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Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 107: The Hidden Cost of Mental Override for High PerformersIn this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley explores a strength many elite performers rely on without even realizing it: mental override.
The ability to push through discomfort, stay focused, and execute under pressure is often what creates success. But when mental override becomes the default operating system, even positive momentum can quietly accumulate stress beneath the surface.
Using the classic frog-in-the-water story as a metaphor, April breaks down why problems do not always look like problems, especially when growth, achievement, and opportunity are involved.
This episode is not about...
2026-02-0509 minBite-Sized BrillianceEp 106: Rumination vs Reflection: How to Stop Thought Loops Before They SpiralIn this episode of Bite-Sized Brilliance, Dr. April Darley breaks down the difference between rumination and reflection and explains why this distinction matters so much for anxiety, emotional regulation, and overall well-being.
If you tend to get stuck in negative thought loops, replay conversations, or imagine worst case scenarios, this episode offers a practical and neuroscience-backed way to interrupt those patterns and regain a sense of agency and self-control.
To schedule a free consultation and learn more about the Decode and Amplify private coaching programs mentioned in the episode, go to www.aprildarley.com
2026-01-2916 minBite-Sized BrillianceEp 105: How Expectations Create Anger in RelationshipsAnger in a relationship often feels like it is caused by the other person.
Their behavior, their choices, their lack of follow through. But what if it's something else entirely?
Instead, your anger may not be about their actions but about their potential.
In this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley explores partner dynamics through the lens of self-agency, expectations, and perception.
Drawing from patterns she has seen repeatedly in her coaching work, she unpacks why frustration and resentment often arise when we expect others to live by...
2026-01-2218 minBite-Sized BrillianceEp 104: When Small Habits Quietly Hold You BackNot all problems announce themselves loudly. Some show up quietly and don't feel like problems at all.
They're the habits that seem harmless, routines that feel familiar, or patterns that once served you well, but you feel like something needs to change.
Because life is mostly working, these habits rarely get questioned, but progress feels slower than it should, your creativity feels blocked, and you just have a feeling that thinks could be better.
In this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley explores the idea that problems do not always l...
2026-01-1514 minBite-Sized BrillianceEp 103: So, You Want to Change. Now What?After the spark of motivation comes the real question. What do you do with it?
In this companion episode to last week’s conversation on amplification over fixing, Dr. April Darley walks through what actually happens in the brain once you decide you want to change.
This is not a conversation about willpower or discipline. It is about understanding how the brain is designed and learning how to work with it instead of against it.
You’ll learn why motivation is highest at the beginning of any change, why the middle is where most...
2026-01-0715 minBite-Sized BrillianceEp 102: Designing Your Next Chapter From Strength, Not LackThe start of a new year often comes with pressure to reinvent yourself, fix what feels broken, or chase an ideal version of who you “should” be.
In this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley offers a different approach.
Rather than starting from deficiency, this conversation invites you to design the next chapter of your life from strength, quality, and self-knowledge.
Through a neuroscience lens, April explains why the brain resists change that feels threatening and how expansion works best when it builds on systems you already have in place.
2026-01-0116 minBite-Sized BrillianceEp 101: Why Your Mind and Body Might Be Working Against YouWhat if some of the distress you feel is not coming from the outside world, but from an internal battle happening within you?
In this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley explores the concept of self-attack through a powerful metaphor borrowed from autoimmune disease.
Just as the body can mistakenly turn on itself, the mind, emotions, and survival instincts can begin working against one another, creating anxiety, imbalance, and chronic stress.
April explains the three-part brain system she teaches in the Bespoke Brain framework: the logical or conscious brain, the...
2025-12-2608 minBite-Sized BrillianceEp: 100 Three Pieces of Advice That Changed My LifeWelcome to the 100th episode of The Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast!
To celebrate, Dr. April Darley shares the three most life changing pieces of advice she has ever received.
These lessons were not learned all at once. They came from different seasons of life, different careers, and different moments of reckoning.
Each one fundamentally shifted how April relates to guilt, choice, responsibility, and personal power.
This episode weaves personal stories with neuroscience, mindset work, and real-world application. It's practical, honest, and deeply empowering.
You'll hear why guilt is not a...
2025-12-1817 minBite-Sized BrillianceEp 99: How to Solve Deep Problems Without OverwhelmWhat if the issue you are trying to fix is not the real issue at all?
In this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley explores the difference between simple, surface level problems and deeper, layered ones.
She explains why complex emotional or physical concerns cannot be solved with “magic bullet” solutions and why people often become frustrated when progress feels slow.
Using the metaphor of Russian nesting dolls, April illustrates how transformational work requires opening layers in the right order.
She also shares why rushing the process can crea...
2025-12-1109 minBite-Sized BrillianceEp 98: What Are Emotional Flashbacks and How to Stop ThemHave you ever been doing something completely normal like driving or walking and suddenly an old emotional memory hits you out of nowhere?
In this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley explains what emotional flashbacks really are, why they show up during calm or neutral moments, and how the brain pulls old memories forward without your conscious permission.
You’ll hear how the logical brain, emotional brain, and survival brain interact, what triggers the hippocampus and amygdala to retrieve old files, and why your brain often confuses past pain with present circumstances....
2025-12-0209 minBite-Sized BrillianceEp 97: How to Tell If You Are Healing or Just NumbDo you ever hit a quiet or neutral season in life and immediately worry that something is wrong?
In this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley explores why high achievers often misinterpret calm, neutrality, or emotional steadiness as a threat.
She shares a personal reflection on grief, healing, and the surprising experience of becoming less reactive.
Through the lens of neuroscience and pattern recognition, April explains how a brain that is wired for intensity can struggle to accept stillness, rest, or plateau seasons as normal.
She also breaks...
2025-11-1909 minBite-Sized BrillianceEp 96: Why Slowing Down Is the Smartest Thing You Can DoHave you ever noticed how hard it is to unplug?
In this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley shares a personal story about how unplugging became one of the most unexpectedly powerful experiences of her life.
She reflects on what happens when you step away from the constant buzz of screens and reconnect with real people, nature, and stillness.
Through neuroscience and everyday experience, April explains why our brains are overstimulated, how “soft focus” in nature helps regulate attention and mood, and how something as simple as bird song can tell...
2025-11-1208 minBite-Sized BrillianceEp 95: Are We Losing the Ability to Talk to Each Other?Does it seem like conversations have gotten harder?
