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🌟 Welcome to Episode 55 of Casual Temple! Lucas Vos, host of The Lucas Vos Podcast, joins us for a deep dive into philosophy, spirituality, psychedelics, and the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Raised in a Christian household in the Netherlands, Lucas’s journey led him from skepticism to curiosity, exploring ancient wisdom, meditation, and even ayahuasca experiences.

We also discuss Lucas’s personal transformation, his views on metaphysical beings, his studies in Egyptology, and how podcasting has shaped his perspective. With thoughtful insights, humor, and philosophical depth, this conversation bridges worlds and challenges conventional thought in this fascinating episode of Casual Temple Podcast...

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⭐GUEST LINKS

➡️Lucas's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Lucasvoz

➡️Lucas's podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2iLJKmupXjai3VuPnaJVmj

➡️Lucas's podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/is/podcast/the-lucas-vos-podcast/id1704624799

 

🌟HOST LINKS

➡️Casual Temple donation page on Red Circle:

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➡️Visit Casual Temple at our website: https://www.casualtemple.com

➡️Sign up for the Casual Temple Mailing List and enter to win a free reading!: https://casualtemple.com/#mailinglist

➡️Learn more about Merrily's energy healing work at: https://www.celestialringguidance.com

 

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Books Mentioned

Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse https://a.co/d/cEOJnFP

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🌟 Welcome to Episode 54 of Casual Temple! Today we will be exploring the book Neuro Tarot with author Siddharth Ramakrishnan. Join us as Siddharth delves into the fascinating intersection between neuroscience and the archetypal wisdom of tarot cards.

Discover Siddharth's journey of blending his scientific expertise with his passion for tarot. Learn about the inspiration behind his book and the Neuro Tarot Deck, and explore the intriguing research that bridges the gap between science and mysticism. Whether you're a seasoned tarot reader or simply curious about the mysteries of the mind, this episode promises to be a captivating exploration of the wonders within us.

Tune in to learn more about:

• The inspiration behind the Neuro Tarot deck and book
• The connection between neuroscience and the archetypal wisdom of tarot cards
• How the brain processes symbols and intuitive insights
• Differences in interpreting tarot cards based on cultural upbringing
• The role of the mentalizing network in understanding others during tarot readings
• The concept of neuro forecasting and its implications
• Exercises to enhance tarot reading skills and intuition
• Exploring the wonder within us and finding commonality through introspection

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⭐GUEST LINKS

➡️Siddharth's Book: https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738777368

➡️Siddharth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siddbits/

➡️Siddharth's Website: https://www.brainmystic.com/

 

🌟HOST LINKS

➡️Casual Temple donation page on Red Circle:

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➡️Visit Casual Temple at our website: https://www.casualtemple.com

➡️Sign up for the Casual Temple Mailing List and enter to win a free reading!: https://casualtemple.com/#mailinglist

➡️Learn more about Merrily's energy healing work at: https://www.celestialringguidance.com

 

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Books Mentioned

 

The Neuroscience of Tarot by Siddharth Ramakrishnan https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738777368

The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist https://channelmcgilchrist.com/master-and-his-emissary/

Why Buddhism is True by Robert Wright https://a.co/d/48d52SL

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*** Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Casual Temple, its subsidiaries, or any entities they represent.

 

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🌟 Welcome to Episode 53 of Casual Temple; today we sit down with the radiant Samantha Nacman — ceremonial practitioner, ancestral medium, and energy worker — as she shares her powerful journey from excommunication to spiritual reclamation. Samantha opens up about how she navigated a painful expulsion from her religious community, and how that event catalyzed a deep dive into ancestral healing, earth-based spirituality, and intuitive development.

With warmth, humor, and grounded insight, Samantha and host Merrily explore what it means to reclaim decolonized ritual, spiritual authority, community and how to do so in an intuitive way.

🌿 Topics Covered

• Samantha’s origin story: excommunication and awakening
• Reconnecting with ancestral lines through intuitive and scholarly exploration
• Filipino spiritual heritage, folk practices, and feminine lineage
• The role of community and tension with individuality in Filipino-American identity
• Navigating intuitive gifts, mediumship, and psychic boundaries
• Past life insights and how they shape current spiritual work
• Ceremony as a creative, embodied expression of reverence
• Money, spiritual service, and creating modern indigenous frameworks
• Healing tools from the Berkeley Psychic Institute and Earth-based lineages
• Finding teachers, guides, and synchronicity in spiritual training
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📚 Books & Resources Mentioned

• Ancestral Medicine by Daniel Foor
• Babaylan: Filipinos and the Call of the Indigenous by Leny Mendoza Strobel
• Teachings by Pilar Lesko (Mystic & Business Mentor)
• New Earth Mystery School (Mariam Hasnaa)
• The Berkeley Psychic Institute
• Sacred Way Mystery School

 

Whether you’re navigating your own spiritual path, exploring ancestral connections, or curious about balancing mysticism and modernity — this conversation offers deep nourishment and practical magic.

