Kristi Battalini’s life could be a movie. From working as a Chicago violent crimes detective to becoming a healer, breathwork facilitator, and nutrition therapy practitioner, her transformation is powerful and inspiring.
In this episode, Kristi shares how she made the leap from law enforcement to founding Vital Edge, why breathwork was the key to her own healing, and how it helps others release trauma stored in the body. We also explore the challenges of being a high achiever, the grief of identity shifts, and how to reframe your thoughts with simple but powerful tools.
You’ll Learn:
How trauma lives in the body — and how breathwork can release it.
Why high achievement often hides unworthiness.
How the brain gets addicted to drama and stress.
Why it’s okay to grieve your old self during big identity shifts.
The power of “What if…?” questions for reframing resistance.
Special Guest — Kristi Battalini
🌐 Website: https://stan.store/kristibatts
🎙️ Untamed and Unapologetic Podcast: https://www.fuelthebeastnutrition.com/podcast
📘 Kristi Battalini on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristibattalini/
📲 Fuel the Beast Nutrition on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fuelthebeastnutrition/
🌬️ Vital Edge Breathwork on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitaledgebreathwork/
🚀 Performers, college athletes, and high achievers — if you’re ready to elevate your performance, regulate your nervous system, and heal from burnout, connect with Kristi today.
Mentioned in this Episode:
📚 The Body Keeps the Score — Bessel van der Kolk
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Ever felt like you're in a mental tug-of-war with your workout? One part of you is saying, "Let's go crush it!" while the other is whispering, "Popsicles and a nap sound way better." We've all been there!On this episode, we're joined by the incredible Adrienne Eades, a strength and conditioning coach and the owner of Stronger in Stride. She's not just talking the talk; she's running the run... and the bike, and the swim!🏊♀️ Adrienne shares her inspiring journey from the world of studio art to becoming a powerhouse athlete who's conquered two marathons, a triathlon, and even a deadlift competition! We dive into how she turned her passion for fitness into a thriving business, the magic of progressive overload, and why having a great coach is like having a secret weapon for your goals. Get ready to be inspired to make that "winning" voice in your head a little louder!TOPICS COVERED: 🤸♀️ The "Would You Rather" question that involves skipping and butt-scooting down stairs🧠 How to cultivate a winning mindset and trick your brain into doing hard things🎨 Adrienne's transition from the world of art to becoming a strength and conditioning coach💪 The empowering feeling of getting strong, especially as a woman🏃♀️ The logistics, highs, and lows of training for a marathon and a triathlon📈 The concept of "Discipline is Freedom" and how it applies to all aspects of life🎯 The mission and power behind Adrienne's business, Stronger in Stride🤝 The importance of having a coach and how it can help you avoid injuries and reach your goals faster🧘♀️ How therapy and communication skills are essential for entrepreneursKEY TAKEAWAYS:✨ The version of you that wants to win needs to be louder than the one talking you out of it.✨ Strength training can be a great outlet for anger and dissatisfaction, acting as a form of catharsis.✨ The key to sticking with a difficult training schedule is to focus on the end goal and the pride you'll feel when you cross the finish line.✨ Discipline isn't a restriction; it's the process you endure to earn the freedom to do what you want.✨ A great coach not only provides a plan but also helps you build the confidence to prove to yourself that you can do hard things.✨ Building a business is a marathon, not a sprint, and requires patience, authenticity, and strong communication skills.✨ Most people don't get enough protein in their diet, and progressive overload is essential for building muscle.✨ The fear of getting "bulky" from weightlifting is a common misconception and won't happen.✨ When you feel stuck in a monotonous fitness routine, try a new activity or set a new goal to reignite your passion.SPECIAL GUEST:Adrienne EadesStrength and Conditioning Coach & Owner of Stronger in StrideYou can find her on Instagram:🏋️♀️ https://www.instagram.com/strongerinstride/for her lifting, running, and coaching business🏃♀️ https://www.instagram.com/stronger_with_adrienne/ to follow her personal journey🌐 Visit her website: https://www.strongerinstride.com/ to learn about her coaching and her Sunday class, Powerful Hour!
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Ever felt like you're in a crowded room but still utterly alone? 🌌 Or maybe you’ve wondered how to turn “human resources” into “human kindness” and sprinkle a little magic into your life?
In this episode, we’re joined by the incredible Melodie Wolter—a powerhouse on a mission to end loneliness and spread kindness like glitter. ✨
Melodie opens up about her personal journey, from surviving corporate burnout to transforming her life through self-love and accountability. You’ll laugh, maybe shed a tear, and definitely feel inspired to manifest your best life.
We explore how to turn those L’s into lessons, why self-love is non-negotiable, and even touch on ancient civilizations and UFOs. 👽💫
Topics Covered
🤝 The evolution of “human resources” into “human kindness”
😔 The loneliness epidemic and its impact
🧠 Business strategy meets mental health and soulful leadership
🌟 Overcoming trauma and building resilience
🧘♀️ The power of self-love and self-hypnosis
🚀 Action and consistency in manifestation
🚫 Detoxing from social media and negativity
👨👩👧👦 Family, community, and chosen tribe
💫 Esoteric concepts, neuroscience, and ancient wisdom
👽 UAPs, UFOs, and unfolding global events
Key Takeaways
💖 Kindness transforms workplaces and relationships
✨ You can rewrite your story—your healing starts now
🌱 Small steps create massive shifts
🌟 Self-love is your strongest foundation
🧘♀️ Mindset and self-hypnosis accelerate growth
🌐 Loneliness is a collective challenge; connection heals
🚀 Manifestation = action + consistency
🚧 Your resistance may be internal
🗣️ Your self-talk shapes your well-being
🌍 Awareness + accountability = transformation
Guest: Melodie Wolter
💌 Email: Melodie@MelodiesNetwork.com
📺 Tune in: Melodie@MelodiesNetwork and @Melodie’s Mindcast on YouTube
🔗 Connect: Follow me on LinkedIn at Melodie Wolter, Melodies Network, and North Beach Art and Charity - The Art Collection, Inc.
