The Unschool by Andi Alleman

Feeling a little new to the Woo? Well, you've come to the right episode! My guest today is Adaire Smithwick. Adaire is my assistant and a content writer for my company and we’re diving into what led her to start her journey of woo woo exploration! On Your Woo Woo Best Friend we take ancient and mystical modalities incredibly seriously. My first recommendation when exploring a new practice is to do your research. Ask questions and show up with a reverence for the lineage of the practice you’re embarking on and the ancestors who’ve brought these modalities forward.  While you do that, the reality is stepping into new experiences can be scary! Our ego wants to keep us safe, and as human beings, we’re creatures of habit. However, mystical and spiritual modalities can be incredibly life-changing, and for anyone who’s experienced that you know - you had to start somewhere! It can be awkward and even humorous when entering into practices for the first time when you don’t know what you’re doing. If you’re committed to showing up in the right way, as you’re learning it’s okay to ask questions and make mistakes! What’s important is that you show up with respect. Today we’ll talk ceremonies to meditation and everything in between. And if you’re just getting started yourself, there’s something for everyone, whether you start by trying out hatha yoga, or kundalini, or meditation, or the tarot - or whether you, like Adaire, travel to a faraway destination to immerse yourself in holistic modalities and ceremonies - there’s a place for you. Adaire will share what it's like being a twenty-something working woman starting from square one on her exploration into the mystical and how it’s enhanced her self-discovery!  Resource: Sobagh Kriya: The Meditation To Invoke the Wealth of the Universe - visit our FREE 40 day practice on @cultelalune, The Alchemist, A Fable About Following Your Dream by Paulo Coelho, Daring Greatly by Brene Brown  Upcoming events to know about: The Opulent Shift: Group coaching in an intimate soul-led community featuring conscious business resources and hands-on mentorship. Session 3 begins October 1, 2021 * Learn more about my additional community offerings and Culte La Lune at ouiwegirl.com/cultelalune & Seachangers at seachangerscollective.com Find more to love and join our community at ouiwegirl.com. Where to find me: ouiwegirl.com @ouiwegirl Follow the show instagram page: @yourwoowoobff This show is produced, mixed, recorded and additional music by T'Ben Alleman Opening and closing music: Pet Fangs

In astrology, the planet Saturn represents what we are here to learn from and master the energy of in this lifetime. Saturn brings us tests and lessons to grow through. Your Saturn Return is a period of about 2.5 - 3 years when the planet Saturn returns to the position of the zodiac where it was at the moment you were born. This significant transit takes place for all of us around the ages of 28-30, again at 57-60, and once again at around 88-90 years old.  To give you a better understanding of the energy that might show up at various points within your Saturn Return I’ve invited Chelsea Jewel back to the show to walk us through it. Chelsea Jewel is an Intuitive & Karmic Astrologer, a Spiritual Life Coach, and an Intuitive Mentor to people who are looking to unlock their own intuitive gifts. Her mission is to raise the level of consciousness on the planet by helping others re-awaken to their own potential and by serving as a supportive and friendly guide for those embarking on their own journeys of self-discovery, healing, and soulful evolution.  Chelsea's work has been featured in Bustle, Romper, Authority Magazine - just to name a few - and she contributes posts about all things astrology, conscious self-care, and spiritual empowerment to Oui We. Hear her first Episode on Your Woo Woo BFF on past life healing and karmic astrology and be sure to leave us a review if you loved this episode!   Resources: To take Chelsea's astrology training: Discover Your Stars. Chelsea’s articles: Seven Tips to Master Your Saturn Return & What You Can Learn From Your Saturn Return: Interpretation For Each Sign & House Chelsea’s book recommendation: Improv Wisdom by Patricia Ryan Madson, The Changing Sky by Steven Forrest Upcoming events to know about: The Opulent Shift: Group coaching in an intimate soul-led community featuring conscious business resources and hands-on mentorship. Session 3 begins October 1, 2021 * Learn more about my additional community offerings and Culte La Lune at ouiwegirl.com/cultelalune & Seachangers at seachangerscollective.com Find more to love and join our community at ouiwegirl.com. Where to find me: ouiwegirl.com @ouiwegirl Follow the show instagram page: @yourwoowoobff This show is produced, mixed, recorded and additional music by T'Ben Alleman Opening and closing music: Pet Fangs

