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Today I am truly honored to share with you two incredibly intelligent courageous women who have forged such paths for themselves, both personally and professionally.They are Emmy award-winning television host and executive producer, Ricki Lake, and a multiple award-winning director. Abby Epstein. After starring in the film Hairspray, Ricki Lake went on to solidify herself as a pop culture icon. And if you're anything like me, you grew up watching Ricki shine, hosting the Ricki Lake Show—becoming one of the youngest daily talk show hosts and history at just 24 years old. She has since published two books and been the executive producer of many different documentaries. One of which we are focusing on in today's conversation: The Business of Birth Control. Her business partner, Abby Epstein, has been a Broadway director, helming national tours of both Rent and The Vagina Monologues.Abby has been a director of various award-winning films even before partnering with Ricki to create their award-winning critically acclaimed documentaries. The Business of Being Born, which debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2007 and now has over 5 million views. They later released More Business of Being Born—a four part DVD series, featuring celebrities like Cindy Crawford, Alanis Morrisette. Giselle Bunchen and Christy Turton who shared their birth stories as well as an in depth discussion on the birth process. When I heard of their current documentary, The Business of Birth Control, it immediately struck a chord in me on an ancient level. The documentary kept knocking on my soul's door. After watching the documentary (and being blown away by the information countless times) I just knew I needed to have these true queens on my podcast.Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:where and why hormonal birth control began,why women were not (and are not) properly informed about what the potential effectsthe risks, including an 80% increased risk of depression and even a potential increase for the chance of death tips on preparing yourself to go off of birth controlwe dive into some important and powerful listener questions (which is quickly becoming one of my favorite segments)It's my invitation for you today to join us in this very potent healing circle with an open mind and an open heart, and to allow whatever resonates to guide you.Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Find out more on social media:Facebook: @BusinessofBirthControlInstagram: @businessofbirthcontrol Twitter: @thebizoffilmsFollow Ricki: @rickilakeFollow Abby: @abbyepsteinxoxoView the documentary “The Business of Birth Control—use the discount code CIRCLE50 for 50% off!Find out more about Ricki and Abby’s Masterclass—use

We’ve all heard that lightning never strikes the same place twice, but in Daniel Duron’s case, it was no coincidence.After being struck by lightning twice, and finally having the space created from sobriety and plant teachers, Daniel was able to hear his calling and was initiated as a weather worker from central Mexico.His work in this lineage is to sustain and raise awareness around having good relationships with the natural elements, especially the rain waters.Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:he shares his super unique healing style with us todaywhy I call it the “zip zaps”what human tuning is some unique experiences we had together saling the Caribbeanhis power animal connections with the scarab beetle, goat and moreWe obviously get into all things around him being struck by lightning, around what weather working is. We talk powerful stories and experiences of animal guide initiations. I actually do a live power animal reading with, and for Daniel—which you won’t want to miss.Make sure to join us in our closing practice, as Daniel sings us a beautiful medicine song of the elements—allowing every part of your body to connect to an element.Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Check out Daniel’s website, Whole Sky Healing Arts. Follow him on instagram: @wholeskyrescueThis episode was made possible by Lotus Wei. Make sure to use the code MYSTIC at checkout for your Soul Fam discount!

You are in for a treat, Soul Fam—you’re about to simultaneously dive into the New Myth portal while also immersing in one of the most important interviews I've ever done! For more than a decade, Kristina Marie worked as a journalist and an editor at top national publications, including Travel & Leisure and The New York Times. She left all of that to truly get into her own soul's alignment—and in alignment with the new myth.She now combines her creative talents, intuitive gifts and soul’s wisdom to mentor transformational leaders, visionaries, authors, and storytellers. Please let me know on @IAMALYSONCHARLES what this conversation awakened or activated inside of you. Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:What is the New Myth?Exploring divine unionThe polarity of human and divine + masculine and feminineWhat it will take to bravely be a leader of the New MythMore about Kristina’s journeyMake sure to join us in our closing practice: a guided meditation where Kristina poetically opens the doorway to honor ourselves. Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Find Kristina on Instagram: @voyagesofthespirit or visit her website, voyagesofthespirit.comThis episode was made possible by the bestselling Animal Power Book and Card Deck. Order from my website to get a free guided shamanic journey where you can meet your power animal!

I met AshEL Seasunz during a sacred ceremony, and I knew right away I wanted to have him here as a guest—he's got an incredible background, receiving his masters in transpersonal psychology. AshEL is the founder of Celestial Church, a sacred activist movement, providing medicinal music, workshops, and ceremonies for healing both the people and the earth.He is also the founder of Earth Amplified, a roots rap and reggae band, and creative multimedia organization creating art that awakens. In my opinion, AshEL is a master musician. I can't tell you how many instruments I witnessed him playing during the ceremony! He has toured with will.i.am, Bassnectar, Erika Badu, Damien Marley, Van Jones, Marianne Williamson, and more. He currently plays with the Dogan Lights, Earth Amplified and the Celestial Church band. Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:how he came from a family that includes preachers, Black Panthers and pimps, but he learned to follow his own callingAshEL’s journey learning Sukyo Mahikari, a positive spiritual energy that is transmitted from the Palm of the hand to the receiverwhat galactic language ishow galactic language showed up in his life, and how he helped others activate galactic language in their livesthe two main keys which allow him to create a safe space and be a trusted guide during plant medicine ceremonies We also discussed if he could only bring four shamanic tools, if he was sent to a deserted island, what would those four tools be?Make sure to join us in our closing practice, where you'll get a small taste of his musicianship as he plays an instrument native to West Africa and transmits a special song to us.Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Find more about AshEL Seasunz on his website. Check out his band, Earth Amplified, on Spotify or Apple Music. You can also find him on Instagram.This episode was made possible by Animal Power Book and Card Deck. Order from my website to get a free guided shamonic journey where you can meet your power animal!

This episode originally aired on Just Tap In with Emilio Ortiz. We'll be back with a brand new season of fresh Ceremony Circle episodes this fall!***0:00 - Alyson Charles Intro4:00 - Eagle Condor Prophecy9:30 - Personal Shamanic Journey15:30 - Rites of Passages + Breakthroughs26:15 - Bringing Ancient Wisdom to Masses31:15 - Activate Your Psychic Abilities42:50 - Freeing Ourselves From Religious Dogma48:30 - Power Animals55:22 - Discover Your Animal Guides1:05:35 - Alyson Charles Animal Reading For Emilio1:20:00 - Alyson Charles Animal Reading For Collective1:24:45 - Animal Power Card Deck1:29:40 - The Final TrioGuest: Alyson Charles, Rock-Star ShamanWebsiteInstagram Ceremony Circle Podcast Animal Power Book + Guided Shaman Journey Host: Emilio OrtizInstagram | https://bit.ly/35fkcJxTwitter | https://bit.ly/35hMMdaTikTok | https://bit.ly/3lKjs3W Watch Video Interviews on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/emilioortiz 

This episode originally aired on The Melissa Ambrosini Show. We'll be back with a brand new season of fresh Ceremony Circle episodes this fall!***Do you ever wish you could better understand the messages the Universe is trying to send you? That you could tap into the ancient wisdom and divine guidance of the spirit world?And that you knew how to awaken the sacred, spiritual gifts that live inside you?Alyson Charles is a shaman revered for her ability to channel messages from both the spirit world and the natural world. In particular, she’s known for her uncanny ability to communicate the messages and insights of ‘power animals’. What’s a ‘power animal’? Well, if you’ve ever dreamt about an animal, or kept repeatedly encountering one in your life — a butterfly, a bird, whatever — it can be a sign that there’s a deeper spiritual message trying to come through. Alyson is THE authority on decoding the messages from these ‘power animals’, and she’s walking us through her exact process in this mind blowing, heart expanding episode. Tune in to hear why animals are such powerful portals to the spirit world, how to tap into the wisdom of your highest self, why ‘soul retrieval’ work is one of the most powerful healing modalities on the planet, a hugely effective spiritual technique for calling in your soul mate, a new approach to inner child work for radical self growth, and what life is REALLY like as a world famous shaman.Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/463 for the show notes.Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini

