Tuesday, May 13 -
​Episode 54 of the Living Mandala Podcast - Spinoza

A conversation about Baruch Spinoza, his astrological chart and how a Spinozian garden might manifest with Dr. John Macready, professor of philosophy at Colin College in Plano, Texas.

Tuesday, April 29 -
​Episode 53 of the Living Mandala Podcast - Arendt

​A conversation about Hannah Arendt, her astrological chart and how a Arendtian living room might manifest with Dr. John Macready, professor of philosophy at Colin College in Plano, Texas.

Tuesday, April 14 -
​Episode 52 of the Living Mandala Podcast - Nietzsche

​A conversation about Friedrich Nietzsche, his astrological chart and how a Nietzschian bedroom might manifest with Dr. John Macready, professor of philosophy at Colin College in Plano, Texas. ​

Tuesday, April 1 -
​Episode 51 of the Living Mandala Podcast - Kant

​A conversation about Immanuel Kant, his astrological chart and how a Kantian office might manifest with Dr. John Macready, professor of philosophy at Colin College in Plano, Texas. ​

Tuesday, March 18 -
​Episode 50 of the Living Mandala Podcast - Hume

​A conversation about David Hume, his astrological chart and how a "Hume Bathroom" might manifest with Dr. John Macready, professor of philosophy at Colin College in Plano, Texas. 

Tuesday, March 4 -
​Episode 49 of the Living Mandala Podcast - Descartes

​A conversation about Descartes, his astrological chart and how a "Cartesian Kitchen" might manifest with Dr. John Macready, professor of philosophy at Colin College in Plano, Texas. 

Tuesday, February 18 -
​Episode 48 of the Living Mandala Podcast - Plato

​A conversation about Plato, his astrological chart and how a Platonic House might manifest with Dr. John Macready, professor of philosophy at Colin College in Plano, Texas. 

​Tuesday, February 4 -
​Episode 47 of the Living Mandala Podcast - Opening Conversation about The Philosopher's House

The opening conversation to a 9-part podcast series exploring seven philosophers, their associated astrological alignments, and how each philosophy manifests in the house and home. This series is produced in collaboration with special guest Dr. John Macready, a Professor of Philosophy at Collin College. The series is based on his 2022 book A Continental Guide to Philosophy (Edinburgh University Press).

The 9 Episodes:
  • Opening Episode
  • Plato 
  • Descartes 
  • Hume 
  • Kant 
  • Nietzsche 
  • Arendt 
  • Spinoza 
  • Closing Episode

Tuesday, January 21 -
​Episode 46 of the Living Mandala Podcast - Closing Conversation about the Enneagram

The closing conversation about the Enneagram with Joanna Douglas of Ensight Coaching. ​

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 -
​Episode 45 of the Living Mandala Podcast - Type 9 - The Peacemaker

An episode about Enneagram Type 9 - The Peacemaker - in an ongoing series about the Enneagram with Joanna Douglas of Ensight Coaching. 

Tuesday, December 24 2024 -
​Episode 44 of the Living Mandala Podcast - Type 8 - The Challenger

An episode about Enneagram Type 8 - The Challenger - in an ongoing series about the Enneagram with Joanna Douglas of Ensight Coaching. 

Tuesday, December 10 2024 -
​Episode 43 of the Living Mandala Podcast - Type 7 - The Enthusiast

An episode about Enneagram Type 7 - The Enthusiast - in an ongoing series about the Enneagram with Joanna Douglas of Ensight Coaching. ​

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 -
​Episode 42 of the Living Mandala Podcast - Type 6 - The Loyalist

An episode about Enneagram Type 6 - The Loyalist - in an ongoing series about the Enneagram with Joanna Douglas of Ensight Coaching. ​

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 -
​Episode 41 of the Living Mandala Podcast - Type 5 - The Investigator

An episode about Enneagram Type 5 - The Investigator - in an ongoing series about the Enneagram with Joanna Douglas of Ensight Coaching. ​

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 -
​Episode 40 of the Living Mandala Podcast - Type 4 - The Individualist

An episode about Enneagram Type 4 - The Individualist - in a series all about the Enneagram with Joanna Douglas of Ensight Coaching. 

