Josephine McGrail

Josephine McGrail

Wellness coach, Intuitive Healer, Author and Public Speaker Josie takes you on a journey back into your WHY. Back to DREAMING and BELIEVING in opportunity, That Anything Is Possible and that once YOU commit to your heart's calling the entire Universe steps forward to support you. For workshops, talks, 121 head over to www.josephinemcgrail.com What happens when we put down our defenses and share our stories unapologetically? We realize that no matter where we are on the map, our hearts speak the exact same language. Join author, intuitive healer, elite coach and speaker Josephine McGrail for a deeply personal exploration of love, resilience, and the art of becoming. At the heart of this show is the unwavering belief that we ALL have a story—and when we listen to others share theirs, it unlocks something sacred within ourselves. These empowering, soul-to-soul conversations navigate the entire spectrum of the human journey: building great dreams out of deep grief, choosing authenticity over outside opinions, and discovering the unwavering belief it takes to create your own reality. This isn’t just a podcast; it’s a global community walking each other home through the power of storytelling. Tune in, ground scattered thoughts, release the need to perform, and step into the bright, unfolding masterpiece of your own life's story.

  1. 2d ago

    #69 What the F* Are We All Doing? Ibraheem Toure on Soul Contracts, Breath & What Truly Matters

    Send us Fan Mail Today’s conversation is an absolute energetic shower of goodness, exploring the karmic threads, cosmic timing, and generational healing that shape our human experience. My guest today is the deeply radiant Ibraheem Toure, an actor, theatre practitioner, who works across stage and television with organizations like the Royal Shakespeare Company and Apple TV. Born on the threshold of the millennium in 1999, Ibraheem carries a spiritual resonance and wisdom that stretches far beyond his physical years. Together, we unpack his fascinating journey, looking at his timeline through the numerological power of seven-year cycles. From navigating a beautifully diverse upbringing in West London to stepping into his personal power during a transformative six-week trip to Trinidad with his 94-year-old grandfather, Ibraheem shares how he embraces being a bridge between worlds.  We dive into the energetic vessel of the artist, the profound weight of grief, and why every single morning we wake from the "cousin of death" is an absolute miracle. Ibraheem beautifully reminds us that our souls make contracts before arriving here, and that the only true response to the absurdity of reality is the grounding frequency of gratitude.  Cosmic Alignments & Key Themes We Explore: The Blueprint of Sevens: How Ibraheem tracks his life’s profound shifts and spiritual evolution in distinct seven-year chapters based on Islamic teachings. Generational Karma & Ancestral Roots: The unspoken power of family systems, unpacking the dynamics of his parents, and the sacred ritual of returning to his roots in Trinidad. Divine Timing: The miraculous alignment of booking his biggest television job just as he intentionally carved out space to live and work alongside his grandfather. The Art of Truth: Viewing performance not as a performative mask, but as a deeply honest channel to let the universe's energy flow through your physical vessel. Grief and Soul Contracts: Processing the tragic loss of his 32-year-old best friend, honoring his departed spirit, and understanding that our days on Earth are beautifully limited. Two Pillars of Human Wisdom: Ibraheem's profound soul messages for humanity to constantly anchor into the present: "breathe deeply" and "celebrate more". To dive deeper into ancestral healing, energy work, and understanding your own cosmic blueprint, please visit my digital home at www.josephinemcgrail.com. Be sure to subscribe and tune in for part two, where we will journey deeper into the powerful female lineage of Ibrahim's family system! Connect with IBraheem on Instagram For your opportunity to win a LIVE coaching call with Josephine submit your 5star reviews on Spotify and Apple Music and send screen shots to josephinemcgrail@icloud.com Winners are announced on the 1st of every month Support the show

    #69 What the F* Are We All Doing? Ibraheem Toure on Soul Contracts, Breath & What Truly Matters
  2. Jul 12

    #68"You Can Never Have My Soul" - Cancer Season & Reclaiming Your Inner Home | The Psychology of Astrology

