What if the reason you’re feeling “off” is because you’re carrying energy that doesn’t belong to you? What exactly are entities, and how do you know you have one? What can the darker side of spirituality—ghosts, hauntings, and demonic entities—teach us about the light? On this week’s episode of Moonbeaming, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener is joined by exorcist Kaitlyn Graña for a fascinating and illuminating conversation about spiritual hygiene, entity attachments, and the practice of energetic cl...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 211
What if crashing out is exactly what your soul needs to transform? In this episode of Moonbeaming, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener explores the Nine of Swords, one of the tarot’s most intense cards of collapse, grief, shadow work, and transformation. If you’re navigating grief, facing an identity shift, or feeling like you’ve hit rock bottom, this conversation will help you reframe what it means to be in the “crash out” moment. In this episode you’ll learn: Why grief and collapse can be portals to spir...
Jun 25, 2025•57 min•Season 6Ep. 210
Do you need to return to yourself, your joy, your desires, and what really matters? Well, you’re in luck, because the Solstice, which arrives this week, is the perfect time for a reset! In this very special episode of Moonbeaming, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener offers a powerful tarot reading for the collective and reflects on the energy of summer—a time of renewal, eroticism, and heart-led living. In this episode you’ll learn: Why the solstice is a potent time for reflection, recommitment, and transf...
Jun 18, 2025•38 min•Season 6Ep. 209
What does it mean to treat birth as a portal: one of transformation, intuition, and magic? This week on Moonbeaming, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener is joined by Natasha June, a doula, herbalist, and longtime member of the Moon Studio community, for a conversation about preparing for birth and all of its emotional, spiritual, and intuitive dimensions. In this episode you’ll learn: Why birth is a transformational portal—even for those who don’t give birth How to cultivate and trust your intuition during...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 208
What if the thing you’ve been wishing for is already on its way—would you know how to receive it? In this episode of Moonbeaming, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener explores the deep, emotional layers of the Nine of Cups—known in Tarot as the wish card. But this isn’t just about getting what you want. It’s about learning how to receive what you want, how to trust that you're worthy, and how to hold joy even when it feels unfamiliar. In this episode you’ll learn: The real Nine of Cups tarot meaning (beyond...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 207
Why is it so hard to feel safe even when you’re no longer in danger? In this episode of Moonbeaming, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener speaks with somatic healer Ifé Mora about the Nine of Wands archetype and what it means to live in a body that’s been shaped by stress, trauma, and survival. They explore: The biology of burnout The impact of chronic stress on the nevous system How to heal through presence, education, and somatic practice And powerful tools for regulating the nervous system. This is an ep...
May 28, 2025•59 min•Season 6Ep. 206
Do you feel emotionally drained? Are you just trying to make it through the week without falling apart? You might be in a Nine of Wands moment. In this fiery deep dive Tarot episode, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener dives deep into the Nine of Wands archetype—unpacking its teachings through the lenses of trauma, nervous system rewiring, burnout, creative resilience, and sacred rage. She breaks down the difference between boundaries and ego armor, why burnout isn’t failure, and what it means to face the ...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 205
This week, we've got another relationship episode, complete with the support of Tarot and some spiritual maxims. We are here to remember that relationships are sacred, and sometimes, staying sacred means making hard choices. Sarah tackles questions from the Moon Studio Patreon about: How to handle friend break-ups ethically What to do when you are poly but want to have good spiritual hygiene but want love Feeling like your spiritual growth and your romantic relationships are in opposition Sarah ...
May 14, 2025•43 min•Season 6Ep. 204
Want more depth from your relationships? Feeling lonely and aren't sure what to do about it? You aren't alone, beloved. In a very special episode, we are very excited to welcome author, professor, and organizer Dean Spade! Dean breaks down why he felt called to write his latest amazing book, Love in a F*cked Up World: How To Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell Together. This episode explores: Why we are conflict avoidant, and why it's not your fault How to build deeper relationships Sim...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 203
In part 4 of our deep dive into the nuances of the Hermit archetype, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener and some members of our Moon Studio community—our Patrons!—join in on an expansive, intimate exploration around what living the Hermit archetype has given them, so far this year. Tune in to be delighted, affirmed, and expanded by open and intimate shares from our patrons! Take $9 off Our Hermit Year Workshop with code PODGIFT until May 31. MOON STUDIO WORKSHOP LINKS Our Hermit Year . The Highly Sensitiv...
