Lucid Cafe

This episode might surprise you. I had no idea until I spoke with my guest Bruce Fertman that the way we’ve unconsciously learned to walk is actually doing us a disservice. In fact, most of us are making it harder than it needs to be. In this episode we discuss Bruce and his coauthor Michael J. Gelb’s new book Walking Well: A New Approach for Experiencing Comfort and Vitality in Every Step; a helpful guide that’s chock full of secrets, advice, and guidance on walking with pleasure, power, poise, and peace.Bruce Fertman brings sixty years of study as a movement artist and educator to his work, having trained in gymnastics, modern dance, ballet, contact improvisation, the Alexander Technique, tai chi chuan, aikido, chanoyu (Japanese tea ceremony), Argentine tango, and kyudo (Zen archery). For the past thirty years Fertman has taught in Europe, Asia, and the Americas helping people experience the interconnectedness of physical and spiritual life.In this episode Bruce discusses:How walking can be more than exerciseWalking as a metaphor“Sleep walking” your way through lifeHow walking can help you increase your awareness of your bodyDeveloping a new relationship with your bodyWalking and breathingWalking for inspirationMyths about walkingWalking for vitalityTips on how to walk wellWalking with “bear” feetWalking shoulder to shoulderWalking for transformationThe connection between sitting, standing and walkingBruce and Michael’s website: Walking Well ________BECOME YOUR OWN SHAMAN Introductory Online Course: Learn MoreVisit Wendy’s website to learn more about the Harmonic Egg® / Ellipse® “Gifts and Tools to Explore and Celebrate the Unseen Worlds” - The Lucid Path BoutiqueLucid Cafe episodes by topic Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube  ★ Support this podcast ★

01-03

54:30

Cacao is more than just a drink that many are sharing in their ceremonies; it is a Master Plant Medicine that, although not psychedelic, carries the power to open hearts, facilitate deep inner work, and foster a profound connection with the essence of life. My guest Judy Machado, founder of Goddess Temple Cacao, is following her passion to introduce people to the healing magic of Ceremonial Cacao. Judy spent a year and half Consulting for a bean-to-bar chocolate company. She became infatuated with the spiritual story and significance of Cacao and whole-heartedly connected to the power of this heart-opening, Consciousness-raising plant medicine. She worked intimately with a Shipibo-Canibo trained Shaman to deepen her connection with the plant, journeying through many of the ancient and sacred Cacao Dietas to receive teachings and wisdom. She began to experience a deepening relationship to this benevolent Spirit Guide, receiving messages to share with the world. In this episode, Judy discusses:How Cacao is a Master Teacher PlantThe difference between medicinal and teacher plantsCreating a Cacao ritualHow the Cacao Spirit invites a heart-opening journey inwardThe Cacao Dieta ceremonyDeveloping a relationship with the Spirit of CacaoTransforming beliefsHow the Spirit of Cacao can help us remember and broaden our perspectivesCreating the Cacao ritual that’s right for youThe transformative nature of CacaoFree introductory gifts she offers people (links below)5-Day Cacao Drinking Challenge for beginners (link below) Cacao retreatsVisit Judy’s websiteFree offerings for Lucid Café listeners from Judy:FREE Metamorphosis Journey-To-Self Meditation5-Day Cacao Drinking Challenge: Breakup with coffee & Awaken with CacaoFREE live training How to Transform Your Passion for Cacao into a Profitable, Impactful BusinessFREE live training Meet your Cacao & Mushroom Spirit Guides through the sacred Master Plant Medicine Dieta________More Info/Enroll: BECOME YOUR OWN SHAMAN Introductory Online Course Visit Wendy’s website to learn more about the Harmonic Egg® Sound and Light Energy Therapy Pod“Gifts and Tools to Explore and Celebrate the Unseen Worlds” - The Lucid Path BoutiqueLucid Cafe episodes by topic  Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube  ★ Support this podcast ★

