TRANSFORM: Kelly Van Zandt on The Power of Postpartum (Ep. 54)

In this episode of Moonwise, we talk with Sydney Blum about her experience of working with intuition and psychic gifts. We talk about the importance of energetic boundaries, intention setting and consent. She shares her own story of developing a code of ethics as a psychic medium as well as advice for people who want to engage more with their intuition in daily life. We also talk about: Balancing intuition and intellect “Invisible” childhood friends Practical intention setting for busy parents Bringing magic into daily life Expanding our understanding of what’s possible Sydney Blum is a nonprofit systems change leader who has embraced her calling as an intuitive guide, intergenerational clairvoyant, and intuition development mentor. Sydney has helped hundreds of people around the world through her intuitive readings, spiritual mediumship, and intuition development mentorship.She holds a BA in Sociology at the University of Chicago and an MSc in Ecological Economics at University of Edinburgh. Sydney blends a lifetime of psychic-sensory attunement with 15 years of formal non-profit leadership experience, designing and scaling holistic community programs and innovative affordable housing solutions.Sydney is the host of The Intuitively Aligned Podcast with Sydney Blum and The Intuitively Aligned Newsletter on Substack. Sydney and her husband, two children and their elder boxer dog live in Toronto, Canada which the traditional territories of many First Peoples, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnaabe, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples. Links: Website: sydneyblum.comSubstack: substack.com/@sydneyblumInstagram: instagram.com/sydneyrebeccLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sydneyblum Sydney is gifting the Moonwise community 15% OFF of her Deep Dive Intuitive Readings between now and the end of 2023. To access this gift please email Sydney directly at [email protected] subject line "MOONWISE PROMO" for booking link and payment details. —> Leave us a written review on Apple Podcasts, and get a shout out on the show!

In this episode of Moonwise, Ama Boakye joins us from Ghana to share an urgent message from the trees. We talk about the possibility of collaborating with nature and the ancestors to create more wellbeing in our world. We discuss the difference between following your heart versus following the voice of intuition that leads to true growth. We also dive into Ama’s unique story, from being raised in Belgium to traveling the world and awakening to a spiritual way of being. We also talk about: The effects of artificial light on our health The role of grandmother and grandfather trees How to open communication with the ancestors Listening to nature Trust and taking the unknown path Ama Boakye is a joyful woman who loves the wonders of life and the teachings of nature. She was born and raised in Belgium and has lived in different countries in South America. Ama is based in Ghana now and she is creating a multifunctional community center within nature, where the local and global community can come together in unity, heal, create and learn. She especially wants it to become a safe space for the local youth. Ama supports people in different ways in their personal and spiritual growth. In these changing times, her passion is to support people who have an idea, dream or project that they want to bring in the world but are still holding off for one reason or the other. Ama is an aura reader, intuitive coach, inner child healing and breathwork facilitator, group ritual facilitator, and she does cowry shell sessions for individuals, couples and groups.  Ama likes learning from her ancestors in the spirit realm and tuning in with nature spirits. She loves to witness transformation in people, especially when people start to live more in their strength and talents and closer to their spirit. She also likes to write and listen to peoples’ life stories. Links: AmaBoakye.com Under the Baobab Tree (Podcast) @amaboakye (Instagram) @sungyata (Instagram) * Donate to Sungyata Community Center —> Leave us a written review on Apple Podcasts, and get a shout out on the show! Learn more at moonwise.co or follow @moonwise.co on Instagram.

In this episode of Moonwise, we speak with Megan DeBoer about financial wellness and how we can reimagine our relationship with wealth and money. We talk about why money is often linked with self worth and intergenerational trauma and why women in particular struggle with empowerment around wealth. She shares her unique approach of guiding folks into a healthy emotional relationship with money through curiosity, compassion and intention. We also talk about: How money can be tied to core wounds Avoidance/obsessive patterns with money Historical context of women, power and money Internal vs. external signifiers of wealth Learning to be ok with earning and receiving Infusing financial choices with reverence Megan deBoer, founder of Tended Wealth, is a wealth doula in every sense of the term. She defines wealth as a multifaceted state of abundance in relationships, health, community, environment, and—of course—finances. Megan is a skillful tender of the relationship between inner shifts and outer results, using money as an entry point into full-spectrum wealth and reinfusing the word with its etymology of well-being. Through her background as a literal birth doula and a certified Financial Recovery Counselor, Megan is equipped to transform her clients’ finances from states of potential into breathable, harmonious financial realities. While she currently specializes in empowering self-employed individuals to radically increase their earnings, her voice also plays a vital role in the greater movement of our cultural narrative around money. Megan knows that money is only one energy and currency in our world—albeit a powerful one—and undertakes the joyful work of untangling dialogues of scarcity and fear in order to reweave them into new narratives of possibility, integration, and evolution. Links: THRIVE: Get 15% off Megan’s online course to invite financial wellbeing and emotional peace with code MOONWISE23 (this is an affiliate link, we are honored to create mutual support for businesses we believe in) @tendedwealth (Instagram) An Offering (Substack) —> Leave us a written review on Apple Podcasts, and get a shout out on the show!

