Moonbeaming

Want more depth from your relationships? Feeling lonely and aren't sure what to do about it? You aren't alone, beloved. In a very special episode, we are very excited to welcome author, professor, and organizer Dean Spade! Dean breaks down why he felt called to write his latest amazing book, Love in a F*cked Up World: How To Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell Together. This episode explores: Why we are conflict avoidant, and why it's not your fault How to build deeper relationships Simple ways to check yourself How honesty can strengthen all your relationships, including the one with yourself This is an episode you will take notes from, listen to numerous times, and forward to friends. Dean Spade Bio: Dean Spade has been working to build queer and trans liberation based in racial and economic justice for the past two decades. He is a professor at the Seattle University School of Law. He has written 3 books, his latest is Love In A F*cked-Up World. Find Dean here and here. Links mentioned: Creative Conflict Mariame Kaba transformharm.org Take $9 off Our Hermit Year Workshop with code PODGIFT until May 31. MOON STUDIO WORKSHOP LINKS Our Hermit Year. The Highly Sensitive In Relationship Mystic Vision Workshop. Future Self Workshop. Join the Moon Studio Patreon. Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner. Subscribe to our newsletter. Find Sarah on Instagram.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

In part 4 of our deep dive into the nuances of the Hermit archetype, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener and some members of our Moon Studio community—our Patrons!—join in on an expansive, intimate exploration around what living the Hermit archetype has given them, so far this year. Tune in to be delighted, affirmed, and expanded by open and intimate shares from our patrons! Take $9 off Our Hermit Year Workshop with code PODGIFT until May 31. MOON STUDIO WORKSHOP LINKS Our Hermit Year. The Highly Sensitive In Relationship Mystic Vision Workshop. Future Self Workshop. Join the Moon Studio Patreon. Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner. Subscribe to our newsletter. Find Sarah on Instagram.

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

In part 2 of our deep dive into the nuances of the Hermit, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener explores some of the challenges that come with being an intuitive, mystical, sensitive person. While the struggle of the High Priestess is real, it is also a beautiful path of self-discovery and collective healing. Tune into this episode for remedies to the pain and wounds that can accompany being a spiritual person in a material world. Tune in for: The top issues that clairvoyants, healers, and intuitives face Why you feel so lonely on a path that is supposed to grant you belonging Some remedies to try out to get more support and belonging If you want to feel affirmed and less lonely, tune in for today's episode! Take $9 off Our Hermit Year Workshop with code PODGIFT until May 31. MOON STUDIO WORKSHOP LINKS Our Hermit Year. The Highly Sensitive In Relationship Mystic Vision Workshop. Future Self Workshop. Join the Moon Studio Patreon. Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner. Subscribe to our newsletter. Find Sarah on Instagram.

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

What does it mean to embody the more challenging aspects of our mystical life?Stepping into the mystery can be challenging, especially now. We've already dealt with so much upheaval and heartbreak, and it's only April! But the Mystic, which is what the Hermit it, reminds us that the divine speaks to each one of us uniquely. But how to learn how to listen? And where to begin? In this episode, Sarah offers up a collective Tarot reading that will help you take the next right step into the unknown. Tune in for: More on why we've been conditioned to fear the unknown, and how we can embrace it What the Virgo/Pisces nodes help us integrate A comprehensive reading that might just have the exact message you need to hear If you want some support directly from Sarah, by way of the Tarot, this episode is for you. Take $9 off Our Hermit Year Workshop with code PODGIFT until May 31. MOON STUDIO WORKSHOP LINKS Our Hermit Year. Mystic Vision Workshop. Future Self Workshop. Join the Moon Studio Patreon. Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner. Subscribe to our newsletter. Find Sarah on Instagram.

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

Do you avoid chaos? Can you recognize when your body is trying to tell you something? Are you afraid of the unknown? In this conversation, Sarah is joined by former Cirque du Soleil acrobat turned somatic depth coach Antonia Dolhaine. Working in a way that Sarah describes as the future, Antonia has mixed multiple modalities with her own experiences to make her work unique. Antonia shares her journey to working as a somatic depth coach and details common themes that arise with her clients, from mind-body disconnections to fear-led success. They also discuss depth psychology, nervous system healing, and why shapeshifting is imperative for growth. You’ll learn: - Why chaos is a needed ingredient of change - How to harness the unknown - How to build embodied awareness - How to access your unconscious - The power of your imagination If you feel like there are missing components in your integration practices, this episode is for you.

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

Are you struggling to engage with your magical practice? Do you know which spells are right for you? Do you feel disconnected from your intuition? Sometimes an episode is so timely that it asks to be played again. Inspired by a recent question from a listener, Sarah felt compelled to share this classic episode of Moonbeaming about casting spells in uncertain times. How do we manage our spiritual or magical practice when everything is upside down? Reflecting on lessons learnt from the pandemic, living under a facist and cruel administration, and following her intuition, Sarah explores when you should and shouldn’t practice magic. You’ll learn: How to disconnect from reactionary magic What spells are right for you How to find the right time to cast spells How to reconnect with your intuition How to avoid eroding your magic If you’re ready to learn how to keep your magic connected to integrity and joy, then this episode is for you.

