Moonbeaming

Money isn’t just about numbers. It’s about worth, safety, and possibility. Yet most of us were never taught how to handle it, and many of us carry fear, shame, or scarcity when it comes to our finances.In this episode, Sarah talks with Priya Malani, Founder and CEO of Stash Wealth and host of The F Word podcast, about how to demystify money and reclaim financial confidence. Together they explore why money is a neutral tool, how to shift from fear to empowerment, and why aligning your finances with your values is one of the most radical forms of care.You’ll hear:• Why money is so emotionally charged and how to navigate the fear and shame it brings up• How to break the cycle of scarcity, feast-or-famine, and “I’m just bad with money” beliefs• Simple, practical steps to create financial stability like automation and emergency funds• Why wealth isn’t about greed but about amplifying your values and goals• How to stay grounded and intentional with money during uncertain timesMore on Priya Malani: Priya Malani is the founder and CEO of Stash Wealth, the financial planning firm for ambitious 30-somethings who want to get their financial sh*t together.Known for her no-BS, jargon-free take on money, Priya helps clients keep (or even upgrade) their lifestyle while still hitting bigger goals - whether that’s buying a home, taking a sabbatical, starting a family, or buying a G-Wagon with zero guilt.Her expertise is regularly featured in The New York Times, BuzzFeed, Business Insider, Forbes, NerdWallet, and many more. She’s also the host of The F. Word Podcast, recently named Best Investor Podcast at the 2025 Wealth Management Industry Awards.When she’s not challenging outdated financial advice, you’ll find her in New York City, likely testing out a new restaurant or planning her next international trip.Website: https://www.stashwealth.com/Podcast - 'The F. Word Podcast': https://www.stashwealth.com/podcastContact: hey@stashwealth.com Join Our Community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/ 

What if giving up social media could give you back your focus, creativity, and peace of mind?In this episode, Sarah welcomes a very special guest: Amelia Hruby, PhD, writer, podcaster, founder of Softer Sounds, and author of the forthcoming book Your Attention Is Sacred (Except on Social Media) (out October 1, 2025). Amelia (also the editor of Moonbeaming!) shares her journey of leaving social media, building a thriving podcast studio, and creating a more intentional relationship with the internet.Together, we explore the fears, myths, and realities of stepping away from platforms, why it’s not a one-size-fits-all process, and how business owners and creatives can reimagine marketing and connection off the grid.You’ll hear:Why leaving social media can spark a creative “glow up”The two essential questions every business owner should ask about their online presenceHow fears of being unseen, forgotten, or left out show up when considering leaving platformsSigns that social media may be draining your energy or blocking your intuitionPractical strategies for running a business without relying on algorithmsWays to reclaim the joy of the internet beyond social mediaFrom the personal to the practical, this conversation offers tools and perspectives to help you step into more agency with your digital life, creativity, and business.Connect with Amelia: Website: ameliahruby.comPodcast: offthegrid.funWork with Amelia: softersounds.studioPre-order Amelia's Book: https://amelia.myflodesk.com/bookJoin Our Community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

What if routines weren’t about rigid discipline, but living systems designed to support our energy, creativity, and joy?In this episode, Sarah explores how neurodivergent brains can thrive when routines mix structure with novelty. She shares her own journey of discovering what works (and what doesn’t), reframing “inconsistency” as rhythm, and why building systems with compassion matters more than following someone else’s rulebook.You’ll hear:Why our brains need both structure and noveltyThe surprising power of aiming for 70% consistency (instead of 100%)Signs you might be out of alignment with your routinesHow to release shame and design for your natural energy cyclesPractical strategies—like meal prep, environmental cues, and gamifying tasks—that make life easierFrom gamifying chores to recognizing “bore out” vs. burnout, Sarah offers tools and perspectives that help you create rituals that actually stick—because they’re aligned with who you are.Join Our Community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

