some things we discuss in this episode: * The timeline of how these cycles have been affecting the Collective and can be recognized through looking back at societal shifts over many years.
 * What’s meant by outer and inner planets and how do they affect us differently?
 * Which planets are the heavy hitters of the sky and what themes might they activate for us in 2020?
 * The Stellium of Pluto, Jupiter and Saturn in Capricorn and how it will reveal that which is false or out of alignment in our lives. 
 * The Eclipse season we’re currently in: the upcoming Eclipses on Dec. 25, 2019 and Jan. 10, 2020 in the Capricorn/Cancer axis (masculine/feminine i.e. mental/emotional energies) and how to work with eclipses.
 * .The quantum leap on our evolutionary path being offered us through these alignments.
 * How becoming aware of astrological influences can be empowering rather than fear-based.
 * The way that these transits affect you strongly depends on whether you’ve been doing or avoiding your inner work.
 * Shannon covered a lot of information regarding the transits happening throughout 2020. You’ll probably want to revisit this episode during the year.
 Shannon Gill is a Certified Evolutionary Astrologer and Life Coach. To learn more about Shannon’s services or to schedule a session with her, visit www.shannonleigill.com. On her website you can also learn about and subscribe to The Cosmic Cafe, an astrological membership group that Shannon hosts monthly on Zoom to discuss the month’s pertinent celestial alignments and how they pertain both personally and collectively. For information on Lotus Bend Sanctuary, a Community-Day Retreat Ecovillage just South of Austin, visit www.lotusbend.net.

Do you feel like "The Secret" oversimplified the Law of Attraction - as if you can focus on what you want and manifest it simply through the power of your conscious intention? If only it were that easy, right? What’s the missing piece? In this episode we interview Jim Holzknecht, co-producer of the movie “Beyond Belief,” who feels that the Law of Attraction won’t be effective without understanding and addressing the power of the Subconscious mind (our hidden beliefs and programming). In this episode we discuss: * How a limiting subconscious belief can derail your intention, even if you’re not aware of it.
 * Opening up your creativity with “morning pages,” a practice created by Julia Cameron.
 * The overlooked, incredible power of the Placebo Effect.
 * What percentage of our life is controlled by our Subconscious mind and what aspects of our life does it affect?
 * The pattern of resistance and how, counterintuitively, acceptance of what we don’t like or want to change actually allows us to transform.
 * The gift of non-attachment.
 * The tools provided in “Beyond Belief” that will help you work with your Subconscious mind and harness its power.
 Jim Holzknecht is the Director and Co-Producer (with Becky Hays) of the movie “Beyond Belief,” which interviews well-known self help experts such as Bruce Lipton, Julia Cameron and Joe Vitale. You can watch it on Amazon via Gaia. As part of the 10 year anniversary for “Beyond Belief,” Beyond Belief Academy was formed. Online courses working with the ideas shared in the film are available through this site at http://bit.ly/beyondbeliefthemovie In addition, Jim is a best selling author, award winning producer, teacher, coach and speaker. He specializes in empowering individuals to live life to the fullest with inspiration, play, fun, freedom, passion and purpose. If you’e enjoying this podcast, please leave a a positive rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts so that more people can find us. Thanks for listening!

What are the Akashic Records? According to EdgarCayce.org, “the Akashic Records, aka The Book of Life, can be equated to the universe’s central storehouse of all information for every individual who has ever lived upon the earth. More than just a reservoir of events, the Akashic Records contain every deed, word, feeling, thought and intent that has ever occurred at any time in the history of the world.” Who can access these records? How can we utilize this information for the highest good? In this episode we have a conversation about the Akashic Records with Mia Loweree, an Akashic Records Consultant. Ideas we discuss in this episode: How Mia’s understanding of the Akashic Records has evolved through years of working with them. The understanding that the Akashic Records isn’t used to predict the future, but can provide insight into potentiality. Can anyone access the Book of Records? Tim and Tianna’s experiences of their Akashic Records Consultation with Mia. The Universal Law that a person needs to seek this energy in some way before it can be revealed . How this tool assists us in utilizing our own free will to receive loving guidance. Are there ever questions asked in which the questioner is not given an answer? What has Akashic Records: businesses, relationships, property, pets? What are Grace Points and Release Statements? How do they help us? Mia Loweree began her studies in July 2007 with Lauralyn Bunn, who has been teaching how to access the Akashic Records with a sacred prayer for 21 years. She received her certification through Lauralyn’s Akashic Pathways training and mentoring program. Mia has been a practicing Akashic Record Consultant since January 2012, and has come to understand that accessing the Akashic Records is one of the most powerful, Loving tools available to have an opportunity to “see” oneself, others, situations, etc.. from your “Soul point of view.” She’s also gifted in multiple areas of Intuition. To learn more about Mia and her services or to schedule a session, visit https://mialoweree.com If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave a a positive rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts so that more people can find us. Thanks for listening!

This week we talk with Trey Ganem, who creates customized caskets and is also known as “Trey the Texas Medium.” What exactly is a medium? Simply put, a medium is someone who communicates with people who are no longer alive. Obviously Trey is not your average guy! He’s a fun guy to talk to, full of interesting stories about his communications with those on the other side and how his unique gifts help bring closure to those who have crossed over, and even more, to their loved ones left behind. Topics we discuss in this episode: * How Trey came together with the crystal skull he calls David.
 * What inspired him to start creating custom caskets?
 * How Trey’s gift of mediumship reawakened while building a casket.
 * The story of when the spirit of a Baltimore Ravens football player showed up in his home.
 * The process of how the information comes through to him.
 * The past life regression experiences Trey & his wife Michele had with Tianna.
 * In his medium readings, is there a guarantee that someone will communicate with who they want?
 * How did he get his tv show “Trey the Texas Medium” on A&E?
 * The special hugs Trey gives from loved ones on the other side and Tim’s story of giving this type of hug once.
 * The blessing and healing a custom caskets brings to family members.
 For information on Trey’s custom caskets, visit www.soulshineindustries.com and their Facebook page @SoulShineIndustries. To learn more about Trey Ganem’s mediumship and his show “Trey the Texas Medium,” follow his Facebook page @TreytheTexasMedium You can also google “Trey the Texas Medium” to find out the latest information.

Reiki is an energy healing modality that originates in Japan. The word Reiki means universal life energy. Everything is energy, therefore Reiki can provide physical, mental, emotional and/or spiritual benefits. Reiki has become popular in recent years, as more people are opening to alternative healing methods. In fact, Tim & Tianna first met when he attended her Reiki Share. Some of the things we cover in this episode: * What was Tim’s first experience of Reiki like? 
 * Tianna describes her Reiki journey, from her initial experience up until becoming a Reiki Master Teacher.
 * What are some ways that people experience this energy?
 * What is taught in each level: Reiki 1, Reiki 2 and Reiki Master Teacher?
 * How did the attuenements affect Tim? What changed in his life after taking the Reiki classes?
 * What is the difference between an attunement and a Reiki session?
 * How working with energy awakens your inner senses, allowing you to perceive higher realms and the interconnectedness of all things.
 * How our different energy bodies (spiritual, mental, emotional and physical) are connected and affect each other. 
 * The power of Reiki to work at the source level of an issue to create deep, lasting transformation.
 * Reiki helps us to grow with joy instead of struggle.
 * How Reiki raises our vibration, allowing us to let go of unhealthy habits or relationships and begin to attract a more positive life experience.
 Tianna Roser is a certified Usui Reiki Master Teacher who trained under 3 different Reiki Masters. She teaches Reiki classes, provides in-person Reiki sessions and offers a free monthly Reiki Share at her Austin, Texas office. Tianna also offers distance Reiki sessions. To learn more about Reiki and Tianna’s services, visit Awakeningtransformation.com.

This week we interview Bato, an advanced soul who talks to us about the many dimensions of the Self and some of the tools and techniques he uses to connect more deeply within. In this episode we discuss: * Bato’s unique, organic path inward, starting from exploring the power of the mind and then leading to more mystical experiences.
 * How following your intuition allows untapped wisdom to flow through.
 * The power of pyramid shapes.
 * Working with crystal grids.
 * What is nanocoding?
 * Opening up pathways to other aspects of Self.
 * What does Bato believe to be the biggest obstacle to human conscious evolution?
 * Which part of us can we utilize for the fastest spiritual evolution?
 * Why does Bato prefer Kriya yoga over other types of yoga?
 * How exactly can we go within? What’s a process we can use?
 * The Shift is happening Now. Every waking moment counts.
 * The balance needed between helping others and staying focused on the knowing of Self.
 * The value of bringing our awareness and focus within.


The true love relationship we’re all seeking starts from within. We each have an inner masculine and feminine, yet often they are at war with each other. We are meant to grow these two aspects of Self into their divine potential and unite them into Sacred Union.  (How perfect is it that this episode is being released on Valentine’s Day?) So how do we harmonize our masculine and feminine? In this episode we discuss: The masculine and feminine polarities are not the same as male and female genders. We all have both polarities within as left brain/right brain, logos/eros, mind/heart, etc. On the path of self actualization, we want to develop both polarities to feel complete and whole. What are some of the masculine and feminine qualities? What’s the first step to balancing these polarities? The Battle of the Sexes Within: When our mind and heart fight for dominance, we always lose. What’s the easiest way to discover your own yin/yang imbalances? The common way we swing back and forth in polarity during our lives, rather than harmonizing the two. The pattern of retreating from our emotions into the questionable “safety” of our minds. The power of learning to nurture your inner child. Utilizing one astrological perspective of our Mars representing our masculine and our Venus representing our feminine. The shadow aspects of the masculine and the feminine. When we become harmonized within ourselves, our relationships no longer come from codependency. David Deida’s book “Intimate Communion” In “The Dance of the Selves” by Loretta Ferrier, she says the feminine is the Visionary and the masculine carries out the plan. How to apply your masculine and feminine to support each other. Tianna Roser is a Certified Clinical Hypnotist, Reiki Master Teacher and Catalyst Coach who offers sessions by phone, online or at her Austin, Texas office. To learn more about Tianna’s services, visit Awakeningtransformation.com.

You’ve probably never heard of Agnihotra. Neither had we until we met with Gau Bodepudi. In this interview with Gau, we learned about the ancient practice of Agnihotra, a precise meditation technique originating from the Vedas that involves the element of fire, “the messenger of the gods.” This practice has has been shown to benefit not only the individual, but also the environment. In this episode we discuss: What exactly is Agnihotra and how does it differ from other meditation techniques? What is the importance of the five components of Agnihotra, especially, why the cow dung? How did Gau come across this ancient yet little known practice? The power of mantras to reduce ego attachment. Can anyone, regardless of their beliefs, practice this technique? Evidence from Yugoslavia that Agnihotra mitigates pollution, even nuclear radiation. Why you should only use a mantra given to you from a self realized master. How and when did Agnihotra get rediscovered? The science of Agnihotra’s effects on plant life and the environment. Gautham Bodepudi is the Founder and CEO of Awaken Inner Fire, a non-profit organization dedicated to uplifting humanity and healing the environment. For upcoming events and to learn more about Agnihotra, Vedic and Yogic practices for harmonious living, Homa Agriculture for a thriving ecology and Ayurveda for holistic healing, visit awakeninnerfire.com.

Self love starts with self connection. If we aren’t tuning within and listening to our own inner voice, how can we truly know how we feel and what we need? Self love develops from taking care of ourselves authentically. This week’s guest, Jamie Lerner, helps people find that self connection. She teaches how to “guide yourself from the inside out.” Some of the things discussed in this episode: The necessity of living in alignment with your authentic self. There’s never a perfect time to make a change. Stepping into your personal power by coming home to yourself. How the inability to connect with ourselves keeps us from being able to connect with others. The most important voice we need to hear is our own. What are some techniques for being able to tune into ourselves? The value of humor and laughter on our growth/healing journey. How judging others indicates that we’re not connected to ourselves. The teachings of Abraham-HIcks, who were Jamie’s mentors. We have no control over anything except what we’re choosing to think & how we’re choosing to feel. Just making a practice of listening to yourself, even if you don’t always act on it, is empowering. Parenting through teaching authentic communication. The practice and process of Allowing. Jamie Lerner is co-author of the book, “The Ever-Loving Essence of You”. She received an MSW from Loyola University, and developed a wonderful thriving private psychotherapy practice. Her practice evolved into an integrative approach to wellbeing, assisting people from where they are into where they want to be by gently making a shift. Jamie can put a fresh spin on just about anything anyone throws her way. Her unique & masterful ability to reframe even the most difficult situations in astounding. Jamie Lerner can most often be seen working with individuals, children, adults & couples, as well as with small groups. For more on Jamie and her services, visit www.jamie-lerner.com.

Welcome back for Season 3 of Beyond the Illusion! We kick things off with David and Maegen Staab, the creators of a podcast called Maegical: Stories of Healing and Spiritual Gifts. David and Maegen are passionate about their purpose to help others and are working on many projects including a YouTube channel and a book describing their inspirational healing story. Topics we discuss in this episode include: * Affirmations: how Maegen reprogrammed her subconscious from victim to powerful manifestor.
 * The story of where the name Maegical came from.
 * How trauma can be the root cause for many physical symptoms in the body.
 * The energy within Maegen that tried to block her Ayahuasca experience.
 * Maegen’s wild intense Ayahuasca experience.
 * Changes in Maegen the day and months after Ayahuasca.
 * The lesson of Surrender. 
 * David’s experience of Ayahuasca as a powerful feminine Divine loving energy.
 * “A Holy Sci-Fi Movie” - David’s description of his Ayahuasca experience.
 * David's epiphany on the purpose of Maegen’s trauma, as well as messages he received about the Holy Bible, plant medicine, Mother Earth and more.
 * Considerations to take when selecting a Shaman for Ayahuasca.
 You can listen to the Maegical podcast on their site, as well as via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. You can access their YouTube channel by searching Maegical. David and Maegen also offer life coaching, business coaching, angel readings, Reiki and more. To learn more about all of David and Meagen’s offerings, visit their site Maegical.com.

This week we speak with Michele Blood, a very inspiring author and worldwide speaker who has shared the stage with Bob Proctor, Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer and more. Not only has Michele created a unique and powerful combination of music with affirmations called MusiVation™, but she also offers a special spiritual activation called The Mystical Experience. I really feel Michele’s high vibration and the energy she transmits when she speaks. Energy doesn’t lie! I was buzzing for days after we recorded and I continue to experience the same energetic shift when listening to her two part audiobook, “Become a Magnet to Money” and “The Sea of Unlimited Consciousness.” In this episode we dive into: * The car accident that served as a catalyst for Michele’s big spiritual shift.
 * How Napoleon Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich” inspired Michele’s healing.
 * Why singing affirmations to music makes them more powerful and work 300 times faster!
 * What are some key guidelines on creating effective affirmations?
 * Michele’s deep love for God and her first experience with an awakened teacher.
 * What are her light transmissions? 
 * Her Kundalini awakening and how she uses the energy to heal people.
 * What is The Mystical Experience and how does she discern who’s ready to receive it?
 * Why Michele feels there aren’t necessarily more people awakening at this time.
 * The Stargate experience before awakening, an incredible experience of many different dimensions and beings.
 * The importance of working with an enlightened teacher and the protection they provide you.
 * How the Shakti of Kundalini changes the cells in your body to light.
 * Why you should never meditate focusing only on the Crown chakra.
 * The process of clearing the central energy channel, the Sushumna, and opening the heart chakra, a doorway to another dimension.
 * The Dark Night of the Soul (covered in her book, “The Unlimited Sea of Consciousness”)
 * Kriya Yoga for balancing the ida and pingala energy channels
 Michele Blood is a successful, multi-talented lady. She has created MusiVation™ products and gives seminars worldwide. Her public Mystical Success events have been held in over 16 countries. After many years of meditation, Michele’s Kundalini awakened and transformed her consciousness. She now teaches others how to live a Mystical Life and experience Divine Oneness, which is the true heart of true happiness, success, and purpose in one’s life. Michele generously created a link for our listeners to download for free the new version of “The Magic of Affirmation Power” ebook, plus 4 different programs for visualization, goal setting and a few of her favorite affirmation songs at micheleblood.com/beyondtheillusion. To learn more about Michele, her music, books, events and services, visit www.micheleblood.com. To find out about The Mystical Experience, check out www.themysticalexperience.com.

What is The Shift? There are many ways to describe it, but we’re in the midst of a time of collective spiritual awakening. A global evolution of consciousness. A transition on Planet Earth from a lower dimension to a higher dimension. We talk with this week’s guests, Astrologers Shannon Gill and Russ Ohlhausen about The Shift and how to navigate this powerful time of transformation. * The surreal quality of how right now is the time that Lightworkers have been preparing years (and lifetimes!) for.
 * Where are we in this planetary journey of awakening?
 * Embracing the death aspect of Capricorn and Saturn influences as part of evolution.
 * How since the 70s astrologers saw that 2020 would bring these powerful energies.
 * Recognizing the need to let go of the collective toxic paradigm we’ve been in and to move into Unity consciousness. 
 * Seeing our current situation as Spiritual Alchemy, dissolving what we have to form what comes next.
 * Several planets are currently in Retrograde, what exactly does that mean?
 * Venus Retrograding in Gemini, and its effect on our relationships, values and resources.
 * A Gemini information theme: Fact Vs. Fiction, not knowing who or what to believe.
 * The gift of the Fear and the Global Pause that people are experiencing right now.
 * We’re in Eclipse season. 3 Eclipses ahead - Oh my!
 * What is the Destiny Line?
 * The completion of a 19 year Capricorn/Cancer nodal cycle: the deeper meaning individually and collectively.
 Astrologers Shannon Gill and Russell Ohlhausen are the founders of the Shift Foundation and run Lotus Bend Sanctuary, a spiritual retreat center in South Austin. For personal astrology readings, contact Shannon at www.shannonleigill.com. Learn more about Lotus Bend Sanctuary retreat center and programs at https://www.lotusbend.net.

