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🌟 Welcome to Episode 51 of Casual Temple with guest M.A. Weidman, aka The Given Ghost. Join us as we dive deep into sound, spirit, and the art of balance. 🌌✨ 

🔍 Highlights from this episode include: 

• M.A. Weidman’s journey from a seeker in the esoteric realm to a musician crafting hypnotic soundscapes. 

• Exploration of Mars and Aries energies: the creative force, challenges, and symbolism of the "warrior poet" archetype. 

• Childhood ghostly encounters, ghost hunting adventures, and the mysteries beyond. 

• Blending rational thought with the heart’s wisdom in life, creativity, and spirituality. 

 

🎵 Discover the inspiration and philosophy behind The Given Ghost’s mesmerizing music, exploring themes of memory, intuition, and self-discovery. 

 

Tune in now and let this thought-provoking episode take you on a journey beyond the ordinary. Available wherever you listen to podcasts! 🚀 

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⭐GUEST LINKS

➡️M.A. Weidman aka The Given Ghost's Bandcamp: https://thegivenghost.bandcamp.com

➡️M.A. Weidman aka The Given Ghost's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_given_ghost_music/

 

🌟HOST LINKS

➡️Casual Temple donation page on Red Circle:

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➡️Sign up for the Casual Temple Mailing List and enter to win a free reading!: https://casualtemple.com/#mailinglist

➡️Learn more about Merrily's energy healing work at: https://www.celestialringguidance.com

 

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📚Books Mentioned

The Torah https://a.co/d/bh6NqiG

The Bhagavad Gita https://a.co/d/grSM8Mm

The Cloud of Unknowing https://a.co/d/6q5h6oq

Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel https://a.co/d/0I8oM6Z

The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus https://a.co/d/1EYl0Hm

Planetary Magic by Denning and Phillips https://a.co/d/6L9UtZp

Through the Arch of the Aeons by Frater Acher

The Art of War by Sun Tzu https://a.co/d/5KGEXlc

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*** Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Casual Temple, its subsidiaries, or any entities they represent.

 

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🌟 Welcome to Episode 50 of the Casual Temple podcast! In this transformative episode of Casual Temple, we sit down with Dr. Sharnael Wolverton Sehon, a trailblazing naturopathic doctor, quantum scientist, and spiritual guide. Dr. Sharnael shares her wisdom on energy, conscious language, manifestation, and healing—revealing how our words, thoughts, and biofield frequencies shape our reality.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How imagination and words create reality—activating the power of conscious language.

✅ Breaking free from negative patterns and stepping into your highest self.

✅ The science of miracles—how to align with divine flow and attract abundance.

✅ Healing through frequency, movement, and biohacking—why yoga, weight training, and detoxing are essential for spiritual alignment.

✅ Spiritual wisdom & guidance—Dr. Sharnael’s encounters with higher beings and the lessons they shared.

🌟 Powerful Quotes from the Episode:

🗣 "Authenticity is the highest form of unconditional love."

🗣 "Everything you need is already inside you—trust your inner knowing."

🗣 "Words shape our reality—choose them wisely to create the life you desire."

 

✨ Tune in now and step into the miraculous power within you!

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⭐GUEST LINKS

➡️Dr. Sharnael's website: https://www.drsharnael.com/

➡️Dr. Sharnael's True TV YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrSharnaelTrueTV

➡️Dr. Sharnael's FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/Drsharnael

➡️Dr. Sharnael's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsharnael/

 

🌟HOST LINKS

➡️Casual Temple donation page on Red Circle:

https://app.redcircle.com/shows/bfcfee25-4702-4872-a8a0-7a751a12b05b/donations

➡️Visit Casual Temple at our website: https://www.casualtemple.com

➡️Sign up for the Casual Temple Mailing List and enter to win a free reading!: https://casualtemple.com/#mailinglist

➡️Learn more about Merrily's energy healing work at: https://www.celestialringguidance.com

 

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Books Mentioned

The Science of Miracles

Dr. Sharnael Wolverton Sehon

 

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🌟 Welcome to Episode 49 of Casual Temple! Our guest this episode is Rick Harris, who is a seeker, antiquarian, alchemy enthusiast, and the curator behind Archetypal Artworks. Rick has spent years collecting and studying esoteric books, diving deep into alchemy, astrology, psychology, and Renaissance literature. He shares his fascinating journey—one that took him from theology and psychology to Jungian analysis and Tai Chi—ultimately leading him to explore alchemy as a metaphor for personal transformation. 

Join us as we discuss: 

✨ Rick’s path from minister to mystic 

✨ Alchemy & Jungian psychology—how transformation happens on a soul level 

✨ The importance of myth and archetypes in personal and collective growth 

✨ How books and stories shape our inner world 

✨ Rick’s Alchemy Meditation Deck IV and how it can be used for meditation and self-reflection 

 

Rick’s depth of knowledge and passion for esoteric wisdom, alchemy, and personal transformation make this an episode you don’t want to miss! 

