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For Thought's Sake
by Alex & AJ
We're just talking and you just happen to be listening. Hosted by Alex & AJ.
Episodes
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S6E8 - Astrology of the Moment
In this episode: Saturn moved into Aries, Lunar New Year, Solar Eclipse, Saturn/Neptune conjunction Living in uncertainty while listening to others who are trying to use astrology to create a sense of control or certainty Perspectives in astrology: awareness vs curiosity, individual vs…
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S6E7 - Emotional Integration
In this episode: Looking pentecostal, shamanistic, exorcism-like when doing somatic emotional releasing Semifreddo - a semi frozen italian dessert state Alex used to think it was just her personality to not feel emotions Various timelines of moving through an emotion Suppressing and repressing in...
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S6E6 - Living in Reality. . . TV
In this episode: Another layer of the time managament and honest communication conversation from last episode Hypervigilence and anxiety in waiting on someone Revisiting season 4 episodes on cults Intuitively and energetically recognizing what content you're called to watch and when something no...
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S6E5 - Time, why you punish me?
In this episode we discuss our relationships to time: Time blindness How our choices of how we use time can have a domino effect on others Rule governed, authoritarian views around "respect" of time The connotations of words and how we relate to them Implications of prioritizing your time over...
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S6E4 - No More Platitudes
In this episode: Compulsive behaviors surrounding the use of tech devices Words beget words What types of experiences are people striving to have in this lifetime and why? Associations with suffering What does healing actually mean? What we come to earth to experience based on our astrological...
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S6E3 - Alex Gives AJ an Oracle Reading!
Listen in as Alex gives AJ an impromptu oracle reading! AJ follows up with clarification on what the messages in the reading pertained to and Alex then gives more explanation on what is happening during an oracle reading. If you want to book an oracle reading with Alex or sign up for her…
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S5E14 - Los Angeles Bound
In this episode: Turtles showing up in Alex's world with a message Convicing property managers to give you a virtual tour Alex did indeed get approved for the apartment she mentions! Adjusting from house living to apartment living Finding closure and honoring endings
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S5E13 - How do you know you know what you know?
In this episode: Joys of home ownership Why do contractors think "good enough" is okay? Understanding common sense and functionality, even if you're not an expert What are the hurdles preventing people in a variety of industries from doing their jobs well? Vocations in need of staff lowering...
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S5E12 - Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?
In this episode: AJ is deciding between taking a new job or staying where she's at Astrology lining up with current life situations Deciphering between fear responses, trauma responses, and intuition when it comes to decison making Mental health and somatic symptoms exacerbated by the stress of...
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S5E11 - What Jennifer Did and What TSwift Made Me Do
In this episode: Alex and AJ are not Swifties The politics and business of billionaire recording artists What Jennifer Did on Netflix White boomer male detectives Labeling people before acquiring sufficient background information Why do people lie?
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S5E10 - Queer Coffee Tarot Ghosts
In this episode: Tarot card readings Homemade cold brew Alex's failed attempt to use non-gendered language Conscious brain retraining Tips and tricks for implementing nonbinary pronouns "You don't have to keep up, you just have to keep open." Considerations when asking for someone's pronouns Are…
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S5E9 - Eclipse Bringing Big Changes
In this episode: Chopping off fingernails Dog names and cat cafes AJ and Alex's eclipse experiences Going going back back to Cali Cali Grieving the garden Bringing the new you to an old situation How environment shapes behavior
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Mini Ep. 3 - Tea Time
In this mini ep: Finding a replacement for alcohol Potent herbal tea remedies Mountain Rose Herbs for the win
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Mini Ep. 2 - Perfectionism
In this mini ep: Alex's struggle with perfectionism that AJ wholly relates to Hosting events as a breeding ground for compulsivity and insecurity Simultaneously wanting and not wanting acknowledgement for your efforts Coming from a long line of hosts with the most
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S5E8 - Spirit Babies and Twin Flames
In this episode: Spring Equinox and Alex's garden update Alex read two books about the spiritual concept of spirit babies Why did our souls choose to incarnate in this lifetime? Twin Flames explained What is a spiritual experience vs. nervous system dysregulation? Spiritual beliefs that get...
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S5E7 - Miscommunication and Disconnection
In this episode: AJ and Alex get into what may seem like an argument, but they truly are just dancing (Adam Grant style) in order to broaden and deepen their understanding of each other's perspectives Daylights savings time adjustments turned into consent violations and learning adaptations The...
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Mini Ep. 1 - Worth It!
