Fantasia

In this insightful video, Laura Giles delves into the hidden power of metaphors and how they shape every aspect of our lives—from our beliefs and emotions to our relationships and personal growth. Discover how the metaphors you unconsciously use influence your worldview, choices, and sense of self. Laura shares compelling stories and practical examples that reveal how consciously choosing your metaphors can lead to a more meaningful, empowered life. Whether you're interested in self-development, psychology, or language, this conversation will help you uncover the stories beneath your story. Chapters00:00 The Power of Metaphors in Life02:58 Understanding Personal Metaphors05:49 Metaphors and Personal Experiences09:09 The Impact of Metaphors on Relationships12:00 Metaphors as Emotional Maps14:50 Changing Perspectives Through Language18:03 The Journey of Self-Discovery20:47 Using Metaphors for Personal Growth23:55 Invitation to Join the CommunityTheme music: Orchestral Epic from Pixabay〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰🎧 The Fantasia Community 🎧🎧 ⁠⁠https://myfantasia.net 🎧🎧 The Fantasia Podcast 🎧🎧 ⁠⁠⁠https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/myfan... 🎧〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰🙏 Social Media🙏⁠https://x.com/i/communities/18439771849704... ⁠🙏⁠ / @myfantasia 🙏⁠💬 Need a healing session with Laura Giles? Let's talk.💬 💬⁠⁠ https://lauragiles.org⁠⁠ 💬

In this deeply moving conversation, author Kelly Watt opens up about her harrowing descent into suicidal depression and how the ancient language of astrology offered her a lifeline when nothing else could. Drawing from her award-winning new book The Weeping Degree: How Astrology Saved Me From Suicide, Kelly shares how charting the stars became a roadmap to understanding her pain, reclaiming her identity, and ultimately saving her life. This is a story of darkness, divine timing, and the unexpected ways the universe can speak when we're willing to listen.Guest: Kelly Watt author of The Weeping Degreehttps://kellywatt.caTheme music:Orchestral Epic from Pixabay〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰🎧 The Fantasia Community 🎧🎧 ⁠⁠https://myfantasia.net 🎧🎧 The Fantasia Podcast 🎧🎧 ⁠⁠⁠https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/myfan... 🎧〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰🙏 Social Media🙏⁠https://x.com/i/communities/18439771849704...⁠🙏⁠ / @myfantasia 🙏⁠💬 Need a healing session with Laura Giles? Let's talk.💬💬⁠⁠ https://lauragiles.org⁠⁠ 💬〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰#astrology #suicide

What if true leadership didn’t look like control or command—but quiet presence and boundless trust? In this episode, Laura Giles dives into The Neverending Story to reveal what the Childlike Empress can teach us about leading with heart, not hierarchy. Whether you manage a team, a household, or your own wild life, this conversation will challenge how you think about influence, authority, and the role of imagination in shaping reality. Tune in and rediscover the power of simply being.Chapters00:00 The Leadership of the Childlike Empress10:15 The Power of Presence and Trust18:22 Embracing Imagination and Co-CreationTheme music: Orchestral Epic from Pixabay〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰🎧 The Fantasia Community 🎧🎧 ⁠⁠https://myfantasia.net 🎧🎧 The Fantasia Podcast 🎧🎧 ⁠⁠⁠https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/myfan... 🎧〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰🙏 Social Media🙏⁠https://x.com/i/communities/18439771849704... ⁠🙏⁠ / @myfantasia 🙏⁠💬 Need a healing session with Laura Giles? Let's talk.💬 💬⁠⁠ https://lauragiles.org⁠⁠ 💬 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰#fantasia #leadership #childlikeempress

What happens when the battlefield is inside your own mind? When the enemy knows your every move—because it is you?This week on the podcast, we’re diving deep into what it means to be at war with yourself. The self-doubt, the sabotage, the relentless voice that tells you you’re not enough. But here’s the thing: you’re not alone. And this war? It can be won.Tune in. Let’s call a truce.Chapters00:00 The Hero's Journey Begins03:02 Language and Culture: Reflections of Self06:06 Understanding the Shadow Self09:14 The Path to Wholeness12:12 Embracing the Struggle of Becoming15:05 The War Against Yourself20:52 Finding Peace WithinTheme music: Orchestral Epic from Pixabay〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰🎧 The Fantasia Community 🎧🎧 ⁠⁠https://myfantasia.net 🎧🎧 The Fantasia Podcast 🎧🎧 ⁠⁠⁠https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/myfan... 🎧〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰🙏 Social Media🙏⁠https://x.com/i/communities/18439771849704... ⁠🙏⁠ / @myfantasia 🙏⁠💬 Need a healing session with Laura Giles? Let's talk.💬 💬⁠⁠ https://lauragiles.org⁠⁠ 💬 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰#self-sabotage #warwithin

