For Thought's Sake

In this episode: Alex and AJ discuss two documentaries they watched on cults. Go watch the docs before listening!  Escaping Twin Flames on Netflix and Love Has Won on HBO Max Spiritual concepts being twisted so severely by cult leaders Intelligence meets substance abuse meets psychosis meets new age metaphysical beliefs Spiritual aesthetics that look like rainbow barf How does our upbringing infor...

In this episode: Alex is a bonafide fire builder and cake wrangler. Call her for all of your birthday needs. AJ, the birthday queen, reflects on her prior year being a boring one What does boring mean for someone used to chaos?  Dive bar shenanigans What environments do we feel comfortable in based on authenticity, prior trauma, etc.?  Alex and AJ navigate the same environments very differently AJ...

In this episode: Does "beginner" yoga really exist at yoga studios? Competition and hypervigilence in movement classes At home vs. in person classes Gluten free bakery names and prices Behavioral activation to help with dysregulation Making choices when you're dysregulated vs. in touch with your intuition Kristin Collier's FREE workshop. Sign up at CollierConnections.com Follow us on Instagram: @w...

In this episode: Vent sesh about all things vacationing Pets as a hinderance to vacationing  Is vacationing worth the cost? Alex and AJ's dream vacation destinations and situations Astrocartography - locational astrology that combines astrology and geography to understand areas in the world that best align with your energy

In this episode: Tips and tricks for recovering from the stomach flu Feeling alone and vulnerable when you're sick Limbic system limiting your access to choice Vent sesh about manifestation "High vibes" as a diminishment of consciousness Moving through a "low vibe" Getting out of your cognitive thinking and into your emotional and somatic self as a way of manifesting Follow us on Instagram! @alexa...

In this episode: Animals feeling the thinning of the veil on Samhain Asking spirit for what you do or do not want Healthy dissociation vs. protective dissociation Definition and connotation of the word "problem"  Herbalism Infusions, teas, bath teas, syrups You get what you give in terms of Halloween energy

In this episode: Alex can't watch scary movies anymore Comfort, control, and catharsis in relation to watching Law and Order: SVU What are you playing on your mind movie? More spiritual visitors as the veil gets thinner At this point in the episode we shift to topics that may be difficult for some people to hear, so feel free to discontinue listening here Alex uncovered some new layers of her chil...

This one's for all the anxious, neurodivergent, trauma surviving baddies out there: Not being able to access your toolbox of skills when you're "in it" Using self care techniques as prevention for and recovery from dysregulation Awareness does not always equate to behavior change Definition of "hard" or "challenging" when it comes to working on mental health Follow through when working with a prac...

In this episode: Witchy dreams Cowboy Hat makes a comeback Are people visiting you in dreams or are you conjuring them? Utilizing religious practices as part of your spirituality, but not identifying as religious Take Back the Magic by Perdita Finn Heirophant in the Tarot Communicating with the dead Find us on Instagram: @alexandrajthomsen @wildiriscollective

In this episode: Present moment awareness vs. future thinking Theoretical spiritual practice vs. real life practical application  Choosing to do a task vs. waiting for it to meet you when you're ready Judging ourselves for engaging in calm, joyful states of being Kitchen witchery How you are viewed from the outside vs. what is felt from within Functional ways to feed our instinctual trauma respons...

In this episode: Alex was a guest on the But I'm Spiritual Podcast ! Listen here ! The struggle of trying to fall asleep, especially if you have intrusive thoughts Differentiating between developmental trauma symptoms and energetic entities Ego/cognition getting in the way of spiritual downloads Sleeping in your own room, not with your partner Building bedtime routines to address both the body and...

In this episode: Constructive feedback from listeners of the pod Increasing clarity and being vocal about our intention Speaking about certain topics when you have no lived experience Talking about something out of curiosity vs. having an opinion or judgment People pleasing as it relates to attachment

In this episode: Having a conversation with yourself in your head Priming for the outcome of a future conversation Asking questions that don't have answers Having a hospital birth vs. a home birth Informed decision making when it comes to birth Advocating for the birth you want and will your doctor listen The medicalization of birth

In this episode: Hormones misbehaving Sharing with the world what you're ingesting Pulse check on Cowboy Hat Ethical non-monagamy How do you move forward when earth suit and soul suit are at odds? 

In this episode: "I've never met her, but I hate her." The story of Cowboy Hat Energetically feeling "bone sick" When it's not jealousy or envy, what is it? Solution oriented venting  

This episode was recorded back in 2022. We forgot about it until now!  In this episode: Season 1 of The Morning Show Sexual assault Fight, flight, or freeze Emotional vulnerability being exploited Power dynamics across gender and in the workplace Behavioral retraining to shift perspectives about consent How do we help men understand the perspective of women when it comes to sexual assault?  It's a...

In this episode: How to be social and have fun People pleasing on social media Being the responder vs. initiator in friendships Finding a point of connection to establish friendships Gender BS in friendships. . . AJ is outraged The problems with couple friends   Find us on Instagram! Alex: @alexandrajthomsen AJ: @wildiriscollective

Alternate episode title: Angry Toddler in the Sandbox In this episode: Finding comfort in doubling down on discomfort Knowing your identity vs. being it Journaling: a help or a hinderance? We become the mask we wear for too long Recognizing the residue that resistance leaves behind  

In this episode: Tips on being that heinous customer who modifies every order Navigating ordering at the drive thru window Clay mask armpit detox Should Alex and AJ offer online classes you can take?  DM us on Instagram! AJ: @wildiriscollective Alex: @alexandrajthomsen

In this episode: When research sends you spiraling and you have to stop investigating Orthorexia - an unhealthy focus on eating in a healthy way Trying to feel of the masses by ingesting things you don't actually want Because I'm slim you think I'm healthy? What is expected of a Primary Care Physician vs. what they provide Preventative care and patient advocacy Liking the podcast? Leave us a revie...

Alex has uncovered yet another thing she needs to heal. Luckily AJ is here to help guide her through it. Topics in this episode: Sugar addiction Parasites MTHFR gene mutation Malnutrition and malabsorption Chewing your food Resources we mention: NutritionFacts.org IntelligenceOfNature.com OneCommune.com JourneyOfIntrinsicHealth.com FarmersFootprint.com

In this episode:  Going on an identity journey as you process trauma When a lightweight competes in the heavyweight championship Pros and cons of social media normalizing mental health issues Getting out of the mind and into the body through performing arts Physical armoring  If you feel so inclined please share, subscribe, rate and review For Thought's Sake! AJ and Alex thank you :-D

As part of her trauma healing journey, Alex tried EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). AJ breaks down what it is from a clinical standpoint and Alex shares what it was like to be in EMDR sessions. 

Alex continues telling the story of uncovering her trauma. AJ offers great insights and caveats on how people can process their trauma in a multitude of ways. Alex discusses her process of building a relationship with her therapist. 

Alex has been cocooning for the past six months and explains why.