Sondra Turnbull & Alysia Seymour

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Belgariad & BeyondBoob Crystal TaboosCastle of Wizardry, Chapter 1 Garion’s tripping on memories being recalled by the Orb, as the company flies down through the caves beneath Rak Cthol inside the earthquake triggered by Ctuchik’s utter destruction. He’s the one witness who truly understands the struggle of faith Relg goes through in his decision to pass through the rockfall and rescue Taiba. Sondra has book promo excitement and nerves, and is fizzing over the new words she wrote into the draft of Emerald on Her Tongue. Creativism is how she lives! Also she performs a micro recorder concer...2021-05-291h 20

Belgariad & BeyondAn Entirely Possible StarswordCastle of Wizardry, Prologue Garion’s family history with lots of story Easter eggs about the Rivan blood line’s relationship with the orb, Tolnedrans, and Nyissans. Sondra has realised, as she pens the series of introductory emails for new GKU subscribers, that she should probably take a sec to celebrate her achievements. Alysia is finalising her last Raven Dreams book and finding inspiration in music again amid demanding household transformations. They’re both of the opinion that motherhood is hard, breathing is good, and reading is a safe space. Book...2021-05-211h 06

Belgariad & BeyondPerceptions of Perverted MindsMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 27 Garion follows Wolf through the strange and horrible rooms of Ctuchik’s tower as the orb song swells in his body and mind. His grandfather does battle with the evil magician until Ctuchik destroys himself, the aftermath of which cracks the city apart around them. In the end Garion scoops up the innocent orb thief just in time to flee the wreckage and re-enter the caves. Sondra is in data overload recovery (again) after coming down from the excitement of fresh, juicy learnings and is reminding herself to also breathe. Al...2021-04-231h 23

Belgariad & BeyondOver the EdgeMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 26 Garion is in the thrall of some intense emotions: fear saturated slave pens, Brill’s surprise ambush and Silk’s bout of hand-to-hand combat with the assassin, anger at the horror of worship in the temple of Torak, and the subsequent draining of his will to destroy it all. Sondra has redesigned and reissued her whole Embodying Earth series of books and must be in alignment because she accidentally created a new book while she was at it. Alysia is in a week of beginnings and nurturing her body, her dr...2021-04-191h 11

Belgariad & BeyondSerenading DeathMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 25 Garion follows Relg into the darkness of the caves beneath Rak Cthol, climbing up sheer rock for hours to reach the slave pens. He gives Taiba the escaped and dying Marag slave his cloak, and finds out Ctuchic killed her two baby girls, sacrificing them on the altar to Torak. Sondra is intoxicated by the sensuousness of the warming forest. She’s cycled around to connecting with people and her creations again. Alysia is once again experiencing the negatives and positives of corona times, and emerging into a blooming seas...2021-04-021h 09

Belgariad & BeyondCasting Life IllusionsMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 24 Garion helps Aunt Pol shield the group from grolim mind-searching and is an accidental partner in the madding of a grolim’s mind when his aunt attacks. Sondra is walking into inspiration and feeling alive. Her artistic senses are waking up with the seasonal thaw. Alysia is pulling weeds and enjoying the scent of fresh turned earth, and drawing joy from the awareness of human connections. They’re both opening up to life. Stick around for "Prophecy Speaks", the segment of the show where real magic i...2021-02-191h 00

Belgariad & BeyondLearning to Pray on HorsebackMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 23 Garion swims through black sand with sea monsters in the freezing wasteland of an empty sea, while Silk turns inside out in the aftermath of his internal rockslide. There’s a bit of swordplay, axeplay, and rockplay before the company sets course over shaking ground toward the smoking volcano. Sondra is in the depths of despair of ever being able to finish watching Anne with an E, and poking her sore spots. Alysia is toasting her happy birthday with friends and a couple of quiet whiskeys, and shedding happy tear...2021-02-111h 27

Belgariad & BeyondThe Taste of RockMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 22 Garion slides back down into the gully with Barak with the news of Silk’s capture. He waits around with everyone else for hours in the dark, spiralling down internally into guilt and grief, remembering Lelldorin for the first time in ages, while Relg prays his way through the rock wall of the pit to rescue Silk. Sondra has been ambushed by a year of work upending down the drain. Now she’s finding the advantages of a startling change of direction. Is panic the appropriate response to her youngest daughter’s discov...2021-02-041h 22

Belgariad & BeyondTurning Bones to WaterMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 21 Garion meets Silk’s Nadrak “friend” Yarblek and is amazed by the way Aunt Pol behaves when Yarblek asks to buy her. Relg gets a cold and thinks he’s dying. Silk freaks out and flees when he hears the King of the Murgos is on his way. But, too late! Brill has finally captured his man. Sondra is drawing more mystical creatures with layer and layers of colour, and they’re talking to her! She needs to remember that she’s an EFT, Reiki and Meditation therapist and get back to being her o...2021-01-291h 15

Belgariad & BeyondLust in the Righteous DustMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 20 Garion has become Relg’s confessor—the Ulgo is having a tough time of it this week. Our teenage hero is witness to the horror of a Thull hurling himself from the top of the Eastern Escarpment, but the horror turns to sickness when he hears Silk explain why The Thull had been so willing to die by his own design. Sondra is still drawing and painting, and is NOT chopping her wife’s toe off. She’s been deep in the design and build of her publishing company’s new website, whi...2021-01-241h 26

Belgariad & BeyondDrawing in InspirationMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 19 Garion and the gang are out of the caves of Ulgo and back in the sunshine on the surface. He inadvertently nominates himself for Relg duty, which basically means to keep the newly emerged cave-dweller calm enough about open sky to not run screaming into the forest. Sondra tries to expound upon the attributes of the peoples of the Belgariad. It’s a hilarious effort. She’s painting and feeling the freshness of new creation and inspiration. Alysia is using drawing to release heavy stuff and maybe it will turn i...2021-01-151h 23

