PSA: your calling is calling. But do you know how to hear it? In this episode, we sit down with Les Alfred, founder and host of The Balanced Black Girl , to explore manifestation, career transitions, and embracing your authentic path. Les shares how she navigated multiple career pivots, healed deep-seated money blocks, and finally took the leap into full-time entrepreneurship. Whether you're feeling stuck in your career, ready to unblock financial limitations, or looking for mindset shifts to su...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tis the season of manifesting deeper love and more aligned relationships. And as Lacy points out, mid-winter brings new light, new hope, and new growth. Whether you’re happily single, searching for new love, or manifesting a closer relationship (or a million other versions of love!) this is the perfect time to let a little more light into your life. We love this day because while, yes, commercially there is a lot of programming, we consider it just the perfect time to look inward and reflect on ...
Feb 14, 2025•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast This work is transformational. And in the midst of a tough season full of tests and triggers, expansion is more important than ever. It’s vital to see that change, healing, and transformation is possible, and that’s what today’s guest brings us. Jessica sits down with Maddy, a TBMer who shares her powerful journey of overcoming burnout, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. From navigating $100k of debt in her business and saying yes to people and ideas that weren’t in alignment with her to manife...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you are feeling tested, come here to find some peace. After working our way through a season of tests and triggers, we know the feeling that remains is often complex, tumultuous, and tough to navigate. This episode offers some somatic tools, regulation techniques, and a dose of realness you might be craving to remind you that you’re not alone, you’re not a bad person, and you’re not being punished. In this episode, Lacy, Jessica, and Janelle dive into the deep connection between creating spac...
Jan 31, 2025•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast “It works out for other people, but not for me.” “There’s too much standing in my way to even start.” “I’ve done everything, so why don’t I feel amazing? “ “I should settle for this. It’s supposed to make me happy.” If any of this sounds familiar, this episode is going to rock you out of your rut and into a new mindset. One of abundance, freedom, and peace. Today we are joined by Coach Keren who helps break down the manifestation struggles unique to high achievers. Keren Eldad is an author, spea...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast There is no doubt about it, we are in a period of re-centering, grounding, and reclaiming our gifts. Our intuition is intrinsically tied to our most authentic selves–it’s our soul’s essence and the universe conversing. Sometimes it’s telling us how to cultivate safety, other times it’s telling us how to take up the space we deserve. Today, our Process guest Missy shares her transformative journey from fear of being seen to confidently owning her intuitive gifts as a healer and entrepreneur. He...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep 338•Transcript available on Metacast First and foremost our hearts go out to everyone in LA right now. The beginning of this episode is a message of love and expansion to anyone experiencing loss or destabilization in the midst of this crisis. On today’s episode, we are diving into a brand new teaching around tests! There is no doubt about it–we are in a season of major tests. Some of us may be getting hit with tests from all angles. But remember: Tests are an invitation for growth. And though they can be tough to face, they only e...
Jan 10, 2025•2 hr 34 min•Ep 337•Transcript available on Metacast Our #1 requested Astrologer, Dani Beinstein, is BACK! We love Dani’s grounded perspective and we had a ping to bring her back for a collective reading on the energetics of manifesting in 2025 and beyond. From the quickening energy that’s incoming to the major shifts in store, Dani offers the wisdom we know people are craving right now. Dani shares her perspective on the eclipses we have coming our way, how we can harness energies of fire and air, and how to start preparing ourselves for some ver...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep 336•Transcript available on Metacast As we collectively step into the new year, embrace our authenticity, and start shedding the "shoulds", this episode felt like the perfect one to resurface. In this crowd-favorite episode, Jenna Zoe dives into The New Paradigm according to Human Design—a transformative era we’re moving toward as we approach 2027. She breaks down what this energetic shift means for manifestation, expansion, and how we can all step into alignment as time collapses and life starts moving faster…which means your mani...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep 335•Transcript available on Metacast There is a reason why Expanders are so important in manifestation. They prove to us that the things we want in this life are POSSIBLE. That we can thrive as our most authentic, unblocked, magnetic selves. In this episode, we’re surfacing something wildly expansive for our community: successful Manifestation stories. These real-life accounts from real-life TBMers showcase the transformative power of Expanders and offer practical takeaways to navigate your own manifestation journey. Whether you’re...