For Thought's Sake

In this episode: Saturn moved into Aries, Lunar New Year, Solar Eclipse, Saturn/Neptune conjunction Living in uncertainty while listening to others who are trying to use astrology to create a sense of control or certainty Perspectives in astrology: awareness vs curiosity, individual vs collective, natal charts vs transits, anticipatory vs retroactive Using your intuition to know what information i...

In this episode: Looking pentecostal, shamanistic, exorcism-like when doing somatic emotional releasing Semifreddo - a semi frozen italian dessert state Alex used to think it was just her personality to not feel emotions Various timelines of moving through an emotion Suppressing and repressing in order to societally conform out of compliance Birthing a further integrated version of self Knowing th...

In this episode: Another layer of the time managament and honest communication conversation from last episode Hypervigilence and anxiety in waiting on someone Revisiting season 4 episodes on cults Intuitively and energetically recognizing what content you're called to watch and when something no longer feels aligned AJ watches reality tv as a taboo thing, Alex absolutely cannot Various reasons for...

In this episode we discuss our relationships to time: Time blindness How our choices of how we use time can have a domino effect on others Rule governed, authoritarian views around "respect" of time The connotations of words and how we relate to them Implications of prioritizing your time over someone else's time Equal distirbution of time is not the same as equity Boundaries in regards to your ow...

In this episode: Compulsive behaviors surrounding the use of tech devices Words beget words What types of experiences are people striving to have in this lifetime and why? Associations with suffering What does healing actually mean? What we come to earth to experience based on our astrological natal chart Being curious about suffering and confronting it head on Admiration of physical endurance vs...

Listen in as Alex gives AJ an impromptu oracle reading! AJ follows up with clarification on what the messages in the reading pertained to and Alex then gives more explanation on what is happening during an oracle reading.  If you want to book an oracle reading with Alex or sign up for her intuition course you can find her here: AlexandraThomsen.com @alexandrathomsen.oracle Intuition Course

In this episode: Turtles showing up in Alex's world with a message Convicing property managers to give you a virtual tour Alex did indeed get approved for the apartment she mentions! Adjusting from house living to apartment living Finding closure and honoring endings

In this episode: Joys of home ownership Why do contractors think "good enough" is okay?  Understanding common sense and functionality, even if you're not an expert What are the hurdles preventing people in a variety of industries from doing their jobs well? Vocations in need of staff lowering standards and making accomodations

In this episode: AJ is deciding between taking a new job or staying where she's at Astrology lining up with current life situations Deciphering between fear responses, trauma responses, and intuition when it comes to decison making Mental health and somatic symptoms exacerbated by the stress of decision making Previous choices gone wrong coloring your current perspective

In this episode: Alex and AJ are not Swifties The politics and business of billionaire recording artists What Jennifer Did on Netflix White boomer male detectives  Labeling people before acquiring sufficient background information Why do people lie? 

In this episode: Tarot card readings  Homemade cold brew Alex's failed attempt to use non-gendered language Conscious brain retraining Tips and tricks for implementing nonbinary pronouns "You don't have to keep up, you just have to keep open." Considerations when asking for someone's pronouns Are we still saying "guys"? Living For The Dead on Hulu

In this episode: Chopping off fingernails Dog names and cat cafes AJ and Alex's eclipse experiences Going going back back to Cali Cali Grieving the garden Bringing the new you to an old situation How environment shapes behavior

In this mini ep: Finding a replacement for alcohol Potent herbal tea remedies Mountain Rose Herbs for the win

In this mini ep: Alex's struggle with perfectionism that AJ wholly relates to Hosting events as a breeding ground for compulsivity and insecurity  Simultaneously wanting and not wanting acknowledgement for your efforts Coming from a long line of hosts with the most

In this episode: Spring Equinox and Alex's garden update Alex read two books about the spiritual concept of spirit babies Why did our souls choose to incarnate in this lifetime?  Twin Flames explained What is a spiritual experience vs. nervous system dysregulation? Spiritual beliefs that get misconstrued by human's egos

In this episode: AJ and Alex get into what may seem like an argument, but they truly are just dancing (Adam Grant style) in order to broaden and deepen their understanding of each other's perspectives Daylights savings time adjustments turned into consent violations and learning adaptations The nuance of language and projecting your preferences onto others The pacification of self in order to "pla...

In this mini ep: Gift giving to yourself Nespresso Aeroccino XL Milk Frother Solawave Glowing Skin Set Simple Incense

In this episode: Alex took a webinar on recovering from the flu Germ vs. terrain theory, a hot button topic Becoming siloed in where you get your information from The purposefully confusing limitations of health insurance Taking it on yourself to invest in your own preventative care Who are holistic wellness communities targeting? Access to information limited by algorithms and resources Social me...

In this episode: Priming for one experience, then unintentionally being prepared for the unexpected When the energy it takes to retell a story isn't supportive or helpful for you The stress and nuance of question based interactions Support and connection looking different for different people What are Alex and AJ's points of connection with each other? 

In this episode: AJ has someone she has lived past lives with who keeps popping up in her dreams Cord cutting and ending a karmic relationship Boundary setting in person and energetically Alex's recurring dream of teaching dance in annoying circumstances Surviving Death on Netflix, specifically the reincarnation episode Children who have specific past life memories at young ages What are the impli...

In this episode: Waking up in a dark headspace Personalizing morning routines based on how it feels vs. productivity Timing and cycles in relation to implementing different regulating tools in your life Routines with room for flexibility and room to evolve Variations in how a tired brain presents in different people Trauma symptoms at night and changing routines to accomodate this Craniosacral sti...

In this episode: An overburdened liver as a root cause for chronic illness Why Alex is joining AJ as a vegan The controversy that is the Medical Medium The importance of individualized health protocols Liver detox reactions, emotions, and cravings Being led by intuition vs. ego when it comes to food choices

Welcome to Season 5! In this episode: Alex is reading Fatal Conveniences by Darin Olien  Environmentally conscious choices don't always line up with best health choices When an attempt to solve one problem causes other problems Toxic athletic attire Financial component of being able to purchase non-toxic products Moral implications of giving away toxic products Different facets of reasons why we m...

In this episode: TENS unit mishaps A year of starting from scratch for Alex Acceptance of the cards you've been dealt Recognizing what you need in order to function at baseline Quantifiable and relative judgements about how your year has gone AJ's journey of uncovering her trauma The constant and consistent work of survival and stability Viewing your natal chart through a different lens in relatio...

In this episode: Go back to listen to part 1 and watch the documentaries Escaping Twin Flames on Netflix and Love Has Won on HBO Max Mother God is triggering for both AJ and Alex for more personal reasons Living in delusion because it's easier than processing your own suffering Health conscious ideations coming from fringe groups When the sheep replace the shepherd Where does the line of accountab...