In this mini ep: Gift giving to yourself Nespresso Aeroccino XL Milk Frother Solawave Glowing Skin Set Simple Incense
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S5E6 - Germ vs Terrain Theory and Health Insurance
In this episode: Alex took a webinar on recovering from the flu Germ vs. terrain theory, a hot button topic Becoming siloed in where you get your information from The purposefully confusing limitations of health insurance Taking it on yourself to invest in your own preventative care Who are...
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S5E5 - Fostering Connection
In this episode: Priming for one experience, then unintentionally being prepared for the unexpected When the energy it takes to retell a story isn't supportive or helpful for you The stress and nuance of question based interactions Support and connection looking different for different people…
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S5E4 - Recurring Dreams and Reincarnation
In this episode: AJ has someone she has lived past lives with who keeps popping up in her dreams Cord cutting and ending a karmic relationship Boundary setting in person and energetically Alex's recurring dream of teaching dance in annoying circumstances Surviving Death on Netflix, specifically…
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S5E3 - Waking and Sleeping Routines
In this episode: Waking up in a dark headspace Personalizing morning routines based on how it feels vs. productivity Timing and cycles in relation to implementing different regulating tools in your life Routines with room for flexibility and room to evolve Variations in how a tired brain presents...
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S5E2 - Loving Our Liver
In this episode: An overburdened liver as a root cause for chronic illness Why Alex is joining AJ as a vegan The controversy that is the Medical Medium The importance of individualized health protocols Liver detox reactions, emotions, and cravings Being led by intuition vs. ego when it comes to...
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S5E1 - The Products We Choose to Use
Welcome to Season 5! In this episode: Alex is reading Fatal Conveniences by Darin Olien Environmentally conscious choices don't always line up with best health choices When an attempt to solve one problem causes other problems Toxic athletic attire Financial component of being able to purchase...
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S4E27 - Toodaloo Salute 2023
In this episode: TENS unit mishaps A year of starting from scratch for Alex Acceptance of the cards you've been dealt Recognizing what you need in order to function at baseline Quantifiable and relative judgements about how your year has gone AJ's journey of uncovering her trauma The constant and...
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S4E26 - Cults Pt. 2
In this episode: Go back to listen to part 1 and watch the documentaries Escaping Twin Flames on Netflix and Love Has Won on HBO Max Mother God is triggering for both AJ and Alex for more personal reasons Living in delusion because it's easier than processing your own suffering Health conscious...
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S4E25 - New Age Cults
In this episode: Alex and AJ discuss two documentaries they watched on cults. Go watch the docs before listening! Escaping Twin Flames on Netflix and Love Has Won on HBO Max Spiritual concepts being twisted so severely by cult leaders Intelligence meets substance abuse meets psychosis meets new…
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S4E24 - Birthday Control Freaks
In this episode: Alex is a bonafide fire builder and cake wrangler. Call her for all of your birthday needs. AJ, the birthday queen, reflects on her prior year being a boring one What does boring mean for someone used to chaos? Dive bar shenanigans What environments do we feel comfortable in…
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S4E23 - Satya Yoga, Gluten Free Bakeries, and Behavioral Activation
In this episode: Does "beginner" yoga really exist at yoga studios? Competition and hypervigilence in movement classes At home vs. in person classes Gluten free bakery names and prices Behavioral activation to help with dysregulation Making choices when you're dysregulated vs. in touch with your...
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S4E22 - A Not So Relaxing Getaway
In this episode: Vent sesh about all things vacationing Pets as a hinderance to vacationing Is vacationing worth the cost? Alex and AJ's dream vacation destinations and situations Astrocartography - locational astrology that combines astrology and geography to understand areas in the world that...
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S4E21 - "Whoa. Those Are Like So High Vibes."
In this episode: Tips and tricks for recovering from the stomach flu Feeling alone and vulnerable when you're sick Limbic system limiting your access to choice Vent sesh about manifestation "High vibes" as a diminishment of consciousness Moving through a "low vibe" Getting out of your cognitive...
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S4E20 - Samhain, Dissociation, and Herbalism
In this episode: Animals feeling the thinning of the veil on Samhain Asking spirit for what you do or do not want Healthy dissociation vs. protective dissociation Definition and connotation of the word "problem" Herbalism Infusions, teas, bath teas, syrups You get what you give in terms of...
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S4E19 - Alex's Soul Threw Food In Her Face
In this episode: Alex can't watch scary movies anymore Comfort, control, and catharsis in relation to watching Law and Order: SVU What are you playing on your mind movie? More spiritual visitors as the veil gets thinner At this point in the episode we shift to topics that may be difficult for…
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S4E18 - Where Is My Mind?
This one's for all the anxious, neurodivergent, trauma surviving baddies out there: Not being able to access your toolbox of skills when you're "in it" Using self care techniques as prevention for and recovery from dysregulation Awareness does not always equate to behavior change Definition of...
