Voice:Vision:Visibility - Your Creative Liberation | Ayesha Ophelia

This one’s for the people yearning to be FREE. Where are you bound? Which set(s) of golden handcuffs keep you stuck? Ayesha Ophelia ​ ‪@ayeshaophelia‬ is one of my favorite spiritual guides and digital creators. She makes me feel like I am capable of more. She helps me feel my inner fire. What she won’t do is make you feel 100% comfortable all the time.

If you’ve got a dream but have been feeling apathetic or like you’ve lost the plot on it, listen to this episode. Ayesha makes living your most vibrant and expressed life INEVITABLE. We bonded over our shared love of Incubus, we talk about her Golden Handcuffs exercise, and she offers a 2-step process to starting down your most wild and wonderful dream path.

IN THIS EPISODE:

➖ Spirituality as subtraction

🔮 The importance of somatic intuition

🍒 Novelty-based pattern interrupts

🛠️ How to build your “architecture” to support your dreams

Timestamps

01:34 Incubus “Warning” IYKYK

04:06 “Harmonicity” Music Oracle

08:15 Audacity and Inner Genius

10:28 Body Terrain and Subtraction

15:31 Why You Need Novelty & Pattern Interrupts

22:09 Mortality and How I feel my Mom after her death

24:49 The Golden Handcuffs Exercise

31:17 WHO are your Dream Tenders?

33:58 Trusting Your Somatic Intuition

37:18 Dancing With Fear

37:42 The Addiction to Disassociation

38:40 The Egypt Purge Story

41:29 Devotion Over Achievement

46:34 ALIVENESS & “Brushes With Life”

50:54 Birthday Trauma and Transformation

55:37 Closing Reflections

About Ayesha Ophelia,

Ayesha Ophelia is an author, guide, and spiritual provocateur. She’s the founder of Humanities The Unlearning Portal, a hybrid classroom altar where seekers gather to learn, teach, and transform. She works at the crossroads of creativity, myth, and embodiment, and her latest creation, The New Romantics, is a sound based divination system now available wherever books are sold.

Ayesha Ophelia

Ayesha’s Top 3 Areas of Expertise Creativity & Mythic Expression The intersection of art, intuition, and ritual. Turning imagination into embodied practice. Helping people find their voice, their story, and their creative identity.

Transformation & Unlearning Somatic, spiritual, and psychological frameworks for shedding old identities, dissolving conditioning, and stepping into a deeper, more sovereign self. The Unlearning Portal, Vessel, and your teaching style all live here.

Divination & Soul Technologies Systems of knowing that bypass the mind. Music as oracle. Dreams as maps. Archetypes, Gene Keys, nature, symbols, and sound as pathways into self revelation. The New Romantics sits at the heart of this.

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Alexandra Keller: Bridging Earthly & Divine Experiences

What is it like to transition from skepticism to spiritual awakening? Alexandra shares her experience going from skeptic to "woo woo" energy healer, and how she is still working to balance the spiritual with earthly experience and even science.

In this episode, you'll hear:

🦋 The importance of self-love, integrating the ego, and living a meaningful life

🌱 Her transformative experiences doing a 400-hour mentorship with Shipibo Shamans

🌉 Her commitment to balancing the mystical with the practical, aiming to be a bridge between spirituality and everyday life

Alexandra is also a classmate of mine at Alef Trust as we work on attaining our Master of Science in Transpersonal Psychology, Consciousness, and Spirituality!

Alexandra's answer to "When you think about living your most alive life - what does that mean to you?" I've dealt with a lot of hardship, trauma, and abuse but I never lost my faith in a better life. When I was 18 I got a tattoo that said "inspire a beautiful life" because I was determined to make my life more beautiful and help others see that they could build a more beautiful life, too. Ten years later when I felt I had finally moved from victim to creator consciousness, I got a tattoo that says "I create my reality" to always remind me that my outer world is a reflection of my inner world. Now my journey is focused on truly embodying unconditional love. It's a constant work in progress!

