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Open to AlchemyCreativity as a CallingFor anyone looking to respark their creative fire inside, this episode is so inspiring! Listen in as my guest Georgia Lynn @iamgeorgialynn drops so much heart-opening wisdom on Creativity. We chat about: - Removing labels - Authenticity - Expressing from all emotion states - The creative block myth - Writing for yourself - Creating without expectation - Creative rituals and more! Follow Georgia for more beautiful guidance @iamgeorgialynn Follow Lauren content and conversations on creativity, spirituality, self-discovery and more!2024-03-1955 min

Open to AlchemyConnecting with Your Cosmic BlueprintIf you are feeling called to really know yourself in a deeper, more compassionate way, then this episode is a must listen! My guest, Emily Toledo, is an Astrologer, Yoga Teacher and Cosmic Coach. And she is here on the pod, helping us break out of conditioning and rise into the sweetest space of higher potential & purpose. Listen in as we chat about: - Birth charts - Astrology's growing popularity - Our personal Triads - Sun, Moon, Rising explanations - Free Will - Collective astrology ...2024-02-1357 min

Open to AlchemyLessons on Change: Tips from My 90 Day Medium ExperimentIt's a 5 weeks into the New Year and the perfect time to reflect, readjust and reset! I've been consistently working on my 90 Day Medium goals and I have learned so much that I want to share with you. Listen in for tips on: - Going from Word of the Year to Action Strategies - Holistic approach - 365 view of habits - Success hacks - Moderators vs Abstainers - Creating a hypothesis - Why you shouldn't get discouraged And more! 2024-02-0634 min

Open to AlchemyWhy We Should Dream Bigger: Part 1If you are having trouble manifesting what you want, maybe it's because you aren't dreaming big enough. In this episode, I share my download on why we are creating limits and therefore blocks to our desires. And I share a super easy and magical way to get to your bigger life dream. Listen in for: - My big "a ha", driven by the Rob Lowe Literally podcast - Why we need to dream bigger - How we create limits in what we want - Goal setting guidelines - BHAG 2024-01-3023 min

Open to AlchemyHow to Create ChangeReady or not, 2024 is underway. And if you are looking to create any kind of consistent, meaningful changes to your habits, this is your episode! Listen in as I share about: - The benefits of routines - My 90 day Medium challenge - How I became a morning exerciser - Limiting beliefs that get in the way of our goals - Keeping a screen diary - Are you a Moderator or Abstainer? - 7 ways to minimize screen use If you want...2024-01-0938 min

Open to Alchemy2024 Word of the YearOne of my favorite practices for being more intentional and mindful is choosing a Word of the Year. Listen in to get all the inside scoop on: - 2023 Word of the Year recap - Why choose a word - Different ways to choose - My 2024 word - Putting my word into practice Tell me your word on IG @open.to.alchemy or email me lauren@opentoalchemy.com So grateful to this incredible Pod community! We've got this! --- Support this podcast...2024-01-0228 min

Open to Alchemy2023 Wrap-up: 3 Lessons & Life ShiftsWhat a year it has been. So many shifts and major lessons, but in this episode, I wrap up my top 3 for 2023! Not necessarily in order they are: - Advocating for what I need - Exploring new things - Creativity is everything I am so grateful to have this beautiful community and can't wait to see all we do in 2024! Visit opentoalchemy.com for more details on everything! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lauren-opentoalchemy/support 2023-12-2624 min

Open to AlchemyThe Story Behind Our StyleIf you have been stuck in a style rut or are ready for a wardrobe and mindset makeover, then you will love this episode! My guest Lillian Gray Charles @lilliangraycharles is an expert in fashion and all the behind-the-scenes personal work it takes to find and show your truest self. This pod convo was so fun and expansive, as we weaved through a variety of topics including: - Human Design in Business - Who we want to be aesthetically - Getting to our style essence - Reimagining the capsule wardrobe 2023-11-2851 min

Open to AlchemyDealing with Empathic DistressFeeling overwhelmed with the events of this past week? This is a resource-packed episode to help you identify symptoms you may be experiencing, why you are feeling all the things and tips to help you regulate your nervous system and return to your own energy. Listen in for: - What is empathic distress - Why we feel it - Common symptoms - 5 ways to move out of overwhem --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lauren-opentoalchemy/support 2023-10-1741 min

Open to AlchemyEvent Planning: Essentials + EnergyIf you've ever wanted to plan an event, whether for yourself, your community or your business, this episode with my guest Catherine Koonce is your perfect guide. Catherine shares so much wisdom, that brings the event marketing platform to a deeper, more soulful & intimate level. Catherine believes in authenticity, alignment and ease (heck yeah!) Listen in as we talk about: - Starting again - Creating a vision for an event - Why use events for business - Creating community - How to approach your first event ...2023-10-0346 min

Open to AlchemyAre You Hiding or HibernatingEveryone needs a break from being "public" from time to time. But did you know there is a big energetic difference between Hiding and Hibernating? Listen (or watch!!) to learn what Hiding feels like compared to Hiberation so you can get a better sense of the where you are when you don't want to be out in the world. I pushed myself to do this video version because I had gotten some intuitive pings that I was following...thank YOU for holding the space for me to be seen! In this episode: - Following your intuition 2023-09-1230 min

Open to AlchemyAncient Herbs for Modern WisdomMother Nature is seriously SO wise and my incredible guest Meghan Rhodes spends this episode sharing many of the helpful tips she's learned as an Qualified Herbalist. Join us for an empowering and eye-opening journey through: - Connecting to the land - What it's like living in a rural UK village (with 100 people!) - Being a lazy gardener - Herb garden 101 - The 7 tastes and how they benefit the body - Herbs for hormone balance - The wisdom of our bodies - Herbalist...2023-08-291h 00

Open to AlchemyFinding Your Own Work FlowThis might be one of my most favorite solocasts ever! It's super fresh energy and I get very real about some recent challenges I've been having in my work-life. This episode is packed with lots of very common hurdles we face and of course I also share all the ways I worked through to the other side and how you can too! Listen in for: - How & why I got out of my creative and productivity flow - The speed trap and why you are never behind - Why we don't always see...2023-08-2228 min