At this time on the planet, particularly in Western culture, we seem to have lost connection to our roots - both to the literal roots of trees, plants and Mother Earth, as well as to the roots of our human ancestry. In this false sense of separation, we feel isolated and unsupported. In this discussion with Heather Davies of Sea Wynd Shamanic Coaching, Ritual and Ceremony, we explore how to engage with nature and the energies of our ancestors to rediscover the beauty and truth of our interconnectedness. * Heather’s many lives lived in this one lifetime.
 * The American culture of “Do It On Our Own” often cuts us off from recognizing the support of Ancestors.
 * Tianna’s Dark Night of the Soul experience of receiving assistance from her Japanese ancestors.
 * How the challenge of ethically practicing Shamanic work as a white skinned person without appropriating another’s culture caused Heather to dive into their own Celtic and Germanic roots.
 * Heather’s personal story of ancestors responding to a call for help.
 * The reciprocity relationship in working with one’s ancestors.
 * The body as a portal to the soul and the problem of disembodied spiritual work.
 * Weaving Sky/Masculine and Earth/Feminine energies together.
 * How the taboo of speaking about death unnecessarily blocks people from connection with their ancestors.
 * The need to embrace and discuss death and weave it into our culture as a natural part of our experience.
 * How nature can teach us the life/death/rebirth cycle.
 * What is the process of land clearing/witnessesing?
 * Daniel Foor's concept of the “last well ancestor”
 * Tim’s experience with the spirit of his grandmother.
 * The gift of Allowing instead of always trying to “make it happen.”
 * Books mentioned: “Women Who Run With the Wolves” by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, “Ancestral Medicine” by Daniel Foor.
 * Future Primitive Podcast episode with Joanna Harcourt interviewing Daniel Foor
 Heather Davies is a gender fluid depth creature and shamanic practitioner with Celtic and Germanic roots who is passionate about helping folks reconnect with their authentic voice, truth and path through the development and deepening of their relationship with what Heather calls “the seven spokes of shamanic practice” - the directions, the elements, animal energies, plant energies, movement, sound and the ancestors. Heather offers individual coaching, “Opening to the Ancestors” groups, rituals and ceremonies in Austin, TX. Please see the Sea Wynd website for more information about their offerings.

Tamara Arnold, our guest for this episode, calls herself a Rebel Unicorn. She grew up feeling like a misfit, but found her mission through awakening her chakras and utilizing this energetic system to help others launch and grow the business of their dreams. Some of the things we discuss with Tamara: * Tamara’s challenging experience with her son’s mental illness, and how it reactivated her spiritual gifts.
 * A quick primer on the 7 chakras.
 * Your breathing reflects the state of your heart chakra.
 * How Covid has activated people’s chakra clearing, particularly the root and throat chakra.
 * How does Tamara work with chakras for your business?
 * What is the “magical business method?
 * What she means by: “Your body is your business” and “Clarity comes with movement.”
 * How life is a mirror of your own energy.
 * Using the chakras to overcome fear and overwhelm.
 * The immense value of learning to trust Spirit. 
 Tamara Arnold is a 3 time international best-selling author, an international speaker and an expert of chakras for business. As the founder of The Chakra Business Academy and Rebel Unicorn, Tamara’s mission is to help spirit driven entrepreneurs bust through their blocks and make a bigger impact in the world with their stardust. For over a decade Tamara has made the human body her study. From personal training to nutrition coaching and now energy work, Tamara has helped hundreds of people break free from self sabotaging behaviours.   For more information on Tamara, her books and her services, visit www.tamaraarnold.ca.

You may be wondering, what is family constellation? As our guest, Family Constellation practitioner Stephanie Richmond aptly states, “There is no elevator speech for it. It is a therapeutic approach that looks at an individual through the context of being part of a whole family system.” It’s a powerful energetic, spiritual healing modality that heals not only at the individual level, but also for the Collective, because after all, we are all connected. Highlights from this episode: Stephanie’s description of family constellation: “the unkinking the hose of pure love and letting it flow down to the newest generations.” The logistics: what exactly happens in a family constellation workshop? What is a blind constellation? What kinds of issues can be addressed with this therapy? The amazing way that the people who show up to serve begin to express the energy of the role they’re chosen for, without even knowing what that role is. How family constellation can heal inherited trauma. What did they learn when they did a constellation for humanity and the pandemic? What are the Orders of Love? The story of how Bert Hellinger, a German psychologist, came up with the basis for this system. Why family constellation is one of the most effective way to heal deep wounds, even wounds we don’t recognize. Going beyond the illusion of “I’m not worthy.” “I’m not lovable.” “I don’t belong.” Hellinger’s quote, “The one who needs the most love is the perpetrator.” How this work honors our ancestors and can bring peace to them and through them. Stephanie Richmond is certified in Systemic Family Constellations, Emotion Code, Biomagnetic Therapy, Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique, and Art Therapy. She also teaches A Course in Miracles. Stephanie combines her expertise in Heal Perception, a technique that helps her clients understand and heal subconscious belief systems that are the root cause of health and emotional issues, therefore allowing the body to do what it does best, heal itself. For more information on Stephanie’s services and to schedule a session, visit https://www.healperception.com.

This week’s guest is author Darlene Green. Following trauma from a car accident early in 2017, a deep internal process of healing began for her. Profound spiritual events of Dec. 26, 2017 led to a divine collaboration with the Masters of the Council of Light. In Service to Love began, which became a series of books that answer the question, What becomes possible when we live from our soul’s vision? Highlights from this episode: * At age 4, Darlene had her first conversation with her Council.
 * Darlene describes her powerful spiritual experience of being in the presence of Masters.
 * How did In Service to Love start out?
 * What happens when you take the diamond that is you, gently turn it and look through a different facet?
 * Our beliefs can become a trap and how to benefit from opening up to new perspectives.
 * The Council shared that Possibility does not reside within a set belief system. That shows the power of perspective. The new paradigm asks for an internal paradigm shift. Consider where in your life you become so set in your beliefs that there’s no room for possibility.
 * Who I am already is Source in Form.
 * The practice of What may I leave on this altar that no longer serves me?
 * Does Darlene hang out with the Masters all the time?
 * Exercises, meditations and light infusions offered through In Service to Love.
 * How to dance the ladder of frequency.
 * Living life from the now moment will ease the transition into this new paradigm.
 Highly sensitive, an empath, healer, teacher and scribe, Darlene Green has followed her heart's direction in discovery of the sacred. What started as a personal journey ignited by profound events Dec. 2017 has become the extensive work of In Service to Love. In collaboration with Masters of the Council of Light, what has unfolded is a frequency rich, guided pathway and new paradigm to enlightenment. For more information on Darlene and her books, visit https://darlenegreenauthor.com. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This will help other people find us.

Finally! In this week’s episode we bring you a long overdue discussion on meditation with Chad Foreman, a former Buddhist monk and founder of the popular website, The Way of Meditation. Meditation can sometimes be difficult for people at first, yet it’s a key tool for experiencing what’s beyond the veil of illusion. Chad delights us with his spiritual knowledge and interesting stories. Stay tuned until the end for a short Inner Fire meditation. Highlights from this episode: * What led Chad to give up everything and move to a Buddhist monastery?
 * The challenge of following your spiritual path in everyday society, walking the line between the spiritual and material worlds.
 * Why mindfulness is the foundation for meditation.
 * Relaxed concentration - as the Buddhists say, “the balance of not too tight, not too loose concentration”
 * How many minutes of meditation is considered the gold standard?
 * What are some of the different types of meditation?
 * The somewhat controversial story of Chad teaching a powerful meditation technique, Inner Fire.
 * Why Inner Fire meditation is particularly good for Westerners.
 * What’s the different between Relative and Ultimate meditation?
 * The many scientifically proven positive effects of practicing breathwork.
 * The way that Chad is able to tailor individual meditation techniques for people’s unique needs.
 * The power of crying spontaneously during meditation.
 Chad Foreman is a former Buddhist monk who studied and practised Tibetan Buddhism for six years with his Guru Khensur Rinpoche living in an isolated meditation retreat hut in a Buddhist centre in Australia. With his Guru's blessing Chad has been teaching meditation since 2002 empowering people to experience the deepest levels of meditation for themselves. Chad is the founder of The Way of Meditation website, has published hundreds of articles, written a book, offers private online meditation coaching and leads meditation workshops and retreats in Australia and around the world. To access Chad’s articles and services, visit https://www.thewayofmeditation.com.au. You can also join the Way of Meditation Facebook community. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This will help other people find us.

Have you caught the crystal craze? Crystals have become increasingly popular in recent years, yet they are more than just pretty rocks. Crystals have healing properties due to their unique vibrations. In this week’s episode, we speak with Terrie Marie, a Master Cystologist and Crystal Channel, to learn about how to connect with and utilize crystals to improve our lives. Highlights from this episode: * How Terrie Marie opened up to working with and communicating with crystals.
 * Do crystals communicate from an individualized consciousness or group consciousness?
 * What are some ways to detect whether a crystal is natural or synthetic?
 * How can crystals be used to help align your chakras or raise your vibration?
 * What are some crystals that help to absorb negative energy?
 * Does size matter? Does proximity matter?
 * Do all crystals work well together?
 * How should we cleanse our crystals and how often?
 * Are new types of crystals continuing to be discovered?
 * How to make your own crystal infused water.
 * What is a crystal energy transfusion and how can you do it?
 * Are there ethics around taking crystals home that you find out in nature?
 Angel Lady Terrie Marie, D.Ms. is a highly attuned Master Crystologist, Crystal and Angelic Realm and Intuitive Crystal Channel. She utilizes and enlists the Power of Crystals in her personal daily spiritual practice. Through her work, she teaches her clients how they too can tap in the the Power of Crystals in simple practical ways. For more on Terrie Marie’s crystal offerings, visit http://thecrystologist.com. For more on all of Terrie Marie’s offerings, including Angelic, Intuitive and Crystals, visit http://www.angeldreamteam.com. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This will help other people to find us.

Can we communicate with our departed loved ones on the other side? In this episode we talk with author, Suzie Courtney. After the tragic loss of her son Daniel, Suzie was determined to connect with him, which led her to learn automatic writing. These messages from beyond provide solace and inspiration, which Suzie shares in her 4 books on grief and healing. Highlights from this episode: * Daniel’s story, his unexpected passing and Suzie’s premonition beforehand.
 * How grief was a catalyst for her writing career.
 * The power of story to open a conversation around loss with children.
 * How a channeler friend initiated the first communications from Daniel.
 * What is automatic writing? Can anyone learn it?
 * What’s the process Suzie used for automatic writing?
 * How long did it take her to get her first sentence?
 * Is there a protocol she uses for spiritual protection during automatic writing?
 * The good that has come out of Daniel’s passing.
 * The role Daniel plays on the other side as a Light Being guide with children.
 * Suzie shares a recent automatic writing message from Daniel.
 * What’s the overriding message Suzie wishes to convey to bereaved parents?
 * Does automatic writing tire her out?
 Suzie Courtney is an author, grief coach and crystal healer. She has written four books on grief and healing, including “Heaven Held,” a dialogue between the author and her departed son who is a Light Being Guide and “Through the Eyes of a Dove,” a source of solace in times of sorrow, one that can help the grieving to grow, trust, believe and learn to live with their child in spirit. For more on Suzie and her books, visit www.suziesbooks.com. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This will help other people to find us.

Loss can be a powerful catalyst for spiritual transformation. In this episode we speak with Barron Steffen, author of “The Final Gift of the Beloved,“ an account of the 13 days after the death of his beloved wife Seana. We loved talking to Barron, who’s sincere, deep and insightful. Excerpt from the book: “During the 13 day journey, Barron draws on nearly forty years of study and training with gurus and mediation teacher to discover ecstatic love, save fractured relationships, and glimpse a greater arc and purpose for being alive. A love story disguised as a tragedy, Barron weaves extraordinarily poignant and powerful experiences with honesty and revelations that will change lives. Along with intense pain and emotion, there is also great beauty and transcendent insight, for nothing is as it appears.” Highlights from this episode: How writing and sharing his story helped Barron realize that even a devastating tragedy could help him understand himself and his purpose for being alive and to benefit humanity. The difficult but powerful lesson of letting go. The “astonishing, almost repelling” idea that Seana’s disappearance could be the greatest gift she had to give him. Barron’s experience of Shaktipat initiation from Baba Muktananda at age 20. What’s the unaskable question? What’s the first book Barron would recommend to people who just experienced a loss of a loved one? The Yoga of Mindset - replacing the old tapes in our heads with new ones. “Whatever thought we’re thinking in each moment determines our experience in that moment.” How can we become the gardeners of our own mind? Barron’s experience of communicating with Seana from the other side. Barron Steffen is a longtime student on the spiritual path of Siddha Yoga, a big band crooner, and a widower. He has been a big wave surfer, a 1980s Italian pop singer, and an award-winning elementary school teacher. Barron has now fully transitioned from the elementary school classroom to his company, The Yoga of Mindset, where he teaches children and adults how to use their thoughts so they’re not used by them. For more on The Yoga of Mindset and “The Final Gift of the Beloved: Her Disappearance - 13 Days”, visit BarronSteffen.com. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This will help other people to find us.

For those on a spiritual path, the word Kundalini is shrouded in mystique and awe. This powerful evolutionary force awakens consciousness and is said to activate through spiritual practices, initiation by a teacher or by divine grace. Known for its unruly spiritual intensity, Kundalini is both exalted and feared. In this episode we discuss Kundalini with Tara Springett, a Buddhist therapist, teacher and expert in treating Kundalini syndrome.

What exactly is Kambo, you ask? “Kambo is a non-psychoactive traditional Amazonian medicine used in ceremony that is derived from the Giant Monkey Frog. Users report amazing health improvements for a variety of conditions, both physical and spiritual. Kambo is used to address a large spectrum of physical and emotional issues.” (from kambospiritpath.com) Perhaps like us, you’ll want to experience Kambo yourself after hearing our conversation with this week’s guest, Rebecca Naylor, a passionate, well-spoken Kambo practitioner. Highlights from this episode: * How long have the indigenous tribes been using Kambo and for what purposes?
 * Why is it called “vacina de la foresta” (vaccine of the forest)?
 * How does Kambo work as an energy medicine?
 * What are some of the physical and psychospiritual issues Kambo can help?
 * When and how did Kambo become known outside of the Amazon?
 * How decades of research has shown powerful effects of the peptides in Kambo.
 * The beautiful inherent protective system in which the frog won’t release Kambo if held in captivity.
 * The ethical, sustainable sourcing method in which Rebecca obtains this medicine.
 * Rebecca’s journey: How “the frog hijacked her life in the best way possible.”
 * Is Kambo good for everyone?
 * What exactly happens during a Kambo ceremony?
 * Why it’s called The Great Revealer.
 * How Kambo is a heart opener medicine.
 * The collective birthing process we’re in towards Unity Consciousness, and the role shamanism and sacred medicines play as a midwife.
 Rebecca Naylor is an Energy Medicine Practitioner working with a full spectrum of holistic healing modalities based in indigenous ancestral medicine wisdom and shamanic energy healing.  She assists people towards unlocking their Full Human Potential in evolutionary consciousness by reclaiming and deepening their physical, emotional, and spiritual health through guided Sacred Medicine Ceremonies, Shamanic Journeys, Quantum Energy Healing, Space Healing & Sacred Design, and Spiritual Life Coaching. She is a Certified Practitioner of Kambo Medicine with the IAKP (International Association of Kambo Practitioners), Energy Medicine Practitioner trained under the Lotus Energy Institute, Spiritual Life Coach mentored under Suzy Batiz (CEO & Founder of ALIVE OS, Supernatural, and Poo-Pourri), and Award Winning Licensed Interior Designer.  She has a holistic healing practice based in Austin, TX and offers private & group healing sessions, spiritual healing retreats, classes, and events. To learn more about Rebecca’s services or to schedule with her, please visit kambospiritpath.com. You can also find her on Instagram @kambospiritpath and Facebook @kambospiritpath. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This will help other people to find us.

The topic of self love constantly arises on the path of awakening. Underneath our desire to heal and grow spiritually is a deep fear that we are unworthy of love. This week’s guest, Blake Bauer, author of “You Were Not Born to Suffer,” experienced the painful journey from self loathing to inner freedom and now shares his insights to help others heal. Highlights from this episode: * What is suffering?
 * Blake’s pre-awakening story of growing up in an unconscious family, having self destructive tendencies & experiencing psychological torment
 * The blessing in disguise of his physical injury.
 * What “practical, no BS tools” helped Blake shift?
 * Develop your inner compass by asking yourself, “Am I valuing myself 100% in this situation or not?”
 * “All of our struggles are a cry from our soul asking us to be more true to ourselves.”
 * Why not all mindsets are created equal.
 * The value of a belief system is determined by its outcome. Ask yourself, “Does this belief serve me?”
 * More questions to ask yourself that will help you unravel old patterning and release suffering.
 * What is “healthy selfishness” vs unhealthy selfishness?
 * What’s the root cause of our suffering?
 * How can we help men in particular to embrace vulnerability and the concept of self love?
 Blake D. Bauer is the author of the international bestselling book You Were Not Born To Suffer. Each year he helps thousands of people who cannot find effective support from conventional psychology, medicine, or religion. Blake is a world-renowned teacher and speaker with an extensive background in psychology, alternative medicine, nutrition, traditional healing, and mindfulness meditation. Based on both his personal experience overcoming deep suffering, addiction, and adversity, as well as his professional success with over 100,000 people worldwide, Blake’s pioneering work integrates what he’s found to be the most effective approaches to optimal mental, emotional, and physical health. For more information, please visit https://www.unconditional-selflove.com If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This will help other people to find us.