"We spend so much time in the human mind worrying about what we don't want. We're so good at that. But what are you here for? What kind of life do you want to create?" - Krishna Avalon In this episode of Moonwise, we speak with Krishna Avalon about healing subconscious beliefs. She shares her experience of why she added Psych-K work to her healing practice after years of doing acupuncture. We talk about tools for moving on from old stories, learning to ask the right questions about what you really want and how subconscious beliefs can impact our health, happiness, finances and relationships. We also talk about: How neuroplasticity works Understanding which programs you are running The hidden frequency we share with the world Why the stories, music and media you consume matters Krishna is a licensed acupuncturist, certified holistic health coach, psych-k facilitator, pranayama breathwork guide, and somatic practitioner who has guided over 26k patients and clients to their health and wellness goals for the last 20 yrs. She currently specializes in subconscious transformation and the nervous system. Links: krishnaavalon.com @krishnaavalon linkedin.com/in/krishnaavalon —> Leave us a written review on Apple Podcasts, and get a shout out on the show! Sign up for weekly inspiration and seasonal wisdom: moonwise.co/magazine

"Mistakes are portals to freedom." - Erin Chalfant In this episode of Moonwise, we speak with Erin Chalfant about navigating the borderlands of our lives by working with the elements. She shares her insights about the Celtic wheel of the year, how to fail gracefully and connect more deeply with inner knowing. We also talk about: Overcoming perfectionism Grace and surrender Navigating the mists of inbetween times Learning to ask for help How the elements weave into our modern life Initiation in the Avalonian tradition Connecting with intuition and our internal compass Embracing the wild unknown and surprising ourselves Erin Chalfant, MA, MFA is an Author, Educator, and is pursuing a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology. She is rooted in Indigenous Earth-Based Wisdom Practices, Hatha Yoga, Hakomi (Mindfulness-based Somatic Psychotherapy), Buddhist Meditation. She has worked with women in re-storying their relationships with their bodies through an understanding of nature, been trained in Zen Hospice Care, and also works with at-risk youth and teens in mind-body techniques for recovering after trauma. She is currently accepting clients of all ages and backgrounds who are navigating big life transitions and wanting to find purpose and fullness in their pursuits. She is adept in integration work for plant medicine experiences and also creates powerful ceremonial and sacred spaces for deep work. Check out The Crossroads Mentoring Series for more details on current offerings. She completed her first book, The Other Side of the River: Stories of Women, Water and the World, under the pen name of Eila Kundrie Carrico in 2015 (Womancraft Publishing), and continues to work on forthcoming projects focused on Wilderness and Rites of Passage and engaged activism for the mutual thriving of people and the planet. Erin is offering a discounted first one-hour session of $90 for Moonwise listeners (reg. $144) Links: Dawnofthewild.com @erinkundrie —> Leave us a written review on Apple Podcasts, and get a shout out on the show!

"Birth is a transformational event, it's a rite of passage, it's an initiation. It is an event that is meant to change you. And it's meant to bring you to the very edge." In this episode of Moonwise, host Dorothee Sophie Royal shares her thoughts about the transformative portal of birth and the keys that made her second postpartum a joyful experience. She touches on: Learning to care for our bodies as a part of Mother Earth Connecting with the goddess in birth A bit of her own birth story in the water Envisioning your most empowered birth Plans, gear and herbs that helped in postpartum Dorothee Sophie Royal is a writer and media producer, focusing on feminine wisdom, nature connection and motherhood. She is the founder of Moonwise.co which produces a weekly magazine and monthly podcast. She is the author of Rooted, a pregnancy journal honoring the inward path to motherhood. She lives in Portland, Oregon with husband, son and daughter. Links: Moonwise Magazine Rooted Pregnancy Journal Wild Feminine by Tami Lynn Kent —> Leave us a written review on Apple Podcasts, and get a shout out on the show!

