In this episode, ILA Radio welcomes Elder Nerd The Black a.k.a. David Lum’ahn Mosley, an artist, technologist, and nature-lover who sees the world as living information.
With an Aquarius Rising and a Virgo stellium, David bridges the analytical and the intuitive, building apps from instinct, composing music from myth, and speaking in shapes when words can’t hold the meaning.
This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt both grounded and galactic—who codes by night and communes with trees by day, who feels truth in their body as much as they think it through their mind. Together, we explore discernment through the twelve ways of knowing, from emotional and empirical to spiritual and archetypal, discovering how each becomes a key in the song of self-understanding.
🎧 Listen in and remember:
you are allowed to be both reason and rhythm—designed to know the world through every sense you have.
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In this episode, ILA Radio welcomes Heather Melville, a creative, engineer, and seeker who has learned to rebuild trust with herself through fasting, van life, and communion with nature.With a Leo stellium and a heart attuned to both fire and feeling, Heather lives at the intersection of creativity and discipline—balancing the mind’s logic with the body’s wisdom. From her background in stage lighting and electrical engineering to her spiritual practices of fasting and psilocybin journeys, she reminds us that true nourishment begins in listening to the heart.This episode is for anyone learning to trust themselves again after heartbreak—for those who’ve overthought, overfed, or overanalyzed their way out of peace. Through stories of simplicity, stillness, and self-follow-through, Heather reveals how emptiness can bring clarity, how nature teaches patience, and how creative energy returns once we honor what the heart knows.🎧 Listen in and remember:you can’t think your way into trust—you have to live, feel, and listen your way back to it.
For more on Heather, this episode, and ILA Radio, please visit:
What if your local library is actually a museum in disguise?
In this episode, we explore four Los Angeles–area libraries — as living archives of memory, culture, and belonging. From multilingual children’s books to hidden art installations, these public spaces quietly tell the story of who we are.
📍 Buena Vista Branch Library (Burbank)
📍 Echo Park Branch Library (Los Angeles)
📍 La Pintoresca Branch Library (Pasadena)
ILA Institute is a school for the curious — a place where intuition is treated as rigorously as intellect, and learning is rooted in wonder. Each month, we wander through a new topic, letting the world teach us.
✨ This course is free and always will be.
🎧 Also available as a podcast wherever you listen.
✨ For directions, hours, admission info, and extras related to this episode, visit the website: : https://theornelian.com/2025/07/29/wandering-through-libraries-with-museums-in-la/
📸 Follow along on Instagram: @ilainstitute
In this episode, ILA Radio welcomes Dr. Angela Meyers, a deep-feeling, wide-seeing human who processes reality through listening, absorbing, and sensing.
With a Taurus Sun and Scorpio Moon, she embodies both earthy steadiness and emotional depth—making her a natural synthesizer of intellect and intuition.
This episode is for anyone who processes the world through vibes as much as facts, who’s been told to “pick a lane,” or who’s learning to let their inner compass include all the directions.
For episode bonuses, head over to this episode’s page: https://theornelian.com/2025/07/24/trusting-your-inner-polymath-dr-angela-meyers-on-truth-ai-and-the-nature-of-reality/
🎧 Listen in and remember:you are allowed to be complex and built to perceive more than one kind of truth.
For more on Angela, visit:
https://www.drangelameyers.com/
In this first ILA Institute course of the Wandering Through series, we explore how museums—large or small, well-known or tucked away—can become spaces for organic, intuitive learning.
Guided by curiosity rather than curriculum, we visit three very different museums across Los Angeles:
The Pasadena History Museum, currently showcasing 100 YEARS - 100 IMAGES,
The mini museum inside the Burbank YMCA,
And the powerful, immersive Holocaust Museum LA.
Together, we ask: What happens when we slow down, let ourselves be moved, and treat these spaces as living classrooms? What can we learn not just from the exhibits, but from how we feel inside them?
This episode invites you to step into a more personal, reflective relationship with learning—one that begins not with a syllabus, but with a sense of wonder.
✨ For directions, hours, admission info, and extras related to this episode, visit the website: https://theornelian.com/2025/07/22/wanderingthroughlamuseums/
What does it really mean to trust your gut—especially in high-stakes environments where every second counts and lives are on the line?
In this episode, ILA Radio welcomes Jenn Johnson, author and critical care nurse, who has spent years navigating life-or-death moments guided by both rigorous training and something less tangible: intuition.
From working with energy in the ER to witnessing the rise of AI, Jenn brings grounded insight, surprising science, and a deep reverence for connecting with the body.