Open to AlchemyFinding Happiness NOWHey Pod family, you are in for such a treat! My guest Erin Newman calls herself a Soul Fire Ignitrix, and after this convo, you will definitely understand why! Listen in as Erin and I share about our challenges and truimphs in this beautiful, expansive and yes, fiery epsiode. We chat about: - End of Summer/Start of School transition - Shifting Identities - Boundaries and Cord-Cutting - Letting your children be - The desire to belong - Good Girl Syndrome - Looking outside vs...2023-08-0848 min

Open to AlchemyEnneagram Insights for all LevelsWhether you are brand new to the Enneagram or ready for the next level of insights, this is your episode! My guest Julianne Ishler aka the Enneagram Empress breaks down the basics of this incredible self-discovery system and then dives deep into so many aspects I never even knew existed! Listen in as we discuss: - What is the Enneagram - The Nine different types - Your tri-type - What I thought I was (find out my test results coming up!) - Why the...2023-07-1849 min

Open to AlchemyHow to Up-LevelIf you are ready to take that step up to the next version of yourself, then this is your episode! It is feeling more and more like go-time for me and so many others in our community. I know you are here for it too, so listen in for this inspiring convo to give the exact mindset shifts, tools and tips to transform. I cover: - What is up-leveling and what does it feel like? - Why we need to look back to go forward - The 3 C's that are the stepping stones...2023-07-1136 min

Open to AlchemyHow to Move Through Stuck EnergyStuck, stagnate, lost? You are most likely experiencing a plateau friends! And this episode is packed with guidance to help you understand this energy and tips to move through it! Listen in to this solocast for details on: - What is a plateau - Why they can be helpful - The addiction to the next thing - 4 ways to navigate stuck energy - My major upleveling experience and more! Speaking of moving through a plateau, I've been contemplating what to do next with the podcast...2023-06-2733 min

Open to AlchemyComing Home to YourselfIf you are ready to explore your life from many beautiful perspectives, than this multi-faceted episode is for you! My guest Lindsey Simmonds is an Intuitive Guide, who uses the Akashic records, sound healing and other modalities to help people find deeper connection to themselves. Listen in as we explore: - AI and what is means for our 3D and 5D lives - Our multi-faceted experience - Reconnecting to our energy - Soul vs ego - Empathic living - Chaotic imprinting - Divine feminine 2023-06-131h 08

Open to AlchemyMoving Mindfully through Endings & BeginningsTime for my monthly solocast and this one is all about the practice of staying present, especially through endings and beginnings. With all the firsts and lasts we experience, both expected and unexpected, being present helps in so many ways. Listen in for more on: - May-hem, the craziness of May - Practice of presence - 5 senses meditation - Navigating endings & beginnings - Energy Art update - New community coming soon. - and more! Follow me on IG at open...2023-05-2332 min

Open to AlchemyDiscovering Yourself in the StarsWhether you are a beginner to the world of Astrology or ready for the next level, my guest Corinne Crofford of Astrofemme is an incredible guide. As a Wellness Astrologer, Corrine takes a holistic approach to using both your chart and the activity in the stars to create user-friendly guidance that anyone could benefit from! Listen in as we discuss: - Sister Signs - Finding balance in opposition - How your Sun, Moon & Rising work together - Aquarius Age & energy - Her Astrology journey - Working with...2023-05-091h 08

Open to AlchemyNuturing your Past, Present & FutureCalling all time-benders, quantum fans and soul-seekers, this episode is so expansive! My guest Karen Hall, an Energy Healing Practitioner, shares so many insights from her vast toolbox of modalities, including hypnotherapy, reiki, shamanism and the angel light realm. Listen in as we chat about: - Past life regressions: What, Who, Why - The quantum timeline - Cellular memory - Being a cycle breaker - Changing for your past & future self - Shadow work - Listening to the body - The gift in...2023-04-251h 01

Open to AlchemyMy Experience on a Solo RetreatI recently did something I've never done before...I went on a solo retreat, 1:1 with an energy healer. It was an incredible experience with so many deep learnings and major soul upgrades. I'm still integrating all the happened, but I wanted to share some of my initial takeaways so you could start benefitting right away! Listen in to my story and majorly calm post-retreat voice, haha!) - What is a solo retreat? - How I've never traveled alone (what?!) - Breaking the "alone time" stigma - Stretching beyond comfort zone 2023-04-1841 min

Open to AlchemyApril Energy: Recommit to Your Creative EssenceI'm back from a fabulous trip abroad and apparently have a fire in my belly, haha! The energy in this solocast is truly a gift of co-creation because I had no idea where this episode would lead but it's one of my most favorites! Listen in for some insights on: - Paris travel notes - The benefit of contrast - My energy art offering - Tapping into our creative essence - Moving through fear - Going against the (main)stream - Everyday alignment ...2023-04-1131 min

Open to AlchemyGetting to Know Yourself with the Gene KeysMy guest Karen LePage, is a spreader of magic in so many ways. Whether through her incredible knowledge of Human Design and the Gene Keys or sharing her gifts as a Sewing Fairy Godmother. Karen is an all around wonderful human and our conversation covered so many topics that will leave you feeling grounded, inspired and full of hope. Listen in as we chat about: - What are the Gene Keys and how do they relate to Human Design - Using Archetype modalities with flow - Parenting this next generation with awareness and...2023-03-2858 min

Open to AlchemyFollowing the YessesIf you want to create the life of your dreams, follow this three step process: release the need to know what's going to happen, let go of your desire to control the future and SAY YES to all the things that light you up. In this solocast I share details about this, plus some fun updates and stay tuned to the end for your positive energy boost from me! - Starting with gratitude - March energy - Finding your own pace - Expanding embodiment (check out my first solocast of 2023) 2023-03-1421 min