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⭐GUEST LINKS

➡️Rick's website: https://archetypalartworks.com/

➡️Rick's Alchemy Meditation Cards: https://archetypalartworks.com/product/alchemy-meditation-cards/

➡️Rick's book Astronomy and Astrology in Ancient Greek: A Beginner's Vocabulary: https://archetypalartworks.com/product/astrology-and-astronomy-in-ancient-greek-a-beginners-vocabulary/

 

🌟HOST LINKS

➡️Casual Temple donation page on Red Circle:

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➡️Visit Casual Temple at our website: https://www.casualtemple.com

➡️Sign up for the Casual Temple Mailing List and enter to win a free reading!: https://casualtemple.com/#mailinglist

➡️Learn more about Merrily's energy healing work at: https://www.celestialringguidance.com

 

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📚Books Mentioned

Appointment with the Wise Old Dog: A Bridge to the Transformative Power of Dreams - Chiron Publications

Alchemical Active Imagination - Marie Louise von Franz

Individuation in Fairy Tales - Marie Louise von Franz

Dreams - Marie Louise von Franz

Shadow and Evil in Fairy Tales - Marie Louise von Franz

The Gift of Dreams; A Christian View - Kathryn Lindskoog

The Chemical Choir: A History of Alchemy - P.G. Maxwell-Stuart

 A Little Course in Dreams - Robert Bosnak

Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor Frankl 

Lord of the Rings – J.R.R. Tolkien 

Chronicles of Narnia – C.S. Lewis 

Dark Winds series (inspired by Tony Hillerman’s novels) 

Way of the Ancient Healer – Virgil Mayor Apostol 

Siddhartha – Hermann Hesse

 

🎞️Film Mentioned

 Appointment with the Wise Old Dog: Dream Images in a Time of Crisis by David Blum

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Welcome to Episode 48 of Casual Temple! This week we welcome the multi-talented Michelle De Belen—a Filipina American artist, tarot reader, spiritual guidance coach, and passionate seeker of truth.

Together, we dive into the complex and often unspoken topic of toxic spirituality, exploring Michelle’s transformative journey through spiritual awakening, community, and self-discovery. From navigating cultural identity as a Filipina American to encountering manipulative spiritual spaces, Michelle shares her experiences with radical honesty and wisdom.

🔮 Topics Covered:

• The intersection of spirituality and cultural identity
• Personal awakenings and initiatory experiences
• Recognizing red flags in spiritual communities
• The fine line between guidance and manipulation
• Reconnecting with ancestral wisdom and self-trust

Through raw storytelling and deep reflection, Michelle sheds light on the challenges of spiritual growth while emphasizing the importance of boundaries, self-worth, and discernment in any spiritual path.

✨ Whether you're exploring your own spiritual journey or have ever questioned the intentions of a spiritual group, this conversation is a must-listen.

📌 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform!

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⭐GUEST LINKS

➡️Michelle's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theefilipinabruha/

➡️Michelle's Blog https://theefilipinabruha.blog/

➡️Michelle's LinkTree where you can book a reading: https://linktr.ee/theefilipinabruha

 

🌟HOST LINKS

➡️Casual Temple donation page on Red Circle:

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➡️Sign up for the Casual Temple Mailing List and enter to win a free reading!: https://casualtemple.com/#mailinglist

➡️Learn more about Merrily's energy healing work at: https://www.celestialringguidance.com

 

👋Follow us on Social Media!

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*** Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Casual Temple, its subsidiaries, or any entities they represent.

 

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🌟 Welcome to Episode 47 of Casual Temple podcast! In this episode of Casual Temple, we welcome Lane Wilcken—a master mambabatok (traditional Filipino tattooist), cultural historian, and author. Lane takes us on a journey through his life, from his time as a Mormon missionary in Hawaii to reconnecting with his Filipino roots and embracing the ancient art of batok.

Topic Covered:

- The spiritual and cultural importance of traditional Filipino tattoos

- Lane's research and the revival of lost knowledge and practices

- The profound ancestral connections experienced during tattooing ceremonies

- A personal account of receiving a batok from Lane and the intricate rituals involved

- How tattooing contributes to healing, identity, and personal transformation

If you're intrigued by indigenous traditions, ancestral wisdom, and the power of reclaiming cultural heritage, this episode is for you.

Don't forget to subscribe, comment and leave a review!

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⭐GUEST LINKS

➡️Lane's website: https://www.lanewilcken.com

➡️Lane's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lanewilcken/

➡️Katao Living Traditions website: https://www.kataolivingtraditions.org/

➡️Lane's article for Vogue Philippines: https://vogue.ph/beauty/the-culture-of-tattoos-in-the-philippines/

 

🌟HOST LINKS

➡️Casual Temple donation page on Red Circle:

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➡️Visit Casual Temple at our website: https://www.casualtemple.com

➡️Sign up for the Casual Temple Mailing List and enter to win a free reading!: https://casualtemple.com/#mailinglist

➡️Learn more about Merrily's energy healing work at: https://www.celestialringguidance.com

 

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Books Mentioned

Lane Wilcken:

Filipino Tattoos: Ancient to Modern

The Forgotten Children of Maui: Filipino Myths, Tattoos, and Rituals of a Demigod

Virgil Mayor Apostol:

Way of the Ancient Healer: Sacred Teachings from the Philippine Ancestral Traditions

Francisco Alcina

Barangay

 

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*** Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Casual Temple, its subsidiaries, or any entities they represent.

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