This episode originally aired on the "Wellness + Wisdom" podcast. We'll be back with a brand new season of fresh Ceremony Circle episodes this fall!***Animals are present to us all of the time trying to get our attention; even when we're dreaming. You'll just hear of one or see one over and over again; take note of that when it happens. They are trying to work with you. Go into Animal Power, do the practice, and find out why they're here in your life now. They are the kind of spiritual allies who really do appreciate a good invitation into your life. Animals are such great teachers of not taking for granted the information and healing capabilities and medicines that are always around us but we have to return back to that presence and that honoring reverence of them. - Alyson CharlesAre You Stressed Out Lately?Take a deep breath with the M21™ wellness guide: a simple yet powerful 21 minute morning system that melts stress and gives you more energy through 6 science-backed practices and breathwork. Click HERE to download for free.Is Your Energy Low?Get more superfoods to improve your energy, digestion, gut health plus also reduce inflammation and blood sugar. Click HERE to try Paleovalley's Apple Cider Vinegar Complex + Save 15% with the code 'JOSH'*Review The WF Podcast & WIN $150 in wellness prizes!*Join The Facebook GroupWellness Force Radio Episode 425Internationally renowned Shaman, Best-Selling Author, and Host of Ceremony Circle Podcast, Alyson Charles, shares how you can unleash your Animal Power with her upcoming book, unpacks her journey to becoming the Rock-Star Shaman, explains what shamanism actually is - the truths and the myths, and explores the meditative practice of candle gazing to connect with your heart center.What if I told you that every person on this planet has a direct connection to the power of animals?Discover how to use the wisdom and guidance of power animals over time to help you navigate your journey towards wellness, wholeness, and behavior change. Discover Your Animal PowerClick HERE to pre-order your copy of Animal Power todayBrimming with 100 different vibrant animal illustrations, transformative practices, and captivating stories from around the world, Animal Power is an enlightening guide to the power of the animal realm and how they bring peace, healing and empowerment to your life.In this luxe compendium, get ready to discover rituals, meditations, and visualizations to connect with 100 remarkable animals and their specific messages to share with you. Learn how to connect with the animal power of the bear for comfort and protection, the leopard for confidence, the seal for healthy relationships, and

This episode originally aired on "The Spread Love Movement" podcast. We'll be back with a brand new season of fresh Ceremony Circle episodes this fall!***IG: @iamalysoncharlesSite: https://www.alysoncharles.com/Buy her book, Animal Power: https://www.alysoncharles.com/animalpowerCeremony Circle Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qY8CXLnY0xDnpxgOolaIY?si=Lhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ceremony-circle/id1553091721Alyson Charles is a Rock-Star Shaman, Author, and Podcast Host. Alyson opens herself up which allows her to more clearly receive guidance and messages from god/source/the divine. It’s important to know we all have this deep connection, it’s just about being open to receive.Some other things we explore during our conversation:- Alyson shares her spiritual awakening which came through years of trauma and heartache- Ego vs alignment with your higher self- The purpose of a Shamanic journey and what to expect- Children’s connection to the divine while helping keep them tethered to it but also integrating them in this worldAlyson is such a beautiful light on this earth and I’m beyond grateful to share our conversation with all of you.

Today marks a big milestone, not just in my career, but for my entire life, as today, my very first card deck is released into the world. It’s called Animal Power Deck: 75 Animals to Awaken Your Personal Magic. If you’ve listened before, you’ve almost certainly heard me share about my best selling book called Animal Power—and now today, August 16th, I’m officially releasing the accompanying Animal Power Deck. To commemorate all of this and to celebrate and to also be of service for all of you listening,  today's episode is a very special card deck reading!Follow me on Instagram: @IamalysoncharlesGet Animal Power Deck: 75 Animals to Awaken Your Personal Magic by visiting alysoncharles.com/animalpower or anywhere books are sold!

This episode originally aired on the "Over It and On With It" podcast. We'll be back with a brand new season of fresh Ceremony Circle episodes this fall!***Another dear friend of mine joins me on the podcast today to discuss how to tap into and trust your intuition, the importance of leaving unhealthy relationships and the magic and power of animals. Alyson Charles is a shaman and spiritual teacher who is devoted to living by the calls of inner wisdom, mysticism, energy medicine, and shamanic practices she has mastered through her studies with spiritual teachers, both of and beyond this world. She leads global courses, events, and talks to reconnect people to their fullest power and confidence through sacred practices and rituals. Alyson's power animal shamanic journey was named a top meditation to try by O, The Oprah Magazine, and she has collaborated with a range of media outlets and brands, including the New York Times, HBO, National Geographic, Well + Good, mindbodygreen, Forbes, Elle, and Self. You can pre-order her beautiful new book here: https://www.alysoncharles.com/animalpower

This episode originally aired on the"Cosmic Body" podcast. We'll be back with a brand new season of fresh Ceremony Circle episodes this fall!***New podcast alert! Episode 21 is a fun one! Journey with me as I interview Shaman and Author, Alyson Charles, as we talk about all things Animal Power (her new book!) On this podcast we talk about:-Shamanism and how she get into it in this lifetime-Her new book, Animal Power, and how it will help the unity and oneness of all beings-The meaning of Bees as they always come around (story on the show!)-How to connect with your power animal -What we can learn from them-An impromptu reading from her on my current power animal (it’s a fun one!!) -Organizations to support the animals -AND her story on how the animals helped connect her with her current fiancé Luke Storey!And So much more! Can’t wait for you to listen and share! Show notes:https://www.alysoncharles.com/aboutANIMAL POWER Book - https://www.alysoncharles.com/animalpower*To preorder her book and get the shamanic guided journey go to the link above 

This episode originally aired on the podcast "Sacred Sons" . We'll be back with a brand new season of fresh Ceremony Circle episodes this fall!***Alyson Charles is an internationally renowned Shaman, best-selling author (Animal Power) and host of the Ceremony Circle Podcast. Her ability to share ancient wisdom and divine energy and be a powerful catalyst for change has ignited a global phenomenon.On this Episode:Alyson Charles | @iamalysoncharles Adam Jackson | @adam___jackson  

This episode originally aired on "The Great Unlearn" podcast. We'll be back with a brand new season of fresh Ceremony Circle episodes this fall!***From TV and Hip Hop radio hosting to shamanism and a spiritual awakening that saved her life, Alyson Charles joins us this week to discuss learning how to live an embodied life, and anchoring into peace and trust. She recently launched her book, Animal Power: 100 Animals to Energize Your Life and Awaken Your Soul, so we explore some of the medicine within these animals that she called in for this guide — let me just tell you, it’s potent medicine y’all.Alyson and I dive into…→ Holding the line for our gifts and talents to come through exactly as they are→ Learning how to live from a place of divine guidance→ Embodying clear and strong discernment→ Her profound experience during leech therapy — shifting from fear to unconditional love and reverence→ Honoring the journey that it takes to birth our ideas to life→ And more!Resources:• Alyson's Leech Therapy vlogConnect with Alyson:• Website• Instagram• Animal Power• Ceremony Circle PodcastConnect with Cal:• Instagram• Facebook• YouTube• Website• Subscribe to the newsletterThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In my first ever returning guest episode, Danielle Paige graces the Soul Fam with her presence this week!Danielle has now been featured in Goop, Vogue, astrology.com and more, and spends her time hosting the lovely Cosmic Body Podcast.Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:her answers to some super random and fun questions that I came up withwhat is brewing astrologically that would be good for us to be consciously aware of what’s going on the dates of July 31st some magic happening in Octoberanother huge passageway that actually takes us into January. Grab a pen and paper, and let us gather now around the fire!Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Follow Danielle on Instagram: @IamDaniellePaige and listen to her podcast Cosmic Body. This episode was made possible by my best-selling book, Animal Power—available now! You can find out more at my website, alysoncharles.com/animalpower

As you'll hear in today's episode, I had the good fortune of spending some in-person quality time with today’s guest at a hot springs here in Texas when he was visiting. Right away, I could sense that he is the perfect kind of guest that I love to have on! Today we have the privilege of sitting with Todd Savvas, international spiritual teacher and sage. He combines ancient wisdom with modern savvy to deliver simple, yet powerful mystical tools for the modern world. Todd is a TV regular with appearances on Extra TV, KTLA, Good Day LA, The Morning Show in Australia, and Young Hollywood. Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode: what it was like to have one of his readings with a celebrity go super viral his universal speaks oracle card deck—what makes this deck so unique and the types of readings that you can have with itwe actually go over some of my reading (and give some personal insights to you all)what intention casting isdifferent types of rituals that Todd facilitates including curse banishingStay tuned for a high level discussion on curse banishing, why Todd has been called the “restaurant whisperer,” and a few insights on how you can learn to even more deeply trust yourself with your own spiritual gifts.Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.comFind out more about Todd (and maybe even work with him) on his website at toddsavvas.comThis episode was made possible by my best-selling book, Animal Power—available now! You can find out more at my website, alysoncharles.com/animalpower

