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Self-Improvement with Crystals, Curiosities, Magic and Beyond - Big Crystal Energy Podcast with Ashleigh BodellIcelandic Magic, Family Chaos, and Letting Go: Big Crystal Energy’s Transformational Iceland TripIn this episode, host Ashleigh Bodell takes listeners on an intimate journey through her dream trip to Iceland—a destination she’s held close to her heart since childhood. As a full-time orthopedic physician assistant, mom, wife, and passionate explorer of all things mystical, Ashleigh shares what it meant to finally manifest this magical adventure after over two decades of wishing and planning.Listeners will hear candid reflections on how travel with family is often more of a spiritual awakening than a vacation, filled with moments of chaos, laughter, and growth. Ashleigh discusses the importance of letting go o...2025-07-2546 min
Self-Improvement with Crystals, Curiosities, Magic and Beyond - Big Crystal Energy Podcast with Ashleigh BodellJewelry With Intention: The Healing Power of Crystals and Storytelling With Jessica HochIn this episode, host Ashleigh Bodell sits down with the radiant Jessica Hoch, the creative force behind Moxie Malas—a brand specializing in crystal and aromatherapy jewelry that goes far beyond surface beauty. Jessica shares the heartfelt story of how her business came to be, revealing why every piece she creates carries an intention and a story, and how her journey through yoga, fashion design, and healing shaped her creative process.Together, Ashleigh and Jessica explore the power of intention, the role crystals play in our everyday healing, and how creative passions resurface from our childhoods to gu...2025-07-1855 min
Self-Improvement with Crystals, Curiosities, Magic and Beyond - Big Crystal Energy Podcast with Ashleigh BodellSummerween Vibes: Spooky Crystals, Witchy Reads, and Shadow Magic for the Sunniest SeasonIn this episode, host Ashleigh Bodell is bringing you Summerween—the perfect way to celebrate your love for all things spooky and magical, even in the sunniest months. Join Ashleigh as she shares her favorite shadowy reads, Summerween-inspired playlists, dark and moody crystal recommendations, and fun ways to infuse witchy vibes into your summer rituals. Whether you're strolling through an old cemetery, lighting up a cemetery-scented candle, or rocking your best beach goth look, this episode is packed with creative ideas to make your summer a little more mystical, a little more kooky, and a lot more fun...2025-07-1126 min
Self-Improvement with Crystals, Curiosities, Magic and Beyond - Big Crystal Energy Podcast with Ashleigh BodellEmbracing Cancer Season: Crystals, Rituals, and Intuitive Magic After IcelandIn this cozy episode, host Ashleigh Bodell returns from her magical adventures in Iceland—full of volcanic landscapes, waterfalls, and deep personal insights—to guide us into the sacred, watery wisdom of Cancer season.This episode is all about honoring where we’ve come from while courageously moving forward, blending the themes of emotional depth, intuition, and nurturing that Cancer season embodies. Ashleigh shares correspondences, crystal allies (like moonstone, blue calcite, rose quartz, and carnelian), ritual ideas, and tarot insights—all with her signature humor, vulnerability, and a side of “kooky.” There’s a special listener giveaway announcement...2025-07-0420 min
Self-Improvement with Crystals, Curiosities, Magic and Beyond - Big Crystal Energy Podcast with Ashleigh BodellGhosts, Girls Trips, and Big Crystal Energy: Manifesting Magic with Your Soul SistersGet ready for a magical and deeply personal episode of the Big Crystal Energy Podcast! Host Ashleigh Bodell is joined by her closest friends—Angela Gliatta, Heather Sienel, Dipti Desai, Stacy Baecker, Ann Martella-Janes for a special girls trip recording in Park City, Utah. These powerhouse women, who share a bond forged in physician assistant school and strengthened through years of laughter, heartbreak, ghost hunts, and spiritual exploration, gather to reflect on their journeys and manifesting goals.In this episode, you’ll hear tales of haunted restaurants in New Orleans (including ghostly photographs!), life-changing tarot readi...2025-06-2729 min
Self-Improvement with Crystals, Curiosities, Magic and Beyond - Big Crystal Energy Podcast with Ashleigh BodellExploring Sacred Incense Crafting, Crystals, and Spiritual Rituals with Jonathan Hasler of Simple IncenseIn this episode, host Ashleigh Bodell sits down with Jonathan Hasler, the founder of Simple Incense, an artisan incense company devoted to sacred, sustainable, and sensory experiences.Jonathan’s journey into incense-making is anything but ordinary, filled with mystical moments, family ties, and a reverence for nature’s treasures. Together, Ashleigh and Jonathan dive into the deeper magic of incense: from ethically sourcing sacred resins and botanicals, to the hands-on, prayerful crafting process that infuses each stick with intention. They also discuss the importance of transparency and sustainability in spiritual tools, and Jonathan shares how crystals—like the se...2025-06-201h 01
