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The Skeptic Metaphysicians | A Pragmatic Guide to Spiritual Awakening, Metaphysics & Enlightenment

Will & Karen | Hosts of The Skeptic Metaphysicians - Awakening Seekers of Spiritual Growth & Expanded Consciousness
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The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a smart, funny take on consciousness and spiritual awakening for curious minds who want reassurance, not dogma...and a pragmatic way into the unknown. 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!

  1. Why Your Manifestations Keep Unraveling (And What's Actually Running the Show)

    3D AGO

    Why Your Manifestations Keep Unraveling (And What's Actually Running the Show)

    You've done the vision boards. You've raised your vibration. You manifested the thing, and two weeks later, reality snapped back like you never tried at all. This episode isn't about trying harder or finding another modality. It's about why change doesn't stick, and what happens when you address the patterns operating underneath your conscious efforts. Karen Cheong, who went from high-powered real estate to mapping distortion patterns at the blueprint level, explains why most spiritual work treats symptoms instead of source code, and what actually reorganizes reality. What You'll Learn Why manifestations feel temporary: The difference between managing your energy and changing the frequency pattern that generates your default outcomesBlueprint-level distortion patterns: How unconscious templates (formed before language, logic, or conscious memory) quietly override your intentions and keep timelines "sticky"Timeline jumping without the woo: A practical explanation of why reality keeps resetting to familiar outcomes, and how shifting resonance at the quantum level makes the physical reorganize around youThe real reason "trying harder" backfires: Why effort-based spirituality often reinforces the distortion you're trying to escape, and what works insteadConsciousness, frequency, and the water analogy: A grounded framework for understanding vibration, density, and why changing things "upstream" collapses struggle downstreamWhy This Conversation Is Different Karen doesn't position herself as a guru or sell enlightenment as the finish line. She's direct about what doesn't work (bypassing, spiritual perfection, waiting for external fixes) and transparent about what does: addressing the actual frequency distortions that keep you looping. No fluff. No unverifiable claims. No suggestion that curiosity equals gullibility. This is a conversation for people who've noticed the pattern...the same issue in a new costume...and are ready to stop editing the symptoms. You're Not Crazy (And Questioning Is Welcome) If you've wondered why your spiritual practice feels like pushing a boulder uphill, or why breakthroughs don't seem to compound, this episode offers context without asking you to believe anything. Karen speaks to the intelligent skeptic: someone open to metaphysics but allergic to dogma, someone who wants practical understanding over mystical performance. Spiritual awakening isn't about transcending your humanness. It's about editing the unconscious distortions so your conscious efforts actually land. Ready to explore? Listen now and decide for yourself whether this reframes how you approach growth, manifestation, and why your reality keeps snapping back. Bonus for listeners Karen is offering an exclusive Resonance Reboot Bundle (valued at $600)...  FREE to Skeptic Metaphysicians audience members! Listen to the episode to learn how to access the Frequency Accelerator, plus two video workshops normally reserved for paying clients. Learn more:  Connect on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/spherical_luminosity/Connect on YT – https://www.youtube.com/@SphericalLuminosityWebsite: SphericalLuminosity.com  The Skeptic Metaphysicians: Exploring spiritual awakening, consciousness, and metaphysics for people who question everything...including themselves. The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a pragmatic spirituality podcast for curious minds exploring the unknown without abandoning critical thinking. Each episode breaks down metaphysics explained through grounded conversation, examining hidden truths behind spiritual awakening, consciousness expansion, and expanded consciousness. We explore intuition, mediumship, spirit guides, and the mechanics of healing and personal transformation—bridging skeptical inquiry with meaningful spiritual experience. If you’re navigating your own awakening or questioning reality while staying intellectually honest, this podcast is for seekers and skeptics alike. 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! 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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  2. 4D AGO · BONUS

