Beth & Alissa Surf the Cosmos: Recent Episodes
Beth Williams & Alissa Kepas
A podcast of mystical explorations for personal expansion and fun! Beth & Alissa ride the cosmic waves of esoteric ideas & practices, sharing them with you for your curiosity and pleasure.
Margie Ralph joins me for a conversation around martial arts, sexual abuse, and the courage it takes to stand up for yourself and advocate for your children. Margie had to choose between fear of retribution, loss of social status and relationships, making others uncomfortable with challenging conversations and doing what was best for her children and ultimately, herself. I'm so proud to know her and offer this conversation as a gift to you - you may have more guts to be the parent you need to be because of Margie's grownupness!
TW: discussion around childhood sexual abuse
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My good friend Mo joins me for a dive into discerning when your intuition is spot on and when your emotions or ego are taking you for a joyride. We discuss spirituality and gurus outside of ourselves, as well as our own practices of going below our ego to find the humble truth.
Show Notes:
@moyoga8
@omhealingwithmo
The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
Calming the Emotional Waters by Sheri Van Dijk
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Stephanie Hawkes joins Beth in this episode around life, death, and what is worth living for.
Find Stephanie on Instagram @stephawkes
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It's my Birthday!
In this episode I relate how much negative energy I was dumping into my birthday, and the process I employed to DROP IT!
I hope you enjoy it!
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In Service to Love is a series of books channeled by author Darlene Green, and in this episode Beth discusses with Darlene her life process of becoming a channel for light beings, her process of channeling what became the book series, In Service to Love, as well as the individual process we can all engage in of raising our vibration toward increased alignment with Love and Source.
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In Sanskrit, the word Jyotish translates as “science of light,” and refers to the profound and mathematically sophisticated form of astrology originating in the ancient Vedic traditions of India. Through careful analysis of these cosmic influences, Jyotish can help us to realistically evaluate our strengths and challenges in order to optimize our full potential. By forecasting the changing trends and periods of our lives, Jyotish can also enable us to make more evolutionary choices.
Anne Marie Gardner joins Beth for a conversation of the broad implications astrology has in our lives for expansion, awareness and awakening.
To find out more about Vedic Astrology or Jyotish, visit Anne's website:
https://www.annemarieastrology.com
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Individuation is the process of discovering how life needs to be lived in order to thrive. Paula discusses how her individuation process was thrust upon her through the death of family members, and separation from siblings, and how she's creating inner strength and finding inner peace through her grief.
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Without knowing what I'd receive, I knew I needed this conversation with Christine. Christine is a spaceholder through drumming, and often helps people make their own animal hide drums. She's also a yoga teacher and someone in tune with earth's rhythms and cycles.
Tune in as we discuss personal evolution and showing up in awkwardness through middle age as a woman, the medicine and guidance received through animal spirit guides, and how the vibration of the drum will help us in the intellectual and technology age. This episode is a beautiful, heartfelt mishmash of eclectic topics that end up centering on the courage to show up as ourselves as we evolve.
Christine's Instagram Account: @Christine2013
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Ayahuasca is a psychoactive brew made from the leaves of one plant and the stalks or vine of another plant. This combination allows for a prolonged psychedelic experience which people seek for many reasons: to treat physical issues and mental problems, as well as to deal with spiritual crises. Some people believe that it can provide insight or emotional healing, encourage personal growth, and even foster contact with deities and spirits. Ayahuasca has been a buzzword in new age spirituality circles for over a decade and Nance and I have come together to discuss it, as well as our reasons for seeking it out.
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Nance joins the podcast for a discussion of themes from the book, The Cosmic Serpent, by Jeremy Narby. The book explores links between DNA, ayahuasca, molecular biology and the question of the physical origin of consciousness. Nance and Beth vibe on the ways consciousness can be explained through biology as well as spirituality across many disciplines, and we hope you enjoy the intellectual and esoteric marriage of these seemingly disparate themes!
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**Fasting provides tons of physical health benefits & protection against certain health conditions, but nobody wants to fast because popcorn is so comfy, and a midafternoon snack is a nice distraction from our lives! But does fasting have the potential for more than just physical health?