What makes a group a cult—and how can you protect yourself? In this eye-opening conversation, Laura Giles breaks down the subtle but powerful dynamics of cults, from charismatic leadership and psychological control to tactics like love bombing and isolation. Learn how to recognize the red flags, preserve your personal power, and stay grounded in your own discernment. Whether you're navigating spiritual communities, social circles, or leadership structures, this is a must-watch guide to safeguarding your autonomy and awareness.Chapters00:00 Understanding Cult Dynamics02:51 Identifying Cult Characteristics06:11 The Role of Charismatic Leaders09:01 The Impact of Isolation and Control12:07 Recognizing Love Bombing15:03 The Dangers of Secrecy18:01 Vulnerability and Recruitment20:57 Maintaining Personal Power23:11 Conclusion and Call to ActionTheme music: Orchestral Epic from Pixabay〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰🎧 The Fantasia Podcast 🎧🎧 ⁠⁠https://myfantasia.podia.com 🎧🎧 The Fantasia Podcast 🎧🎧 ⁠⁠⁠https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/myfan... 🎧〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰🙏 Social Media🙏⁠https://x.com/i/communities/18439771849704... ⁠🙏⁠ / @myfantasia 🙏⁠💬 Need a healing session with Laura Giles? Let's talk.💬 💬⁠⁠ https://lauragiles.org⁠⁠ 💬 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Loneliness and disconnection can leave us feeling unseen and unfulfilled, but there’s a way out. In this episode, Laura Giles uncovers how the fear of vulnerability and lack of platonic intimacy keep us trapped in isolation. She offers practical solutions rooted in mindfulness, authenticity, and community-building to help listeners break down barriers and form meaningful connections. By embracing vulnerability and nurturing genuine relationships, it’s possible to transform loneliness into belonging and personal growth.Chapters00:00 The Depths of Loneliness02:49 The Impact of Disconnection06:12 Exploring Platonic Intimacy08:46 The Importance of Vulnerability12:08 Creating Safe Spaces for Connection14:59 Mindfulness and Presence in Relationships18:09 Nurturing Meaningful Connections21:02 Practicing Self-Compassion24:06 The Hero's Journey of ConnectionTheme music: Orchestral Epic from Pixabay〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰🎧 The Fantasia Podcast 🎧🎧 ⁠⁠https://myfantasia.podia.com 🎧🎧 The Fantasia Podcast 🎧🎧 ⁠⁠⁠https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/myfan... 🎧〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰🙏 Social Media🙏⁠https://x.com/i/communities/18439771849704... ⁠🙏⁠ / @myfantasia 🙏⁠💬 Need a healing session with Laura Giles? Let's talk.💬 💬⁠⁠ https://lauragiles.org⁠⁠ 💬 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰#lloneliness #vulnerability #isolation #platonicintimacy #bromance

