Alchemy Pot

The Two Energies of the Universe: Choosing Love Over Fear“Are you expanding or contracting?”In this episode of Alchemy Pot, Derek and Lizzie explore the idea that everything in the universe can be boiled down to two core energies: love and fear. Love is expansion, safety, honesty, and authenticity flowing from the inside out. Fear is contraction, cleverness, comfort-zone control, and seeking valid...

What if every “villain,” every trigger, and every hard moment in your life was actually part of a much bigger whole? What if every choice you make is part of a larger web of connection? In this episode, we explore holistic thinking — moving beyond black-and-white, “good vs bad” narratives into a deeper awareness of how everything, and everyone, is connected. Derek and Lizzie weave together: Holist...

At the heart of this episode of Alchemy Pot, Derek and Lizzie dive into one of the most empowering ideas in Soil Consciousness: capacity vs choice. We explore the difference between: The options you have (capacity) The way you show up inside those options (choice) From censorship and rebellion, to intuitive decision-making, to the subtle shift from “I can’t” to “I’m choosing not to,” this conversa...

At the Heart of this EpisodeDerek and Lizzie dive deep into the “why” behind Alchemy Pot — why they created it, what it stands for, and how a simple act like composting can change the world. They explore how inner and outer transformation are inseparable: when we heal the soil within, the world around us heals too. At its core, this episode is about reconnection — to ourselves, to each other, and...

At the Heart of this EpisodeDerek and Lizzie explore The Tree of Transformation — a living map for personal and planetary healing. From soil to fruit, they unpack how every part of life — your beliefs, values, habits, relationships, and creations — mirrors the natural process of regeneration. They guide listeners through how to recognize the “soil” of your inner world, compost old patterns, and gr...

In Episode 3 of Alchemy Pot, Derek Richard Thomas and Lizzie Loch explore “The Come From” — the energetic source behind every thought, word, or action. Is it rooted in fear (contraction) or love (expansion)? Through stories of art, music, parenting, and nature, they reveal how our “why” shapes everything we create, from our relationships to the world itself. From attention as the currency of the u...

In Episode 2 of Alchemy Pot, Derek Richard Thomas and Lizzie Loch explore the ancient and practical art of alchemy, how we can transform fear, anger, and emotional “waste” into clarity, love, and growth. Using the Soil Maker as a living metaphor, they show how composting food scraps mirrors emotional composting and how every challenge can become gold. What you’ll learnWhat alchemy really means and...

The Heart of the Episode Derek and Lizzie introduce the Soil Maker, an in-ground stoneware composter, and the daily three-step ritual that turns food scraps (and stuck emotions) into living soil and environment for growth. Show description  Derek and Lizzie kick off Alchemy Pot with the Soil Maker: a stoneware, in-ground composter that feeds worms, fungi, and the underground web of life, while als...

A transformational podcast centered around ideas of consciousness and regeneration. Hosted by Derek Richard Thomas & Lizzie Loch www. AlchemyPot.com