🎙️ Live Louder Podcast with Scott Jones
Other Ventures
🎨 The Art Collection, Inc.
🎨 North Beach Fine Art & Charity
Melodie specializes in 💹 scaling mental health organizations, making the term "human resources" into "human kindness", building community partnerships, and creating business ecosystems rooted in both neuroscience and soul. She's passionate about helping people 💚 be kind to their 🧠 minds—and designing cultures where both organizations and individuals can thrive.
Book Recs
📚 Put Your Oxygen Mask On First – Dr. James Heisman
📚 Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill
📚 The Secret – Rhonda Byrne
📚 311: The Universal Soul Reset – Melodie Wolter
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Get ready to transmute your mindset and level up your life!
In this episode of Modern Alchemy, we're joined by the one and only Jeremy Trinchere — sales and performance coach, artist, and host of The J-Curve Podcast. Jeremy has worked with personal development giants like Tony Robbins (he was Tony’s #1 closer, NBD) and Dean Graziosi — but his real gift? Teaching you how to alchemize adversity into growth.
From living in a van to crafting powerful frameworks for transformation, Jeremy’s journey is packed with laughter, raw truths, and next-level wisdom.
TOPICS COVERED
🤝 The Art of Connection
💡 Mirror Moments & Self-Reflection
🌌 Dancing with Darkness
🚀 The Cognition Code: A Framework for Change
🧠 Aligned Affirmations & Neural Pathways
💪 Sales as a Service
🏡 Optimizing Your Environment
🏆 The Three Pillars of Belief in Sales
✨ Embracing Your Why & Values
🎭 The Importance of Embodiment
🎨 The Gift of Creation
KEY TAKEAWAYS
✨ True change starts with emotional buy-in. Know what's at stake if you don't change — and how transformation can elevate your life.
🏃♀️ Take action. Use "when-then" statements and design your environment for momentum.
🧠 Create new neural networks with Aligned Affirmations: 3 truths + 1 desired belief = powerful rewiring.
💖 Sales is service. If you have a solution, it's your duty to offer it.
🤝 Believe in yourself, your offer, and their success.
🌟 Mirror moments = radical honesty and growth.
💪 Transmute your darkness. Don’t avoid it — dance with it.
🌍 Step out of your comfort zone. That’s where freedom lives.
💕 Say “I love you” — and mean it.
🕊️ Embodiment is leadership. Walk the talk.
🎨 Create something. It’s not optional — it’s soul-level fulfillment.
👤 SPECIAL GUEST
Jeremy Trinchere
Sales & Performance Coach | Artist | Host of The J-Curve Podcast
📲 Instagram: @jeremytrinchere
🎙️ Listen to The J-Curve Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-j-curve/id1571325372
JEREMY'S RECOMMENDATIONS
📚 The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
📚 Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull
📚 Marcus Aurelius (Stoic Philosopher)
🎧 School of Greatness Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-school-of-greatness/id596047499
📺 The Office (TV Show)
📺 School of Rock (Movie)
📺 Gladiator (Movie)
📺 Rocky IV (Movie)
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Get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even shed a happy tear as we chat with the absolutely brilliant Lilit Sarkissian! This multidisciplinary artist and spiritual entrepreneur shares her incredible journey—from soul-crushing corporate life to discovering her wildly creative, intuitive self.
We dive into Lilit’s transformation, including how she followed her intuition, embraced spirituality, and birthed the Happy Peens, Weens, and Willys Coloring Book (yes, it's real—and hilarious). Expect humor, wisdom, and heartfelt stories as we talk creative blocks, Human Design, entrepreneurship, and the magic of coloring outside the lines—literally and figuratively.
🎧 In This Episode:
🎨 Lilit’s leap from corporate to creative life
🔮 Psychic guessing games and intuitive recruitment
💔 Recognizing misalignment & finding your true path
🤝 Why job interviews are like dating
🍆 The origin story behind The Little It Dong Depot
✍️ Journaling & art as healing tools
🌠 Demystifying Human Design
💡 Must-hear advice for creative entrepreneurs
💎 Key Takeaways:
✨ Your body knows when you’re out of alignment—listen to it
😂 Humor opens hearts (and minds!)
💫 Authenticity creates ease and flow
💖 Judgment is often just redirection
🎨 Creativity lives in everyone—you just have to play
🤯 Overthinking blocks emotions (and art!)