Have you also noticed that people are interrupting each other more than ever?
In this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley explores why modern attention spans are shrinking, how dopamine-driven tech rewires our brains, and the ripple effect it has on conversation, listening, and emotional intelligence.
From Gen X dinner tables to Gen Z social dynamics, April breaks down what’s really happening when someone constantly interrupts and how to correct it with confidence and compassion.
You’ll learn:
Why...
2025-11-0713 minBite-Sized BrillianceEp 94: How to Stop Waiting for The Other Shoe to DropWhat if feeling happy actually makes your brain panic?
In this week’s episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley unpacks the neuroscience behind catastrophizing—that sense of waiting for the other shoe to drop when life feels good.
Inspired by a recent celebrity quote about fearing tragedy right after her wedding, April explores why some people’s brains interpret happiness as danger and how to rewire those safety cues.
You’ll learn:
Why your brain might link happiness with threat or loss
How catastrophizing hijacks logic and reinforces anxiety
What it...
2025-10-2808 minBite-Sized BrillianceEp 93: Stop Solving Problems You Don't Have: The Hidden Costs of DoubtWhen things aren’t moving as fast as you want—your business, your creative project, your goals—it’s easy to panic.
You start tweaking everything, buying new programs, or scrapping projects altogether because you assume something must be broken. But what if the real issue isn’t the product… it’s the patience?
In this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley explores why entrepreneurs and creators often jump into “fix-it” mode without enough information and how that impulse can waste time, money, and confidence.
You’ll learn:
Why most people start so...
2025-10-2509 minBite-Sized BrillianceEp 92: What It Means When People Keep Crossing Your BoundariesBoundaries aren’t just about saying no—they’re about protecting your peace, energy, and self-worth.
In this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley unpacks what really happens when boundaries are missing, unclear, or repeatedly crossed.
Using real client examples and neuroscience insights, she explains why your body often recognizes boundary violations before your conscious mind does—and how to use that awareness to take back your power.
You’ll learn:
Why some people don’t realize they even need boundaries
How your body signals discomfort long before your brain catche...
2025-10-1713 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 91: Burnout or Burn It All Down? Deciding When It's Time to Start Over or Slow DownHave you ever woken up one morning and thought to yourself, “I want to burn it all down” — your business, your job, your relationship — even though nothing’s technically wrong?
That intense urge to walk away from everything can be a sign that something needs to change.
More often, however, it’s a symptom of burnout. It's your brain and body’s way of saying they’ve had enough.
In this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley explores what’s really behind the impulse to start over.
She shares how to tell...
2025-10-0911 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 90: Daily Stress Relief Habits: Training Your Brain to Stay CalmMost people wait until they’re in the middle of a stressful situation before reaching for stress relief tools, but by then, the stress response has already hijacked your brain and body.
In this week’s episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley explains why the real key to resilience is building daily, automatic habits of stress relief.
When you train your brain and body to relax consistently, you create “muscle memory” that kicks in when you need it most.
You can achieve stress relief in minutes instead of hours.
You’ll...
2025-10-0214 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 89: Breaking the Thought-Emotion Loop: How to Rewire Stress at the SourceMost of life’s stress doesn’t come from what happens outside of us—but from the internal loops we run inside our own minds.
In this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley dives into the hidden power of the thought-emotion loop—the cycle where thoughts trigger emotions, and emotions reinforce thoughts, keeping you stuck in stress.
You’ll learn how to break free from unconscious programming, stop feeding the “fear monster,” and start rewiring your nervous system to see safety, confidence, and opportunity instead.
This episode explores:
The difference bet...
2025-09-2622 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 88: AI or Authentic? Why Being Human Builds Real TrustWhat happens to trust when everything looks fake?
In this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley unpacks the hidden costs of outsourcing your voice to AI, the ethics of AI-generated content and images, and why authenticity and integrity will always set you apart in business and life.
You’ll discover:
* The subtle “tells” that give away AI-generated posts and photos
* Why AI-driven marketing can create a trust recession
* The difference between fantasy, aspiration, and outright dishonesty in branding
* How intuition helps you discern what (and wh...
2025-09-1816 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 87: Rejection Proof: How to Turn Rejection Into ResilienceHave you ever seen your friends hanging out on social media and realized you weren’t invited?
That sting of rejection can feel personal, but most of the time…it isn’t about you.
In this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance podcast, Dr. April Darley discusses a personal experience of being excluded and discusses how to handle feelings of rejection, especially in the context of social media.
Through neuroscience and practical strategies, you’ll learn how to separate facts from fiction, stop retraumatizing yourself with old stories, and build the resilience to depersonalize rejectio...
2025-09-1115 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 86: Shift Happens: Creating Your Next Chapter With IntentionSome chapters of your life feel like a massive beat down.
Whether it’s a demanding job, years of stress, or unexpected change, the experience can leave you feeling like a completely different person than before.
In this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley explores what happens when life “beats you down,” why your brain resists change, and how you can shift into your next chapter with intention.
You’ll learn:
Why two people can live through the same event and interpret it completely differently
How nostalgia can actually help you...
2025-09-0515 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 85: Are You Accidentally Traumatizing Yourself? Rethinking Safety, Familiarity & HealingIn today’s episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley explores a surprising question: Could your attempts to feel better actually be keeping you stuck in trauma patterns?
With so much focus on nervous system regulation and somatic therapies, it’s easy to overlook how the words and stories we repeat shape our brain’s wiring.
This episode dives into the neuroscience of safety, why your brain equates familiar with safe (even if familiar means chaos), and how to avoid reinforcing trauma pathways when what you really want is freedom and stability.
You’...
2025-08-2912 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 84: Navigating Life's Wobbles: How to Overcome Setbacks and Recommit to Your GoalsHave you ever started making progress toward a big goal—only to suddenly fall back into an old habit you thought you’d conquered years ago?
In this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley shares a real and relatable story about an unexpected “wobble” that showed up while starting a new exercise routine, and how it triggered an emotional eating spiral.
You’ll discover why your brain often resists positive change, how hidden stories from the past shape self-sabotage, and the three powerful steps to bounce back from a setback without quitting on your go...
2025-08-2214 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 83: Losing Focus? Here's Why and How You Can Get It BackIn this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, host Dr. April Darley discusses a friend's concern about potential ADHD and explores how labeling and digital consumption affect brain health.