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⭐GUEST LINKS

➡️Samantha's Website: https://www.intheforgottenseat.com/

➡️Samantha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intheforgottenseat/

 

🌟HOST LINKS

➡️Casual Temple donation page on Red Circle:

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➡️Sign up for the Casual Temple Mailing List and enter to win a free reading!: https://casualtemple.com/#mailinglist

➡️Learn more about Merrily's energy healing work at: https://www.celestialringguidance.com

 

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*** Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Casual Temple, its subsidiaries, or any entities they represent.

 

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🌟 Welcome to Episode 52 of Casual Temple! In this transformative episode we welcome JOY BAKER, an intuitive energy worker and transformational guide whose inspiring journey highlights the power of resilience, self-discovery, and divine alignment.   

 

From overcoming childhood challenges of abuse, bullying, and shyness, to finding solace and wisdom through the intuitive grace of horses, Joy takes us on a journey of profound healing and personal empowerment. Together, we explore:   

🌟 Letting go of limiting beliefs and embracing your divine power   

🌟 The alchemy of moving from a 3D fear-based world into the expansive, love-filled 5D consciousness   

🌟 How to create an abundant money story and align with the flow of prosperity   

🌟 Techniques like Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to navigate stuck energy and emotional blocks   

🌟 Finding your inner strength amidst chaos and awakening   

 

Joy’s insights and practical tools inspire us to honor our experiences, heal deeply, and step boldly into our true, radiant selves. This episode is a soulful guide for anyone seeking transformation, abundance, and authentic living.   

 

🎧 *Listen now and join us in this sacred space of exploration and growth!*   

 

Join us on this riveting episode of Casual Temple Podcast! 

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⭐GUEST LINKS 

➡️Joy's website: https://courageinaction.com/ 

➡️Joy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joybaker8888/

🌟HOST LINKS

➡️Casual Temple donation page on Red Circle:

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➡️Visit Casual Temple at our website: https://www.casualtemple.com

➡️Sign up for the Casual Temple Mailing List and enter to win a free reading!: https://casualtemple.com/#mailinglist

➡️Learn more about Merrily's energy healing work at: https://www.celestialringguidance.com

 

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📚Books Mentioned

Joy Baker: Messages from Spirit https://courageinaction.com/shop/

James Redfield: The Celestine Prophecy https://a.co/d/9w6XK1m

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🌟 Welcome to Episode 51 of Casual Temple with guest M.A. Weidman, aka The Given Ghost. Join us as we dive deep into sound, spirit, and the art of balance. 🌌✨ 

🔍 Highlights from this episode include: 

• M.A. Weidman’s journey from a seeker in the esoteric realm to a musician crafting hypnotic soundscapes. 

• Exploration of Mars and Aries energies: the creative force, challenges, and symbolism of the "warrior poet" archetype. 

• Childhood ghostly encounters, ghost hunting adventures, and the mysteries beyond. 

• Blending rational thought with the heart’s wisdom in life, creativity, and spirituality. 

 

🎵 Discover the inspiration and philosophy behind The Given Ghost’s mesmerizing music, exploring themes of memory, intuition, and self-discovery. 

 

Tune in now and let this thought-provoking episode take you on a journey beyond the ordinary. Available wherever you listen to podcasts! 🚀 

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➡️M.A. Weidman aka The Given Ghost's Bandcamp: https://thegivenghost.bandcamp.com

➡️M.A. Weidman aka The Given Ghost's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_given_ghost_music/

 

🌟HOST LINKS

➡️Casual Temple donation page on Red Circle:

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➡️Sign up for the Casual Temple Mailing List and enter to win a free reading!: https://casualtemple.com/#mailinglist

➡️Learn more about Merrily's energy healing work at: https://www.celestialringguidance.com

 

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📚Books Mentioned

The Torah https://a.co/d/bh6NqiG

The Bhagavad Gita https://a.co/d/grSM8Mm

The Cloud of Unknowing https://a.co/d/6q5h6oq

Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel https://a.co/d/0I8oM6Z

The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus https://a.co/d/1EYl0Hm

Planetary Magic by Denning and Phillips https://a.co/d/6L9UtZp

Through the Arch of the Aeons by Frater Acher

The Art of War by Sun Tzu https://a.co/d/5KGEXlc

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*** Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Casual Temple, its subsidiaries, or any entities they represent.

 

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