16. Exploring Spiritual Growth and Authenticity with Miriam Rachel

In this episode of 'The Spiritual Uplevel Podcast', host Jeri Cristine welcomes special guest Miriam Rachel, a freelance writer, author, and tarot reader. Miriam shares her journey into spirituality and delves into topics such as echoism, the toxic elements found in spiritual communities, and the concept of soul contracts. The discussion also touches on the dangers of toxic positivity, the importance of authentic emotions, and the burden of forgiveness. Miriam provides valuable insights into handling grief, trauma, and the necessity of being true to oneself.    00:00 Introduction to The Spiritual Uplevel Podcast  00:29 Meet Our Host, Jeri Cristine  00:45 Special Guest: Miriam Rachel  01:40 Miriam's Journey into Spirituality  02:45 Challenges and Echoism  05:09 Toxic Positivity and Spiritual Bypassing  06:29 The Concept of Soul Contracts  08:34 Dealing with Trauma and Forgiveness  17:53 The Impact of Tarot and Astrology  24:54 Final Thoughts and Recommendations Connect with Us Jeri Cristine @jericristinecoaching www.jericristinecoaching.com Miriam Rachel @miriamreadstarot