I’ve done thousands of interviews in my time, and I can honestly say, I cannot recall the last time I was this excited for an interview. Something about this feels so important and I am thrilled to be able to share it with you.For more than 10 years, Rina has traveled the world in pursuit of a deep understanding and practice of Eastern spirituality, immersing herself in tantric, erotic and spiritual expressions.Beginning with her 20 year long experience as an extreme athlete, skydiver base jumper, shark diver, and free diver. She's now a full time dominatrix, death doula, and sexological body worker, & vulnerability guide helping hundreds of men and women get in touch with their deeper selves through deep practices of surrender and vulnerability.Stay tuned for how Rina went from being a data analyst with a master's degree, working in an office to a dominatrix, working in the darkest Dungeons of New York City. You also won’t want to miss her discussion on the ancient art of Shibari—what is Shibari? And why is it her current favorite part of what she offers?Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:how erotic humiliation can be healthy what power exchange explorations are how we can get to the subconscious roots of our fantasies and release shame from themdetails of what Yoni massages are and how she does them some of the many tales and benefits (and potential dark side)  of Shibari, Kink, BDSM and more! Please note that we immerse in today’s topic with total reverence, but this can obviously be sensitive territory for some—so listener discretion is advised. Make sure to join us in our closing Ceremony Circle practice: a potent meditation focused on vulnerability and surrender.Here we go—a course in sacred sexual practices!Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.comReach out to Rina on instagram @Rina_Trevi or at https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.comor https://underline.world for her courses!This episode was made possible by my best-selling book, Animal Power—available now! You can find out more at my website, alysoncharles.com/animalpower

I am so happy to welcome you into today's mega powerful episode. We have the great pleasure of sitting with not one, but two amazing guests. Lena Franklin is a modern medicine, woman, transpersonal psychotherapist, and transformational speaker. She offers the ancient practices of meditation, energy medicine, and psycho-spiritual healing in an accessible way. Her partner, Jeff Glattstein is a dedicated healing professional, teacher, and spiritual guide with decades of study and practice in the arts of shamanic healing, energy medicine, Tai Chi and more. He has been initiated into many different shamanic traditions, and if that wasn’t enough, he's also an accomplished entrepreneur, writer, teacher, and guides groups on spiritual adventure retreats with his partner Lena. Lena and Jeff are also both the founders of the East Institute, a global organization that exists to support the healing and awakening of humanity and the planet through ancient embodied practices, plant medicines, and cutting edge science.Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:each of their individual healing paths that got them both individually in a place of readiness for twin flame reunion or sacred partnershipthe WILD story of how they methow “initiations” became a theme for them throughout their time together and separatelysome of most spiritually pivotal experiences in their livesPublicly sharing for the first time about their deeply life-changing and clearing away scenarios encountered once they grew into a couple, where greatest fears and challenges were faced There is so much medicine in their storytelling, so kick back, light a candle, set an honoring space, and enjoy.Make sure to join us in our closing practice: a guided shamanic journey (from both Lena and Jeff) that can allow you to get more fully connected with your soul and what you're really here to be. Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Find out more about The East Institute at eastinstitute.com, and connect with Lena at lenafranklin.com or on social media @iamlenafranklin. Connect with Jeff on Instagram at @energymedicinemanThis episode was made possible by my new book, Animal Power—available now! You can find out more at my website, alysoncharles.com/animalpower.

Today’s episode is a colorful, expressive journey. When I learned about our guest today, and her openness around addiction, as well as her life as a therapist, I knew I had to invite her to join us. That’s why we’re chatting to this outspoken friend of mine, Vasavi Kumar.Vasavi is host of the Say it Out Loud podcast, the upcoming author of the  Say It Out Loud book (coming in spring 2023) self-expression coach and actor.As a first-generation Indian immigrant, Vasavi got her second Masters’ degree in social work. Now, through her Say It out Loud group experience, mentorships and communication trainings, she helps her clients to be more comfortable, confident, and in control during interpersonal communications, media interviews, and life.Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:why saying things out loud is so importantwhy does it matter (so much so  that she's written a book on it) some incredibly potent wisdom gems on checking yourself before you hit publish on social mediawhat it was like seeing the same therapist for 16 years, and what that taught herher Indian background and upbringing and recently evolved relationship with her parents.Make sure to join us in our closing Ceremony Circle practice: a Sanskrit chant to Hanuman, the Hindu monkey God, for success and blessings. You can follow along with this translation. Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Find more about Vasavi on her website or Instagram @mynameisvasavi.This episode was made possible by Lotus Wei. Use code MYSTIC at checkout for your Soul Fam discount!

Being in alignment with my intuition has been perhaps the greatest gift that's given me strength—when I need to hold the line for what I know needs to happen in my life. Whether that pertains to projects, relationships, books, or many other things, it's been so vital to my path. For that reason, I am very excited for you all to hear from our guest today—Liz Roberta.Liz Roberta is a Hay House author and award-winning spiritual coach who was named the ”Emerging Voice of 2020” by Kindred Spirit Magazine, One of the five most influential female coaches of 2021 and one of the 50 under 50 for 2022 by the New York City Journal. Her spiritual success podcast is one of the top 5% podcasts worldwide. And her book “Living in Tune” is one of the industry leading books on intuition. Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:key ways to know what your intuition is trying to tell you what your main earth mission is this lifetimethe “clair-” gifts—clairsentience, clairvoycance, etcwhich of those “clair-” gifts are active for youHow specific journaling techniques can open your deepest intelligence & wisdom, allowing you to “live in tune”Make sure to join us in our closing Ceremony Circle practice: an incredible solar plexus practice to help you reclaim your power.Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Visit Liz’s website, lizroberta.com, or follow her on IG @iamLizRoberta. You can listen to her podcast here.This episode was made possible by my new book, Animal Power—available now! You can find out more at my website, alysoncharles.com/animalpower.

Today you're going to get to meet a longtime friend of mine. We actually go all the way back to my time living in New York City, and she is going to bring some super unique essences, teachings and energies to the Ceremony Circle space—healer, stand up comedian and tarot reader, Kate Wolff. As I mentioned, Kate and I go way back—she even had me as a guest on her show Invasion of Privacy, and we definitely relive that hilarious time on today's episode.In addition to a healer and tarot reader, Kate Wolff is a standup comedian who you might've seen on truTV, Elite Daily, FOX’s Red Eye and Nickelodeon's NickMom Night Out. She's also performed in the New York Comedy Festival and many others. Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:what it's like bringing the world of spirituality and healing to the unexpected world of comedythe deep, deep, inner work she has done on herselfhow she's able to so brilliantly combine her edgy humor with her spiritual beliefs.her tips on how we can express our unique energies and frequencies on this earthly realm how to have fun and break free from the illusions that keep us feeling stuckBONUSES:I simply could not resist asking her to provide all of us a tarot reading today, so she does, and I think you’re going to love it!Make sure to stick around for our closing ceremony practice—a healing fire & water guided meditation led by Kate herself.Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Connect with Kate Wolff for healing sessions and tarot readings at [email protected] or her website thekatewolff.comThis episode was made possible by Lotus Wei. Check them out at lotuswei.com —and make sure to use code MYSTIC to get your Soul Fam discount!

You are in for a deeply reverent and honoring treat today! We are all blessed to share potent ancient wisdom space today with Manari Ushigua, the spiritual leader of the Sápara nation and Ecuadorian Amazon. I've been connected with Menotti for a while—I've even taken part in his Dream World online program.With less than 600 of the Sápara nation peoples left on the planet and Manari being their leader to them, it felt so imperatively vital to have him on the podcast so we can help keep their ancient Amazonian wisdom traditions alive.In addition, on today’s voyage we are also being joined by the amazing Jessica Scheer. She is the bridge and translator and making today's Ceremony Circle voyage possible. Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:why learning to work with your dreams is so important and how to do somore about Makihaunu—the path to the spirit worldWorking with Grandmother Medicine, Ayahuasca, in his traditionthe Sápara Nation’s view on womensome samples of the power of the ancient Kichwa languageI also took listener questions from my Instagram followers at @IAMALYSONCHARLES—if you want to ask a question of a future guest or to connect with me, follow me there or go to alysoncharles.comMost importantly, if you'd like to enter the world of dreams with Manari yourself, you can enroll right now in his Dream World program dreamworldprogram.com. If you use code ROCKSTAR10 at checkout,  you will automatically be making a donation to the Sápara peoples and their sacred traditions and land. And as Manari is also the founder of Naku, a healing retreat center in Ecuador, I also wanted to receive his wisdom teachings on working with Ayahuasca, and his views on how to best do so with honor and reverence. Make sure to join us in our closing practice: Manari shared a song from the Amazonian jungles that calls in everyone's spirit and heart medicine.You can sign up for Manari’s Dream World online program, learn more about Naku, or follow him on TikTok and Instagram. Connect with him directly for a one-to-one dream interpretation, virtual healing, or private ceremony at manariushigua.com.

