Modern Soul Speaks (Modern Soul Speaks)
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| 18 Nov 2020 | Ep1 - Intuition 1 - Using our Senses | 01:03:56 | |
Intuition - Using our Senses It’s here, episode 1 of Modern Soul Speaks! Gemma kicks off by talking about working with your Intuition. She highlights how important it is to work with all your senses when receiving intuitive messages and how we may experience messages via each sense. This includes leading her co-host, Rachel, through 2 techniques you can use to connect to your instincts and start receiving intuitive hits. Intuition is such a giant topic, Gemma will return to it over several episodes. Mentions: She’s Lost Control ***YOU'RE INVITED TO OUR NEW YEAR’S ZOOM EVENT*** As a new podcast, reviews are super important to helping us grow. As a thank you to anyone who takes the time to leave a review we will invite you to a New Year’s Online Retreat on the 2nd January 2021. This will be a day of goal setting for the year ahead, plus lots of extra spiritual practices, including Meditations, Reiki and Intuitive journaling. To get an invite simply leave us a sparkling review, then send us a screenshot of that review to our Instagram account @modernsoulspeaks so you can be added to our guest list. Finally: A Little heads-up to acknowledge that around the 16 minute mark of this episode the sound quality changes/improves a little. Even though we spent a good hour+ checking everything before we started recording, at that point we found out one wire was not connected correctly (the joys of a first time podcaster). When this is correct, the sound improves but we believe it was still good before so in the interest of trying to be authentic and capture the experience of first-time podcasters we have chosen to keep that in rather than record the first part of the episode again. | |||
| 18 Feb 2021 | Ep 13 - Deficiency series - Vitamin D | 00:38:44 | |
In episode 13, we continue with the vitamin and mineral deficiency series, this week focusing on “the sunshine vitamin”; vitamin D. We talk about how we produce Vitamin D, the different types of Vitamin D (D2 and D3), what a deficiency looks like, dietary options to enhance vitamin D, toxification if taking an excessive amount, and the official guidance around supplementation. We also touch upon inflammation - what it is, and anti-flam foods to help lower the levels of it in our bodies. This will be the last of the deficiency series until later on in the year. If you have any queries or would like to get in touch with us, please DM us on instragram - @modernsoulspeaks. Mentioned in this episode: | |||
| 29 Apr 2021 | Ep 23 - Lunar Cycles and Moonology with Lina Della Luna | 01:00:03 | |
Lunar Cycles is the topic we will be diving into for the next two weeks. Have you ever wondered how to work with the moon, what the different phases mean and how they might affect you? Lunar Cycle Coach, Lina Della Luna, joins Rachel and Gemma to tell all. This week Moonologer, Lina will walk us through the phases and the correlating activities we can carry out during each one. You will learn how working with the moon can supercharge your manifestations, while also reestablishing a deep connection to nature at the same time. How to stay in contact with Lina: | |||
| 17 Dec 2020 | Ep 5 - Intuition 2 - Two Voices and the Sway Test | 01:16:16 | |
Time to pick up our Intuition series. This episode is split into two parts. Part 1 (minute 2.42): Firstly Gemma chats to Rachel about the two voices in our head. One being our ego mind (also called vitti and mind chatter). The second is our Higher self. They discuss how they differ, how to identify each one, and why this is so important when connecting to your intuition (a part of our higher self). Part 2 (minute 40.58): Gemma asks Rachel to demonstrate the sway test. A simple technique that almost everyone can use to access their intuition without worrying about the ego mind getting in the way. Share of the Week: This week both Gemma & Rachel share a person they follow. Rachel’s Share - Boundaries support: @africabrooke Gemma’s Share - her Yoga Teacher: @larkinyogatv | |||
| 04 Feb 2021 | Ep 11 - Journaling | 01:09:12 | |
