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  • Are you afraid of your rage? Do you ignore your body’s reaction when you set boundaries? Do you over-identify with your mental health symptoms?

    In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by Dr Jennifer Mullan, the creator of the Decolonizing Therapy Instagram page and a major disruptor in the mental health industrial complex. Jennifer’s work explores global generational trauma to unlock the wisdom of our sacred rage, which she and Sarah examine in this conversation. Jennifer uses examples from her own life to dissect why all boundaries are not made equal, to explore the power of reciprocity, and to share about being a work work in progress. She also talks about how to safely invite rage into your life and practice. This revolutionary conversation dismantles what you may think you know about boundaries, therapy, and mental health.

    You’ll learn:

    The importance of rageHow to separate your identity from your mental heathHow white supremacy has impacted Western therapy practicesHow our trauma impacts our response to boundariesHow to safely express rageWhy it can help to accept assistance from specialists

    If you’re ready to learn how your sacred rage can serve you, this episode is for you.

    Dr. Jennifer Mullan, also lovingly known as “The Rage Doctor,” is the author of the national bestselling book “Decolonizing Therapy: Oppression, Historical Trauma & Politicizing Your Practice.” She is a dynamic and highly sought-after international speaker as well as an ancestral wound worker, organizational consultant, teacher, course creator, community builder, and decolonized mental health movement starter.

    Sign up to Decolonizing Therapy’s Sacred Rage Retreat waitlist here

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  • Have you ever wondered how to enhance your psychic abilities? Do you feel guilt for avoiding your magical practice? Do you struggle to channel intense emotions?

    Sarah’s mailbag is overflowing with questions from her glorious patrons, and in this episode she dedicates some time to answering them. She shares the discovery of her psychic gifts, why she doesn’t want to channel the dead, and how her magical practice changed when she became chronically ill. She also explores the role of consent in accessing guides, and the best methods of harnessing emotional and energetic intelligence to channel intense feelings skilfully.

    You’ll learn:

    How to unlock your psychic giftsHow to reinvigorate your magical practice when you’re lacking energyHow to effectively channel your energyWhy you should stop comparing your present self to past versions of youHow to effectively release frustration

    If you feel a block in your practice, this episode is for you.

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    Listen to Sarah on Living in this Queer Body, Asher Pandjiris’ podcast, here.

    Listen to Moonbeaming episode 179, How to Use Your Spiritual Gifts: Sarah’s Origin Story, here.

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  • Do you hold yourself to impossibly high standards? Do you struggle to validate yourself? Are you scared to start new things for fear of wasting your time?

    In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by executive coach, founder of Reset, author, podcaster, trained meditation teacher, and reiki master Liz Tran. Liz candidly shares the bumps in her road to entrepreneurial success, revealing how, by harnessing self-compassion, she has been able to trust her intuition and reach incredible success. Sarah and Liz explore the importance of intrinsic validation, motivation, and self-trust as tools for growth. Personal development and professional success go hand-in-hand in this fascinating episode packed full of actionable examples and insights.

    How to find your pathHow to differentiate your intuition from anxietyWhat it takes to write a bookThe importance of intrinsic validationWhy your brain’s negativity bias impacts growthHow to love yourself when you feel like you’re failing

    If you’re ready to be freed from the shackles of perfectionism and embrace growth through learning about the world and yourself, this episode is for you.

    Liz Tran is the founder of Reset, where she works as an executive coach to the CEOs and founders of the fastest-growing companies in the world. Liz is also a meditation teacher and studied at the Samyak Ashram in Dharamshala, India. She is the creator of the podcast, Reset with Liz Tran, and the author of THE KARMA OF SUCCESS. Through both these mediums, Liz brings the support of coaching to a broader audience.

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  • Do you blame yourself when others treat you badly? Do you trust your intuition? Have you ever tried forgiving yourself?

    Following last week’s episode about dealing with haters in a societal sense, Sarah now gets personal. Diving into a specific instance of mistreatment, betrayal, and public slander, Sarah outlines how our subconscious, shadow self, and inner child can sabotage our growth if we aren’t willing to heal. She outlines the importance of self-love and self-reflection to overcome the judgements of others.

    You’ll learn:

    Why we don’t always leave bad situations, even when our intuition knows the truthHow your inner child’s unmet needs can sabotage your chance to growWhy we have to look to ourselves for healingThe importance of self-forgivenessWhy we downplay our intuition

    If you can be your own worst critic, this episode is for you.

