Ceremony Circle

Before this episode, I thought memes were just funny pictures to make you laugh. What I didn’t know is that they can have many purposes—including teaching others and increasing their spiritual connection.Meme artist James McCrae certainly uses memes to make people smile, but also uses them to help people explore their inner selves and potentially expand in consciousness.  You've probably seen his memes on Instagram—they spread like wildfire daily!James isn’t just a meme maker though—he’s a fantastic poet and  the author of How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis (the world’s first meme book—and I love it).Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:How he got into the world making spiritual and consciousness memes for a living (hint: it may have involved a ceremonial use of cannabis and a Terence McKenna document)James shares some of his personal creative processes and tips for you What is a meme? (and a little bit about the history of memes)Some of my favorite quotes, poems, and funny parts of James’ bookWhy gentleness is one of humanity’s greatest superpowers and much, much more.James also discusses his sacred experiences with ayahuasca and how cannabis — and if they’ve been conducive to his creativity.Make sure to join us in our closing practice: James shares two never-been-heard-before poems that rocked my world (honestly two of the best poems I have ever heard).Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Visit James on his Instagram at @wordsarevibrations. Find links to his books and get in touch with him a linktr.ee/jamesmccrae.This episode was made possible by Lotus Wei. Check them out at lotuswei.com —and make sure to use code MYSTIC to get your Soul Fam discount!

When it comes to divine truths and wisdom, the media doesn’t have a great track record showing things as they are—often portraying spiritual leaders as “crazy” or “misguided”.Kelly Noonan Gores saw that problem as well—which inspired her to create Elevate Entertainment, whose mission is to create conscious, empowering, inspiring media. Along this path she also wrote and directed the acclaimed documentary “Heal”, available now on Amazon Prime and Netflix.Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:Kelly’s deep, personal  connection with the whalehow the subconscious lens that gets developed within each of us from conception to age seven is the programming that really kicks into high gear (particularly when we’re in a survival state)ways to navigate potentially dramatic or chaotic situations with as much health, ease, and grace as possible,tips for staying and connection with your inner wisdom, your highest self, your ability to trust yourself and your connection with the divine how she selected some of the incredible spiritual teachers that are featured in the Heal documentary, including Dr. Joe Dispenza, Bruce Lipton, Kelly Brogan, and many more.She also describes a powerful experience she had while reading about epigenetics and working out, which switched on a desire to help people awaken ability to seize their potential power.Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.You can watch “Heal” on Amazon Prime and Netflix or connect with Kelly on Instagram @KellyGoresThis episode was made possible by my new book Animal Power, now available! Go to alysoncharles.com/animalpower to learn more and get your own copy.

After many lifetimes of preparation and eight total years of work this lifetime (four years taking countless book meetings, then four years working specifically on this book), my new book, Animal Power, is officially out in the world starting TODAY!! I couldn’t be more happy to get this out to you and I hope it does as much for you as it has for me. In today’s episode I demonstrate one way to use the book—working with it as a Divination tool where you connect first with your heart, then intuitively open and read passages to receive the gifts your soul may need to hear right now. I’ll keep it a surprise, but today’s voyage is all the things - deeply emotional, medicinal, hilarious, unexpected, moving, beautiful, clearing, healing and more!You can order Animal Power anywhere books are sold! However, if you purchase from www.alysoncharles.com/animalpower you will also receive a free video guided shamanic journey where you will meet your current power animal.Find more from me on IG at www.instagram/IAMALYSONCHARLESBlessings fam!

I have known Quddus Philippe, TV host, creative director and TEDx speaker, for a long time— our friendship began walking together on the ancient roads of old town Jerusalem! But he is more than just a friend, he’s an inspiring soul committed to facing himself, releasing from illusion and aligning more and more each day with his true Divine path and callings. After a successful career mingling with artists at the top of the charts (we’re talking Jay Z, Beyoncé and others), Quddus voluntarily left the international spotlight in order to add a deeper, more mindful and conscious contribution to the world of media. He’s been featured in the new Netflix documentary Jeen-Yuhs, which explores the rise of Kanye West.Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:we’ll explore some of Quddus’s darkest times, which led to his big existential crisisa deep dive to understand the music and entertainment industryways to overcome trauma and crisishow to embody fulfillment over famehow Quddus helped Kanye West get on MTV for the very first time - a moment that Kanye honors back by featuring Quddus in his new documentary, “Jeen-Yuhs” now airing on NetflixQuddus also recounts a plant medicine ceremony experience with me, which led to a transcendent moment which helped process some family pain he’d been carrying.Make sure to join us in our closing practice: a meditation guiding you to finally let go of old identities, parts and archetypes within you that have run their course—and allow in that new NEW energy that you can feel now wants to come alive and be born.Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Visit Quddus online at quddus.co.Check out his 8-week Mastermind program called “The Creator Incubator” to help you launch your dream project with clarity & confidence at www.quddus.co/mastermindThis episode was also made possible by my book Animal Power, out soon! Visit my website alysoncharles.com to pre-order and get a free video guided shamanic journey to help you meet your current power animal.

