Context for Chaos

Join us for the first segment of an extraordinary conversation with Dr. Siddharth Ramakrishnan, a neuroscientist whose work bridges the gap between neurology, intuition, and tarot. Discover how an expert in the development of animal brains, who once studied computer science before falling in love with the behavior of wolves, ended up creating the Neuro Tarot Deck. We explore the fascinating transi...

Catch up with bookstore owner and Tarot reader Hanna McElroy in this insightful follow-up interview recorded two years after our first meeting. We travel from Seattle to the sun-drenched island of Paros to explore how Hanna uses annual Enneagram retreats to move beyond survival mode and find actual joy. This episode dives into the complexity of subtypes – Social, Sexual, and Self-Preservation – an...

In the concluding segment of our conversation with Hanna McElroy, we explore the profound vulnerability of seeking spiritual guidance and how to move from feeling “malfunctioning” to finding redemption and self-acceptance. Hanna explains that while many come to a reader to tap into fate, the real power lies in free will—the ability to break generational patterns and live life at its most optimal l...

In this segment of our conversation with Hanna McElroy, we explore her personal evolution from a fourteen-year-old intuitive reading the 70s-style Aquarian deck to a professional who integrates astrology, sigils, and the Enneagram into her practice. Hanna explains why she views her work as “translation”—moving beyond just pulling cards to ensure a message hits the client’s heart over their head so...

In the third segment of our interview with Hanna McElroy, we deconstruct the dynamic Enneagram to show that your personality isn’t a static point, but a moving map. We dive into the complexity of “wings”—the neighboring numbers that flavor your core type—and the mysterious growth and stress arrows that dictate how you behave when you’re thriving versus when you’re “not looking your prettiest”. Han...

In this second installment of our conversation with Hanna McElroy, we move beyond the basics to explore how the Enneagram helps us shift from unconscious zombies to self-aware individuals. We dive deep into the remaining archetypes, from the anxious, prepared Loyalist (Type Six) to the optimistic, fun-loving Enthusiast (Type Seven). Hanna explains the fascinating concept of “wings”—the adjacent nu...

In this episode, we sit down with Hanna McElroy, a seasoned Tarot reader and bookstore owner who has spent the last decade mastering the Enneagram, an ancient psychological and spiritual map. We dive into how this "system of consciousness raising" helps us identify our childhood wounds and core fears, offering a path to move past the self-protection mechanisms we built as children. Hanna shares he...

In this insightful follow-up interview, Miriam Jacobs returns to share how she has spent the last year and a half going deep within herself to better serve her clients. She discusses the Wounded Healer archetype and the importance of understanding one’s own puncture wounds to create a relatable bridge for healing others. Explore how Miriam uses the structures of Tarot, astrology, and chakra line-u...

In this final segment, Miriam Jacobs brings the tarot to life through Tarot in Motion, a practice that transforms heady philosophy into a living, somatic experience. Discover how movement—whether it involves outrageous dance, simple hand gestures, or the use of costumes like capes and headpieces—helps practitioners step out of their comfort zones and into the wisdom of the cards. Miriam shares how...

In this fourth segment, Miriam Jacobs reveals the spiritual architecture of her system, mapping the Major Arcana to the upper chakras to bridge the gap between the physical and the ethereal worlds. Miriam also introduces her transformative practice, Tarot in Motion, sharing how movement can release stored trauma and stress by encouraging the body to open when it feels most protective to stay close...

In this segment, Miriam Jacobs breaks down the intricate four-symbol system integrated into her deck, covering astrology, elements, and the Vedic chakras. She shares the unique backstory of how her book, Tarot and the Chakras , was published after her collage-style deck was initially turned down by a major publisher. We explore the specific physical associations of the suits, such as the Wands' co...

In this segment, Miriam Jacobs dives into the practical mechanics of energy work, revealing how she reads the "voice" of a client's energy before a single card is drawn. We explore the four pillars of Polarity Therapy—food, movement, touch, and the verbal component—and how these elements form the "container" for her somatic practice. Discover why Miriam chose to rename traditional tarot suits to t...

