Most people crumble the second someone hurls an insult their way. You, me, everyone. But this short episode throws a Zen-sized wrench into that reaction with one of the simplest, hardest truths in spiritual awakening: You only suffer when you accept the insult that was handed to you. Will reads “The Gift of Insults,” a powerful parable from The Monk and the Butterfly that reveals why your peace isn’t actually as fragile as you think...it’s just mismanaged. And then he goes off-script into a raw, honest reflection on triggers, the pain-body, energy dynamics, and why letting people “take your peace” is a decision… not an inevitability. This is one of those deceptively small episodes that lands like a tuning fork in your chest. What You’ll LearnWhy insults are “gifts”, and how not accepting them changes everythingHow your pain-body hijacks your reactions (thanks, Eckhart Tolle)Why people try to steal your energy, and how offering it freely disarms themA practical approach to staying grounded when someone comes at you sidewaysHow triggers point to deeper inner work you’ve been avoidingWhy protecting your peace is a skill… and one you probably haven’t mastered yeWill digs into:How this same lesson plays out with his daughterWhen “not accepting the gift” becomes spiritual bypassingWhy understanding the energetics behind conflict changes how you handle itHow to stop giving away your power without becoming cold, detached, or numbWhy This Matters If you’re on a spiritual path, you’re going to be challenged, often by the exact people who know how to push your buttons. This episode gives you the framework to stop getting dragged around by other people’s emotional chaos. It’s not about perfection. It’s about awareness. Control. Choice. Perfect For You If:You’re tired of absorbing other people’s crapYou react too quickly and regret itYou’re working on boundaries or emotional intelligenceYou’re ready to level up your spiritual resilienceWant to Support the Show? A 5-star review on Apple Podcasts is the single most powerful way to support the show and help these messages reach more people. It takes one minute and it means the world to us.Subscribe, Rate & Review! If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way! Subscribe to The Skeptic Metaphysicians on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube for more deep dives into spiritual awakening, consciousness, spirituality, metaphysical science, and mind-body evolution.Connect with Us: 🌎 Website – SkepticMetaphysician.com 📱 Follow Us on Social Media – https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysician | https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician
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Why Your Spiritual Awakening Feels Stuck (and How to Move Through It)
What if your spiritual awakening isn’t about becoming more enlightened… but about letting go of the identity of “being awakened” altogether? In this powerful conversation with Patrick Paul Garlinger...Ivy League lawyer turned spiritual teacher, channel, and author, we peel back the truth behind why so many seekers feel stuck on their path… even after years of meditation, manifestation, energy healing, or intuition development. Patrick reveals:Why we confuse spiritual growth with performanceHow we unconsciously avoid our deepest wounds (spiritual bypassing)Why peace isn’t something we create, but something we allowThe real reason “fighting for peace” creates more conflictHow to find your soul purpose without abandoning your human lifeThis episode is for anyone who has ever thought: “I should be further along by now.” Or… “I’ve done the work, so why do I still feel stuck?” You are not failing. You’re unfolding. Patrick also shares the story of his kundalini awakening, channels profound guidance, and offers tools for staying grounded while awakening your consciousness in the very real modern world. If you’re seeking clarity, peace, and authentic inner transformation, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. Connect with our guest:Website: EndlessAwakening.comInstagram: @endless.awakeningYoutube: @intuitivepatrickpaulBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Patrick-Paul-Garlinger/author/B001KHYUXKSubscribe, Rate & Review! If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way! Subscribe to The Skeptic Metaphysicians on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube for more deep dives into spiritual awakening, consciousness, spirituality, metaphysical science, and mind-body evolution.Connect with Us: 🌎 Website – SkepticMetaphysician.com 📱 Follow Us on Social Media – https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysician | https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician
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When the Universe Speaks: Listening to Energy, Spirit, and the Space Between
What if the universe has been speaking to you all along, and you just didn’t recognize the language? In this cinematic, narrative-style episode, host Will Rodriguez weaves together the wisdom of six remarkable guests, each a translator of unseen realms, to explore how energy, spirit, and even the spaces we inhabit are constantly communicating with us. From Stephanie Banks, who channels Gaia and the consciousness of trees, to Ashley Gonor, who finds divine purpose in the ashes of a fire… From Benton Ryer’s ancient Japanese purification rites, to Amy Jo Ellis’s “Court of Atonement” where souls reconcile beyond ego… From Rachel Corpus’s angelic remembrance of the afterlife, to Meena Jagpal-Paré’s revelations about how our homes remember us...Will connects every thread into one profound realization: Everything is alive. Everything communicates. This isn’t an interview episode, it’s an immersive spiritual journey that blends storytelling, real guest soundbites, and reflective narration to reveal the subtle ways the universe whispers through nature, energy, emotion, and place. What You’ll Discover How Mother Earth (Gaia) actually communicates, and what she wants us to knowWhy