The Space Between with Alyson Rixner

Alyson Rixner
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The Space Between was created from a simple question. How have we become so disconnected and how do we find reconnection? Amidst the profound shifts of recent years, The Space Between emerges as an anchor for reconnection in a world experiencing unprecedented change. As perspectives shift, values evolve, and structures crumble, we dive into transformative conversations through major life themes – purpose, partnerships, energy, money, and much more. The intention is to open minds and hearts, fostering connections within ourselves and with others. These conversations serve as a catalyst for self-reflection and meaningful dialogue, inviting you to confront what simmers beneath the surface. The world is in incredible transformation and we know it's always darkest before the dawn. In The Space Between, brighter days await, and the path to a changed world begins by coming home to ourselves.

  1. 6d ago

    41: Behind the Curtain of the "Elite"

    How much power have we given to the wealthy? Danielle and James Styron, authors of The Mile High Club, join Alyson to go behind the curtain of the "elite" class and examine money, status, power, and how we unwittingly helped create this staggering concentration of wealth. Danielle spent nearly eight years as a private flight attendant, serving billionaires, celebrities, and some of the wealthiest people in the world. What she witnessed challenged the mythology around wealth and success: people who had everything, yet could be deeply unhappy, entitled, and willing to dehumanize the people whose labor made their lives possible. This conversation goes beyond exposing bad behavior. It asks what happens when we finally see behind the curtain and realize the people standing on the pedestal may never have belonged there in the first place. In This Episode Danielle's turn from a sudden job loss to nearly eight years as a private flight attendant Turning years of notes and stories into The Mile High Club What "having everything" really looks like behind closed doors The housekeeper who helped raise a family but was never treated as one of them How proximity to wealth can convince people to protect systems that don't serve them Why money becomes status, and status becomes power The unspoken social contract between the wealthy and the people who serve them Recognizing our own complicity in the systems we criticize What it actually takes to stop playing along Turning the mirror back on ourselves "Their system only works because we're complicit." Mentioned in this episode The Mile High Club: Confessions of a Private Jet Flight Attendant https://www.the-mhc.com/ https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Mile-High-Club/Danielle-Styron/9798895650189 Connect with Danielle & James Styron Danielle's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daniellestyron/ James's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thejjbaberams/ Connect with The Space Between Website https://spacebetweenpod.com Show Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tsb_alysonrixner/ Alyson's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alysonrixner/ Substack https://substack.com/@alysonrixner

    41: Behind the Curtain of the "Elite"

  2. Aug 27

    40: Who Are You Beyond Your Identities?

    Who are you when the roles you've built your life around begin to fall away? In this deeply personal conversation, astrologer and longtime friend Darryl Gaines joins Alyson to explore identity, belonging, spirituality, career, and the quiet process of coming home to yourself. They dig into why the most meaningful transformations often begin when we're willing to let go of who we thought we had to be. Why identity is always evolving throughout our lives Growing up in a strict Jehovah's Witness household Finding purpose through astrology without becoming defined by it Leaving successful careers behind and beginning again The rise and fall of boutique fitness and SoulCycle Why true power is quiet The difference between belonging and fitting in How discernment helps us navigate life's transitions Why service is often the path back to ourselves Learning to embrace uncertainty instead of fearing it "True power is always quiet." Mentioned in this episode Spin Wars (Tribeca Film Festival) https://tribecafilm.com/films/spin-wars-2026 Connect with Darryl Gaines Instagram https://www.instagram.com/guidingplanet/ Website https://www.guidingplanet.co/ Connect with The Space Between Website https://spacebetweenpod.com Show Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tsb_alysonrixner/ Alyson's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alysonrixner/ Substack https://substack.com/@alysonrixner

    40: Who Are You Beyond Your Identities?

  3. Aug 13

    39: The Stories You've Been Sold

    There are moments in history when everything begins to shift beneath our feet. The stories we've believed, the systems we've trusted, even the identities we've built. In this episode, Alyson explores what she believes is a collective awakening already underway, using the rare astrological alignment of July 29, 2026 as a backdrop for a much bigger question: not what's coming next, but what we actually believe now that the old stories are starting to crack. This isn't an astrology episode. It's an invitation to examine the invisible operating system. The beliefs about success, productivity, leadership, and identity that we inherited from family, culture, and institutions and rarely think to question. Alyson walks through the systems she sees cracking (healthcare, education, politics, consumerism, corporate culture) and gets personal about how she's rewriting her own definitions of success, leadership, and rest, including which businesses she builds, who gets her attention, and what she chooses to financially support. In this episode: What "awakening" actually means: becoming conscious of reality, not escaping it The invisible operating system shaping how we think, work, and live Why so many systems no longer feel like they serve humanity Rest as resistance to a culture built on constant productivity How to tell the difference between what's true for you and what you were conditioned to believe "Before we can even start thinking about what is true, we have to look at what is no longer true." Mentioned in this episode: Steve Judd's Aquarius Full Moon analysis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJDyzDXtxyE Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i5KF31N10lk Connect with The Space Between: Website https://spacebetweenpod.com Show Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tsb_alysonrixner/ Alyson's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alysonrixner/ Substack https://substack.com/@alysonrixner

