Lucid Cafe

What happens when two creative minds, a series of uncanny synchronicities, and a shared fascination with sound come together? Something entirely unexpected.In the Season 9 premiere of Lucid Cafe, I'm joined by Vermont friends and collaborators Lisa Masé and Evan Premo, creators of the Third Tone Project, an innovative exploration of sound, healing, and consciousness.Lisa and Evan have developed what they call acoustic binaural beats using actual acoustic instruments to create what they describe as a "third tone" — a frequency experience designed to influence brainwave states, support well-being, and potentially open new pathways for exploring consciousness.It's a conversation about the intersection of music, science, intuition, and the mysteries of consciousness — and a reminder that sometimes the most interesting discoveries happen when we allow ourselves to follow an unexpected frequency.Welcome to Season 9!Third Tone AppLisa's WebsiteEvan's Website________Check out wendy's COVR Award Winning Visionary Fiction novel, Raven's Daughter: The Story KeeperBECOME YOUR OWN SHAMAN Introductory Online Course Visit Wendy’s website to learn more about the the Harmonic Egg®  Lucid Cafe episodes by topic  Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube NEW PODCAST! (available in audio and video)Realms of Curiosity with Sarah & Wendy podcastRealms of Curiosity podcast on youtube ★ Support this podcast ★

Season FinaleAs we wrap up another season of Lucid Cafe, astrologer Linda River Valente returns to help us make sense of the astrological landscape unfolding during the second half of 2026.Together, we explore the major planetary movements shaping the months ahead—from a summer filled with unexpected revelations and pivotal eclipses to the reflective invitation of the autumn retrograde season. Rather than predicting specific events, Linda offers a broader perspective on how these cycles may influence both our personal lives and the collective story we're living through.Whether you're an astrology enthusiast or simply searching for perspective during rapidly changing times, this episode is an invitation to slow down, stay curious, and remember that even in periods of profound transformation, there is wisdom to be found in the unfolding. Second Half 2026 PreviewFrom Previews to PraxisEclipses and Summer IntensityPracticing UncertaintyCapitalism and False CertaintyHope Before the SqueezeCollapse in Daily SystemsAI and Outer Planet ShiftsRetrogrades in AutumnVenus Retrograde PrepAutumn Reflection SeasonTech and Surveillance ShiftEconomy and Value ResetHealing and Higher SelfGenerations and BrainwashingConnect with Linda________NEW PODCAST! (available in audio and video)Realms of Curiosity with Sarah & Wendy podcastRealms of Curiosity podcast on youtubeCheck out wendy's COVR Award Winning Visionary Fiction novel, Raven's Daughter: The Story KeeperBECOME YOUR OWN SHAMAN Introductory Online Course Visit Wendy’s website to learn more about the the Harmonic Egg®  Lucid Cafe episodes by topic  Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube  ★ Support this podcast ★

If you've ever felt like you were "bad" at meditation, this conversation may completely change the way you think about the practice.In this episode of Lucid Cafe, I’m joined by author, futurist, and consciousness researcher Peter Russell to discuss his book How to Meditate Without Even Trying. Peter challenges one of the biggest misconceptions about meditation—that it requires effort. In fact, he explains, trying too hard is often the very thing that keeps the mind from settling.Together, we explore a refreshingly simple approach to meditation based on gentle awareness rather than concentration. Peter shares practical ways to step back from habitual thinking, relax into the present moment, and cultivate a quieter, more spacious mind without force or frustration.Our conversation also ventures into the nature of consciousness, intuition, and the surprising benefits that emerge when we stop trying to control our experience and instead allow awareness to unfold naturally.Why Trying FailsCramp/Relaxation AnalogyFrom Physics to MeditationEffortless Practice BasicsMonkey Mind and HabitsRetire Your AttentionIntention Over DesireBenefits and ClarityNoise and IntuitionQuieting Thought NoiseListening to IntuitionAsk Inner KnowingIs Meditation CulturalMindsets and BeliefsHard Problem of Consciousness ExplainedPanpsychism and NatureDirect ExperiencesVisit Peter's website________NEW PODCAST! (available in audio and video)Realms of Curiosity with Sarah & Wendy podcastRealms of Curiosity podcast on youtubeCheck out wendy's COVR Award Winning Visionary Fiction novel, Raven's Daughter: The Story KeeperBECOME YOUR OWN SHAMAN Introductory Online CourseVisit Wendy’s website to learn more about the the Harmonic Egg® Lucid Cafe episodes by topic Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube   ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of Lucid Cafe, I’m joined by bestselling author, intuitive, and teacher Colette Baron-Reid to explore a fresh and surprisingly creative approach to manifestation.Drawing (no pun intended!)  