If you’re looking for an introspective voyage to feel deeply loved, this is the episode for you—and Ssanyu Birigwa is the perfect person for the job.Ssanyu is an indigenous and lineage bone healing shaman. She has her masters degree in narrative medicine from Columbia University (where she is also an adjunct professor), as well as being a dear friend of mine and contributor for my book Animal Power (coming soon).Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:How to work with our ancestors and why it is so important and powerfulOur views on lasting friendships and specifically, sisterhood + how to trust when friendships endInsights from our journey of riding many potent waves over the yearsOur divine perspectives on when relationships end unexpectedlyWhat narrative medicine is—and experiencing it first hand.Let yourself be open to receive if you feel called to, because this ride is filled with nonstop transmissions.The entire episode ended up truly being one non-stop shamanic journey, but there are also uniquely three distinct medicinal parts you are able to immerse in - an African language & instrument activation, learning your personal 2022 spiritual prescription (from her teachings in narrative medicine) and a closing meditation at the end. Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Connect with Ssanyu and her powerful work on IG @Ssanyubonehealer and at letgoandletlove.comThis episode was also made possible by my book Animal Power, out soon! Visit my website alysoncharles.com to pre-order and get a free video guided shamanic journey to help you meet your current power animal.

What is a wizard? It may not have a specific definition, but Daniel Raphael certainly embodies and radiates that energy.As a young man, Daniel felt like an outcast. Few friends, social anxiety, suicidal depression, an autism diagnosis and other intense mental health challenges made him seek out help in the mystical realm. After experiencing an energy healing out of the blue, he knew he was onto something—and decided to follow that path. Now a globally-sought-after energy healer who has worked with the biggest tech billionaires and celebrities (that you’ve definitely heard of), Daniel is the founder of Dreamporting Mystery School. He has lived all over the world, learning from many masters, monks, and mystics, experiencing life-changing iboga ceremonies, reiki, and more.Top 5 Things You’ll Learn from This Episode:1. Alchemical codes, ancient keys, and universal laws to help transform your being2. Wisdom from Daniel’s 13-year mystical global pilgrimage3. Meeting your core angel guide… today! With us!4. His childhood experience feeling like an outcast and transcending many other mental health challenges5. His two-week water fast that ended on a major angelic initiation that changed the course of his lifeMake sure to join us in our closing Ceremony Circle practice: today you will be able to meet your main angel guide! Making this connection with my own core angel has been miraculous and I am so excited for you to have the opportunity to be guided by Daniel in meeting your own main angel friendFind more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or at alysoncharles.com.You can follow Daniel on his IG @danielraphael1, or experience his work first-hand in his upcoming events and retreats at dreamporting.com.This episode was also made possible by my best-selling book Animal Power, out soon! Visit my website alysoncharles.com to pre-order and get a free video guided shamanic journey to help you meet your current power animal.

Christine Hassler was a spiritually sensitive kid—but didn’t know it. After growing up and experiencing the numbness of antidepressants, she wanted something more. Following a session with her first spiritual teacher, she felt unconditional love for the first time. And it changed everything.   Christine is a master coach, facilitator and speaker. She’s an author, most recently of “Expectation Hangover: Free Yourself from the Past”. She has a master’s degree in spiritual psychology. She shows people that once we get out of our own way, we can then show up to make the meaningful impact we are here to make.   Top 5 Things You’ll Gain From Listening to This Episode:How you can unearth and heal certain childhood experiences (we both share some of our most meaningful)How you can cut through the noise in lower-level coaches to find the perfect fit for youHow to redefine your success in life and about Christine’s pregnancy journey and what she has already learned from itWhat a master’s degree in spiritual psychology can teach youWe provide answers to those of you who submitted your epic listener questions over on my Instagram @iamalysoncharlesMake sure to join us in our closing ceremony practice: Christine asks us to grab a childhood photo and bring ourselves back in touch with our inner child, providing life + lineage-changing empowerment You can find Christine’s most recent book “Expectation Hangover: Free Yourself From the Past” and much more at https://christinehassler.com. Follow her on IG @christinehassler. Connect with me on my IG @IAMALYSONCHARLES and my website alysoncharles.com This episode was made possible by Lotus Wei. Make sure to use code MYSTIC to get your Soul Fam discount!