  4. Jul 30

    38: The Gift You've Always Known

    Have you ever known something before you could explain it? In this episode of The Space Between, Alyson sits down with retired Army Colonel, registered nurse, author, and psychic medium Catherine Nadal for a conversation about intuition, grief, spirituality, and learning to trust the quiet voice within ourselves. Rather than asking you to believe in psychic abilities or mediumship, this conversation invites you to stay curious. Catherine shares how intuitive experiences first appeared during childhood, the challenges of growing up in a strict Roman Catholic family, and the unlikely path that led her to serve as both an Army Colonel and a psychic medium. Together, Alyson and Catherine explore grief, the lasting impact of COVID, past life regression, and why our deepest knowing often exists beyond logic. Whether you're navigating loss, questioning old beliefs, or simply wondering if there's more to this human experience than we can explain, this episode offers space for curiosity, reflection, and connection. In This Episode Catherine shares the childhood experience that awakened her intuitive gifts. The remarkable blue crab story that taught her to trust her inner knowing. Growing up in a strict Roman Catholic household while experiencing psychic phenomena. Balancing a career as a registered nurse, Army Colonel, and psychic medium. Why Catherine's father insisted she pursue formal certification before working publicly. The difference between psychic readings and mediumship. Alyson shares her own experience with past life regression. How COVID reshaped our relationship with grief and spirituality. Catherine's unforgettable "wheat field" story and what it taught her about death. Why curiosity may be more valuable than certainty. About Today's Guest Catherine Nadal is a retired Army Colonel, registered nurse, psychic medium, coffee reader, author, and radio host. After decades of serving others through healthcare and military leadership, she now helps people navigate grief, intuition, and spiritual connection through readings, education, books, and speaking. Connect with Catherine Nadal Website https://dreamcentralstation.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/catwitchnyc/ Books Seeing More Than Clouds in Your Coffee She Danced by the Light of the Moon Resources Mentioned Arthur Findlay College Forever Family Foundation Grief.com Past Life Regression Connect with Alyson Website https://spacebetweenpod.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alysonrixner Substack https://substack.com/@alysonrixner Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:22 Catherine's first psychic experience 04:45 Living two very different lives 07:50 Why her father demanded validation 14:15 Intuition, family, and spiritual lineage 18:35 Past lives and soul memory 20:20 Grief, mediumship, and the pandemic 29:15 Why COVID changed everything 40:05 Rethinking death and the afterlife 44:10 The wheat field story 52:30 Trusting what you've always known 56:00 Where to find Catherine Listen to The Space Between Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-space-between/id1717249058 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0LQ9kLQqR9h6rW4VQmX5mW YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@tsb_alysonrixner If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who might need it today.