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 -
​Episode 39 of the Living Mandala Podcast - Type 3 - The Achiever

An episode all about Enneagram Type 3 - The Achiever - in a new series all about the Enneagram with Joanna Douglas of Ensight Coaching. ​

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 -
​Episode 38 of the Living Mandala Podcast - Type 2 - The Helper

​An episode all about Enneagram Type 2 - The Helper - in a new series all about the Enneagram with Joanna Douglas of Ensight Coaching. 

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 -
​Episode 37 of the Living Mandala Podcast - Type 1 - The Reformer

​An episode all about Enneagram Type 1 - The Reformer - in a new series all about the Enneagram with Joanna Douglas of Ensight Coaching. 

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 -
​Episode 36 of the Living Mandala Podcast
Introduction to the Living Mandala of the Enneagram series

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 -
​Episode 35 of the Living Mandala Podcast
A Closing Conversation about the Planets

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 -
​Episode 34 of the Living Mandala Podcast
A Conversation about Pluto


​The "Living Mandala of the Planets" podcast series continues with a conversation about PLUTO with Rachel Ruth Tate. 

More about Rachel Ruth Tate can be found at RachelRuthTate.com

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 -
​Episode 33 of the Living Mandala Podcast
A Conversation about Neptune


​The "Living Mandala of the Planets" podcast series continues with a conversation about NEPTUNE with Rachel Ruth Tate. 

More about Rachel Ruth Tate can be found at RachelRuthTate.com

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 -
​Episode 32 of the Living Mandala Podcast
A Conversation about Uranus


​The "Living Mandala of the Planets" podcast series continues with a conversation about URANUS with Rachel Ruth Tate. 

More about Rachel Ruth Tate can be found at RachelRuthTate.com

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 -
​Episode 31 of the Living Mandala Podcast
A Conversation about Saturn


​The "Living Mandala of the Planets" podcast series continues with a conversation about SATURN with Rachel Ruth Tate. 

Order Robert Greene's book Mastery here. 

More about Rachel Ruth Tate can be found at RachelRuthTate.com

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 -
​Episode 30 of the Living Mandala Podcast
A Conversation about Jupiter


​The "Living Mandala of the Planets" podcast series continues with a conversation about JUPITER with Rachel Ruth Tate. 

The NOVA special on Jupiter that is mentioned can be found here. 

More about Rachel Ruth Tate can be found at RachelRuthTate.com

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 -
​Episode 29 of the Living Mandala Podcast
A Conversation about Mars


The "Living Mandala of the Planets" podcast series continues with a conversation about MARS with Rachel Ruth Tate. 

Here is the meditation technique mentioned in the episode. 

More about Rachel Ruth Tate can be found at RachelRuthTate.com

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 -
​Episode 28 of the Living Mandala Podcast
A Conversation about Venus


The "Living Mandala of the Planets" podcast series continues with a conversation about VENUS with Rachel Ruth Tate. 

More about Rachel Ruth Tate can be found at RachelRuthTate.com

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 -
​Episode 27 of the Living Mandala Podcast
A Conversation about Mercury


​​The "Living Mandala of the Planets" podcast series continues with a conversation about MERCURY with Rachel Ruth Tate. 

More about Rachel Ruth Tate can be found at RachelRuthTate.com

Tuesday, March 25, 2024 -
​Episode 26 of the Living Mandala Podcast
A Conversation about the Moon

​
The "Living Mandala of the Planets" podcast series continues with a conversation about the MOON with Rachel Ruth Tate. 

More about Rachel Ruth Tate can be found at RachelRuthTate.com

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 -
​Episode 25 of the Living Mandala Podcast
A Conversation about the Sun

​
​The "Living Mandala of the Planets" podcast series officially launches with a conversation about the SUN with Rachel Ruth Tate. 