Open to AlchemyExploring Law of Attraction Part 2Welcome to Part 2 of my conversation with my incredible guest Charlene Lite, a fearless coach and soul guide! We explore more about putting the Law of Attraction into practice. Listen in as we chat more about: - Gaining clarity - How everything is evidence - Welcoming resistance - The Universe is our mirror - Channeling ideas - Getting to the essence of what we want and lots more! Follow Charlene at Charlene Lite. Find out more about Charlene's offerings, including...2023-03-0745 min

Open to AlchemyExploring the Law of Attraction: Part 1Ready for a crash course on the Law of Attraction, our manifesting power and how to work with the Universe? This 2-Part episode with my guest and dear friend, Charlene Lite is a must-listen! Charlene is a fearless coach and soul guide who has manifested her dream life in Paris! We had so much to talk about that the conversation continues in next week's episode. We chat about: - Law of Attraction 101 - Why things show up for us - The value of emotions - How change happens ...2023-02-2847 min

Open to AlchemyStopping the Shame in Women's HealthFor too long the stigma and taboo around Women's Health has been getting in the way of our awareness and advocacy. Enter my guest, Amanda Shipley a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and educator who is on a mission to change our knowledge of and comfort with our most intimate parts. In this informative, provocative and funny episode we chat about: - The discrepancy that affects Women's Health - How the patriarchy has ruled our structures - The taboo of sex and sexual parts - The period stigma - Benefit...2023-02-0748 min

Open to AlchemyAre you Keeping Yourself from Being Fully Happy?Spoiler Alert: I have! But I didn't fully understand how or why...until now! The shifts I've been experiencing this month are epic. And so of course, I had to hop into a solocast asap to share all the massive a-ha's and insights with my most special pod-community! From the benefits of the Morning Pages practice to why I will no longer have a Plan B, this episode is next level, so be prepared for a major energy upgrade! Listen in for: - How Embodiment is going - My practice of the Morning Pages 2023-01-2438 min

Open to AlchemyOpening to the UnknownFor my guest, Energy Alchemist Melanie Huestis, alchemy is about transmuting the dark into light. And with that, is an expanded awareness, increased compassion and an openeness to all that is possible. Listen in to this amazing conversation about: - What is alchemy - Why acceptance is crucial - Balancing the light and the dark - Cultivating compassion - Do good and bad exist? - Putting in the practice - Getting to your true desires - Welcoming the fog - Releasing...2023-01-1755 min

Open to AlchemyWelcome to 2023: Choosing a Word of the YearWelcome to 2023! For this new year, I wanted to be really intentional and choose a word of the year to represent my goal feeling or theme to focus on. It's a beautiful way to set an intention, because after all, our words become our manifestations. Listen in for a solocast on: - 2023 Energy - New Open to Alchemy offerings - What is a Word of the Year practice - How to choose your word - My word of the year: Embodiment - My blessings for a beautiful y...2023-01-0325 min

Open to AlchemyDesigning your Dream LifeThis is a perfect December episode for everyone starting to think about both their personal growth and business plans for next year. My guest, Shaleahia Hennix is a Dream Life Architect and gives major inspo vibes in so many areas! Listen in for a total energy recalibration (and then listen again) as we talk about: - What is a dream life architect? - Becoming creative - Deconditioning with the Dance of the 5D - Numerology and Life Path #s (I'll share mine in a future post!) - Determining your...2022-12-1350 min

Open to Alchemy(Re)Writing Your StoryAre you ready for an empowering conversation on our ability to reclaim our story? You will love hearing from my guest April Dawn, a writer, poet and dream interpreter. Please note the trigger warning for abuse. Listen in as we chat about: - Writing a book - Writing as a healing journey - Digging in to shadow work - Identifying cycles of behavior and patterns in trauma - Changing your relationship to memories - Parts therapy - Dream interpretations 101 Connect...2022-12-0658 min

Open to AlchemyDecember Energy: Feeling Attuned to End 2022For this last solocast of the year, I tapped into the energy of December and our collective podcommunity to connect with whatever wisdom was wanting to be shared. Listen for a sweet session on: - Thanksgiving recap - Chakra connecting practice - Themes for December - Peace - Angel Realm - Creativity - My gratitude & wishes for you! You can access my special 2023 Year-Ahead Readings at this link on opentoalchemy.com You can find my instagram at open.to.alchemy 2022-11-2932 min

Open to AlchemyWorking with the Power of our WombsIn this eye-opening conversation, my guest Ashley Reimer shares insights from her experience as a Shamanic Womb Coach. Ashley has such a soft, but powerful way of explaining how to reconnect to our wombs and all the benefits of that deeper relationship. Listen in as we chat about: - Shamanism 101 - Connecting with ourselves - Womb power and our energetic connection - Stigma around our menstrual cycle - Moving through cycles of life - Moon cycles - Choosing how you want to live ...2022-11-2258 min

Open to AlchemyChoosing Faith over FearAre you ready for an infusion of faith?! This episode, with my guest Emily Aarons is exactly what we need to shake us out of our old stories and into a life of service! Emily is a Business Alignment Coach and Energy Healer and shares so much wisdom on: - Importance of like-minded community - Choosing to be seen - Recommitting to faith - Working with the ego - 5 habits for the new normal - Understanding our own timeline - Using intention to make decisions 2022-11-151h 09

Open to AlchemyOctober Energy: Change is in the AIR!Fall is here and with it brings an incredible energy of change! In this monthly solocast, I share some of the messages about change that have come through my meditations in the past week, including: - Why change is hard - Why some of us are more wired to change then others - How to embody the energy of change - 5 steps to make change - Why we have resistance...and why it's not always a bad thing - The three R's to lasting success ...2022-10-2527 min

Open to AlchemyUnplugging into PresenceIf you are ready to reclaim your energy and learn more about who you truly are, then you will love this episode with my guest, Tracey Owens. Tracey is an Empowerment Catalyst and Intuitive Energy Healer and in this inspiring conversation, we chat about: - Getting honest with yourself - Sobriety and Spirituality - Awakening to intuition - Addiction to chaos - 10-day silent retreat experience - Creating space to unplug - Finding your own energy - Expanding consciousness through natural tools 2022-10-1858 min

