The Skeptic Metaphysicians | A Pragmatic Guide to Spiritual Awakening, Metaphysics & Mysticism

The Skeptic Metaphysicians | A Pragmatic Guide to Spiritual Awakening, Metaphysics & Mysticism

The Skeptic Metaphysicians One Truth. Many Paths. Endless Curiosity. Join Will and Karen, hosts of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, as they dive into spiritual awakening, ascension, expanded consciousness, and metaphysical mysteries with humor and humanity. Born from an existential breakdown (yep, the spiritual kind), the show dives headfirst into the wild world of spiritual awakenings, energy work, consciousness expansion, soul growth, near-death experiences, psychic phenomena, manifestation, mysticism, inner work, and the quantum mysteries that connect us all. Each week, Will brings the wide-eyed curiosity of a seeker reawakened to his soul purpose, while Karen balances the vibe with grounded intuition, mindfulness, thoughtful insights, and just the right amount of side-eye. Together, they create a safe space for exploring spirituality, alignment with your higher self, and the deeper dimensions of wellness without losing your grip on the real. Whether you're a full-on spiritual explorer navigating your soul journey or just metaphysical-curious about raising your vibration, this show is your backstage pass to conversations with: Mediums & mystics Spiritual awakening coaches Scientists of consciousness and quantum healing Energy healers, channelers & ascension guides And everyday people with extraordinary stories of transformationWhy listeners love it: It's smart, soulful, funny, and deeply validating. Like having a chat with your most spiritually woke friend who gets both the profound and the practical sides of soul growth… and still knows how to laugh at themselves. ⸻ It's not about blind belief. It's about brave exploration of consciousness, inner work, and remembering your connection to the quantum field of infinite possibilities. Tune in. Wake up. Align with your highest self. And maybe...just maybe...remember who you really are. New episodes every Wednesday and bonus episodes throughout the week!

Episodes

December 3, 2025 56 mins
What if the very emotions you’ve been trying to escape are the key to your spiritual awakening, your manifestation power, and your deepest soul purpose?
 
Today’s episode challenges the entire “high-vibe only” culture in modern spirituality. Our guest, David Strickel, creator of the Tya Practice (Trust Your Abundance), says we’ve been trying to skip the most transformative part of consciousness work: the shadow, the grief, the anger,...
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This week: The Purpose of Life: The Unpopular Truths You Weren’t Supposed to Hear

Featuring Dr. Toni Reilly — Past-Life Regression Expert, Bestselling Author, and SoulLife™ Creator
 
Everyone wants to know the same thing: Why are we here? What’s our purpose? But what if the truth isn’t blissful, glamorous, or ...
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Is Earth literally waking up? Not in a poetic, mystical sense, but in a real, scientific, and possibly terrifying way. 

In this mind-bending episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, we dive into one of the most provocative conversations we’ve ever hosted: the possibility that the Earth is evolving into a planetary superconsciousness, powered by artificial intelligence, fiber-optic nerve systems, and global institutions acting as synap...
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Most people think they know what the Hare Krishna movement is, until they actually speak with a monk living the lifestyle. In this eye-opening conversation recorded at Spirit Fest USA, we sit down with Jadardana Krishna Das, a modern monk who breaks down the truth behind one of the world’s most misunderstood spiritual traditions.
 
If you’ve ever wondered what the robes mean, why monks shave their heads, what Krishna Consciousness ac...
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What happens when your entire relationship with money, worthiness, and abundance is built on stories you absorbed before you were old enough to understand them? And what if those stories are the very things keeping you stuck, small, and spiritually exhausted?
 
In this powerful, hilarious, and deeply human conversation, we sit down with Sarah Walton... speaker, teacher, money mentor, and creator of The Abundance Academy...to dismantl...
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Most people crumble the second someone hurls an insult their way. You, me, everyone. But this short episode throws a Zen-sized wrench into that reaction with one of the simplest, hardest truths in spiritual awakening:
 
You only suffer when you accept the insult that was handed to you.
 
Will reads “The Gift of Insults,” a powerful parable from The Monk and the Butterfly that reveals why your peace isn’t actually as fragile as you thin...
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What if your spiritual awakening isn’t about becoming more enlightened… but about letting go of the identity of “being awakened” altogether?
 
In this powerful conversation with Patrick Paul Garlinger...Ivy League lawyer turned spiritual teacher, channel, and author, we peel back the truth behind why so many seekers feel stuck on their path… even after years of meditation, manifestation, energy healing, or intuition development.

