I am thankful for having the opportunity to get in front of the microphone these last five years and spill my soul, interview fantastic guests, and learn. Thank YOU, dear listener, and may our paths cross again! Until then, blessings as we journey on.
My email: aprilific@gmail.com
Welcome to the Sandbox! Today, Megan and April talk with Reverend Rose Hope, who has been featured on several national news platforms regarding her NDEs (near-death experiences). In this episode, Rev. Rose Hope discusses these events as well as several other key themes of her new book, The Arc. She expounds on the amazing life she has found (and believes is available for us all) in the Now moment.
GIVE-AWAY: The Sandbox is offering a free copy of Rev. Rose Hope's debut fantasy fiction novel The Arc to the first 5 listeners that email April at thesandboxpod@gmail.com. Please put "Book Giveaway" in the subject line. 😊
🎁 Reverend Rose Hope offers you, as a Sandbox listener, the opportunity to discover your Soul Blueprint with this free QUIZ (comes with a complimentary session with Rev. Rose Hope or another Akashic reader on her team).
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Ways to Connect with Reverend Rose Hope:
After the give-away is over, you can still find your copy of The Arc on Amazon.
Ways to Connect with April Dawn Patterson:
Website: www.SandboxAlchemy.com
Dream Guidance or Small-Group Dreamwork Membership: www.TheDreamTranslator.com
🐉 Patreon: patreon.com/SandboxAlchemy (Explore the perks!) Tiers: FREE / $1 Fluffle / $5 Pom-poms / $10 Thunder / $30 Galactic
🎁 Sign up to receive Making My Own Rainbows🌈: A Weekly Newsletter of Magical Musings and Imperfect Integrations in your inbox by joining us on Patreon.
📚 For book lovers, my novelette Sandra: A Healing Reimagining of the Babysitter from Hell is available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook (includes Kindle and Audible - Amazon link HERE).
Podcast’s YouTube channel: @thesandboxpod
Podcast's website: SandboxAlchemy.com/podcast
UPDATE🎁: Since I'm pulling back on social media and allowing myself to be "lost" in the void as I re-map my inner landscape and explore what life is asking of me, the best way to stay connected👭 is through Patreon, where I'm now publishing my newsletter (Making My Own Rainbows 🌈: A Weekly Newsletter of Magical Musings & Imperfect Integrations) instead of to the MailChimp list. It's a weekly labor of love, packed with all kinds of juicy stuff❣ There is a FREE tier so I hope to see you there; once you're signed up, you can have updates sent to your email, so it'll act the same as a traditional newsletter.
🐋 Since I got the subtitle for Part One from the Whispers of the Ocean Oracle by Angela Hartfield and Ekaterina Golovanova, I thought I would draw another card for this second portion and pulled "47. Connect to Source: Go within to discover what needs to be done. Create the shift required to attract what you want."
What do you do when you had a great conversation but then it seems like a bit too much to edit in post-production that you just lose energy for it? 😫 One option is to honor that instead of shame it, cut the episode in half, and publish part now and the rest later. Now how 'bout that, eh? 😁
📖 The author and book we reference several times in the conversation (but somehow never name) is DeeAnne Rose Hope Riendeau and her book The Arc. Megan McQ and I have her booked for an April 8th call, so feel free to send in any questions you might have for Rev. Rose Hope before then. To get a better idea of our guest, you can also check out her podcast "When Spirit Calls."
Invitations:
🐋When trying to figure out what to call this episode, I pulled a card from the beautiful Whispers of the Ocean Oracle deck and got "13. Gliding through Currents: With a different approach, you will glide through a situation with grace and ease. Going inward and bringing your understanding, perspective, or behavior into flow will help your dreams take flight!"
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SandboxAlchemy.com for tarot, astrology, dream interpretation, positive psychology, and more. ✨
BarneyandFlow.com (Check out their a la carte AstroStyle workshop and while you’re there, explore all the support they’ve made free in the Nervous System portal!
Podcast episode: “Getting Unstuck in Your Manifestation” on High Sound
Inner Tide Video on Anchoring thru Wardrobe
Courtney Starkey IG & YouTube 2/10/25 Livestream
**Now through 2/20/25, request a free one-card tarot reading by emailing your question to dragonrosetarot@gmail.com**
Welcome to the Sandbox! Today, we’re diving into the Language of Aesthetics with the incredible Monty. She’ll share her insights on how you can tap into this inner dialogue to unlock your own Soul-Self aesthetic.