from her new book, The Art of Manifesting, Colette shares a simple doodle-based practice she calls "frequency art"—a meditative process designed to help rewire unconscious patterns, cultivate alignment, and support meaningful change from the inside out. But as you'll discover, this conversation is about much more than manifesting goals.Together, we explore the relationship between creativity, consciousness, gratitude, surrender, and personal responsibility. Colette shares stories from her own journey, including lessons learned through recovery, decades of experimenting with vision boards, and the realization that true manifestation isn't about controlling outcomes—it's about becoming the person who can receive what is meant for them.Why Art Helps ManifestHer Manifesting OriginsVision BoardsSurrender and DetachmentTithing and Trust StoryRecord Deal LessonUnconscious Patterns and ShadowEmbodiment Over VisualizationCo-Author SynchronicityNot Neurographic ArtNeuro Arts ExplainedFrequency Art SymbolismScience Meets SpiritualityFlow State Through DoodlingHealing and Food NoiseJoy, Play, and NeutralityControl Predictions and ManifestingProgramming, Privilege and Harder PathsHow the Book WorksAcceptance ExperimentVisit Colette's website________Check out wendy's COVR Award Winning Visionary Fiction novel, Raven's Daughter: The Story KeeperNEW PODCAST! (available in audio and video)Realms of Curiosity with Sarah & Wendy podcastRealms of Curiosity podcast on youtubeBECOME YOUR OWN SHAMAN Introductory Online CourseVisit Wendy’s website to learn more about the the Harmonic Egg®  Lucid Cafe episodes by topic  Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube   ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, I’m joined by philosopher, grief educator, and author Tom Attig for a thoughtful conversation about grief, meaning, and the mysteries of being human.Tom helped create the world’s first PhD program in applied philosophy and has spent decades exploring the questions that can’t be neatly solved — questions about love, suffering, death, impermanence, and uncertainty. Together, we explore why grief is not a series of stages to complete, but rather a lifelong process of “relearning the world.”We talk about what it means to continue loving and missing those we’ve lost, the importance of remembrance and legacy, and why our culture’s discomfort with death often leaves grieving people feeling isolated. Tom also shares his perspective on spirituality beyond religion, the difference between soul and spirit, and how humility and curiosity can help us navigate life’s biggest mysteries.This conversation is a gentle reminder that some things are not meant to be solved — only lived, loved, and carried with usWhat Applied Philosophy MeansProblems vs MysteriesLiving With ImpermanenceTeaching Death and DyingRelearning the World After LossGrief Takes a LifetimeContinuing Love and LegacyLove in SeparationWhen the World Goes SilentLetting Go of PainEmotions Need UnderstandingReconnecting With the LivingA Mother’s Journals of MemoryHonoring Without DistortingFriends Who Walk AwaySoul Versus SpiritMeaning Beyond AttachmentReligion And SpiritualityDoes Consciousness SurviveAccepting ImpermanenceImagining The AfterlifePsychedelics And MysteryBelief Without ViolenceSchweitzer And CommunionWisdom From LossFriends And GratitudeVisit Thomas's website________NEW PODCAST! Realms of Curiosity with Sarah & Wendy (available in audio and video):Realms of Curiosity with Sarah & Wendy podcastRealms of Curiosity podcast on youtubeFor more information about Wendy's new visionary fiction book, Raven's Daughter, or to purchase a copy, visit Three Worlds PressVisit Wendy’s website to learn more about the the Harmonic Egg®  Lucid Cafe episodes by topic  Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube   ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, I’m joined by psychotherapist, relationship expert, and Psychology Today blogger Tonya Lester to talk about her empowering new