

Moonbeaming
Sarah Faith Gottesdiener
Moonbeaming helps creatives, intuitives, mystics, visionaries, practitioners, and small business owners navigate change and cycles. We explore spiritual concepts, consciousness and energy, archetypes, visual culture, psychology, and effective practices that will help you expand, learn, and grow.
Your host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener, is an artist, author, small business owner and practitioner with over 20 years of experience. Visit the [moon-studio.co](http://moon-studio.co) for more of her education and products.
Your host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener, is an artist, author, small business owner and practitioner with over 20 years of experience. Visit the [moon-studio.co](http://moon-studio.co) for more of her education and products.
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Apr 16, 2025 • 53min
The Lonely Path of the High Priestess: Common Struggles on the Spiritual Path
Explore the challenges faced on the spiritual path as sensitive individuals navigate loneliness and connection. Discover practical remedies that promote healing and belonging, even amidst the struggles of being an intuitive person. Gain insight into the complexities of spiritual communities and how to foster genuine relationships. Embrace the difference between solitude and loneliness, while fostering joy through meaningful connections and breaks from intense practices. A heartfelt journey through the highs and lows of spiritual exploration awaits!

Apr 9, 2025 • 1h 14min
Healing The Hermit: A Collective Tarot Reading
What does it mean to embody the more challenging aspects of our mystical life?Stepping into the mystery can be challenging, especially now. We've already dealt with so much upheaval and heartbreak, and it's only April! But the Mystic, which is what the Hermit it, reminds us that the divine speaks to each one of us uniquely. But how to learn how to listen? And where to begin? In this episode, Sarah offers up a collective Tarot reading that will help you take the next right step into the unknown. Tune in for:More on why we've been conditioned to fear the unknown, and how we can embrace itWhat the Virgo/Pisces nodes help us integrateA comprehensive reading that might just have the exact message you need to hearIf you want some support directly from Sarah, by way of the Tarot, this episode is for you. Take $9 off Our Hermit Year Workshop with code PODGIFT until May 31. MOON STUDIO WORKSHOP LINKSOur Hermit Year.Mystic Vision Workshop.Future Self Workshop.Join the Moon Studio Patreon.Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner.Subscribe to our newsletter.Find Sarah on Instagram.

Apr 2, 2025 • 56min
How to Make the Unconscious Conscious with Somatic Depth Coach Antonia Dolhaine
Do you avoid chaos? Can you recognize when your body is trying to tell you something? Are you afraid of the unknown?In this conversation, Sarah is joined by former Cirque du Soleil acrobat turned somatic depth coach Antonia Dolhaine. Working in a way that Sarah describes as the future, Antonia has mixed multiple modalities with her own experiences to make her work unique. Antonia shares her journey to working as a somatic depth coach and details common themes that arise with her clients, from mind-body disconnections to fear-led success. They also discuss depth psychology, nervous system healing, and why shapeshifting is imperative for growth.You’ll learn:Why chaos is a needed ingredient of changeHow to harness the unknownHow to build embodied awarenessHow to access your unconsciousThe power of your imaginationIf you feel like there are missing components in your integration practices, this episode is for you.Antonia Dolhaine is a former Cirque du Soleil acrobat turned somatic depth coach and author of the weekly substack, SpaceUnknown. She specializes in supporting uncommonly creative and ambitious powerhouses to transform the fear-driven patterns of struggle that fueled their current success into the freedom and ease needed to inhabit the next octave of their unique genius.Sign up to Antonia’s Substack hereCheck out Antonia’s Instagram here and website hereMOON STUDIO WORKSHOP LINKSFuture Self Workshop.Our Hermit Year.Mystic Vision Workshop.Join the Moon Studio Patreon.Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner.Subscribe to our newsletter.Find Sarah on Instagram.

Mar 26, 2025 • 44min
How to Practice Magic Right Now: Spells for Uncertain Times
Are you struggling to engage with your magical practice? Do you know which spells are right for you? Do you feel disconnected from your intuition?Sometimes an episode is so timely that it asks to be played again. Inspired by a recent question from a listener, Sarah felt compelled to share this classic episode of Moonbeaming about casting spells in uncertain times. How do we manage our spiritual or magical practice when everything is upside down? Reflecting on lessons learnt from the pandemic, living under a facist and cruel administration, and following her intuition, Sarah explores when you should and shouldn’t practice magic.You’ll learn:How to disconnect from reactionary magicWhat spells are right for youHow to find the right time to cast spellsHow to reconnect with your intuitionHow to avoid eroding your magicIf you’re ready to learn how to keep your magic connected to integrity and joy, then this episode is for you.Listen to Sarah answer listener’s questions in episode 195 hereListen to episode 23, Magic as Life Design, hereListen to episode 40, Money Magic, hereMOON STUDIO WORKSHOP LINKSFuture Self Workshop.Our Hermit Year.Mystic Vision Workshop.Join the Moon Studio Patreon.Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner.Subscribe to our newsletter.Find Sarah on Instagram.

