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Special Guests:

• Licensed therapist Charles Kenny

• Professional Evidential Medium: Tracy St. Croi

Find out more about Tracy and get info about her Introduction to Intuition Course HERE

Episode Links:

Discover more about Shirley Chisolm

Discover more about Malcom X

Show Notes

In S5 Ep 7 of the chart topping talk show The Awake Space Podcast, your host Laurie Rivers guides you through the tumultuous energy of the week as Mars slows to make it's station direct on February 23, 2025.

Laurie invited patron, Charles Kenny who's a licensed therapist in the San Francisco bay area to speak with patrons about ways to manage stress during these times of massive systemic change, the conversation was so insightful, that we added a 19 minute clip of the episode for the public podcast. The full interview will drop in Patreon on 2/19/2025.

As always Laurie thanks The Awake Space's newest patrons in the patron shout outs, and announces some new content rolling out in the next few weeks. She reads the predictions from The Awake Space Magazine for the week, giving you insight into potential world events, weather and more.

Plus special guest, Tracy St. Croi joins Laurie to talk about the importance of tuning into your intuition and her upcoming class on how to discern and cultivate your intuition.

Laurie rounds out the show by walking you through navigating the energy of Mars direct depending on the dominant elements in your astrology chart.

Chapters

00:00 Podcast introduction

02:52 Managing Stress and Collective Energy

05:50 Individuation and Self-Actualization

11:22 Navigating External Chaos and Strategy

24:59 Discussing the astrology of Shirley Chisholm and Malcom X

1:00 Sneak Peak of Patron Only Podcast with Charles Kenny

1:19 Patron Shoutouts

1:24 What to expect in the headlines: astrology podcast

01:46:07 The Journey of Psychic Development

01:50:41 Navigating the Spiritual Landscape

01:56:47 Common Misconceptions in Spirituality

02:01:30 Embracing Intuition and Personal Growth

02:07:59 The Importance of Healing and Understanding Emotions

02:15:26 Bridging Spirituality and Professionalism

02:20:19 Community and Collective Action in Spirituality

02:21:14 Supporting Creators on Patreon

02:24:02 Managing Weekly Energy and Grounding Strategies

The end of Monday's podcast cut off (who knows why, because it was there when I uploaded it) so I fixed it, and also give it to the thousands of you who got left with a cliff hanger.

Here's the end segment on it's own.

Summary

In this conversation, Laurie Rivers discusses strategies for navigating intense energy and chaos in life. She emphasizes the importance of grounding oneself, taking deep breaths, and asking open-ended questions to find clarity and direction. Laurie also highlights the significance of self-care, emotional processing, and the potential for growth and opportunity amidst disruption. The conversation encourages listeners to embrace their feelings, find their center, and prepare for upcoming challenges with resilience and mindfulness.

Takeaways

• If things seem to go sideways, ask how it's guiding you.
• Take deep breaths; oxygen is essential for clarity.
• You don't have to give immediate answers; pause and reflect.
• Chaos can bring opportunity; be ready to seize it.
• Your perception of events can shape your reality.
• Embodying trauma makes it harder to navigate life.
• Finding your center is key to resisting chaos.
• Use music or mantras to ground yourself.
• Tears are a natural release; embrace your emotions.
• Prepare yourself for upcoming challenges with self-care.

The Awake Space Podcast is 100% listener supported by patrons atThe Awake Space Patreon

In this chart topping talk show, your host Laurie Rivers, walks you through the hot topics of the week, including how to navigate the illuminating and disruptive Leo Full Moon. Since the Full Moon is square Uranus, we're dealing with a kind of chaos that can be harnessed for redirection, IF you take proactive steps. Laurie gives you the info on how to manage the big picture in this episode, for details on the personal focus you can check out her Patron Only Podcast from 2/8/2025 on how to deal with the big energyHERE

As always Laurie gives big thanks to patrons for sponsoring the podcast and gives you the run down on what to expect in the newsheadlines this week as she reads her predictions fromThe Awake Space Astrology Magazine

In honor of Black History Month, Laurie goes looks at two men whose focus on community made them leaders in their own way: George Washington Carver and Kendrick Lamar, find out more about each of their astrology as well as their stories on the podcast.

You can learn more about George W. Carverhere

Learn more about Kendrick Lamarhere

Laurie winds up the podcast with reminders on how you can use your consciousness deliberately and gives you strategies for grounding and centering into the here and now.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Awake Space Podcast

08:27 Understanding Thought Forms and Mindset

20:46 The Power of Self-Awareness and Community

21:29 Patron Appreciation and Community Building

23:18 Harnessing the Energy of the Full Moon

23:25 Harnessing the Full Moon's Energy

26:16 Embracing Change and Disruption

29:30 Building Confidence and Self-Expression

32:18 Navigating Unexpected Opportunities

35:33 Leveraging Technology and Innovation

38:12 Self-Validation and Grounding

41:30 Anticipating Surprises and Trusting the Process

43:24 Patron Shout Outs and Community Engagement

45:53 Upcoming Headlines and Podcast Segments

45:58 Introduction to Current Events and Astrology

48:21 Astrological Predictions for the Full Moon

51:10 Global Events and Natural Disasters

55:17 Political Turmoil and Economic Challenges

58:09 Social Unrest and Global Conflicts

01:00:40 Community Appreciation and Acknowledgments

01:01:42 Exploring Influential Figures: George Washington Carver and Kendrick Lamar

01:34:36 Resilience and Identity in Kendrick Lamar's Journey

01:37:29 What we can do this week to make it through