Imagine you're on a path to compete in the Olympics and a spirit crushing, career ending injury occurs, destroying your biggest dream? Today's guest experienced just that. Cristi Christensen, author of the newly released "Chakra Rituals: Awakening The Wild Woman Within" is a Global Embodiment Coach, whose mission is to empower women and expand their definitions of yoga and well-being. After her injury, determined to heal her body and reignite her spirit she embarked on a path of spiritual discovery and was brought to her first yoga class. There, Cristi shifted her focus towards healing herself, while helping others heal and awaken through embodiment movement (yoga, Pilates, personal training, dance, and meditation). She’s the creator of Soul Fire, a unique style of yoga that incorporates dance, meditation and mudra practices to awaken and empower you. Additionally, she’s the co-founder of the Asia based Kirana Yoga School and US based Deep Exhale, a transformational experience merging the worlds of breath, music & movement. Cristi’s new book is a self-help guide that makes the ancient science of Chakras accessible through a seven-week step-by-step program. In this episode we discuss daily rituals for empowerment, honoring our body, reclaiming our voice, and so much more. If you're interested in Cristi's book, it's officially a #1 new release on Amazon, you can purchase it here.   Find out more about Cristi via her instagram at @cristi_christensen and via her website chakraritualsbook.com. Upcoming events to know about: The Opulent Shift: Group coaching in an intimate soul-led community featuring conscious business resources and hands-on mentorship. Session 3 begins October 1, 2021 * Learn more about my additional community offerings and Culte La Lune at ouiwegirl.com/cultelalune & Seachangers at seachangerscollective.com Find more to love and join our community at ouiwegirl.com. Where to find me: ouiwegirl.com @ouiwegirl Follow the show instagram page: @yourwoowoobff This show is produced, mixed, recorded and additional music by T'Ben Alleman Opening and closing music: Pet Fangs Additional resources: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron 

Today we’re talking all about Akashic Records. This may be the most requested topic to date! First, what are the Akashic Records? According to the Records themselves, they are from another, higher dimension called the Akasha.  Our guest Hilary Pearlson, an Akashic Records Reader and Healing Guide says: “The Akashic Records are a vibrational record of every Soul and its journey, containing all past, present, and future possibilities. Once reserved only for mystics, saints, and scholars, the Records are now available to everyone, providing the wisdom, guidance, and support we need in this lifetime.  Everything that has life force has an Akashic Record and there are infinite questions to ask your Masters, Teachers, and Loved Ones to experience empowering and transformational insights on your journey.” Hilary is also the founder of The Dreamerie, a supportive space offering readings, courses, and immersion programs to guide you in aligning with your path and purpose through the Akashic Records. For over ten years, she has drawn on her own courageous health journey to fulfill her mission of helping you heal, shift, and transform into your truest self. BTW - last year I bought Hilary’s course on reading the records. If you’re interested in experiencing an energetic realignment, in receiving the answers you are seeking, and connecting into this source of infinite knowledge this course is for you.  I was so curious about incorporating the practice and found the course to be incredibly supportive. Access the course here: How To Read the Akashic Records To book an Akashic Reading visit Hilary's site here. https://www.thedreamerie.com/akashic-records-reading/ Follow Hilary’s work on instagram at @hilarypearlson + @the_dreamerie. Upcoming events to know about: * The Opulent Shift | 90 Days to Prosperous Freedom Group coaching in an intimate soul-led community featuring conscious business resources and hands-on mentorship. Session 3 begins October 1, 2021 * Learn more about my additional community offerings Culte La Lune at ouiwegirl.com/cultelalune & Seachangers at seachangerscollective.com Find more to love and join our community at ouiwegirl.com. Where to find me: @ouiwegirl Follow the show instagram page: @yourwoowoobff This show is produced, mixed, recorded and additional music by T'Ben Alleman Opening and closing music: Pet Fangs Resources: A Course in Miracles and Outrageous Openness by Tosha Silver