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

Are you afraid of your rage? Do you ignore your body’s reaction when you set boundaries? Do you over-identify with your mental health symptoms? In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by Dr Jennifer Mullan, the creator of the Decolonizing Therapy Instagram page and a major disruptor in the mental health industrial complex. Jennifer’s work explores global generational trauma to unlock the wisdom of our sacred rage, which she and Sarah examine in this conversation. Jennifer uses examples from her own life to dissect why all boundaries are not made equal, to explore the power of reciprocity, and to share about being a work work in progress. She also talks about how to safely invite rage into your life and practice. This revolutionary conversation dismantles what you may think you know about boundaries, therapy, and mental health. You’ll learn: The importance of rage How to separate your identity from your mental heath How white supremacy has impacted Western therapy practices How our trauma impacts our response to boundaries How to safely express rage Why it can help to accept assistance from specialists If you’re ready to learn how your sacred rage can serve you, this episode is for you. Dr. Jennifer Mullan, also lovingly known as “The Rage Doctor,” is the author of the national bestselling book “Decolonizing Therapy: Oppression, Historical Trauma & Politicizing Your Practice.” She is a dynamic and highly sought-after international speaker as well as an ancestral wound worker, organizational consultant, teacher, course creator, community builder, and decolonized mental health movement starter.

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

Have you ever wondered how to enhance your psychic abilities? Do you feel guilt for avoiding your magical practice? Do you struggle to channel intense emotions? Sarah’s mailbag is overflowing with questions from her glorious patrons, and in this episode she dedicates some time to answering them. She shares the discovery of her psychic gifts, why she doesn’t want to channel the dead, and how her magical practice changed when she became chronically ill. She also explores the role of consent in accessing guides, and the best methods of harnessing emotional and energetic intelligence to channel intense feelings skilfully. You’ll learn: How to unlock your psychic gifts How to reinvigorate your magical practice when you’re lacking energy How to effectively channel your energy Why you should stop comparing your present self to past versions of you How to effectively release frustration If you feel a block in your practice, this episode is for you.

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

Do you hold yourself to impossibly high standards? Do you struggle to validate yourself? Are you scared to start new things for fear of wasting your time? In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by executive coach, founder of Reset, author, podcaster, trained meditation teacher, and reiki master Liz Tran. Liz candidly shares the bumps in her road to entrepreneurial success, revealing how, by harnessing self-compassion, she has been able to trust her intuition and reach incredible success. Sarah and Liz explore the importance of intrinsic validation, motivation, and self-trust as tools for growth. Personal development and professional success go hand-in-hand in this fascinating episode packed full of actionable examples and insights. - How to find your path - How to differentiate your intuition from anxiety - What it takes to write a book - The importance of intrinsic validation - Why your brain’s negativity bias impacts growth - How to love yourself when you feel like you’re failing If you’re ready to be freed from the shackles of perfectionism and embrace growth through learning about the world and yourself, this episode is for you.

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2025

Do you blame yourself when others treat you badly? Do you trust your intuition? Have you ever tried forgiving yourself? Following last week’s episode about dealing with haters in a societal sense, Sarah now gets personal. Diving into a specific instance of mistreatment, betrayal, and public slander, Sarah outlines how our subconscious, shadow self, and inner child can sabotage our growth if we aren’t willing to heal. She outlines the importance of self-love and self-reflection to overcome the judgements of others. You’ll learn: - Why we don’t always leave bad situations, even when our intuition knows the truth - How your inner child’s unmet needs can sabotage your chance to grow - Why we have to look to ourselves for healing - The importance of self-forgiveness - Why we downplay our intuition If you can be your own worst critic, this episode is for you.

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2025

Do you fear being perceived? Are you afraid to share your thoughts with the world? Do you take the opinions of others to heart? With the online world now infiltrating almost all aspects of our lives, the fear of judgement from others is more pertinent than ever. But what if you let go of that fear? In this episode, Sarah shares her experience of dealing with haters. She presents practical, energetic and existential ways to deal with criticism. This is a deep dive on misogyny, the psychology of haters, and how to make your art even as a highly sensitive creative. You’ll learn: - How to identify concern trolling or perfectionism trolling - What people really mean when they say they don’t want to be perceived - About the energies behind criticism - How to creatively channel jealousy - How to recognize when someone’s nervous system is dysregulated - Practical ways to have boundaries so you can make the work you are supposed to make in the world If you’re holding back from putting yourself out there for fear of negative feedback from others, this episode is for you.

