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Welcome to Spiritual AF Sundays, the podcast that explores the spiritual side of everything! Join your host, Jessica Karels (aka The Mystic Geek), a witch with 20+ years of experience in both the corporate and magical worlds, as we dive into a wide range of topics that go beyond the surface-level talking discussed by pundits and on social media. Queer, polyamorous, and neurodivergent - Jessica is no stranger to challenging the status quo. Designed for the slightly geeky and curious souls who seek a deeper understanding, Spiritual AF Sundays invites you to join our exploration of spirituality, religion, and politics. We go beyond the shallow back-and-forth on social media and provide thought-provoking insights that inspire personal growth and transformation. In each episode, we challenge societal norms and assumptions, tackle hot-button topics like politics and artificial intelligence, and delve into subjects like magic and witchcraft, self-improvement, and more. We believe that spirituality and real-world issues are intertwined, and are not afraid to ask the difficult questions about how one affects the other. With weekly episodes, each around 30 minutes, we bring you engaging discussions and interviews with guests from diverse backgrounds. Whether you’re a seasoned spiritual seeker or just starting your journey, this podcast offers a fresh perspective and invites you to expand your horizons. Join us on this transformative journey, and don’t forget to leave a review to let us know your thoughts. Let’s dive deep into the spiritual realms and challenge the status quo.
Episodes
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
In this week's episode, we dive into the fascinating world of psychedelics and their potential benefits in mental health treatment. We bring on Jahan Khamsehzadeh, Ph.D., to discuss these mind-manifesting substances, their role in expanding human consciousness throughout history, and their potential to bring about cultural change and revolution. So grab your headphones and get ready for an enlightening and thought-provoking conversation. Let's explore the transformative power of psychedelics together!
About our guest:
Jahan Khamsehzadeh, Ph.D. completed his dissertation on psychedelics in the Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness program at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). His book, The Psilocybin Connection: Psychedelics, the Transformation of Consciousness, and Evolution of the Planet—An Integral Approach, was published by North Atlantic Books and distributed Spring 2022 by Penguin Random House. He earned his Masters in Consciousness and Transformative Studies from John F. Kennedy University, and his Bachelors from the University of Arizona with a major in Philosophy and minors in Physics, Psychology, and Mathematics.
Aside from academic work, he has undergone several major trainings, including graduating from the Hakomi somatic-psychotherapy program and training for years within the Mazatec mushroom tradition. He assisted the Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy Certificate training at CIIS for two years, and mentored at the Center for Consciousness Medicine. He is currently a content advisor the Synthesis Psychedelic Guide training and works as a facilitator for legal psilocybin mushrooms ceremonies in Jamaica with Atman Retreats. He has been on about 35 podcasts this year.
Find Jahan Online:
- Website: http://www.psychedelicevolution.org/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/Jahan101
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/jahan_khamsehzadeh
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Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
In this episode we bring on Ash Burnside, founder of Healing Hustle, to discuss how to manage burnout in a culture that promotes constant grinding. They introduce the concept of using seasons of chaos and change as a launch pad for personal alignment and discuss unconventional ways to recover from burnout.
About Our Guest
Ash Burnside – AKA The Chaos Navigation Guide for Entrepreneurs – is the founder of Healing Hustle Co., where she guides established entrepreneurs & founders on how to use burnout, chaos, and seasons of change as a launchpad for alignment & success.
Find Ash Online:
Check out her website at healinghustle.co
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam_ashburnside/
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Sunday Jul 02, 2023
Sunday Jul 02, 2023
In this episode, we use Matthew Garnier's book, "Swept Up: Lessons from the End Times" as a launchpad for discussing the impact of our childhood experiences with religion. We explore commonalities among those who grew up in religions that either emphasized the "End Times" doctrine or focused heavily on the Heaven-Hell afterlife dichotomy. Living purely on faith or solely on logic both have issues - what is the right path forward?
Overall, the episode highlights the complex and nuanced nature of religious upbringing and its lasting impact on individuals' beliefs and perspectives.
About Our Guest
Matthew Garnier recently published a comedic memoir about religious upbringing, "Swept Up: Lessons From the End Times" with tales (and lessons) from church, home-schooling, and a few strange years at a major evangelical university
Find Matthew Online:
Buy a copy of his book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZFFVTXY
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Sunday Jun 25, 2023
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
In this episode, Alex Fink, the founder of OtherWeb, discusses the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in cleaning up the web and providing higher-quality information. He defines AI as a set of methods that create software differently, building a little brain and training it to learn to infer things on its own. The conversation covers various topics, including the types of AI models, the challenges of training AI language models, the impact of AI on society, concerns about the evolution of AI, and AI and creativity.
