This week’s show is with Kate Barsby. Kate is mother of four children, a deep feeler and thinker, a soul guide, a priestess of sacred openings, and a guardian and explorer of all things which guide us towards the sacred, and into the mystery.

She holds spaces for women who want to explore who they are on the deepest level, so they can live in a way which honours and expresses what they find there: their truth, their soul, their heart, their spirit.

Kate’s work is currently done through two portals: Sacred Openings and The Cherished Mother.

In this episode, Kate and Lian, through heartfelt stories and deep reflection, invite us to consider the concept of 'sacred openings'- those moments of transformation that arise in the wake of loss, change, or transition.

Kate shares her personal journey through the devastating loss of her daughter, revealing how this experience became a catalyst for healing, self-discovery, and a deeper connection to the sacred.

Together, they discuss the coexistence of grief and joy, the liberation found in acceptance, and the spaciousness needed to navigate life's complexities.

Finally, Lian and Kate emphasise the importance of curiosity and holding space for others, showing how compassion and witnessing can create a path to healing, connection, and an enriched understanding of life's sacredness.

We’d love to know what YOU think about this week’s show. Let’s carry on the conversation… please leave a comment wherever you are listening or in any of our other spaces to engage.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

• Grief as a Sacred Opening: Grief, though profoundly painful, can serve as a transformative teacher. Accepting and honouring our emotions creates space for sacred openings, where healing and personal growth unfold.

• The Duality of Grief and Joy: Even in the depths of loss, moments of joy can arise, revealing the rich, interconnected nature of life. This duality invites us to embrace all emotions as sacred parts of our human experience.

• Our Unique Medicine: Discovering our medicine is a deeply individual journey. By staying curious about our experiences and exploring the tools and practices that resonate with us, we uncover new possibilities for healing, self-discovery, and living a sacred life.

Resources and stuff spoken about:

• Visit Kate’s Websites:

  • Sacred Openings

  • The Cherished Mother

• Join our Academy of the Soul, UNIO… This is for the old souls in this new world… Discover your kin & unite with your soul’s calling to truly live your myth.

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In this show, Lian is joined again by memory expert Anthony Metivier to explore the transformative art of memory techniques, with a focus on the ancient yet powerful memory palace method.

Anthony is the founder of the Magnetic Memory Method, a systematic, 21st Century approach to memorising foreign language vocabulary, names, music, poetry and much more in ways that are easy, elegant, effective and fun.

Lian and Anthony discuss the science and soul of memorisation, reflecting on the way our brains create associations and store information. Together, they examine the challenges of modern learning and the unique tools available to overcome them.

Anthony shares practical guidance on crafting memory palaces, reveals the importance of interleaving topics for richer understanding, and delves into advanced techniques like the shadow method. The conversation also sheds light on misconceptions about aphantasia, celebrates the magic of visualisation, and highlights how intentional practice can unlock the profound connection between memory and consciousness.

We’d love to know what YOU think about this week’s show. Let’s carry on the conversation… please leave a comment wherever you are listening or in any of our other spaces to engage.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

• Memory Palaces as a Tool for Transformation: By associating information with familiar spaces, the memory palace method not only enhances recall but also creates a dynamic and engaging way to learn. The process highlights the interplay between visualisation, intention, and the richness of mental imagery.

• The Power of Context and Interleaving: Context-dependent memory strengthens retention, and interleaving different topics improves understanding. Experimenting with these techniques can make learning more efficient and enjoyable, particularly when paired with the trust that comes from allowing new connections to emerge naturally.

• Personal Growth through Memory Work: Beyond practical applications, memory techniques offer a path to transformation. From childhood associations to advanced practices like the shadow technique, the process of mastering memory is as much about personal evolution as it is about information retention.

Resources and stuff spoken about:

• Visit Anthony’s website

• Join UNIO, the Academy of Sacred Union. This is for the old souls in this new world… Discover your kin & unite with your soul’s calling to truly live your myth.

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This week’s show is with Jonathan Horwitz. Jonathan was born in the USA and has lived in Scandinavia for over half his life. He has been actively working with shamanism since 1972, was a teacher and field researcher at the Foundation for Shamanic Studies for 10 years and has a master’s degree in anthropology.

In 1986, Jonathan co-founded the Scandinavian Center for Shamanic Studies and has been teaching internationally ever since, in Russia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Belgium, Sweden and the UK. He has been a frequent contributor to Sacred Hoop magazine and served for some years as European Editor for Journal of Shamanic Practice. He lives with his partner Zara in the woods of southern Sweden at Åsbacka, their home and retreat centre.

