Insider's Guide to The Other Side

Content Warning: This episode briefly discusses self harm. Have you ever had an experience go the exact opposite of how you thought it would? Disappointment is part of Earth School, and it especially stings when what you felt was true turned out to be wrong for you.  Spirit isn't here for your continued comfort; it's here to push you forward into new terrains of growth, expansion, and TR...

"If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration." - Nikola Tesla What's it like to smirk in the face of the impossible? If we knew Elon Musk personally, we may have an answer. Until then, we, like much of the world, step back and observe his actions, words, and decisions—most of which strive to affect and connect humanity. Every generation...

What do Starseeds, 7 dead rats, and a spiritual salesman have in common? Welcome to another round of Insider's Insights, where we answer your questions and ponder the possibilities! Today we explore: - What a Starseed is, how to 'light it up', and where this energy lands in your chakras - What dead animals and numbers represent in your dreams - How (and more importantly, when...) to talk to your f...

When you receive a mediumship reading, lots of emotions tend to surface. Curiosity, vulnerability, and fearlessness lead you to a reading; support, guidance, comfort, and clarity come and meet you there. Today we dive right into part two of Angie's reading. As Angie is reminded of her worth and given the information necessary for growth and healing, we all take in what it means to move forward on...

Throughout your life, you will encounter situations that challenge you to take a neutral, open-hearted space. Today, during our listener Angie's personal reading from Brenda, we are all reminded of the unexpected twists and turns life brings, and the energy of love that connects Earth School to the Other Side. As Angie's reading unfolds, messages of self-love and consequence become the theme as fa...

A Boomer, a Millenial, and a Gen Z walk into a bar. They all order the same drink, and they all like the song playing in the background. Just kidding. This would never happen. (And I know you're wondering, but Gen X didn't even bother to go out.) Every generation brings its challenges and gifts and irritates the hell out of the other. Yes, it's fun to say "ok, boomer" and laugh out loud at amusing...

Am I crazy, or did Spirit just speak to me? How many times have you asked yourself this question when a message from beyond appeared out of nowhere? When you're suddenly presented with a spirit message, it can catch you off-guard. These types of messages sound like a whisper, feel like a 'sensation', and interrupt your thought patterns. The trick to this treat is learning to trust this gift and gu...

What lens do you use to view the world? A lens of joy, love, fear, grief, or uncertainty? All the above, or depending on the moment? Life is a series of choices, and we all long for meaning and connections to that which is sacred and true to our authentic being. Our lens is what shapes that message.  Using some of her favorite shows and movies as a springboard for conversation, Julie reminds us to...

Shakespeare once said, "To sleep, perchance to dream..." But what if your sleep-dream states are fraught with unwelcomed mysteries?  States of sleep, and the sleep disruptions that many of you experience, are areas where science and spirituality often disagree. What science calls sleep hallucinations can be dream-induced moments of clairvoyance or clairaudience. Lucid dreaming, sleep paralysis, an...

 Today's episode is inspired by three powerful questions regarding the inner-workings of the heart and its connection to the Other Side:     *What's the difference between your higher self and the Divine?     *How does shadow work affect your higher self?     *How can you trust what you are feeling to be a message from the Other Side vs. your imagination or what you want to hear?     Seeking answe...

Can you cultivate Spirit Connections through practices, education, and rituals? And if so, is Tarot an ideal avenue for channeling these Divine connections?  Yes and yes, and then some... You came into this realm with an intuitive body along with your physical, emotional, and mental one. Opening yourself up to the limitless ways to jumpstart or strengthen your Other Side connection is where the ma...

Do you have questions about crystals, orbs, spirits, or coincidences that keep occurring around your life? If so, then you're not alone. Our listeners want to know more about all this too!  Today we discuss why certain energies seem to repeat themselves in your life, i.e. why do so many people around me have the same name? You'll also learn how to distinguish a 'good' spirit from a 'bad' one and h...