Mar 19, 2025 • 1h 7min
Sacred Rage: Understanding Boundaries, Mental Health Expressions & Being a Work in Progress with Doctor Jennifer Mullan of Decolonizing Therapy
Are you afraid of your rage? Do you ignore your body’s reaction when you set boundaries? Do you over-identify with your mental health symptoms?In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by Dr Jennifer Mullan, the creator of the Decolonizing Therapy Instagram page and a major disruptor in the mental health industrial complex. Jennifer’s work explores global generational trauma to unlock the wisdom of our sacred rage, which she and Sarah examine in this conversation. Jennifer uses examples from her own life to dissect why all boundaries are not made equal, to explore the power of reciprocity, and to share about being a work work in progress. She also talks about how to safely invite rage into your life and practice. This revolutionary conversation dismantles what you may think you know about boundaries, therapy, and mental health.You’ll learn:The importance of rageHow to separate your identity from your mental heathHow white supremacy has impacted Western therapy practicesHow our trauma impacts our response to boundariesHow to safely express rageWhy it can help to accept assistance from specialistsIf you’re ready to learn how your sacred rage can serve you, this episode is for you.Dr. Jennifer Mullan, also lovingly known as “The Rage Doctor,” is the author of the national bestselling book “Decolonizing Therapy: Oppression, Historical Trauma & Politicizing Your Practice.” She is a dynamic and highly sought-after international speaker as well as an ancestral wound worker, organizational consultant, teacher, course creator, community builder, and decolonized mental health movement starter.Sign up to Decolonizing Therapy’s Sacred Rage Retreat waitlist hereCheck out Jennifer’s Instagram herePurchase Jennifer’s book hereMOON STUDIO WORKSHOP LINKSFuture Self Workshop.Our Hermit Year.Mystic Vision Workshop.Join the Moon Studio Patreon.Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner.Subscribe to our newsletter.Find Sarah on Instagram.

Mar 12, 2025 • 39min
How To Tell If We Have Psychic Abilities, Doing Magic When Chronically Ill, and How To Channel Anger with ADHD: Listener Questions, Answered!
Have you ever wondered how to enhance your psychic abilities? Do you feel guilt for avoiding your magical practice? Do you struggle to channel intense emotions?Sarah’s mailbag is overflowing with questions from her glorious patrons, and in this episode she dedicates some time to answering them. She shares the discovery of her psychic gifts, why she doesn’t want to channel the dead, and how her magical practice changed when she became chronically ill. She also explores the role of consent in accessing guides, and the best methods of harnessing emotional and energetic intelligence to channel intense feelings skilfully.You’ll learn:How to unlock your psychic giftsHow to reinvigorate your magical practice when you’re lacking energyHow to effectively channel your energyWhy you should stop comparing your present self to past versions of youHow to effectively release frustrationIf you feel a block in your practice, this episode is for you.You can check out the Moon Studio Patreon here.Listen to Sarah on Living in this Queer Body, Asher Pandjiris’ podcast, here.Listen to Moonbeaming episode 179, How to Use Your Spiritual Gifts: Sarah’s Origin Story, here.MOON STUDIO WORKSHOP LINKSFuture Self Workshop.Our Hermit Year.Mystic Vision Workshop.Join the Moon Studio Patreon.Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner.Subscribe to our newsletter.Find Sarah on Instagram.

Mar 5, 2025 • 50min
Secrets to Success: How to Love Yourself and Find Intrinsic Validation with Liz Tran, Executive Coach & Founder of Reset
Do you hold yourself to impossibly high standards? Do you struggle to validate yourself? Are you scared to start new things for fear of wasting your time?In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by executive coach, founder of Reset, author, podcaster, trained meditation teacher, and reiki master Liz Tran. Liz candidly shares the bumps in her road to entrepreneurial success, revealing how, by harnessing self-compassion, she has been able to trust her intuition and reach incredible success. Sarah and Liz explore the importance of intrinsic validation, motivation, and self-trust as tools for growth. Personal development and professional success go hand-in-hand in this fascinating episode packed full of actionable examples and insights.How to find your pathHow to differentiate your intuition from anxietyWhat it takes to write a bookThe importance of intrinsic validationWhy your brain’s negativity bias impacts growthHow to love yourself when you feel like you’re failingIf you’re ready to be freed from the shackles of perfectionism and embrace growth through learning about the world and yourself, this episode is for you.Liz Tran is the founder of Reset, where she works as an executive coach to the CEOs and founders of the fastest-growing companies in the world. Liz is also a meditation teacher and studied at the Samyak Ashram in Dharamshala, India. She is the creator of the podcast, Reset with Liz Tran, and the author of THE KARMA OF SUCCESS. Through both these mediums, Liz brings the support of coaching to a broader audience.Check out Liz’s Instagram herePurchase Liz’s book, The Karma of Success, hereMOON STUDIO WORKSHOP LINKSFuture Self Workshop.Our Hermit Year.Mystic Vision Workshop.Join the Moon Studio Patreon.Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner.Subscribe to our newsletter.Find Sarah on Instagram.

Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 12min
How I Deal with Haters (Part 2): The Hater Within
Do you blame yourself when others treat you badly? Do you trust your intuition? Have you ever tried forgiving yourself?Following last week’s episode about dealing with haters in a societal sense, Sarah now gets personal. Diving into a specific instance of mistreatment, betrayal, and public slander, Sarah outlines how our subconscious, shadow self, and inner child can sabotage our growth if we aren’t willing to heal. She outlines the importance of self-love and self-reflection to overcome the judgements of others.You’ll learn:Why we don’t always leave bad situations, even when our intuition knows the truthHow your inner child’s unmet needs can sabotage your chance to growWhy we have to look to ourselves for healingThe importance of self-forgivenessWhy we downplay our intuitionIf you can be your own worst critic, this episode is for you.Sign up to Clear Channels here, enrollment ends TODAY!Listen to How I Deal with Haters (Part 1) hereTrashing: The Dark Side of Sisterhood by Jo Freeman published in Ms. magazine in 1976MOON STUDIO WORKSHOP LINKSClear Channels Workshop.Future Self Workshop.Our Hermit Year.Mystic Vision Workshop.Join the Moon Studio Patreon.Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner.Subscribe to our newsletter.Find Sarah on Instagram.

Feb 19, 2025 • 59min
How I Deal with Haters (Part 1)
Do you fear being perceived? Are you afraid to share your thoughts with the world? Do you take the opinions of others to heart?With the online world now infiltrating almost all aspects of our lives, the fear of judgement from others is more pertinent than ever. But what if you let go of that fear? In this episode, Sarah shares her experience of dealing with haters. She presents practical, energetic and existential ways to deal with criticism. This is a deep dive on misogyny, the psychology of haters, and how to make your art even as a highly sensitive creative.You’ll learn:How to identify concern trolling or perfectionism trollingWhat people really mean when they say they don’t want to be perceivedAbout the energies behind criticismHow to creatively channel jealousyHow to recognize when someone’s nervous system is dysregulatedPractical ways to have boundaries so you can make the work you are supposed to make in the worldIf you’re holding back from putting yourself out there for fear of negative feedback from others, this episode is for you.Sign up to Clear Channels here, enrolment ends February 26th!Being Known, and Not at All by Devon PriceLet’s go crazy by Lauren HoughThe Right to Art: fandom, parasociality, and the big thief of it all by Eliza McLambIs it true love, or is it parasociality? by Devaney WolfeWatch Eliza McLamb on A Bit Fruity hereMOON STUDIO WORKSHOP LINKSClear Channels Workshop.Future Self Workshop.Our Hermit Year.Mystic Vision Workshop.Join the Moon Studio Patreon.Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner.Subscribe to our newsletter.Find Sarah on Instagram.

Feb 12, 2025 • 55min
Demystifying the Mystic’s Process: How to Create In Chaotic Times
Do you find creating difficult? Does the instability of the world right now impact your creativity? Have you ever wondered what Sarah’s creative process looks like?In this timeless episode, Sarah walks you through how she creates podcast episodes, courses, newsletters, books, meditations, and more. Filled with tangible steps and guidance, Sarah encourages you to learn from others but ultimately create for yourself.You’ll learn:The difference between interdependence and codependence in the creative processWhy everything you create is for you, firstHow to strengthen your intuitionHow structure precedes flowThe ins and outs of the Carrier Bag of CreationWhy it's important to include the subconscious mind in creationBy the end of this episode, you'll be able to get out of your own way and create with ease!Sign up to Clear Channels here and use discount code CCPOD2025The Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction by Ursula K. LeGuinMOON STUDIO WORKSHOP LINKSRitual for Remembering: A Return to Self.Future Self Workshop.Our Hermit Year.Mystic Vision Workshop.Join the Moon Studio Patreon.Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner.Subscribe to our newsletter.Find Sarah on Instagram.