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North Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 43 - Beneath the Surface: Shadow Work, Self-Worth & Retrograde ReflectionSend us a textThis episode dives into the raw, often unspoken terrain of shadow work, especially the parts of us that surface during retrograde season. The ones that whisper “you’re not doing enough”, or “you’re too much again.” The parts that keep us over-giving, over-apologising, over-achieving, or stuck in cycles of self-criticism.We explore how these patterns live in the body, the birth chart, and our everyday lives. For us, this shows up most vividly in the challenges we face as mothers - where the pressure to hold it all can expose the deepest...2025-07-1851 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 42 - Beyond the Poses: Yoga Teacher Training as a Journey To Being Enough As You AreSend us a textIn this episode, we reflect on the powerful transformations that unfolded during our recent 200hr Yoga Teacher Training - not just for the students, but for us as guides and space holders too.We explore the Heroine’s Journey as a framework for what it means to move from doing to being, from striving to softening, from performance to presence. Through honest conversation, shared reflection, and personal storytelling, we unpack how this training became a container for:Releasing old identities and rolesSimultaneously learning and unlearningFacing the wo...2025-07-1130 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 41 - Uranus in Gemini: Voice, Truth & the Age of AISend us a textOn 7/7/2025 — a numerological portal of awakening — Uranus, the planet of disruption and liberation, moves into Gemini for the first time in 84 years.This is more than a transit. It’s a revolution of voice, thought, and technology.In this episode, we explore:What Uranus represents in your natal chartHow Uranus in Taurus redefined values, bodies, and security — including the COVID yearsWhat Uranus in Gemini will awaken in our minds, our media, our nervous systems, and our spiritual pathThe rise of AI and the widening consciousness gapWhy this...2025-07-0424 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 40: Addiction as Disconnection: Healing with Yoga and the StarsSend us a textIn this episode, we explore addiction—not just as a dependence on substances or behaviours, but as a symptom of deeper longing, disconnection, and unmet needs. Through the lenses of astrology and yoga, we unpack how certain planetary influences may illuminate patterns of escapism, craving, and emotional overwhelm.What are we really seeking when we reach for something outside ourselves? How can practices like pranayama, asana, and meditation help regulate the nervous system and reconnect us to an inner sense of safety and presence?We reflect on the spiritual ro...2025-06-2757 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 39: Layers of Being: Exploring the Koshas in Everyday LifeSend us a textIn this episode, we peel back the layers of the self - Dive deep into the ancient yogic concept of the Koshas, the five energetic sheaths that form our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual experience. From the tangible body to the blissful soul layer, you'll discover how these subtle energies shape your daily life—and how to work with them consciously for greater balance, vitality, and insight.We’ll explore where the koshas come from in yogic texts like the Taittiriya Upanishad, how they were practiced traditionally, and how you...2025-06-2029 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 38: A Conversation with Adam Clayton: Men’s Mental Health, Feeling Again & What HealsSend us a textIn this special episode, Laura is joined by her husband Adam for a deeply honest and powerful conversation about men’s mental health, emotional healing, and the sacred masculine.Having discussed masculinity and relationships on previous episodes with Becky, we thought it would be important to share the male perspective. Adam shares his struggles with connecting to feeling and what helped. We hope this episode can be shared with other men, to help them reconnect with themselves and the people in their lives too. Adam shares his per...2025-06-1338 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 37 - Jupiter In Cancer: Abundance Codes For The Year AheadSend us a textJupiter is about to enter Cancer and with it comes a wave of emotional expansion, spiritual nourishment, and a powerful reclamation of what abundance really means.In this solo episode, Becky dives deep into the astrology of Jupiter: the cosmic teacher, the generous guide, the planet of blessings, faith, and possibility. She explores why Cancer is Jupiter’s place of exaltation, what this means for your growth over the next 12 months, and how this transit offers a sacred reset — not just in how we manifest, but in how we receive.To...2025-06-0426 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 36 - Burn It Down to Begin Again: Saturn, Neptune & the Sacred ResetSend us a textWe are standing at the edge of one of the most powerful energetic shifts of our lifetime. As Saturn begins to leave Pisces and Neptune prepares to do the same, we’re not just ending a chapter, we’re closing entire karmic cycles.In this episode, we explore what it means to be shaped by Saturn