Jessica Desilets spent her childhood as a Catholic, but in later years felt confused by the notion that such a loving and forgiving god could simultaneously be so harshly judgmental. As she grew into young adulthood, she turned to alcohol as a means to numb herself from childhood trauma and societal messaging, eventually finding herself in recovery at AA. Following a seemingly random intuitive hit to pack up and and move across the country to Virginia, she discovered The Monroe Institute, and decided to gift herself a retreat for her fortieth birthday. Jessica’s intense, and unimaginably beautiful spiritual experiences happened here, just months before the time of this recording, and she very bravely chose to describe it publicly for all of us to witness. Jessica is not a trite imitation, but an experiential, embodied example of what it is to remember the essence of what we really are - the entire universe, infinite and eternal, love. Jessica’s bio: Jessica Desilets is the founder of Chapter of Us, where she guides others to explore expanded states of consciousness through specialized Monroe Sound Science® meditation experiences. With a background in nuclear medicine and a heart anchored in multidimensional awareness, Jessica blends science and spirit to guide others inward and to remember the vastness of who they truly are by offering experiences that are both grounding and expansive! Natalie’s links: Sidhe - Substack Solas - 1:1 Mystical Self-Discovery ProgramWebsiteEtsy InstagramMy Story, Part I My Story, Part II Tales from the Truth Seekers Podcastalso available on Spotify, Apple, Substack & YouTubeJessica’s links: Website - PresentChapter.com App - The Expand App The Monroe Institute Hemi-SyncWant to engage in dialogue with like-minded fans of this podcast? Episodes are published on Substack here. Please ask your questions in the comments, let us know your thoughts, and connect with other truth seekers like yourself. Private group including discounts, and inside info can be joined here. If you love our podcast, feel free to leave a review, here!**NOTE: In this episode, Jessica and Natalie make it clear to listeners that “it’s okay to be happy.” At the time of recording this, both Gaza and Epstein are on most people’s minds, which can unfortunately make the above statement quite controversial. Yet, we want to make it clear that here at Tales from the Truth Seekers, we do not condone spiritual bypassing, and the statements are much more nuanced than they may seem. We believe in sacred rage, and taking enlightened action for helping to ease the suffering of others. We also share in the feelings of powerlessness that so many of you are experiencing, and even though it might not feel like it in the moment, connecting with the sacred, and with our inner source of joy, is one of the most powerful things you can do in times like these. After you’ve raised the money, called the senator, petitioned, protested, donated, and voted, participating in the divinity and joy of your every day life can help ground you to, not just fight against insanity and fear, but to become the living antidote. Get full access to Sidhe (SHē) at nataliesidhe.substack.com/subscribe
Tonya Schroka is no stranger to spiritual experiences, having had ties to the other realm since childhood. In fact, this episode opens fresh off of a psychic session that Tonya so generously gifted to me. But nothing could prepare her for the sudden death of her beloved husband followed by an apparent possession of his soul. This profound and unique spiritual experience transformed her grieving process into something truly complex and spiritually transformative. Tonya also opens up about her seven year journey with chronic pain, and illustrates for us that miraculous healing is not only possible, but a very real lived experience. Throughout the tidal waves of ups and downs, grief and pain, love and healing, she has found that the most immense breakthroughs occur through total and complete surrender. Tonya’s bio: Tonya is a wife, a mother of five, and a lifelong space holder. She is a certified reiki master and a certified master intuitive, supporting highly sensitive women navigating spiritual transitions, awakenings, and soul remembering. Her work unfolds in four sacred paths - energy healing, soul coaching, and intuitive readings. She’s rooted in community leadership and has a deep reverence for healing. Natalie’s Links: Solas - 1:1 Mystical Self-Discovery Program Substack WebsiteEtsy InstagramMy Story, Part I My Story, Part II Tales from the Truth Seekers Podcast available on Spotify, Apple, Substack & YouTubeTonya’s links: Website - TonyaSchroka.comSubstack - Tonya Schroka IG - @tonyaschrokaWant to engage in dialogue with like-minded fans of this podcast? Episodes are published on Substack here. Please ask your questions in the comments, let us know your thoughts, and connect with other truth seekers like yourself. Private group including discounts, and inside info can be joined here. If you love our podcast, feel free to leave a review, here!Coaching programs mentioned: Spiritual Transformation Coaching & Business of Woo Coaching with Rachel White of Totem Readings.(Rachel’s previous episodes on Tales from the Truth Seekers - Crystal Clear & Beware! The Distortion Field) Get full access to Sidhe (SHē) at nataliesidhe.substack.com/subscribe
