We're talking about drugs today, kids! Specifically, we're speaking with a doctor — A real doctor! Dr. Dan! — who uses ketamine to treat his patients. The conversation about using psychedelics for therapeutic purposes in clinical settings has been a hot topic for many years now, but ketamine has emerged as a remarkable frontrunner in the race to find alternative healing methods.

In this installment of The Serendipity Sessions, we have a real-time and fully unplanned conversation that moves us through topics including: alien representation in pop culture; theories about extraterrestrial life; the impact of aging on our healthcare and political systems; the importance of spring cleaning; why woke people are more likely to be unhappy; and much more!

April is a GIANT month - the biggest of the year! Not only is it action-packed from start to finish, but it also includes a few of the most potent astrological transits of the year. The tides are shifting this month in some unpredictable ways, and while it could feel chaotic and disruptive, a whole new world awaits you on the other side.

Past life expert Michelle Brock is back - and she's officially a published author! Join us as we dive deeper into past lives and discuss Michelle's new book, "Who Do You Think You Are?" - available now via Penguin Random House. Michelle breaks down her process for writing the book, her hopes for readers, and she helps us understand the importance of past life regression and exploration. Don't forget to listen to Michelle's original interview (episode #8 - "The Pilgrimage to Past Lives") to learn more about Michelle's brilliance and the massive impact she's had on this burgeoning field.

We threw out the rulebook in this episode. Today's guest, Victoria Thérèse, is a spiritual wunderkind in our eyes. Expect a cerebral-spiritual tour de force. We had a massive list of mind-bending topics we originally planned to discuss with Victoria, but we barely touched that list. This might as well be a Serendipity Sessions, because we were simply feeling the flow of the natural conversation! Enjoy her brain and expect to hear more from Victoria in the future. We'll have her back on again for sure (and try to stick to a concentrated topic, but don't quote us on that).

With a multifaceted background in tarot, astrology, hypnotherapy and beyond, Amy Filbin graces Clairannoyance to illuminate the obstacles that keep people stuck in life. Amy's story is both singular and universal all at once. Her story is her own, yet you can't help but find yourself within it. She's a living, breathing archetype. This is her mythic imagination, which happens to be breathtakingly human.

This is the first installment of our three-part series (we think it'll be three parts) about spiritual awakenings. In this episode, we both tell stories about our own spiritual awakenings and discuss various ways awakenings can occur. We preview some larger topics that we'll deep dive into for parts two and three, and we invite listeners to write in with their own spiritual awakening stories so we can share them in a future episode as part of this series!

What if spirituality is just a place to stash life's mess? A container to find peace with your clutter? Erik Quigley joins us to offer a completely different perspective on spiritual living. Unlike most of our guests, Erik is not a professional spiritual practitioner. His point of view is refreshing as someone who identifies as spiritual without making it the focal point of his career. Like most people, Erik wants to live a fulfilling life, and a casual approach to spirituality helps him achieve that goal. Sometimes, spirituality feels complex and chaotic. But really, it should just be a way to tidy up your soul.

Short month, short astrology forecast! We’re discussing the overall astrological energies and events taking place in February 2024, which has a surprising amount of activity, but we condensed it down as best as we could! We walk through the New Moon in Aquarius, Full Moon in Virgo, 5 planets changing signs, an abundance of energy in Aquarius, the awakening of Pluto, and the Chiron/North Node conjunction in Aries. This month is all about the concept of “repair” and learning how to play “The Infinite Game.”

In this installment in our special series The Serendipity Sessions, we have a real-time and fully unplanned conversation that leads us to some significant topics. We discuss the debilitating effects of overthinking, the power and wisdom of affirmations, and the notion of learning to let go with love.

Read the trigger warning in the episode description! This episode is a case study in spiritual psychosis. We're diving into some spiritual drama that emerged on TikTok recently and we discuss the damaging effect that unchecked spiritual "knowledge" can have on individuals who do not know how to protect themselves. This situation has many negative implications for the spiritual community at large.

Meet astrologer, content creator, and artist Xyla Bones in today's episode! With an incredibly diverse background in architecture and engineering, Xyla's story coming to astrology (and many other corners of the spiritual space) is fascinating to hear about. Her perspective is singular and important. She's a straight shooter who fuses her keen intuition and grounded analytical skills to help clients in effective ways. She also takes a fearless stand against false spiritual practitioners and all the BS that plagues our community.

"It's better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war." — Enjoy this serendipitous mishmash of important topics including: the war between Israel and Palestine, the need for media literacy, the reactionary culture taking over the internet these days, our perverse over reliance on technology, and the role of nihilism in popular culture right now.

WE'RE BACK! After a slight break (we're busy!!) let's break down the astrology of January 2024. Nevermind that we're already 11 days into January. The astrology is just getting going, so this is perfect timing. We're walking through some major moments including the new moon, full moon, a big retrograde-free period, the momentous Sun/Pluto conjunction in Capricorn and their symbolic entry into Aquarius, plus much more!

Deva Holliday is an LA-based actress, comedian, and mastermind behind Niche Manifestations. We discuss her viral TikTok account, her signature manifestation style, and we explore the general nature of manifesting in the spiritual space overall. Hear about Deva's jaw-dropping spiritual background (yes, there's a cult!) and see how she grew to become such a hilarious, yet moral, voice for the larger spiritual community.

Today's guest is Arlyn Ruddy, a Charleston-based rapper, Initiated Sound Therapist, and the creatrix of Awaken Spanda (to name a just a few of her many well-trained roles). Arlyn was originally invited to speak with us about sound baths, but after dipping our toes in the water, the conversation evolved into a broader exploration of sound as a healing art.

The November astrology forecast may be a little behind schedule, but it's an exciting episode nonetheless! We're re-airing the November forecast that Ryan does with Mikaela MacLean on her podcast, "Beauty By Design." This is a new spin on our usual monthly forecast because Mikaela adds some Human Design into the mix. You may remember Mikaela because she was our guest on Episode 6: "The Energetics of Beauty.” We’re excited to have Mikaela back again and thank her for allowing us to re-air this episode on our podcast since Ryan and Megan were busy this month and couldn’t record their usual forecast together! We hope you enjoy this twist on our usual monthly forecast and become a regular listener of Mikaela’s podcast!

Thanks to a listener request, we're chatting about reiki in today's episode! Megan is a reiki master and teacher who has helped many people get certified over the past decade, including Ryan! In this episode, we chat about the history and foundations of reiki, and we discuss all sorts of extra tidbits and advanced topics you should know about. Whether you're interested in learning about reiki, booking a reiki session with someone, or becoming certified yourself, this episode is a great starting point to help you figure it all out!

Somehow we're in October already - and it's a major "crossroads" moment. We're walking you through this month's astrology including two eclipses, 5 planets changing signs and Pluto ending its retrograde. You'll also learn all about the "Via Combusta" because it's getting super activated this month!

If you're hearing this episode, congratulations: you survived the alleged rapture that was supposed to happen on September 23, 2023. Lord help the new age spirituality community.