She emphasizes the importance of avoiding premature self-diagnoses, understanding the power of labels, and the negative impact of short-form video content on cognitive functions.
Dr. Darley offers practical advice on improving focus and memory through digital detox, cognitive exercises, physical activity, and managing stress responses.
To join her upcoming group coaching course, 'The Neuroscience of Stress,' which aims to help individuals understand and...
2025-08-1514 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 82: Your Default Mode Network: How to Move Away from Worrying to ManifestingIn this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley discusses how worry is a misuse of the imagination and explains the neuroscience behind it.
Using examples from her own life and work with corporate clients, Dr. Darley explores how the brain's networks interact when faced with fear and imagination.
She introduces practical strategies to manage worry, highlighting the importance of awareness and resilience training.
Listeners are encouraged to learn more about her Bespoke Brain System, designed to help balance leadership and life, through her website.
Book your FREE consultation...
2025-08-0714 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 81: The Big Mistake Visionaries Make That Slows Them DownIn this episode, Dr. Darley discusses the myth of multitasking from a neuroscience perspective and how pop culture can teach you about your visionary and creative nature.
Plus, you'll learn why visionaries often make a major mistake in their creative problem-solving process, and how you can avoid the same thing happening to you.
00:00 Introduction and Multitasking Myth
01:24 Hidden Figures: Back to Basics
03:03 Gilded Age: Visionary Quandary
04:18 Balancing Creativity and Basics
05:45 Client Advice: Shifting Mindsets
09:16 Conclusion: Finding the Middle Ground
2025-08-0110 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 80: Trick Your Brain: Why Substitutions Help You Create Better HabitsDr. April Darley dives into the neuroscience of making substitutions—whether in food, habits, or addictions. She explains why some swaps work and others don’t, and how to break free from autopilot to create lasting change.
Timestamps & Key Topics:
00:00 – Introduction & the apples vs. onions analogy
00:27 – Why some substitutions are easier to accept than others
00:50 – How substitutions relate to brain patterns and dopamine
01:19 – The habit loop: cue, action, reward
01:43 – Why “close enough” substitutions don’t always satisfy
02:05 – The ice cream example: swapping dairy for non-dairy
02:31 – Why “hea...
2025-07-2412 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 79: Is Pain Ever A Good Thing? Yes, It Is, And Here's WhyIn this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley, a seasoned specialist in pain management and coaching, delves into the concept of psychological pain and its impact on personal growth.
She explains the brain's natural inclination to avoid pain and how this can lead to stagnation.
By distinguishing between 'good pain' (growth-related) and 'bad pain' (value misalignment), she demonstrates the importance of embracing discomfort for personal development.
Dr. Darley also introduces her Bespoke Brain System, a coaching program designed to help individuals rewire their thoughts and behaviors to achieve growth and...
2025-07-1108 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 78: A Sneaky Reason Your Money Mindset Isn't Enough: The Deficiency FactorIn this episode of the Bite-Size Brilliance podcast, Dr. April Darley delves into the intricacies of money mindset and how it impacts financial success.
Dr. Darley explores why some people, despite doing all the 'right' things, still struggle to achieve their desired income.
She explains principles from Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, distinguishing between scarcity and deficiency mindsets.
Dr. Darley also introduces her Bespoke Brain System, a unique approach to understanding and overcoming mental and emotional blocks related to money.
Listeners are encouraged to examine their subconscious beliefs and rewire their brain...
2025-07-0414 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 77: What Walmart, Long Workouts, and Falling in Love with AI All Have In CommonDr. April Darley discusses the removal of self-checkout lines at Walmart due to high amounts of theft and explores the psychological factors driving this behavior.
She also delves into the potential pitfalls of emotional interactions with AI, including cognitive decline and the problematic reinforcement of unhealthy behaviors.
Dr. Darley emphasizes the importance of real human interactions for emotional growth and balanced technology use, while speculating on the potential comeback of analog movements.
The episode invites listeners to share their perspectives on how technology influences human behavior.
00:00 Introduction and Opening Quote
2025-06-2812 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 76: Will Gen X Lead The Analog Revolution? Here's Why I Hope SoIn this episode of the Bite-Size Brilliance podcast, host Dr. April Darley explores the impact of long form versus short form content consumption on different generations.
She shares poll results from her audience, primarily Gen X and X-ennials, showing a split preference between the two formats but a universal love for podcasts.
Dr. Darley delves into how the rise of AI and the internet has altered our brain's reward system, comparing historical analog experiences to today's digital dopamine hits from social media and smartphones.
She discusses the potential of Gen X and X-ennials...
2025-06-2017 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 75: Do You Really Want A Soft Life Or Is That Your Burnout Talking?In this controversial episode of the Bite-Size Brilliance podcast, host Dr. April Darley explores the polarizing concept of the 'soft life' versus hustle culture.
Critiquing societal expectations around feminine and masculine energy, Dr. Darley delves into the dangers of one-size-fits-all approaches influenced by social media algorithms.
Using your natural wiring via your astrological natal chart as an example, she argues for a personalized approach to life, advocating for self-awareness and alignment with one's true nature.
Schedule your free consultation at www.aprildarley.com/scheduling-1 to learn how The Bespoke Brain System can help...
2025-06-1311 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 74: Why It's Important To Show Up Even If You Don't Want ToIn this episode of the Bite-Size Brilliance podcast, host Dr. April Darley candidly discusses the challenge of staying consistent even when motivation is low.
She shares her personal experience of not feeling up to recording and draws parallels to other life habits like going to the gym.
Dr. Darley emphasizes the importance of showing up even with minimal effort to maintain consistency and reinforce positive habits.
She encourages listeners to reflect on why their goals matter and offers support for those struggling with similar feelings.
Tune in for an honest and...
2025-06-0706 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 73: Craving Attention? Here's Why Trying To Get It Is Making You UnhappyIn this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley explores the costly addiction to validation, linking it to financial overspending and emotional distress.
She discusses the psychological need for acceptance rooted in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how influencer culture amplifies this desire.
Dr. Darley explains the interplay between our survival and emotional brains, and how this dynamic drives us to seek belonging, often at the expense of personal values and happiness.
She emphasizes the importance of discovering one's true self and values to overcome this cycle of validation-seeking.