“When a woman decides she has had enough of living by anyone else’s rules but her own, she usually decides to change her life.” - Jessie Harrold  In this episode of Moonwise, we speak with coach, women’s mentor and doula Jessie Harrold about supporting women through radical life transformations. We discuss her approach to rites of passage as identity shift and why she feels we’re collectively being called toward transformation. We talk about reconnection with our authenticity and reclaiming parts of ourselves that were framed as “too much.” Jessie shares her 4-element model of radical transformation and why a framework for navigating these shifts is so helpful. We also talk about: The lack of research in Western culture about rites of passage Why the shift to motherhood is so profound for many women How capitalism conditions us to believe mother is a demotion The importance of rewilding and connecting to the earth Core competencies we gain through a rite of passage Mothering as a counter-cultural act Jessie Harrold is a coach, women's mentor and doula who has been supporting women through radical life transformations and other rites of passage for over a decade. Jessie works one-on-one with women and mothers, facilitates mentorship programs, women’s circles and rituals, and hosts retreats and wilderness quests. Jessie is also the author of "Project Body Love: my quest to love my body and the surprising truth I found instead,” as well as the forthcoming title, “Mothershift: Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage.” Jessie’s work has been featured in Spirituality & Health, Green Parent, Expectful and Explore Magazine. She is also the host of The Becoming Podcast. Jessie lives on the east coast of Canada where she mothers her two children, writes, and tends to her land. Links: JessieHarrold.com Instagram: @jessie.es.harrold Four Elements of Radical Transformation Quiz Chrysalis —> Leave us a written review on Apple Podcasts, and get a shout out on the show!

In this episode of Moonwise, we speak with herbalist and holistic wellness facilitator Tamu Mosley about the spiritual significance of perimenopause. We discuss her experience of hosting a women’s womb circle for those going through this transition and some of the common symptoms and themes that have come up. We talk about reframing the menopause process as a potent opportunity to step into our power and how she embraced her own grey hair. Tamu shares her personal insights and tips for self care in perimenopause, including herbal allies and practices that have been supportive on the journey. We also talk about: Mourning the end of the child bearing years Honoring your last moon blood Stepping back from habits of care-taking The importance of sharing our stories in community Unapologetically sharing our gifts with the world Tamu Mosley is an Oakland born mama of 3, a teacher, a wholistic wellness facilitator, a kitchen alchemist, a home herbalist & herbal maker, and a budding flower essence practitioner. Tamu is founder and CEO of Wholistic Shine (established in 2014) and Uchū Botanical (established in 2018). She is deeply nourished by a consistent self care practice cultivated over the past 27 years that includes preparing healthy plant based meals, natural skin care & herbal remedies in her ‘kitchen healing laboratory’, seasonal wholistic detoxes, yoga, connecting with nature and working with flower essences. Tamu is passionate about a wholistic approach to eating and living by bringing more mindfulness and intention to daily choices along with cultivating wellness practices that support mind, body and spirit. She is honored and humbled to support others on their wellness journey by inspiring, educating and empowering them through her Wholistic Shine and Uchū Botanical offerings. SPECIAL OFFER: Mention moonwise and receive $5 off purchase of Uchū Botanical WISDOM BODY Pink Magnolia/Rose Quartz Essence (email [email protected] to purchase) Links: IG @wholistic_shine and @uchubotanical Wholisticshine.com Women's Wisdom from the Heart of Africa by Sobonfu Somé Menopausal Years: The Wise Woman Way by Susun Weed 13 Moons: Harnessing Every Day Magic in Practical Ways - Monique Ruffin Wild Omen Oils Woman of Wisdom Formula from Desert Essence WISDOM BODY Pink Magnolia/ Rose Quartz Essence from Uchu Botanical —> Leave us a written review on Apple Podcasts, and get a shout out on the show!

In this episode of Moonwise, we speak with diviner Gregory Meredith about the magic of runes. We discuss runes as living beings and why a good question can spark healing and transformation. He shares his story of reconnecting with ancestral knowledge and how the runes came to him. He shares insights about fatherhood, magic and respecting the role of the feminine and our nonhuman kin. We also talk about: Prioritizing experiential knowledge Reframing the rune origin story of Odin Ancestral terror and persecution of divinatory arts Dismantling human and white supremacy in European lineages The birth of a new story for humanity Links:   Rune Journey with Gregory Handmade Rune Sets —> Leave us a written review on Apple Podcasts, and get a shout out on the show! —> Get access to bonus content, seasonal herb guides, meditations and more by joining our community on Patreon: patreon.com/moonwise

In this episode of Moonwise, we speak with author, doula and spiritual mentor Kelly Van Zandt about the transformative power of the postpartum time. She shares her insights about new motherhood as a unique opportunity for growth and how this often looks and feels like an unraveling of the self. “You are allowed to take down your facade to make space for your full potential.” - Kelly Van Zandt We talk about: Meeting ourselves with compassion The complexity of feeling loss, grief and joy at the same The big shift from the external to the internal world The true length of the postpartum process The leadership skills and wisdom gleaned from motherhood Links:   PowerfulPostpartum.com Get 15% off a digital copy of Powerful Postpartum with code: MOON15 —> Leave us a written review on Apple Podcasts, and get a shout out on the show!