Awkward Ascent welcomes Stephen Lecky to the podcast! Stephen is a multi-talented musician and producer, with a passion for learning about life. He's been studying spirituality since he was 14 and has travelled to some of the most remote places in the world, meeting with different masters, guides, and mentors. In this episode, we dive head-first into the quickly encroaching & life-changing developments of Ai. We discuss the potential positives & negatives & societal impacts. Stephen ...
Feb 23, 2023•56 min•Ep. 31
If you're poking around looking for more information on Iboga & the differences between Iboga & Ayahuasca, then you've come to the right episode! Author, speaker, mindset/relating coach & successful entrepreneur Anna Shilina takes us inside her many experiences in ceremony & reveals her insights, tools & takeaways from these transformative medicines. We don't just cover psychedelics though, we also dive into pineal gland mediation, breathwork & navigating human connection...
Nov 23, 2022•48 min•Ep. 30
I had an expansive conversation with spiritual thought leader & mindful business mentor Chris McCann. We candidly discuss his transition through narcissism & his transcendent experiences with medicines such as Peyote & Ayahuasca. Not to mention the brilliant healers he’s met along the way! I truly felt like I was right there in his experiences & meeting his teachers myself. So hang on to your hats, or the earth, because you might just drift off into the ethers! #peyote #ayahuasca...
Jul 13, 2022•56 min•Ep. 29
What is BIOHACKING!? Learn How to Optimize Your Health Holistically with Biohacker, Brittany Ford & Her Daily Tips on Nutrition & Biohacking. All of our “bodies” are connected, our physical body is connected to our mental, emotional & spiritual bodies, so keeping these balanced is important when optimizing our health holistically. Being “healthy” does not just mean taking a supplement, nor does it mean only focusing on only one of our four bodies. Brittany Ford is a nutritionist &...
Jun 16, 2022•33 min•Ep. 28
Have you ever been curious about the Akashic Records?! ie/ Your past lives & your soul's evolution?! V is a Spiritual Arts Practitioner & Akashic Record reader who helps others heal at the deepest levels possible. She's clairvoyant, clairaudient & clairsentient with over 20 years of experience helping people through their most challenging times. Her background is mainly in trauma recovery & she utilizes spiritual healing & therapeutic modalities to gain empowerment and emotio...
May 31, 2022•49 min•Ep. 27
Join us for this IN PERSON conversation where we discuss learning to balance our light & dark energies. We also talk about our colourful pasts, working through & overcoming addiction/habits & our current trajectory with plant medicine 🌱✨ Ashley is a poet, alchemist & adventurer. Holder of sacred space, an intuitive guide & ceremonial priestess. She's lived, travelled and taught all over the world (she's been to over 25 countries). She's the author of In the 'Heart of the Lig...
Apr 12, 2022•55 min•Ep. 26
We covered so many juicy topics!!! This incredible creature Kendra Perry & I discuss breathwork to overcome blocks, our experiences with Kambo (Frog Medicine) & touch on the subjects of human design & moving from nihilism to spirituality. About Kendra: She's a former multiple 6-figure Functional Health Coach turned online business strategist for health & wellness coaches and practitioners. She's the creator of the Health Coach Accelerator™. She's also the founder of the Group Pro...
Mar 14, 2022•51 min•Ep. 25
Kicking off Season 2 with this brilliant beauty, Winden Rowe! She's an EMDR Therapist, Trauma Specialist & enthusiast of emerging psychedelic therapies. A few of the questions we dive into are: What is a Big "T" & a Little "T"? What are some of the potentials of Ketamine Therapy? & just how bonkers is this world right now?!?! 😂 Excuse my being a little rusty at first after being off for a month 🤣😬 ...but hang with us until the end for countless insights & hilarity!! Check out ...
Jan 31, 2022•55 min•Ep. 24
Joss Hannaford is an Energy Medicine Practitioner / Teacher by Trade, Reiki Master & RTT Hypnotherapist. Join us while we unravel the path to inner child work, shadow/light work. We also discuss giving high vibes to our food & plant medicine experiences...& as always there are a lot of laughs alongside the wisdom!! ✨🙏🏼🤍 You can connect with Joss on Instagram @1lovehealing13 & on her website at www.1lovehealing.com & me! www.EQcast.co or Instagram @EQcast & my personal ...
Jan 05, 2022•41 min•Ep. 23
I had a beautiful heart-opening conversation with the incredibly talented Award-Winning International Burlesque Performer, Lola Frost. Her body moves across stages as gracefully as her voice across the airwaves. Join us for her insights on intuition, taking leaps of faith & going with the flow of life, as well as her journey with plant medicine...& as always a ton of laughs!! I just love this wild & wise woman & you will too! 💜🖤 You can find her stunning Instagram acct @lolafro...
