MORE with Ava Beilke

Ava Beilke

MORE with Ava Beilke is a travel and lifestyle podcast that serves as your reminder to be more you. Ava loves exploring what the world has to offer and shares the things that make her more her, so you can discover a thing or two to make you more you. Tune in on Wednesdays for exciting travel destinations, inspiring guests, and rich-bixch lifestyle tips to live your best life.

  1. Travel Talk: 72 Hours and 20 Wines in San Francisco

    12/17/2025

    Travel Talk: 72 Hours and 20 Wines in San Francisco

    Ava shares her 72-hour San Francisco adventure blending wine education, city exploration, and short-distance travel in this travel talk episode. The trip served multiple purposes: attending a sommelier deductive tasting workshop, exploring the city with her partner, and embracing the concept of local travel from her California home base. She makes a compelling case for short-distance travel, reflecting on how moving to California has shifted her perspective from seeking far-flung destinations to appreciating what's closer to home. Perhaps even inspiring your own short-distance travels in 2026. Ava shares travel tips and recommendations for spending a weekend in San Francisco, California that balances exploration with relaxation. The two-day itinerary features a Saturday stroll through North Beach and a visit to SFMOMA, a life-changing chocolate almond croissant, a Golden Gate Park sit, a memorable first (and maybe last) Waymo ride, and of course - plenty of dining recommendations. And, the trip culminates with an intensive day of wine education, where Ava blind-tasted 20 wines as part of her sommelier certification journey. Whether you're planning your own short-distance adventure, a visit to San Francisco, or even start your own sommelier journey, this episode offers plenty of ideas to spark your next adventure. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 04:22 The case for short-distance travel 06:55 Getting to San Francisco 08:09 Where to stay in San Francisco 09:00 Day 1 Itinerary: Exploring North Beach and SFMOMA 17:16 Waymo self-driving car experience 25:26 Day 2 Itinerary: Good Eats and Golden Gate Park 34:10 Sommelier certification journey and wine tasting workshop 43:00 San Francisco travel tips and planning considerations Episode Resources The Coffee Movement: https://www.thecoffeemovement.com/ City Lights Bookstore: https://citylights.com/ San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: https://www.sfmoma.org/ Absinthe Brasserie & Bar: https://www.absinthe.com/ Ariscault Bakery: https://arsicault-bakery.com/ The Laundromat SF: https://www.thelaundromatsf.com/ Barcha: https://www.barcha-sf.com/ Court of Master Sommeliers: https://www.mastersommeliers.org/ Connect with Ava Beilke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke Website: https://theavaverse.com/ Rate, review, and subscribe to MORE with Ava Beilke wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to watch @themorepod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themorepod Follow @themorepod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themorepod/ Follow @themorepod on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themorepod More at: https://www.themorepod.com/