Welcome back for Season 4! What better way to kick off a new year than getting the cosmic lowdown from our favorite astrologers, Shannon Gill and Russ von Ohlhausen. After all, Shannon’s December 2019 interview with us on the energies of 2020 was pretty spot on. You don’t want to miss what 2021 has in store. Russ and Shannon break it down for us in this episode. Spoiler alert: There’s no “going back to normal!” In this episode we discuss: * How the power of Astrology, the history of cycles, gives us a map for our current time of Shift.
 * Taking a look at the astrological ages, the broader view of how we got here.
 * What are the differences between the Age of Pisces and the Age of Aquarius?
 * Are we fully now moving into the Age of Aquarius?
 * How do we move out of the polarization (Light vs. Dark, Masculine vs. Feminine, division based on beliefs) that’s instigating conflict?
 * What does it mean when the Nodal Axis/destiny line changes signs?
 * What is the focus and our homework for the current Gemini/Sagittarius Nodal Axis?
 * What is The Great Mutation and how does the shift from Earth to Air affect us?
 * How are things going to play out with Saturn in Aquarius and Uranus in Taurus this year? Chaos? Revolution?
 * What are the major aspects you definitely need to know about for this month, January 2021?
 * How does cryptocurrency reflect the Aquarian Age? Can astrology inform us on the cycles of crypto?
 * Which signs will be most affected this year?
 * How does sovereignty and privacy fit into this shift?
 * What are some astrological remedies to help us get through?
 Astrologers Shannon Gill and Russ von Ohlhausen are the founders of the Shift Foundation and run Lotus Bend Sanctuary, a spiritual retreat center in South Austin. Learn more about Lotus Bend Sanctuary retreat center and programs at https://www.lotusbend.net. Shannon Gill is a Certified Evolutionary Astrologer and Life Coach. To learn more about Shannon’s services or to schedule a session with her, visit Shannonleigill.com. Russ von Ohlhausen, a Research Astrologer, is co-founder of the Astrological Society of Austin in 2005, has written and taught with Astrology Hub, and NCGR, and lectured at various esoteric organizations such as IONS (Institute for Noetic Science) & INACS. To connect with Russ, email him at riohlhausen@gmail.com. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This will help other people to find us.

Ayahuasca, Kambo and DMT - join us in this discussion of our recent exploration into these consciousness medicines. After a few wonderful Season 3 guests shared about these sacred substances, both of us, Tim and Tianna, felt inspired to explore these spirit medicines. We did Kambo together with Tim’s wife and Tianna did a trilogy over a few weeks: Ayahuasca, then Kambo, finishing with DMT. Tune in to hear what happened! In this episode we discuss: * The pros and cons of doing a one-on-one plant medicine ceremony vs. experiencing it in a group.
 * How some sensitive souls need to be aware of the possibility of being a portal for collective healing rather than just your own personal healing.
 * The interconnectedness of our experiences during the Kambo ceremony.
 * Why was the color green so powerful in Tim’s experience?
 * The breakthrough Tim received through communicating with the trees. 
 * How did he integrate it? Was the shift lasting?
 * How MDMA had been a catalyst for Tianna’s initial spiritual awakening years ago, a trigger of remembrance of Oneness, yet she was guided to find those same states naturally through meditation.
 * The difference of the masculine (yang) spiritual path vs. the feminine (yin) spiritual path, and the role the body plays in Tianna’s spiritual journey.
 * What message did Divine Mother give her?
 * Exploring the idea of whether it’s needed or appropriate for ancient spiritual traditions to evolve in the new energies of this Aquarian time.
 * Why it’s crucial to do your due diligence and find facilitators who create a strong container for holding safe space for participants.
 * Tianna’s initial failed initiation, facing darkness and evil.
 * The haunting hypnotic power of the icaro medicine songs.
 * Why Tianna felt called to do a DMT ceremony a couple weeks later after an emotional energetic residue stayed with her in the days after Ayahuasca, “the stain on her soul.”
 * What are some of these other sacred medicines, Yopo, Sananga?
 * DMT and the beautiful completion of Tianna’s journey: being Divine Mother, transformation through compassion for the darkness.
 * The power of compassion, which is the bridge from darkness to light. This is the path back to Unity.
 * Why it’s important to be willing to face whatever the sacred medicines show you. 
 If you’re in the Austin area and want to experience a sacred Kambo ceremony with Rebecca Naylor, or if you just wish to learn more about Kambo, visit www.kambospiritpath.com. Tianna Roser is a Certified Clinical Hypnotist and Reiki Master Teacher. For more information on her services, visit www.awakeningtransformation.com. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This will help other people to find us.

What is the New Earth and what does it mean to be a “New Earth Master”? As Mother Earth ascends into higher vibration, we must shift also. This week’s guests, Nada and Christopher, share their perspectives on how to awaken into your own divine mastery. In this episode we discuss: How they were spiritually guided to create their work online just before Covid. The challenges and blessings of Covid and this time on the planet. Their awakening stories and numerous catalysts, including the passing of Christopher’s mother and Nada’s Near Death experience. Some of their exciting online courses coming soon on the Divine Masculine, Tantra and Being an Embodied Lightworker. Why there seems to be more women at spiritual classes and events. Do men have deeper wounds? How can we co-create a more unified Collective Consciousness? What can we do when fear and rage show up around this uncertainty? What is the valuable role the “darkness” plays in our awakening? How do we anchor the ascension timeline? What do they mean by “in-scension”? Are people awakening at younger ages now? New Earth Masters was birthed when Nada and Christopher merged their previous successful independent holistic businesses together in 2019. In combination, they have over 17 years of experience in the Alternative wellness domain. They’re committed to bringing you the best of the best - from knowledge, wisdom, tools, techniques, meditations, activations and practices for you to elevate your frequency, embody your mastery and thrive in every area of your life while fulfilling your life purpose. They currently offer Private Spiritual Coaching and various powerful healing sessions for you to upgrade your life and your frequency. New Earth Masters also offers 12 super potent Spiritual Online Courses, from healing the inner child activating the sacred feminine, embracing the divine masculine, awakening the christ heart activating the Starseed DNA and more! Visit www.newearthmasters.com. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This will help other people to find us.

Have you heard of Gene Keys? In this episode our guests Neil Durma and Ash Sumida share how this self discovery modality, based partly from the I Ching, the Kabbalah, Ayurveda and some astrology, can help us powerfully shift. Some of the topics we cover: * Who brought forth the knowledge of Gene Keys? * What’s the connection between Human Design and Gene Keys? * How can one utilize the shadow, the gift and the siddhi within each genetic key? * How learning this system can unlock your own genius. * The value of embracing the shadow. * The need in spiritual communities to embrace light and dark, or risk lack of authenticity and true communication. * How Gene Keys transformed Neil and Ash’s lives. * How can this system help with childhood trauma? * Can reading these books activate spiritual downloads? * What is the gift of Versatility and how can we apply it to our own spiritual path? * What is Rooted Integration Project and who is it for? * Ash and Neil’s perspective on what Richard Rudd calls the Great Change. * What is Spiral Dynamics? * Neil Durma and Ash Sumida run the 3rd Eye Meditation Lounge & Elixir Bar, a center encompassing conscious health for the mind, body and soul in Austin, Texas. Visit their website to explore the calendar of classes, events and services: 3rdeyemeditationlounge.com. Learn more about Neil’s offerings at 3rdeyetonic.com and Ash’s offerings at healingthroughjourney.com. The Rooted Integration Project is not your typical coaching program. It was created with the intention to bring people back to their roots and to assess what is not longer serving their evolution. They will uproot and clear what’s not needed within the physical, emotional, mental and energetic body so that you can experience your integrated being and move through life with grace and harmony. To learn more, visit rootedinegrationproject.com. To explore the Gene Keys and discover your free profile, visit genekeys.com. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This will help other people to find us.

When you think of cannabis, you might think of getting stoned, being silly and spacey or getting the munchies. And while it can lead to these things, this week’s guest Gia Kubik wants people to know that it can also be a powerful spiritual medicine. In fact, Gia is so passionate about all the amazing uses for cannabis, she has her own podcast, “Get Elevated with Gia.” In this conversation we discuss with Gia: * Gia’s unusual late introduction to cannabis as an adult. * Shifting our perspective to treat it with reverence as a God plant. * Cannabis as a “teacher plant.” * Gia’s process of using it in Reiki healing sessions. * What is the Endocannabinoid system? Is our body “built for cannabis?” * Experiencing life as a ceremony; setting intentions with cannabis. * Differentiating between heavy vs frequent use. * How to discern whether your usage is helping or masking. * How cannabis can mimic other spirit medicines like MDMA, psilocybin or even ayahuasca. * Developing a relationship with the spirit of the plant. * Cannabis as a marriage counselor. * What direction does Gia think cannabis is heading? Gia Kubik is a cannabis leader by day, mystical energy worker by night and stand up comedian just for fun. She’s got a pretty big passion for cannabis, and a lot of stories to make you laugh along the way. This show is about global awareness, education and access to cannabis. AND It’s about life, getting elevated in all areas of your life. Cannabis is the north star here. Consciousness will do the rest. AND FUN – gotta get some laughs in and make all the big stuff feel easy and light. Join her every Saturday 7am or if you need that extra sleep - catch the replay of “Get Elevated with Gia: Truth and Clarity in Cannabis” at https://feeds.transistor.fm/get-elevated-with-gia-kubik Find her on Instagram @gia.kubik. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This will help other people to find us.

Are you ready to escape the human zoo? This week we talk to Michelle and Keith Norris, founders of Paleo f(x), about their new book, “Primal Uprising: The Paleo f(x) Guide to Optimizing Your Health, Expanding Your Mind and Reclaiming Your Freedom.” Michelle and Keith are passionate about empowerment and becoming healthy and whole in all aspects of our lives. In our chat with Michelle and Keith, we cover: * The divine timing at play for their book getting published.
 * How we’re indoctrinated to believe we need the system and don’t have power to be free on our own.
 * The touching story of their daughter Brittany’s life, and how her untimely passing inspired their work.
 * How living the so-called American Dream left them feeling empty inside.
 * The power of questioning EVERYTHING as a way to deprogram ourselves.
 * How learning the rules of the game enables you to disengage from it.
 * Accepting that we are responsible for being in this situation AND that we can take the steps to get out of it.
 * Gnostic Christianity & how finding the god within gives you true empowerment. (Elaine Pagels reference)
 * Michelle’s plant medicine experience of purging many dark past lives and the powerful healing of welcoming those parts back in with compassion.
 * Why it’s important to be specific in what and how you want to manifest something.
 * What were some of the blessings of 2020?
 * Empowerment through resilience.
 * What are the 7 Pillars for being an optimized human?
 * Beauty in the ashes - “everything is happening for your good”
 * What’s antifragility and how can it help?
 Michelle and Keith Norris are the cofounders of Paleo f(x)™, the largest-of-its-kind health and wellness platform and event in the world. They are passionate speakers and motivators to those seeking deliverance from a broken healthcare system and disabled economic system. Having left the corporate grind far behind, they are now serial entrepreneurs in the health and wellness space, as well as tireless firebrands for advancing the Paleo movement - a cultural reawakening of self-empowerment for the 21st century. In addition to leading the Paleo f(x)™ movement, Michelle and Keith speak at events and conferences worldwide on the topic of self empowerment and breaking free of the human zoo. Order their book “Primal Uprising: The Paleo f(x) Guide to Optimizing Your Health, Expanding Your Mind and Reclaiming Your Freedom” at paleofx.com/primaluprising. Find Michelle on Social Media: @DanaMichelleNorris and Keith at keithnorris.substack.com. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This will help other people to find us.

Do you know your life purpose? Are you still searching? This week’s guest, Blue Marsden, author of “Soul Plan: Reconnect with Your True Life” explains the Soul Plan, a new interpretation of an ancient system of life purpose analysis based upon the sound vibration of your birth name. This method works on the conscious & unconscious level and promises to bring the recipient greater freedom, connection, satisfaction, healing & life purpose activation. Highlights from this episode: * This system looks at your overall vibration and how you’re manifesting in the world, using the vibration of the letters in your name.
 * What is the absolute illusion we all experience?
 * What information does the Soul Plan map out for you?
 * Around what age does the spiritual elements of our chart usually kick in?
 * How can a Soul Plan reading help you embody your soul destiny?
 * Blue tells the story of his own spiritual journey.
 * Who was Frank Alper, the original channeler of the system, and what was Blue’s connection to him? 
 * How Blue adapted and modernized the system to represent more balance in the masculine and feminine aspects.
 * What is Soul Transformation Therapy?
 * What’s the Sefer Yetzirah?
 * How can applying the information from your Soul Plan help you overcome your challenges and meet your goals?
 * What’s Atlantean paddles and cosmic shamanism?
 Blue Marsden is the author of the Soul Plan: Reconnect with your True Life Purpose as well as founder and director of the Holistic Healing College, the London School of Chi Kung and the London College of Hypnotherapy. After many years of working with various intuitive methods he came across a little known system that resonated more than any other and after incorporating this into his own practice decided to introduce it as a module in the counseling program he founded. Over the years Blue researched the deeper origins of this work and on discovering synchronicities with his own non-dual understanding has subsequently modernized it, added new interpretations and channelled additional material and healing interventions to form what is now known as the Soul Plan system. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This will help other people to find us.

This week we feature Clementine and Astra of the Church of the Sacred Womb. This isn’t your grandmother’s church! Their mission is to bring unique ritual healing experiences to the community, to empower healers and sensitives to make a living with their gifts, and to reinstate a cultural value on sacredness through ceremony. The Womb structure is the commonality amongst all of their ceremonial work; a container that is a grounded, safe space in which to reimprint your deepest subconscious mind with ease and grace is considered their greatest honor to create and offer to the people. Some of the topics we discuss: * Why did Clementine and Astra decide to create a church? What does the name symbolize?
 * The necessity of the sacred container in spiritual communities.
 * Why is it important to be shadow aware and integrated in sacred work?
 * What are key elements in creating a healthy spiritual community?
 * How the tools of grounding, compassion and presence can prevent re-traumatizing people’s wounds.
 * As a leader of a conscious community, integrity comes through communication, setting boundaries, being assertive, understanding needs.
 * The beautiful journey of how the breaking down of our own will develops into trust and surrender to let the Divine lead us into something much more than we imagined.
 * What’s the difference between 3D, 4D and 5D?
 * Why is Clementine’s favorite quote: “The fruit is the last thing on the tree to grow?”
 * The birthing of a new paradigm with the feminine and masculine energies.
 * What’s a highly sensitive person? Are you one?
 * Why are ritual and ceremony important in our modern time?
 The Church of the Sacred Womb is part of a larger cultural revolution that is occurring around the use of sacred medicines, ceremonial healing, and ritual experiences to repattern the subconscious mind. In basic terms, they are a group of shamanic and energy healers based in Austin, TX who share a common goal of bringing magical and healing experiences to the people who seek them. Executive Director, Kalithena Clementine is an ancient wisdom keeper and very old soul currently living on Planet Earth, who is also sometimes a jaguar. She serves humanity through education, shadow work, space healing, mythopoetic vision, and by calling the greatest version of each person she meets to the fore. Community Director Astra Cristos is a multidimensional explorer and wayshower here to help humans evolve. She learns about the Universe through music, dance, meditation, art, sacred geometry, conscious language and relationships with other beings. She also makes the best playlists known to humankind. To explore their offerings and events, visit http://churchofthesacredwomb.org. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This will help other people to find us.

