The Crystal Quill Podcast

Carrie Richmond

The Crystal Quill Podcast is a space to anchor back into your truth and the present moment. Created for women—especially mothers and trailblazers—this podcast offers grounded, quietly powerful conversations for those who are done outsourcing their authority and ready to live in alignment with who they truly are. Here, we move away from endless self-help and toward simple, embodied shifts that can be felt, lived, and reflected in everyday life. Through bi-weekly solo reflections and thoughtful conversations, we explore identity, presence, intuition, and what it means to show up consciously—free from inherited patterns, old narratives, and conditioned ways of being. This is not about fixing yourself. It’s about remembering yourself. Hosted by: Carrie Hiott Richmond

  1. Radiance Is an Inside Job: Sobriety, Manifestation & the Energy of Beauty with Hannah Summerhill

    3d ago

    Radiance Is an Inside Job: Sobriety, Manifestation & the Energy of Beauty with Hannah Summerhill

    In this episode, I sit down with manifestation expert and writer Hannah Summerhill for a conversation that completely reframes what beauty, radiance, and vitality actually mean. We explore the deeper connection between sobriety, manifestation, and natural beauty—and why true radiance isn’t something you apply… it’s something you cultivate from within. Hannah shares her journey of stepping away from alcohol and how that single shift transformed not just her health, but her energy, confidence, and physical appearance in ways no external treatment ever could. Together, we dive into: How alcohol disconnects us from our natural magnetismThe role of the nervous system (parasympathetic state) in manifestationHeart-centered meditation and creating “felt” realitiesThe science behind visualization, memory work, and energetic alignmentWhy women have been conditioned to outsource their beauty—and how to reclaim itSimple practices like breathwork, facial massage, and intentional self-touchThis episode is an invitation to move out of autopilot and into intentional, embodied living—where your radiance becomes a byproduct of alignment, not effort. If you’ve been craving a more soulful, empowered approach to beauty, sobriety, and manifestation… this conversation will meet you there.

    50 min
  2. 15 Years Later I Finally Removed Them | My Explant Story — Part 2

    6d ago

    15 Years Later I Finally Removed Them | My Explant Story — Part 2

    For years I carried a quiet truth: the moment I got breast implants, I knew I had made a mistake. In this deeply personal episode, I share the second half of my breast implant journey — from living fifteen years with implants that never felt aligned, to finally deciding to undergo breast implant explant surgery. We talk about the emotional side of breast implant regret, the physical symptoms that made me start listening more closely to my body, and the unexpected role that intuition played in helping me find the right surgeon at the right time. This story isn't about judgment or fear around cosmetic surgery. It's about body awareness, healing, and learning to trust yourself again after years of ignoring that inner voice. If you are considering breast implants, thinking about removing them, or simply navigating your own relationship with body image and self-worth, I hope this conversation gives you something powerful: permission to pause, listen, and make decisions from a place of self-love. Because what is rooted in light will always blossom.

    22 min
  3. I Got Breast Implants at 20 — What I Couldn’t See Back Then (Part 1)

    May 21

    I Got Breast Implants at 20 — What I Couldn’t See Back Then (Part 1)

    This is a story I kept to myself for sixteen years. At 20 years old, I made the decision to get breast implants—and almost immediately, I knew I had made a mistake. But this isn’t really a story about implants. It’s about the moment something shifted… standing in a dressing room, feeling the joy drain out of what should have been one of the happiest experiences of my life… and quietly deciding I wasn’t enough as I was. It’s about perfectionism. The kind that looks polished on the outside… but underneath is driven by pressure, comparison, and the need to fix something that was never actually broken. It’s about making a life-altering decision from that place—n and then living with it… silently… for years. In this first part, I’m taking you back to where it all started. The environment, the expectations, the subtle comments that landed deeper than they should have… and the version of me who didn’t yet have the tools to question any of it. Because when I look back now, I don’t feel judgment. I feel compassion. This story isn’t here to tell you what to do with your body… but to invite you to pause long enough to ask: Where is this decision really coming from? Part 2 is where everything begins to shift— where intuition re-enters, and the story finally comes full circle.

    21 min
  4. Learning to Hear Myself Again- An April Sober Recap on: Intuition, Emotional Presence & Quiet Clarity

    May 19

    Learning to Hear Myself Again- An April Sober Recap on: Intuition, Emotional Presence & Quiet Clarity

    In this deeply personal April sober recap, Carrie reflects on the quieter, more unexpected shifts that have surfaced over 130 days alcohol-free — from emotional presence and nervous system awareness to intuition, self-trust, and learning to truly listen to her body. What began as a “late” sobriety update evolves into a much deeper conversation about depression, vitamin deficiencies, cortisol concerns, intuitive knowing, psychic sensitivity, and the subtle difference between anxiety and clarity. Carrie shares two recent claircognizant experiences that left her questioning how much intuitive information we all may have access to when the noise of everyday life begins to quiet down — including the moment she instantly knew two women would walk into her studio before they ever crossed the street, and the strong inner certainty that her future niece was a girl weeks before the gender reveal. This episode is not about becoming perfect, endlessly happy, or spiritually enlightened overnight. It’s about becoming present enough to recognize when something feels off… and learning to respond to yourself with honesty, care, and trust instead of avoidance. Topics explored: Sobriety beyond the “pink cloud”Emotional presence & nervous system awarenessDepression, burnout & physical health signalsVitamin D, B vitamin & cortisol conversationsIntuition vs anxietyClaircognizance & energetic sensitivityPsychic gifts & reconnecting to selfThe quiet ways healing actually unfoldsA cozy late-night style conversation for anyone navigating healing, self-trust, emotional overwhelm, spiritual curiosity, or the strange beauty of becoming more fully awake to your own life.