Apr 30, 2025•30 min•Season 6Ep. 202
In part 3 of our deep dive into the nuances of the Hermit archetype, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener explores some of the challenges that come with being an intuitive, mystical, sensitive person wanting to have healthy relationships of all kinds. In this episode, Sarah discusses the different challenges intuitives and sensitives face trying to find right-fit relationships in a numbed out, often cruel world. Plus, we have the delightful author of Love in Fucked Up World, Dean Spade, on the show to answe...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 201
In part 2 of our deep dive into the nuances of the Hermit archetype, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener explores some of the challenges that come with being an intuitive, mystical, sensitive person. While the struggle of the High Priestess is real, it is also a beautiful path of self-discovery and collective healing. Tune into this episode for remedies to the pain and wounds that can accompany being a spiritual person in a material world. Tune in for: The top issues that clairvoyants, healers, and intuiti...
Apr 16, 2025•53 min•Season 6Ep. 200
What does it mean to embody the more challenging aspects of our mystical life? Stepping into the mystery can be challenging, especially now. We've already dealt with so much upheaval and heartbreak, and it's only April! But the Mystic, which is what the Hermit it, reminds us that the divine speaks to each one of us uniquely. But how to learn how to listen? And where to begin? In this episode, Sarah offers up a collective Tarot reading that will help you take the next right step into the unknown....
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 199
Do you avoid chaos? Can you recognize when your body is trying to tell you something? Are you afraid of the unknown? In this conversation, Sarah is joined by former Cirque du Soleil acrobat turned somatic depth coach Antonia Dolhaine. Working in a way that Sarah describes as the future, Antonia has mixed multiple modalities with her own experiences to make her work unique. Antonia shares her journey to working as a somatic depth coach and details common themes that arise with her clients, from m...
Apr 02, 2025•56 min•Season 6Ep. 198
Are you struggling to engage with your magical practice? Do you know which spells are right for you? Do you feel disconnected from your intuition? Sometimes an episode is so timely that it asks to be played again. Inspired by a recent question from a listener, Sarah felt compelled to share this classic episode of Moonbeaming about casting spells in uncertain times. How do we manage our spiritual or magical practice when everything is upside down? Reflecting on lessons learnt from the pandemic, l...
Mar 26, 2025•44 min•Season 6Ep. 197
Are you afraid of your rage? Do you ignore your body’s reaction when you set boundaries? Do you over-identify with your mental health symptoms? In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by Dr Jennifer Mullan, the creator of the Decolonizing Therapy Instagram page and a major disruptor in the mental health industrial complex. Jennifer’s work explores global generational trauma to unlock the wisdom of our sacred rage, which she and Sarah examine in this conversation. Jennifer uses examples from her ...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 196
Have you ever wondered how to enhance your psychic abilities? Do you feel guilt for avoiding your magical practice? Do you struggle to channel intense emotions? Sarah’s mailbag is overflowing with questions from her glorious patrons, and in this episode she dedicates some time to answering them. She shares the discovery of her psychic gifts, why she doesn’t want to channel the dead, and how her magical practice changed when she became chronically ill. She also explores the role of consent in acc...
Mar 12, 2025•39 min•Season 6Ep. 195
Do you hold yourself to impossibly high standards? Do you struggle to validate yourself? Are you scared to start new things for fear of wasting your time? In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by executive coach, founder of Reset, author, podcaster, trained meditation teacher, and reiki master Liz Tran. Liz candidly shares the bumps in her road to entrepreneurial success, revealing how, by harnessing self-compassion, she has been able to trust her intuition and reach incredible success. Sarah ...
Mar 05, 2025•50 min•Season 6Ep. 194
Do you blame yourself when others treat you badly? Do you trust your intuition? Have you ever tried forgiving yourself? Following last week’s episode about dealing with haters in a societal sense, Sarah now gets personal. Diving into a specific instance of mistreatment, betrayal, and public slander, Sarah outlines how our subconscious, shadow self, and inner child can sabotage our growth if we aren’t willing to heal. She outlines the importance of self-love and self-reflection to overcome the ju...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 6Ep. 193
Do you fear being perceived? Are you afraid to share your thoughts with the world? Do you take the opinions of others to heart? With the online world now infiltrating almost all aspects of our lives, the fear of judgement from others is more pertinent than ever. But what if you let go of that fear? In this episode, Sarah shares her experience of dealing with haters. She presents practical, energetic and existential ways to deal with criticism. This is a deep dive on misogyny, the psychology of h...
