Today's episode features Serena Saint Sinclair's story of deconstructing religion to build a new magical practice. Serena is a Chaos witch, Persephone devotee, and hostess of "The Pomegranate Path" project. Serena and I mull over topics as fascinating as the Problem of Evil, Western health care, and why every kid deserves to have pomegranates peeled for them.

REFERENCES:
Serena Saint-Sinclair’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/serenasaintsinclair

Follow Serena on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/serenasaintsinclair

Follow Serena on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenasaintsinclair

Follow Serena on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SerenaSaintSinclair

• (00:00) - Opening credits
• (00:37) - Show opening
• (01:27) - Introducing Serena Saint Sinclair
• (03:04) - Finding intrinsic meaning in life
• (05:48) - Evil in God's Image
• (10:32) - Finding Chaos Magic and Persephone
• (20:40) - Holding multiple truths at once
• (24:47) - Co-creating with the Universe
• (30:51) - Hating on the US health care system
• (38:58) - Life force and balance
• (45:38) - Duality, pomegranates, and Persephone
• (52:07) - How to find Serena Saint Sinclair on the internet
• (55:41) - Show closing
• (58:27) - Closing credits

This week, we hear Gloria Battini's story of overcoming real life to reclaim her spiritual gifts. Gloria is a transformational guide, spiritual teacher, and empathic visionary whose work empowers humanity to reach its highest potential. Gloria and I discuss fascinating topics, such as how social healing really happens, listening to your soul's messages, and Ami's stunning ability to recognize Greek letters.

REFERENCES:
Gloria Battini’s Website: https://www.gloriabattini.com/

Follow Gloria on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gloriabattini

• (00:00) - Opening credits
• (00:37) - Show opening
• (01:27) - Introducing Gloria Battini
• (02:20) - From paralyzing OCD to seeing clearly
• (08:33) - Matching outside to inside
• (15:03) - Beating OCD with a great life
• (16:36) - Not really able to read Greek
• (18:23) - Healing from the bottom up
• (21:54) - The layers of conditioning
• (27:32) - Build a stronger foundation
• (32:43) - Healing yourself is enough
• (36:16) - Follow what makes you curious
• (39:52) - See your child for who they are
• (41:45) - The soul is chatty!
• (45:26) - The beginning of a new cycle
• (52:10) - How to find Gloria Battini on the internet
• (55:15) - Show closing
• (56:54) - Closing credits

This week's episode was a tremendous treat for me - I got to talk to Dr. Natalia Zhikhareva, or DR Z PHD! Natalia is a clinical psychologist specializing in gender identity and author of the book “On Your Terms: Gender Transition Redefined for Adults.” Natalia and I discussed topics as widely diverse as the origin of gender identity, the only person able to define your identity, and why we should all learn not to give a shit.

REFERENCES:
Dr. Natalia Zhikhareva’s website: https://drzphd.com/

Follow Dr. Z on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DRZPHD

Follow Dr. Z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drzphd/

Follow Dr. Z on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DRZPHDpractice/

Follow Dr. Z on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drz.phd/

Follow Dr. Z on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thedrzphd/

• (00:00) - Opening credits
• (00:37) - Show opening
• (01:26) - Introducing Dr. Natalia Zhikhareva
• (03:27) - Doing what comes naturally
• (08:47) - Why is gender only important now?
• (14:42) - The underlying cause of gender dysphoria
• (20:50) - Failure to sit in the unknown
• (26:38) - Nature vs Nurture
• (32:37) - Let gender evolve
• (37:42) - Anchor yourself in what feels like you
• (41:15) - How biology relates to gender
• (43:56) - Health insurance is for healing pain
• (50:59) - How to find Dr. Z on the internet
• (55:04) - Show closing
• (55:32) - Closing credits