PODCAST · education
Down to Energy
by Jess Ellen
Energetics are woven into everything — not just the meaningful moments, but the confusing, transitional, and in-between ones too. This podcast explores astrology and energetic awareness as tools for staying in relationship with life as it unfolds, rather than trying to explain, predict, or control it.We explore in depth how we integrate change, relate to timing, and navigate real life with greater internal wholeness and autonomy. Hang out with me here for astrological expansion through “WTF is…” episodes, guest conversations, and the occasional solo reflection, we'll dig into energetics, life transitions, creative work, and the operations that shape how we decide, evolve, cocreate, and live.This is a space for nuance, integration, and lived experience — where awareness doesn’t end in insight, but becomes something you can inhabit.
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Ritual is for everyone: how Intuitively Wild came to life, with Rachel Levine
Land with me and my dear friend Rachel, as celebrate the opening of Intuitively Wild - her apothecary and studio in upstate New York. A space that is a true reflection of all that she is: rooted in ceremony, ritual, herbalism, healing, community, and devotion.This wonderful conversation touches on:*The evolution of Intuitively Wild that led to the opening of a physical space!*Following you intuition and self-trust as the bridge between knowing and doing*Stepping into a new self - how Rachel prepared for and is embodying this chapter of life*Redefining joy and embracing the many forms that joy can take*Ritual as a devotional lifestyle - centered around presence and intentionality*Reconnecting with yourself as a necessity, not a nicety*Ritual is for everyone - showing up in devotion to however your life uniquely looks*So so much more wonderful goodnessIntuitively Wild is located in High Falls, New York - connect with Rachel through any of these channels (highly recommend her podcast!)Intuitively Wild WebsiteBooking linkPodcastSubstackInstagramFree resource to learn your human designNewsletterWe’d love to hear what you thought of this episode - DM me with what resonated for you! My links :)InstagramThreadsThe Integration Dash (free)Integrative Life CoachingAstrology MentorshipNewsletter
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Cyclical living, per the zodiac
Nature works in cycles - and astrology gives you a practical framework for embracing them.We often resist the phases of the cycle that don’t align with our energy, or desire to constantly produce (eternal summer anyone?). But every part of the cycle is valuable, necessary, and connected to what comes next.Seeing that interconnection by understanding the full picture - helps soften resistance so seasonal living can feel more accessible.This episode explores the cycle of energetics and the granularity it offers gives clear direction steps for how to lean into the parts of the cycle of life that you find yourself resisting.Inside this episode:*The zodiac as a system for working with your energy as it changes over time*How the 12-sign cycle forms a meaningful sequence, each phase informing and supporting the next*The elements as the motivating, inspiring force behind each season - and how to tap into them*The modalities as the functional, “how” for leaning into whatever part of the cycle you are in*Why understanding the full cycle reduces resistance and so cyclical living can feel more tangible vs aspirational in your life*How to start working with this through annual and monthly cycles!Let's hang:InstagramThreadsSubstackAstrology Readings!Astrology MentorshipThe Integration Dash (free)Integrative Life CoachingNewsletter
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How to give impactful astrology readings
Knowing astrology and delivering a powerful astrology reading are two different skills.You might have a wealth of astrological knowledge, but readings can easily become overly technical, educational, scattered, or difficult for the client to digest.In this episode, we explore how to make “readings” within energetic disciplines (astrology, Human Design, and beyond) relatable to an audience who doesn’t know your craft - so your clients can internalize, remember, and apply what you share in their lives.Inside this episode, we explore:What constitutes a "good" reading with 3 core components as a guideThe different skills you're juggling when offering a sessionHow to put the astrology down and meet someone where they areReflections to help you define the type of astrologer you want to be, the readings you want to give, and what actually facilitates thatThe core components of giving impactful readings:Language: translating terminology into relatable human language, themes, and narrativeStructure: creating a grounding anchor for yourself and the client so the conversation can flow naturally (instead of gripping tightly to scripts or placements)Dialogue: drawing out context and personal story from your client’s real life and weaving it together with the astrologyTrust and practice underpin this entire process, so you can move beyond chart regurgitation and into resonant readings that have lasting impact.The Mentorship:For support in translating your craft into conversation, you can apply for my Astrology Mentorship!This collaborative, private experience is customizable depending on your current skillset and goals. Alongside developing the three core components we discuss in this episode, we also focus on inner embodiment of your role as an astrologer, and the external messaging that supports booking readings and sharing your gift with your community!Apply today and we'll schedule a chat to see if we're a good fit!What did this conversation bring up for you? Let me know on:InstagramThreadsWork with me:Astrology Readings!Astrology MentorshipThe Integration Dash (free)Integrative Life CoachingNewsletter
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How to relate to heightened astrological moments (vs cultural noise around them)