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2025

Do you find creating difficult? Does the instability of the world right now impact your creativity? Have you ever wondered what Sarah’s creative process looks like? In this timeless episode, Sarah walks you through how she creates podcast episodes, courses, newsletters, books, meditations, and more. Filled with tangible steps and guidance, Sarah encourages you to learn from others but ultimately create for yourself. You’ll learn: - The difference between interdependence and codependence in the creative process - Why everything you create is for you, first - How to strengthen your intuition - How structure precedes flow - The ins and outs of the Carrier Bag of Creation - Why it's important to include the subconscious mind in creation By the end of this episode, you'll be able to get out of your own way and create with ease!

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2025

Is your business stressing you out? Not sure where to put your energy? Don’t know how to actualize your desires? Last year, Sarah made peace with the notion of letting her business go. In doing so, she gave herself the space to make the Moon Studio the best it can be, and to support the life she wants to live. Jam-packed full of prompts and practices, this episode will guide you back to the root of what you really want, showing you how to make your desires work best for you and your life force. In this episode, you’ll learn: What to include in your map for 2025 What changes and shifts are required to fulfill your desires How to recognize when societal expectations are blocking you How to know when it’s time to redesign your lifestyle How to hold yourself accountable to your dreams How to know when to let go of a dream If you’re ready to address the blocks standing in the way of your version of success, this episode is for you!

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2025

Are you scared to slow down? Do you feel guilty when you take a break? Do you know how to rest? In this overstimulating time of incessant calamities, our collective energy is palpable, and rest is needed more than ever. In this episode, Sarah breaks down three reasons why it is so hard to rest in our dominant culture. She shares methods for finding your own restful rituals and resisting the demands of urgency and self-extraction. Sarah also shares more from her mini-sabbatical last year, what happened, and what she found out. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why it is so hard to rest - What happens when we rest - How to retrain your nervous system - How to avoid shame and guilt when resting - How the foundation the U.S. is built on impacts rest - Different methods of rest If you feel overwhelmed, overworked or overstimulated, if you are desperate for rest but simply don’t know where to start, this episode is for you.

Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2025

How do you support a friend with a chronic illness? Do you have a chronic illness and are wondering how to create more support and transparency? In this episode, Sarah meets with close friend Brooke Manning to discuss the ingredients of a nurturing, long-lasting friendship. Brooke explores the crossover between death and friendships, and how both require vulnerability, curiosity, and acceptance. This conversation will help support you in navigating relationships and change. In this episode you’ll learn - How to authentically nurture your friendships - Ways to support chronically ill friends - How to identify your boundaries in friendships - What accepting death can gift us - How to begin a death practice If you want to invest in relationships and community more in 2025, while still taking care of yourself, and open to the gifts of change and endings, this intimate conversation is for you. About Brooke: Based in Toronto, Brooke is a queer, polyamorous, polytheistic pagan, artist, musician, poet, clinical hypnotherapist and death doula. Brooke facilitates monthly death-positive workshops and is currently studying Psychotherapy at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto.

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2025

How can laughter enhance our meditative practice? What can non-linear sensations teach us? How is minding our own business a spiritual practice? Today, we are joined by the one and only Laraaji to take a deep dive into the omniverse. Get ready to embrace the non-linear and understand the power of this moment! In this episode you’ll learn - How laughter can enhance your practice - What the non-linear can teach us about ourselves - How to find safety in the omniverse - Why minding your own business is spiritual Don’t miss out on this enlightening and joyful conversation. About Laraaji: Ambient experimental musician & Laughter Playshop Guide lives in Harlem NYC. Has recorded over 50 Solo and collab albums of original music for inspirational and healing listening since 1978. List includes Ambient #3 (Day of Radiance) produced by Brian Eno, Flow Goes the Universe, Vision Songs Vol 1, Unicorns in Paradise, Segue to Infinity. LARAAJI currently tours as a solo and collaborative musician/Laughter Playshop guide internationally. With a vision of deep listening sound baths and therapeutic laughter releasing.

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2025

How can laughter enhance our meditative practice? What can non-linear sensations teach us? How is minding our own business a spiritual practice? Today, we are joined by the one and only Laraaji to take a deep dive into the omniverse. Get ready to embrace the non-linear and understand the power of this moment! In this episode you’ll learn - How laughter can enhance your practice - What the non-linear can teach us about ourselves - How to find safety in the omniverse - Why minding your own business is spiritual Don’t miss out on this enlightening and joyful conversation. About Laraaji: Ambient experimental musician & Laughter Playshop Guide lives in Harlem NYC. Has recorded over 50 Solo and collab albums of original music for inspirational and healing listening since 1978. List includes Ambient #3 (Day of Radiance) produced by Brian Eno, Flow Goes the Universe, Vision Songs Vol 1, Unicorns in Paradise, Segue to Infinity. LARAAJI currently tours as a solo and collaborative musician/Laughter Playshop guide internationally. With a vision of deep listening sound baths and therapeutic laughter releasing.