As Kaitlyn Kaerhart puts it: Numbers don’t lie!Kaitlyn discovered numerology as a tool to help her live her best life and resolve her trauma after experiencing a lot of toxicity within the music and entertainment industry. Following an experience in a dream and a life-changing reading, she was drawn to Pythagorean numerology, which would change her life forever. She is a singer/songwriter and author of “You Are Cosmic Code”.Top 5 Things You Will Learn in This Episode:the basics of numerology—what it is, and where it comes fromthe medicine of numbersDetails about a pretty intense past life experience (with literal murder!)Kaitlyn vulnerably shares some deep, personal experienceswhat spiritual practice ended up being the game changer that sparked the divine truth within her.Tune in to hear some of the top ways people work with numerology, how and why it powers our lives, and determining your life path number. On top of that, we will explore what life, destiny, and soul urge numbers are, and what the numbers say 2022 has in store (and how we are both life path 1’s!) .Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com.Follow Kaitlyn on IG: @kaerhart and make sure to check out Kaitlyn’s book “You Are Cosmic Code”. Find more about it at kaerhart.com.This episode was made possible by Lotus Wei. Use code MYSTIC to get your Soul Fam Discount! This episode was also made possible by my book Animal Power, out soon! Visit my website alysoncharles.com to pre-order and get a free video guided shamanic journey to help you meet your current power animal.Make sure to join us in our closing practice, a beautiful meditation guided by Kaitlyn herself. Once you’ve completed the meditation, return here to see more information about the number that revealed for you!AFTER THE MEDITATION: Write down the number you saw in your window. Take this number and reduce it down to a single digit (unless it is a Master Number -11, 22, 33- then do not reduce to a single digit.) + Example, if you saw the number 21, take 2 + 1 = 3 + If you saw the number 100, then it would be 1+0+0=1 + Keep reducing your number until it is a single digit. Below is a description of each number and what it is communicating to you. Your intuition is calling into attention this theme and there is a reason why it came to you. Trust that your higher self is guiding you now. Reflect and journal on the number you saw. 1 - A new beginning is near. Focus on innovation and creativity. Embrace your independence and go after what you want. This is an incredibly ambitious number that came here to create a movement. Believe in yourself and embrace your ability to lead. Be sure not to fall into any negative thought patterns of self doubt, and instead, embody the confident leader that you are. 2 - Cooperation, balance and diplomacy are important at this time. Go slow and steady towards your goals. If you are facing conflict, be sure not to avoid it, but instead, approach it with harmony as the peacekeeper. Partnership in the form of a business collaboration or a romantic partner may be near. 3 - Prioritize socializing, communication and fun. Avoid any negative pitfalls of communication such as judgement or gossip.This is a powerful time to focus on your creativity and self expression. Are you expressing yourself in a way that is authentic to you? Or are you trying to please those around you? Embrace the sunshine number and shine bright. 4 - Focus on your foundations now. What needs to be tended to at home or at work during this time? Be sure not to be too rigid in your pursuits and to keep an open mind. Your hard work will pay off and a breakthrough is near.... but sometimes in order to breakthrough, we must breakdown. View yourself as the caterpillar melting down to become the butterfly. 5 - Time to embrace freedom and change. An unexpected curveball may be thrown your way. Excitement, travel and new experiences are calling to you. Be sure you are focusing on the people, places and things that uplift you and help you to feel free without giving into hedonism. 6 - Indulge in self-care and nurture yourself. Responsibilities may be burdening you. Examine what is truly important to give your energy to. Themes of home, family, healing and relationships are present now. This is a powerful time to call in romance or to deepen the love with your current partner. 7 - You may be in need of some solo time right now. Focus on grounding yourself and remaining singular focused. New areas of study will be calling to you and your spiritual self is expanding. Be sure to listen to your gut instincts; they are guiding you towards your sacred calling. 8 - You are supported in the material realm. Themes of money and power are arising. How are you empowering yourself and others? How are others exerting their power on to you? This is an amazing time to manifest your hearts desire, especially if it involves the material realm. 9 - A time of completion, surrendering and letting go. A chapter of your life is closing for a new one to begin. This is also a time give back and dedicate yourself to service. 11 - You are connecting with your intuition in a new and powerful way. The 11 is tapped into the cosmos and spirit world, and is known as the number of 'the psychic.' This is the spiritual thought leader who is able to access ancient wisdom in order to share it with the world. This is a powerful time to set an intention. Quiet the mind and listen closely to your gut instincts. You are awakening to deeper truths and receiving divine guidance from spirit/your higher self. 22 - You are architecting something major within your life right now. The foundations you are building will last a lifetime and support your highest goals and vision. Reflect on which areas of life you need to shift and innovate, and which ones are sturdy enough to continue building upon. Foundations such as home, relationships, and career are at the forefront now. 33 - Unconditional love. How are you showing unconditional love to yourself and to others? You may be tested in love or feel completely liberated by it. Nurture yourself and show up with an open heart in all situations arising now.

