Rachel Patterson is an English witch who has been walking the Pagan pathway for over thirty years. She is a High Priestess of the Kitchen Witch Coven and an Elder at the online Kitchen Witch School of Natural Witchcraft. Rachel has authored over 25 books, gives talks to pagan groups, and co-runs open rituals and workshops run by the Kitchen Witch Coven. She is a regular columnist with Fate & Fortune magazine, and contributes articles to several magazines such as Pagan Dawn and Witchcraft &am...
Jun 12, 2023•51 min
This week kicks off a new monthly topic - modern witchcraft - and rather than the usual solo episode, Gemma talks to witch and shamanic practitioner Desiree Diaz. Desiree is also an energy healer, womb healing and Sacred Circle facilitator. Through her close relationship with Plant Spirits, she has facilitated a deeper connection with nature and guidance that the Spirits wanted to share with people. As a Sacred Space holder and Certified Global Sisterhood Circle Facilitator, she loves creating s...
Jun 05, 2023•56 min
Rachel returns to finish off this month's topic of crystals. Gemma and Rachel discuss the current trends in crystals, how to source crystals ethically, and share what is happening at Fire + Alchemy. Fire + Alchemy Website Instagram: @fire_and_alchemy ---------------------- Show Notes: This month's free workshop is Crystals for Beginners Masterclass. Sign up and choose your date here. ---------------------- Contact us: Instagram: @higherselfschool Email: info@higherselfschool.com...
May 29, 2023•40 min
This week, Gemma is chatting with friends Maz and Ricky of Carpé Crystals . Carpé Crystals is a family-run business based in the UK, which has grown from being founded in 2019 in a bedroom, to rapidly growing loyal online following of over 30,000 and a physical store located in Maidstone, Kent. They are passionate about ethical sourcing and are paving the way for business transparency and fair trading in the crystal field. In this episode, Gemma, Maz and Ricky discuss current trends in crystals,...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, Gemma is answering your crystal questions. These questions were submitted for the online launch of The Crystal Apothecary last year, but as we are focusing on crystals again this month, it seemed like the perfect time to return to this question and answer session. In this episode, Gemma talks about her favourite crystals, how she uses them in her life, the best crystals for different situations, how to tell if a crystal is authentic, what to do if you break a crystal, different ...
May 15, 2023•41 min
Nicholas Pearson is an author, teacher, crystal expert, and creator of The Luminous Pearl . In this episode, Nicholas combines his extensive background in mineral science with a love of healing, spirituality, and folklore to illustrate the healing properties of gemstones. Nicholas offers a unique blend of science and spirituality alongside a grounded, practical approach to working with crystals which he shares in this episode. Gemma and Nicholas discuss Nicholas' books, the physical properties a...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 41 min
New month, new topic, and this one is a favourite of Gemma's - crystals! Whether you're new to crystals or very experienced with them, this 'what, where, why, how' style episode will surely be useful to you. Learn about different common crystals, their uses, and get guidance on picking your own. Gemma's first book, The Crystal Apothecary, can be purchased worldwide from all good bookstores, including Amazon . ---------------------- Show Notes: This month's free workshop is Crystals for Beginners...
May 01, 2023•46 min
Rachel is busy with the official launch of Fire+Alchemy this week, so Gemma is joined by Sadie Pickering to discuss your questions about this month's topic - the energy body. Regular listeners will recognise Sadie from many past episodes, where she has shared her wisdom on cycles, both internal and external, and has guided us in preparing for upcoming energetic shifts. This week, Gemma and Sadie discuss how to feel the energy body, how to deliberately connect, how it is affected by the patterns ...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, Poppy Delbridge is joining Gemma to talk about her book, Tapping In, and share how her tapping process can help process energy and emotions for the purpose of manifestation and healing. Poppy Delbridge has been named the leading transformational coach, speaker, author and tapping expert in the UK. She is a popular advocate and in-house coach across global member clubs from Soho House to AllBright where she draws on her multi-passionate certifications as an Energy Psychologist an...
