Stop Trying to Be Spiritual

One of the biggest causes of human suffering is disconnection from your soul, your intuition, and the part of you where the Divine speaks through you. In this episode, I’m talking about what happens when we outsource our truth to institutions, relationships, other people’s opinions, and the version of ourselves we think we need to be to be loved. That severance creates shame, self-abandonment, exhaustion and a life that doesn’t feel like yours. We’ll explore: • Why “looking outside yourself” creates spiritual confusion • How control, fear of being wrong, and conditioning block self-trust • Why intuitive development is only level one and shadow integration is the work • The parts you’ve locked away that are holding your power • How to reconnect to your knowing and become your own authority This is for the woman who’s tired of performing, tired of searching, and ready to come back to herself not as a concept, but as a lived reality. Listen now and let this be your permission slip to stop conceding your truth to anyone outside of you. Check out the 'How to Actually Change your Life' course and use code- Divine20 for 20% off for podcast listeners.  If you love this podcast, please follow & rate to help others find this podcast too! Until next time, stop trying to be spiritual.

Intuition doesn’t develop in a straight line, and it isn’t meant to feel the same every time. In this episode, I explain why intuitive guidance can feel inconsistent as you develop it, and how that shift is part of learning self-trust rather than a sign of disconnection. We cover: • Why intuition operates on a spectrum • The difference between intensity and accuracy • How daily ritual builds reliability instead of dependency • How conditioning and control interfere with intuitive trust • Why mature intuition integrates into everyday life This conversation is for women developing their intuition for themselves or in service to others who want a grounded, sustainable relationship with their intuitive abilities. Book a 1:1 Spirit Connector session and let's work on channeling your intuition with clarity-Appointments 3 — Laila Taylor Until next time — stop trying to be spiritual.

If you’ve ever felt too emotional, too intense, or like parts of you needed to be hidden in order to be accepted — this episode is for you. In this conversation, I’m joined by Lisa Brogi, licensed therapist and astrologer known as The Lilith Therapist, to explore how astrology can be used as a powerful tool for healing, self-understanding, and reclaiming personal power. We talk about: • Black Moon Lilith and why she represents the parts of you that were exiled or shamed • How your Moon, Chiron, Saturn, and rising sign reveal emotional needs and survival patterns • The connection between shadow work, therapy, and astrology • Why compassion and curiosity not fixing are what actually create healing This episode is about bringing the hidden parts of yourself back into wholeness. Without spiritual bypassing, and without shame. Check out Lisa's offerings here: Pink Moon Therapy // California Astrology Oriented Online Therapy Or follow on TikTok HERE Until next time: stop trying to be spiritual.

Most people are trying to connect to their intuition in ways that keep them second-guessing themselves. They pull cards. Ask for signs. Worry they’re being deceived. And never feel fully grounded or clear. In this episode, I break down what spirit guides actually are, how they communicate, and why learning to connect from within not through fear, tools, or external authority...changes everything. I share: Why spirit guides are one of the most underutilized resources in spiritual awakening The difference between guides, angels, higher self, and loved ones in spirit How fear and unintegrated shadow shut down intuition Why your guides don’t command you and what it means if you think they are How to start trusting what you receive instead of questioning it This conversation is about sovereignty, discernment, and embodied spiritual connection not spiritual hierarchy or blind belief. If you’re ready to stop outsourcing your intuition and start trusting yourself, this episode is for you. Let's work 1:1 on your spiritual abilities: Mentorship Until next time: Stop trying to be spiritual.