    48 min
  2. Your Astrology Guide to Fall 2025 with KJ Atlas

    09/24/2025

    Your Astrology Guide to Fall 2025 with KJ Atlas

    Ava welcomes the podcast’s resident astrologer KJ Atlas back for a special three-month astrology guide to Fall 2025 in the Northern Hemisphere. Learn about the most influential astrology of Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius seasons from September 22 – December 21, 2025, and how you can best use the energy to manifest original rich-bixch experiences this fall. The season begins with the Fall Equinox on September 22 although it may feel less than celebratory. The first week of fall is dense with post-eclipse energy so it’s best to give it a week before diving into your spooky season to-dos. The theme of this time period is unfinished business. If there were things that you really wanted to make happen earlier this year but faced blockages, now is the time to get back to work and manifest. Three key dates in October, November, and December will support your forward momentum. Ava and KJ discuss all the major astrological transits of Fall 2025 including a Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius and Scorpio, a Moon Wobble in Sagittarius, some big shifts of the outer planets, and of course, a gorgeous set of new moons for manifesting and full moons for releasing. Tune in to learn how to best work with the energy, live in greater alignment, and manifest powerfully this season. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to KJ Atlas 03:05 Eclipse season concludes 05:36 Fall 2025 astro weather at-a-glance 07:58 Fall equinox on September 22 09:57 Key astrological transits this season 10:05 Mercury retrograde November 9 13:24 Upcoming Mars transits 17:10 Lucky dates for forward momentum 20:28 Moon wobble in Sagittarius 23:38 Dark moon phase years 2025-2026 27:23 Outer planet transits – Saturn and Uranus influence 32:34 Justice for the Pluto in Scorpio generation 46:05 New moons for manifesting this fall 46:54 New Moon in Libra October 21 48:47 New Moon in Scorpio November 19 49:47 New Moon in Sagittarius December 19 52:32 Full moons for releasing this fall 52:38 Full Moon in Aries October 6 53:30 Full Moon in Taurus November 5 55:03 Full Moon in Gemini December 4 58:41 Looking ahead to winter solstice 1:05:17 A reminder to make room for fun Episode Resources Work with KJ Atlas: https://www.kjatlas.com/   Connect with KJ Atlas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kj.atlas/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kj.atlas Website: https://www.kjatlas.com/   Connect with Ava Beilke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke Website: https://theavaverse.com/ Rate, review, and subscribe to MORE with Ava Beilke wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to watch @themorepod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themorepod Follow @themorepod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themorepod/ Follow @themorepod on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themorepod More at: https://www.themorepod.com/

    1h 11m
  3. Revealing Your True Self through Spiritual Hypnotherapy with Leo Max

    09/10/2025

    Revealing Your True Self through Spiritual Hypnotherapy with Leo Max

    Ava is joined by hypnotherapist Leo Max for a conversation about hypnosis, how the practice heals the mind, body, and soul, and leveraging hypnotherapy to help us become more of who we truly are. Leo Max is a spiritual hypnotherapist based outside of NYC. He offers deep journeys into the subconscious mind for people to heal from the roots up. His work is a blend of roughly 8 styles of therapy rolled into one powerful service. As the founder of Restorative Hypnosis, he serves people who are tired of talk therapy, know there’s more to healing, and are ready for the transformational power of truth. Ava and Leo dive into the fascinating world of hypnotherapy starting with the basics of how hypnosis works, what hypnotherapy actually is, and what first-timers can expect. Leo speaks to the benefits of working with the subconscious mind in this practice, and breaks down why hypnotherapy goes where talk therapy cannot. Keeping it to just the basics would be boring - so they also touch on some of the more mystical aspects of his practice like parts work and entity removal. Spoiler alert: If you need an entity guy… Leo’s the one to call. Ava shares her personal experience with one-on-one hypnotherapy and how the sessions have transformed her reality. They wrap up with an exploration of Leo's beautiful perspective that "the more you heal, the more your soul emerges.” Ultimately, deep healing work just reveals more you. Tune in to explore the realm of hypnosis, healing, and truth. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Leo Max 03:22 Defining hypnosis and hypnotherapy 06:20 Leo’s personal journey to becoming a hypnotherapist 14:25 Conscious vs subconscious mind – how hypnotherapy works 20:05 The mind, body, and soul topics hypnosis can heal 22:00 What to expect in a hypnotherapy session 31:55 Victim mentality - who struggles the most in hypnotherapy 35:15 How long the effects “last” compared to other therapies 39:30 How hypnosis helps us become more of who we truly are 52:10 Parts work and entity removals 1:05:20 Self-development journey – what Leo’s loving now 1:12:41 Encouragement to keep experimenting with the healing process   Episode Resources Connect with Leo Max Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restorativehypnosis/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@restorativehypnosis Website: https://restorative-hypnosis.com/   Connect with Ava Beilke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke Website: https://theavaverse.com/   Rate, review, and subscribe to MORE with Ava Beilke wherever you listen to podcasts.   Subscribe to watch @themorepod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themorepod Follow @themorepod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themorepod/ Follow @themorepod on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themorepod More at: https://www.themorepod.com/