Open to AlchemySeptember Solocast: Rooted Energy HealingIt's the beginning of Fall and so I'm taking a giant leap of faith and stepping into my next level of Alchemy. I've been really connecting with the Earth energy and so I decided to call upon some friends who allowed me to tap in on their behalf and share their intuitive readings with all of you! The wisdom of the Natural world is so beautiful, supportive and empowering. I am so grateful for this gift and I'm truly honored to be able be a conduit for so many wonderful messages of healing. In this solocast I share guidance...2022-09-2735 min

Open to AlchemySelf-Love and the Beauty of ImperfectionMy guest Hails is on a mission to help people find and accept their authentic selves. As an intuitive and creative who guides souls on how to compassionately evolve, Hails is breaking through paradigms in life and business. Listen in as we share about: - Working against limiting beliefs - Non-conformity in school - Making Human Design your own - Evolving in business (and life) - Stepping into your different, authentic self - Where perfection comes from - Do you like yourself? How to tell!2022-09-1355 min

Open to AlchemyExamining Your Shadows: Accepting the Dark and LightIn this powerful episode, my guest Olivia Krishnaswami and I explore the Underworld archetype; a completely unexpected and yet perfectly timed topic! As a poet, writer and mystic, Olivia definitely has a way with words, and I'm so grateful she shared her work and spiritual insights with our pod-community! We chat about: - Figuring out titles and claiming future identities - How to use Archetype energy - The Underworld card - Silent meditation retreats - Layers of spirituality - Having many purposes + 5 year exercise - T...2022-09-0652 min

Open to AlchemyComing Home to YourselfIf you are looking for an open and expansive way to connect into your authentic self, the episode is must-listen. My guest Nyla Falardeau is an Intuitive Channel and teacher, who guides others to tap into their own intuition. In this beautiful and very raw, at times, conversation, we talk about: - Aligning with seasonal energy - Repeating messages - Listening to discomfort - Expanding into new spiritual methods - Shedding identities - Navigating grief & spiritual growth through grieving process (Trigger Warning!) - Continuing a...2022-08-231h 01

Open to AlchemyAugust Energy Theme: Benefits of Plants + Feeling Entitled to Pursue FunHi loves! Welcome to my August solocast, recorded on the special 8/8 Lion's Gate Portal. In this episode I share some of my current passions, including a deep dive into plant intuition and flower essences. Listen in for more on: - Lion's Gate portal - Office/space cleaning ritual - Previous design episodes: links to episode 57 episode 53 episode 23 - Plant intuition & sharing my spiritual connection - Making & benefits of flower essences - Following your pings - You are entitled to play - My gratitude...2022-08-0922 min

Open to AlchemySimplifying your Space (and Life)If you are obsessed with organization, then you will love this episode with Gigi Miller, a professional organizer and founder of Vision Organizing. Gigi deals with physical, mental and digital clutter, and helps clients with everything from space planning to over-buying and money issues. She's also an incredibly inspiring entrepreneur who has continued to pivot her business. Listen in for our convo on: - Staying the course in business - Finding your purpose - Building confidence - Different types of clutter - Why clutter matters - Fighting...2022-07-2648 min

Open to AlchemyJuly Energy Theme: Impermanence & TransformationThis month's solocast is a mid-summer recap of our Covid experience + Sante Fe vacation + the Fire card. Trigger warning for those sensitive to the topic of grief, especially loss of a parent. Listen in for my take on: - Our lessons from being sick - Magical Santa Fe - Link to my email on how to experience travel, without leaving home - The Fire card messages - Impermanence - Transformation - Slow burn of change - Fire rituals for release and manifestation 2022-07-1231 min

Open to AlchemyShifting your BeliefsOne of my favorite soulsisters, Breanna McHenry is back on the pod for a down-to-earth conversation on some high-vibe topics. Breanna is a Psychic Energy Worker who digs deep into everyday beliefs to help clients make quick and meaningful changes. Listen in on our spirituality speed date, as we go so many places, including: - What is happening with time - Generational trauma and conditioning - Shifting money beliefs - Energy of business - Manifesting feelings - Breaking patterns - Conscious parenting and...2022-06-2153 min

Open to AlchemyJune Energy: Sail into your Best Summer-SelfIf you are ready to have your most balanced and flowing June ever, this is your episode! In this month's solocast we are tapping into the energy of the Water card...I know, amazing synergy right? Listen in as I share about: - Finding your summer flow - Modifying your self-care routine - Prioritizing your time - Lessons from the Water element - Allowing yourself to change - Sharing your gifts - Looking at resistance And lots more. Connect with Lauren o...2022-06-0729 min

Open to AlchemyFinding your Flow with Feng Shui & Human DesignIf you are into having a space that increases the flow of joy, prosperity and peace, then the ancient wisdom of Feng Shui is definitely something you should check out! Luckily, my amazing guest Kat Kuziel of Urban Lark gives us the deets on how she combines principles of Feng Shui and Human Design to create supportive environments infused with holistic energy. In this episode we dive into: - Human Design profiles (specifically 2/4 and 6/2) - Seeing the world with more compassion - Being unapologetic - Creating a legacy of impact 2022-05-241h 01

Open to AlchemyThe Transformative Power of ArtIf you have been looking for a sign to tap into your creative flow, this is it! My guest, Penny Treese is an incredible fine artist, who combines her intuitive connection with a variety of techniques to create beautiful and impactful work. Get ready for your inspiration to ignite as we talk about: - Finding yourself through art - The foundation of a creative environment - Evolving with YES - Creating through accident and experiment - How to keep your work fresh - Trusting your intuition 2022-05-1051 min

Open to AlchemyMay Energy Theme: Maximizing your Time through PresenceIt's May! One of the busiest months of the year and it's so perfectly aligned that the card I pulled for the month is Time Master. In this monthly solocast I share about: - Navigating the chaos of May energy - Timeline jumping - Future tripping/unicorn thinking - How to feel free - Mindset shifting from lack to gratitude - How to be present - I AM work - Mantras/Affirmations - Meditation 101 - Creating boundaries ...2022-05-0328 min