Today's sacred voyage takes us into the world of sound! Imagine fusing elements of global bass electronic middle Eastern music, hip hop, and ambient soundscapes. There’s nobody better to embody this fusion than Iranian-American producer, DJ and sound healer, Shivarasa (who has the best name ever!).I was lucky enough to meet Shivarasa when we were both a part of the Modern Nirvana conference. She was on the turntables while Luke and I gave a talk on sacred unions for our brand. She had a dynamic energy and I loved to see a strong female in a typically male dominated field (something I can for sure relate to). She's garnered respect from and played for some of the biggest names in both the music and spiritual worlds. And today she and I go with you on a fully live journey of our own. I was instructed by Divine to not have any questions. prepared in advance, so we just flow—to some great and unexpected places!Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:what is behind the medicine name “Shivarasa” and what does the name mean? what it’s like creating music with a spiritual vibehow she takes folks on a fully immersive sonic journeywhat does she do to overcome stage fright and how does she get over a performance that didn’t go as planned?the power of breath workMake sure to join us in our closing practice: a full length breath work track produced by none other than Shivarasa herself. Disclaimer: if you're new to breath work, be mindful—go into it with an extra layer of awareness and take it easy—because breath work can be incredibly potent. Stay tuned as we also dive into how you can unlock your inner rockstar, make music and unleash your creativity—and why you should never be ashamed to do so.Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Follow Shivarasa on Instagram or Spotify.This episode was made possible by my best-selling book, Animal Power. You can find out more at http://alysoncharles.com/animalpower.

After meeting Arash Jacob through a healing and liberating gathering with mutual friends, I wanted to sit with him again, to learn more, but also to share his wisdom with you all. Arash is a mystical seer, magical knower and master healer. Today we talk about the spiritual gift of seer ship. While I am truly grateful for it, since this gift is also one of my main gifts I can attest that this gift comes with a lot of responsibility. He works in a practice in Beverly Hills and  Los Angeles, seeing individuals and businesses, both in-person and virtually helping them connect to and open their hearts inside their own magical healing journeys. So you can reach out to him for a healing session of your own. Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:how Arash knows when to present the information he seesThe mystical lands of Iraq and Iranwhat mysticism ishow and when his gifts began to presentwhy Arash left behind his career as a doctorStay tuned for his message about how “if you can let pain speak, then beauty can speak even more powerfully in your life.” If Arash’s energy and his transmissions resonate with you, I want you to know that he helps those who are drawn to him. Reach out to him and work with him toward your own magical growth and interchange if you are so called.Make sure to join us in our closing practice: a unique multidimensional heart healing ritual (one of my favorites of all time!).Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Connect with Arash at arashjacob.com or at @arashjacob1This episode was made possible by my best-selling book, Animal Power. You can find out more at http://alysoncharles.com/animalpower.

In my circle, not many people are without at least one crystal in their home—I have had many wild activations, out of body and healing experiences with them myself. Today I wanted to sit with straigh a true crystal expert to dive into it all, and I knew exactly who to go to. Mariah K. Lyons, is an internationally renowned crystal educator, Reiki master, intuitive, Western herbalist, and healing artist.She is also the founder and CEO of ASTARA, a sustainable luxury crystalline grounding footwear company. Mariah is also the author of a book I love called “Crystal Healing for Women: A Modern Guide to the Power of Crystals for Renewed Energy, Strength, and Wellness”. Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:1. how exactly do crystals work?2. we talk about what are a few main crystals we should be working with for this year and why3. what are some proper crystal cleansing techniques?4. where the idea for ASTARA came from 5. how she has managed to integrate ancient healing practices with sustainable designAfter that, a treat—we answer some listener questions from my Instagram @IAMALYSONCHARLES (I often ask you what questions you’d like to ask my guests!). We selected many of your crystal inquiries, including “where can I find ethically sourced crystals?”Make sure to join us in our closing practice: an incredible three crystal activation meditation that I personally deeply needed and felt!Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Connect with Mariah on Instagram at @mariahklyons, check out ASTARA footwear and her beautiful book “Crystal Healing for Women: A Modern Guide to the Power of Crystals for Renewed Energy, Strength, and Wellness.”This episode was made possible by Lotus Wei. Use code MYSTIC at checkout for your Soul Fam Discount!

So much in the world of spirituality may feel overly heavy or serious, but Jason Nemer believes there’s other ways. A student of gymnastics and acrobatics (and a former Olympian), Jason Nemer is the co-founder of AcroYoga, a form of partner yoga with some of the playfulness you get in other acrobatics.Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:how he grew up being trained by top Russian and Bulgarian acrobatic masters,how the download for acro yoga came inwe explore this quote from his new book: “AcroYoga not only has the power to change the body you're in, it also has the power to change the direction your life is going”keeping the integrity of acro yoga in-check, even as it has spread to the worldsome honest, vulnerable shares of his experiences in spiritual entrepreneurshipHe also discusses the restoring ceremonial power of tea (and we talk about comparing tea cabinets!).Make sure to join us in our closing practice: a special breath and mantra sequence passed onto Jason from a master teacher of his.Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Visit jasonnemer.com to learn more, and make sure to pick up his new book Move, Connect, Play: The Art and Science of AcroYoga (available wherever books are sold). This episode was made possible by Lotus Wei. Use code MYSTIC for your Soul Fam discount!

Today we sit with a friend of mine who has covered a lot of ground in his short time here on earth: Frank Elaridi.He's already been an Emmy award-winning journalist with over 40 million YouTube views, covering everything from Syrian refugee camps to the Academy Awards. He's been seen on Good Morning, America and ABC digital platforms. Most notably giving viewers a backstage look into the show Dancing with the Stars. He’s a mental health consultant and co-founder of Modern Nirvana,However, in today's show, Frank reveals perhaps the biggest news of his life right here—with me and with all of you in Ceremony Circle. I want to let the medicine of the surprise news happen for you during the interview, so I won't spoil it!Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:why out of all of the infinite healing practices, he landed on being a practitioner working with people's emotionsthe big medicine around liberating yourself into your true soul's callinghow to leave your old world behind with honor and trust the new paradigm that is birthing.a (very exciting!) live, impromptu healing sessionwhat reveals during that session around kidney stones and pregnancyWe also talk about what sitting in a number of sacred plant medicine ceremonies taught Frank (and how his last one humbled him so much that he is now taking an indefinite break).Make sure to join us in this episode’s closing ceremony circle practice: a guided journey to release traumaFind more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Learn more about Frank, and find his YouTube channel at his website frankelaridi.com.This episode was made possible by Lotus Wei. Check them out at lotuswei.com —and make sure to use code MYSTIC to get your Soul Fam discount!

On today’s show we’re diving into a topic that I've definitely had plenty of firsthand experience with. And a topic that when provided with solutions, I feel is an incredibly important one for humanity at this time: anxiety. In order to help us do that, we’ve invited an expert—Dr. Ellen Vora, author of the new book “The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming the Body's Fear Response”. I'm super excited for you to connect with her. As Ellen attended Columbia University for medical school, she also received her BA in English from Yale. She's a board certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist and yoga teacher. One of my favorite parts of her work is she takes a functional medicine approach to mental health: she considers the whole person and addresses the root of the problem rather than just reflexively prescribing medications to suppress symptoms.Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:my personal paths with anxiety disorders and anxiety attackswhy you might have been feeling unexpected waves of depression or anxietytop sneaky ways anxiety comes through (and many of these you would never guess— they were certainly surprises for me!)how Dr. Vora has no fear to share her spiritual & “witchy” beliefsand what that means for her and her practice and how she can best serve us!We also dive into your listener questions submitted by those of you who are a part of the soul fam over on my Instagram @IAMALYSONCHARLESMake sure to join us in our closing ceremony: an amazing shamanic shaking practice that would be beneficial any time, but especially when you need to clear off some stress. Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Check out Ellen’s new book “The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming the Body's Fear Response”This episode was made possible by my new book Animal Power, now available! Go to alysoncharles.com/animalpower to learn more and get your own copy.

I wanted to do something extra special today—so we’re rebroadcasting two back-to-back episodes from my guest appearance on “Better Together with Maria Menounos.”While you probably know who Maria is, in case you don't, she has been the host for shows like Access Hollywood, Extra, E! News, The Today Show, and NBC Nightly News. She is an actor as well as a New York Times bestselling author.But her whole life changed when she got the call that her mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor. In a surprise twist, months later, Maria herself was also diagnosed with a brain tumor. She ended up having brain surgery on her birthday, which she saw as a rebirth.She decided to make some big changes in her life, thus her podcast “Better Together with Maria Menounos” was born!Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:I share in unique ways about my own spiritual awakening and journey to shamanism and how you can discover that path for yourself,how I wrote my book Animal Powerhow we can all tap into our animal guides and call to them in times of confusion or when we are need of extra love and supportI do a live reading for Maria—and share which animals came in for her + what they reveal for herimportant things to honor when walking the Shamanic pathFind more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Pick up your own copy of my best-selling book, ANIMAL POWER, anywhere books are sold or from my website where you’ll also receive a free guided Shamanic journey to meet your current power animal.Check out “Better Together with Maria Menunous”, anywhere you get your podcasts! You can also visit Maria on Instagram.