12-13

54:00

Are you emotionally potty trained? My guest Rachel Kaplan is a licensed psychotherapist who created an accessible framework for self-care and personal transformation that she calls Emotional Potty Training™ (EPT). In this episode and in her new book Feel, Heal & Let That Sh*t Go, she shares her revolutionary call to action that will teach you precisely how to feel your emotions by moving them through your body as nature intended.Rachel Kaplan, MA, MFT, is a licensed psychotherapist with a thriving practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. Creator and host of the acclaimed podcast Healing Feeling Sh*t Show, she is active on a variety of social media channels and has published multiple features in Common Ground. Kaplan has studied yoga, meditation, and hands-on healing practices in India and Nepal, earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, and trained in cutting-edge trauma modalities such as EMDR. She divides her time between Oakland and Joshua Tree, California.In this episode, Rachel discusses:Her creative perspective regarding processing emotionsThe trend of thinking about your feelingsThe tragic event that heavily influenced her lifeThe limits of traditional psychotherapyThe importance of feeling your feelingsHow she teaches people how to get in touch with their wounds in order to release their painThe importance of taking charge of your healing processHer spiritual journeyWhat being emotionally resilient looks likeThe benefits of allowing yourself to feel all your feelingsWhy people experience stuck-nessReactive and proactive emotional releaseThe fear of allowing yourself to feel The importance of feeling a sense of agency in your emotional lifeThe various ways she works with clientsHer podcast Healing Feeling Sh*t ShowRachel’s website________BECOME YOUR OWN SHAMAN Introductory Online Course Visit Wendy’s website to learn more about the Harmonic Egg® energy therapy pod“Gifts and Tools to Explore and Celebrate the Unseen Worlds” - The Lucid Path BoutiqueLucid Cafe episodes by topic Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube   ★ Support this podcast ★

11-22

54:15

To kick off Season 7, I asked my friend Linda River Valente if - given the nature of these “interesting” times - she’d be willing to come back on the show and give us a taste of what we can expect in the coming months through the lens of astrology, as well as how to best navigate the challenges that she sees coming.  Linda offers her clients a lifetime of collected, eclectic wisdom through her work as a seasoned astrologer, witch, holistic sexuality educator, tarot visionary, magic maker, and Burlesque producer and performer. In this episode Linda and Wendy discuss:The astrological forecast for the end of 2024 and the first half of 2025How we can reframe this time in a more relational, collaborative wayThe significance of the outer planetsDifferent ways to interpret the astrologyWendy’s 2008 visionary experiencePluto’s impact on cultureWhat these transitions are inviting us to examine, return to, evolve intoThe experience and qualities of timeThe impact of Mars retrograde (12/6/24-2/23/25)Suggestions regarding how to take advantage of this period of time and take care of your nervous systemLearn more about LindaWant a regular dose of Linda's magic? check out her patreon ________BECOME YOUR OWN SHAMAN Introductory Online Course Visit Wendy’s website to learn more about the the Harmonic Egg®“Gifts and Tools to Explore and Celebrate the Unseen Worlds” - The Lucid Path BoutiqueLucid Cafe episodes by topic Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube  ★ Support this podcast ★

10-30

01:22:04

In this episode I speak with the very fun and engaging Samantha Bennett about how to tap into and explore the things that bring you joy in a way that’s reasonable and not at all intimidating. We discuss her latest book The 15-Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done, which isn’t just about productivity hacks or working more efficiently. Instead, it asks us to adjust our outlook and realize an important truth: we don’t achieve more simply by doing more — we achieve more by doing more of the things that matter.Sam is a writer, speaker, actor, teacher, and creativity-productivity specialist and author of the bestselling, Get It Done: From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day, which Seth Godin described as “An instant classic, essential reading for anyone who wants to make a ruckus.”This bestseller was followed by, Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers and Recovering Perfectionists. She is the founder of TheRealSamBennett.com, a company committed to helping overwhelmed creatives and frustrated over-achievers get unstuck, so you can prioritize, focus and move forward on the goals that matter to you.She is also a wildly popular course instructor on LinkedIn Learning with over a half-million participants and an average of 4.8 stars in a range of courses including, Time Management for Busy People, How to Stop Wasting Time in Meetings, Embracing Times of Uncertainty, and How to Write Emails People Will Actually Read. In this episode Sam discusses:Our unhealthy relationships with time and moneyValue-driven motivationsWhere are you focusing your energy?What matters to you and are you prioritizing it?The 15-minute a day pledgeHer idea of incorporating the pledge into the corporate worldBusiness before pleasure?Zone of geniusRegretWhere does confidence come from?DisciplineHow to manage when you're experiencing difficult life circumstancesSam’s website  ________Sign up for Wendy’s newsletter (scroll to the bottom) to find out when the "Become Your Own Shaman" Intro online course will launch “Gifts and Tools to Explore and Celebrate the Unseen Worlds” - The Lucid Path BoutiqueLucid Cafe episodes by topic  Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube  ★ Support this podcast ★