Have you ever felt like something important was missing from your life, but was unsure where or how to find it? This week’s guest author and healer Kerri Hummingbird knows exactly how you feel. She’s made it her life’s work to help people discover a meaningful fulfilling life by finding their way back to their authentic self. In this episode we talk to Kerri about: * How writing books was a way to process and heal some of her most challenging experiences.
 * Why is Dolores Cannon meaningful to Kerri? What’s the Second Wave of volunteers?
 * The necessity of ancestral healing and reconciliation at this time of the Shift to transform our DNA.
 * What is the mother wound?
 * What does Kerri feel is her main function on the planet right now?
 * What’s a mesa carrier?
 * How finding our way back to mother earth is a core component of healing for us all.
 * Kerri describes her journey from the corporate world to becoming a healer.
 * What’s the competency model?
 * For lightworkers and starseeds, Kerri feels that making the biggest impact in the world starts with healing your own family wounds.
 * How did Hummingbird become part of her name?
 * Tobacco as a sacred medicine and spiritual teacher.
 Kerri Hummingbird Sami is a soul guide, shamanic healer, award-winning author and inspirational speaker. Kerri has over 20 years of experience in leading by inspiration, and a special passion for empowering women to be the artists of their lives. She mentors women to rewrite the story of their lives through inner transformation, connection to essence, remembrance of purpose, and realignment to authenticity and truth.To explore her offerings and events, visit https://kerrihummingbird.com/ If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Join us in this special Summer Eclipse 2021 episode as our favorite astrologers, Shannon Gill and Russ von Ohlhausen share their infinite wisdom. They help guide us through the current intensified cosmic energies so that we can best utilize this opportunity to further our awakening with ease and grace. In this episode we discuss: * The changing realities of time.
 * How compassion is the key to moving beyond the divisiveness in our current reality.
 * The true higher meaning of Apocalypse.
 * What are the implications of being on the cusp of the end of the Age of Pisces, in which we believed we’re separate from our divinity, and now shifting into the Age of Aquarius?
 * How can we move “beyond the illusion” of separation?
 * Recognizing the value of a global ego death as a necessary step for awakening can help us navigate these turbulent times.
 * What’s the theme of 2021 as compared to 2020?
 * Upcoming transits this summer to pay attention to, particularly looking at the theme of control vs. freedom.
 * How can we use eclipse season to heal and bring balance to our lives?
 * “The cat in the mirror” - how our pets are beautiful spiritual guides.
 * What does the Full Moon eclipse on May 26th in Sagittarius represent? What’s the shadow of Sagittarius?
 * Can you handle the truth of what’s going on? How seeing the current shift from an eternal lens can help.
 * What’s the New Moon rebirth solar eclipse in Gemini on June 10th about?
 * Questions to ask yourself in this eclipse portal: Where are you being dogmatic in your life? Where are you creating division?
 * Can you unhook from the story and be the witnessing self?
 * What’s the significance of Pluto moving into Aquarius in 2023?
 * What should we be doing during this time to utilize it for our highest good?
 Astrologers Shannon Gill and Russ von Ohlhausen are the founders of the Shift Foundation and run Lotus Bend Sanctuary, a spiritual retreat center in South Austin. Learn more about Lotus Bend Sanctuary retreat center and programs at www.lotusbend.net. Shannon Gill is a recognized national and international level Astrologer, Archetypal Life Coach and Jungian Counselor. To learn more about Shannon’s services or to schedule a session with her, visit www.shannonleigill.com Russ von Ohlhausen is a transpersonal ontological conscious catalyzer, writer, lecturer and research astrologer. His work reflects a lifetime of study of science, religions, myths, metaphysics and most importantly – nature – and what they reveal about consciousness and human behavior. To learn more about Russ’s work, visit www.vonohlhausen.org If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

One of life’s greatest mysteries - what happens when you die? This week’s guest, Vinney Tolman, actually died and came back to reassure us of the most amazing love that exists on the Other Side. In this episode, you’ll hear Vinney’s detailed recounting of his three days in Heaven, a phenomenal near-death experience, and how it transformed his life. Topics covered in this episode: * How did Vinney die?
 * The way he watched his own death from a theater, unaware of who died.
 * His ability to perceive the thoughts and feelings of everyone at the death scene and in the ambulance.
 * How a voice from spirit alerted a paramedic to not give up on him.
 * Meeting his guide, Drake.
 * The humbling experience of how much growing and learning Vinney had to do in order to move to a higher frequency.
 * What was the hardest principle for him to learn while in Spirit?
 * Does time exist in Spirit?
 * How the all-permeating love of God erases any trace of Earthly trauma.
 * What were the decompression chambers?
 * What’s the secret to a healthy soul?
 * The indescribable love radiating from everything, including a marble wall and a blade of grass.
 * The shock and difficulty of returning to this limited physical existence.
 * An incredible post NDE discovery about his guide.
 * What does it all boil down to? Love.
 Vinney Tolman helps others connect and get answers from their spirit guides and from the higher spiritual realm. To connect with Vinney or book a session, visit livingGodsLIGHT.com. TIANNA ROSER is an Usui Reiki Master Teacher, Soul Plan Practitioner and Certified Clinical Hypnotist specializing in Past Life Regression, Life Between Lives Regression and Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT). She uses tools and processes to help people experience their true self, the source of real healing and growth. Learn more at AwakeningTransformation.com. Tianna is the author of the book, “Awakening Transformation: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming Your Higher Self.” Her book is filled with practices to lighten your spiritual journey and accelerate growth, available on Amazon. TIM HOWE has always been interested in unusual and strange phenomena and considers himself to be a consciousness explorer. He was born and raised in Table Rock Village, Wyoming, which happens to no longer exist. He currently makes his home in Austin, Texas where he is constantly surrounded by beautiful females (wife, daughter and cat). If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Welcome to the last episode of Season 4! What is an extraordinary experience? In their book, “Convergence: The Interconnection of Extraordinary Experiences,” our guests Barbara Mango, Phd. and Lynn Miller explain: “Extraordinary Experiences are those which occur beyond our five senses, time, and space. Such occurrences include Near-death Experiences, Out-of-Body Experiences, Past-life Memories, Paranormal Encounters, Contact with Non-Human Intelligences, Telepathy, Pre-cognition, etc. Regardless of the type of extraordinary experience, all are utterly transformational. It is only when we open our minds and hearts to embrace experiences which lay beyond our three-dimensional world, that we may begin to explore the very nature of consciousness.” In this episode, we discuss: How Barbara & Lynn met by working together in astronaut Dr. Edgar Mitchell’s research group. The understanding that consciousness is non-local, which is the basis for all these different types of extraordinary experiences. Why it was important for them to include the science behind these experiences and provide a balanced approach for experiencer and skeptic. Which personality types are more prone to having extraordinary experiences? What are some of the challenges and benefits of how these experiences change a person? Barbara’s first experience with a non-physical being at 2 years old. How, as a child, Barbara’s spontaneous remembrance of a past life immediately healed her in this life. Lynn shares about her spontaneous out-of-body experiences and how she learned controlled OBEs. Some techniques for OBE. How the materialist assumption in science has limited the research on consciousness. Telepathy and quantum entanglement. The strong evidence for non-local consciousness based on Near Death experiences of the congenitally blind. Barbara and Lynn’s debut book, “Convergence: The Interconnection of Extraordinary Experiences” is now available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble websites. The authors take readers on extraordinary, life-altering voyages beyond time and space. One that is consistently described by experiencers as “realer than real,” powerfully loving, and forever life-altering. Near-death, out-of-body experiences, contact with non-human intelligent beings, and past-life recall are examples of such journeys. Barbara and Lynn explore each modality from their personal encounters, backed by cutting-edge science. Learn more by visiting their website https://www.extraordinaryexperiences.org/. You can also hear Barbara speak at the upcoming IANS conference in September 2021. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

We’re back for Season 5 with our favorite astrologers, Shannon Gill and Russ von Ohlhausen. But this time, we’re discussing Twin Flames! This is a very personal topic for Tianna, and the twin flame journey is how she and Shannon initially bonded. What exactly is a twin flame? Why have we been hearing more about this particular type of soul connection? Listen in to find out! In this episode we cover: Can you have more than one twin flame? What are some indicators that you’re a twin flame? What’s Shannon and Russell’s TF story? Why are there typically taboos or seemingly impossible barriers in a TF connection? How the kundalini activates through the shared chakra system of twin flames. The Archangels’ message Tianna channeled for Shannon and Russ early on their TF journey & how we all helped each other as divine mirrors. The understanding that twin flames are a collective of souls who have incarnated on the planet at this time to do this deep healing as part of Earth’s ascension. One necessary and unavoidable stage on the TF path is the descent into the shadow realm. What’s the key for moving out of the shadow stage? How does Quantum Physics explain this phenomenon? What stage are most twin flames stuck in? How does astrology fit into this current emergence of twin flames? If you’re on a TF journey, it will emerge in divine timing. Don’t try to manifest a twin flame. The Dark Night of the Soul is no joke - ouch! There’s not one equation for the alchemical TF Unification process; there are different paths. The Twin Flame Healers is one example of a good resource/support for twin flames. What is the runner/chaser dynamic? How do we move out of it? Astrologers Shannon Gill and Russ von Ohlhausen are the founders of the Shift Foundation and run The Shift at Samadhi Retreat, a spiritual retreat center near Wimberley. Learn more about their programs at TheShiftFoundation.org. Shannon Gill is a Certified Evolutionary Astrologer and Life Coach. To learn more about Shannon’s services or to schedule a session with her, visit Shannonleigill.com. Russ von Ohlhausen, a Research Astrologer, is co-founder of the Astrological Society of Austin in 2005, has written and taught with Astrology Hub and NCGR, and lectured at various esoteric organizations such as IONS (Institute for Noetic Science) & INACS. To explore Russell’s insights on the merging of Science & Spirituality, visit VonOhlhausen.org. Check out Tianna’s new book, “Awakening Transformation: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming Your Higher Self” on Amazon. It’s a spiritual guide to ease your journey and accelerate your growth - full of spiritual practices, Tianna’s own experiences and channeled wisdom from her Spirit Guide, Will. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This will help other people to find us.

After a life-changing awakening and journey in raising her vibration and awareness, Amy Sikarskie came to recall gifts and abilities that she uses to support and assist others. Deeply connected to her own otherworldly experiences and origin, Amy specializes in working with awakening starseeds. What is a starseed? Listen in to our cosmic conversation to learn more! In this episode we discuss: * Amy’s off-Earth past life regression experience with Tianna, years ago.
 * How the emotional intensity of a spiritual regression is a powerful convincer.
 * The value of connecting to your soul’s energy in regression, which supports you to embody it in this reality.
 * Amy discusses the star systems that are home for her.
 * Simulated reality experiences that some souls participate in as preparation.
 * Do mythical creatures exist in other realities?
 * What’s a key indicator for Amy that someone is a starseed?
 * What is a Council of 12?
 * Which “clairs” (psychic senses) does Amy work with? How do they help her in working with clients?
 * Key messages for the collective that Amy channeled from The Council of Light.
 * Tips on how to channel (from Amy’s newest book, “The Ultimate Guide to Channeling”)
 * What are the different forms of channeling?
 * The speeding up of the awakening in these times.
 * Empowerment through managing our own energy (grounding, clearing, etc)
 Amy Sikarskie has been called a "healer's healer" due to her experience and level of commitment in educating, facilitating sessions, and assisting others as a mentor during their healing and awakening process. She assists clients worldwide through energy healing, energetic assessments, and readings using the gifts of clairvoyance, clairaudience, and claircognizance. In sessions, she works closely with higher dimensional beings, including the client's higher self, the angel realm, spirit guides, and star councils. Amy is a channel for The Council of Light and specializes in mentoring the awakening Starseed and connects in with clients' star councils for information that supports their life missions. Learn more about Amy and her services at AmySikarskie.com. Check out Tianna’s new book, “Awakening Transformation: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming Your Higher Self” on Amazon. It’s a spiritual guide to ease your journey and accelerate your growth - full of spiritual practices, Tianna’s own experiences and channeled wisdom from her Spirit Guide, Will. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This will help other people to find us.

Remember as a child, how you’d pretend to live in a fantasy world where you could cast magical spells and use special powers? One day you grew up and accepted that you live in the “real world” where magic doesn’t exist. This week’s guest, David Solomon, wants you to know that magic is real. He calls it the Science of Applied Consciousness. Psychic abilities, manifestation, astral projection and even weather control are just some of the things made possible with dedication to this practice. Our conversation with David covers: * When and how did David get into magic?
 * How does “real magic” differ from stage magic?
 * What are realistic expectations for learning magic from David?
 * How clearing emotional blocks, trauma and personality dysfunctions accelerates your magical abilities.
 * Imagine the world we could create with collective magic for the highest good!
 * What are some practical applications of magic?
 * What are the ties between magic and Atlantis?
 * Will a focus on attaining special abilities hold someone back on their spiritual path?
 * If it’s possible to have the magical ability to control the weather, how much of that is being controlled by others behind the scenes?
 * Will these psychic abilities become commonplace in our lifetime?
 * Where is the ideal balance between using your intention for conscious creation and simply being an open vessel for Divine Will?
 David Solomon helps spiritual entrepreneurs grow their Magic and heart power to joyfully 10x their income and impact. He’s worked extensively with Life Purpose Alignment, integrating the spiritual and material, and served many years as an executive and life coach, entrepreneur and mentor in many traditional and spiritual fields. David believes we are Consciousness, learning how to master our current bodies and minds. The more aware we are of our capacity, strength and skills, the more we can master our experience. Learn more about David and his services at magicalgoldenage.com. Check out Tianna’s new book, “Awakening Transformation: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming Your Higher Self” on Amazon. It’s a spiritual guide to ease your journey and accelerate your growth - full of spiritual practices, Tianna’s own experiences and channeled wisdom from her Spirit Guide, Will. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This will help other people to find us.

The journey of awakening can be confusing and overwhelming. So Tianna (along with her spirit guide Will) wrote a book to help you navigate the spiritual path. Her new book, “Awakening Transformation: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming Your Higher Self” is filled with stories and lessons from her own spiritual journey, along with the key tools and practices that enabled Tianna to become her true self. Some of the topics we discuss in this episode: * How did Spirit push Tianna to write her book?
 * What did the psychic intuitive tell her that helped flip her perspective on writing?
 * What was the unexpected blessing she received from the pandemic?
 * How Tianna found her authentic self after early experiences of trying to play the role expected of her.
 * Recognizing how liberating these times are - the old rules no longer apply to how we write a book or run a business.
 * How did she overcome her own self-doubt when writing and how can others use this same tool?
 * If you “conveniently forget” messages from Spirit because it’s uncomfortable to face, Spirit keeps bringing it back for you to complete.
 * Being your authentic self brings you into your highest vibration and naturally attracts the right people to you.
 * The big benefit of “putting yourself out there” and why lightworkers are afraid to do it.
 * What’s another major lesson she learned from writing the book that’s common on the spiritual path?
 * Tianna shares how what she thought was her weakness became her strength.
 * What life events led her to becoming comfortable in her own skin?
 * Can someone who doesn’t do formal spiritual practice still be spiritually evolved?
 * Is there a way a person can grow spiritually if all their time is consumed just for survival?
 * How did Tianna narrow down which tools and practices to include in this book?
 * What’s spiritual bypassing?
 Tianna Roser is certified in a number of transformational practices, including Reiki, Hypnosis, Life Between Lives Regression, Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT), Soul Plan Reading and Soul Transformation Therapy. Her soul’s purpose is to empower people through awakening consciousness. She uses tools and processes to help people experience their true self, the source of real healing and growth. As a traveler of the inner and outer worlds, Tianna is passionate about exploring beyond the confines of everyday existence. Learn more about her services at AwakeningTransformation.com. Check out Tianna’s new book, “Awakening Transformation: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming Your Higher Self” on Amazon. It’s a spiritual guide to ease your journey and accelerate your growth - full of spiritual practices, Tianna’s own experiences and channeled wisdom from her Spirit Guide, Will. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This will help other people to find us.

Trust and Surrender. These concepts return again and again on the spiritual journey, opening us more deeply to the Divine. This week’s guest, singer Haley Harkin, learned the power of Trust and Surrender through many plant medicine ceremonies, which enabled her to embody her authentic self as a musician. Now she expresses as a vessel for the Divine when sharing her beautiful voice and lyrics in sacred settings. We discuss: * What is the intertwining of Haley’s musical journey with her spiritual path?
 * How did the Universe push her to become a musician?
 * The key role that plant medicine played in purging her fear of performing.
 * Is the music for plant medicine ceremonies a set playlist or is it an organic flow, depending on the energies in the moment?
 * Does taking the plant medicine during the ceremony enhance her music or make it difficult to play?
 * How long did it take Haley to be able to trust and let go when playing in ceremony?
 * Why she only shares her music in sacred/mindful settings.
 * The way plant medicine teaches on a cellular level, and is retained in your everyday life.
 * The power of vulnerability and the healing that comes through connecting on that level.
 * Is Haley transmitting a vibration when she sings?
 * Has her sound changed as she has evolved spiritually?
 * Haley is passionate about teaching people how to break down limiting constructs around creativity..
 * Music is about freeing yourself and speaking your truth.
 * How letting go of the “story of Haley” allowed her to better share music.
 Haley Harkin was born and raised in Austin, TX, and is currently residing in Colorado. She creates folk medicine music for healing and connection. Her music has been described as feeling like 'bare feet on grass'. Learn more about Haley at haleyharkin.com and listen to Haley’s music on Spotify and any platform where you listen to music. Check out Tianna’s new book, “Awakening Transformation: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming Your Higher Self” on Amazon. It’s a spiritual guide to ease your journey and accelerate your growth - full of spiritual practices, Tianna’s own experiences and channeled wisdom from her Spirit Guide, Will. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Are we living in a time when we’re ready to face the most painful of our Earthly experiences and receive it as medicine? This week’s guest, Sarah Salter Kelly, has done exactly that. In her book, “Trauma As Medicine,” Sarah explains how she alchemized the tragic homicide of her mother into healing and growth, and offers practices to assist you in your own healing journey from the darkness into the light. Highlights from our conversation: Sarah shares the shocking and traumatic story of her mother’s homicide. How trauma is like the Tower card of the Tarot, catalyzing a complete dissolution of everything one believes in. Half of the difficulty of her trauma was a sense of powerlessness. Is there purpose and meaning in everything that occurs, even trauma? How do we move into the Underworld of our most difficult experiences from a place where we’re not spiritually bypassing? How do we face what we’re most afraid of? The unexpected outcome of Sarah’s self-created ceremony to address her mother’s perpetrator. The importance of not measuring or comparing our trauma. The need in our society to see trauma from a new perspective and to utilize it as an initiation into deeper levels of growth. Processing our painful experiences takes time before we can witness it and not take it so personally. “If we want to live as conscious and powerful beings, we have to be willing to to direct our energy toward what is oppressing us. Then the fear transforms.” The importance of both facing the fears and tending to the needs of the victim within. The power of handing it over to the Divine. Sarah’s prayer: “I don’t know what to do. Please help me.” Sarah Salter Kelly is a talented writer, healer and speaker utilizing the raw compounded teachings of her life experience, to uplift, empower and guide others. Her wisdom is authentic, embodied and hard won – generated  through years of integrating the tragic homicide of her mother and learning  to forgive the perpetrator – alongside  thirty years of studying personal growth, mysticism, restorative justice, and earth-based healing traditions. Over the past fourteen years she has run her own private healing practice, facilitated retreats, taught trauma focused and shamanic healing workshops, and presented at conferences and events. To learn more about Sarah and her offerings, visit sarahsalterkelly.com. You can find her book, “Trauma as Medicine” on Amazon. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Are you afraid of the Dark? In order to move into the Oneness of the 5th Dimension, we must not only embrace the Light, but also face the Dark. This week’s guest, Shaman Dao, aka “The Modern Day Exorcist,” is a master at releasing entities and excess energies from the human to the light body to balance the completion of self. She unites cleansed soul fragments with their rightful owners one parallel dimension at a time. In this episode we discuss: * What visions have come to her about our future here on Earth?
 * How can you prepare yourself for challenging times on the planet?
 * Are there Galactic ships in and around the Earth, here to support The Shift?
 * How did Shaman Dao go from being a mortgage broker to a “modern day exorcist”?
 * Are there other more enjoyable timelines we can choose through conscious creation? Can we quantum jump timelines?
 * Is there a battle between Dark and Light right now?
 * Does evil exist? If we pay attention to it, are we bringing it into our reality?
 * What is Spirit Releasement Therapy (SRT)?
 * How does she keep from getting dragged down vibrationally when working so often with dark beings?
 * How does Spirit Releasement Therapy differ from old school exorcism?
 * Where did she get the name Shaman Dao?
 Shaman Dao is a truth speaker, teacher, and multi-dimensional leader of light warriors. Known as the Modern Day Exorcist, Shaman Dao’s expertise in shadow work and shadow people has led her in blind faith around the Earth plane to train in the darkest energetic vortexes on our planet. Her devotion to uncovering the truth has awoken souls engulfed in darkness. Learn more at Shamandao.com. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

