The GraceChaser Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kacie Merendino
The Gracechaser Podcast is a weekly show designed to uplift & inspire! You’ll slow down, tune in and nourish your mind, body and soul.
Want to break cycles, change the rules, and heal the past? Are you overwhelmed, exhausted, feel like you lost your light, or maybe you are just too busy taking care of everyone else that you don’t even know how you feel or what you need?
Through self-love, spirituality, sisterhood, & moon magic, you’ll emerge from exhausted to empowHERed.
Let’s create the space for transformation and healing with a little magic sprinkled along the way.
Today’s episode came a little out of no where and was completely unplanned, but I feel it was divinely guided to me today to share with you. So if you are listening to this - Trust you are meant to hear this today.
🌗 First Quarter Moon: A Time for Action and Commitment
The First Quarter Moon symbolizes a period of focus, decision-making, re-evaluation, and commitment to action. It's the perfect time to be ambitious and think about what you're building.
🔮 Re-focus and Re-evaluate
During this phase, it's common to doubt your ability to manifest or co-create with the Moon. But this is precisely the time to re-focus and, as I always say, re-evaluate.
Looks like a half-moon, the First Quarter Moon phase is the perfect reminder to stay committed to your goals and dreams. Let's harness this energy together! 🌙💫
FirstQuarterMoon #Manifestation #Affirmations #SpiritualJourney #MoonMagic #ActionPlan #StayCommitted
I am back!! It has been a long time but I am back and ready to give this podcast an upgrade. Get ready for an amazing season and update on ALL the things.
But first- Did the Solar Eclipse Stir Something in You? Are you ready to take action?
Tune in to work with the Cosmic Energy that is so strong right now!
Link to ritual
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This episode has been a long time in the making! Tune in and be guided as we call in Archangel Michael to help us cut any energetic cords that may not be serving us.
Happy Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day ✨🧘🏼♀️☀️✨
Today marks a cosmic pause that creates a doorway, a grand portal, an invitation to expose our inner light and our hearts intentions.
Yoga is a dance of the soul, making it the perfect practice to help harness the powerful energy of the ebb/flow of the cosmic cycles.
I thought it would be cool to look back at my journey of yoga as my body is def calling me back to mat and it was my gateway to this path.
I also share a short yoga flow to connect you with the energy of today!
Namaste <3
Welcome to June. The second half of the year. June holds so much excitement. For a lot of us, the school year is coming to end so we have lots of celebrations, Summer is upon us and the days are getting longer and longer. It is an interesting shift of time and it feels a bit chaotic but the best kind of chaos if that makes sense.
We are 6 months into this year and I finally feel like my head might be bobbing above the waves for more than a second; rather than consistently getting knocked down and gasping for breath.
The first half of this year was very wonky for me personally as I was dealt a new hand that I wasn’t sure how to navigate. But as we approach the second half of 2022 I feel like I am ready to close that chapter and start writing the next.
Mermaid Guided Meditation Tune in to Episode 3
DROP IN: A Scared Pause
A Tool to bring your mind, body & soul into the present
Optional Journal Prompts
How do you feel, and where do you feel it?
What do you notice?
What has arrived with you?
Where do you feel disconnected in your life?
What is your intention.
Tune in and learn how using essential oils help me to live & run both a Spiritual Life & Business. Essential oils light my soul up and I’m sharing why and how! Visit kaciemerendino.com to learn more and get yourself started on an essential oil journey today!
Want to awaken your dormant magic and the light within?
Let the magic of self-love, spirituality, and sisterhood nourish your mind, body and soul this fall! Every Fall the #gracechaser tribe gathers to connect, grow & transform. This will be our 8th retreat! It has been way too long since we have been able to gather in sisterhood and it is time to get back to the sacred circle.
This Fall, join me for a (1) Full Day Retreat!
Inviting in sacred rituals, various styles of yoga, breath work, journaling, creative expression, and healing modalities will initiate a journey of awakening your authentic self and living your best life. Fall invites us to move inward and reflect, in order to release and restore. Join me to tune in and listen to your intuition, to ground yourself and clear your mind; to peel back the layers so you can fully step into who you are.
This magical day will be full of REAL connection, self discovery, and nourishment.
Sacred Schedule:
Welcome Ceremony & Talk
Morning Yoga
Catered Healthy Lunch
Spirited Sessions
Essential Oil Make Take
Guided Meditation/Sound Healing - Closing Ceremony
*Bring a yoga mat, journal and dress comfortably!
Snacks, water and tea will be provided.*
Energy Exchange: $180 (Venmo-@ Kacie-Merendino): OR click here to buy online
Space is very limited so be sure to secure your spot.
We ONLY have 10 Spots left.