Open to AlchemyNourishing your Spirit with NatureCalling all nature lovers! Get ready to have your mind blown by the incredible insights my guest Sara Artemisia shares in this episode! Sara is a plant spirit wisdom teacher, flower essence practitioner, Akashic Records reader, and abundance coach. And wow, does she have a direct line to the magical message of our nature allies. In this episode we chat about: - The plant origin of my name - How to connect to plants - Finding your inner light - How we were all plant people - Grounding 2022-04-2643 min

Open to AlchemyApril Energy Theme: You don't need to See to BelieveThis monthly solocast dives into the energy of The Seer, who teaches us to tap into and trust our intuition. This is a great epsiode if you want to learn some everyday tools and techniques to access your intuition! I chat about: - Benefits of breaking from routine - Trusting your inner voice - Tapping into your intuition - Soul contracts aka life lessons - Grounding into your 5 senses - Getting quiet - Breathwork - Journaling and more! I...2022-04-1226 min

Open to AlchemyGetting In Touch with Your TruthMy guest Andrea McCallum is an Artist and Healing Energy Facilitator, who has a powerful connection to herself and spirit. By continually learning more about herself through Astrology, Human Design and Intuitive Guidance, Andrea sets a beautiful example for how to an open and authentic channel. In this episode, we chat about: - Flowing with energy and cycles - Boundaries - Noticing patterns - Human Design and Astrology in Business - Shifting the perspective of resistance - Asking for help - Spirit crumbs ...2022-03-2957 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy Podcast One Year Anniversary CelebrationI am over the moon celebrating my one year anniversary of the Open to Alchemy podcast! It has been such an incredible ride with the most amazing listener support and encouragement, I am so honored that you have made space for me in your lives. And I am so grateful fo my magical guests, who have such generously shared their stories and wisdom, holding us all in their powerful light. This is a special highlight reel, with a glimpse into the beauty of the Open to Alchemy podcast community. @cultivate.rest @nikki_renfroe_martinez @charlenelite @akashicinsights @shandemko...2022-03-2222 min

Open to AlchemyBelieving in your own MagicWhether it's believing in your power to change, the ability to manifest healing or easy connection with spirit guides, my guest Kelbi McCumber Morris is here for it all. And she does it with grace, compassion, curiosity and an open heart. Listen in as she shares from her wealth of experience in energy work, shamanism, plant medicine and more. From setting intentions to seeing energy portals, this conversation has got it covered. - Being specific - Calling in/connecting with your guides - Regulating your nervous system - Manifesting healing 2022-03-151h 07

Open to AlchemyGaining Everyday Awareness through AstrologyCalling all astrology lovers: If you want a beautiful understanding of how the sun, moon, other planets and astrological signs work, then listen in! My guest Natha Campanella is a professional astrologer, teacher and amazing light who shares her incredible wisdom in such a clear and empowering way. We chat about: - New moon & full moon impacts - Using ancient archetypes - Understanding your Sun & Moon signs - Elements in the signs - Family dynamics - Growing an astrology business - Vibrational spectrum in the...2022-03-0855 min

Open to AlchemyMarch Energy Theme: Tapping into your EssenceIt's March and in this month solocast we are accessing the wisdom of our essential Wild Woman! There is a more authentic, free, true version of ourselves that is inside of us, waiting to be allowed to shine her soul gifts. Are you ready to connect with her? Listen in to the activation episode where I share about: - Time speeding up - Lesson from nature - Wild Woman energy - Authentic self - Forks in the road - Expanding possibilities - Embodying fear 2022-03-0128 min

Open to AlchemyCreating the Life you Want: 2/22/22 IntentionI'm so excited to share this special solocast for the 2/22/22 manifestation portal. I love the synchronicities that led to this unplanned episode. Listen in for an empowering message on how to create the life you want, including mindset work, IRL planning and manifestation tips. - Gratitude message for all of you! - What 222 means spiritually - Goal feelings - How to claim the life you want - Mindset activation: Believing you are worthy - Planning & prioritizing - Manifesting through action - Setting your 22222...2022-02-2224 min

Open to AlchemyEmbodiment and FlowMy guest Jess Taylor is an Reiki Master, Womb Light Master and all around Embodiment Boss. From your actual flow to flowing with your emotions, we go deep in this very personal episode. Listen in for topics including: - What is Womb Light - Energetic releases - The moon & your cycle - Masculine vs Feminine - Cycle reclamation - Embodiment practices - Fighting for the life you want - Breaking away from conditioning - Trauma responses - Why I...2022-02-081h 00

Open to AlchemyFebruary Energy Theme: Finding your Rhythm & Reframing CourageSee ya next time January...fabulous February energy is here. In this monthly solocast, I'll be sharing the wisdom of The Drum, which reminds us to find flow in our own rhythm, call upon our courage and choose our soul's highest expression. In the episode, I chat about: - Letting go of January with grace and self-compassion - February energy theme of The Drum - Finding your rythym - Being soft and strong - Lessons from water - Shamanic drumming meditations - Being happy or...2022-02-0124 min

Open to AlchemyManifestation & Empowered AlignmentIf you have been wanting the scoop on all the manifesting how-tos, this is your episode! My guest Stayce Krinstad in an incredible energy healer and manifesting maven, who has the most beautiful and down-to-earth way of teaching mystical spiritual concepts! In this super impactful and actionable episode we talk about: - Distractions & the collective energy - Feeling source inspiration - Embodied manifestation methods - Finding presence - Law of vibration - Watching your words & changing your thoughts - Identifying beliefs & blocks ...2022-01-181h 01

Open to AlchemyInspired Content CreationCalling all content creators! My guest for this week's episode, Sara Rae of Spiritually Inspired, is sharing all her content creation tips, with tons of practical insights, and a sprinkle of source inspiration. Get your journals ready to take notes on: - Social media challenges - Content creation process - Repurposing content - Inspiration sources - Key word research - Finding a BOD - Marketing off social - Co-creating with source - Open to Alchemy Clarity Workbook - Money r...2022-01-1158 min

