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Exciting Moon Studio Announcements!It’s here! Many Moons 2026 has arrived and is ready to guide your year of magic, manifestation, and healing. Claim your copy HERE and step into the light of the new year!What does it look like to leave old family patterns behind and become your real self?In this episode, Sarah is joined by Xenia Viray of Myths of Creation for a conversation on family systems, survival roles, and the mythic and imaginal paths we take to free ourselves. Together, they explore how family patterns shape our timelines, identities, and relationships, and what becomes possible when we gently unbind ourselves from inherited scripts.This is a deeply validating episode for anyone who has felt misunderstood within their family.You’ll hear:How family systems shape our sense of identity, safety, and possibilityWhy survival roles form in childhood and how they continue to play out in adulthoodWhat it means to “shapeshift” out of an old role and into a truer selfHow imagination becomes a tool for healing lineage patterns and rewriting inherited narrativesWays to recognize when you’re living inside your family’s timeline instead of your ownHow nervous system work and mythic thinking intersect in family-system healingThe art of leaving the family system while still honoring love, care, and complexityWhat it looks like to build relationships beyond the family blueprintPractical and magical tools for reclaiming your life from generational patternsMore on Xenia:Xenia Marie Ross Viray (she/they) is an imagination healer, frequency artist, and creativity catalyst. She is the eldest of three sisters, and her name means kindness to strangers. Born as a brick-and-mortar fashion business, Myths of Creation is a container for experiments, art, writing, and gatherings at the intersection of creativity, spirituality, and meaning-making. Xenia guides spirited innovators who want to bring their natural genius into form. Her offerings include Inner Sanctum, a seasonal kinship club, Create Your Cosmology: a course in owning your authority, Garden of the Imaginal Substack, and an evolving cornucopia of workshops and courses, which you can find at MythsofCreation.com and @mythsofcreation on IG.https://mythsofcreation.com/https://www.instagram.com/mythsofcreation/https://mythsofcreation.substack.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/

Exciting Moon Studio Announcements!It’s here! Many Moons 2026 has arrived and is ready to guide your year of magic, manifestation, and healing. Claim your copy HERE and step into the light of the new year!Join us on January 25th from 10AM - 12PM PST for the **The Future Self Workshop** — a powerful, immersive experience from The Moon Studio. In this class, you’ll learn how to embody the version of you who already feels grounded, inspired, and in flow. Use code POD18 for 18% off through November 20th.What does it mean to live as your future self and how can this practice change your life?In this episode, Sarah shares one of her most powerful teachings from the Moon Studio archives: the concept of the future self. This is a transformative method that invites you to imagine, connect with, and act in alignment with the person you are becoming — spiritually, creatively, and practically.You’ll hear:The inspiration behind the Future Self workshop and how to start practicing it nowWhy aligning with your future self builds self-trust, resilience, and intuitive clarityHow imagination, ritual, and neuroscience intersect in this practiceInsights into transformation, capacity work, and compassionate goal-settingHow to work within your nervous system’s limits while expanding your creative powerThe science behind habit changeHow to normalize your growth so that your future self feels within reach 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/

It’s here! Many Moons 2026 has arrived and is ready to guide your year of magic, manifestation, and healing. Claim your copy here and step into the light of the new year!What are the connections between art and spirituality? art becomes a portal for spirit?In this episode, Sarah talks with Jess Hundley, the creative force behind The Library of Esoterica — a celebrated book series that explores the intersections of art, mysticism, and culture. Jess shares how she turned her lifelong fascination with the esoteric into a body of work that honors spirit, creativity, and connection.You’ll hear:The origins and inspiration behind The Library of EsotericaHow Jess approaches curation as a creative and spiritual practiceWhy art and mysticism have always been intertwinedThe importance of feminine collaboration and intuition in creative workInsights into volumes like Tarot, Witchcraft, Spirit Worlds, and the upcoming Mystical BeastsHow channeling, ritual, and curiosity guide Jess’s processThe deeper purpose of the series — to remind us that creativity is a form of communionJess is also one of our contributors for Many Moons, and we’re thrilled! Pick up your copy here.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/