C.S. Patrick grew up going to Catholic mass, only to find it repetitive, empty, and nonsensical. Yet he always held interest in the mysterious side of life, resulting in the opportunity to embark on a real-life ghost hunt with Chip Coffey from the popular TV show Paranormal State. After many slight brushes with the unexplainable, he began to research the medicinal effects of psilocybin, and became curious to try it for himself. Already a nature lover, Patrick came to realize that the states he could access through this natural aid, brought him to levels of empathy and wonder he could have only ever imagined before. These experiences then fueled him to find validation and context within the Eastern and indigenous religions of the world, and to continue to advocate for open-mindedness in the face of the great divine mystery. C.S. Patrick’s Bio: C.S. Patrick is a professional brewer and small business owner. He has a Bachelor’s of Architecture and a Master's in Construction Management. He spent eight years building pharmaceutical clean rooms, schools, and civic buildings domestically and internationally. He’s won numerous awards for original beer recipes, including Best Beer in Maryland 2022, as well as gold medals for original lager, feist beer, and oatmeal stout. He is also a bassist for a regionally touring band with radio airtime, and an amateur mycologist. Natalie’s Links: Sidhe - Substack Solas - 1:1 Mystical Self-Discovery ProgramWebsiteEtsy InstagramMy Story, Part I My Story, Part II Tales from the Truth Seekers Podcast available on Spotify, Apple, Substack & YouTubeWant to engage in dialogue with like-minded fans of this podcast? Episodes are published on Substack here. Please ask your questions in the comments, let us know your thoughts, and connect with other truth seekers like yourself. Private group including discounts, and inside info can be joined here. If you love our podcast, feel free to leave a review, here!TV shows mentioned: Ghost Hunters Project Fear The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch Hellier Previous episodes referenced: Crystal Clear with Rachel White of The Skeptical Shaman podcast. Get full access to Sidhe (SHē) at nataliesidhe.substack.com/subscribe
The assassination of Charlie Kirk shifted something. For me, I could no longer sit back and stay silent as I watched my fellow liberals cheer and laugh at someone’s brutal murder on TikTok. Their reactions ignited a fire in me to educate the American public on the realities of the age of misinformation they are living in. I was shocked at how many people online misinterpreted my pleas for humanity as Nazi sympathy. But I refuse to live in a society made up of cultism and senseless death. For those of you who have been following me on social media, I want to reiterate that this has nothing to do with politics, social issues, or sides, and that my claims about brainwashing are for every American, including myself. No one is immune. In this episode, I interview former open-source intelligence analyst, Anthony Miller. In it, Anthony breaks down for us the entire journey that information takes before it reaches you and I. From analysts, to customers with government or corporate interests who buy the information, to how they use that information and for what purposes, to media, news outlets, public affairs spokes people, out of context headlines and video clips, to social media echo chambers, then eventually to us. He is a voice from the inside, and gives clear examples of information corruption that he has witnessed first hand, and explains how this happens everywhere, all the time. We are not fear mongering. We are not blaming. We are simply passionate about making you aware so that you can empower yourself to look beyond the narratives that we are all products of. This knowledge should humble all of us, and this humility it is the only way forward. Anthony’s Bio: Anthony Miller is the co-host of Fire in the Cosmos Podcast, and the Co-Coordinator for Virginia Citizens for Disclosure -- a grassroots organizing campaign launched by the New Paradigm Institute advocating for UFO Disclosure. He is an experiencer who takes an integral approach to studying Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) and consciousness, examining the wide-ranging connections between various anomalous experiences. With a career in open-source intelligence, he leverages his expertise in media and disinformation analysis to raise awareness on the narratives and constructs that have shaped our reality and how we can rewrite them. Anthony holds a master’s degree in public policy and national security from George Mason University and a B.A. in international studies from Virginia Tech. Natalie’s Links: Poetry - Etsy Substack 1:1 Mystical Self-Discovery Program WebsiteInstagramMy Story, Part I My Story, Part II Tales from the Truth Seekers Podcast also available on Spotify, Apple, & YouTubeAnthony’s Links: Fire in the Cosmos Podcast Fire in the Cosmos Patreon Fire in the Cosmos IG Fire in the Cosmos Twitter X Want to engage in dialogue with like-minded (or differently-minded!) fans of this podcast? Episodes are published on Substack here. Please ask your questions in the comments, let us know your thoughts, and connect with other truth seekers like yourself. Private group including discounts, and inside info can be joined here. If you love our podcast, feel free to leave a review, here! Get full access to Sidhe (SHē) at nataliesidhe.substack.com/subscribe
You may have heard of Scarlett’s story, as she was featured on The UnXplained with William Shatner in 2019. But her experience barely fits into a television show format, as it is one of the most beautiful stories you might hear on your quest to know the unknowable. Scarlett was doing her best as a single mother of two boys with special needs, when she discovered reiki healing could be highly beneficial to her son, so she decided to earn her certification. One night, while attending her AA meeting, she met a grieving mother who confessed that she had just been told by the hospital that there was nothing more they could do for her son. Much to her own surprise, Scarlett responded by telling the mother not to give up just yet, and that she would be happy to perform reiki on him the next day. This is where the unbelievably powerful magic, channelled from the beyond, begins to illuminate her story. He was a stranger, hovering between worlds, and she was a channel for divine love. Scarlett’s Bio: Scarlett L. Heinbuch, PhDScarlett L. Heinbuch worked in the financial services field