Is everything we’ve been told about the Earth’s shape a lie? In this thought-provoking conversation, Host Laura Giles and Flat Earth advocate Dave Weiss dive deep into the controversial debate, exploring experiments, theories, and the hidden implications of our understanding of reality. They discuss the 'Final Experiment' aimed at challenging mainstream science, the role of gyroscopes, and how religious beliefs intertwine with the Flat Earth movement. The conversation expands into spiritual warfare, the power of fear in shaping beliefs, and the influence of institutions like NASA. Are we being deceived? Tune in and decide for yourself.Flat Earth Davehttps://flatearthdave.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TheFlatEarthPodcast/http://theflatearthpodcast.comChapters00:00 Introduction to Flat Earth Concepts02:54 The Final Experiment and Its Implications05:47 Challenging Heliocentric Theories09:04 The Role of Gyroscopes in Earth Shape Debate11:57 Experiments to Prove Earth’s Shape15:02 The Influence of Technology on Perception18:10 Admiral Byrd and Antarctica Mysteries20:47 Religious Perspectives on Flat Earth23:55 Personal Journey to Flat Earth Beliefs38:01 Spiritual Warfare and the Soul System41:05 Unplugging from the Heliocentric Hypothesis43:30 The Connection Between Water, Air, and Consciousness45:32 The Deception of the Globe and Its Implications48:02 The Growth of the Flat Earth Community51:11 Hostility Towards Flat Earth Beliefs54:03 The Nature of Reality and NASA's Deception59:32 The Future of Flat Earth DiscussionsTheme music: Orchestral Epic from Pixabay〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰🎧 The Fantasia Podcast 🎧🎧 ⁠⁠https://myfantasia.podia.com 🎧🎧 The Fantasia Podcast 🎧🎧 ⁠⁠⁠https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/myfan... 🎧〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰🙏 Social Media🙏⁠https://x.com/i/communities/18439771849704... ⁠🙏⁠ / @myfantasia 🙏⁠💬 Need a healing session with Laura Giles? Let's talk.💬 💬⁠⁠ https://lauragiles.org⁠⁠ 💬 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰#flatearth

In this conversation, Laura Giles explores the concept of liminal spaces—those in-between moments in life that can feel uncomfortable yet are essential for growth and transformation. She discusses how to navigate these spaces with mindfulness, the power of observation in shaping our reality, and the importance of releasing labels to embrace our true potential. Through personal anecdotes and insights, Laura encourages listeners to accept the uncertainty of liminal spaces and find peace in the process of becoming.Chapters00:00 Navigating Liminal Spaces05:11 Embracing Transformation and Growth10:01 The Power of Observation and Reality15:10 Releasing Labels and Embracing PotentialTheme music: Orchestral Epic from Pixabay〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰🎧 The Fantasia Podcast 🎧🎧 ⁠⁠https://myfantasia.podia.com 🎧🎧 The Fantasia Podcast 🎧🎧 ⁠⁠⁠https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/myfan... 🎧〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰🙏 Social Media🙏⁠https://x.com/i/communities/18439771849704... ⁠🙏⁠ / @myfantasia 🙏⁠💬 Need a healing session with Laura Giles? Let's talk.💬 💬⁠⁠ https://lauragiles.org⁠⁠ 💬 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

In this illuminating conversation, Laura Giles sits down with award-winning poet and author Frank LaRue Owen to explore the deep currents of self-discovery, inner nourishment, and poetic expression. Together, they delve into the power of self-befriendment, the art of becoming an offering to the world, and writing as a form of cultural soul retrieval. Frank shares wisdom on mentorship, the pursuit of inner peace, and his distinctive approach to guiding others on their spiritual journeys. The discussion culminates with a look into Frank’s upcoming projects and his vision for helping others forge their own creative and spiritual traditions. If you’re drawn to poetry, contemplation, and the sacred act of personal growth, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.Guest Bio:Frank Owen is a Scottish-American Weyfarer, poet, and counselor who provides a unique form of spiritual companioning, influenced by his graduate studies in transpersonal and Jungian archetypal psychology, that weaves together spiritual counsel, life-path coaching, and dreamwork. He works with a range of clientele, from spiritual seekers and would-be artists and poets, to therapists, coaches, and chaplains-in-training. Contact: soulfaring.orgChapters00:00 The Great Story That Binds Us03:00 Self-Befriendment and Inner Nourishment05:53 Becoming the Offering: Hospitality and Stewardship09:06 The Art of Expression: Poetry and Experience14:59 The Journey of Writing and Cultural Soul Retrieval20:03 Finding Peace: The Battle Within22:58 Mentorship and Guidance on the Path26:50 Soul Fairing: A Unique Approach to Mentorship31:46 The Future: New Projects and Creative DirectionsTheme music:Orchestral Epic from Pixabay〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰🎧 The Fantasia Community 🎧🎧 ⁠⁠https://myfantasia.net 🎧🎧 The Fantasia Podcast 🎧🎧 ⁠⁠⁠https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/myfan... 🎧〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰🙏 Social Media🙏⁠https://x.com/i/communities/18439771849704...⁠🙏⁠ / @myfantasia 🙏⁠💬 Need a healing session with Laura Giles? Let's talk.💬💬⁠⁠ https://lauragiles.org⁠⁠ 💬〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰#franklarueowen