When the astrology chatter gets loud AF due to shifting energies & conflicting interpretations - it’s easy to get overwhelmed and lose yourself in the noise.This episode gives you practical tools and orientations for staying connected to your intuition and the energy of the moment - without getting sidetracked by cultural dialogue.We Explore:*A practical way of relating to astrological dialogue in a way that feels empowering instead of paralyzing*Trusting your intuition > the noise - yes, even when you’re not an astrologer!*Coming home to yourself and naming what’s resonant and relevant to your life in this moment*Process for pairing your life chapter themes with the astrology of the moment*How to stay connected to your actual life instead of drifting into prediction or excessive meaning-making*A four-step, holistic (and simple!) process for moving forward and co-creating with the energetics through your lived experiences*Remembering that these energetic moments are actually a process and a cycle with a much larger time horizon to play within (there is no rush!)This episode is about staying in relationship with the energetic moment - and cultural dialogue around that moment - so you can integrate it into what it means FOR YOU, and release the rest.Check out the Constellations Calendar to support you through the 2026 Spring Equinox, currently on sale for just $33!I'd love to hear how this episode impacted you - DM me on your channel of choice to let me know!InstagramNewsletterThreadsAstrology Readings!The Integration Dash (free)1:1 Integration Coaching (applications open)
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why FUN, travel, and connection matter right now, with Edila Stace-Smith
Dive into Edi's world of fun, connection, IRL experience, and travel on your Leo Full Moon walk (the perfect time to consider your relationship to FUN).Cozy up as we chat about:Why we feel like we have to earn fun and other blocks to embracing itOnline vs IRL community spaces - the vulnerability of meeting up in person, and the healing and belonging that can come from ass shaking by a poolThe value of experiences and offerings that can be seen as "intangible" (we're witnessing collective curiosity about this and chat about what's stopping us from leaning all the way in)Fun as resistance. Connection and friendship as our lifeforce.Accessibility of travel lifestyle + accessibility of energetic work for people who don't know their birth info, like Edi!Energetics of structure (earth) vs spontaneity and chaos (fire) - Edi's experiences in exploring and disrupting her relationship with both!Environmental disruption as a catalyst to identity exploration and reclaiming joyHow to deepen your relationship to fun and connection today!So many more juicy, casual, enlivening acknowledgements woven in!And as for the incredible IRL experience Edi is hosting this JUNE in Portugal?Check out The Link Up here: https://blanktelastudio.com/the-link-upWhere internet friends become IRL soulmates. A space to remember that friendship IS productive and having fun isISspiritual. All while remembering who the fuck you are, why you chose this life and what becomes possible when we gather.IG: https://www.instagram.com/edila.smithThreads: https://www.threads.com/@edila.smithWebsite: https://blanktelastudio.comEmail List: https://blank-tela-studio.myflodesk.com/notesfromtheroadEdila is an IRL experience curator, business mentor and remote life educator for when you’ve outgrown your business (and life) and are ready to build from who you’re becoming - letting fun and pleasure lead to allow dreams louder than your doubts:Connect with her!Connect with me!See you next time :)InstagramNewsletterThreadsAstrology Readings!The Integration Dash (free)
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Exploring the Capricorn / Cancer axis in yourself & life!
New year, new episode series (!!) exploring the energetic polarity between opposing signs. When you understand the motivation behind these energetics (whether you have Capricorn or Cancer placements or not), you can redirect the misaligned or shadow expressions into something more easeful and life-giving.Take Capricorn: the part of you that wants to build something that lasts (the motivation) can show up as overworking or burning out (the shadow expression). When you reorient back to the impulse of that energy, you can more easily access the balancing side of the axis (Cancer) which gives genuine you permission to rest, rejuvenate, and nourish yourself - so you can ACTUALLY achieve that motivation.We talk about:Energetic spectrums: why and how opposite energies are actually two sides of the same coin, not necessarily "opposites" but moreso partners that need each other to function optimallyCancer aka your inner world: the part of you that needs emotional safety, nourishment, and a rich inner life to build an outer life you love.Capricorn - outer world: the part of you that builds, contributes, and achieves - your connection with material reality that grounds inner sensitivities.Finding integration: how to explore and cultivate the side of the axis that's less natural for you via practical, everyday rituals.Personal stories: I'd be remiss if I didn't reference my Capricorn moon and stellium here!Reflect:Is Cancer or Capricorn more natural for me?Where am I over-indexing on one - in an effort to resolve its imbalance, while avoiding the opposite side of the spectrum?What has Capcirorn season revealed to me about my relationship to structure?What structure actually allows me to feel held - and to BE?Where am I over flowing, leaking energy, and need more boundaries?Where can I experiment and play with the less familiar side of the coin?What does balance between the two feel like in my body?Perhaps these questions - or the Capricorn New Moon, or a 2026 word - had stirred an intention for you - how will you bring that to life?The Integration Dash is a FREE, Notion-based system for translating intention into lived reality (the Capricorn part of you will love it!!) The dash is free and available here.Let's connect!!InstagramNewsletterThreadsAstrology Readings!