If 2025 felt like an ending you didn’t ask for… you’re not imagining it. In this episode of Stop Trying to Be Spiritual, I’m joined again by Courtney Taylor (numerologist + psychic) to unpack what was actually happening in 2025’s collective Year 9 energy and what 2026’s collective Year 1 means for your identity, leadership, and the next 9 years of your life. We talk about numerology in a way that’s practical, grounded, and weirdly validating. Especially if you’ve been in that in-between space where you know everything changed… but you can’t fully see what’s next yet. Inside this conversation: Why 2025 felt heavy: endings, shedding, and “the universe will do it for you” energy What 2026 Year 1 is really about (and why you may not see instant results yet) How to calculate your personal year (and why it hits differently depending on your life path) Master numbers in personal years (11/22) and when they matter The personal day numbers system Courtney uses to plan her life + business (and stop the shame spiral) “Money days” (yes, that’s a real thing in this method) + why Day 8 is best Odd vs even number energy: momentum vs integration (and why some of us hate structure but need it) Compatibility + number dynamics (and why some number pairings feel… challenging) Timing for launches, big decisions, and even conceiving/creation cycles Courtney’s closing message for 2026 is simple: move before you’re ready. Not from chaos. From self-leadership. Connect with Courtney: She shares her work, sessions, and her program The Legend Code (personal days + timing) find more info here: The Legend Code Until next time: Stop trying to be spiritual.

If you’ve ever questioned your intuition, felt overwhelmed by what you’re sensing, or wondered if you’re doing something wrong spiritually. This episode is for you. In this episode, I break down: Mediumship and spirit communication after death Angels vs spirit guides and how they actually feel different The fear around “entity attachments” and why it’s often misunderstood Energy cleansing myths and what’s really happening beneath the surface This isn’t about denying spiritual experiences. It’s about understanding them without fear, coming back into your body, and learning to trust your intuition from a grounded place. 1:1 Mentorship information HERE If interested in yearlong mentorship + Intuitive healer program email me at- hello@lailataylor.com for more information. Sessions & Offerings HERE Until next time: Stop trying to be spiritual.

Listen to this podcast/masterclass if you can read energy clearly for other people, but when it comes to your own life, your intuition feels confusing or quiet. In this episode, I break down why this happens and why it has nothing to do with your gifts or ability. This isn’t an intuition problem. It’s a self-trust and worthiness pattern. We talk about how ego interferes with intuitive clarity, why yes/no questions keep you stuck, and how to ask better questions so your intuition can actually guide your decisions. If you’ve ever felt like your intuition works for everyone but you, this episode will bring clarity. Work with me HERE... Stop trying to be spiritual. ❤️

If you have experienced deep rejection, isolation, or pain, especially early in life, this episode is for you. Many healers and intuitives are forged through hardship, not because something went wrong, but because their soul required it. Rejection is not punishment. It is initiation. Feeling blocked or off path is often the very thing pushing you back toward your purpose. In this episode, I share: Why healers and intuitives often experience rejection and isolation How pain becomes the medicine that awakens you Why spiritual awakenings require identity death and ego dismantling The reason relationships and old versions of you fall away before alignment arrives How your hardship is redirecting you toward your soul’s path If you are in the middle of a spiritual awakening that feels confusing, heavy, or lonely, you are not broken. You are being forged. Your pain has meaning. And it is leading you home. My intuitive led courses are 25 percent off through the Solstice on 12/21 HERE One to one mentorship and healer pathways are also open HERE Stop trying to be spiritual.

If your intuition feels unclear or hard to trust, this episode shows you the real reason: the conversations you’re avoiding, the boundaries you’re crossing, and the patterns you’re still repeating in your daily life. I break down: Why your self-betrayal becomes intuitive confusion How the “good girl / martyr” identity blocks spirit connection Why retreats + readings spark awakening but don’t sustain it How to become the intuitive in your actual life, not just in meditation The exact moment your psychic abilities start to feel clear If your spiritual awakening isn’t “working yet,” it’s still working on you. This episode will help you shift from surface-level spirituality into embodied, trustworthy intuition. Courses + Mentorship Mentioned: • How to Actually Change Your Life (identity + embodiment work) • Awaken (psychic abilities + spirit guides) • 3–12 Month Intuitive Mentorship- 2 spots left If this episode hit you, follow, share, and leave a review — it truly helps the show grow. Until next time… stop trying to be spiritual.