Monty’s Word: Jouska
Monty’s Teachers:
Kate Northrup (https://relaxedmoney.com/backdoor/)
Rob Brezsny (https://freewillastrology.com/) and his book Pronoia Is the Antidote for Paranoia: How the Whole World Is Conspiring to Shower You with Blessings
Rick Rubin’s book The Creative Act: A Way of Being
Mentions:
Angostura bitters
Fugues podcast
Rhythm Zero in Greenpoint, Brooklyn
The One You Feed podcast “How to Unlock Your Creative Potential through Writing with Natalie Goldberg”
Pussy: A Reclamation by Regena Thomashauer
Holisticism Hub (my invite link: https://holisticism.mn.co/share/WHajNl2I_-qFmZtw?utm_source=manual)
“Broad City” sitcom
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
Abraham-Hicks
Astro Style workshop at barneyandflow.com
Astrology readings by @kpkaszubowski (IG)
AI result: “The phrase "ichigo ichie" is a Japanese proverb that means "one lifetime, one encounter". It originated in the 16th century with the tea ceremony master Sen no Rikyu. Rikyu taught his students to focus on each moment of the tea ceremony with sincerity and total attention because each moment is unique and will only happen once.”
Ways to Connect with Monty:
Website: https://montymontan.com/
Offering details (with prices): https://montymontan.com/hello/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monty_montan/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@monty_montan?lang=en
Ways to Connect with April Dawn:
Website: www.SandboxAlchemy.com
Dream Guidance or Small-Group Dreamwork Membership: www.TheDreamTranslator.com
Patreon: patreon.com/SandboxAlchemyTiers: FREE / $1 Fluffle / $5 Pom-poms / $10 Thunder / $30 Galactic
For book lovers, my novelette Sandra: A Healing Reimagining of the Babysitter from Hell is available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook (includes Kindle and Audible).
Podcast’s YouTube channel: @thesandboxpod
Capricorn-rising KP Kaszubowski is a poet, filmmaker, and astrologer. In this episode she talks about how writing connected her to her body and how she discovered astrology as a powerful meaning-making practice she feels called to use with solemnity and ethical consideration. KP shares a lyrical essay she wrote and gives us all a sneak peak into her current work. We discuss what a punk-rock approach to astrology means and the grit to be found in gratitude.
KP’s Word: Pleasure
KP’s Teachers:
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Ways to Connect with KP:
Ways to Connect with April Dawn:
Astrologer and women's circle facilitator Peggy Foster lights up the podcast with an engaging conversation on what it means to be kind to oneself. In her work as a television reporter, radio personality, voice-over artist, worker bee in corporate America, and now astrologer, she's gleaned a lot of life gems about simplifying and showing up as one's authentic self through art, creativity, and community. To check out her astrology offerings (including book club) or to attend her in-person Virgo Bootcamp, head over to www.peggyfosterastrology.com.
Peggy's Word: Groundedness
Peggy’s Teachers:
Mentions:
Ways to Connect with Peggy:
Website: www.peggyfosterastrology.com
Ways to Connect with April Dawn:
Website to book readings or browse offerings (such as dream interpretation, tarot readings, and astrology readings): SandboxAlchemy.com
Podcast/YouTube channel: @thesandboxpod
For book lovers, my novelette Sandra: A Healing Reimagining of the Babysitter from Hell is available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook (includes Kindle and Audible).
new.750words.com
Dana: selfhelpwitch.com site and podcast (Ep. 50) "Have fun and expect nothing"
Caroline: peaceinchaosny.com
Saturn: A New Look at An Old Devil by Liz Greene
Spirituality with Ashley Podcast (Ep. 25)
The Astrology Podcast
Seventy-eight Degrees of Wisdom by Rachel Pollack
Deck: The Tarot of Curious Creatures
MontyMontan.com
Mel Robbin's Podcast episode "How to Make Your Life Exciting Again"
Song: "Back to Life" by Soul II Soul
Let's keep the good times rollin'! Find me at sandboxalchemy.com (free emailed astrology readings), dragonrosetarot.com (free tarot and oracle card readings via email), and thedreamtranslator.com (check out my podcast of the same name for the latest dream "Feast for Grandma: Anticipatory Greif & the Brevity of Life").