🌌 Challenges often trigger deep spiritual growth
📝 Journaling = radical clarity
🤝 A good accountant is your creative BFF
👤 Guest:
Lilit Sarkissian – Multidisciplinary Artist & Spiritual Entrepreneur
Follow her journey and shop her work:
📸 Instagram: @thelittleit
📱 TikTok & Shop: @thelittle_it
📦 Amazon: Happy Peens, Weens & Willys Coloring Book
🛍️ Etsy: Buy on Etsy
📚 Resources Mentioned:
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron → Amazon Link
Happy Peens, Weens & Willys Coloring Book → Linktree
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📍Chapters:
00:00 — Lilit’s Journey: From Corporate to Creativity
04:11 — Intuition & Psychic Moments in Recruitment
06:14 — Recognizing Misalignment & Spiritual Nudges
09:41 — Empowerment Through Self-Discovery
19:07 — The Big Creative Leap
25:39 — Art as Authentic Expression
32:54 — Getting Unstuck Creatively
36:47 — Permission to Play Again
41:01 — Beginning the Spiritual Journey
45:55 — Human Design: WTF Is It?
50:42 — Life’s Tough Moments = Growth
55:26 — Entrepreneurial Tips for Artists
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Get ready to hit play on an episode that's all about tuning into your true calling! 🎶
We're thrilled to chat with Drew Isler, the brilliant mind behind Deep Cut Collections. What started as a heartfelt hobby of framing wedding dance songs for friends has totally transformed into a booming art gallery dedicated exclusively to music artwork. Talk about hitting the right note!
🚀 Drew shares his incredible journey, from realizing his passion for framing vinyl records was more than just a side gig to pivoting his entire business to cater to fellow music lovers and even corporate rockstars.
Get ready for some seriously good vibes and smart insights that'll have you feeling inspired to chase your own "deep cuts" in life! 🎧✨
Drew started Deep Cut Collections by framing vinyl records as personalized wedding gifts, which organically grew into an art gallery solely dedicated to music artwork.
➤ Music creates a profound emotional connection, and framing iconic albums allows people to visually experience that nostalgia and motivation daily.
➤ Traveling, especially to places like Florence, can provide fresh perspectives and break you out of a creative rut, inspiring new approaches to business and life.
➤ Entrepreneurship requires a mix of intense hustle (like building a website) and being the face of your company by networking and marketing.
➤ You don't need to be an Einstein to start a successful business; perseverance, stubbornness, and a willingness to adapt are often more crucial than raw intellect.
➤ Knowing your niche and staying true to your brand, even when offered tempting deviations, is vital for long-term success and clarity.
➤ Finding mentors and being vulnerable about your needs can open unexpected doors and provide invaluable guidance, as many successful people are eager to pay it forward.
➤ Staying small for a bit longer allows you the flexibility to pivot and truly understand your business before scaling up too quickly.
SPECIAL GUESTDrew Isler Founder of Deep Cut Collections 💻 DeepCutCollections.com https://deepcutcollections.com/📸 Instagram: @DeepCutCollections https://www.instagram.com/deepcutcollections
RECOMMENDATIONS📚 Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
🎧 How I Built This with Guy Raz (specifically the Sarah Blakely episode)
💻 Intro.co (for finding mentors!) https://intro.co/
🧘 Wayne Dyer's tapes (for mindset and personal growth)If you loved Drew's story as much as we did, don't keep this gem to yourself! Share it with a friend who needs a dose of entrepreneurial inspo! And hey, why not treat yourself to some awesome music art?
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Get ready to level up your life and biz with some seriously mind-blowing insights!We sat down with the incredible Dr. James Jernigan, a true seven-figure entrepreneur, who dished out the wisdom like it was going out of style.
From the power of putting others first to mastering your mindset and making decisions that actually serve your future self, this episode is packed with"aha!" moments that'll have you feeling like a certified life alchemist!
We're talking about transforming your challenges into opportunities and finding your purpose to fuel massive growth. Plus, we spill the beans on our favorite spicy foods and natural deodorants (because, balance, right?!).Tune in and let's turn that lead into gold, together! 🚀✨
Key Takeaways
🌟Altruism fuels success: When your motivation is genuinely helping others, success and financial abundance often follow as a natural byproduct.
🌟Address the root cause: Focusing on the underlying issues rather than just managing symptoms leads to lasting progress and healing.
🌟Mindset is everything: Your beliefs and expectations (placebo and nocebo effects) have a profound impact on your outcomes and well-being.
🌟Uncover hidden payoffs: Sometimes, we remain stuck in negative patterns because there's an unconscious benefit or "payoff"we're receiving. Recognizing this is the first step to change.
🌟Decide in flow, notfear: Making decisions from a calm,present state (flow) leads to better long-term outcomes than decisions made in fight-or-flight mode.
🌟Questions unlock wisdom: Instead of declarative statements that trigger an internal "BS alarm," asking questions prompts your brain to find solutions without judgment.
🌟Love conquers all(especially fear): Coming from a place of love, whether for a purpose, others, or yourself, is the ultimate catalyst for personal and professional growth.
🌟The importance of self-love: Cultivating self-love,often through altruistic or purpose-filled actions, is crucial for overall well-being and confidence.
Special Guest Shoutout
👉 Dr. James Jernigan - He's so more than just a Chiropractor!
