Stop Trying to Be Spiritual

If 2025 felt like an ending you didn’t ask for… you’re not imagining it. In this episode of Stop Trying to Be Spiritual, I’m joined again by Courtney Taylor (numerologist + psychic) to unpack what was actually happening in 2025’s collective Year 9 energy and what 2026’s collective Year 1 means for your identity, leadership, and the next 9 years of your life. We talk about numerology in a way that’...

If you’ve ever questioned your intuition, felt overwhelmed by what you’re sensing, or wondered if you’re doing something wrong spiritually. This episode is for you. In this episode, I break down: Mediumship and spirit communication after death Angels vs spirit guides and how they actually feel different The fear around “entity attachments” and why it’s often misunderstood Energy cleansing myths an...

Listen to this podcast/masterclass if you can read energy clearly for other people, but when it comes to your own life, your intuition feels confusing or quiet. In this episode, I break down why this happens and why it has nothing to do with your gifts or ability. This isn’t an intuition problem. It’s a self-trust and worthiness pattern. We talk about how ego interferes with intuitive clarity, why...

If you have experienced deep rejection, isolation, or pain, especially early in life, this episode is for you. Many healers and intuitives are forged through hardship, not because something went wrong, but because their soul required it. Rejection is not punishment. It is initiation. Feeling blocked or off path is often the very thing pushing you back toward your purpose. In this episode, I share:...

If your intuition feels unclear or hard to trust, this episode shows you the real reason: the conversations you’re avoiding, the boundaries you’re crossing, and the patterns you’re still repeating in your daily life. I break down: Why your self-betrayal becomes intuitive confusion How the “good girl / martyr” identity blocks spirit connection Why retreats + readings spark awakening but don’t susta...

If you’ve been feeling the nudge to go deeper into your intuition and healing work, I’m running a special holiday sale through December 21. All readings are 20% off and courses are 25% off for a limited time 🎄 You can explore the offers and grab your spot here: https://laila-taylor.mykajabi.com/holiday Feeling lost, unsteady, or unsure who you’re becoming on your spiritual path, this episode is f...

If you’ve been feeling the nudge to go deeper into your intuition and healing work, I’m running a special holiday sale through December 21. All readings are 20% off and courses are 25% off for a limited time 🎄 You can explore the offers and grab your spot here: https://laila-taylor.mykajabi.com/holiday Clairvoyance is not about seeing perfectly or receiving crystal clear images on command. It is...

In this episode I break down what psychic abilities actually are and how to recognize the ones you already have. Most people are using their gifts every day without realizing it, so I walk you through the core abilities and how they show up in real life. We explore • clairvoyance and why it is not the most reliable sense • clairaudience and how to tell spirit from your own thoughts • clairsentienc...

In this episode, I share how to stop treating your intuition like a magic eight ball and start living from it as a natural, effortless part of who you are. You’ll learn why intuitive trust isn’t something you “turn on” when you need answers, but a frequency you build through daily devotion and connection to your soul. I talk about the difference between using your intuition to get guidance and liv...

Your awakening isn’t something to give away; It’s a call to remember yourself. In this episode, I share why so many intuitives feel stuck or burnt out when their spiritual path becomes about healing others. You’ll learn how to reconnect to your own energy, meet yourself in the present moment, and return to the truth that your spiritual awakening is for you. How to Actually Change your Life course...

If you’ve ever wondered why your intuition feels confusing, unpredictable, or even draining; You may be an empath who hasn’t learned what your own energy feels like yet. In this episode, I walk you through what it really means to be an empath, why it can make your psychic abilities feel unreliable, and how to start regulating your energy so you can finally trust your intuition again. I share what...

If you’re someone who gives intuitive or psychic readings or wants to; This episode is essential. I’m sharing what completely changed my confidence, accuracy, and connection when I started reading for clients… and it wasn’t another training or tool. It was my inner child. I used to spiral before every session. What if I get it wrong? What if I don’t get anything? What if they don’t understand me?...

