Communing With The Cosmos: Recent Episodes
Raine Shedden & Chloe Tomalin-Reeves
Hosts Chloe Tomalin-Reeves and Raine Shedden explore a multitude of spiritual topics through a socially conscious lens. We invite you to join us in our brainspace as we distill topics relating to everything from the expansive history of spiritual practices to modern day iterations of spirituality, and offer guidance on reconnecting to your inner divinity.
Queen Aphrodite ! We saved the best for last in this series with the alchemical goddess herself, the embodiment of pleasure and empowerment. We get into Aphrodite's story, what she represents and how the modern woman can utilize her archetype to find balance in connection and intimacy. There is so much to say regarding the complexities of the sexual liberation movement; and how the psychology behind this goddess can help women find their voice.
Sources :
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/21/opinion/manifesto-against-sex-positivity.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
Goddesses in Everywoman by Jean Shinoda Bolen
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Intro & outro music: Lunar Gemini by Polly Dactic
**For todays episode, we sat down with KT Cryer, who has found her life’s potential reconnecting with herself through deepening her relationship to the natural world. With her masters degree in Ecopsychology, KT has developed a system designed to help people flourish on all levels. We had such an illuminating conversation, covering everything from the sentience of dolphins to the potential of living in a waste free social structure. Come dive deep with us , we know you all will love this episode as much as we do!
KT is taking 1:1 coaching clients and has an online meditation class. If you’d like to apply for coaching with her or join a class please visit https://ktcryer.com/ KT’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/ktcryer?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Email:
communingwiththecosmos@gmail.com
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Intro & outro music: Lunar Gemini by Polly Dactic**
It’s a big one!! In part two of this series, we dive into the complexities of the Vulnerable Goddesses; Demeter, Persephone and Hera. We get deep in this chat as we discuss how patriarchy has victimized the feminine into positions of restriction; what we can learn from these aspects of ourselves in order to evolve into empowered versions of these archetypes. There is so much to relate to and so much to learn from these goddesses, come hang out with us as we break it all down <3
Sources :
Goddesses in Everywoman by Jean Shinoda Bolen https://www.theoi.com/Khthonios/Persephone.html
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Demeter
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Intro & outro music : Lunar Gemini by Polly Dactic
**In part one of this double episode series, we’re discussing the Greek goddess archetypes and how they’re expressed in women’s psychology. This was a response to the suppression of the feminine in a patriarchal society that disregarded art, culture, and feminine reverence. We had so much fun in this episode relating to the diverse components of femininity and how we can channel the energy of the goddesses for self actualization and empowerment. Listen, have a giggle with us, and discover which of the goddesses you identify with the most!
Sources:
The Language of the Goddess: Unearthing the Hidden Symbols of Western Civilization by Marija Gimbutas
Goddesses in Everywoman by Jean Shinoda Bolenhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemishttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athenahttps://www.thecollector.com/who-was-greek-goddess-hestia/ Email: communingwiththecosmos@gmail.com
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Intro & outro music: Lunar Gemini by Polly Dactic**
Thanks so much for the love and support! We;re making sure we put out the best possible content so if you're seeing the old versions of Debunking Twin Flames or our interview with Snow Raven, please delete and redownload! <3
**We had the pleasure of speaking with Sakha performer, Snow Raven, whose unique sound has taken her all over the world. her perspectives on bridging tradition with progression, spirituality in the age of technology, and shamanic Sakha tradition were illuminating and fascinating. we also got a sneak peek into her brand new yet to be launched project! With our conversation spanning so many topics, it's hard to summarize it all. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed doing it.
Snow Raven's links:**
https://instagram.com/snowravenofficial?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://www.tiktok.com/@snowravenofficial?_t=8aaj0ODMSzm&_r=1
https://youtube.com/@SNOWRAVENOFFICIAL
https://www.olox.life/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Tq7mjX98unxvK93baHot4?si=zAyrqx77Q_2V0_zHwB-fqQ&app_destination=copy-link
Email: communingwiththecosmos@gmail.com
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Intro & outro music: Lunar Gemini by Polly Dactic
This episode we’re joined by holistic coach and reiki practitioner Angeli Luz to discuss her awakening to spirituality and the businesses she built from it. We cover many topics including common coaching methods, the power of herbal medicine, and the importance of communion. Join us for this illuminating conversation!
