Today's episode features Serena Saint Sinclair's story of deconstructing religion to build a new magical practice. Serena is a Chaos witch, Persephone devotee, and hostess of "The Pomegranate Path" project. Serena and I mull over topics as fascinating as the Problem of Evil, Western health care, and why every kid deserves to have pomegranates peeled for them.

REFERENCES:
Serena Saint-Sinclair’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/serenasaintsinclair

Follow Serena on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/serenasaintsinclair

Follow Serena on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenasaintsinclair

Follow Serena on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SerenaSaintSinclair

• (00:00) - Opening credits
• (00:37) - Show opening
• (01:27) - Introducing Serena Saint Sinclair
• (03:04) - Finding intrinsic meaning in life
• (05:48) - Evil in God's Image
• (10:32) - Finding Chaos Magic and Persephone
• (20:40) - Holding multiple truths at once
• (24:47) - Co-creating with the Universe
• (30:51) - Hating on the US health care system
• (38:58) - Life force and balance
• (45:38) - Duality, pomegranates, and Persephone
• (52:07) - How to find Serena Saint Sinclair on the internet
• (55:41) - Show closing
• (58:27) - Closing credits

This week, we hear Gloria Battini's story of overcoming real life to reclaim her spiritual gifts. Gloria is a transformational guide, spiritual teacher, and empathic visionary whose work empowers humanity to reach its highest potential. Gloria and I discuss fascinating topics, such as how social healing really happens, listening to your soul's messages, and Ami's stunning ability to recognize Greek letters.

REFERENCES:
Gloria Battini’s Website: https://www.gloriabattini.com/

Follow Gloria on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gloriabattini

• (00:00) - Opening credits
• (00:37) - Show opening
• (01:27) - Introducing Gloria Battini
• (02:20) - From paralyzing OCD to seeing clearly
• (08:33) - Matching outside to inside
• (15:03) - Beating OCD with a great life
• (16:36) - Not really able to read Greek
• (18:23) - Healing from the bottom up
• (21:54) - The layers of conditioning
• (27:32) - Build a stronger foundation
• (32:43) - Healing yourself is enough
• (36:16) - Follow what makes you curious
• (39:52) - See your child for who they are
• (41:45) - The soul is chatty!
• (45:26) - The beginning of a new cycle
• (52:10) - How to find Gloria Battini on the internet
• (55:15) - Show closing
• (56:54) - Closing credits

This week's episode was a tremendous treat for me - I got to talk to Dr. Natalia Zhikhareva, or DR Z PHD! Natalia is a clinical psychologist specializing in gender identity and author of the book “On Your Terms: Gender Transition Redefined for Adults.” Natalia and I discussed topics as widely diverse as the origin of gender identity, the only person able to define your identity, and why we should all learn not to give a shit.

REFERENCES:
Dr. Natalia Zhikhareva’s website: https://drzphd.com/

Follow Dr. Z on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DRZPHD

Follow Dr. Z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drzphd/

Follow Dr. Z on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DRZPHDpractice/

Follow Dr. Z on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drz.phd/

Follow Dr. Z on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thedrzphd/

• (00:00) - Opening credits
• (00:37) - Show opening
• (01:26) - Introducing Dr. Natalia Zhikhareva
• (03:27) - Doing what comes naturally
• (08:47) - Why is gender only important now?
• (14:42) - The underlying cause of gender dysphoria
• (20:50) - Failure to sit in the unknown
• (26:38) - Nature vs Nurture
• (32:37) - Let gender evolve
• (37:42) - Anchor yourself in what feels like you
• (41:15) - How biology relates to gender
• (43:56) - Health insurance is for healing pain
• (50:59) - How to find Dr. Z on the internet
• (55:04) - Show closing
• (55:32) - Closing credits

This week, we hear about identity made manifest through boudoir photography with Gregory James Thelian. Gregory is an award-winning photographer and speaker on self-perception whose work focuses on helping clients see themselves as the rest of the world does. Gregory and I muse through topics as diverse as seeing yourself through self-worth, how Photoshop isn't evil in the right hands, and why Kim Kardashian should be BFFs with Gregory and Ami.