for more than 20 years. She is an internationally known researcher/theorist in the area of women’s financial health and social norms theory.In her other world, Scarlett had a childhood Near-Death Experience (NDE) at the age of four, in which she was out of her body and felt the love and awareness of the universe. After returning to life, she found her spirit had retained the capacity to explore other worlds and encounter other beings in multiple realms. She had an encounter in a Shared NDE with a dying stranger that resulted in a healing miracle and meeting her soulmate, detailed in her book, We Met on the Other Side: A True Love Story. Their story was featured on History Channel’s show, The UnXplained, hosted by William Shatner. Scarlett holds a PhD in public policy and administration from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and a master’s degree in public health (MPH) from VCU’s School of Medicine. Scarlett is certified in two forms of Reiki (Usui and Holy Fire), Hypnotherapy, and NeuroLinguistic Programming (NLP). She is working on a paranormal mystery novel set in her beloved village in Virginia.Scarlett’s Links: Website: scarlettheinbuch.comLink to Scarlett’s Book: We Met on the Other Side: A True Love Story (It is a page turner and will move you, even if you’ve listened to this episode).Natalie’s Links: Solas - 1:1 Mystical Self-Discovery ProgramSubstack WebsiteEtsy InstagramMy Story, Part I My Story, Part II Tales from the Truth Seekers Podcast available on Spotify, Apple, Substack & YouTubeWant to engage in dialogue with like-minded fans of this podcast? Episodes are published on Substack here. Please ask your questions in the comments, let us know your thoughts, and connect with other truth seekers like yourself. Private group including discounts, and inside info can be joined here. If you love our podcast, feel free to leave a review, here!Books mentioned: Forever Angels: Near-Death Experiences in Childhood and their Impact by P.M.H Atwater (Mrs. Atwater will be featured in Episode 10 of Season Three!) Get full access to Sidhe (SHē) at nataliesidhe.substack.com/subscribe
Laurel Waterman was a happily married wife and mother of two small children when the unexpected death of her husband in 2018 launched her into a quest for proof of consciousness beyond the brain. She was devastated by the loss, and her grief began to overwhelm her. Yet she didn’t settle for the pity or advice from therapists suggesting she “just believe” he was still out there. She needed actual, experiential, proof. In this episode, she brings us along on her intimately personal quest to, not just blindly accept the continued existence of life after death, but to know it, fully, for herself. Her story is deeply touching, and it will also have you asking important questions about our society’s current materialist paradigm, and how detrimental it can be for those who grieve. Maybe it’s not childish to hope for an afterlife. Perhaps our eternity is actually a great fundamental truth of the human existence, and our deep need to rediscover it is fueled by our innate gravitation towards an alignment with what is real. Laurel’s Bio: Dr. Laurel Waterman has a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Pedagogy, Wellbeing Emphasis, at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto. She holds an MA in Adult Education and Community Development from OISE and has been teaching narrative non-fiction writing in the Professional Writing and Communication program in the Department of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology (CCIT) at the University of Toronto, Mississauga since 2009. She is a board member of The Scientific and Medical Network (SMN), a UK-based educational organization focused on the intersection of science and spirituality, and belongs to the Academy for the Advancement of Postmaterialist Sciences (AAPS Global). Laurel teaches in the Approaches to Consciousness and Learning through Integrative Practice modules in the Alef Trust’s MSc in Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology.Click here for more information on Dr. Waterman, to see her publications, and check out her work in the world. Natalie’s Links: Sidhe - Substack Solas - 1:1 Mystical Self-Discovery ProgramWebsiteEtsy IG - @sidhe.channelled.art My Story, Part I My Story, Part II Tales from the Truth Seekers Podcast also available on Spotify, Apple, Substack & YouTubeLaurel’s Links: PublicationsWant to engage in dialogue with like-minded fans of this podcast? Episodes are published on Substack here. Please ask your questions in the comments, let us know your thoughts, and connect with other truth seekers like yourself. Private group including discounts, and inside info can be joined here. If you love our podcast, feel free to leave a review, here! Books mentioned: Eastern Body, Western Mind by Anodea JudithMany Lives, Many Masters by Brian WeissMiracles Happen by Amy E. Weiss & Brian Weiss Get full access to Sidhe (SHē) at nataliesidhe.substack.com/subscribe
Rowena Worth has a background working in corporate, was a body builder, endured years of abuse and workplace bullying, and followed the societal expectations of continuously moving along, until one day it all caught up with her and she found herself in a completely dissociative state. Unable to perform mundane tasks, professionals told her that she would never fully heal. And yet, Rowena has come to call her breakdown a breakthrough, because she mysteriously knew throughout all of the turmoil that if she took this pause as an opportunity to listen to the voice within that she would be okay, that she is okay, and that she always was. Following this inner knowing eventually led her to an indigenous Australian holy land, coming back from which she was forever changed. Natalie’s links:Solas - 1:1 Mystical Self-Discovery ProgramSubstack WebsiteEtsy IG - @sidhe.channelled.art My Story, Part I My Story, Part II Tales from the Truth Seekers Podcast available on Spotify, Apple, Substack & YouTubeRowena’s Links: Rowena’s Website - ReadingswithRowena.comRowena’s IG - @readingswithrowena Want to engage in dialogue with like-minded fans of this podcast? Episodes are published on Substack here. Please ask your questions in the comments, let us know your thoughts, and connect with other truth seekers like yourself. Private group including discounts, and inside info can be joined here. If you’ve been enjoying our podcast, feel free to leave a review here!Books mentioned: The Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoOrganizations mentioned: The Avalon Rose ChapelThe Avalon Rose Priestess Training Program Cosmic Consciousness ConferenceIndigenous Australian holy land - King’s Canyon at Uluru Get full access to Sidhe (SHē) at nataliesidhe.substack.com/subscribe
