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Have you ever followed an intuitive pull toward a place or practice that later revealed itself as part of your spiritual destiny? Ashley Brown's journey from Tumblr-browsing teenager to confident witch is a testament to trusting those subtle nudges from the universe.

Ashley, founder of Nerd Ventures travel company, shares how her spiritual path began with secretly borrowed books and blossomed into a nature-based practice deeply connected to the land around her Florida home. Despite her Roman Catholic upbringing, Ashley found herself drawn to witchcraft's welcoming embrace, gradually developing rituals that feel authentic rather than prescribed. Her story illustrates how our spiritual practices evolve when we release the pressure to "do it right" and simply follow what resonates.

The conversation takes a fascinating turn when Ashley describes her visit to Delphi, Greece—a journey that unexpectedly became a profound spiritual awakening. Standing in Apollo's temple, she experienced an overwhelming sense of connection and joy, particularly remarkable given her usual aversion to the sun. Months later, an astrocartography reading revealed her sun line runs directly through Greece, suggesting this location naturally enhances her sense of self. These meaningful "coincidences" confirm what many spiritual seekers discover: sometimes our souls know our path long before our conscious minds catch up.

Whether you're a practicing witch, a curious seeker, or simply someone who loves travel with deeper meaning, Ashley's wisdom offers a refreshing perspective. Her advice? Keep it simple, follow what naturally draws you, and don't feel pressured to do everything at once. Connect with us at mysticalmermaidelounge.buzzsprout.com and share how her journey resonates with your own spiritual explorations.

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What happens when your carefully planned European vacation starts with a mid-air flight turnaround and four days in the same clothes? A spiritual journey unlike any other.

When Chione's flight to Amsterdam was diverted back to Baltimore due to a fire in a substation of the Heathrow Airport, it was just the beginning of a series of travel mishaps that would transform her perspective forever.

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Traveling through the Netherlands, Germany, and Luxembourg without luggage might sound like a nightmare, but it became the perfect backdrop for profound discoveries about humanity, history, and the power of chosen happiness.

The heart of this episode lies in unexpected encounters with three Moroccan taxi drivers who shared not just their cultural pride ("We have the best food in the world!") but profound wisdom about peaceful coexistence. "Allah tells me to live in my house over here and you live in your house over there... Why do we have to tell each other how to live?" one driver asked, offering a simple but powerful perspective on global conflicts.

Standing in the remains of 2000-year-old Roman baths built in 4 AD and marketplaces where witch trials led to the execution of countless women (research showed one out of two women were killed in certain regions), Keone confronts the duality of human existence—our capacity for remarkable creation and shocking cruelty. The persecution methods detailed from historical torture museums reveal uncomfortable truths about how societies have systematically silenced women throughout history.

Between fascinating historical revelations and philosophical taxi rides, this episode weaves together moments of vulnerability, humor, and spiritual insight. The most powerful takeaway? "Happiness is a choice" and true magic isn't found only in distant lands but in opening our eyes to see beauty everywhere—even when wearing the same socks for four days straight.

Tune in for a journey that will transform how you think about travel mishaps, cultural connection, and finding wonder in the most unexpected circumstances.

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What happens when a medical researcher at Johns Hopkins receives powerful premonitions about global disasters? For Patricia Hawes, these visions led to an extraordinary awakening during Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, where a chance encounter with a spiritual teacher changed everything.

Today, Patti Hawse is a prophetic shamanic practitioner, and founder/producer of KarmaFest. KarmaFest is an annual festival for spiritual seekers in the mid-Atlantic. The last of 75 festivals is scheduled for June 28-29, 2025, in Havre de Grace, MD.

This episode explores Patti's spiritual awakening, teachings of her shaman mentor (Leotha Douglas), working with energies, the beginnings of KarmaFest, and what's next for Patti and the spiritual community she's cultivated over the last 20 years.

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Patricia recounts the fascinating story of how she transformed from a conventional career professional into the founder of Karma Fest, a metaphysical festival she's produced for 20 years. Before this radical shift, she experienced vivid premonitions of events like 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. Following her intuition to volunteer in Louisiana, she met Leotha Douglas – the man with amber eyes who had been appearing in her dreams asking "Where are you?"

During a yoga and meditation session in a Baptist church shelter, Patricia underwent a profound chakra clearing that sparked her spiritual journey. This catalytic moment led her to create Karma Fest, a gathering that embraces diverse spiritual modalities without pushing any single belief system. Through the festival, Patricia has witnessed countless transformations – including within her own family, as her daughter's life changed dramatically after receiving a reading at an early event.

Throughout our conversation, Patricia shares insights from her extensive exploration of spiritual practices – from shamanic journeying and Reiki to channeling and energy work. She explains how these experiences shaped her understanding of intuition, healing, and the connections between physical needs and spiritual awareness. Her refreshing approach embraces learning through direct experience rather than rigid doctrine.

As she prepares for her 75th and final Karma Fest this June, Patricia discusses her future plans – finishing her memoir, reviving a screenplay about Edgar Cayce, and developing retreat concepts that unite spiritual teachers. Her parting wisdom resonates powerfully: "We're so much more powerful than we think we are... you shouldn't dim yourself out of fear."

Join us for this enlightening conversation about following intuitive guidance, embracing spiritual awakening, and creating spaces where transformation can flourish. Ready to explore your own intuitive hits?