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2025

What are we discussing when we talk about the shadow? What are the shadows of the Hermit? What do you do when you get the Hermit reversed? We are joined to today by tarot scholar, author, and all-around genius Maria Minnis to discuss all things shadow Hermit. By the end of this episode, your mind will be blown, your practice will be enhanced, and you'll never think of the Hermit the same way again. In this episode, you’ll learn What the shadow is What the Hermit reversed means, and what to do about it What the Hermit's shadow can help us with This is a masterclass in the Tarot, and a don't miss episode. About Maria: Maria Minnis is an unapologetically Black and queer tarot reader of 20+ years who teaches people about blending their spirituality with magic, liberation work, and eroticism in their everyday lives. She believes that the end result of all magic should be to cultivate a more equitable and empathetic planet. She lives in Los Angeles with her partner and their naked kitty. She is the author of Tarot for the Hard Work. Find Maria here and on Instagram here. MOON STUDIO WORKSHOP LINKS Our Hermit Year Mystic Vision Future Self Workshop Join the Moon Studio Patreon. Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner. Subscribe to our newsletter. Find Sarah on Instagram.

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2025

Are you ready for 2025? After this episode, you'll be! In this episode, Sarah discusses the energetic signature of our archetype of the year: The Hermit. In this episode, you’ll learn The key meanings of the Hermit Why we are in a "Hermit Year" Ways to make the most of 2025 For the very best outcome for 2025, use this episode as a primer, and then join us for the Hermit Workshop! MOON STUDIO WORKSHOP LINKS Our Hermit Year Mystic Vision Future Self Workshop January Jumpstart Join the Moon Studio Patreon. Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner. Subscribe to our newsletter. Find Sarah on Instagram.

Transcribed - Published: 1 January 2025

And just like that, the end of 2024 is upon us. Say goodbye to The Strength Year with a supportive practice. This week, Sarah leads a heart-opening and heart-strengthening meditation. Use it any time you need to connect to yourself, open your heart, clear your heart center, and strengthen your heart intuition. Thank you for a beautiful year, and we will see you soon in our January workshop series!

Transcribed - Published: 25 December 2024

Feeling daunted by the thought of shorter, darker days? Want to know how to embrace the magic of the solstice? We’ve got you! Sarah is here to give you the tools to reflect on the year and encourage your practice. She shares her reflections on the power of the winter solstice and provides tips for getting back into your practice, incrementally, bit by bit, mirroring the sun’s incremental shift of light. Winter is the time to dream… In this episode, you’ll learn How the Solstice can be worked with in your practice How darkness can be a gift Solstice ritual suggestions It’s time to wrap up the year, and Sarah shows you how.

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2024

Did you find yourself repeating old patterns this year? Feel like you didn’t achieve enough? If you’re feeling ready to change for good, our host, Sarah, is primed to tell you how. Using Tarot archetypes as guides, Sarah poses transformative, reflective questions that lead to long-lasting change. With practical tools and suggestions, this episode will give you the insight to recognize how to elevate your spiritual practice and embrace the progress you have made on your journey so far. In this episode you’ll learn: How to utilize Tarot archetypes How to know what problems are worth expanding your energy to solve What impact honesty can have on your relationship with yourself How to shift loneliness to solitude Say goodbye to destructive cycles and welcome in the new year ready to thrive!

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2024

Do you need help to prioritize your practice? Are other people’s emotions getting the better of you? In her first recording since the US election, Sarah shares her thoughts on preparing for the upcoming year and harnessing the courage to move forward. She highlights how to recognize the toxicity pervasive in mainstream culture and how to ensure you stay grounded amongst the noise. Learn how to control and effectively process your emotions at this heightened time could be just the ticket to avoid burnout… In this episode, you’ll learn How to refine your energy How to nourish your life force When a conversation is a projection rather than a dialogue How to get back to focusing on personal dreams If you’re ready to utilize your strength from this year and launch into the next prepared and grounded, this episode is for you!

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2024

Do you want to make more art or dissolve your writer’s block? How do prolific artists find the time, energy, and passion to compose art? Have you wondered how to weave your creative practice and the natural world together? In this Moonbeaming episode, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener and Jacqueline Suskin, a poet who’s written over 40 thousand poems uncover Jacqueline’s creative process for on-demand poetry writing by way of improvisation, muses, and channeling energy. In this episode you’ll learn: How to become the bridge to channel messages from the macro to the micro Life as practice through patience and observation How to tune into Earth’s rhythms and the impact of seasonal cycles of creative work Examples of how to create a simple ritual when receiving creative, intuitive gifts If you want to renew inspiration and revive curiosity, translate energy transmission into creative projects and collaborate with Earth’s cycles, this episode is for you.