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2025-05-2911 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 72: Make It or Break It. The Neuroscience Behind Creating New Habits for SuccessIn this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance podcast, Dr. April Darley explores the battle between habits and goals, highlighting why our brains inevitably prioritize habits over goals.
She delves into neuroscience research to explain how habits are deeply ingrained and protected by our comfort-seeking brains, making behavioral change challenging.
Dr. Darley provides a three-step framework to override this default mechanism and emphasizes the importance of planning and mental strategies to successfully establish new, healthier habits.
Tune in to learn how to sidestep the brain’s natural resistance to change and to gain practical in...
2025-05-2214 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 71: Having an Identity Crisis? Reinvent Yourself Through Values and AlignmentIn this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance podcast, Dr. April Darley offers a thought-provoking mashup of previous episodes discussing the concepts of values identification and alignment.
Drawing from episode #66, 'The Values Advantage,' and Episode #70 about Alignment, she explores how values and alignment converge to form one's identity.
Dr. Darley emphasizes the importance of meditation and identifying personal values as key steps toward overall well-being and genuine happiness.
She provides practical tips and real-life examples to illustrate how living in alignment with one's true values can prevent frustration and foster authenticity.
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2025-05-1611 minBite-Sized BrillianceEp 70: Out of Alignment? The Subconscious Sabotage Standing In the Way of Your ManifestationIn this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley delves into the concept of alignment and why it plays a crucial role in achieving your goals and manifestations.
She explores the differences between perceived belief and true belief, using real-life examples and her Bespoke Brain system, which breaks down the three-brain model (Survival, Emotional, and Logical) to help identify and overcome hidden resistances.
Dr. Darley also offers practical advice on how to achieve a state of true alignment by addressing fears and resistance at subconscious and unconscious levels.
For those who...
2025-05-0812 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 69: Do You Have Toxic Empathy? Why This Trait Can Derail Your HappinessIn this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance podcast, Dr. April Darley explores the concept of extreme empathy, particularly among empaths and highly sensitive individuals.
Sharing insights from her experiences as a mind/body practitioner, physician, and author of 'Empath Armor,' she discusses the mental, physical, and energetic challenges empaths face.
Dr. Darley offers strategies to manage these challenges, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between empathy and sympathy, recognizing harmful patterns, and understanding subconscious programming.
She introduces her Bespoke Brain System, aimed at helping individuals rebalance their survival, emotional, and logical responses to...
2025-05-0112 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 68: Creating A "Perfect Partner" List? Here's Why That Could Be A MistakeIn this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley explores the impact of rigid expectations on our happiness in relationships.
Inspired by a thought-provoking social media video, she delves into the concept of the 'like, know, trust' factor within our survival brains, examining how modern social media behavior has altered our perceptions and self-worth.
Dr. Darley emphasizes the importance of differentiating core values from superficial preferences by categorizing relationship qualities into 'must-haves,' 'nice-to-haves,' and 'deal-breakers.'
She encourages listeners to build flexibility into their expectations to foster genuine happiness...
2025-04-2414 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 67: The Bad Day Bailout: How to Get Through a Truly Awful DayIn this episode of the Bite-Size Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley shares her personal experience of navigating a particularly challenging day.
She discusses her top strategies for grounding and rebalancing, including using grounding crystals, flower essence therapy, and Solfeggio frequencies.
Dr. Darley also emphasizes the importance of reducing social media consumption and seeking comfort through gentle activities and pleasant media.
This episode provides practical advice and encouragement for anyone facing similar struggles, underscoring the significance of self-care and mental health.
To schedule your complimentary connection call as mentioned in the episode...
2025-04-1814 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 66: The Values Advantage: How Core Values Shape Your LifeMany of my clients know their company’s core values but have no idea about their own.
In this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, we’ll discuss the importance of knowing your core values and how they can help you make decisions, create aligned actions, and feel good about the success you create in work and life.
I’ll also share my own personal and business values, a client story about how knowing her personal values helped her join a team and close a deal even though others were against it, and a new resour...
2025-04-1113 min
The Unforget Yourself ShowThe 3 different versions of ourselves that we show the world and why that matters with April DarleyDr. April Darley is a Leadership and Lifestyle advisor who helps high achievers balance success with wellbeing through her innovative Bespoke Brain System.Through her one-on-one coaching sessions, April combines her expertise in naturopathic medicine with psychology and neuroscience to help clients work with their unique talents rather than against them. Her approach helps leaders make aligned decisions and embrace their purpose without sacrificing health or freedom.April's journey from a 14-year corporate career through naturopathic medical school to developing revolutionary coaching methods demonstrates her deep understanding of high-functioning anxiety and burnout. Having experienced the...
2025-04-0735 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 65: Are You in a Creative Slump? How to Overcome the Void SpaceIn this episode of Bite-Sized Brilliance, Dr. April Darley discusses dealing with creative voids, energy dips, and plateaus in various life aspects, including weight loss and creativity.
Drawing on her expertise in psychology, neuroscience, and astrology, Dr. Darley shares insights on navigating these challenges, highlighting strategies from Elizabeth Gilbert's book 'Big Magic'.
She explains how the survival brain can sabotage progress by fostering feelings of insecurity and offers solutions through her unique Bespoke Brain System, which examines unconscious, subconscious, and conscious perspectives.
Dr. Darley encourages patience and persistence while addressing underlying issues to...
2025-04-0312 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 64: Feeling Bored? Here's Why We Feel It's The Worst Thing PossibleIn this episode of the Bite-Size Brilliance podcast, Dr. April Darley delves into the psychology of boredom, referencing a 2014 study where participants chose to endure electric shocks rather than be alone with their thoughts.
She discusses why boredom can be distressing, comparing it to physical pain as a signal from the body to elicit action.
Dr. Darley explains that boredom stems from a desire for novelty and options that lack excitement, suggesting practical strategies to overcome it, such as engaging in purposeful activities and avoiding mindless scrolling on social media.
The episode also...
2025-03-2712 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 63: Why Your Brain Associates Rest With Danger—And How to Change ItIn this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, host Dr. April Darley dives into the concept of 'stress laxing,' a paradoxical behavior of feeling anxious when trying to relax. She explains how learned behaviors and subconscious beliefs can make relaxation feel like a threat.
Dr. Darley introduces her Bespoke Brain System, which examines how individuals think, act, and feel on three different levels, to help unwind these ingrained patterns.