08-24

54:55

What exactly is a Druid and what do they do? In this episode and in her new book Celtic Druidry: Rituals, Techniques, and Magical Practices, my guest Ellen Evert Hopman unravels some of the mysterious lore surrounding Druidism and shares how our contemporary understanding of this ancient practice is not really complete. Ellen Evert Hopman is the author of a number of books and has been a teacher of Herbalism since 1983 and of Druidism since 1990. She is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild and has presented on Druidism, herbal lore, tree lore, Paganism and magic at conferences, festivals, and events in Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland, Canada, and in the United States.In this episode, Ellen discusses:What a Druid is and what it’s notHer practice as a Celtic Reconstructionist DruidDruidism throughout historyThe Druid’s role in ancient societyThe striking similarities between East Indian and Celtic cultures and religious practicesCeltic ritual and ceremonyThe importance of magicDruids and shamanismWhat it means to truly be a DruidThe Tribe of the Oak Druid training programHow ancient Druids used restorative justice Ellen Evert Hopman’s website The Tribe of the Oak Druid training program________Sign up for Wendy’s newsletter (scroll to the bottom)Visit Wendy’s website to learn more about the the Harmonic Egg® / Ellipse® “Gifts and Tools to Explore and Celebrate the Unseen Worlds” - The Lucid Path BoutiqueLucid Cafe episodes by topic  Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube  ★ Support this podcast ★

08-02

59:31

Can working with Sacred Geometry help you unlock the secrets to your spiritual evolution? Gail and Gregory Hoag have been studying and working with Sacred Geometry for decades and in this episode highlight what they’ve learned and the tools they’ve created to help your personal evolutionary journey. We also discuss their new book Sacred Geometry: The Universal Language of Divine Alignment. The Hoags, revered leaders, speakers and teachers, are revealing how the universal patterns displayed in sacred geometry play a foundational role in the evolution of consciousness. There is magic in how they met, in how they brought their individual gifts and wisdom to a marriage that advanced this knowledge into the world. They have dedicated their lives to making Sacred Geometry accessible to all. And to using their knowledge to inspire a more peaceful, harmonic world.In this episode, Gail and Gregory discuss:What Sacred Geometry isHow Sacred Geometry can expand your sense of self and connectionResonance and relationship within the universeConsciousness and geometryWays Sacred Geometry can enhance your lifeSacred Geometric toolsThe Hoags offeringsGail and Gregory’s website Access the first chapter of their book ________Sign up for Wendy’s newsletter (scroll to the bottom) “Gifts and Tools to Explore and Celebrate the Unseen Worlds” - The Lucid Path BoutiqueLucid Cafe episodes by topic Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube   ★ Support this podcast ★