If you’ve been feeling the nudge to go deeper into your intuition and healing work, I’m running a special holiday sale through December 21. All readings are 20% off and courses are 25% off for a limited time 🎄 You can explore the offers and grab your spot here: https://laila-taylor.mykajabi.com/holiday Feeling lost, unsteady, or unsure who you’re becoming on your spiritual path, this episode is for you. I’m sharing a channeled collective oracle reading using the Angel Guide Oracle, and the cards that came through: Spiritual Growth, Clear Cancel and Release, Do the Work, Listen Deeply, and Take Charge and Action all tell a very clear story. Right now, many people are experiencing spiritual expansion and contraction at the same time. There is confusion, identity shedding, nervous system quivering, and the sense that something new is trying to be born through you. This episode walks you through what that actually means, why it feels so intense, what you’re being asked to release, and how to move forward when you don’t know what you’re doing yet. I talk about the real process of spiritual growth. The part no one prepares you for. The part where old beliefs fall apart, your sense of self shifts, your intuition whispers instead of shouts, and you’re asked to act before you feel ready. If you’ve been asking spirit for clarity, this will help you understand what’s unfolding and how to work with it rather than fight it. Use this episode as a meditation point, a grounding space, and a reminder that nothing about your awakening is random. You’re being asked to trust yourself, clear what is no longer yours, and take small, grounded action toward the identity your soul is trying to grow you into. Work 1:1 with me here: www.lailataylor.com

If you’ve been feeling the nudge to go deeper into your intuition and healing work, I’m running a special holiday sale through December 21. All readings are 20% off and courses are 25% off for a limited time 🎄 You can explore the offers and grab your spot here: https://laila-taylor.mykajabi.com/holiday Clairvoyance is not about seeing perfectly or receiving crystal clear images on command. It is your ability to see energy, symbolism, memory, and intuitive truth through your inner vision. But when clairvoyance is ungrounded, it can feel confusing, overwhelming, and impossible to trust. In this episode I walk you through why your clairvoyance might feel chaotic, why you see random faces or intense imagery, and how much of what you perceive is shaped by your beliefs, fears, and unprocessed emotional energy. I share the real reason your psychic vision can shift so dramatically and why grounding and integration matter more than simply trying to “open your third eye.” You will learn how to create an energetic viewing screen so your clairvoyance becomes stable, clear, and functional instead of scattered and frightening. I explain how to differentiate symbolic images from actual intuitive information, how to work with your imagination in a grounded way, and why developing boundaries with spirit actually strengthens your gifts rather than limiting them. If you want to deepen your clairvoyance without fear and begin receiving messages that are aligned, compassionate, and clear, this episode will help you understand the inner work that makes your psychic vision trustworthy. For deeper development, you can explore my Spirit Connector sessions, the Awaken course, or apply for Mentorship. Thank you for being here and for sharing your time with me. Until next time, stop trying to be spiritual.

In this episode I break down what psychic abilities actually are and how to recognize the ones you already have. Most people are using their gifts every day without realizing it, so I walk you through the core abilities and how they show up in real life. We explore • clairvoyance and why it is not the most reliable sense • clairaudience and how to tell spirit from your own thoughts • clairsentience and the difference between intuitive feeling and empathic overwhelm • clairtangency, clairalience, and clairgustance and how they come through the body I explain how your beliefs, your nervous system, and your self trust impact the way you receive messages and why developing your abilities is less about being gifted and more about awareness and practice. If you want to go deeper into intuition, spirit guides, and energy work, My Awaken course is a self-paced, you got for life course, if you’re ready to explore your gifts, meet your spirit team, and build intuitive confidence. Use code: PODCAST to get 20% off.  You can also book a Spirit Connector session for one-on-one mentoring HERE Let me know what you think your primary psychic ability is ✨