Beth discusses all of this with her fasting friend, Rachel Wood, a deep diver into just about everything she does, and it gets pretty vulnerable (which is the only place growth happens)!
drmindypelz.com
Book: Fast Like A Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz
Book: The Obesity Code by Jason Fung
Book: The Ultimate Guide to Fasting by Jason Fung and Jimmie Moore**
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Yin on Fire is a transformative festival in Cedar City, Utah being birthed by Bri Anderson, Wendy Bunnell, Aubren Love and Angel Lyn. They all come together with Beth in this episode to discuss the vision and spirit of the festival, which encompasses harmony, community, connection, radical reciprocity and radical receiving in the heart of the Southern Utah desert.
For more information about the festival and to register for the event, go to yinonfire.com
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Psychedelic use for intentional healing is on the rise, after being outlawed in the 1970’s as part of President Nixon’s War on Drugs. The overwhelming direct experience of people integrating trauma, gaining neurological flexibility and repatterning rigid thinking shows how plant medicines are an important tool in our mental health crisis. Haylie joins this conversation about her experiences, and her hopes for the future.
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Use of tarot and oracle decks has steadily increased over the last few years. The appeal of these decks is how they can be used as tools to help us make sense of our changing lives and also offer new perspectives we may not have considered. Tarot has become more mainstream, and reading the cards is no longer considered occult.
La offers Beth a tarot reading as well as a conversation on the benefits of intuitively reading these wonderful cards.
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Beth has been open about her lifelong mental health struggles, so she's not afraid to talk about the emotional and physical pain of depression and suicide ideation. But in the aftermath of her brother’s death, she addresses with her husband, Joel, what the grieving process has done for her, and how she wants it to impact her life moving forward.
TW: General conversation around suicide and mental illness. No explicit descriptions are included.
Explicit: swearwords are used
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Join Kathleen House for an expansive conversation surrounding pain. Pain is an inevitable part of life, but avoiding pain does not necessarily give us a better life. Running from pain all the time leads us to limitation and isolation. So, when is pain to be avoided, and when is pain a holy path of transformation?
Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear. -George AddairTo Connect with Kat:
Instagram @in.cosmic.rhythm
Website www.moonmedicine.earth
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One way we can begin to illuminate our shadows is by learning about the legend and myth of Lilith. She represents all the parts of humanity that have been repressed and shamed, and she represents someone who lived authentically, wildly and shamelessly. Crystal Zinn joins me for a discussion around Lilith: the Myth and the point in our astrological chart that reveals our shame + the key to our personal empowerment.
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The way we are in the world is an expression of our beliefs - what we were taught and told as children, and then what we’ve continued to tell ourselves and believe about ourselves. And Kaiti has had some experiences that have led to undoing the scripts that kept her in traumatic stories and cycles. Join in for this discussion of how one person is shifting her origin story into the present moment of creation!
TW: mention of childhood abuse in general terms
Show Notes:
Kaiti's Instagram: @wildspiritroots
Kaiti's Podcast: Wild Spirit Roots
Book by Athena Laz referenced during the show: The Alchemy of Your Dreams
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La goes so deep with Beth in this conversation about La's early life of chaos and the flowers, gems and diamonds of value she finds in her journey.
This episode is heavy and sacred, and we offer it to you as a gift.
TW: general references to sexual abuse, physical abuse, and domestic violence.
Connect with La on social media @phoenixrisinghealingart
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Beth attended a 10-day silent meditation retreat and rounded up a couple of other Vipassana students to discuss perspectives, experiences and outcomes. Listen in for a compelling conversation around noble silence, psychological surgery, and holy pain.
Vipassana meditation is a form of mindfulness meditation that comes from the original teachings of the Bhudda. It has been practiced for centuries in India and Asia, and largely came to the West via a teacher named SN Goenka in the 1980’s. Vipassana is usually introduced to students through a 10-day silent retreat where meditation is practiced 10 hours/day in austere conditions: no talking, no eye contact, simple accommodations, fast for dinner, and wake up at 4am. Would you ever be interested in trying a retreat out for yourself?
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Sharee is a deep person who holds massive space for others to heal through massage and foot zoning, and she's also a friend from whom I've learned what it means to show up for life despite pain, trauma, flaws and disappointment.