Belgariad & BeyondOut of the DarknessMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 18 Relg gets very cooperative, Ce’Nedra is told she has to stay behind, and Garion gets kissed again (and is still clueless about why). The gang makes a plan to sneak into Cthol Murgos. Alysia is in Covid recovery with Supernatural, and she’s wondering what does being a professional writer look like? She’s centred and calm, even after coming through some tumultuous December happenings. Sondra gets passionate about personal responsibility around vaccinations. Her sleep has been disturbed lately, but she’s more focused since returning to work after her...2021-01-081h 18

Belgariad & BeyondSliding Through IllusionsMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 17 Ce’Nedra acknowledges to herself that her bad behaviour is due to her continual state of fright since joining the group. The Gorim surprises her by recognising she’s a dryad, and her haughty sass plonks her into a situation of having to listen to a tiresome ancient story. But she’s captivated and learns about UL. Relg antagonises them all and ends up demonstrating why anyone might be willing to put up with his company. Sondra is moving her body more, inside and outside, and has a case of standing-desk joy. Oh...2020-12-041h 37

Belgariad & BeyondIt's Pink Down There!Magician’s Gambit, Chapter 16 Garion enters the portal and descends into the red-tinted dark caves of the Ulgos feeling the weight of the mountain as well as their seemingly bottomless depths. He is profoundly moved by the neverending echo of the Ulgo hymn that has sounded in the caves for thousands of years, and again when he meets the Gorim, knowing instinctively that he is perhaps the holiest man in the world. Sondra is rolling around in yin yoga yumminess and feeling rewarded for writing every day. Her current favourite yoga session is at the en...2020-11-131h 11

Belgariad & BeyondDon’t Touch the HolinessMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 15 Garion is feeling drained in the aftermath of working magic with Aunt Pol, and even though he’s worried about Durnik being unconscious for so long and the others being injured, he is present enough to prompt his aunt to get Wolf back on track when his grandfather gets lost in the misery of his grief. Belgarath then leads them up the mountain and through the worsening blizzard to the mysterious abandoned city of Prolgu. Sondra has been making plans and opened her shared virtual writing studio once more because mortality paid...2020-11-061h 16

Belgariad & BeyondTears of a ClownMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 14 Garion is again reigned in by Aunt Pol when he reaches for his sword to join the others as they fight off an attack from Grul the Eldrak and his pack of rockwolves. His grandfather leaps into the fray in wolf form. Garion and his aunt perform a piece of sorcery so powerful it takes their combined focus and their medallions to build the required will. Aunt Pol releases the spell with the word, Mother, after which an ephemeral smaller wolf appears surrounded with a flickering blue aura and speaking with a woman’s vo...2020-10-301h 04

Belgariad & BeyondLaughing into the Lurking MadnessMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 13 Garion draws his sword and protects his aunt and the princess while Barak, Mandorallen, and Hettar do battle in epic style with hrulga and algroths, the big knight laughing in the face of fear. Sondra has a new mantra: I’m a writer and a podcaster I’m a writer and a podcaster. She’s in shock over her brother’s accident and feeling scattered and lost, scared of activating old patterns of guilt about leaving her family. Alysia is still encountering dark thoughts and engaging with them differently with a lighter, m...2020-10-2359 min

Belgariad & BeyondThe Weight of SpiritMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 12 Garion gets a lesson in the balance of universal forces after feeling foolish for flubbing his first act of deliberate magic. The shifted perspective of birds sings him out of his funk though, right before he meets his grandfather’s brother sorcerers and expands his cursing vocabulary thanks to Beldin and—of all people—his Aunt! Sondra has had a week of imposter syndrome that she only emerged from after remembering to breathe and meditate. Alysia has been finding her way into deep presence and peace, dealing with emotions as they arise. T...2020-10-151h 22

Belgariad & BeyondButterflies in the DarkMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 11 Garion meets Aldur and is blessed, claiming the God as his Master without knowing why. He spends time contemplating the passing of what he senses is a significant threshold and then sets out to discover how much more complicated the doing of deliberate magic is compared to instinctive magic. Sondra is enjoying the autumn changes and feeling much better now that her creative spark has returned. Alysia is diving into darkness and feeling the light of the dark, engaging in her first deliberate shadow work. They are both waking up from th...2020-10-081h 12

Belgariad & BeyondThe Tree Of Life Has Only One EndMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 10 Garion is nervous about Ce’Nedra who is watching him all the time. He projects his mind into that of the little colt, confirming the existence of a special bond between them. Mr Wolf relates a brief history of the ruined towers they pass once they reach the Vale of Aldur but is subdued and seems to not want to elaborate. But after the group reaches The Tree, Wolf takes Garion to his tower and relates some family history, and after some intimate instruction in The Will and The Word Garion wonders if he m...2020-09-261h 32

Belgariad & BeyondSimple Is ComplicatedMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 9 Garion is embarrassed at the awed respect being directed at him by all the horses and the colt’s uncensored adoration. He finally understands why he needs guidance in sorcery and realises that just because he can do something with his power doesn’t mean he should. His relationship with Ce’Nedra has reached the point of being able to pick up on her unspoken signals that she’s busting for an argument. Sondra is invoking dark moon energy and re-dedicating her word to herself. Alysia’s in the fire storm and is writi...2020-09-181h 16

Belgariad & BeyondThe Unknowable CaveMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 8 Garion’s attention fades from the reality of Mandorallen confessing his deepest fear when he is called by the profound magic of the cave and shifts into an altered state of consciousness to bring a new-born colt back to life. Sondra is attempting to drink the oceans—unsuccessfully, and the berating of her cruel internal voice has required her to launch into emergency self-care mode. Alysia is on the magic crystal water of transformation and shifting to complete presence as a mother while embodying past selves in her writing to bring her ch...2020-09-101h 21

Belgariad & BeyondHow To See DragonsMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 7 arion wakes up with everyone else on the north edge of Maragor, keeps holding Ce’Nedra’s hand just because it feels nice and later on pays for an exuberant kiss with a load of snow down his collar. Between the appearance of a scruffy band of robbers and encountering a more dangerous group of murgos led by Brill, Garion also gets to see Silk at his sneaky and snarky best. Sondra is channelling vibrational essences again, and with that comes an update to the cold sore saga in the form of a p...2020-09-051h 14