    Ask The Skeptic Metaphysicians: Live, Unfiltered, and Open to Your Questions

    What happens when curiosity meets uncertainty...live? In this inaugural episode of Ask The Skeptic Metaphysicians, Will and Karen step out from behind the edit button and into real-time conversation, answering viewer questions about spirituality, consciousness, relationships, doubt, and everything in between.   This episode matters now because more people are questioning old assumptions about spiritual awakening, but don’t want dogma, gurus, or tidy answers that collapse under scrutiny. Episode Overview This is the first episode in a new monthly live series, Ask The Skeptic Metaphysicians, streaming on YouTube, Facebook, and New Reality TV. Every second Tuesday of the month, Will and Karen go live to answer questions directly from the community—ranging from deeply personal (“How did you two meet?”) to existential (“Why does growth feel so messy?”).   In this kickoff conversation, they explore what five years of podcasting about consciousness, metaphysics, and modern spirituality have actually taught them, especially the parts that don’t fit neatly into spiritual soundbites. The result is a candid, sometimes playful, sometimes challenging discussion that treats uncertainty as a feature, not a flaw. Key Insights & Takeaways Spiritual growth isn’t linear: Progress looks less like a straight path and more like a spiral, trampoline, or series of returns, with shorter lows and deeper perspective over time.Messiness isn’t failure: Confusion, doubt, and emotional swings aren’t signs you’re doing spirituality “wrong”; they’re often part of the process.Mainstream people are having non-mainstream experiences: Doctors, accountants, tech workers—spiritual curiosity is far more common than people admit out loud.Content consumption isn’t transformation: Watching videos or listening to podcasts doesn’t automatically equal growth; discernment and integration still matter.Questioning doesn’t cancel intuition: Doubt and intuition can coexist—and often should—especially in modern spirituality.Why This Conversation Is Different There’s no pitch, no promise of enlightenment, and no claim that one path fits all. Will and Karen openly disagree, challenge each other’s assumptions, and acknowledge what they don’t know. That includes questioning spiritual hierarchies, resisting “my way is the only way” thinking, and calling out spiritual bypassing when it shows up.   This episode models what skeptical, grounded exploration of manifestation, soul purpose, and consciousness can actually sound like, without abandoning reason or wonder.  A Note for the Listener You’re allowed to explore without committing to belief. Curiosity does not make you naïve. Skepticism does not make you closed. This space exists precisely for people who live in the middle. Join Us Live Next Time This is just the beginning. Ask The Skeptic Metaphysicians happens live every second Tuesday of the month, and your questions help shape the conversation. Tune in, bring your curiosity, and ask the questions you’ve been holding back.   🎧 Listen now—and join us live next month. The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a pragmatic spirituality podcast for curious minds exploring the unknown without abandoning critical thinking. Each episode breaks down metaphysics explained through grounded conversation, examining hidden truths behind spiritual awakening, consciousness expansion, and expanded consciousness. We explore intuition, mediumship, spirit guides, and the mechanics of healing and personal transformation—bridging skeptical inquiry with meaningful spiritual experience. If you’re navigating your own awakening or questioning reality while staying intellectually honest, this podcast is for seekers and skeptics alike. 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! Connect with Us:  🌎 Website – SkepticMetaphysician.com 📱 Follow Us on Social Media – https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysician | https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician

    59 min
  3. How Astrology Explains Repeating Life Patterns: Spiritual Awakening & Consciousness

    FEB 4

    How Astrology Explains Repeating Life Patterns: Spiritual Awakening & Consciousness