Her perspective on sacred contracts and her experiences with narcissists is something we will all benefit from!
To connect with Sharee: defineyourbliss.com and @blissfulbody_foot_witch
Show Notes:
Sacred Contracts by Caroline Myss
Narcissism Expert: https://doctor-ramani.com
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Shane is back on the podcast, this time to discuss his journey with internal alchemy, a self-guided process toward ultimate potential. As usual, he's articulate and heart-centered, and hoping this conversation will spark your curiosity for your unique alchemization journey!
A Comprehensive Guide to Daoist Nei Gong by Damo Mitchell
Mantak Chia and Maneewan. Chi Nei Tsang: Internal Organ Chi Massage
Connect with Shane: @sweegywoods
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In a heart-centered conversation, Crystal joins Beth to discuss the Work inherent in Byron Katie's book, "Loving What Is." Katie Byron has been teaching the Four Questions that comprise the Work for decades, but Crystal and Beth have only recently engaged with them. This simple yet transformational work has brought about impactful realizations for both of them, and as usual when Crystal and Beth get together, they go pretty deep pretty quickly.
We hope you'll enjoy it all! Thanks for joining us!
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Layna joins Beth for this expansive conversation about the practice of Kundalini yoga. If you've been wondering about what kundalini yoga is or wanting to start a kundalini meditation practice, this episode is for you! Layna has benefitted from the way Kundalini yoga aided her in a healing journey to self-empowerment and forgiveness, and her honesty and sincerity make this heart-centered conversation a gem!
Show Notes:
https://www.amazon.com/Awake-Ancient-Days-Christ-Centered-Experience/dp/0692381821
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This is our first Swapcast, where the audio from a podcast Beth was invited on is shared with you, listeners! This episode was originally aired on the podcast Anatomy for Life, and is hosted by Beth's good friend Crystal! Be sure to check out all the episodes of Anatomy for Life, and enjoy this conversation!
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This is an unedited recording of Beth's psychic reading with Whitney Fox. Please enjoy!
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Nance and I took a Mediumship Development workshop and had such a great time, we invited the facilitator on the show! Whitney Fox is a skilled medium who let us pick her brain with all our questions surrounding mediumship. Whitney's an eloquent speaker and I know her generous spirit will shine through. I'm so grateful for her service to humanity in all the ways she moves through the world!
To connect with Whitney for a reading or just a down home conversation, find her on Instagram @tricksterfox7
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Dr. Lynsey Rangel joins us again, this time to discuss both coffee enemas and colonics as pathways to physical health and spiritual realization.
Surprising health benefits can be found through cleaning out the colon, and we discuss the energetics behind developing the capacity to hold space for yourself through these therapies as well as the courage inherent in surrendering and letting shit go.
Enjoy our heart-centered discussion on some of the possibilities in these seemingly unconventional and for some taboo topics.
This episode contains explicit material, specifically the word shit. Please listen responsibly.
To contact Dr. Rangel: @ExpandedHealing
Colonic Practitioner (Lynsey's Recommendation): http://gentlecoloncareutah.com/
Colonic Practitioner (Beth's Recommendation): https://www.wholebodycleansing.com
Coffee Enema Resources:
Instruction Packet: https://www.kirbybe.com/detox-2
Enema Kit (bucket) - https://www.amazon.com/Smokitcen-Coffee-Stainless-Capacity-Cleansing/dp/B081J44FNY/ref=asc_df_B081J44FNY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=507467652717&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=546801059078140498&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029855&hvtargid=pla-1252065805081&psc=1
Enema Kit (bag) - https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Enema-Non-Toxic-Phthalates-Transparent/dp/B01G6NXOA2/ref=asc_df_B01G6NXOA2/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=507695844407&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=546801059078140498&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029855&hvtargid=pla-826262626471&psc=1
Enema Coffee - https://enemasupply.com/products/enema-coffee?variant=35314114898¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsoycBhC6ARIsAPPbeLt68sfhHlsh1Z8vMHlztZNSmiChjgRZG6VsAd4DsnCkmH4oAA5-8EUaAq3REALw_wcB
Enema Coffee - https://www.purelifeenema.com/purelife-organic-enema-coffee-1-lb-ultra-light-gold-coffee-ground/
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This episode is completely off the cuff - no outline, no topic, just my Zen Buddhist friend Carl talking about life in the present moment. This conversation is basically how all my conversations with Carl are: full of love, acceptance and increasing self-awareness. His beautiful soul is conveyed across the airwaves in this whole-hearted conversation. Can you feel the love?