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About Alexandra Keller

Alexandra is on a mission to raise the vibration of our collective consciousness. As an Energy Healer and Spiritual Advisor, she uses psychedelic medicine and integration, mindfulness practices, and Reiki to help heal the mind, body, and soul. Alexandra has worked with hundreds of clients in group and individual settings. She is double Reiki Master certified by the International Center for Reiki Training. Her other training includes a 400-hour mentorship with Shipibo Shamans, Fluence Introduction to Ketamine, Heart Coherence Healing, and Psychic and Medium Development. She is obtaining her Master of Science in Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology, and has a B.A. in journalism. In addition to her professional work, Alexandra is passionate about increasing access to holistic wellness and supporting BIPOC and marginalized communities. She believes that by healing ourselves and raising consciousness, we improve the well-being of the planet and all its inhabitants.

👉Key points

(00:00) Introduction and Personal Journey

(00:58) Grounding Exercise

(04:10) Daily Spiritual Practices and Intuition

(07:08) Values and Routine in Spiritual Practice

(12:48) Journey of Self-Love and Healing

(16:53) Energy Shift and Impact of Self-Love

(23:25) Living a Life of Joy and Play

(26:35) Discovering Meditation and Spirituality

(28:08) Embracing the Path of a Healer

(30:55) Ayahuasca Journey in Peru

(35:26) Balancing Woo and Science

(38:16) From Skeptic to Believer

(40:29) Creating Your Reality

(46:40) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Jeff Price: Friend Ep! The Long Hug →

Jeff Price is a writer, musician, and artist and one of Kate's best friends.

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You'll see Jeff pop onto Be Alive from time to time to talk about life and whatever wisdom this renaissance man feels like sharing. 

Today's episode comes out a bit before Thanksgiving because, in this episode, Jeff shares a challenge to lovingly "confront" a family member with a long hug. It's vulnerable, it might be uncomfortable...and it just might be exactly what you and your loved one need. 

The conversation delves into the spiritual and community aspects of creativity, with Jeff reflecting on his experiences with plant medicine and the shamanistic path he's treading.

We discuss the importance of self-approval, challenging family dynamics, and the transformative potential of heart hugs. The episode ends with Kate's personal reflections on maintaining vibrational energy and connection amidst life’s challenges.

(00:00) Introduction to Jeff Price

(01:27) Jeff's Creative Process

(04:12) Living the Ashram Life

(06:41) Kate's Boutique Journey

(09:13) Matthew McConaughey's Greenlights

(13:16)The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

(16:10) Parental Approval and Self-Acceptance

(24:03) Navigating Family Dynamics

(25:11) Embracing Imperfections

(25:58) The Power of Hugs

(28:34)Personal Growth and Intentions

(34:41) Community Challenges

(40:16) Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude

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Jeff Price

Amanda Holstien - I'm a Magician, But Not That Kind →

In this episode of 'Be Alive,' host Kate Manser engages in an enlightening conversation with Amanda Holstein, a mystic, tarot card reader, and newly published author.

The conversation explores Amanda's personal journey toward authenticity, especially in a world dominated by social media and societal expectations. Amanda shares her struggles with conformity, her recent decision to delete her social media accounts, and the mystical path she follows, including her spiritual practices and teachings from her godmother, Mama Eve.

The conversation delves into Amanda's definition of magic and the significance of being a service-oriented magician. It also touches on the soul's evolution, the process of quelling passions, and Amanda's profound connection with the Holy Mother.

Amanda is the author of The Metaphysics of Good Vibrations, an alchemical prose-poem to the Beloved.

