In this episode of Timeless Spirituality, Daniel sits down with Ydaiber Orozco for a conversation about loss, resilience, healing, and the search for meaning across life and beyond it.

Ydaiber shares the profound impact of losing her sister, brother, and father under tragic circumstances, and how those experiences shaped her relationship with grief, faith, and connection. What begins as a conversation about past life regression quickly expands into something deeper, an exploration of whether the bonds we form in this life extend beyond it, and how those connections can continue to guide us even after loss.

Through her regression experience, Ydaiber describes moments of reunion, emotional release, and a growing sense of peace that challenged her understanding of time and separation. The session also revealed patterns she has carried into this life, particularly around asking for help, and how recognizing their origin allowed her to begin shifting long-standing behaviors.

In this episode of Timeless Spirituality, Daniel sits down with Barbi Troske for an impromptu conversation about faith, doubt, healing, and the search for meaning during times of personal upheaval.

Barbi speaks openly about her lack of belief in God and how that perspective has influenced the way she approaches spirituality. Rather than framing belief as a requirement for growth, the discussion explores how people navigate uncertainty when traditional structures of faith do not resonate with them.

Together, Daniel and Barbi reflect on the tension between control and surrender, the fear that can arise when life begins to shift, and the gradual process of rebuilding trust in oneself.

Barbi's bio:

I'm 5 years retired and loving life with my freedom to stop and go on my own time. I'm a gardener, herbalist, artist, animal lover, vegetarian, volunteer and wannabe drummer. A friend of mine describes me as "A verb". I live in Western Washington near the Canadian border with my husband and our cat.

I'm relatively new to spiritualality but I've always been witchy. Religon pisses me off. It messes with people's minds and causes far too much strife in this world. I'm fresh off the Athiest boat, barely an agnostic. I have a hard time with the term "God". I belive in energy. I have a lot of science education and energy is the most logical explaination. I'm open to a lot more these days. My heart swiveled a couple years ago when I was struggling with extreme grief. I had a Reiki session with my friend, Stefanie Ruth. That was the turning point. I felt different. I felt. That was the catalyst for my heart opening.

I'm diving deeper into herbalism and spellwork recently and I'm beginning to incorporate these into my artwork. That's a deep rabbit hole that I've fallen into, lol.

IG: @craftynerdbitch

In this episode of Timeless Spirituality, Daniel is joined by returning guest, Dana Marie, for conversation about animals, consciousness, and the limits of human certainty.

They explore growing scientific and philosophical perspectives suggesting that animals experience grief, attachment, and emotional complexity in ways that challenge traditional assumptions about intelligence and hierarchy. The discussion asks ethical questions about how humans relate to other species and the natural world.

The conversation also widens into a broader look at belief itself, including how people form convictions about reality.

The episode invites listeners to reflect on the boundaries between instinct and intellect, skepticism and openness, and what it means to remain thoughtful in a world full of competing narratives.

In this special crossover episode, Daniel sits down with his astrology teacher, Jim Sher, and filmmaker and podcaster Jeff Macolino to explore one of astrology’s most misunderstood ideas: the natal chart. Using Jeff’s birth information, Jim walks through what an astrological chart actually represents, not a fixed identity, but a symbolic map of potentials, patterns, and tendencies present at the moment of birth.

The discussion pushes beyond the popular notion of “sun sign astrology” and into the deeper layers of the practice. Jim explains how a full chart creates dimension and nuance that can’t be captured by a single sign, while Daniel reflects on how astrology first entered his own life while researching a character for a screenplay, eventually becoming a powerful tool for personal insight and self-development.

Throughout the episode, the three explore what astrology can offer when approached with curiosity rather than blind belief. The chart becomes less about prediction and more about perspective, a way of looking at human experience through archetypes, patterns, and potential.

Jim's links:

Website:

https://www.sherastrology.com/about/welcome/

Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Astrology-Spiritual-Path-Birth-Human/dp/B0CVSM8SF1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=OD6FC7J1ZIBK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.q2YkmBkKQu_0IYjqjNNvUthq_DfxfqHCVI3-xSWC1eNAufrqaH1LFYHGDmw5IkcDjY-XwK8D4lxxGPqhDwNWgx8tY9uOJ05fbuasK0gvuiLSCFQK0t_OApXU5OKhgbZf4mDIANPg6CPoesZJf0_1QRwaWbyLgGfaRi8vTKkPfQZRV7rd6U8APG7phi-AZOCD4OySfnnNN-Ths2zvSrs-Gr_Hzdr8aG9ClWPFR-bzqsw.J9temKITBB8c4IZxeldbHFXgJS-6_tuDbyec1gc683Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=Astrology+as+a+spiritual+path&qid=1771307540&sprefix=astrology+as+a+spiritual+path%2Caps%2C224&sr=8-1

Jeff's bio:

Jeff Macolino is an award-winning filmmaker, actor, and podcast host from St. Petersburg, Florida. He wrote, directed, and acts in the comedy feature Thanksgiving, Again?! and stars in the drama The Last Ryde, earning multiple acting awards on the festival circuit. He also hosts The Jeff Macolino Podcast, where he interviews filmmakers, creatives, and entrepreneurs.

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-macolino-podcast/id1554554916

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saintjmac/

In this episode of Timeless Spirituality, Daniel sits down with returning guest Stacy Carlson to explore her experience with The Expanse Method, his new regression method designed to foster self-empowerment rather than surrendering authority to something outside of oneself.

