Welcome to another episode of Friday Philosophies, this week Michelle is joined by the show’s new podcast producer, Katie Dalebout. In this episode, they delve into the intriguing concept known as the Semmelweis Effect. Named after Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis, who faced disbelief and ridicule for his groundbreaking discovery, about hand-washing, this effect explores our human tendency to reject new evidence that contradicts established beliefs, especially when it's uncomfortable or challenges our long ...
Sep 22, 2023•41 min
Join Michelle for a rare solo episode of Friday Philosophies, where she breaks down the Self-Reference Effect and how you can use this cognitive phenomenon to enhance your memory and information retention. She explains how making information personal significantly boosts our ability to retain it. Using various theories, including elaborative encoding and emotional significance, she illustrates how the self-reference effect works and how you can use it. She gives practical tips for how you can ap...
Sep 15, 2023•28 min
Join co-hosts Michelle and Wallis as they explore the concept of "Enclothed Cognition" and the fascinating study that introduced the term. This episode mixes the science with the practical, including: how our attire can influence our thoughts, emotions, and even outcomes in various situations, and what the experiments conducted in the study revealed about how clothing choices can influence behavior, mood, perception, and even cognitive abilities. Plus, how our own style choices have impacted our...
Sep 08, 2023•37 min
Join co-hosts Michelle and Wallis as they embark on a new (to us!) metaphysical exploration of a meaning-making system called the Matrix of Destiny. The Matrix of Destiny uses numerology, astrology, and tarot to provide a distinct perspective on your karma, personal brand, and life's purpose. Join us for tea and a chart reading by Michelle. Learn about your money relationship, karma, and hidden talents. Key takeaways: How to interpret your chart, the crucial numbers to concentrate on, and the ro...
Sep 01, 2023•54 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thetwelfthhouse.substack.com Join co-hosts Michelle Pellizzon and Wallis as they walk through a comprehensive pre-fall checklist, targeting the various aspects of our lives that gather dust during the dog days of summer. With topics ranging from spiritual aspirations to health routines, home makeovers, and financial check-ups, this episode offers practical strategies to declutter your life and rejuvenate your routines - all just in ti...
Aug 29, 2023•12 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thetwelfthhouse.substack.com Welcome to a fresh addition to the Twelfth House+ podcast feed, a special episode where we’re welcoming you into the inner circle and getting personal. Beginning this month, we'll be releasing two episodes monthly on our subscription feed. First, a personal behind the scenes look into what’s happening with the Holisticism community, and then our monthly audio course. Join co-hosts Michelle and Wallis as th...
Aug 01, 2023•13 min
Join us for another episode of Friday Philosophies, as hosts Michelle and Wallis navigate big seasons of change through the lens of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG), a sister theory to the well-known PTSD. In this energetic and thoughtful back-and-forth, Michelle and Wallis share their personal experiences — breakups, work heartbreaks, and immigration struggles. They explore building resilience and fostering a "growth mindset" through the unique perspective of PTG. Post-Traumatic Growth isn't about '...
Jul 28, 2023•37 min
Join host Michelle Pellizzon and guest Alex Cantone for a light hearted chat about the intersection of Human Design, motherhood, and entrepreneurship. Alex is a 6/2 self projected projector known in the online space for sharing her unique take on what it looks like to embody Human Design awareness out in the world. She calls on her own life experiences to create content for her community, and Projector-centered podcast, You’re Invited . Alex is currently navigating the world of new motherhood an...
Jul 25, 2023•49 min
In today's Friday Philosophy episode, Michelle and Wallis explore the enchanting framework of the Disney strategy, a method to transform your dreams into reality. Our exploration of this framework guides us through the three integral stages of dreaming, realizing, and critiquing, illustrating their importance in launching products, breathing life into creative aspirations, founding visionary businesses, or actualizing whatever your heart yearns for. These steps aren't merely another project mana...
Jul 21, 2023•28 min
Ever caught your thoughts spiraling into black-and-white extremes so deep you feel you’ve stumbled onto the set of a Charlie Chaplin flick? Same. Today on the pod, Michelle and Wallis are digging into a favorite framework of ours at Holisticism, the infamous 15 Styles of Distorted Thinking. We'll be drawing from the world of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, reviewing how they sneak into our every day thought patterns and how we can spot them before they take over. Check out the cheat sheets we're c...