What is reality? How often do you put your reality to the test? This week we have a really fun conversation with Brandon Thomas, creator and host of the Expanding Reality Podcast. Brandon is a deep thinker and true consciousness explorer. He loves pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and just remaining open, without limiting himself to one way of seeing things. Some of the topics we explore: * What is the Mandela effect?
 * Are there multiple timelines, and is it possible we’ve slipped timelines without realizing it?
 * What is quantum immortality?
 * Brandon describes his very cool manifestation experiences with the “Shower Portal.”
 * Is this world a simulation? How would it change your experience if you saw the world in this way?
 * What happened that time Brandon did 14 grams of mushrooms?
 * Although it can seem frightening to some, being willing to entertain all possibilities about reality without being invested in a particular model is actually empowering.
 * Does consensus reality truly exist?
 * During these destabilizing times, remember, “Whenever you deconstruct, you reconstruct.”
 * Brandon shares the story of his first ayahuasca experience.
 * Quoting Gordon White: “Response to the crisis is part of the crisis.”
 * “Your attention is your currency, and that’s all you’ve got.” If you don’t like the way things are looking or the negative possibilities, just don’t contribute energy into the system.
 Brandon Thomas is the creator and host of the podcast, Expanding Reality - a show infatuated with remarkable observations, possibilities and potentialities. Gaining new insight and perspective on the nature of reality in an ever expanding universe one conversation at a time. Some of the topics covered include Philosophy, Spirituality, UFO's, Self Help, Life Coaching, Manifestation, Alternate Perceptions, Conspiracies, The possibility of life elsewhere, Music, Movies, Science, Technology, Astrology, Astronomy, Psychology, Psychedelics, and endless other Mysterious and powerful forces and concepts. Some notable guests include, Best selling Author of the "Conversation with God" series Neale Donald Walsch, The Phenomenon Director James Fox, Tianna Roser, Actress and Author Brianne Davis, Psychiatrist Mel Swartz Author of "The Possibility Principle", NASA Aerospace Engineer Curt Carlton, Macroaggressions host Charlie Robinson, Writer, Director and Actor Mark Gantt, Professor and Author Dr Michael P. Masters, Holistic Practitioner Tom Barnett, Dr Ervin Laszlo, David Weiss, and many more. Check out the latest episodes at ExpandingRealityPodcast.com. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Buckle up - there’s so much happening in the Cosmos this year! So we’ve brought back our favorite astrologers, Shannon Gill and Russ Von Ohlhausen to help prepare us for the energies of 2022. As usual, they don’t disappoint! As you hear about all of the intensity this year, remember that you are an empowered divine spiritual being who chose to incarnate in this life to be a part of this momentous time on planet Earth. Here’s what we discuss: * The theme for 2022: “There’s a storm coming. Get prepared.”
 * We need to accept that The Shift naturally involves a process of death and rebirth in order for us to evolve.
 * We’re moving out of the Pisces Age of Illusion (listen to Shannon’s in-depth explanation of the Astrological Ages here). There’s acceleration this year of “The Blinders Coming Off.”
 * In 2022, the Best and the Worst will be happening at the same time. Changes need to happen. It’s up to us where we focus.
 * Advice for this year: “Simplify, conserve and consolidate.” Less is more.
 * We need to stop thinking this is going to go away anytime soon. Instead learn to ride the waves as things accelerate.
 * Illusion will be thick this year, requiring us to master our discernment.
 * The nodal shift into Taurus/Scorpio creates a new backdrop for this year.
 * We can manage the Scorpio South Node themes of destabilization/chaos and revealing more of the shadow by engaging in Taurus North Node energies of being in our body, creativity, art, music, dance, simplifying.
 * Possible food supply chain issues, loss of resources.
 * Window of opportunity when all planets are direct: February 3 - April 29
 * February US Pluto Return: We’re going to go through a massive Revolutionary energy.
 * Mars is hitting the outer planets during Spring and Summer bringing fiery energy, eruptions.
 * Why does Shannon consider the Jupiter Neptune conjunction to perhaps be the most significant aspect of the whole year?
 * Beware the shadow aspect of Pisces and Neptune: escapism, addiction, spiritual bypassing, overdose.
 * Possibly more natural disasters, particularly with the water element.
 * Stay focused in the many positive ways you can experience simple joys. Utilize these opportunities to awaken and level up this year.
 Astrologers Shannon Gill and Russ von Ohlhausen are the founders of the Shift Foundation and have a new website where they’ll be offering courses and training: Astram.org. Shannon Gill is a Certified Evolutionary Astrologer and Life Coach. To learn more about Shannon’s services or to schedule a session with her, visit Shannonleigill.com. Russ von Ohlhausen, a Research Astrologer, is co-founder of the Astrological Society of Austin in 2005, has written and taught with Astrology Hub and NCGR, and lectured at various esoteric organizations such as IONS (Institute for Noetic Science) & INACS. Check out Russ’ writings at Vonohlhausen.org. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

This week’s guest is medical intuitive, Tina Zion. You may be wondering, what exactly is a medical intuitive? '“A medical intuitive is a person who has the ability to see inside the body and read the energy patterns of the physical, emotional and spiritual energies of a client.” (from femininewisdomacademy.com) Tina’s newest book, “Be Your Own Medical Intuitive” teaches you how to do this yourself! Listen as we discuss practices that can help you develop your own intuition. Highlights from our conversation: * Tim shares interesting experiences he had when practicing the exercises in Tina’s book.
 * Tina not only shares intuitive information in her sessions, but also brings forth healing. She defines healing as a release of some burden.
 * We are all wired to use our own intuition. It’s not a gift that only some people are given.
 * Intuition is the practice of noticing all the subtle information around us every day.
 * The trick is to accept the first thing that comes in without question, what Tina calls the pop.
 * When did she first realize she was intuitive?
 * Is western medicine opening to the concept of medical intuition?
 * What are the key causes of most physical or mental health issues?
 * How do we build the trust muscle for our intuition?
 * Why does Tina recommend deliberately run a toroidal energy field?
 * What simple change did Tina make that really skyrocketed her abilities?
 * What’s a quick tool to discern if something is a yes or no for us?
 Tina Zion is a fourth-generation intuitive medium, educator, and is considered an expert in medical intuition. Tina worked in the mental health field as a registered nurse and is a Gestalt trained mental health counselor and Reiki Master Teacher. She is an award-winning author, specializing in medical intuition and teaching it internationally. She is the author of Become a Medical Intuitive, Advanced Medical Intuition, The Reiki Teacher's Manual, Reiki and Your Intuition, and is a contributing author in Michael Newton's book, Memories of the Afterlife. Learn more about Tina’s offerings at Tinazion.com If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Are you paying attention to the messages from your subconscious mind? How do you decipher the symbols and archetypes that show up through your dreams? This week’s guest, Victoria Belue, shares how the tools of Tarot and Dream Interpretation can assist you in knowing yourself deeply and provide guidance along your spiritual journey. Highlights from our conversation: * Victoria starts with 3 card Tarot readings from the Supra deck for Tianna & Tim, which included Overview, Challenge and Course of Action cards.
 * How can we discern if our dream material is a psychic experience or symbolic of aspects of self?
 * What are some of the benefits of understanding our dreams?
 * How did Victoria get trained in Tarot and Dream work?
 * What does she do to get unstuck from writer’s block?
 * Do deceased loved ones contact us through dreams?
 * Tim shares how Victoria very accurately predicted an unexpected change in the reading she gave him.
 * How the Universe guided Victoria from being a TV writer/producer to finally “embrace the calling”, while overcoming religious fundamentalist beliefs around Tarot.
 * What’s a good Tarot deck for beginners?
 * Does she have any dream interpretation hacks?
 * “Dreamer’s Dictionary” by Barbara Condron is recommended by Victoria.
 Victoria Belue has read tarot cards and interpreted dreams for thirty years. Her experiences led her to realize that both are integrated through our subconscious mind, so she developed a method to utilize both tools in her readings. Victoria also writes an Amazon bestseller urban fantasy series called The Tarot Legacies. Check out her YouTube channel - Victoria Belue Practical Metaphysics – where she lays out general readings and incorporates dream interpretation. For more on Victoria’s offerings, visit VictoriaBelue.com. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Have you ever wonder what happens in a tarot reading? Receiving a tarot reading from Victoria Belue was an eye-opening experience for Tim, so he decided to share it so you can listen in, get all the dirt on Tim and learn a bit about tarot in the process. Highlights from the tarot reading: * Why does Victoria start the reading with an energy check?
 * What are Rune cards?
 * In what way is Tim at a new beginning in his life?
 * What’s the Hierophant’s mantra?
 * What’s the driving force in our lives that Victoria taps into during the tarot session?
 * What does the Hanged Man card mean?
 * What surprised Tim the most about the session?
 * Victoria explains what Soul and Life symbols are.
 Victoria Belue has read tarot cards and interpreted dreams for thirty years. Her experiences led her to realize that both are integrated through our subconscious mind, so she developed a method to utilize both tools in her readings. Victoria also writes an Amazon bestseller urban fantasy series called The Tarot Legacies. Check out her YouTube channel - Victoria Belue Practical Metaphysics – where she lays out general readings and incorporates dream interpretation. For more on Victoria’s offerings, visit VictoriaBelue.com. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

What the heck is a Crystal Stair Chamber? In this episode’s discussion with Taylor Hatch you’ll learn about this advanced, almost futuristic type of healing chamber and how it's helping bring Light to the planet. Highlights from our conversation: * How do we navigate all the emotional clearing in these times?
 * What is the Crystal Stair Chamber and how does it work?
 * What are Tachyons?
 * How does Tachyon energy heal people and living things?
 * Who is Cobra?
 * Does this technology come from the Pleiadians?
 * What is the Pleiadian Resistance Group and what is their role with Earth?
 * How did Taylor get involved with Tachyon Chambers?
 * What are some of the experiences people have with the Crystal Stair chamber?
 * What effect does a Tachyon Chamber have on the area where it’s located?
 * Tim shares the really cool experience he had in the chamber.
 * What does Taylor believe is the next stage of the Shift?
 * What’s the best way to prepare for the Collective Unraveling that is happening now?
 * How does Taylor envision Ascension will occur on Earth?
 * What type of starseed is Taylor?
 Taylor Hatch is the Owner/Operator of The Crystal Stair Chamber, a donation based healing facility in Austin TX. A life-long facilitator of ideas and methods of alternative health and ways of BEing, Taylor awakened to being a Starseed in the late 1980's and has been sharing his Galactic Point of View ever since. As an old-soul, Taylor has worn many hats in this life. A professional photographer, graphic artist, Mixed medium painter, Real Estate Investor and Realtor at times but consistently has held The Sword of Truth and openly shares his magnanimous heart with anyone with a warm smile. For more information on the Crystal Stair Chamber or to book a session, visit CrystalStairChamber.org. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Welcome back to Season 6 of Beyond the Illusion Podcast! Do you wonder what extraordinary experiences a professional psychic medium must’ve had in their lifetime? Well this week’s guest, Nicole Parish, doesn’t disappoint! In this episode, Nicole, who’s been psychic since childhood, shares incredible stories from her intuitive journey, along with helpful guidance so you can further develop your gifts. Highlights from our conversation: * What did she notice psychically as a child when attending AA meetings with her dad?
 * What happened as a teenager that undeniably confirmed her psychic abilities?
 * “The Phase of the White Pages” - an amazing stage of her psychic development! 
 * The “Three Tells” validation method Nicole asked of her Spirit Guides.
 * How does she receive intuitive information? Which of her higher senses are most active?
 * How can we set healthy energetic and psychic boundaries without fully closing off?
 * What are some helpful energetic hygiene practices?
 * How does Nicole experience medical intuition?
 * What’s her process for agreeing to work with specific spirit guides?
 * What are some tools we can use to practice spiritual discernment?
 * Can everyone develop intuitive abilities?
 * Does Nicole psychically tap into world events?
 * What are some tricks of the trade that help her connect better spiritually?
 Nicole Parish is an International Psychic Medium whose down to earth personality has warmed hearts and brought ease to many. During readings Nicole works together with the client, their spirit helpers, and their loved ones who have crossed over to answer questions and receive guidance. This is for both in the daily workings of their life and also looking at the bigger picture of their soul life. For more information on Nicole and her services, visit NicoleParish.com. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

You’ve undoubtedly heard of the Law of Attraction and of Abraham, a group of loving beings who focus on teaching this concept. Benny Ferguson, Jr, our guest this week, is a channeler of Abraham, bringing through inspiring guidance to raise your vibration and better align with your Source nature. Listen in to learn why Benny prefers the term “the Law of Reflection”, and towards the end you’ll hear him channel Abraham to answer our questions. Highlights from our conversation: * What does Abraham think is the most powerful thing anyone can do during these challenging times on the planet?
 * Benny shares the events of his spiritual journey- from childhood to becoming a channeler of Abraham.
 * How nightmares and fear-based thinking were a powerful catalyst in Benny’s life.
 * The spontaneous out-of-body experience that changed him.
 * What was the one question Benny asked himself that guided the rest of his journey?
 * The power of remembering that there’s nothing outside of you; Your life reflects your energy signature (the frequency you’re giving off).
 * How does the message Abraham brings through Benny differ from what they share through Esther Hicks?
 * The birthing frequency of what you desire is similar to exhilaration.
 * Being mindful to not spiritually bypass as you focus on the positive.
 * How to refine what you want so your intention serves your highest good.
 * Enjoying the process of “Becoming.”
 * What’s the best way to resolve inner conflict when you have opposing desires?
 * How do we balance remaining engaged in this highly volatile world while also staying positively focused as a conscious creator?
 * “The magic of your experience is housed in your energy signature.”
 Benny R Ferguson Jr is an author, energy medium, and a channel of the non-physical collective known as Abraham. Benny’s mission is to support humanity in uncovering the nature of Source within, and expressing the highest potential. To learn more about Benny and his services, visit www.abrahamoneonone.com and receive his free training at Iamthediscourse.com. You can join his Facebook group “You are Source. You are Creating” here. Also check out Benny’s Youtube channel. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Many people are seeking alternative approaches to pharmaceuticals, which often just suppress or treat symptoms while also causing many side effects. Did you know there’s a natural medical system that recognizes and removes the underlying cause and has existed for over 200 years? It’s Homeopathy. This week’s guest, Lizzie Martinez, a Board Certified Homeopath, shares why you’ll want to try this holistic health approach. Some of the topics we cover: * What exactly is Homeopathy and how does it differ from Allopathic Medicine?
 * Lizzie’s personal health journey that led her to Homeopathy.
 * The western medicine approach suppresses symptoms, and therefore often doesn’t address the origin of the issue. Homeopathy looks at the symptom pattern, addressing the root cause to bring about the body’s natural immune response.
 * How this suppression of symptoms, not just physically but also mentally and emotionally, could be at the core of much of our societal dysfunction. Are we not learning how to face issues and work through them?
 * “Individualized medicine” - a huge benefit provided by this modality.
 * Homeopathy’s holistic approach takes into account the physical, mental, emotional and even the Unconscious (through dreams) to provide a remedy.
 * Why is Homeopathy considered energy medicine?
 * Lizzie’s clients are often people with very complex cases that haven’t been answered through Allopathic medicine.
 * A large part of Lizzie’s practice is actually undoing damage due to pharmaceuticals.
 * What’s a nosode and how is it used both to treat and prevent illness?
 * What is the Law of Similars?
 * How Homeopathy’s function of “immunological education” helps to prevent health issues.
 * How Lizzie successfully helped many people throughout the Covid pandemic and what she learned through the process. *Legal disclaimer below.
 * Book recommendation: “The Solution: Homeoprophylaxis” by Kate Birch and Cilla Whatcott.
 * Lizzie shares her own pilgrimage story, first in her neighborhood and then to Mexico, prompted by her dreams
 * Homeopathic treatments don’t really go bad (with basic care of them) and you can create a home health kit to naturally treat the most common ailments.
 Lizzie Martinez is Board Certified in Homeopathy, and provides Functional and Integrative Medicine for Adults, teens and children. To learn more about Lizzie and her services, visit www.lizziemartinez.com. Also go to her YouTube channel for her helpful Homeopathic tips. * Lizzie Martinez guides people in using Homeopathic medicine to treat symptoms that are like Covid. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Our favorite astrologers, Shannon Gill and Russ Von Ohlhausen, are back to give us their cosmic insights for the remainder of 2022! Listen in for their advice and guidance on how to navigate the Shift. Highlights: * How did the astrological transits of the first half of the year play out? 
 * Droughts and the metaphor of water in the Age of Aquarius.
 * People are asking themselves, “What is my contribution to the whole?”
 * We have to find the balance of knowing what’s going on behind the scenes and then applying this awareness to positively create the new reality.
 * What is the role of Uranus and how is its energy unfolding for us right now?
 * Is technology a product of our society, or has society become a product of technology?
 * Transits that involve slower moving planets have a longer ripple effect.
 * Artificial Intelligence (or Super Conscious Intelligence, as Russ calls it) - is this consciousness real and what is the role of AI in the Shift?
 * Can we spiritualize AI by feeding it the right information?
 * The Uranus Retrograde (from August 24 into January 2023) asks us to look at, “How are we dealing with change?”
 * Eclipse Season returns…yay? The eclipse window is October 9 - November 23.
 * The Scorpio/Taurus axis (which the eclipses are currently in) is about feeling a threat to our sense of security.
 * Themes: Scorpio - Surrender, letting go, shadow, wounds, transformation. Taurus -Relationships, money, values, Earth, our food.
 * Nov. 8th Lunar Eclipse Taurus, conjunct Uranus - Expect the Unexpected!
 * Unplugging from the matrix, taking back of our sovereignty and creating our new parallel reality is crucial in this transformational time.
 * Remember, the only security comes from within, from your own direct connection to Source.
 * What are some practical things we can do to prepare for the coming shifts?
 * What’s happening with Mars for the next several months and why is it important?
 * Why is Pluto moving into Aquarius next year noteworthy?
 Shannon Gill is a Certified Evolutionary Astrologer and Life Coach. To learn more about Shannon’s services or to schedule a session with her, visit Shannonleigill.com. Russ von Ohlhausen, a Research Astrologer, is co-founder of the Astrological Society of Austin in 2005, has written and taught with Astrology Hub and NCGR, and lectured at various esoteric organizations such as IONS (Institute for Noetic Science) & INACS. Explore Russ’ work at Vonohlhausen.org. Check out their work together at The Shift Foundation www.theshiftfoundation.org and Astram.org. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