Jonathan is known for his grounded, present and warm teaching style. He sees shamanism as a spiritual path and his main focus is shamanic healing, spiritual ecology and shamanic community work. As a teacher, he feels his role is to help people find the road to the Spirit world, encourage them to accept the power offered, and learn how to bring power back to the physical world.Shamanism is about life. Life is change. Shamanism is change with power. 

In this show, Jonathan and Lian explore the intricate and soulful journey of soul loss, trauma, healing, and life afterwards, unpacking the profound and universal experience of soul loss, revealing how it arises as a survival response to trauma and the ways it shapes our behaviours, emotions, and sense of self.

They delve into the connection between addiction and soul disconnection, offering compassionate insights into recognising maladaptive patterns as signals of deeper wounds and opportunities for growth.

Together, Lian and Jonathan reflect on the transformative power of the dark night of the soul, the process of retrieval and integration, and the importance of self-compassion in reclaiming a wholeness that honours our truest essence.

We’d love to know what YOU think about this week’s show. Let’s carry on the conversation… please leave a comment wherever you are listening or in any of our other spaces to engage.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

• Soul Loss as Survival: Soul loss often begins as a survival mechanism in response to trauma, creating a temporary sanctuary for the self. Recognising this mechanism offers a path to self-compassion and healing.

• Addiction and Disconnection: Many addictions stem from an underlying disconnection of the soul. By addressing the root cause, individuals can begin to reconnect with their lost parts and move towards lasting recovery.

• Integration and Transformation: The return of lost soul parts is only the beginning—true healing requires a nurturing environment and self-compassion to integrate the returned part, paving the way for profound personal growth.

Resources and stuff spoken about:

• Jonathan’s websites:

  https://www.asbacka.org

  www.shamanism.dk

• Join UNIO, the Academy of Sacred Union. This is for the old souls in this new world… Discover your kin & unite with your soul’s calling to truly live your myth.

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This week’s show is with Rod Boothroyd. Rod brings more than two decades’ experience of working with men and women to his current work as a Healing The Shadow practitioner.

Rod’s career in the area of human potential started with his training in Transactional Analysis psychotherapy at the Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy in 1999. Since then he has taken further training in Integrative Psychotherapy, worked with the ManKind Project UK and Ireland (where he was a Primary Integration Training leader), and researched in depth the art of working with, and reintegrating, the human shadow. He is now working as a one-to-one coach and therapist, and is also a supervisor with Healing The Shadow, an organisation devoted to emotional healing and the development of human potential.

In this episode, Lian and Rod delve into the concept of the 'sovereign within' and its transformative implications for leadership, personal growth, and soul awakening.

They explore the essence of heart-centred leadership - including the importance of compassion and self-love, they share insights into the archetypes of inflated and deflated sovereigns - highlighting their manifestations in everyday life and the deeper insecurities they conceal, reflect on the pivotal role of purpose in anchoring a strong sense of self, and talk about the dynamics of childhood experiences and how these early influences sculpt our ability to and our path of embodying sovereignty.

We’d love to know what YOU think about this week’s show. Let’s carry on the conversation… please leave a comment wherever you are listening or in any of our other spaces to engage.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

• Heart-centred leadership begins with awareness and self-compassion - We need to see and nurture the inner child and the growing sovereign within.

• Recognising shadow archetypes deepens self-awareness - Inflated sovereigns, driven by insecurities, and deflated sovereigns, hindered by self-worth struggles, offer powerful insights into our behaviours and relationships.

• Purpose and self-love are the cornerstones of sovereignty - by embracing self-acceptance and aligning with purpose, we create a foundation for self-discovery and leadership that can transform not only our own lives but those around us.

Resources and stuff spoken about:

• Rod’s websites:

  https://www.htsorganisation.co.uk
  https://www.strongfreemen.co.uk

• Rod’s Books:

  Finding the King Within: How to Access and Embody the Power of Your Inner King Archetype

  King Warrior Magician Lover: A Guide to the Male Archetypes Updated for the 21st Century

• The book Rod mentioned on relationships: Us by Terrence Real

• Join UNIO, the Academy of Sacred Union. This is for the old souls in this new world… Discover your kin & unite with your soul’s calling to truly live your myth.

Be Mythical

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