We talk about:
– What intuition actually feels like in real-time
– The two steps anyone can take to begin practicing intuition
– Why it’s time we teach intuition alongside intellect in schools and hospitals
– How AI is being trained to "listen" to the same signs our bodies already know
This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt something before they could explain it, who’s learning to listen more closely to their body, or who’s wondering how the wisdom of the gut might guide us in an age of information overload.
🎧 Listen in and remember: the body knows—sometimes before the mind can catch up.
For more on Jenn, visit: https://www.nursejenn.ca/
Don't forget to check out her book: https://a.co/d/fAQp355
For episode bonuses, head over to this episode’s page: https://theornelian.com/2025/07/17/trustyourgut/
What does it really mean to trust the process—especially when the stakes are high, the path is unclear, and fear is loud?
In this episode, ILA Radio welcomes Joshua Onysko, founder and CEO of Pangea Organics and Alpine Provisions—two trailblazing companies redefining what it means to create with integrity. From building a plant-based cosmetic empire to exploring the role of fear, imagination, and instinct in decision-making, Joshua brings raw honesty and grounded wisdom to every turn in the conversation.
We talk about:
The real reason most products on the shelf aren’t what they claim to be
Why intuition matters just as much as intellect when building anything worthwhile
What it takes to launch bold ideas—and what happens when you let them evolve
How to stay aligned with your truth, even when it’s uncomfortable
This episode is for anyone navigating fear, dreaming big, or trying to build something real in a world that profits off illusion.
🎧 Listen in and remember: you don’t have to know exactly how it’s going to unfold—you just have to begin.
For more on Joshua, visit https://www.joshuaonysko.com/
Explore episode resources + blog: https://theornelian.com/2025/07/10/trustintheprocess/
What happens when a devoted academic lets her inner knowing take the lead?
In this episode, Laura Alyn sits down with Dr. Johanna Mosca—Ph.D., educator, yogi, and Sedona resident—for a rich conversation about the dance between intellect and intuition.
Together, they explore:
This is a conversation about redefining education, following the body’s wisdom, and trusting that the adventure is the way.
For more on Johanna, visit https://www.yogalife.net/
For more about this episode + extra goodies, visit https://theornelian.com/2025/07/01/trustinadventure/
What happens when you trust your voice—literally and intuitively?
In this episode of ILA Radio, Laura Alyn sits down with Siquoyia Blue, the genre-bending musician, tech-savvy creator, and multi-hyphenate force behind Abstract Soul. From her early days singing at six to commanding stages across the Southeast, Siquoyia has lived a life led by passion, curiosity, and inner knowing.
Together, they explore the intersections of podcasting, music, intuition, and innovation—unpacking what it means to build a life that honors every part of yourself. Siquoyia shares her journey through tech and artistry, authorship and entrepreneurship, and how trusting in herself has been the key to navigating it all.
Whether you're an artist, a dreamer, or someone learning to trust your gut, this conversation offers insight, laughter, and soulful reminders that you don’t have to fit into just one box. You get to be all of you.
For more on Siquoyia: https://siquoyiablue.komi.io/
For more about this episode: https://theornelian.com/2025/06/25/trusting-in-yourself-siquoyia-blue-on-podcasting-music-and-intuition/
Trauma specialist Laura Giles shares how intuition, nature, and shadow work guide her healing practice—and why true knowing happens when mind, body, and spirit align.
Listen in for a grounded, mystical take on what it means to live well, heal deeply, and leave no legacy behind.
For more on Laura, check out her website: lauragiles.org
For more on the episode + journal prompts for you to trust in the darkness more, check out the website.
In this episode, Laura Alyn speaks with Daniel Sanderson—entrepreneur turned philosopher and founder of PlankSip—about the deep roots of astrology and its intersections with intuition and critical thinking. From Mesopotamia to modern media, Daniel explores how philosophy can be a guiding force for personal and societal growth. This thoughtful conversation touches on the power of curiosity, the importance of rethinking how we learn, and why balancing reason with intuition is key to awakening human potential.
For more on Daniel, go to planksip.com, X, or YouTube. Don't forget to check out his book!
A conversation full of grit, grace, and divine insight, Laura Alyn sits down with author and mentor, Rhonda Parker Taylor. From childhood dreams and unexpected detours to astrology and emotional wisdom, Rhonda shares how she helps others grow by embracing their truth and leading with empathy.