  5. Jul 16

    37: What Happens When Our Idols Fall

    Episode Overview What happens when the people who have shaped your thinking no longer align with your values? There comes a moment when the mentors, celebrities, teachers, and public figures we've admired begin to look different. Sometimes it's because new information comes to light. Sometimes it's because we've changed. Either way, the pedestal begins to crack. In this deeply personal episode, Alyson reflects on her relationship with music producer Rick Rubin after discovering information that challenged the way she had viewed his work and influence. Rather than focusing on one person, she explores the deeper invitation this moment offers all of us: learning to discern who and what we give our power to. As old systems continue to unravel, this conversation asks us to reconsider where we've outsourced our authority, what happens when those we admire disappoint us, and why coming home to ourselves may be the greatest act of sovereignty in these transformational times.   In This Conversation Why we place people on pedestals Discernment in an age of constant information Holding two truths at the same time Processing grief when our perspective changes Outsourcing our power to experts, celebrities, and institutions Why this moment is inviting us back to ourselves The difference between inspiration and idolization Finding your own inner authority   Continue Exploring People Rick Rubin Peter Thiel Russell Simmons Jay-Z Books The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin Concepts Discernment Sovereignty Projection Creator consciousness Pedestals Collective awakening Astrology and collective cycles Power and influence   Quotes from the Episode "What do we do when the people that we put up on pedestals fall?" "Two things are true." "You are the guide. You are the guru. You are the leader."   Share This Episode If… You're questioning who or what you've given your authority to. You're learning to trust your own discernment. You've experienced disappointment with someone you once admired. You're navigating the tension between gratitude and truth. You're exploring what it means to come home to yourself.   Connect with Alyson Website https://www.spacebetweenpod.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alysonrixner/ The Space Between Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tsb_alysonrixner/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TSB_AlysonRixner   Listen to The Space Between Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-space-between-with-alyson-rixner/id1717520952 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7mhCNPVCOwnfw1IA3VvGXZ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TSB_AlysonRixner   Closing If this conversation resonated with you, follow The Space Between wherever you listen to podcasts and consider sharing this episode with someone navigating their own season of change. Every conversation helps us make sense of the world and our place within it.   YouTube https://youtu.be/_95ZydCasIc

    37: What Happens When Our Idols Fall

  6. Jul 2

    36: The Crumbling Is a New Beginning with Victoria Kray

    What if the uncertainty so many of us are feeling isn't the end of something, but the beginning of something new? In this conversation, Alyson sits down with astrologer Victoria Kray to explore the larger cycles shaping our world and why so many of the systems we've relied on no longer feel stable. Rather than predicting the future, Victoria offers a perspective on this moment in history through the lens of astrology, inviting us to see today's challenges as part of a much larger transformation. Power. Institutions. Community. Personal responsibility. These ideas sit at the heart of this conversation as Alyson and Victoria examine what it means to navigate uncertainty without losing ourselves in it. They challenge the extraction, fear, and disconnection that have defined so many of our systems and ask a different question: What becomes possible when we reclaim our own authority? Whether you're deeply familiar with astrology or simply trying to make sense of the world around you, this conversation offers a hopeful framework for understanding change and remembering that every great transition invites us to build something new. In This Conversation Why so many of our institutions no longer feel trustworthy How astrology helps us understand larger collective cycles The relationship between money, status, and power How patriarchy and late-stage capitalism shape modern life Why community may become our greatest source of resilience The difference between fear, awareness, and discernment How to reclaim your own authority during uncertain times Why the crumbling may be making way for something new About Today's Guest Victoria Kray is an astrologer, educator, and the founder of Victory Astrology and Vega Jewelry. Her work blends astrology, history, psychology, and cultural observation to help people understand the larger cycles shaping both their personal lives and the collective. Known for her direct and deeply researched perspective, Victoria isn't interested in bypassing reality or offering easy answers. She challenges people to question the systems they've inherited, examine the relationship between money, status, and power, and recognize the ways extraction, patriarchy, and late-stage capitalism have shaped the world around us. Through that awareness, she believes we can begin building something different. Connect with Today's Guest Victoria Kray, Victory Astrology Website: https://www.victoryastrology.com Instagram: @victoryastrology Vega Jewelry Website: https://www.vegajewelry.com Instagram: @vegajewelry Continue Exploring People Richard Tarnas Carl Jung Peter Thiel Concepts Pluto in Aquarius The Age of Aquarius Collective consciousness Personal sovereignty Community resilience Patriarchy Late-stage capitalism Conscious evolution Books Cosmos and Psyche by Richard Tarnas Quotes from the Episode "Evolution cannot be stopped." "This is the most exciting and scary time to be alive." "How can you take back some of your power that you feel has slipped away in these crumbling systems?" Share This Episode If… You're questioning the systems you've always trusted. You're curious about astrology as a framework for understanding change. You're looking for language to make sense of the world we're living in. You're interested in power, consciousness, and collective transformation. You're wondering what becomes possible when old structures begin to fall away. Connect with Alyson Website: www.spacebetweenpod.com Instagram: @alysonrixner The Space Between: @tsb_alysonrixner YouTube: @TSB_AlysonRixner Listen to The Space Between Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Episode Timestamps   YouTube https://youtu.be/Ykhc10RxiZk If this conversation resonated with you, follow The Space Between wherever you listen to podcasts and consider sharing this episode with someone navigating their own season of change. Every conversation helps us make sense of the world and our place within it.