    Send us Fan Mail Dearest listener, welcome back to the Psychology of Astrology! Today, my amazing friend and incredible astrologer, Kalpna Tandon, joins me to dive into the deep, watery, and deeply emotional realms of Cancer season. If you have been feeling extra sensitive, experiencing unexpected tears, or going through a profound period of loss, this episode is a grounded sanctuary created just for you.  Together, we explore the profound astrology of the moment, honoring our emotional worlds above all else. We discuss why our sensitivity is our ultimate superpower and how to truly fill our cups from the inside out.  In this deeply nourishing episode, we explore: The Mother Archetype: Understanding Cancer as the mother of the zodiac, and how it connects to the feminine, the sister wound, and our deepest ancestral patterns. The Art of Receiving: Why true feminine energy means allowing yourself to receive, flow like water, and sometimes do absolutely nothing. Inner Child Healing: Practical tools for processing intense emotions, including how talking to your inner five-year-old can help you overcome limiting beliefs. Physical & Energetic Clearing: Why shedding old belongings and clearing out your home is essential for making space for the second half of the year. The Cancer New Moon: How to set potent intentions, dance through the grief of becoming, and prepare for the expansive energy of the upcoming Leo season. Cancer Rising: A special look at how Cancer Rising individuals are being called to lead from the heart and step into a nurturing, feminine phase of life. Remember, the feeling is the healing. Allow yourself to flow with these cosmic waters, and know that you are safely held in this space.  For more cosmic insights, grounded guidance, and to explore how we can journey together through life visit www.josephinemcgrail.com. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a sister or friend who might need a little extra love this season! Photo by Ashley Ibarra For your opportunity to win a LIVE coaching call with Josephine submit your 5star reviews on Spotify and Apple Music and send screen shots to josephinemcgrail@icloud.com Winners are announced on the 1st of every month Support the show

    #68"You Can Never Have My Soul" - Cancer Season & Reclaiming Your Inner Home | The Psychology of Astrology
  3. Jul 6

    #67 Emmy Award winning Lexi Ainsworth-"Fall in Love with your Future more than the Comfort of your Past"

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when the path to your biggest dream requires you to step into absolute uncertainty?  In this powerful and deeply moving episode, I sit down with Emmy Award-winning actress and founder of Camden Way Productions, Lexi Ainsworth. From starting as a driven child actor at just 11 years old to navigating the high-pressure world of a 510-episode TV series, Lexi’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, grit, and unwavering dedication.  But behind the glitz of Hollywood contracts lay a parallel story that anyone chasing a dream will recognize:  The Weight of Sacrifice: Navigating the intense guilt and pressure of family sacrifices made to support her passion. Confronting the Hidden Hurdles: Managing lifelong ADHD, navigating learning differences, and facing sudden, intense panic attacks when pivoting into new chapters. Surviving the Rejections: Weathering the inevitable dry spells, sudden industry shifts, and a painful five-year relationship breakup that brought her pillars crashing down all at once. Lexi opens up about her transformative decision to pack a single bag for a six-month backpacking journey, secure a global talent visa to move to London, and audaciously apply to UC Berkeley—proving to herself that her identity is defined by who she is, not just what she produces.  This conversation is a rallying cry for the dreamers, the freelancers, and anyone standing at a terrifying crossroads in life. It will challenge you to drop the illusion of control, fall in love with your future more than the comfort of your current timeline, and discover why keeping your heart open through rejection is the ultimate human superpower.  "Leap, and the universe will catch you." Connect with Lexi on Instagram at @_lexiainsworth or visit her production house at CamdenWayProductions.com.  Connect with me here:  Josephine at www.josephinemcgrail.com.  For your opportunity to win a LIVE coaching call with Josephine submit your 5star reviews on Spotify and Apple Music and send screen shots to josephinemcgrail@icloud.com Winners are announced on the 1st of every month Support the show

    #67 Emmy Award winning Lexi Ainsworth-"Fall in Love with your Future more than the Comfort of your Past"
  4. Jun 29

    #66 Is It a Crisis, or Is It Just Funny? Anabel Kutay on reinventing yourself and refusing to let anything hold you down