It’s well known that the entertainment industry is full of some not-ideal ideals. Objectification, focus on wealth and material things. To many, these are the ultimate life achievement.Ollie Gabriel was immersed in this world, but after getting a book from a friend and a psylocibin ceremony that changed his life, his outlook on life, God, and death started to take on a whole new meaning for him. He is now fully, authentically divinely himself.The Top Five Things You’ll Get out of Today’s Episode:I talk to Ollie about his personal awakening, and how music is now something much deeper than it was before. Plus, how we all should be monitoring our entertainment as much as we watch what we eat.You’ll love the tips we share on how to pivot away from the conditioned desire to receive external validation, how to shift from thinking your best life is still not where you are, and how gratitude, silence, and stillness can be a complete game changer. Learn how to be with, view, and experience your most uncomfortable times in life with a new, divine, perspective.Tune in to hear how Ollie realized he was already living his dreams, about “innertainment”how we are the masters of creating our own reality.Make sure to join us in our closing practice: You’ll hear it here on Ceremony Circle first: Ollie sings an incredible medicinal & inspiring song LIVE for us that will be featured in an upcoming movieVisit Ollie online at https://olliegabriel.com or his IG: @olliegabriel.You can find Alyson on Instagram @iamalysoncharles and her website https://alysoncharles.comToday’s episode was made possible by my upcoming book, Animal Power. You can find out more at http://alysoncharles.com/animalpower. Pre order before March 1st to get a free video guided shamanic journey, facilitated by me, for you to meet your current power animal!

Danielle Paige was moving through life with no true purpose, pursuing her Master’s degree in interior architecture, when at age 30, she suddenly yearned to know more. She turned to astrology to discover more about herself, and it ended up changing her entire life. She found her true calling, reading blueprints of another kind—people’s charts.  Danielle has now been featured in Goop, Vogue, astrology.com and more, and spends her time hosting the lovely Cosmic Body Podcast.The Top Five Things You’ll Get Out of Today’s Episode:Join us as we dive into the basics of astrology, hear Danielle’s story, body positivity—and how it has a personal, spiritual connection for her. We discuss what the stars say 2022 has in store, body sovereignty, and the other main themes the next year has on deck. We explore how world leaders have used astrology to make big decisions and even go over my personal chart (and share some of the biggest news of my life which was absolutely predicted) Examine the journey of being self-taught as a spiritual leader.We also discuss her surprisingly deep journey with her body image. She recently had her breast implants removed after 20 years and she shares the life-changing insights she gained from the explant surgery. Don’t forget to stick around while I answer your listener questions sent in on my Instagram @IAMALYSONCHARLES. You can also find me on my website at alysoncharles.com.Finally, make sure to join us in our closing practice: a nourishing and safe meditation guided by Danielle to help you form a connection to your inner child.Find Danielle on IG @iamdaniellepaige, or on her podcast Cosmic Body.Today’s episode was made possible by Lotus Wei—scouring the planet so we can use the world’s most powerful plants to enhance our lives. Visit LotusWei.com and use code MYSTIC to get your Soul Fam discount!