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Tapping into the energy of our heart can put us into the flow state, feeling emotions like unity, gratitude and love. Join Lynsey and I as we share our understanding of how get into and stay in heart coherence.
Show Notes
To connect with Lynsey: @expandedhealing
Tuning Into New Potentials Meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjXcLeE3iAQ&t=308s
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Join me, Beth Williams, and my awesome friend Shane Romrell, for this discussion about our experiences with Kambo. Kambo is a legal, NON psychoactive (not hallucinogenic) venom ethically harvested from the Giant Monkey Frog in Latin America. It's venom is applied to wounds for a multitude of physical and spiritual healing, and we know you'll enjoy hearing all we experienced through our interactions with this sacred frog medicine.
Explicit content: use of the F word
To connect with Kat House for Kambo sessions, find her on Instagram @in.cosmic.rhythm
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My first guest host is my good friend Nance, who has researched and studied a lot about aliens! He shares his broad view on how popular media has generally shaped our culture's view of aliens, why the government remains mostly quiet on the existence of aliens, and why the probable existence of aliens matters. Join us for this topic, and let us know what you think!
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**Hypnosis is something that has been used for entertainment and fun! But obviously, hypnotherapy is highlighted here as a way to heal from and integrate your past.
Tune in to the first post-Alissa episode where Beth shares her experiences with Hypnotherapy, and how it changed her life!
Mike Simpson's Website: https://mikesimpson.live/about-mike-simpson**
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Did this one come out of left field for you, too? We never dreamed of parting ways with this podcast, but when intuition comes through in meditation, you better believe we'll follow it. That's how important self-trust and intuition is to both of us.
Tune in to the why and how of our parting ways, but not breaking up.
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Dreams can be wacky & silly, scary and sometimes prophetic. We're happy to share some of the dreams we've had while sleeping, as well as insight into how to use dreams as an evolutionary tool. Peace Out!
Samhain (pronounced sow-en) is an ancient pagan tradition that has morphed into Halloween. Tune in as we kick of the spookiest month of the year with a little history lesson from Alissa (and some life lessons from Beth). Enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss the phases of the moon and how you may feel it's effects at different times of each month. We also discuss how your astrology plays into whether you feel affected by a full or new moon or not. Tune in, and then let us know @surf_the_cosmos what you think of the moon. We love you to the moon and back, and hope you enjoy this lunar episode!
We're back from our break, and happy to share the origins of the Autumn Equinox, as well as some great ways to make the most out of the first day of fall.
Enjoy, and connect with us on Instagram @surf_the_cosmos
Who the hell is your Higher Self? Is she the one messing up your credit!? You may have heard the phrase 'Higher Self' and been confused. Listen to our discussion about what it is, and why you can trust it (psst - it's you, that's why you can trust it). Tune in for 2 ways to get messages and wisdom from your Higher Self, strengthening your self-trust all the while!
This is the last episode of season 1, and we're ramping up for another season, so subscribe to our podcast, on whatever platform you listen, to be the first listeners when season 2 drops!
Peace Out!
Love,
Alissa & Beth
*Brief sexual content mentioned. Listen with kids in the car with caution!
"I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and gosh darn it, people like me!" -Stuart Smalley, SNL
Are affirmations hooey, or can they really get you to a better state of mind?
Join Alissa and Beth as they discuss the power of positive affirmations, and give step-by-step instructions for creating empowering affirmations for yourself.
Show Notes:
Louise Hay, "You Can Heal Your Life" and "Mirror Work"
Florence Scovel Shinn, "The Game of Life and How to Play It"
Enjoy this BONUS episode of Beth & Alissa Surf the Cosmos, where Beth guides you through a meditation to connect to your, yes YOUR personal spirit guides. Enjoy!