Big, Juicy Dreams. Tell me yours. Let's go, I want to hear them! When working with my students and clients, when talking dreams, I ask: "What are you striving for? Tell me your dreams."  Then: "If you could take it up a notch, and reach for a dream beyond what you believe is possible - what would that dream be?" And then finally: "Okay, now, let's get wildly ambitious - those dreams that would change the trajectory of your life - what do those look like?" The reality is we're often so focused on what's directly ahead of us, we can't see the sky overhead. We believe that big wins aren't for us, or that someone else has more resources, luck and tools. And let's be real - sometimes they do! We know there's all sorts of oppression and systematic ways people have been held down. We live in a system that doesn't want to see the collective rise. We aren't set up to live expansive, 5D lives. So what can you do as someone who wants to make an unlimited impact, while having unlimited wealth to do good with, while having unlimited freedom?  Believing your success is possible and having a plan of how to get there is a beautiful place to begin. When you’re operating with a powerful plan and a success driven mindset your mistakes will feel less scary. My approach is this: 1 - begin with your vision in mind 2 - set goals along the way 3 - and then have a crystal clear picture of the dreams you’re working to achieve.  This is the stuff we need to turn our dreams into reality.  It’s the "Alchemy of Success".  In this episode we’ll go into each step as we learn to begin with vision, and goal set, as we aspire to our dreams.  Upcoming events to know about: * The Opulent Shift | 90 Days to Prosperous Freedom Group coaching in an intimate soul-led community featuring conscious business resources and hands on mentorship. Session 3 begins October 1, 2021 * Learn more about my additional community offerings Culte La Lune at ouiwegirl.com/cultelalune & Seachangers at seachangerscollective.com Find more to love and join our community at ouiwegirl.com. Where to find me: @ouiwegirl Follow the show instagram page: @yourwoowoobff This show is produced, mixed, recorded and additional music by T'Ben Alleman Opening and closing music: Pet Fangs

Today we're talking today about aging.  Is there a spirituality to aging? Is it (still) taboo to discuss our age? What I know for sure is that it’s an incredibly hot topic, always. I was inspired to discuss aging after seeing J. Lo’s 52nd birthday instagram post. Hello badass, radiant AF babe! It was all over the social media channels. That post reminded me of a bit of inspiration I took from J. Lo three years ago. It was the year I decided to remove alcohol from my life. I’d seen an interview on IG with J. Lo in which she shared that her #1 tip for anti-aging was no alcohol. I was intrigued.  Could I have even a sliver of J Lo’s radiance if I too stopped drinking alcohol? In full transparency I had plenty of reasons to stop drinking alcohol besides the vanity of wanting a little more of what J. Lo was having. Last week I ran a quick poll on instagram stories - I asked the question “do you drink alcohol?” and 62% of you said you’re not drinking alcohol these days! I was surprised by that number, and impressed honestly, and it got me thinking is this a new thing? Is this a spirituality or wellness driven shift?! Or did everyone just imbibe too much in 2020 and we’re taking a break now? Are we starting to normalize green juice over martinis? I hope so! With that said, I’m not judging. I still love the idea of a ritual of wine or a spirit that connects you to - well, spirit. I just am not someone who was taking that ritualistic approach when it came to drinking. So much of the alcohol drinking that goes on isn’t just a ritualistic glass of wine -- and somehow it’s socially acceptable to have blackouts and hangovers.  Today my intuitive connection, my relationship to the divine, my meditation practice, and my inner radiance has turned way up since giving up alcohol. It's been a beautiful shift for me. In this episode we’re talking about giving up alcohol as an anti-aging approach. We’re also  discussing Kundalini yoga practices that support us in living an ageless life. A few modalities up for discussion: the Wim Hof cold immersion method, breathwork practices, yoga movements designed to increase our collagen production, and even chanting mantras.  I’d love to hear from you if you decide to give some of these methods a try, and I’d love to hear your thoughts on martinis vs. green juice too.  This fall I’ll be teaching a Kundalini Yoga Ageless Beauty workshop. Subscribe to my newsletter and come back for more details on that! Upcoming events to know about: * The Opulent Shift | 90 Days to Prosperous Freedom Group coaching in an intimate soul-led community featuring conscious business resources and hands on mentorship. Session 3 begins October 1, 2021 * Learn more about my additional community offerings Culte La Lune at ouiwegirl.com/cultelalune & Seachangers at seachangerscollective.com Find more to love and join our community at ouiwegirl.com. Where to find me: @ouiwegirl Follow the show instagram page: @yourwoowoobff This show is produced, mixed, recorded and additional music by T'Ben Alleman Opening and closing music: Pet Fangs Resources: Benshen Course, Wim Hof, my Cosmic Kundalini Course: the Art of Lunar Living