    Send us Fan Mail Anabel is an award winning writer, director, producer and actress. Her debut short film - DOGHOUSE - won best horror short at London Independent film festival, special commendation at Romford horror festival and best short film at Purgatory film festival amongst numerous other awards and official festival selections. Her debut feature film script AIRBAND won a first prize at Flickers Rhode Island film festival, was a semi finalist at Cinequest, gained honourable mention in the Finish line script competition and achieved second stage consideration for the Netflix breakout initiative for up and coming film directors.  Acting Credits: Lord of The Rings - Rings of power (Amazon), Jingle Bell Heist (Netflix), Hold The Dark (Netflix), Youth (Amazon), High Strung (Disney), Walking on Sunshine (Netflix). Prior to acting - Anabel enjoyed a prolific dance career. Credits include Swan Lake, Dorian Gray and Play without words for Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures, Drunk and Jekyll and Hyde for The McOnie Company, The Lorax (Old Vic), Pinocchio (National Theatre). Musicals include: Sinatra, Guys and Dolls, Dirty Dancing, Flashdance, Chess, Pippin, Phantom of The Opera. Movement very much informs her vision. She has also utilised her expertise to movement direct for screen: FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL and CREATION STORIES. Anabel is currently in pre-production for her debut feature film (MUTHA) and is about to begin an R&D workshop for a play. Connect with her here: Website:  www.anabelkutay.com Instagram: @anabelkutay For your opportunity to win a LIVE coaching call with Josephine submit your 5star reviews on Spotify and Apple Music and send screen shots to josephinemcgrail@icloud.com Winners are announced on the 1st of every month Support the show

    #66 Is It a Crisis, or Is It Just Funny? Anabel Kutay on reinventing yourself and refusing to let anything hold you down
  5. Jun 22

    #65 Leanne Maskell founder of ADHD Works on Trusting Yourself, Your Feet and the Ground that holds us

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when you decide to courageously step away from the familiarity and security of the screen and step out into the great unknown of the physical world- perhaps even jump on a one way flight to Australia.... In this deeply heartfelt, funny, and profound episode, host Josephine McGrail sits down with her wonderful friend and founder of ADHD Works, Leanne Maskell, for a much-anticipated reunion. After six months apart, they dive into Leanne’s whirlwind transition from the freezing burnout of London to the warm, intentional, and magical embrace of Byron Bay, Australia. Leanne opens up about her personal evolution—navigating a mental health crisis, making the brave choice to scale down her business, and letting go of her London flat and belongings to completely start over. Together, Josephine and Leanne explore the metaphor of the "soil of our environment," discussing how a change in scenery can bring our physical bodies back online and connect us to a deeper sense of awe. From the logistics of post-Brexit visa changes to the hilarious reality of volunteering on a syntropic banana farm with nothing but a pink steak knife, this episode is a beautiful testament to trusting the universe, finding community, and listening to the inner child. Tune in for an unfiltered, joyful conversation filled with laughter, deep friendship, and a liberating ultimate reminder: You are an adult, you are allowed to be unapologetically happy, and you can leave any situation whenever you want. Key Takeaways from This Episode: The Power of Environment: Why even the most robust seed cannot grow in soil that has run out of nutrients.The "Atlas" Personality: Recognizing when you are trying to carry the weight of the entire world on your shoulders—and learning how to put it down.Astrocartography & Synchronicity: How the universe aligns timing and places when you are finally ready to receive them.Syntropic Lessons: What chopping down banana trees can teach us about returning energy back into the earth and fueling future growth.Connect with Us: Learn more about Leanne's amazing work here: https://www.adhdworks.info/ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if this episode inspired you to seek your own "sliver of lightness" today!Find Josephine's work here: https://www.josephinemcgrail.com/ For your opportunity to win a LIVE coaching call with Josephine submit your 5star reviews on Spotify and Apple Music and send screen shots to josephinemcgrail@icloud.com Winners are announced on the 1st of every month Support the show

    #65 Leanne Maskell founder of ADHD Works on Trusting Yourself, Your Feet and the Ground that holds us
  6. Jun 15

    #64 The Psychology of Astrology: Embracing the Duality of Gemini-Are you ready to intellectually awaken and brighten?