As a former UFC fighter, Kyle Kingsbury knew how to deal some heavy blows. But when life dealt him some blows of its own, nearly losing his life, he had some eye-opening experiences with dosing which changed everything.  Kyle is the former Director of Human Optimization at Onnit, and is currently the host of his own show, “Kyle Kingsbury Podcast”Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:he shares his darkest moment in life that nearly took them from this earth plane,how he's the quantum shifter in his family linehow he healed wounds from his childhood (and the brave steps his dad even took to mend the relationship), why humility is such a beautiful key in walking the pathwhat taking “hero dosing” amounts in various plant medicine & sacred ceremonies taught himWe’ll explore Kyle's openly shared experiences of ceremonies he was called into and his interactions with the spirits of the plants and fungi.Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Visit Kyle’s website to find more about him and his podcast. This episode was made possible by Dharma Coaching Institute where you can become a double certified soul purpose & dharma life coach. Be sure to use code ALYSON in the coupon area when you register - this is the only way you will also receive a FREE copy of my best-selling book, ANIMAL POWER, along with a free video guided shamanic journey to meet the power animal who wants to support your career. Head to https://dharmacoachinginstitute.com/ref/136/ to enroll and use code ALYSON at checkout. Doors for enrollment are only open now - April 03

From the other side of the world, Emma Dunwoody, a master coach and a human design expert, joined me for a gorgeous conversation.  I have actually had my own human design session with Emma a couple of times—so I can attest that it can be a greatly empowering experience and one that I highly recommended.Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:what human design is all abouthow to align with your sovereignty, becoming your own guru and learning how to tap into the wisdom that you already hold within yourself we discuss her Australian upbringing, how that helped forge her unique spiritual pathher journey from the corporate world into aligning with her calling in the spiritual world and helping to guide others on the spiritual pathEmma also takes us on a vulnerable journey of her first experiences meditating, conquering her fears & transcending past panic attacks in order to finally get the benefits of meditatingThe Closing Ceremony Circle Practice: Make sure to join us in this incredible Aura magic guided meditation where you can tune into your own aura and peer into your body's strong intelligence to learn how your body wants to inform youFind more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.comVisit Emma online at emmadunwoody.com or on IG at @the_human_design_coachThis episode was made possible by Dharma Coaching Institute where you can become a double certified soul purpose & dharma life coach. Be sure to use code ALYSON in the coupon area when you register - this is the only way you will also receive a FREE copy of my best-selling book, ANIMAL POWER, along with a free video guided shamanic journey to meet the power animal who wants to support your career. Head to https://dharmacoachinginstitute.com/ref/136/ to enroll and use code ALYSON at checkout. Doors for enrollment are only open now - April 03

Before this episode, I thought memes were just funny pictures to make you laugh. What I didn’t know is that they can have many purposes—including teaching others and increasing their spiritual connection.Meme artist James McCrae certainly uses memes to make people smile, but also uses them to help people explore their inner selves and potentially expand in consciousness.  You've probably seen his memes on Instagram—they spread like wildfire daily!James isn’t just a meme maker though—he’s a fantastic poet and  the author of How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis (the world’s first meme book—and I love it).Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:How he got into the world making spiritual and consciousness memes for a living (hint: it may have involved a ceremonial use of cannabis and a Terence McKenna document)James shares some of his personal creative processes and tips for you What is a meme? (and a little bit about the history of memes)Some of my favorite quotes, poems, and funny parts of James’ bookWhy gentleness is one of humanity’s greatest superpowers and much, much more.James also discusses his sacred experiences with ayahuasca and how cannabis — and if they’ve been conducive to his creativity.Make sure to join us in our closing practice: James shares two never-been-heard-before poems that rocked my world (honestly two of the best poems I have ever heard).Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Visit James on his Instagram at @wordsarevibrations. Find links to his books and get in touch with him a linktr.ee/jamesmccrae.This episode was made possible by Lotus Wei. Check them out at lotuswei.com —and make sure to use code MYSTIC to get your Soul Fam discount!

When it comes to divine truths and wisdom, the media doesn’t have a great track record showing things as they are—often portraying spiritual leaders as “crazy” or “misguided”.Kelly Noonan Gores saw that problem as well—which inspired her to create Elevate Entertainment, whose mission is to create conscious, empowering, inspiring media. Along this path she also wrote and directed the acclaimed documentary “Heal”, available now on Amazon Prime and Netflix.Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:Kelly’s deep, personal  connection with the whalehow the subconscious lens that gets developed within each of us from conception to age seven is the programming that really kicks into high gear (particularly when we’re in a survival state)ways to navigate potentially dramatic or chaotic situations with as much health, ease, and grace as possible,tips for staying and connection with your inner wisdom, your highest self, your ability to trust yourself and your connection with the divine how she selected some of the incredible spiritual teachers that are featured in the Heal documentary, including Dr. Joe Dispenza, Bruce Lipton, Kelly Brogan, and many more.She also describes a powerful experience she had while reading about epigenetics and working out, which switched on a desire to help people awaken ability to seize their potential power.Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.You can watch “Heal” on Amazon Prime and Netflix or connect with Kelly on Instagram @KellyGoresThis episode was made possible by my new book Animal Power, now available! Go to alysoncharles.com/animalpower to learn more and get your own copy.

After many lifetimes of preparation and eight total years of work this lifetime (four years taking countless book meetings, then four years working specifically on this book), my new book, Animal Power, is officially out in the world starting TODAY!! I couldn’t be more happy to get this out to you and I hope it does as much for you as it has for me. In today’s episode I demonstrate one way to use the book—working with it as a Divination tool where you connect first with your heart, then intuitively open and read passages to receive the gifts your soul may need to hear right now. I’ll keep it a surprise, but today’s voyage is all the things - deeply emotional, medicinal, hilarious, unexpected, moving, beautiful, clearing, healing and more!You can order Animal Power anywhere books are sold! However, if you purchase from www.alysoncharles.com/animalpower you will also receive a free video guided shamanic journey where you will meet your current power animal.Find more from me on IG at www.instagram/IAMALYSONCHARLESBlessings fam!

I have known Quddus Philippe, TV host, creative director and TEDx speaker, for a long time— our friendship began walking together on the ancient roads of old town Jerusalem! But he is more than just a friend, he’s an inspiring soul committed to facing himself, releasing from illusion and aligning more and more each day with his true Divine path and callings. After a successful career mingling with artists at the top of the charts (we’re talking Jay Z, Beyoncé and others), Quddus voluntarily left the international spotlight in order to add a deeper, more mindful and conscious contribution to the world of media. He’s been featured in the new Netflix documentary Jeen-Yuhs, which explores the rise of Kanye West.Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:we’ll explore some of Quddus’s darkest times, which led to his big existential crisisa deep dive to understand the music and entertainment industryways to overcome trauma and crisishow to embody fulfillment over famehow Quddus helped Kanye West get on MTV for the very first time - a moment that Kanye honors back by featuring Quddus in his new documentary, “Jeen-Yuhs” now airing on NetflixQuddus also recounts a plant medicine ceremony experience with me, which led to a transcendent moment which helped process some family pain he’d been carrying.Make sure to join us in our closing practice: a meditation guiding you to finally let go of old identities, parts and archetypes within you that have run their course—and allow in that new NEW energy that you can feel now wants to come alive and be born.Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Visit Quddus online at quddus.co.Check out his 8-week Mastermind program called “The Creator Incubator” to help you launch your dream project with clarity & confidence at www.quddus.co/mastermindThis episode was also made possible by my book Animal Power, out soon! Visit my website alysoncharles.com to pre-order and get a free video guided shamanic journey to help you meet your current power animal.

If you’re looking for an introspective voyage to feel deeply loved, this is the episode for you—and Ssanyu Birigwa is the perfect person for the job.Ssanyu is an indigenous and lineage bone healing shaman. She has her masters degree in narrative medicine from Columbia University (where she is also an adjunct professor), as well as being a dear friend of mine and contributor for my book Animal Power (coming soon).Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:How to work with our ancestors and why it is so important and powerfulOur views on lasting friendships and specifically, sisterhood + how to trust when friendships endInsights from our journey of riding many potent waves over the yearsOur divine perspectives on when relationships end unexpectedlyWhat narrative medicine is—and experiencing it first hand.Let yourself be open to receive if you feel called to, because this ride is filled with nonstop transmissions.The entire episode ended up truly being one non-stop shamanic journey, but there are also uniquely three distinct medicinal parts you are able to immerse in - an African language & instrument activation, learning your personal 2022 spiritual prescription (from her teachings in narrative medicine) and a closing meditation at the end. Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Connect with Ssanyu and her powerful work on IG @Ssanyubonehealer and at letgoandletlove.comThis episode was also made possible by my book Animal Power, out soon! Visit my website alysoncharles.com to pre-order and get a free video guided shamanic journey to help you meet your current power animal.

