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🌟 Welcome to Episode 58 of Casual Temple! We’re joined by writer, creative director, and life-shifter Pia Mailhot-Leichter, whose book Welcome to the Creative Club redefines creativity as a way of life—not just something reserved for artists. Get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about what it means to create.

✨ Whether you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or simply uninspired, this conversation will reignite your spark.

🔥 Topics We Explore:

• Creativity as a Birthright: Why we are all creative beings—and how society teaches us otherwise.
• Life as Art: How to creatively direct your life like a movie scene, from the soundtrack to the wardrobe.
• The Myth of the ‘Creative Type’: Debunking the idea that only a few are born with “real” creativity.
• From Fear to Flow: How Pia transformed career setbacks (like being fired) into profound creative breakthroughs.
• Rest as a Spiritual Practice: The neuroscience behind rest, creativity, and trusting the unknown.
• The Role of Trust: Learning to co-create with life and lean into uncertainty.
• Action over Doubt: Practical tools to overcome self-doubt through experimentation and play.
• What It Means to Truly Show Up: Daily rituals, rewriting personal scripts, and finding your unique creative voice.

 

🎧 Listen if you’re ready to:

• Break free from creative self-doubt
• Reclaim your imagination
• See rest as a tool—not a weakness
• Embrace the unknown with curiosity

 

📖 Grab her book: Welcome to the Creative Club

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⭐GUEST LINKS

➡️Pia's website: https://kollektiv.studio/

➡️Pia's book: https://a.co/d/0AXgKDG

➡️Pia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pia.leichter/

 

🌟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

Welcome to the Creative Club - Pia Mailhot-Leichter

 

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#CasualTemple Podcast #MerrilyDuffy #PiaMailhotLeichter #CreativeClub #CreativeLiving #CreativityIsForEveryone #LifeAsArt #YouAreCreative #CreativeMindset #ArtisticExpression #EverydayCreativity #SpiritualGrowth #TrustTheProcess #FlowWithLife #CoCreateWithTheUniverse #ConsciousLiving #SpiritualPractice #CreativeSpirituality #MindsetShift #BreakFreeFromDoubt #PersonalGrowthJourney #EmpoweredLiving #SelfDiscoveryPath #LiveIntentionally #InnerWisdom #CreativeEntrepreneur #PurposeDrivenLife #DesignYourLife #BuildYourDream #SoulLedBusiness

 

 

*** 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 57 of Casual Temple podcast with this week's guest Lorri Davis! In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Casual Temple, Merrily welcomes author, magical practitioner, and spiritual guide Lorri Davis. Known for her intuitive and ritual-based approach to magic, Lorri shares the transformative story of her spiritual path—from a childhood steeped in fundamentalist religion to her life-changing connection with Damien Echols and their shared journey through love, justice, and Ceremonial Magick.

Lorri opens up about the creation of her women’s spiritual group The Current, her love for channeled texts like Seth and Abraham, the impact of prosperity teachings from Catherine Ponder and Joel Osteen, and how miracles and synchronicity have shaped her worldview. She also reflects on overcoming personal darkness, rebuilding her spiritual practice, and cultivating a life grounded in peace and purpose.

✨ Topics we explore:

• Lorri’s early mystical experiences and belief in miracles
• The role of ritual, prayer, and magic in navigating life's hardest moments
• Her marriage to Damien Echols and spiritual growth during his incarceration
• Creating sacred community through The Current
• The power of prosperity magic, spiritual literature, and daily intention
• What it means to find peace, joy, and meaning in a modern mystical life

🕯️ Whether you're a longtime seeker or simply curious about modern spirituality, this episode is filled with vulnerability, insight, and wisdom from someone who has truly walked the path.

🎧 Listen now and tap into the current of magic that flows through all of us.

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⭐GUEST LINKS

➡️Lorri's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/lorridavis

 

🌟HOST LINKS

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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 and Media Mentioned

 

📚 Books & Authors

Books by Emmet Fox https://www.amazon.com/stores/Emmet-Fox/author/B000APUWYY

Books by Abraham-Hicks – Esther & Jerry Hicks https://www.amazon.com/stores/Esther-Hicks/author/B001IOH5UA

Books by Joel Osteen https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joel-Osteen/author/B001H6KYNY

The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity – Catherine Ponder https://a.co/d/8Pnwk0d

Books by Florence Scovel Shinn https://www.amazon.com/stores/Florence-Scovel-Shinn/author/B000APQ9SC

Books by Tony Robbins https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tony-Robbins/author/B0DMWQVCSY

Seth Books – Jane Roberts https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jane-Roberts/author/B000APH242

A Course in Miracles – Helen Schucman (channeled) https://www.amazon.com/stores/Helen-Schucman/author/B00J24BMMK

🎧 Audiobooks & Listening Media

Abraham-Hicks audio material (listened to on repeat) https://www.abraham-hickslawofattraction.com/audio-books.html

Joel Osteen's Daily Messages https://www.joelosteen.com/inspiration/todays-word

Mitch Horowitz reading Catherine Ponder: How to Live a Prosperous Life https://www.amazon.com/Audible-How-Live-Prosperous-Life/dp/B0CTKYCGBF and The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity https://us.amazon.com/The-Dynamic-Laws-of-Prosperity/dp/B0CR1VDH5T

Jane Roberts’ Seth audiobooks https://sethcenter.com/pages/audio

 

🎬 Films / Documentaries

Paradise Lost – Documentary by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky https://play.google.com/store/movies/details?id=hnuNASsnJeM

Ghostbusters – directed by Ivan Reitman (Referenced when discussing the Beresford building in NYC) https://therokuchannel.roku.com/watch/544282ba5f035165868c9ad883c0d041?source=google

 