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Wtf is a birthday reading? The energetic arc of your year ahead
Your birthday is a powerful energetic reset and threshold into a new orientation, energetically, to the year ahead! In this episode, I break down what’s involved in a “birthday reading” and how your astrology reveals themes, timing, and support available in each unique annual cycle.I walk through a mini birthday reading for myself, using my recent 34th birthday as an example, to pull back the curtain a bit on how these readings actually work! Both behind the scenes and in lived experience.We explore:What a birthday reading actually is (how it’s different from a normal reading)Techniques I use (solar return charts, profection years, and transit/timing tooling)How to identify overarching themes and the energetic arc for your yearReflections from my 33rd year cycle now that it’s completePersonal life updates since turning 34 and taking a mini break from the podTwo major themes I see for my 34th year, how they’re already showing up, and how they reframe big milestones aheadYou’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what to for in your own solar return chart - and a feel for the thematic, integrative experience you can expect from a birthday reading or season of life reading.Currently booking birthday readings for January and beyond! If it’s not your birthday, Season of life readings offer a similar lens for looking ahead and integrating major themes of this season of your life.What did this bring up for you? Hop into my socials with questions and reflections!InstagramNewsletterThreadsSubstackReadings!New free offering alert: The Integration Dash is A Notion-based system that helps you turn your intentions, truths, or identity shifts into a lived reality across all areas of your life. It uses the guidance of the astrological houses to support you in cross-pollinating any intention or truth into your WHOLE life so it moves from concept to embodied action. The dash is free until 1/23 and available here.
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Making the intangible tangible, with Xanthe Appleyard
The queen of content and business strategy breaks down how to translate felt, intuitive, energetic work into clear, grounded value that your audience can connect with.SO obsessed with her, this conversation, and opening up a dialogue that amplifies work that supports your HUMANNESS.We dig into:Landing the plane when the outcomes of your work and offerings are emotional, energetic, somatic, intuitive, etc.Creating and marketing programs around felt experience vs hard skillsStaying connected to the essence and heart of your offer while sellingHyping your internal experiences as hard as the financial goals of your business Differentiating between personal experience to boundary vs expression to bring to your audienceXanthe’s relationship with astrology and it's unique removal of shame and affirmation of her decision-making Bringing integrity into the sales processes and "status quo" we accept within the coaching spaceSO MUCH MORE JUICY STUFFXanthe is legit incredible, check her out on:InstagramSocial Life CommunityLove you to the Core, PodcastSubstack!Connect with me in:Consetllations! Scorpio Season is here!!1:1 Coaching (accepting one more 2025 client, apply today)InstagramNewsletterThreadsSubstack
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true POWER needs no action. on softness, power, capacity, and more with Maia!!
It's not what you think. Power is not a forceful assetion - it's embodying and owning it on the INSIDE. Get down to dive into all things power with the embodiment, somatics queen herself: Maia (maiaben).Tune in for a fresh take on personal power, action vs inaction, what it means to embody your strength, and the capacity building required to call your TRUE power back to you.This episode covers ALL the angles on personal power:The reframe of a lifetime: you're in your power when you know you DON'T have to use it.Maia's journey from a chaotic, dysregulated use of power - to finding yoga and energy work - to reclaiming power internally.How to create the structure and nervous system capacity needed to hold powerEmbodying power & confidence as an MAGNETIC quality (others either pull towards it or away from it)Capacity: the more you can hold (earth energy) within your body, self-trust & containership - the more you can flow, the more power you can tap into.Softness as a strength, new definitions of vulnerability, and feminine leadershipPower as nature, feminine, a choice, relational, communal, inaction, and more.Other fun chats on archetypes as mirrors, building invisible masculine forces to support us, and how to empower others.What an honor to have Maia on the pod!? Here's her instagram and website!!Her Creative Living Program changed my life!Connect with me in:Consetllations!1:1 Coaching (accepting one more 2025 client, apply today)InstagramNewsletterThreadsSubstack
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Your "soul self", talking to your guides, and bringing spirituality down to earth with Caroline Feda
Psychic mediumship, but bring it down to EARTH. How to leverage your intuition, communicate with your guides, and ground your inner knowing into your life in a way that empowers the F out of you.Caroline, a psychic healer and medium, joins me in an incredible conversation about tapping into your psychic gifts (we all have them!), building your intuition, aligning with our mundane reality so you can access spiritual support and transform your everyday choices, relationships, and life itself.There were SO many parallels between Caroline’s world of connecting you with your “soul self” and astrology/energetics, you’ll love this conversation where we:Clear the fuss about what communicating with your spirit team really meansHow to differentiate between ego thoughts (”I” stories) and intuitive guidanceWhat your “soul self” is and how to know when you’re living FROM that placeNervous system work and the importance of balancing your lower chakras before ascending into other realms!How to embody and DIGEST spiritual insight so they can actually impact your lifePractices to connect with your guides and create safe boundaries for yourselfIf you’ve ever felt curious about intuition, psychic gifts, or what it means to live more fully from your soul self, this conversation will leave you feeling grounded, inspired, and ready to trust yourself more deeply.Connect with Caroline!!Her incredible program that teaches everything we've spoken about goes live SOON, join the waitlist today: https://itspeaceinchaos.myflodesk.com/unshakablewaitlistFollow her on Instagram!!Caroline's LinktreeConnect with me in:Consetllations!1:1 Coaching (accepting one more 2025 client, apply today)InstagramNewsletterThreadsSubstackIf you're receiveing value from this episode and podcast - your upvote, subscription, and shares help so much! Appreciate you for being a part of this community.