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01:34 Amanda's Journey and Authenticity

02:41 Spiritual Practices and Social Media

06:09 Mentorship and Trust in Mama Eve

07:55 Defining Magic and Personal Growth

11:07 The Path of a Magician

14:40 Balancing Modern Life and Spirituality

21:10 Services and Ethical Considerations

22:41 Exploring Deeper Spiritual Practices

24:05 Life, Death, and Spiritual Evolution

28:17 Quelling Passions and Meditation

34:04 Telepathic Connection with Pets

34:49 Dealing with Guilt and Impulse

35:10 Letting Go of the Past

36:08 Maintaining Awareness in Daily Life

36:45 Balancing Life and Spiritual Practice

38:32 Replacing Negative Habits

41:05 Trusting the Guardians of Fate

42:16 Manifesting Beyond Imagination

48:57 The Metaphysics of Good Vibrations

52:26 Reconnecting with the Holy Mother

58:03 Embodying Divine Energy

01:00:32 Conclusion and Farewell

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Non-ordinary states of consciousness →

In this episode of 'Be Alive with Kate Manser,' Kate delves into the concept of non-ordinary states of consciousness, sharing insights from her recent research and 20-page paper.

She discusses shamanism, Carl Jung's active imagination, and the importance of both drug-induced and drug-free heightened states of consciousness.

Kate explores the innate human desire for these experiences, the psychological and spiritual benefits, and practical ways to achieve them through self-directed neuroplasticity, meditation, exercise, and other activities.

She also emphasizes the importance of staying aware, positive, and engaged in 'alive moments' to cultivate a more fulfilled and vibrant life.

(01:17) Introduction to Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness

(02:28) Defining Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness

(05:07) Personal Growth and Non-Ordinary States

(07:33) Maslow's Plateau Experience

(09:21) Self-Directed Neuroplasticity

(12:24) The Natural Mind and Innate Desire for Altered States

(16:15) Alternate States of Consciousness Therapy

(22:36) The Anihilational Aspect of Altered States

(30:08) Cultivating Alive Moments

(35:20) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

How to be punk rock with Betty Benedeadly →

In this episode of 'Be Alive,' sponsored by Mother Mary's Spiritual Goods, Kate introduces Betty Benedeadly, an extraordinary musician and artist.

The conversation delves into Betty's unique journey through art towns like Terlingua and Joshua Tree, her history with Burning Man, and the evolution of her musical career.

Betty shares fascinating stories, including raising chickens in her van and purchasing a 1982 GMC Caballero that ends up becoming iconic.

Discussions highlight the importance of overcoming self-doubt, finding creative freedom, and the value of nurturing others.

This episode is a celebration of living authentically and fearlessly, enriched with anecdotes of personal growth, artistic exploration, and inspirational moments spent under the desert sky.

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(01:27) Meet Betty Benedetti: The Artist with Swag

(02:12) Betty's Love for Unique Art Communities

(05:37) Burning Man Adventures and Leadership

(09:16) From Sideshow Performer to Musician

(10:09) Life Without a Car: Biking and the Caballero

(18:50) Raising Chickens on the Road

(25:13) Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Creativity

(31:33) New Beginnings: Moving to New Mexico

(33:32) Future Aspirations and Technological Innovations

(34:21) Willow House Performance and Unrealistic Expectations

(35:22) Collaborative Art and the Comet Song

(38:13) Reflections on Artistic Identity

(42:16) Burning Man and Embracing Imperfection

(44:47) Punk Rock Influence and DIY Ethos

(56:16) Living a Good Life and Nurturing Connections

(01:00:18) Performing and Feeling Alive

(01:05:19) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Today’s episode of Be Alive is brought to you by Mother Mary’s Spiritual Goods, based in the high Chihuahuan desert of Marfa, TX, offering Handmade spiritual products and readings to help manifest your intentions ~ ~ ~

Founder Amanda Holstien, a graduate of Columbia University with a B.A. in philosophy, is a poet, spiritual seeker, and professional tarot reader. Her no-frills approach to tarot reading and spiritual workings cuts through the New Age bullshit.

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Betty Benedeadly