Belgariad & BeyondA CONVERSATION: You're Saving The World & Don't Even Know ItIn this special episode of Belgariad & Beyond, Sondra and her guest, Jessica Moore-Lucas continue a conversation to discover how the magical realism of story and the books that we love weave through the fabric of our lives to support us. If you're enjoying the Belgariad & Beyond Podcast strictly spoiler-free, be aware we sometimes briefly touch on the Belgariad stories. Spirituality. What does it mean? Mindfulness and other home-schooling disasters. Depression and the absence of creative force, and how to find it again. And of course the conversation wraps up with some Prophecy Speaks. Check out...2020-08-2852 min

Belgariad & BeyondA CONVERSATION: You're More Successful Than You KnowIn this special episode of Belgariad & Beyond, Sondra and her guest, Rachel Salin continue a conversation to discover how the magical realism of story and the books that we love weave through the fabric of our lives to support us. If you're enjoying the Belgariad & Beyond Podcast strictly spoiler-free, be aware we sometimes briefly touch on the Belgariad stories. This episode gets into the sparks of what has currently set our worlds ablaze and how we find comfort in the known of our favourite stories—and so much more—then wrap up the conversation with some Prophecy Spea...2020-08-261h 18

Belgariad & BeyondA CONVERSATION: You're Braver Than You ThinkIn this special episode of Belgariad & Beyond, Sondra and her guest, Mary Sexton begin a conversation to discover how the magical realism of story and the books that we love weave through the fabric of our lives to support us. If you're enjoying the Belgariad & Beyond Podcast strictly spoiler-free, be aware we do briefly touch on the Belgariad stories. We touch on tender issues and acknowledge the healing that was found in books at those times, and so much more, then wrap up the conversation with some Prophecy Speaks. Want some reading suggestions? Here's Mary's...2020-08-241h 07

Belgariad & BeyondGod-sized Grief CounsellingMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 6 Garion has insights into the feminine spiral and masculine line, and channels the voice of prophecy to confront Mara who, maddened by grief, tries to attack him. Sondra has found stillness and healing for her tired spirit in meditative drawing. Alysia is worrying for her dad’s health — mental and physical wellness are so intertwined. They both have different ways of getting their books written, and don’t have a lot of patience for Mara’s centuries-long pity party. Stick around for "Prophecy Speaks", the segment of the show where rea...2020-06-111h 34

Belgariad & BeyondGrey-haired Ghosts of PurposeMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 5 Sondra’s Creating a framework for miracles and getting powerful in voice and spirit. Alysia is finding peace inside her shifting energy, resisting the urge to do rather than be still and allow the change. They’re both thrilling with the physicality of expanding in spiritual self awareness. Garion awakens inside Aunt Pol’s protective compulsion to sleep and has a deep conversation with the dry voice, learning the why of what he is destined to do. Stick around for "Prophecy Speaks", the segment of the show where real magic is on dis...2020-05-211h 29

Belgariad & BeyondDreams of Gold and MadnessMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 4 Sondra’s coming to grips with her need to be in control. Alysia needs some calm in the blur of her life and is re-discovering the park of her childhood. They’re both extolling the joy of burping and wondering about the reality of dreams. Garion offers Ce’Nedra comfort in her greatest moment of fear, when Wolf tells the company they’ll be travelling through ghost-ridden Maragor to elude a band of Murgos led by Brill, who is actually a member of a secret band of elite assassins. Stick arou...2020-05-141h 09

Belgariad & BeyondCreeping Fears and Gnawing WorriesMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 3 Sondra’s cold sore saga continues with the great purging; she’s working with shame to reconnect all the pieces of herself she’s pushed so far away. Alysia’s publishing endeavours are approved by the universe! Though home life is rocky and her spirit is restless. They’re both being visited by the spectres of who they used to be. Garion’s feeling jealous of Mandorallen’s new closeness to Ce’Nedra. He’s pent up with unfamiliar emotions and wondering if Maragor is really all that dangerous. After running into Brill, who seem...2020-05-071h 07

Belgariad & BeyondNapping Inside The MazeMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 2 Sondra’s drinking sugar plum mead and telling wedding tales. Alysia could be a secret ninja with mad knife skills, and shares some past life memories. They’re both not feeling at all guilty about taking naps. Ce’Nedra is nosing out all the deets about Garion and his power potential, but is not at all interested in him. Mandorallen performs a mighty feat to save her life and she claims him as HER knight. Stick around for "Prophecy Speaks", the segment of the show where real magic is on displa...2020-04-301h 18

Belgariad & BeyondFlashing While Healing The PlanetMagician’s Gambit, Chapter 1 Sondra’s warming up and loving the light, feeling herself breathing with the earth while at the same time sensing a grander kind of love. Alysia is feeling heavy, lamenting the loss of her evening glass of wine, in the depths of quarantine with children. They’re both enjoying the nasal sensations of Spring. Ce’Nedra is contemplating the strange crowd of serious people she’s fallen in with but mostly irritated by her attraction to Garion, whom she overhears having a comforting and necessary mentoring session with Belgarath about the dry voice in h...2020-04-161h 11

Belgariad & BeyondArtistic Comfort For A World CrackedMagician’s Gambit, Prologue Sondra’s cup wants filling. Her external focus needs to be brought inside to the still point where her real power is. Alysia is enjoying her wine for celebration and a bit of crap-what-a-day. She’s sworn off coaching—AGAIN! And she’s reaping the synchronistic rewards of that decision. They’re both doing what they can to reflect the light of love out into the world by entering into some serious self-care. The Younger Gods have spun the world out of nothingness without the help of the Spirit Ul. He spends a few...2020-04-021h 13

Belgariad & BeyondCOVID InterruptusMagician’s Gambit, Bonus Ep Sondra makes an executive decision to create space for Alysia’s shifting home life. They’re both calling for your stories of fluidity and want to know how your life is paralleling the fictional worlds you love. + Leave us a voice message anchor.fm/belgariadandbeyond + Send us an email belgariadandbeyond@gmail.com Garion will be back in a couple of weeks. Head over to the website and sign up to our mailing list. + Website belgariadandbeyond.goddesskindled.com + Facebook + Instagram @belgariadandbeyond Su...2020-03-2519 min