About Our Guest
Alex Fink is the Founder and CEO of the Otherweb, a new platform that allows its readers to read news and commentary, listen to podcasts, and search the web - without paywalls, clickbait, ads, auto-playing videos, affiliate links, or any other junk.
Find Alex Online
https://otherweb.com
A free (and ad-free) app to read news, listen to podcasts, and search the web - without junk or clickbait.
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Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
This week, we're going to talk about Litha, aka Mid-Summer, aka, the Summer Solstice, aka the day of the year when the sun is up the longest. We'll briefly go over the meaning of this timeframe in the Wheel of the Year, and what you can do to tune yourself to its subtle energies.
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Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Curious about channeling and whether you can do it? Worried about what might come through, or if you'll end up in that awkward moment where NOTHING comes through?
In this episode of Spiritual AF Sundays, we're bringing on Dawn Cady, Success Guide, Intuitive, Certified Holistic Therapist, Owner and Founder of Alleviate Pain, to discuss what channeling is, what it isn't, and how to go through the process of connecting with the spirit world. It's not just theory, though - she actually goes through a channeling session with us. What spirit wants to tell us is pretty profound.
About our guest:
Dawn Cady is a Success Guide, Intuitive, Certified Holistic Therapist, Owner, and Founder of Alleviate Pain. Dawn was a chronic pain sufferer for 31 years and used to take 13 painkillers a day. She learned to walk again even though doctors told her she would be disabled for the rest of her life.
In 2014 Dawn Cady created The Neural Alignment Method®, a multi-award-winning process that unites over 120 of the world’s best healing tools and techniques. The Neural Alignment Method® successfully passed two years of clinical trials and was incorporated into Alleviate Pain online and offline programs. Dawn specializes in Emotional Freedom Technique, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Process Work, Energy Work, and Explain Pain Methods.
Find Dawn Online:
- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkVnJZtLY_D7NVRsrE0epyg
- https://sixstagesofhealing.alleviatepain.com.au/
- https://sixstagesofhealing.alleviatepain.com.au/ebook
- https://t.me/healyourselfdc - Join Telegram Channel "Heal Yourself"
In this channel, Dawn Cady shares with you channeled messages from her Higher Self and Collective Consciousness about what's happening energetically and how to navigate and move beyond.
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Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
In open world video games, do you like to play the bad guy? Does your character do things that you'd never, ever do in real life? Or are you the type who, no matter how much you want to, you can't bring yourself to choose the dialogue prompt where your character says something mean?
Whether you want to be naughty or nice in game - have you ever stopped to think what that says about you?
In this episode of Spiritual AF Sundays, creator of the Game and Word substack and podcast, to discuss the intersection between morality and gaming. We look at why people are drawn to games where their actions have real consequences on the setting. Jay also guides those caught up in whatever game-related drama is going on.
About our guest:
Jay Rooney is the publisher and host of Game & Word, an award-winning weekly newsletter and companion podcast that explores the intersection of video games with the arts, sciences, and humanities. His mission is to educate gamers and non-gamers alike about video games' artistic, narrative, educational, and even therapeutic value.
Where you can find Jay online:
Resources mentioned
- "Getting Gamers" by Jamie Madigan
- "Lost in a Good Game" by Dr. Pete Etchells
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Saturday May 27, 2023
Saturday May 27, 2023
In this episode of Spiritual AF Sundays, we're going to talk about the importance of loving oneself.
For that, we're bringing on yoga and meditation teacher, poet, and author, Zach Beach to help us understand the concept of self-love.
We talk about how self-love is treating yourself the way a good friend would... and why we're sometimes bad at this! We explore the importance of other selfs... like importance of self-acceptance and self-compassion... or how emphasizing self-confidence and self-indulgence can lead to unintended consequences. To further this conversation, we also delve into the good, bad, and ugly surrounding affirmations.
About our Guest:
Zach Beach is an internationally yoga teacher, best-selling author, poet, love coach, and founder of The Heart Center love school and host of the Learn to Love Podcast. Committed to building a world based on unconditional love and connection, Zach regularly leads retreats, workshops, and transformational trainings on opening the heart and discovering our loving nature.
Where to find Zach Beach online:
- https://zachbeach.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/zachbeachlove/
- https://twitter.com/zachbeachlove
- https://www.facebook.com/zachbeachlove
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