Feminine Alchemy

This week we are graced by the TLC star Amy Duggar King who was previously a cast member on  19 Kids and Counting, as she speaks not only about her experience on the show but the abuse she and her family suffered and how she has a mission to help heal other women through her book, "Holy Disruptor." Which describes her journey, recognizing that abuse without losing her faith.  Amy talks about the c...

Send us a text The Hinge Year has come, ladies and gentlemen! It's time to explore what energies are shifting and what they tell us about 2026. In this episode, we go over:  -How the outer planetary shifts will lock in the energy we are feeling for the next several years  - What each shift will look like and how you can navigate through it  - How even fashion, music, and the arts will change  - Ho...

Send us a text Summary In this episode of Feminine Alchemy, host Jaye Anne Berenger interviews Candice Prescott, who shares her deeply personal journey through infertility. Candice discusses her background, her experiences with various fertility treatments, and the emotional toll it took on her. She emphasizes the importance of energy work and healing, and how these practices helped her navigate h...

Send us a text In this episode, the hosts explore the multifaceted nature of Juno, the last in the Asteroid Goddess series. They delve into her astronomy, mythology, and astrological significance, discussing her role in relationships, jealousy, and the feminine perspective. The conversation highlights the evolution of Juno's character from Hera in Greek mythology to her Roman counterpart, emphasiz...

Send us a text This episode is all about Hygieia and how she affects you personally! We talk about the origins of both the Goddess and the asteroid and give you our interpretation of how she might appear in your birth chart and when interpreting astrology generally.  We discuss:  - How the feminine shows up in health, hygiene, and medicine  - Why the feminine isn't "heroic."  - The power of the fe...

Send us a text Today, we explore a long-awaited topic! Jocelyn Pedersen's Book: All Things in One Reuniting Religion with the Woman in the Wilderness.  In this episode we explore the intersection of spirituality, religion, healing, and the divine feminine. Jocelyn shares her personal journey of overcoming medication injuries and discovering her spiritual path, emphasizing the importance of integra...

Send us a text Summary In this episode, Jaye Anne Beringer speaks with Ariel Lupos, founder of Flower Girl, a sustainable period underwear brand. They discuss the importance of understanding women's bodies, the impact of menstrual products on health, and the need for safe materials. Ariel shares her journey from e-commerce to launching Flower Girl, emphasizing the significance of using natural fib...

Send us a text Summary In this episode of Feminine Alchemy, Jaye Anne Beringer, Julie Dean Richards, and Kayelee Rose delve into the profound experiences surrounding birth, motherhood, and the journey of medical self-advocacy. Kayelee shares her personal story of giving birth and the unexpected complications that followed, leading to a hospital stay that tested her resilience and trust in her body...

Send us a text In this episode, Julie Dean Richards interviews her good friend and menstruality expert Meredith Ashton about the significance of rites of passage for children. They tell their own very personal story of how they created a rite of passage for both of their oldest children together and give ideas and insights on how you can do the same. They also talk about why rites of passage are s...

Send us a text Summary In this episode of Feminine Alchemy, host Julie Dean Richards interviews Rose Wippich, a Qigong and yoga instructor, and Reiki master teacher. They discuss Rose's upcoming book, 'Empress Rising,' which aims to redefine the crone years as a time of empowerment and energetic sovereignty for women. The conversation explores the importance of creating sacred spaces, protecting o...

Send us a text What if you could actually SEE your patterns so that you could change your future? What if you had a way to see that you were being supported, not by some random force, but by something REAL?  In this episode, Julie Dean Richards gets to interview Jaye Anne Beringer and Matt Stine about their innovative app, Tarot Pulse. The app is designed to help users track their tarot card readi...

Send us a text In this episode, we go to the heart of WHY so many people, especially those in spiritual and religious communities, are afraid of Halloween. Every year, there is controversy around this subject: Is it evil to celebrate this holiday? Where did it come from in the first place? And what, if anything, can we learn from its connection to women, the sacred feminine, and our deep need for...

