Stephanie Chats with the incredible Lilith Dorsey, Voodoo Priestess, Filmmaker, Author & Choreographer Lilith Dorsey M.A., hails from many magickal traditions, including Afro-Caribbean, Celtic, and Indigenous American spirituality. Their traditional education focused on Plant Science, Anthropology, and Film at the University of R.I, New York University, and the University of London, and their magickal training includes numerous initiations in Santeria also known as Lucumi, Haitian Vodoun, an...
Jul 17, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 25
From her start as a Baby Borough Mystic, wreathed in the maternal protection of 3 generations to a grownup Ex-ExPat Moonlady, (who just wants her Costco rewards already) with a taste for the niche wisdom and science of her ancient-est ancestors (many of whom seem to be equally enamored with her), currently teaching and sharing while still learning and growing and happily "giving away the store" to her clients. (Listen to the segment where Mal & Stephanie discuss services and offerings to und...
Jun 26, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 27
IF WE DO NOT INITIATE OUR BOYS INTO THE VILLAGE, THEY WILL BURN IT DOWN JUST TO FEEL ITS WARMTH.– AFRICAN PROVERB About Jeddy Azuma "I am a curator of culture, philosopher, and leader of men. In 2017, I created "The Rising Man Podcast" to investigate modern masculinity, promote men's well-being, and to explore what it means to be a "man". Over the past 3 years, The Rising Man has evolved into an international, multi-generational movement of men whose collective purpose is to initiate an entire g...
Jun 13, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Naturopathic Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, Reiki Master, Massage Therapist, and Vinyasa and Kundalini Yoga Instructor. Erica is a modern medicine woman. Trained as a Naturopathic Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, Reiki Master, massage therapist and multidisciplinary yoga instructor, she brings a truly holistic lens to health. Whether in private practice, classes or retreats, her work addresses the physical, mental, emotional and energetic obstacles to wellbeing and the art and science of healing. From t...
May 09, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 25
What is the purpose of an Aura photo? According to Christina Lonsdale, Conceptual Artist, “It depends on the person taking the photo and their intentions behind it. We often talk about energy, identity, color, life as human beings, the energy that we put into the world, and how this changes because we all change energetically. The photo offers something tangible. It offers this ability to see something you don’t normally see. The biggest thing for me is when someone walks away with something new...
May 04, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 24
'One way to get grounded is to second guess a fear," says Pauline Zeina. "That's how fear grips us - by inflicting a thought that makes us intrigued. Show that train of thought disinterest because if something hooks you, it has you. If you question it, however, it can't hook you." In this special episode, we're talking to Pauline Zenia about the importance of getting grounded, her view on BS wellness, stopping fear, embracing where we are, and energetic surgery. Pauline is a Psychic Medium who r...
Apr 24, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 23
Episode 22- Spiritual Guidance Counselor Val Ashford, The Afro Buddha. If you're interested in finding your spiritual path, breaking old habits, or learning how to meditate without dread, this episode is for you. I'm so excited to welcome @theafrobuddha to the podcast! Val Ashford is a Spiritual Counselor, writer, and the founder-owner and creator of The Afro Buddha. She joins us today to talk about her spiritual journey, dating, motherhood, mindfulness, her career, and what she learned along th...
Apr 16, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Stephanie presents The Geode's first bilingual episode! Laura Hoyos and Alex Preciado of Ancestral Knowledge discuss their life's work and devotion to the sacred path. This version is in English.
Apr 09, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 21
¡Stephanie presenta el primer episodio bilingüe de The Geode! Laura Hoyos y Alex Preciado de Ancestral Knowledge discuten el trabajo de su vida y la devoción al camino sagrado. Stephanie presents The Geode's first bilingual episode! Laura Hoyos and Alex Preciado of Ancestral Knowledge discuss their life's work and devotion to the sacred path.
Apr 09, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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Apr 02, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Today's episode is short and sweet(ish). It's a solo episode with The Geode Podcast Host Stephanie Wood. Stephanie is a Veteran and a mama, and today she talks about her experience with the podcast's first 18 episodes. The mission of The Geode is to create an inclusive wellness community. One that's big on diversity, inclusivity, and allyship. Not on bypassing or appropriation. The world of wellness and woo hasn't always felt inviting. As much as we've been eager to learn and explore these spher...