More about Rachel Ruth Tate can be found at RachelRuthTate.com

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 -
​Episode 24 of the Living Mandala Podcast
Opening Episode of the Living Mandala of the Planets series


​The first in a 12-episode conversation series with astrologer Rachel Ruth Tate where we explore the planets in astrology and their correspondences with days, chakras, Runes, yoga poses and more.

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 -
​Episode 23 of the Living Mandala Podcast
A Closing Color Conversation 


​The "Color and the Living Mandala" podcast series concludes with a closing conversation about COLOR with Nicole Cullum of Color Caravan.

More about Color Caravan and Nicole can be found at ColorCaravan.com

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 -
​Episode 22 of the Living Mandala Podcast
A Conversation about Neutrals


​The "Color and the Living Mandala" podcast series continues with a conversation about NEUTRALS with Nicole Cullum of Color Caravan.

More about Color Caravan and Nicole can be found at ColorCaravan.com

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 -
​Episode 21 of the Living Mandala Podcast
A Conversation about White


​The "Color and the Living Mandala" podcast series continues with a conversation about WHITE with Nicole Cullum of Color Caravan. 

More about Color Caravan and Nicole can be found at ColorCaravan.com

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 -
​Episode 20 of the Living Mandala Podcast
A Conversation about Black


​The "Color and the Living Mandala" podcast series continues with a conversation about BLACK with Nicole Cullum of Color Caravan. 

More about Color Caravan and Nicole can be found at ColorCaravan.com

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 -
​Episode 19 of the Living Mandala Podcast
A Conversation about Violet

​
​The "Color and the Living Mandala" podcast series continues with a conversation about VIOLET with Nicole Cullum of Color Caravan. 

More about Color Caravan and Nicole can be found at ColorCaravan.com. 

Tuesday, January 9, 2024 -
​Episode 18 of the Living Mandala Podcast
A Conversation about Blue and Indigo

​
​The "Color and the Living Mandala" podcast series continues with a conversation about BLUE and INDIGO with Nicole Cullum of Color Caravan. 

More about Color Caravan and Nicole can be found at ColorCaravan.com. 

Tuesday, January 2, 2024 -
​Episode 17 of the Living Mandala Podcast
A Conversation about Green

​
​The "Color and the Living Mandala" podcast series continues with a conversation about GREEN with Nicole Cullum of Color Caravan. 

More about Color Caravan and Nicole can be found at ColorCaravan.com. ​

Tuesday, December 26, 2023 -
​Episode 16 of the Living Mandala Podcast
A Conversation about Yellow


​The "Color and the Living Mandala" podcast series continues with a conversation about YELLOW with Nicole Cullum of Color Caravan. 

More about Color Caravan and Nicole can be found at ColorCaravan.com. 

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 -
​Episode 15 of the Living Mandala Podcast
A Conversation about Orange


​The "Color and the Living Mandala" podcast series continues with a conversation about ORANGE with Nicole Cullum of Color Caravan. 

More about Color Caravan and Nicole can be found at ColorCaravan.com. She has a fabulous blog entry all about Orange. Check it out! 

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 -
​Episode 14 of the Living Mandala Podcast
A Conversation about Red


​The "Color and the Living Mandala" podcast series continues with a conversation about RED with Nicole Cullum of Color Caravan.

More about Color Caravan and Nicole can be found at ColorCaravan.com. She has a fabulous blog entry all about Red. Check it out! 

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 -
​Episode 13 of the Living Mandala Podcast
Intro to the "Color and the Living Mandala" Series


​Here's some the bibliography we mention in this episode:
  • Change Your Aura, Change Your Life by Barbara Y. Martin and Dimitri Moraitis
  • Advanced Studies of the Human Aura by David Christopher Lewis
  • Interior Design with Feng Shui by Sarah Rossbach
  • Mind Body Home by Tisha Morris
  • Decorating with the Five Elements by Tisha Morris
  • Color : A Natural History of the Palette by Victoria Finlay
  • The Goddess Guide by Priestess Brandi Auset
  • among others....

