Nectar of the Heart Podcast

On Episode 9: Claire Wigglesworth, acupuncturist and dear friend, returns to discuss the transition into the Water (Winter) Season from the perspective of Chinese Medicine and the 5 Elements. Water is the most yin of all elements, and the Water season is the coldest time of year. Seasonal depression, trauma, and ancestral trauma are discussed in this episode. 

This is part 5 of a 5-part series where we compare the similari...

In Episode 8, Amaya Rourke of Empress Craft joins me to discuss what the heart of what magic really is – relationship. We discuss a variety of topics: lands, waters, animals, stars, ancestors, ritual, creativity, tradition, breaking tradition, the Moon, Venus, Mars, and sooo much more.  ✨ 

topics discussed in the episode:

• Amaya’s ‘analog’ upbringing, spending majority of time in nature, as well as the animate lands & waters s...

On Episode 7: Claire Wigglesworth, acupuncturist and dear friend, returns to discuss the transition into the Fall or Autumn Season (Metal Season) from the perspective of Chinese Medicine and the 5 Elements. This is part 4 of a 5-part series where we compare the similarities between Astrology and Acupuncture. Claire shares the wisdom of how this season shows up in our minds, bodies and spirits, as well as tips for how to work with t...

In this episode Taylor Ursula (@thatssopisces) and I discuss the upcoming Mars retrograde in Gemini - one of the largest astrological themes for these few remaining months of the year. Taylor works with astrology, tarot & hypnosis and brought all 3 of those gifts to this episode. We started out with a Mars hypnosis/meditation centered around safety/protection and alchemizing change, we then got nerdy about all the astrology hap...

On Episode 5: Claire Wigglesworth, acupuncturist and dear friend, returns to discuss the transition into the Earth Season (Late Summer) from the perspective of Chinese Medicine and the 5 Elements. Claire shares the wisdom of how this season shows up in our minds, bodies and spirits, as well as tips for how to work with this new energy. Justin brings in various astrological and elemental ideas to compare with the 5 element perspecti...

On Episode 4: Claire Wigglesworth, acupuncturist and dear friend, returns to discuss the transition into Fire Season (Summer) from the perspective of Chinese Medicine and the 5 Elements. Claire shares the wisdom of how this season shows up in our minds, bodies and spirits, as well as tips for how to work with this new energy. Justin brings in various astrological and elemental ideas to compare with the 5 element perspective. 
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In Episode 3: Justin invites friends Caitlyn and Stefanie onto the show to discuss the current Eclipse Season we find ourselves in this April-May of 2022. (April 30th Solar Eclipse in Taurus and May 16th Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio). 

The episode title here is a tad dramatic to poke fun at the way we perceive eclipse season in this modern meme-filled world. Caitlyn and Stefanie both are pros with the Taurus/Scorpio vibes and ...

On Episode 2 Justin discusses the astrology of the upcoming Jupiter - Neptune conjunction happening April 12th, 2022 at 24 degrees of Pisces. This is a really special moment in the overall astrology of 2022 and offers us a unique time to tap into our dreams & visions and listen-in to what our souls deepest desires are. 

Justin discusses:

• the meaning of Jupiter
• the meaning of Neptune
• the meaning of Jupiter + Neptune
• the...

On Episode 1: Justin interviews Acupuncturist and Herbalist Claire Wigglesworth to discuss the transition into Wood Season (Spring) from the perspective of Chinese Medicine and the 5 Elements. Claire shares the wisdom of how this season shows up in our minds, bodies and spirits, as well as tips for how to work with this new energy. Justin also speaks to the astrology of this Spring season and what that might mean for us on an indiv...