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Wtf are eclipses?
"Okay but actually what are they? And why should I care?" This episode breaks down what an eclipse is (in the literal sky) and it's energetic significance.So the "why did my life just scatter into a billion pieces" feeling that's coming this September (eclipse season) makes sense - so you can lean into the transformation that's in store with confidence, clarity, and - you guessed it, personal agency.PS - Constellations is a communal experience, guided by myself and Hollis, that ushers you into your next life chapter, so you can commit fully to what you're letting go, and who you're becoming in real time. (We start 8/28 - $99 to join!)In the meantime, enjoy this episode for:WTF is an eclipse (how is it different than a new or full moon)WTF are the lunar "nodes" and how do they relate to eclipse season - and meThe South Node & North Node in your birth chart: your souls evolutionEclipses as the activator to your karmic journeyHow do lean into and support yourself during these seasonsLife & your emotional body doing the work for you!September 2025's Eclipses in Virgo and Pisces, what it means for youI'm more than happy to answer any questions this conversation stirs - so comment or reach out in my DM's and I'm oh so happy to help.Connect with me in:Consetllations!1:1 Coaching (accepting one more 2025 client, apply today)InstagramNewsletterThreadsSubstackIf you're receiveing value from this episode and podcast - your upvote, subscription, and shares help so much! Appreciate you for being a part of this community.
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Leaning INto integrity and OFF of Instagram, with Hollis Maloney
Ever wonder how to actually reconstruct your values so you can LIVE what you care about - in THIS season of your life?Hollis, creative business owner and astrologer, shares her process for choosing to leave Instagram - a case study for how to navigate the incredibly messy decision making & actualization process of reworking our values to fit this season of your life!Tune in for:How to realize when you're out of alignmentListening to the body and giving yourself time to transitionCollective energetics that are stirring the desire for more self-accountability and integrity with who we truly ARE.A tangible process for making the shiftCommunity and conversation as a support systemCollaboration and community in the astrology industryUsing energetics to affirm big shifts and your inner knowingConstellations chat - a communal experience we're hosting this eclipse season!Join Hollis and I in our free astrological support experience this August - and/or our eclipse season communal experience this September! Journal prompts for every transit, direct support for making meaning of the energetics in YOUR life, communal experiencing, somatic support and more! Love Hollis' vibe? Yeah me too, connect with her here:WebsiteDesigned Life PodcastThreadsSubstackHollis' episode with her friend who's an art therapist.You can find me at:InstagramNewsletterThreadsSubstackP.S. - Enjoy the way I ask Hollis questions about her life and decision-making? Want to do that with me in private? I'm taking on ONE more 1:1 holistic coaching client in 2025, explore and apply here!
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From comparison to connection, through the body with Bri Landry
Ever spiral into comparison and feel totally sticky and shameful about it? You’re not alone. This episode is a reframe, softening, and real-time somatic support guide for rethinking comparison & coming into ownership of it - so you can build more authentic connections. The how is through the body, and Bri Landry (somatic coach!) guides you through it. This conversation is deep, honest, and relatable - so get ready to:Feel seen in your experiences of comparison (we both share raw experiences with it!)Reframing what comparison actually reveals about your unmet needs & what it mirrors back to youReclaiming agency from feeling "less than" and using your body as a tool for moving through itSomatic steps for when your head starts to spiral (on comparison or anything else) so your body can be a guideThe dangers of comparison and pedestaling others as a disservice to the communities you're trying to build More on labels, somatic practices, embodiment, community, and belonging!Unhinged chicken story that is ridiculous and has no right to be in this episode, other than the fact I had to get it off my chest.Connect with Bri:Website: Plant the Seed with BriSoften your Edges: 8 week somatic coaching program!InstagramSubstackConnect with me, Jess!Instagram (daily value, good vibes, energetic tips, holistic coaching insights).Newsletter (seasonal roundups, early access to programs, personal stories)Threads (ngl I have the most fun on Threads)
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Wtf is Astrocartography?