book, Pushback: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself.If you tend to avoid conflict, over-accommodate others, or struggle to speak up for what you need, this conversation offers a refreshing and deeply practical perspective on assertiveness. Tonya shares why being “difficult” — not cruel or combative, but clear, honest, and self-respecting — is often essential for building healthier relationships and a more authentic life.Together, we explore the hidden costs of people pleasing, the ways women are often conditioned to prioritize harmony over honesty, and how learning to “rock the boat” can actually create deeper connection and self-trust.In this episode, Tonya dicusses:00:47 Harmony Trap Explained02:15 Why Women Disappear03:52 How This Pattern Formed05:41 Home Labor Inequality09:23 Pandemic Pressure Test10:51 Whose Time Matters12:41 Why Speaking Up Feels Hard18:13 Guilt and Anger Permission19:53 Shock Absorber Behavior21:26 Weather Vane Emotions24:21 Honesty Builds Intimacy30:31 Scripts for Hard Talks32:53 Couples Therapy Ice Bath34:32 Where to Find TonyaVisit Tonya's website________NEW PODCAST! Realms of Curiosity with Sarah & Wendy (available in audio and video):Realms of Curiosity with Sarah & Wendy podcastRealms of Curiosity podcast on youtubeBECOME YOUR OWN SHAMAN Introductory Online CourseFor more information about Wendy's new visionary fiction book, Raven's Daughter, or to purchase a copy, visit Three Worlds PressVisit Wendy’s website to learn more about the the Harmonic Egg®  Lucid Cafe episodes by topic  Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube   ★ Support this podcast ★

In this lively and inspiring episode, I’m joined by author and speaker Wendy Valentine to explore what really lies on the other side of a so-called midlife crisis.Wendy shares her powerful story of breakdown and breakthrough—navigating divorce, financial strain, health challenges, grief, and anxiety—and how it ultimately became the catalyst for a complete life transformation. Rather than seeing midlife as something to endure, she reframes it as an awakening: a chance to reconnect with who you truly are and what you deeply want.We talk about the courage to take bold, imperfect action, the importance of ending self-abandonment, and how learning to trust your inner “yes” and “no” can guide you toward a more aligned and fulfilling life. Wendy also shares the mindset shifts and practices that helped her rebuild—from following an unexpected dream to embracing growth through life’s most difficult moments.This conversation is a reminder that it’s never too late to begin again—and that what feels like everything falling apart may actually be the beginning of something far more true.In this episode, Wendy discusses:Midlife Crisis ReframedBreakdown to BreakthroughRV Vision and LeapSelf Abandonment InsightBecoming the Future YouFeel Your Way ForwardEnergy Trust and HarmonyStruggle as InitiationRegret Stepping Into Your LightEmbracing the Dark SideTaking RisksLife Buffet, No RegretsFreedom and Yes FrameworkWhy She Wrote the BookBecome Your Own Best FriendRewriting the Inner TickerHospital Scare Mindset ResetLotus Flower ExerciseQuiet Nature WisdomCrisis to Teacher PathGratitude on the Other SideBuddha Castle and SufferingFilling Your Courage JarMidlife Makeover OfferingsVisit Wendy Valentine's website________NEW PODCAST! (available in audio and video) Realms of Curiosity with Sarah & Wendy podcastRealms of Curiosity podcast on youtubeBECOME YOUR OWN SHAMAN Introductory Online CourseThe Magical Path Shamanic WorkbookFor more information about Wendy's new visionary fiction book, Raven's Daughter, or to purchase a copy, visit Three Worlds PressVisit Wendy’s website to learn more about the the Harmonic Egg®  Lucid Cafe episodes by topic  Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube   ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, I’m joined by Transformational Coach Lynda Samphire for an expansive conversation about healing, transformation, and the power of liminal spaces — those in-between realms where real change becomes possible.Drawing from over two decades of experience, Lynda describes her unique approach to healing — one that bypasses the rational mind and speaks directly to deeper layers of being through modalities like dreamwork, plant medicines, and light language. We explore the role of dreams as “first medicine,” a powerful inner oracle that can guide intuition and self-understanding through personal symbolism.Our conversation also touches on trauma-informed work with psychedelics, including psilocybin and 