Have you ever wondered what day-to-day life is like for a medium?  Just like the rest of us, each day for a medium is ripe for unknowns, no matter what we think we know about what it will hold. The key difference is: mediums take the time each day to energetically prepare themselves through personal ritual and meditation practices, and they are dedicated to their routines. Mediums know that it's i...

What's the difference between a prediction and a premonition?   Both a prediction and a premonition are future-focused, relying on patterns that present themselves to foresee what may happen, yet neither is absolute. Predictions feel more centered and hold a lighter energy; premonitions can at times feel scary and dark. Accountability for your participation in either arena is vital if spiritual su...

Did you know: The urge to help is the gateway drug to ego-mania? That contemplating the wonders and wild things in this world can lead to the ultimate feeling of oneness?  No? Well, it's time to wrap up the year with a host of Insiders Insights! Today is full of good stuff... we discuss the difference between service to others and enabling, and how the ego comes into play. Julie and Brenda reveal...

Trigger Warning: This podcast discusses death by suicide. If you or someone you know is at risk, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for support at 800-273-8255. If your life has been affected by suicide, or if you yourself have felt the depths of despair that lead to contemplating this decision, then you are already aware of the uncertainty and loneliness death by suicide brings.  Li...

As you learned from last weeks episode, the first six months of 2022 will be all about the great reset. Today you’ll discover how the energy of the second half will inspire you to claim your place in this world; a place grounded in the question: what it is I truly long for? This question will be born of self, yet guided in service of others.  The hard work the second half requires from you is full...

As the New Year approaches, what can you expect from 2022?   Using a ten-card tarot spread as her guidebook, host Brenda Rose reads the energy of the new year—an energy that is grounded in an 'extra' (also known as 'the jumper') card that sprang out from her deck as she prepared her reading. The energy of this 11th card brings a deeply feminine and beautiful message to the planet; a gift of love a...

The Holidays are upon us, so it's a perfect time to brush up on your 'coping with douchebags' skills. Today's lesson comes courtesy of Julie, who shares how she maintained her composure when recently presented with some unsolicited magical douchebag wisdom.  Of course it wasn't actually wisdom the douchebag shared... yet it  was  the moment when Julie recognized how wise she had become. She had re...

How often do you think about your life's purpose? Not the job or title you hold or the words and activities that you think may 'define' you—but the energetic mark you came here to leave on the planet?  Great stories hold a mirror to your soul and remind you what it means to be human. Today's discussion is inspired by Mitch Albom's book The Next Person You Meet in Heaven, and Julie's beloved Mona,...

Knock, Knock... Who's there? Well, I'll tell ya what's not there... Julie's keto ice-cream bars.   Today's episode is inspired by our listener Dena, who wants to know why Spirits knock on walls. And the answer: because they can, isn't quite satisfying enough, although we think we're quite funny today.  Is there a hidden message or meaning behind the number of times a Spirit knocks? How can you pro...

Are you ready for the holidays? More importantly, are you energetically prepared? Don't worry, we got your back.  Vibes is the metaphysical supply store aka love-child of the Insider's Guide Podcast. Today Julie and Brenda share details about the crystals and products they offer through Vibes—such as how each collection is chosen, sourced, and offered to give you the highest vibe possible. Tools f...

If you are tuned-in to your psychic abilities, can you choose who and what you want to see from the spirit realm?   Today's episode is inspired by our listener, who wants to continue her friendship with a loved one who is about to jump the planet. How can you discern which spirits to interact with? Is that even possible? And if so, how?  It is possible to control your spirit communications and con...

What is a conjured spirit and how does it differ from other spirits and the angelic realm?   Conjured spirits are born intentionally through those who work in the dark arts. They are part of the 'ecosystem' of spirits, and just like the rest of the invisible world, have been around since the dawn of time. The intention required to both birth and destroy a conjured spirit requires deep knowledge an...

What is it like to study tarot, or to give or receive a tarot reading?   Can you remember back to when you were a child and you learned something new that blew your mind and brought you joy that you didn't know existed? Learning tarot is just like that. Except tarot is nothing like a game—it's a sacred conversation between you and your Divine. One that brings peace, clarity, confidence, and yes......