Traveling this weekend? YOUR energy operates differently in different locations, your travels could bring out a whole new side of you.How? Your astrocatrography.Astrocartography is location-based astrology - and this episode breaks down what means & how to tap into it to improve your quality of life!Tune in to explore:What astrocartography literally is, what it means, how it works.Why it matters, how you can use astrogcartography to bring out different PARTS of yourself, evolve into a WHOLE human being, and more on the psychological & evolutionary quality of this resource.What you're looking at when you're looking at your astrocartography chart (what the lines literally represent and map back to in your birth chart).Why certain locations feel aligned and amazing - or super uncomfortable and crunchy.Ways to use astrocartography when making decisions about travel or where to live.Tips for other astrology enthusiasts when reading and considering astrocartographyWhether you're relocating, exploring, or just craving a deeper lens on your connection to place, this episode will give you a new way to understand yourself and the world around you.Ready to explore your astrocartography?Pull up your chart for free on Astro.comOr get an Astrocartography reading with me!!More resources:If you loved this episode you will LOVE CONSTELLATIONS - a live experience for connecting the energetics of next eclipse season to your lived experience. Waitlist is up - this is for the astrological curious to the professionals, and everyone in betwee.ARRIVAL is a free, annual calendar based resource that guides you through new/full moons, each seasons energetics, and more. There’s even a resource library filled with meditations, yoga flows, somatics and more to support you through every energetic.Join Grounded - your four week summer sanctuary for creating grounded earth energy so you can sustain the firey expressions & sparks of all you've started this June!Connect with me on:Instagram (daily value, good vibes, energetic tips, holistic coaching insights).Newsletter (seasonal roundups, early access to programs, personal stories)Lived Astrology Membership (personalized, accessible, ongoing energetic guidance)Threads (ngl I have the most fun on Threads)
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Energetics of what happens after you launch (after you START) - so you can keep going
You made the move, said yes, leaned in… now what? This episode explores the energetics AFTER that firey initial new project, business, offer (or even identity) moment.As edgy as launching is, the real "work" is what comes after - I've seen too many people fall off of what they start (which is totally fine - as long as that's a conscious CHOICE!). This episode gives you the tools that make sure that's the case for you and what you bring into the world.Because sustaining something is often harder than starting it—and most of us don’t talk about the emotional, energetic, or strategic whiplash that follows that fiery first leap.🎙️ In this episode, we dive into:Language for the energetic shift that happens after a launch moment (there are options and different directions this can go aka why it can feel so disorienting)How that firey spark gives way to water aka feelings to processTapping into earth energy & fixed energy to create sustainability to keep showing upWhen it's okay to NOT finish what you start Overview of the "modes" of astrology (Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable) and how those patterns play into this real world dynamicQuestions to help you reflect on your “post-launch” cycle so you can claim more agency in itTune in for some real talk storytelling, grounded astrology, and practical questions to help you understand your own rhythm when it comes to starting, sustaining—or releasing—something new.Let me know what you think and plz rate this show if you're enjoying it!Resources:Apply for 1:1 holistic coachingJoin Grounded - your four week summer sanctuary for creating grounded earth energy so you can sustain the firey expressions & sparks of all you've started this June!ARRIVAL is a free, annual calendar based resource that guides you through new/full moons, each seasons energetics, and more. There’s even a resource library filled with meditations, yoga flows, somatics and more to support you through every energetic.Connect with me on:Instagram (daily value, good vibes, energetic tips, holistic coaching insights) - DM me what you thought of this episode or to chat directly about coaching.Newsletter (seasonal roundups, early access to programs, personal stories)Lived Astrology Membership (personalized, accessible, ongoing energetic guidance)Substack (digging into the human experience)Threads (ngl I have the most fun on Threads)
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Energetics of when to ditch the label, skip the weekly Substack, or any other structure
Ever feel like your routines, labels, or rituals are boxing you in more than holding you up?In this episode of Down to Energy, we’re talking all things structure—when it supports us, when it stifles us, and how to know the difference. I explore the energetics behind the systems we build in our lives (from the conceptual to the mundane), and a new lens on when it’s time to release, refine, or reinforce structure, boundaries, etc.We'll consider it in three contexts, regarding: self, to do's and creative output.Get ready for:Labels that feel empowering vs. limiting (personal examples re: "partner," "perfectionist," and "fiancé")How to dance between Earth, Water, and Fire energy that's at play hereWays to structure your creative flow without limiting yourselfWhy Uranus at the end of Taurus is your invitation to shake things upA hot tea analogy you never knew you neededWhether it’s your Substack cadence, your morning walk routine, or the identity you’ve outgrown, this episode offers reflection prompts, practical energetics, and real talk to help you reconnect with what’s true now.Let’s break it down (so you can rebuild it better).Tune in now and let me know what you’re releasing—or rewriting!Resources:Who the Fuck am I - Again?? Workshop available! GROUNDED is a 4-week summer experience for being held and learning about the energy of grounding - follow me on Instagram to learn more, dropping the week of June 9th!ARRIVAL is a free, annual calendar based resource that guides you through new/full moons, each seasons energetics, and more. There’s even a resource library filled with meditations, yoga flows, somatics and more to support you through every energetic.Connect with me on:Instagram (daily value, good vibes, energetic tips, holistic coaching insights) - DM me what you thought of this episode!Newsletter (seasonal roundups, early access to programs, personal stories)Lived Astrology Membership (personalized, accessible, ongoing energetic guidance)Substack (digging into the human experience)Threads (ngl I have the most fun on Threads)
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Wtf is a Saturn Return?