    1h 19m
  4. Travel Talk: Natural Wine, Fresh Air, and Roses in Portland Oregon

    07/23/2025

    Travel Talk: Natural Wine, Fresh Air, and Roses in Portland Oregon

    Ava recounts her summer getaway to Portland Oregon, the city of roses, fresh air, and natural wine bars, and a day trip to the Oregon Coast in this travel talk. Her journey began with some travel woes when what could have been a 3-hour flight from LA turned into a 20-hour odyssey through Salt Lake City and Seattle. Fortunately, an urgent visit to Portland's Rose Garden provided the perfect vibe check, aura cleanse, and attitude adjustment, and the summer vacation commenced. Thank god for roses. Ava shares her travel tips and suggestions for spending a weekend in Portland, including an Anthony Bourdain recommended (haunted?) hotel. Her detailed day-by-day itinerary features a day of garden exploration and shopping, a Portland wine bar crawl brimming with natural wine and good times, and a day trip to Cannon Beach on the beautiful Oregon coast. Whether you're already planning your own Portland adventure or are just considering adding it to your bucket list now, this episode offers insights on how to make the most of a weekend in Portland Oregon, and some excellent places to pass time. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:05 Exploring new U.S. cities 04:02 Summer travel challenges 11:41 Where to stay in Portland 14:00 Anthony Bourdain hotel recommendation 16:57 Perfect weekend itinerary 26:14 Portland wine bar crawl 34:29 Day trip to Cannon Beach Oregon 39:40 Oregon coast landmarks allegedly? 42:11 Portland travel tips and final recommendations Episode Resources Heathman Hotel Portland Rose Garden Portland Japanese Garden Heavenly Creatures Portland Saturday Market Company Wine Bar Nil Wine Bar Ecola Seafood Cannon Beach Ava Genes Connect with Ava Beilke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke Website: https://theavaverse.com/

    48 min
  5. PR Power Girls: Mastering Public Relations and Media Literacy with Tiff Knighten

    07/09/2025

    PR Power Girls: Mastering Public Relations and Media Literacy with Tiff Knighten

    Ava is joined by PR Strategist Tiff Knighten for a critical conversation about public relations, the messages we’re communicating, the media we’re consuming, and how to best publicly position ourselves for impact in a way that authentically aligns with who we are. Tiff Knighten is an award-winning PR strategist, brand consultant, and Founder of Brand Curators, a public relations and management agency helping influential people and businesses build, amplify, and monetize their brands. Recognized by Business Insider as a Top PR Pro in the Creator Economy, Tiff is also the host of Main Character Energy with Tiff Knighten podcast, creating space for conversations on personal growth, mental health, and overcoming imposter syndrome. Ava and Tiff explore public relations and the great value it holds for brands and individuals. They cover identifying the basic building blocks of PR, how to determine your own PR-readiness, and how to best break through the noise with strategies and stories that matter - even amidst the ever-chaotic news cycle. Tiff shares why using your voice and telling your story matters more now than ever, and offers tips for overcoming hesitation. They also discuss strategies and tools for being a better contributor to and consumer of media. From navigating the complexities of cancel culture (and how to get "un-canceled") to the need for increased media literacy while we're flooded with propaganda, AI, and misinformation, these are conversations that matter now. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Tiff Knighten 04:11 Becoming a PR Power Girl 08:26 How to leverage public relations for growth 15:52 Indications that you’re PR ready 19:32 Everyone has a story to tell 22:02 Effective PR during chaotic news cycles 27:14 Different types of media placements 35:53 Using your authentic voice 45:53 Navigating cancel culture as brands and individuals 54:00 Media literacy 101: Critical consumption in the digital age 1:08:05 Why your story matters now! Episode Resources Explore Tiff’s Public Relations Agency Brand Curators: https://www.brandcurators.co/ Connect with Tiff Knighten Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiff_or_die YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tiffknighten Website: https://www.tiffknighten.com/ Connect with Ava Beilke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke Website: https://theavaverse.com/ Rate, review, and subscribe to MORE with Ava Beilke wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to watch @themorepod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themorepod Follow @themorepod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themorepod/ More at: https://www.themorepod.com/