and Neptune in Pisces - the clearing, the grief, the spiritual weight, and what’s now rising from the ashes as both planets move into Aries.This is the astrology of starting over.Of...2025-05-3036 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 35: Coming Home to Yourself: Meditation for Real LifeSend us a texthat even is meditation? Is it sitting cross-legged trying not to think? Or is it something much deeper, more sacred—and more personal?In this episode, we open up about our own experiences with meditation at where we are in life right now.We talk about:🌀 Why your mind wandering isn’t a sign you’re failing🌿 The real reason meditation is essential for liberation⚠️ How meditation is not sitting crossed legged with no thoughts✨ Our daily practicesThis isn’t about doing it ‘right’- it’s abo...2025-05-2325 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 34: The Reality of Holidays: Relationships, Questions & Unfolding TruthsSend us a textHolidays bring hope of connection, joy, and magic—but they often stir something deeper. In this episode, we explore the emotional complexity of holidays: the overwhelm, disconnection, and relational tension that can arise just as we’re expected to relax and enjoy! Why do holidays unearth what we normally keep hidden? And how can practices like yoga, mindfulness, and astrology help us hold what surfaces with compassion, rather than fear or reaction?We’ll talk about:Why the holidays can feel so emotionally chargedHow romantic relationships shift when our routines dissol...2025-05-1653 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 33 - Major Astrological Milestones in Life & Making Sense of LifeSend us a textIn this episode we explore the major astrological transits that shape us — from birth, through midlife, and into our 80s.We talk about the powerful role astrology plays in making the unconscious conscious, and how these transits invite us into deeper awareness, growth, and alignment at every stage of life.From Saturn Returns to Uranus oppositions, Pluto squares and beyond, we share both practical insights and our own personal reflections and experiences to help you navigate these cosmic milestones with clarity, compassion, and curiosity... and to ma...2025-05-091h 22North Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 32 - Happiness, why it'a trap and how to find bliss every daySend us a textEver catch yourself thinking, “I’ll be happy when…?” In this episode we unwrap that sneaky happiness trap, swap real‑life stories of chasing (and finally catching) contentment, and share the simple mindset flips that stop the endless waiting game. We explore how yoga is an amazing tool to transcend the happiness trap, and why your birth chart and astrology can illuminate the cosmic patterns behind your pleasure, purpose, and pitfalls. Tune in for down‑to‑earth chat, a sprinkle of star wisdom, and actionable practices you can roll out—on the mat a...2025-05-0246 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 31 - Living in alignment - physically, emotionally, spiritually w/ Posture EllieSend us a textIn this more personal episode, Laura and Ellie open up about their journeys toward living in alignment — body, mind, and soul. From burnout to breakthroughs, they share how reconnecting with their physical bodies through yoga and posture, and tuning into cosmic rhythms through astrology, helped them realign with their truth.Now running their own wellness businesses, they reflect on the pivotal moments that led them here, and the practices that continue to anchor them. This is a conversation about trust, timing, embodiment, and the courage to live in integrity with who yo...2025-04-251h 18North Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 30: Chocolate!Send us a textAs Easter is upon us, we explore a fun and lighted hearted connection between yoga, astrology, and chocolate! From the stars that shape our desires to the nervous system that seeks comfort. We’ll dive into the evolutionary roots of cravings, the science behind chocolate’s effect on the brain, and how mindful movement and cosmic insight can help us decode what our bodies are really asking for.Did you know you can subscribe to this podcast so that it automatically downloads the next episode for you?You...2025-04-1826 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 29 - Astrology & The Story of EasterSend us a textEaster isn’t just about chocolate eggs and bunnies—it’s cosmic. In this episode we’re unpacking the astrological timing of Easter and what it really invites us into. Beyond the resurrection story, there’s a deeper call to live consciously, to understand the esoteric layers woven into this sacred time. We’re also talking about Jesus through a yogic lens and the role of Mary Magdalene—because there’s so much more to this story than we’ve been told. Did you know you can subscribe to this...2025-04-1130 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 28: What Are The Kleshas? How You Can Use Them To Overcome Inner ObstaclesSend us a textWelcome back to North Node: The Yoga & Astrology Podcast! Today, we’re diving into a profound yet practical concept from yogic philosophy—the Kleshas. These are the five afflictions, or mental and emotional obstacles, that keep us stuck in cycles of suffering. But we’re not just breaking down ancient philosophy; we’re