Belgariad & BeyondIs Your Sword Sharp Enough?Queen of Sorcery, Chapter 30 Sondra’s being conscious about keeping her cup full, what with many extended therapy and counselling sessions, a dentist appointment, and the probable postponement of her wedding party due to the Netherlands being a hotspot for COVID-19. Alysia’s making little connections in business that are actually huge, and clinging to sanity and red wine around school closures (and The Conversation). They’re both seeing the positives in the current state of world affairs. Garion washes Nyissa off his person and sheds his brief blush-inducing loincloth. He’s still a virgin, still re...2020-03-191h 16

Belgariad & BeyondQuivering Flesh and TransformationQueen of Sorcery, Chapter 29 Sondra’s very floaty, can’t sleep, and doesn’t know when she’s awake or dreaming (perhaps not the best timing to take on new freelance work; Alysia’s resting as much as a mother can in a houseful of sickies, and learning how not to give a fuck on social media; and they both know what it feels like to roar in defense of their child. Garion goes out of body with the dry voice to find Polgara and Barak the bear in the midst of terrible carnage, has his first God...2020-03-121h 12

Belgariad & BeyondAltered States of BeautyQueen of Sorcery, Chapter 28 Sondra’s feeling a cold snap on all levels and trying to drop down through her frozen, choppy ocean to the deep peace of what lies beneath, and also enjoying oxycodone reminiscences; Alysia’s feeling at home inside herself with the peace of not being controlled by others’ opinions after a blissful group meditation experience—she’s quiet, but not passive; and they’re both speaking spells to stop their cycles of spinning. Garion is enjoying the exquisite beauty of his drug-addled observations, and can’t remember why being naked in front of a gro...2020-03-051h 13

Belgariad & BeyondUnspeakable DelightsQueen of Sorcery, Chapter 27 Sondra’s enjoying a brief snowy stillness and Yin Yoga yumminess; Alysia’s forgiving the world and recognising patterns that keep repeating in her life; and they’re both already doing the things they want to know how to do. Garion regains consciousness in the dank hallways of Salmissra’s palace where there are snakes everywhere, including wrapped around him! He’s dosed with more drugs and spills all the company’s secrets, is both revolted and attracted by the almost naked Salmissra, who selects him as her new consort sending her newly di...2020-02-271h 21

Belgariad & BeyondVictims of a HerbalistQueen of Sorcery, Chapter 26 This episode is brought to you by Alysia’s novel, The Raven Dreams. Sondra’s processing traumatic dental dreadfulness and considering cannabis solutions; Alysia’s scrambled and spiritually dislocated, spiraling around what’s the point of it all; and they’re both eyeballing the ways they seek permission to move ahead with what they want, and exploring the spiritual practise of personal accountability. Garion is a mask of indignant exhaustion and finds relief from his self-loathing through a shouting session with Ce’Nedra, which clears his mind to the reality of o...2020-02-2058 min

Belgariad & BeyondBreastfeeding and SlimeQueen of Sorcery, Chapter 25 This episode is brought to you by Goddess Kindled Universe’s Facebook page. Check out Sondra’s new series of videos, where she’s talking about the bitch in your mind and how to get past her to find peace. The Bitch in Your Head is the newest vid. In today's episode... Sondra’s magical life is scattered with ruined castles and full moons, and it’s making her SO happy (apart from having an insanely itchy boob and being so Libran it’s ridiculous); Alysia’s been forest bathing in the...2020-02-131h 11

Belgariad & BeyondGrudge is the DrugQueen of Sorcery, Chapter 24 This episode is brought to you by Alysia’s masterclass, Internal Journey of a Writer. Sondra’s been back at the dentist and wondering if what happened there now qualifies her to claim she’s had a fractured jaw; Alysia’s in a deep spiritual cleanse following on from a dark emptying out, feeling the contractions of birthing her new sense of Self; and they’re both feeling the physicality of spiritual work. Garion is being stubborn about learning to use his powers, finds the use of elaborate makeup by Nyissan me...2020-02-061h 26

Belgariad & BeyondDo You Shave?Queen of Sorcery, Chapter 23 This episode is brought to you by Sondra’s guided meditation, Rainforest Breath. Where Sondra’s crushing on her new dentist and giving herself time to heal; Alysia’s reaching out to tell people about what she does and how she can teach them to be more of themselves—generally feeling her power as a leader. And they’re both connecting to a larger world, Jedi-style and bemoaning the cancellation of The OA. (This is the trailer for the story they never brought to life. What a waste of wonder.) Garion...2020-01-301h 02

Belgariad & BeyondAfraid of Our Own PowerBook 2 Queen of Sorcery | Chapter 22 This episode is brought to you by Alysia’s novel, The Wonder Soul. Where Sondra’s seeking lubrication for meditative vocal modulation, getting lovely and ranty about the patriarchy (it’s been a while), and freaking out about the correct order of things; Alysia’s shifting from indecisive selfishness based in fear, but really how could she be any other way than as she is—magnificent? And they’re both contemplating the aspects of motherhood, and fangirling on Witcher and fantasy tropes in general. Garion is mournful about Belgarath and Silk sep...2020-01-241h 32

Belgariad & BeyondA Dryad's PredilectionQueen of Sorcery | Chapter 21 Where Sondra’s mermaid daughter is being celebrated and there are rainbow fuelled wedding arrangements going on; Alysia’s mellowing in her old age while clearing and levelling the dirt in her life; and they’re both reminiscing about the Disney shows of their separate youths (Sondra may have been a bit hysterical when the magnificence and nostalgia of Disney+ hit). Garion is sharing an early morning tender moment with Ce-Nedra before being confronted with the possibility of being made into a dryad’s boy-toy. Stick around for "Prophecy Speaks", the segm...2020-01-161h 18