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2024

Are you stuck in the sometimes confusing path of spirituality? Do you ask yourself, ‘Is this really for me?’ or ‘Am I required to share my spiritual gifts for a happier life?’ Hint: You don’t have to. If you haven’t listened to part 1 and part 2 of this mini series, Thoughts on a Future Spirituality, go back and take a listen before jumping into this final part. In this Moonbeaming episode, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener gets personal and talks about her early reluctance to mysticism, tarot as a portal to her psychic abilities, and the path to understanding which of her spiritual gifts to keep close and which gifts thrive in broader community. This episode is packed with business tips for mystics, psychics, modern witches, and artists. In this episode, you’ll learn: The concept and practice of timeline weaving Energetic hygiene for highly sensitive and psychic people Consent for the utilization of spiritual gifts Advice for service-based businesses The value of lunar practices and archetypes in spiritual and healing work If you’ve been on the fence about your spiritual path, want to utilize your gifts effectively, or need guidance and preparation on your mystical and creative profession, this episode is for you.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2024

Don’t you want better life lessons? Want to learn how to define your spirituality so you can live your life in the truest, magical way possible? If you haven’t listened to part 1 of this mini series, Thoughts on a Future Spirituality, go back and take a listen before jumping into this one In this Moonbeaming episode, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener shares how she defines spirituality and its core aspects: prioritization of the Spirit, the natural world, engagement with the truth, its paradoxical nature to the personal and the collective, and the deep connection to creativity. In this episode, you’ll learn: The importance of treating things as alive and worthy of acknowledgment How detachment and love can access the truth How personal vulnerabilities often reveal universal experiences How the Many Moons planner is an all-in-one, fun tool to support your spiritual engagement practices If you’re looking for how to align with your true nature, to start shifting your perspective, and have fun with spirituality, this episode is for you!

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2024

Are you an avid self-help consumer who’s always looking to improve yourself and do you question your life every few years? Have you been wondering if you’re truly in touch with your unique spirituality? In this Moonbeaming episode, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener introduces common subconscious scripts called The Three S’s of Colonialism: shame, scarcity, and separation, and how spirituality is often misconstrued as a self-improvement project when it’s actually quite different from wellness, self-help, or even religion. Curious? In this episode, you’ll learn: How to release yourself from the co-dependency of self-development How to identify what you may need for trauma healing For practitioners: becoming more responsible on the language of spirituality, healing, and trauma If you’re ready to discern what can actually support your ongoing healing and what spirituality genuinely offers, this episode is for you!

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2024

Do you get anxious about big planetary transits? Are you looking for cosmic allies during these times of collective transitions and transformations? In this Moonbeaming episode, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener invites Jeff Hinshaw of Cosmic Cousins to share some insight on something many of us are anticipating or curious about: Pluto entering Aquarius. What are the potential challenges of this transition and what does it offer to the collective consciousness? Jeff discusses his favorite astrological support system: asteroids. In this episode you’ll learn: how asteroids bring gender balance to the often patriarchal planetary system in astrology, the details and nuances that asteroids represent and the 4 feminine archetypes, highlighting Pallas (asteroid) in Aquarius in 2025, big themes the collective consciousness may experience. If you want to acquire special knowledge on asteroids as a healing resource and need nurturing support during big, collective transformations, this episode is for you!

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2024

Do you feel like you’re different and don’t belong? Have you had different kinds of jobs or businesses or side hustles and still can’t find a good fit? Do you tend to seek external validation to see if you’re on the “right” path? In this Moonbeaming episode, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener invites Xenia Marie Ross Viray, an imagination healer and frequency artist, and they talk about what to do when you don’t feel like you belong, how to create your own language and opportunities, and simply, how to listen to your heart. This week, you’ll learn: - The use of imagination as a healing tool for psychological wounds - Saturn’s supporting role in activating your dreams and creative processes - Differences between visions and fantasies - How self-acceptance unlocks all creativity If you are insecure about not fitting in and want to create your own vision… this episode is for you.

Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2024

Has this year…been a year? Have you dealt with one curveball after another? Are you continuously trying to heal and recover from burnout because you feel it in your bones that you will? Whether you’re sick, angry, or very exhausted: It’s. Not. Your. Fault. In this Moonbeaming episode, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener shares about long COVID and burnout, framing the Star as a card to help us with dark times. She challenges ableist notions in spirituality and shares how the Star card in Tarot offers itself as a symbol of hope, faith, and healing after being dealt with serious trials. The Star card is soul retrieval and this is a guide to recognize the process. This week, you’ll learn: 1) The importance of hope and faith as healing tools 2) The three lines in Tarot explained through a Jungian lens 3) What the "Sequence of Sight" is within the cards and how to use them 4) Practical application of Star card energy. If you’ve been on a treadmill of unfortunate circumstances, difficult challenges, and want to apply healing through the Star Card’s guidance, this episode is for you!

