Insider's Guide to The Other Side

Have you ever been so engrossed in the creative flow that time, space, words, and reasons no longer seem to matter? If so, you have experienced your Mystical Muse.   When the Muse shows up to guide you, you become a channel for Spirit to flow through. This is a process that throughout history has inspired some of humanity's most stunning and impactful artistic offerings.  Today Julie and Brenda fo...

This one is for the kids! Earth School can be confusing and even scary when someone you know has passed. After hearing the call from her Guides to put pen to paper once again, Julie Rieger wrote a children's book, Billy Ghost. Today she shares Billy Ghost with the public for the first time and invites you and your kids to tune in and listen. Through the process of automatic writing and surrenderin...

Can an animal be your soulmate?   How can you dive deeper into your Enneagram? Is energy transference possible between two unrelated humans?  Today's episode is inspired by a diverse and thoughtful array of questions submitted by our listener Shona. Brenda and Julie explore the varied and nuanced connections we make while in Earth School, and how those connections help us feel seen and understood....

A little time away from home can be good for the soul, right?  ... but for our very own Brenda Rose, an attempt to flee a cicada invasion landed her in an entirely different kind of invasion indeed.  Today Brenda shares her haunted Airbnb experience, in a home bursting with spirits, spooks, and conjured entities that surrounded her 24/7. After learning the history of the home, and future plans for...

Many of you have a difficult time navigating family dynamics here on Earth School, and does anyone ever understand who their parents are and why they do and say the things they do?  Today for our friend and listener Helen, we set the table for an intimate and healing spiritual gathering with her family on the Other Side. Guided by a reading with Brenda, Helen begins to understand the history, acti...

Do you ever question what kind of vibe you are putting 'out there'? Wonder if you are bringing the right energy to a space, moment, or memory? Are uncertain if you are bringing a vibe up, or dragging it down?   Well, you're not alone. Being intentional with your vibration and energy is hard work! Especially when you're doing the hard work Earth School brings.  You are here to experience all of lif...

You know when your energy and vibration are high - because moments feel crystal-clear, and the sum of those moments becomes your reality. It's magical! The same goes for when your vibe is low—paving your path with uncertainty, leaving you feeling powerless, distracted, and cloudy.  Low-vibrational states brought on by self-defeating habits, environment, or other-worldly energy, distract you from l...

Todays' episode picks up where we left off last week—contemplating profound questions, courtesy of our listeners, such as: When you jump the planet, does your attitude jump too?  Can you tune your frequency like a radio dial?  How do e-motions get stored in the body?  Is the veil between 'here' and the Other Side shifting? And if so, why?  We also discuss the energy and emotions of Empaths, and th...

How do you feel when you share your story? How does it feel when you listen to others? To do so requires courage and bravery. And that is why sharing our stories holds such power.  Today, you are invited to listen to Jenny's reading. Using Jenny's Astrological chart as a springboard, Brenda dives into the importance of cleaning your energy fields, setting boundaries, maintaining rituals, and worki...

So often, your birthday celebrations rarely go exactly as planned. Today Julie shares the story of one very special and emotionally intense birthday celebration, for it was on her day of birth she chose to honor her mother by burying her ashes in a memory garden. The experiences Julie had on that day show how spirits are always near, waiting to show up and support you, how Love is our ultimate sup...

The ones that bubble up when you least expect it... triggering deep wounds you long to heal, once and for all.  Trauma equals vulnerability. And the longer you carry it, the heavier the weight of the soul. Today Brenda and Julie discuss your prep work before entering a potentially triggering energy space or situation. With clear guidance on how to set boundaries and make choices for your soul's hi...

Do you have questions about your family of origin, and how your birth ties into the dynamics of it all?   Today you meet Melanie and hear her story as Brenda connects with her family members in the spirit realm. Discoveries are made, tears are shed, and we are all reminded that our presence here on Earth is never an accident.  Daring to love fully is the greatest gift you can give yourself and thi...