📲 For more inspiration and to learn more follow James on TikTok @dr.jamesjernigan
👨⚕️Check out his practice, Cornerstone Chiropractic -Cary, NC
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Chapters
06:54 The Power of Altruism
10:21 Causation Over Symptom Management
13:18 Harnessing the Mind's Power
17:13 Embracing Possibility and Hope
18:01 Overcoming Stuckness and Identifying Payoffs
19:53 The Power of Presence and Mindfulness
22:42 Shifting from Fight or Flight to Flow
26:32 Asking Questions to Unlock Internal Wisdom
28:31 The Transformative Power of Love
33:25 Conclusion and Key Takeaways
#EntrepreneurLife#MindsetMatters #PersonalGrowth #BusinessTips #PodcastCommunity #HealingJourney#SelfImprovement #Inspiration #SuccessMindset #ModernAlchemy #DrJamesJernigan#Monetization #Altruism #PlaceboEffect #NoceboEffect #FightOrFlight #FlowState#QuestionEverything #LoveConquersFear #TheShiftBook #NaturalDeodorant#CoffeeLover #TeslaPlate #Grounding
Ever wonder how much your mindset affects your health? 🤔 Or how to just chill out and enjoy the moment? This episode is a goldmine of wisdom with Dr. James Jernigan, who shares his own incredible journey from chronic headaches to becoming a healing guru.
Get ready for some serious insights on the power of altruism, the importance of gratitude, and why being present is the ultimate superpower. We dive deep into how your emotional state impacts your well-being, the mind-blowing placebo effect, and practical tips to ditch the "fight or flight" stress mode.
Dr. Jernigan also shares his thoughts on overcoming imposter syndrome (because even the most successful people feel it!) and the key to living a life filled with purpose and connection.
This episode is packed with so much wisdom, it's basically a life upgrade!
Topics Covered • James' Journey to Healing • The Role of Altruism in Healing • The Impact of Health on Life's Purpose • The Power of Gratitude • Understanding the Placebo Effect • The Role of Hope in Healing • Identifying Root Causes of Health Issues • The Importance of Patient Mindset • Breaking Free from Stuckness • Techniques for Staying Present • Wisdom for the Skeptics • The Power of Empathy and Altruism • Honoring Feelings in Children • Overcoming Imposter Syndrome • Finding Purpose and Connection Key Takeaways • Mindset plays a HUGE role in physical healing. • Altruism isn't just about being nice; it's deeply connected to our own needs. • Gratitude can shift your perspective and bring joy even from tough experiences. • Understanding the root cause of health issues is key to true healing. • Being present is a skill that can be developed and dramatically improves your life. • Love and compassion are powerful forces that can overcome fear and negativity.
Special Guest
👉 Dr. James Jernigan - He's so more than just a Chiropractor!
📲 For more inspiration and to learn more follow James on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.jamesjernigan
👨⚕️Check out his practice, Cornerstone Chiropractic - Cary, NC
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage
00:17 James Jernigan's Journey to Healing
13:53 The Role of Altruism in Healing
19:02 The Impact of Health on Life's Purpose
20:44 The Power of Gratitude
22:48 Understanding the Placebo Effect
23:45 The Role of Hope in Healing
25:09 Identifying Root Causes of Health Issues
30:22 The Importance of Patient Mindset
34:26 Breaking Free from Stuckness
40:26 Techniques for Staying Present
50:59 Wisdom for the Skeptics
51:12 Connecting with Skeptics
53:52 The Power of Empathy and Altruism
58:58 Honoring Feelings in Children
01:00:30 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
01:05:13 Finding Purpose and Connection
#healing #mentalhealth #mindset #personaldevelopment #selfimprovement
Get ready for some serious laughs 🤣 as we dive into the hilarious world of marketing mishaps! Join Christina and Joe as they uncover some of the most unbelievable blunders by major companies. From mistranslated slogans that tell you to eat your fingers off 😬 to creepy love letters that cause panic 😨, you won't believe how much these marketing campaigns flopped! We're also asking the important questions, like, can you freeze an egg? 🍳 The answer might surprise you! 😉 Tune in for all the fun and maybe learn a thing or two about what not to do in marketing.
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The 6 HumanNeeds That Shape Every Interaction
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Ever wonder what REALLY makes people tick? 🤔 Turns out, everyone's secretly chasing one of six core needs! Joe and Christina dive deep into these needs, from the desire for approval to the craving for power, and how understanding them can basically give you Jedi-level influence. 🤯 Plus, they brainstorm some seriously wild business ideas, including a zen haircut experience 💆♀️ and an eyeball retainer (yes, you read that right 😂). They also debate the pros and cons of pity, people-pleasing, and whether confidence is just the ultimate social hack. So, buckle up for some mind-blowing insights and hilarious tangents! 🎢
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What if chasing big goals is secretly killing your momentum? In this wildly honest and hilarious episode, Christina and Joe unpack why aiming at the endgame can leave you totally paralyzed — and how micro-goals are actually the move. We’re talking dopamine hits from progress, spiritual downloads from your higher self, and yes… chickens that used to be dinosaurs (science says so 🐓🦖).
From dragon delusions and EMF-sensing coworkers to corporate burnout, manifestation hacks, and that sweet, sweet feeling of skipping stones (trust us, it’ll make sense), this episode is a rollercoaster of mindset shifts, myth-busting, and major clarity. If you’ve ever felt stuck or like your goals are taunting you from the future — this one’s a must-listen.