making it real—because the Kleshas aren’t abstract ideas, they show up in our everyday lives, in our fears, our attachments, and even our sense of self.In this episode, we’re exploring:✨ What the Kleshas...2025-04-0439 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 27: Neptune and what it means for us!Send us a textOn March 30, 2025, Neptune moves from dreamy Pisces into bold, action-oriented Aries—a rare shift that happens once every 165 years. This transition marks a powerful shift from introspection to initiative, inspiring courage, innovation, and the drive to turn dreams into reality. While this energy fuels new beginnings and fearless pursuits, it may also bring challenges in balancing idealism with practicality. How will this cosmic change shape our emotions, ambitions, and collective energy? Tune in as we dive into the impact of Neptune in Aries! Did you know you c...2025-03-2842 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 26 - Yin Yoga as a Radical Act in a Busy WorldSend us a textIn this episode of North Node: The Yoga & Astrology Podcast, we dive into the quiet, transformative practice of yin yoga. We share our journeys with yoga and we unpack how yin yoga invites us to slow down, release tension, and connect with the deeper layers of ourselves.We discuss the energetic wisdom behind yin postures, their connection to the fascia and meridians, and how cultivating stillness can offer profound emotional and spiritual insights. Whether you're new to yin or a seasoned practitioner, this episode will inspire you...2025-03-2154 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 25: Connecting with your hormones and cyclesSend us a textIn this episode we discuss the importance of connecting with your cycles, and knowing what 'season' we are in so that we can eat, exercise and communicate in a way which enriches us, rather than depletes us. We compare the female hormonal cycle with the male hormonal cycle, and explore how we can communicate our needs clearly in relationships to ensure couples are aligned on expectations, both in terms of energy and libido! You can check out our respective websites and social media here:Becky:ww...2025-03-141h 05North Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 24: Sleep and dreamsSend us a textIn this episode we chat all things sleep! Exploring sleep stages, the pro's and con's of solo or co-sleeping and what our dreams could really mean...We also discuss the power of Yoga Nidra and how to use sleep zones to connect more with our inner needs and emotions to stay well. In the next episode we will explore hormones and cycles, so stay tuned for that!Did you know you can subscribe to this podcast so that it automatically downloads the next episode for you?2025-03-0751 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 23: March Astrology, Eclipses & Energy UpdateSend us a textIn this episode we are talking about the energy of March because the astrology is off the chart! We explore the specific energy of March, eclipses and what they are here to teach us. The Solar Eclipse in Aries happens just 1 day before Neptune moves into Aries for the first time in 164 years - it's once in a lifetime energy and it's closing out big karmic cycles.We also cover Venus & Mercury retrograde and give our advice on how to navigate this energy! This episode offers guidance on...2025-02-2840 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 22: Posture, Pain & Whole Body Health w/ Posture EllieSend us a textIn this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Eleanor Dalton, also known as Posture Ellie—our very first guest on the podcast! Ellie is a posture expert who helps people unlock their body’s wisdom, release pain, and move through life with more ease.We explored the deep connections between posture, trauma, and the nervous system, discussing how the way we hold ourselves—both physically and emotionally—can keep us stuck in patterns of pain. Ellie shared how small shifts in alignment can lead to profound healing and why p...2025-02-211h 22North Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 21: Ayurveda, TCM & Finding Balance with HealthSend us a textIn this episode, we’re diving into Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine that views health through the lens of the three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. But does categorizing people into doshas actually work? And how does Ayurveda compare to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which takes a more fluid approach?We’ll also explore how Ayurveda connects to astrology, how (or if) your dosha can change over time, and whether this 5,000-year-old system is still relevant in today’s world.If you...2025-02-1438 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 20: Chakras, subtle energy systems & frequencySend us a textIn this episode we explain what ‘energy’ really is, how it impacts our emotions, and how our Chakra system works. We discuss the impact that emotions can have on our physical health, emphasising the importance of treating the root cause of dis-ease through inner work, rather than repeatedly treating physical symptoms instead. We hope that in sharing this information we can empower others to know their own frequency and learn how to bring themselves into balance, through holistic practices such as