Step into the world of Miriam Jacobs, a visionary artist and energy worker who transformed her intuitive gifts into a groundbreaking approach to healing. In this opening segment, Miriam shares her journey from the print shops of New York to the healing practices of California, revealing how a personal health crisis and a prophetic dream led her to bridge the gap between Tarot and Polarity Therapy....

In this episode, we welcome back Corbie Mitleid, a certified Tarot Master and the "no b******t psychic" who has been reading professionally since 1973. Corbie shares her journey from the mystery of the 1960s to her modern-day rebranding on TikTok, where she reaches thousands by stripping away the "glitter and unicorn farts" of the industry. We dive deep into the human experience of psychic work, e...

This segment navigates the whimsical world of diverse tarot personalities—from the golden retriever energy of the Prince of Wands to the "doody head defense" used to navigate difficult family dynamics. Corbie also reminds us that spiritual mastery is not about living in a constant metaphysical crescendo. She follows the philosophy of "first enlightenment, then the laundry," meaning that no matter...

Discover the sacred architecture of the intuitive contract where being ready to read meets the professional boundary of the psychic paywall. We explore why the most ethical path is rejecting the role of a "catch-all" channel to instead master your specific wheelhouse; whether that is the internal storyboard of career guidance or the floor-tile-ripping wisdom of the fairies. This segment reveals ho...

Step onto the psychic yellow brick road as Corbie Mitleid reveals the truth about "fake gypsies," social media "poachers," and the "unspoken ethical rules" that keep seekers safe in a world of spiritual charlatans. Discover how the universe delivers a "draft notice" to the soul, rifling through your internal file cabinet to repurpose your unique human talents for the work of the spirits. Journey t...

In this episode, we sit down with Corbie Mitleid, a Certified Tarot Master. Corbie doesn’t just "flip cards"; she brings a methodical, rigorous approach to the supernatural, backed by certifications from the Tarot Certification Board of America and the Tarot Guild. Her journey into the psychic realm wasn't a slow build but a "soundless explosion" that occurred while watching vintage planes at the...

In this episode, we sit down with Corbie Mitleid, a Certified Tarot Master who started her career in entertainment, but later pursued psychic work full-time after the events of 9/11. She has had many different jobs in her life but always had a strong interest in psychic abilities since she was 13. She has faced criticism and skepticism from her family, but she remains dedicated to her work in help...

Step into a space of transformative magic as host, Vanessa, and co-host/producer, Jessica, rejoin Sheryl Wagner, an evidential psychic medium, writer, and teacher who bridges the gap between the material and the ethereal. In this illuminating conversation, Sheryl reveals how the human body acts as the ultimate instrument for the unseen, explaining that even those navigating the echoes of trauma ca...

In this final gathering, we explore the sacred truth that the ultimate teacher already dwells within the temple of your own heart. We invite you to discover the grace of steady growth, where the soil of your life is tended with patience and the grounded strength of your truest values. Learn how to find a sanctuary of safety and love, a space where your most vulnerable gifts are allowed to bloom wi...

Part IV of our interview Step into the whispers of the unseen as we explore the ethereal symphony of clairaudience, where the spirit world speaks in ringing, buzzing, and the profound, weighted texture of silence,,. Wagner unveils the dual nature of clairvoyance, guiding us through the "imagination space" of internal visions and the rare, holographic flashes of spirits appearing in our physical wo...

Send us a text Part III of our interview Sheryl Wagner invites us to dissolve the mask of the guru and reclaim our innate power. In this episode we explore clairsentience, a sacred physical antenna that captures the whispers of the unseen through the very cells of our bodies. This journey bypasses the anchors of the logical mind, allowing divine sensations to flow directly into the heart where tru...

Send us a text Part II of our interview Psychic medium Sheryl Wagner, author of Uncovering Intuition, provides a transformative roadmap for moving from survival mode into spiritual clarity. After thirteen years of repressing her gifts while working in the auto industry, Wagner shares how processing trauma and reconnecting with the body are vital for unlocking mediumship abilities. She reframes neu...

Part I of our interview Strengthening your intuition is like building muscle memory; it requires consistent practice and a grounded awareness of your own body before the movements of the unseen become second nature. Psychic medium Sheryl Wagner, author of Uncovering Intuition, provides a transformative roadmap for moving from survival mode into spiritual clarity. After thirteen years of repressing...