5-MeO-DMT, the restorative potential of Amanita muscaria, and the importance of integration, safety, and intention in these practices. Throughout, Lynda emphasizes the wisdom of the body, the value of feeling what arises, and the transformative potential of stepping into the unknown.In this episode, Lynda discusses:The Scope of her WorkHer Origin StoryFacing DeathPlant MedicineAmanita Muscaria BasicsThe Importance of DreamworkSleep And RecallWho Is The Dreamer?Training Your Intuition Through DreamsHealing Fear In Real LifeSymbols And Dream LanguageDream CirclesUnderstanding 5 MeO DMTHow She Works with Plant MedicineSafe Sourcing of Amanita Muscaria and LegalityWhat Is Light Language? Visit Lynda's website ________BECOME YOUR OWN SHAMAN Introductory Online CourseThe Magical Path Shamanic WorkbookFor more information about Wendy's new visionary fiction book, Raven's Daughter, or to purchase a copy, visit Three Worlds PressVisit Wendy’s website to learn more about the the Harmonic Egg®  Lucid Cafe episodes by topic  Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube   ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of Lucid Cafe, I’m joined by Seth Steinzor, author of The View From the Other Side of My Head, for a candid and thought-provoking conversation about what happens when a highly trained, analytical mind encounters experiences it can’t explain.Raised without a spiritual framework and trained as an attorney, Seth spent much of his life grounded in logic and reason — until a series of unexpected encounters with shamanic trance opened a doorway into an entirely different way of perceiving reality. What began during the uncertainty of the pandemic soon evolved into a deeply transformative practice, challenging his assumptions and reshaping his understanding of consciousness, embodiment, and the nature of existence itself.In this episode, Seth discusses: His New Book Secular UpbringingSearch for Spiritual ConnectionPower Animal EncounterLearning How to JourneyRituals and the ShofarThe Experience of Accessing the Spirit WorldDreams and RealityInner Guidance ProcessDream World vs Waking WorldLucidity and DetachmentFinding a TeacherHow Shamanic Practice Transformed HimCulture and SymbolismThe Upper World and DeathLearn More about Seth's Book: The View From the Other Side of My HeadSeth's website ________BECOME YOUR OWN SHAMAN Introductory Online Course The Magical Path Shamanic WorkbookFor more information about Wendy's new visionary fiction book, Raven's Daughter, or to purchase a copy, visit Three Worlds PressVisit Wendy’s website to learn more about the the Harmonic Egg®  Lucid Cafe episodes by topic  Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube   ★ Support this podcast ★

I’m joined by clairvoyant reader, healer, and teacher Dave Clark for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about intuition, healing, and what it really means to “see” clearly.Dave shares how his work centers on reading energy to uncover the unconscious patterns shaping our relationships, health, and life path — not by predicting the future, but by helping people reconnect with their own inner knowing. We also explore his approach to mediumship and the profound healing that can come from connecting with loved ones who have passed.We also dive into the practical side of intuitive development: deprogramming the analytical mind, working with emotional reactivity, cultivating discernment in an overwhelming information landscape, and honoring ethical boundaries in healing work.This is a rich and grounded exploration of intuition, loss, and transformation — and an invitation to trust your own capacity to see more clearly.In this episode, Dave discusses:How Readings HealMediumshipHis Origin Story and TrainingHis Daughter Ella and the VeilDeprogramming Mind and FeelingsEthics and InvitationsInside a Clairvoyant ReadingIntegration and TimingUnfolding Self DiscoveryWhy Healers Are Needed NowDiscernment In Information AgeDream Reality And Self CreationOvercoming A Victim MindsetTeaching Clairvoyance FoundationsNeutrality And Course PathApplying Intuition In ChaosAn Example of Clairvoyance in ActionLucid Dreaming Life LensHow He Works with PeopleDave's website: divineroots.love________For more information about Wendy's new visionary fiction book, Raven's Daughter, or to purchase a copy, visit Three Worlds PressBECOME YOUR OWN SHAMAN Introductory Online CourseVisit Wendy’s website to learn more about the the Harmonic Egg®  Lucid Cafe episodes by topic  Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube  ★ Support this podcast ★