Mystical Aunties

What is it to have a life? LIFE means different things to different people. Even so, we all have conditioning around expectations and societal preferences and hierarchies when it comes to living a "good life." Today, we begin to unpack this. From how we socialize, how we're driven by passions and interests, how we're built to embody our genuine desires, and how we arrive at what those even are!! T...

Unless this is your first episode listening to Mystical Aunties, you probably realize by now just how much Elizabeth and Elisha enjoy geeking out on things from every angle and how much weaving and acknowledging the sacredness in everything drives the show. In this episode, they're reflecting on last week's psychedelics and plant medicine chat with Heather Lindemenn, going a bit deeper into their...

This is a very exciting episode, mystical friends! First, because Elizabeth's dear friend Heather Lindemenn joined us to talk about all things psychedelics and plant medicine, and second, because we're finally up on YouTube. If you prefer to watch rather than listen to episodes, you can now watch on Elizabeth's YouTube channel! In today's episode, we get into engaging with and regarding plant medi...

We're getting into the Witch Wound today. The Witch Wound is something a lot of coaching and self-help platitudes, concepts, and teachings that fall on the shallower, less nuanced end of things are missing. The Witch Wound impacts a lot of us and it's the deeper root to why we hide or shrink ourselves (even if you hide in plain sight), play small, fear our gifts and our power, hesitate to put ours...

It feels weird to say we're so excited to share this conversation about grief with you, but we are because we're both huge believers in the alchemical healing power of grief. From the relationship between grief and anger to the relationship between grief and joy and the difference between grief and sadness, we discuss the many octaves of grieving and everything that opens up in our lives when we a...

Somehow we got through 18 episodes without specifically diving into one of the primary components to both of our bodies of work: EMBODIMENT! So we're diving in this week and leaving it open to revisit many times over since there is just SO MUCH to cover! In this episode, Elisha jams on some nervous system and neuroscience basics, Elizabeth gets into the mechanics of her Wild Soul Movement practice...

We're living in times where, unfortunately, we have to be way more vigilant about stuff we were able to be more lax about in the past. Today's episode is a timely and important discussion. We talk about spiritual satire, media, and social media: what we're letting get into and influence our consciousness and the deeper impacts of these choices. Whether it's TV, news, movies, books, or scrolling so...

You know it's gonna be a great episode when the editor sends a note along that says, "Mind blown. This episode is amazing!" We are delving into the possibility that the pursuit of worthiness is a scam today. And not just the pursuit of worthiness but the condition of being in constant pursuit in general. Especially in the realms of self-help, personal development, and spirituality. We make observa...

Facilitation Part 2! We're back with part two of our conversation about facilitation and today we're getting into the meat of creating and holding containers. We answer questions like: What even is a container? Why do they matter? How do you know if it's set or not? And more! We also lay out some really important reminders like: Even though many practitioners call upon and integrate "ancient wisdo...

We love today's topic so much (and have decades of combined experience mastering it!) we ended up making this a two-parter. In the first half of the conversation, we talk about the elements of marketing and sales that lead up to joining containers online and how this is actually where the facilitation process begins. We get into the things people may need to feel comfortable joining containers but...

Some of you might be mad at us after this conversation—you've been warned! We're out here bursting some spiritual bubbles today in the name of truth, realness, and not being distracted by "spiritual specialness."  Ascension, initiations, and dark nights are popular topics in spiritual circles and communities, and like a lot of things, we take for granted that we know what these terms actually mean...

Today's episode title is inspired by our dear friend Rebecca Campbell's Ancient Stones Oracle Deck. In many ways, this podcast is an external expression of the inner world of the secret chamber. Goddess wisdom, feminine wisdom, has been tucked and buried away for so long. As we examine, explore, expand, follow our curiosities, and share our insights and experiences through each episode of the show...

In this week's episode, we got into developing and shifting the vision for our lives over time. It was a beautiful, story-filled, winding, and wondrous conversation where we landed in some really gorgeous places around simplicity, flow, the divine unfoldment of things, allowing visions to be woven organically just as much as we aim to bring things into the material intentionally.  And maybe that's...