Mar 26, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Rave New World 🌎✨ What's the deal with Psychedelics?! They have the power to facilitate a mystical-level experience, but for the last two decades, they’ve been regarded as a threat. Yet, with the recent permission to study these substances, they’re proving to be some of the best healing alternatives for PTSD. How is that possible?! In today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Emily Horowitz, PYSD, a clinical psychologist, to talk about her current work with MAPS for the clinical trials of MDMA. Wha...
Mar 19, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 18
A global Pandemic, violence, poverty, environmental crisis, war, kids in cages...the only thing missing from this nightmare is a giant clown and quicksand. If you're like me, it feels overwhelming, dense, and constant. How, in this time of distress and uncertainty, can we bring more light into the world? According to Sarah Maclean Bicknell, this week's guest, the answer is in our dreams. Sound bizarre but cool? I think so too. I first reached out to Sarah Maclean Bicknell because I was obsessed ...
Mar 16, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Female Friendships: Why are female friendships so complicated? With the potential for emotional intimacy, why do we hold back? Is it because we're afraid of being judged? Where does this fear come from? If we wanted to, could we transform our fears into vulnerability? These are the topics we discuss in this week's episode. Today Stephanie is joined by her sweet friends Waverly Davis and Ashley Stinson. Waverly Davis is the founder of Waverly Davis and Sacred Self. Waverly works with women on the...
Mar 16, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Psychedelics*-no longer confined to the realms of the mysterious and illicit... What was once a controversial recreational drug is now a recognized treatment for PTSD by both the science and medical field. This is particularly important news for young Veterans. According to the most recent data from the VA, Between 2005 and 2017, 78,875 veterans took their own lives — more than the number of Americans killed in each significant conflict except for World War II and the Civil War. The active-duty ...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Ilana Khin is an Astrologer & Copywriter based in Charlottesville. Visit her at Celestialcues.com About Ilana "I was in my early twenties and struggling to find my way. I didn’t know what to do, how to be, or where in this world I belonged. I knew I didn’t want to perpetuate harmful realities. I knew I wanted to be of service in a way that was authentic and meaningful. I wanted to know my purpose, and how to start living it. Astrology validated the pressure I felt, articulated my desires, an...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The Geode Ep 14: Bringing out the Dead Stephanie (Host of The Geode) & Tanya (editor of The Geode and professional BFF) go an entire episode without referencing hair ties and reflect on 13 installments of THE GUIDE TO MODERN WELLNESS AND WOO. TRIGGER WARNING: MENTION OF SUICIDALITY, DEPRESSION, TRAUMA In this conversation we talked about Tanya’s favorite guest: Benita Mayo https://www.benitamayo.com/ Turning 46 : here’s an article that was written about Linda Evans in 1985, the year she turn...
Feb 12, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Jess Bubbico aka Jess The Intuitive is a multi-faceted, multi-channel mystic on a mission to get people back to their own intuitive selves. Jessthintuitive.com
Feb 05, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Dr. Caroline Addington get quantitative as she Ruminates on her journey from Academia to Inner Space. Stephanie welcomes Caroline Addington, Ph.D., Organic Marketing + Content Wizard to The Geode. IG: @caroline.addington_ website: https://www.carolineaddington.com Bigger Than a Brand: https://www.carolineaddington.com/BTAB https://med.virginia.edu/neuroscience/caroline-addington/ https://www.griffinmath.com/ Eckhart Tolle - A New Earth - That Which Transpires Behind That Which Appears: The Exper...
Jan 22, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Betsy Granville, a down-to-earth mom and otherworldly mystic, sits down with Stephanie to discuss the emergence of a channel, how education and intuition create a solid base for spiritual exploration and the pieces of our soul. Take a deeper dive into this amazing woman's work at BetsyGranville.com Topics include Life beyond the veil… What exists in the world we can’t see? When we meet with a Medium, what exactly are they communicating with? How can we be a soul that has passed on to be an ances...