Burnout isn’t a sign you’re failing. It’s proof the system was never designed for you to thrive. Especially if you belong to a historically oppressed identity.In this episode, Sarah talks with Amelia Nagoski, DMA—co-author of Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle—about what burnout really is, how to recognize it, and the ways we can begin to recover. Together they explore why rest is radical, why emotions are meant to be completed like cycles, and why true healing comes through collective care—not just individual fixes.You’ll hear:How burnout differs from stress and exhaustionWhy “emotions are tunnels” and what happens when we get stuck inside themThe science behind the 42% rest rule—and what rest can actually look likeWhy the cure for burnout isn’t self-care, but us caring for each otherPractical tools to complete the stress cycle and return your body to safetyMore on Amelia NagoskiAmelia Nagoski, D.M.A. (it stands for Doctorate of Musical Arts) is the co-author, with her sister Emily, of the New York Times bestselling Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle and the Burnout workbook. Her job is to run around waving her arms and making funny noises and generally doing whatever it takes to help singers get in touch with their internal experience.She lives in New England with her husband and two rescue dogs.You can buy Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/burnout-the-secret-to-unlocking-the-stress-cycle-amelia-nagoski-dma/3d6275d2844732a6?ean=9781984818324&next=tJoin Our Community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

REMINDER! Clear Channels registration closes tonight at 8PM ET. Don’t miss out! Click HERE to register. What if channeling wasn’t something reserved for a “chosen few,” but a practice available to all of us?In this episode, Sarah shares her personal journey with channeling—how it intersects with creativity, intuition, and flow—and why she believes everyone can access this ability. From surrendering to what wants to come through, to using channeling as a tool in writing, marketing, and spiritual practice, this is a deep dive into the potential that opens when we stop pushing and start allowing.You’ll hear:Why Sarah believes channeling is for everyoneHow creativity and channeling mirror each otherThe difference between pushing vs. flowing in work and lifeWhy consistent practice matters more than “the gift”How channeling can help us feel less alone and more connectedUpcoming Events:September 6, 2025 + September 7, 2025: Clear Channels Online Workshop – https://moon-studio.co/products/clear-channels-fall-2025?variant=50100396327207Join Our Community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

Clear Channels, our newsletter course and creativity challenge begins on September 7th! Sign up here.What if your day job wasn’t the thing that defined your creativity—but the fuel for it?In this solo episode, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener explores what it means to live as a creative when your 9–5, side hustle, or paycheck doesn’t match your artistry. From reframing the shame of “non-creative” work to building daily practices that keep your imagination alive, Sarah shares hard-earned wisdom from her own path before her creative and spiritual life became her livelihood.You’ll hear:Why all work is inherently creative, and how to start seeing your life through an artistic lensThe three most common mindset traps that keep people stuck and how to move past themWhy consistency and micro-movements matter more than waiting for the “perfect” momentHow nervous system safety and capacity play a crucial role in showing up creativelyStories of artists like Octavia Butler, William Carlos Williams, and Toni Morrison, who balanced day jobs with world-changing creative workThis is a motivating episode about reclaiming your identity as an artist or creative, no matter where your paycheck comes from, and finding joy in the small daily commitments that keep your creative life alive.Upcoming Events:September 6, 2025 + September 7, 2025: Clear Channels Online Workshop – https://moon-studio.co/products/clear-channels-fall-2025?variant=50100396327207Join Our Community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

Clear Channels, our newsletter course and creativity challenge begins on September 7th! Sign up here.What if your anxiety was actually the key to unlocking personal transformation?In this compelling conversation, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener sits down with psychotherapist and psycho-spiritual coach Halle Thomas to explore the intersection of therapy, spirituality, and lived experience. From reframing anxiety as creativity to honoring ancestral wisdom, Halle shares how weaving together brainspotting, animism, and intuition can open new pathways to healing.You’ll hear:How Halle blends clinical training with spiritual practice to support clients in profound waysWhy anxiety can be understood as both a protector and a pointer toward unmet needsThe role of ancestry and identity in shaping how we heal and growWhat brainspotting is and how it unlocks deeper layers of memory, release, and creativityThe importance of showing up authentically as a practitioner—and how that invites deeper client workThis is a deeply resonant episode about anxiety, identity, and the power of integrating all parts of ourselves on the path to wholeness.Halle Thomas is a licensed psychotherapist in the states of Colorado and Oregon and psychospiritual coach worldwide. Born under a new moon, Halle uses her relationship with liminal spaces, voids, and mycelial networks to create offerings that help people feel safer as they explore their personal underworlds. She is especially invested in helping high achievers of all disciplines bring their minds back into harmony with their bodies, so they can break free from constant anxiety and experience the world through the lens of self-trust. You can experience her blend of Brainspotting, parts work, animism, tarot, and channelled ancestral wisdom in weekly 1:1 sessions or one-off intensives.Connect with Halle:Chicory Counselingchicorycounseling.comIG: @chicorycounselingNewsletter: The Chicory Root - chicorycounseling.com/newsletter-sign-upCoaching Offeringslivingyourafterlife.comIG: @livingyourafterlife Upcoming Events:September 6, 2025 + September 7, 2025: Clear Channels Online Workshop – https://moon-studio.co/products/clear-channels-fall-2025?variant=50100396327207 Join Our Community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