What is Alchemy? Our guest this week, Li-Sann Mullings, the founder of The Temple Of Alchemy And Illumination, defines alchemy as “awakening to the light that we are.” She says it’s “as commonplace as upleveling and returning to remembrance of the self as light.” What could be more beautiful or empowering than that? Highlights of this episode: * When was the beginning of the Reawakening for Li-Sann?
 * How did her soul step in to create a pattern interrupt in her life?
 * What is she referring to as “The Gold Standard”?
 * How has the energy of Egypt impacted her and those she works with?
 * Why does Li-Sann tell people she’s not a healer?
 * The power of ancient sites to speed up a person’s evolutionary process.
 * What is the 7th Ray and what is its importance on the planet now?
 * Tapping into yourself as a multi-dimensional being is the key for moving beyond human trauma, what Li-Sann calls “Beyond Healing.”
 * How did she end up having a Mystery School? What is the curriculum? Who is it for?
 * What is the Pathway of the HIgh Priestess?
 * Li-Sann tells the story of her NDE in an ayahuasca ceremony.
 * How does she help people with Manifestation?
 Li-Sann Mullings, RN, is the founder of The Temple Of Alchemy And Illumination, and creator of The Sacred Alchemy Light Creations products. She is a spiritual mystic, Quero Shaman, quantum healer, clairvoyant, and multidimensional bridge, who facilitates deep alchemical shifts, and soul level remembrance activations for the Divine Feminine & Sacred Masculine on a path of self love, empowerment and purpose. To learn more about Li-Sann and her services, visit TheTempleofAlchemyandIllumination.com. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Many old souls are incarnating on Earth to be here for this powerful time of The Shift. They’re awakening at a younger age, remembering the spiritual gifts & abilities they’re here to share. Toré Sol is one of these young “old soul” psychic healers. In this episode, they share their story & offer down-to-earth spiritual insights, especially for younger people. Highlights of this episode: * What happens in a Chakra stone reading?
 * Why a big foundational aspect of Toré’s practice is “helping people help themselves.”
 * How Toré’s past life and current life experience with addiction played into awakening their spiritual gifts. 
 * What is their connection with Ganesha?
 * How Toré teaches people Spiritual Foundations & Development for those just starting on a spiritual journey.
 * Toré shares how they’ve struggled with Imposter Syndrome, due to their age. 
 * What advice do they give to younger people waking up to their gifts?
 * The gift of this “Tower Card moment” (referencing the Tarot) on the planet.
 * Toré’s unexpected mentor experience, which transformed their practice.
 * How spiritual practitioners (and anyone, really) can get sucked into trying to live up to other people’s projections and expectations.
 * Hyperfixation on purity and the value of healthy balance between our spiritual and human self.
 * The more we raise our vibration, are we feeling everything more intensely?
 * Is there such a thing as “bad Reiki”?
 Toré Sol, founder of Cosmic Intentions, is an empathic psychic & intuitive healer in Austin, TX. They frequently use modalities such as Reiki, crystal healing, aromatherapy, and sound therapy, intuitively selected for each client before the session. They also teach a Spiritual Foundation & Development course for those who wish to build or start their spiritual journey. To learn about more about Toré’s offerings, visit cosmicintentionsatx.one. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Do you want to decode your soul’s destiny? Look no further than your date of birth and full birthname! This week’s guest, Ann Perry, Numerologist, teaches people how to “speak numbers.” She explains how to unlock the key elements of our life path, talents, lessons and more using the powerful tool of Numerology. Highlights: * How Ann’s reflection of her journey to a “dark place” led her to really appreciate the value of numerology.
 * What does the Life Path number tell us?
 * What are the different theories surrounding the Life Path calculation and which does Ann use?
 * What indicates the sub-lessons we came to learn?
 * Does your Life Path number indicate karmic debt you’re paying off in this incarnation?
 * Ann goes over what each number represents.
 * What’s a Master Number, and why does she specialize in them?
 * How can we use numerology to determine the lessons we’ve chosen to focus on in this life?
 * What does the Expression number tell us? How is it determined?
 * How do we calculate our Personal Year and how can that information help us?
 * Ann guides us through the cyclical journey of the Personal Years.
 * How do you decode repeating numbers? Check out Sacred Scribes Joanne Walmsley
 * Is karmic debt punishment? How do we know karmic debt is paid off?
 * What happens in a session with Ann?
 Ann Perry has known that she is spiritual by nature and that her life's work would be related to spirituality, but her true awakening happened in June 1998. She began to study Reiki and soon became a Reiki Master Teacher. Ann was eager to learn more about her clients so she began to explore Numerology as a natural aid to helping her recognize why some people choose to heal while others don't. She is a Certified Soul Coach practitioner, Hypnotherapist and has been teaching courses related to spiritual growth and energy healing for 21 years. Learn more about Numerology, Ann’s services and online courses at annperrynumerologist.com. Watch and learn through Ann’s videos on YouTube. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Pets are amazing spiritual teachers. They demonstrate unconditional love, acceptance, present moment awareness and more. Many of us form deep bonds with our animal companions. In this episode, Pet Psychic Laura Stinchfield shares tips on how we can better communicate with our pets and explains about the animal afterlife. Highlights: * Laura shares her earliest memories of hearing a pet telepathically speak to her.
 * The game-changing technique to let your pet know how long you’re going away for vacation.
 * What’s the best way to communicate so that your pet understands you?
 * Does Laura receive animal messages in words, images, feelings or some other way?
 * Do animals take on our baggage?
 * Do we have soul contracts with some of our pets?
 * Tim shares how a few days before his passing, his cat sort of gave him a “heads up”.
 * Do pets sometimes reincarnate as humans and vice-versa?
 * How can we distinguish a telepathic message vs. our own thought?
 * Tuning into higher frequencies and learning to notice energy signatures allows us to discern whose energy we are connecting with telepathically.
 * Do psychic gifts get passed on genetically through our DNA?
 * Laura shares a past life experience that explains her deep connection to elephants.
 * Does the type of species and body influence how a consciousness experiences life?
 * If your pet is having a behavioral problem, it can really help to get them out in nature more.
 * What’s the number one way a deceased pet communicates with you?
 Laura Stinchfield uses telepathy to have two way conversations with alive animals, deceased animals, and people, and anyone who can’t speak for themselves. Think of her as a translator, teacher and guide. Her services are used by animal owners, trainers, behaviorists, veterinarians and rescue groups. As well as people who want to reach out to their loved ones in spirit, their young children, their disabled child or family member in a coma. Learn more about Laura and her services at ThePetPsychic.com. Laura is the author of two books, “Voices of the Animals” and “Stormy’s Words of Wisdom” and a meditation cd, “Pet Communication, Loss and the Afterlife,” which you can find here. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Have you heard of Light Language? It’s a multi-dimensional form of frequency communication. Some people refer to it as “soul language.” The first time you hear it, it might sound strange or like gibberish. If you are sensitive, perhaps you can feel the high vibrational energy being transmitted. This week’s guest, Cynthia Brannum, describes it as “bypassing the conscious mind and tapping into the Superconscious, so that those areas are activated in a little more direct way than is usually possible.” Towards the end of this episode, Cynthia channels Light Language specifically for you, our listeners! Highlights: Which types of beings typically come through a Light Language session with Cynthia? Who is Sophia? When was the first time Cynthia connected to her? Is Light Language a type of communication or healing or both? How Light Language is like a soul retrieval, calling back parts of our being we’ve been separated from. What’s the process like for Cynthia? How does it feel for her? What is Intuitive Painting? Is it a form of Light Language? Her spiritual journey, from the 80s to 2015 -downloads, spiritual tinnitus, rapidly spinning energy, channeling. The sequential process, spiritually guided by Sophia, that prepared Cynthia to acclimate to the higher frequencies of Light Language. Can anyone learn to tap into Light Language? How does Light Language differ from channeling? How does Cynthia safeguard to only allow beneficial energies in? What was the ascension process she experienced? What are some good practices to do afterward to integrate it? Cynthia Brannum allows Divine Beings to come forward using light language, light singing, toning, movement and image making. She has been lead through the Ascension experience and is able to embody archetypal, expanded “states of being”. Cynthia’s mission on Earth is to be of service and assist in this time of transformation into Divine Human. Learn more about Cynthia and her services at sophiasoundillumination.com If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Many people equate darkness with evil and shun it. Yet in our world of duality, this is impossible. You can’t have day without night or yang without yin. To become whole and return to Oneness, you need to integrate both light and shadow. Are you ready to embrace the dark feminine within? This week’s guest, Tandy Gutierrez, shares how to work with the dark goddess and receive her gifts of transformation, magic, sexuality, death and rebirth. Highlights: Fall and Winter, the underworld seasons, are a perfect time to explore the Dark Feminine. Dark Feminine energy relates to the dark, the underworld, the moon or the night. Everyone, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, can benefit from this work. Dark goddesses such as Hecate and Lilith pull us into our full authenticity, reclaiming the parts of us labeled “too much” or “too bold”. What led Tandy onto this path? The Dark Feminine teaches us to become empowered, use our voice, take up space. What are some ways that repressed shadow feminine energy shows up in our lives? The power of saying, “That doesn’t work for me.” Tandy’s book recommendation: “For the Love of Men: From Toxic to a More Mindful Masculinity” by Liz Plank What’s the mythology of Lilith? Let’s reclaim shamelessness! Who is Hecate? How does Magical Mentoring work? Tandy Gutierrez is the founder & creator of Unicorn Wellness Studio and Magical Mentoring. She is a master pilates instructor (20+ yr), NSCA CPT, tarot reader, intuitive-psychic, and author, thriving in an autoimmune body (Celiac, thyroidectomy, IBS) with 20+ years of experience in the fitness & wellness industry. She helps people heal their core wounds and live a life by design, rather than a life by default through practical and magical self care ritual. Learn more about Tandy and her offerings at UnicornWellnessStudio.com or on Instagram @Tandy_Gutierrez. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Way back in 2019, (seems like ages ago, right?), we had Valerie Bachman as a guest to talk about sound healing in the first season of our podcast. Much has changed in the world since then, and also in Valerie’s practice. She joins us in this episode to discuss the power of the subconscious mind, Emotion Code and Body Code, NLP and her amazing healing sanctuary space in Austin, Mandala Hills. Highlights: Mandala Hills continues to grow as a community based around nature, wellness and connection. What is Emotion Code and Body Code? Do these practices work remotely? Valerie walks us through the process -how it enables her to pinpoint the source of an issue. Most things that are out of alignment are due to what one key thing? Are misalignments always due to experiences in your life? Can Emotion Code & Body Code heal or clear into other generations, beyond just the person? Why is it so powerful to do healing work on the subconscious level? The value of both client and practitioner to flow with a session, releasing rigid expectations of what they want to happen. How does NLP work? Our incredible ability to harness our imagination for healing. The two paths that people tend to live from: either running from pain or towards pleasure. Many people don’t realize they’re constantly focusing on what they don’t want. Valuable NLP practices anyone can do, like pattern interrupt and modeling The soaking culture in geothermal pools. Valerie Bachman is a passionate holistic therapist specializing in various modalities including sound, energy, body, mind and subconscious. She has completed Hatha Yoga and Childrens Teacher Training at Yoga Yoga, Austin, TX, attained Master Reiki Level, Certified Hypnosis Consultant, Certified Neuro Linguistic Programming, and Emotion Code and Body Code. To explore her services, visit www.valeriebachman.com. To learn more about her healing and retreat center, Mandala Hills, visit www.mandalahills.com. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

What does 2023 have in store for us? Astrologers Shannon Gill and Russ Von Ohlhausen are back to illuminate the pathway for this new year, sharing the key cosmic happenings for the first half of 2023. This year’s theme is Initiation! Are you ready? Highlights: Review of recent astrology aspects and how they play into the themes we’re moving into. “2023 is an existential rite of passage” How do the 3rd, 4th and 5th dimensional consciousnesses differ? January starts off a bit slow due to Mars and Mercury Retrogrades. Ask yourself, “Is your personal will aligned with the higher will?” What’s the gift of retrogrades? January 21st is the first new moon of the year. Shannon & Russ are hosting a special event, “Joy to the World” The Technology of Happiness at the Samadhi Pyramid. Drumroll, ladies and gentlemen……March is the BIG month! March 7th: Saturn shifts into Pisces for 2.5 yrs, ushering in the theme of Initiation. Clash of fantasy and reality. We’re creating the unification of groundedness (Saturn) to boundlessness (Pisces). How are we living in integrity to these higher principles - the spiritual laws and the natural laws? Pluto moves into Aquarius March 23rd - Are we entering the birth canal? Will we be splitting into two parallel realities? What happened last time Pluto changed signs in 2007/2008? What about previous times Pluto was in Aquarius? April 20 Total Solar Eclipse at 29 degrees Aries, squaring Pluto. Powerful intense energy. May 5th Full Moon Eclipse in Scorpio Mercury Retrograde 4/21-5/14 in Taurus (resources, commodities, what we value) Mid year we shift nodal axis to Aries North Node and Libra South Node - the axis of self & other, relationships. Aries NN is “calling all spiritual warriors.” Jupiter moves into Taurus 5/16: creative projects, manifesting abundance, be aware of too much of a good thing The value of embracing the path of Harmony through Conflict (4th Ray) “The only warrior who can be trusted is one who has their heart open.” 7/22 - 9/3: Venus Retrograde in Leo. What is your light to give? What is your role in this Shift? Russ von Ohlhausen is a research astrologer & consciousness catalyzer. His work echoes a synthesis of spiritual & material observance commingled with science, religion, myth, metaphysics & most importantly–nature. www.vonohlhausen.org Shannon Gill is an Evolutionary Astrologer, Jungian Counselor and agent of personal and collective transformation. With a background in Buddhist psychology, Dance Therapy, archetypal soul-work and indigenous ceremonial arts, Shannon facilitates transformative personal and group experiences utilizing the integration of the wisdom of the cosmos, embodiment practices, sacred ceremony and ritual. www.shannonleigill.com Shannon and Russ’s non-profit, The Shift Foundation, is focused on growing a a community of volunteers, healers, practitioners, free-thinkers, artists, networkers, guided souls and like-minds to help facilitate the shift in human awareness. www.theshiftfoundation.org If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