You may have heard of Becca Cramer from The Telepathy Tapes Podcast with Ky Dickens, as she was recently featured on The Telepathy Tapes Talk Tracks, Ep 8. Being a self-proclaimed skeptic and nuclear engineer, Becca examined over 100 peer-reviewed studies, only to find that the scientific arguments against telepathy were significantly flawed. In this episode, we get to hear Becca’s personal story, from atheist, to agnostic, to alcoholism, to an injury that forces her to deal with chronic pain on the daily and has opened her heart and mind to the possibility of consciousness beyond the brain. We also dive deep into her scientific findings around telepathy, the arguments and counter-arguments, and why The Telepathy Tapes story is actually more realistic than the materialist claims that currently exist. Becca has come into this objectively from both sides, and not only is she ready for the paradigm shift, she is a part of it. Welcome to Season Three of Tales from the Truth Seekers. Becca’s Bio: Becca Cramer is an independent researcher and writer, currently focusing on the latest research in Spelling to Communicate (S2C) methods and autism. She recently discussed my research on the Telepathy Tapes Talk Tracks. She has a background as a nuclear engineer with an MBA, and she’s also a busy mom of two young kids. Natalie’s Links:Solas - 1:1 Mystical Self-Discovery Program Substack WebsiteEtsy IG - @sidhe.channelled.art My Story, Part I My Story, Part II Tales from the Truth Seekers Podcast available on Spotify, Apple, Substack & YouTubeBecca’s Links: Website - BeccaCramer.comSubstack - Becca Cramer TikTok - becca_cramerIG @becca_cramer Want to engage in dialogue with like-minded fans of this podcast? Episodes are published on Substack here. Please ask your questions in the comments, let us know your thoughts, and connect with other truth seekers like yourself. Private group including discounts, and inside info can be joined here. If you’ve been enjoying our podcast, feel free to leave a review here!Podcasts Mentioned: The Telepathy Tapes Books Mentioned: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Documentaries Mentioned: The Tylenol Murders Organizations Mentioned: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association American Psychological Association Get full access to Sidhe (SHē) at nataliesidhe.substack.com/subscribe
You guys, look at this trailer I made. I just got pumped for my own podcast…Season Three is packed with so many amazing stories, poetic insights, and revelations, so I am eager for you all to get the chance to experience it. Its official release date is Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 available on Apple, Spotify, Substack, and YouTube Music. (and Pocket Casts!)We start the season with Becca Cramer, the nuclear engineer who was recently featured on The Telepathy Tapes Talk Tracks, after her scientific investigation into the autistic communities’ claims of telepathy only transformed her into a believer and passionate advocate. We also feature Scarlett Heinbuch, PhD, author of We Met on the Other Side, whose story is featured on William Shatner’s The UnXplained, and we end the season with life-long, near-death experience researcher and icon, Mrs. PMH Atwater.Plus so many other amazing episodes in between!If you’d like to be a part of the Tales from the Truth Seekers community, and continue these inspiring discussions, come join us on Substack here for free. If you’d like access to a group chat for fans, that includes discounts and offers from Sidhe Readings & Channelled Art, as well as inside info, join us here, for only $5 a month. If you’ve been enjoying our podcast, and would like to leave a review please click here, and scroll down to “write a review!” This is the best way to support a podcast as it helps the algorithm find more truth seekers like yourself. Thank you so much for listening as we aspire to bring you truth, love, peace, and magic within this seemingly fearful and cynical world. "The truth is that you already are what you are seeking. You are looking for God with his eyes. I suggest you ask, "What's ultimately behind this set of eyes?' Turn around to see what is looking." ~ Adyashanti Get full access to Sidhe (SHē) at nataliesidhe.substack.com/subscribe