Feb 19, 2025•59 min•Season 6Ep. 192
Do you find creating difficult? Does the instability of the world right now impact your creativity? Have you ever wondered what Sarah’s creative process looks like? In this timeless episode, Sarah walks you through how she creates podcast episodes, courses, newsletters, books, meditations, and more. Filled with tangible steps and guidance, Sarah encourages you to learn from others but ultimately create for yourself. You’ll learn: The difference between interdependence and codependence in the cre...
Feb 12, 2025•55 min•Season 6Ep. 191
Is your business stressing you out? Not sure where to put your energy? Don’t know how to actualize your desires? Last year, Sarah made peace with the notion of letting her business go. In doing so, she gave herself the space to make the Moon Studio the best it can be, and to support the life she wants to live. Jam-packed full of prompts and practices, this episode will guide you back to the root of what you really want, showing you how to make your desires work best for you and your life force. ...
Feb 05, 2025•59 min•Season 6Ep. 190
Are you scared to slow down? Do you feel guilty when you take a break? Do you know how to rest? In this overstimulating time of incessant calamities, our collective energy is palpable, and rest is needed more than ever. In this episode, Sarah breaks down three reasons why it is so hard to rest in our dominant culture. She shares methods for finding your own restful rituals and resisting the demands of urgency and self-extraction. Sarah also shares more from her mini-sabbatical last year, what ha...
Jan 29, 2025•56 min•Season 6Ep. 189
How do you support a friend with a chronic illness? Do you have a chronic illness and are wondering how to create more support and transparency? In this episode, Sarah meets with close friend Brooke Manning to discuss the ingredients of a nurturing, long-lasting friendship. Brooke explores the crossover between death and friendships, and how both require vulnerability, curiosity, and acceptance. This conversation will help support you in navigating relationships and change. In this episode you’l...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 188
How can laughter enhance our meditative practice? What can non-linear sensations teach us? How is minding our own business a spiritual practice? Today, we are joined by the one and only Laraaji to take a deep dive into the omniverse. Get ready to embrace the non-linear and understand the power of this moment! In this episode you’ll learn How laughter can enhance your practice What the non-linear can teach us about ourselves How to find safety in the omniverse Why minding your own business is spi...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 6Ep. 187
What are we discussing when we talk about the shadow? What are the shadows of the Hermit? What do you do when you get the Hermit reversed? We are joined to today by tarot scholar, author, and all-around genius Maria Minnis to discuss all things shadow Hermit. By the end of this episode, your mind will be blown, your practice will be enhanced, and you'll never think of the Hermit the same way again. In this episode, you’ll learn What the shadow is What the Hermit reversed means, and what to do ab...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 186
Are you ready for 2025? After this episode, you'll be! In this episode, Sarah discusses the energetic signature of our archetype of the year: The Hermit. In this episode, you’ll learn The key meanings of the Hermit Why we are in a "Hermit Year" Ways to make the most of 2025 For the very best outcome for 2025, use this episode as a primer, and then join us for the Hermit Workshop! MOON STUDIO WORKSHOP LINKS Ritual for Remembering: A Return to Self . Future Self Workshop . Our Hermit Year . Mystic...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 6Ep. 185
And just like that, the end of 2024 is upon us. Say goodbye to The Strength Year with a supportive practice. This week, Sarah leads a heart-opening and heart-strengthening meditation. Use it any time you need to connect to yourself, open your heart, clear your heart center, and strengthen your heart intuition. Thank you for a beautiful year, and we will see you soon in our January workshop series! MOON STUDIO WORKSHOP LINKS Our Hermit Year Mystic Vision Future Self Workshop January Jumpstart MOO...
Dec 25, 2024•17 min•Season 6Ep. 184
Feeling daunted by the thought of shorter, darker days? Want to know how to embrace the magic of the solstice? We’ve got you! Sarah is here to give you the tools to reflect on the year and encourage your practice. She shares her reflections on the power of the winter solstice and provides tips for getting back into your practice, incrementally, bit by bit, mirroring the sun’s incremental shift of light. Winter is the time to dream… In this episode, you’ll learn How the Solstice can be worked wit...
Dec 18, 2024•17 min•Season 6Ep. 183
Did you find yourself repeating old patterns this year? Feel like you didn’t achieve enough? If you’re feeling ready to change for good, our host, Sarah, is primed to tell you how. Using Tarot archetypes as guides, Sarah poses transformative, reflective questions that lead to long-lasting change. With practical tools and suggestions, this episode will give you the insight to recognize how to elevate your spiritual practice and embrace the progress you have made on your journey so far. In this ep...
Dec 11, 2024•51 min•Season 6Ep. 182
