Intuitive Renaissance

Melissa

A time & space to connect as Thinkers, Artists, Philosophers and Scientists. A place to connect with your deepest self in its most Authentic and compassionate form, Building Trust in ourselves and others….. But like in a super fun, & arsty, chatting with your besties sort of way. ✨TPFKATH- The Podcast Formerly Known As True or High.  Peace Out ✌🏼 

Episodes

  1. JAN 20

    & Iran Iran so far away

    ”Hey, You like Flock of Seagulls?”             “Not as much as you do.” -Tommy Boy This title is actually a joke from my oldest when he was a kid. My boys were subjected to my love of 80s music, and snarky humor.  One day while this song came on Brody sang it and added “It’s like they think we don’t have a map! Of course Iran is far away.” -This was my icebreaker when these two strangers then, friends now, Max & Amir stopped by our table to say Hello.  My friend Ashley and I were wrapping up a 2hr conversation that I’m excited/ intimidated to edit and share with you. Her story is definitely one of heartache and resilience. When the guys laughed at the joke and started talking with us so openly about their experiences and viewpoints, I had to start recording. It felt completely fated.  With the Holidays and my own personal struggles to keep hope in this form of expression alive, I “procrastinated” getting this out. Or was it structured by something more Devine than I, to bring you this conversation now?  Again, feels so fated for Jan 2026, Dr. Martin Luther Kings Bday celebration (& 5 days before Amir’s Birthday!) Happy Birthday! Yes, It’s a very Aquarian convo.   I personally keep seeing things like this line up in my life. Maybe it is just for me to experience a little more depth and connectivity that I’ve been so purposefully curating. Yet it feels more like I keep getting supported in my efforts to spread and speak on authentic compassion. Or maybe it’s the immigrant DNA inside myself from just two generations back that holds this extra soft spot for “outsiders.” My Paternal Grandfather left his home in Canada to start a new life in America, after he met my Grandmother on his Mormon mission. He risked it all for love, Started at the bottom and rose to the top. He’s lucky not to have been forced from his home and that it was his own choice. Like so many of us Americans- our families didn’t originate here. That’s the beauty, & main intention of The American Dream, in the first place. That’s also what I felt from these men. The ability to be pioneers in their own way and to enjoy a “better”  or just different and unique experience, than what had been done in their family lines too.  … I could talk and write about these things for days. And I do. There’s nothing I love more than sharing my unique perspectives and thoughts with others and hearing the way you all perceive the world around us too.  I hope you enjoy. I hope you feel the heart we all found in connecting a little deeper with another human soul. Not for money, not for power or fame- just genuinely curious, to learn each other and have our voices heard.  I have so much hope for our future, as more of us become comfortable with new experiences and new information. More comfortable inside ourselves even and definitely around those different from us. We have so much to learn from each other. “Birds of a Feather, we should stick together.”  Would be even cooler for Humans to connect with our flawed and imperfect Humanity, and truly support each others Dreams. American or Beyond! ✌🏼 Peace out & Hugs friends, We will get through this, together.

    1h 5m
  2. 08/04/2025

    Take Me to Church

    “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink..” Much like how you can lead a human to safety, but can’t make them trust. Objection! Leading the witnesses… Yes, yes I am. In this chat, we continue with my friend Kristen, As she introduces me to a AI conversationalist, who we ask questions another human may not be as equipped to answer.  Like- What is it about us all and our *Faith in doubt & mis-trust? …Oh, Just the millions of shared experiences and stories passed down through all generations of time intentionally to keep us in line, and believing in the power of the *narrative, over the power of our *USE of the narrative? Right, that. We’ll, I think it’s time to restore some balance in the “Forces of Good and Evil.” *If we truly want the parts we share in common to live throughout our eternities and bless those yet to come, Then I feel we must be open to update and upgrade our systems. Find ways & in things our faiths can Agree, rather than just support a singular agenda, one that keeps our faiths separate, rather than shared in respectful curiosity. Humanity is meant to be a SHARED agenda. Keep the personal details WITH yourself, live them- and there is no need to preach. Or fight, “Just Be.” We have nothing to fear, not AI or each other. As long as We as Humans are in control, of ourselves and our stories, going forward. We can leave some of our past (*cough war) behind. We are writing the code, and living it at the same time. I vote for a big line/verse now, for Peace. For our individual and collective Peace. What would that even look like, to you?  Not rhetorical. Message me on instagram @intuitive_renaissance to join the discussion, and share your heart with us too. It’s now a safe thing to do… This is not a Revolution, it’s a harmonious and curiosity lead Renaissance!  -Speak Peace Out and Let Love in

