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Grounded Spirits
by Laura Alyn
Grounded Spirits is a place that explores the spiritual side of self-expression. Laura Alyn, the host, interviews creative and spiritual leaders, discussing how they have become their most authentic selves and the role spirituality has played in shaping their lives. A grounded spirit is someone who has mastered expressing themselves on all levels, in essence, becoming truly human and truly divine simultaneously. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groundedspirits/support
Episodes
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157. HOW TO FLOW AND GROW THROUGH LIFE’S DETOURS
What if the detour was the destination all along? This week in L.A. unfolded nothing like I planned and that turned out to be the gift. From surprise gifts to surprise visitors to river revelations, birthday parties, and a powerful performance at a Hawaiian festival, each day showed me something...
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156. How to Heal in a Broken World
What if healing isn’t something we do alone but something we do together through connection? In this heart-centered episode of Grounded Spirits, we explore connection as the medicine for a fragmented world. We move through the many layers of connection: 🌀 to Self — through emotion, shadow, and...
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155. How to Become One with Nature
What if every moment of your week was a chance to become one with nature? In this special blog-style video episode, I take you on a grounded yet magical journey through a full week of living in rhythm with the Earth and the cosmos. From touching grass to dancing with crows, from honoring the…
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154. How to Make Your Dreams Come True
A special vlog-style journey through a week in my life What if making your dreams come true wasn’t about chasing—but about enjoying the present moment? In this new kind of Grounded Spirits episode, I invite you into a week of my life as I live, feel, and create in real-time. This vlog-style...
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153. How to Embody the Major Arcana's Magician
In this episode of Grounded Spirits, we explore how to embody the Magician archetype in everyday life. The Magician is the bridge between spirit and form—between dreaming and gardening. I’ll guide you through the symbolism of the Magician card, what it means to channel your willpower with...
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152. How to Jump into the Unknown Safely
What does it really mean to take a leap of faith — and how can we do it without losing ourselves? In this episode, I reflect on the importance of values and inner clarity when stepping outside of our comfort zones. I share a personal story of leaping into the ocean alone and how trusting myself...
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151. How to Trust: The Fool Tarot Card
In this episode of Grounded Spirits, we explore the powerful lessons of The Fool card from the Tarot’s Major Arcana, diving deep into the art of trust—trusting God, trusting the universe, and trusting yourself. The Fool represents new beginnings, infinite potential, and the courage to leap into…
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150. How to Heal: Balancing Feminine and Masculine Energy
In this episode of Grounded Spirits, we dive deep into the interplay of feminine and masculine energies, exploring how feminine energy represents the collective, while masculine energy embodies the individual. Both forces are essential to living a balanced life, but how do we harmonize them…
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149. How to Dream: Study Jung & Freud
In this illuminating episode of Grounded Spirits, we delve into the fascinating world of dreams, guided by the profound insights of Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud. Discover how your dreams serve as a vital connection between the conscious and unconscious mind, and how they work to balance the...
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148. How to Dream: Learn from the Past
Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of Grounded Spirits, where we explore the inner world and balance our dreams, hopes, and desires with our boundaries, discipline, and truest self. In this episode, “How to Dream: Learn from the Past,” we dive into the ancient world of dream practices across...
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147. How to Dream: Stop Trying, Just Be
🌙 Get Ready for an All-New Season of Grounded Spirits! 🌱 We're kicking off a brand new series—and this time, we're diving deep into the world of dreams. ✨ In the first episode, we explore one of the most profound questions: What is the true purpose of our dreams? Whether you’re a vivid dreamer…
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146. The Emerald Tablets: Secret of Secrets
Learn how to not care what people think about you! This is the last Emerald Tablet and the last of The Emerald Tablet series! Let me know your thoughts of the series. Tune in to find out what the next series will be!
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145. The Emerald Tablets: Atlantis
Thoth describes his first encounter with God and teaches us how to do the same. I also get into the relationship between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
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144. The Emerald Tablets: The Key of Life and Death
You’ll never guess what Thoth shares with us this week!! He shares the meaning of life, how to go through an ego death, our connection to earth, the pointlessness of sacrifice/suffering, and secret to immortality! This is definitely not an episode you’ll want to miss.
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143. The Emerald Tablets: The Law of Cause and Effect & The Key of Prophecy
This is the 12th tablet out of 15. Get ready to learn about the first cause and the first effect, how we can manipulate them today, and another prophecy about the end of time (but this one is most optimistic)! As always, have a listen for a breakdown of this difficult text to understand how to…
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142. The Emerald Tablets: The Key to Above and Below
The Emerald Tablets are known for the phrase "As Above, So Below." This phrase can be interpreted in various ways. Listen to this episode to go over many of them!
