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Outrageous WellnessDoorways to the Spirit World: Interview with Medium Rachael BrightStep into the supernatural world of Occoquan, Virginia with Rachael Bright. By day, she's the owner of Local Colour, a vibrant gallery featuring local artists. By night, she transforms into the self-proclaimed "crazy ghost lady of Occoquan," leading haunted tours and communicating directly with the town's supernatural residents.Rachael's journey into spirit communication began in childhood when she first saw her mother's deceased first husband on the stairs—a man she would later identify from old wedding photos. Throughout her life, spirits have sought her out, recognizing an ability she didn't initially understand. Now, using copper dowsing ro...2025-06-241h 01Outrageous WellnessInto the Abyss of Darkness Retreats: The Medicine of Silence and ShadowDarkness retreats represent one of humanity's oldest spiritual traditions, practiced across cultures from South America to the Middle East, from indigenous traditions to monastic practices. Today, these powerful practices are experiencing a resurgence.In this fascinating conversation with Keen of Dark Havens Darkness Retreats, we explore the transformative power of darkness as a catalyst for self-discovery. Keen shares his personal journey, which began with his excommunication from his fundamental Christian denomination, then through various spiritual modalities, before discovering darkness retreats as his path. His profound first experience on day five of a seven-day retreat became the turning...2025-06-161h 07Outrageous WellnessFear and Spiritual Growth: Navigating Spirituality, Psychology, and Belief SystemsKristine Erickson and Sherry White uncover the fascinating relationship between fear and spirituality, exploring how deeply rooted biological processes shape our spiritual and psychological experiences. Imagine a world where fear isn’t just a mental hurdle but a doorway to profound spiritual insight. Recent research highlights the periaqueductal gray, a brainstem nucleus, as pivotal in both fear conditioning and spiritual experiences, suggesting that spirituality is more instinctive than previously thought. Join us as we navigate the complex interplay between fear, anxiety, and spiritual growth, and reconsider how different fears, like those of death or the unknown, shape our life's jo...2025-03-1049 minOutrageous WellnessHarmony Through Hip-Hop: Musician Born I on Creativity, Spirituality, and Self-CompassionExperience a transformative journey with Ofosu Jones-Quartey, also known as Born I, as he bridges the worlds of hip-hop and spirituality. His roots as a child of Ghanaian immigrants in Washington DC and introduction to Buddhism by his mother paved the way for a unique career as a meditation teacher and author. Our conversation unpacks the essence of integrating creative expression with spiritual growth, particularly through sound baths at the Eaton Hotel, where Ofosu blends music and meditation into an inspiring harmony.Discover the liberating power of the mantra "You Are Enough" as we explore the universality...2025-02-1459 minOutrageous WellnessEmbracing the Year of the Snake: Insights on Cultural Traditions and Empowering Asian American Women with Bo PengWhat if you could harness the wisdom and transformative traits of the Year of the Snake to fuel your entrepreneurial journey? Join us as we celebrate the cultural richness of the Chinese New Year with Bo Peng, the visionary founder and president of the Asian American Women Entrepreneurs Association. Bo's incredible story of moving to the U.S. in 2012, overcoming language barriers, and discovering her strengths in bilingual communication sets the stage for her dedication to empowering Asian American women to achieve their dreams.We explore the vibrant traditions that mark the Chinese New Year, from the...2025-01-1355 minOutrageous WellnessIt's the New Year and You've Made Your Resolutions: Now What? Aligning Goals with Natural Cycles, Personality, and Spiritual GrowthReflecting on the past can lead to more impactful New Year resolutions. In this episode, we dissect common goals, emphasize the need for self-care, and explore how flexible, SMART goals can enhance personal development. Ready to redefine your approach to New Year's resolutions? Discover how aligning your goals with the natural rhythms of winter can bring you closer to lasting fulfillment. Kristine and Sherry offer a fresh perspective on traditional goal-setting, urging you to let go of what no longer serves you. Imagine using the New Year's reflective energy not just to set financial or fitness goals, b...2025-01-0459 minOutrageous WellnessOutrageous Wellness is back! Why Are We Here (on this podcast, on this planet...)We are back after a 2 year hiatus, and are so excited to be podcasting with you again! We are Kristine Erickson, signing on from Alexandria, Virginia, and our new co-host Sherry White joining us from Nashville, Tennessee. In this episode, we introduce ourselves and discuss why we are revisiting this podcast. Please join us as we discuss this upcoming season, the holidays, and a little bit about why we're here. Wellness and spirituality are our primary focus.You can find Kristine on IG at outrageous_wellnessSherry is rebranding, so stay tuned for more i...2024-12-2345 min