What is a wizard? It may not have a specific definition, but Daniel Raphael certainly embodies and radiates that energy.As a young man, Daniel felt like an outcast. Few friends, social anxiety, suicidal depression, an autism diagnosis and other intense mental health challenges made him seek out help in the mystical realm. After experiencing an energy healing out of the blue, he knew he was onto something—and decided to follow that path. Now a globally-sought-after energy healer who has worked with the biggest tech billionaires and celebrities (that you’ve definitely heard of), Daniel is the founder of Dreamporting Mystery School. He has lived all over the world, learning from many masters, monks, and mystics, experiencing life-changing iboga ceremonies, reiki, and more.Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:1. Alchemical codes, ancient keys, and universal laws to help transform your being2. Wisdom from Daniel’s 13-year mystical global pilgrimage3. Meeting your core angel guide… today! With us!4. His childhood experience feeling like an outcast and transcending many other mental health challenges5. His two-week water fast that ended on a major angelic initiation that changed the course of his lifeMake sure to join us in our closing Ceremony Circle practice: today you will be able to meet your main angel guide! Making this connection with my own core angel has been miraculous and I am so excited for you to have the opportunity to be guided by Daniel in meeting your own main angel friendFind more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or at alysoncharles.com.You can follow Daniel on his IG @danielraphael1, or experience his work first-hand in his upcoming events and retreats at dreamporting.com.This episode was also made possible by my best-selling book Animal Power, out soon! Visit my website alysoncharles.com to pre-order and get a free video guided shamanic journey to help you meet your current power animal.

Christine Hassler was a spiritually sensitive kid—but didn’t know it. After growing up and experiencing the numbness of antidepressants, she wanted something more. Following a session with her first spiritual teacher, she felt unconditional love for the first time. And it changed everything.   Christine is a master coach, facilitator and speaker. She’s an author, most recently of “Expectation Hangover: Free Yourself from the Past”. She has a master’s degree in spiritual psychology. She shows people that once we get out of our own way, we can then show up to make the meaningful impact we are here to make.   Top 5 Things You’ll Gain From Listening to This Episode:How you can unearth and heal certain childhood experiences (we both share some of our most meaningful)How you can cut through the noise in lower-level coaches to find the perfect fit for youHow to redefine your success in life and about Christine’s pregnancy journey and what she has already learned from itWhat a master’s degree in spiritual psychology can teach youWe provide answers to those of you who submitted your epic listener questions over on my Instagram @iamalysoncharlesMake sure to join us in our closing ceremony practice: Christine asks us to grab a childhood photo and bring ourselves back in touch with our inner child, providing life + lineage-changing empowerment You can find Christine’s most recent book “Expectation Hangover: Free Yourself From the Past” and much more at https://christinehassler.com. Follow her on IG @christinehassler. Connect with me on my IG @IAMALYSONCHARLES and my website alysoncharles.com This episode was made possible by Lotus Wei. Make sure to use code MYSTIC to get your Soul Fam discount!

As Kaitlyn Kaerhart puts it: Numbers don’t lie!Kaitlyn discovered numerology as a tool to help her live her best life and resolve her trauma after experiencing a lot of toxicity within the music and entertainment industry. Following an experience in a dream and a life-changing reading, she was drawn to Pythagorean numerology, which would change her life forever. She is a singer/songwriter and author of “You Are Cosmic Code”.Top 5 Things You Will Learn in This Episode:the basics of numerology—what it is, and where it comes fromthe medicine of numbersDetails about a pretty intense past life experience (with literal murder!)Kaitlyn vulnerably shares some deep, personal experienceswhat spiritual practice ended up being the game changer that sparked the divine truth within her.Tune in to hear some of the top ways people work with numerology, how and why it powers our lives, and determining your life path number. On top of that, we will explore what life, destiny, and soul urge numbers are, and what the numbers say 2022 has in store (and how we are both life path 1’s!) .Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Follow Kaitlyn on IG: @kaerhart and make sure to check out Kaitlyn’s book “You Are Cosmic Code”. Find more about it at kaerhart.com.This episode was made possible by Lotus Wei. Use code MYSTIC to get your Soul Fam Discount! This episode was also made possible by my book Animal Power, out soon! Visit my website alysoncharles.com to pre-order and get a free video guided shamanic journey to help you meet your current power animal.Make sure to join us in our closing practice, a beautiful meditation guided by Kaitlyn herself. Once you’ve completed the meditation, return here to see more information about the number that revealed for you!AFTER THE MEDITATION: Write down the number you saw in your window. Take this number and reduce it down to a single digit (unless it is a Master Number -11, 22, 33- then do not reduce to a single digit.) + Example, if you saw the number 21, take 2 + 1 = 3 + If you saw the number 100, then it would be 1+0+0=1 + Keep reducing your number until it is a single digit. Below is a description of each number and what it is communicating to you. Your intuition is calling into attention this theme and there is a reason why it came to you. Trust that your higher self is guiding you now. Reflect and journal on the number you saw. 1 - A new beginning is near. Focus on innovation and creativity. Embrace your independence and go after what you want. This is an incredibly ambitious number that came here to create a movement. Believe in yourself and embrace your ability to lead. Be sure not to fall into any negative thought patterns of self doubt, and instead, embody the confident leader that you are. 2 - Cooperation, balance and diplomacy are important at this time. Go slow and steady towards your goals. If you are facing conflict, be sure not to avoid it, but instead, approach it with harmony as the peacekeeper. Partnership in the form of a business collaboration or a romantic partner may be near. 3 - Prioritize socializing, communication and fun. Avoid any negative pitfalls of communication such as judgement or gossip.This is a powerful time to focus on your creativity and self expression. Are you expressing yourself in a way that is authentic to you? Or are you trying to please those around you? Embrace the sunshine number and shine bright. 4 - Focus on your foundations now. What needs to be tended to at home or at work during this time? Be sure not to be too rigid in your pursuits and to keep an open mind. Your hard work will pay off and a breakthrough is near.... but sometimes in order to...

It’s well known that the entertainment industry is full of some not-ideal ideals. Objectification, focus on wealth and material things. To many, these are the ultimate life achievement.Ollie Gabriel was immersed in this world, but after getting a book from a friend and a psylocibin ceremony that changed his life, his outlook on life, God, and death started to take on a whole new meaning for him. He is now fully, authentically divinely himself.The Top Five Things You’ll Get out of Today’s Episode:I talk to Ollie about his personal awakening, and how music is now something much deeper than it was before. Plus, how we all should be monitoring our entertainment as much as we watch what we eat.You’ll love the tips we share on how to pivot away from the conditioned desire to receive external validation, how to shift from thinking your best life is still not where you are, and how gratitude, silence, and stillness can be a complete game changer. Learn how to be with, view, and experience your most uncomfortable times in life with a new, divine, perspective.Tune in to hear how Ollie realized he was already living his dreams, about “innertainment”how we are the masters of creating our own reality.Make sure to join us in our closing practice: You’ll hear it here on Ceremony Circle first: Ollie sings an incredible medicinal & inspiring song LIVE for us that will be featured in an upcoming movieVisit Ollie online at https://olliegabriel.com or his IG: @olliegabriel.You can find Alyson on Instagram @iamalysoncharles and her website https://alysoncharles.comToday’s episode was made possible by my upcoming book, Animal Power. You can find out more at http://alysoncharles.com/animalpower. Pre order before March 1st to get a free video guided shamanic journey, facilitated by me, for you to meet your current power animal!

Danielle Paige was moving through life with no true purpose, pursuing her Master’s degree in interior architecture, when at age 30, she suddenly yearned to know more. She turned to astrology to discover more about herself, and it ended up changing her entire life. She found her true calling, reading blueprints of another kind—people’s charts.  Danielle has now been featured in Goop, Vogue, astrology.com and more, and spends her time hosting the lovely Cosmic Body Podcast.The Top Five Things You’ll Get Out of Today’s Episode:Join us as we dive into the basics of astrology, hear Danielle’s story, body positivity—and how it has a personal, spiritual connection for her. We discuss what the stars say 2022 has in store, body sovereignty, and the other main themes the next year has on deck. We explore how world leaders have used astrology to make big decisions and even go over my personal chart (and share some of the biggest news of my life which was absolutely predicted) Examine the journey of being self-taught as a spiritual leader.We also discuss her surprisingly deep journey with her body image. She recently had her breast implants removed after 20 years and she shares the life-changing insights she gained from the explant surgery. Don’t forget to stick around while I answer your listener questions sent in on my Instagram @IAMALYSONCHARLES. You can also find me on my website at alysoncharles.com.Finally, make sure to join us in our closing practice: a nourishing and safe meditation guided by Danielle to help you form a connection to your inner child.Find Danielle on IG @iamdaniellepaige, or on her podcast Cosmic Body.Today’s episode was made possible by Lotus Wei—scouring the planet so we can use the world’s most powerful plants to enhance our lives. Visit LotusWei.com and use code MYSTIC to get your Soul Fam discount!