Jul 14, 2023•38 min
Whether you're a seasoned explorer or a newcomer to the world of Gene Keys, join us as we take a fresh look at this ever-evolving system of meaning-making with our delightful guest, Karen LePage. Karen LePage , our Benevolent Future Ancestor is here to be as human as possible, to use her incessant optimism as a force for good, and to tug on the threads of connection we all have with ourselves, each other, and the earth we inhabit. Karen masterfully creates art out of moments and relationships, s...
Jul 11, 2023•49 min
Struggle with being a spiritual soul in a material world? Yet at the also same time, you’re dying to unleash the RuPaul within? We feel ya! At Holisticism, we're firm believers in the transformative power of enclothed cognition , which is why we're diving into our favorite principles from The Creative Pragmatist , Amy Smilovic's eponymous book, which dissects personal style and affirms how it undeniably influences our day to day lived experience. Amy Smilovic is the Creative Director and founder...
Jul 07, 2023•34 min
Hello fellow archetypal seekers! Curious about the connection between archetypes and astrology? Us too. That’s why we’re thrilled to continue our series on archetypes in conversation with our brilliant friend, Emmalea Russo. Emmalea is an astrologer, poet, scholar, and rogue researcher who weaves threads of esoteric astrology, contemporary cinema, visual art, literature, and the mystique of alchemy itself. In this episode, Michelle and Emmalea muse on the dynamic relationship between the signs, ...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr
Welcome Friday Philosophies where we delve into various mental models, examine our favorite frameworks, and reflect on the creative practices and rituals of creatives we admire. This week, we're delving into the concept of Essentialism. Far from your standard self-help guide, it urges us to recognize the finite nature of our time on earth, and inspires us to spend it with integrity. In this episode, we'll unpack the foundational principles of Essentialism, focusing on what it means to safeguard ...
Jun 30, 2023•25 min
Are you curious about alternative manifesting methods? Are you ready to make a quantum leap but unsure how to take action? In this episode, Michelle and Wallis discuss archetype embodiment and how it can supercharge your ability to step into a new role, ignite a creative project, collapse timelines, make paradoxical moves, and, of course, have more fun along the way! Key takeaways: Understanding the significance of archetype embodiment and its role in unlocking your true potential. Michelle shar...
Jun 27, 2023•40 min
Welcome to another Friday Philosophy episode where we consider a different mental model, investigate our favorite frameworks, and muse on the creative habits and rituals of people we admire. Today we’re digging into an esoteric philosophy called, Via Negativa. We'll be looking at this framework and sharing how we use it to improve our relationship with time, how we discern our highest priorities, and how to avoid burn out. Key take aways: How to use the theory of Via Negativa to abate burn out, ...
Jun 23, 2023•26 min
Welcome to another Friday Philosophy episode where we consider a different mental model, investigate our favorite frameworks, and muse on the creative habits and rituals of people we admire. Today we're getting into several frameworks and ways of thinking about how to overcome a creative rut and reframe the idea of being "blocked". 📚 Resources and Links: Join the North Node waitlist here. We’re opening the doors in June! Sign up here for your weekly wink from the Universe and recei...
Jun 16, 2023•23 min
This week team Holisticism is experimenting with our first ever, Think Week. In this episode Michelle and Wallis explore the origin of this rest period and how to approach planning your own version of a Think Week. Covered in this episode: What a think week can do for burn out and why decreasing the amount of context switching in your day to-day can help How to structure a Think Week when you’re deciding between rejuvenation, deep work, and creativity What do to if you feel out of practice when ...
Jun 13, 2023•36 min
Welcome to another Friday Philosophy episode where we consider a different mental model, investigate our favorite frameworks, and muse on the creative habits and rituals of people we admire. If you missed it, catch up on pt. 1 of our 13 Rules for Squiggly Brained Witches (pt.1) here. Today is part two of this series where we’ll be sharing rules 8-13 and how we came up with them as defining principles which have transformed how we engage with our sacred work. In this episode, we explore rules 8-1...
Jun 09, 2023•31 min
Are you a multihyphenate who enjoys exploring Astrology and Human Design, but sometimes struggles to remain committed to a single hobby, project, or career trajectory? If yes, you're in good company because today on the podcast (and everyday) we're celebrating squiggly-brained creatives ,by chatting with a multi-passionate entrepreneur and coach, D'Ana Joi. D'Ana Joi, better known by her middle name "Joi," is a coach for multi-passionates and host of the Multi-Passionate Mastery Podcast . She se...