Open to AlchemyJanuary Energy Theme: Showcasing your Originality & Creative FlowWelcome to 2022! In this first solocast of the year, I expand on the energy theme for the month, Heart of the Sky, based on the Mystical Shaman Oracle Deck. I hope you'll find some inspiration and compassion in this heart-felt and vulnerable episode. Listen in for: - Covid overwhelm and self-compassion techniques - Staying high vibe - Heart of the Sky card - Being original, two ways to dive in - Allowing creative energy - Atomic Habits book - Manifesting challenges and hacks ...2022-01-0427 min

Open to AlchemyTaking Control of your HealthIf you are ready to explore a holistic, empowered relationship with your health, you will love this episode with my guest Dr. Sarah Wilde. Sarah is a board-certified Acupuncture Physician and Gerson practitioner with an incredible wealth of knowledge on so many facets of wellbeing. In this super-fascinating episode we chat about: - Sarah's journey into the healing arts - The Gerson practice - How we really are what we eat - Toxins + Autoimmune - How to start at any stage - What food cravings really tell...2021-12-211h 00

Open to AlchemyHow to Build a Success FempireCalling all entrepreneurs and founders! My guest Daniela Garcia knows a thing or two about start-ups. As a serial entrepreneur, Daniella has launched lots of businesses, including a new product line (Fempire Threads), a Podcasting app (Podbooking) and a sales agency that just hit 6 figures. Join this fabulous conversation that covers: - Benefits of positive mindset - Entrepreneur as an identity - Differences between feminine and masculine entrepreneurs in traits and challenges - Hardest part of entrepreneurship - Value of consistency and organization - Gift of time 2021-12-0751 min

Open to AlchemyDecember Energy Theme: Finding Balance & Self-Compassion in ChangeIt's my last solocast of the year, so tune in to get all the powerful December insights. Inspired by the magical Butterfly, December's theme is all about Transformation. Listen in for such perfectly divined guidance to wrap up 2021. Topics include: - Energetic hygiene for the holidays - Butterfly card reversed & what that means - Year long reflection - Growth you don't see - Letting go of the resistance of change - Finding balance in growth - Differerent seasons of growth ...2021-11-3026 min

Open to AlchemyExploring Animal EnergyCalling all animal lovers! If you ever wanted to know more about the beloved animal in your life, this is the episode for you! My guest, Melinda Lee Schmitt is an Animal Energy Therapist and brings her authentic and inspiring perspective to help animals and humans communicate on a more seamless level. In this incredible conversation we chat about: - Animal Energy Therapy - Owner and pet communication - Difference in energy bodies - How animals think about pain - Self-love from an animal viewpoint - Benefits...2021-11-1642 min

Open to AlchemyThe Power of PranaAre you ready to understand and harness the power of your prana? Then listen in! My guest Tatiana Franklin is a Pranic Healer and Life Coach who has such a beautiful gift for making the healing journey more accessible. In this episode we chat about: - What is Prana and Pranic healing - Understanding your Chakra health - The Tony Robbins experience & walking through fire - Combining coaching and healing - Claiming a wider identity - The energy of curiosity - Feeling clarity in your...2021-11-0946 min

Open to AlchemyNovember Energy Theme: Clear the ClutterHappy November! In this monthly solocast episode we are channeling the Frog animal spirit, which had so much practical and inspiring wisdom to leap into (see what I did there). In this episode I cover: - Time accelerating - Frog Spirit - Leaping into action - How & why to stop taking in information - Media consumption journal - November challenge: check your consumption diet - Taking back your power - Changing the second thought - Being the watcher ...2021-11-0235 min

Open to AlchemyApplied Astrology: Cosmic Career GuidanceHave you ever wondered what you were truly meant to do? According to my guest, Career Astrologer, Podcast host and Author Natalie Walstein, the answers for each of us, are written in the stars. Natalie combines her deep knowledge of Astrology with a practical and inspiring perspective on living a soul-aligned work/life. In this expansive episode we chat about: - Why Astrology - The Cosmic Calling formula to figure out your Career - Developing a unique POV - The value of just doing the work - Writing a...2021-10-2643 min

Open to AlchemyDecoding Human DesignMy guest Alyson Foley-Contreras is a Designer and Creative Consultant who uses her incredible knowledge of Human Design, Reiki and Psych K to inform her work and lead clients to more ease and authenticity. If you ever wanted to hear how two Human Design guides connect, talk HD and use the system IRL, this episode is for you! We chat about: - Discovering Human Design - Learning Energy Types - Generators vs Manifesting Generators - Burnout - Learning to say "No" - Moving energy - R...2021-10-1953 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: Embodied ClarityIt was such an incredible delight to spend time in the clear, authentic, intentional energy of my guest Jessica Briggs, an intuitive healer, reader and nature enthusiast. If you are ready to expand your view of what alignment can look like IRL, this is your episode. We talk about so many magical topic including: - Living in Mt Shasta - Changing the energy of manifestation - Tending to your humanness - The gifts from your birth environment - Being energetically blocked from things - Letting go of...2021-10-1259 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: October Energy ThemeY'all I was not planning or expecting all the major pep-talk energy that came into this episode, but I guess that BEE spirit knows what it's doing. In this solocast, I dive deep into my new re-focused energy on helping aspiring entreprenuers combine their passion and purpose for fulfilling and sustainable work+life alignment. Listen in for: - The benefits of pulling oracle or tarot cards - Niching down - Connecting inner calling with outer results - Passion + purpose - Fully accessing and putting your gifts to use 2021-10-0525 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: Empathy & Accessing your IntuitionMy guest Laura Insley of Charging Sky Consciousness shares such a grounding and refreshing look at modern spirituality. From her connection to crystals to her drive to champion the secondhand first movement, Laura brings such mindfulness and intention to everything she does. In this far-reaching episode we chat about: - Honoring your energy - Living as an empath - Working through being sensitive - Conscious parenting - Soul contracts with our children - Her start to awareness and intuition - Discovering the power of crystals 2021-09-2852 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: Exploring the Dream WorldThey say life is but a dream, but which world is the waking one and which one is dreaming? My guest, Tracy Amiel of Ethereal Communications explores this and so many more possibilities in her role as a Dream Oracle. In this beautiful episode we chat about: - What is a Dream Oracle - Dream Messages & creating your own dream dictionary - Empathic abilities - The effect of Moon cycles and Astrology on dreams - Layering modalities - Timeline Jumping - Removing containers of judgment 2021-09-2146 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: Sound HealingIf you haven't heard the sweet sounds of a sound bath, you will definitely want to after this episode. My guest Danielle Hall of Sound Embrace, shares so much wisdom about this ancient practice that is getting lots of attention in the spiritual world and beyond. We chat about: - What is Sound Healing - Theta brainwaves - Being sensitive - What we learn from resistance - Humming benefits - Letting go to allow more - Value of your personal story - Not b...2021-09-141h 05

