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Magical Mystical JourneysDiscover the Wisdom of Plant MedicinePlants! Plants can be healers, food, roommates . . . Plants are ubiquitous. We take them for granted. So let’s spend a few moments tuning in to their energy.
In this episode, we discuss and ponder these few points and more:
Do plants have their own spiritual energy to engage with?
What is the difference between having dominion over versus stewardship with plants?
Which plants are “high vibe” in scientific terms, as in, literally, their particles vibrate at higher rates than others. Which plants are deemed “high vibe” by pop culture? Yes, we discuss marijuana, CBD and THC here!
Which plan...2023-08-2556 minMagical Mystical JourneysAngels Don’t Give Up on You: Meet Special Guest Shanta GabrielIn this episode, we are joined by a very special guest: Shanta Gabriel!
Shanta Gabriel has worked with the Archangel Gabriel, among other angels who have come her way, for 30 years.
However, angels were not our guest’s first choice of divine communicators.
Listen in for this very human story about how Gabriel first came to Shanta Gabriel, even after she ignored the Archangel Michael for nearly two years and wasn’t even interested in angels!
Her story is proof that angels don’t give up on us.
In this epis...2023-08-1151 minMagical Mystical JourneysGabriel Gonna Blow His Horn! Meet Archangel GabrielOG episode!
We’re going back to our podcast roots to work with an archangel. We’ve had many requests to explore Gabriel, and we listened.
In this episode, we discuss:
Gabriel’s role in the Christmas story AND the end times
His role in other religions (!)
What the name “Gabriel” means
Fun facts about Gabriel in historical texts and pop culture
How Gabriel can assist with dreams, with communication, with re-writing our tired out stories, and with interpreting divine messages!
We share our personal experiences with this Majestic Being, and guide you through an e...2023-07-2843 minMagical Mystical JourneysEmotional Healing with James Mayfield SmithJames Mayfield Smith, somatic healing coach and expert on emotional healing, joins us this episode!
We discuss:
What is somatic healing?
How to use body-based tools to reach our inner wisdom
Uncovering blocks in the way of joy and play and empowerment
How to even start working with our inner child, and all the multiple inner parts within us
The hierarchy of unmet need, including the #1 unmet need in women
James also walks us through a brief somatic experience to hear messages of wisdom from our inner self.
Find James Mayfield Smith and a...2023-07-141h 01Magical Mystical JourneysLet Your Inner Child Come out to Play (or be Angry -- we don’t mind)The very idea of the Inner Child can be a valuable but also potentially triggering energy to work with. That energy might show up as curious and playful. Or bratty, angry and even deeply wounded.
In this episode, we cover:
Resistance to delving into any past versions of ourselves, child, teen, adult
Pop culture notions regarding “inner child” work and what’s helpful versus what can seem shallow or dismissive of the nitty gritty
Anxious children, and anxious adults with frozen parts of ourselves
While this work can be daunting, it doesn’t take long! We offer to...2023-05-061h 00Magical Mystical JourneysAncestors Part 2! Meet Afro Spiritual and Discover HooDoo ConnectionsAncestors, Part 2! We are thrilled to host Afro Spiritual as our Special Guest on this Episode. Afro Spiritual is the expert on Ancestors, from an African-hoodoo based spiritual perspective.
In this episode, we cover:
Elevated ancestors, which begs the conversation into “unelevated” ancestors (we all have them!)
How to feel which ancestors we are working with by using your body
How the Bible was used as a Book of Power against oppression; and how the Bible could be used as a spell book to heal the world
We also ask:
Can anyone use Hoodoo practices?
...2023-04-211h 00Magical Mystical JourneysMetatron: Fear is the Only Pandemic (but we’re not denying the pandemic exists)Have you ever heard of METATRON? Angels are a big topic around here, and Metatron is a BIG ANGEL. A profound message from this archangel is that “fear is the only pandemic.” (Don't worry, we're not denying the pandemic -- just getting some angelic perspective on now to navigate big life contrasts LIKE the pandemic).
