The Twelfth House

Catch the second and a half installment of our captivating three-part series, 'Bonus Case Study George Saunders,' where we unravel the intriguing journey of acclaimed author George Saunders. Explore how his diverse career experiences, from technical writing to engineering, have profoundly shaped his approach to storytelling. Uncover the hidden connections between his past professions and h...

Welcome to part 2 of our mini-series, 'In Defense of the Day Job,' hosted by Katie Dalebout and Michelle Pellizzon. Challenge the belief that leaving your day job is necessary for pursuing creative dreams as they explore case studies of iconic artists like Andy Warhol, T.S. Eliot, and Frida Kahlo. Discover how these artists balanced day jobs while pursuing their creative passions. Gain ins...

Welcome to part one of our three-part series, 'Killing the Starving Artist Archetype.' In this episode of the 12th House podcast, hosts Michelle Pellizzon and Katie Dalebout tackle the 'starving artist' myth head-on. They debunk its limiting influence on creatives striving for financial success from their passion. By unraveling the misconception of 'selling out,' they share...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thetwelfthhouse.substack.com In this captivating episode, you'll be treated to Michelle Pellizzon's invaluable insights on crafting email newsletters that transform the dreaded task into a delightful endeavor. She delves into the art of establishing rituals and templates to effortlessly streamline your workflow, emphasizing the joyous a...

In this episode, Michelle sits down with astrologer and coach Jaz Borri to discuss astrology, entrepreneurship, and finding success on your own terms. Jaz offers insights into building a business with soul by focusing on impact over money and scaling through authenticity rather than conformity. She challenges traditional views of success and explains how to develop strategies uniquely suited to yo...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thetwelfthhouse.substack.com We’re back for the third instalment of The Green Room, our series where we bring you behind the scenes, and tell you what we’re hyper-fixated on, curious about, and everything we crave talking about. It's loose, it’s fun, and if you listened to Good 4U, well, it's kind of like that. Join Michelle and Katie a...

In this episode, Michelle and Lenéa Sims discuss cultural relativism and its implications for understanding spirituality, mental health, and different ways of knowing. They explore how cultural lenses shape our perspectives and how colonialism has imposed Western views onto other cultures. Lenéa Sims shares insights from her studies in indigenous and decolonial psychologies. Tune in to learn how e...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thetwelfthhouse.substack.com In this episode, we have the pleasure of joining Michelle as she unravels the intricate art of developing frameworks and meaning-making systems for any business or product. Have you ever wondered how successful businesses like Glossier thrive? Michelle will take us on a journey of discovery, explaining how t...

Join Michelle and her special guest, her sister Melanie Pellizzon, for an engaging discussion on what distinguishes prolific creators. Drawing from Melanie's background in entertainment and her recent pivot into mental health, they delve into the peculiarities and brilliance that define prolific creators. Together, they closely examine the renowned writer Agatha Christie as a prime example of...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thetwelfthhouse.substack.com We’re back for the second instalment of The Green Room, our series where we bring you behind the scenes, and tell you what we’re hyper-fixated on, curious about, and everything we crave talking about. It's loose, it’s fun, and if you listened to Good 4U, well, it's kind of like that. Join Michelle and Katie...

Imagine being so knowledgeable that you forget how to explain things to newcomers; it happens more often than you think. Join us for this episode of Friday Philosophies, where hosts Michelle and Katie unravel "The Curse of Knowledge" and how it may be hindering your ability to connect, communicate, and teach effectively. We dive into how this curse affects us as creatives, artists, and e...

Welcome to another episode of Friday Philosophies, this week Michelle is joined by the show’s new podcast producer, Katie Dalebout. In this episode, they delve into the intriguing concept known as the Semmelweis Effect. Named after Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis, who faced disbelief and ridicule for his groundbreaking discovery, about hand-washing, this effect explores our human tendency to reject new evide...

Join Michelle for a rare solo episode of Friday Philosophies, where she breaks down the Self-Reference Effect and how you can use this cognitive phenomenon to enhance your memory and information retention. She explains how making information personal significantly boosts our ability to retain it. Using various theories, including elaborative encoding and emotional significance, she illustrates how...