I’m honoring the internal call to take a breather and press pause on further podcast episodes for the rest of 2021. Mark my words; this is a hiatus, not a departure from you all. We will be back in 2022 with an incredible slew of guests to fuel us in the new year.Until then, I encourage you all to indulge in the potent ceremonies you can find in previous episodes and sign up for my newsletter at alysoncharles.com for up-to-the-minute updates on Ceremony Circle’s return and rebirth. Resources:Alyson on IG: @iamalysoncharlesFor those that feel called to meet their power animal, you will receive a video-guided, shamanic journey to activate your animal’s message when you pre-order your copy of Animal Power: 100 Animals to Energize Your Life and Awaken Your Soul here.Ceremony Circle is a production of Crate Media

Dr. Neeta Bhushan has traversed so many waters and ever-evolving versions of herself in this lifetime. Her story is a testament to us as multidimensional beings whose success stories are never linear. The current version of you, however elevated or deflated it might feel at this moment, is not limited to the labels you've been boxed into by family, friends, or society. It took Dr. Neeta years to come to this realization. Growing up, she was haunted by mortality at a very young age, losing her mother, brother, and father within a few years of one another. Moving through grief, she was saved by her support system, an amalgamation of extended family, religious rituals, and resilience to prove herself worthy of her parent's legacy. Dr. Neeta opened a dental practice, bought a big house, and got married. As her dysfunctional marriage unraveled, she was forced to explore everywhere else in her life she was playing small and timid. The moment she became vulnerable, she found the strength to step in her power, and pivoted into the rich life she created for herself today. In this episode, she reveals her roadmap to personal and professional freedom, and shows how you can write a new life story doing what you truly love. The Ceremonial OfferingA self care practice that stimulates the vagus nerve and “turns off the lights” to the distractions around you.Resources:Alyson on IG: @iamalysoncharlesInstagram: @neetabhushanWebsite: neetabhushan.comThe Dharma Coaching Institute: The world’s first and only dharma coaching double-certification experience. Join co-founder, Dr. Neeta Bhushan in this deeply transformational experience that covers eight stages, leading you through life-changing dharma principles, coaching tools, and practices for profound success and abundance. Registration is only open until Nov 7th, 2021. Go to dharmacoachinginstitute.com and use the code “ALYSON” in the coupon area at checkout to receive a FREE guided shamanic journey + “Unlocking Your Soul’s Power & Purpose” meditation. Ceremony Circle is a production of Crate Media

Sahara Rose channels across a huge multimedia platform, ranging from bestselling books and a top spiritual podcast to social media and global conferences. By societal terms, she's "made it." For Sahara, she's living out her "dharma." Answering the call to live out your dharma isn't easy. Sahara had to liberate herself from ancestral female suppression and her parents, who couldn't understand her mission to live a spiritually-led career. An explosive clash with her father, where he uttered the words "You're no longer my daughter," crystallized the cord-cutting experience where she was finally ready to cut herself from parental expectations. It was at that exact moment that she was rebirthed as "a sovereign ass being."She brought a one-way ticket to Bali, immersed herself in ecstatic dance, discovered she was born to write, and didn't let 30 rejections from publishers stop her from penning Idiot's Guide to Ayurveda. Sahara trudged through the mud to fully express her dharma, and now she's helping people reclaim their truth with her book, Discover Your Dharma, and The Dharma Coaching Institute.  If you're asking yourself, "What's my purpose?", tune into this episode where Sahara identifies the nine dharma archetypes, the rich and nuanced qualities in each, and how you can embark on a journey of dharma discovery. Round out the experience with Sahara's meditation offering at the close which will dial you into your highest self to coax out the dharma that lives within. And don’t forget: this isn't a discovery, but a remembering. May this conversation help unlock your unique gifts to share with the planet. The Ceremonial OfferingA special meditation opening to unlock your soul’s purpose by connecting with your highest self. Find your own meaning in Sahara’s mantra prompts and take those messages to your everyday life. Resources:Alyson on IG: @iamalysoncharlesInstagram: @iamsahararoseRead: Discover Your Dharma: A Vedic Guide to Finding Your PurposeThe Dharma Coaching Institute: use the code “ALYSON” at checkout to receive a FREE guided shamanic journey + “Unlocking your Soul’s Power & Purpose” meditation. The Dharma Coaching Institute: The world’s first and only dharma coaching double-certification experience. Join Sahara Rose in this deeply transformational experience that covers eight stages, leading you through life-changing dharma principles, coaching tools, and practices for profound success and abundance. Registration is only open until Nov. 07, 2021. Go to dharmacoachinginstitute.com  and use the code “ALYSON” at checkout to receive a FREE guided shamanic journey + “Unlocking Your Soul’s Power & Purpose” meditation. Ceremony Circle is a production of Crate Media

New York Times bestselling author, conscious entrepreneur, and co-host of Emmy award-winning show “Down to Earth with Zac Efron,” Darin Olien takes us on a journey down the golden river of surrender, with sacred stops in the Amazon and the Savanna, as well as spiritual reflections on his birth story and his evolving self-awakening path. Darin's connection with the land runs deep. As a world-renowned superfood hunter, Darin recalls the moment he encountered the Barukas – the healthiest nut in the world – and the process of accrediting a wild food to be made readily available while protecting the Savanna and giving back to indigenous communities. He reveals how he first met Zac Efron and began journeying around the world with him in pursuit of finding a healthy, sustainable way to live that's truly aligned with Mother Nature. Tune in to find out more about the fascinating backstory of their Emmy-award winning docuseries Down to Earth.Unearthing trauma, making peace with his birth story, and continuing to swim with life's currents have protected Darin during his darkest moments, from his father's passing to losing all of his earthly possessions in a forest fire. His ability to emerge like a phoenix and "let it all happen" is a soothing medicine for anyone navigating a personal burnout or painful loss. The Ceremonial OfferingSink into a short but sweet musical moment with chants and the harmonium, an ancient instrument from West Bengal, India. Resources:Alyson on IG: @iamalysoncharlesInstagram: @darinolienWebsite: barukas.com + darinolien.comWatch “Down to Earth with Zac Efron” Co-hosted by Darin OlienFor those that feel called to meet their power animal, you will receive a video-guided, shamanic journey to activate your animal’s message when you pre-order your copy of Animal Power: 100 Animals to Energize Your Life and Awaken Your Soul here.Ceremony Circle is a production of Crate Media

Aaron Rose is on a mission of love, unifying displaced fragments, and supporting leaders to live out their calling here on this Earth school. Ever since our time meeting in NYC and later spiritual encounters in the middle of the wilderness in Massachusetts, I sensed Aaron’s divine presence and knew he would be part of my life in my New York chapter and beyond.Aaron doesn’t need to drop names of the influential people he’s worked with or amass a following of millions to feel aligned with his Divine power and purpose. His trust muscle with God is too deep to worry about growing a social media presence when he knows his work will find those who are drawn to his message. Reaching a place of complete trust is a hard-earned practice that he and I both strongly relate to – especially when navigating a matrix that thrives on an illusion of judgment, finger-pointing, and shadow projection. Aaron graciously shares how he creates an impenetrable container between him and God, and the ways you can dial into your authentic mission and invite Christ consciousness into your life without religious dogma. Whether it’s a daily mantra, prayer, or meditation, how you show up to your life every day is what doing the work is all about. We reflect on our individual journeys, cleaning up our sides of the street and answering God’s assignments to push into our edges and lean into whole new levels of surrender. And while we can buy a self-help book or share an inspirational quote on Instagram, Aaron’s wisdom – and ceremony – in this episode is your permission slip to take intentional action to step into your path as the sovereign, spiritual steward of your life.  The Ceremonial OfferingGet present in the moment and visualize yourself in nature. Invite the disconnected part of yourself inward and send it love and healing with Aaron’s unique mantra, that will help you call in your next action. Resources:Alyson on IG: @iamalysoncharInstagram: @aaronxroseWebsite: theaaronrose.comFor those that feel called to meet their power animal, you will receive a video-guided, shamanic journey to activate your animal’s message when you pre-order your copy of Animal Power: 100 Animals to Energize Your Life and Awaken Your Soul here.Ceremony Circle is a production of Crate Media