References

KarmaFest - www.karmafest.com

How Life Happens for Me, Not to Me When I Stop Playing Small, Leotha Douglas

Modern Mystery School - The Modern Mystery School

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What happens when a deeply committed Baptist pastor with five biblical degrees begins to question everything he's been taught? Sun of Thunder's remarkable spiritual journey will challenge and inspire anyone who has ever felt constrained by religious dogma or wondered if there's more to divine connection than what traditional institutions offer.

Sun of Thunder is a gifted healer, clairvoyant and fledgling hoodoo practitioner who was ordained as a preacher of Free Will Baptist (FWB) church. Over time, FWB recognized Sun of Thunder's earnestness in religious educational pursuits, including reading interpretations of the Aramaic and Greek Bibles, and named him Christian Education Director for 27 churches. Eventual pushback on these pursuits coupled with the church's decisions to not aid the community when in dire need convinced Sun to walk a spiritual path away from FWB that better aligns with his truth about God and living in harmony with the world.

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Our guest takes us through the pivotal moments that transformed his spiritual path—from a near-fatal car accident where four mysterious hands pushed him back from certain death, to his rise as a respected pastor and Christian Education Director overseeing 27 churches. But beneath his successful ministry career, questions were brewing. Why weren't churches studying original biblical languages? Why did congregations refuse to help struggling neighbors during the housing crisis? And perhaps most troubling, why did spiritual experiences in nature feel more authentically divine than anything he experienced within church walls?

Sun of Thunder describes how a gentle breeze once provided profound healing during one of his darkest moments, and how this experience challenged everything he'd been taught about divine connection. "I received what I needed from nature itself and was able to go forward. So you can't tell me it's all about things in four walls," he explains. His journey eventually led him to explore ancestral veneration practices, creating space to honor those who loved him in life and continue to provide guidance beyond death.

The conversation delves into profound questions about power, control, and authentic spirituality. What happens when institutions position themselves as necessary intermediaries to God? How do we respectfully learn about diverse spiritual traditions without appropriation? And how do we find our own truth when it conflicts with established dogma?

If you've ever questioned your spiritual path or felt drawn to deeper connections with nature and ancestors, this episode offers both validation and inspiration. As Sun of Thunder reminds us, "There's a tribe for every single person. There's no such thing as truth until you decide what truth is for yourself."

References

Dr. Delbert Blair - About Dr. Delbert Blair | The Meta-Center

Braiding Sweet Grass, author Robin Wall Kimmerer

Wild Church - Wild Church Network - Home

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Katherine Eady shares her soul-stirring true tale of growing up in a controlling and restrictive religious environment. After some uncomfortable courtship moments and leadership scandals in the church, Katherine began to question the validity of the principles she'd been taught and the earnestness of the religious leaders dispensing those lessons. Through open-hearted contemplation, curiosity and inner wisdom, she decided to explore her own spiritual path and allowed her love of nature and the moon to guide her.

We are so grateful to Katherine for sharing her story with us! Not only did she afford us her precious time to interview her, but she graciously recorded and sent her thoughts to additional questions we had during the editing process. Therefore, you may notice some differences in volume and tone. We ask that you focus on her words and appreciate her spiritual journey!

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Megan Plummer is an ethical paranormal investigator, psychic, medium, energy worker, poet and painter. She mentors students on their paths toward spiritual awareness. She believes that the paranormal are just spirits too and deserve to be treated with respect, kindness and politeness. She sees the paranormal as not only an "other" spiritual experience but also an extension of our expectations, belief systems, needs, and energy.

To reach Megan:
Email: souls.expressed@gmail.com

Web: www.mpexpressions.com

Podcast: Cosmic Theater Mystery School

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Jordan Heustis is a learned academician, librarian, and master's degree candidate who surprisingly found her intuitive abilities while "studying" astrology. While she is a self-proclaimed astrology pupil for life, her readings of natal charts and planetary shifts are undoubtedly divinely inspired.

In this episode, Jordan describes her spiritual journey wherein she identifies and confronts her own limiting belief systems (and lack of evidentiary proof) with grace and self-deprecation. Join Jordan on her ephemeral trip through the stars as she finds her higher self and shares her astrological revelations with us.

Socials (IG and TikTok): yourwitchylibrarian

To schedule a reading with this gifted astrologer, reach out to Jordan by email at yourwitchylibrarian@gmail.com.

References made:

Free astrology software online - www.astro.com

Free or paid astrology app - Chani: Your Astrology Guide

Candance Marie - www.beyondtheveiltarot.com

Chris Brennan - www.chrisbrennanastrologer.com

Ocean Pleasant - https://witchykid.com

Elyse Welles - www.seekingnumina.com

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Maria is an author, historian, teacher, and animal lover who grew up in the border region. She describes her traditional Catholic upbringing and cultural acceptance of indigenous healing arts which both shapes her continuing journey to connect with spirit in a way that is unique and meaningful to her.

Maria has an incredibly strong spiritual connection to all animals! She gives charitably to animal advocacy organizations, consults websites that "out" animal cruelty and killing in movies so that she can avoid those media and also checks for animal-free testing before purchasing everyday products. Tune in to hear this scholar's engaging story and how she chooses to make a difference in the lives of those without a voice.

Trigger warnings for animal cruelty in movies: www.doesthedogdie.com

Cruelty-free shopping: www.crueltyfreekitty.com

Survival supplies to unhoused people and pets: www.drivebydogooders.org

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