If you've ever been curious about tarot or even fearful, this episode is for you. Holly Zajur & Kelly Eberle dive into the mystical world of tarot with tarot experts & learn how tarot isn’t about fortune telling, but rather a tool for self-discovery.

Topics Discussed:

What is Tarot? The history, origins, & evolution
Tarot for Personal Growth: How tarot can offer insights into life’s challenges
Debunking Tarot Myths
Personal Tarot Stories: Listeners share how tarot has impacted their lives
Choosing and Using Tarot Cards: Practical tips on selecting the right tarot deck, pulling cards, & interpreting them
Shadow Work and Tarot: How tarot can lead to self-compassion & wholeness

Juliet Sharman Burke has been teaching and supervising for the Centre for Psychological Astrology since 1983, and now runs the Centre’s administration. She is also an analytic psychotherapist with a private practice in London.She is the author of The Complete Book of Tarot, The Mythic Tarot Workbook, Understanding Tarot, Mastering the Tarot, Beginner’s Guide to the Tarot, and co-author of The Mythic Tarot and The Mythic Journey with Liz Greene.

Melanie Grace is an artist and intuitive, working professionally as an intuitive reader and creative wellness practitioner. She specializes in intuitive Tarot, Astrology, and Human Design. Discovering tangible ways to consciously incorporate the metaphysical into grounded physical existence is an important part of her offerings.

Resources: Episode 48: Astrology

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This podcast is rooted in the intention of creating from a place of ease and balance, and we're taking this time to live by that principle.

Inspired by episode 109 with Cait Donovan on burnout, How the Wise One Grows will pause releasing new episodes in September to stay aligned with those values. During this break, we're recording exciting new content and preparing for what's next for the podcast!

Don't worry, we'll be back in October! In the meantime, explore the 100+ episodes available, starting with the insightful discussion on burnout in episode 109.

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Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or burnt out? This is your go-to meditation. Join us for a powerful guided Yoga Nidra meditation designed to help you combat burnout and reclaim your energy.

In this meditation you will focus on cultivating the skill of interoception, teaching you how to tune into your body’s signals and meet your needs before burnout takes hold.

Inspired by the expert insights of burnout specialist Cait Donovan from Episode 109, this meditation will guide you in reconnecting with your body’s innate wisdom, offering deep restoration and lasting recovery.

Learn how to honor your body’s signals and prevent burnout—start your journey to healing today.

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In this episode, we explore the complexities of burnout with Cait Donovan from FRIED the Burnout Podcast. We discuss its causes, symptoms, and effective recovery strategies. Cait helps us identify common symptoms and stressors, sharing personal stories and examining the impact of stress on the body. We also highlight financial insecurity as a critical factor contributing to burnout and provide practical budgeting tips and tools to help manage finances and alleviate stress.

We emphasize the importance of foundational self-care practices to signal safety to the nervous system and enhance well-being. Additionally, we discuss mindfulness techniques and offer practical tips to integrate them into daily routines.

For those in the recovery phase, we cover essential steps to take during rest periods, the significance of setting personal values, and how to align actions with these values for a healthier, more balanced life.

Episodes Referenced:
The Power of Female Friendship
The Culture of Burnout


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Tap into yin energy and feminine power with a soothing 8-minute meditation. This guided meditation is perfect for when you feel overwhelmed and need to embrace rest, creativity, and inner balance.

• 08:29 Meditation begins

​In episode 107​, we spoke with Yasmine Idriss, who shared her journey of becoming the first Arab Saudi woman to cycle the ring road in Iceland and how embracing feminine energy was the secret to her success.

Inspired by Yasmine's journey, today's episode brings you a ​guided meditation​ that helps you connect with feminine and yin energy.