Belgariad & BeyondBoundaries for Mud-pie MenQueen of Sorcery | Chapter 20 Where Sondra’s making candle magic to invoke Goddess, and channelling Polgara; Alysia’s in a post-Christmas lull, and definitely not choking on her relationship with money, but seriously—a nap would be great; and they’re both learning to set boundaries and hold them even though it’s uncomfortable. Garion is jumping to defend Ce’Nedra and rescue Durnik from the terrifying mud men, and is witness to the swelling of Belgarath’s will before being drenched by Polgara’s storm. Stick around for "Prophecy Speaks", the segment of the show where ...2020-01-091h 07

Belgariad & BeyondThere Might be KissesQueen of Sorcery | Chapter 19 Where Sondra’s losing track of days and enjoying the misty magic of the festive period; Alysia’s claimed the title of inspiring writer, and doesn’t feel very celebratory with her diminished personal space; and they’re both embracing the power of cycles and real magic with their typical TMI. Garion is feeling included in the company, and is most unwantedly called away from his inclination to be included in the list of people Ce’Nedra has kissed. Stick around for "Prophecy Speaks", the segment of the show where real magic...2020-01-021h 21

Belgariad & BeyondLies and IncongruenceQueen of Sorcery | Chapter 18 Where Sondra’s writing and publishing stuff is going great, but emotional upheaval is breaking out all over her face as she’s caught between fiction and reality; Alysia’s new book is being noticed in wonderful ways, and staying present is becoming a regular state of existence; and they’re both supporting and loving on each other. Garion becomes aware of a deception before Silk does (WTF) and finds out it’s because he’s brighter than he looks. He becomes an unwilling servant to Ce’Nedra regardless of her abysmal lying ability...2019-12-191h 20

Belgariad & BeyondPearls and PoisonQueen of Sorcery | Chapter 17 Where Sondra’s feeling the expansion of the show and having attack thoughts about fucking up; Alysia’s shifting her focus in relationships to woo herself, and taking her writing seriously; and they’re both Excited to have an influx of new listeners to the show, grateful to their close-knit community, and learning from the selves they were one year ago. Garion is witness to more Tolnedran politics in a spectacular death by poison, and bug-eyed with confused teenage arousal when he meets Silk’s old friend Bethra. Books we used for...2019-12-121h 11

Belgariad & BeyondBeard in a BoxQueen of Sorcery | Chapter 16 Where Sondra’s staring into the deepening dregs of an empty potion cup, Alysia’s grateful for disastrous shifts, and they’re both ready to turn pro. Garion once more feels the whisper of Aunt Pol’s magic and the sweep of Asharak’s mind; and is shaken up when Emperor Ran Borune recognises him as a Rivan, and again when the Emperor’s daughter makes a brief, bad-tempered appearance. Visit us! ♥ Website belgariadandbeyond.goddesskindled.com + Facebook + Instagram @belgariadandbeyond Head over to the website for the extended show...2019-12-051h 20

Belgariad & BeyondDisputed DivinationQueen of Sorcery | Chapter 15 Where Sondra’s drunk on her daughters' happiness and grounding into the magic of teaching home cooking, but is pretty sure she knows her own age; Alysia’s confronted by seventeen very energetic girl scouts and is surprised to find it's less terrifying than anticipated, and they’re both repeatedly uninterested in politics. Garion finds out a bit more about the snake people and their queen, has his first beer and is disappointed about the taste, but seems to enjoy the numb nose effect. Stick around for "Prophecy Speaks", the segmen...2019-11-2156 min

Belgariad & BeyondThe Fierce MotherQueen of Sorcery | Chapter 14 Where Sondra’s fizzing, slicing accidental ingredients into dinner, in total awe of her daughters, and a bit dizzy at the power of her prophecy; Alysia’s the queen of her inspiring writing realm, being raw and honest right on the outside of her skin—as always, and they’re both getting sidetracked. Again. Garion is locked up in a dark, dank dungeon before leaping into the fray to escape, and ultimately feeling much more comfortable once he gets his sword back. Books we used for prophecy this week - The Bo...2019-11-141h 14

Belgariad & BeyondBroccoli & Beer DistractionQueen of Sorcery | Chapter 13 Where Sondra’s not writing but having lots of other fun, but: not writing; Alysia’s mopping up sick kids and soaking in the power of now, and they’re both having issues with sharing their personal space. Garion realises Aunt Pol is avoiding him, and he’s both repelled and fascinated by blatant murder. Books we used for prophecy this week - Finn Mac Cool, by Morgan Llywelyn - The Gifts of Imperfection, by Brené Brown Links mentioned in the show - Sondra’s Instagram A...2019-11-071h 07

Belgariad & BeyondGet Your Wand! It's Dirty PoliticsQueen of Sorcery | Chapter 12 Where Sondra’s got the slowing of Autumn in her veins and is behaving witchier than usual, Alysia is a pirate fairy complete with sword and wand, and they’re both walking the same spiritual path fifteen years apart. Garion is finding the vastness of courtly love takes his breath away, and experiences the calibre of healing that can be channelled through an open heart, simply. Books we used for prophecy this week - The Wizard of Oz/The Marvelous Land of Oz, by L. Frank Baum - A Fe...2019-10-3152 min

Belgariad & BeyondCarnage & LustQueen of Sorcery | Chapter 11 Where Sondra’s got the sexy deep voice going on and has an HTML coded mushy head, Alysia’s celebrating the release of her inner journey and enjoying random waves of gratitude, and they’re both getting ready to start writing their new books. Garion is feeling all the guilt and confusion of causing multiple violent deaths, and discovers he’s a hot romantic figure. Books we used for prophecy this week - Embodying Earth, by Sondra Ann Turnbull - The Lost Symbol, by Dan Brown Links me...2019-10-241h 11

Belgariad & BeyondChessbord Battle ScenesQueen of Sorcery | Chapter 10 Where Sondra’s riding the rainbow, and finding the beauty in the boldness of her latest crochet meditation; Alysia’s all lightness and sparkle after writing 6,000 words in one session and feeling completely guided through her first non-fiction publication; and they’re both feeling the surge of epic battle. Garion is beginning to recognise the pattern of being put in the position of responsibility for foiling a present evil. Books we used for prophecy this week - I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, by Maya Angelou - On Wri...2019-10-171h 07