In a world that’s falling apart and seems laden with suffering, there’s a simultaneous unfolding of a collective awaking to our true nature and purpose on this earth. In this realm of duality, perhaps these extremes are unavoidable, yet the natural inclination towards balance is what can always bring us hope. I know, from a deep experiential place, that the human spirit, and all of creation, is made of one consciousness bound together by a force called “unconditional love.” So as we look out upon the landscapes of horror that seem to infiltrate our news sources, the best antidote to chaos that exists, is simply connecting with this gentle, profoundly powerful force within ourselves. Not through chasing, or attaching, but through pause, connection, and compassion for what’s real, now. This is the only true antidote. This is sanity.I also hope it goes without saying that plenty of people have good experiences with religion, I do not condone gaslighting in the face of suffering, you should dream big, and any and all kinds of people have spiritual gifts. (There are times during solo episodes when the words flow and constant clarifications are tedious, so I have made sure to include them here.)If you’d like to support me and the work that I do, please check out the links I have included below. Thank you so much for listening! If you’re enjoying yourself, please feel free to leave a review! Stay tuned for Season Three. We have some very exciting guests coming your way! ~ Natalie1:1 Mystical Self-Discovery Program - SolasWebsite - SidheART.com Etsy Shop - NatalieSidhe.etsy.com(Handmade sculpture based on your astrological birth chart) Podcast - Tales from the Truth Seekers- also available on Spotify and AppleIG - @sidhe.channelled.artMy Story (Part I)Books mentioned: Eastern Body, Western Mind by Anodea JudithAuthors Mentioned: Martha BeckOrganizations mentioned: Atlantic University - Va BeachThe Aquarian Bookshop & Metaphysical Center - Richmond, VaEpisodes with Rachel White: Crystal Clear Beware! The Distortion FieldEpisode with Nick Lasky: Sunrise Episode with Rowena Worth: The Divine Feminine (Part I) Episode with Jewels Maloney (My lucid dreaming professor)In the Sunlight on the Water Podcasts Mentioned: The Telepathy Tapes Sidhe (SHē) is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Sidhe (SHē) at nataliesidhe.substack.com/subscribe
Lainie Gratz has had her beautiful, albino, pet corn snake for years now. She recalls upon her first day having him, a spiritual teacher claiming the snake was an oracle. Not thinking much of it, years went by, until one day during her intuitive work she realized some of her downloads might actually be coming from her lovely, elongated, limbless, companion. At this point, Lainie had many spiritual experiences under her belt, but no matter what has happened before, nothing prepares you for when Spirit finds yet another incredible way of connecting. Not exempt from the witch wound that so many of us carry, she decided to keep this new discovery to herself. Yet, overtime she has found that one of Mr. Yin’s ultimate gifts is helping others to overcome their fears. So, in line with this theme, Lainie is now going public about her magical connection with this docile, sweet, and very curious creature - The Amazing Mr. Yin. Lainie’s Bio:Lainie Gratz is an astrologer, artist, and spiritual guide. With a lifelong sensitivity to the unseen and a background in the arts, her journey has always been one of decoding symbols—whether through painting, planetary alignments, or intuitive downloads. Her life has been shaped by initiatory experiences—ranging from deep study in an ancient mystery school to plant medicine ceremonies, sacred travel, and years of devoted ritual practice. She offers astrology readings, spiritual mentoring, and magical guidance rooted in lived experience and cosmic timing.But she doesn’t walk the path alone. Lainie is often joined by her companion, Mr. Yin—a rare albino corn snake with a reputation for being much more than a pet. Believed by one of her teachers to be a reincarnated oracle from ancient Greece, Mr. Yin has become a quiet force of healing and insight. During readings and events, people report feeling a profound sense of calm in his presence—and many have received unexpected emotional release or messages simply by being near him. Together, Lainie and Mr. Yin travel, teach, and guide others toward their own awakening, weaving astrology, intuition, and reverence for the unseen into every experience. If you have an event, resort, or gathering that would be a good fit for Lainie and Mr. Yin please reach out to her at lainiegratz@gmail.com.Natalie’s Links: 1:1 Mystical Self-Discovery Program - SolasSidhe Readings & Channelled Art Website - SidheART.comSidhe Art & Poetry Etsy Shop - NatalieSidhe.etsy.comTales from the Truth Seekers Podcast - also available on Spotify and AppleInstagram - @sidhe.channelled.artMy StoryLainie’s Links: IG - @lainie.gratz Website - LainieGratz.comMr. Yin’s Links: IG - @theamazingmryin Organizations mentioned: The Aquarian Bookshop and Metaphysical Center - Richmond, VaMaymont Park - Richmond, VaThe Psychic Festival - Richmond, VaThe Fae Festival - Charlottesville, VaThe Green Cauldron - Charlottesville, VaBooks mentioned: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle The Harry Potter Series Get full access to Sidhe (SHē) at nataliesidhe.substack.com/subscribe
At a young age Todd favored connecting with nature over the stuffy atmosphere of the church. His temple was “true wilderness.” Later in life, after becoming reacquainted with psychedelics, he began to understand that he was somehow relating with a consciousness that was beyond his own. This realization led him to become involved with organizations like The Pari Center in Italy, a place dedicated to open dialogue around science, psychology, and the sacred. Another common symptom of spiritual experience is optimism. Once the big picture is pulled wide open for you, it’s hard not to spot the unlimited potential that sits within every single one of us. While news outlets may have you gripped with anger, fear, and depression, perhaps Todd is here to offer you a healthier perspective. Todd’s Bio:Todd Bureau divides time between Hope, Alaska, the Chihuahuan desert of Terlingua, Texas, and Tuscany; B.A. French and History, M.A. French Literature; jumped the academic ship Literature and fled to the wilds when it docked at Dissertation; with a fundamental inclination for the natural world and the privilege of choosing it, started a small group tour operation in Alaska and directed it for a delightful 25 year livelihood/lifestyle; in a place of limited roads and long distances, became a commercial pilot and aircraft mechanic for that livelihood, shamelessly rationalized for that life; continuous cherished dance with French and