We've got a fiery conversation for you today, friends. Elisha and I are joined by our dear friend Sara Kassem, and we got into some broad and granular impacts and reflections about the shift from Pluto in Capricorn to Pluto in Aquarius.  Probably our most brilliant and raucous conversation, yet, we are diving into the shadows and the genius of many relevant topics currently impacting everyone whet...

For this episode, where we are geeking out on Astrology, Human Design, and the Gene Keys, we want to acknowledge that we have these beautiful tools and systems and that everything exists on a spectrum. Anything in excess could be detrimental, and it's important that we not allow ourselves to be a little too compulsive or preoccupied with these things and disconnect from our own discernment and fee...

Feeling the weight of the world lately? Well, we get it, and you're not alone! If you're anything like us, the energy right now is a lot to navigate. With so much personal and collective uncertainty, it's easy to be stressed and exhausted. In this episode, we share the tools, tips, and strategies that help us stay grounded as spiritually embodied people.  We discuss setting boundaries, renegotiati...

Whether you call yourself a priestess, shaman, medicine person, or witch – titles like these matter! In this episode, we discuss what it means to be a modern mystic and embody the role authentically. We each share our journeys of embracing our "titles," letting go of others' judgments, stepping into our inner authority, and acknowledging our depths. We also explore the shadow side of claiming name...

In today's episode, we explore the relationship between New Age practices and ancient wisdom and what it means to be a genuine spiritual practitioner in a world of influencers. We open up about our own spiritual journeys and dive into what New Age spirituality really means to each of us. We talk about how to stay grounded and mindful with your practice, focusing on your connection with your land,...

In this episode, we dive into the sacred act of pilgrimage and what it means to live as a pilgrim. We explore everything from intentional journeys to divine encounters and the beauty of embodying pilgrimage in your daily life. We each share our personal pilgrimage stories, highlight the various types of pilgrimages, and discuss our different approaches to these journeys.  Throughout our conversati...

It's an extremely common question – is this feeling fear, intuition, or a trauma response? Each of these deserves to be honored, and understanding their differences can help you navigate them in the moment. In this episode, we explore fear and intuition and how each shapes our choices, experiences, and inner desires.  We dive into the root causes of fear and how intuition often operates unconsciou...

Today, we deep dive into the purpose of practice and explore the differences between true practice, performative practice, disassociated practice, and upholder practice. With thousands of hours between us – both in our personal practices and guiding, designing, and leading others – we've seen the transformative power of practice in countless contexts. In the information-overloaded age we live in,...

Why are we so captivated by the lives of the rich and famous? Is it a form of escapism? Aspiration? Or maybe even a stress response? In this episode, we take a hard look at celebrity culture to explore why it holds such power over us and how we can approach it with more mindfulness and discernment. We discuss how to engage with celebrity culture in a healthy way, the challenges it creates by shapi...

Does age really equate to wisdom? Are you any less valuable in society if you're child-free? How can someone be a grandmother without ever having been a mother? Does being a mother supersede you also being an auntie? Today, we deep dive into these questions, explore early 'Crone-a-pause,' and discuss the evolving role of eldership in today's world. Throughout our conversation, we unpack where true...

For our very first episode, we're excited to explore exactly what it means to be a "Mystical Auntie" and take a deeper look at our tagline, "For the love of all things sacred." For us, sacredness is woven into every aspect of life. It's a means for navigating your true spirituality in this New Age world, embracing all experiences, and becoming an advocate for the shift from individualism to collec...

Welcome to the show! We're your Mystical Aunties, Elizabeth DiAlto and Elisha Tichelle and this is a podcast for people who love a blend of giggles and real talk to go with their spirituality. From navigating the most mystical, magical and esoteric realms to the most exquisite and excruciating aspects of our humanity, we're here for the full range. As our tagline, "For the love of all things sacre...