The Spiritual Matters PodcastPlant Medicine for Dummies: How Psilocybin is Creating Breakthrough Healing (Interview with Dr. Eric Russell)Eric Russell holds a PhD in psychology and is a certified facilitator of plant medicine ceremonies. He is also a spiritual coach and professional mentor, helping everyday corporate professionals make the transition from traditional 9-5 jobs to spiritual entrepreneurship. Psilocybin has been called the new frontier of healing - and for good reason. Plant medicines, such as mushrooms & Ayahuasca, hold powerful chemical compounds that have been radically changing lives and manifesting miracle healings that have caught the eye of even casual observers. Previously made illegal by the US government, Psilocybin made an unlikely comeback into...2024-07-181h 04The Spiritual Matters PodcastWhat is Your Body Telling You? Interview with Casey Corridan, Nationally Board Certified AcupuncturistCasey Corridan M.S., LAc. is a Nationally Board Certified, Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Holistic Health Coach in Springfield, VA. She owns and operates Corridan Wellness & Acupuncture Center P.C., which offers everything from acupuncture to chiropractic care to massage, meditation workshops, Reiki, tarot and Human Design readings!In this episode, Casey explains many of the different signs that the body shows when there is an imbalance, along with unusual places they may show up - and why! Also, the research-backed ways that Acupuncture helps unlock healing for mystery ailments, as well as everyday symptoms!2024-06-2454 minThe Spiritual Matters PodcastThe Latest Research on How to Deal with a Narcissist & End the Cycle of Trauma: Interview with Psychotherapist Elizabeth DevaughnToday's episode is brought to you thanks to the Narcissists in your life! *eye roll*In a recent poll of Ryan's followers, 9 out of 10 people reported experiencing narcissistic abuse in the past. Narcissism is everywhere, and everyone is talking about it - yet there is so much that is still misunderstood about it. We break that down for you in this episode, plus so much more!Elizabeth Devaughn, licensed psychotherapist, joins Dr. Kristine & Ryan to discuss a range of mental health & spiritual issues today, including:- Relationship Problems, Attachment Trauma, Narcissists...2024-05-211h 21The Spiritual Matters PodcastDe-Colonizing Astrology: Interview with Nico the Astro AnalystMost people today know their astrological sign (called your "Sun Sign") according to Tropical Astrology. But Astro Analyst Nico (aka NNIL) is here to challenge that understanding of astrology. In comes Sidereal Astrology. Different from Tropical Astrology, Sidereal Astrology is based on a form of astrology from the ancient East. It uses a different method to determine your astrological sign. For example, Ryan and Dr. Kristine are both Capricorns in Tropical Astrology, but according to Sidereal Astrology, they are both Sagittarius sun signs. For Nico, Sidereal Astrology also triggers the larger c...2024-05-1359 minThe Spiritual Matters PodcastWhat to Do When Things Come to an End? Real Talk about the Nature of Life CyclesWe're back! Season 4 starts off with a bang, as Ryan & Dr. Kristine dive into the tough (but relevant) topic of endings. All kinds of cycle endings are occurring right now...Endings to relationships. Endings to businesses. Endings to jobs. Endings to friendships. Endings to toxic cycles. Endings we wanted, and endings we didn't want. What do we make of that?And how come some people seem to breeze through tough endings, while others stay stuck and suffer longer? This episode is chock full of wisdom from psychology, spirituality, and Ryan + Dr...2024-05-0743 minThe Spiritual Matters PodcastWhat if You Could Tap into the Library of Time? Interview with Britta BuchananThe Akashic Records is said to be the Library of Time, where all events - past, present, and future - can be accessed. Britta Buchanan reads the Akashic Records and says that you can, too!Britta founded her business, "Aligned and Undefined," in 2023 after having profound experiences accessing her own records. She offers individual readings for others, including Akashic Records readings, Human Design Readings, or a combo of both. Prepare yourself for a mind-bending episode, and if you stick around until the end, you'll even get to hear Britta do an Akashic Records reading for a...2024-02-1257 minThe Spiritual Matters PodcastIs Your Gut Health the Key to Unlocking the Life of Your Dreams? Interview with Dr. Christine BisharaIf you suffer from chronic fatigue, sleep issues, autoimmune ailments, digestive problems, anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, allergies, overeating, sugar