In this episode, I share how to stop treating your intuition like a magic eight ball and start living from it as a natural, effortless part of who you are. You’ll learn why intuitive trust isn’t something you “turn on” when you need answers, but a frequency you build through daily devotion and connection to your soul. I talk about the difference between using your intuition to get guidance and living as the intuitive woman you already are. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your intuition, unsure if you’re “doing it right,” or only check in when you have big decisions to make, this episode will show you how to embody intuitive living every day. I also share how this simple shift transforms your relationship with Spirit, your energy, and your sense of inner peace, so that intuition becomes second nature. Listen now to begin living from the energy of your soul. My course How to Actually Change Your Life begins November 6. Learn the rituals and practices to make intuitive living your natural state HERE

Your awakening isn’t something to give away; It’s a call to remember yourself. In this episode, I share why so many intuitives feel stuck or burnt out when their spiritual path becomes about healing others. You’ll learn how to reconnect to your own energy, meet yourself in the present moment, and return to the truth that your spiritual awakening is for you. How to Actually Change your Life course info HERE If you haven't already, please like, share, and comment how this episode hit you!! It's a FREE & easy way to support this free content. 😘

If you’ve ever wondered why your intuition feels confusing, unpredictable, or even draining; You may be an empath who hasn’t learned what your own energy feels like yet. In this episode, I walk you through what it really means to be an empath, why it can make your psychic abilities feel unreliable, and how to start regulating your energy so you can finally trust your intuition again. I share what it was like when I was first opening up my gifts. How I used to feel other people’s emotions and physical pain and what finally helped me stop absorbing energy that wasn’t mine. We’ll talk about the difference between emotional and physical empathy, the link between empathy and childhood safety patterns, and how to shift from being consumed by energy to actually working with it. If you’re tired of feeling like your sensitivity is a curse, this episode will help you see it for what it really is a pathway to your deepest intuitive power. I also share how I teach this work inside my: How to Change Your Life course, where I show you how to clear, hold, and balance your energy so your intuition can guide you with clarity and confidence. Get on the list to Change Your Life HERE and check out my offerings HERE

If you’re someone who gives intuitive or psychic readings or wants to; This episode is essential. I’m sharing what completely changed my confidence, accuracy, and connection when I started reading for clients… and it wasn’t another training or tool. It was my inner child. I used to spiral before every session. What if I get it wrong? What if I don’t get anything? What if they don’t understand me? I thought I just needed to get better at reading… but what I really needed was to meet the part of me that was scared to be seen, scared to be wrong, and scared to be magical. In this episode, we dive deep into: – How your inner child affects your clarity as a reader – What to do before every session to feel grounded and expansive – Why your nervous system is the missing key to connection – How I accidentally blocked clients from booking because of self-doubt – Symbolic inner child work to build confidence and trust – What I did every day to go from self-doubt to soul-trust If you’re ready to feel clear, grounded, and powerful in your readings, this episode will show you how to reconnect with the part of you that always knew. Join the waitlist for How to Actually Change Your Life, my ritual-based course for empaths, intuitives, and healers. It’s launching at the end of the month with a special bonus and exclusive price for waitlist members only. Link is below. Jump on the waitlist HERE Until next time, stop trying to be spiritual.