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: September Spirit Animal EnergyHello September! This month we are working with the energy of the Vulture spirit animal who reminds us that nothing is wasted. So much goodness came in during this solocast, including a bit about my process in helping people open to their own alchemy. Here's what I touched on: - How all experiences can provide value - Experiences without meaning or judgement - Connecting with all parts of ourselves - Playing for pay - Not wasting time - Mindlessness vs Intention - Taking a break f...2021-08-3129 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: Bringing the Divine into DesignHave you ever thought about infusing your space with more of your soul? My guest Bonnie Casamassima can help you connect with your most aligned environment using her incredible blend of natural design studies and intuitive abilities. In this soulful episode, we chat about: - Biophilic Design - Reconnecting with nature - Connecting your values with actions - Guided visualizations to get space senses - Accessible design vs Consumerism - Sacred Geometry + Golden Ratio - Meditation to reduce stress - How to overcome...2021-08-2449 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: Connecting with Crystal EnergyMy guest, Deirdre Selby-Gius, takes Crystal healing to a whole new level. Tapping into her gifts as a way to help support her son's journey, Deirdre shares her beautiful techniques for helping clients find their way back to wholeness. In this episode we chat about: - Supporting yourself through supporting others - Gifts in motherhood - Energy channels in crystals - Moving from 3rd to 5th dimension - Crystalline beings - Fragmentation as a source of pain - Fire integration ceremonies - Finding w...2021-08-1740 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: Stepping into your ShadowHave you been diving into Shadow Work or avoiding it all together? Learning more about your shadow can be integral part of your spiritual journey, so it's time to get curious. My guest Rebecca Wierman is a Shadow Work Coach and Intuitive Healer, who uses a variety of modalities to create uniquely guided healing containers. In this expansive episode we talk about: - Taking leaps - Breaking away from identities - What a full-body YES feels like - Shadow work - Miscommunications - Flexibility in healing 2021-08-1050 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: August Spirit Animal Energy UpdateWelcome to August! The month we harness the energy of the Buffalo, who teaches that the abundant universe will always provide. This is my most personal solocast yet, where I share a very raw look at the energy that both me and my family has been sitting with. Listen to hear insights on: - Experiencing loss and moving through grief - Asking for help - The Powerful Buffalo - Accessing all parts of you and finding all your achievements - Freedom vs Constraints - Finding answers through...2021-08-0332 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: Foraging for Authenticity with Mother EarthThere is something unmistakenly grounding about my guest Andrea Blanton of the triply-incredible Food Earth Birth. Her knowledge and use of nature guides both her businesses and her way of showing up in this life. Get ready for a beautiful, soulful conversation including a deeper look at: - Finding nature in a concrete jungle - Postpartum depression/healing - Divine intervention - Herbs speaking to you - Superhero Mothers & being a soulpreneur with kids - Micro-decisions - Rooting down - Knowing when it's...2021-07-2056 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: Being the Creator of your LifeAn "Artist's life" is more than just an idea for my guest Stephanie Della Porta, it's an embodied way of living. And after hearing her beautiful, inspiring story, you'll find a whole new way to activate the intuitive artist within you. In this episode we chat about: - Causes of suffering - Feeling one with source - Duality & Polarity - Spiritual bypassing - Integration, interpretation, perception - Art as a soul language - Aura colors - Taking a leap of faith ...2021-07-131h 11

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: July Spirit Animal EmbodimentJuly's energy is upon us and the amazing Bobcat is helping to guide us and remind us that life is a mystery! In this solocast, I talk about: - Bobcat spirit - No Judgement July - How it's all information - Duality - Softening to your intuition - Allowing what is - Getting to the truth - What we get from control and how to release it - Unhooking from your story of "supposed to" - And more drops of...2021-07-0621 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: A Soulful Approach to Skin (and life)Listen in as my guest Susan Gonzalez, owner and creator of Moon Organics, shares her incredible story of finding her purpose through her pain. With such an insightful and beautiful approach to life, soulpreneurship and self-care, I know you'll love this episode as much as I did. We chat about: - Susan's cancer diagnosis and how her needs led to creating a business - Process of creating a product - St. Hildegard - Aromatherapy - Scents + emotions + memories - Building a fan base - Giving...2021-06-2949 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: Healing your Past, Present & FutureThis episode is like a speed course in consciousness. My guest Breanna McHenry is an Intuitive Energy Worker who uses belief work and ancestral awareness to help bring your healing to the next level. We chat about so many high vibe topics, so there is something for everyone in this incredible episode, especially if you want to learn more about: - Reconnecting with your gifts - Cultivating a psychic lifestyle - Moving through fear - What is belief work and how does it work - Where karma comes from +...2021-06-2259 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy {Soul Subjects: Akashic Records}My dear friend Mandy Carsten is back to kick off a new series for the Open to Alchemy Podcast called Soul Subjects. These shorter, deep dive episodes will be highlighting my favorite spiritual modalities, giving you more insights into all their magic. Mandy & I cover so many amazing elements of the Akashic Records including: - What are the Akashic Records - What types of readings you can get - Soul profiles - Spiritual teams - Archangelic realms - Starseeds vs Earth Souls ...2021-06-1536 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: Mental Health, Mindfulness & MotherhoodMy guest Marnie Grodzin is as real and raw as it comes. Whether talking about her life in Social Work, Entrepreneurship or Motherhood, Marnie shares so generously and with a heartfelt honesty that is soulfully refreshing. Marnie has so much incredible wisdom from her many areas of experience and we cover a ton of amazing topics such as: - Personal mottos - The seed of an idea - Being a "no" person vs a "yes" person - A-ha moment myths - Social Media influence - Cultivating confidence...2021-06-081h 06