REFERENCES:
Gregory James Thelian’s Website: https://www.gregoryjamesphotography.com/

Gregory's "Reframing the Top 12 Self-limiting Beliefs" Guide: https://gjp.myflodesk.com/reframing-self-limiting-beliefs
Follow Gregory on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregoryjames.photo/

Follow Gregory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregory.james.photography.nyc

Follow Gregory on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregoryjames.photo

Follow Gregory on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gregoryjamesphotography

• (00:00) - Opening credits
• (00:37) - Show opening
• (01:29) - Introducing Gregory James Thelian
• (03:10) - Discarding outside perceptions
• (09:45) - Finding the soul in photography
• (15:30) - How the people who love you see you
• (22:16) - Photoshop is not necessarily evil
• (27:27) - Connecting the dots of who you are
• (35:22) - Feeling heard and being seen
• (40:58) - Life changes when you are worthy
• (48:13) - Other people's small thinking inhibits your full thinking
• (53:35) - How to find Gregory James Thelian on the internet
• (54:54) - Show closing
• (59:23) - Closing credits

This week's episode is a story of science, politics, and ignorance with Dr. Richard Kaczynski. Richard is a psychologist, Thelemite, and author of the book "Mind Over Magick." Richard and I muse over topics as far afield as the human penchant to fill in where there are no blanks, why humans choose ignorance over science, and what "Ghostbusters" can teach about statistics.

REFERENCES:
Richard Kaczynski’s Website: https://richard-kaczynski.com/

Follow Richard on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/richardkaczynski.bsky.social

Learn more about Richard’s book “Mind Over Magick”: https://www.innertraditions.com/mind-over-magick

• (00:00) - Opening credits
• (00:37) - Show opening
• (01:28) - Introducing Richard Kaczynski
• (02:42) - Just a typical magical childhood
• (08:44) - Awkward pop culture references
• (10:26) - Filling in where there are no blanks
• (15:41) - Open or closed to magick, it still happens
• (22:41) - We have no idea
• (27:17) - Throwing out what we don't understand
• (31:01) - Why do we choose ignorance?
• (36:19) - Lost confidence from bullshit answers
• (41:58) - Challenging what we already know
• (47:19) - The disenchantment of the world
• (52:58) - Applying science to magick
• (57:12) - How to find Richard Kaczynski on the internet
• (59:06) - Show closing
• (01:01:21) - Closing credits

Today's episode features a raw discussion with Derek Crager about the value of AI in human society. Derek Crager is a tech founder, an AI thought leader, and author of the upcoming book "Human First AI." Derek and I consider what AI excels at doing for humans, how humans can co-create with AI effectively, and why a printer telling you about its broken parts would be creepy.

REFERENCES:
Derek Crager’s Website: https://www.practicalai.app

Follow Derek on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amazonleadership/

Learn about Derek’s book: https://www.humanfirstai.net/

• (00:00) - Opening credits
• (00:37) - Show opening
• (01:28) - Introducing Derek Crager
• (02:22) - How to create the Universe
• (05:40) - How humans can use AI best
• (08:54) - AI is great at answering questions it already knows
• (12:37) - But AI struggles to understand context
• (16:03) - Mentorship, not copying and pasting
• (22:02) - Conversing with yourself on any topic you choose
• (28:37) - Co-creation or co-opting?
• (37:41) - Specialized training just for you!
• (44:25) - AI could actually prevent failure
• (47:42) - Trust the human
• (51:11) - Replacing humans while avoiding catastrophe
• (55:25) - How to find Derek Crager on the internet
• (56:38) - Show closing
• (57:07) - Closing credits

This week's episode features a candid conversation about sex with my dear friend Eve Hall. Eve is a physical therapist for sexual wellness and an award-winning hostess of the Please Me! Podcast. Together, Eve and I consider topics as diverse as pelvic floor health, the patriarchy, and awkward ways to describe what humans do naturally.

REFERENCES:
Eve Hall’s Website: https://pleaseme.online/

Follow Eve on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094393249379

Follow Eve on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEo1qdyY9pXicqeXYeyca9Q

Follow Eve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/please.me.by.eve.creations/

Follow Eve on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@please_me__?lang=en

• (00:00) - Opening credits
• (00:37) - Show opening
• (01:29) - Introducing Eve Hall
• (04:20) - Reclaiming sexual liberation
• (08:10) - Pelvic floor health and sexual health
• (14:28) - Vaginoplasty and the pelvic floor
• (19:19) - Awkward conversation about the prostate
• (23:02) - Sex, shame, and the patriarchy
• (30:28) - Perpetuating the human species
• (33:07) - Blood flow and sexual health
• (38:10) - Self-exploration on a daily basis
• (43:53) - Gender-affirming surgery made better sex!
• (48:37) - A bit about furries
• (52:08) - Communicating with your partner
• (57:57) - How to find Eve Hall on the internet
• (01:01:00) - Show closing
• (01:02:33) - Closing credits

Today's episode features a story of old-school New Jersey coming-of-age with Mary Kathleen Mehuron. Mary Kathleen is an author, educator, and artist whose most recent novel "Down on the South Beach Drag” explores Queer self-discovery. Mary Kathleen and I discuss the New Jersey art and music scene, The Boss, and giving children the space to grow up to be just who they are.

REFERENCES:
Mary Kathleen Mehuron’s Website: https://www.marykathleenmehuron.com/
Follow Mary Kathleen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mary.mehuron
Follow Mary Kathleen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marykathleenmehuron