    36: The Crumbling Is a New Beginning with Victoria Kray

  7. Jun 18

    35: The Power Was Never Outside of You

    In this first episode of Season 3, Alyson shares the story that changed the direction of The Space Between. Following an unexpected experience inside Notre Dame during a trip to Paris, she began exploring the symbolism of the fleur-de-lis, the return of the feminine, and what it means to reclaim our power in uncertain times. As institutions crumble and the collective feels increasingly dysregulated, this conversation invites listeners to consider a different path forward—one rooted in self-trust, embodiment, and coming home to ourselves. Season 3 of The Space Between will explore power, relationships, spirituality, systems, and the role we each play in creating what comes next. What We Explore The Paris experience that shaped Season 3 The symbolism of the fleur-de-lis and the feminine How chaos disconnects us from ourselves Why the body is central to taking our power back The intention behind Season 3 of The Space Between Key Takeaways Power is not something we acquire externally. The body offers wisdom when the world feels uncertain. We cannot live entirely inside the collapse of old systems. Regulation helps us find our footing during change. Coming home to ourselves is the invitation of this season. Quotes from the Episode "What happens when we're outside of ourselves? We lose our power." "The goal of this season of The Space Between is to help everyone find that center, find that power, and find that footing." "The way to move beyond the mind is through the body." References / Resources Mentioned Notre Dame, Paris Fleur-de-lis symbolism Divine Feminine energy The Age of Aquarius Connect with Alyson Instagram: @alysonrixner The Space Between Instagram: @tsb_alysonrixner Website: www.spacebetweenpod.com Listen & Subscribe If this episode resonated with you, please follow The Space Between, leave a review, and share this conversation with someone navigating their own space between what was and what is becoming. YouTube Video https://youtu.be/UX11jQVhuoQ

    35: The Power Was Never Outside of You

  8. 05/21/2025

    34: Career with Matthew Anderson

    In Episode 34 of The Space Between, Alyson is joined by Matthew Anderson, founder of Matthew Anderson Properties, for a vulnerable and inspiring conversation about career, authenticity, and personal evolution. From his early life growing up closeted in a strict religious environment to becoming a bold, purpose-driven entrepreneur, Matthew shares what it means to break free from societal expectations and truly live, and work in alignment. They explore the tension between career and identity, the pressures of higher education, and the unexpected pivots that shape fulfilling paths. With honest reflections on coming out, navigating corporate environments, and rediscovering passion through real estate, this episode is a powerful reminder of how career can be a mirror for our healing and growth.   In This Episode, You Will Learn: How authenticity fuels sustainable career growth The impact of early life experiences on career choices Navigating societal pressures, college expectations, and personal pivots The importance of self-trust, community, and intuitive guidance in work   Key Takeaways: A career is not a title—it's a reflection of your truth Personal transformation creates space for professional alignment Discomfort is often the doorway to purpose Self-expression is a vital act of leadership and healing   Quotes from the Episode: "Your career isn't who you are—it's what you choose to bring to the world." "Authenticity isn't optional if you want peace."   Follow Us: 🌟 Instagram 🌟 Facebook 🌟 TSB Instagram 🌟 TikTok 🌐 Website   Listen Now: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube    Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more people with inspiring content on personal growth and transformation.   Resources: Matthew Anderson Properties Follow Matthew   Chapters:  (00:02) Authenticity and Career Evolution (08:09) Career Path Reflections and Transitions (12:28) Career Transitions and Finding Passion (19:17) Career Reflections and Entrepreneurial Challenges (28:49) Navigating Career Paths and Generational Shifts (35:45) Navigating Career Challenges and Empowerment (44:52) Career Passion and Support Systems   Keywords: Authenticity, Personal Growth, Modern Careers, Entrepreneurship, LGBTQ+, Higher Education, Career Transitions, Passion, Generational Shifts, Corporate Greed, Economic Inequality, Connection, Courage, Authentic Self-Expression, Career Paths, Support Systems, Intuition, Inner Guidance, Equitable World, Compassion

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The Space Between was created from a simple question. How have we become so disconnected and how do we find reconnection? Amidst the profound shifts of recent years, The Space Between emerges as an anchor for reconnection in a world experiencing unprecedented change. As perspectives shift, values evolve, and structures crumble, we dive into transformative conversations through major life themes – purpose, partnerships, energy, money, and much more. The intention is to open minds and hearts, fostering connections within ourselves and with others. These conversations serve as a catalyst for self-reflection and meaningful dialogue, inviting you to confront what simmers beneath the surface. The world is in incredible transformation and we know it's always darkest before the dawn. In The Space Between, brighter days await, and the path to a changed world begins by coming home to ourselves.

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