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141. The Emerald Tablets: The Key of Time
How does time work? is a question that many have tried to understand. Thoth the Atlantean is no different. Join me to unlock the key of time as Thoth learned it and wrote in the tenth Emerald Tablet thousands of years ago.
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140. The Emerald Tablets: The Key to Freedom of Space
Learn how to unlock the cage that traps your soul in space and time! This is tablet 9 of the emerald tablets written by Thoth the Atlantean
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139. Taylor Swift’s TTPD: deep dive into tracks 28-31
See “Robin” with multiple new perspectives!! Understand why “The Bolter” needed to bolt. Learn what happens when you write what you know in “The Manuscript”. And re- fall in love with your childhood in “Peter”
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138. Taylor Swift’s TTPD: deep dives into tracks 25-27
Understand the sadness behind “I look in People’s Windows,” “The Prophecy,” and the anger/hurt behind “Cassandra. Find out why we all owe Taylor an apology. Join me for all of this and so much more on tonight’s episode!
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137. The Emerald Tablets: The Key of Mystery
On this episode, we learn more about the formless and how to set our souls free! We also talk about the lizard people, the hounds of the barrier, the mist, and the eternal battle between darkness and light. Positive vs. negative freedom also gets discussed. Many movies and tv shows get referenced...
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136. Taylor Swift’s TTPD: deep dive into tracks 22-24
On this episode, we get an in-depth look at Taylor’s and Travis’ relationship with the song “so high school.” We learn how to deal with life if “I hate it here” so that we don’t hate it here any longer. And we go over “thanK you aIMee”
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133. Taylor Swift’s TTPD: deep dive on tracks 16-18
Find out why Clara Bow has quotation marks around each verse and chorus but not the bridge. Get ready to get deep and emotional with The Black Dog. Learn how Lavender Haze and imgonnagetyouback are more connected than you think. For all this and more, tune in now! To get more info on how to…
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135. The Emerald Tablets: The Seven Lords
Tune in for the hidden knowledge that Thoth reveals for us (in this seventh emerald tablet) on how to be true grounded spirits ✨
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134. Taylor Swift’s TTPD: Deep dive on tracks 19-21
Get ready to have your mind blown by the inspiration behind The Albatross!! You’ll never see it the same way again (especially if you’re an English major). In track 20 (Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus), we go over Taylor’s, Travis’ and Joe’s birth chart and get deep with the sadness and heart...
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132. Taylor Swift’s TTPD: deep dive into tracks 13-15
Get ready to love Taylor’s audacity in these three songs!
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131. Taylor Swift’s TTPD: deep dive on tracks 10-12
Let’s get into the nitty gritty of “Who’s afraid of little old me?”, “I can fix him (no really I can)”, and the heartbreaking “loml”
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130. The Emerald Tablets: The Key of Magic
The battle between good and evil (darkness and light) has been fought since the beginning of time. Thoth, the author of The Emerald Tablets, has the solution. Tune in for the Key of Magic (the solution).
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129. Taylor Swift’s TTPD: Deep Dive on Tracks 7-9
See “Fresh out the slammer” in a new light. Hear the story behind “Florida!!!” and its connection to other songs. Feel “Guilty as sin” on a whole new level!
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128. Taylor Swift’s TTPD: Deep dive into Tracks 4-6
You’ll never be able to hear “But Daddy I Love Him” the same again after you listen to this episode 🤯🤯🤯
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127. Taylor Swift’s TTPD: Deep dive on Tracks 1-3
Let’s dive into the world of Taylor Swift and dissect her lyrics for full understanding and how it relates to freedom (or lack there of)!
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126. The Emerald Tablets: The Dweller of Unal
In this tablet, Thoth gives us some background information on how he learned the wisdom he is sharing with us the children of men.
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125. Emerald Tables: The Space Born
Join me to learn what the fourth Emerald Tablet is all about! We also discuss the freedom of the soul- what it means and how to achieve it. You won’t want to miss this one. Metaphysical theories get sprinkled throughout.
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124. The Emerald Tablets: The Key of Wisdom
We are on the third tablet this week on our Emerald Tablets Series. Get ready to learn how to set your soul free!!
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123. The Emerald Tablets: Halls of Amenti Part 2
Journey with us through the corridors of ancient wisdom as we explore the Halls of Amenti from the Emerald Tablets in our podcast. Unveiling the mysteries of these timeless artifacts, each episode delves into the esoteric teachings and metaphysical truths concealed within. Through insightful...