Spanish, with Italian the new partner; retirement activities of furious outdoor play, ponder, and doing oral histories; pre-Covid gave fact-based talks on psychedelics to lay audiences; ongoing passion humbly aiding efforts to nudge from the throne, the purely materialist approach of science, the one that denies the subjective. Research participant in the Global Consciousness Project and Wyrd Research, using those as the basis of presentations to initiate and foster discussions on the widest considerations of Consciousness. Closely associated with the Pari Center in the wee medieval hamlet of Pari, Italy. It’s all pretty darned joyous. www.paricenter.com Natalie’s links:1:1 Mystical Self-Discovery Program - SolasWebsite - SidheART.comEtsy Shop - NatalieSidhe.etsy.comPodcast - Tales from the Truth Seekers- also available on Spotify and AppleIG - @sidhe.channelled.artMy StoryOrganizations mentioned: The Pari Center - Tuscany, ItalyThe Tom Tom Festival - Charlottesville, VaThe Department of Perceptual Studies - The University of Virginia The Scientific & Medical Network & The Galileo Commission - London, UKAcademy for the Advancement of Post-Materialist Sciences (AAPS) - Tucson, AZBooks mentioned: LSD and the Mind of the Universe - Diamonds from Heaven by Christopher M. Bache Ph.D Get full access to Sidhe (SHē) at nataliesidhe.substack.com/subscribe
Dr. Krista Stanley was no stranger to unexplainable phenomena from an early age. As a child she seemed to possess the ability to simply “know things,” and was always curious about how this all worked, eventually leading her to earn a PhD in Wisdom Studies, concentrating specifically on psychic mediumship. A doctor of mediumship? Not a combination you typically hear about, due to certain societal expectations within our current paradigm, yet this gives even more significance and urgency to her work. Join us in learning about Krista’s personal journey as we lift the taboos, break the stigmas, and bridge the gap between modern academia and ancient, universal, beyond-the-brain consciousness. Let’s remember the mystery.Krista’s Bio:Krista Stanley, Ph.D.Dr. Stanley holds a PhD in Wisdom Studies. Her interest is in cutting-edge consciousness-beyond-the-brain research and its intersection with psychic phenomena, particularly howindividual consciousness participates with Cosmic Consciousness. In her practice as a mediumand teacher, she partners intuitive insight with logical reasoning, a skill gleaned through athirty-year career in corporate management. Dr. Stanley is an Evidential Medium and uses thisskill to demonstrate the co-creative process of participation — through telepathic awareness,psychic and mediumship training, dream exploration, and tracking synchronicities. She is amember of the Scientific & Medical Network’s Consciousness in Education Initiative and is acontributing author to Quantum Psyche II: Quantum Psychoanalysis by Galli-Carminati,Carminati, and Martin, 2020. Natalie’s links: 1:1 Mystical Self-Discovery Program - SolasWebsite - SidheART.comEtsy Shop - NatalieSidhe.etsy.comPodcast - Tales from the Truth Seekers- also available on Spotify and AppleIG - @sidhe.channelled.artMy StoryKrista’s links: Website - www.thekristavibe.comEmail - info@thekristavibe.com Books mentioned:Quantum Psyche II: Quantum Psychoanalysis by Galli-Carminati,Carminati, and Martin, 2020. Festivals mentioned: The Tom Tom Festival - Conscious City Day Get full access to Sidhe (SHē) at nataliesidhe.substack.com/subscribe
Even as a small child, Rowena Worth intuitively knew that patriarchal religion was lacking, and her intuition didn’t stop there. But like so many of us, she was told that kind of magic was “not okay.” After moving from the UK to Australia as a young girl, and growing up across the world, she found herself being drawn to the healing path of The Goddess. But it wasn’t until she traveled to the sacred lands of her youth that she fully felt the spiritual depths of what it means to come home. From tracing her linage that revealed magical secrets, to being asked outright by a psychic medium if she herself was Mary Magdalene incarnate, Rowena’s healing journey of self-discovery through the path of the Divine Feminine is nothing sort of inspiring. Rowena’s Bio: A gifted mystic, wise woman, and intuitive, Rowena is an Avalon Rose Priestess who has devoted her life to the Goddess and following the Path of the Rose. As a Psychic Medium with over seventeen years of professional experience, Rowena has been connected to spirit for as long as she can remember. Her abilities stem from a strong Celtic ancestral line of Psychic Mediums or Seers. Her great-grandmother read tea leaves and cards in her cottage in a small rural village in Scotland, her grandmother regularly communicating with deceased loved ones who were always close by. Following a significant spiritual experience during a visit to the United Kingdom in 2012, Rowena returned to her ancestral land and birthplace for pilgrimage in 2023 and again in 2024. During these visits, she traversed the ancient lands, reconnected with her ancestors, and engaged with the potent ley line energies. It was at this location that she committed herself to her role as an Avalon Rose Priestess. In a patriarchal society that has systematically suppressed and marginalized the feminine for over 2000 years, Rowena is currently authoring her first book. This work delineates her personal journey through trauma, suppression, and denial, culminating in her reconnection with her own feminine wisdom and the divine feminine, which nurtures and sustains us all. Rowena embraces the divine feminine in all her forms and celebrates her rebirth and remembrance during this significant period in history (herstory).Natalie’s links:1:1 Mystical Self-Discovery Program - SolasSidhe Readings & Channelled Art Website - SidheART.comSidhe Art & Poetry Etsy Shop - NatalieSidhe.etsy.comTales from the Truth Seekers Podcast - also available on Spotify and AppleInstagram - @sidhe.channelled.artMy StoryRowena’s Links: Rowena’s Website - ReadingswithRowena.comRowena’s IG - @readingswithrowena Referenced: Annabel Du BoulayThe Avalon Rose Chapel The Avalon Rose Chapel - Priestess Training Get full access to Sidhe (SHē) at nataliesidhe.substack.com/subscribe
