Sacred Mechanics is a podcast exploring intuition, consciousness, symbolism, and the unseen patterns shaping our inner and outer lives. Hosted by Bel — artist, writer, and spiritual practitioner — the show blends introspective solo episodes with intimate conversations designed to spark creative flow, deepen self-trust, and support real-world transformation. www.sacredmechanics.com
New year edit: spiritual overwhelm, reinvention at 50+, and the voice of the higher self
A candid “New Year edit” from Bel Bare — on slow awakening, reinvention in midlife, manifestation without the hype, and the quiet power of meeting your higher self. Bel shares real-world spiritual perspective (without the pressure to be “on” all the time), why rock-bottom can be a reset point, and how the higher self can become a compass for cla...
In this unscripted solo “solstice journal,” I reflect on the New Moon and the December Solstice as a practical gateway: a moment to shed old skin, reclaim attention, and choose your own timeline in a noisy world. I share thoughts on spiritual practice, minimalist living, unplugging from the attention economy and staying grounded while the collective feels intense. The episode also includes an update on Fauun Books and my love of ol...
In this episode of Sacred Mechanics, Bel explores the powerful energy of the Scorpio New Moon and the rising collective shift linked to Edgar Cayce’s 26,000-year awakening cycle. She explains why emotions, intuition and old patterns may have intensified, and how these cosmic influences are pushing us toward truth, clarity and spiritual reset.
Bel also shares her 10-step “Begin Again” process for grounding, clearing energy and reconn...
A new episode of Sacred Mechanics® podcast is live — and this one opens a door into the hidden architecture of the world around you. We’re exploring thought forms, egregores, and the unseen mechanics that influence your emotions, your choices, and the energetic tides you live within every day.
This is a short but powerful dive into the seven core truths about the unseen world — why your thoughts have weight, how groups create living...
In this episode I reflect on the raw, complex reality of being a medium. I share stories from my early days as a clairvoyant and healer, when spirits appeared everywhere I went, and the hard lessons that came with learning to “turn down” the gift for my own protection and sanity. From confronting encounters to moments of deep compassion, I explore what it really means to live between two worlds, how psychic sensitivity can sometime...
What if everything you’ve been chasing — success, security, meaning — was already within you?
In this episode, Bel Bare shares what took her 53 years, and losing almost everything, more than once, to finally understand. This is not a story about failure; it’s a revelation about presence, appreciation and the way we spend the one currency that can never be replaced: time.
Through her lived experience, Bel speaks about how to come back...
Feeling invisible in your 50s? You’re not alone. Clairvoyant, artist, and spiritual mentor Bel Bare explores midlife transformation, psychic awareness, and the rise of the “NER” generation — not employed, too early to retire. Discover how signs, symbols, and intuition guide creative renewal and spiritual growth. A soulful conversation about reinvention, intuition, and rediscovering your creative purpose.
Midlife is the start of a ne...
Bel Bare explores the mythic and spiritual meaning of the Chimera, from Greek legend to Hermetic alchemy and shamanic dual-soul traditions, revealing what it means to hold two souls in one body.
What if the soul isn’t singular, but plural? Let's explore the mythic and metaphysical meaning of the Chimera — the hybrid creature that mirrors the complexity of the human soul.
Drawing from Greek mythology, tarot, Norse lore, alchemy, s...
When your soul wakes up in a boardroom.
This new episode of Sacred Mechanics explores what happens when spiritual awakening begins inside the corporate maze — when visions, intuition and energy shifts start colliding with meetings and deadlines.
A reflection on staying grounded, purposeful, and quietly luminous while walking between worlds.
What happens when your spiritual awakening collides with your career? In this episode...
This one is for the lovers, fighters and dreamers. Bel explores the mysterious currents of love, from the magnetic pull of twin flames, to the lessons of karmic ties and the comforting resonance of soulmates. With shamanic insight and decades of spiritual guidance, she invites listeners to honor longing, separation and unrequited love as pathways to self-discovery and deeper connection with the heart’s sacred wisdom.