sometimes your “life catching fire” is divine intervention in disguiseHow ancient Japanese energy purification differs from Reiki (and why it works)What happens when souls hold their own court and finally make peaceAn angel’s firsthand account of heaven, and what she learned about being humanWhy your house may be carrying old energetic baggage, and how to clear it Key Themes Spiritual Awakening | Energy Healing | Consciousness Expansion | Intuition & Psychic Abilities | Mind-Body Connection | Mysticism & Esoteric Knowledge | Quantum Consciousness | Metaphysical Science | Channeling Higher Beings | Shamanic Wisdom & HealingConnect with the Guests FeaturedStephanie Banks – Soul Speaking with GaiaAshley Gonor – Uncover Your Magic PodcastBenton Ryer – Shinto Energy PurificationAmy Jo Ellis – The Court of AtonementRachel Corpus – Angel Communicator & Psychic MediumMeena Jagpal-Paré – Momentum Feng ShuiSubscribe, Rate & Review! If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way! Subscribe to The Skeptic Metaphysicians on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube for more deep dives into spiritual awakening, consciousness, spirituality, metaphysical science, and mind-body evolution.Connect with Us: 🌎 Website – SkepticMetaphysician.com 📱 Follow Us on Social Media – https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysician | https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician
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Channeling 101: Messages from Spirit Guides
What if the voices guiding you toward your highest good have been there all along...you just needed to learn how to listen? In this transformative conversation, channeling expert Stephanie Banks reveals how she communicates with spirit guides, Mother Earth, beloved pets, and even the souls of the living to access profound wisdom that transcends the everyday noise of modern life.Stephanie's journey into channeling began when dementia prevented traditional communication with her mother, leading her to connect soul to soul instead. What started as personal necessity evolved into a profound practice of translating messages from trees, animals, the entire planet, and human souls, both living and passed.This episode offers a masterclass in spiritual awakening through the art of receptivity and demonstrates that everyone possesses channeling abilities waiting to be developed.Discover how consciousness expands when we quiet the mental chatter and create space for divine communication. Stephanie explains that channeling isn't reserved for those born with special gifts, it's a learnable skill that requires curiosity, openness, and the willingness to "get out of your own way."Through stories of communicating with neglected plants that suddenly thrived when acknowledged, cardinals carrying messages from departed loved ones, and the urgent whispers from Gaia herself, this conversation illuminates how deeply interconnected we are with all living beings.The discussion explores practical pathways to intuition development, including meditation practices, dream channeling techniques, and the art of "earthing"; standing barefoot on the ground to release heavy energy and draw in universal love. Stephanie addresses the modern challenges of maintaining spiritual connection amid constant digital distraction, offering actionable strategies for reclaiming presence and accessing the guidance that surrounds us.In a powerful live demonstration, Stephanie channels Karen's spirit guides of health and Will's daughter's soul, delivering messages filled with specific insights, humor, and profound wisdom. These channeled communications reveal how souls speak only from places of unconditional love, offering guidance that helps us become better partners, parents, and versions of ourselves.The episode concludes with accessible steps for anyone ready to begin their own channeling journey, reminding us that the most profound spiritual growth often happens in our most challenging relationships.Key Topics Covered:How Stephanie discovered her channeling abilities through soul-to-soul communication with her mother who had dementiaThe difference between making something up and accessing genuine channeled information through imaginationPractical techniques for connecting with Gaia, trees, animals, and other nature beingsWhy souls communicate only from places of unconditional love and fifth-dimensional consciousnessThe phenomenon of receiving messages through cardinals and other animals as conduits to departed loved onesHow to begin channeling during sleep through ancestor communication and dream guidanceStrategies for overcoming digital addiction and creating space for spiritual receptivityThe importance of "earthing" for releasing dense energy and connecting with planetary frequencyLive channeling demonstrations with specific guidance from spirit guides and living soulsUnderstanding that everyone is already channeling, we just need to recognize and develop itWhat You'll Learn:Why channeling requires getting into your imagination rather than avoiding itThe three-part checklist spirit guides offer for maintaining optimal physical health and presenceHow announcing intentions to loved ones creates powerful accountability for spiritual practiceThe specific ways to communicate with plants as empathic beings with needs and messagesWhy meditation doesn't need to be perfect to support clear channeling abilitiesHow to set vibrational boundaries that only allow high-frequency entities throughThe role of curiosity and openness versus innate talent in developing channeling skillsPractical methods for identifying when messages come from authentic spiritual sourcesHow children's souls communicate differently than their everyday personalitiesWays to incorporate wonder and awe into daily life as forms of spiritual connectionConnect with Stephanie Banks:Website: SoulInsight.comFacebook: @stephanieintuitivechannelInstagram: @stephanieIntuitivechannelYouTube: @SoulInsight-StephanieBanksIf this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might benefit from learning they already possess the ability to access divine guidance. Remember: the voices of wisdom have been with you all along...you're simply learning to recognize them.Subscribe, Rate & Review! If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way! Subscribe to The Skeptic Metaphysicians on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube for more deep dives into spiritual awakening, consciousness, spirituality, metaphysical science, and mind-body evolution.Connect with Us: 🌎 Website – SkepticMetaphysician.com 📱 Follow Us on Social Media – https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysician | https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician
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Uncover Your Life's Purpose Through Vibrational Frequencies of Your Name - Classic
Welcome to Classic Skeptic Metaphysicians! We're re-releasing some of our back catalog so that these gems can be re-discovered!This week: Uncover Your Life's Purpose Through Vibrational Frequencies of Your NameHave you ever heard the myths that soul contracts are just superstitions, that our birth names have no influence on our life purpose, or that astrological signs are a better predictor of our destiny? Don't believe the hype! Gellyahnah Aakhen will reveal the truth about how discovering life purpose through birth name vibrations can help spiritual seekers uncover their true self and find the meaningful path they desire.In this episode of the "Skeptic Metaphysicians" podcast, the hosts Will and Karen interview a guest who shares her insights on how birth names can create our realities and the life lessons that our souls choose. The guest, who was born with intuitive talents, talks about her fascination with mysticism since her early childhood. They explore the idea of sound frequencies and vibrations and their impact on our physical and spiritual selves. The hosts and guest discuss the concept of finding one's life's purpose and uncovering any karmic blocks through the sound of one's own name. This episode offers an intriguing perspective on the connection between our names and our life experiences.In this captivating episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians podcast, hosts Will and Karen engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Gellyahnah Aakhen, a mystic who specializes in uncovering one's soul contract through the vibrations of their birth name. Gellyahnah shares her unique method of decoding the sound frequencies of a person's name to reveal their soul's purpose and karma, providing insights into how these vibrations play a crucial role in shaping our lives. This episode is perfect for spiritual seekers who are interested in self-discovery and understanding the connection between their life purpose and the spiritual world. By listening to Gellyahnah's expertise, the audience will gain a deeper understanding of their soul's journey and how they can align with their life purpose for a more fulfilling experience.Guest Info: (Note: this is a re-broadcast and the links may no longer be active)Website: https://gellyahnahaakhen.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soul_contracts_practitionerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/380500573488401YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Soul_Contracts_PractitionerTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soul_contracts25Subscribe, Rate & Review! If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way! Subscribe to The Skeptic Metaphysicians on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube for more deep dives into spiritual awakening, consciousness, spirituality, metaphysical science, and mind-body evolution.Connect with Us: 🌎 Website – SkepticMetaphysician.com 📱 Follow Us on Social Media – https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysician | https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician
About The Skeptic Metaphysicians | A Pragmatic Guide to Spiritual Awakening, Metaphysics & Mysticism
The Skeptic MetaphysiciansOne Truth. Many Paths. Endless Curiosity. Join Will and Karen, hosts of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, as they dive into spiritual awakening, ascension, expanded consciousness, and metaphysical mysteries with humor and humanity.Born from an existential breakdown (yep, the spiritual kind), the show dives headfirst into the wild world of spiritual awakenings, energy work, consciousness expansion, soul growth, near-death experiences, psychic phenomena, manifestation, mysticism, inner work, and the quantum mysteries that connect us all.Each week, Will brings the wide-eyed curiosity of a seeker reawakened to his soul purpose, while Karen balances the vibe with grounded intuition, mindfulness, thoughtful insights, and just the right amount of side-eye. Together, they create a safe space for exploring spirituality, alignment with your higher self, and the deeper dimensions of wellness without losing your grip on the real.Whether you're a full-on spiritual explorer navigating your soul journey or just metaphysical-curious about raising your vibration, this show is your backstage pass to conversations with:Mediums & mysticsSpiritual awakening coachesScientists of consciousness and quantum healingEnergy healers, channelers & ascension guidesAnd everyday people with extraordinary stories of transformationWhy listeners love it:It's smart, soulful, funny, and deeply validating. Like having a chat with your most spiritually woke friend who gets both the profound and the practical sides of soul growth… and still knows how to laugh at themselves.⸻It's not about blind belief. It's about brave exploration of consciousness, inner work, and remembering your connection to the quantum field of infinite possibilities. Tune in. Wake up. Align with your highest self. And maybe...just maybe...remember who you really are.New episodes every Wednesday and bonus episodes throughout the week!
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