There is the in-breath and there is the out-breath, and it's easy to believe that we must exhale all the time, without ever inhaling. But the inhale is absolutely essential if you want to continue to exhale.” ~Brene Brown
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP (SERVES 3-4)
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 pound (about 4 cups) butternut squash, cubed 2 carrots, chopped
4 cups water
2-3 sprigs thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Sauté VEGETABLES. Place a medium-sized pot over medium-high heat. Add oil and onions and sauté for 5 minutes or until soft and fragrant. Add squash and carrots to the pot and cook for another 3 minutes.
SIMMER UNTIL SOFTENED. Add water and thyme sprigs to the pot and let simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables soften. Remove from heat and remove thyme.
BLEND AND SERVE. Pour soup into a blender and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Empath Energy Blend
10 Drops Arborvitae
10 Drops Cypress
8 Drops Basil
8 Drops Rosemary
Combine in Roller Bottle and mix with fractionated coconut oil
Ahhhh Welcome back GraceChasers!!!
I am so excited to be recording again and sharing the light with you all. It has been about 9 months since I recorded an episode. So much has changed and I can't wait to dive into this season with you.
Tune in to Episode 36 and see if you could use a little cyclical living?
“ It’s ok to begin again, slowly” those were the words I heard as I sat in stillness.
Tune in to learn my #1 trick for managing anxiety and overwhelm AND for dropping into my body, activating my inner grace and tuning into what my higher self is calling for.
So currently we are in The Waning phase of this Lunar cycle also known as the balsamic phase. The balsamic phase has become a special time for me.
This is the #release portion of the Core Four.
As the moon begins to wane, she moves into darkness and releases her shadows.
If you have been listening for a bit you know this is one of my favorite phases but this particular balsamic phase FEELS really big for ME.
During the balsamic phase I teach that we can reflect back on the whole lunar cycle. It is a time to detach from the world and rest; a time to be alone, to contemplate and prepare for the start of a new beginning. It's a perfect time to reconnect with the Divine, with your higher self, and with your true purpose.
It is time to think about what you learned? What has happened? What hasn’t?
As we prepare to start the first Moon cycle of the New Year next week I want you to be super selective about what plants you want to keep watering and which ones it may be time to part with once and for all - or even just a little bit.
Or maybe you are just going to clear everything from your plate and start FRESH.
As we approach the darkest days of the year I wanted to share my 4 Tools for illuminating the Light Within during the Solstice.
Also try the Episode 32 : Guided Meditation with Archangel Zadkiel
Today on the Gracechaser Sister Spotlight we welcome Kendra Beavis from MOKA Creative.
Kendra will be sharing a little bit of her light, magic and journey with us.
Kendra is a self proclaimed JOY SEEKER, CEO of a Top notch branding business, and of course our soul sister! In this weeks episode Kendra shares with us how following her intuition and the desire for JOY in her life has allowed her to create a life of her dreams. She reminds us to not be afraid to REDEFINE who we are, and we if we can believe it - we can have it.
Tune in a listen to this week's Sister Spotlight.
You can connect with Kendra here:
Instagram: @kendrabeavis
Website: https://thinkmoka.com
Podcast: https://tribeofunicorns.com/
Today on the Gracechaser Sister Spotlight we welcome Amy the Amateur Herbalist. Amy will be sharing a little bit of her light, magic and journey with us. Along with tips that you can start using right now! Amy dives into the Power of Plants and how they can help us in our day to day lives. She also runs and informative FB group you can find here. Tune in a listen to this week's Sister Spotlight.
At the time of this recording it is October 15th 2020 and today is Pregnancy & Infant loss Remembrance day . Each year on oct 15th I share my story of love, loss, gratitude and our rainbow baby hoping to help break the silence and create awareness around this topic with the same intention. For that story tune in to Episode 2.
So many women suffer in silence, and maybe my story can help others who are struggling on this journey.
This year my intention has changed a little bit. You see tomorrow marks 8 weeks in my current pregnancy.
I called in the energy of Brave and promised myself I could do hard things, And while I know I can in my mind, finding the strength and courage to actually do them is another. In today's episode I give you a glimpse as to what has been unfolding over here in the past month.
Right now we are deep into the disseminating phase of the Moon, this is the first phase of the waning phase and this is WHEN we release.
As the moon begins to wane we start to feel a pull inwards and she invites in more darkness.
The Waning Moon is all about clearing to make space for the next new cycle. This is where we reflect on what is blocking us from receiving.
This is where we pay close attention to energetic leaks or roadblocks that are holding us back. This is where we release all that is no longer serving us.This is a great time to clear the clutter and cobwebs in your home so that energy is able to flow and bring clarity to your mind.
It’s all about tying up loose ends and filing things away. Especially this waning moon as we prepare to change seasons too.
Is this something you really ever thought about?