Metatron has big, big energy, and a little bit of his magic will go a LONG way in your own spiritual life. In this episode of Magical Mystical Journeys, we take you to new heights to meet this archangel. This was o...2023-03-0658 minMagical Mystical JourneysMother Mary: All of You Is SacredWe're not wasting times with this powerhouse Being -- it's all about Mother Mary! This Being is for EVERYONE, regardless of your background (in other words, she's not *only* for Catholics).
This is her DIVINE message to you: "All of you is sacred."
Each part of us is sacred. Mother Mary offers us radical acceptance and healing, and her warm embrace will surround you in comfort.
Amy, Andrea, and Katy take you to places of deep insights about the Divine Feminine and especially about our own sacredness in this mag...2023-03-061h 07Magical Mystical JourneysAncestors: Defining Your Past to Heal Your PresentJoin us in this episode as we explore the journeys of those who came before us. Yep, we're talking about your ANCESTORS.
You'll love discovering....
Who are ancestors? Hint . . . they don’t have to be your bloodline!
How we connect with them once they’ve died
Why we should contemplate the lives of our ancestors
Healing our ancestors – is it possible? Can they heal us?
What to do with crappy, harmful ancestors
Multi-generational curses and blessings
Plus, learn about traditions to connect with ancestors that go back thousands of years! As always, we end with a short, inten...2023-03-031h 09Magical Mystical JourneysThe Realm of FairyBecause the three of us know just enough about this topic to be dangerous, we bring in THE expert on the folklore of the Fairy Realm - special guest Morgan Daimler!
The folklore of the fairy realm goes back 2,000 years, so forget everything you think you know about Tinkerbell.
Morgan guides us through fascinating questions and ideas, such as:
What is the world of fairy?
Where is it located?
Who lives there?
Can animals be fairies?
What are some common misconceptions about this other realm?
You'll also discover:
The difference between human spirit...2023-02-171h 28Magical Mystical JourneysCosmic Beings: Aliens, Pleiadean, and MoreWe’ve been exploring journeys related to land and space, so let’s go to Outer Space!
In this episode, we discuss Beings who aren’t humans or animals as we commonly know them. In other words, Interdimensional Beings a/k/a Cosmic Beings . . . a/k/a Aliens!!
Rip off the crazy label from this topic! Let’s explore this!
We address:
The fear that arises when discussing this particular Unknown
Is it even okay to believe in “cosmic beings”?
What if by acknowledging other worldly beings, we open ourselves up to experiences with...2023-02-0358 minMagical Mystical JourneysWonders of Small SpacesEver walk into a contained space that felt charged? Heavy, icky and off . . . or inspiring and crackling with potential?
Join us as we explore the magical energies in our personal spaces, our homes, offices and local haunts.
Learn what contributes to the energy of private spaces, such as the difference between residual versus spirit energy, and . . . the difference between the spirits of deceased loved ones and other house spirits!
Importantly, learn how to clear space, set strong boundaries, and attract the energy you desire into your space.
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Love t...2023-01-2050 minMagical Mystical JourneysMysteries of Land and Place (Big Land)Let’s kick off this season with a boots-on-the-ground Magical Mystical Journey . . . by exploring the mysteries of Land itself!
Vortexes, Mythical Lands, Lay lines, Portals & Gateways! (And what the heck does any of that even mean?)
We also discuss the phenomena of being called to land or visiting a new geography that feels instantly familiar . . . could it have been a past life home? Ancestral lands?
Have you felt a profound experience with land that you can’t seem to put into words at all? Or what about that pesky disappointment of holdin...2023-01-061h 07Magical Mystical JourneysLeading with Spirit: Introducing Suzanne AlexandriaThis is a special episode of Magical Mystical Journeys! It introduces Katy's new Podcast Soul Savvy Business (subscribe here).
I think you'll love this episode. Just give it a listen, and double your spiritual juju with this episode.
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Welcome to Soul Savvy Business. This podcast aims to help entrepreneurs find balance and harmony at the intersection of business and spirituality.