This week, in episode 11, we’re riffing on journaling, talking through our personal experiences, the different types of technique we each use and provide insight into the benefits we’ve both received from our respective journaling practices. We cover techniques such as using journaling for gratitude lists, setting intentions and manifesting, easing anxiety, channeling, or using methodology from Julia Cameron’s book, “The Artist’s Way”. This will be of specific interest to anyone looking to get started in journaling or those who want to explore different methods of how they can journal. ************************************ Mentioned in this episode:
Please head to our Instagram @modernsoulspeaks for more information on this episode or to get in touch with Rachel and Gemma. | |||
| 25 Nov 2020 | Ep 2 - Nourishment - Primary and Secondary Food | 00:54:09 | |
Nourishment - understanding Primary and Secondary food In episode 2 of Modern Soul Speaks, the focus is on the concept of Primary and Secondary food. Rachel and Gemma discuss the idea that Primary food goes beyond the plate - it’s not the physical food we eat but the nourishment that gives us the joy, meaning or fulfillment that gives life its sparkle and makes us feel content. With physical food that we eat, called Secondary food. If our Primary food zone is unbalanced, it can be easy to mistake physical hunger with an unfulfilled emotional need. Rachel takes our listeners through the four key foundations of Primary food and how to determine if we’re eating Secondary food to fill a Primary food gap. This is fundamental as Rachel will refer back to the concept of Primary and Secondary food in future episodes. ***YOU'RE INVITED TO OUR NEW YEAR’S ZOOM EVENT*** As a new podcast, reviews are super important to helping us grow. As a thank you to anyone who takes the time to leave a review, we will invite you to all our events (for free!) starting with a New Year’s Online Retreat on the 2nd January 2021. This will be a day of goal setting for the year ahead, plus lots of extra spiritual practices, including Meditations, Reiki and Intuitive journaling. Please note you can subscribe or follow us on all platforms but can only leave a review on Apple Podcast. (If you don't use Apple Podcast as your listening platform, please ask a friend who does to review on your behalf.) To get an invite, simply leave us a sparkling review on Apple Podcast, then send us a screenshot of that review to our Instagram account @modernsoulspeaks so you can be added to our guest list. | |||
| 25 Mar 2021 | Ep 18 - Spiritual Realisations (Part 1 of 2) | 01:19:03 | |
This is episode 1 of a 2-part series focusing on the books that have supported Gemma’s spiritual realisations and her spiritual journey over the years. We touch on a number of different concepts and modalities including:
The following publications / practitioners are mentioned in this episode:
Episode two focusing on Rachel’s spiritual realisations is coming soon! ***PLEASE NOTE*** Please note that we’re changing our retreat date to Sunday 11th April so hopefully more of our lovely listeners can join us. As a reminder, our online retreats are free quarterly events, held as a thank you to those who leave a podcast review. We will be focussing on goal setting for the next quarter for the next three months and we’re super excited to have guest speakers joining us to deliver sessions this time, leading us in an opening tea ceremony and looking at astro projections for the next quarter. If you would like to be invited:
We hope to see you there! | |||
| 08 Apr 2021 | Ep 20 - Q&A with Gemma and Rachel | 01:28:13 | |
Episode 20 is an episode with a difference! We get lots of questions about ourselves; usually how we got into spirituality, what inspires us, what we’re working on, our next projects, what we like and dislike about the spiritual community, etc. so we thought we would answer these in one episode by asking each other the questions (and more) than we usually ask of our guest speakers! If you’ve been listening to our recent episodes, you’ll know that there’s been a big project that Gemma has been working on for the last few months and in this episode she’s able to announce what the project is - something channeled and which has lots of pages! ;-) We’re also excited to announce we’re reformatting our episodes - in the next few weeks we’ll be taking a short break (not long - just a week or two) to work on a new series of episodes, but first we have some wonderful interviews coming up over the coming weeks. In our new format, we’ll be doing a deep dive for about 6-8 episodes on one specific topic - this might be crystals, chakras, nutrition, emotional eating, Atlantis and Lemuria, Wicca, 5D and other topics. If you have any requests of topics you would like to hear about, please DM us via @modernsoulspeaks on our instagram. Mentioned in this episode:
***REMINDER*** Our online retreat is THIS SUNDAY! We offer these quarterly online retreats as a thank you to those who leave a podcast review. We will be focussing on goal setting for the next quarter and will be welcoming both LiYing for an opening tea ceremony to kick off the day and Lina Della Luna who will be talking about how luna cycles can enhance goal setting. Rachel will lead a session on “primary” food goals and Gemma will then lead us in setting intentions and goal setting techniques for the next quarter. If you would like to be invited, please head over to Apple Podcast, and leave a review (please take a screenshot as you post it as they can take a few days to appear). DM us your screenshot via @modernsoulspeaks on our instagram and we shall add you to the invite list and send you the details! | |||
| 07 Jan 2021 | Ep 7 - Intuition 3 - Heart and Gut Connection | 01:31:45 | |
Welcome to the third in our intuition series. This time we cover how to connect to our Gut and Heart to gain intuitive guidance. After a chat around why connecting to these areas is possible, how to do it and what to look out for when giving this a go, Gemma guides Rachel into connecting to both so you can witness the process and try it out yourselves. They then swap and Gemma connects so you can see how someone more familiar with the process does it. In this episode Gemma mentions: Plus our lovely Graphic Designer Jodie Elliott. If you want to connect to her, head to @rad__creative Share of the Week: Rachel's suggestion: The book: Why Isn't My Brain Working?: A Revolutionary Understanding of Brain Decline and Effective Strategies to Recover Your Brain's Health by Dr. Datis Kharrazian Gemma's suggestion: Apophyllite or a purple coloured crystal you are attracted to as Intuitive support. Retreat Invites: And finally, as a thank you to anyone who leaves us a review we would love to invite you to our future online free retreat. Simply screenshot the review and DM us at @modernsoulspeaks so we can send you the invite. You only need to leave one review to be invited to all future events. | |||
| 21 Jan 2021 | Ep 9 - Astrology for 2021 by Joanna O | 01:30:32 | |
Today we have our first ever guest. Joanna O from Life Tonic Podcast is with us to go through the Astrology of 2021. What to expect and the Key dates and themes. You will know by now the Modern Soul Speaks podcast is all about sharing knowledge so we can grow and expand our awareness. To date Rachel and Gemma have been uniquely sharing their knowledge but moving forward, once a month we will invite a guest to share their teachings with us. Throughout Rachel and Gemma will ask the questions their listeners might be wanting to ask themselves. We are so grateful to be kicking off this new feature with Joanna’s insights. She is a certified Mindfulness Practitioner and the host of The Life Tonic Podcast. A fast growing resource for intentional living and personal growth. Her podcast debuted at the beginning of 2020 and is designed to bring a message of inspiration and transformation for anyone navigating transitional times in their personal growth journey. Joanna also offers directional one-on-ones to help people overcome chronic stress, anxiety and mindset limitations; working with tools for deeper self-knowledge, allowing them to explore their potential. Joanna's Instagram: @lifetonispodcast Books Mentioned:
Astrology Resources Mentioned: | |||
| 09 Dec 2020 | Ep 4 - Deficiency series - What does vitamin B deficiency look like? | 00:44:50 | |
This week is the first episode of our deficiency series. Rachel starts in this episode by covering the B vitamins and will talk over the coming weeks about iron and zinc deficiency. We will cover the common symptoms of a vitamin deficiency, what the deficiency is doing to the body, and what foods you can increase within your diet if you suspect you do have a deficiency. Vitamin B is HUGE - it covers 8 essential nutrients and is key to:
If you have any queries or suggestions for future episodes of the deficiency series, please reach out to Rachel, either via @re_nourish or @modernsoulspeaks accounts on Instagram - I'd love to hear from you! Mentioned in this podcast: @drbenlynch @patrickholford.uk @datiskharrazian @drmarkhyman/ @franklipmanmd Share of the week: Rachel’s share:
Gemma’s share:
***YOU'RE INVITED TO OUR NEW YEAR’S ZOOM EVENT*** As a new podcast, reviews are super important to helping us grow. As a thank you to anyone who takes the time to leave a review, we will invite you to all our events (for free!) starting with a New Year’s Online Retreat on the 2nd January 2021. This will be a day of goal setting for the year ahead, plus lots of extra spiritual practices, including Meditations, Reiki and Intuitive journaling. To get an invite, simply leave us a sparkling review on Apple Podcast, then send us a screenshot of that review to our Instagram account @modernsoulspeaks so you can be added to our guest list. Please note you can subscribe or follow us on all platforms but can only leave a review on Apple Podcast. (If you don't use Apple Podcast as your listening platform, please ask a friend who does to review on your behalf.) | |||
| 03 Dec 2020 | Ep 3 - Crystals 101 | 00:59:14 | |
Gemma talks this week about all things crystals. A topic she wanted to cover early on because so many people know her for that work. This episode is an hour long express Crystals 101. Where we talk about the following:
This topic is so close to Gemma's heart so we both hope you enjoy it. If you have any questions please DM us or head to Gemma's crystal account @consciencecrystals as the answers may be there already. Share of the Week: Gemma's Share: The book: Vibrational Medicine: The #1 Handbook of Subtle-Energy Therapies by Richard Gerber M.D. Rachel's Share: The Book: Empath: A Complete Guide for Developing Your Gift and Finding Your Sense of Self by Judy Dyer ***YOU'RE INVITED TO OUR NEW YEAR’S ZOOM EVENT***As a new podcast, reviews are super important to helping us grow. As a thank you to anyone who takes the time to leave a review we will invite you to a New Year’s Online Zoom Retreat on the 2nd January 2021. This will be a day of goal setting for the year ahead, plus lots of extra spiritual practices, including Meditations, Reiki and Intuitive journaling. To get an invite simply leave us a sparkling review, then send us a screenshot of that review to our Instagram account @modernsoulspeaks so you can be added to our guest list. | |||
| 04 Mar 2021 | EP 15 - Conscious Home Design for Your Wellbeing with Emily Rose | 01:26:12 | |
Did you know your subconscious could be blocking you from creating the perfect home or work environment? ...And any space we regularly use, provides significant clues to unlock our limitless potential? This week Emily Rose of @the_energyofspaces talks to Rachel and Gemma about how the spaces you inhabit are a reflection of your subconscious. An expert in both ‘Conscious House Design’ and ‘The Energy of Spaces’, Emily explains how she works with her clients in a collaborative process. That allows her to support them in their own evolution, while also creating homes that reflect their higher selves. In this episode, Emily hosts a mini masterclass on the energy of our homes. Then next week she will be back to do a short, chatty interview with the Modern Soul Speaks girls. Resources: | |||
| 14 Jan 2021 | Ep 8 - Pendulums 101 | 01:06:39 | |
Ep 8 - Pendulums 101 This week we discuss how we both use pendulums. Firstly, what is a pendulum? “A weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely” is the Google definition, but we essentially use the pendulum (which could be a crystal on a chain) as a tool to assist with intuitive messaging. In this episode, Gemma and Rachel talk about different types of pendulums, ways to use pendulums, the types of questions that can be asked, how answers present themselves, and their personal experiences. You may notice this week that we’ve taken a slightly different approach to our podcast. Usually, we like to give our listeners something that we’ve learnt ourselves in our studies, and there’s usually a little bit of structure to our episodes, however, this week, we’re “riffing” about our own experience - neither of us have been formally trained in this but we wanted to talk about how we use pendulums in our everyday lives and the guidance they provide us in different ways. | |||
| 06 May 2021 | Ep 24 Lina Della Luna Interview | 01:24:09 | |