She emphasizes the importance of discovering and transforming underlying beliefs to achieve a state of true relaxation and offers complimentary consultations to guide listeners through...
2025-03-2111 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 62: Why ‘Happily Ever After’ Could Be Holding You Back From Big ThingsIn this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley explores the concept of 'Happily Ever After' and its impact on our mindset and decision-making.
You’ll also discover the cognitive distortions and subconscious fears that often sabotage our goals and happiness.
She introduces her Bespoke Brain System, which involves working with the unconscious, subconscious, and conscious minds to achieve emotional stability and strategic planning.
Listeners are encouraged to embrace change, reassess their goals, and understand that they have the freedom to pivot without guilt or shame.
Schedule your free ph...
2025-03-1313 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 61: Hate Labels? Here's Why Labels Can Impact How You Think About YourselfJoin Dr. April Darley on the Bite Size Brilliance podcast as she delves into the topic of labels and their impact on our identity.
Explore why labels can be both a source of order and conflict, how our brains perceive and assign labels, and the psychological effects of self-imposed and external labels.
Dr. Darley also shares insights into identifying and rewiring harmful labels to help you design a life of purpose and psychological safety.
For personalized guidance, visit www.aprildarley.com to book a free consultation.
00:00 Introduction to Bite Size Brilliance
2025-03-0708 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 33: Joyful Reinvention: How to Innovate & Elevate Your ImageThis episode was inspired by the founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, Candace Nelson and discusses the art of Joyful Reinvention.
The same strategies that companies like Starbucks and Sprinkles use to innovate and elevate can also be used for you!
Learn how to take your self-image from basic to luxury in this week's episode.
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2024-08-1608 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 32: Wish vs Goal: Running the Marathon to Get What You WantWhat's the difference between a wish and a goal? In this episode we'll discuss exactly how to move yourself out of wishing mode and into a strategy that achieves your goals.
2024-08-0907 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 31: Mythbusting: Your Work Equals Your WorthA common money and self-esteem sabotage among my clients is: Your Work = Your Worth. In this episode, we'll discuss how to disengage this belief to improve your money mindset and self-esteem.
2024-08-0206 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 30: Finding the Balance Between Doing and BeingWhy are some people workaholics while others enjoy a more leisurely life?
In this episode, we'll talk about the role your natural design plays and how to bring more balance into your life while avoiding sabotages.
To get the Decisions by Design Guide mentioned in this episode, head over to www.aprildarley.com/decision-guide-sales-page.
2024-07-2608 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 29: Power Words to Positively Shift Your LifeWords are powerful and there are certain words that can shift your mindset and reality in a powerful and positive way.
In this episode, we'll discuss 4 major words that you can use to bridge the gap between where you are right now and where you want to be. Use these words to create a positive shift in your mindset and reality even if your current circumstances are challenging.
2024-07-1906 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 28: Learning to Love Your Normal Without JudgementHave you ever been told that you're doing something wrong even though it was how you've always done it? Because we all have different standards, routines, and priorities, what's normal for you can be so different that it's considered wrong for someone else.
In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of staying open-minded to consider all the possibilities, being open to change, and learning to love your normal without judgement.
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2024-07-1205 min
Bite-Sized BrillianceEp 27: The Difference Between Arrogance and ConfidenceArrogance and confidence often get confused for each other. This confusion can keep you feeling small or bad about yourself if you're afraid to shine.
In this episode, we'll discuss the Clifton Strengths test, the main difference between confidence and arrogance, and how knowing your strengths can help you feel confident to share your gifts with the world.
2024-07-0607 min
Spiritual Basics with April and JenAll About Your Life Path NumberIn numerology, your Life Path Number is like your astrological Sun Sign. It reveals traits of your inner self, potential career paths, your designated life lessons, and more. Today we start out by teaching how to properly calculate your number, then we lead you through the meanings of each. Do you have a karmic debt number, a master number, or a power number? We'll show you how to find out, and what it means. Calculate your life path number at worldnumerology.com.
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2021-10-2838 minSpiritual Basics with April and JenFun with your Birth ChartIn this week's episode, we go beyond the basic birth chart and share some other fun things you can learn about your planet placements. We dive into things like Solar and Saturn returns, chart shapes, dominant elements & planets, signature signs, astrocartography, North and South Nodes, your Vertex, and Part of Fortune. During our pre-show chat, Jen talks about how she's simplifying her life, and April shares an update on her Astrology program. Before listening, run your natal chart at: http://astro-seek.com - visit us at http://spiritualbasicspodcast.com.
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2021-10-1450 minSpiritual Basics with April and JenAll About Planet RetrogradesYou've probably heard about Mercury Retrograde - but did you know that most of the other planets also go into retrograde? Travel with us through the solar system as we visit the planets to talk about their traits and what to expect during their retrograde. You may want to grab your natal chart info (generate one for free at http://astro-seek.com) because we also cover what it means when you have a planet in retrograde in your birth chart. Got a question or show suggestion? Drop us a note or voice message at http://spiritualbasicspodcast.com.
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2021-09-231h 00Spiritual Basics with April and JenAll About ColorsToday we’re all about color! Learn the spiritual meaning of different colors in the spectrum and how to use them in your practice - including healing, divination, crystals, and more. We also cover some fun facts and the historical significance of different colors, and April teaches us about color therapy.
References in this episode:
Test for synesthesia: https://synesthesia.com/#/Task/0/0/gateway-synesthesia-test-synaesthesia-test-quick-version/1011
https://www.dougallfraser.com/
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2021-09-0953 min
Spiritual Basics with April and JenAll About Out of Body ExperiencesHave you ever wondered what it’s like to have an Out of Body Experience? Tune in this week as we cover all types of OBEs including NDEs (near death experiences) and Astral Projection. April does a deep dive into how psychedelics like ayahuasca and cannabis induce OBEs. Then Jen gives listeners the ins and outs of Astral Projection, including tips and how-to’s. DISCLAIMER: This episode contains references to drugs that are illegal in some locations. Although we do not advocate the use of drugs, listener discretion is advised.
Referenced in this episode:
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2021-08-261h 07
Spiritual Basics with April and JenAll About the Four ElementsEarth, air, fire, water - these are the elements that make up our existence. In this episode, All About the Four Elements, we talk about the meanings and affiliations of each element. We also share tips and ideas on how to bring more balance to yourself and the space around you by working with each element. April discusses a new favorite novel and Jen confesses a weakness during Cancer Season. What's YOUR favorite element and why? Let us know at spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com.
