Episodes
On this truly prismatic episode, I interview Jane Grote, aura photographer and owner/head maven of Tertiary Sight here in Nashville! We talk about the role the color blue has played in her dreams and in her aura historically. She gives us all the juicy gossip about the fascinating history of aura photography, the science behind her camera, and the magic behind her intuitive readings. I also do an intro about the intersection of color theory and Psychology, quoting some of my favorite color...
Published 11/16/22
On this episode, I interview Reiki Practitioner and Teacher Kindy Girdley about her journey in learning somatic healing practices and wanting to share them with others. We discuss her dreams with themes of interconnection and the ever-alternating roles of student and teacher. We touch on other modalities of healing such as chakra balancing, tarot, energy testing, and so much more! I also do an intro with a deep dive on reiki's historical and cultural context, as well as some information on...
Published 11/02/22
This is a sneak peek of the upcoming chakra meditation series we'll be offering on Patreon. We'll begin with a root chakra meditation with custom 432 Hz music from our incredible editor, Misuzu Einaga (aka MissyMiss!) Please enjoy! Join us on Patreon to unlock bonus minisodes, detailed show notes, community events, and so much more! You can read more about healing frequency music here! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jordan-hale1/message This is a...
Published 10/26/22
On this episode, dream worker, artist, and poet Taylor Johnson and I discuss a couple of her powerfully “big dreams” featuring archetypal characters. She describes how tracking her dream symbols have lead her to a recent career change, helped strengthen her activism, and even facilitated a better relationship with her canine familiar. She discusses a couple of her favorite dream work methods/practices, and I do a juicy intro about Jungian archetypes. Enjoy! Psyche Magic Patreon, Website,...
Published 10/19/22
On this episode, I interview musical artist, songwriter, and wonderfully witchy intuitive Harper Grae! We discuss her religious deconstruction, integration of her queer identity, and the spiritual practices that sustain her in her roles of artist, partner, and mother. Harper teaches us about the methods she has crafted for intentionally working with her dream world as a means of staying connected to her ancestors and guides in the spirit realm. In honor of the arrival of spooky season, I also...
Published 10/05/22
On this episode, Tranyce Bryant and I discuss her dreams involving themes of self-discovery, sustainable activism and leadership. We talk about what it takes to engage within a community in meaningful ways over time, and the necessary self-care involved. In the intro, I tie in themes of the practice of creativity as being vital to both authentic self expression and ongoing social justice practices. Enjoy! Psyche Magic Patreon, Website, Socials and more! Follow Tranyce's work:  Let's Talk...
Published 09/21/22
Season 2 of Psyche Magic is here!! Our first guest is Robert DeSalvo, LCSW - Psychotherapist and co-founder of the Nashville Psychedelic Center. Together we discuss the future of psychedelic medicine as part of the landscape of evidence-based Psychotherapy, and how these medicines help to connect us to the unconscious and integrate the material we find there. Robert shares a dream that echoes his commitment to this aspect of the field, and we share some personal stories of how these medicines...
Published 09/07/22
Welcome to the Season 1 finale of Psyche Magic! This episode features my dear friend and fellow Psychotherapist, Nat Roth. We discuss different layers of the symbol of water in dreams: how this element has shown up for each of us in our dream lives, and the myriad messages it may carry. We also discuss IFS (Internal Family Systems Therapy, or parts work), especially The Inner Child, as well as our own personal journeys with cultivating and tending the spark of creativity in our adult lives....
Published 04/20/22
This is a guided meditation for releasing fear, originally included in episode 7, but posted as a separate bonus episode per listener feedback. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jordan-hale1/message This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit psychemagic.substack.com/subscribe
Published 04/13/22
My guest for episode 15 is Evidential Psychic Medium Heather Visnesky! Heather and I discuss each of our journeys with Mediumship, and the aspects that set Evidential Mediumship apart. We talk about her early mediumistic dreams and common shared dream themes, including a mysterious circular mall/hotel complex. We also discuss the importance of cultivating mindfulness practices for mental health. I do an intro in tribute to one of my favorite High School teachers who has since passed away,...
Published 04/06/22
This exercise will help you experiment with Carl Jung’s concept of Active Imagination. This is shadow work at its finest! Active Imagination is the conscious intention to engage the unconscious in waking life by focusing on some image from the psyche and letting it have a life of it’s own. This is a fun one that's worth playing around with a bit. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jordan-hale1/message This is a public episode. If you’d like to...
Published 03/30/22
Just in time for Spring: Episode 14 of Psyche Magic features Sara Schuster of Fox and Elder! Sara is a homesteader, herb gardener, and community herbalist. We discuss her dreams with themes of resilience, self-sufficiency, and seeking truth and beauty as powerful acts of resistance. She also introduces us to the symbolism of one of her favorite animal familiars: the fox. Sara offers us some useful tips on herbs to support mental and emotional health, and I do a mid-episode segment on herbs...
Published 03/23/22
This is a guided meditation to get back into the body, originally included in episode 6, but posted as a separate bonus episode per listener feedback. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jordan-hale1/message This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit psychemagic.substack.com/subscribe
Published 03/16/22
In this solo episode, I discuss The Wizard of Oz as the ultimate dream sequence and a feminist example of the Hero’s Journey in contemporary mythology. I also explore aspects of the film’s cultural legacy: from its groundbreaking treatment of the archetype of the witch, to the eventual adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, Wicked. Enjoy! Instagram: @psyche_magic Website: www.psychemagicpodcast.com Psyche Magic Playlist (Spotify) Want to share a dream with me? Feel free to leave me a...
Published 03/09/22
In this bonus minisode, I'll guide you through a technique for "incubating" a certain question or problem to be worked on overnight in your dreams. Let me know if you try it out! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jordan-hale1/message This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit psychemagic.substack.com/subscribe
Published 03/02/22
This episode of Psyche Magic features Certified Holistic Life Coach and fabulously witchy mama, Erica Cullum! Erica is a brilliant thinker, disruptor of oppressive systems, and skillful guide towards the essential sense of purpose we all seek. She and I dive into conscious parenting, traumatic grief, and the healing power of dreams. I also discuss James Hillman’s acorn theory, and read a poem by W.B. Yeats.  Trigger Warning: this episode touches on experiences with loved ones dying by...
Published 02/23/22
This is a combination of a guided meditation for grounding and relaxing before bed, as well as an affirmation-style exercise for remembering and working with your dreams. I will be releasing more guided meditations and dream work exercises as upcoming bonus episodes. I hope you enjoy them! Instagram: @psyche_magic Website: www.psychemagicpodcast.com Psyche Magic Playlist (Spotify) Want to share a dream with me? Feel free to leave me a 1:00 voicemail using this link. Your dream may be...
Published 02/16/22
On this episode, we welcome a dear friend and fellow spiritual seeker Brad Talley to the show! Brad is a Psychotherapist-in-training who conducts paranormal investigations in his spare time. He walks us through the role both waking and nocturnal dreams have had on his life, re-awakening a sense of mystery and possibility. We discuss magic, manifestation, and the power of thought. His powerful experiences with mediumship inspired a segment about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: examining the...
Published 02/09/22
Please enjoy this meditation for seasonal depression - cultivating a sense of self-compassion, acceptance, and impermanence.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jordan-hale1/message This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit psychemagic.substack.com/subscribe
Published 01/26/22
Episode 10 features the brilliant Raven Robbins! Raven is an occult teacher and spiritual guide, tarot reader, magical craftsperson, and co-owner of the fabulous Athame Metaphysical Shop and Educational Salon here in Nashville, TN. Raven describes a transformative dream and how it has impacted her ability to step into new and powerful roles in her life. We also discuss her claiming the title of "witch" and what this provocative word means to her as a form of identity. I do an intro in tribute...
Published 01/26/22
Please enjoy this guided meditation for grounding and relaxation, drawing on the peaceful and stabilizing energy of the Earth.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jordan-hale1/message This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit psychemagic.substack.com/subscribe
Published 01/12/22
Welcome back to Psyche Magic! In this enchanting episode, Erin Shrader (The Rebel Herbalist) teaches us about the powerful role the natural world has played in her life, including her dreamscape. She also illustrates a couple of fascinating dream exploration techniques. I do an intro about Ecopsychology and an A-list dream segment about Rosalind Cartwright - Psychologist and author who was known for work in studying the dreams of women navigating divorce in the 70s.  Erin's Dream Method...
Published 01/12/22
On our last episode of 2021, my guest is spellbinding songstress TAIINA: songwriter, producer, and A+ student of all things esoteric. Join us as we discuss the creativity and motherhood, the collective unconscious, and the ways astrology has shaped her view of the world. I also introduce a new segment: Dream Bytes, where listeners share 1:00 snippets of their dreams via voicemail. We end the episode with a guided meditation for a restful night's sleep. Link to NYT article we discuss: Did...
Published 12/15/21
Welcome to episode 7 (my favorite number!) with Allegra Rumbough! This one is close to my heart. Allegra is a dear friend, science teacher, and nature/travel photographer. She shares some incredible encounters with the spirit world, many of which have carried over into her dreams and the dreams of people around her. We discuss both of our processes around automatic fears associated with the spirit world. I also share an A-list dream segment about Dimitri Mendeleev's Periodic Table of the...
Published 12/03/21
Episode 6 of the show features Valerie Martin! Valerie is a fellow Psychotherapist, owner and founder of the Gaia Center for embodied healing, podcaster, and yoga instructor. Join me as I bask in her brilliance and we discuss working with dreams in therapy, spiritual discernment, and embodiment as healing medicine for all⁠. This episode includes a deep dive tarot segment on the Empress/Emperor dyad, and a guided meditation for embodiment.  Follow Valerie's work and various projects here! Be...
Published 11/17/21