In today’s episode we’re talking all things motherhood, forgiveness and healing. We’re talking about spiritual parenting - from planning the astrological sign of your child (or attempting to!), to mystical approaches to learning including a conversation about Waldorf education. We’re also discussing the eating disorder recovery process - something that my guest and I have both experienced. My guest is Prim Ormanovich a mother, author, and Waldorf teacher. She recently published her first book of poetry, "knotted" which captures her journey through a chaotic childhood, eating disorder recovery, sexual abuse, motherhood, forgiveness and healing. Prim is a long time blogger and podcaster, who started out writing about eating disorder recovery and intuitive eating as a way to advocate for people through a “Health At Every Size” lens. She currently runs a motherhood podcast with our good friend (and previous guest!) Karsyn DuPree, where they discuss all things woo woo parenting. Prim is currently undergoing Coach Training with Lightyear Leadership to further develop herself as a spiritual leader and to help people hone the power of their language, and attention, to set goals and a vision for their life.  Get Prim’s book “knotted”, listen to her podcast here and follow her via instagram at @primormanovich. Upcoming events to know about: The Opulent Shift: Group coaching in an intimate soul-led community featuring conscious business resources and hands-on mentorship. Session 3 begins October 1, 2021 * Learn more about my additional community offerings and Culte La Lune at ouiwegirl.com/cultelalune & Seachangers at seachangerscollective.com Find more to love and join our community at ouiwegirl.com. Where to find me: ouiwegirl.com @ouiwegirl Follow the show instagram page: @yourwoowoobff This show is produced, mixed, recorded and additional music by T'Ben Alleman Opening and closing music: Pet Fangs Resource: Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids by Kim John Payne, The Food Psych Podcast by Christy Harrison, Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamotte, The Alchemist, A Fable About Following Your Dream by Paulo Coelho

How do we find self-sovereignty? How do we find love within ourselves?  How can we shift out of fear and into faith? How can we open ourselves up to more grace along the way? In this week’s interview Ryan Haddon - a certified Life and Spiritual coach, clinical Hypnotherapist, and certified meditation teacher - shares her story of moving from darkness and addiction, into a life of healing. Ryan shares how she’s designed a practice in which she helps others to allow fear and faith to coexist. We also discuss spirituality - what spirituality is and the approach Ryan takes as a spiritual mentor and coach.   Ryan began her journey in Hollywood, a place with an undercurrent of spirituality and healing -- amidst the glitter, glam and shiny things. Ryan’s spiritual awakening began at age 18, and as she found her way along the path, she experienced beautiful highs and lows. Today, as the in-house Life Coach at Kourtney Kardashian’s website Poosh, Ryan has written more than fifty mind, body, and spirit articles. She continues to work with clients around the world, sharing from her well of knowledge, as she serves as a guide through the uniqueness of our human experiences.  Learn more about Ryan via her website ryanhaddon.com or via instagram at @ryanhaddoncoach.   Upcoming events to know about: Soul Shine Experience: July 16th 8 AM PT / 10 AM CT / 11 AM ET  - This event brings Jessie and I together, fusing Jessie's science-based HeartRise framework tapping into heart intelligence and my cosmically connected kundalini style approach to personal empowerment. Join my email list at ouiwegirl.com to register. The Opulent Shift: Group coaching in an intimate soul-led community featuring conscious business resources and hands-on mentorship. Session 3 begins October 1, 2021 * Learn more about my additional community offerings and Culte La Lune at ouiwegirl.com/cultelalune & Seachangers at seachangerscollective.com Find more to love and join our community at ouiwegirl.com. Where to find me: ouiwegirl.com @ouiwegirl Follow the show instagram page: @yourwoowoobff This show is produced, mixed, recorded and additional music by T'Ben Alleman Opening and closing music: Pet Fangs Resource: Journey of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives by Michael Newton