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep 334•Transcript available on Metacast We get asked this all the time: How do I manifest for someone else? Spoiler alert–you can’t actually manifest FOR someone else, but there are so many ways to manifest WITH someone else. Your own unblocking, expansion, and manifesting are major components of opening the door for partnered manifestations. This episode illuminates the path for you to open channels of communication and collaboration so that you can share the manifestation experiences and start manifesting in a truly aligned way with...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep 333•Transcript available on Metacast We have manifested a truly authentic TBM guest today. Martha Beck is an author, speaker, coach, and sociologist whose focus has been on integrity, compassion, and living by your inner truth. This conversation delves into the profound intersections of authenticity, integrity, and self-discovery–and why community is so important in helping us identify patterns and really tap into our deeper and most authentic selves. It’s a conversation about how to manifest safety and compassion within, how to ge...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep 332•Transcript available on Metacast We know what it’s like to feel blocked, stuck, desperate, or like nothing is happening. It’s really frustrating, especially if you’ve been doing this work for a while. But there is a MAJOR reason for this time. And that’s why we do this work as a community, to support each other and bring clarity to each other’s process. Because sometimes waiting and striving for that big manifestation eclipses all the magic you’ve been calling in left and right. Sometimes we get so fixated on what we DON’T have...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep 331•Transcript available on Metacast How do you build an authentic personal brand? How do you know you’re on the right, most aligned path? You know what you want–now how do you actually *get* there? These are some of the most common blocks people have, and it is so deeply rooted in a simple solution: reconnect with your authenticity and embody that authenticity fully. Today, Jessica is joined by personal branding expert Courtney Johnson. Together they dive into the art of crafting an authentic personal brand, unlocking multiple str...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep 330•Transcript available on Metacast Authenticity is purpose. Authenticity is joy. Authenticity is fulfillment. Authenticity is EVERYTHING. It is the answer to every problem and every question we have about our lives. So how do you find yours? And once you find it, how do you maintain it in the spaces and places where it feels the scariest? In this episode, Lacy, Janelle, and Jessica dive deep into the complex journey of showing up as your authentic self in every room. They explore the obstacles that arise when attempting to expres...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 329•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we decided it was time to release a highly requested episode. One that’s all about getting rooted in authenticity, tapping into safety, and prioritizing your needs in order to manifest the thing your soul is calling for. Ever since our community learned that Jessica manifested her dream home, she’s been flooded with questions about how she called this in, what her home manifestation list looked like, and what tests she stepped through to finally embrace this new space in her life. So ...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep 328•Transcript available on Metacast What do you *actually* want? What is the line between who you are and who the world tells you you have to be? If we really want to connect with our manifestations in 2025, it’s time to start asking the heavy-hitting questions. And that’s exactly what we're doing in this week’s episode with, Lacy, Jessica, and Janelle. Together, they break down the meaning, power, and path toward embracing Authenticity. They explore why living in alignment with your true self isn’t just a buzzword but a fundament...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 327•Transcript available on Metacast What is the story you’ve been telling yourself ABOUT yourself? And is that story aligned with what you want to manifest? This week we are joined by Sabrina Lynn, founder of Rewilding for Women. Sabrina delves into her incredible journey from a corporate scientist to a leader in feminine embodiment and archetypal energies. Sabrina shares how her personal Shakti awakening led her to embrace and refine her gifts, helping others connect with the sacred feminine. Together, we explore divine feminine ...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep 326•Transcript available on Metacast Spirituality lovers, this one’s for you. TBM has always been a combination of science and magic. And if you’ve been around the brand for a while, you’ve heard us break down the science. But today, it’s all about the magic. In this episode, Lacy, Jessica, and Janelle dive into one of the most profound discussions we’ve had on the spirituality behind TBM. Together, the three explore how belief systems, faith, and trust in something greater can help you navigate your rock bottoms, tests, triggers, ...