Topics Covered:
• Why your big goal might be sabotaging your progress
• Christina’s fairy fantasy and Joe’s dragon college phase (yes, really)
• EMF sensitivity and hidden communes 👀
• How to make goal-setting feel good again
• Daily micro-habits that actually build success
• Why your higher self might be trolling you (with love)
• Spiritual frameworks for fun, freedom, and flow
• Progress vs. perfection and why you’re not broken
Recommendations:
📚 Atomic Habits by James Clear
🎙️ Tony Robbins quote: “Progress = Happiness”
📺 Better Call Saul (for EMF storyline)
📚 Crushing It by Gary Vee
🎥 Jurassic Park — Velociraptor knees and all
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Chapters:
00:00 The Importance of Process Over End Goals
02:08 Mythical Creatures and Their Cultural Significance
04:53 The Science of Animals and Their Behaviors
07:15 Electromagnetic Frequencies and Human Sensitivity
10:17 Building a Business: Focus on the Journey
12:18 Navigating Personal Relationships and Professional Goals
14:09 The Importance of Focusing on Incremental Progress
17:09 The Role of Daily Habits in Achieving Goals
19:59 Understanding the Paradox of Big Goals
24:04 The Impact of Mindset on Work and Success
27:57 The Puzzle of Life: Creating Our Own Paths
31:07 The Science of Progress and Momentum
35:33 The Connection Between Progress and Happiness
36:51 Understanding Productivity Through Daily Tracking
38:22 Embracing the Process Over the Outcome
39:42 The Importance of Action Over Words
41:55 Establishing Daily Habits for Long-Term Success
47:11 The Flaws of New Year's Resolutions
48:32 The Right Time for Change and Resolutions
53:13 MA 20 Second Tape Outtro (w Sound).mp4
Joe and Christina dive headfirst into the chaos of modern dating — especially the dumpster fire that is dating apps. From the dopamine traps of endless swiping to the warped standards and ghosting culture, they unpack how these platforms are rewiring our brains and sabotaging real connection. With humor, honesty, and personal stories, they break down what attraction actually looks like in today’s algorithm-driven world — and why finding love now feels harder than ever.
🔥 Takeaways:
Dating apps are built for validation — not connection.
You’re chasing dopamine, not depth.
The dating app industry is projected to hit $13B by 2025 — proof that loneliness is profitable.
Men swipe right up to 3x more than women, creating a lopsided attention economy that distorts dating expectations.
The ‘bigger, better deal’ mindset keeps people chasing illusions — not relationships.
Real attraction lives in energy, not profiles — and you can’t swipe your way to chemistry.
The Comparison Trap: Why You're Not Falling Behind, You're Just On Your Timeline
If you've ever scrolled through someone else's perfect grid and thought, "What am I even doing with my life?" — this episode is your spiritual slap and strategic wake-up call. Christina and Joe unpack the sneaky ways comparison kills creativity, zaps joy, and fuels burnout (with a few detours into aliens, sloths, and a pen15 coloring book 🤷♀️). From historical rabbit holes to spiritual downloads and marketing mindset shifts, we’re hitting every layer of this identity-sucking pattern and showing you how to break free — with a side of ridiculous banter and actually good advice.
Topics:
Recommendations:
📚 The River of Doubt by Teddy Roosevelt
🎙️ Diary of a CEO Podcast
🎙️ Tony Robbins on The Him & Her Show Podcast
🖍️ Pen15 Coloring Book (no, seriously) @HappyPeensColoringBook
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00:00 Introduction and Setup
03:02 The Power of Comparison
06:35 Exploring Superpowers and Relationships
09:35 Historical Perspectives and Personal Anecdotes
10:30 Exploring Alien Beauty Standards
11:20 The Thief of Joy: Comparison in Life
13:27 Reference Anxiety: The Dangers of Comparison
16:59 Social Media's Role in Comparison
17:28 The Illusion of Perfection on Social Media
34:08 Creativity Drain: The Cost of Comparison
35:27 The Importance of Originality and Timing
38:25 The Power of Vulnerability in Success
41:13 The Dangers of Comparison in the Workplace
47:36 Sales Strategies and Building Relationships
55:03 The Trap of Social Comparison
01:04:20 Redirecting Energy Towards Personal Growth
We’re back with a very personal episode where we unpack the sneaky little stories we tell ourselves (and totally believe).
From childhood insecurities and school struggles to self-worth, dating, and whether cookies count as self-care, we’re diving into it all. Christina shares how she broke free from the belief that she wasn’t smart, and Joe confesses his deep mistrust of picky eaters 😂
We talk ADHD, food culture, emotional patterns, and how to finally stop living by a script that was never meant for you.