Saturn in Aries is here & with it a whole lot of “Saturn Return Anxiety” for everyone who was born the last time Saturn was in Aries…Not to fear, in this episode we:Debunk myths and concerns around Saturn Returns.Break down the nuance of when your Saturn specifically starts / ends.Note the collective significance of this transit for EVERYONE (not just Saturn in Aries bb’s)Clarify wtf a Saturn Return even is, literally & experientially.Talk about my Saturn Return experience and other examples of what happens during this energetic “Coming of Age” moment.Invite you to reflect on your early 30’s, as this was when your first Saturn Return happened.Offer a practical approach to making the most out of what a Saturn Return has to offer you with techniques that lead you into the lighter qualities of this energetic.Resources:Book an astrology reading with me for timing details, personalized recommendations, and insight into your life’s lesson and more here. ARRIVAL is a free, annual calendar based resource that guides you through new/full moons, each seasons energetics, and more. There’s even a resource library filled with meditations, yoga flows, somatics and more to support you through every energetic.Connect with me on:Instagram (daily value, good vibes, energetic tips, holistic coaching insights) - DM me what you thought of this episode!Newsletter (seasonal roundups, early access to programs, personal stories)Lived Astrology Membership (personalized, accessible, ongoing energetic guidance)Substack (digging into the human experience)Threads (ngl I have the most fun on Threads)
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Let's See with Natascha Myers: co-creation, change, slow living & more
Tune into this guest episode with Natasha Myers to explore what it really means to live in integrity with yourself and how to co-create magic by meeting moments with others completely and intentionally. Natascha shares her incredible history as a singer-songwriter, business owner, and more - we cover:Trading out the "shoulds" for a life that FEELS good – Natasha shares her story of leaving a thriving career as an artist and performer in Nashville to reconnect with herself and recalibrate her nervous system.Mindsets that support times of change - how to navigate change with practical mindsets that honor your current circumstance while OPENING you to something new. And how to to ease & create your own definition of success along the way.Presence & co-creation with others – an exploration of the magic that happens when two people bring nuanced parts of themselves forward into collaborations & human interactions as a source of fulfillment.Choosing intentionality - how Natascha is approaching to re-entering the music industry from an embodied, intentional place.Connecting with Natascha:InstagramWebsiteNewsletterSubstackResources mentioned:We met in this business group by our amazing coach Xanthe.Connect with ME!On Instagram for day-by-day stories and a feed packed with value on all things energetics, coming home to yourself, and choosing the life of your dreamsIn the membership ($25/mo) for accessible energetics and tailored to you full/new moon guidance so you can get validated-AF every,single,week.Integrate this episode and dive deeper into energetics in my FREE calendar format resource, ARRIVAL.Ya girl is on Substack and threads - my threads presence is quite active & fun lets hangout and chat there!Okay lastly, my email newsletter is full of energetic tips & tricks.Thanks for tuning in!!
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Wtf are values?
On this episode of Down to Energy - get ready for a break down of:WTF Are Personal Values? – what values actually are and how they shape your everyday life.Why Values Matter – examples of the grounding, guiding, fulfilling qualities that come from anchoring life into what the f*ck you actually care about.Worthiness - gain clarity on how you want to spend your precious time, money, energy resources based on what you deem worthy & valuablePersonal & energetic takes – I share some of my own values and how I live them as an illustration of the energetics of values to explore the balance between defining what matters and actually living it.Living your values is a skill – Reassess the values you might’ve outgrown, reconnect with the ones that light you up now, and identify how you actually LIVE them.Practical – Whether you’re in a “Who even am I?” season or craving more alignment, Tune in for tools to help clarify your values and take grounded, inspired action.Resources mentioned:"Who the fuck am I, Again" the Workshop is happening on May 9th and you're invited! We'll take a hands on approach to defining who the F* we are, what we value, and what actions we will take in alignment with THIS version of ourselves, together.For real-time, accessible energetic guidance follow along on Instagram and dive into the membership for personalized support!Integrate this episode and dive deeper into energetics in my FREE annual resource, ARRIVAL.My linktree to stay connected socially & explore other goodies.
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Energetics of: breaking out of your comfort zone (in jobs, relationships, expression,...)
Join me for a conversation about the energetics of our comfort zones - the boxes we draw around parts of our lives that make us feel safe - and how to break free of them. We cover:Comfort zones & the fear of breaking free – the pull of familiarity, the role of trust/safety, and how comfort keeps us stuck (earth energy) - vs how scary, unknown doing anything about it is (water energy)Corporate transitions & recreating safety for myself – personal stories sprinkled throughout on my experience transitioning out of corporate America, how Astrology helped me do the risky/scary thing at first - and then became the new familiar comfort zone I have to be conscious to not stay too confined within...Tapping into change - eventually we have to break out of the "create safety & nurture the feelings through" it dance and say fuck it already. Plus the reframe that helps me lean into fire energy and breaking free.Tangible ways to shift out of comfort – practical practices, reframes & tools to bring your new energetic awareness into your dance with comfort & change & action.Resources:Down to energy even more? Explore my membership where I make it accessible & actionable, and tailored to YOU, every week.Integrate this episode and dive deeper into energetics in my FREE annual resource, ARRIVAL.My linktree to stay connected socially & explore my goodies.Gratitude Meditation to cultivate an internalized version of trust and safety!Maia's podcast episode mentioned, her podcast "Thought to thing" is ahmazing.Don’t forget to subscribe to this show! I’d love to hear what you think of this episode in the comments & my social DMs!!