Jan 15, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Stephanie chats with a person who is fascinating on so many levels- Gina Rose Baiamonte . Her journey began generations ago, and she tells quite the tale of coming to the understanding that plants around her had something to say. Spiritual awakening The life and spirit of plants How you can talk to plants A relationship with plants and how they can help you heal Following your heart, your path, Sitting with your gifts and your goals and allowing them to unfold slowly Notes: Mama Medicine: mamame...
Jan 08, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Happy New Year! It's 2021 and we're grateful you're here. We made it! Episode 8 is presented in honor of 2022. If we can all just hold on until 2022... These are strange times, resolutions or declarations seem almost trivial or hollow...so make up some intentions instead! Taking a break from serene enlightenment, Host Stephanie Wood, and occasional guest host, bestie Tanya Nagaraja, talk through the surreal world of Pandemic Life, self-image and life on screen, the unsustainability of manifestin...
Jan 08, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 8
**Trigger Warning** Pregnancy loss & loss of a close family member mentioned in this episode. Please exercise self-care and listen only if you feel comfortable, or have support. This Episode is Dedicated to the Memory of Rowyn Wood Stephanie (virtually) sits down with the amazingly insightful Shea Graham, a psychotherapist with experience in grief and trauma counseling, to talk about what happens when "the bad thing" whatever it may be, happens to YOU. Who helps the helpers? What happens whe...
Dec 16, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Benita Mayo is an incredible woman. A teacher of yin yoga, not only for physical wellness, but also for the healing of trauma and enhancement of 12-Step programs, and much more. Benita takes the compassion she has slowly learned to give herself and spreads it out over everything she does. You will love this episode. According to her website BenitaMayo.com "During one of many diet and exercise endeavors, Benita was introduced to yoga by her personal trainer. She was drawn to yoga for its physical...
Dec 11, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Jana Roemer, Astrologer, Yoga Nidra guide and Creatrix of Astro Nidras - Midwife of Awakening Joins Stephanie to discuss that one time she almost slept through her spiritual awakening, then discovered the otherworldly within. Jana takes us through her wild child past in Canada all the way up to her radically enlightened life in Southern California. She candidly describes how she silenced her inner frenemy, broke up with guilt and fell in love with the moon (plus a little dark chocolate). This is...
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Aycee Brown speaks to Stephanie about how Human Design & Numerology influence your entrepreneurial spirit and what it's like to be a teen psychic (hint: it's awkward and nothing like Sabrina The Teenage Witch). Stay tuned at the end for two fun outtakes. From her website: “The work I do in the world is about transformation. I offer you a deeper look into yourself helping you re-frame who you are. If you're looking for clarity on how to be and work in this world, allow me to guide you.” I’m A...
Nov 20, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Stephanie Sits down with Susanna Merrick, Founder of AURA WEAR NYC. Susanna is a highly sought after Intuitive Energy Reader, Stylist, and Spiritual Coach. She is the Founder of Aura Wear, a method and brand that focuses on self-expression through color, fashion, and wellness. Her work has been featured in Goop, Elle Magazine, Well and Good, and Vanity Fair. Susanna’s mission is to empower those to take the reigns of their self-expression through their personal style and spiritual practices. Sta...
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Today’s episode is extra insightful, as we welcome Crystal to the podcast! She is a witch, entrepreneur, crystal channel , and the owner of the metaphysical shop CrystalTheOracle.com . She joins Stephanie to discuss how she discovered her spiritual gifts, the pending election results, and tips for anyone interested in channeling their own magic. Along the way, they deep dive into motherhood, the work that needs to be done post-election, the weight and fatigue of fighting systemic racism, crystal...
Nov 06, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Meet Stephanie Wood. She's the host of this brand-new podcast: The Geode Guide to Modern Wellness & Woo and this is the official meet & greet. The Geode is a weekly interview podcast devoted to demystifying the mystical by bringing the best in wellness & woo directly to the listener. Relatable, humorous, friendly host Stephanie Wood brings "A Nice Woo-ish Girl from New York" energy to a genre that is part of the national conversation about what "wellness" really means. A geode's inne...
Oct 30, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 1