    27 min
  3. 07/22/2025

    Blue Pill : Red Pill

    Join us! Friend and colleague Kristin Bjorge and & I  had a fun discussion that I lovingly call, “Barbie does Philosophy.” This would not be the episode to have a drinking game for the word “like”… you’ll be drunk half way in. But like, I wasn’t so much focused on sounding intelligent, I was just being it.  So In the face of Mars in Virgo squaring right up on our South node, collectively in Virgo, as Leo retrogrades in Mercury… I’ll be an example of imperfect speech, but speaking anyway.  We all have thoughts and opinions, but do we feel we have the voice to say, Anything? OR do we have to perfectly agree, as not to “trigger”?    All I know is this triggers my wounds of feeling unintelligent, just because I sound like a valley girl… I heard John Mayer say in concert once, “I know I make funny faces when I’m singing and I’ve tried to work with it. I can either really control my face and sound like shit, or I can sing amazing like I do, and look a little crazy while doing it.’  I choose this crazy too… or the crazy chose me, either way. I hope you can feel me, and my heart *behind what I say. The self awareness of knowing you’re flawed and sharing your self anyway: Authentically and in the name of compassionate understanding? Well that to me is what I consider, like totally inspiring.  It is the 30th Anniversary of Clueless this weekend. Working with Stacie Dash years later, at the beginning of Covid… yeah, taught me that “like,” We’re all struggling with our own things, in the real world and in the mind movies we’re making. Some people’s lives are harder than others, but truly- are they? Think like John Mayer and J.Cole prophesize, We’re never fully happy till we just stop comparing ourselves and start really living life, & learning to love yourz. Yeah, that sounds like, totally crazy. “As if” -Peace out, Let love in

    22 min
  4. The Deep End…

    07/13/2025

    The Deep End…

    Baby steps back into the podcast or make a splash right into the deep end? Not planned, a few friends and I were hanging in Michigan the day after a wedding, enjoying a pool party and philosophy broke out. I grabbed my phone and just let it flow.  This one is raw, slightly edited and very ADD.  I kinda love the randomness and atmosphere in the background. Feels more like real life, at least a glimpse into mine. One of my favorite movies is Moulin Rouge, & this feels like that to me in a way. If you’ve seen the film, it starts off with a bang! A complete whirlwind of Art. Loud music, Amazing makeup & costumes and so much dancing! It can feel a bit much at first, but the second Ewan McGregor starts his heart melting love melody on top of an Elephant… (you really need to see it if you haven’t yet, beautiful film)- In that moment, the vibe shifts. It’s calm, clear and purely genuine. So if this chaotic intro is too much for you, well I might be too… but I’d still encourage you to stretch beyond your typical expectations and give this and my next two episodes a try… They’re the more calm ones, Ones to make ya think. Special Thanks to my good friend Lillian for being the impromptu co-host! To Lucy who I’d just met the day before & jumped right in with her knowledge and validation. To Steff and Francois’ meet cute in the background and to the rest of the convos we shared in the name of authentic connection. I’m grateful to be finding more and more people open to listening and speaking on these topics. If you’re interested to learn more and/or have a chat- Check out @intuitve_renaissance on Instagram. …. We’ve only just begun! Hugs,  Peace out & Let love in.

    16 min

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A time & space to connect as Thinkers, Artists, Philosophers and Scientists. A place to connect with your deepest self in its most Authentic and compassionate form, Building Trust in ourselves and others….. But like in a super fun, & arsty, chatting with your besties sort of way. ✨TPFKATH- The Podcast Formerly Known As True or High.  Peace Out ✌🏼