Episode Highlights:

• Learn what yin energy is and how it balances with yang energy.
• Discover how feminine energy nurtures creativity, intuition, rest, and trust.
• Follow a calming five-minute meditation to connect with yin energy. We'll find the Spleen 6 (Three Yin Crossing) meridian point and use breathwork to enhance feminine energy flow.
• Use this meditation anytime to reset, rejuvenate, and restore balance, especially when you're feeling overworked or overwhelmed.

Key Benefits:

• Rest and Rejuvenation: Bring more rest and rejuvenation into your life with yin energy.
• Balance and Harmony: Achieve balance between your yin and yang energies for a harmonious life.
• Enhanced Creativity: Unlock your creative potential through the nurturing aspects of feminine energy.
• Stress Relief: Use this meditation to relieve stress and find emotional balance.

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In this episode, we have the honor of speaking with Yasmine Idriss, the first Arab/Saudi woman to cycle Iceland's ring road. Yasmine shares her journey and the profound role of feminine energy in achieving her goals, overcoming failure, allowing herself to rest, and embracing the continual process of becoming.

In this episode we discuss:

• Yasmine’s Motivation Behind Cycling Iceland's Ring Road
• Applying Feminine Energy to Physical Challenges: Yasmine reflects on how she applied feminine energy to this physically demanding goal. Learn about the balance of strength and gentleness, and how embracing feminine energy helped her throughout the journey.
• Life Integration and Transformation Post-Cycling Adventure: Yasmine discusses how this monumental experience has integrated into her life. She shares the changes and growth she has experienced before and after the journey, providing insight into the transformative power of such endeavors.
• Handling Shame and Guilt when Resting: We delve into the often unspoken emotions of shame and guilt that arise when pausing and taking time away from work and traditional roles. Yasmine shares how she managed these feelings and allowed herself to rest without self-judgment.
• Breaking Barriers as the First Arab/Saudi Woman to Cycle Iceland's Ring Road: Yasmine talks about the significance of being a pioneer. We explore what it means to do something for the first time and why it matters, not only for herself but for others who may follow in her footsteps.

Tune in to hear Yasmine Idriss' incredible story and gain a deeper understanding of how embracing feminine energy can empower us to achieve our goals, navigate challenges, and continually evolve.

Episode References:

What is the Divine Feminine? with Lynsie McKeown (3)

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Learn how to tap into your intuition and inner strength with a we offer a guided mindfulness-based meditation. Through visualization techniques, you'll learn to recognize what your "yes" feels like, what your "no" feels like, and reconnect with your gut feelings. This episode is perfect for anyone seeking to cultivate their "inner Gabby," inspired by our insightful conversations with Gabby Wadsworth in episodes 104 and 105. If you missed those, be sure to go back and listen for a deeper understanding.

Bookmark this episode and revisit it anytime you need support in tapping into your intuition and inner strength. The meditation begins at [03:59], making it easy to find when you need a quick, powerful boost.

Tune in to harness the power of your intuition and inner strength today!

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We're honored to share a deeply moving story of love and loss with Gabby Wadsworth. You may remember her from Episode 104, where she shared her journey of leaving the Mormon Church. If her strength and resilience touched you then, this episode will resonate even more deeply.

This episode focuses on her husband Colten Wadsworth, who battled cancer for 3.5 years. Gabby opens up about Colten's fight, their life together during those challenging times, and her journey through the profound grief of losing him. Her wisdom and strength in the face of such loss are deeply moving and inspiring.

Join us as we listen to Gabby's heartfelt narrative, honoring Colten's life and their enduring love. Through their story, we hope to offer support and empower you to see and experience death and grief in a new way—embracing both life and death more fully.

If Gabby and Colten's story moves you as much as it has us, please share this episode with your friends and family.

Episodes Referenced:

Leaving the Mormon Church with Gabby Wadsworth

Experiencing Grief with Grief Therapist Litsa Williams

Death: The Ultimate Life Coach with Death Doula Jill McClennen

Microdosing and Earth Medicine with Liz Bowden

Retelling the History of Psychedelic Mushrooms

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