Collective Guidance

Charla Goodnight
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Welcome to Collective Guidance, hosted by Charla Goodnight. The podcast where conscious conversation meets personal evolution. Each week, we explore transformative insights on mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional intelligence, holistic wellness, and soulful living. Hosted by thought leaders, healers, and everyday seekers, Collective Guidance is your space for deep reflections, healing conversations, and grounded wisdom to support your mental, emotional, and spiritual journey. A return to remembrance that you are not alone in this human experience. Whether you're navigating your awakening, seeking authentic connection, or curious about energetic alignment, this podcast offers guidance for every step of your path. Tap into the collective wisdom and awaken the guidance within.

  1. You're Not Broken — You're Carrying Your Ancestors' Unfinished Stories

    3d ago

    You're Not Broken — You're Carrying Your Ancestors' Unfinished Stories

    In this heartfelt and grounding episode, host Charla Goodnight explores the relationship between prayer and meditation — and how both practices became her lifeline during personal conflict and relationship pain. Inspired by a quote from Rick Rubin — "Prayer is talking to God. Meditation is listening" — Charla unpacks what it truly means to find stillness, calm your nervous system, and reconnect with your soul during life's most challenging moments. Charla opens up about navigating a significant argument in a two-year relationship, how she prayed for resolution, and how leaning on her angels, guides, and spiritual support system brought peace within 24 hours. She also shares a powerful reframe for anyone grieving the end of a relationship: it's not a loss — it's a change in frequency. What You'll Hear in This Episode: The difference between prayer and meditation (and why you need both) Charla's personal pre-meditation breathwork routine How conflict affects your nervous system — and how to come back to center Why relationships end when frequencies can no longer align How to grieve a relationship ending from a soul-level perspective A beginner-friendly 1-minute meditation using box breathing Box Breathing (Try It Today): Inhale 4 counts | Hold 6 counts | Exhale 6 counts. Set a 1-minute timer and breathe. Key Reminder From This Episode: You are not alone. You are always supported by Spirit, your universe, and God — and there are others walking the same path. We'd love to hear from you! 💛 If you have a story to share, a question for the show, or just want to connect, reach out anytime: 🌐 Website: https://collectiveguidance.com/ 📩 Email: charla@collectiveguidance.com 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collectiveguidancepodcast/?hl=en 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/collective-guidance-with-charla-goodnight/id1841118592 📺 Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CollectiveGuidancePodcast   💫 JOIN THE COLLECTIVE MEMBERSHIP: Weekly movement + meditation Zooms with Charla.  https://collectiveguidance.com/collective-membership-1289

    12 min
  2. 76 : You're Not Broken — You're Carrying Your Ancestors' Unfinished Stories

    6d ago

    76 : You're Not Broken — You're Carrying Your Ancestors' Unfinished Stories

    What if everything you keep experiencing — the patterns, the relationships, the recurring struggles — are actually karmic records written in your own DNA, waiting to be cleared? This week's guest is Horus-Poraz, spiritual teacher, ceremonialist, sound healer, and founder of House of Horus — a digital and in-person platform blending ancestral knowledge, ritual, and creative activation to support personal and collective transformation. His work weaves Egyptian cosmology, the Akashic Records, sound, and movement through ceremonial spaces and one-on-one mentorships to guide individuals toward their soul self. What we talk about in this episode: What the Akashic Records are and why they exist within your body, not outside of it  How your spine, blood, and DNA carry your ancestral line's stories and unfinished lessons The spin technique — a practical tool to release karmic patterns and lock in manifestations Egyptian cosmology, the 64 Neteru, and the significance of the Duat in 2026 Horus's personal journey: going viral at 16, dimming his light for 10 years, and his awakening during the pandemic Pineal gland activation, astral projection, and encounters with star beings Why the pyramids functioned as cosmic supercomputers and the original internet How ancestral healing shows up in your everyday reality The beauty and medicine of being queer, authentic, and a shape-shifter in this world   🔗 Connect with Horus-Poraz:  Website: houseofhorus.world Wanna get your reading: https://www.houseofhorus.world/shop/p/akashic-records-reading Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/house.of.horus/   We'd love to hear from you! 💛 If you have a story to share, a question for the show, or just want to connect, reach out anytime: 🌐 Website: https://collectiveguidance.com/ 📩 Email: charla@collectiveguidance.com 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collectiveguidancepodcast/?hl=en 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/collective-guidance-with-charla-goodnight/id1841118592 📺 Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CollectiveGuidancePodcast 💬 Drop a comment — what came up for you watching this? If this episode moved you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps more people find this work. Share it with someone who is in the middle of a pattern they can't explain. They need this.