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2024

How do you re-enchant your world when there are constant, repetitive curveballs in your life? Do you seek to improve your life and wellbeing and let that vibrate out to the world? First, if you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, please go back and do so before you jump into this one. In this Moonbeaming episode, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener reflects on life challenges and highlights the necessity of tools and practices to remain connected to intuition. She emphasizes the importance of mindful creativity and enchantment in enriching and romancing life. Sprinkle magic in your day-to-day and let it exponentially impact your life like a mycorrhizal network. The episode offers magical maxims, inspiring listeners to integrate intuition and magic into their lives and regain a sense of wonder and connection. This week, you’ll learn: 1) the signaling of what’s missing in your life and questions to ask yourself 2) Silvia Federici’s work on Re-enchanting the World 3) Foundational magical ideas to reinvigorate your daily life. If you’ve been exhausted, confused, needing change, and wondering how to re-enchant and romance your inner and outer world, this episode is for you.

Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2024

Do you believe in magic? Are you both skeptical AND curious about magic? How is magical thinking supportive for trauma survivors, and where does it harm us? In this Moonbeaming episode, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener examines the psychological phenomenon around “magical thinking,” cognitive distortions that trauma survivors often create.This episode has something for the believer and skeptic alike. This week, you’ll learn: 3 ways that magical thinking shows up as cognitive distortions How magical thinking can be supportive for trauma survivors Discerning certain fantasies, where they come from, and the importance of paying attention to reality Taking responsibility and aligned action If you’ve wondered why you think certain thoughts, or favor fantasy over action, this episode is for you.

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2024

How do you know the difference between your intuition and your nervous system’s instinct, and why does it matter? What’s a simple exercise that can strengthen your discernment and decisiveness? In this Moonbeaming episode, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener invites Embodiment Coach Sukie Baxter to discuss the alchemy of the nervous system, its impact for a self-led life, and how they, as self-identified introverts, manage their nervous system when sharing their voice to the public. If you’re ready to tap into your senses, unlock your fight-or-flight state, and live a self-led life, this episode is for you.

Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2024

Having a brave, open heart is easier said than done. If you know, you know. What are you afraid of facing? How does showing your fears reflect on what’s truly in your heart? In this Moonbeaming episode, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener gives you a heart-to-heart and dives into how to strengthen your heart frequency! Folks, it’s not easy. But it IS necessary work if you want to live an aligned life. If you’re curious about to un-eclipsing your heart, strengthening your heart’s magnetic field, and leading your life wholeheartedly, this episode is for you!

Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2024

So you’re familiar with daily and weekly horoscopes or the infamous Saturn Return… but have you heard about Annual Profections? Are you curious about which themes your life is focused on right now, or why certain themes are popping up? Start here! In this episode, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener brings back Anthony Perrotta (astrologer and designer) on the Moonbeaming mic, to serve up a delicious lowdown about Annual Profections. You’ll learn: Astrological timing techniques The supportive ways of using Annual Profections The time-lord of the year How to dig deeper to your personal annual profection (hint: class offering soon) What an 8th House Annual Profection year is like If you want to work with a bird’s-eye-view of YOUR year according to this astrological timing technique and want more aligned, guided support, this episode is for you. Patrons can sign up for Anthony’s class here. About Anthony Perrotta: Anthony is an astrologer, artist, poet, designer, and curator. His focus is on integrating astrology into everyday life, where the abstract feels tangible. He has a background in fashion, and interior design, and has spent years bridging the gap between his passions. He has studied and practiced astrology for over 15 years, and because astrology is at the heart of everything he does, he has created intersections of art, design, and poetry with astrology. Pre-order his forthcoming book, AstroStyle.

Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2024

Are you a compassionate person but somehow you feel drained by everyone around you? Maybe you want to spend time with people and hold space… but you also don’t want to overwork your natural flow? And what about unexpected energies that come your way? What do you do when microaggressions destabilize your energetic field? This episode is dedicate to our friends who love to help and support others while still preserving energy. Don’t miss this episode! It’s time to shift those subconsciously-embedded energy patterns! Host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener invites a student with questions about maintaining your own energy and stop feeling so drained all the dang time. If you’ve been curious about energetic hygiene and want to know exactly how to do it, this episode is for you. Key takeaways include: understanding how to keep one's energy within the body actual practices to stop all the overextending practical methods for establishing energetic boundaries energetically saying NO to micro aggressions and projections If you feel tired after spending time with others —whether with clients or friends— and you want to call back your energy, this episode is for you.

Transcribed - Published: 4 September 2024

Are you taking the time to consider your boundaries and communicate them? Do you really know what boundaries are? If you are boundary-curious, it’s time to start now with the most effective aspect of this work…instrinisic boundaries! In this week’s episode of the Moonbeaming Podcast, we’re sharing a classic episode from the archives and getting into all things b-word: boundaries. Host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener discusses her concept of intrinsic boundaries, which might just change your life. As summer ends, this is the perfect time for a reset. You'll learn about what intrinsic boundaries are and what they are not, how to identify your boundaries and communicate them, co-regulating with specific Tarot cards in relation to boundaries, and recommendations for clearing and tapping further into intuition. If you’ve been wondering what your boundaries are and how to tap into your intuition for a balanced and fulfilled life, this episode is for you.