For more on Rhonda, check out her website, https://rhondaparkertaylor.com/
In this episode of ILA Radio, host Laura Alyn dives into a heartfelt conversation with actor and storyteller Matt Drago, exploring how his passion for performance is intertwined with his astrological blueprint. From his early days in Virginia to his ongoing commitment to emotionally rich storytelling, Matt reflects on how key placements in Leo, Mars, Venus, and Scorpio have guided his creative path.
This episode is a celebration of creative growth, cosmic influence, and the power of storytelling to connect, heal, and inspire. Whether you're an artist, a dreamer, or someone navigating your own cosmic melody, Matt’s journey offers a moving reminder that the story itself is the destination.
In this special season finale of ILA Radio, host Laura Alyn takes a heartfelt look back at the incredible conversations, insights, and transformations explored throughout the season. From career pivots and confidence-building to redefining success and fostering authentic connections, this episode weaves together the common threads that made this season unforgettable.
In this episode of ILA Radio, Laura Alyn sits down with the dynamic and inspiring Forbes Riley—TV personality, entrepreneur, and mindset coach—to explore her extraordinary journey of transformation. From building a multimillion-dollar coaching business to navigating personal losses and embracing motherhood at 42, Forbes shares how she turned life’s challenges into stepping stones for success.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, a dreamer, or someone in the midst of personal transformation, Forbes’ wisdom will leave you feeling motivated to take bold action toward your own success.
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In this episode of ILA Radio, Laura Alyn speaks with Ralph Estep Jr., a financial expert, author, and host of a daily Christian finance program. Ralph’s journey—from taking on financial responsibility at a young age to building a career in accounting, agriculture, and faith-based financial education—has been driven by a deep passion for helping others break free from living paycheck to paycheck.
With powerful reflections on purpose, resilience, and trust in divine guidance, this episode offers an inspiring take on financial empowerment and living with intention. Whether you're looking to transform your financial mindset or deepen your faith, Ralph’s wisdom will leave you motivated to take control of your resources and your future.
In this episode of ILA Radio, Laura Alyn speaks with Milan, founder of Free Spirits, a pioneering non-alcoholic spirits company. Milan shares his journey from a career in advertising to building a brand that challenges the traditional role of alcohol in social settings. His mission? To create a world where connection—not alcohol—is at the heart of every gathering.
The conversation delves into the challenges of shifting public perception, the power of small steps in entrepreneurship, and the importance of open-mindedness in both business and personal growth. Milan reflects on his commitment to innovation, meaningful relationships, and fostering a more conscious approach to socializing.
Packed with insights on perseverance, communication, and purpose-driven leadership, this episode is for anyone interested in redefining success and embracing bold new ways of thinking.
For more on Milan and Free Spirits, visit https://drinkfreespirits.com/
In this episode of ILA Radio, Laura Alyn speaks with Liz, a portrait photographer and confidence coach who helps women see themselves in a whole new light—literally and figuratively. Through her work, Liz transforms photography into a powerful tool for self-discovery and empowerment, guiding women to embrace their confidence and self-expression.
Whether you’re seeking motivation to pursue your own path or looking for ways to build self-trust, this episode offers a heartfelt exploration of personal transformation, creativity, and inner strength.
For more on Liz, check out her website https://www.elizabethsnyderphotography.com/
In this episode of ILA Radio, Laura Alyn speaks with Jake, a STEM major who transitioned into the world of marketing. Jake shares how his analytical background influences his innovative approach to business while also navigating the human side of communication and leadership.
The conversation explores key themes of adaptability, personal growth, and the balance between ambition and fulfillment. Jake reflects on the challenges of shifting from a technical mindset to a people-focused industry, the power of small talk, and his passion for helping others succeed. Astrology adds an insightful layer, offering a metaphorical lens into his motivations and work ethic.
Whether you're considering a career pivot, building a business, or honing your communication skills, this episode offers valuable insights into blending logic with creativity in both work and life.
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In this episode of ILA Radio, Laura Alyn sits down with Angela Fowler, an accessibility consultant dedicated to helping small and medium-sized businesses create inclusive spaces that benefit everyone. Angela shares her inspiring journey, from embracing her total blindness as a unique strength to becoming a leader in accessibility education.
Angela highlights the importance of going beyond quick fixes, teaching businesses how to self-manage accessibility for long-term success. Through her work, she addresses not only physical and digital accessibility but also cultural inclusivity. The discussion also touches on Angela’s astrological traits, showcasing her natural ability to build communities and drive change with passion and purpose.
Packed with actionable insights, personal anecdotes, and empowering perspectives, this episode will inspire anyone looking to create a more inclusive and successful future. Whether you’re a business owner or an advocate for change, Angela’s expertise will transform how you think about accessibility.