Angeli’s Links:https://www.angeliluz.com/
https://www.samandangies.com/
https://twitter.com/angelixluz?s=21&t=g1eLdRDoMZHoVdXB6OQqSQ
https://instagram.com/angelixluz?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Email: communingwiththecosmos@gmail.com
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Intro & outro music: Lunar Gemini by Polly Dactic
**Are we divinely contracted to meet our second half, the one and only person who is meant to complete us? Does this relationship unify us, make us finally whole, complete and satisfied? We think not! In today's episode we break down the convoluted topic of twin flames. We get into the historical basis of this ideology, the online rhetoric surrounding it, and real life consequences that have come from people who have used these ideas to exploit their following.
Email: communingwiththecosmos@gmail.com
Instagram: communingwiththecosmos
Intro & outro music: Lunar Gemini by Polly Dactic**
Sources:
https://www.vice.com/en/article/93y44p/what-is-twin-flames-spirituality
https://medium.com/spiritual-tree/the-history-of-twin-flames-bfdb191392d6
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/12/inside-the-all-consuming-world-of-twin-flames-universe
**Are we divinely contracted to meet our second half, the one and only person who is meant to complete us? Does this relationship unify us, make us finally whole, complete and satisfied? We think not! In today's episode we break down the convoluted topic of twin flames. We get into the historical basis of this ideology, the online rhetoric surrounding it, and real life consequences that have come from people who have used these ideas to exploit their following.
Email: communingwiththecosmos@gmail.com
Instagram: communingwiththecosmos
Intro & outro music: Lunar Gemini by Polly Dactic**
Sources:
https://www.vice.com/en/article/93y44p/what-is-twin-flames-spirituality
https://medium.com/spiritual-tree/the-history-of-twin-flames-bfdb191392d6
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/12/inside-the-all-consuming-world-of-twin-flames-universe
Join us for an immersive experience. We spent the afternoon with friend of the podcast Shawn Draper talking about everything from women’s circles, speaking to plant spirits, rejecting the capitalist narrative, monkeys (naturally) and everything in between. It’s casual, fun, and ever chatty. Would we ever do it any other way?
Shawn's Instagram: its.drapes.again
Email: communingwiththecosmos@gmail.com
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Intro & outro music: Lunar Gemini by Polly Dactic
Happy 2023, CWTC family ! There have been some dense energies with Mercury and Mars in retrograde that we are certainly feeling the effects of. Today we’re getting out of our slump, reflecting of the important lessons we learned in 2022 and getting inspired with some of our goals for self improvement in the New Year.
This week we are joined by our first ever guest Mira Taylor. Mira works as an integrative therapist and mental/spiritual wellness practitioner with a wealth of knowledge and insight to share. We get into all of it; cognitive remodelling, neuroplasticity and reconnecting to and healing the inner child. Join us for all the enlightenment and valuable tools Mira has to share to aid in your personal healing journey.Moon and Rune.com
https://www.moonandrune.com/
Mira's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/nemofawn/?h...
Moon & Rune Wellness Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/moonandrune...
Mira’s Article on Identifying Belief Systems :
https://www.brainzmagazine.com/post/examining-your-relationship-with-spirituality-for-your-mental-wellness
Email: communingwiththecosmos@gmail.com
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Intro & outro music: Lunar Gemini by Polly Dactic
**In today’s episode, we discuss the foundations of life and creation: air, fire, earth and water. We witness the significance of these energies both inwardly and externally. Breaking the elements down into astrological, alchemical and psychological terms, we chat about the spirit they carry, how we can utilize them to empower our personal self discovery and ignite the hidden parts of ourselves.