    1h 10m
  6. Your Astrology Guide to a Rich-Bixch Summer 2025 with KJ Atlas

    06/18/2025

    Your Astrology Guide to a Rich-Bixch Summer 2025 with KJ Atlas

    Ava welcomes the podcast’s resident astrologer KJ Atlas back for a special three-month astrology guide to Summer 2025 in the Northern Hemisphere. Learn about the most influential astrology of Cancer, Leo, and Virgo seasons from June 20 – September 22, 2025, and how you can best use the energy to manifest rich-bixch experiences all summer long.   Summer officially kicks off with Summer Solstice on June 20th. Legend has it that the Gabby Windey method of manifestation might be especially powerful on this day. If that’s not your vibe, it’s also a great time to get outside, have a dinner party, and soak up the sun on the longest day of the year.   Last year was Brat summer, and this year is Manic Pixie Tradwife summer. If that sounds strange, it is. KJ speaks into the duality of this season, a time where feral girls cross paths with traditional prairie dress wardrobes, but have no fear, this is temporary.   Ava and KJ discuss the major astrological moments of the season including Jupiter moving into Cancer (its giving tradwife), Uranus moving into Gemini (serving manic pixie), and Mercury Retrograde in Leo impacting the fixed signs of Leo, Taurus, Scorpio, and Aquarius. There are also many lengthy Void of Course (VOC) Moons and a Moon Wobble on the summer calendar. KJ breaks down the meanings of these events, how they impact our daily experience, and how we can work with these energies. Spoiler: You may want to plan a staycation during the Void Moon spanning the three days of July 29-31.   Last but certainly not least, they talk about three New Moons, ripe for manifesting this summer. Tune in to learn about the themes of the Cancer, Leo, and Virgo new moons and the best times to set intentions so that your desires come to fruition.   While the astrology of summer isn’t as intense as what we experienced during the first half of the year, there are lots of big changes in motion. As you press play on this episode, grab a notebook to jot down some notes, and think about how you can be more you throughout this period of time. While it’s not the end of the world, it may be the end of the world as we know it. So, when times are crazy, be crazier. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:35 Reflecting on the astrology of spring 07:14 Summer 2025 at-a-glance 11:59 Summer Solstice – June 20 17:14 Chiron Retrograde – July 30 18:48 Jupiter in Cancer – June 9 26:07 Uranus in Gemini – July 7 34:45 Mercury Retrograde in Leo – July 17- August 11 39:53 Moon Wobble 101 44:03 Moon Wobble – September 11 45:10 Understanding Void of Course (VOC) Moons 54:40 Void Moon in Libra – July 29-31 57:27 New Moons for manifesting this summer 58:42 Cancer New Moon – June 25 01:02:02 Leo New Moon – July 24 01:05:14 Virgo New Moon – August 22 01:14:17 End of the world as we know it? Episode Resources Subscribe to KJ Atlas’ Grove Almanac: https://www.kjatlas.com/the-grove-almanac   Connect with KJ Atlas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kj.atlas/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kj.atlas Website: https://www.kjatlas.com/   Connect with Ava Beilke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke Website: https://theavaverse.com/ Rate, review, and subscribe to MORE with Ava Beilke wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to watch @themorepod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themorepod Follow @themorepod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themorepod/ More at: https://www.themorepod.com/