What if the work that pays your bills also nourished your soul?In this candid solo episode, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener pulls back the curtain on exactly how she earns a living as a mystic, artist, and business owner. From income streams you might expect to ones that will surprise you, Sarah shares the behind-the-scenes of running The Moon Studio and the philosophy that keeps her work both abundant and aligned with her beliefs. If you’re ready to grow your income streams, sign up for Clear Channels, our transformative newsletter course and accountability challenge.You’ll hear:The five core income streams that sustain The Moon StudioWhy stability matters more than quick wins in creative businessHow Sarah weaves magic, ethics, and joy into the way she earnsThe role her newsletter plays as the backbone of her businessWhat she’s letting go of—and calling in—for future revenue streamsUpcoming Events:September 6, 2025 + September 7, 2025: Clear Channels Online Workshop – https://moon-studio.co/products/clear-channels-fall-2025?variant=50100396327207Join Our Community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

What if your multidimensionality is your greatest creative power?In this intimate conversation, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener connects with artist, educator, and designer Silas Munro about what it means to live and create as a whole, multidimensional person. From honoring grief to challenging design norms, Silas shares how integrating identity, spirituality, and activism has transformed his work and life.You’ll hear:Why embracing all your parts—artist, mystic, educator, activist—is a radical actWhat poetic research is and how it can guide your creative processHow Silas turns surfing into a spiritual practice and grief into creative fuelThe power of community and co-creation within Moon Studio spacesHow Clear Channels helped Silas merge purpose with visibilityThis is a deeply moving episode about multidimensionality, poetic research, and the magic that unfolds when we stop trying to fit into boxes and start showing up as our full selvesMore on Silas Munro:Silas Munro is a designer, artist, writer, researcher, curator, surfer and descendant of the Banyole people of Eastern Uganda. He is the founder of the design studio Polymode based in Los Angeles and Raleigh that works with clients across cultural spheres. Commissions and collaborations include: The New York Times Magazine, MIT Press, Nike, Airbnb, the Brooklyn Museum, Storefront for Art and Architecture, the Art Institute of Chicago, Dia Art Foundation, and the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum.https://www.polymode.studio/https://bipocdesignhistory.com/Join Our Community: Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/Upcoming Events: September 6, 2025 + September 7, 2025: Clear Channels Online Workshop - https://moon-studio.co/products/clear-channels-fall-2025?variant=50100396327207

Are you holding yourself back in the name of ‘getting it right’?In this heartfelt solo episode, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener shares the unfiltered truth about her creative process, the evolution of the podcast, and what it’s taken to show up consistently—even when things felt unfinished, unpolished, or not quite “right.”This is a powerful conversation about the courage to begin, the discipline to keep going, and the grace to let your work evolve over time.You’ll hear:Why making something imperfect is better than not making it at allThe difference between perfectionism and a devotion to excellenceHow years of psychic readings made Sarah a highly attuned interviewerThe spiritual, somatic, and structural practices that sustain creativityInsights from Clear Channels, her signature course on voice and visibilityJoin Our Community: Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/PROMO: POD33 for $33 off Clear ChannelsUpcoming Events [London]: August 9th: Intuition For Right Now: Regain Trust, Build Confidence, and Heal Old WoundsAugust 10th: Integrating the Gifts of Your Spirit: An Archetypal Deep Dive and Regression with Sarah Faith Gottesdiener 