Chelsey’s Word(s): Divine Feminine
Chelsey’s Teachers:
Jen Holland: www.strongandsultry.com
Regena Thomashauer, author of Pussy: A Reclamation
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Ways to Connect with Chelsey:
https://instagram.com/debbsandflowyoga
https://www.tiktok.com/@debbsandflowyoga
Ways to Connect with April:
Website to book readings or browse offerings (such as dream interpretation): www.sandboxalchemy.com
Podcast/YouTube channel: @thesandboxpod
For book lovers, my novelette Sandra: A Healing Reimagining of the Babysitter from Hell is available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook. (includes Kindle and Audible).
Nancy Illman revisits the Sandbox to talk about her memoir, Instigator of Joy: Becoming My Own Fairy Godmother, available for pre-order soon at www.nancyillman.com. In this interview Nancy talks how she was able to write a book despite her ADHD and why she believes the pay-off to be found in excavating and sharing one’s story is worth navigating the challenges.
Nancy’s Word: Mycelium
Nancy’s Teachers:
Proof of Heaven by Eben Alexander, MD
Brian L. Weiss MD
Courtney Starkey (www.courtneystarkey.com)
Mentions:
Caroline Myss’s Archetype Cards
Finding supporting writing communities, such as Women Writing for Change (Cincinnati)
Saint Fred T-shirt on Etsy’s HancockCreativeShop
Why self-publish
Why hire an editor and designer
Abuse cycles, narcissism, people-pleasing
Voice talents: Meryl Streep, Kate Winslet (An Audible Original series The Weirdies), Max Meyers
Book: No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister (narrated in part by Max Meyers)
Health benefits and fun of inversion. A step-by-step way to do an easy, fun, and supported handstand.
Ways to Connect with Nancy:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nancy.illman.96, group: Dragonfly Hummingbird Joy Posse
Instagram: @nancy_illman, @astralplaydates, @instigator_of_joy
Other: Order your copy of Instigator of Joy or book an astral playdate with Nancy at www.nancyillman.com
Ways to Connect with April Dawn:
Website to book readings or browse offerings (such as dream interpretation): aprilific.com
Podcast/YouTube channel: @thesandboxpod
Patreon: patreon.com/aprilific
For book lovers, my novelette Sandra: A Healing Reimagining of the Babysitter from Hell is available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook. (includes Kindle and Audible).
By becoming a patron at patreon.com/aprilific.com, not only will you be supporting this podcast but you’ll receive patron-only exclusives.
www.thedreamtranslator.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dream-translator/id1657276823
You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pL0CP6aber4
Enneagram 4 Danielle Park talks about why tarot is such an important practice for her, how she addresses card reversals in a reading, and how to cope with anxiety. To close out the episode, Danielle also does a card pull for the listeners to answer the question, “How can we, as a collective, grow our capacity to meet what’s next?”
One of my favorite soundbites from this episode, “There is so much help.”
Danielle’s Word: Abyss
Danielle’s Teachers:
The Naked Now: Learning to See as the Mystics See* by Richard Rohr
Sacred Contracts: Awakening Your Divine Potential* by Caroline Myss
Mary Oliver, American poet
Mentions:
The game Very Loud Librarians
Her partner Abi’s Enneagram podcast and offerings: https://www.consciousenneagram.com/
Tarot decks most oftenly used in her Instagram posts as of late: The Unfolding Path*, This Might Hurt*
If/when to consider card reversals
Tarot Poetry Circle on Zoom
App to record/search/journal card spreads: Tarot Journal (Steve Godfrey, developer)
Podcast: Tarot Bytes by Theresa Reed
Ways to Connect with Danielle Park:
Website: oakmoontarot.com (don’t forget to sign up for her fantastic newsletter while you’re there!)
Instagram: @oakmoontarot
Patreon: patreon.com/oakmoontarot
Ways to Connect with April Dawn:
TikTok: @aprilific
Instagram: @thesandboxpod and @april.the.poet
Website to book readings or browse offerings (such as dream interpretation): SandboxAlchemy.com
Podcast/YouTube channel: @thesandboxpod
Patreon: patreon.com/SandboxAlchemy (I’m currently conducting a weekly series on the main numbers in one’s numerological blueprint.)