    Send us Fan Mail In this soulful and "juicy" episode of The Psychology of Astrology, host Josephine McGrail welcomes back the "goddess of astrology," Kalpna Tandon, to dive deep into the swift and stimulating energy of Gemini season. Whether you are a Gemini, know a Gemini, or are completely new to your birth chart, this conversation is a deeply healing and soul-nourishing exploration of the archetypes that move within us all.  Discover the Power of the Mind and Voice After the grounded, slow pace of Taurus season, Gemini arrives as the first Air sign of the zodiac wheel, bringing speed, intellectual stimulation, and a thirst for newness. Ruled by Mercury, this season focuses on the Third House—the domain of communication, social connections, and the "archetype of the journalist".  In this episode, we explore: The Power of Communication: Why Gemini is tied to the throat chakra and how to find your authentic voice through singing, chanting, or writing. Embracing Duality: Understanding that being "more than one thing" is not just okay—it is the fullness of life. Navigating Change: A look at the significant transit of Uranus in Gemini, a cycle of rapid revolution and sudden changes in how we process information. The Shadow Side: Honest reflections on "trickster energy," the challenge of compartmentalization, and the pitfalls of oversharing or gossip to create "false intimacy". Rituals for the Gemini New Moon Kalpna and Josephine share practical tools to help you stay agile and rooted as things speed up: The Sovereignty Circle: Write down the names of people and content creators in your life. Circle the ones who make you feel relaxed and authentic, and notice where you feel the need to "perform". Morning Pages: Commit to daily journaling to ground scattered thoughts and cultivate self-love. The House of Communication: A creative manifestation doodle to visualize the music, books, and people you want to welcome into your inner world. "She transforms her own dark into her own light. She sees her private shadows and loves them... She is the source of herself, and she is always in a state of greater becoming." Join us for a conversation that celebrates joy as a birthright and encourages you to find your own essence amidst the many choices of the universe.  Listen now and let your curiosity guide you! For your opportunity to win a LIVE coaching call with Josephine submit your 5star reviews on Spotify and Apple Music and send screen shots to josephinemcgrail@icloud.com Winners are announced on the 1st of every month Support the show

    #64 The Psychology of Astrology: Embracing the Duality of Gemini-Are you ready to intellectually awaken and brighten?
  7. Jun 3

    #62 Unfolding Your Authentic Voice with Dee Lewis-Clay

    Send us Fan Mail "If you make a mistake on stage, just do it twice-then it sounds intentional."  From humble East End beginnings to recording global hits and massive cinema soundtracks (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Pirates of the Caribbean), legendary vocalist Dee Lewis-Clay has lived a life completely illuminated by music. In this warm, beautifully uplifting, and deeply honest episode, she joins Josephine to pull back the curtain on the glamour and talk about the raw, everyday wisdom that keeps us human.  Step into the vibrational circle as they explore the magic of human connection, divine alignments (hello, Libra rising energy!), and navigating creative dry spells. Dee opens up about her powerful current chapters: honoring her late sister Linda Lewis’s musical legacy through grief, finding deep nourishment in silence, and her exciting heart-centered mission to help everyday people release, play with, and heal their authentic voices.  This conversation is pure medicine for the soul-a gentle, grounded reminder that you don’t need a flawless range to create a masterpiece, you just have to bring your whole heart to the stage of life.  Go see her at the V&A East London Museum exhibition where she is currently featured in The Music is Black (on until Jan 2027) Connect with Dee on Instagram here: @deelewisclay_official For your opportunity to win a LIVE coaching call with Josephine submit your 5star reviews on Spotify and Apple Music and send screen shots to josephinemcgrail@icloud.com Winners are announced on the 1st of every month Support the show

    #62 Unfolding Your Authentic Voice with Dee Lewis-Clay

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Wellness coach, Intuitive Healer, Author and Public Speaker Josie takes you on a journey back into your WHY. Back to DREAMING and BELIEVING in opportunity, That Anything Is Possible and that once YOU commit to your heart's calling the entire Universe steps forward to support you. For workshops, talks, 121 head over to www.josephinemcgrail.com What happens when we put down our defenses and share our stories unapologetically? We realize that no matter where we are on the map, our hearts speak the exact same language. Join author, intuitive healer, elite coach and speaker Josephine McGrail for a deeply personal exploration of love, resilience, and the art of becoming. At the heart of this show is the unwavering belief that we ALL have a story—and when we listen to others share theirs, it unlocks something sacred within ourselves. These empowering, soul-to-soul conversations navigate the entire spectrum of the human journey: building great dreams out of deep grief, choosing authenticity over outside opinions, and discovering the unwavering belief it takes to create your own reality. This isn’t just a podcast; it’s a global community walking each other home through the power of storytelling. Tune in, ground scattered thoughts, release the need to perform, and step into the bright, unfolding masterpiece of your own life's story.