Dec 14, 2021•38 min•Ep. 22
I had such a pleasure chatting with the successful spiritual artist & manifestation maven, Jodi Sharp. Her art intends to help you engage in a more profound connection to the universe & to manifest the life of your dreams. She shares many words of wisdom around her path to finding her passion & soul calling & turning it into her reality....& in this episode, we work through several actionable steps, so you can do the same! We only get one shot in this specific meat suit so be...
Dec 06, 2021•52 min•Ep. 21
We get real about sobriety, ascension, getting through struggles & becoming empowered. Loads of laugh because healing doesn't have to be SERIOUS! Come along for some giggles, learn some new tools & maybe even learn from our mistakes 😂 Kristina is the podcast host of The Goddess Conjurer on Apple and Spotify & Moonstoned that she co-hosts as well. She offers one on one & group coaching which can be found on her website. www.kristinamargaret.com Currently, she's doing Holistic Emp...
Nov 29, 2021•39 min•Ep. 20
I had a lovely open-hearted discussion with the creator of the 'Men in Tubs Calendar', Jeremie Jalapeno about shame, vulnerability & his journey in Peru with grandmother Ayahuasca. Come along for the ride! & get your saucy calendar at www.menintubscalendar.com Partial proceeds to go to ManKind Project & Nelson Community Services & find Jeremie & on IG @menintubscalendar & me at @christypritchy & @eq.cast Also, be sure to check out his inspiring speech!! https://www.yo...
Nov 19, 2021•53 min•Ep. 19
Money is energy & our relationship to money & the types of monetization out there are evolving. In this conversation, we take a dive into Bitcoin & a brief history of the old way of what we call “fiat currency” & what the benefits are to BTC & how they differ from our traditional structure. There are a few other topics in the mix too! #BTC #bitcoin #moneyisenergy Claytons IG: @claytoncuteri Podcast: Clayton Cuteri Takes on the World Linktree: https://linktr.ee/claytoncuteri E...
Oct 23, 2021•49 min•Ep. 18
Times are a little hectic at the moment & this has an effect on our emotional state. In this episode, we talk about the stressors & in part two we'll talk about alleviating those stressors, which will be available on Jahneice's Podcast, The JAH Cast- Just an Honest Podcast in the coming weeks (searchable on all major platforms you listen to your podcasts). If you enjoy this content, don't forget to show some love, it really helps the channel! Thanks in advance. Find Jahneice on IG @theja...
Sep 20, 2021•51 min•Ep. 17
Have you ever doubted your capabilities? Well, then the chances are you've experienced Imposter Syndrome. It affects roughly 70% of the population, so rather than succumbing to mediocrity learn to embrace it & create the confidence to push through & achieve your goals. & side note, this is also an accidental YouTube video!! We recorded a podcast, thought it went well, so why the heck not throw it on YouTube. The insightfully minded Nate Jackman & I talk about this dreaded Imposte...
Aug 27, 2021•42 min•Ep. 16
Episode 15: A delightful conversation with the knowledgeable Behavioural Therapist, Lorren Rodriguez who specializes in autism. Having a son on the spectrum herself she’s well-versed on the subject & brings a lot of light & tools through her education & personal experience to support others. You can find her on Instagram @atypical_ladies 🙏🏼 **Side note** Being a child of the 80's I still occasionally refer to "men & "women" by habit, this is not to intentionally exclude anyone....
Aug 06, 2021•21 min•Ep. 15
Episode 14: With the always delightful Moni May. Everyone's evolution looks different & this is why I love chatting with strong beautiful humans who are discovering their passions while healing themselves & others. Moni is en route to becoming a relationship coach & in the meantime is killing it in the beauty world. Join us while we talk about finding our purpose. If you're interested in working with Moni you can reach her at mindfulmiracleswithmonimay@gmail.com she'll be a certified...
Jul 28, 2021•21 min•Ep. 14
Episode 13: I had the pleasure of chatting with Taylor Gavinchuk, a freelance journalist covering the psychedelics sector, who's written for VICE Magazine, as well as covering events such as Shambhala Music Festival & Pemberton Music Festival. Now he has a blog at equity.guru where he writes about clinical trials, drug efficacy, company research, investing, & capitalism within the psychedelics industry. His job is to stay on top of what is happening & has full editorial control to be...