Can you think back to what your life was like between the summer of 2013 and the summer of 2014?That was the last time Jupiter was in Cancer—and now, it’s back. In this episode, Sarah is joined by astrologer and teacher Jeff Hinshaw (Cosmic Cousins) for a deep dive into the big astrological transits shaping our inner and outer worlds in 2025 and beyond.Together, they explore:Jupiter in Cancer: What’s being expanded, why it matters, and how this energy can help us reconnect to care, belonging, and emotional safety.Saturn in Aries: A call to define identity on your own terms, set new boundaries, and lead from a place of integrity and courage.Neptune in Aries: Spiritual risk, delusion, and what it means to follow your instincts while staying grounded in reality.Why conflict is coming to the surface—and how we can begin to heal and repair, both personally and collectively.Connect with Jeff Hinshawcosmiccousins.comListen to the Cosmic Cousins podcast@cosmic.cousinsJoin the Moon Studio community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/Upcoming Events [London]: August 9th: Intuition For Right Now: Regain Trust, Build Confidence, and Heal Old WoundsAugust 10th: Integrating the Gifts of Your Spirit: An Archetypal Deep Dive and Regression with Sarah Faith Gottesdiener

What would it look like to live a life guided by pleasure, rooted in connection, and in service to the Earth?In this episode of Moonbeaming, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener is joined by artist, activist, and mystic Samantha Roddick to explore the sacred nature of sex, eroticism, and embodiment—and how reconnecting to our life force can help us live more fully, more freely, and more in alignment with our true values.Together, Sarah and Sam dive into the archetype of the Nine of Pentacles, examining how real abundance is built through intimacy, integrity, and interdependence. Sam shares her path from reshaping erotic culture through her London-based store Coco de Mer, to supporting Indigenous-led resistance movements in Brazil. Along the way, she reminds us that culture is a form of protection, and that pleasure (at its core) is a political and spiritual act.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why eroticism is a sacred expression of life forceHow pleasure, activism, and embodiment can coexistWhat it means to decolonize intimacy and reclaim your wildnessHow Indigenous wisdom offers a blueprint for the futureThe power of slowing down, listening, and remembering who you areThis is an invitation to reimagine success, reclaim your sensuality, and return to the sacredness of being alive.oin the Moon Studio community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/Upcoming Events [London]: August 9th: Intuition For Right Now: Regain Trust, Build Confidence, and Heal Old WoundsAugust 10th: Integrating the Gifts of Your Spirit: An Archetypal Deep Dive and Regression with Sarah Faith Gottesdiener

What does a life well lived look like for you?In this episode of Moonbeaming, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener explores the Nine of Pentacles, the final card in our Minor Arcana series—and one of the tarot’s most powerful invitations to consider what a truly abundant, meaningful life looks like.Reflecting on her own journey, Sarah explores what she once dreamed of, what she’s created with devotion, and how she continues to evolve.In this episode you’ll learn:How to work with the Nine of Pentacles when you feel disconnected from purpose or progressHow to define success on your own terms—beyond productivity and external validationThe importance of long-term investments in yourself, your values, and your dreamsWhat it means to become someone new through your work, your magic, and your commitmentsSimple but powerful ways to become successful, and stay successfulThis episode invites you to take stock of how far you’ve come and look ahead to what’s next—with clarity, honesty, and a renewed sense of purpose.Join the Moon Studio community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/Upcoming Events [London]: August 9th: Intuition For Right Now: Regain Trust, Build Confidence, and Heal Old WoundsAugust 10th: Integrating the Gifts of Your Spirit: An Archetypal Deep Dive and Regression with Sarah Faith Gottesdiener