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122. The Emerald Tablets: Halls of Amenti
This is the second tablet of the 15 Emerald Tablets.
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121. The Emerald Tablets
Embark on a fascinating exploration into the mystical realm of Thoth the Atlantean with our latest episode dedicated to deciphering the First Tablet of the Emerald Tablets. Delve into the ancient lore surrounding this enigmatic figure as we unravel the history of Thoth and his connection to the...
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120. Plant Magick: Rooted Inspiration
In this captivating episode of our podcast, we embark on a journey through the lush world of botanical inspiration, exploring how plants have served as the driving force behind humanity’s artistic endeavors. Join us as we delve into the rich tapestry of art, music, literature, and beyond, all…
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119. Plant Magick: Flying High with Plants from Cacao to Ayahuasca
Let’s go on a journey through the world of plant medicines in this insightful episode. From the ancient rituals of cacao and coffee to the modern-day consumption of cannabis and alcohol, explore the rich history and cultural significance of these psychoactive plants. Discover their impact on…
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118. Plant Magick: Plants in Witchcraft, Ceremony, and Sexuality
Join us on a journey through the mystical world of plants as we explore their profound connections to witchcraft, ceremonial practices, and sexuality. In this captivating episode, we delve into the fascinating history and significance of botanicals in various cultural traditions through the third...
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117. Plant Magick: Sacred Sanctuary
Explore the sacred symbolism woven throughout the natural world, from the mesmerizing patterns of the Fibonacci sequence to the intricate geometry found in every leaf and petal. Join us as we journey through sacred gardens, rediscover the artistry of nature, and embark on a quest to return to…
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116. Plant Magick: Roots of Connection
This is the first episode of the mini-series where I review and elaborate on the book entitled “Plant Magick” by Jessica Hundley. This first episode deep dives on the first section (of 5) that describes how humans and plants have always been so interconnected from the beginning of time to present...
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115. How to Unite Yourself through the Academic Disciplines
Delve into the depths of what it means to be human, exploring the intersections of the academic disciplines and their profound implications for understanding ourselves and the world. This interdisciplinary journey offers a transformative perspective, inviting scholars and curious minds alike to...
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114. How the Elements and the SMBS Align
In this enlightening episode, we unravel the ancient wisdom of how the elemental forces of fire, earth, water, and air correspond with the intricate aspects of the soul, mind, body, and spirit, offering insights into how their dynamic interplay shapes our holistic well-being and inner harmony. PS…
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113. The Chakras in the Soul, Mind, Body, and Spirit
Join us as we delve into the intricate energy centers known as the chakras and their profound influence on our holistic well-being. From the stable foundation of the root chakra to the ethereal realms of the crown, we explore how these energy vortexes resonate within the soul, mind, body, and...
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112. The Different Aspects of the Soul, Mind, Body, and Spirit
On this episode, we explore the different aspects of the soul, mind, body, and spirit by answering the following questions: 1. What makes the soul different from the spirit? 2. How do the mind and soul interact? 3. What defines the body as part of the collective? 4. Why is the spirit described as...
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111.Evidence of Growth
Take a moment to reflect on how much you’ve grown with me. Learn how to trust the universe and just be.
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110. Sara Deacon on Adulting with Purpose: From Fear to Fun
In this episode of our podcast, get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure of self-discovery with the Adulting Coach herself, Sara Deacon! Join us as we dive headfirst into the world of adulting with purpose and learn how to break free from fear, self-doubt, and negative self-talk. Sara's…
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109. Breaking the Mold w/ Michaell Magrutsche
In this episode, we delve into the intersection of systems and creativity. We explore the concept of balancing structure and freedom in the creative process and the benefits of incorporating systems into your creative routine. Our guest, Michaell, shares his personal neurodivergent experiences…
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108. Soil to Smile w/Cathy Nesbitt
Join us in this episode as we delve into the unique world of a laughter coach and worm farmer. Our guest, Cathy Nesbitt, combines her passion for spreading joy and promoting sustainable living through their unique career as a laughter coach and worm farmer. With a mission to help individuals...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Grounded Spirits is a place that explores the spiritual side of self-expression. Laura Alyn, the host, interviews creative and spiritual leaders, discussing how they have become their most authentic selves and the role spirituality has played in shaping their lives. A grounded spirit is someone who has mastered expressing themselves on all levels, in essence, becoming truly human and truly divine simultaneously. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groundedspirits/support
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