If the eyes are the window to the soul, what does the rest of the face reveal? Have you ever wondered what your facial features say about you? This week’s guest, Barbara Roberts, is a world-renowned face reading expert and clinical medicine researcher. She has studied thousands of faces and developed an accurate, repeatable system that honors all ethnic backgrounds. In this episode, discover how to unlock your spiritual gifts and life lessons by decoding your face! Highlights: * How long has this ancient practice of face reading existed?
 * What unique experience led Barbara to learn face reading?
 * How many psychological meanings are there for each feature?
 * What are some examples of famous historical figures who used face reading in their decision making process?
 * How to use face reading to choose a career, soulmate, or business partner.
 * What are the secrets to understanding the psychological and spiritual meaning of facial features?
 * Why “seeing with the heart” is key for becoming a good face reader.
 * “The goal of face reading is to transcend face reading.”
 * Does who we are spiritually affect how the face is formed?
 * What are some of the different archetypes you can read from a face?
 * Does our current face resemble our past life self?
 * What’s the connection between eye radiance and soul age?
 * Barbara shares an ancient yogic technique to develop intuition.
 Face Reading expert Barbara Roberts has appeared on over 70 national/news Shows (TYRA, NBC, Hallmark) with 2 million Views on youtube.com. She's read 10,000 faces in her 500 Classes (35 years). Barbara  is a 50 year meditator & Energy work Instructor (background Clinical Medicine) who loves the lives of the spiritual mystics. To learn more about Barbara and her services, visit: facereading1.com If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Cultivating harmlessness and integrity are key signposts on the spiritual journey. This week’s guest, Dr. Jennifer Lisa Vest, has extensive expertise across many spiritual modalities and traditions, making her the perfect person to write the book, “The Ethical Psychic: A Beginner's Guide to Healing with Integrity, Avoiding Unethical Encounters, and Using Your Gifts for Good.” Dr. Vest’s wisdom is a much needed guide, not just for psychics, but for all spiritual seekers. Highlights: * The need in these times for spiritual maturity and discipline in our practices.
 * How Spirit guided the writing, timing and publishing of “The Ethical Psychic”
 * Dr. Vest is developing the school, Metatron’s Academy of Spirit & Science, to bring together Psychic Information with Science.
 * How do we create standards and guidelines for intuitive work?
 * The misguided notion that ‘if you’re born with spiritual gifts, you don’t need to hone them’ can create a lot of harm in the world.
 * Dr. Vest’s early spiritual experiences of remembering her birth, going to ‘Spirit School,’ meeting spirit teachers and being singled out by her great grandmother as the one who had the same gifts.
 * Her varied and extensive training (often unplanned from the personality perspective) from native elders in indigenous traditions.
 * You have to be able to deliver your gifts on demand and be accurate, which requires lots of practice and feedback.
 * Training to use your gifts requires both the technical aspects and also character development.
 * Becoming an ethical psychic or healer is not just about what gifts you have, it includes being a good person and contributing to society.
 * “You don’t get to be a psychic on Monday and then be a jerk on Tuesday.”
 * “You have to life a high vibration life in order to consistently bring through high vibration information.”
 * What is a TwoSpirit?
 * What are the traits of an ethical psychic?
 * What are the risks of psychic work?
 JENNIFER LISA VEST is a scientist-philosopher-intuitive. She holds a PhD in Indigenous Philosophy from UC Berkeley, an MA in history from Howard, and BA in Physics from Hampshire College. Her first career was as a philosophy professor at Seattle University and the University of Central Florida. Spiritually, Vest is a medical intuitive, an Akashic Records reader, is certified as a Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique practitioner and a Master Reiki practitioner, and has been trained in the traditions of African American Hoodoo, Native American Sweatlodge, Jamaican Revivalism, Trinidadian Shango, and Spiritualism from community elders. Dr. Vest writes books on healing, philosophy, and poetry. Check out Dr. Vest’s website, drvestmedicalintuitive.com and podcast, Journal of a Medical Intuitive. IG @SpiritTeacher The book “The Ethical Psychic” can be found anywhere you buy books, but you can support independent booksellers by purchasing it here on Bookshop. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Pendulum Alchemy is the use of a pendulum as a tool to change, transform or influence something in a way that is for the highest good of all concerned. Erich Hunter, a naturalist, healer and scientist with a Ph.D in Biology, developed this manifestation and healing system. In this episode, Erich shares how to experience the power and potential of Pendulum Alchemy to shift reality and create positive outcomes for everyone. Highlights: Erich’s lifelong interest in science, that natural world and esoteric studies led to his unique spiritual path. How he was divinely guided to develop his pendulum work. How do we distinguish when to apply our personal will and when to surrender to Divine Will? What’s the difference between Pendulum Alchemy and dowsing? What creates the power of Pendulum Alchemy to influence reality? Erich stresses that the intention “for the highest good of all” creates a fail safe. How to find the balance between our spiritual aspiration and our human desire. What is the magic of circles? Does the power of Pendulum Alchemy improve over time and with practice? What are common beginner’s mistakes? What is the Principle of Correspondence? How does the concept of sacred space apply to Pendulum Alchemy? Can a person become overly dependent on their pendulum? How Pendulum Alchemy complements Reiki. Erich Hunter teaches Pendulum Alchemy to help people achieve improved health, wealth, and relationships while deepening their spiritual practice and enjoyment of life. He is the author of four books on Pendulum Alchemy, offers numerous courses and a certification program on the method, and is a successful designer of high vibration of high vibration custom pendulums. People around the world are learning his methods to make their lives and the lives of those they love better. PendullumAlchemy.com Try out Erich’s free intro ecourse, Get Started with Pendulum Alchemy Watch Erich’s YouTube channel. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

The spiritual path is a hidden gateway which leads us from the darkness to emerge into the light. This week’s guest, Jesston Williams, host of the podcast “The Hidden Gateway,” describes his journey to heal from trauma, overcome fear and find his purpose to help others through developing his spiritual gifts and sharing his message . Highlights: How Spirit led Jesston to start a podcast. The Hidden Gateway podcast focuses on the topics around reaching human potential and challenging the narrative. Jesston shares some of the most memorable guests & topics on his podcast - the paranormal, alien abductions, shadow people, etc. Explorations out of body with the Gateway Experience. Delving into the many repercussions of his childhood physical and psychological abuse by his father. How did Jesston’s psychic abilities develop? Conversations with loved ones on the other side. Jesston received spiritual downloads about the real story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. How does Jesston perceive the Shift? Are we in Spiritual Warfare? What happened during his Ayahuasca experience? What helped him to overcome his fears? Jesston Williams is the host of The Hidden Gateway Podcast, Executive Director for Tangelic, a board member with Fund For Empowerment, and author of "In the Eye of the Father: A Memoir of Faith and Redemption."  At the core of Jesston's mission is his love of spreading wisdom, love, and knowledge to launch one's path to self-knowledge and incorporate the Divine whispers that always lie in our heart. TheHiddenGateway.com If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Welcome back! We kick off Season 7 by journeying into the fascinating Spirit Realm of our life between lives with Clinical Hypnotherapist, Scott de Tamble. Scott’s expertise in conducting spiritual regressions has guided countless individuals to understand their true purpose and gain insight and healing in their current life. Highlights: * How and when did Tianna & Scott meet?
 * A lifelong curiosity around magical stuff, history and what’s behind reality set the stage for his future work.
 * An intense, mystical experience with a girlfriend made him believe in the possibility
of past lives even more.
 * The book, “You Were Born Again to Be Together” by Dick Sutphen, impacted Scott.
 * The swirling, merging of souls.
 * What happens in the Spirit realm between lifetimes?
 * Through Life Between Lives (LBL) & Past Life Regression, we can explore: Why are we here? What was our plan? What is our purpose?
 * Scott shares the story of his very unusual initial LBL experience during training.
 * Words of wisdom from Scott’s own LBL: “Be wild.” * How many of his own past lives has he explored?
 * One of Scott’s most incredible past lives involved a cosmic battle in another world.
 * Is SciFi material actually coming from our deep soul memory of other lifetimes?
 * Do we reincarnate with people we know again and again?
 * Do we have to follow the plan our soul created?
 * How echoes of your past life crop up in your current life.
 * Scott & Tianna describe their upcoming Past Life Regression Certification Course - Who is this training for? In addition to learning and practicing the technique, what other benefits do you receive from taking this class?
 * The amazing experience of working with Spirit Guides. 
 Scott Fitzgerald De Tamble is a Spiritual Hypnotherapist in Southern California, specializing in Past Life Regression, Spirit Guides, and Life Between Lives Spiritual Regression. For the past 22 years, he has dedicated himself to guiding thousands of clients to a deeper understanding of their eternal soul and their current life's mission. Learn more about Scott and his services at lightbetweenlives.com and prohypnosistraining.com. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

The Rainbow Bridge Technique is perhaps one of the most effective tools for spiritual growth that you’ve never heard of. This method is a process for building the Antahkarana, aka the Rainbow Bridge, the energetic spiritual path between the lower self and the higher self. It is a safe, healthy, balanced technique in a “do it yourself” format to clear all karmic imbalance in one lifetime. This week’s guest, Chloe Folan, a gifted Clairvoyant and Rainbow Bridge Technique teacher, shares her knowledge and experience with this valuable practice. Highlights: * How Tianna came across the Rainbow Bridge technique and found her teacher, Chloe.
 * A fantastic free resource for learning this technique: Soul1.org (the website of Dr. Ron Tiggle, a direct student of the late Norman Stevens - one of the founders of this method)
 * The history of this system, the founders and their connection with Alice A. Bailey, Ascended Master Djwhal Khul and the Ageless Wisdom teachings.
 * The method powerfully clears internal and external energy distortions in the auric field.
 * This is a precise and methodical process that was systematically tested and refined by the Stevens in a prototype group through trial and error over 10 years.
 * Why is it important to clear and widen the Antahkarana before undertaking deeper work?
 * Who are the Spiritual Hierarchy? (The word hierarchy here is different from our earthly usage.)
 * What’s going to happen in 2025? How this relates to the Ageless Wisdom teachings.
 * How does the Rainbow Bridge technique help you in your everyday life?
 * What is the Central Vertical Channel and what are the benefits of clearing it?
 * The value of a consistent spiritual practice during these chaotic and destabilizing times on the planet.
 * Group unity and implications of the Aquarian Age.
 * Why is the Spiritual Vortex technique important?
 * What is the Soul Mantra and why is it valuable?
 Chloe Folan has been clairvoyantly assessing Rainbow Bridge technique practitioner’s progress for over a decade, as well as personally guiding people through the techniques nationally and internationally. She was the first to observe, document and record the stages of Rainbow Bridge building and how the Rainbow Bridge techniques enforce the process of antahkarana thread weaving and heart centre petal opening and develop.  To learn more about Chloe, her classes and services, visit ChloeFolan.com. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

This week we welcome back Kerri Hummingbird, author of the new book, “Inner Medicine: Becoming One with Mother Earth for the Survival of Humanity.” Her own transformative journey has led her to explore the depths of inner medicine and ancient wisdom, making her an insightful guide for those seeking to uncover their true selves. Kerri discusses the value of humanity's relationship with the planet, deprogramming ourselves from societal constructs that limit our potential and the need for a shift towards higher consciousness. Highlights: *  How can deprogramming be used in our daily lives?
 * What are some examples of deconditioning processes?
 * How does being present in our bodies lead to a greater understanding of our impact on the planet?
 * How has consumerism affected our view of the world?
 * What can we learn from the Q’ero, a group of people in the Andes who live in right relationship with the earth?
 * How does our focus on material possessions and status affect our happiness?
 * What is the bid for power and how does it relate to our journey towards our highest destiny?
 * How can we help the youth see that there are alternative ways of living beyond the consumerist mindset?
 * What is the weight and depth of having conversations about the challenges facing our planet?
 * How can we rewire our mindsets to address the issues facing the earth?
 * What’s toxic positivity and how does it prevent us from facing the problems at hand?
 * How can we come together as a community to solve world crises?
 * The significance of the different directions of the Medicine Wheel.
 * How can we live in right relationship with the earth and all its allies?
 * What is the role of Great Spirit and Divine Mother in our lives?
 Kerri Hummingbird, Medicine Woman, Mother and Mentor, is the Founder of Inner Medicine Training, a Mystery School that shares potent ancient traditions from the Andes and Himalayas for owning your wisdom and living your purpose.  She is the #1 international best-selling author of "The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama" (int'l bestseller over 190 weeks), and "Love Is Fierce: Healing the Mother Wound" which describes the most direct path to self realization. As the host of Soul Nectar Show, Ms. Hummingbird inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with an authenticity, passion and purpose that positively impacts others. As a healer and mentor, she catalyzes mind-shifts that transform life challenges into gifts of wisdom. Her newest book, released on Earth Day 2023, is "Inner Medicine: Becoming One with Mother Earth for the Survival of Humanity". Learn more at kerrihummingbird.com. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

“It's through the darkest times of your life that you find the greatest gifts and will be reborn back into the light of wisdom.” At 19 years old, Annabel DuBoulay began spending summers in rural Italy, which led to initiation into the heart of the Black Madonna & the path of the Divine Feminine. Through pilgrimage & personal trials, Annabel harnessed her inner warrior to stand strong when faced with patriarchal energy & embrace the power of sisterhood. Today, she shares her wisdom through the Avalon Rose Chapel, offering a sacred space for alchemy & growth. Highlights: * What is the interplay between pagan honoring of Mother Earth and prayers to the Madonna, and how did it inspire Annabel's work with the Black Madonna?
 * How did Annabel's academic research on ancient paganism and mysticism lead her to strip back the layers of patriarchal manipulation and appropriation of these teachings?
 * What is the power of healthy sisterhood and the transformational nature of pilgrimages to sacred sites?
 * How did Annabel's daughter, Sophia Mary, initiate her onto a lived, embodied experience of the Sophianic descent and ascent of the soul?
 * What are the challenges of stepping into and honoring the divine feminine in places with patriarchal values, such as Sicily?
 * How can we hold strong boundaries against patriarchal intrusive energy while still being in our feminine flow?
 * What is the most important myth in the Rose Lineage, and what is it founded on?
 * How can men work with the divine feminine and what are the challenges they may face in doing so?
 * How can we connect with and honor the energies of the earth and the goddesses and archetypes that reside within it?
 * How can working with the Venus cycle and the myth of Inanna help us gain deep insights and inner gifts?
 * How can we embody the wise woman warrior archetype and harness the incredible strength and courage that dwells within each of us?
 * What is required to create the Sacred Marriage within oneself?
 As Founder of The Avalon Rose Chapel®, Annabel Du Boulay has over 30 years of embodied experience and academic research in the Western Mystery Tradition, including 22 years journeying on the Holy Isle of Glastonbury-Avalon. An author, speaker and coach, Annabel facilitates a program of online transpersonal trainings & sacred pilgrimages designed to help you harness your inner Warrior and manifest your full potential. https://annabelduboulay.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annabelduboulay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annabelduboulaybusiness If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Are you aware of your Galactic family? This week’s guest, Nell Guzman, is a spiritual healer, channeler and Light Language translator who taps into your energy and helps you connect with your galactic history. Nell shares the journey from her early years of feeling like she didn't belong to embracing her unique gifts and tapping into interdimensional frequencies, highlighting the importance of embracing spiritual connections and finding your own path in these challenging times. Nell's services offer guidance and messages from spiritual guides and ascended masters, tailored to each individual's readiness to receive them. Highlights: * We first met Nell at our Austin Spiritual Awakening gathering, which are held both in person and over Zoom.
 * Why was she labeled as the troublemaker and rebel in her family as a child?
 * What is the story of the star she recognized as a child and its connection to the blue beings?
 * How did the head nun at Tim’s Catholic school react when he told her about his dreams with alien beings?
 * The importance of maintain a balance between spiritual and human experiences.
 * How do we unplug from the Matrix?
 * Is there a spiritual war happening?
 * How did Nell become aware of her ability to interpret Light Language?
 * Is there such a thing as Dark Language?
 * How can we develop our spiritual discernment?
 * The need for communities that support and resonate with our spiritual growth and the importance of being aware of the energies we expose ourselves to. 
 * How can we prepare and be ready for major changes to come?
 Nell Guzman is a Life Enrichment Coach and an Intuitive Consultant with over 20 yrs of experience in body and energy work. Her services offer an experience and an opportunity to connect with your essence, assisting you reach your fullest potential during this life journey. She works with high vibrational beings, Archangels, Jesus Christ, Galactic Beings, Mother Asis and Earth Ascended Masters.  Nell is Clairvoyant, Clairaudient, Clairsentient, and Claircognizant. She works by referral and only accepts clients intuitively. You can reach her at nell.1onewith@gmail.com. If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

This week we dive deep into the realm of astrocartography, a powerful tool that allows us to explore the impact of celestial bodies on all aspects of our lives in different locations. Our guest, Elizabeth Smith, is a master astrologer and astrocartographer who has helped thousands of clients find their ideal locations for love, wealth, health, career success, public recognition, spiritual development and more! Discover how the alignment of planets and asteroids influences our destinies and how this ancient practice has evolved in the modern age. Highlights: * What’s the difference between astocartography and astrology?
 * When was the modern version of astrocartography developed and by whom?
 * How does astrocartography help us to better utilize our time on Earth to fulfill our purpose?
 * Can this tool be used to gain insights into business ventures, such as choosing a location for a new business?
 * How does astrocartography provide valuable information for travel and relocation decisions?
 * What are some of the mystical and spiritual experiences that have shaped Elizabeth's understanding of astrology?
 * How does the integration of data and intuition contribute to a deeper understanding of astrocartography as a mystical science?
 * What are its potential benefits in terms of personal and spiritual growth?
 * How has Elizabeth's personal journey and spiritual development influenced her approach to astrology?
 * What is the consequence of the increased availability but reduced quality of astrology due to the internet?
 * How are many millenials who grew up with astrology taking it to the next level?
 * Which planets and celestial bodies are the main focus of astrocartography and are asteroids of interest and ongoing research?
 * How is astrocartography, a computer age tool, evolving and advancing with new programs and discoveries?
 With more than 40 years experience, master astrologer and astrocartography expert, Elizabeth Smith has offered thousands of readings where she shares her passion for facilitating liberation with this life-changing knowledge. Through an integrated understanding of people and planets, her proven skills, intuitive abilities and wisdom centered approach invoke inspiration, clarity and healing of mind, body and spirit for clients and students from around the globe who seek to improve quality of life through the power of location astrology. www.elizabethsmithastro.com If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