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Let's See: Intuition, Self-Love & More with Kylie Motley
Welcome to our first ever “Let’s See” guest episode! We welcome Kylie to the pod, a vibrant, intuitive creator, for an open conversation on energy, intuition, and authenticity and how to navigate these ideas in our literal experiences. We cover so much, here’s a sneak peak:Dancing between intuition & head/logic – exploring inner knowing & intuition as a dial to turn up, what to do when the head clouds the way, and practices that create balance us both.Self-Love – Kylie is my muse for self love! She offers a unique take on how this practice unlocks authentic expression and self validation (to which I can’t help but offer the energetic significance & context for too!)Positivity “Pushing” - as bubbly, positive people in our nature, Kylie & I swap experiences & perspectives for staying connected to being a “light” in the world while not bypassing the uncomfortable, but authentic realities of life too.Tarot – WTF it is, Kylie’s unique mindset and process for being a translator of intuitive downloads for her clients, asking the cards questions (or not), recommendations for self practice, energetic hygeine/boundaries and more.So much more!Resources:Connect with Kylie!! On her Instagram and brand spankin new Substack, this woman has a way with words I know she’ll be dropping inspiring truth here.Down to energy even more? Explore my membership where I make it accessible & actionable, and tailored to YOU, every week.Integrate this episode and dive deeper into energetics in my FREE annual resource, ARRIVAL. PS Kylie is included as a guest contributor in the free resource library!My linktree to stay connected socially & explore other goodies.The episode mentions podcast from "Love you to the Core" - here's the episode where Xanthe & Frank talk "Being Chronically online" & consumption vs engagement.Don’t forget to subscribe to this show and share with friends! We’d love to hear what you think of this episode in the comments & my social DMs!!
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WTF is: Alignment
Welcome to a WTF episode where we use energetics as a roadmap INTO big lofty ideas like living in Alignment, we cover:WTF is Alignment - actually? – while you’ll have your own definition of what it means & feels like to you, there are energetic qualities that point us towards your values, your beliefs, and your actions that make up living in alignment.Internal vs External Alignment – the energetics of grounding in who you are for internal alignment while boldly living your truth and cultivating external alignment.Values & Beliefs as Anchors – I offer a values exercise to help you assess what matters most right freaking now! - how well it’s reflected in daily life. This is a particularly relevant time to consider this corner of life given Venus’ retrograde in early 2025.The Adventure of it – the energetic invitations (and practical applications) of seeking, experimenting, and refining what feels true today, with a blend of adventure, curiosity, and your intuition guiding the way.Resources:Down to energy even more? Explore my membership where I make it accessible & actionable, and tailored to YOU, every week.This episode also references my holistic coaching practice which you can learn about here.Integrate this episode and dive deeper into energetics in my FREE annual resource, ARRIVAL.My linktree to stay connected socially & explore other goodies.Valued living questionnaire mentioned in the episode.More values exercises offered in an IG post I did for the LAST Venus retrograde that very much still apply.Don’t forget to subscribe to this show and share with your friends! I’d love to hear what you think of this episode in the comments & my social DMs!!
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Energetics of: making your "healthy" relationship with alcohol last
“Healthy” in air quotes because it’s super subjective & up to you what healthy MEANS - this episode gives you a behind the energetic scene look at making that decision for yourself & sustaining that relationship with alcohol (can be applied to other substance relationships or what that which we enforce as a “healthy habit” in our lives). **This is not for addicts or people who struggle with substance abuse. If you're navigating drinking or not drinking socially in the modern world, balancing conflicting values, and sober curiosity, this may offer additional insight & support for those experiences!**If you’re down, let’s get into:Choosing the relationship that works for you and making it LAST – what’s energetically present as we make choices about what is “healthy” for you personally, both as a grounding anchor point and out in the world in practice.Energetics the support & challenge the experience – how grounding into your values (earth energy) is supportive and escapism (water energy) is a natural challenge to overcome, especially at the start of the year with Pisces season interfering your NYE resolutions.When to choose boundaries vs flexibility – the role of boundaries, personal values & beliefs, and self-awareness in creating a sustainable relationship with alcohol.Personal Insights & Cultural Shifts – my personal journey & dance with this substance (a work in progress!) and how societal trends reflect shifting attitudes toward sober curiosity.Coming Home to Yourself – as the ultimate medicine - especially in the context of collective lessons offered by current energetics.Resources:Down to energy even more? Explore my membership where I make it accessible & actionable, and tailored to YOU, every week.Integrate this episode and dive deeper into energetics in my FREE annual resource, ARRIVAL.My linktree to stay connected socially & explore my goodies.My linktree to stay connected socially & explore my offers.Substance abuse resources found here.Values exercise by Brene Brown.Don’t forget to subscribe to this show! I’d love to hear what you think of this episode in the comments & my social DMs!!Disclaimer: I am not a sobriety or addiction specialist, I share from personal experience and an energetic lens that is not grounded in hard evidence to support those with more severe challenges with this substance. As always, take what works for you, leave the rest, and seek out additional support as needed.