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2021-08-1241 minSpiritual Basics with April and JenThe Soul's Journey: Past, Present, and Future Part 2In this extra special 2-part series, we cover all aspects of the Soul's Journey. Today's episode features a deep dive discussion about death, the afterlife, past lives, near death experiences (NDEs), communication with spirits on the Other Side, parallel lives, soul family, and soul splitting. Be sure to listen to Part 1 from last week for more on this topic.
Warning: This episode may contain potential trigger topics such as suicide, miscarriage, and abortion. Listener discretion is advised.
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2021-07-291h 02
Spiritual Basics with April and JenThe Soul's Journey: Past, Present, and Future Part 1In this extra-special 2-part series, we cover all aspects of the Soul's Journey. Today's episode covers topics such as the "in between" or the Other Side: where your soul exists when you are not incarnated. We also dive into concepts regarding birth and Earthly life, the collective consciousness, parallel lives, soul contracts, life purpose, soulmates, and twin flames. One thing we guarantee - this discussion will get you thinking! Be sure to join us next week for Part 2!
Warning: This episode may contain potential trigger topics such as suicide, miscarriage, and abortion. Listener discretion is advised.
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2021-07-2239 minSpiritual Basics with April and JenAll About DreamsHave you ever had a recurring dream or nightmare? Want to know what a crazy dream about your ex means? Or are you longing to try lucid dreaming? In this episode, All About Dreams, we explore the fascinating world of dreaming. We start out with some interesting facts and theories about dreams and discuss dream interpretation. Then we dive in to how to maximize dream recall and boost lucid dreaming. All throughout, we share our own dream stories and weigh in on what they mean. Send us a note: spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com.
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2021-07-081h 11
Spiritual Basics with April and JenAll About Spiritual Bathing with Shannon Price from Erthy BrujaImmersing your physical body into intention-charged water can be an intense and enlightening spiritual experience. Join us as we have a divine conversation with the radiant Shannon Price from Erthy Bruja. She walks us through the process of spiritual bathing and talks about how to use this sacred practice to manifest and release. Learn more about Shannon and her products & services at http://erthybruja.com.
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2021-06-2441 min
Spiritual Basics with April and JenAll About Candle MagicWhat is candle dressing? Which color should you choose? How do you use candles to manifest, release, or do spellwork? April shares her knowledges about all these topics and more in today's episode, "All About Candle Magic." In our pre-show chat, Jen shares a new process for manifesting that has proven highly successful for her. Contact us: spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com or http://spiritualbasicspodcast.com.
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2021-06-1040 min
Spiritual Basics with April and JenAnimal Communication with Mary Helen SchmidtOur guest on today's episode talks to the animals - and they talk to her! Mary Helen Schmidt from It's My Nature gives some great tips and advice on how to communicate with your beloved companion. She also blesses us with some very heartfelt and emotional readings on our own fur babies. Learn more about Mary Helen and book a private reading: https://www.itsmynature-mhs.com/ or maryhunnen@yahoo.com
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2021-05-271h 03
Spiritual Basics with April and JenAll About MeditationIn episode #33 All About Meditation, we discuss the benefits of meditation and different methods you can use to meditate. April shares a fascinating result from a group meditation study. We also share ways to overcome some of the challenges people often face when meditating, such as mind chatter. We start out the show chatting about holistic shows, a new type of reading, shopping for jeans, and an upcoming TV appearance.
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2021-05-1349 minSpiritual Basics with April and JenCutting & Removing Energetic Cords with Athena from Victory CrystalsIn today's episode, Cutting and Removing Energetic Cords, we welcome special guest Athena from Victory Crystals in Dallas. Athena shares her knowledge about discording and some of her favorite crystal recommendations for the process. We also chat about our "go-to" crystals. First, April shares a recent discovery in hygiene products and Jen talks about a recent discovery about her Viking roots.
Victory Crystals: http://victorycrystals.com
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2021-04-2247 min
Spiritual Basics with April and JenAll About Zodiac Love MatchesCurious about whether your partner's sign is compatible with yours? Want to know why past loves haven't worked out? Give a listen to this episode, All About Zodiac Love Matches to find out! We go through each sign and list the most and least compatible signs, and tell you why. But first, we chat about something we discovered about our friendship while bra shopping!
For details about sign/sign compatibility, visit https://www.astrology-zodiac-signs.com/compatibility/
Send your questions & show suggestions to spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com or visit us at http://spiritualbasicspodcast.com
2021-04-0839 min
Spiritual Basics with April and JenAll About Hoodoo with Tera Hodges from Hoodoo PriestessToday we welcome Tera Hodges as our special guest! She tells us all about Hoodoo beliefs and practices, and dispels the myth that Hoodoo is the same as Voodoo. In fact, Hoodoo is a longstanding practice developed by American slaves, and uses botanics to cast spells and remove curses. Tera also organizes the Metroplex Holistic Fair in Arlington, Texas, where we (April & Jen) first met!
Visit Tera's businesses: https://www.facebook.com/hoodoopriestesstx | https://www.hearthwisdomstore.com/ |https://www.facebook.com/mhpftx/
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2021-03-2545 min
Spiritual Basics with April and JenWicca and Pagan Celebrations - Wheel of the YearTake a trip around the sun with us! This episode is all about Wicca and Pagan celebrations. We focus on the sabbats that are marked on the Wheel of the Year including Samhain, Yule, Ostara, and Litha. These coordinate with many Norse Pagan and Asatru celebrations like Walpurgisnacht, Midsummer, Harvest Mother, and Winter Finding. Tune in to learn why and how these holidays were celebrated, and how to make them a part of your own practice if you are guided. Send us a note: spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com or http://spiritualbasicspodcast.com
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2021-03-111h 00
Spiritual Basics with April and JenAll About the Scariest Tarot CardsHave you ever had a Tarot reading and gotten the Death card? Or the Devil? Or the Tower? In this episode, we go through the bad boys of Tarot - the cards with the creepiest images that nobody wants to get! We'll explain what they really mean and why there's no need to fear them. But first, we chat a little bit about our apparent tendency for fire mishaps during rituals. We love listener questions and suggestions! Give us a shout at spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com or our website spiritualbasicspodcast.com.