Belgariad & BeyondPlunged into Shadows and LoveQueen of Sorcery | Chapter 9 Where Sondra’s fizzing, dizzy with the prospect of holding her older daughter in her arms after years of only virtual hugging; Alysia’s being loved by her readers, and putting her art out into the world; and they’re both giddy with the business of living ordinary and completely magical lives. Garion is plunged into the depths of shadow and fear, a spell that is broken by connection and love. Books we used for prophecy this week - Memoirs of a Geisha, by Arthur Golden - Harry Potter...2019-10-101h 07

Belgariad & BeyondVengeance is HeavyQueen of Sorcery | Chapter 8 Where Sondra’s lip is shredded (what is it she’s trying to not say?) Perhaps something less than stellar about her no longer trusted dentist; Alysia’s escaping into the world of The Dark Crystal, and bathing in purple potion, realising she does know what she’s doing when it comes to writing fantasy; and they both realise how much of a perfect match is their podcasting partnership. Garion is getting to know Hettar and his terrible past, and feels like he’s found a kindred vengeful spirit; but ultimately ends up feeling...2019-10-031h 04

Belgariad & BeyondThe Reality of Illusory PainQueen of Sorcery | Chapter 7 Where Sondra’s painting into sensuality despite her smelly belly, Alysia’s raven dreaming and wondering how to celebrate the release of her new book, and they’re both getting feisty about body spirit connection. Garion really doesn’t like their new knightly companion, and has his heart broken. Find out more about Alysia's books, and joining her advance reader team. Books we used for prophecy this week - The War of Art, by Steven Pressfield - Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll Visit us! ...2019-09-191h 11

Belgariad & BeyondA Ridiculous MonsterQueen of Sorcery | Chapter 6 Where Sondra’s ready for broadswords at dawn with her butcher—Sorry—I mean, dentist; Alysia’s searching for grounding and a free-flowing cycle; and they’re both remembering childhood shyness masquerading as haughtiness. Garion is being very blunt and sensible, and using his more mature voice to counsel his flighty friend. Books we used for prophecy this week - To Ride a Silver Broomstick, by Silver Ravenwolf - The Art of Dreaming, by Carlos Castaneda Visit us! ♥ Website belgariadandbeyond.goddesskindled.com + Facebook + Instagram @belgariadand...2019-09-121h 18

Belgariad & BeyondShapeshifting, We all do itQueen of Sorcery | Chapter 5 Where Sondra’s recognising her purpose and understanding the value of not being universally adored, Alysia’s in desperate need of a plunge into Potter world and is totally geeking out about the Wizards Unite app, and they’re both appreciating who their people are, and the power of story in their lives. Garion learns a stunning secret about Aunt Pol and his grandfather, and the dark figure once again appears to him on the fringes. Random fact: Demesne refers to a piece of land attached to a manor and retain...2019-09-051h 20

Belgariad & BeyondMead and Bloody MessesQueen of Sorcery | Chapter 4 Where Sondra’s dealing with a sweet and sticky disaster of magnificent proportions, Alysia’s lost in the kitchen and already counting down to the first day of school, and they’re both appreciating the power and deep healing that can be found in doing something just for fun. Garion is getting adultier, and although he misses out on wielding his sword with the others, he does get a lovely large bump on the head. Books we used for prophecy this week - Women Who Run With the Wolves, by Dr...2019-08-301h 18

Belgariad & BeyondPast Lives & Dry VoicesQueen of Sorcery | Chapter 3 Where Sondra finds yoga nirvana but is ejected because she’s ignoring her body talk AGAIN; Alysia’s changing perspectives, finding peace and honouring herself for her achievements rather than blaming herself for failures; and they’re both wanting more real-life presence in their author lives. Garion has an emotional growth spurt, while learning about other cultures and feeling his Sendarian sense of fairness keenly. Books we used for prophecy this week - Fingersmith, by Sarah Walters - The Four Agreements, by don Miguel Ruiz Visit us!2019-08-221h 11

Belgariad & BeyondLet Sleeping Gods LieQueen of Sorcery | Chapter 2 Where Sondra’s on the herbs, loosening up in body and thinking, and actually wanting to be active — like get on her bike and ride for kilometres active; Alysia’s riding the emotional roller-coaster of Summer with young children and learning to accept it, but longing for the personal space of her own childhood; and they’re both loving on Autumn and writing. Garion seals his new friendship with Lelldorin in the heat of vengeance, learns exactly who they’re all chasing and why, and learns more about how sorcery works. Random...2019-08-151h 19

Belgariad & BeyondRomantic Memory & SwordplayQueen of Sorcery | Chapter 1 Where Sondra’s getting into Ancient Herbs for Modern Illnesses, Alysia’s beating herself up for not being perfect, and they’re both contemplating the vastness of a sorceress’s perspective. Garion’s feeling cast adrift and quite despondent, but ends up fighting his way to a burgeoning friendship. Random fact: Coffee can deplete us of nutrients. Heavy coffee consumption can cause a deficiency in B vitamins, and specifically B1, thiamine. This can make us feel fatigued, nervous and achy, and not provide any headache relief. Furthermore, when we regularly consumed c...2019-08-081h 16

Belgariad & BeyondSword Through the Head, Still Not DeadQueen of Sorcery | Prologue Where Sondra’s on holidays and bottling mead, Alysia’s entered a space of children’s summer vacation mania, and they’re both inspiring each other to get their author selves out there in RL. Garion’s not even a twinkle in his grandfather’s eye yet, as we learn more of the history of his world. Random fact: A sabre is a type of backsword with a curved blade originally associated with Central-Eastern European cavalry such as the hussars. This weapon allows for cuts as well as thrusts. Books we...2019-08-011h 10

Belgariad & BeyondPawn of Prophecy | Wrap UpIT'S A WRAP: LIVE! Where Sondra’s got way too many browser windows active and is worried one more click will break the whole show, Alysia’s daughter is a spirited child (AKA extroverted mini-Alysia), and they’re both enormously grateful for everything this show has shown them about themselves. And you. They are loving all over YOU. Time for the Belgariad & Beyond crew to take an end-of-season break, and prepare for season 2, Queen of Sorcery to begin in July! TREATS! Catch the replay of this live recording on the Goddess Kindled Universe YouTub...2019-05-301h 08