More information about Nicole Cullum can be found at Color Caravan dot com

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 -
​Episode 12 of the Living Mandala Podcast
Epilogue to the Chakras of the House

In this episode of the Chakras of the House podcast we complete the series with Religious Studies professor Dr. G. William Barnard exploring distortions of the chakras and how that might be reflected in the house as well as practical ways to raise the vibration of your space.

In this episode:
  • each chakra's distortions defined
  • what it means to experience these distortions in our home
  • practical ways to raise the vibration of your home

Dr. G. William Barnard's websites include www.LiquidLightBook.com and www.TheHeartofAwakening.org.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 -
​Episode 11 of the Living Mandala Podcast
Auric Field of the House 

In this episode of the Chakras of the House series - we explore the auric field as a part of a 9-episode conversation series with Religious Studies professor Dr. G. William Barnard exploring how the chakras of the body are reflected in the house. I hope you have enjoyed this opportunity to revision your own home through the lens of the chakra system along with helpful suggestions to upgrade your living space.

In this episode:
  • auric field defined
  • what it means to experience auric field qualities into our body and home
  • areas of the house include: gardens, yard, exterior beyond your property
  • mow, prune, and tidy the yard, look for pointy energy coming your way, evaluate your routes
  • self care suggestions include color visualization, Space Clearing
  • for the purpose of this podcast episode I'm linking the auric field with the nodes and your rising sign
  • pull your free astrological data to find where the North and South node and rising sign are in your chart

Dr. G. William Barnard's websites include www.LiquidLightBook.com and www.TheHeartofAwakening.org.
This is the bonus Divine Light Meditation mentioned in the Auric Field episode. Enjoy! 

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 -
​Episode 10 of the Living Mandala Podcast
Crown Chakra of the House 

In this episode of the Chakras of the House series - we explore the crown chakra as a part of a 9-episode conversation series with Religious Studies professor Dr. G. William Barnard exploring how the chakras of the body are reflected in the house. Tune in every other Tuesday to revision your own home through the lens of the chakra system along with helpful suggestions to upgrade your living space.

In this episode:
  • crown chakra defined
  • qualities of connection of the "higher mind" and spiritual realms
  • what it means to bring crown chakra qualities into our body and home
  • areas of the house include: altars, front entrance, attic, roof
  • deep clean altars or establish altars if needed, declutter attic, get a roof inspection
  • self care suggestions include booking a Reiki appointment, try flotation tank therapy, consider psychedelic therapy
  • crown chakra is linked with the color violet and for the purpose of this podcast I'm linking it with Neptune and Uranus (the planets beyond) plus the Midheaven
  • pull your free astrological data to find where the Neptune, Uranus and the Midheaven are in your natal chart

Dr. G. William Barnard's websites include www.LiquidLightBook.com and www.TheHeartofAwakening.org.

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 -
​Episode 9 of the Living Mandala Podcast
Ajna Chakra of the House 

In this episode of the Chakras of the House series - we explore the ajna (third eye) chakra as a part of a 9-episode conversation series with Religious Studies professor Dr. G. William Barnard exploring how the chakras of the body are reflected in the house. Tune in every other Tuesday to revision your own home through the lens of the chakra system along with helpful suggestions to upgrade your living space. 

In this episode:
  • ajna chakra defined
  • qualities of light, brilliance and intuition
  • what it means to bring ajna chakra qualities into our body and home
  • areas of the house include: meditation area, lighting
  • clean meditation area or establish a meditation area, rebulb lights where needed
  • self care suggestions include booking an eye appointment, shop for a new meditation cushion and begin meditating
  • ajna chakra is linked with the color indigo, the luminaries Sun and Moon and the signs of Leo and Cancer
  • pull your free astrological data to find where the Sun, Moon, Leo and Cancer are in your natal chart

Dr. G. William Barnard's websites include www.LiquidLightBook.com and www.TheHeartofAwakening.org.