Self-Improvement with Crystals, Curiosities, Magic and Beyond - Big Crystal Energy Podcast with Ashleigh BodellPreserved Magic: Todd Bass on Queer Oddities, Mystic Lizards, and Art as TransformationIn this very special Pride Month episode, host Ashleigh Bodell is joined by Todd Bass, the brilliantly creative mind behind Toddities Animal Preservation—an LGBTQ-owned business making waves in the world of weird art and oddities. Broadcasting on none other than a Friday the 13th, Ashleigh sets the magical mood and introduces listeners to Madame Lydia, a mystical reptilian creation from Todd’s collection, who has now officially been adopted as the podcast’s own spirit guide!Dive in as Ashleigh and Todd unravel the fascinating tale of how political organizing led Todd down a wild, transformative path t...2025-06-131h 00
Self-Improvement with Crystals, Curiosities, Magic and Beyond - Big Crystal Energy Podcast with Ashleigh BodellManifesting Magic in Iceland: Crystals, Folklore, and Spiritual JourneysIn this episode of the Big Crystal Energy Podcast, host Ashleigh Bodell takes listeners on a captivating journey into the magic of Icelandic crystals. Brimming with excitement for her own impending adventure to Iceland—a destination that has called to her for most of her life—Ashleigh explores the unique stones, minerals, and folklore that make Iceland a crystal witch's dream.Throughout the episode, Ashleigh gets into the properties and stories behind iconic Icelandic crystals like Iceland spar (clear calcite), volcanic basalt, obsidian, and zeolites. She shares insights into their spiritual significance, historical uses by Vikings and loca...2025-06-0630 min
Muscle Science for WomenEp 103: Ashleigh's birth story, part 2In this vulnerable episode, Ashleigh shares her pregnancy and birth story from the recent birth of her daughter. She covers topics including: Her symptoms and overall experience during pregnancy, and how it differed from her first How she managed severe pubic symphysis pain, and her experience with pelvic floor physiotherapy All the details of her unmedicated water birth and the immediate postpartum period Information on her exercise and nutrition The ups and downs of being a parent of two, and how this is impacting her fitness and overall health And much more! And listeners learned about the...2025-06-031h 12
Self-Improvement with Crystals, Curiosities, Magic and Beyond - Big Crystal Energy Podcast with Ashleigh BodellEmbracing Gemini Season: Crystals, Communication, and a Sparkling 50th Episode CelebrationIn this spellbinding 50th episode of the Big Crystal Energy Podcast, host Ashleigh Bodell invites listeners to embrace the curious, communicative spirit of Gemini season. With Mercury’s influence bringing wit, change, and intellectual energy, Ashleigh reflects on her podcast’s evolution—from humble beginnings in a closet to a thriving, magical community exploring all things esoteric.Ashleigh shares her excitement about aligning the show with listener interests in the mystical and occult, hinting at exciting guests and topics on the horizon. She dives into crystal recommendations for Gemini season, highlighting Blue Lace Agate for calming mental chatte...2025-05-3029 min
Self-Improvement with Crystals, Curiosities, Magic and Beyond - Big Crystal Energy Podcast with Ashleigh BodellWhy Crystal Girls Get Side-Eyed: Spirituality, Skepticism, and the Power of the UnseenIn this episode of the Big Crystal Energy Podcast, host Ashleigh welcomes listeners back for another journey into all things mystical and magical—proudly embracing the “weird.” Ashleigh, an orthopedic physician assistant by day and seeker of all things arcane by night, takes on the stigma and skepticism often faced by those drawn to crystals and metaphysical practices. She digs into why society, especially within certain religious circles, labels these spiritual practices as “evil” or dismisses them as nonsense, and why women—particularly the so-called “crystal girlies”—often find themselves at the center of this controversy.Drawing from her own exper...2025-05-1637 min
Self-Improvement with Crystals, Curiosities, Magic and Beyond - Big Crystal Energy Podcast with Ashleigh BodellFrom Catholic Roots to Bhakti Yoga: Finding Spiritual Connection Beyond Tradition with Stephanie SatoIn this episode, host Ashleigh Bodell reconnects with her freshman college roommate and longtime friend, Stephanie Sato. Stephanie, now a yoga center owner, life coach, mom, and spiritual seeker, joins Ashleigh to share her unique spiritual journey—one that started in a traditional Catholic upbringing and led her into the world of bhakti yoga, Eastern philosophy, and personal transformation.Together, Ashleigh and Stephanie dive into what it means to carve your own path in spirituality, the importance of honoring personal beliefs, and how to find meaning when your journey diverges from family and societal expectations. Stephanie opens up...2025-05-091h 02
Self-Improvement with Crystals, Curiosities, Magic and Beyond - Big Crystal Energy Podcast with Ashleigh BodellGrounding Into Taurus Season with Crystals, Herbs, and Self-CareIn this episode, host Ashleigh Bodell dives deep into Taurus season—a time for grounding, receiving, and reconnecting with what truly matters. Ashleigh brings her signature warmth and humor as she shares personal stories (including her new spirit animal, Madam Lydia the fortune-telling lizard!), reveals her favorite crystals and herbs for this lush season, and walks us through a nurturing ritual perfect for bringing more beauty and presence into our daily lives.Whether you’re crystal curious, zodiac beginner, or just in need of a moment to slow down and savor the magic in your world, this epis...2025-05-0236 min