Insider's Guide to The Other Side

If you were an alien, how would you send probes down to the Earth? That's exactly what we explore today in conversation as we dissect Harvard Theoretical Physicist Avi Loeb's 2023 research on alien lifeforms. Loeb believes meteors found on the ocean floor are probes sent here by extraterrestrial beings. Do you? Throughout history and all around the globe, stories and legends of aliens enchant some...

Some of you carry energy that heals and welcomes unsought messages from the Other Side. But how do you settle into this knowing and fully believe it to be real? This is one of the questions listener Jeff wrote in to share with us, and today, we answer both him and you. We'll discuss techniques that help you: 💫 confirm your intuition 👂 take notice when spirit speaks to you 🔮 claim your sacred sp...

Today Brenda flies solo, giving Other Side Guides Producer Joey a live reading we can all learn from. As Joey learns more about themself, we all learn more about what it means to be human. Incorporating Astrology, Numerology, and Tarot, Brenda's readings give comfort, confidence, and insight into all the mystical forces that guide us along our path here in Earth School. So sit back and enjoy, for...

Pop Quiz: If Earth ceases to exist, where will the reincarnated souls go? If the same Tarot card keeps appearing in your readings repeatedly, what does that mean? Bonus ?: Do you need a PSA about amateur exorcisms? (yes, you do... and we're here to give one...) No, these are not the midnight thoughts of an existentialist. They are the questions submitted by our number one fan Cop Suey, who is fore...

You asked for more, so today we dive deeper into how you can leverage the energy of 2024's Numerological 8-year... The 8-year in Numerology vibrates with the energy of success, balance, goals, power, and prosperity, much of which is connected to your professional world and public reputation. Staying dedicated to your goals is key, but finding that balance between bringing your full self to a situa...

When you wake up every morning, you get to decide who you want to be. That's why the idea of setting New Year's Resolutions can actually limit your potential for growth in a new year. Reflection and goal setting just once a year? You're so much more than that! You're an ever-evolving human navigating earth school full of passion, purpose, mystery, and a mission. This limitless expansion is somethi...

On January 20th, Pluto entered Aquarius, inspiring us to ask: will you accept this invitation to truly be yourself? Today, Brenda talks about all things Pluto and what the change of the Astrological House means for you. As the planet of death and rebirth, Pluto desires to get to the truth and essence of all things. So, what would be real for you if you lived and moved through the world in an absol...

The creative process is not linear; the ideas that flow in and through you are unconfined, coming straight from instinct and the Other Side. The question is: What do you do with them when they arrive? As difficult as it can be, the answer is to trust yourself and the process. Mentors, muses, and of course your Spirit Guides are all here to assist you when you navigate the creative and innovative p...

What role do you have in your happiness? It can be challenging to accept that you have to be part of the problem if you're going to be part of the solution, especially concerning your professional life. Today, we travel back in time to when Brenda was hired to be Julie's business coach. It was a time of multiple leadership changes, where Julie had to accept that vulnerability is the key to all pro...

Have you ever wondered if your daughter was once your mother? Or if your grandfather reincarnated into your son? Sometimes, when connections feel even thicker than blood, we must ask: Is reincarnating into the same bloodline from a past life possible? And that's precisely what one of our listeners was pondering. Inspired by her question, today we dive into the difference between soul lines, blood...

Welcome to our first episode of the New Year! Today we kick off 2024 with a series of existential questions certain to make your mind spin. ❓ What's the difference between infinite beings and old souls? 💫 Does a soul have a beginning? 🍷 Does it hover and chill til it's ready to re-emerge like a fine wine or perfect cheese? Which of course leads one to wonder... IS there a beginning and an end?...

As the new year approaches, we're bringing you one of our favorite episodes from 2023: Sun Signs—or as Brenda Rose likes to call them, "the gateway drug of astrology"—are the most popular and well-known astrological placement in one's birth chart. Your Sun Sign helps you better understand your gifts, blindspots, challenges, and opportunities during this lifetime.  Today, Brenda Rose breaks down th...