The Skeptical Shaman a.k.a. Rachel White, has rejoined us to elaborate on how to navigate this increasingly wild, modern landscape of clouded reality. If you listened to her initiation story of waking up to “the woo,” (Season One, Episode 6), you might have expected her to go into depth about demons. But nowadays, it seems a more direct, and possibly even scarier threat, is our collective breach with reality in favor of our own egos, continually being stroked and maintained by online sub-culture communities, and highly curated media outlets. Rachel opens up and shares about her personal experience in working within this new paradigm, and offers insight on how eerily similar these behaviors are to abusive cult mentalities. Rachel’s Bio: Rachel graduated from Loyola University of Chicago with Degrees in both English Literature and Criminal Psychology. She is the published author of the TOTEM Tarot Deck (available on Amazon and Etsy) and the creator of TOTEM Flower Essences (available on Etsy). Rachel is also the author of the TOTEM Readings Substack, and has been a featured contributing author in publications, including Best Holistic Health. Rachel is also the host of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, engaging fascinating iconoclasts in a dialogue designed to help the spiritually-homeless navigate the New Age landscape without falling into a con, a cult, or a multilevel marketing scheme. Rachel’s spiritual practice embodies the rebellious, independent spirit of shamanism. Rachel embraces and cultivates the power of the individual, empowering clients to reject group-think in lieu of their own, direct experience of spirit. To this end, Rachel has taken the Seek Safely pledge, committing herself and her practice to the highest standards in transparency, ethics, and quality across her available scope of services.Natalie’s Links: 1:1 Mystical Self-Discovery Program - SolasSidhe Readings & Channelled Art Website - SidheART.comSidhe Art & Poetry Etsy Shop - NatalieSidhe.etsy.comTales from the Truth Seekers Podcast - also available on Spotify and AppleInstagram - @sidhe.channelled.artMy StoryRachel’s Links:Rachel’s website - TOTEMReadings.comTOTEM Readings SubstackTOTEM Readings Etsy Shop Rachel’s IG - @totemrach Posts mentioned: We’re All Cult Members NowBooks mentioned: The Four Agreements - A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) by Don Miguel Ruiz Documentaries mentioned: HBO’s The Vow by Mark Vicente Podcasts mentioned: Fair Game with Leah Remini & Mike Rinder Video games mentioned: Mario Bros.TV Shows mentioned: The Real Housewives of New York City Get full access to Sidhe (SHē) at nataliesidhe.substack.com/subscribe
This episode of Tales from the Truth Seekers is slightly shorter, slightly lighter, and covers a slightly different topic. Not just to shake things up, but to share with you my delightful friend Mr. Dave Welty and his incredible E.T. experience story. These kinds of stories parallel spiritual awakenings directly because usually no one believes you, leaving you feeling isolated, your entire perception of reality is altered, and sometimes the actual encounters end up being spiritual experiences in themselves. So whether it’s God, angels, ghosts, or aliens, I’m beginning to find out that everything I thought was “made up” is actually very real indeed, and the best part about being a non-believer? Getting to find out you were wrong. Dave’s Bio: Dave is an accomplished visual artist, the long-time resident fine arts educator at the Blue Ridge School, an experienced outdoor enthusiast, world traveler, blossoming thespian, and self -proclaimed weirdo. Natalie’s Links: 1:1 Mystical Self-Discovery Program - SolasSidhe Readings & Channelled Art Website - SidheART.comSidhe Art & Poetry Etsy Shop - NatalieSidhe.etsy.comTales from the Truth Seekers Podcast - also available on Spotify and AppleInstagram - @sidhe.channelled.artMy StoryDave’s Links: TikTok - @gymlet Instagram - @gymlet.poofendunk Substack - @gymletOrganizations mentioned: The Blue Ridge SchoolFour County Players TheaterTV Shows mentioned: The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch Get full access to Sidhe (SHē) at nataliesidhe.substack.com/subscribe
Rae Dwyer, who I initially noticed on Substack because her writing was so saturated with spiritual wisdom, learned from a young age to stifle her spiritual gifts and experiences, eventually turning to drugs in her early twenties in order to further suppress them. She then found herself experiencing plant medicines, “drugs” that create the literal opposite of spiritual suppression, and in this episode she brings us into these amazing ritual experiences. Rae is now focused on creating spiritual alignment without any external aid aside from the life force of the Universe. We also dive into our spiritual take on the nature of political division, as well as the core essence of every spiritual practice: letting go.Rae’s Bio: Rae is a writer and energetic + mind mastery mentor to over-achievers who are walking the soul path. She is in service to freedom and truth.Natalie’s Links: 1:1 Mystical Self-Discovery Program - SolasWebsite - SidheART.comEtsy Shop - NatalieSidhe.etsy.comPodcast - Tales from the Truth Seekers- also available on Spotify and AppleIG - @sidhe.channelled.artMy StoryRae’s Links: Substack - @raeamiedwyer - The Day I Stopped ThinkingIG - @raedwyer_ Books mentioned:Nausea by Jean-Paul SartreEmptiness Dancing by Adyashanti The End of Your World - Uncensored Straight Talk on the Nature of Enlightenment by Adyashanti Get full access to Sidhe (SHē) at nataliesidhe.substack.com/subscribe