This week’s episode features my dear friend Jessie May Wolfe. Jessie May and I met via the drop-in audio chat app Clubhouse - we connected immediately through the power of voice and I’m so thrilled to share her with you all today! We’re hosting our third Soul Shine Experience later this month - more on that below. Jessie May​ Wolfe is a brave heart leader, speaker and facilitator empowering teams of creatives, entrepreneurs and executives around the world using the integration of the HeartRise Method. The HearRise Method is a science-based framework that empowers the best in people by unleashing the intelligence of the human heart. Through the 4 Step Method HeartRise activates the heart’s electromagnetic field as a generative force to ignite potential, cultivate connection and inspire innovation. Over the last decade Jessie May has activated HeartRise in cities globally, sharing the method with educational organizations + leading-edge companies, foundations and communities. Each experience powerfully results in increased emotional intelligence, collaborative problem solving, empowered communication, and leadership development. From wellness to tech, travel, advertising, real estate, non profit, and education, HeartRise disrupts company culture offering a fresh take on heart powered leadership. Jessie May is building bridges with the language of the heart.  Upcoming events to know about: Soul Shine Experience: July 16th 8 AM PT / 10 AM CT / 11 AM ET  - This event brings Jessie and I together, fusing Jessie's science-based HeartRise framework tapping into heart intelligence and my cosmically connected kundalini style approach to personal empowerment. Join my email list at ouiwegirl.com to register. The Opulent Shift: Group coaching in an intimate soul-led community featuring conscious business resources and hands-on mentorship. Session 3 begins October 1, 2021 * Learn more about my additional community offerings and Culte La Lune at ouiwegirl.com/cultelalune & Seachangers at seachangerscollective.com Find more to love and join our community at ouiwegirl.com. Where to find me: ouiwegirl.com @ouiwegirl Follow the show instagram page: @yourwoowoobff This show is produced, mixed, recorded and additional music by T'Ben Alleman Opening and closing music: Pet FangsResource: The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho

Back in 2017 I remember standing on a stage speaking for a corporate event in Nashville — and I opened with something I’d never shared before. I said “my mission is to inspire worth and confidence in women through holistic living, mystical practices and experiential travel.” This mission was channeled moments before I took the stage that day, and as those words flowed it was as if I finally saw my purpose clearly. I made the decision to begin morphing my company and my blog into something new that year. And as time has ticked forward I find my work more and more aligned with that mission everyday.  This week in Tulum (leading my first retreat in too long!) we jumped right in. Through meditation, mantra, breathwork, mindset, journaling, community, ceremony, ritual, nourishing meals, exploration and soooo much fun and friendship — we went deep! In this episode I'm sharing the highlights, and btw I can’t wait to do it all again.  If you missed the retreat and had a bit of FOMO - good news! We're announcing a fall retreat super soon. In the meantime:  I’ve just announced a FREE manifestation challenge in alignment with the New Moon. Why you ask? Well, next month is the 1 year anniversary of @cultelalune, and I’ve got so much good stuff planned to celebrate a year of manifesting and self loving under the moonlight with you! The manifestation challenge will be a 3-day deal, live with me and this beautiful community! You can join the challenge here: https://www.ouiwegirl.com/cultelaluneregistration/3-day-moon-manifestation-challenge Find more to love and join our community at ouiwegirl.com. Where to find me: ouiwegirl.com @ouiwegirl Follow the show instagram page: @yourwoowoobff This show is produced, mixed, recorded and additional music by T'Ben Alleman Opening and closing music: Pet Fangs Resources: White Sun's Wish Fulfilling Gong