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2021-02-2537 min
Spiritual Basics with April and JenAll About Fairies with Special Guest Karen KayWe are super excited to have as our very special guest, the "Fairy Lady" herself, Ms. Karen Kay! Karen is well-known in the UK as a Hay House UK published author and a fairy and mermaid expert. She has appeared on ITV This Morning and is Editor of Soul & Spirit Magazine. In today's episode, Karen joins us to give the lowdown on fairies: Where to find them, how to attract them, and how to manifest with them. She also tells us all about her beautiful music and her magical 3 Wishes Fairy Festival in Cornwall, UK. Stay to the...
2021-02-1137 min
Spiritual Basics with April and JenAll About WitchcraftCurious about witchcraft? In this episode, April spills all the ins and outs of being a witch. That includes misconceptions, spells, the different types of witches, and the basics you need if you want to try it out and see if it's for you. Find us at www.spiritualbasicspodcast.com.
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2021-01-2851 min
Spiritual Basics with April and JenAll About ManifestingThe new year marks an excellent time to begin manifesting, but it's almost always a good time to manifest! In this episode we chat about things we have successfully manifested ourselves, and the do's and don'ts on the Law of Attraction. As always, we have a few resources to check out so that you too, can manifest what you want.
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2021-01-1443 min
Spiritual Basics with April and JenUsing the Moon to plan your productivity (aka Strategic Astrology)It's our final episode of 2020! This mini episode is packed with a ton of information on how to get the most out of the moon's placement as it relates to your productivity. We start out with recommendations for planners for 2021, including reviews on the ones we are using for ourselves. Then April dives into the best tasks to be doing based on which element the moon is occupying. This concept can be implemented at any time throughout the year. Why not use the Moon's placement to your greatest advantage?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
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2020-12-3125 min
Spiritual Basics with April and JenAll About ReleaseIt's nearly the end of 2020 (thank goodness!) so today we're talking about release! WHEN you need to release, WHY you need to release, WHAT you need to release, and HOW to do so. We provide practical tips and information about each of our healing practices as well as things you can do at home with tools you probably already have. Please consider supporting us with a rating and/or review!
Find us at www.spiritualbasicspodcast.com | www.jenmerkelhypnosis.com | www.aprildarley.com
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2020-12-2436 min
Spiritual Basics with April and JenAll About the MoonIn this episode we chat about our mysterious and magical moon! We cover topics relating to its correlation to women's cycles, moon symbolism, and releasing and manifesting. Then we delve into eclipses and phases, how they might affect you, and share tips on the best things to be doing during each phase.
Resources from this episode:
Moonology: Working with the Magic of Lunar Cycles by Yasmin Boland
http://timeanddate.com
https://mooncalendar.astro-seek.com/
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2020-12-1046 min
Spiritual Basics with April and JenOur 2020 Zodiac Gift GuideApril shares a magical story about manifesting. Then we dive into our sign-by-sign Zodiac gift guide! Some of our ideas are more practical, and some are fantastical, but we guarantee they will spark some great ideas for this year's giving season. For Jen's Aquarius gift, visit http://byebyeplasticbags.org.
Please send your questions to spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com or visit http://spiritualbasicspodcast.com.
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2020-11-2600 min
Spiritual Basics with April and JenAll About Honoring Our AncestorsWe owe a lot to our ancestors, and they deserve recognition and honor. We talk about how different cultures celebrate ancestors - Samhain, All Saints Day, Dia de los Muertos and more - and give ideas about how you can begin your own practice. April shares a new fiction genre she discovered, and Jen talks about a gift from the fae. Please send your questions to spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com or visit http://spiritualbasicspodcast.com.
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2020-11-1200 min
Spiritual Basics with April and JenAll About Pagan Traditions with Bear & Wendy from Artio ArtisanalsApril and Jen welcome special guests Bear and Wendy Griffin from Artio Artisanals to discuss how they incorporate Modern Paganism into their lives and livelihood. We chat about Pagan traditions, core beliefs, and how Paganism has brought them many blessings. Visit http://artioartisanals.com to learn more - Hail Artio!
Please send your questions to spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com or visit our website http://spiritualbasicspodcast.com.
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2020-10-2200 min
Spiritual Basics with April and Jen018-All About GhostsIt's October so we start out talking about our favorite ghost movies. Then we delve into everything about ghosts: How to know if you have them, how to communicate with them, how to get rid of them, and what NOT to do! Jen rounds out the show with ghost stories from her three favorite haunted places: The Winchester Mansion in San Jose, California, The Hotel Monte Vista in Flagstaff, Arizona, and The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas.
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2020-10-0800 min
Spiritual Basics with April and Jen017-All About Astrological HousesThis week we start off chatting about two of Jen's favorite community projects (movements?), then we take a deep dive into the Houses of Astrology. The twelve Houses represent our life experiences, and our individual planet and zodiac sign placements will tell our unique life stories. Before listening, you might want to check out some of our show resources:
To run your free natal chart:
* https://horoscopes.astro-seek.com/astrology-house-systems-calculator (You can also use this site to see which house each sign is currently in)
* http://www.cafeastrology.com
* http://www.janspiller.com
2020-09-2446 min
Spiritual Basics with April and Jen016-All About Spiritual AwakeningApril and Jen give tips to those going through spiritual awakening, and share their own personal awakening stories in depth. Spoiler alert - April had plenty of ghostly visits growing up in an old Victorian home! Many thanks to listener "blue ocean" for the topic suggestion! If you'd like to suggest a topic or ask a question for our "mailbag", send it to spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com or visit spiritualbasicspodcast.com.
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2020-09-101h 03
Spiritual Basics with April and Jen015-All About Hypnosis with Jen MerkelThis week April interviews Jen, a Certified Hypnosis Practitioner, about how hypnotherapy works, how it can be used to reach personal goals, and how she uses hypnosis to help clients with stress relief and spiritual development. Jen also leads listeners through a test to see whether they can be easily hypnotized.
Learn more about hypnosis & sign up for Jen's newsletter: http://jenmerkelhypnosis.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/jmholisticwellness
Instagram: http://instagram.com/jmholisticwellness
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtXlnbtmZy_vnZAeAv1FifA
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2020-08-2731 min
Spiritual Basics with April and Jen014-All About the ZodiacApril and Jen discuss one of their favorite subjects... the zodiac! Beginning with an introduction to what your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs mean, they then delve into the different characteristics of each sign, grouped by each element (earth, fire, air, and water). Helpful information includes examples of celebrities who exemplify their Sun signs.