How do you know if it’s really your intuition speaking or just your thoughts, your fears, your stories? In this episode of Stop Trying to Be Spiritual, I’m answering the real questions that came straight from my newsletter community the ones we all ask on the spiritual path. You’ll hear me share: • How to tell the difference between intuition and your mental chatter (with real-life examples that will click immediately) • The signs of a spiritual awakening and how it might be unfolding in your own life right now • What to do when it feels like you know you’re guided… but still feel disconnected from your spirit team • Ways to strengthen your psychic gifts even if you’re not sure what they are yet • How to create a “calling card” with your guides so you can recognize their energy and actually trust it • Why your intuitive gifts may not show up the way you expect and how to work with what’s already there • A real conversation about the discouragement that can happen on this path, and how to move through it with self-trust This episode is full of practical tools, gentle guidance, and the kind of truth-telling that helps you remember what you already know. Want to go deeper? •  How to Actually Change Your Life is the course I've been dreaming of creating for you. I will show you the exact rituals, intentions, & practices to not just know you are intuitive but LIVE it fully. Opening at end of October sign up HERE to get on the email list & get special rates and access.  • My Awaken course is a self-paced, you got for life course, if you’re ready to explore your gifts, meet your spirit team, and build intuitive confidence. Use code: PODCAST to get 20% off.   

If your intuition feels foggy, your channel feels blocked, or your readings feel "off" you’re probably bypassing the work or need to double down on it; That will truly change everything. In this episode, I’m sharing why inner child and shadow work are the missing keys to unlocking your clearest, most trustworthy psychic abilities. These gifts do not turn off; they just get flipped on their heads. Your clairvoyance becomes fear. Your clairsentience becomes overwhelm. Your clairaudience turns into mental noise. We talk about: Why your psychic abilities must be grounded in nervous system safety The connection between fear, trauma, and your energetic filter How shadow work reveals where your light has been misdirected The daily energetic check-in I do to tune my “channel” A story about my clairvoyant husband and what happened when he hit a spiritual wall The dangerous side of spiritual gifts without deep self-connection This is a transmission straight from my guides to your spirit. If you’re ready to move from chaos and fear into clarity and confidence in your gifts: this episode is your sign. Listen now and reclaim the parts of you holding the power you’ve been seeking.  Leave a comment below let me know how this episode hit you <3

If you've ever felt like you're not receiving anything from your intuition; like you're trying to hear your spirit guides, channel the Akashic Records, or connect psychically and it’s just… crickets. This episode is for you. This wasn’t the episode I planned to record today. But after a mentorship session, I had to hit record and speak straight to you all. Because the truth is: the reason you think you're blocked isn't because you're not intuitive it's because you're being way too serious about it. In this raw and real conversation, I walk you through: Why being “stuffy” is actually choking your intuitive voice How childhood patterns, trauma, and religious conditioning block your spiritual gifts The underestimated magic of play, imagination, and “BS-ing” in your spiritual practice Why your fear of being wrong is holding you back more than any actual lack of ability How ritual and subconscious reprogramming actually unlock intuitive clarity I’ll also share some reflections from my own journey and the practices that changed everything. Whether you're an intuitive beginner or a seasoned channeler, this episode will help you soften, reconnect, and flow with your gifts in a whole new way.  Reminder: You don’t need to prove your worth to receive spiritual connection. It’s already yours. You just need to stop judging what’s coming through. Let’s have more fun with it. Book a Spirit Connector Session or look out for my upcoming course if you want to go deeper. Until next time… stop trying to be spiritual

What do you do when life hits you with the kind of grief, betrayal, and shock that makes you question everything you thought you knew? In this personal episode, I share what’s been coming up for me during this current eclipse season especially around unexpected endings, betrayal, and the unraveling of relationships I thought were solid. This isn’t just about astrology (though yes, Virgo/Pisces eclipse energy is loud); it’s about the universal moments when life cracks open and forces us to decide who we’re going to be in the middle of it. I talk about:-The patterns of people-pleasing and perfectionism that keep us silencing ourselves-What it means to actually move emotions through the body without intellectualizing them -How I’ve been learning to use my voice in a way that’s messy, heart-led, and true -Why boundaries are holy, and why forgiveness starts with yourself- And the power of staying steady even when everything feels unstable If you're in the middle of something right now if your world feels a little upside down this ones for you. Come float in the storm with me. You’re not alone. And even in the confusion, all is well. Let this episode be your permission to grieve, to reset, and to come back to your truth.