*These are affiliate links
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To watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2PAojf5-sFg
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Guys, you will not believe this! I didn't realize this until just now as I am entering the metadata for the episode but this is Season 4, Episode 4! 44! The relevance will become clear if you listen to the end of today's show :-)
Mentions:
Posts by others on jealousy:
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CoIJscdOGyS/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://www.instagram.com/p/CqDeRUHMo1T/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Ways to Connect with April:
TikTok: @aprilific
Instagram: @thesandboxpod and @april.the.poet
Website to book readings or browse offerings (dream interpretation, Human Design readings, etc.): aprilific.com
Podcast/YouTube channel: @thesandboxpod
Patreon: patreon.com/aprilific
For book lovers, my novelette Sandra: A Healing Reimagining of the Babysitter from Hell is available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook. (includes Kindle and Audible).
By becoming a patron at patreon.com/aprilific.com, not only will you be supporting this podcast but you’ll receive patron-only exclusives. My mission is for you to feel that your gift of $5/month is more than reciprocated by what you get from it. Give it a try? There’s no commitment.
(Suggestion: Play at 1.5x speed or faster.) April Dawn is a 3/5 Splenic Projector, Enneagram 1, dream interpreter, Life Path 7. In this episode she explores several topics, including the premise that something can't be both a "should" and a "want to." Here's celebrating Pluto's entrance into Aquarius... (where incidentally April's South Node and IC are...this should be juicy!).
Ecstatic Forest Festival, April 2023: https://uniquemindfulevents.com/ref/aprilp
Mentions:
Ways to Connect with April:
Erick Godsey's newsletter Feasting Friday
Free mini-course Secrets of the Seven Stars at ancientastrology.org
Emotion Code and heart wall
Dark Pixie astrology newsletter
Affiliate link for tickets to the Ecstatic Forest Festival in Elgin, TX April 19-23, 2023: https://uniquemindfulevents.com/ref/aprilp/
Ways to Connect with April:
Instagram: @thesandboxpod and @april.the.poet
TikTok: @aprilific
Website to book readings or browse offerings (dream interpretation, card readings, etc.): aprilific.com
YouTube channel: @thesandboxpod
Patreon: patreon.com/aprilific
For book lovers, my novelette Sandra: A Healing Reimagining of the Babysitter from Hell is available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook. (includes Kindle and Audible).
By becoming a patron at patreon.com/aprilific.com, not only will you be supporting this podcast but you’ll receive patron-only exclusives. My mission is for you to feel that your gift of $5/month is more than reciprocated by what you get from it. Give it a try? There’s no commitment.
Aisha Ecasia is a gifted astrologer, Akashic Record reader, and camping enthusiast. 🏕️ Her most unique title though is likely that of Control the Flow Guru. On this podcast she is introducing to the world the menstruation-controlling technique she's practiced for over two decades. Below you'll also find the YouTube link to her Control the Flow presentation.
Aisha’s Word: Scintilla, def: a spark, a flash, a hint or trace of something
Aisha’s Teachers:
• Ralph Waldo Emerson, ..."speak the rude truth in all ways."
• Paul Selig and his book I Am the Word: A Guide to the Consciousness of Man's Self in a Transitioning Time. A Channeled Message. https://bookshop.org/a/6377/9781585427932
• Aisha's dad who taught her confidence and to follow one's truth.
Mentions:
• Aisha's morning ritual playlist ♬: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5oQgQRgwPgFz1XDZ0msD6p?si=ONsf95b6SqCpiHTbB3JF-A
• Gabrielle Ginter's My Leap of Faith podcast and Energy Tribe community: gabrielleginter.com
• Next Control the Flow meeting: Monday Aug 29, 2022 ⋅ 4pm – 5:30pm (Pacific Time - Vancouver) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84291361839?pwd=Y1BwYWpwUVpXOWNKWmY3Uk5WeVJnZz09
Ways to Connect with Aisha:
• Website: www.aishaecasia.com
• Control the Flow Seminar: https://youtu.be/K42yP0ZXcY4
• Instagram: @aisha.ecasia
Ways to Connect with April:
• Instagram: @thesandboxpod and @april.the.poet
• Website to book readings or browse offerings (dream interpretation, Human Design readings, etc.): aprilific.com
• Podcast/YouTube channel: Scheffy's Sandbox. Please subscribe, rate, and review! Thank you! 😘
• Patreon: patreon.com/aprilific
• For book lovers, my novelette Sandra: A Healing Reimagining of the Babysitter from Hell is available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook. (includes Kindle and Audible). 🕮
By becoming a patron at patreon.com/aprilific.com, not only will you be supporting this podcast but you’ll receive patron-only exclusives. My mission is for you to feel that your gift of $5/month is more than reciprocated by what you get from it. Give it a try? There’s no commitment.
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