Host Katy Valentine is a soul-minded spiritual entrepreneur. She empowers other entrepreneurs to thrive, creating a global ripple effect. Grab your free meditation at soulsavvybusiness.com.
“I think that th...2022-11-0132 minMagical Mystical JourneysShiva and Kali: Divine Cosmic Dance with these Indian Beings
Deities, Beings or Raw Energy? Tune into this episode for a magical carpet ride over to India, where we meet Shiva and Kali!
Special guest, Amit, shares his deep understanding of and experiences with Shiva and Kali, the Hindu traditions and even India's caste system.
Learn why Shiva and Kali are inextricably linked . . . and how they invoke both creative and destructive force energies.
Kali shows up with severed heads or as a goddess of wealth and . . . ahem . . . even viruses (yep, that last part is real), while Shiva hangs out in cremation grounds, covered in ash and counts the ghosts and d...2021-10-171h 23Magical Mystical JourneysShaman, Shamanism, and Shamanic Practices: Getting to Know Amy ReneeTake a mystical journey into the world of shamanism! This episode’s magical Being is our very own host, Amy Renee.Amy was called to and extensively trained in the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition of Shamanism.Listen in to learn what that tradition is, where it originates, along with myths, misconceptions and the basics, such as:
What the heck is a shaman anyway?!
What do shamans do?
Do you have to venture into the woods overnight by yourself?
Are all healers shamans? Are all shamans healers?
Are hallucinogens a necessary part of the journey?
Is shamanism a religion?
Amy answers these bur...2021-07-0433 minMagical Mystical JourneysThe Spirit of Money as a Magical, Mystical Being?Love it or hate it, this Being is a heavy hitter . . . . welcome to the show, the Spirit of MONEY.Unlike with any other Being, each one of us already has an intimate relationship with Money whether we know it, think about it, or not.In this episode, we lead you to explore your relationship with MONEY, while sharing our own foibles, struggles and a-ha’s. Listen in for:
Myth-busting! Both in popular culture and scripture:
Money is the root of all evil, right? Hmm . . . not so fast.
That whole heads up/good luck/heads down/bad luck thing? What you learn...2021-06-131h 04Magical Mystical JourneysEvidential Psychic Mediumship? Getting to Know Andrea St. AmandThis week, we depart form our usual episode, and Andrea becomes the magical being of the week!
Katy and Amy grill her (just kidding ... mostly), and we ask her questions sent in to us by our listeners. Why would someone seek out an evidential psychic medium? What IS an evidential psychic medium? That's where we start, and Andrea takes us on a fascinating journey of how and why she does this important work.
Why would someone seek out an evidential psychic medium like Andrea?
A traumatic or devastating loss,
A death with many unanswered questions,
The need to unt...2021-04-1835 minMagical Mystical JourneysBitch of the Year: Exploring 2020 and 2021 and Its LessonsThe magical mystical journey in this episode is . . . the one we’ve all been on this past year! Yes, as our title says -- the bitch of the year that was 2020 (and on into 2021).
The Featured Magical Being this episode is ... us!
At the time of recording, we’ve reached the one-year benchmark of living with insecurity, uncertainty, illnesses, lockdown, tiptoeing back out into public, yet still feeling social isolation coupled with claustrophobia. In this episode, we talk about the lingering effects of these big societal changes that are still unfolding, and acknowledge frequent myths (such...2021-04-0453 minMagical Mystical JourneysQuan Yin: Compassion and Kindness Incarnate (also, Guanyin)Exploring the compassion of Quan Yin may bring up in us a great sense of loss. Grief kicks in over the loss of a loved one, pet, job, marriage . . . and shows up in unexpected ways. If you've suffered traumatic loss, learn more in this episode. You're not alone.
We welcome the amazing guest, Dr. Emily Wu to bring us tons of knowledge and first hand experience with this amazing Being.
Note: The transliteration of the name can be Quan Yin, Qaunyin, and Guanyin, plus probably more!