How do you know if it’s really your intuition speaking or just your thoughts, your fears, your stories? In this episode of Stop Trying to Be Spiritual, I’m answering the real questions that came straight from my newsletter community the ones we all ask on the spiritual path. You’ll hear me share: • How to tell the difference between intuition and your mental chatter (with real-life examples that w...

If your intuition feels foggy, your channel feels blocked, or your readings feel "off" you’re probably bypassing the work or need to double down on it; That will truly change everything. In this episode, I’m sharing why inner child and shadow work are the missing keys to unlocking your clearest, most trustworthy psychic abilities. These gifts do not turn off; they just get flipped on their heads....

If you've ever felt like you're not receiving anything from your intuition; like you're trying to hear your spirit guides, channel the Akashic Records, or connect psychically and it’s just… crickets. This episode is for you. This wasn’t the episode I planned to record today. But after a mentorship session, I had to hit record and speak straight to you all. Because the truth is: the reason you thin...

What do you do when life hits you with the kind of grief, betrayal, and shock that makes you question everything you thought you knew? In this personal episode, I share what’s been coming up for me during this current eclipse season especially around unexpected endings, betrayal, and the unraveling of relationships I thought were solid. This isn’t just about astrology (though yes, Virgo/Pisces ecl...

What happens when science meets spirit? In this conversation, I sit down with former mentorship student and nurse practitioner turned medical intuitive, Kiara Martinez Guerrero, to explore how a traumatic car accident awakened her psychic abilities and reshaped the way she approaches healing. We dive into the intersection of medical intuition, holistic health, and energy healing and how Kiara blen...

This episode isn’t planned or scripted; It’s a channeled message straight from my guides for you. The message that came through? You’ve already accomplished more than you realize… but instead of celebrating, you keep rushing into the next race. That constant striving is leaving you disconnected from your joy, your body, and your intuition. My guides spoke on: Why it’s time to pause and honor how f...

If your future self could sit across from you today, what would she tell you about developing your intuition, unlocking your psychic gifts, and creating a spiritual life that actually lasts? In this episode I take you deep into the long game of spiritual awakening: the consistent, integrated inner work that builds unshakable self-trust, clear intuitive guidance, and personal power over time. I sha...

If you’ve ever felt like Spirit is nudging (or shoving) you to quit your job and go full-time in your spiritual business... this episode is your permission slip to pause. I know. That’s not the popular narrative. In the spiritual community, there’s a lot of pressure to “take the leap,” trust the Universe, and walk away from anything that no longer aligns. But what happens when you leap and land in...

This episode is a raw one. I share what came through in a powerful mentorship session with a client who was in the thick of it: grief, confusion, doubt, body pain, and the aching sense that everything she’d been guided to do was falling apart. We’ve all been there. You follow the intuitive nudge. You leap, lean into trust. And then? It all seems to crumble. In this episode, I guide you through why...

If I wasn't afraid to hurt your feelings, I would tell you that: your psychic abilities/ intuition and how you feel about your life is directly connected to your spiritual practice & the inner work you are doing or not doing.  In this episode, I’m sharing what actually creates powerful intuition and deep spiritual connection and it’s not more card pulls or waiting for a sign. It’s consistency. It’...

Clairvoyance isn’t just “seeing spirits” or having wild visions. It’s subtle. It’s intuitive. And it’s probably already happening for you; you're just not calling it that yet. In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about clairvoyance: what it really is (and isn’t), how to know if you're already using it, and the sneaky ways language and spiritual dogma can block you from trusting your gifts....

In this episode, I’m talking all about what it really looks like to unlock your psychic abilities — not from a place of perfection or pressure, but through healing, daily connection, and trust. I share some of my own journey — from opening up my gifts to guiding others through theirs — and how things like meditation, shadow work, and simple practices changed everything for me. We’ll explore the di...

In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful session I had with a student who connected with her ancestors for the first time—and was completely overwhelmed by the love that came through. But here’s the thing… her lived experience growing up was the opposite. There was pain, gossip, disconnection. So how do you integrate that kind of spiritual love when your body still remembers the old story? This con...