yoga, frequency and spirituality.In the next episode we will dive...2025-02-071h 28North Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 19: Intimacy, True Connection & Tantric S*xSend us a textIn today's episode we expand on the conversations we've had in the last 2 episodes focussing on the male and female dynamic. We cover why we feel traditional male activities like sport and drinking are feeding a culture where emotional depth is stifled.We talk about how different life stages affect the quality of connection and the meaning of tantra and what it really means in intimate relationships.How sex has become de-valued and how we can work together to restore balance in our relationships.Did you k...2025-02-0457 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 18: Femininity, mother wounds and father woundsSend us a textCarrying on from our previous episode, we define and explore toxic and divine femininity, what to ward against and what to work towards. To explain how we have got to the patriarchal system we have today, we share the developmental stages of society, what role religion has played in the subordination of women and how the world is now changingWe share how men can still be the container for women but how that container has changed - moving away from men being the hunter gatherer, as women can...2025-01-2457 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 17: Men, women & the unequal loadSend us a textIn this episode we talk about how the load on women is impacting the physical, mental & spiritual health of men AND women. Women's burnout has never been higher and neither has male suicide.We talk about our personal experiences and how we are both navigating these waters in our own lives and how we are using the framework of toxic and divine masculinity to help us understand and navigate it.We cover the difference between toxic and divine masculinity and how that shows up in relationship and in the wo...2025-01-171h 22North Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 16: The North Node as a Navigation ToolSend us a textIn this episode we talk more in depth about what the Nodes of Fate are, to help you understand what the North Node is in your birthchart. We share from our own experiences how it practically shows up in life and how we use it as a guidance tool to tune into our sense of purpose and our missions in life.We also cover the upcoming shift in the nodes which shifts the collective destiny / pull towards something new and what this might look like in the next 18 months. Y...2025-01-1039 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 15: Pregnancy, birth and motherhoodSend us a textIn this episode, we share our experience of pregnancy and birth, discussing how yoga, spirituality and astrology have helped us during and since those phases of life. We discuss our changes in mindset and the impact of that on birth and beyond, sharing our biggest learnings, what we wish we had known! *Trigger warning: References to miscarriageYou can check out our respective websites and social media here:Becky:www.instagram.com/sheknowsspiritwww.sheknowsspirit.comLaura:www.so...2025-01-031h 16North Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 14: New Years Resolutions & Intention SettingSend us a textIn this episode we share our processes for setting goals and discussed whether January 1st is the best time to do this.We cover our personal experiences with resolutions and why it's really important to personalise your intentions and balance them with kindness.You can check out our respective websites and social media here:Becky:www.instagram.com/sheknowsspiritwww.sheknowsspirit.comLaura:www.soulsanctuarystudios.comwww.lauraclaytonwellness.com This podcast is for educational and entertainment p...2024-12-2732 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 13: End of Year ReflectionsSend us a textHave you taken a moment to sit and reflect on the year gone by? In this episode we share the importance of reflection, learning important lessons to avoid repeats, and celebrating the wins too, to give us a boost in confidence for next year. We share our own lessons, struggles and things to be proud of - be ready for some tears, and as always, a lot of love and compassion. What one word sums up your 2024?You can check out our respective websites and social media he...2024-12-201h 14North Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 12: MoneySend us a textIn this episode we discuss, the often polarising topic of money, exploring the energetics of money, whether it really is 'evil' and how we could use money for good. We reveal common limiting beliefs about money, and how to step out of your own way. We also teach on Lakshmi, a popular deity in India with coins streaming from her hands representing money, reminding us that money is not just something to be enjoyed but to be honoured and used positively.You can check out our respective websites and s...2024-12-1356 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 11: Why Christmas overwhelm, is a magnifying glass exposing all our personal boundary issuesSend us a textIn this episode we talk about Christmas overwhelm - but really talk about themes which are relevant all year - boundaries, letting go of perfection and finding peace. So if you find this episode after Christmas there is still some gold in there to be uncovered!We also cover Mercury Retrograde themes and our personal challenges at this time of year.You can check out our respective websites and social media here:Becky:www.instagram.com/sheknowsspiritwww.sheknowsspirit.comLaura:2024-12-0642 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 10: Past Lives, Reincarnation & why the Human Life is a spiritual experienceSend us a textIn this episode we talk about Past Lives, Reincarnation and the Soul's Journey and crucially why it matters in this lifetime.We also cover karma and dharma, how our children can show up in our birthchart and how astrology shows us the evolution of our soul over lifetimes.