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: June Spirit EmbodimentWelcome to June! This month our Spirit Animal Alchemy is found in the wisdom of the Seahorse, which reminds us to watch and wait. In this solocast, I share channeled guidance including: - Shifting relationships - Saying no to drama and toxicity - Staying neutral to gain perspective - Being aware of energy hooks - Honoring your Human Design emotional authority (Solar Plexus) - Using your open centers in Human Design - Multi-tasking fallacy - Slowing down to move faster ...2021-06-0122 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: Managing your Money & MindsetFor all you Money-minded Alchemists (and who isn't), this episode with my guest Rachel Peavy will rock your wallet and your world. Rachel is a Money Coach and Mentor who brings a whole new level of intention, mindfulness and magic to all your financial stories. In this episode we talk about: - Intuition and money - Yoga teaching as a catalyst for self-discovery - Paying attention to signs - Learning your money stories and where they came from - Breaking from conditioning - Using your body for...2021-05-2546 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: The Power of Reiki and Developing your IntuitionFrom Corporate Chief to Reiki Master, my guest Gail Turner-Cooper is an inspirational ray of light. If you are ready to tap into your Intuitive power, this episode is for you. We talk about so many expansive topics: - The start of Gail's awakening process - Transcendental Meditation - Health Coaching principles - Clairs 101 - Learning to access your guides - Incorporating messages into your work - Shifting from practitioner to teacher - Value of community - and lots more! 2021-05-1849 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: Finding your way (back) to FlowMy guest, Jenn Cook, is a multi-passionate, wellness and lifestyle business creator. From yoga and bodywork to tarot and jewelry and even underground cocktails, she's a beautiful guide to flowing with your passions. In this episode she shares so much bad-ass wisdom, with her signature authenticity and vulnerability. We cover so many incredible topics such as: - Being multi-passionate in business - Breaking out of your own BS - Navigating resistance - Benefits of ritual anchors - Creative flow and getting back to your imagination - Harmony...2021-05-1149 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: Spirit Animal Wisdom for MayIt's my first solo episode! I decided to go all-in on my monthly guidance from the Spirit Animal Oracles and share the wisdom that has come in. For May I pulled the Peacock, which encourages us to Let in Shine! In this episode I talk about: - Getting over my nerves of recording solo - The Spirit Animal Oracle deck from Colette Baron-Reid - All about the Peacock - Showing your true colors, strutting yourself - How to step into your authentic self - Starting a journaling...2021-05-0422 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: Lessons from a Leadership CoachIf you've ever considered hiring or becoming a coach, you'll love this episode with Leadership & Life Coach Vicki Abelson. Vicki has such a practical and accessible style towards finding and creating your best life! In this episode we talk about: - Finding your authentic voice - Being a Projector at work - Becoming a coach, finding the right program and why certification might not be for you - Why there is no market saturation - Adding work to the woo - Creating structured flow ...2021-04-2740 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: Accessing SpiritMy guest Nyla Falardeau lives a life of intention and awareness that so many of us aspire to. She has a beautiful practice of accessing spirit and using her connection to guide each day. If you are wanting to enhance your spiritual practice and learn how to navigate this physical word with grace and acceptance, this episode is for you! In this episode we talk about: - Empowerment - Self-discovery resources - Finding meditation in daily tasks - Spiritual awakening - Chakra clearing 2021-04-2041 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: Mindfulness in a Modern WorldMy guest Shannon Demko is a Generator powerhouse! In addition to a full time job, she somehow manages to run her two soul-businesses, teach yoga, meditation and take care of her young family too. If you are ready for an expansive conversation about mindfulness and spiritual entrepreneurship, this is a must listen! In this episode we talk about: - Shannon's approach to writing and social media - Spiritual birthing of an idea - Letting space in - Value of finding community - Sober curiousness - Conscious consumption 2021-04-1347 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: Re-discovering the Akashic RecordsAlong with her incredible intuitive abilities, Mandy Carsten is a beautiful example of grounded woo. She takes concepts and ideas that may seem unattainable and communicates them practically and accessibly. In this episode we talk about - Mandy's discovery of the Akashic Records - Connecting with your guides - Running a spiritual side hustle - Prioritizing joy over security - Finding your calling - Staying authentic in our social media-driven world Discover more about Mandy at Akashic I...2021-04-0655 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: A Soul's Journey to Fearless AuthenticityFrom Singer/Songwriter to Yoga Teacher to Fearless Coach to Spiritual Guide, this interview with guest Charlene Lite has it all! In this episode we talk about: - Charlene's adventure moving from LA to NYC to pursue her dream of being a recording artist - Some major events that led to the start of her spiritual awakening - How Charlene launched her yoga business, including classes, events and retreats - How to be authentic in this noisy world - Why self-love is so critical 2021-03-2056 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: All about Tarot + Oracle CardsEverything you've ever wanted to know to start your Tarot card practice with guest Nikki Renfroe. In this episode we talk about: - Nikki's Tarot practice - How to learn more about Tarot cards and how to use their wisdom - Multiple card spreads for daily, monthly and yearly knowledge - Creating your own energetic dictionary Find more about Nikki at https://www.instagram.com/nikki_renfroe_martinez/ Find more about me at https://www.instagram...2021-03-2035 min

Open to AlchemyOpen to Alchemy: Yoga Nidra + HypnotherapyGet all the scoop on Yoga Nidra, Hypnotherapy, balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood and spirituality with guest Rebecca Moulton. In this episode we chat about: - Yoga Nidra also known as Yogic Sleep - The differences between various forms of Restorative Yoga - What is Hypnotherapy - Rebecca's journey to health & wellness - Limiting beliefs about becoming a practicioner/teacher Find Rebecca at https://www.instagram.com/cultivate.rest/ Find more about me at https://www...2021-03-2050 min