Stacy shares how The Expanse Method felt different from previous work she’s done, more immersive, more detailed, and ultimately more empowering. What unfolds are three striking lifetimes: an experience of isolation as starlight in space, a peaceful village life marked by presence and acceptance in the face of cancer, and a powerful gladiator story centered on sacrifice, brotherhood, and dignity in the face of death.

Rather than romanticizing the past, the conversation wrestles with real themes: consequence, choice, morality, sacrifice, bypassing, and what it means to act with integrity even when circumstances are brutal. One of the most powerful moments comes when Stacy is encouraged to choose discomfort over ease during the session itself. She does. And that decision becomes the thread of the episode.

Empowerment is not about avoiding pain. It is about consciously meeting it.

Stacy's bio:

Stacy Carlson, is a Spiritual Medium/Channel, End-of-life Doula and an Indigenous business owner. She loves connecting with people and helping them connect to their own spiritual entourage (Passed loved ones, spirit babies, Angels, Spirit Guides, Ancestors etc.)

Instagram & TikTok: @stacy.carlson.soul.speak

Email: Stacy.carlson.soul.speak@gmail.com

Part two of two.

In Part 2 of this conversation with astrologer Jim Sher, the focus shifts from the inner world to the outer one.

Daniel and Jim explore the deeper meaning of Pluto, not simply as an astrological symbol, but as a force of intensification, one that brings unconscious patterns to the surface and challenges both individuals and societies to confront what they would rather avoid. They examine how periods of upheaval, uncertainty, and division may not be signs of collapse, but part of a larger process of transformation.

The conversation also touches on belief systems, fear, and the psychological structures that shape how people interpret reality. Jim introduces his vision for what he calls transpersonal astrology, an approach that moves beyond prediction and toward alignment with one’s deeper nature and purpose.

Jim's links:

Website:

https://www.sherastrology.com/about/welcome/

Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Astrology-Spiritual-Path-Birth-Human/dp/B0CVSM8SF1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=OD6FC7J1ZIBK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.q2YkmBkKQu_0IYjqjNNvUthq_DfxfqHCVI3-xSWC1eNAufrqaH1LFYHGDmw5IkcDjY-XwK8D4lxxGPqhDwNWgx8tY9uOJ05fbuasK0gvuiLSCFQK0t_OApXU5OKhgbZf4mDIANPg6CPoesZJf0_1QRwaWbyLgGfaRi8vTKkPfQZRV7rd6U8APG7phi-AZOCD4OySfnnNN-Ths2zvSrs-Gr_Hzdr8aG9ClWPFR-bzqsw.J9temKITBB8c4IZxeldbHFXgJS-6_tuDbyec1gc683Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=Astrology+as+a+spiritual+path&qid=1771307540&sprefix=astrology+as+a+spiritual+path%2Caps%2C224&sr=8-1

Daniel sits down with astrologer, teacher, and longtime mentor Jim Sher, whose influence helped shape the foundation of Timeless Spirituality itself.

Jim shares his own journey, from growing up within rigid belief systems to discovering astrology, depth psychology, and what he describes as a deeper alignment with one’s true nature.

The discussion moves beyond astrology as prediction and into its role as a tool for self-awareness, intention, and personal evolution. They examine faith not as something tied to religion, but as an internal congruence with one’s authentic self. Along the way, Daniel and Jim wrestle openly with profound questions about free will, fate, universal consciousness, and whether our choices are truly ours, or simply part of something larger unfolding through us.

Part 1 focuses on the inner journey: identity, belief, and the unfolding of consciousness at the individual level.

In Part 2, the conversation expands outward, exploring Pluto, collective transformation, and why the changes happening in the world today may be part of a much larger evolutionary process.

Jim's links:

Website:

https://www.sherastrology.com/about/welcome/

Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Astrology-Spiritual-Path-Birth-Human/dp/B0CVSM8SF1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=OD6FC7J1ZIBK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.q2YkmBkKQu_0IYjqjNNvUthq_DfxfqHCVI3-xSWC1eNAufrqaH1LFYHGDmw5IkcDjY-XwK8D4lxxGPqhDwNWgx8tY9uOJ05fbuasK0gvuiLSCFQK0t_OApXU5OKhgbZf4mDIANPg6CPoesZJf0_1QRwaWbyLgGfaRi8vTKkPfQZRV7rd6U8APG7phi-AZOCD4OySfnnNN-Ths2zvSrs-Gr_Hzdr8aG9ClWPFR-bzqsw.J9temKITBB8c4IZxeldbHFXgJS-6_tuDbyec1gc683Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=Astrology+as+a+spiritual+path&qid=1771307540&sprefix=astrology+as+a+spiritual+path%2Caps%2C224&sr=8-1

Original airdate: January 23rd, 2026 on AstrologyNow Podcast.

In this episode of Timeless Spirituality, Daniel joins astrologer Christine Rodriguez, host of the Astrology Now podcast, for a conversation about astrology, past life regression, karma, and how different systems of meaning can coexist without canceling one another out.

Rather than debating which framework is “right,” the discussion explores how tools like Western astrology, Vedic astrology, and past life regression can function as maps rather than verdicts, offering insight without stripping people of agency. Daniel shares how astrology became a practical guide in his regression work, not as a set of fixed truths, but as a way to ask better questions and understand recurring patterns without reducing a person to their chart.

Christine's links:

website: innerknowing.yoga
instagram: astrologynow_podcast
patreon: patreon.com/astrologynowpodcast