Phoenix & Raven: House of Mirrors

For years, Teja Valentin learned to survive by becoming smaller, quieter and less visible.But eventually, survival wasn't enough.In this episode of House of Mirrors, Teja shares the story behind the woman she is becoming — from painful childhood experiences and marriage to motherhood, health challenges, yoga, spirituality and the journey of learning to trust her own voice.She opens up about what it meant to leave behind a life that no longer felt right, discover new parts of herself and begin helping other women reconnect with their own intuition, bodies and feminine energy.We also explore Teja's work with Yoni Eggs and crystals, including her experiences with Rose Quartz and Green Aventurine, and how these practices fit into her larger journey.This isn't a story about becoming someone else.It's about finally becoming yourself.TakeawaysOwning your truth and reclaiming personal powerEmbracing feminine wisdom and navigating menopauseAdvocating for women's health and valuing personal growthHealing through self-love and self-expressionThe importance of social connection and community supportChapters00:00 — IntroductionMeet Teja Valentin and hear what brought her to this chapter of her life.01:47 — The House of MirrorsTeja reflects on the experiences that taught her to make herself small and unseen.04:23 — Finding Her VoiceTeja explores her journey toward reclaiming her voice.06:00 — Leaving What No Longer FitsTeja talks about marriage, motherhood and reaching the point where she knew something had to change.07:50 — Trusting HerselfA conversation about feminine wisdom, listening to her body and trusting her intuition.20:08 — Yoni Eggs & Feminine EnergyTeja explains her work with Yoni Eggs, crystal energy, breath, movement and energetic coaching, and introduces her Yonique program.20:26 — Rose Quartz & Green AventurineTeja discusses the crystals she works with and the intentions associated with them.22:40 — Beyond the PhysicalTeja shares her Yoni Egg certification experience and explores feminine wisdom and energy.23:35 — Rose Quartz & Self-LoveTeja shares her personal experience working with Rose Quartz.24:18 — Phoenix Shares Her ExperiencePhoenix shares her personal experience with a session with Teja and what she discovered about protecting her heart.26:43 — Breaking the PatternTeja explains how she learned to stay quiet and small to feel safe.28:34 — No More HidingTeja talks about choosing not to hide, hold back her voice or suppress who she is.29:21 — Becoming the Woman She IsPhoenix reflects on Teja's journey toward being seen and heard.30:15 — What's Next?Teja talks about reinventing herself and stepping into her next chapter.The heart of this episode:"Not hiding. Not holding back my voice and just being me."A powerful reminder from Teja:Not perfect is better than not at all.Connect with Teja: TejaValentin.com / [email protected] licensed through Soundstripe.Code: PTWJYXRQVPFVRGRA#HouseOfMirrors #TejaValentin #FindYourVoice #WomensEmpowerment #HealingJourney #SelfDiscovery #PersonalGrowth #WomenEmpoweringWomen

In this episode, Phoenix and Raven get on the mic with no real agenda—just an honest, unfiltered conversation about what has been coming up in their own House of Mirrors since starting the podcast.They talk about seeing themselves on camera, overthinking, perfectionism, procrastination, nervous talking, embracing their quirks, and learning to stop worrying about whether they're “good enough.” Along the way, the conversation takes a deeper turn into loss, grief, love, attachment, and what it means to heal without losing the connection to the people we love.This is a real glimpse into Phoenix and Raven figuring it out as they go—laughing at themselves, getting vulnerable, going down a few rabbit holes, and reminding each other why they started this podcast in the first place.No filter. No perfection. Just two cousins looking in the mirror and figuring out what they see.Because sometimes the biggest mirrors are the ones we never expected to find.TakeawaysAuthenticityOvercoming ChallengesChapters00:00 Embracing Authenticity and Overcoming Challenges16:32 The Nature of Loss and Attachment27:21 The Soul's Journey and Personal GrowthMusic licensed through Soundstripe.Code: PTWJYXRQVPFVRGRA

