This is the final week you can sign up for The Crystal Mystery School practitioner course . And for those who are still on the fence about the course, still deciding whether it's right or how it could be useful, this episode is for you! This audio is taken from a recent webinar - Start Your Career in the Crystal Industry - that Gemma held with a really fantastic, engaged group. It covered topics such as the aspects of the crystal industry, identifying your niche within the industry, and a whole ...
Feb 13, 2024•37 min
It’s a new month which means that Gemma is here to discuss the energies of February and the crystals you might want to work with. Plus, Gemma will cover some of the astrology of the month, and will explore the tale of the goddess Brigid and the snowdrops. Then in the second half of the episode, Gemma will answer some listener questions about her new crystal practitioner course, The Crystal Mystery School. Learn more about the course and sign up here . Check out upcoming online events at Fire+Alc...
Feb 06, 2024•43 min
Are you ready to become one of the most qualified crystal practitioners in the world? Well, it's finally time to introduce you all to the Crystal Mystery School. This course is a 13-week Certified Crystal Healing (CCH) practitioner course that will allow you to confidently practise crystal healing and build a business that helps others, all while you take control of your own life and career. ---------------------- www.gemmapetherbridge.com @gemmapetherbridge We are always kee...
Jan 30, 2024•24 min
Whether you want to pursue a career in the crystal industry, or you just want to understand them better, there is a world of crystal knowledge waiting to be explored. In this episode you'll hear Gemma talk about the placement of crystal in the home, where to wear them on your body, identifying and understanding faux crystals, using crystals beyond displaying them, Plus, Gemma invites listeners to a free webinar on this very topic. Sign up to the webinar - Advance Your Crystal Knowledge - here. -...
Jan 23, 2024•34 min
Ryan Kehoe is the owner of Crystal Noir Crystals, a UK based crystal retailer established in 2020 with the goal of providing consciously sourced and affordable specimens to the UK market. In this episode, Gemma and Ryan discuss Ryan’s journey into the world and crystals and his love of adventure, his passion for crystals from sub-saharan Africa, and take a deep dive on Brandberg in Namibia and its special crystals. www.crystalnoir.co.uk @crystal_noir_crystals ---------------------- www.gemm...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 4 min
If you want to set up any kind of retail business, finding your wholesalers is key to your success. Today Emily Coulter from Rockshop Wholesale, a Conscience Crystal supplier, joins Gemma to answer some of the questions you might have when starting out. Whether you want to sell crystals specifically or simply plan to go into retail generally, this episode is full of useful information to get you started. Along with general advice for those wanting to enter the crystal industry, here are some of ...
Jan 09, 2024•44 min
Happy New Year everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Gemma kicks off the new year by reviewing the energies of January, recommends crystals to work with at this time of year, and explores why January might be in need of a rebrand. Then Gemma will cover something new and will give a summary of the year to come, not only of this year’s most useful crystals, but also some relevant astrology and numerology to consider. Plus, expect some special animal guests throughout the episode. -----------...
Jan 02, 2024•36 min
The twelve days of Yule were a special winter celebration in ancient Europe, of which some traditions and symbols have been adopted by our modern day Christmas. Starting at dusk on the day before the Winter Solstice, the twelve days of Yule represent the twelve months of the year - saying goodbye to the year that has passed, and inviting in the year to come. In this episode, Gemma discusses how these days are celebrated, and what crystals can perfectly accompany and honour them. ----------------...
Dec 21, 2023•35 min
Steve Nobel of The Soul Matrix is back again by popular demand. In this episode, Gemma and Steve discuss how he connects to extraterrestrial and ancient energies and receives messages, his journey into spirituality and in particular his history with crystals, how he works with crystals and his unique crystal jewellery, and his penchant for bright socks. Listen to Steve’s previous episode here . Video: The Crystal Magician Transmission: Activating Crystalline Light for Healing/Manifesting Websi...
Dec 12, 2023•55 min
The first episode of this month is a two-parter. In the first half, Gemma covers December’s seasonal energies and suggests some crystals to work with these energies. Then Gemma shares a recording of her Crystals for Beginners talk from the London Gem & Mineral Show last week. Not only are Gemma and event hosts Alix and Mary from Wisdom on Wellness excited and proud to showcase this talk with you, but it also marks the start of their new podcast - WOW Talks - which also launches today. ------...