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2024

Is Tarot secular or is it spiritual? How can Tarot cards be used in therapy practice? What *really* goes into shadow work and are you equipped to do it alone? Today we continue our mini series speaking with mental health professionals such as therapists, somatic educators, social workers, and other professional caregivers. Our special guest today is Shannon Knight, a John Hopkins-trained psychotherapist and host of The Tarot Diagnosis, a podcast that highlights the intersection of mental health and the practice of tarot and self-inquiry. In this episode of the Moonbeaming Podcast, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener and guest Shannon Knight dive into the transformational potential of combining tarot with psychological modalities, exploring themes like internal family systems, shadow work, and the use of archetypes for personal inquiry. You’ll learn: - The different perspectives of tarot as either secular or spiritual - Combining tarot and therapy practice - Why shadow work should not be done alone (and how to do it) - How The Tarot Diagnosis was created If you’ve been using Tarot in therapy (or thinking about it), or if you’re wondering about the deep, complex nature of shadow work, this episode is for you. About Shannon Knight: Shannon Knight (she/her) is a Johns Hopkins trained psychotherapist. Shannon hosts The Tarot Diagnosis - podcast that highlights the intersection of mental health and the practice of tarot and self-inquiry.

Transcribed - Published: 21 August 2024

How do you navigate shame? What does inner criticism have to do with shame? In our society, it’s easy to slip into what we think we know as shame and often, the most common first response is to figure out a way to relieve it or treat it. Instead, what happens if you explore the unshaming way? Who will you find? Today we continue our mini series speaking with mental health professionals such as therapists, somatic educators, social workers, and other professional caregivers. Our special guest today is David Bedrick, counselor, attorney, and a teacher of shame-based studies for therapists, coaches, and healers. In this episode of the Moonbeaming Podcast, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener and guest David Bedrick peel back the layers of shame and uncover what shame is here to tell us. You’ll learn: the definitions and functions of shame the process of the unshaming way how to work with your inner criticism how inner power gets suppressed why you must respond with self-compassion If you’ve been stuck in a shame spiral and want to learn the first steps to unshaming yourself, this episode is for you. Please note: This episode contains examples of abuse. About David Bedrick: David Bedrick, JD, Dipl. PW, is a teacher, counselor, and attorney. He grew up in family marked by violence. While his father’s brutality was physical and verbal, his mother’s denial and gaslighting had its own covert power. This formative context introduced David early to the etiology of shame and instilled an urge to unshame. Professionally, he was on the faculty for the University of Phoenix and the Process Work Institute in the U.S. and Poland and is the founder of the Santa Fe Institute for Shame-based Studies where he trains therapists, coaches and healers and offers workshops for individuals to further their own personal development. Thousands of students have studied with David in addition to his 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and groups. David writes for Psychology Today and is the author of three books: Talking Back to Dr. Phil: Alternatives to Mainstream Psychology and Revisioning Activism: Bringing Depth, Dialogue, and Diversity to Individual and Social Change. His new book is You Can’t Judge a Body by Its Cover: 17 Women’s Stories of Hunger, Body Shame and Redemption. His upcoming book, The Unshaming Way, will be published by North Atlantic books in 2024.

Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2024

What is biomimicry and how does it apply to healing? Today we continue our mini series speaking with mental health professionals such as therapists, somatic educators, social workers, and other professional caregivers. Our guest today is Gabes Torres— a psychotherapist, organizer, and artist! In this episode of the Moonbeaming Podcast, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener and guest Gabe Torres talk about time as a living thing, practicing sustainability in therapy work, and shifting from ANTI-isms to building and creating change. In this special episode, you’ll hear about: the concept and realization of home and how to create it, biomimicry and how we can apply it, learnings from relationship, healing abandonment wounds. If you’re curious about how to apply biomimicry in your life or if you’re burnt out from therapy work or social work, this episode is for you.

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2024

Today we begin a new mini series speaking with mental health professionals such as therapists, somatic educators, social workers, and caregivers. Our guest today is the one and only Asher Pandjiris! In this episode of the Moonbeaming Podcast, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener and guest Asher Pandjiris delve into the intersections of spirituality, therapy, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. You’ll learn: the mystic supportive role of undefined circumstances, the transformative power of ketamine therapy, an experience from living in a queer body, disordered eating and body dysmorphia. If you’re curious about how ketamine therapy or if you’re a practitioner seeking to support queer and marginalized identities, this episode is for you. Guest Bio: Asher Pandjiris is many things; a white, chronically ill, non-binary parent, psychotherapist, podcaster, group facilitator and consultant to mental health practitioners. They proudly co-direct The Kintsugi Therapist Collective (KTC) with their colleague, Onyx Fujii, LCSW. KTC is a virtual community offering embodied care, support, wisdom, and resources to trans and non-binary, BIPOC, chronically ill, and disabled mental health providers.