Jun 06, 2023•43 min
Welcome to another edition of Friday Philosophies! Each Friday we consider a different mental model, investigate our favorite frameworks, and talk about the creative habits and rituals of people we admire. Today is part one of a two-part series, where we’ll be sharing the manifesto and principles we created and try to live by as a team. What we mean by manifesto is our 13 Rules for Squiggly Brained Witches. In this episode, we explore … The first seven fundamental principles that have transforme...
Jun 02, 2023•35 min
Join us for another episode in our series, Doing Things Differently, as we dissect navigating a newfound neurodivergent diagnosis with our lovely guest, Emily Torres, from The Good Trade. Emily is the Editorial Director at The Good Trade, a sustainable lifestyle publication where she oversees content development and audience growth. Emily is also a writer, a gamer, and an endless trier-of-new-things. You can usually find her in her colorful Los Angeles apartment, hanging out with her rabbits and...
May 30, 2023•51 min
Welcome to our Friday Philosophy episode where we muse on a new mental model, explore our favorite frameworks, and discuss the unique habits and rituals of creatives and entrepreneurs we admire. Ever feel like you're stuck in a never-ending loop without making progress on things that really matter to you? Sometimes, we mistakenly believe that putting in tons of effort will magically lead to the outcomes we want. Yet often, it’s 20% of our actions that generate 80% of what we’re after. That's why...
May 26, 2023•28 min
Curious about how Pharrell, the undeniably prolific creative, starts his day and stays inspired across multiple disciplines? Us too! Every Friday, we release a Friday Philosophy episode where we delve into the mental models, frameworks, and rituals of genius creatives, offering a fresh perspective to contemplate and integrate into your own creative journey. This week, our focus is on the daily and philosophical rituals of the otherworldly Pharrell Williams. In this episode, we discuss: Pharrell’...
May 19, 2023•23 min
Do you know your adaptability quotient? No??? In this economy?!? In today’s episode, our guest, Liz Tran, shares why she believes that (in this economy) your Adaptability Quotient (AQ) is more valuable than your IQ. For the next few weeks, our Tuesday episodes will feature guests and conversations on the topic of, “Doing Things Differently”. We’ll be in conversation with guests discussing how they’ve overcome and adapted to some of their toughest challenges, and found alternative paths for creat...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Are you interested in living a more Zen, super-duper-chill, relaxed way of life which celebrates imperfections, change as a constant, and a hella cool aesthetic? Um, same! Every Friday, we discuss mental models, new frameworks, and creative habits and rituals to improve our lives. This week we’re taking a peek at the often quoted aesthetic philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, a centuries-old Japanese concept that embraces imperfection, transience, and simplicity. We trace the roots of Wabi-Sabi back to Zen ...
May 12, 2023•22 min
Are you curious about exploring your growth edge, improving your connection with your community, or up-leveling a new aspect of your personal life? We gotchu 😊 In this last episode of our series on copywriting, we’re diving into a concept that at Holisticism we love to call “Growth Edging”. Drawing from our course material in The North Node and insights from our intuitive business community, Michelle unravels the idea of the growth edge and discusses how to approach and navigate these boundarie...
May 10, 2023•30 min
Welcome to the first episode in our new weekly series, Friday Philosophies. Join us each Friday as we explore the mental models, frameworks, and rituals of creative baddies, and dive into our favorite philosophies to uncover the peculiarities and common threads between them. This week, we’re peeking behind the curtain into the mind of the prolific Taylor Swift, to muse on the rituals and divergent strategies that have guided her career so far. In this episode, we cover: What rituals guide Taylor...
May 05, 2023•22 min
Sometimes we love / hate a hack. But the evergreen hack that just doesn’t quit is copywriting. That’s right, we said it! Although copywriting doesn't always feel sexy or magical, copywriting is not only spell casting, but a surefire way to get what you want. In this episode, hosts Michelle and Wallis explore embodying the mindset of “everything is copy” — a phrase coined by the writer and filmmaker Nora Ephron, and how adopting this mindset can help you self-actualize via this empowering practic...
May 02, 2023•26 min
Are you drowning in a sea of marketing and copywriting to-do’s, but feel like your writing doesn’t have the “riz” and no clue where to start? Fear not, fellow intuitive wordsmiths, we are here to rescue you from a doom spiral of copywriting chaos. As part of our current series on copywriting, in today's episode we're discussing what habits and rituals will help you become a more skilled and stylish wordsmith. We cover: The power of habit stacking, compounding results, and daily rituals of copywr...
Apr 25, 2023•25 min