We'd love to connect with you through social media: @Surf_the_Cosmos on Instagram
Do you believe in angels, demons, ascended beings, and even that you have a part of you that already knows the answer to every question you have?
Join us as we discuss different types of energies/entities/beings that are part of your Spirit Squad, and especially, tune in for practices to more fully connect with them.
We want your life to be easy and fun, and we can always welcome more heavenly help!
It's about time we got into some of the hoo-woo, which is what Beth & Alissa are all about!
Join us as we discuss our understanding and interest in aliens. from our personal experiences to broad information available at large. This is an overview and an introduction to the topic. We hope to have many alien conversations because it's FUN! Enjoy!
Show Notes:
https://www.history.com/ufo-sightings-location-map interactive ufo sighting map
Bringers of the Dawn, Book by Barbara Marciniak
River Girl Radio: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0q8eTy2PbOM2M7hdQabUxD?si=XvfVKiFUTOWu_lqUs1mcmQ
Skinwalker Documentary, Netflix
Expand with us as we discuss the healing effects of nature on our physical and spiritual selves! Alissa shares her own recent experience of being sick and the Sun being her healer. They both share different nature-related practices and experiences, as an offerings for your own cosmic toolkit! We hope you enjoy this episode, but we hope you enjoy your time in nature even more! Peace out!
While astrology is a deep topic with thousands of years of study and research behind it, newbies like you and me can still dabble in it to understand ourselves.
Beth and Alissa share ideas on why astrology is compelling to people in this generation, and why it can help you understand yourself. Basics of astrology, such as houses, zodiac signs and planets are touched on, as well as how to obtain different charts (for FREE from the interwebs), all to assist you in accepting, loving, and validating yo'self.
We hope you'll enjoy the discussion, in all the ways we see eye-to-eye, and in the ways we differ in perspective.
Show Notes/Resources: astro.com
cafeastrology.com
TW: language and discussion involving drug use, sexual abuse, and sexual anatomy. Not suitable for children's ears, please listen with appropriate caution.
Psilocybin, the hallucinogenic component of magic mushrooms, is emerging as an effective, longterm treatment for trauma recovery. Trauma survivors with PTSD and CPTSD who have been resistant to more traditional treatments, are finding integration through even a single mushroom trip.
Vulnerably and bravely, Beth shares her take on psilocybin and trauma recovery.
Resources: How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan (Now a documentary on Netflix)
Beth & Alissa talk about crystals - why they work, how to use them, and what makes a crystal a crystal.
Different shapes of crystals amplify their energy in different ways; different colors relate to different chakras; different combinations on a grid, on your property, and on your body can influence and amplify your intentions.
We discuss crystal pendulums and how to use them, and have a great time discussing our experiences with crystals. Viva la crystals!
It's about damn time we got into something a little mystical! QHHT (Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique) is a therapy employed across the world to access past lives and one's Higher Self. In this episode Beth shares her experience with the technique, and shares insights from friends' QHHT sessions.
If you could know about your past lives, would you want to know?
*Hey, sorry about the audio. We'll do better, we promise!
Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year, occurring on June 21st in the northern hemisphere. Alissa shares Summer solstice traditions from around the world, and both hosts share mystical and esoteric practices they've employed to amplify the sun's energy during this amazing day.
The sound quality (ugh!) is rough (but we're learning), and we know our listeners will give us grace!
Enjoy your summer as you enjoy this episode!
Beth shares her experiences with EMDR (specifically, a branch of EMDR called ART), and how it helped neutralize painful memories. Advanced Recovery Therapy isn't as well-known as EMDR, but it's a wild ride! This episode is part of a series where we bring you practices and therapies to help you feel Hella Good. This therapy has been part of Beth's path to THRIVING! We hope you enjoy this episode!
In a truly cosmic turn of events, both Beth and Alissa quit their (separate) jobs on the SAME day, at the EXACT same time, without knowing until afterward the fact! (And don't worry, we make sure to note how this was done on the day Saturn went retrograde, and was squared to Mercury!)
This episode highlights their reasons for quitting jobs/careers that had previously been so purposeful for them, as well as really good advice for you regarding knowing when it's time to quit.