Join co-hosts Michelle and Wallis as they explore the concept of "Enclothed Cognition" and the fascinating study that introduced the term. This episode mixes the science with the practical, including: how our attire can influence our thoughts, emotions, and even outcomes in various situations, and what the experiments conducted in the study revealed about how clothing choices can influen...

Join co-hosts Michelle and Wallis as they embark on a new (to us!) metaphysical exploration of a meaning-making system called the Matrix of Destiny. The Matrix of Destiny uses numerology, astrology, and tarot to provide a distinct perspective on your karma, personal brand, and life's purpose. Join us for tea and a chart reading by Michelle. Learn about your money relationship, karma, and hidde...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thetwelfthhouse.substack.com Join co-hosts Michelle Pellizzon and Wallis as they walk through a comprehensive pre-fall checklist, targeting the various aspects of our lives that gather dust during the dog days of summer. With topics ranging from spiritual aspirations to health routines, home makeovers, and financial check-ups, this epis...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thetwelfthhouse.substack.com Welcome to a fresh addition to the Twelfth House+ podcast feed, a special episode where we’re welcoming you into the inner circle and getting personal. Beginning this month, we'll be releasing two episodes monthly on our subscription feed. First, a personal behind the scenes look into what’s happening with t...

Join us for another episode of Friday Philosophies, as hosts Michelle and Wallis navigate big seasons of change through the lens of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG), a sister theory to the well-known PTSD. In this energetic and thoughtful back-and-forth, Michelle and Wallis share their personal experiences — breakups, work heartbreaks, and immigration struggles. They explore building resilience and fos...

Join host Michelle Pellizzon and guest Alex Cantone for a light hearted chat about the intersection of Human Design, motherhood, and entrepreneurship. Alex is a 6/2 self projected projector known in the online space for sharing her unique take on what it looks like to embody Human Design awareness out in the world. She calls on her own life experiences to create content for her community, and Proj...

In today's Friday Philosophy episode, Michelle and Wallis explore the enchanting framework of the Disney strategy, a method to transform your dreams into reality. Our exploration of this framework guides us through the three integral stages of dreaming, realizing, and critiquing, illustrating their importance in launching products, breathing life into creative aspirations, founding visionary b...

Ever caught your thoughts spiraling into black-and-white extremes so deep you feel you’ve stumbled onto the set of a Charlie Chaplin flick? Same. Today on the pod, Michelle and Wallis are digging into a favorite framework of ours at Holisticism, the infamous 15 Styles of Distorted Thinking. We'll be drawing from the world of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, reviewing how they sneak into our every...

Whether you're a seasoned explorer or a newcomer to the world of Gene Keys, join us as we take a fresh look at this ever-evolving system of meaning-making with our delightful guest, Karen LePage. Karen LePage , our Benevolent Future Ancestor is here to be as human as possible, to use her incessant optimism as a force for good, and to tug on the threads of connection we all have with ourselves,...

Struggle with being a spiritual soul in a material world? Yet at the also same time, you’re dying to unleash the RuPaul within? We feel ya! At Holisticism, we're firm believers in the transformative power of enclothed cognition , which is why we're diving into our favorite principles from The Creative Pragmatist , Amy Smilovic's eponymous book, which dissects personal style and affirms...

Hello fellow archetypal seekers! Curious about the connection between archetypes and astrology? Us too. That’s why we’re thrilled to continue our series on archetypes in conversation with our brilliant friend, Emmalea Russo. Emmalea is an astrologer, poet, scholar, and rogue researcher who weaves threads of esoteric astrology, contemporary cinema, visual art, literature, and the mystique of alchem...

Welcome Friday Philosophies where we delve into various mental models, examine our favorite frameworks, and reflect on the creative practices and rituals of creatives we admire. This week, we're delving into the concept of Essentialism. Far from your standard self-help guide, it urges us to recognize the finite nature of our time on earth, and inspires us to spend it with integrity. In this ep...