cravings, or unexplained weigh loss/weight gain - you're in good company. Millions of people are reeling from mystery symptoms like these with no clue how to get relief, but Kristine and Ryan's guest today knows just the place to start: your GUT.Christine Bishara, MD is the founder of "From Within Medical," a medical wellness practice based in New York City, NY that places emphasis on the mind-body and gut-brain axis to prevent and manage disease. W...2024-02-061h 02The Spiritual Matters Podcast"Am I an Empath?" How to Know if You Have Spiritual AbilitiesDo you pick up on other people's emotions? Can you "sense" the energy in the room? Do people find it easy to open up to you? It's possible you have gifts and abilities that are not being utilized!In this episode, Ryan and Dr. Kristine explore what it means to be an empath, along with some of the challenges most empaths face as they come to accept their gift - like attracting in narcissistic people, for example. You also get to hear more about:- The many non-physical senses and how you experience them (e...2024-01-301h 00The Spiritual Matters PodcastPart 2: Could Unresolved Emotions Be Blocking Your Manifestations? How Energy Work Can HelpPart 2: Are you STRESSED?! Have you ever had that sense of feeling "blocked?" Join the club. We have all experienced something that was out of our control (or in our blindspot) that's impeded our path to abundance, happy relationships, and good health. In Part 2 of this series, Kristine & Ryan dive into how holding on to the past (and the impact of trauma) affects the energy system, as well as your manifesting potential. Topics in this 2-part episode include:- Ways your unprocessed emotions can activate your nervous system in Fight/Flight. ...2024-01-2232 minThe Spiritual Matters PodcastCould Unresolved Emotions Be Blocking Your Manifestations? How Energy Work Can Help, Pt. 1Are you STRESSED?! Have you ever had that sense of feeling "blocked?" Join the club. We have all experienced something that was out of our control (or in our blindspot) that's impeded our path to abundance, happy relationships, and good health. In Part 1 of this series, Kristine & Ryan dive into how the energy system works in your body, but with a fresh perspective you may not have heard before...including:- Ways your unprocessed emotions can activate your nervous system in Fight/Flight. - How to ease your body out of survival...2024-01-1635 minThe Spiritual Matters PodcastShe'll Cut Your Hair AND Heal Your Energy at the Same Time! Interview with Hairdresser + Energy Healer, Vanessa RoseVanessa Rose is a a highly skilled Intuitive Craft Haircutter, Energy Healer, Master Colorist, and the owner of Mage and Mane, an all-in-one hair salon + energy healing studio in Herndon, VA.Vanessa has also served as an educator in the beauty industry for over 30 years and trains other beauticians how to protect their own energy, perform energy healing on clients, and use intuitive counseling in her educational platform called "Joyful Chair" (JoyfulChair.com). In this episode, you'll hear all about energy healing, how to protect your energy, and what it means to live a conscious li...2024-01-0855 minThe Spiritual Matters PodcastHow to Make 2024 Your Year - Soulmates, Soul Path, & Personal Growth - Interview with Shaman Deb“I don’t know what my path is.” A common phrase Shaman Deb is used to hearing. Kick off your 2024 the right way, with this spectacular interview! Deb joins Kristine & Ryan to discuss the way to recognize your path, a Shaman’s perspective on healing, and reimagining the purpose of the challenges we encounter.For contact & booking inquiries:Ryan HaganIG: www.instagram.com/theryanhagan (@theryanhagan)ryan@musicmedium.cowww.musicmedium.coKristine Erickson, Ph. D.IG: www.instagram.com/outrageous_wellness (@outrageous_wellness)2024-01-021h 07The Spiritual Matters Podcast"Love Languages" During the Holidays; Ryan's Real-Life Christmas Ghost Story; the Significance of the December 25th Date, and More!Is Santa a, um, ... spiritual icon? (the answer might shock you!) Was Jesus really born on December 25th??Is it "Happy Holidays," "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Hanukkah"???And what do you do if you just hate giving/receiving gifts during the holiday season?!?!This, and so much more, on our final episode of 2023!Sit back and ease into a fun and riveting stream-of-consciousness conversation with Kristine and Ryan, covering a wide variety of holiday topics, such as:- Is there any real significance to the 12/25 date for Christmas?...2023-12-2242 minThe Spiritual Matters PodcastHoliday Self-Care, Part 2: How to Set Boundaries & Protect YourselfThe holidays are upon us, and if you find it a challenge to protect your energy (or intermingle with others' energy) during this season, then this episode is for you! From burnout to grieving, to compassion fatigue and travel - the holiday season can leave even the most advanced spiritual seekers in disarray and confusion.Ryan & Kristine dive right into the nitty-gritty