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 -
​Episode 8 of the Living Mandala Podcast
Throat Chakra of the House 

In this episode of the Chakras of the House series - we explore the throat chakra as a part of a 9-episode conversation series with Religious Studies professor Dr. G. William Barnard exploring how the chakras of the body are reflected in the house. Tune in every other Tuesday to revision your own home through the lens of the chakra system along with helpful suggestions to upgrade your living space.

In this episode:
  • throat chakra defined
  • qualities of space, ether, communication, expression
  • what it means to bring throat chakra qualities into our body and home
  • areas of the house include: home office, study, bookshelves
  • purge and reshelve books, back up your computer, purge apps on phone
  • self care suggestions include singing, making art, starting a brand new book
  • throat chakra is linked with the color blue, the planet Mercury and the signs of Gemini and Virgo
  • pull your free astrological data to find where Mercury, Gemini and Virgo are in your natal chart

Dr. G. William Barnard's websites include www.LiquidLightBook.com and www.TheHeartofAwakening.org.

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 -
​Episode 7 of the Living Mandala Podcast
Heart Chakra of the House ​

In this episode of the Chakras of the House series - we explore the heart chakra as a part of a 9-episode conversation series with Religious Studies professor Dr. G. William Barnard exploring how the chakras of the body are reflected in the house. Tune in every other Tuesday to revision your own home through the lens of the chakra system along with helpful suggestions to upgrade your living space.

In this episode:
  • heart chakra defined
  • qualities of connection, love and expansiveness
  • what it means to bring heart chakra qualities into our body and home
  • areas of the house include: living room, family room and hallways
  • revisit the important documents like marriage license, wills and tidy up medical papers
  • self care suggestions include committing to work on posture, a heart opening yoga class, getting a mammogram or lung check
  • heart chakra is linked with the color green, the planet Venus and the signs of Taurus and Libra
  • pull your free astrological data to find where Venus, Taurus and Libra are in your natal chart

​Dr. G. William Barnard's websites include www.LiquidLightBook.com and www.TheHeartofAwakening.org.

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 -
​Episode 6 of the Living Mandala Podcast
Solar Plexus Chakra of the House 

In this episode of the Chakras of the House series - we explore the solar plexus chakra as a part of a 9-episode conversation series with Religious Studies professor Dr. G. William Barnard exploring how the chakras of the body are reflected in the house. Tune in every other Tuesday to revision your own home through the lens of the chakra system along with helpful suggestions to upgrade your living space.

In this episode:
  • solar plexus chakra defined
  • qualities of fire and transformation
  • what it means to bring solar plexus chakra qualities into our body and home
  • areas of the house include: kitchen, dining, laundry, exercise and pet areas
  • purge the warranty file, re-evaluate health insurance plans
  • evaluate where your long term money is stored and if you're looking for socially conscious investing, Rick is your guy. 
  • self care suggestions include scheduling a massage, performing a gut cleanse, consider probiotics
  • solar plexus chakra is linked with the color yellow (or red), the planet Mars, the signs of Aries and Scorpio.
  • pull your free astrological data to find where Mars, Aries and Scorpio are in your natal chart

Dr. G. William Barnard's websites include www.LiquidLightBook.com and www.TheHeartofAwakening.org.

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 -
​Episode 5 of the Living Mandala Podcast
Sacral Chakra of the House 

In this episode of the Chakras of the House series - we explore the sacral chakra as a part of a 9-episode conversation series with Religious Studies professor Dr. G. William Barnard exploring how the chakras of the body are reflected in the house. Tune in every other Tuesday to revision your own home through the lens of the chakra system along with helpful suggestions to upgrade your living space.