Plus: the secret power of baby plates 🍼
Topics Covered:
• Stories we tell ourselves
• Limiting beliefs around worth and confidence
• ADHD and childhood conditioning
• Why school isn’t a great measure of intelligence
• Generational expectations and appearances
• Food, relationships, and self-love
• Journaling, intention, and energy healing
• Embracing your inner child to heal
Recommendations:
🗣️ TEDx Talk – “The Story You Tell Yourself” by John Sharp
📕 Psycho-Cybernetics by Dr. Maxwell Maltz
🎙️ Giggly Squad
📝 Journaling for self-awareness
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Timestamps:
00:00 We're Just Stories
01:02 The Power of Limiting Beliefs
03:31 Taco Bell and Childhood Favorites
06:24 Upbringing & Food Habits
09:31 Relationships and Food Compatibility
12:26 Confidence and Job Applications
15:46 Identifying Limiting Beliefs
18:38 Self-Perception and Education
21:28 Rewiring the Narrative
24:24 Learning to Accept Compliments
27:14 Real-Life ADHD in Women
35:32 Perception vs. Reality
36:58 How to Break a Limiting Belief
39:28 Generational Baggage Around Self-Worth
44:25 Self-Love ≠ Self-Indulgence
46:15 Intentional Living as a Healing Tool
50:17 Reflection, Journaling & Daily Practice
51:28 Inner Child Work & Healing
54:38 Self-Care Through Play and Presence
59:18 Letting Go of the Old Story
01:02:09 Choosing Self-Compassion
01:04:32 Final Thoughts & Baby Plates
01:08:32 MA 20 Second Outro
What do sawdust, Egyptian pyramids, and cat purrs have in common?
More than you'd expect.
In this episode, we kick things off with some weird Reddit hypotheticals and somehow end up decoding ancient power plants, hydrogen energy, and the healing frequencies of 432 Hz.
We explore the theory that the Great Pyramids weren’t tombs — they were tuning devices.
From underground coils to cat vibrational therapy, it's a journey through conspiracy, science, and sacred sound.
Plus: ego in science, how government funding shapes "truth," and why cats might literally be tiny vibro therapists.
This one’s weird in the best way.
Topics Covered:
🌀 Sawdust in Rice Krispies
🧠 Gender, humor, and taboo topics
🐾 Cat purrs and vibrational healing
📡 The power of 432 Hz and 440 Hz
🏛️ Egyptian pyramids as ancient power plants
⚡ Hydrogen energy, sound stimulation, and LIDAR findings
🎭 Ego, funding, and Big Archaeology
🌍 Younger Dryas, Atlantis, and ancient civilizations
🔬 The problem with institutional science and tourism narratives
Recommendations:
🎶 Christina’s 432 Hz Chill Vibes Playlist on Spotify
📚 Christopher Dunn’s pyramid energy theories
📺 Netflix doc on the Sphinx and Egyptian anomalies
💡 Look up “440 Hz pyramid” + universal energy
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Timestamps / Chapters:
00:00 Embracing the Weird: The Power of Unconventional Questions
00:13 Exploring the Quirks of Cooking and Food Safety
02:48 The Sawdust Debate: Food Quality and Hidden Ingredients
05:44 Navigating the Taboo: Conversations About Poop
08:40 Gender Dynamics: Humor, Testosterone, and Social Norms
11:37 Fear and Fascination: The Spider Encounter
14:01 Harnessing Universal Energy: The Egyptian Theory
18:30 The Vibrational Power of the Pyramids
20:06 Conspiracies and Tourism: The Egyptian Narrative
22:06 The Healing Frequencies: 432 Hz and Beyond
25:46 Ancient Precision: Tools and Techniques of the Egyptians
28:02 The Sphinx: A Mystery of Time and Artistry
30:07 The Vibrational Power of Cats
32:15 Healing Frequencies and Animal Intuition
33:35 The Mysteries of Ancient Civilizations
34:48 Conspiracy Theories and the Unknown
37:49 The Ego in Science and Archaeology
42:22 Understanding Ego in Gender Dynamics
46:34 Future Discoveries and Closing Thoughts
47:52 MA 20 Second Tape Outtro
This episode is a full-blown reality bender.
Joe and Christina dive headfirst into Quantum Immortality Theory — the idea that every time you should have died, your consciousness simply shifted to a parallel timeline where you lived.
From Mandela Effect conspiracies to wild near-death experiences, this one’s for the deep thinkers and timeline-jumpers.
Oh, and pigeons. Lots of pigeons 🐦🎧
Tune in for cosmic questions, personal stories, and late-night Reddit-level weirdness — including dreams, déjà vu, NPCs, lucky timelines, Gumby deliveries, and the possibility that your dream version of you is actually living a real life somewhere else.
No big deal.
Topics Covered:
🐦 Reddit questions: how many pigeons can you hold?
💥 What is Quantum Immortality Theory?
🛑 Near-death experiences and possible reality shifts
🕰️ Perception of time (slugs, Interstellar, and brainwaves)
🧠 Mandela Effect and collective memory glitches
😴 Dreams, lucid dreaming, and subconscious messages
🌀 Timeline loops and parallel realities
🌩️ Shifting timelines during blackouts and Schumann Resonance spikes
🍀 Stories of impossible luck and survival (Vesna, Frane Selak, Trump)
🧢 Conspiracies, simulations, and alternate versions of reality
Recommendations:
📚 Reality Transurfing by Vadim Zeland (book + audio)
🎬 Interstellar (film)
📖 Seth Speaks by Jane Roberts
🎤 Bashar & Abraham Hicks (channeled teachings)
📱 TikTok Creator: @realameliaearhart
📂 Reddit Threads: r/Glitch_in_the_Matrix, r/HighStrangeness, r/MandelaEffect
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💕 Christina → @ChristinaNikols
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If this one made your brain go “whoa,” drop us a comment and tell us if you’ve ever timeline-jumped…
Or think Gumby might be a sign 👀
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Modern Alchemy
00:13 Exploring Quantum Immortality Theory
05:06 Near Death Experiences and Reality Shifts
11:01 Perception of Time and Reality
16:02 The Mandela Effect and Collective Memory
20:55 Dreams, Lucid Dreaming, and Their Meanings
25:45 Dreams and Consciousness: Messages from Beyond
27:12 Exploring the Nature of Consciousness
30:02 Surviving the Impossible: Stories of Luck and Fate
33:20 Quantum Realities and Timelines
35:45 Near-Death Experiences and Life Perspectives
38:41 The Luckiest Man Alive: A Life of Miracles
42:22 Waking Up in the Wrong Reality
47:45 The Mandela Effect: Collective Memory and Reality
54:03 Thought Experiment: Have You Jumped Timelines?