What if the reason you’re feeling “off” is because you’re carrying energy that doesn’t belong to you? What exactly are entities, and how do you know you have one? What can the darker side of spirituality—ghosts, hauntings, and demonic entities—teach us about the light?On this week’s episode of Moonbeaming, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener is joined by exorcist Kaitlyn Graña for a fascinating and illuminating conversation about spiritual hygiene, entity attachments, and the practice of energetic clearing. If you’ve been feeling energetically “off,” weighed down by emotions that don’t feel like yours, or overwhelmed by spiritual residue, this episode offers insight, validation, and actionable tools.In this episode you’ll learn:What exorcism actually entails—and why it’s rarely what pop culture suggestsHow and why entities or energies attach to people and placesThe ways spiritual attachments often reflect our emotional and ancestral woundsSimple yet powerful practices to keep your energy field clear and protectedWhy receiving help with spiritual clearing is both normal and necessaryHow the Nine of Swords connects to energetic overload and psychic influenceThis episode is for spiritual seekers who want to better understand the invisible forces that shape our inner and outer worlds.Meet Kaitlyn:Kaitlyn Graña (they/them) is known as the Mother of Mystics. Kaitlyn is a 4th generation Espiritista, trance medium, and exorcist. Kaitlyn's work centers supporting marginalized people discover authentic, ancestrally-rooted spirituality through the practice of Espiritismo Cruzado. You can find Kaitlyn at:www.motherofmystics.cominstagram.com/kaitlyn.granaJoin the Moon Studio community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

What if crashing out is exactly what your soul needs to transform?In this episode of Moonbeaming, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener explores the Nine of Swords, one of the tarot’s most intense cards of collapse, grief, shadow work, and transformation. If you’re navigating grief, facing an identity shift, or feeling like you’ve hit rock bottom, this conversation will help you reframe what it means to be in the “crash out” moment.In this episode you’ll learn:Why grief and collapse can be portals to spiritual growthHow the Nine of Swords reveals what is no longer sustainableWhy identity dissolves in the wake of trauma healing—and what comes afterHow to work with ego death, shame, and shadow during rock bottomThe collective and personal implications of unprocessed griefThis episode is a compassionate guide for anyone moving through crisis, deep grief, or major life change — offering permission to pause, process, and allow transformation to unfold.To Note: If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or feel unsafe, please know you are not alone and there is support available.United States: Call or text the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for free, confidential support, 24/7.Canada: Call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645, available 24/7.Domestic Violence (U.S. & Canada): If you are experiencing domestic violence, you can reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or chat online at thehotline.org. In Canada, you can also contact the Assaulted Women’s Helpline at 1-866-863-0511 or text 1-866-863-7868.Moon Studio workshop reminder:June 29th: The Constellation of the 9's: The Hermit, The Moon, & the 9's: https://moon-studio.co/products/the-constellation-of-the-9s-the-hermit-the-moon-the-9sJoin the Moon Studio community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

Do you need to return to yourself, your joy, your desires, and what really matters?Well, you’re in luck, because the Solstice, which arrives this week, is the perfect time for a reset!In this very special episode of Moonbeaming, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener offers a powerful tarot reading for the collective and reflects on the energy of summer—a time of renewal, eroticism, and heart-led living.In this episode you’ll learn:Why the solstice is a potent time for reflection, recommitment, and transformationWhat a “full circle moment” might be trying to show youWhy trusting your timing is the ultimate power moveHow to gently end cycles of isolation and perfectionism, and open up to connectionHow to use tarot archetypes as seasonal anchors for real-life growth and changeThis episode will guide you how to use this midpoint of the year to reassess our priorities and gently pivot towards what truly matters.Moon Studio workshop reminder:June 29th: The Constellation of the 9's: The Hermit, The Moon, & the 9's: https://moon-studio.co/products/the-constellation-of-the-9s-the-hermit-the-moon-the-9sJoin the Moon Studio community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

What does it mean to treat birth as a portal: one of transformation, intuition, and magic?This week on Moonbeaming, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener is joined by Natasha June, a doula, herbalist, and longtime member of the Moon Studio community, for a conversation about preparing for birth and all of its emotional, spiritual, and intuitive dimensions.In this episode you’ll learn:Why birth is a transformational portal—even for those who don’t give birthHow to cultivate and trust your intuition during pregnancy and parenthoodThe emotional and spiritual layers of preparing for birthWhat doulas really do (and why their support matters)The importance of informed care and advocacy, especially for BIPOC birthing peopleNatasha June is a Los Angeles–based Certified Full Spectrum Doula, Vaginal Steam Facilitator, Herbalist, and Placenta Specialist. She found her way to birth work after becoming a mother herself. Natasha works in both private practice and through the AAIMM Doula program, supporting birthing people across Los Angeles County. Her work focuses on reproductive justice, informed care, and the need for strong support before, during, and after birth—especially in response to the disparities that impact BIPOC and Black maternal health. She believes our perinatal care system must evolve to fully honor the mind, body, and spirit of those bringing new life into the world.Moon Studio workshop reminder:June 29th: The Constellation of the 9's: The Hermit, The Moon, & the 9's: https://moon-studio.co/products/the-constellation-of-the-9s-the-hermit-the-moon-the-9sJoin the Moon Studio community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/ Learn more about Natasha June:https://www.rarebreedhealer.com/IG: @rarebreedhealermama@rarebreedhealer.com Book mentioned in this episode:The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson — kimberlyannjohnson.com/the-fourth-trimester

