The Crystal Quill Podcast

What started as a simple search for a sparkly Stanley cup turned into one of the most meaningful reminders I’ve received all year. In this episode, I share a story about timing, intuition, and the quiet ways we’re supported — even in the smallest, most unexpected moments. From a parking spot that appeared at just the right time, to a perfectly placed sign hidden in a year-old podcast episode, this...

In this episode, I sit down with manifestation expert and writer Hannah Summerhill for a conversation that completely reframes what beauty, radiance, and vitality actually mean. We explore the deeper connection between sobriety, manifestation, and natural beauty —and why true radiance isn’t something you apply… it’s something you cultivate from within. Hannah shares her journey of stepping away fr...

For years I carried a quiet truth: the moment I got breast implants, I knew I had made a mistake. In this deeply personal episode, I share the second half of my breast implant journey — from living fifteen years with implants that never felt aligned, to finally deciding to undergo breast implant explant surgery . We talk about the emotional side of breast implant regret , the physical symptoms tha...

This is a story I kept to myself for sixteen years. At 20 years old, I made the decision to get breast implants—and almost immediately, I knew I had made a mistake. But this isn’t really a story about implants. It’s about the moment something shifted… standing in a dressing room, feeling the joy drain out of what should have been one of the happiest experiences of my life… and quietly deciding I w...

In this deeply personal April sober recap, Carrie reflects on the quieter, more unexpected shifts that have surfaced over 130 days alcohol-free — from emotional presence and nervous system awareness to intuition, self-trust, and learning to truly listen to her body. What began as a “late” sobriety update evolves into a much deeper conversation about depression, vitamin deficiencies, cortisol conce...

In this episode, I welcome back Levenna Myers for a grounded and illuminating conversation about energetic healing, frequency, and what it means to truly clear what no longer serves you. Levenna is a psychic energy healer who supports clients in releasing old patterns, blocks, and energetic imprints—so they can stop creating from a place of wounding and begin moving through life from wholeness, cl...

At 90 days alcohol-free, something deeper than I expected began to unfold. In this episode, I’m sharing a real-time reflection on what has shifted for me physically, emotionally, and spiritually during the first three months of sobriety. From unexpected changes in my skin and appearance — to a noticeable return of my intuition and sensitivity — to the quiet disappearance of anxiety and imposter sy...

Sometimes growth doesn’t look like expansion — sometimes it looks like quietly exiting a room. In this reflective episode, Carrie shares the surprisingly meaningful moment she left a long-standing high school group chat and the deeper realization it sparked about adult friendships, nostalgia, and misalignment. What started as a simple text thread became a mirror for something many of us experience...

Most conversations around sobriety focus on the obvious—better sleep, improved health, maybe even weight loss. But what about the unexpected shifts? In this episode, I’m sharing 15 surprising, real-life changes I’ve experienced since removing alcohol—things no one really talks about until you’re living it. From nervous system peace and emotional stability to deeper intuition, expanded patience, an...

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Felicia Bender — The Practical Numerologist® — for a grounded and illuminating conversation about numerology, angel numbers, and the meaningful patterns that often show up in our lives. Dr. Bender describes numerology as “the language of the universe”—a symbolic system that can help us notice patterns, deepen self-awareness, and better understand the energetic th...

This is Part 1 of my year-long alcohol-free journey. (Continue to Part 2: 90 Days Sober for deeper shifts and unexpected transformations) This episode is a real-time look into my first 60 days without alcohol — what it actually felt like, what shifted, and what didn’t (yet). If you’ve ever been sober curious, questioned your relationship with alcohol, or wondered what those early days look like be...

Most of us believe we trust our intuition… until the moment we’re asked to act on it. In this episode, Carrie shares a personal story about what happened when her intuition was quietly warning her that something wasn’t right — and why she chose to ignore it. What began as a coaching relationship eventually became a powerful lesson about self-trust, boundaries, and the subtle ways we abandon our ow...

After two seasons as The Southern Glow Podcast , a new chapter is unfolding. In this Season 3 trailer, Carrie Richmond introduces the evolution of the show and the heart behind its new name: The Crystal Quill . This next season explores intuition, personal growth, spiritual curiosity, and the quiet magic that begins to appear when we learn to listen more deeply to ourselves and the unseen guidance...

I am thrilled to introduce y'all to today's special guest, Energetic Healer: Levenna Myers. Join us as we recount our exciting international journey as we navigated through Cairo, up to the Siwa Oasis and to the Mediterranean Sea with Manifested Adventures last September. We will dig deep into our decision to sign up, share all of the unexpected twists and turns we navigated along the way, and hap...

Special guest Londa Jenson, the mastermind behind Manifested Adventures, joins us today for an inspirational conversation on the profound and deep transformation that travel has on the soul. During today's discussion we dive into: The power of community within the Manifested Adventure's space How travel serves as an unrivaled opportunity to embody the deep transformational inner work that you've b...

In today's intuitively downloaded episode, Carrie dives into the powerful connection between what we consume and how it directly manifests the same vibe within our own lives. Join in as she reveals how she realized this happening in her own life, and how to be more intentional about your choices around cultural consumption: thus protecting your vibe! It's time you began curating the content you al...

In today's bonus episode, Carrie gives a brief glimpse into her time off-grid and gives us a taste of the exciting stories to come this season on the Southern Glow!

In today's episode, Carrie welcomes special guest: Reiki & Shamanic Energy Healer, Megan Slattery, for a discussion all about reiki! Together we will uncover what this ancient tool is and how it can benefit you on your glow up journey. About Megan: For the last seven years, Megan has been helping sensitive souls and empaths shift out of burnout and into trusting in their soul path and harnessi...

The first solo episode of 2024 is here! Carrie shares what's been going on in her world since she decided to step back from social media late last year. From travels and homeowner blunders, to parenting and pet health updates, find out what's been keeping Carrie away from her microphone. Don't miss the reveal on where the podcast is headed this year and what you can expect scheduling wise.

In this week's episode, Carrie welcomes back intuitive life-coach and hypnotherapist, Gervase Kolmos (host of the "It's All Me" Podcast) to explore the magic of hypnosis and to share what a beautiful gift it can be to those on the journey to growth and healing. "That is why it is so effective and powerful in actually getting you to do the things that you kind of know that you could, or should do,...

In this solo episode, Carrie recounts the biggest setbacks that she encountered during her first year as a homeschooling mama to a neurodiverse son. She shares the impactful lessons they had on her homeschool journey and the advice she gives every mama thinking of jumping into the homeschool jungle. Connect with Carrie: Instagram.com/CarrieHiottRichmond www.carriehiottrichmond.com Buy Eyes on Fire...

In today's solo episode, Carrie shares her top 4 recommendations for curating a more enjoyable and relaxed holiday season with JOY + PEACE at it's core. Prepare to say goodbye to the stressful & hectic patterns of Christmas past-- this is the year you transform your holiday into the one you've always dreamed of. To greatly reduce your stress this holiday season and increase your peace & we...

In this week's episode, Carrie welcomes back guest Nichole Martini (Spiritual Healer and Co-Founder of Raven & Moon) for a follow up conversation. After exploring the "spiritual buffet" in a prior episode, today the ladies reconnect to deepen in on the two biggest reasons why we source out these tools and practices in the first place: ALIGNMENT + EMPOWERMENT. Follow along as they cover a host...

WHAT. AN. EPISODE. Prepare yourself to explore what can only be described as "an energy buffet." Carrie and guest Nichole Martini (from Raven & Moon), to take a deep dive into all things: Spiritual Toolkit . We begin by clarifying what Oracle and Tarot cards are, reframe the bad raps they have received from the church community and help clear up general misunderstands around what these tools a...

Carrie is rejoined by Jessica Champion, to explore what working in a 1:1 astrology container looks like. In our previous episode (linked below) we: revisited & tore down old negative cultural paradigms around Astrology in the south- particularly in religious settings (Christianity). Now that we have that frame work laid, dive deep with us into what it can look like to work in a container with...