    1h 21m
  7. Travel Talk: Hometown Visits and Hangs in Minneapolis, Minnesota

    06/11/2025

    Travel Talk: Hometown Visits and Hangs in Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Ava Beilke dives into the complexities and emotions of returning to our roots as she shares her personal journey of visiting Minneapolis after relocating to Los Angeles. From navigating the overwhelming feelings of limited time and endless to-do lists to experiencing unfamiliar moments in formerly familiar places, this episode explores the universal experience of hometown visits. Ava reflects on both the practical aspects of planning a hometown visit and the deeper emotional impact they can have on our identity. As a love letter to her hometown of Minneapolis, she shares her favorite local spots, from the historic Lyndale Park Rose Garden to the iconic First Avenue music venue, plus a list of her favorite local restaurants (obviously!), offering both personal insights and travel recommendations for exploring this vibrant Midwestern city. Whether you're planning your own hometown visit or curious about Minneapolis's hidden gems, this episode provides thoughtful perspectives on maintaining connections to our roots while embracing the personal growth and change that comes from leaving home. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:55 Hometown visit considerations 03:38 Planning and prioritizing for your visit 05:48 Balancing family obligations and personal time 06:44 Navigating relationships 13:35 Personal growth and relating to your hometown 17:31 Finding peace with where you’re from 19:10 Ava’s hometown hangs in Minneapolis 20:15 Top summertime activities 25:06 Concert and theater venues 29:53 Best Minneapolis restaurants 45:00 Weather considerations for visiting the Twin Cities 47:11 Embracing the changes that comes from leaving home Episode Resources Minneapolis Chain of Lakes Walker Art Center First Avenue Colita Restaurant Martina Young Joni and Pizzeria Lola Boludo Broders’ Pasta Bar Bar La Grassa Parlour Bar Sebastian Joe’s Ice Cream Rate, review, and subscribe to MORE with Ava Beilke wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to watch @themorepod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themorepod Follow @themorepod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themorepod/ More at: https://www.themorepod.com/

    50 min
  8. Magic in Messages: Practicing Mediumship with Natalia Benson

    05/21/2025

    Magic in Messages: Practicing Mediumship with Natalia Benson

    Ava is joined by astrologer, money mentor, and medium Natalia Benson for a beautiful conversation about mediumship, understanding that there is more, and how we can all connect with the other side to receive support, guidance, and love to become more of who we truly are. Natalia Benson specializes in money mentorship, digital course creation & online monetization rooted in astrology, personal finance & spiritual wellness. She fuses the spiritual world with practical tools for empowerment and has helped thousands of students make meaningful choices and changes in their lives. Natalia has her own Money Membership 6+ years running & has been the host of Natalia Benson the Podcast, which just hit over 1.5 million downloads. Her mission is to equip women with the power to create life on their terms thanks to the unique fusing of financial awareness, astrology & spirituality. She is currently training and practicing to become a Medium. Ava and Natalia explore her mediumship journey—covering everything from the basics of mediumship to overcoming fears of the unseen world. Natalia discusses what mediumship is really, whether everyone has psychic abilities, and how she discovered and developed her medium abilities. They explore the concept of spirit teams, meeting your team of guides, how to recognize signs from the universe, and more. The conversation takes an incredible turn when Natalia conducts a live mediumship session with Ava, bringing through her guides. This experience offers a glimpse into life beyond life and the magical messages of love and support available to us at all times. Tune in to discover who comes through for Ava during the session. Whether you're seeking signs from the universe or already receive signs, symbols, and messages, this episode offers valuable insights for strengthening your connection to the other side to be more you.     Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:24 Meet astrologer, money mentor, and medium Natalia Benson 05:20 What is mediumship? 09:15 Do we all have psychic and intuitive abilities? 12:23 Recognizing and strengthening mediumship abilities 19:45 Listening to the messages around you 22:19 Becoming less afraid of death, loss, and the other side 29:22 Boundary setting for tapping into specific energies as a medium 31:26 Protecting yourself from unwanted energy, like Ava’s haunted hotel experience 41:35 Spiritual teams and spirit guides 45:34 Creating a connection with spirit guides and asking for signs 48:35 Let yourself believe! 53:56 Mediumship Session: Natalia Benson connects with Ava Beilke’s spirit guides 1:09:54 Meditation and other ways to receive signs, symbols, messages from the other side 1:16:16 Final thoughts and words of wisdom from Natalia   Episode Resources Connect with Natalia Benson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalia_benson/ Website: https://nataliabenson.com/ Connect with Ava Beilke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke Website: https://theavaverse.com/ Rate, review, and subscribe to MORE with Ava Beilke wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to watch @themorepod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themorepod Follow @themorepod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themorepod/ More at: https://www.themorepod.com/

    1h 18m
4.8
out of 5
21 Ratings

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MORE with Ava Beilke is a travel and lifestyle podcast that serves as your reminder to be more you. Ava loves exploring what the world has to offer and shares the things that make her more her, so you can discover a thing or two to make you more you. Tune in on Wednesdays for exciting travel destinations, inspiring guests, and rich-bixch lifestyle tips to live your best life.