07-12

59:32

In 2016 Gail Lynn invented the Harmonic Egg®, a large wooden sacred geometric chamber that uses sound and light therapy with a resonant frequency to move and/or re-route blocked energy. In this episode we discuss the Harmonic Egg® - its design, how it works and the experience, as well as Gail’s book Unlocking the Ancient Secrets to Healing: Why science is looking to the past for the future of medicine.Gail is a renowned visionary, inventor and pioneer in the realm of frequency healing, celebrated for her ground-breaking creation, the Harmonic Egg®. Since then she went on to also create the Ellipse® and the LiFTTM. These innovative sound and light frequency chambers, designed with the aim of fostering holistic healing and wellness, stands as a testament to Gail’s visionary approach to promoting mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. In this episode, Gail discusses:How challenges in her life led her to take her power backHer journey from energy therapy practitioner to inventorThe design of the Harmonic Egg® / Ellipse®How different musical instruments impact different organs and systems in the bodyThe mysterious intelligence of sacred geometryThe uptick in frequency-based healing modalitiesHow Harmonic Egg® / Ellipse® sessions workOur culture’s desire for quick fixesHow sessions can help you better manifest your reality The frequency of emotionsUpcoming documentaryLearn more about Gail and Harmonic Egg® products/locations ________Visit Wendy’s website to learn more about the Harmonic Egg® / Ellipse® “Gifts and Tools to Explore and Celebrate the Unseen Worlds” - The Lucid Path BoutiqueLucid Cafe episodes by topic Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube   ★ Support this podcast ★

06-20

59:50

Developing your intuition can streamline your life and make it feel more magical. In this episode,  I speak with Kim Chestney about her latest book The Illumination Code: 7 Keys to Unlock Your Quantum Intelligence, which looks at intuition through the lens of quantum physics. We take some deep dives into fun and intriguing territory in this conversation.Kim Chestney is the author of The Illumination Code, Radical Intuition, and The Psychic Workshop. As the founder of IntuitionLab and the CREATE! Festival, her work raises awareness about the importance of insight in the evolution of individual and world consciousness. Working for nearly twenty years in the tech sector, Chestney has led initiatives with some of the top thought leaders, technology companies, and universities in the world.In this episode, Kim discusses:Her journey to understand how intuition worksIntuition and the quantum realmNon-localityHow our cultural worldviews and lifestyles can be a barrier to accessing our intuitionFinding balance between intellect and intuitionThe genius of intuitionThe first key to unlocking your intuitionOpening the door to the impossibleEntanglementRemote viewingThe Akashic recordsThe illusion of timeConsciousnessManifestationDiscerning true intuitive guidance IntuitionLab and course offeringsKim’s website IntuitionLab website ________“Gifts and Tools to Explore and Celebrate the Unseen Worlds” - The Lucid Path BoutiqueLucid Cafe episodes by topic  Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube  ★ Support this podcast ★

05-28

53:31

Meredith Heller invites us to write as a path toward self-understanding and as a lifelong refuge of unwavering friendship with yourself. Meredith used the power of writing to heal and save her own life and in her latest book Writing By Heart she encourages us to do the same. I can’t imagine how anyone reading her book or listening to this episode would not feel moved to pick up a pen and start writing. Her no frills, rule breaking and creative approach to writing makes a process that’s typically daunting super accessible.Meredith is a poet, author, singer/songwriter, nature lover, and educator. Her passion is empowering women to believe in themselves, trust their creative instincts, cultivate their curiosity, tap their wild wisdom, speak their truth, and ignite their hearts.In this episode, Meredith discusses:How writing became a lifeline in her early lifeWriting poetry as a way to heal and express yourselfHer use of the word “poetry” as an umbrella termHow to make writing a practice to learn, discover, and access authenticityHow her book is an invitation to exploreThe way her relationship with her emotions developed and evolved because of writingLiving a “synchromystic” lifeGetting to know your body through writingThe influence of shamanic practiceExperimenting with different means for getting the words out of youMeredith’s website________Learn more about the Harmonic EllipseSign up for the Lucid Path newsletter“Gifts and Tools to Explore and Celebrate the Unseen Worlds” - The Lucid Path BoutiqueListen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube ★ Support this podcast ★