    You know the pattern is there. You've seen it loop enough times to wonder if the universe is taking notes. If you've ever felt like certain doors refuse to open, or open too easily at exactly the wrong moment...this conversation reveals what's been quietly influencing your choices before you even made them. Episode Overview Astrologer and intuitive guide Gabrielle Celeste joins Will and Karen to explore how consciousness, astrology, and subconscious patterns shape the decisions we think we're making freely. This isn't about horoscopes or vague predictions. It's about understanding why specific themes keep surfacing in your relationships, career, and timing, and what your birth chart reveals about the patterns you're unconsciously running. Gabrielle shares her journey from corporate fall guy to full-time astrologer, explains how your chart functions as a cosmic roadmap (not a prison sentence), and breaks down the difference between sun, moon, and rising signs in terms anyone can grasp. She also delivers a sobering forecast for 2026, including a February week that demands your attention. Questions This Episode Answers Is your birth chart a cosmic blueprint or a predetermined sentence? Gabrielle explains what your natal chart actually captures, and whether you're stuck with what it reveals.Why does knowing you're a Gemini (or any sun sign) tell you almost nothing about yourself? Discover which of the "big three" astrological placements reveals the truest expression of your soul, and why most people are reading astrology backwards.How do professional astrologers actually see what's coming? Gabrielle reveals how she blends chart readings with intuition, numerology, and shamanic training, and shares examples of eerily specific predictions that came true years later.What separates ethical spiritual practitioners from the grifters? Hear Gabrielle's unfiltered take on what's required before you're qualified to hold space for others...and why bypassing your own shadow work harms the people you claim to serve.What astrological events in 2026 should actually be on your radar? Gabrielle breaks down the most significant transits of the year, including a cosmically loaded week in February and why October/November might echo unfinished business from 2018.How can you tell when you're resisting alignment versus actually lacking it? Gabrielle offers a surprisingly simple divination tool you already have...no chart required. Why This Conversation Is Different Gabrielle doesn't sell certainty or comfort. She acknowledges the paradox of free will versus cosmic influence without pretending to have all the answers. She's transparent about what astrology can't predict (and what she refuses to touch, like exact death dates). She calls out grifters in the spiritual space who chase profit over purpose. And she frames astrology not as mystical fortune-telling, but as a practical lens for understanding subconscious blocks, timing friction, and recurring life patterns; concepts skeptics can respect even if they don't "believe." This episode avoids both spiritual bypassing and cynical dismissiveness. It's grounded, curious, and refreshingly honest about the limits of any single system. For the Skeptic Still Reading You don't have to believe in astrology for patterns to exist in your life. You don't have to accept fate to recognize that certain themes keep surfacing. Gabrielle's work, whether you interpret it as cosmic influence or psychological archetype, offers a framework for seeing what you've been unconsciously repeating. If nothing else, it's a mirror. And mirrors don't lie, even when the reflection makes you uncomfortable. Curiosity isn't gullibility. Exploring astrology doesn't mean abandoning critical thinking. It means asking: What if there's a structure I haven't noticed yet? Listen If You Want To Understand why astrology goes far deeper than daily horoscopesLearn what your rising sign, moon sign, and houses actually meanHear how one woman went from corporate scandal to professional astrologerGet a heads-up on 2026's most intense astrological windowsExplore the intersection of intuition, shadow work, and consciousnessQuestion whether free will and cosmic blueprints can coexistTopics: spiritual awakening, astrology, consciousness, intuition, natal chart, shadow work, metaphysics, soul purpose, modern spirituality, Saturn return, subconscious patterns  This is just PART of the conversation! Head over to Spiritual Sisters Podcast to hear the rest of this cosmic discussion. We're doing a full episode swap, and trust us, you're gonna want both sides of this story. (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0spUA4Xi30DtPHND0tacJ5?si=0e71702905e34f0d) Speical Offer: Use the code "20AGUA" for 20% off any of the services listed on her website. Connect with Gabrielle Celeste Website: https://www.aguaastrology.com Spiritual Sisters Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/76R1e2m64NVuAzfp9cBuOX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aguaastrology Listener Survey: Help shape the future of the Skeptic Metaphysicians. Take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us, and as a thank you, we'll send you a free copy of our ebook, the Power of Mindful Mornings, a $17 value survey!  Find the survey here: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/survey/2026-listener-survey/ The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a pragmatic spirituality podcast for curious minds exploring the unknown without abandoning critical thinking. Each episode breaks down metaphysics explained through grounded conversation, examining hidden truths behind spiritual awakening, consciousness expansion, and expanded consciousness. We explore intuition, mediumship, spirit guides, and the mechanics of healing and personal transformation—bridging skeptical inquiry with meaningful spiritual experience. If you’re navigating your own awakening or questioning reality while staying intellectually honest, this podcast is for seekers and skeptics alike. 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! Connect with Us:  🌎 Website – SkepticMetaphysician.com 📱 Follow Us on Social Media – https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysician | https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician

    56 min

  4. FEB 3 · BONUS

    Solo Episode: Spiritual Awakening Isn’t Calm — And That’s the Point

    If the world feels louder, heavier, and more emotionally exhausting than ever...and your spiritual practice isn’t giving you the calm it used to...this episode is for you. What if the problem isn’t that you’re “doing it wrong,” but that you’ve misunderstood what peace actually is? In this reflective solo episode, Will shares a Zen-inspired story; The Silent Mountain, and uses it as a grounded framework to explore a very human question: how do we stay present, awake, and spiritually connected when the world feels chaotic and emotionally overwhelming?   Rather than chasing spiritual highs or bypassing discomfort, this conversation reframes spiritual awakening as a spiral, not a summit. Peace isn’t found by escaping the noise of life...it emerges when we learn how to relate to it differently. This is modern spirituality without platitudes, gurus, or denial of reality. Key Insights & Takeaways Silence isn’t the absence of sound, it’s the ability to remain internally steady even when life is loud.Spiritual awakening isn’t linear; growth happens in cycles, with ascents and descents that are equally meaningful.Feeling anger, grief, or outrage doesn’t mean you’re failing spiritually, it means you’re engaged with the human experience.The danger isn’t emotion, it’s getting stuck in it and losing perspective, agency, or gratitude.Awareness changes everything: when you stop fighting the “noise,” you begin to notice the larger pattern...the symphony underneath it all.You can hold gratitude and discomfort at the same time without invalidating either.Why This Conversation Is Different This episode avoids spiritual clichés like “just stay positive” or “everything happens for a reason.” There’s no spiritual bypassing, no denial of injustice, and no promise of instant peace.  Instead, Will explores consciousness and metaphysics through lived experience, acknowledging real emotional weight while refusing to let it collapse into despair. It’s an invitation to stay awake inside the mess, not pretend the mess isn’t there. Listener Reassurance Questioning doesn’t make you cynical. Feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’ve lost your way. And curiosity does not equal gullibility. This is a space where skepticism and intuition can coexist, and where modern spirituality is allowed to be honest, imperfect, and deeply human.  Call to Action Listen with curiosity, not expectation. Reflect on where you might be fighting the noise instead of listening to the larger rhythm beneath it. And if this episode resonates, join the conversation, because navigating awakening is easier when we’re willing to talk about it honestly.  The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a pragmatic spirituality podcast for curious minds exploring the unknown without abandoning critical thinking. Each episode breaks down metaphysics explained through grounded conversation, examining hidden truths behind spiritual awakening, consciousness expansion, and expanded consciousness. We explore intuition, mediumship, spirit guides, and the mechanics of healing and personal transformation—bridging skeptical inquiry with meaningful spiritual experience. If you’re navigating your own awakening or questioning reality while staying intellectually honest, this podcast is for seekers and skeptics alike. 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! Connect with Us:  🌎 Website – SkepticMetaphysician.com 📱 Follow Us on Social Media – https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysician | https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician

    16 min
  5. The “Spinal Cord of God”: How Consciousness Records Your Choices, Patterns & Potential

    JAN 28

    The “Spinal Cord of God”: How Consciousness Records Your Choices, Patterns & Potential

    What if consciousness isn’t passive...but responsive?   *SCROLL DOWN FOR SPECIAL OFFERS FROM HEATHER!* In this episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, we explore a grounded, modern approach to the Akashic Records, not as a mystical abstraction, but as a living field of consciousness that reflects your patterns, choices, and potential in real time.   Our conversation reframes the Akashic Records as a practical tool for intuition development, spiritual awakening, and soul purpose, revealing how energetic patterns influence relationships, money, leadership, and self-trust. Rather than predicting the future, this work focuses on helping you recognize what’s running your life right now, and how to participate more consciously in your own spiritual growth.   We unpack how intuition actually works, why skepticism can be healthy (and necessary), and how consciousness may behave more like a relational system than a static database. Along the way, we explore topics like non-linear time, manifestation as momentum rather than wishful thinking, and how ancient wisdom is increasingly intersecting with modern science...including research into water’s intelligence and the quantum field.   This episode is especially for seekers who love modern spirituality but crave clarity, agency, and grounded insight, without bypassing real life.   In this episode, we explore: What the Akashic Records really are (beyond the “cosmic library” idea)How intuition development works in everyday, practical termsWhy spiritual awakening isn’t about prediction, but participationThe role of consciousness in manifestation and decision-makingHow skepticism can strengthen spiritual growth rather than block itWhy consciousness, energy healing, and even water may be deeply connectedHow to explore spiritual insight without abandoning critical thinkingWhether you’re navigating a period of awakening, questioning old belief systems, or simply curious about how consciousness actually operates, this conversation offers a grounded entry point into modern spirituality...with depth, nuance, and zero fluff. Participate in our 2026 Listener Survey: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/survey/2026-listener-survey/ OFFER #1 - AKASHIC TRAIINING: UNLOCKING ACCESS TO THE AKASHIC RECORDS... AT ANY  LEVEL Within your Akashic Records lies a vast reservoir of knowledge about YOU—your soul’s history, present possibilities, and future potential. These records offer guidance for all questions you hold, empowering you with clarity, insight, and deeper understanding. How you choose to use this wisdom is entirely yours. Sometimes it sparks new, healthier choices. Other times, it offers the “why” behind patterns or experiences—bringing peace, healing, and expansion. OPEN TO THE POSSIBILITIES (All 3 parts included in your registration) Part 1: Discover your soul’s purpose and direction by learning to read YOUR Akashic Records Part 2: Be of service by learning to read the Akashic Records for OTHERS Part 3: Open the door by learning to read the Akashic Records of ALL THINGS (plants, animals, business, planets and more) AKASHIC TRAINING: https://www.heatherivany.com/akashic-record-training Use this code to save $500: 500-OFF_________________________ OFFER #2 - BOOK AN AKASHIC READING : Discover your Akashic Records like never before. I read the Akashic Records in a clear concise way offering actionable steps, clearing what is not serving and offering additional insights and wisdom pieces to grow, expand and align with your incarnated purpose, your relationships, or your business. The records are always compassionate, non-judgmental, and direct. The information is pure- it moves through me and is related to you in the NOW-present moment. BOOK AN AKASHIC READING : https://www.heatherivany.com/akashic-readings Use this code to save 25%: AKASHIC-25 Listener Survey: Help shape the future of the Skeptic Metaphysicians. Take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us, and as a thank you, we'll send you a free copy of our ebook, the Power of Mindful Mornings, a $17 value survey!  Find the survey here: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/survey/2026-listener-survey/ The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a pragmatic spirituality podcast for curious minds exploring the unknown without abandoning critical thinking. Each episode breaks down metaphysics explained through grounded conversation, examining hidden truths behind spiritual awakening, consciousness expansion, and expanded consciousness. We explore intuition, mediumship, spirit guides, and the mechanics of healing and personal transformation—bridging skeptical inquiry with meaningful spiritual experience. If you’re navigating your own awakening or questioning reality while staying intellectually honest, this podcast is for seekers and skeptics alike. 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! Connect with Us:  🌎 Website – SkepticMetaphysician.com 📱 Follow Us on Social Media – https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysician | https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician

    53 min

  6. JAN 27 · BONUS

    When Reality Glitches: True Stories With No Logical Explanation

    Reality doesn’t always break loudly...sometimes it just misplaces a nut, duplicates a shirt, or drops a thought into your mind at the wrong moment. In this first short-form episode, Will explores true, head-scratching “Matrix glitch” stories, starting with one he and Karen personally experienced, and invites you to decide: coincidence, subconscious mind, or something stranger at work? Listen in, then weigh in, because these moments don’t ask for belief, they demand explanation. To chime on the stories on this episode, please head to https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/. You'll find the "Leave a Voicemail" tab on the right side of the site, so that we can play your comments on the air...or hit the "Contact" tab at the top of the site to send us an email instead. Can't wait to hear your thoughts! Listener Survey: Help shape the future of the Skeptic Metaphysicians. Take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us, and as a thank you, we'll send you a free copy of our ebook, the Power of Mindful Mornings, a $17 value survey!  Find the survey here: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/survey/2026-listener-survey/ The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a pragmatic spirituality podcast for curious minds exploring the unknown without abandoning critical thinking. Each episode breaks down metaphysics explained through grounded conversation, examining hidden truths behind spiritual awakening, consciousness expansion, and expanded consciousness. We explore intuition, mediumship, spirit guides, and the mechanics of healing and personal transformation—bridging skeptical inquiry with meaningful spiritual experience. If you’re navigating your own awakening or questioning reality while staying intellectually honest, this podcast is for seekers and skeptics alike. 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! Connect with Us:  🌎 Website – SkepticMetaphysician.com 📱 Follow Us on Social Media – https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysician | https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician

    15 min
  7. How to Enter Flow and Manifest What You Actually Want

    JAN 21

    How to Enter Flow and Manifest What You Actually Want

    What if manifestation doesn’t fail because you’re doing it wrong, but because your nervous system is stuck in survival mode?   In this episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, Will and Karen sit down with Christy Whitman, two-time New York Times bestselling author and transformational teacher, for a grounded, practical conversation about flow, energy mastery, and why so many well-intentioned spiritual practices backfire.   Rather than relying on affirmations, vision boards, or spiritual bypassing, Christy explains how true manifestation begins by regulating the nervous system, releasing stored energetic blocks, and shifting from survival consciousness into creator consciousness.   This conversation bridges modern spirituality, energy healing, and consciousness work with real-world application, especially for listeners who feel exhausted, stuck, or emotionally reactive despite “doing the work.”  In this episode, you’ll explore: Why manifestation feels exhausting when practiced from stress instead of flowHow fight-flight-freeze responses sabotage spiritual growth and intuition developmentThe connection between stored trauma, energy blocks, and physical symptomsWhy compassion is the fastest way to regulate the nervous systemHow to stop forcing outcomes and let life actually cooperateWhat a true flow state feels like, without collapsing into vague positivityThe difference between survival consciousness and creator consciousnessHow intuition becomes clearer when energy is alignedWhy detachment is essential to manifestation and soul purpose alignmentChristy also shares deeply personal insights from her decades of work as a spiritual teacher, including her experience channeling the Council of Light, and how energy mastery can support spiritual awakening, emotional regulation, and long-term spiritual growth.   This episode is especially powerful for anyone navigating: Burnout during awakeningEmotional reactivityConfusion around manifestationNervous system dysregulationA desire for practical, grounded spiritual toolsIf you’ve ever wondered why manifestation techniques haven’t delivered the peace, clarity, or abundance they promise, this conversation reframes everything. Listener Survey: Help shape the future of the Skeptic Metaphysicians. Take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us, and as a thank you, we'll send you a free copy of our ebook, the Power of Mindful Mornings, a $17 value survey!  Find the survey here: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/survey/2026-listener-survey/ The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a pragmatic spirituality podcast for curious minds exploring the unknown without abandoning critical thinking. Each episode breaks down metaphysics explained through grounded conversation, examining hidden truths behind spiritual awakening, consciousness expansion, and expanded consciousness. We explore intuition, mediumship, spirit guides, and the mechanics of healing and personal transformation—bridging skeptical inquiry with meaningful spiritual experience. If you’re navigating your own awakening or questioning reality while staying intellectually honest, this podcast is for seekers and skeptics alike. 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! Connect with Us:  🌎 Website – SkepticMetaphysician.com 📱 Follow Us on Social Media – https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysician | https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician

    57 min
  8. Classic: Consciousness Expansion & Heart Opening with Cacao Plant Medicine

    JAN 20 · BONUS

    Classic: Consciousness Expansion & Heart Opening with Cacao Plant Medicine

    Welcome to Classic Skeptic Metaphysicians! We're re-releasing some of our back catalog so that these gems can be re-discovered! This week: Consciousness Expansion & Heart Opening with Cacao Plant Medicine What if one of the most powerful tools for spiritual awakening and consciousness expansion has been hiding in plain sight—inside something you’ve already consumed most of your life?   In this episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, Will and Karen sit down with cacao ceremonialist and spiritual teacher Judy Machado to explore the ancient, heart-opening intelligence of ceremonial cacao—a plant medicine used for thousands of years to support spiritual growth, emotional healing, and expanded awareness.   Unlike psychedelics often associated with modern plant medicine conversations, cacao offers a gentle, grounded pathway into higher consciousness. Judy explains how cacao works with the heart rather than overriding the mind—helping release emotional blockages, soften limiting beliefs, and reconnect us with our soul purpose through presence, intention, and ritual.   Together, they explore:How cacao functions as a non-psychedelic plant medicine for awakening and emotional clarityThe difference between ceremonial cacao and commercial chocolate (and why intention matters)Why cacao is often called a “heart opener” rather than a hallucinogenHow ritual and reverence activate cacao’s energy healing propertiesThe role cacao can play in intuition development, creativity, and manifestationWhy cacao ceremonies are re-emerging in modern spirituality—and what to look for ethicallyHow working with plant intelligence mirrors larger truths about consciousness, unity, and spiritual remembranceThis conversation also touches on broader themes of modern spirituality, free will, and the idea that spiritual teachers—whether human or plant-based—don’t give us answers… they help us remember what we already are.   If you’re curious about plant medicine but hesitant about altered states… If you’re navigating your own spiritual awakening and looking for a grounded entry point… Or if you’re seeking a heart-centered practice that supports awareness without leaving your body…   This episode may quietly change how you think about chocolate forever.   🎧 Listen now and discover how cacao invites us back into the heart—one conscious sip at a time.  The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a pragmatic spirituality podcast for curious minds exploring the unknown without abandoning critical thinking. Each episode breaks down metaphysics explained through grounded conversation, examining hidden truths behind spiritual awakening, consciousness expansion, and expanded consciousness. We explore intuition, mediumship, spirit guides, and the mechanics of healing and personal transformation—bridging skeptical inquiry with meaningful spiritual experience. If you’re navigating your own awakening or questioning reality while staying intellectually honest, this podcast is for seekers and skeptics alike. 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! Connect with Us:  🌎 Website – SkepticMetaphysician.com 📱 Follow Us on Social Media – https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysician | https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician

    48 min
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The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a smart, funny take on consciousness and spiritual awakening for curious minds who want reassurance, not dogma...and a pragmatic way into the unknown. 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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