Unlocking the Matrix: The Gateway Experience, Purgatory & Hemi-Sync Brainwaves
Ever heard of a program so powerful it was studied by the CIA and used to activate consciousness, heal trauma, and expand psychic ability?
In this episode, Christina breaks down the Monroe Institute’s Gateway Process and shares her mind-blowing journey to Focus Level 23 (aka purgatory 😱). Joe brings his usual sharp insight, opening up about how the program helped him break the matrix and align more deeply with purpose.
If you’re into altered states of consciousness, manifestation, brainwave syncing, or spiritual breakthroughs… buckle up. 🎧
🔍 Topics Covered:
• What is the Gateway Experience (and why is it CIA-backed)?
• How Hemi-Sync works to synchronize brainwaves
• Christina’s purgatory journey at Focus Level 23
• Energy Conversion Boxes & emotional detachment
• Activating psychic gifts through awareness levels
• Joe’s Matrix-shattering experience and clarity insights
• How the Gateway Process boosts manifestation & healing
💡 Key Takeaways:
• Hemi-Sync creates a whole-brain state for expanded awareness
• Focus levels can activate deep healing, psychic gifts, and emotional clarity
• The Gateway Process is a powerful tool for self-mastery
• Spiritual detachment creates greater perspective, not disconnection
• Consciousness work is a cheat code for healing, alignment, and manifestation
🔗 Recommendation:
Explore the Monroe Institute and their Gateway Process audio programs:
👉 monroeinstitute.org
🎧 Connect with Us:
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💎 Joe → @joethecreator
💕 Christina → @ChristinaNikols
✨ New episodes every Thursday
🎬 Shorts & bonus clips all week long
💬 Got a Gateway question or experience? Message us or leave a review — we might feature it on the next show!
If youloved this episode, be sure to follow the pod, subscribe, and drop us a commentwith your wildest Gateway questions or experiences. New episodes every Thursdayand juicy shorts all week long 👀
#gatewayprocess#monroeinstitute #hemisync #awakening #consciousness #energyhealing#personaldevelopment #modernalchemy
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 Intro &weather chaos
02:00 Would YouRather: Pizza edition
06:00 ConspiracyTikTok & Flat Earth thoughts
08:00 Discovering theGateway Process
10:20 What isHemi-Sync & how it works
13:30 Christina’stransformation journey
17:00 How the Gatewayhealed her heartbreak
20:00 Tools: EnergyConversion Box
22:00 Joe’sexperiences: Breaking the Matrix
26:00 What are focuslevels (10, 12, 23, 27)
28:30 Christina’s wildpurgatory journey (Focus 23)
35:00 Mediumship,angels, and being a lightworker
38:00 Final thoughts& how to start your own Gateway journey
40:00 Outro, CTA &where to find us
🎙️ Radical Responsibility: How the Power of Choice Shapes Your Life
This episode is a wake-up call to stop blaming the world and start owning your power.
Joe and Christina dive deep into radical responsibility — the idea that your thoughts, emotions, and choices create your reality.
From road rage and relationship loops to subconscious reprogramming and “toilet paper debates,” this one mixes wild stories, real talk, and deep mindset shifts.
If you feel stuck, keep attracting the wrong people, or find yourself repeating emotional cycles… this is for you.
✨ Topics Covered:
• The power of choice and radical responsibility
• Emotional regulation & triggers (yes, even in traffic)
• Relationship patterns and the loops we live in
• Stories of resilience: Viktor Frankl, Mandela, Oprah
• Reprogramming your mindset and identity
• Why your external world reflects your inner one
• Ego, victimhood, and breaking free from the loop
• How to stop being defined by your trauma
💡 Key Takeaways:
• You’re not a victim — you’re the creator
• Your thoughts shape your reality
• Repeating patterns = unhealed lessons
• Your emotions are data, not weakness
• You can change your mind, your vibe, your life
📚 Recommendations:
📖 Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor Frankl
📘 Joe Dispenza – Identity & emotional habits
🧠 Thoughts Become Things – Mike Dooley
📱 TikTok Creator: Cherry Limeade Soda
🎧 Follow Us:
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💎 Joe → @joethecreator
💕 Christina → @ChristinaNikols
🔔 New episodes every Tuesday & Thursday
💬 Got thoughts? DM us or leave a review
🫶 Share this with someone ready to take ownership of their life.
#Hashtags:
#personaldevelopment #radicalresponsibility #mindsetshift #emotionalintelligence #podcast
#spiritualgrowth #consciousness #selfawareness #thoughtsbecomethings #shadowwork #reprogramyourmind #modernalchemypodcast
In this wildly entertaining and insightful episode of Modern Alchemy, Christina and Joe go from paranormal to practical as they weave together stories about funerals and intuitive sensing, zombie apocalypse fears, and scaling multi-million-dollar businesses using first principles thinking. It’s a rollercoaster of energy, emotion, and entrepreneurial strategy.