    53 min
  3. 75 : Whatever You Resist Will Persist | How to Stop Fighting Your Own Life

    Jun 17

    75 : Whatever You Resist Will Persist | How to Stop Fighting Your Own Life

    In this soul-stirring episode of Collective Guidance, host Charla Goodnight explores the spiritual and psychological concept of resistance — and why the things we fight hardest against keep showing up in our lives. Drawing from her own lived experience with physical pain, a relationship ending, and the pressure of performing "having it all together," Charla unpacks what resistance truly is, why we do it, and most importantly — how to release it. What you'll take away from this episode: The real definition of resistance (beyond procrastination and fear)  How numbing, toxic positivity, and obsessive planning are all forms of resistance The ego's role as protector — and why it keeps you stuck Carl Jung's shadow self concept and how unprocessed emotions live in the body Karmic lessons and why patterns repeat across relationships, jobs, and friendships A journaling practice to help you identify and release what you're resisting Charla also shares her deeply personal near-death experience at 21 and the promise she made to her soul — to share the message of Spirit no matter what. Whether you're going through an ending, a transition, or simply feeling like you're at war with yourself, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. ✍️ Journal Prompt from This Episode: Write down what you are resisting right now. Then write down one way you can choose to stop resisting it. Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share with a friend who needs this message today. We'd love to hear from you! 💛 If you have a story to share, a question for the show, or just want to connect, reach out anytime: 🌐 Website: https://collectiveguidance.com/ 📩 Email: charla@collectiveguidance.com 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collectiveguidancepodcast/?hl=en 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/collective-guidance-with-charla-goodnight/id1841118592 📺 Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CollectiveGuidancePodcast   💫 JOIN THE COLLECTIVE MEMBERSHIP: Weekly movement + meditation Zooms with Charla.  https://collectiveguidance.com/collective-membership-1289

    18 min
  4. 74 : How to Navigate Life's Big Shifts: Energy, Astrology & Awakening

    Jun 15

    74 : How to Navigate Life's Big Shifts: Energy, Astrology & Awakening

    COLLECTIVE GUIDANCE | Episode: Energy, Astrology & The Art of Navigating Life's Big Shifts with Kathy Clair-Hayes   If life feels like it's moving faster than ever — you're not imagining it. In this episode, host Charla Goodnight welcomes back psychotherapist, astrologer, and energy intuitive Kathy Clair-Hayes for a deeply grounding conversation about what's happening energetically in our bodies, our relationships, and the collective right now.   Kathy is a Boston-based psychotherapist who weaves together somatic therapy, astrology, and energy intuitive work to help sensitive people understand how they're wired — and how to thrive in a world that often feels overwhelming.   IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER:   — What an energy intuitive actually is and how it differs from traditional therapy — Why your nervous system may be reacting to the collective energy shift happening right now — What the astrological transit of Uranus moving from Taurus into Gemini means for your body, identity, and life — How to tell the difference between anxiety and a spiritual upgrade — Why sleep disruption, vivid dreams, and exhaustion can be signs your system is upgrading — Somatic tools to ground your nervous system when everything feels like too much — The danger of "checking out" — and how to consciously reclaim your energy — How your astrology chart reflects your energetic wiring and the lessons you're here to learn — Cutting cords of attachment — what it is, how it works, and why it matters — How ancestral trauma shows up in your current relationships and how to begin releasing it — The energetics of sacred sites and why certain places can trigger deep physical responses — How prayer connects you to the quantum field of all possibility — Why community is the single most important resource on the spiritual journey   ABOUT KATHY CLAIR-HAYES: Kathy is a seasoned psychotherapist and astrologer with decades of experience. She works with energy-sensitive individuals to help them understand their unique elemental makeup, stay grounded, and develop their own intuitive wisdom. While based in Boston, she offers astrology coaching and intuitive sessions worldwide.   Website: https://kathyclairhayes.com/   We'd love to hear from you! 💛 If you have a story to share, a question for the show, or just want to connect, reach out anytime: 🌐 Website: https://collectiveguidance.com/ 📩 Email: charla@collectiveguidance.com 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collectiveguidancepodcast/?hl=en 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/collective-guidance-with-charla-goodnight/id1841118592 📺 Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CollectiveGuidancePodcast   💫 JOIN THE COLLECTIVE MEMBERSHIP: Weekly movement + meditation Zooms with Charla.  https://collectiveguidance.com/collective-membership-1289   If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it truly helps more people find this work. And share this episode with someone who feels like they're in the middle of a big life shift right now.