of the traps people find themselves in during this part of the year: family drama, people-pleasing, social pressures, common mental/spiritual/physical health pain-points, etc.In this episode, you'll hear about:2023-12-1254 minThe Spiritual Matters PodcastThe Hidden Reasons You're Feeling Stuck: Roundtable Discussion with Meenu AnanthWhy do some people thrive, while others stay stuck? Can something subconscious really block you from manifesting a relationship, job, or life of your dreams ? Does trauma get better on its own? What is the Law of Vacuum and how can it help you break through? Buckle up! You'll hear all about this - and more! Kristine and Ryan welcome special guest Meenu Ananth to discuss a spiritual approach to trauma healing, shadow-work coaching, energy healing - and much more!Meenu is a life coach, spiritual teacher, meditation instructor, energy healer, & EFT practitioner. She also h...2023-12-061h 07The Spiritual Matters PodcastAre Dogs Teaching Us Something about Mental Health? Nurse Practitioner Deana Cook & Two French Bulldogs are Helping Kids (and Adults) Open Up about AnxietyHave you ever experienced anxiety or depression? ...Yeah, we have, too.*Startling statistics show a recent surge in mental health disease, particularly in younger populations. According to the CDC, Suicide is now...- The #1 leading cause of death for 14 to 15 year olds.- The #2 leading cause of death in 15 to 19 year olds, and...- As of 2021, the #2 leading cause of death in 20 to 34 year olds.Deana Cook is a Nurse Practitioner (MSN, ANP-BC) with over 20 years experience in the medical f...2023-11-2749 minThe Spiritual Matters PodcastHoliday Self-Care, Part 1: How to Take Care of Your Energy This SeasonThe holidays are upon us, and if you find it a challenge to protect your energy (or intermingle with others' energies) during this season, then this episode is for you! From burnout to grieving, to compassion fatigue and travel - the holiday season can leave even the most advanced spiritual seekers in disarray and confusion.Ryan & Kristine dive right into the nitty-gritty of the traps people find themselves in during this part of the year: family drama, people-pleasing, social pressures, faith traditions, mental/spiritual/physical health, etc.In this episode, you'll hear...2023-11-2045 minThe Spiritual Matters PodcastYou're Doing Happiness All Wrong. Science & Spirituality Agree: Well-Being is a "Skill"The research is in, and yup...Well-being is a SKILL! As holiday season approaches, we get flooded with messages about happiness and joy against the backdrop of consumerism and self-sacrifice: "get your loved ones these gifts so that they'll be happy, and then you can be happy, and everyone'll be happy!"But...why are we all struggling with happiness?! In this episode, Kristine & Ryan unveil revolutionary research by Dr. Richie Davidson on "well-being." After meeting the Dalai Lama, Dr. Davidson started studying why some people seem to do better in the face of a...2023-11-1344 minThe Spiritual Matters PodcastDoes Everything Feel Heavy Right Now? You're Not Alone. Our "Human Design" Expert Explains WhyIt's hard out there right now. If you've been struggling lately, you're not alone. In fact, we all are. Our very own Dr. Kristine Erickson kicks off Season 2 with insights from the pscyho-spiritual system of "Human Design" to explain why everything feels so hard out there right now. (Kristine is our resident Human Design expert!)In this episode, you'll hear about what "Gates" in Human Design are being transited right now, along with why + how that affects you individually, as well as all of the human collective. Topics Discussed:...2023-11-0652 minThe Spiritual Matters PodcastThose Ghost Stories You Heard are Real: An Interview with the Man Who Sees & Hears Ghosts, Lopaka KapanuiLopaka Kapanui owns and operates the #1 Ghost Tour in the US...but these aren't your garden variety Halloween tales...these are REAL stories! (Sneak Peak: you'll hear some of them in this episode!)Lopaka is often referred to as Hawaii's "Ghost Guy," and he joins Kristine and Ryan for an episode filled with all the paranormal your spooky little hearts can desire! Besides his regular Honolulu Ghost Tours, Lopaka is also an author, actor, kumu hula, cultural practitioner, former professional wrestler, husband, father, and grandpa.In this Halloween episode, get ready to hear ab...2023-10-3153 minThe Spiritual Matters PodcastTarot, Tarot, on the Wall: Who's the Fairest Reader of Them All? Can You Trust Tarot Readers and Do They Really Know the Future?In today's episode, Ryan and Kristine dive head-first into the Tarot. What exactly is it? Where did it come from? And can it really predict my future?Whether you are complete skeptic, a Tarot novice, or a seasoned vet, this episode is for you! Topics Discussed:- What makes a truly good reading?- How to know if a reader is good for you?- Are all readings the same?- Is the Devil involved?!- How do I learn (or expand my knowledge) of the Tarot?- And m...2023-10-2447 min