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Wtf is: Perfectionism
Welcome to a perfectly imperfect WTF episode that explores the energetics of perfectionism. You’ll be able to use the energetic context to create a more easeful experience of perfectionistic & critical tendencies by understanding the energetic motivation BEHIND & WITHIN it. We cover:WTF is Perfectionism - actually? – discussion of perfectionistic tendencies through the lens of Virgo (its desire for improvement, service & systemization to help us understand what this part of us is actually desiring when harsh, critical thoughts come our way)The medicine – an exploration of energetic qualities present in perfectionism & the energetic medicine that soothes these experiences, including ways to apply these insights to the moment that the perfectionist pops up in actual life.Personal shares of the moment – recorded the day after a Lunar Eclipse in Virgo, I share my own experience with this energetic to bring more life & context to the dance we all do with the parts of us that just want to grow & improve!Allowing for Imperfection – Practical ways to balance structure, intuition, and bold action to move through these experiences with more ease and awareness.Resources:Down to energy even more? Explore my membership where I make it accessible & actionable, and tailored to YOU, every week.Integrate this episode and dive deeper into energetics in my FREE annual resource, ARRIVAL.This episode also mentions my Substack, here’s the link to the Perfectionism article there!My linktree to stay connected socially & explore other goodies.Don’t forget to subscribe to this show and share with friends! I’d love to hear what you think of this episode in the comments & my social DMs!!
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Energetics of: Looking in the mirror & liking what you see (or not)
Tune in for a meaningful conversation that peels back the energetic layers present when we gaze in the mirror and acknowledge what we see in our reflections. We cover:The Energetics of Body Image – exploring how we see ourselves in the mirror through the lens of earth energy (physical body, presence, and perhaps somewhere between criticism & gratitude) and water energy (reflection, compassion, and feelings associated with the experience).Breaking Free of Judgement – what the energetics teach us about how to move away from criticism to neutrality - and maybe even all the way towards self-appreciation. A few reframes & tools as avenues to having a more compassionate experience with our reflections.Confidence – we also explore how fire & confidence (Leo energy) is tied into the experience which offers us more practices like mirror work & self massage rituals to cultivate self-love & embodied confidence.Resources:Down to energy even more? Explore my membership where I make it accessible & actionable, and tailored to YOU, every week.Integrate this episode and dive deeper into energetics in my FREE annual resource, ARRIVAL.My linktree to stay connected socially & explore my goodies.Gratitude Meditation to cultivate an appreciation for your body.Nutritionist & trainer referenced in the episode - Alexia is amazing check her out!Additional resources for those in need of professional support.Don’t forget to subscribe to this show! I’d love to hear what you think of this episode in the comments & my social DMs!!Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist nor am I certified to speak to disordered body experiences or relationships with the body as a result of physical trauma. I share from personal experience and an energetic lens not grounded in hard evidence to support those with more severe challenges with nutrition, body image, or related topics. As always, take what works for you, leave the rest, and seek out additional support as needed.
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Welcome to Down to Energy!
You down?
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You down? Intro Episode
This episode introduces you to wtf we're doing here at the Down to Energy Podcast. HOW we'll be breaking down the energetic context of everyday life - & big bold ideas - using the elements & the zodiac as a compass. We're gaining energetic context for an added layer of CHOICE in everything from the simple to the bold - you down?Leave this episode with an understanding of:Energetic basics – Using the elements (air, earth, fire, water) of the Zodiac as our compass for navigating everyday life, and as a roadmap into big ideas like confidence & empowerment.Episode Themes: "Energetics Of" episodes down real-life situations through an energetic lens."What the F** Is" episodes explore archetypal story & path into big concepts. And finally,"Let’s See" episodes are inspiring conversations with guests that weave in how energy is LIVED in their lives.Invitation to integrate – I encourage you to always filter through a personal lens of "how do I actually relate to these ideas" or "what does that feel like TO ME" and offer with support of my free Arrival tool.Join the Conversation – Follow along and ask yourself: Are you down to energy?Connect Deeper:*ARRIVAL: free resource to support you all year long in arriving, choosing, and dancing with energetics that live in-between.*Where to find me on IG (@JessEllenAstrology - which links you to all the other fun things like Newsletter & Substack) and here's my website to learn more about my coaching practice & astrology reading offerings!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Energetics are woven into everything — not just the meaningful moments, but the confusing, transitional, and in-between ones too. This podcast explores astrology and energetic awareness as tools for staying in relationship with life as it unfolds, rather than trying to explain, predict, or control it.We explore in depth how we integrate change, relate to timing, and navigate real life with greater internal wholeness and autonomy. Hang out with me here for astrological expansion through “WTF is…” episodes, guest conversations, and the occasional solo reflection, we'll dig into energetics, life transitions, creative work, and the operations that shape how we decide, evolve, cocreate, and live.This is a space for nuance, integration, and lived experience — where awareness doesn’t end in insight, but becomes something you can inhabit.
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Jess Ellen
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