    56 min
  5. 73 : You Are Not Alone — How to Call on Your Angels When Life Gets Hard

    Jun 10

    73 : You Are Not Alone — How to Call on Your Angels When Life Gets Hard

    When you're standing at a crossroads and you don't know which way to go, what do you do? In this short and deeply comforting episode, Charla Goodnight shares a personal story about a pivotal moment in her own life — and the spiritual practice that helped her move through it without fear, without force, and without going it alone. Rather than reacting or making a rash decision, Charla prayed. She called on her angels, her ascended masters, and her spiritual board of directors. She shifted her attention to things that raised her frequency — and she trusted. Less than 24 hours later, the situation dissolved completely. Not because she fixed it. Because she let spirit handle it. This episode is a reminder that you came into this human experience with a full team of energy and frequency behind you. You are never without support. And the moment you stop feeding a problem with lower vibrational energy and turn it over to the universe, you create space for miracles. Charla also shares what she's been learning from Wayne Dyer and A Course in Miracles — that there is never really a problem, only a frequency we hold toward a situation — and closes with a stunning Rumi card pull from the Rumi Oracle by Alana Fairchild: Beyond the Threshold of Fear. Topics covered in this episode: how to call on your angels and guides during major life transitions, the practice of surrender and releasing control to spirit, how your frequency creates or dissolves problems, the teachings of Wayne Dyer and A Course in Miracles on miracles and perception, and the Rumi card Beyond the Threshold of Fear and its message for anyone in transition. References: A Course in Miracles, Wayne Dyer, Rumi Oracle by Alana Fairchild We'd love to hear from you! 💛 If you have a story to share, a question for the show, or just want to connect, reach out anytime: 🌐 Website: https://collectiveguidance.com/ 📩 Email: charla@collectiveguidance.com 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collectiveguidancepodcast/?hl=en 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/collective-guidance-with-charla-goodnight/id1841118592 📺 Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CollectiveGuidancePodcast   💫 JOIN THE COLLECTIVE MEMBERSHIP: Weekly movement + meditation Zooms with Charla.  https://collectiveguidance.com/collective-membership-1289 If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or follow on Spotify — it helps this work reach the people who need it most.

    12 min
  6. 72 : Behind the Mask: How High Performers Recognize Hidden Trauma and Finally Heal

    Jun 8

    72 : Behind the Mask: How High Performers Recognize Hidden Trauma and Finally Heal

    What happens when the person who holds everything together finally falls apart? For Kara Kalin, it took two tumors, the loss of her father, a global pandemic, and four kids under five before she finally stopped performing and started actually living. Kara is a registered clinical counselor, certified EMDR therapist, former national-level synchronized swimmer, and founder of The Shift Change — an anonymous group EMDR platform that is bringing trauma healing to first responders, healthcare workers, elite athletes, and high performers who would never otherwise ask for help. In this conversation, Kara takes us all the way back to age 10 — performing through what we now know as secondary drowning and being publicly shamed on a pool deck — and walks us through how that single moment planted a seed of "not good enough" that shaped the next 27 years of her life. From eating disorders and control-seeking in adolescence, to caregiving through her husband's grief, to nearly working herself into the ground while coaching Team Canada and running a private practice without ever taking a maternity leave — Kara was the definition of a high-functioning, highly traumatized person. It was EMDR that changed everything. First at 18, when she processed the image of her father's death. And again at 37, when she finally traced decades of defensiveness, over-performance, and body-based panic back to that pool deck in Edmonton. What she found on the other side — a spiritual reckoning, a rebuilt life, and a mission to bring healing to the people least likely to seek it — is nothing short of extraordinary. If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or follow on Spotify — it helps more people find this work. Find Kara and her work:  Group EMDR Sessions: www.shiftchange.life  One-to-One Intensive Work: https://www.karakalin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karakalin.shiftchange/   Connect with Collective Guidance: 🌐 Website: https://collectiveguidance.com/ 📩 Email: charla@collectiveguidance.com 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collectiveguidancepodcast/?hl=en 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/collective-guidance-with-charla-goodnight/id1841118592 📺 Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CollectiveGuidancePodcast   💫 JOIN THE COLLECTIVE MEMBERSHIP: Weekly movement + meditation Zooms with Charla.  https://collectiveguidance.com/collective-membership-1289 If this episode moved you, please like, subscribe, and share it with the strong person in your life who might need to hear this.