Belgariad & BeyondEndings are SweetPawn of Prophecy | Chapter 21 Where Sondra’s realising all her decisions are hers to make with no justification required, Alysia’s blossoming all over the place and letting inspiration guide her steps, and they’re both loving this show. Time for Garion to ask some direct questions about how magic works and be introduced to the will and the word. Random fact: Queen of Andes (Andean queen) is a unique flower with a majestic, royal presence. The plant blooms in its distinctive form for several weeks before they die, and their flowering occurs once during...2019-05-221h 13

Belgariad & BeyondFearlessness and DogfightsPawn of Prophecy | Chapter 20 Where Sondra’s muddled and wallowing in her slippery nipples, Alysia’s goofy AF with a cold and forgets it’s her dad’s birthday, and is seducing Sondra with talk of spreadsheets, and they’re both finding fearlessness a challenge. Time for Garion to remember he has a mark on his hand. (How do you forget a thing like that?) Random fact: Kombucha is is a fermented, slightly alcoholic, lightly effervescent, sweetened black or green tea drink commonly intended as a functional beverage for its supposed health benefits. Sometimes the bevera...2019-05-151h 01

Belgariad & BeyondThe Coffee's Too Sweet!Pawn of Prophecy | Chapter 19 Where Sondra’s resisting the falling away part of the cycle (again) and protecting the world from her actions; Alysia gets lovely and ranty about big pharma; and they’re both excited to be together after a few weeks break, freaking out just a little because this is their weekly therapy session and IT’S BEEN TOO LONG! Time for Garion to finally get to join the mysterious secret meetings. Random fact: the 2016 total revenue of the global pharmaceutical market was $1.05 trillion. That's 1.000.000.000.000$! Here’s a video to help you contextu...2019-05-081h 10

Belgariad & BeyondDreams and CobwebsPawn of Prophecy | Chapter 18 Where Sondra’s diving deep into surface irritation and prophesying about sax playing; Alysia’s trusting her intuition and awakening to a pattern of mistaking fear for faith; and they’re both writing again. Time for Garion to flee through the palace, witness grizzly horror, plunge headfirst into the dark, and STILL have time for eavesdropping. Random fact: Singing is powerful healing. We often sing when we are happy, or as an expression of grief. Whether we sing or actively listen to someone else sing, our emotional life is affected and th...2019-05-011h 03

Belgariad & BeyondWe See Things As We ArePawn of Prophecy | Chapter 17 Where Sondra’s starting over, appreciating iteration and learning from failure, all without being unkind to herself; Alysia’s sifting through dark thoughts and head-fog because gluten is an arse-kicker; and they’re both loving their perfectly imperfect lives. Time for Garion to tell his tale of the green-cloaked man to Barak and be brought before the kings, and run away from the Murgo in his bedroom. Random fact: Interestingly, your gut contains 500 million neurons, which are connected to your brain through nerves in your nervous system. So when you overlo...2019-04-241h 08

Belgariad & BeyondAnticipating The EndPawn of Prophecy | Chapter 16 Where Sondra’s dealing with the curse of the creativist and is inspired to create more things while simultaneously embracing change, and feeling grounded all the way to the centre of the earth; Alysia’s perfectly imperfect and liking it, and has instructions from the universe to watch The Matrix because she’s finally ready for its wisdom; and they’re both podcast mad (but we already knew that). Time for Garion to recuperate from his tussle with the wild boar and track the man in the green cloak, which leads to double-b...2019-04-171h 04

Belgariad & BeyondThe Layers of LifePawn of Prophecy | Chapter 15 Where Sondra’s celebrating all the phases of creation, Alysia’s believing in herself, and they’re both under the delusion that not being emotionally deep is a capability they occasionally posses. Time for Garion to don his first chainmail shirt, and go on a boar hunt. Let doom ensue! Random fact: Reincarnation is the philosophical or religious concept that the non-physical essence of a living being starts a new life in a different physical form or body after biological death. Books we used for prophecy this week ...2019-04-101h 07

Belgariad & BeyondAnything Is PossiblePawn of Prophecy | Chapter 14 Where Sondra’s dealing with a tainted potion, the rewards of a beautiful life, and feeling appreciated, and Alysia’s creative space has been invaded but she’s finally letting go of shoulding all over herself. Time for Garion to get kissed, teased by insensitive grown ups, and be disconcertingly perceptive about romantic adult relationships. Random fact: Tracking down the possible causes of audio clicks and pops can be a thankless and frustrating task. Books we used for prophecy this week: - The Universe Has Your Back, by Gab...2019-04-031h 10

Belgariad & BeyondTime Is WeirdPawn of Prophecy | Chapter 13 Where Sondra gets witchy and rolls her eyes at the poseur priestess, Alysia defends her daughter’s magical childhood, and they both get reverent about the power of words. Time for Garion observe Silk’s inner turmoil, be denied entry to the meeting of monarchs and relegated to the armory (which is totally preferred over the scullery), and get curious about the dude in the green cloak. Random fact: Cilices were originally made from sackcloth or coarse animal hair so they would irritate the skin. Other features were added to make...2019-03-271h 07

Belgariad & BeyondMaelstroms and MentorsPawn of Prophecy | Chapter 12 Where Alysia is contemplating mind-junk and getting all glorious in the Artemis power stance, and Sondra is relearning the art of boiling water. Time for Garion to throw caution to the wind (or into the whirlpool as this case may be) sass Aunt Pol, and have Mr Wolf challenge his behaviour. Random fact: In January 4, 2005, before giant waves slammed into Sri Lanka and India coastlines, wild and domestic animals seemed to know what was about to happen and fled to safety. According to eyewitness accounts, the following events happened: • El...2019-03-201h 01