#CasualTemple #CasualTemplePodcast #MerrilyDuffy #LorriDavis #SpiritualAwakening #CeremonialMagick #ProsperityMagic #DamienEchols #Mysticism #Channeling #TheCurrent #RitualMagic #WomensSpirituality #AbundanceMindset #SethSpeaks #AbrahamHicks #ModernMystic #MiraclesAreReal #CasualTemplePodcast #SpiritualAwakening #ModernMysticism #MagicAndRitual #IntuitiveLiving #MysticVoices #ConsciousLiving #CeremonialMagic #RitualPractice #MagicalCommunity #WomenInMagic #TheCurrentCircle #SpiritualSisterhood #PersonalAlchemy #CatherinePonder #JoelOsteen #FlorenceScovelShinn #SethBooks #AbrahamHicks #ChanneledMessages #ResilienceJourney #MiracleMindset #TraumaRecovery #SpiritualHealing #FindingPeace #EmotionalAlchemy

 

 

*** 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 56, Casual Temple welcomes back composer, songwriter, and now author Kimberly Steele, joining from the suburbs of Chicago. In this episode, Kimberly unveils the inspirations and philosophies behind her upcoming book, Sacred Homemaking, a soulful fusion of domestic life, spirituality, animism, and intentional magic.

From tidying with occult purpose to honoring household items as spiritual companions, Kimberly reimagines homemaking as a sacred practice rooted in gratitude, seasonal living, and deep listening. Think Marie Kondo meets animism—with a dash of folk magic and a whole lot of heart.

💫 Topics Covered:

• 🏡 What is Sacred Homemaking?
• A magical conversation with your space and the spirit of place—how gratitude becomes your first spell.
• 🔥 The Power of Intention by Season
• Spring (intention), Summer (celebration), Fall (conservation), Winter (reflection & protection)—Kimberly’s seasonal approach to home as temple.
• 📚 Books as Magical Objects
• Why you should never throw out your books—and how they act as insulation, wealth, and wisdom for the soul.
• 💀 Spirits, Hauntings, and Demon-Proofing
• From sacred geometry to vinegar bowls, how to energetically protect your space.
• 👗 Clothing, Beauty, and Letting Go of Perfection
• The myth of the ideal self, the magic of folding, and aging as empowerment.
• 🌀 Rituals, Intuition, and the Everyday Occult
• How mundane acts—cleaning your toilet, folding clothes, sweeping your floor—become powerful spiritual acts of respect and magic.

🎙️ Kimberly also reflects on her journey from atheist to spirit-talker, discusses upcoming projects like her next book Sacred Beauty, and shares practical home practices that bring energetic harmony.

Whether you’re occult-curious, spiritually seasoned, or simply looking to make home a haven, this episode is a deep breath of grounded insight.

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⭐GUEST LINKS

➡️Kimberly's Substack: https://substack.com/@kimberlysteele

➡️Kimberly's Dream Width website: https://kimberlysteele.dreamwidth.org/

➡️Kimberly as Queenie on Bandcamp: https://queeniemusic.bandcamp.com/

➡️Kimberly's sheet music on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SheetMusicbyKimberly

🌟HOST LINKS

➡️Casual Temple donation page on Red Circle:

https://app.redcircle.com/shows/bfcfee25-4702-4872-a8a0-7a751a12b05b/donations

➡️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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🌐 Resources & Links:

• 🌿 Publisher: Aeon Books
• ✍️ Substack: kimberlysteele.substack.com
• 🎶 Orphic Hymns Project: Folk-style musical settings of ancient mystical poems
• 🎼 Etsy Shop: Sheet Music by Kimberly

 

#CasualTemple #CasualTemplePodcast #MerrilyDuffy #KimberlySteele #SacredHomemaking #SpiritualHome #MagicInTheEveryday #IntentionalLiving #GratitudePractice #SeasonalLiving #HomeAsTemple #FolkMagic #EverydayMagic #Animism #SacredGeometry #OccultWisdom #EnergeticProtection #DemonProofing #SpiritualMinimalism #MaximalistMagic #MindfulLiving #DeclutterYourSoul #BooksAreWealth #BeautyInSimplicity #KillTheIdealSelf #CasualTemple #PodcastWisdom #KimberlySteele #SpiritualPodcast #ConsciousConversations #WitchyPodcast #EsotericTalks

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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:

https://app.redcircle.com/shows/bfcfee25-4702-4872-a8a0-7a751a12b05b/donations

➡️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

 

👋Follow us on Social Media!

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Books Mentioned

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

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#CasualTemple #CasualTemplePodcast #MerrilyDuffy #LucasVos #PodcastInterview #DeepConversations #CuriousMinds #TruthGoodnessBeauty #PhilosophyTalk #Spirituality #ReligiousExploration #Christianity #Mysticism #CognitiveScience #MindExploration #Psychology #Consciousness #CriticalThinking #PsychedelicExperience #AyahuascaJourney #Meditation #PersonalGrowth #InnerWisdom #AncientWisdom #Egyptology #Symbolism #Mythology #HiddenKnowledge

 

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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

#CasualTemple #SpiritualJourney #MerrilyDuffy #CasualTemplePodcast #SiddharthRamakrishnan #Neuroscience #ArtAndScience #ScienceAndSpirituality #NeuroArt #BrainAndMind #CreativeNeuroscience #MetaphorsAndMind #ScientificImagination #ScienceMeetsArt #CuriousMinds #ThinkingBeyondBorders #EmbodiedIntelligence #Neuroplasticity #CreativityAndConsciousness #CognitiveMysticism #BuddhismAndScience #Neurophilosophy #MysticalScience #MindBodySpirit #InnerWorlds #ArtisticInquiry #NeurodiverseThinking #ScienceAsStorytelling #BeyondTheBrain

*** 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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