Links and Resources:
Ema...2021-03-021h 30Magical Mystical JourneysHoliday Special! Christmas, Solstice, and Winter MagicMMJ Holiday Special!
We invite you to listen in, particularly if a “traditional” Christmas celebration is not your thing. There’s a lot to honor this time of the year.
Join us for warm memories - and let’s be honest, the expectations, obligatory gift-giving, and tips on how to make this holiday season your own.
In this episode, we cover:
· What the Bible says about Christmas . . . It’s not as obvious as you’d think!
· Who else has a birthday on December 25,
· What was going on in the ancient world at t...2020-12-2153 min
Magical Mystical JourneysLady Portia: Lady Justice, Twin Flame of St. Germain, and Bringer of Divine JusticeLady Portia is in the house today!
She is the twin flame of St. Germain and contains the energy of justice from ancient times through today.
By the end of this episode, you'll be able to connect deeply to the feminine energy of divine justice. Best of all, perhaps you will be able to release the need to be *right* in favor of ongoing relationships. As always, we have a meditation with Lady Portia to help you clear your heart space.
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Magical Mystical JourneysSt. Germain Part 2 with Special Guest Courtney DyerWe just could not get enough of St. Germain and his Violet Flame! This episode is a follow up to our first one so that we can get even more detailed about this amazing Being.
Get energized with the interview with Courtney Dyer, an amazing energy worker who works specifically with St. Germain. Courtney is an energetic engineer that activates and aligns others with a new expression of themselves.
You'll hear all about her journey and how meeting ascended masters came as a huge surprise, plus about her work with the unconditional love of St...2020-11-2553 min
Magical Mystical JourneysSt Germain and his Magical Violet FlameHas the violet flame ever called to you? If so, it could be that you are meant to connect with Saint Germain. Come on a new magical journey with us and meet St. Germain.
Tons of gems and energetic awakenings await you in this episode! This is what you'll find in this episode:
The historical origins of St. Germain in 18th century Europe and his transition to an Ascended Master
What you can expect when you encounter the beautiful, and sometimes mysterious, energy of St. Germain
How St. Germain helped Katy explore her own clairvoyance
Amy's cl...2020-11-0747 min
Magical Mystical JourneysBonus! Hymn to Brigid on the HarpJoin us for the BONUS episode where you get to have a little magical harp music! This is Katy on the harp, and she will take you on a mini journey with the Hymn to Brigid. It is a favorite piece of hers to play, and she is thrilled to share it with YOU.
Are you interested in Katy's Reiki meditation CD? You can download Harp Solo and Chakra Grounding Meditation or email magicamysticaljourneys@gmail.com if you want an old fashioned physical copy.
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Magical Mystical JourneysBrigid: Irish Goddess, Christian Saint, and Hoo Doo QueenWelcome to this amazing Being known as Brigid, Saint Bridget, and Maman Brigitte.... Pagan Goddess, Christian Saint or Voodoo Queen?
Which version will connect most with you?
Listen in to find out . . .
You'll discover in this very first episode of Season 2
How does Brigette appear in Pop culture?
Brigid in her historical Pagan form as the Celtic goddess of . . . and how she morphs into Saint Brigid
“Voodoo” v. “Hoodoo” – how an Irish lady is adopted by enslaved Africans in the United States
What do the historical texts tell us about her...2020-10-251h 02Magical Mystical JourneysS1 Ep7: Answering All Your Angelic Questions! Season 1Wrap UpThe finale to Season 1!
Join us as we share your feedback, your personal stories and favorite episodes – alongside a few triggers and bumps in the road.
Also be sure to listen in for a sneak peek into Season 2 . . . hint: buckle up for a globetrotting, culture-crossing ride.
We’re just getting started here at Magical Mystical Journeys.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for lending your ear and your responses for Season 1.
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Love the music of the podcast? Check out awesome James C. Rider II of both Emperor and the Sea and Handpan music. Give him some love an...2020-08-301h 04
Magical Mystical JourneysS1 Ep 6 Jesus: From Earthly Origins to the Cosmic ChristWe just couldn't let season 1 wrap up without discussing the most well known of ALL of our Beings this season -- Jesus!