Belgariad & BeyondSecrets And RadishesPawn of Prophecy | Chapter 11 Where we discover that camping (even in a cabin) is not Alysia’s bag, baby, Sondra’s bouncing around all over the bloody place until she suddenly isn’t, and they both decide that sneaking a flask of something alcoholic into one’s backpack would be totally acceptable for a girl scout camp in a very cold mountain region. Time for Garion to learn how to elect a king and overhear a momentus secret that shatters his world, and for a couple of thus far hidden nobles to be exposed. Random f...2019-03-131h 13

Belgariad & BeyondCuring the Too-good MotherPawn of Prophecy | Chapter 10 Where Sondra’s body is hiccuping but she’s finally listening, Alysia’s loving her family all being around for Christmas (but, damn…), and they manage to find a lighter side of mother-guilt and the associated self-criticism that comes with it. Time for Garion to discover his parents names, which do NOT sound Sendarian, and to be cast into confusion by the stunning appearance of the Duchess of Erat. Random fact: It’s not a great audio choice to wear a stack of jingly bangles when recording a podcast. Books...2019-03-061h 10

Belgariad & BeyondThe Light and DarkPawn of Prophecy | Chapter 9 Where Sondra’s balancing light and dark, Alysia’s getting into Elf on the Shelf magic, and they both agree that a banana always make it better. Time for Garion to swing into his first fight, and we wonder just how deep his connection to the dark figure actually goes. Random fact: Apple seeds can harbour molecules of amygdalin, which when it gets down into your gut bacteria, can turn into cyanide, which can do a pretty good job of killing you. But you’d have to eat a truck load o...2019-02-2757 min

Belgariad & BeyondFucking PatriarchyPawn of Prophecy | Chapter 8 Where Sondra’s on the warpath (fucking patriarchy) because every woman alive has at some point wondered if that random dude on the quiet forest path is going to attack, although… We discover that Alysia feels way too comfortable with a butcher’s knife in her hands, so who should run from whom? Time for Brill to make an appearance. And Garion gets to feel a bit angsty and push Silk to answer some sticky questions about why Aunt Pol can’t possibly be his aunt. Links mentioned: ♥ Embodying Earth eBoo...2019-02-201h 01

Belgariad & BeyondMake Your Own RulesPawn of Prophecy | Chapter 7 Where Sondra’s bubbling about a unicorn surprise, Alysia’s done with the positive-positive malarkey in favour of quieting to find balance, and they’re both making their own rules. Time for Garion to spend some quality time with Silk, and come face to face with the dark figure from his childhood. Links mentioned ♥ Your Kind of Magic Mindfulness Workshop: Workbook, Video ♥ The Wonder Soul, by Alysia Seymour Random fact: Sondra seems to have imagined the existence of an actual secret language of hidden hand gestures. You are in...2019-02-1353 min

Belgariad & BeyondThe Mucky StuffPawn of Prophecy | Chapter 6 Where Sondra’s facing her mucky uppity stuff, and Alysia’s calling people out, challenging them to be more. Time for Garion to flee from the giant and be saved by the goblin. We meet two new characters, and Sondra does much cackling. Links mentioned ♥ The Story Guide podcast ♥ Your Kind Voice holistic therapy Random fact: Turnips are widely cultivated for human food and livestock feed, but they have often been considered as only fit food for the poor and starving. Stick around for "Prophecy...2019-02-061h 01

Belgariad & BeyondUnderworld NerdsPawn of Prophecy | Chapter 5 Where Sondra’s sensing change and ends up receiving instructions for an underworld descent, and Alysia’s nerdy secret is revealed. (She thought it was still a secret. She’s adorable.) Time for Garion’s adventure to really begin. So, into the darkness! Random fact: find the late Madeleine L’Engle, author of “A Wrinkle in Time”, on Twitter @MadeleineLEngle. The account’s feed is collated by her granddaughter, Charlotte, who is also a writer. Stick around for "Prophecy Speaks"; it’s a profound one this week (but isn’t it always...2019-01-3045 min

Belgariad & BeyondBoobs and BirthmarksPawn of Prophecy | Chapter 4 Where Sondra explains to Alysia what gaslighting is, and wonders if her boobs appear German. This is our first episode containing secret interruptions created during editing, giving you an insider view of the podcast. And swearing, there is also swearing. Time for Garion to get caught in the hayloft with Zubrette and his friends to finally notice the birthmark on his hand that has apparently always been there! Random fact: a baron of beef is a joint of beef consisting of two sirloins joined at the backbone. Stick...2019-01-2349 min

Belgariad & BeyondWhat's In A NamePawn of Prophecy | Chapter 3 Where Sondra learns how to pronounce Alysia’s name after being friends for two years (good grief), they discuss the merits of talking to the birds, Sondra’s having a bitter week, and Alysia’s kicking boxes apart. Time for Garion and the Storyteller to get to know each other better, and for us to meet the bad guys! Random fact: 1 league = 5.556 kilometers = 3.45234 miles Stick around for "Prophecy Speaks", the segment of the show where real magic is on display and you are invited to join in. Share your o...2019-01-1648 min

Belgariad & BeyondFinding Our RhythmPawn of Prophecy | Chapter 2 Where Sondra and Alysia begin to find their rhythm (or at least wonder about whether they are finding it). Time to meet the Storyteller, and be introduced to the Orb, which as Alysia says, “Can only be something magical and awesome.” Stick around for "Prophecy Speaks", the segment of the show where real magic is on display and you are invited to join in. Share your own piece of prophecy with the secret episode #hashtag. Visit us! ♥ Website belgariadandbeyond.goddesskindled.com + Facebook + Instagram @belgariadandbeyond + Twitter @beyond...2019-01-0949 min

Belgariad & BeyondSetting IntentionsPawn of Prophecy | Prologue & Chapter 1 Where you meet your hosts, Sondra and Alysia, find out a bit about their intentions for the show, and hear them geek out about their love of story and magic. More importantly, you begin to meet the characters of Pawn of Prophecy! Stick around for "Prophecy Speaks", the segment of the show where real magic is on display and you are invited to join in. + Website + Facebook + Instagram + Twitter Check out our new books! The Wonder Soul, Alysia Seymour Embodying...2018-12-2749 min