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S4E17 - Dreams, Religion, and Talking to the Dead
In this episode: Witchy dreams Cowboy Hat makes a comeback Are people visiting you in dreams or are you conjuring them? Utilizing religious practices as part of your spirituality, but not identifying as religious Take Back the Magic by Perdita Finn Heirophant in the Tarot Communicating with the...
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S4E16 - Knowing vs. Planning
In this episode: Present moment awareness vs. future thinking Theoretical spiritual practice vs. real life practical application Choosing to do a task vs. waiting for it to meet you when you're ready Judging ourselves for engaging in calm, joyful states of being Kitchen witchery How you are…
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S4E15 - Sleep Struggles
In this episode: Alex was a guest on the But I'm Spiritual Podcast! Listen here! The struggle of trying to fall asleep, especially if you have intrusive thoughts Differentiating between developmental trauma symptoms and energetic entities Ego/cognition getting in the way of spiritual downloads...
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S4E14 - For Clarity's Sake
In this episode: Constructive feedback from listeners of the pod Increasing clarity and being vocal about our intention Speaking about certain topics when you have no lived experience Talking about something out of curiosity vs. having an opinion or judgment People pleasing as it relates to...
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S4E13 - Internal Conversations and Birthing Options
In this episode: Having a conversation with yourself in your head Priming for the outcome of a future conversation Asking questions that don't have answers Having a hospital birth vs. a home birth Informed decision making when it comes to birth Advocating for the birth you want and will your…
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S4E12 - Week At A Glance
In this episode: Hormones misbehaving Sharing with the world what you're ingesting Pulse check on Cowboy Hat Ethical non-monagamy How do you move forward when earth suit and soul suit are at odds?
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S4E11 - It's Not Gossiping, It's Venting
In this episode: "I've never met her, but I hate her." The story of Cowboy Hat Energetically feeling "bone sick" When it's not jealousy or envy, what is it? Solution oriented venting
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S4E10 - Assault, Consent, and The Morning Show
This episode was recorded back in 2022. We forgot about it until now! In this episode: Season 1 of The Morning Show Sexual assault Fight, flight, or freeze Emotional vulnerability being exploited Power dynamics across gender and in the workplace Behavioral retraining to shift perspectives about...
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S4E9- How to Make Friends as an Adult
In this episode: How to be social and have fun People pleasing on social media Being the responder vs. initiator in friendships Finding a point of connection to establish friendships Gender BS in friendships. . . AJ is outraged The problems with couple friends Find us on Instagram! Alex:...
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S4E8 - The Inquisition of Misalignment
Alternate episode title: Angry Toddler in the Sandbox In this episode: Finding comfort in doubling down on discomfort Knowing your identity vs. being it Journaling: a help or a hinderance? We become the mask we wear for too long Recognizing the residue that resistance leaves behind
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S4E7 - Doing a Stand Up Tight Five To Get What You Want
In this episode: Tips on being that heinous customer who modifies every order Navigating ordering at the drive thru window Clay mask armpit detox Should Alex and AJ offer online classes you can take? DM us on Instagram! AJ: @wildiriscollective Alex: @alexandrajthomsen
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S4E6 - Who The Eff Knows Anything?
In this episode: When research sends you spiraling and you have to stop investigating Orthorexia - an unhealthy focus on eating in a healthy way Trying to feel of the masses by ingesting things you don't actually want Because I'm slim you think I'm healthy? What is expected of a Primary Care...
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S4E5 - My Salad is Evil
Alex has uncovered yet another thing she needs to heal. Luckily AJ is here to help guide her through it. Topics in this episode: Sugar addiction Parasites MTHFR gene mutation Malnutrition and malabsorption Chewing your food Resources we mention: NutritionFacts.org IntelligenceOfNature.com...
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S4E4 - Raunch That Leg
In this episode: Going on an identity journey as you process trauma When a lightweight competes in the heavyweight championship Pros and cons of social media normalizing mental health issues Getting out of the mind and into the body through performing arts Physical armoring If you feel so…
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S4E3 - EMDR (Fist punch for corn dogs!)
As part of her trauma healing journey, Alex tried EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). AJ breaks down what it is from a clinical standpoint and Alex shares what it was like to be in EMDR sessions.
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S4E2 - Ask For What You Need
Alex continues telling the story of uncovering her trauma. AJ offers great insights and caveats on how people can process their trauma in a multitude of ways. Alex discusses her process of building a relationship with her therapist.
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S4E1 - Hidden Trauma
Alex has been cocooning for the past six months and explains why.
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