    52 min
  7. 71 : Why Your Anger Is Hurting YOU (Not Them) : Forgive & Let Go

    Jun 3

    71 : Why Your Anger Is Hurting YOU (Not Them) : Forgive & Let Go

    Radical Forgiveness: Why Your Anger Is Hurting You, Not Them Life is full of transitions — and this week, Charla is in the thick of them. Her middle son just graduated high school, a new baby has joined the family, and she's sitting with the full range of emotions that come with big change. But the real conversation this episode is about what happens when we hold onto anger toward someone who has hurt us — and why that anger is only affecting one person: you. Charla shares a deeply personal story about encountering someone she'd had significant conflict with after months apart, and choosing radical compassion over resentment. Drawing from a daily devotional called A Deep Breath of Life by Alan Cohen and a moving quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, this episode offers a gentle but powerful reframe on forgiveness, compassion, and how we see the people who challenge us most. What we cover in this episode: why holding anger hurts you and not the other person, the practice of looking into someone's eyes to reconnect with their humanity, how IFS (Internal Family Systems) helps explain wounded behavior in others, the difference between being in "victim" energy versus seeing the bigger picture, and a simple daily mirror practice to cultivate self-love and self-forgiveness. Quote from this episode: "If we could read the secret histories of our enemies, we should find in each man's life sorrow, suffering, enough to disarm all hostility." — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Connect with Collective Guidance: 🌐 Website: https://collectiveguidance.com/ 📩 Email: charla@collectiveguidance.com 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collectiveguidancepodcast/?hl=en 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/collective-guidance-with-charla-goodnight/id1841118592 📺 Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CollectiveGuidancePodcast   💫 JOIN THE COLLECTIVE MEMBERSHIP: Weekly movement + meditation Zooms with Charla.  https://collectiveguidance.com/collective-membership-1289 If this episode spoke to you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, follow the show on Spotify, and share it with someone who might need it today.

    15 min
  8. 70 : The Ancient Secret to Manifestation Nobody Talks About

    Jun 1

    70 : The Ancient Secret to Manifestation Nobody Talks About

    What does it really mean to manifest? If you've been doing vision boards, affirmations, and the 333 method but still not seeing results — this episode is for you. Today's guest is Ayelet Polonsky, founder of the Manifestation Method and host of The Manifestation Podcast (163+ episodes). Ayelet spent years living at an ashram in India, survived a cyclone at Kumbh Mela (one of the world's largest spiritual gatherings of 50 million Hindus), and eventually found her way to Jerusalem where she studied Torah and Kabbalah — and manifested her husband in 21 days. In this episode, Ayelet breaks down the ancient spiritual technology of Kabbalah and how it maps perfectly onto modern quantum physics, neuroscience, and nervous system work. She explains why true manifestation isn't about wanting more — it's about becoming the frequency of what you desire. What You'll Learn: The difference between manifestation and co-creation — and why it changes everything What B'tselem Elohim means and how being made in the image of God makes you a creator The Kabbalistic Tree of Life (sefirot) and how desire moves from idea into physical reality The ABRA Method broken down: Ask, Believe, Receive, Aligned Action The 3 C's blocking your manifestation: complaining, comparing, controlling The dark chrysalis phase — what it is, why it's necessary, and how to move through it The science of your electromagnetic field and heart-brain coherence The meaning of Abracadabra in ancient Aramaic and why your words are creating your reality 3 steps to manifest a relationship starting today The difference between emunah (faith) and bitachon (embodied trust) Connect with Ayelet Polonsky:  🌐 Website & Membership: ayeletpolonsky.com 📱 Instagram: instagram.com/ayeletpolonsky 🎙️ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@AyeletPolonsky Connect with Collective Guidance: 🌐 Website: https://collectiveguidance.com/ 📩 Email: charla@collectiveguidance.com 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collectiveguidancepodcast/?hl=en 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/collective-guidance-with-charla-goodnight/id1841118592 📺 Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CollectiveGuidancePodcast 💫 JOIN THE COLLECTIVE MEMBERSHIP: Weekly movement + meditation Zooms with Charla.  https://collectiveguidance.com/collective-membership-1289 About Ayelet Polonsky: Ayelet Polonsky is the founder of the Manifestation Method — a deeply transformative approach to manifestation that blends Kabbalah, somatics, and modern psychology. She spent six years living in and out of an ashram in India before relocating to Jerusalem, where she immersed herself in Torah and Kabbalistic study. She now leads a global community through her membership, live workshops, and immersive coaching experiences, helping thousands of people heal at the root and create lives that are both expansive and deeply soul-aligned.   If this episode resonated, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share it with someone in their own dark chrysalis phase. It helps more than you know.

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Welcome to Collective Guidance, hosted by Charla Goodnight. The podcast where conscious conversation meets personal evolution. Each week, we explore transformative insights on mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional intelligence, holistic wellness, and soulful living. Hosted by thought leaders, healers, and everyday seekers, Collective Guidance is your space for deep reflections, healing conversations, and grounded wisdom to support your mental, emotional, and spiritual journey. A return to remembrance that you are not alone in this human experience. Whether you're navigating your awakening, seeking authentic connection, or curious about energetic alignment, this podcast offers guidance for every step of your path. Tap into the collective wisdom and awaken the guidance within.

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  • Creator
    Charla Goodnight
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Collective Guidance, LLC 2025
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