Email: communingwiththecosmos@gmail.com
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Intro & outro music: Lunar Gemini by Polly Dactic
Sources:**https://www.fitsri.com/articles/5-elements-fire
https://www.buildingbeautifulsouls.com/symbols-meanings/five-elements-symbolic-meaning/fire-element-symbolic-meaning/
https://www.buildingbeautifulsouls.com/symbols-meanings/five-elements-symbolic-meaning/element-earth/
https://wiccaliving.com/earth-element/
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-are-jungs-4-major-archetypes-2795439
https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/movementtowardsreconciliation/chapter/medicine-wheel-teachings/#:~:text=The%20Medicine%20Wheel%20reminds%20us%20that%20we%20need%20to%20balance,emotional%2C%20physical%20and%20mental%20aspects.
https://www.gaia.com/article/research-confirms-intention-affects-structure-of-water-pt-1
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34887234/
**This one’s for the women who speak for Mother Earth! In today's episode we share the inspiring stories of Miriam Lancewood and Julia Butterfly Hill; two women who followed the call to stand for the environment and live in tune with nature. We chat about the many lessons we can learn from these revolutionary women and share some of the divine wisdom they found through their experiences. We cover themes of activism, the spirit of nature and in typical Chloe and Raine fashion, we kept it lighthearted with some digressions, side topics and lots of giggles.
Email: communingwiththecosmos@gmail.com**
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Intro & outro music: Lunar Gemini by Polly Dactic
https://www.raimon-panikkar.org/english/XXXIII-2-cosmotheandric.htmlhttps://explorersweb.com/new-zealands-wild-couple/https://trift.io/travel-stories/miriam-lancewood-woman-in-wilderness/https://treesisters.org/blog/the-amazing-story-of-julia-butterfly-hill
Its hibernation season! Slow down with us as we chat about syncing with the cycles of the Earth and how we can optimize our mental and physical health through this process. The complexities of capitalism and hustle culture leave us with immense pressure to be in constant motion and can leave us depleted and depressed, especially as we move into the winter months. We break down this cultural phenomenon and unravel why hustle culture is toxic to the soul.
Email: communingwiththecosmos@gmail.com
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Intro & outro music: Lunar Gemini by Polly Dactic
**Pure coincidence? Confirmation bias? We think NOT! Synchronicities can be incredibly validating and serve as useful tools in communicating with the universe and observing our psyche becoming actualized in matter. Pretty cool and magical stuff if you ask us! We chat about some of our personal experiences with synchronistic events, and break down a few scientific and psychological takes on what's really going on. We also provide you with some tips and tricks for seeing these externalized in your own reality, and how you can examine the deeper meanings these signs and symbols carry.
Email: communingwiththecosmos@gmail.com**
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**Intro & outro music: Lunar Gemini by Polly Dactic
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/11/style/tiny-modern-love-stories-the-most-beautiful-woman-i-ever-saw.html?smid=url-share
https://www.jungian-confrerie.com/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/8209?opendocument&part=6
https://jungcurrents.com/synchronicity-unus-mundus
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Jung**
It’s Halloween !! We get into the spooky spirit In this episode; debriefing on the spiritual significations and origins of this Celtic tradition and how it’s been reshaped by Catholicism. We always have fun on Halloween, and we bring the fun with some spooky and heartwarming paranormal tales shared by ourselves and our lovely listeners.
Sources :
https://time.com/5434659/halloween-pagan-origins-in-samhain/
https://www.joincake.com/blog/samhain/
Email: communingwiththecosmos@gmail.com
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Intro & outro music: Lunar Gemini by Polly Dactic
**Astrology. Men love to hate it. Many of us have quarrelled with a man over the validity of mercury retrograde, or been accosted for asking for a birth time. So where does this particularly passionate disdain towards astrology come from? How does patriarchy shape what counts as an authentic relationship to spirituality? In this surprisingly complex conversation, we unpack the reasons so many men take issue with an innocent interest. We’ll give you a hint: it’s not a supposed love for logic and reason. The complexities of misogyny can show up in surprising forms. In this episode, we break down the real reason so many men hate astrology.
Email: communingwiththecosmos@gmail.com
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Intro & outro music: Lunar Gemini by Polly Dactic
Sources:**https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-07-27/is-the-key-to-beating-the-market-written-in-the-stars
https://apnews.com/article/d1d67862bab082f831f705dfe48016d9
**Take a shot every time we say ego in this ep. Today, we’re deep diving into the complexities of spiritual narcissism, bypassing and spiritual materialism. We chat about the red flags in seeking a spiritual guide, and how highly influential these dynamics can be psychologically. The malleability of the ego is complex! We touch on our personal experiences and how quickly our practice can turn into a tool to bolster our sense of self. Although the ego is tricky, it’s also very important. Teetering the line of utilizing ego as a tool to stay grounded in reality yet not allowing it to transcend into narcissism is no easy feat, so join us as we break it down and have some giggles in the process <3
Email: communingwiththecosmos@gmail.com
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Intro & outro music: Lunar Gemini by Polly Dactic**
Sources:https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/out-the-darkness/201904/the-guru-syndrom
https://www.vicmansfield.com/jungian-psychology/the-guru-disciple-relationship-making-connections-and-withdrawing-projections/ https://lonerwolf.com/spiritual-materialism/
**There’s a lot happening in the sky! The fall is bringing in an abundance of new energies, alongside the ongoing retrogrades & this can be tough to navigate. We go over the moon cycle, the new moon in Libra, what this means and what areas of your life it will affect the most heavily. We reflect on the power of the equinox and how this regenerative energy can aid you in your manifestations.