Apr 17, 2023•48 min
This week, Gemma talks to Helen Totton about the importance of the energy body, the power of reiki healing and other modalities that utilise the energy body, and how to familiarise yourself with your own auric field. Helen Totton is the founder of Tottem Healing , a spiritual mentor, intuitive healer and meditation leader, providing deep transformation through a variety of techniques and modalities, helping to bring awareness to the root cause of trauma, enabling clients to release, reset and ac...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Today’s episode introduces this month’s topic, one that is central to much of the spiritual work that we do - the energy body. Listen to learn what is meant by the energy body, review the seven main chakras and the koshas, and learn how to ‘zip up’ your aura. ---------------------- Show Notes: This month’s Workshop: Join the waiting list for our Free Reiki 1 Trainings . ---------------------- Contact us: Instagram: @higherselfschool Email: info@higherselfschool.com...
Apr 03, 2023•54 min
Rachel is back to help Gemma finish our month on the topic of intuition and share what is happening at Fire and Alchemy. Stay in Contact with Rachel: Fire and Alchemy: Website Instagram: @fire_and_alchemy ---------------------- Show Notes: This month you also have access to our Quiz, What is Your Intuition Style , to help you understand how your intuition communicates with you. This month’s Workshop: Sign up for this month's free workshop and enjoy a month of Higher Self School content...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Emma Shoesmith joins Gemma today to talk about what it is like to live via your intuitive guidance. She talks about working as a consultant who uses her intuition to support and guide her clients as they develop and progress their businesses. She shares her own journey and even offers us a Light Language message to close the episode. Stay in Contact with Emma: Website: emmashoesmith.com Instagram: @emmashoesmith Podcast: New Earth Business ---------------------- Show Notes: This month you also h...
Mar 20, 2023•57 min
Today I cover the common belief, I'm not Intuitive and explain why that cannot be true. Then we work through what could be going on and how to overcome it so you can connect in the future. This month you also have access to our Quiz, What is Your Intuition Style , to help you understand how your intuition communicates with you. ---------------------- Show Notes: This month’s Workshop: Sign up for this month's free workshop and enjoy a month of Higher Self School content completely Free: Three Wa...
Mar 13, 2023•33 min
This Month I cover one of my favorite topics, connecting to your intuition. This is something I have done all my life but over the last few years, it's been something I've made sure I have done every day. The insights it offers help improve every aspect of my life and now I want to help you receive the same support. Today we will cover the different ways you can receive guidance and who is offering that guidance. This month you also have access to our Quiz, What is Your Intuition Style , to help...
Mar 06, 2023•46 min
To end our deep dive into the topic of 'Morning Routines' Rachel joins Gemma to first talk about what is happening at Fire and Alchemy and then to have a chat on this month's topic. From minute 15 Rachel and Gemma start talking about Morning Routines. ---------------------- Show Notes: Fire and Alchemy: Website Instagram: @fire_and_alchemy This month’s Workshop: Sign up for the workshop and enjoy a month of Higher Self School content completely Free: Raise your Vibe Free Challenge: Send me a DM ...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 4 min
This week Physician, Author, Healer, Counselor and Coach Dr Paul Dugliss joins Gemma to speak about the importance of a Meditation practice. Knowing that many people wanting to cultivate a morning routine find meditating one of the hardest practices to implement, Gemma invited her own Meditation Teacher to speak about this further. Together they acknowledge that some people find the practice hard to implement and Paul suggests inspirational and valuable ways to overcome this. -------------------...
Feb 20, 2023•39 min
Gemma continues this month's topic, Morning Routines, by explaining how her own routine has changed and evolved over the years. Then she talks through her suggested Routine Recipes that are also available as our Free Morning Routine Recipes PDF. ---------------------- Show Notes: Resources: The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod The 5am Miracle Podcast Free Morning Routine Recipes Lively Show Podcast Heart-Based Meditation with Paul Dugliss Steve Nobel Meditations This month’s Workshop: Sign up for th...
Feb 13, 2023•43 min
This month Gemma introduces us to the concept of ' Having a Morning Routine' . In today's episode, she introduces the subject and explains why it is so closely connected to the previous month's topic: Moving from 3D to 5D. She also highlights why it's so important and how you can integrate it into even the busiest of lifestyles. ---------------------- Show Notes: Resources: Free Morning Routine Recipes This month’s Workshop: Sign up for the workshop and enjoy a month of Higher Self School conten...