How's your relationship with sugar? After a listener wrote in to describe her sugar craving as an addiction, Julie and Brenda decided it was a good idea to chew on this subject a bit longer... Sugar is everywhere, and it is quite addictive. Today, we discuss what happens to the brain when you eat it, how it can feel when you decide to limit it or quit, and ways you can interrupt your eating patter...

Think of all the ways you prepare for the holidays: gifts, meal planning, travel... but do you remember to do the mental, emotional and spiritual prep it takes to survive with your vibe high? Today we'll discuss how you can stay sane and set intentions to keep your frequency on point.  You already know your life is so much bigger than one evening with family or one dinner that spoils your appetite...

After noticing a pattern of people close to her jumping the planet during the winter months, our Elf Julie asks: Anyone else going through this Season of Death? Winter is a time of stillness, depth, and breakups. So if you stop and consider that Scorpio, which carries the energy of Transformation, kicks off the season, it makes sense that more energy than usual chooses to transmute during this tim...

What do narcissists and aliens have in common? Can you sever someone's negative energy attachment? What do exterminators and Chakra colors have in common? Tune in today for the answers to all these questions and then some, as we host another episode of Insiders Insights! As our conversation bounces from rainbows to rosaries and a shout-out to the Long Island Medium, here's a peek at some of the an...

Today's episode comes to us from our longtime listener Lindsey, who wrote in to ask: Is the use of sage and palo santo for smudging considered cultural appropriation? For many, smudging is an essential part of their spiritual and wellness practice. As we continue to evolve and educate ourselves, we naturally want to ensure the practices we enjoy are ethically and morally appropriate. The use of sm...

Trigger Warning: today's podcast contains sensitive subject matter: child mortality. After her infant son jumped the planet, listener Hailey writes in to ask: Is an untimely death always planned as part of someone's soul contract? Children bring such gentleness and innocence to our world, and we innately want to protect them from harm or suffering. In a world where children often die way too soon,...

Do you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of the Other Side Guides podcast? Well, guess what? Today you'll get a glimpse of what Julie and Brenda talk about when the microphones are off. And, surprise, surprise... they talk about ghosts...  Because what you see IS what you get when it comes to your Other Side podcast hosts! Pulling from their recent text threads, The Witch and The Elf disc...

Many of us are crispy on the edges sometimes, but for an Empath, the feeling of being fried can be status quo. But it doesn't have to be that way.  So, when an environment gets really intense—leaving you feeling anxious, amped, exhausted, or flat-out frazzled—how can you make strategic choices in the name of self-care? Instead of matching the energy of a space or feeling overwhelmed 24/7, it is po...

What if your physical body is the challenge to transcend to become a spiritual person? What if it is, through this human body, you channel Spirit, experience ecstatic energy, and elevate your vibe without limit? Heavy questions, right? Of course, they're heavy when you consider your human body is what tethers you to this Earth, bearing the weight of your thoughts, emotions, experiences, and existe...

Have you ever been afraid of the Other Side? Nervous around words like crystals, healing, and spirituality? Were you raised to think all things metaphysical were blasphemous or scary? Or simply didn't work? If so, you will find today's episode interesting, and hopefully, comforting. Inspired by an Other Side Guides listener (you guys are the best!), today we explore what gives spirituality a bad r...

Have you ever wondered: 😴 Why do some people pass away peacefully in their sleep while others struggle to find their way through? 🐦 If we flutter in and out our bodies just before and during transition? 💃 Does our earth-bound personality shape the way in which we jump the planet?  Being aware that a loved one is near their time of passing brings a multitude of emotions to those here observing t...

Today's Insider Insights has a very special theme: Pets! Whether you affectionately call them your fur babies or critter companions, pets inhabit a special place in your heart and home. And when they pass over the rainbow bridge, you're often left wondering if their spirit still hears your call. Have you ever wondered: 🐕 how to look out for 'signs' from your beloved animal, both after transition...

We continue our dive into the pursuit of Happiness, and today's episode comes with a twist, courtesy of this question submitted by a listener:  ❓What is the spiritual reason behind unwanted or intrusive thoughts? Unwanted or intrusive thoughts can occur at any time—it's like mentally swimming in the sea of a beautiful moment and then visualizing a shark attack; it's an imagined scene that turns t...