Jul 20, 2021•25 min•Ep. 13
Episode 12: First ever in-person recording! I had an absolutely delightful chat with Kezia Balmann, dear friend & owner of Screef clothing & one half of the podcast, RadioFace Stories. We get into all matters regarding love, therapy & creating strong relationships. Combining practical approaches, with a ton giggles 🤣 💜💙 ps: I made it to the Top 15 of Emotional Wellness Podcasts on Feedspot!! Thanks guys! https://blog.feedspot.com/emotional_intelligence_podcasts/ See Privacy Policy...
Jul 12, 2021•27 min•Ep. 12
Episode 11: Chatting with a dear soul Christa Karlie, entrepreneur, musician, momma of three, who is healing & growing her way through this glorious life. She shares her trials & tribulations as well as her wisdom around motherhood, separation, family disputes & finding her way again. So many good nuggets in here!! Book mentioned: Conscious Uncoupling, by Katherine Woodward Thomas. Facebook Group mentioned: "GET DOWN WITH THE LOCKDOWN!" As always, thanks in advance for liking, review...
Jun 30, 2021•36 min•Ep. 11
I had the pleasure of chatting with my dear friend & inspiring soul Kimberly Stetsko. She was in foster care for most of her life, switching from home to home until the age of seventeen. Through all of this, she not only managed to come out intact but thriving. We talk about how our childhood abandonment wounds can surface in our adult relationships & what we do to move past the inner conflict that will inevitably arise when facing love. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...
Jun 10, 2021•40 min•Ep. 10
Solo episode numero 3. Just a bit about my history surrounding abandonment & how I awakened to the issues & most importantly, what I'm doing to work through it! Join me in the crusade to squash abandonment. ps: My portable mic isn't the best, but hey at least I get to record by the ocean :) It's a win for me! Book mentioned: Attached, Rachel Heller & Amir Levene See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...
May 27, 2021•19 min•Ep. 9
I had the delightful & inspiring Tangerine Kirk on the show & we discussed the strife of body dysmorphia & unpacked a few other issues along the way. We chat about learning to accept love from others & most importantly, learning to love ourselves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 19, 2021•28 min•Ep. 8
Another solo episode for the books. Hearing myself talk is HARD. I cringe at some of the things I say & I'm not as articulate as I feel I am in real life, but Ima keep pushing through & get better at this! This episode takes a quick dive into what I've personally been up to for my own healing. DISCLAIMER, THIS IS NOT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE! I missed quite a bit of my process, but all in due time. I also left out a ton of books! Alas, I get a little nervous when that mic is on! So here are s...
May 05, 2021•15 min•Ep. 7
I finally recorded my first solo episode with a brief history as to why I started this podcast in the first place! I left out a lot of what I've been learning, perhaps I'll make a sequel when I get my sea legs. I don't know why I did this on a day where I was feeling choked up, but so be it! It was not planned in the slightest, I was taking in the view & with a little encouragement from a childhood friend, so I went for it. It's just a bit about my history, my earlier traumatic experiences &...
Apr 28, 2021•20 min•Ep. 6
S:1 E:5 When we break down what no longer serves us, we can reconstruct ourselves however we see fit. Down to the studs I say! Thank you to my dear friend Ashley Swiss for sharing her personal insights on rebuilding after an emotional deconstruction, into a vivacious, self-aware, spiritual being. We also touch on a (new to me) term called Twin Flames, (sounds cheesy but bear with us). She shares her journey navigating this type of relationship with her current partner...& what an interesting...
Apr 21, 2021•34 min•Ep. 5
S:1 E:4 Grateful for a lovely chat with Audrey Piche who discusses her tumultuous upbringing & what brought her to sober living. Side note (we had a few audio issues in this one, so thanks for understanding!) 🖤 www.eqcast.co @eq.cast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 06, 2021•19 min•Ep. 4
S:1 E:3 - The lovely Laura Lee Harrison opens up about her domestic abuse experience & her powerful ascent into motherhood & entrepreneurship. I'm grateful for her opening up to tell us her inspiring story. Also, please find her book co-authored, national best selling book, Sacred Heart Rising. You can also find her at @inspire.by.laura on Instagram. www.eqcast.co @eq.cast @christypritchy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...
Mar 24, 2021•47 min•Ep. 3
S: 1 E: 2 Welcome to the unconventional, emotional wellness podcast. We're a little rough around the edges around here & that's how we like it. A big thanks to my beauty guests Natasha Zarr & Leah Morris, who rip their pants down for some vulnerable shares about their history's & paths to self-awareness. Thanks for joining us 🖤 www.eqcast.co @eq.cast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 19, 2021•19 min•Ep. 2