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    Listen to How I Deal with Haters (Part 1) here

    Trashing: The Dark Side of Sisterhood by Jo Freeman published in Ms. magazine in 1976

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  • Do you fear being perceived? Are you afraid to share your thoughts with the world? Do you take the opinions of others to heart?

    With the online world now infiltrating almost all aspects of our lives, the fear of judgement from others is more pertinent than ever. But what if you let go of that fear? In this episode, Sarah shares her experience of dealing with haters. She presents practical, energetic and existential ways to deal with criticism. This is a deep dive on misogyny, the psychology of haters, and how to make your art even as a highly sensitive creative.

    You’ll learn:

    How to identify concern trolling or perfectionism trollingWhat people really mean when they say they don’t want to be perceivedAbout the energies behind criticismHow to creatively channel jealousyHow to recognize when someone’s nervous system is dysregulatedPractical ways to have boundaries so you can make the work you are supposed to make in the world

    If you’re holding back from putting yourself out there for fear of negative feedback from others, this episode is for you.

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    Being Known, and Not at All by Devon Price

    Let’s go crazy by Lauren Hough

    The Right to Art: fandom, parasociality, and the big thief of it all by Eliza McLamb

    Is it true love, or is it parasociality? by Devaney Wolfe

    Watch Eliza McLamb on A Bit Fruity here

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  • Do you find creating difficult? Does the instability of the world right now impact your creativity? Have you ever wondered what Sarah’s creative process looks like?

    In this timeless episode, Sarah walks you through how she creates podcast episodes, courses, newsletters, books, meditations, and more. Filled with tangible steps and guidance, Sarah encourages you to learn from others but ultimately create for yourself.

    You’ll learn:

    The difference between interdependence and codependence in the creative processWhy everything you create is for you, firstHow to strengthen your intuitionHow structure precedes flowThe ins and outs of the Carrier Bag of CreationWhy it's important to include the subconscious mind in creation

    By the end of this episode, you'll be able to get out of your own way and create with ease!

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    The Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction by Ursula K. LeGuin

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  • Is your business stressing you out? Not sure where to put your energy? Don’t know how to actualize your desires?

    Last year, Sarah made peace with the notion of letting her business go. In doing so, she gave herself the space to make the Moon Studio the best it can be, and to support the life she wants to live. Jam-packed full of prompts and practices, this episode will guide you back to the root of what you really want, showing you how to make your desires work best for you and your life force.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    What to include in your map for 2025What changes and shifts are required to fulfill your desiresHow to recognize when societal expectations are blocking youHow to know when it’s time to redesign your lifestyleHow to hold yourself accountable to your dreamsHow to know when to let go of a dream

    If you’re ready to address the blocks standing in the way of your version of success, this episode is for you!

    Listen to Moonbeaming episode 188 with Brooke Manning here.

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  • Are you scared to slow down? Do you feel guilty when you take a break? Do you know how to rest? In this overstimulating time of incessant calamities, our collective energy is palpable, and rest is needed more than ever. In this episode, Sarah breaks down three reasons why it is so hard to rest in our dominant culture. She shares methods for finding your own restful rituals and resisting the demands of urgency and self-extraction. Sarah also shares more from her mini-sabbatical last year, what happened, and what she found out.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    Why it is so hard to restWhat happens when we restHow to retrain your nervous systemHow to avoid shame and guilt when restingHow the foundation the U.S. is built on impacts restDifferent methods of rest

    If you feel overwhelmed, overworked or overstimulated, if you are desperate for rest but simply don’t know where to start, this episode is for you.

    For more on the originator, Tricia Hersey, of the Rest as Resistance Movement, go here, and read her book here.

    Listen to Moonbeaming episode 160 with Aidan Wachter here

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  • How do you support a friend with a chronic illness? Do you have a chronic illness and are wondering how to create more support and transparency? In this episode, Sarah meets with close friend Brooke Manning to discuss the ingredients of a nurturing, long-lasting friendship. Brooke explores the crossover between death and friendships, and how both require vulnerability, curiosity, and acceptance. This conversation will help support you in navigating relationships and change.

    In this episode you’ll learn

    How to authentically nurture your friendshipsWays to support chronically ill friendsHow to identify your boundaries in friendshipsWhat accepting death can gift usHow to begin a death practice

    If you want to invest in relationships and community more in 2025, while still taking care of yourself, and open to the gifts of change and endings, this intimate conversation is for you.

    We’ll be creating a special in-person event together in Los Angeles February 15th, sign up here.