Christina opens up about a recent spiritual experience at a family funeral and how tuning into intuition can reveal unseen layers of connection. Joe shares his past fascination with the occult and how opening energetic doors—intentionally or not—can stir up unexpected experiences. The duo then dives into a hilarious but eye-opening conversation about how they’d survive a zombie apocalypse (spoiler: Christina would take Joe out without hesitation).
But the real heart of this episode is a breakdown of Alex Hormozi’s ultra-viral success formula. Joe walks us through the four pillars of Hormozi’s model: solving real problems, building no-brainer offers, developing high-value skills, and scaling simple systems. They explore how spiritual entrepreneurs can apply these principles—especially when your work isn’t easily quantified in dollars and cents—and why emotional connection and storytelling are key in service-based businesses.
They also touch on the mindset challenges entrepreneurs face, from struggling to delegate to the fear of being seen. Whether you're a gym bro or an intuitive healer, this episode has practical takeaways and spiritual depth—with a lot of laughs in between.
Topics Covered:
- Paranormal experiences and intuitive sensing
- Zombie apocalypse fears & survival strategies
- First principles thinking in business
- Alex Hormozi’s 4-step success formula
- Emotional value vs. monetary value in service-based businesses
- Delegation, trust issues, and energetic blocks
- How to build a business that scales without burnout
- Entrepreneurship mindset shifts and real talk
Takeaways:
- Hormozi’s 4 success principles: Solve big problems, create no-brainer offers, develop high-value skills, and scale simple systems.
- Why simplifying business decisions can help you reach massive success.
- The emotional and energetic side of entrepreneurship—and how it impacts growth.
- Why spiritual entrepreneurs struggle with pricing and what to do about it.
- How trust issues can hold your business back (and how healing work can help).
- The power of storytelling, emotion, and real-life transformation in service-based sales.
Recommendations:
🎙️ Diary of a CEO podcast
📕 Hormozi’s $100M Offers series
📘 Alex Hormozi’s Free Books
📗 First Principles Playbook – Get It Here
→ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone building their dream business (or hiding from zombies).
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#modernalchemypodcast #alexhormozi #firstprinciples #spiritualentrepreneur #mindsetshift #businessgrowth #energyhealing #entrepreneurlife #smallbusinessstrategy #intuitivebusiness #consciousentrepreneur
00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections
03:07 Exploring Fears: Zombie Apocalypse and Phobias
06:04 The Power of First Principles in Business
09:04 Hermosi's Success Formula: Simplifying Success
12:03 Trust and Delegation in Business
14:50 Quantifying Intrinsic Value in Services
17:46 Building Trust in Service-Based Businesses
24:11 Dreams and Feelings: The Power of Visualization
25:04 Scaling Service-Based Businesses: Innovative Ideas
29:09 Hermosy's Principles: Finding and Solving Problems
30:35 Challenging the Status Quo: Redefining Success
31:30 Learning from the Billionaires: Insights from Hermosy
34:20 The Struggles Behind Success: Relatable Entrepreneurial Journeys
39:06 The Reality of Success: Misconceptions and Judgments
44:54 Personal Growth and Client Readiness: The Journey to Change
In this special episode of Modern Alchemy, Christina flips the script and interviews her co-host, Joe Jennings.
From childhood dreams of being a house cat to dabbling in music, film, and corporate sales, Joe shares his unpredictable journey to entrepreneurship. They dive deep into how spiritual practices like meditation and self-awareness can coexist with high-performance mindsets — whether you're climbing the corporate ladder or building your own business.
This episode covers corporate culture, burnout, emotional alignment, and how data (yes, even in a spiritual space) can transform performance. Plus, laughs, real talk, and a heated Golden Girls debate.
Success isn’t a straight line — it’s an alchemical mix of grit, growth, and grounded spirituality.
🌟 Topics Covered:
Joe’s non-linear journey: from music school to business degree to entrepreneurship
Corporate politics and why they’re toxic
What it’s really like to be a spiritual entrepreneur
Using mindset and meditation for success in sales
Why spirituality without structure can be self-sabotage
Christina’s favorite Golden Girl (and Joe’s too)
How environment and feedback impact performance
Spirituality in the workplace: how to show up without being dismissed
📈 Takeaways:
Mindset is 90% of success
Spirituality can live in both corporate and entrepreneurial spaces
You don’t need a million certifications to be worthy
Emotional alignment beats hustle every time
Tracking your own performance data reveals what actually works
🎬 Entertainment References:
The Golden Girls
Star Wars: Empire of Dreams (documentary)
The Secret (Rhonda Byrne)
Quest Nutrition (Tom Bilyeu)
Severance (Apple TV+)
Skydiving and Six Flags (fear stories)
Warwick Davis (actor, Star Wars)
📚 Recommendations:
Book: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
Documentary: Empire of Dreams (Star Wars)
Show: Severance (Apple TV+)
Book: A Happy Pocket Full of Money (mentioned in Episode 7)
Podcast: Impact Theory by Tom Bilyeu
📣 If this episode made you laugh, reflect, or reframe your life goals, share it with a friend!
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review. Got a funny question for the next intro? Drop it in the comments — we might just answer it on the show.
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