In this episode:
  • sacral chakra defined
  • qualities of flow and movement
  • what it means to bring sacral chakra qualities into our body and home
  • areas of the house include: bedrooms, bathrooms, art studio, plumbing infrastructure
  • purge monthly bills and tidy up children’s files
  • self care suggestions include scheduling a pelvic or prostrate exam, buying new sheets, dance, make love, move your body
  • sacral chakra is linked with the color orange, the planet Jupiter, Thursday, the signs of Sagittarius and Pisces
  • pull your free astrological data to find where Jupiter, Sagittarius and Pisces are in your natal chart

​Dr. G. William Barnard's websites include www.LiquidLightBook.com and www.TheHeartofAwakening.org.

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 -
​Episode 4 of the Living Mandala Podcast
Root Chakra of the House 

In this episode of the Chakras of the House series - we explore the root chakra as a part of a 9-episode conversation series with Religious Studies professor Dr. G. William Barnard exploring how the chakras of the body are reflected in the house. Tune in every other Tuesday to revision your own home through the lens of the chakra system along with helpful suggestions to upgrade your living space.

In this episode:
  • root chakra defined
  • qualities of firmness, groundedness
  • what it means to bring root chakra qualities into our body and home
  • areas of the house include: under sinks, under beds, deep storage, basements, crawlspaces, framing, foundation
  • safety infrastructure like fire extinguishers, first aid kit, carbon monoxide detector, alarm system
  • importance of a will, a lockbox, a good password roster for basic bills
  • self care suggestions include connecting with the earth, sunning the perineum, scheduling a colonoscopy
  • root chakra is linked with the color red, the planet Saturn, Saturday, the signs of Capricorn and Aquarius
  • pull your free astrological data to find where Saturn, Capricorn and Aquarius are in your natal chart

Dr. G. William Barnard's websites include www.LiquidLightBook.com and www.TheHeartofAwakening.org.

Tuesday, July 25, 2023 -
​Episode 3 of the Living Mandala Podcast
Introduction to the Chakras of the House series

An introduction episode to the Chakras of the House series - a 9-episode conversation series with Religious Studies professor Dr. G. William Barnard exploring how the chakras of the body are reflected in the house. Tune in every other Tuesday to revision your own home through the lens of the chakra system along with helpful suggestions to upgrade your living space.

In this episode:
  • chakras defined
  • the goal of opening the chakras to divine qualities
  • manifestation of chakral energy in the home
  • working in collaboration with your home through the lens of the chakras
  • the universality and wisdom of these concepts
  • the formula for the series: explore each chakra, relate back to the house (and filing cabinet!) plus astrological implications

​Dr. G. William Barnard's websites include www.LiquidLightBook.com and www.TheHeartofAwakening.org.

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 -
​Episode 2 of the Living Mandala Podcast
All about Space Clearing

In this episode we'll explore Space Clearing: what it is, why it's important, how often to do it, how I think it works and more. For information about my services, please click here. 

Have you ever done a Space Clearing? Do you have a differing opinion on the timing? Share your experience with me. Please let me know if I can answer any questions for you (including about where to get a good bell) and of course… if you have things to add, I’d love to hear it. Drop me a line! 

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 -
​Episode 1 of the Living Mandala Podcast​​ 
Introduction to the Podcast

In this, the inaugural episode of the Living Mandala Podcast, I muse informally on starting such a thing, my motivation and using the metaphysical name 'Aurah' to express myself with.

Possible topics that I reference in this episode might include:
  • A 9-part series on the chakras of the house and how to clear and work with them as they correspond back to the chakras of the body.
  • A room-by-room feng shui  inspection for the average home. Things to think about and make adjustments with.
  • Divination techniques I work with (and have been dutifully tracking) for many years like oracle cards, Runes, pendulums and divining rods.
  • Alignment with the higher order and working with planetary days, what colors to wear and how these can be used as a "hack" to upgrade your lived mandala.
  • Kitchen alchemy - collaborate with my chef husband on the very best ways to organize and shop for super healthy eating.

Drop me a line! What would you like to hear more about?