    About Brooke: Based in Toronto, Brooke is a queer, polyamorous, polytheistic pagan, artist, musician, poet, clinical hypnotherapist and death doula. Brooke facilitates monthly death-positive workshops and is currently studying Psychotherapy at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto.

    Check out Brooke’s website here.

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  • How can laughter enhance our meditative practice? What can non-linear sensations teach us? How is minding our own business a spiritual practice? Today, we are joined by the one and only Laraaji to take a deep dive into the omniverse. Get ready to embrace the non-linear and understand the power of this moment!

    In this episode you’ll learn

    How laughter can enhance your practiceWhat the non-linear can teach us about ourselvesHow to find safety in the omniverseWhy minding your own business is spiritual

    Don’t miss out on this enlightening and joyful conversation.

    About Laraaji: Ambient experimental musician & Laughter Playshop Guide lives in Harlem NYC. Has recorded over 50 Solo and collab albums of original music for inspirational and healing listening since 1978. List includes Ambient #3 (Day of Radiance) produced by Brian Eno, Flow Goes the Universe, Vision Songs Vol 1, Unicorns in Paradise, Segue to Infinity. LARAAJI currently tours as a solo and collaborative musician/Laughter Playshop guide internationally. With a vision of deep listening sound baths and therapeutic laughter releasing.

    Check our Laraaji’s website here.

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  • What are we discussing when we talk about the shadow? What are the shadows of the Hermit? What do you do when you get the Hermit reversed? We are joined to today by tarot scholar, author, and all-around genius Maria Minnis to discuss all things shadow Hermit. By the end of this episode, your mind will be blown, your practice will be enhanced, and you'll never think of the Hermit the same way again.

    In this episode, you’ll learn

    What the shadow isWhat the Hermit reversed means, and what to do about itWhat the Hermit's shadow can help us with

    This is a masterclass in the Tarot, and a don't miss episode.

    About Maria: Maria Minnis is an unapologetically Black and queer tarot reader of 20+ years who teaches people about blending their spirituality with magic, liberation work, and eroticism in their everyday lives. She believes that the end result of all magic should be to cultivate a more equitable and empathetic planet. She lives in Los Angeles with her partner and their naked kitty. She is the author of Tarot for the Hard Work. Find Maria here and on Instagram here.

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  • Are you ready for 2025? After this episode, you'll be!

    In this episode, Sarah discusses the energetic signature of our archetype of the year: The Hermit.

    In this episode, you’ll learn

    The key meanings of the HermitWhy we are in a "Hermit Year"Ways to make the most of 2025

    For the very best outcome for 2025, use this episode as a primer, and then join us for the Hermit Workshop!

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  • And just like that, the end of 2024 is upon us. Say goodbye to The Strength Year with a supportive practice.

    This week, Sarah leads a heart-opening and heart-strengthening meditation.

    Use it any time you need to connect to yourself, open your heart, clear your heart center, and strengthen your heart intuition.

    Thank you for a beautiful year, and we will see you soon in our January workshop series!

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  • Feeling daunted by the thought of shorter, darker days? Want to know how to embrace the magic of the solstice?

    We’ve got you! Sarah is here to give you the tools to reflect on the year and encourage your practice. She shares her reflections on the power of the winter solstice and provides tips for getting back into your practice, incrementally, bit by bit, mirroring the sun’s incremental shift of light. Winter is the time to dream



    In this episode, you’ll learn

    How the Solstice can be worked with in your practiceHow darkness can be a giftSolstice ritual suggestions

    It’s time to wrap up the year, and Sarah shows you how.

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  • Did you find yourself repeating old patterns this year? Feel like you didn’t achieve enough?

    If you’re feeling ready to change for good, our host, Sarah, is primed to tell you how. Using Tarot archetypes as guides, Sarah poses transformative, reflective questions that lead to long-lasting change. With practical tools and suggestions, this episode will give you the insight to recognize how to elevate your spiritual practice and embrace the progress you have made on your journey so far.

    In this episode you’ll learn:

    How to utilize Tarot archetypesHow to know what problems are worth expanding your energy to solveWhat impact honesty can have on your relationship with yourselfHow to shift loneliness to solitude

    Say goodbye to destructive cycles and welcome in the new year ready to thrive!

    STRENGTH YEAR EPISODES

    Listen to S6 E132 Our Strength Year

    Listen to S6 E133 The Shadows of Strength With Theresa Reed

    Listen to S6 E151 The Strength Card Demystified

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  • Do you need help to prioritize your practice? Are other people’s emotions getting the better of you?