Dr. Maria Rothenburger has a Ph.D, is a clinical psychotherapist, and a fertility specialist. She was never really interested in becoming a psychic medium at all. However, sometimes you do not have a choice in the matter, and when you finally give in, accept the fact that you’re not “hallucinating,” and discover the incredible healing possibilities that come with being able to communicate to non-materialized loved ones, there’s really no way you can keep closing that door. In this episode, Maria shares the incredible story that has made her who she is today, along with heart- warming and heart-wrenching examples of her speciality: communication with unborn, or miscarried babies, who have important messages for their mom. Maria’s Bio: Maria T. Rothenburger, PhD is a psychotherapist, spirit baby communicator, bestselling author, and host of The Reluctant Medium Podcast and TV shows. She covets her nerdy, science side as well as her hippie, spiritual vibe. Using a combination of grounded, practical strategies and connection to the Other Side, she helps people move from brokenhearted, frustrated, and stuck, to open, connected, and peaceful. You can find out more about her work at www.drmariarothenburger.com. Dr. Maria lives in Oregon, USA with her 5 boys (2 humans, and 3 furbabies).Natalie’s Links: 1:1 Mystical Self-Discovery Program - Solas Website - SidheART.com Etsy Shop - NatalieSidhe.etsy.comPodcast - Tales from the Truth Seekers- also available on Spotify and AppleIG - @sidhe.channelled.artMy StoryDr. Maria’s Links: Website - DrMariaRothenburger.com Podcast - The Reluctant MediumIG - drmaria.rothenburgerBooks mentioned: The Field - The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe by Lynne McTaggart Spirit Babies - How to Communicate with the Child You’re Meant to Have by Walter MakichenPodcasts mentioned: Flow Dreaming with Summer McStravick Movies mentioned: Soul by Pixar Get full access to Sidhe (SHē) at nataliesidhe.substack.com/subscribe
Chelsea thought she had it made when she landed her big-time job at Coca-Cola, only to find herself somewhat miserable, lost amongst the toxicity and egos that continue to infiltrate corporate America. After turning towards the mysterious side of life for guidance, Chelsea brings us along on her journey with the plant medicines that ultimately changed everything, including her entire perspective on the ultimate purpose of human life. She then shares her wisdom and experience around the kinds of sensitivities that come with spiritual awakening, including the absolute mind-bending absurdity that is war, poverty, destruction, conflict, and human suffering. Perhaps we came here to “wake up,” and bring Heaven to Earth? Only time will tell.Chelsea’s Bio: Chelsea Jewel is an Intuitive Astrologer, Soul Alignment Coach, and Energy Healer who is committed to using her gifts and vision to help co-create a more beautiful and just world for all beings. Chelsea's work combines a mix of storytelling, astrology, and energy awareness to help her clients reconnect with their deeper soul essence and reclaim creative power within their life stories. Part healer, part artist, and part spiritual activist, Chelsea deeply believes that we are on the verge of a collective shift in consciousness and that our deep inner work, along with the creative actions that spring from it, serve a vital role in restoring humanity's relationships within the greater web of life.Natalie’s links: 1:1 Mystical Self-Discovery ProgramSidhe Readings & Channelled Art Website - SidheART.com Sidhe Art & Poetry Etsy Shop - NatalieSidhe.etsy.comTales from the Truth Seekers Podcast - also available on Spotify and AppleInstagram - @sidhe.channelled.artMy Story Chelsea’s links: Chelsea’s website - ChelseaJewel.comChelsea’s IG: @ChelseaJewel33 Books mentioned: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows by John KoenigThe Power of Now by Eckhart TolleAuthors mentioned:Stephen Harrod BuhnerMovies mentioned: Coco by Pixar Get full access to Sidhe (SHē) at nataliesidhe.substack.com/subscribe
For our last episode of Season One, I had the pleasure of interviewing my long-time friend, mentor, and astrology teacher, Mr. Nick Lasky. In this episode, Nick takes us into his real-life spiritual awakening journey from growing up agnostic, to his first sip of the Holy Grail, and into the adventures he’s encountered on his life-long quest to find it again. And as we have learned throughout Season One, spiritual awakenings aren’t all sunshine and rainbows. They can be confusing, scary, and especially isolating in a society like ours. Nick offers a well of wisdom and advice on how to navigate this universal, inner transformation, in a modern world that is shockingly unaware.THANK YOU to all my listeners and subscribers for your support on this journey. Every like, comment, share, and review is appreciated and does not go unnoticed! If you have enjoyed what you’ve heard so far, and would like to leave a 5 star review, this greatly improves the algorithm and gets episodes in front of more truth seekers like yourself. Thank you again for listening and stay tuned for info on Season Two. Nick’s Bio: Nick Lasky is a spiritual teacher specializing in astrology, tarot, meditation, and sacred ceremonies. He is the founder of the Society of Awakening Souls and co-founder of the Aquarian House of Astrology & the Cacao Men's Circle. He was the writer for Explore Awareness Magazine's astrology section 'Your Lucky Stars.' He offers individual consultations and works one on one with leaders and visionaries striving to expand their impact and influence in the world.Nick’s Website - www.nicklasky.comNick’s IG - @nick.laskyThe Aquarian Bookshop and Metaphysical CenterNatalie’s Links:Natalie’s Website - SidheART.comNatalie’s StoryNatalie’s Etsy ShopChannelled Art (Based on your astrological birth chart)Natalie’s IG - @sidhe.channelled.art Thanks for reading Sidhe (SHē) ! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Sidhe (SHē) at nataliesidhe.substack.com/subscribe