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After a brief hiatus, Bel Bare returns to Sacred Mechanics® with three extraordinary dreams that blur the line between science and spirit. From the brain as a transmuter of energy, to the secret of the lobster’s longevity, to a lucid journey through Revolutionary France — this episode explores how dreams act as messages from the deep mind, guiding us toward renewal, mystery, and meaning.
Through these tales, Bel invites listeners to...
What if business isn’t just about profit, but presence? In this compelling conversation, Bel Bare is joined by Charley Johnson—entrepreneur, visionary, and Chief Consciousness Officer, to explore a radical reframe of leadership. Together, they investigate what happens when consciousness takes a central seat at the executive table.
As the structures of business begin to shift, new roles emerge, ones that prioritise self-awareness, en...
In this episode of Sacred Mechanics (which is more of a Masterclass!), I sit down with the radiant and insightful Fanny Beaudoin - 'Mystic Witch Tarot' , a multidisciplinary artist whose work bridges the realms of creativity, spirituality and deep self-awareness. Together, we explore the sacred thread that runs through art-making, energy work, and the journey of living authentically.
Fanny shares her experience and the ways in which...
Ever wondered what it’s like to film behind the scenes with artists like Tyler the Creator, Duke Dumont, GoldLink and Denzel Curry — or what it’s like to spend a week at Rick Rubin’s place… complete with alpacas?
In this luminous, free-flowing conversation, Bel sits down with filmmaker Oliver Marshall, who shares stories from life on tour, on set, and the deep stuff in-between. What begins as a peek into the world of music and film ...
In this intimate early morning episode recorded by candlelight at 5 AM, host Bel Bare reflects on the nature of spirituality, the human tendency to create structures around spiritual experiences, and her own diverse spiritual journey spanning decades. Bel explores how growing her Sacred Mechanics business has prompted her to consider the challenges of putting form around spiritual processes, much like trying to structure creativity...
What if a novel could function like a spell or a shamanic journey?
In this evocative episode, Australian author, artist, and spiritual mentor (and host of Sacred Mechanics podcast) Bel Bare, unpacks the spiritual layers woven through her literary debut, Breaking the Girl. Set against the haunting backdrop of coastal Australia in the early ’90s, this coming-of-age novel pulses with hidden symbolism, emotional truths, and metaphysic...
In this episode of Sacred Mechanics, I sit down with the brilliant Jennifer Higgie—writer, curator, and author of The Other Side: A Journey into Women, Art and the Spirit World—for a conversation that moves fluidly between the seen and unseen.
We dive deep into her research on women artists who created in dialogue with the spirit world, often in defiance of the norms of their time. Along the way, we explore the liminal space where a...
In this inspiring and wide-ranging conversation, I sit down with British creative director Lisa Wrake to explore the beautiful (and sometimes bizarre) intersections between creativity, spirituality, and the corporate advertising world.
Together, we unpack what it means to stay creatively alive in high-pressure environments, how spiritual insight weaves into professional life, and why UFOs, quantum physics, and Buddhism aren’t as far...
In this playful and unexpected bonus episode, I sit down with my teenage daughter Astrid for a spontaneous conversation about energy healing, haunted mirrors, psychic readings, and dreams. With her sharp wit and open curiosity, Astrid offers a refreshing Gen Z lens on the mystical topics we love. Lighthearted, insightful, and just a little spooky—this is one for the heart.
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Are you experienceing your spiritual awakening? Learn the signs.
In this special archival bonus from 2012, I take a deep dive into the Symptoms of Spiritual Awakening. Though the audio quality is a little raw, the message remains powerful. This episode explores the shifts—physical, emotional and energetic—that often accompany deep spiritual transformation. From heightened intuition to unexpected life changes, I break down what these...
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It’s the history of business. How did Hitler’s favorite car become synonymous with hippies? What got Thomas Edison tangled up with the electric chair? Did someone murder the guy who invented the movies? Former Planet Money hosts Jacob Goldstein and Robert Smith examine the surprising stories of businesses big and small and find out what you can learn from those who founded them.
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