If you want to learn your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs, look up your birth date, time, and location, then use one of these sources: https://horoscopes.astro-seek.com/birth-chart-horoscope-online
https://astro.cafeastrology.com/natal.php
https://alabe.com/freechart/
2020-08-1342 min
Spiritual Basics with April and Jen013-All About April & Jen BONUS EpisodeIn this special BONUS episode, we talk about who we are, what we do, and share a little about our spiritual journeys.
April Darley: http://www.aprildarley.com - Emotional Strength Coach
Jen Merkel: http://jenmerkelhypnosis.com - Certified Hypnosis Practitioner
Have a question or show suggestion? Email spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com or visit www.spiritualbasicspodcast.com
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2020-07-3021 min
Spiritual Basics with April and Jen012-All About Crystals with Guests Arthur Graye and Eloy MachucaCrack open your favorite beverage and join us! In this episode we cover all the basics about crystals - how to clear them, program them, charge them, and use them. Then we're joined by special guests Arthur Graye and Eloy Machuca from The Green Man Studios (http://thegreenmanstudios.com) as they go through a list of their crystal recommendations for personal transformation. Just to make things extra fun, we decided to initiate our first podcast cocktail hour - so we're enjoying our favorite alcoholic bevvies as we talk about one of our favorite metaphysical subjects. Send your questions and...
2020-07-2353 min
Spiritual Basics with April and Jen011-All About Fairies and Other ElementalsIf you've ever wanted to work with fairies, elves, mermaids, gnomes, or other elementals, this is the episode for you! April and Jen talk about the history of these cheeky beings, and how you can work with them. Send your questions and show suggestions to spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com or visit our website http://spiritualbasicspodcast.com.
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2020-07-0936 min
Spiritual Basics with April and Jen010-All about the Five Love LanguagesApril and Jen discuss their take on the fundamentals from the bestselling book "The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts" by Gary Chapman. They include overviews of each language, and give tips on how you can use Chapman's theories to improve any type of relationship. The Mailbag brings us a question from a listener who is having trouble connecting to people.
NOTE: We are NOT affiliated with the book, its author, or publisher. The opinions expressed in this episode are our own, and based on our own views after using the book. We recommend...
2020-06-2542 min
Spiritual Basics with April and Jen009-All about divination toolsApril and Jen discuss their favorite divination tools such as Tarot, pendulums, tea leaf reading, and scrying, and also give information about some of the ancient and less common forms of divination. Jen answers a mailbag question about animal communication.
Correction: The title of the Tarot book is incorrectly referenced in the podcast. The book's name is "78 Degrees of Wisdom" and the author is Rachel Pollack.
To submit a mailbag question or show topic suggestion, visit our website http://spiritualbasicspodcast.com or email spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com.
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2020-06-1145 min
Spiritual Basics with April and Jen008-All about Spirit GuidesIn this episode, April and Jen give a brief overview of your "Spirit Team" and then delve into details about Guides - the different types, what they do, and how to connect with them. Our mailbag segment answers a listener's question about using crystals for anxiety and manifesting money, due to a recent job loss.
Resource mentioned in today's episode: The Honest Guys on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/TheHonestGuys
Learn about us and find more ways to listen on our website: http://spiritualbasicspodcast.com
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2020-05-2839 min
Spiritual Basics with April and Jen007-Angels with special guest Jason CarlsonApril and Jen are excited to welcome the podcast's very first guest! Jason Carlson, an Angel expert and Certified Practitioner of Quantum Touch healing, discusses how he first learned about Angels and shares valuable do's and don'ts for those just starting out. He also gives an overview about some of the classes he offers with his partner Carol Lee.
Jason's websites: http://HealingQuantumLee.com and http://TheHolisticFair.com
Learn about us and find more ways to listen on our website: http://spiritualbasicspodcast.com
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2020-05-1432 min
Spiritual Basics with April and Jen006-BONUS EPISODE: ForgivenessIn this special bonus episode, April introduces us to the ancient Hawaiian principles and mantras of Ho'oponopono and shares her own variations. Then Jen discusses the transformational power of using affirmations for unconditional love, forgiveness, and self-forgiveness as presented in Louise Hay's book, "You Can Heal Your Life."
To submit a mailbag question or shw topic suggestion, visit our website http://spiritualbasicspodcast.com or email spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com.
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2020-04-3013 min
Spiritual Basics with April and Jen005-Empath Armor: How to protect yourself as an empathApril talks about her book, "Empath Armor: How to Protect Yourself as an Empath" and gives great tips on protecting your energy. Jen answers an email from a listener who has challenges with mind chatter during meditation.
Resource mentioned in today's episode: The Honest Guys on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/TheHonestGuys
Learn about us and find more ways to listen on our website: http://spiritualbasicspodcast.com
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2020-04-2343 min
Spiritual Basics with April and Jen004-All about seeing numbersHave you been seeing number sequences? Numbers like 111, 444, and 1234 are common when psychic abilities start opening up. Check out this episode where April and Jen talk about the different meanings behind numbers, and how to know whether they are a sign from the Universe. In our mailbag segment, we answer a listener question about taking on the energy from others.
You can also listen on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Please send your questions to spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com or visit our website http://spiritualbasicspodcast.com.
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2020-04-0931 min
Spiritual Basics with April and Jen003-All about the "clairs" Part 2In part 2 of this 2-part series, April and Jen discuss clairaudience (clear hearing) and claircognizance (clear knowing) as well as some other lesser known "clairs": clairgustance, clairtangency, and clairalience. Exercises are also provided to help you strengthen your abilities.
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2020-03-2534 min
Spiritual Basics with April and Jen002-All about the "clairs" Part 1In the first part of a two-part series, April and Jen go into depth about two of the four main "clairs", clairvoyance (clear seeing) and clairsentience (clear feeling). Several exercises to help strengthen these gifts are also provided. Please support us by subscribing! Send your questions to spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com and we will do our best to answer them in future episodes.
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2020-03-1223 min
Spiritual Basics with April and Jen001-Are you psychic?In the premiere episode, April and Jen share their stories about when and how they learned about their own psychic abilities. They also share clues that will help you discover your own gifts. Please support us by subscribing! Please send your questions to spiritualbasicspodcast@gmail.com and we will do our best to answer them in future episodes.
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2020-02-2820 min