Dec 06, 2023•57 min
Nicholas Pearson returns to the podcast to break down his book, Crystal Healing for the Heart: Gemstone Therapy for Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Well-Being . Gemma and Nicholas also discuss Nicholas' writing process, how the heart is central to the healing process, and his developing relationship with his own heart. Nicholas is an author, teacher, crystal expert, and creator of The Luminous Pearl . Nicholas draws on his rich knowledge of mineral science, and passion for healing, spiritua...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 2 min
This week Gemma is talking to Emily Coulter of Rockshop Wholesale . Rockshop Wholesale are a UK wholesaler of crystals, minerals, gemstones, jewellery and fossils. First established in 1989, they are a family business with over 30 years of experience in the field. They are passionate about supplying high quality, repeatable and profitable products for your business, and place an emphasis on ethical trading and maintaining conscientious and transparent supply channels. In this episode, Emily give...
Nov 21, 2023•54 min
Alix Bramwell and Mary Cox are the founders of Wisdom on Wellness (WOW) . They offer a simple pathway into the often-inaccessible wellbeing space, delivering unique experiences and providing a community for like-minded people to come together to share their own knowledge; their Wisdom on Wellness. On the 25-26th November, WOW and their partners are holding the London Gem & Mineral Show . This event features talks and discussions with industry experts and crystal celebrities, gem and mineral ...
Nov 14, 2023•29 min
In this inaugural episode of the Crystal Mystery School Podcast, Gemma begins with a topic that will start every month - this month's seasonal energies and which crystals work best with these energies. Gemma then introduces the topic of chakras, and which crystals correspond to the colours of each chakras for impactful energy work and release. ---------------------- www.gemmapetherbridge.com @gemmapetherbridge We are always keen to spread our knowledge. If you'd like to stay up to date on events...
Nov 07, 2023•45 min
Gemma reveals a couple of exciting changes coming to the podcast from next week. Join the waitlist for the Crystal Practitioners Course . You will be the first to hear about developments and updates on the course. See you next Tuesday !
Oct 30, 2023•3 min
Rachel is back on the podcast to discuss intuition, mediumship, and psychic skills. Rachel and Gemma share their own experiences with psychic skills, how they connect with intuition and how they differentiate between intuition and anxiety, how to use tools to harness and develop psychic skills, Website: www.fireandalchemy.com Instagram: @fire_and_alchemy ---------------------- Contact us: Instagram: @higherselfschool Email: info@higherselfschool.com...
Oct 23, 2023•44 min
This week, Gemma talks to Paige McLeod of Prism + Fleur about the tarot, her oracle decks, and her beautiful, ethereal artwork. Paige has been passionate about all things ancient, intuitive and ethereal for as long as she can remember. Uniting her love for design, ancient culture & divination, Paige founded Prism + Fleur Studio as a way to embody and give form to these visions from the aether with others who share her passions. In this episode, Gemma and Paige discuss the differences between...
Oct 16, 2023•44 min
Rebecca Szymczak, aka Cardsy B, is an author, intuitive tarot reader and energy alchemist. During her Saturn Return, Rebecca lost "everything" - her marriage, her dear friend and mentor, her high powered career, and literally all of her money. The tarot became an accessible and powerful tool for Rebecca, that allowed her to connect to her true self and access her intuition. Rebecca began pulling a card a day for herself, then reading for friends and former colleagues, and slowly transitioned out...
Oct 09, 2023•41 min
Gemma introduces this month’s new topic of psychic skills, starting with a skill that can be used as a base from which to develop your abilities - intuition - and how it relates to and differs from other psychic abilities. Gemma also discusses the energies of October and how to navigate this month of raw autumnal energy, and shares the launch of some new courses and books that are coming very soon. Pre-order: The Crystal Plan Instagram: @gemmapetherbridge Wheel of the Year ----------------------...
Oct 02, 2023•55 min
This week, Sadie returns to wrap up this month’s topic of the seasons by answering listener questions. Gemma and Sadie discuss how different modalities interpret and utilise the seasonal energies, what tools to make use of each season, how people can join Sadie’s community, Cosmic Cycling Club , and more. Instagram: @soulbeautyrituals Website: www.soulbeautyrituals.com Membership: Cosmic Cycling Club ---------------------- Contact us: Instagram: @higherselfschool Email: info@higherselfschool.com...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 8 min
The energies of the seasons ebb and flow throughout the year, but another aspect of this energetic cycle is the phases of the moon. Lisa Hood is the founder of LAHoodyoga , an in person and online community that offers empowering creative yoga sequences, deep healing rituals and ceremonies. Lisa’s new book, Moon Yoga , is a guide to harnessing the moon’s energy to lift and balance your life through mindful movement. Lisa provides insightful guidance on how to shape a spiritual practice that chan...
Sep 18, 2023•47 min
Lia Leendertz is a seasonal expert, writer, and host of As the Season Turns Podcast . She produces a yearly almanac which is currently on its fifth edition. Lia's almanacs reinvent the tradition of the rural almanac for a new audience. They gives you the tools and inspiration you need to celebrate, mark and appreciate each month of the year in your own particular way, providing practical information that gives access to the outdoors and the seasons - perfect for expeditions, meteor-spotting nigh...
Sep 11, 2023•44 min
Welcome back! After a little break, Gemma is back to talk about this month's topic - the seasons. Expect to learn about the ebb and flow of seasonal energies, equinoxes and solstices, divine femininity and the Triple Goddess, the wheel of the year, and what to expect from the energies of September. Plus, Gemma will share some exciting news about some upcoming projects... The Wheel of the Year ---------------------- Contact us: Instagram: @higherselfschool Email: info@higherselfschool.com...
Sep 04, 2023•49 min
Rachel returns to round off this month’s topic of manifestation. Gemma and Rachel talk about the science behind manifestation, positive and negative manifestations in real life, manifesting multiple things at once, and what's happening during a very arty summer at Fire + Alchemy. Website: www.fireandalchemy.com Instagram: @fire_and_alchemy ---------------------- Contact us: Instagram: @higherselfschool Email: info@higherselfschool.com...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Annika Burke is a certified life coach, business strategist and spiritual mentor, specialising in coaching women to design and create the life and business of their dreams. Following a successful career working as an economist in the international aid sector, Annika felt burned out and needed a new path. She mindfulness, yoga, and developed a spiritual practice for the first time in her life, and that’s when the real magic started to happen. In this episode, Gemma and Annika discuss Annika’s car...
Jul 24, 2023•49 min
Annie Ridout is the author of three books, a journalist for the national press, a certified life coach, and a business consultant. She has helped thousands of women to launch and grow online businesses through courses and coaching and now, Annie is sharing her secret SQ (spiritual quotient) tips for more joy, magic and success - both at home and at work. Annie’s new book, Raise Your SQ, draws on her own experience of how raising her spiritual intelligence transformed her work life, from scrimpin...
Jul 17, 2023•48 min
Erika is a certified psychic master, tarot reader, and sound healer that runs manifestation workshops at Fire + Alchemy . During a random near-death experience in Africa, Erika was saved by her spirit guide, which changed her path forever. She has since dedicated her life to providing the tools for women to tap into their powers and create the life they deserve. In this episode, Gemma and Erika discuss gratitude and a connection to nature as tools of manifestation, how Erika uses sound bowls and...
Jul 10, 2023•53 min
With summer here, the days are long and the sun is high; the energy is perfect to talk about this month’s topic - manifestation. We are all manifesting everyday, whether we are aware of it or not. And where we direct our attention and energy dictates what we draw in to our lives. Manifestation is energy flow. In this episode, Gemma introduces the topic of manifestation, how gratitude is foundational for manifestation, what The Secret gets right and what it’s missing, and how to work with crystal...
Jul 03, 2023•51 min
Rachel is back on the podcast to discuss this month's topic of modern witchcraft. Gemma and Rachel talk about witch wounds and ancestry, the power of circles, physical locations they connect with, and what's happening at Fire + Alchemy. Website: www.fireandalchemy.com Instagram: @fire_and_alchemy ---------------------- Contact us: Instagram: @higherselfschool Email: info@higherselfschool.com...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 2 min
This week, Gemma talks to Laura and Ellen O’Rourke of Witches Magazine. Ellen founded Witches Magazine whilst at university, and her mother Laura is the current editor. Ellen is a digital nomad who spends her time roaming the UK (and beyond!) in her trusted van, Angus. A self-proclaimed “wild one”, Ellen follows an eclectic path, which is rooted in sustainability, protecting wildlife and local ecosystems, and walking a path of authenticity in alignment with her true self. Laura is a ceramicist, ...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min