    21 min
  5. Clearing What No Longer Serves Energetic Healing, Frequency, and Creating From Wholeness with Levenna Myers

    May 14

    Clearing What No Longer Serves Energetic Healing, Frequency, and Creating From Wholeness with Levenna Myers

    In this episode, I welcome back Levenna Myers for a grounded and illuminating conversation about energetic healing, frequency, and what it means to truly clear what no longer serves you. Levenna is a psychic energy healer who supports clients in releasing old patterns, blocks, and energetic imprints—so they can stop creating from a place of wounding and begin moving through life from wholeness, clarity, and higher alignment. Together, we reflect on the energetic work we’ve personally co-created, sharing real examples of how deep clearing can shift not just internal landscapes, but lived experiences. This is an honest, curious conversation about the unseen layers that influence how we show up, make decisions, and relate to ourselves. This episode is an invitation to consider what you might be carrying that isn’t yours anymore—and what becomes possible when you release it. If you’ve ever felt curious about energetic healing, intuition, or the subtle forces shaping your life, this conversation offers a grounded place to begin. This is a fun one y'all-- if you're at all curious about the unseen energetics that are holding you back, this is one episode you cannot afford to miss! Connect with Levenna: Levenna Myers is a psychic energy healer. She specializes in helping her clients to deeply clear out past patterns, blocks, and energies so they can stop creating from a place of wounding, and shift into a higher frequency. Book a private session here: https://levenna.thrivecart.com/private-sessions/ Connect with her on Instagram: Instagram.com/levennamyers

    1h 2m
  6. 90 Days Sober: The Glow, The Intuition, & The Joy I Didn’t Expect

    May 7

    90 Days Sober: The Glow, The Intuition, & The Joy I Didn’t Expect

    At 90 days alcohol-free, something deeper than I expected began to unfold. In this episode, I’m sharing a real-time reflection on what has shifted for me physically, emotionally, and spiritually during the first three months of sobriety. From unexpected changes in my skin and appearance — to a noticeable return of my intuition and sensitivity — to the quiet disappearance of anxiety and imposter syndrome… this journey has opened up more than I ever anticipated. But the most surprising shift? A deeper capacity to feel and hold joy in everyday moments — in a way that feels grounding, emotional, and fully present. This isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about softening back into who you’ve always been… when the noise is gone. If you’re sober curious, in your early days, or simply wondering what’s possible on the other side of alcohol — this conversation is for you.

    30 min
  7. I Left the High School Group Chat (And What It Taught Me About Outgrowing Relationships)

    Apr 30

    I Left the High School Group Chat (And What It Taught Me About Outgrowing Relationships)

    Sometimes growth doesn’t look like expansion — sometimes it looks like quietly exiting a room. In this reflective episode, Carrie shares the surprisingly meaningful moment she left a long-standing high school group chat and the deeper realization it sparked about adult friendships, nostalgia, and misalignment. What started as a simple text thread became a mirror for something many of us experience but rarely talk about: the slow noticing that certain spaces no longer support the person we’re becoming. This episode explores the emotional complexity of outgrowing relationships that once felt foundational, the difference between history and alignment, and why protecting your energy sometimes means releasing dynamics without drama or explanation. There’s no villain in this story — just an honest conversation about growth, self-awareness, and the quiet courage it takes to choose environments where you don’t have to dim your light. If you’ve ever felt yourself editing your joy, shrinking your wins, or staying in a space out of loyalty to the past, this conversation might resonate. History does not equal alignment. Sometimes growth looks like expansion. Sometimes it looks like subtraction.

    10 min
  8. 15 Unexpected Ways Sobriety Changes Your Life (Beyond the Obvious)

    Apr 23

    15 Unexpected Ways Sobriety Changes Your Life (Beyond the Obvious)

    Most conversations around sobriety focus on the obvious—better sleep, improved health, maybe even weight loss. But what about the unexpected shifts? In this episode, I’m sharing 15 surprising, real-life changes I’ve experienced since removing alcohol—things no one really talks about until you’re living it. From nervous system peace and emotional stability to deeper intuition, expanded patience, and a completely different relationship with your time, energy, and self-trust… this is the side of sobriety that feels like coming home to yourself. Whether you’re sober-curious, taking a break, or fully committed to an alcohol-free lifestyle, this episode offers a refreshing and honest look at what’s possible when you remove alcohol and allow your life to recalibrate.

    24 min
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The Crystal Quill Podcast is a space to anchor back into your truth and the present moment. Created for women—especially mothers and trailblazers—this podcast offers grounded, quietly powerful conversations for those who are done outsourcing their authority and ready to live in alignment with who they truly are. Here, we move away from endless self-help and toward simple, embodied shifts that can be felt, lived, and reflected in everyday life. Through bi-weekly solo reflections and thoughtful conversations, we explore identity, presence, intuition, and what it means to show up consciously—free from inherited patterns, old narratives, and conditioned ways of being. This is not about fixing yourself. It’s about remembering yourself. Hosted by: Carrie Hiott Richmond

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  • Creator
    Carrie Richmond
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Carrie Hiott Richmond 2026
  • Show Website
    The Crystal Quill Podcast