Have you ever thought about how you could be what is blocking you from receiving and living your highest & best life?
Tune in to listen to the 3 things that are blocking you from receiving.
Want to learn more about my upcoming course Magic & Miracles - click here!
September 2020 is going to be all about adjustments, improvements, and experimentation. For all of us this new energy will come with challenges but if you shift your focus to transitioning with grace to this new season I am confident you will feel more grounded & empowHEREd to tackle whatever you are up against. I sat in meditation this morning and asked to be guided. I asked to tell me what this month needed. And what I heard was the word BRAVE, over and over.
So I am calling in the BRAVE energy this month and I think we could all use a little braveness this month.
If we call in the energy of being BRAVE and tap into FEELING THE FEAR we can still move forward into the unknown with GRACE & STRENGTH.
I think part of being BRAVE is being vulnerable & authentic. I pride myself on being authentic, and I work really hard to stay authentic in all facets of my life and no matter which hat I am wearing.
That being said I am going to embody ALL three of those in today’s episode. After all we have the FULL MOON tomorrow and that is all about embodying and illuminating.
Tune in and listen to my TOP 5 Wellness tips & tricks on how I am making the most of the next few weeks AND Prepping for the transition to the next season.
Join my newsletter here I will be going to each of these topics a little more over there!
To be the first to hear my Immune Supporting Plan click here
Finding calm during chaos so you can be guided to your Inner Grace.
Creating alignment through PIVOT.
For the past decade I have been using essential oils personally and professionally. They are literally my first line of defense in my well being. I am excited to share some of this with you today and would love to offer you a sample of oil to try the magic of these plant powerhouses.
For a FREE sample of essential oil click here To learn more about them click here Facebook Group Want to host an essential oil workshop or chat more? Send me an email kacie@kaciemerendino.com
Today on the Gracechaser Sister Spotlight we welcome Corinne Conroy, of Corinne Angelica Nutrition.
The Gracechaser Sister Spotlight - a segment of the podcast where I will be interviewing fellow Gracechaser Sisters and we will learn all about them & their magic.
One of the Pillars of Grace in our community is Sisterhood. Sisterhood is something I believe in strongly, and if you have been to any of my classes or events you have witnessed this first hand.
I believe in community over competition. I believe in supporting your sisters, cheering them on, collaborating, and walking this empowHered path together.
Corinne is a Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist. She provide's a holistic approach that addresses the mind & body to help woman regulate their cycle, manage their PCOS and naturally conceive through diet, lifestyle & mindset shifts. In this week's episode Corinne will be sharing a little bit of her light, magic and journey with us. Along with 4 holistic wellness tips that you can start using right now!
You can find Corinne on Instagram here and email her corinneangelica.nutrition@gmail.com
Today on the Gracechaser Sister Spotlight we welcome Kristin Caracciolo who shares her journey to healing work and all the benefits of a reflexology treatment. Kristin is a reflexologist, reiki healer, and essential oil master! Tune in a listen to this week's Sister Spotlight.
You can find Kristin on FB here and Instagram.
The Waning phase of the Lunar cycle has become a special time for me. This is the #release portion of the Core Four. As the moon wanes, she moves into darkness and releases her shadows.
At the time of this recording we are in the balsamic phase, which is the last phase of the lunar cycle
The Gracechaser Sister Spotlight - a new segment of the podcast where I will be interviewing fellow Gracechaser Sisters and we will learn all about them & their magic.
One of the Pillars of Grace in our community is Sisterhood. Sisterhood is something I believe in strongly, and if you have been to any of my classes or events you have witnessed this first hand.
I believe in community over competition. I believe in supporting your sisters, cheering them on, collaborating, and walking this empowHered path together.
Today, I have a Gracechaser Sister and dear friend of mine Bianca Star - psychic medium who be sharing her light with us.
Bianca and I met a few years ago. Her Sister was actually one of my moms nurses. I remember my mom came home and told me about Bianca and I reached out on FB right away to set up a reading.
When I had my first reading with her I felt instantly connected to her. And she has taught me so much, given me a chance to speak to my loved ones and helped me see things that I maybe couldn't see.
Tune in and listen to Bianca tell us all about her magic and light.
To connect with Bianca --->Facebook, Intsagram, Website
Align & Affirm - Creating Momentum with the Waxing Moon
Tune in and learn how to
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Create EmpowHERed Energy
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Take Aligned Action
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Tune into a Ritual for Energy Expansion
Want to know what all three of these have in common? Tune in and listen to my first experience with angels and connection with my spirit team.
If you want to dive into this further we me I do offer customized charts if you are interested in an Archangel Moon Wheel.
They are $11 and you can send me an email at kacie@kaciemerendino.com and I will let you know how to order one.