Beth & Alissa share personal stories of miracles they've experienced, as well as miraculous stories of family and friends. Tune into this fun and inspiring episode, and contact us on Instagram @surf_the_cosmos to share your own miracles with our community. Your miracle could be shared in a future episode!
Enjoy this episode!
Trigger Warning: General references to childhood sexual abuse are mentioned.
Based on Joe Dispenza's Blessing of the Energy Centers meditation, Beth guides you through her version, based on the chakra system. Guaranteed to help you feel fabulous from head to toe! Enjoy!
Dr. Joe Dispenza has a unique style of meditation, and Beth and Alissa just got back from one of his progressive workshops. They detail their experience with his meditations, their experience at the workshop, and why Dr. Joe's meditations are widely accessible. We hope you enjoy the discussion and let us know if you read one of Dr. Joe's books and if you try out his meditations. Peace out!
"Boundaries are a prerequisite for compassion and empathy. We can't connect with someone unless we're clear about where we end and they begin. If there's no autonomy between people, then there's no compassion or empathy, just enmeshment." -Brene Brown
Beth and Alissa discuss some of their personal experiences regarding enmeshment and personal boundaries. Juicy stories that may resonate with you regarding how pivotal and important the first boundary-setting experiences are for the rest of life! Join us!
Trigger Warning: generalized references to child sexual abuse are mentioned.
In this bonus episode, Alissa guides a grounding meditation that can be utilized up to twice a day to develop your intuition.
Alissa leads this discussion regarding developing and trusting intuition. Included in our discussion are different ways to feel and access intuition (different clairs), as well as some small and big personal examples of when Beth and Alissa have followed their intuition.
Trigger Warning: generalized references to physical child abuse are referenced.
Listen in on Alissa's and Beth personal yoga faux pas and embarrassing stories, as well as listener-submitted stories of yoga-related shenanigans.
Enter our discussion about how habits learned in childhood that met emotional needs often carryover into adulthood. We highlight Dr. Robert Kegan's stages of adult human development and cite personal examples of each stage. Beth mostly wants to hear Alissa's advice about what to do when someone cares too much about others' opinions, and how to be bravely authentic. Alissa shares advice that SLAPS! Listen in for how they each learned to be brave enough to be authentic, how their relationships to self and others have deepened in peace and love because of it.
Here we talk about how we each found Reiki, a form of energy work, and how it began our friendship, and how we each use it for healing ourselves and others. If you're new to energy work or are a skeptic, this is a great episode to hear a lot of angles about what is going on with Reiki, and who is a good fit for this kind of experience.
Books and Authors Referenced:
https://drjudithorloff.com/empath-survival-guide-description/
https://www.brucelipton.com
If you're interested in an in-person, zoom or distance psychic healing session with Beth, here are her Instagram accounts where she can be reached:
@bethmwilliams
@thegoldenaurareiki
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We continue the conversation about our individual yoga journeys, focusing particularly on the practices and ideas that changed our awareness; changed our ways of being in the world. We also address how yoga is a system meant to address suffering in the body, where it lives, and how meditation and yoga have helped us to feel hella good (and hella better and better) as we allowed our truer selves to emerge.
Alissa: "I practice yoga so I'm not an asshole."
Beth, correcting: "...to be less of an asshole."
In this episode, Beth and Alissa explore the beginnings of their yoga meditation journeys, asking the question, "Why did yoga heal me?"
Both hosts get vulnerable and a little bit lighthearted about childhood trauma & toxic relationships, but mostly they share their history of how they came to feel hella good through a yoga and meditation practice.
We (Beth & Alissa) introduce ourselves and the purpose of this podcast, which is to share our perspective on mystical and esoteric ideas and practices for expansion and fun!
Season 1 is all about How to Feel Hella Good! We share some experiences around stories we told ourselves and others that limited our ability to feel good and empowered. We also discuss how inner agreements keep us small or give us a path towards limitless potential. Also, Alissa wants you to know how much she values fun: she'll pee your pants for you!
Show Notes:
Find us on Instagram: @surf_the_cosmos
Becoming Supernatural by Dr. Joe Dispenza
The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz