Cruising In The Light And Shadow

Episode #19: Fandoms, Hobbies, Passions, and Self Care. This particular episode is about fandoms, passionate pursuits, and self-care. Are you bursting to see Avengers: Infinity War? Do you have a Groot or doll collection you discuss ad nauseam on Twitter? Do you talk non-stop about fantasy football or other sports? Does work take a dull second after your favorite video game? You may have a love or a passion for something that makes people shake their heads. It could be movies, actors, politics, gambling, musicians, knitting, dancing, a book series, cooking, soap operas, and even spiritual groups or practices. Don’t rationalize it! Join us as we discuss the ups and down of your inner fan girl and boy. Your passions may complete you, but there is more here than a simple obsession. You are a work in progress. Face the music that plays on repeat in your head, pick up your favorite stuffed animal, and come with us! You are not alone or even insane. Though you may be a bit addicted, you are really searching for th

Episode #18: Spiritual Grab Bag. Ever wonder how InannaMoon and Sheila Marie come up with topics for the Cruising in the Light and Shadow Podcast?  This episode is a bit like eavesdropping in on our brainstorming sessions. Sheila Marie asks InannaMoon about a few different topics.  From Ghosts to meditation and a few other things in between. Sit down and enjoy our Spiritual Grab Bag episode. 

Episode #17: Holistic and Energy Healing. We welcome back Laurie St. Clare this week for a discussion about holistic and energetic healing methods. Laurie and Inanna are both Usui Reiki practitioners. In our previous chat with Laurie, we discovered she is a Medical Astrologer—in addition to her other practices. Inanna is a Holy Fire Karuna Reiki practitioner as well. We talk about how energy healing works on the layers of our etheric and subtle bodies and how disease shows up differently than in the physical body. We look at how to take care of yourself in the stressful times we live in, the problems we are more often seeing in our clients, and how to get more out of energy wellness sessions. We also discuss holistic practitioners and how we need to pay more attention to our own wellbeing. Good health to you! Connect with Laurie at: www.facebook.com/sweetlifeastrology and www.sweetlifeastrology.com.

Episode #16: Shamanism Today. This week we have an important and in-depth discussion on Shamanism, a gentle and powerful holistic art for wellness, and the various ways it is practiced in the United States today. We are honored to have as our guest, Dina Amada, a shamanic practitioner and owner of Alexandria II Metaphysical Bookstore, located in Pasadena, CA. We will talk about ancient native tradition vs. modern practices. Our discussion will focus on native spirituality and mysticism, how the four elements can support and heal us, soul retrieval, and more. We will also talk about the fact that while native shamanic teachers do offer classes for spiritual seekers, it’s important to be cautious of “cultural appropriation” and teachers who would usurp native traditions. As a trained shamanic practitioner, Dina holds sessions at Alexandria II. You can find her at: https://www.alexandria2.com. InannaMoon is proud to work there as an intuitive medium as well.

Episode #15: Spirituality and Politics. Spirituality and Politics - Two words most people do not associate. Creativity, Talent, Spirituality, Politics, Love, Acting and Activism. Yes, you can have it all. Our guest this week, Sue Hamilton, founder of Artists Rise Up Los Angeles, is living proof of this. InannaMoon and Sheila Marie have a great inspirational interview with this dynamic woman. You can find out more about Sue Hamilton at: www.suehamiltonstudio.com and www.artistsriseupla.com.

Episode #14: The Tarot: A Wisdom Journey. So much has been said about the Tarot. It is a much beloved, hated, and misunderstood spiritual tool. This week, we take a look at this bold collection of 78 cards that expresses the wisdom of the ages within its symbolism. It is no fortuneteller’s fool! We discuss the uses of the Tarot, its history, philosophy, and the spirit and fun of reading. The Tarot is great for intuitive development, a way of connecting with higher guidance, and getting more in touch with our own freedom of choice. InannaMoon will be holding a 6-week online beginners Tarot course starting Tuesdays, April 17 through May 22, 2018. When you join the course you will have the recorded classes available to you even if you miss a live session. Here are the details and how to register on: http://www.inannamoon.com

Episode #13: Was it written in the stars? Astrology and daily life. So, what’s your sign? Yes, it’s a cheesy pick-up line but there is so much you can learn about someone if you knew more about their astrological natal chart. InnanaMoon and Sheila Marie have a fun and instructive discussion with astrologer Laurie St. Clare on politics, romance and daily life in relation to the stars. BONUS TRACK: Yes! If you listen to this episode all the way through you get our first bonus segment. For those who want to know about Mercury Retrograde, this episode is meant for you. www.Sweetlifeastrology.com  www.facebook.com/sweetlifeastrology (310) 963-3145 Email: Laurie@sweetlifeastrology.com  

Episode #12: Karma Café. Karma. The word itself simply means action. The Law of Karma is the Law of Cause and Effect. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. It is also the Golden Rule. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Some philosophers say it is the most important law of the universe. There is nothing wrong with Karma. It is the business of reaping whatever we sow. Oh, how loaded it is sometimes to live out our actions! Some feel it's punishment to have our actions return to us like ripples across water. We have choices. We can learn from our karma. Sometimes we spiral downhill with it, but rise when we make conscious actions to succeed over time! InannaMoon and Sheila Marie have a lively discussion this week about the bad things that happen to good people, the choices we make, and this ever-spiraling cycle in the Karma Café!

Episode #11: Meaningful Movies. Since it’s Academy Award week, we are talking about movies that have meaning with a friend of ours. Join Sheila Marie, InannaMoon, and Paul Preston (The Movie Guys) this week. Come and reminisce with us about favorite films. We talk about hilarious films, silent films, the films that make us thoughtful, and make us want to be superheroes. We marvel at Paul’s memory of outstanding past years in film! SPOILER Alert: If you haven’t seen it, Inanna tries not to weep with joy as she reads the final speech of the benevolent father from the novel with the same title as the film, Call Me By Your Name. To learn more about the talented Paul Preston and listen to his entertaining and adventuresome film review podcast, go to the “The Movie Guys” website: http://www.themovieguys.net

Episode #10: Angels, Animal Guides, and Others. Often, when we think of spirit guides we think of beings in robes, floating on clouds of light, sending us words of wisdom to deal with the hectic lives we lead on earth. Actually, there are many people who know or suspect that they are in communication with unique kinds of guides. These are the Angels, animal guides, galactic guides from different realms, and others. This is a fascinating discussion for those of you who are seeking information and confirmation about the less familiar beings who connect with us from the world of Spirit. The Angels existed long before Christianity. The animal guides were here before we knew what shamanism was. The galactic beings understand more than we do about where we are in our human evolution. Who else is out there? Every being is part of the spiraling cosmos, connected in a vibrational dance beyond time and space. Not to wax poetic or anything! Join Sheila Marie and InannaMoon this week as we consider experiences, lore, and

Episode #9: Channeling Guidance. Channeling is an age-old method that helps us connect to our higher selves and then to our spirit guides. All spirit, including we humans, are a connected family beyond this physical world. We are only separated by our awareness and willingness to reach out. Also, just like we have physical guides and teachers on earth, we have personal spirit guides who help us on subtle planes of reality. We are always receiving their messages in a variety of ways. Many of us seek help from intuitive practitioners who channel spirit’s messages on our behalf when we want help or confirmation of our thoughts and feelings. Join us as we discuss raising the vibration, channeling the guides, and how it can help our highest good. Note: Francine Ang and InannaMoon are offering a series of channeling evenings beginning in February 2018. Find details on upcoming events and classes at: inannamoon.com and Francine Ang at: Francineang.com.

Episode #8: Romance and Online Dating. This week, in honor of Valentine’s Day, we have another special guest, Noel Orput, a director, writer, and actor. He sits down with us to talk about online dating. We discuss the trend, its success rate, and how we communicate in the social media age. We also look at what we want from dating, what blocks the beginnings of a good relationship, and the ups and downs of healing from past relationships. You are not alone out there! Also, Noel is a talented guy. We talk about his film work and upcoming projects as they relate to the topic. Noel Orput’s website: http://www.noeldouglasorput.com  

Episode #7: Brigid and the Light of Imbolc. For this episode, we are honored to have our first guest, Kerry Noonan, PhD. She is an associate professor of Folklore at Champlain College in Burlington, Vt. She joins us to talk about the pagan sabbat known as Imbolc and how it is linked with the ancient Celtic Goddess Brigid. Imbolc heralds in the return of the sun at the end of winter and is celebrated on February 1st. In this in-depth discussion, we talk about Imbolc and Brigid—their origin, history, and how they relate to our lives today. Participate in the celebration! You can look up Kerry Noonan: https://www.champlain.edu The card is from the Mother's Wisdom Deck, created by Niki Dewart and Elizabeth Marglin, illustrated by Jenny Kostecki-Shaw.  

Episode #6: A Look at Mediumship. Mediumship is the communication between human beings and our loved ones in spirits. Spiritualism is a religion that seeks to prove that there is life after death. Join Sheila Marie as she talks with InannaMoon, a spiritual medium, about what mediumship is and is not. Many of us want to connect to friends and family in spirit. They want to come close to spend time with us. We discuss the history of mediumship, a philosophy of what happens when we die, and how it is that the soul can communicate from beyond this life.

Episode #5: The Spirit of Divination. Divination involves using any tradition, system, or practice to try to gain unknown knowledge and wisdom about our every day lives, the future, and the world around us. Humans have always sought guidance from a variety of sources. People have used pendulums, Tea Leaves, the Moon Phases, Oracle Cards, the Tarot, Runes, and so much more. Is divination misunderstood? Here is where we look at some of the mystery, myths, and practical information behind these beliefs. 

Episode #4: Meditation Station. Join us for a show about meditation. Inanna is a longtime meditation teacher. Sheila Marie is a long time practitioner who will ask Inanna the questions she has always wanted to ask a teacher about the practice! We discuss how to meditate, types of meditation, and what a long-term practice can do for you. We do some problem solving for those who have blocks or problems keeping up with a practice. Meditation is about cultivating peace, balance, the inner understanding of who we each are as individuals, and so much more. Even Hilary Clinton meditates!  

Episode #3:  Pilot Episode in the Light and Shadow. Happy New Year! This was the very first podcast we recorded weeks ago, before our holiday episode. We discuss why we call the podcast Cruising in the Light and Shadow. We introduce ourselves and how we got interested in the variety of spiritual subjects we’ll be talking about as we go forward. Explore with us an overview of the fascinating wisdom traditions that are out there for any of us to discover. We take a look at how these spiritual practices have helped so many enjoy better lives. Take a deep breath and embrace the New Year with a new outlook, a new attitude!

Episode #2: Dreams and what do they mean?  Dreams are easily misunderstood. Even so, they are here to help us in our wakeful lives. Many dreams are a way for us to process our days, sort out challenging issues and deal with feelings we don’t easily face. Behind the weird symbols, talking animals, flying, and falling, we find emotions make the dreams and not the other way around. Join us as we interpret and disentangle the dreamtime world.

Episode #1: Relieving Holiday Stress. Don’t let the season get you down. No matter how much we look forward to the holidays, sometimes they bring on worry and anxiety. Expectations from past holiday experiences can defeat high hopes for upcoming festivities. On our first podcast, join us as we talk about tools for coping, relaxing, and releasing old hurt. Our loved ones in spirit can be celebrated too. We wish you joy!