What if the thing you’ve been wishing for is already on its way—would you know how to receive it?In this episode of Moonbeaming, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener explores the deep, emotional layers of the Nine of Cups—known in Tarot as the wish card. But this isn’t just about getting what you want. It’s about learning how to receive what you want, how to trust that you're worthy, and how to hold joy even when it feels unfamiliar.In this episode you’ll learn:The real Nine of Cups tarot meaning (beyond surface-level interpretations)Why the wish card might show up during moments of doubtHow to build self-worth through daily spiritual practiceWhat it means to receive without guilt or self-sabotageTools to deepen your intuitive guidance and emotional resilienceThis episode is an invitation to open your heart to the good that’s already trying to reach you. Moon Studio workshop reminder:June 29th: The Constellation of the 9's: The Hermit, The Moon, & the 9's Join our community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon.Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner.Subscribe to our newsletter.Find Sarah on Instagram.

Why is it so hard to feel safe even when you’re no longer in danger? In this episode of Moonbeaming, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener speaks with somatic healer Ifé Mora about the Nine of Wands archetype and what it means to live in a body that’s been shaped by stress, trauma, and survival. They explore:The biology of burnoutThe impact of chronic stress on the nevous systemHow to heal through presence, education, and somatic practiceAnd powerful tools for regulating the nervous system.This is an episode for anyone feeling worn out, stuck in survival mode, or ready to rebuild.More on our guest:Ifé Mora is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Spiritual Buddhist teacher, and trauma-informed educator, as well as the founder of One Soma LLC, a healing organization focused on trauma education and social justice. She specializes in helping individuals resolve trauma, regulate their nervous systems, and build resilience through embodied, mind-body-spirit practices. Her work draws on Somatic Experiencing and neurobiological tools to foster deep healing and holistic well-being. Rooted in spiritual traditions, Ifé integrates personal development with trauma healing to support lasting transformation. She believes that trauma-informed education can help create a more just and compassionate society. Her mission is to help people reconnect with their authentic selves and unlock the body’s natural ability to heal.Connect with Ifé:WebsiteInstagram--- Moon Studio workshop reminder:June 29th: The Constellation of the 9's: The Hermit, The Moon, & the 9's---Join the Moon Studio community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon.Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner.Subscribe to our newsletter.Find Sarah on Instagram.

Do you feel emotionally drained? Are you just trying to make it through the week without falling apart? You might be in a Nine of Wands moment.In this fiery deep dive Tarot episode, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener dives deep into the Nine of Wands archetype—unpacking its teachings through the lenses of trauma, nervous system rewiring, burnout, creative resilience, and sacred rage. She breaks down the difference between boundaries and ego armor, why burnout isn’t failure, and what it means to face the “crisis of success.”In this episode you’ll learn:What the Nine of Wands is asking you to examine in your lifeHow to tell the difference between anger that empowers you versus anger that exhausts youWhat we can learn from burnoutWhat it means to spiritually compost your rageWhy boundaries, ego healing, and vulnerability are all Nine of Wands medicineThis episode is a love letter to anyone who’s tired—but still trying. It’s for creatives, business owners, survivors, and sensitive souls navigating a brutally beautiful world. You’re not alone. You’re not broken. And you’re definitely not done.--- Moon Studio workshop reminder: June 29th - Upcoming Workshop: The Constellation of the 9's: The Hermit, The Moon, & the 9's--- Join our community: Join the Moon Studio Patreon.Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner.Subscribe to our newsletter.Find Sarah on Instagram.