Send us a text In this episode, Jaye Anne Beringer, Kayelee Rose, and Julie Dean Richards explore the multifaceted nature of Vesta, the asteroid associated with the hearth and home. They discuss personal life updates, delve into Vesta's astronomical significance, and unpack her mythology, including her connection to virginity and the duality of mercy and justice. The conversation highlights the im...

Send us a text Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, unable to hold it all? Then this episode is for you! Scottie Durrett teaches us not only HOW we got to the place of being so burned out, but how to fix it. She shares the roots and branches of what she calls "the burnout tree," and helps us understand our own agency in being able to take small steps to heal ourselves.  At the end of the episode, Scott...

Send us a text Have you ever felt confident enough to go on social media in just your bra and undies? Ever have a hankering to tell everyone your measurements and size? What level of courage would you need to wiggle your bloated stomach or thighs? In this episode of Feminine Alchemy, Camilia Jade explains how she did just that-- and LOVED it! Body focus is a cornerstone of female conversations. Ev...

Send us a text It's our one-year anniversary, hooray! We can't believe how fast it's gone by. We are so grateful to all of you for sticking with us, sharing the show, and listening!  In this nostalgic episode, we reveal: - The Astrological chart of our podcast and what it means for the show - Behind the scenes of how the podcast came to be - Our podcasting secrets and what we have found works for...

Send us a text It's the Mother of ALL Asteroids - Ceres. But what does she mean for YOU personally, as well as our culture and the world at large? In this episode, a continuation of our Asteroid Goddess series, we find out.  We explore:  - Who Ceres was - Her Astronomy and how that relates to her interpretation in Astrology - Her myths and what they tell us about her relation to the common collect...

Send us a text Have you ever thought of a Boudoir photo shoot? Assumed that's for young, thin, pretty women only? Today's episode with Liz Hansen shows us that sexy is not a size, it's a VIBE. And there are powerful ways to turn your awkwardness into divine feminine POWER.  Liz talks in today's episode about: -how some women start out hating a part of their body and after the photoshoot, they find...

Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the rich mythology and symbolism of Pallas Athena and how her placements in your natal chart affect you on a personal level. We explore her dual nature as a warrior and protector. We discuss the significance of her myths, the symbols associated with her, and the importance of integrating both masculine and feminine energies.  We also talk about:  -The...

Send us a text In this episode, we explore the themes of Mabon, the autumn equinox, and the recent eclipse energies. We also give you some big announcements about Kayelee's health. First, we discuss the personal and collective health impacts of these celestial events, the role of Mercury in communication and truth, and the importance of creativity and spiritual nourishment during this transitional...

Send us a text Do you wish your top-quality nutritionist cared about astrology?  Andres Ayesta is an incredible nutritionist who looks at nutrition holistically but can break the action steps into an easy, manageable focus. Jaye Anne had the beautiful opportunity to have a heartfelt, honest conversation with Andres. We talked about such intricate topics as: -His own life, background and upbringing...

Send us a text The Asteroid Goddesses are important pieces of the feminine puzzle when we are looking at astrology. If you listened to Kayelee's birthday Episode (posted back in February), you already know the importance and value of the asteroid Goddesses. The five Asteroid Goddesses we are digging into in this series are: Pallas Athena, Ceres, Vesta, Hygeia, and Juno. Most times, people will tur...

Send us a text In this episode, Julie and Jaye Anne are physically in the same place! How amazing! The power of the words coming through in this recording is unmatched. We are bringing through information while we are together AND the eclipse portal had JUST opened. There was so much in this episode we did not expect to come through or plan for but it is JUST so juicy! We start to see this portal...

Send us a text In our LAST REPLAY EPISODE of this series, Julie gives an overview of WHY this replay is so significant, and then, we explore the concept of the Heroine's Journey, contrasting it with the traditional Hero's Journey. We talk about why the heroine's journey is often overlooked and why it's vital for every woman to know and experience.  We discuss the various phases of the Heroine's Jo...

Send us a text Can rage be sacred?  After a current astological update to this episode by Julie, we explore this powerful question and give you not only the WHAT but the HOW. Rage does not have to be violent; in fact, it's an emotion that allows us to assert our needs and our right to exist. In this episode, we will give the practical tools as well as our own experiences showing HOW rage has alche...