Celestial Crumbs

Discover the beauty of the universe, one crumb at a time.

Celestial Crumbs is a metaphysical-focused podcast for those who want to feel more connected to the universe. Unlike other podcasts in this space, Celestial Crumbs focuses on the beauty of the cosmos through raw facts in a short, sweet format. nathaliebonilla.substack.com

  1. 10/08/2025

    Half a Second Behind, Half a Second Ahead - Your Brains Weird Trick

    Did you know you’re always half a second behind reality? That the “now” you’re experiencing already happened, and your brain is still catching you up? Neuroscience tells us two things that sound almost like science fiction: * It takes your brain about .5 seconds to process sensory input and fully register what’s happening. * Your body actually starts reacting .5 seconds before you consciously decide to do something. That means when you touch something hot and pull your hand back, or when you “just know” the right move to make, it isn’t your conscious self making the call. Your body already acted. So in a way, our conscious selves are remembering the future. Our bodies move first, our minds narrate after, and we tell ourselves the story of “I decided.” Why does this matter? Because your instincts aren’t random. They’re real, practiced, embodied intelligence. The gut feeling that arrives “out of nowhere” is your nervous system moving ahead of you. The decision that feels like magic may actually be your body remembering what it already set in motion. Half a second late. Half a second early. That’s the dance of being human — a little behind, a little ahead, and always narrating the mystery in between. ✨ In today’s episode of Celestial Crumbs, I dive into this hidden lag, why it changes the way we see free will, and how it makes our intuition feel almost supernatural. Get full access to Celestial Crumbs at nathaliebonilla.substack.com/subscribe

    7 min
  2. Soul Contracts: Did We Choose This Life?

    06/17/2025

    Soul Contracts: Did We Choose This Life?

    Some believe we are born into random lives. Others believe we chose every detail. In this episode of Celestial Crumbs, we pull at one of the most haunting questions behind reincarnation and the nature of consciousness: Did you choose your life before you were born? We explore the theory of soul contracts—the idea that souls may choose their families, lessons, and even hardships long before incarnation. But this isn’t just a spiritual discussion — we also dive into the surprising science that echoes these ancient beliefs: ✨ Infant memory & brain development✨ Epigenetics and inherited trauma✨ Quantum physics & the block universe✨ Near-death experience studies✨ Psychedelic research and consciousness✨ Post-traumatic growth theory Through it all, we ask: if you chose this life, what were you hoping to learn? 📌 Resources & Mentions: * Journey of Souls by Michael Newton * Dr. Ian Stevenson (University of Virginia Past Life Studies) * Dr. Bruce Greyson (Near-Death Experience Research) * Dr. Rachel Yehuda (Epigenetic trauma studies) * Tedeschi & Calhoun (Post-Traumatic Growth Theory) * Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Research * Block Universe Theory ✨ Sneak Peek: Next Week's EpisodeIn next week's episode, we’ll explore the mysterious dance between synchronicity and coincidence — and the surprising science behind what we call “luck.” Are some people wired to experience more meaningful coincidences? And is luck truly random, or something we help create? 🎧 Listen now on your favorite platform. 💌 Share your thoughts or experiences:DM me on Instagram @celestialcrumbspodcast Get full access to Celestial Crumbs at nathaliebonilla.substack.com/subscribe

    12 min

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Celestial Crumbs is a metaphysical-focused podcast for those who want to feel more connected to the universe. Unlike other podcasts in this space, Celestial Crumbs focuses on the beauty of the cosmos through raw facts in a short, sweet format. nathaliebonilla.substack.com