How is 2023 treating you? ✨ This week our favorite astrologers, Shannon Gill and Russ Von Ohlhausen return, giving us the Cosmic Cliffs notes for the rest of the year. By examining the powerful planetary movements and their impact on our experiences, we gain a deeper understanding of the profound shifts and opportunities that lie ahead. Join us as we navigate the celestial currents and uncover the hidden wisdom of the stars. Highlights: * Why does this summer feel heavier and not as carefree as usual?
 * How can astrology serve as a lesson plan for personal growth?
 * What is the significance of ancestral healing, clearing old patterns, and stepping into personal power as a means of preparing for the emergence of new systems and collective ways of being?
 * Since many planets are in retrograde right now, what are the keynotes to focus on during retrogrades?
 * What’s Pluto’s role in bringing forth a time of great revealing and the prophesied time of the apocalypse?
 * What challenges might be expected during the full moon in Pisces and its conjunction with Saturn?
 * What themes should we be aware of when the eclipse season starts September 29th?
 * What are the key astrological transits for the rest of the year and what can we expect?
 * Do dark forces catalyze human evolution? Are they necessary to push us out of our comfort zones and drive collective growth?
 * What are the core lessons of the Aries/Libra axis?
 * The importance of taking time out of the routine during full moons and new moons to check in and realign with your goals and intentions.
 * How do Aquarius and Uranus influence the current trajectory towards a futuristic system? How does this indicate a move towards a new reality and the need to preserve individual sovereignty?
 * Join Shannon & Russ on September 2nd for pyramid activations, crossing the Rainbow Bridge and the technology of happiness at their Joy to the World event with at the Samadhi Pyramid in Wimberley, TX. 
 Shannon Gill is an Evolutionary Astrologer, Jungian Counselor and agent of personal and collective transformation. With a background in Buddhist psychology, Dance Therapy, archetypal soul-work and indigenous ceremonial arts, Shannon facilitates transformative personal and group experiences utilizing the integration of the wisdom of the cosmos, embodiment practices, sacred ceremony and ritual. www.shannonleigill.com Russ von Ohlhausen is a research astrologer & consciousness catalyzer. His work echoes a synthesis of spiritual & material observance commingled with science, religion, myth, metaphysics & most importantly–nature. www.vonohlhausen.org Shannon and Russ’ ASTRAM academy is a school for higher learning, for better understanding the Heavens above and their connection to the worlds below Astram.org. Their non-profit, The Shift Foundation, is focused on growing a a community of volunteers, healers, practitioners, free-thinkers, artists, networkers, guided souls and like-minds to help facilitate the shift in human awareness. www.theshiftfoundation.org If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Is it possible to create World 🌎 Peace one person at a time? This week’s guest, author and spiritual psychic reader Barbara With has made it ☮️ her mission. From her early days of music and automatic writing to her spiritual encounters with famous personalities like Princess Diana and Albert Einstein, Barbara takes us on a exploration of the power of channeling and its potential to bring about personal transformation and global peace through a method called Conflict REVOLUTION®. Listen to the end, when Barbara channels Einstein for us! Highlights: * How did Barbara first start channeling and what was her initial experience like? 
 * What role did music play in her journey of channeling? 
 * How did her friend's mother, who was a psychic, influence her interest in channeling? 
 * What was the significance of Barbara's first reading and how did it impact her perspective on her music? 
 * How did her experience with automatic writing shape her understanding of channeling
 * How did Barbara's channeling sessions with Princess Diana and John F. Kennedy Jr. differ from her previous experiences? 
 * Does Barbara channel non-human entities or extraterrestrial beings? 
 * What is the Conflict REVOLUTION® system and how does it help bridge gaps in polarized times? 
 * How does Barbara define compassion and why is it a significant force in Conflict REVOLUTION®?
 * How does Barbara approach her readings and who does she communicate with during these sessions? 
 * Did Barbara and Einstein have a soul contract or a past life connection that led to their channeling partnership? 
 * Have other people channeled Einstein and what are Barbara's thoughts on their channeling?
 * What can the world learn from Einstein's message and what is the key to facilitating the transformation of the human species? 
 A spiritual psychic reader since 1987, Barbara With has been conducting and documenting thousands of channeling sessions around the world, speaking the voices of Albert Einstein and other Angelic peacemakers from “beyond the grave.” Together with the Psychic Sorority, Barbara and the Party, along with the Angels, have created Conflict REVOLUTION® as a solution for world peace, one person at a time, each of us starting with ourself. Learn more about Barbara’s offerings at www.synergyalliance.llc If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

What have been your challenges this year?Trust the process is the concept of learning to have faith in a higher plan and in divine timing, especially when things don't go as planned. This spiritual truism gets diluted due to overuse, and yet it’s a guiding force on our path. In this episode, we each give updates on our life and share the hard-earned insights and growth attained through our challenges. We hope you’ll receive comfort and support 💟 as we recognize the common collective themes underlying our individual journeys and how collaboration and community ultimately create a path forward with greater ease. Highlights: * How is Tim handling his return to the corporate life and what advice does he have for others who have similar struggles?
 * In what ways does the concept of context switching between work, home and spiritual lives affect your identity and ability to express authentically?
 * What’s Tim’s new side venture and how can nature be a catalyst for self-discovery and transformation?
 * Tianna shares about a special healing circle she’s a part of, made up of 5 women: Nicole Parish (S6 Ep 1), Lizzie Martinez (S6 Ep 3), Barbara Roeling, Bijanka Butler and Tianna.
 * What are the potential positive effects of healing circles and community for personal and collective transformation?
 * After Tim had a psychic session, what unexpected event occurred that led him to let go of his new UFO podcast?
 * What spiritual lesson did Tim learn from the experience of his idea being replicated by someone else?
 * What have been Tianna’s challenges this year and how does the concept of interdependence and co-creation play a role in our empowerment?
 * What are the keynotes for 2023 that Tianna’s spirit guide Will shared with her at the beginning of the year and how has that helped her?
 TIANNA ROSER is an Usui Reiki Master Teacher, Soul Plan Practitioner and Certified Clinical Hypnotist specializing in Past Life Regression, Life Between Lives Regression and Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT). She uses tools and processes to help people experience their true self, the source of real healing and growth. Learn more at AwakeningTransformation.com. Tianna is the author of the book, “Awakening Transformation: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming Your Higher Self.” Her book is filled with practices to lighten your spiritual journey and accelerate growth, available on Amazon. TIM HOWE has always been interested in unusual and strange phenomena and considers himself to be a consciousness explorer. He was born and raised in Table Rock Village, Wyoming, which happens to no longer exist. He currently makes his home in Austin, Texas where he is constantly surrounded by beautiful females (wife, daughter and cat). If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Many people find that traditional talk therapy, while helpful, is limited in its approach. It tends to be focused on our thinking. Yet those of us on a spiritual path know we are more than our minds. We’re seeking holistic methods for wellness that include body, mind & spirit. This week’s guest, Marietta Skeen, is a Transpersonal & Somatic Psychotherapist, who utilizes an integrative therapeutic approach, incorporating mindfulness, meditation and energetic practices to foster growth and transformation for your whole being. Highlights: * What exactly is transpersonal and somatic psychotherapy?
 * How does the integration of spirituality, psychology, and mindfulness in transpersonal and somatic psychotherapy contribute to a more holistic approach to healing and self-discovery?
 * What life-changing experience was a catalyst for Marietta to go into this line of work?
 * In what ways can the somatic aspect of therapy help you release energetic blockages and create more dynamic change in your life?
 * Do some people have trouble being able to sense and feel their body in somatic psychotherapy?
 * What role does personal authenticity and transparency play in the therapeutic relationship and the client's healing process?
 * How can a nervous system that allows you to feel safe and comfortable in your body help you be in loving relationship to yourself?
 * What is spiritual emergency?
 * How do we find a healthy balance in this time of AI and technology?
 * What’s the value of being witnessed and holding presence for one another and what are some ways to experience this?
 * We connected with Marietta through former guest, Christine Calvert. Check out our episode on Holotropic Breathwork with Christine, way back in Season 1.

 MARIETTA SKEEN is a Transpersonal and Somatic Psychotherapist, whose devotion is aspiring toward, and helping people come into energetic integrity and flow through therapy, movement, meditation and energy work. She received her Masters in Transpersonal Psychology from Naropa University and further training at the Hartford Family Institute in body centered psychotherapy. Through her practice of contemplative movement, apprenticeship with a Buddhist monk, and her unique blend of Akashic records and Usui reiki, she weaves offerings that invite people to live with greater aliveness, clarity and ease. She can be found at mariettaskeen.com and at instagram.com/movebemoved and facebook.com/Mythrivingvillage. TIANNA ROSER is an Usui Reiki Master Teacher, Soul Plan Practitioner and Certified Clinical Hypnotist specializing in Past Life Regression, Life Between Lives Regression and Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT). She uses tools and processes to help people experience their true self, the source of real healing and growth. Learn more at AwakeningTransformation.com. Tianna is the author of the book, “Awakening Transformation: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming Your Higher Self.” Her book is filled with practices to lighten your spiritual journey and accelerate growth, available on Amazon. TIM HOWE has always been interested in unusual and strange phenomena and considers himself to be a consciousness explorer. He was born and raised in Table Rock Village, Wyoming, which happens to no longer exist. He currently makes his home in Austin, Texas where he is constantly surrounded by beautiful females (wife, daughter and cat). If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Is Earth is transitioning to a higher dimension? Do we have the choice to awaken and align with this higher resonance? This week’s guest, author Bill Wallace, shares deep wisdom from balancing a life in the corporate world alongside his spiritual journey and from the messages he receives from loving Spirit beings. Bill gives an inspiring and hopeful perspective on how we can adapt and thrive in this pivotal time of change for humanity and Gaia. 🌎 Highlights: * What is the source of the spiritual wisdom that Bill shares in his books? * How can you find a balance between the material world and your spiritual principles? * What are some illusions that people may be awakening to during this pivotal time? * Are there forces trying to control and hold back humanity's awakening? * How can you navigate the controlled media and discern the truth from manipulated narratives? * Will there be a bifurcation of society due to some being ready to awaken and others resisting the change? * What’s the significance of Earth’s transition to a higher dimension and frequency? How does it shape our individual and collective evolution? * How can embracing love and compassion help you find your path amidst the changing tides? * Our S7 Ep 8 guest Barbara With, who channels Einstein and the Party, are coming to Austin Nov. 10 & 11 for an evening of channeling and a daytime Conflict REVOLUTION workshop. Details and sign up at barbarawith.com/austin-2023
 BILL WALLACE has spent decades working in corporate America in a variety of professional and managerial roles, both domestically and internationally. In his various roles, Bill now seeks to use what he has learned to help hold space for the collective to move forward and transform this world beyond the standard metrics of a business context and into the metrics of the heart, the space of unity. Some might find his perspectives from his journey of awakening useful as they experience their own journeys of awakening. Our world is about to shift, and we get to  determine what this new world looks like as we shift as well. All of his books including Finding Profound: Source-Centered Guidance, Awakening Our Discernment, and A Love Letter to the Universe. can be found on his Amazon Author page. TIANNA ROSER is an Usui Reiki Master Teacher, Soul Plan Practitioner and Certified Clinical Hypnotist specializing in Past Life Regression, Life Between Lives Regression and Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT). She uses tools and processes to help people experience their true self, the source of real healing and growth. Learn more at www.AwakeningTransformation.com. Tianna is the author of the book, “Awakening Transformation: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming Your Higher Self.” Her book is filled with practices to lighten your spiritual journey and accelerate growth, available on Amazon. TIM HOWE has always been interested in unusual and strange phenomena and considers himself to be a consciousness explorer. He was born and raised in Table Rock Village, Wyoming, which happens to no longer exist. He currently makes his home in Austin, Texas where he is constantly surrounded by beautiful females (wife, daughter and cat). If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

How would you feel if you woke up one day in a different body and a different life?✨ That’s what happened to this week’s guest, Sheila Seppi, a soul exchange walk-in who underwent a radical transformation from battling chronic illnesses to suddenly being pulled out of illness and into a higher consciousness state. A walk-in is a phenomenon in which a soul leaves a body and is replaced by another soul. Sheila shares the incredible story of how she became a walk-in, what challenges she faced, and what insights she gained to assist us all on our spiritual journey towards ascension. Highlights: * How did Sheila come to realize she’s a soul exchange walk-in?
 * What are the different types of walk-ins and their purposes?
 * What are the potential benefits and challenges of experiencing a walk-in phenomenon?
 * Are soul exchange walk-ins common on Earth?
 * How does the soul exchange process work?
 * What is a soul infusion?
 * How did Sheila’s family respond to her new galactic identity?
 * What are some of the changes she experienced after becoming a walk-in? (such as psychic abilities and past life memories)
 * What is the truth about the false matrix and the manipulation of humanity and our DNA?
 * How do walk-ins contribute to the spiritual evolution of individuals and the planet?
 * What is the crystalline grid and what role does it play in holding 5D energies on the planet?
 * Sheila discusses her spiritual business and services, including multi-dimensional readings and cellular clearing. 
 * What are the potential implications of the ascension process and the shift to a higher vibrational frequency? What might the future look like?
 SHEILA SEPPI is an author of “Walk-Ins Cosmology of the Soul,” a speaker, multidimensional life coach, healer, regression therapist, shamanic practitioner, and spiritual teacher. She works the higher dimensional frequencies to empower others to embrace their own mulitdimensional aspects through a variety of services. Sheila is the Founder of The Galactic Alliance and most recently Conscious Awakening Network where she has a recurring series Cosmic Conversations with Sheila Seppi. SheilaSeppi.com TIANNA ROSER is an Usui Reiki Master Teacher, Soul Plan Practitioner and Certified Clinical Hypnotist specializing in Past Life Regression, Life Between Lives Regression and Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT). She uses tools and processes to help people experience their true self, the source of real healing and growth. Learn more at AwakeningTransformation.com. Tianna is the author of the book, “Awakening Transformation: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming Your Higher Self.” Her book is filled with practices to lighten your spiritual journey and accelerate growth, available on Amazon. TIM HOWE has always been interested in unusual and strange phenomena and considers himself to be a consciousness explorer. He was born and raised in Table Rock Village, Wyoming, which happens to no longer exist. He currently makes his home in Austin, Texas where he is constantly surrounded by beautiful females (wife, daughter and cat). If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Is it spiritual to focus on Abundance & Prosperity? 💰This week’s guests, Brian & Golbahar of Akashic Resources, say YES! 🙌🏻 They emphasize that Prosperity & Abundance go beyond material wealth, including health, happiness, and relationships and define it as a birthright for everyone. In this episode, they share the secrets to cultivating Abundance & Prosperity in your life, how to shift your mindset, take practical steps, and tap into your true power. Highlights: * How do we define prosperity and abundance in a holistic sense, beyond just financial wealth? 
 * What role does self-worth play in our perception of abundance and prosperity?
 * How can practicing flexibility and open-mindedness enhance our ability to attract prosperity in all areas of life?
 * Do comparisons with others and societal expectations lead us to perceive that we are struggling even when we have enough?
 * How can we shift our mindset around prosperity by looking at it instead as energy exchange?
 * Can focusing on spiritual growth and personal development lead to a more fulfilling sense of abundance?
 * How can we reconcile spiritual growth with the desire for material wealth?
 * Do some people exhibit behavior that prevents them from generating their own abundance? 
 * How can we recognize and appreciate the abundance that already exists in our lives?
 * What happens in a Prosperity & Abundance Akashic reading?
 * How does tapping into the Akashic Records provide insight from your past lives to assist you in achieving abundance in the present life?
 * Our S7 Ep 8 guest Barbara With, who channels Einstein and the Party, are coming to Austin Nov. 10 & 11 for an evening of channeling and a daytime Conflict REVOLUTION workshop. Details and sign up at barbarawith.com/austin-2023
 Together, GOLBAHAR and BRIAN KRAICHELY have over 25 years in teaching people how to create the lives they have always dreamed of! They took what they learned in College, as well as in successful business careers and applied it to a Not for Profit School, aiding it to grow and prosper! In the process, Golbahar and Brian met, received their Doctorates of Divinity in Metaphysics and awakened to abilities and understandings that they are truly grateful for and want to share with everyone. They have witnessed hundreds of people’s lives change as they discover Universal Truths and a greater understanding of reality. Learn more at AkashicResources.com Check out their YouTube channel here. TIANNA ROSER is an Usui Reiki Master Teacher, Soul Plan Practitioner and Certified Clinical Hypnotist specializing in Past Life Regression, Life Between Lives Regression and Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT). She uses tools and processes to help people experience their true self, the source of real healing and growth. Learn more at AwakeningTransformation.com. Tianna is the author of the book, “Awakening Transformation: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming Your Higher Self.” Her book is filled with practices to lighten your spiritual journey and accelerate growth, available on Amazon. TIM HOWE has always been interested in unusual and strange phenomena and considers himself to be a consciousness explorer. He was born and raised in Table Rock Village, Wyoming, which happens to no longer exist. He currently makes his home in Austin, Texas where he is constantly surrounded by beautiful females (wife, daughter and cat). If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

Congratulations - we made it past our 100th episode! 🥳 We couldn’t have done it without all of you wonderful listeners and our amazing guests. This week we reflect on our journey Beyond the Illusion, hear from some of our former guests (most of who are doing well and one who’s going through a Dark Night of the Soul.) And tune in to hear a clip from Tim’s first podcast, Reclaim Your Mind, from back in his younger days (note the subtle Wyoming accent he used to have!) Highlights: -What questions did AI generate to ask us about the podcast? -What inspired Tim to create a podcast & ask Tianna to collaborate? -We checked in with former guests to see what they’re up to: -Amy Lee: Human Design https://humandesigncollective.com/amy-lee/ -Michele Blood. Click here to enjoy a free gift from Michele, the “World’s First Manifestation Video Book!” -Michael Thornhill: Trauma Informed Healing & Intergalactic Channeling You can check out www.casagalactica.com and reach out for a free 30 minute consultation with them to find out more. -Victoria Belue: Dream Interpreter & Tarot Reader www.victoriabelue.com -Tara Springett: Kundalini Awakening www.taraspringett.com -Barbara With: Channeling Einstein & Conflict Revolution www.barbarawith.com -We have a mystery guest pop in! -What triggered our guest’s Dark Night of the Soul? -How did the podcast help us accept ourselves more? -What is Tianna’s kryptonite? -Which episode does Tim mention as one of his favorites? -Tianna shares a new exciting project: The Cosmic ⚡️ Mastermind, a group for spiritually-oriented entrepreneurs. Learn more here: https://www.awakeningtransformation.com/cosmic-mastermind-group -Shout out to our Austin Spiritual Awakening Group and to Nina Jolly, who’s recommended many of our fantastic guests! 💜 TIANNA ROSER is an Usui Reiki Master Teacher, Soul Plan Practitioner and Certified Clinical Hypnotist specializing in Past Life Regression, Life Between Lives Regression and Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT). She uses tools and processes to help people experience their true self, the source of real healing and growth. Learn more at https://www.awakeningtransformation.com. Tianna is the author of the book, “Awakening Transformation: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming Your Higher Self.” Her book is filled with practices to lighten your spiritual journey and accelerate growth, available on Amazon. TIM HOWE has always been interested in unusual and strange phenomena and considers himself to be a consciousness explorer. He was born and raised in Table Rock Village, Wyoming, which happens to no longer exist. He currently makes his home in Austin, Texas where he is constantly surrounded by beautiful females (wife, daughter and cat). If you’re enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.