Email: communingwiththecosmos@gmail.com
Instagram: communingwiththecosmos
Intro & outro music: Lunar Gemini by Polly Dactic**
Mother Gaia ! The girlies hope to navigate through this hellscape society by reconnecting with our beautiful home we call the earth. In todays episode we dive into a multitude of subtopics pertaining to our Mother Earth which include the earths frequency field, indigenous philosophy and the cyclical ascension of humankind.
Email: communingwitthecosmos@gmail.com
Instagram: communingwiththecosmos
Intro & outro music: Lunar Gemini by Polly Dactic
Sources :
https://www.mindthatego.com/the-earths-heartbeat/
https://www.indiatimes.com/amp/technology/science-and-future/earth-heartbeat-of-7-83-hz-schumann-resonance-human-behaviour-536813.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xk0-yebNA_o
https://medium.com/@xmichael/earths-kundalini-shift-and-the-shift-in-human-spiritual-searching-b813a5ea4ae9
https://www.volunteerlatinamerica.com/blog/posts/spiritual-revolution-fulfillment-of-prophecies
Soul families, enemies and lovers alike. What kind of lessons are you divinely contracted to learn in this lifetime? We get into all of it; soul bonds, sacred contracts, as well as collective & individual karmic cycles and relationships. What can we learn from those who inspire us, those who love us and those who trigger us?
This episode was originally recorded in July and completed in September
Email: communingwiththecosmos@gmail.com
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Intro & outro music: Lunar Gemini by Polly Dactic
The Myth of Er: https://www.myss.com/free-resources/sacred-contracts-and-your-archetypes/the-basis-of-sacred-contracts/**
**Welcome to our little corner of the internet! This is a short get to know us episode to give you a little taste of who we are, how we came into one another’s lives and what we’re all about. Hope you stick around to absorb all of our brain garbage we will subsequently be dumping on all you sexy gorgeous folks in episodes to come. <3
Email: communingwiththecosmos@gmail.com
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Intro & outro music: Lunar Gemini by Polly Dactic**
**It’s hard out here. As two gals that have personally dealt with seasons of burnout and depression, we share some tools that have helped us in our ongoing search for peace and connectivity despite our ever moving & fast paced society.
Email: communingwiththecosmos@gmail.com
Instagram: communingwiththecosmos
Intro & outro music: Lunar Gemini by Polly Dactic**
She’s a hefty one! In this very juicy episode we dive into the complexities of colonialism, capitalism and the western centric scope of science, dissecting the damage this has brought on ancient wisdom, inner truth and divine knowledge. We also explore some hopeful expansions in the modern world of science.
This episode was originally recorded in June and completed September 1st. Our mic was also off during the entire rerecord. Live and learn!!
Email: communingwiththecosmos@gmail.com
Instagram: communingwiththecosmos
Intro & outro music: Lunar Gemini by Polly Dactic**
Soul families, enemies and lovers alike. What kind of lessons are you divinely contracted to learn in this lifetime? We get into all of it; soul bonds, sacred contracts, as well as collective & individual karmic cycles and relationships. What can we learn from those who inspire us, those who love us and those who trigger us?
Email us: communingwiththecosmos@gmail.com
Intro and outro: Lunar Gemini by Pollydactic
**She’s a hefty one! In this very juicy episode we dive into the complexities of colonialism, capitalism and the western centric scope of science, dissecting the damage this has brought on ancient wisdom, inner truth and divine knowledge.
Email us: communingwiththecosmos@gmail.com
Intro and outro: Lunar Gemini by Pollydactic**