Patr...
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What if the universe has been speaking to you all along, and you just didn’t recognize the language? In this cinematic, narrative-style episode, host Will Rodriguez weaves together the wisdom of six remarkable guests, each a translator of unseen realms, to explore how energy, spirit, and even the spaces we inhabit are constantly communicating with us. 

From Stephanie Banks, who channels Gaia and the consciousness of trees, to Ashley...
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What if the voices guiding you toward your highest good have been there all along...you just needed to learn how to listen? In this transformative conversation, channeling expert Stephanie Banks reveals how she communicates with spirit guides, Mother Earth, beloved pets, and even the souls of the living to access profound wisdom that transcends the everyday noise of modern life.

Stephanie's journey into channeling began when dementi...
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This week: Uncover Your Life's Purpose Through Vibrational Frequencies of Your Name

Have you ever heard the myths that soul contracts are just superstitions, that our birth names have no influence on our life purpose, or that astrological signs are a better predictor of our destiny? Don't believe the hype! G...
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What if the secret to raising emotionally resilient, confident kids was never about being perfect, but about being present?

This episode is a masterclass in manifestation, intentional living, and mindset mastery...not just for children, but for the adults who are still trying to find their way back to magic.​

Ashley Gonor, mindset coach, host of Uncover Your Magic podcast, and founder of the Raising Confidence movement, joins Will an...
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If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like when real energy moves through you, this bonus episode is your chance to find out.
 
In this special standalone release, we’re bringing you the full healing session from our recent interview with Benton Ryer, the mystic healer and Ko Shinto practitioner whose ancient Japanese energy work has left audiences around the world in awe.
 
During our main episode, Benton guided us through a powerful ...
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He once wore a ninja mask on our show. Now, he’s back, unmasked, unapologetic, and wielding ancient energies like a multidimensional Jedi.
 
In this mind-expanding episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, we welcome back Benton Ryer, a shamanic energy healer, occult practitioner, and author of The Shores of Eternity. But this time, he’s stepping out of the shadows to talk openly about his powerful healing work, and even leads us throug...
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Ever wonder what happens when the next generation wakes up before we do? At Spirit Fest USA, we sat down with Kris Owsley, founder of Lightworkers United Training Academy, to talk about how she’s helping kids...and adults...embrace their gifts, manage energetic overload, and step fully into their purpose as healers in a world that desperately needs them.
 
This one hit home for us in a big way. Our own 14-year-old joined us off-camer...
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Ever walked into a room and felt like something wasn’t quite right...even though it looked perfectly fine? That’s not your imagination. According to this week’s guest, your home might be energetically constipated.
 
In this clutter-busting, vibe-lifting, chi-realigning episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, we welcome Meena Jagpal-Paré, a globally sought-after Classical Feng Shui Master and Energy Clearing Guide, who drops a spiritua...
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This week: Mastering Astral Projection: Are You Ready?

In this classic episode of the Skeptic Metaphysicians, hosts Will and Karen delve into the world of astral projection with special guest Florentine Ionita, an astral projection teacher and explorer. They discuss what astral projection is, the benefits of...
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In this episode, discover how a simple channeled process from Amy Jo Ellis is helping thousands heal relationships, resolve conflicts, and find peace at the soul level.

What if you could resolve years of family conflict with just one sentence? In this episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, Will and Karen sit down with Amy Jo Ellis, the singer-songwriter turned spiritual medium who channeled a revolutionary healing process called The...
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Recorded live at SpiritFest USA, this short-but-soul-stirring episode takes you straight into the heart of the Dulles Expo Center, where Will and Karen finally sit down with one of the most elusive and fascinating vendors of the weekend; a master sound therapist and maker of perfect pitch healing instruments.
 
With nearly two decades of experience crafting tuning forks, crystal singing bowls, gongs, and a never-before-seen double-he...
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What if angels weren’t just watching over us… but walking among us?
 
In this awe-inspiring, deeply human, and surprisingly hilarious episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, we’re joined by Rachel Corpus, a self-identified angel in human form. Rachel isn’t just tuning in to the higher realms, she’s been living them since birth. With a childhood filled with spirit sightings, a series of powerful near-death experiences, and daily downlo...
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This week: Decoding Your Life Path with Numerology

In this episode of the Skeptic Metaphysicians, hosts Will and Karen explore the idea of a personalized life blueprint, aligned with their spiritual gifts and soul contracts, with guest Lauren Drake. Using only their birth name and birthday, Drake provides an...
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