Beyond the labels and aesthetics, what does it really mean to be a witch?In this special Halloween episode, Sarah invites listeners to explore the deeper meaning of magic, mysticism, and the modern witch. She shares her own evolution from identifying publicly as a witch to embracing the broader path of mysticism.You’ll hear:How shifting consciousness is the foundation of real magicThe neuroscience behind words, thought, and self-talkHow congruence and boundaries connect to your energetic integrityWhy witchcraft has always been political — and how it’s tied to capitalism, control, and the commonsPractical ways to reconnect to your power, resources, and communityHow to “re-enchant” your life and find magic in the everydayJoin 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 reconnecting with the moon could help you find your rhythm again?In this episode, Sarah returns to the roots of her creative and spiritual practice. She explores why the moon has always been at the center of her work, how lunar cycles mirror our emotional and creative patterns, and why tuning into these rhythms can transform the way we live, heal, and create.You’ll hear:What it really means to “work with the moon”How lunar cycles mirror emotional and creative processesWhy intuition, emotional intelligence, and nervous system regulation are at the heart of real changeThe story behind the Moon Studio and how it continues to evolveHow to recognize when you’re ready to pivot or grow and how to do it sustainablyThe foundations of Sarah’s Moon Mapping method and how it supports creatives and healersThis episode is for anyone craving reconnection to intuition, creativity, and the natural cycles that guide us.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 menopause wasn’t something to fear but a milestone to embrace?In this episode, Sarah talks with filmmaker and musician Alicia J. Rose about what really happens during perimenopause and menopause, why so many people struggle to get answers, and how knowledge can change everything.Alicia shares her personal story of realizing her symptoms were hormonal, learning to advocate for herself, and finding healing through hormone therapy (HRT). Her experience inspired her new project, Meno Punks — a documentary and podcast series about midlife, music, and the power of telling the truth about women’s health.Together, Sarah and Alicia break down the misinformation surrounding menopause and talk honestly about how culture, medicine, and patriarchy have shaped what we believe about aging and womanhood.You’ll hear:What perimenopause and menopause actually are and how to recognize the signsWhy so many people are misdiagnosed or dismissed when they seek helpThe truth about hormone therapy (HRT) and why it was unfairly labeled unsafeHow menopause affects creativity, mood, energy, and relationshipsWhy Gen X women are leading a new, more honest conversation about midlifePractical steps to get informed, find the right care, and support others going through itThis episode is for anyone who wants to better understand menopause—whether you’re in it, approaching it, or supporting someone who is.Meet Alicia J. RoseAlicia J. Rose is an award-winning filmmaker and photographer known for her imaginative visuals and grounded storytelling. She has directed over 30 music videos for artists like First Aid Kit, Cake, and Bob Mould, and helped visually brand bands like The Decemberists. Her acclaimed web series The Benefits of Gusbandry drew praise from The New York Times and Entertainment Weekly. Her award-winning feature debut, A Kaddish for Bernie Madoff, is widely available. Rose is currently directing Girls in Trouble: The Series, and deep in production on her 2nd feature, menopause meets rock and roll documentary"Menopunks". A lifelong musician, she’s also been a college radio DJ, rock show promoter, and indie music distribution leader.https://www.menopunks.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 the real work of healing wasn’t about fixing yourself, but about breaking free from the systems that taught you to feel small?In this episode, Sarah explores what it means to release toxic patriarchal conditioning from our thoughts, relationships, and sense of worth. Through honesty, humor, and spiritual insight, she unpacks how this system lives inside us and how we can begin to unravel it with compassion and courage.You’ll hear:Why patriarchal programming quietly shapes our self-image, ambition, and emotionsHow burnout and codependency are connected to internalized hierarchySarah’s personal story of reclaiming her sovereignty and rewriting her relationship patternsWhy collaboration rather than competition creates true liberationThe importance of honoring all your genders, energies, and expressionsPractical ways to dismantle scarcity, binary thinking, and overgiving in everyday lifeJoin 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/

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