If you're considering becoming a Lunar Coach, this week’s episode could be a perfect motivation. In episode 23 Lina tells us all about the lunar cycles and how working with the moon's energy can maximize our manifestations but also deepen the healing of anything we want to release and let go of. This week Lina is back to tell us all about how she became a Moonology Coach as well as topics like, how she found her own spiritual path. Rachel and Gemma ask her a mix of their more classic questions, as well as an array of questions specific to her modality, Lunar Cycle Coaching. Book Suggestions: Moonology™: Working with the Magic of Lunar Cycles by Yasmin Boland New and Full Moon Ritual Suggestions: She’s Lost Control Online ceremonies with Tree Carr How to stay in Contact with Lina: | |||
| 11 Feb 2021 | Ep 12 Astro Self Care with Rachael Morley | 01:35:29 | |
This week Rachel and Gemma are joined by Rachael Morley, founder of The Herbalist Hub. With Valentine's Day a few days away, it is the perfect week for a self care topic so Rachael is here to tell us all about Astro Self Care. This is a holistic modality based on Medical Astrology methods and Holistic Herbalism. Together, as you will hear, these practices allow for a deeper understanding of your health and wellbeing needs. Looking at your Astrology Birth Chart, Rachael can identify any areas where you may feel you need some extra wellbeing support, then help you integrate the right herbs, self care practices and adjustments into your lifestyle in a comfortable, supportive way. Nearer the end of the episode, Rachael also tells us about her experiences with Shamanism and Light Language, two new areas she is currently exploring. *Listener's Offer:* After listening to this episode, we can imagine you may want to give Astro Self Care a try. Rachael has been kind enough to offer our listeners a 10% discount off their first session with the discount code: MODERNSOUL10 This code can be used on her website. Any question about this offer DM Rachael directly. How to stay in contact with Rachael: Follow her on Instagram at: @theherbalisthub Rachael's Book suggestions:
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| 25 Feb 2021 | Ep 14 - Meditation practices | 00:57:47 | |
This week sees Gemma and Rachel riff about how they each use meditation, different meditation forms such as gratitude meditations, crystal meditations, walking meditations,, guided meditations, group meditations, hypnotic states, etc., and the benefits from different meditation experiences and practices. We talk about using meditation for:
Gemma also talks listeners through how she conducts her meditation classes and gives tips to people on how to hold their own classes. Some of the tips and what works for Gemma include:
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| 18 Mar 2021 | Ep: 17 Spiral Dynamics | 01:30:01 | |
The topic this week is Spiral Dynamics! The show will explain what that is and how it plays out in each of us; as well as society on a national and global scale. Always wanting to try something a little different, Gemma presents a topic she heard about herself several years ago. At that time, it helped her first understand her family dynamic more but now she uses the same concept to understand global events. Resources used: Book: Spiral Dynamics - Mastering values, leadership, and change by Don Edward Beck and Christopher C. Cowan Podcasts: The Liturgists Podcast - Episode 5 - Spiral Dynamics The Lively Show Podcast - Episode 285 - Spiral Dynamics and How the Consciousness of TLS Has Evolved Over the Seasons | |||
| 21 Oct 2021 | Ep 25 - Goodbye for now | 00:19:38 | |
Hey - So our summer break lasted a little longer than planned and for good reason. In today's episode, we will share all. If you want to listen to Gemma's new podcast follow her Instagram @gemmapetherbridge for launch day info. And sign up for her newsletter to be invited to monthly free online holistic classes. | |||
| 01 Apr 2021 | Ep 19 - Exploring the Thymus / Higher Heart Chakra | 00:49:55 | |
This week Rachel and Gemma talk about the Thymus chakra. The Thymus chakra is an important one, not only because of its association with the thymus gland, but in how it plays a key role in our spiritual ascension. Specifically, this episode addresses:
In addition, we provide an overview of the chakras, what they are, where the concept comes from, the seven main chakras, the colours that are associated to them, the ages we are when they develop, and what emotions appear when our chakras are out of balance. We mention:
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| 28 Jan 2021 | Ep 10 - Intuition & Symbology | 01:12:06 | |
If you want to try something a little different, that will entertain you through Covid, this week’s episode is perfect. The final one in our current intuition series, Gemma talks about symbolism and how it can be used to receive intuitive guidance. This is a fun, lighthearted episode with all the off-topic chats expected with these two. Gemma highlights the three different ways we can use symbols for intuitive messages:
She then guides Rachel through several tasks to demo how we can use Tarot and Oracle Cards, as well as our soundings to access our intuition. | |||
| 15 Apr 2021 | Ep 21 - LiYing & Living Life in Ceremony with Tea | 01:01:10 | |
This week we invite you to sample a virtual Tea Ceremony. Founder of When Still Waters Speak, LiYing, joins us to talk about and let us witness the ancient ritual of drinking tea in ceremony. The episode starts with LiYing explaining many of the concepts involved with this beautiful art. She then talks us through what would happen in a ceremony, explaining what she is doing as she goes. While Rachel and Gemma follow along with their own cup tea. Afterwards, both ask a collection of different questions so you can understand every aspect of the ritual. If you would like to see the video of LiYing talking Rachel and Gemma through the ceremony head to our @ModernSoulSpeaks feed. Also, as LiYing highlights, normally these ceremonies are done in silence so we would both recommend attending one of her virtual ceremonies so you can witness that for yourself. We have both attended silent ceremonies and would strongly recommend it as a meditative experience. If you would like to purchase Live Tea for yourself, these are the suppliers LiYing suggests: And here is the link to the When Still Waters Speak Instagram account: @when_stillwaters_speak | |||
| 22 Apr 2021 | Ep 22 - Interview with Tea Ceremony Experts, LiYing | 00:45:41 | |
This week Rachel and Gemma interview ‘When Still Waters Speak’ founder, LiYing, to find out more about what drew her to Tea Ceremonies and how she started her spiritual journey. Following on from last week’s episode when LiYing demoed a ceremony, this time Gemma and Rachel have the chance to ask her many more questions about her own experiences with tea. They hear how she fell in love with the ceremonies and she talks through her favourite spiritual resources and how she creates a sacred space to host ceremonies. If you would like to purchase Live Tea for yourself, here are the suppliers LiYing suggests: To stay in contact with LiYing, visit her website or follow her on Instagram at @when_stillwaters_speak. | |||
| 11 Mar 2021 | Ep 16 - Interview with Emily Rose - Conscious Home design for your Wellbeing | 00:59:26 | |
Last week Emily Rose from @the_energyofspaces hosted a mini Masterclass on Modern Soul Speaks. In it, she spoke all about our emotional connections to our homes and how they represent our subconscious. This week Emily is back so Rachel and Gemma can chat with her about her own spiritual awakening. In this interview, Emily recommends her favourite self-development books and shares who inspires her. She tells us all about her greatest spiritual realisations, what inspired her to combine colour Therapy, with Interior Design and how she started on her Spiritual Journey. Resources: Books:
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| 23 Dec 2020 | Ep 6 - Deficiency Series - Iron and Zinc | 00:41:57 | |
This episode is the second within our deficiency series and focuses on Zinc and Iron, both fairly common deficiencies.. We talk about our personal experiences with Iron and Zinc, as well as what the symptoms of a deficiency in either, what you can do to self-test, other supplement choices outside of the usual iron supplement tablets, and some of the things you can increase in your diet if you feel you may be running low. Mentioned in this episode: Patrick Holford and the Medical Medium. Share of the week: Gemma's share: She’s Lost Control and House of Wisdom (especially for online events and classes). Rachel's share: Patrick Holford's new book, Optimum Nutrition for Vegans, released this month (December 2020). | |||