I also host New Moon Circles Virtually and this month will be ALL about Raphael. I hope you will come join us. You can find more info on that in the Gracechaser Group on FB or reach out to me directly and I will get that info to you.
I have recorded a bonus episode for you this week to take you through an Archangel Healing Journey. And as alignment works it just so turns out that will be episode 16. If you have been following along you know the significance there.
Tap into the healing powers of Archangels, infuse them with your aura and allow their healing gifts and messages to come through.
The EmpowHer'ed C ~ Release & Allow Tune in and listen to how you can use the Moon to help you explore shadows to brighten the light. I share how I trusted my inner grace and took my hands off the steering wheel, trusting and allowing for my highest good. Waning Moon - As she wanes she moves into darkness and releases her shadows. This is a time to Release, Reduce, Create space, Sage, Self Care, Surrender, Allow Reflect, Restore
What do you think of when you think of a FULL MOON?
Tune in and listen this week as I talk about some of my favorite rituals and all the Full Moon Magic! <3 Plus I guide you through a short body can so you can see what is being illuminated for you in your body, mind & soul.
In the last episode I talked about how I became a student of cyclical living, allowing the moon to guide me through her phases. To help me sync my natural rhythms with hers to create a life that flows with grace & ease.
My practice has evolved over time but my 4 main keys to gracefully awakening and living a whole full life are : Morning Magic, EmpowHERED Energy, #CoreFour & Sisterhood.
In this episode I teach you all about them and how you can start using them today!
The moon reminds us that there are phases to life, cycles that require us to move in different ways. We can tap into the power of those phases, and harness them to help us make a difference in our lives and in the world.
There are seasons of building, and seasons of rest.
The key is tuning into your own cycle and seeing what you need.
The Moon has strengthened my core, well she actually allowed me and showed me how to TAP into my core.
The moon has offered me wholeness, a plan to strive for success but also a plan to release, to rest and most importantly to rebuild.
Wholeness is not some you create, it is something you remember.
How to harness the energy of a new lunar cycle and start to co-create your life.
Want to Consciously Create with the Moon?
When was the last time you looked up at the night sky?
When was the last time you did something to nurture yourself?
What if I suggested that you could nurture yourself by LOOKING up to the night sky?
The New Moon creates a powerful surge of energy for us to align with each month.
Download this New Moon Ritual Worksheet
I always find Music raises my vibration and gets me tuned in. I created this New Moon Playlist for you on Spotify
Slow Down, Tune In Inner Grace Guided Meditation We all hold the key to grace - we just have to stop looking outside ourselves.
There was always something about the name Grace that went deep within me. It didn’t matter if I was going by Karen or Kacie, Grace was always with me. It was after all my middle name, my core, a family name and later I would discover Grace was the missing piece of connection to myself and the state of energy I would want to be. I love that Grace can be a name, a feeling, a state, it has so many powerful meanings. To me Grace means: Inner Beauty Light within Ability to love Soulful intuition That gut instinct Deep inner peace Grace is the end of resistance, Grace is Flow Inner Grace exists inside all of us, it’s the energy /State where the Universe & our Soul meet to help guide us towards the best version of ourselves. We all hold the key to grace - we just have to stop looking outside ourselves. In stillness we can hear our inner grace guiding us. And if we keep our practice strong we can even hear it amongst the chaos.
The emotional and spiritual body of the moon is the cyclical turn from darkness to light, or the energy of change.
Journal Questions: Have you connected with the Moon? Take a few minutes and think about where you feel you do not have enough time? What do you feel you are always chasing? Where could you use a little more flow? Are there different times in the month where you feel more energized or perhaps feel called to turn in, rest and reflect? How can you tune into the energy of The Moon to hear you Soul?
The Lotus- The Flower of the Mud. This gorgeous flower, with so much meaning and power, already had it all that it needed within itself. She just turns IN to see it. It didn’t matter where she was planted, or what she was going through each day she would rise and bloom and each night she would return to her roots and recharge. The lotus mindset is always available to me and it's now available to you too. So sister take a moment and think about all the ways you have overcome murk or mud in your life? When have you chosen to turn in and RISE UP? How can you embody the lotus mindset NOW? Do you see all of your lotus petals coming together in a gorgeous bloom? Print out this lotus flower to start to SEE your bloom. https://www.dropbox.com/s/ze0tqg9lh12otuy/Lotus%20Flower%20Printable%20.pdf?dl=0
A guided mediation journey to reconnect with your inner mermaid & embody her spirit and all that she stands for.
A rainbow baby is a child born after a miscarriage, still birth, neonatal death or infant loss. In the real world, a beautiful and bright rainbow follows a storm and gives hope of things getting better. Trigger - Very descriptive episode of my story.
Get to know your host Kacie Merendino Spiritual Teacher & Healer. My story of becoming a GraceChaser and the daily practice of staying in the light.