Welcome to Phoenix & Raven: House of Mirrors—where we break the illusions and get fucking real.In Episode 3, Phoenix takes us somewhere deeply personal.We talk about addiction, trauma, the devastating loss of her son, and the spiritual awakening that emerged from some of the darkest moments of her life.But this conversation isn't just about what happened to Phoenix.It's about what happens when the things you once believed no longer make sense.What is God when you stop accepting someone else's definition?What happens when grief changes you?What does a spiritual awakening actually look like when it's messy, painful, confusing, and completely unplanned?And what if healing isn't about becoming the person you were before the trauma—but becoming the person you were always meant to be?From the Dark Night of the Soul to Supernatural, from grief to self-discovery, Phoenix shares the experiences that helped her begin reclaiming her power and stepping into her own Heroine's Journey.Because sometimes...the mirror doesn't show you who you are.It shows you who you've been pretending to be.In this episode:🔥 Addiction, trauma & survival🖤 Grief and devastating loss🪞 The House of Mirrors & breaking illusions✨ Spiritual awakening & the Dark Night of the Soul🙏 Finding your own understanding of God🦸‍♀️ Reclaiming your power🌑 Turning pain into purpose🔮 The Heroine's JourneyThis is House of Mirrors.No masks. No bullshit. Just real conversations.Chapters00:00 — The Journey of Overcoming09:12 — Breaking the Illusion21:18 — The Dark Night of the Soul28:37 — What Healing Really Looks Like29:40 — Finding Your Own Truth30:28 — When Supernatural Became More Than a Show32:15 — The Message33:29 — Reclaiming Your Power35:39 — Why We Need the House of Mirrors50:25 — Stepping Into the Heroine's JourneyMusic licensed through Soundstripe.Code: PTWJYXRQVPFVRGRA

Raven shares her personal journey, from the inspiration behind the podcast name to the profound impact of losing her daughter. She reflects on her struggles, the process of speaking her truth, and the pivotal moments that forced her to confront herself. Raven reflects on the realization that not every man deserves to be on a pedestal and the importance of valuing her own worth and voice. She shares her experience of putting herself on the back burner as a mother and the challenges of abandonment and self-neglect. The conversation delves into forgiveness, grief, and the journey of breaking the illusion of self-abandonment.TakeawaysTransformation and Curiosity: Raven's identification with the raven bird symbolizes her intelligence, problem-solving skills, curiosity, and ongoing transformation.Speaking Truth: Raven emphasizes the importance of speaking her truth and the impact of her daughter's passing on her life and perspective. Self-worth and self-voice are essential, and putting oneself on the back burner can lead to feelings of abandonment and neglect.Forgiveness is a process of releasing guilt and self-punishment, especially in the face of grief and loss.Breaking the illusion of self-abandonment involves recognizing patterns, speaking one's truth, and learning to love oneself unconditionally.Chapters00:00 The Inspiration Behind Raven's Podcast Name03:27 Raven's Connection to Birds and Personal Style07:17 The Impact of Losing De'Essa26:15 Confronting the First Mirror: Speaking Truth33:37 Valuing Self-Worth and Voice35:07 Putting Oneself on the Back Burner38:30 The Journey of Forgiveness38:58 Grief and Self-Abandonment

Phoenix and Raven introduce themselves, their relationship, and the concept behind House of Mirrors. They share their personal journeys, experiences with addiction, trauma, and the importance of speaking one's truth. They express their intention to spread love, truth, and authenticity through their podcast. The conversation delves into the concept of unity and interconnectedness, emphasizing the importance of self-love and acceptance. It also explores the idea of the 'house of mirrors' as a metaphor for self-reflection and personal growth. The hosts share personal experiences and reflections, highlighting the power of manifestation and the journey towards self-acceptance.TakeawaysFamily connectionOvercoming self-doubtAddiction and traumaSpreading love and truth Unity and interconnectednessSelf-love and acceptanceThe 'house of mirrors' as a metaphor for self-reflection and personal growthThe power of manifestation and the journey towards self-acceptanceChapters00:00 Introduction to House of Mirrors03:12 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Addiction07:40 The Power of Speaking Truth13:05 Spreading Love and Truth18:21 Journey of Healing and Authenticity26:07 The New Earth and Spreading Love30:10 The Impact of Addiction and Trauma32:47 Unity and Interconnectedness34:12 The House of Mirrors: Self-Reflection and Personal Growth36:06 Journey Towards Self-Acceptance and Manifestation39:00 Embracing Self-Love and Acceptance57:48 The Power of Personal Stories and Transparency

Welcome to Phoenix & Raven: House of Mirrors. Consider this your invitation. In this introduction, Phoenix Rayne and Raven Lyric open the door and introduce you to the space we've created ~ a place for honest conversations about grief, healing, addiction, awakening, relationships, transformation, and the experiences that shape who we become.We're not here because we have everything figured out. We're here because we've lived through things, learned from them, questioned them, laughed about them, cried through them, and discovered that sometimes the hardest thing we do is look honestly at ourselves. Every Friday, we'll bring you a new conversation and a new opportunity to look into the mirror with us. New episodes every Friday at 6:00 AM.So pull up a chair.Take a breath.Look into the mirror.What you see may not always be easy ~ but sometimes the truth is where you find yourself again. Welcome to Phoenix & Raven: House of Mirrors.