    In her first recording since the US election, Sarah shares her thoughts on preparing for the upcoming year and harnessing the courage to move forward. She highlights how to recognize the toxicity pervasive in mainstream culture and how to ensure you stay grounded amongst the noise. Learn how to control and effectively process your emotions at this heightened time could be just the ticket to avoid burnout


    In this episode, you’ll learn

    How to refine your energyHow to nourish your life forceWhen a conversation is a projection rather than a dialogueHow to get back to focusing on personal dreams

    If you’re ready to utilize your strength from this year and launch into the next prepared and grounded, this episode is for you!

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  • Do you want to make more art or dissolve your writer’s block? How do prolific artists find the time, energy, and passion to compose art? Have you wondered how to weave your creative practice and the natural world together?

    In this Moonbeaming episode, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener and Jacqueline Suskin, a poet who’s written over 40 thousand poems uncover Jacqueline’s creative process for on-demand poetry writing by way of improvisation, muses, and channeling energy.

    In this episode you’ll learn:

    How to become the bridge to channel messages from the macro to the microLife as practice through patience and observationHow to tune into Earth’s rhythms and the impact of seasonal cycles of creative workExamples of how to create a simple ritual when receiving creative, intuitive gifts

    If you want to renew inspiration and revive curiosity, translate energy transmission into creative projects and collaborate with Earth’s cycles, this episode is for you.

    About Guest: Jacqueline Suskin is a poet and educator who has composed over forty thousand improvisational poems with her ongoing writing project, Poem Store. Suskin is the author of 8 books, including The Edge of The Continent Volumes 1-3, Help in the Dark Season, Every Day is a Poem, and A Year in Practice, with work featured in various publications including the New York Times, the Atlantic, and the Los Angeles Times. An ecstatic earth-worshiper, she lives in Detroit where she works as a teaching artist with InsideOut Literary Arts, bringing nature poetry into classrooms with her Poem Forest curriculum.

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    Book: A Year in PracticeWebsiteInstagram

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  • Are you stuck in the sometimes confusing path of spirituality? Do you ask yourself, ‘Is this really for me?’ or ‘Am I required to share my spiritual gifts for a happier life?’

    Hint: You don’t have to.

    If you haven’t listened to part 1 and part 2 of this mini series, Thoughts on a Future Spirituality, go back and take a listen before jumping into this final part.

    In this Moonbeaming episode, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener gets personal and talks about her early reluctance to mysticism, tarot as a portal to her psychic abilities, and the path to understanding which of her spiritual gifts to keep close and which gifts thrive in broader community. This episode is packed with business tips for mystics, psychics, modern witches, and artists.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    The concept and practice of timeline weavingEnergetic hygiene for highly sensitive and psychic peopleConsent for the utilization of spiritual giftsAdvice for service-based businessesThe value of lunar practices and archetypes in spiritual and healing work

    If you’ve been on the fence about your spiritual path, want to utilize your gifts effectively, or need guidance and preparation on your mystical and creative profession, this episode is for you.

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  • Don’t you want better life lessons? Want to learn how to define your spirituality so you can live your life in the truest, magical way possible?

    If you haven’t listened to part 1 of this mini series, Spirituality is not a self-improvement project, go back and take a listen before jumping into this one.

    In this Moonbeaming episode, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener shares how she defines spirituality and its core aspects: prioritization of the Spirit, the natural world, engagement with the truth, its paradoxical nature to the personal and the collective, and the deep connection to creativity.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    The importance of treating things as alive and worthy of acknowledgmentHow detachment and love can access the truthHow personal vulnerabilities often reveal universal experiencesHow the Many Moons planner is an all-in-one, fun tool to support your spiritual engagement practices

    If you’re looking for how to align with your true nature, to start shifting your perspective, and have fun with spirituality, this episode is for you!

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  • Are you an avid self-help consumer who’s always looking to improve yourself and do you question your life every few years? Have you been wondering if you’re truly in touch with your unique spirituality?

    In this Moonbeaming episode, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener introduces common subconscious scripts called The Three S’s of Colonialism: shame, scarcity, and separation, and how spirituality is often misconstrued as a self-improvement project when it’s actually quite different from wellness, self-help, or even religion. Curious?

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    How to release yourself from the co-dependency of self-developmentHow to identify what you may need for trauma healingFor practitioners: becoming more responsible on the language of spirituality, healing, and trauma

    If you’re ready to discern what can actually support your ongoing healing and what spirituality genuinely offers, this episode is for you!

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    Episodes mentioned:

    You Are Not Going To Hell: A Conversation with Eryn Johnson about Healing with the Hierophant

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