What is the price of inaction?  When you witness or feel an injustice, you have two choices: stand up, or walk on by. And what's the karmic price-tag we pay for complacency? Life is not a spectator sport—when something feels wrong, being a bystander takes a toll on your soul. For when you devalue something, you devalue yourself too.  Yes, there is much to learn from not aligning with a low-vibrati...

Have you wondered what it's like to receive a spirit message reading? Today's episode brings an exciting, heartfelt, and unexpected twist: our listener Holly hears from her loved ones during a live reading from yours truly, co-host Brenda Rose. Several spirits come through with messages for Holly, in what is certain to bring tears to your eyes and serve as a reminder that our loved ones who have p...

Have you ever felt a bond with someone that you know ties you both together beyond this lifetime?  We reincarnate in groups, making past-life agreements to come back together again. The people who love you unconditionally, who challenge you, who push you beyond your comfort zone, and support you like no other do this because they’ve known you before.  Today, we discuss how you can acknowledge your...

Everywhere you turn these days there seem to be inconveniences - and the vibe of the space feels hostile, to say the least. From delays, short-staffing, nervous energy, and more, anger, frustration; hostility has permeated our post-Covid world. We all thought the world would reopen kinder. What happened?  Simply put, in our post-lockdown world, many people are overwhelmed. What can you do to prote...

Who are we — as individuals and as a collective,  after we deal with the sudden loss of so many?  When large groups of humans depart in a short period of time, the energy and trauma affect us all.  Today we hear from those who have already received messages from people who have died from Covid. From smells, sounds, subtle nudges, dreams, words, and visions — our loved ones know we miss them and lo...

Here on Earth School, there are many occurrences and phenomena that are difficult to explain. From the complicated to the mundane, connecting the dots of life here to the beyond can feel a bit overwhelming.  Today we answer more of your questions: Is there humor on the Other Side? Where do Gods and Goddesses exist in the Spiritual Realm? Why do you often experience more intense spirit connections...

You have questions. Some that are difficult to find the words to ask; and even then, require bravery to do so. Today's episode is dedicated to a series of questions one listener sent in. Questions we all wonder about as we traverse through the never-ending curriculum Earth-School brings.  Is it possible to reincarnate into an animal, especially when your current earthly body really desires to duri...

How can you make empowering choices that honor the past and change the future?  Today we discuss the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. Julie shares her time spent with Mother Fletcher and Mother Randle, two of the oldest living survivors of the massacre. Their lessons of forgiveness and living your faith bring light to the trauma and tragedy of those horrific days.  When we share our stories, we make s...

Should you avoid haunted dwellings and places where death has occurred inside? Of course not.  The key? Preparation. Always, always, enter prepared... From pendulums to crystals and spirits (oh my!) Julie and Brenda discuss ways to cleanse and claim a space like new. And Julie shares her personal experience at the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas - known as “Americas Most Haunted Hotel.”...

How does the Other Side guide people on the spectrum?  When someone you love comes into Earth School differently-abled, you may wonder why... and how you can best support them. These advanced spirits have gifts others may struggle to understand, but your love and connection for them is beautiful & true - here now, and after you pass.  Today we share the tools you can utilize to  assist you in...

What you grieve reveals what you cherish. There is no right or wrong way to navigate the stages of grief. It's a part of Earth School that is painful, messy, and holy. Despite many cultural and societal expectations around grief, at the end of the day this deeply personal process is yours—and the bigger the love, the deeper the loss will be. The tenderness of grief brings out your true humanity. A...

This is a question many of you ask yourself often. All you have to do is turn on the news for a few minutes to see and feel the chaotic energy that lingers around humanity. With so much beauty available in this world, why must we experience the darkness?  And of course, many of you have experienced evil first-hand. And many of you know how that energy ultimately propelled you closer to the light....

Is it time for an Ego check?  One of the greatest lessons you can learn while walking your Spiritual path is the releasing of your ego. It's an ever-evolving process, full of lessons that creep up on you when you least expect it. That's the ego's favorite playing field—not unlike the silent and sly card shark of a poker game.  Awareness is key, yet so often those who have begun their path toward e...