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2024

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2024

Happy Summer, everyone! In this week's episode, Sarah decides to get personal, AND collective, as she explores the relationship between our card of the year, Strength, and the Star. This is the time of year where we see the Strength card archetype the most, and need to grapple with it. Enter: the archetype of the Star, the teacher card of Strength. In this episode, learn: How the Strength card might be coming up for you How the Star can help us "learn" the lessons of Strength 4 reminders that have been helping Sarah recently Inspiration on how to create your own guidelines for the current season you are in Sign up for the Artist's Way. Join the Moon Studio Patreon. Buy The Moon Book Subscribe to our newsletter.

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2024

Today we continue on with our popular living the tarot series with another very special guest. Today we have the one and only Aidan Wachter! In this episode, we get into a very deep, very philosophical all about magic. If you are interested in the occult, as well as learning from a very experienced practitioner, this episode is for you. Guest bio: Aidan Wachter is an eclectic animist, magician, and witch. His work focuses on magical approaches that produce real change in the practitioner and their reality. Wachter believes that magic is an inherent aspect of the human animal that, when missing or neglected, can lead to pathological states in the individual. These states then ripple out into human society and beyond it. It is his belief that magic can be a tool to re-frame what is possible for a person and, from that position, create better possible futures for all beings. He is the author of Six Ways: Approaches & Entries For Practical Magic, Weaving Fate: Hypersigils, Changing The Past, & Telling True Lies, and Changeling: A Book Of Qualities. www.aidanwachter.com https://www.patreon.com/aidanwachter Find Aidan on Instagram. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Aidan%20Wachter/author/B07B4LVRTC

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2024

Today our Tarot deep dive series continues, with a teaching episode all about the 8 of Pentacles Tarot Card. If you've wanted to go beyond the key words of "work" or "refining mastery," this episode is for you. How might we use the 8 of Pentacles Tarot Card to think about our magic? How might this archetype help us in uncoupling from workaholism, and getting addicted to expectations. In this episode, you'll learn how! Join the Moon Studio Patreon. Buy The Moon Book Subscribe to our newsletter.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2024

Today our podcast series around living the Tarot continues, with a deep dive into an 8 of Swords experience with the one and only Eli Lawliet, Phd., aka, the Gender Doula! In this episode, Eli shares his journey from law professor candidate to a Gender Doula, a role that came to him through a series of Tarot visions. If you have ever wanted to know more about how the archetypes of the Tarot can fuel your self-discovery and reinvention and help you plug back into your purpose, this episode is for you. In this informative episode all about living the 8 of Swords Tarot Card, you'll learn: How to follow the call of a new pathway, via the Tarot What snake medicine is, and how it connects to the process of the 8 of Swords How to be an actual ally to trans and non-binary folks What a Gender Doula is, and why it's so important Find the Gender Doula here. Find Eli's social media here. Join the Moon Studio Patreon. Sign up for our June Tarot Class Buy The Moon Book Subscribe to our newsletter.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2024

Happy Solstice, Witches! In this week's episode, Sarah shares some reflections to settle you into your Solstice: The difference between Chronos and Kairos time What the Solstice symbolizes and ways to celebrate it What kind of magic Sarah is doing Special announcements about hiring. The Moon Studio is hiring a studio manager in LA, and a remote producer for this here podcast! The links are below, or visit: moon-studio.co/blogs/journal Apply for the studio manager position. Apply for the podcast producer position. Join the Moon Studio Patreon. Buy The Moon Book Subscribe to our newsletter.

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2024

Have you ever been confused when you've pulled the 8 of Swords Tarot Card? Prepare to be totally prepared now, courtesy of today's episode! In this week's episode, Sarah continues on with her exploration of the 8's in the Tarot. Today, you'll learn all about the 8 of Swords in the Tarot. In this informative episode all about the 8 of Swords Tarot Card, you'll learn: The traditional meanings and symbology of the 8 of Swords The astrological correspondence of the 8 of Swords how to plug back into self uncoupling from the damsel in distress archetype the intersections between the ego, society, and this card And more! Never be confused about the 8 of Swords Tarot Card again. Join the Moon Studio Patreon. Sign up for our June Tarot Class Buy The Moon Book Subscribe to our newsletter.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2024

Our embodied archetypes series continues with a deep dive into the 8 of Cups experience. On this week's episode, we have no other but the one and only Sarah M. Chappell. Sarah experienced a very 8 of Cups moment when she walked away from her successful business at its height. In this episode, she shares candidly and generously about having to make hard decisions that go against the status quo. Sarah and Sarah dig into: How Sarah knew it was time to go How letting go comes in stages, and what those were Myths and misnomers in small business What wisdom is on the other side of change And more! If you need solace or game plan on letting go, this episode is for you. Join the Moon Studio Patreon. Sign up for our June Tarot Class Buy The Moon Book Subscribe to our newsletter. Find Sarah M. Chappell here, and her newsletter here. Listen to her podcast here!

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2024