Makeup saved Jenna Anton’s life. After spending her first 12 years of life in a cult and subsequent years in the foster system, she eventually found her expression and voice in the cosmetic arts. What began as a passion turned into a wildly successful career, tending to the faces of celebrities and models gracing the catwalks, red carpets, and the world’s top fashion magazines. Against all odds, she had made it. Why then did she feel she was “winning but lost?” After more than 20 years in the makeup industry, she decided to pivot from conventional to clean beauty, which not only focused on non-toxic products, but elevating the eternal, unique beauty of those around her. Alongside her professional detour, she would journey inward, exploring Grandmother Ayahuasca and liberating herself – in her 40s no less – from the limiting patterns she held onto since childhood.We discuss the ins and outs of wholistic beauty, how she injects spirituality and creativity into her work, THAT iconic Vogue cover with Gisele Bundchen, and why turning gray can be an empowering and beautiful act. Stay tuned until the end, where we’ll be shining a mirror on the most beautiful goddess in the room – YOU! With blessed “I AM” affirmations to help you connect to your beautiful soul. The Ceremonial OfferingMirror Meditation. Join us both for a different kind of makeup ceremony. Grab a mirror, focus on your eyes, remove the ego, and repeat Jenna’s “I AM” affirmations as you hold reverence for the magic that is you!Resources:Alyson on IG: @iamalysoncharlesInstagram: @jennaantonmakeupFor those that feel called to meet their power animal, you will receive a video-guided, shamanic journey to activate your animal’s message when you pre-order your copy of Animal Power: 100 Animals to Energize Your Life and Awaken Your Soul here.Ceremony Circle is a production of Crate Media

Get ready to dive into the world of mysticism and meditation with the divinely angelic actress and bestselling author Cassandra Bodzak. When life threw tests at Cassandra, meditation was the safety net that would always catch her in freefall. It would bring her body back to homeostasis after years of disordered eating and obsessive exercise, it gave her the resilience to stay in trust during a family’s health crisis, and the confidence to transmute her practice into a successful career and book, Manifesting Through Meditation.We nerd out on all things witchy, from rituals and divine signs to the practical ways you can connect to your celestial support team. Plus: if you needed any more proof that angels tread where we walk, you’ll be blown away by the angelic intervention from Cassandra’s grandma during our conversation. One thing is for sure: you’ll never look at butterflies the same way again! Cassandra has been where many of you find yourself today. She spent years settling for inconsistent situationships with unavailable guys on a perpetual loop of self-abandonment. Eventually, relationship burnouts would become the fuel for transformation – by way of a few carrot-dangling distractions. She went inward, purged patterns, and manifested a life partner who truly lights her up. In this episode, she gifts the community with the meditative practice and pattern-breaking ritual that helped her create an energetic space for love to come through. The Ceremonial OfferingLight a candle and anoint your surroundings with an essential oil that resonates. This ceremony will help you unlock the old patterns blocking you from the relationship you desire and deserve by activating a new truth to live by. Resources:Alyson on IG: @iamalysoncharlesInstagram: @cassandrabodzakWebsite: cassandrabodzak.comRead: Manifesting Through Meditation: 100 Guided Practices to Harness the Power of Your Thoughts and Create the Life You WantJoin me on September 26th for a Guided Shamanic Journey to Embody Your Highest Timeline & Self. Head to alysoncharles.com/events to sign up. Ceremony Circle is a production of Crate Media

Join me on a spirited adventure with my soul sister, Ksenia Brief, a pioneer in conscious social media, and creative catalyst with numerous beautiful brands – and Instagram handles – under her belt. As a child in Russia, Ksenia found her sense of home and community in books. After studying in Moscow and making the leap to the United States, she found expression through blogging, birthing Breakfast Criminals, which started with a broken heart and blossomed into a beautiful brand. Never one to follow a linear route or get stuck in a rut, Ksenia has fearlessly evolved her image as she’s grown. You can currently find her writing about tiny cabin life in upstate New York, hosting her podcast, Funded by Source, and elevating the voices of creative artists looking to authentically show up in the online space.What’s most fascinating about this media guru is her connection offline, to the environment. We delve into her unique relationship with whole foods, foraging for mushrooms, and cooking, as well as reflect on encounters with her power animal, the rhino, and the life-changing healing ceremony she received in the sacred lands of Londolozi in South Africa – which she shares publicly for the first time in this conversation. Wherever she goes and whatever she turns her hands to, Ksenia knows she is held by the universe and its magical ability to perform miracles in her professional and personal life.The Ceremonial OfferingEverything unfolds for a reason. Take a moment to visualize your next step from a place of deep trust and make space for all the beautiful possibilities coming your way. Resources:Alyson on IG: @iamalysoncharlesInstagram: @ksenia.briefPodcast: Funded by SourceFor those that feel called to meet their power animal, you will receive a video-guided, shamanic journey to activate your animal’s message when you pre-order your copy of Animal Power: 100 Animals to Energize Your Life and Awaken Your Soul here.Ceremony Circle is a production of Crate Media

I can’t wait for you to take in the rich, chocolatey nourishment from today’s guest, self-empowerment artist, and cacao ceremony facilitator, Florencia Fridman.&nbsp;Florencia fed her lifelong passion and divine connection to cacao (the purest form of chocolate) by studying its metaphysical properties and ritual practices in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. She started her conscious brand, Cacao Laboratory, in 2016. Despite the recent commercialization of the plant, Florencia’s mission has always been rooted in reverence to its indigenous history and its power as a heart-opening portal to the spiritual realm. We talk about cacao’s components in great depth and I encourage listeners to watch her enthralling documentary, Cacao: Food of the Gods, as well as follow her guidance on how to sit with the medicine – which she generously shares in this episode.&nbsp;Like myself, Florencia connects to her higher self through direct reciprocity to Mother Earth’s land and creatures. She asks what the land needs and communes with indigenous tribes to ensure her work creates a conscious, circular economy that goes back to the communities, teachers, and environment from which these marvelous medicines and rituals come. Stay tuned to hear about the foundations and collectives you can support should you feel called to do so.&nbsp;The Ceremonial OfferingDuring this beautiful blessing, we invite you to take a drink of water, tea, or cacao and find a sacred pose as we show gratitude for the elements earth, fire, wind, and air, and connect these energies to our essence.&nbsp;For those that feel called to meet their power animal, you will receive a video-guided, shamanic journey to activate your animal’s message when you pre-order your copy of Animal Power: 100 Animals to Energize Your Life and Awaken Your Soul here.Resources:Alyson on IG: @iamalysoncharlesWebsite: cacaolaboratory.comInstagram: @florencia.fridman + @acaolaboratoryJoin Cacao Laboratory’s Immersive Cacao Ceremony Training&nbsp;Watch: “Cacao: Food of the Gods”Learn about rebirthing: rebirthingbreathwork.com/about (or email [email protected] for a private session)To read more about The Dream World Program taught by Manari Ushigua, Sapara elder, you can visit: https://www.dreamworldprogram.comTo learn more about Tawna, the film production organization created by indigenous activist Yanda, visit their IG: @tawna_cineCeremony Circle is a production of <a href="http://crate.media" rel="noopener...

I go down relationship lane with relationship expert, speaker, and TV personality, Rachel DeAlto, a dear friend from my past life as a talk show host. Together, we unpack why humanity is wired for connection and how to navigate the dating landscape from an embodied place.&nbsp;There is no denying that the journey to finding divine partnership is challenging. Both Rachel and I connect over the origins of our spiritual evolution and acutely painful dissolutions of long-term relationships that propelled us to go inward to call in the relationships we truly desired. It took me years of spiritually purging and nearly five years of celibacy to arrive at this destination. Along the way, there were plenty of red flags, dangling carrots, and lessons learned – more on all of that in the episode.&nbsp;Love doesn't work with our set timelines. Trust in divine timing, coupled with the personal work, and a drop of magic, is what gets us to the finish line. Moving away from "I want" to "I receive" is a process that's easier said than done, but knowing you're not alone can help soften the hardships of the voyage.&nbsp;So how do we fill the beautifully sacred space in between? Or make peace with those past connections that left scar tissue? Are there ways to quell social anxiety to get back into the dating world with intention? Rachel shares her insights and answers your burning questions in this expansive conversation that will fill your cup with gratitude for love, singledom, and even those past sticky "situationships" that shaped the person you are today.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Ceremonial OfferingJoin us for a hypnotic cleansing ceremony where you’ll observe your heart and fill it with pure source energy to heal, before radiating your inner light out onto the world around you.Resources:Alyson on IG: @iamalysoncharlesInstagram: @racheldealtoWebsite: racheldealto.comRead: relatable: How to Connect with Anyone, Anywhere (Even If It Scares You)Ceremony Circle is a production of Crate Media