Oct 18, 2024•58 min•Ep 325•Transcript available on Metacast If you listen to this podcast, you’re probably someone whose door is cracked open to the unseen, metaphysical side of the universe. If you’re ready to crack that door open a bit wider, and step into the world of collective consciousness, synchronicity, and the true magic of manifestation, this episode is for you. In this powerful episode, TBMer Maura joins Jessica to share her deeply personal journey of overcoming rock bottoms, healing family trauma, and ultimately manifesting authentic love and...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 324•Transcript available on Metacast “People have a tendency to label someone as a narcissist if they just don't like them, but really, Narcissism is a personality disorder.” In this eye-opening episode, Jessica is joined by psychotherapist & narcissistic abuse recovery expert Hannah Alderete to dive deep into the complexities of narcissistic behavior, relationships, and recovery. Hannah has an incredible way of helping us understand narcissism not as a convenient description of a person who we dislike or who have done harm, but as...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep 323•Transcript available on Metacast Whether you’re the caretaker of children, pets, an elder, or just your own inner child, parenting is a beautiful, nuanced energy. But how does it pair with manifestation? As we all know, parenting in any form can be draining, and doing “the work” can feel impossible when you’re underwater caring for others. Join Jessica in this illuminating conversation with process guest Stephanie, who shares her journey of manifesting through some of life’s biggest transitions—motherhood, divorce, career chang...
Sep 27, 2024•57 min•Ep 322•Transcript available on Metacast We all face tests. Some tests come wrapped in the form of a trigger, showing you where a wound is still needing to be healed. Others come in the form of an opportunity and is trying to show you where you might need more expansion for your manifestation. The point is–every test has a lesson. One that the universe is trying to teach you so that it can connect you with everything your soul desires to experience here on Earth. In this episode, Lacy and Jessica dive deep into the concept of tests in ...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 321•Transcript available on Metacast We’ve…never talked about this before. We’ve talked about using the TBM work to release shame and tap into authenticity. But this is the first time that we have specifically (and explicitly!) dived into sex and pleasure and the role they play in manifestation. In this groundbreaking episode, Jessica is joined by Dr. Emily Morse, renowned sex therapist, author and host of the popular podcast, Sex with Emily. Together, they dive into the untapped connection between sexuality, pleasure, and shadow. ...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep 320•Transcript available on Metacast Being magnetic. What does that really mean? What makes someone magnetic? And how does it look on you? Welcome to our namesake episode – the official TBM guide to being your most magnetic, magical self. In this episode, Jessica breaks down one of our most-listened-to episodes of all time: How To Be Magnetic. She dives deep on the pillars of magnetism—groundedness, authenticity, compassion, connection, freedom, and openness—and shares more on how to bring your magnetic self online. Through guided ...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep 319•Transcript available on Metacast She’s baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack. One of our all time favorites–and our very first guest on The Expanded Podcast–Jenna Zoe, returns! If you don’t know who we’re talking about, even better. Oh, what we would give to hear Jenna for the first time again. Because few deliver the truth with such clarity and practicality as she does. We’re having her on today to tell you about “The New Paradigm” according to Human Design–a new era, if you will that we’re approaching as we get closer to 2027. One where the wo...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep 318•Transcript available on Metacast Talk about EXPANSION! In this episode, we hear from individuals who have transformed their lives through TBM. Members who have, overcome deep-seated blocks and manifested extraordinary results on the other side. From musicians landing dream gigs in Italy to manifesting a dream wedding, to new aligned friendships, to finally making that career shift–the testimonials you are about to hear reveal the power of this work. Tune in for inspiration and actionable insights on the most common blocks, like...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep 317•Transcript available on Metacast If you are someone who craves community, someone who may be struggling to receive love, or someone who has been on a healing journey, this episode is going to be so expansive. This week, Jessica dives deep with TBM member Lexi, exploring the profound impact of childhood patterns on love, health, and career. Lexi shares her journey from overcoming health challenges to embracing her true calling. Everything in the body and soul is connected (and that gut-brain connection is so strong!) and Lexi re...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep 316•Transcript available on Metacast Your manifestations are trying to connect with YOU too–but are you tuned in to hear what the universe is trying to tell you? In this episode, Jessica dives deep into the concept of pings—those intuitive hits guiding us toward our manifestations. By understanding and following these subtle messages from our intuition, we can align our actions with our highest selves, unblock limitations, and expand our potential. Jessica shares practical tips on distinguishing pings from fear-based thoughts, the ...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 315•Transcript available on Metacast Join Lacy and Jessica as we celebrate the sixth year anniversary of the Expanded Podcast! Reflecting on the incredible journey from the podcast's inception to its current success, they discuss the growth, community influence, and profound impact of this manifestation work as it lives out in the world. This special episode delves into Lacy & Jessica’s personal reflections, Lacy’s birth story (a major expander story for anyone on this journey), their recent wellness faves, manifestation milestones...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep 314•Transcript available on Metacast 