05-03

58:02

After an accident left Brandy Gillmore gravely disabled, she went from working in network engineering and operations to becoming the #1 rapid results healing expert. In this episode Brandy shares her relentless quest to discover how to completely heal herself and how she uses what she learned to help others heal.In this episode, Brandy discusses:How living with untreatable chronic pain led her to explore alternativesThe power of our mindsBiophotons and healingWhat she discovered on her journey to healingThe influence of emotions and outlookLooking for patterns of thoughts and feelingsWhat prevents someone from healingBrandy’s website: https://brandygillmore.com/________“Gifts and Tools to Explore and Celebrate the Unseen Worlds” - The Lucid Path Boutiquehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/LucidPathLucid Cafe episodes by topic: https://www.lucidpathwellness.com/lucid-cafe-podcastListen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSseC4eLwkov3lFSZVkYDYA ★ Support this podcast ★

04-12

44:52

In this episode I chat with the host of the Supernormalized podcast CeeJay Barnaby about his spiritual journey, personal philosophies and powerful meditation practice. He also gives us an intimate glimpse into his inner world and a rather disturbing spiritual experience he had.  Check out CeeJay’s podcast SupernormalizedEmail CeeJay: supernormalized@proton.me________“Gifts and Tools to Explore and Celebrate the Unseen Worlds” - The Lucid Path BoutiqueLucid Cafe episodes by topicListen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube  ★ Support this podcast ★

03-21

56:36

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition that’s been controversial and misunderstood for decades. Dr Connie McReynolds appears to have gotten to the root cause of ADHD and the results of her research and clinical work may surprise you. In this episode Connie shares how she’s found a way to treat and correct the symptoms providing a breakthrough solution that’s consistently measurable and repeatable using Neurofeedback.Connie McReynolds is a licensed psychologist, professor, certified rehabilitation counselor, and the host of the podcast Roadmap to the Brain. In this episode we discuss her new book Solving the ADHD Riddle: The Real Cause and Lasting Solutions to Your Child’s Struggle to Learn. In this episode, Connie discusses:What her research uncovered about ADHD/ADDWhy the typical treatment and behavioral interventions are not always successful.How her results apply to children and adultsAuditory and visual processing issuesWhy each person with ADHD presents differentlyThe highly sensitive personThe assessment processUsing Neurofeedback to correct deficienciesRetraining the brainHow she approaches treatment at her clinicSeizure disordersRemote treatment optionArtifact-free Neurofeedback softwareVisit Connie’s website ***Learn more about the Harmonic Ellipse“Gifts and Tools to Explore and Celebrate the Unseen Worlds” - The Lucid Path BoutiqueLucid Cafe episodes by topic Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube  ★ Support this podcast ★

02-27

01:00:31

Join me and the host of the Supernormalized podcast CeeJay Barnaby for part one of our pod swap. This initial conversation focuses primarily on my shamanic experiences and how I use trance to engage in healing dreams on behalf of others. Part two, which will be released later this season, will focus on CeeJay and his otherworldly experiences, but you’ll get a taste of his experiences in today’s episode. Mighty intense! Check out CeeJay’s podcast Supernormalized Learn more about Wendy’s practice “Gifts and Tools to Explore and Celebrate the Unseen Worlds” - The Lucid Path BoutiqueLucid Cafe episodes by topic Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube  ★ Support this podcast ★

02-02

53:01

Corey Lyon Folsom is the author of the book Soul Statements: A Love Coach’s Guide to Successful Communication. In this episode we talk about communication and intimacy, the nature of soul statements and his work as a love coach. Corey suggests that “the goal is not to ‘fix’ any given interaction. It’s about living in an alive, embodied present.”After experiencing a spiritual soul-awakening, Corey was inspired to become a tantra teacher; and in 2012, he began his work as a relationship and intimacy coach. Corey helps people from all over the world remove blocks to love and increase the potency with which they show up for life.In this episode Corey discusses:His unlikely path to becoming a love coachThe “core” relationshipHow he uses Tantric principles in his practiceConnecting with the “great silence”Soul statementsBeing your own best friendThe role of courage“Awkward radar”Communication and the highly sensitive personVisit Corey’s website Learn more about the Harmonic Ellipse Energy Therapy Chamber coming to Wendy’s wellness center in February 2024 “Gifts and Tools to Explore and Celebrate the Unseen Worlds” - The Lucid Path BoutiqueLucid Cafe episodes by topicListen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube  ★ Support this podcast ★