**Trigger warning reference to miscarriage**In the episode we reference Dr Brian Weiss and his ground breaking book 'Many Lives, Many Masters'.Becky has also just launched a new masterclass called Cosmic Keys which in 1 hour will...2024-12-031h 12North Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 9: The Yamas & Niyamas, Yoga's code of conductSend us a textIn this episode, we explain what yoga really means and discuss the first and second limbs of yoga - the Yamas & Niyamas. We explore how to live both with truth and kindness, discipline and trusting the universe, hard work and contentment. And, we explain why some of these principals will be harder or easier to navigate depending on our birth chart. A deeper understanding of these topics helps us evolve and learn the lessons we are here to master in this lifetime. You can check out our res...2024-11-221h 49North Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 8: Sthira & Sukhum, the 2 qualities that if you embody will improve your lived human experienceSend us a textIn this episode we discuss the meaning of sthira and sukhum, or strength and softness and why the balance of both is needed while practicing yoga and also in life. We discuss how sthira and sukhum is showing up in our lives and the world through the balance of masculine and feminine energy. And why this balance of yin and yang is critical for health & happiness, and for changing the world we live in.You can check out our respective websites and social media here:Becky:2024-11-1556 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 7: Body Image, cosmetic intervention and feeling enoughSend us a textBody image is a sensitive subject, but as surgical intervention sky rockets and self-esteem plummets, it feels like an area which needs voicing. We hope that by sharing ideas from yoga and astrology we can shine a light on the root of these compensatory behaviours and offer a new lens to see ourselves, reminding listeners that we are all enough just as we are.Follow our Instagram page www.instagram.com/north_node_podcastYou can check out our respective websites and social media here:Becky:2024-11-0850 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 6: Stress, the vagus nerve & resilienceSend us a textIn this episode we discuss the stress response, the reptilian brain and our personal experiences with experiencing & managing stress. We discuss how yoga helps to stimulate the vagus nerve and the parasympathetic nervous system and how building your vagal tone helps to make you more resilient You can check out our respective websites and social media here:Becky:www.instagram.com/sheknowsspiritwww.sheknowsspirit.comLaura:www.soulsanctuarystudios.comwww.lauraclaytonwellness.com This podcast is for educational and en...2024-11-0156 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 5: Relationships, with self, with others, and how to self-actualiseSend us a textIn this episode we discuss all styles of relationships, most importantly the relationship we have with ourselves and then how that impacts our relationship with others. We explain triggers and transference to help understand the root of conflict, and we share stories on how we can use conflict positively for exponential personal growth. You can check out our respective websites and social media here:Becky:www.instagram.com/sheknowsspiritwww.sheknowsspirit.comLaura:www.soulsanctuarystudios.com www.lauraclaytonwellness.com 2024-10-251h 09North Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 4: Dharma, how to discover your true purpose...Send us a textThis episode explores Dharma - our purpose or duty in this lifetime. We explain how to discover your purpose and live in alignment with your true path, the reason you were put on this planet. We also talk about ‘the red rubber band’ and what it can feel like to be living off path."It is better to do your own dharma imperfectly, than someone else’s dharma perfectly."- The Bhagavad Gita You can check out our respective websites and social media here:Becky:www.ins...2024-10-1857 minNorth Node: The Yoga & Astrology PodcastEpisode 3: Connection to self through yoga & astrologySend us a textIn this episode we talk about why connection to self is one of the most important things to spend your time working on. We cover how yoga helps us cultivate this connection, through inner union and how this unfolds and ripple throughout your life the more that you practice.We speak into how a strong self connection, allows you to become more connected to the world around you, and the universe, through the lens of astrology.Follow our Instagram page www.instagram.com/north_node_podcastYou...2024-10-0733 min