The energy is going to pop for everyone. Whether you experience Jesus as a Saviour, a Friend, or an Ascended Master, this episode will prepare you to experience the radical energy of Jesus. As always, discover the biblical origins and the continued presence of Jesus in the world.
Only one more episode to go in season 1! We'd love to hear about your experiences about all the Beings we've explored so far.
...2020-08-161h 09Magical Mystical JourneysS1 Ep 5 Archangel Michael: Clearing the Cords that Bind YouThis is a big one, listeners! Meet Archangel Michael, the angel that is larger than life and assists us with clearing away the energetic cords that bind us.
Michael is a favorite of people around the world for his ability to assist us in clearing our energy and getting rid of pesky habits that keep us perpetually behind.
The episode begins with answering two questions:
1) Angel numbers, your thoughts?
2) Does everyone have a guardian angel?
Then we jump directly into a robust exploration of Archangel Michael at minute 13:30 and...2020-08-021h 03Magical Mystical JourneysS1 Ep 4 Mother Mary: Embracing All that is SacredMeet Mother Mary! A healing message from this Being is that each part of us is sacred. Mother Mary offers us radical acceptance and healing, and her warm embrace will surround you in comfort.
Amy, Andrea, and Katy take you to places of deep insights about the Divine Feminine and especially about our own sacredness in this magical, mystical podcast. Find out all about Mother Mary's life on earth and in and how she continues to inspire, comfort, and reveal in through her presence today.
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Love the music of the podcast? Check o...2020-07-191h 07Magical Mystical JourneysS1 Ep 1 Archangel Sandalphon: Human or Angel?Meet Sandalphon . . . discover about his earth roots as an Old Testament prophet, how he interacts with humans today, and embark upon your own journey through a guided meditation with this wonderfully quirky and wondrous angel.
Amy, Andrea, and Katy take you to new heights to meet the FIRST archangel in this magical, mystical podcast.
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Love the music of the podcast? Check out awesome James C. Rider II of both Emperor and the Sea and Handpan music. Give him some love and check out his work right here.
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We love to hea...2020-07-0555 minMagical Mystical JourneysS1 Ep 2 Archangel Metatron: Transformation, Magical Cubes. and Big EnergyMeet Metatron! A profound message from this archangel is that “fear is the only pandemic.” Metatron has big, big energy, and a little bit of his magic will go a LONG way in your own spiritual life. Amy, Andrea, and Katy take you to new heights to meet this second archangel in this magical, mystical podcast. Find out all about Metatron’s life on earth and how he takes us through life’s ups and downs, complete with a guided meditation to encounter this gentle – but powerful – energy.
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Love the music of the podcast? Check out awes...2020-07-0558 minMagical Mystical JourneysS1 Ep 3 Mary Magdalene: She Cannot Be ContainedMeet Mary Magdalene, the woman whose energy simply cannot be contained. Mary of Magdala was a disciple of Jesus, and now she’s gone global!
Journey with Mary Magdalene to discover the truth about her in Scripture, as well as her larger-than-life creative and positive sexual energy that guides people even today through her resurgence in popularity.
Mary Magdalene will greet you where you are, and help you navigate the complexities of life with grace and power. Through guided meditation, you’ll encounter Mary Magdalene in her earthly and heavenly forms in this magical, mystical episod...2020-07-051h 17Magical Mystical JourneysS1 Ep 0: It’s Magical. It’s Mystical. Take the Journey with us!Ever hang out with an Angel? Felt the presence – or dreamed – of a mystical Being so powerful that your slumbering soul jolted upright? Have you craved such an experience? Or do you wonder if these Beings even exist?
Join Amy Renee, Andrea and Katy as we explore the angelic realm, ascended masters, and a variety of saintly icons, while sharing our own doubts and learning curves along the way.
Each episode features a Being as the Special Guest, to whom you may – or may not – feel drawn.
We discuss relevant scholarly text, address the aspects o...2020-06-2003 min