Feb 06, 2023•41 min
To end our deep dive into the topic of 'Evolving from the 3D to the 5D' Gemma is joined by her old podcast co-host Rachel Drysdale. Rachel is going to come along at the end of each month to help Gemma sum up that month's content and answer any questions our listeners might have. This month though we start by hearing about the launch of Rachel's new Spiritual Sanctuary, Fire and Alchemy in Central London. She kindly shares what it is like to work on such a big project, the ups and downs of the pr...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 28 min
This week Steve Nobel of The Soul Matrix joins Gemma to explore what it is to go through 5D Ascention. This is a vastly informative episode we know you will all love. Here are just some of the topics that are covered: Steve's understanding of 5D and the ascension process How this process affects the planet as well as us individually and collectively What 5D Timelines are A suggested ascension timeline Starseeds New generations of Starseed children Allowing your Guides to show you the way forward...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 21 min
In the last two episodes Gemma explained how important it is that we raise our vibrations from 3D to 5D. Today she talks about all the different ways we can work on speeding up that process, how it might change your emotions and life situation and how people might respond to the changes in you. ---------------------- Show Notes: Resources: Free 3D, 4D and 5D checklist This month’s Workshop (Jan 2023): Sign up for the workshop and enjoy a month of Higher Self School content completely Free: 5D Li...
Jan 16, 2023•38 min
This week we progress the topic of 'Moving from a 3D to 5D frequency' so we can look at where you are now and where you might be heading to next. In this episode Gemma highlights that we experience these energies and dimensional shifts as an emotion. To help navigate this, she talks through the 'Map of Consciousness' research by David R. Hawkins which maps our emotions through the frequencies they give off. She then explores what it might look like to be living a 3D, 4D or 5D lifestyle and the p...
Jan 09, 2023•48 min
We start the new year with a revised podcast format. Each month we will now be doing a deep dive into one spiritual topic or concept. We start with our ‘Evolution to 5D’. In today's episode, Gemma introduces us to the topic by outlining what a 'Dimension' is and what the first 6 dimensions are and how we will experience them. She also explores some theories that allude to this evolution in human consciousness: The Mandela Effect Da ArVu Spiritual Dynamics The Planes of Existence (Theta Healing) ...
Jan 02, 2023•49 min
We finish the year by speaking to one of Gemma's Mentors, self-confessed Starseed Katherine Louise Jones. In today's episode, Katherine expands our knowledge on this topic, helping us to understand what it is to be a Starseed and how it is relevant today. In her coaching practice, Katherine helps her clients progress through their spiritual awakening, supporting them in making positive changes, that naturally raise their vibration and help them realise their Soul Purpose. In this episode, Kather...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Have you heard the terms Indigo, Crystal and Rainbow Children? Many in the Self Development world have but although you might not understand what it is, you may find it still resonates with you. Each of these terms describes a specific soul type that has come to earth over the past few decades. In today's Episode, Gemma explains what the names mean, what their associate characters are and why this could be so important to you. ------------ Free Class Tickets offers: How to claim your free higher...
Dec 06, 2021•34 min
Continuing on from last week, in today's episode Gemma explains just what a Starseed is. She highlights why this information is so important at this time and helps you explore the characteristics and attributes of these high vibe beings so you can decide if you or a loved one could be connected to these unique souls. Highlighted Books and Authors: Letters to a Starseed: Messages and Activations for Remembering Who You Are and Why You Came Here by Rebecca Campbell The Beginner's Guide to Starseed...
Nov 22, 2021•34 min
Welcome to the first episode of the Higher Self School Podcast. Podcast host Gemma Petherbridge hits the ground running outlining just what this new breath of fresh air podcast is all about. If you live and breathe all things alternative, holistic, spiritual and mystic, firstly you are most likely a Starseed and secondly this Podcast is for you. Gemma is a Crystal Specialist and Soul Purpose Coach. Her passion is helping people remember why their souls have reincarnated and helping them make tha...
Nov 15, 2021•21 min•Ep. 1
