What if the most powerful stone you could work with isn't a glittering amethyst or polished rose quartz—but a simple piece of flint you found in your backyard? Crystal expert and author Nicholas Pearson joins Rose to reveal the ancient magic hidden in witching stones, the sacred wisdom of the crone archetype, and why choosing crystals intuitively might be the most important thing you're not doing.

Whether you're new to crystals or a seasoned practitioner, this episode will completely shift how you see—and work with—the mineral kingdom.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The real difference between crystals, minerals, rocks, stones, and gems (and why it actually matters energetically)
• How to choose crystals intuitively—and why the ones that make you uncomfortable might be exactly what you need
• How to set intentions and "charge" your crystals for specific, powerful results
• The stones most powerfully linked to the crone archetype and women in their wisdom years
• Why lepidolite (the "grandmother stone") is a must-have for navigating midlife transitions, anxiety, and uncertainty
• The mythic and alchemical significance of emerald and its deep connection to the divine feminine
• Hagstones, obsidian, jet, and moonstone—and how to work with them for transformation and psychic awareness
• How many crystals to keep by your bed (and what happens when you have too many)
• A sneak peek at Nicholas's upcoming book, Reiki Rituals

About Nicholas Pearson

Nicholas Pearson is among the foremost experts on crystals, combining nearly 30 years of experience in the mineral kingdom with extensive training in mineral science, Reiki, and the mystical arts. A Reiki Shihan (master teacher), Nicholas studied mineral science at Stetson University and has worked for years at the Gillespie Museum—home to the largest mineral collection in the southern United States—where he currently serves as curator. He is the author of more than a dozen books including The Witching Stones, Stones of the Goddesses, Crystal Basics, Crystals for Psychic Self-Defense, and Foundations of Reiki Ryoho.

🌐 Find Nicholas: theluminouspearl.com | @theluminouspearl

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Rose Wippich is an Energy Alchemist, Reiki Master, and host of Chat Off The Mat—a podcast exploring energy, empowerment, and transformation for women. She helps women embody their Empress energy and rewrite the narrative of aging through her book Empress Rising: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom & Rewrite the Rules of Aging. 👑

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Many women are doing everything right—eating healthy, exercising regularly, and following the latest wellness advice—yet still feel exhausted, anxious, or stuck with stubborn weight gain.

In this episode of Chat Off The Mat, Rose Wippich sits down with hormone health coach and fitness expert Molly McNamee to explore the often-overlooked culprit behind these struggles: chronic stress and cortisol imbalance.

Molly shares how elevated stress hormones can silently disrupt metabolism, increase cravings, stall fat loss, and leave women feeling like their bodies are working against them.

Key Takeaways

1. Stress is the missing piece in most weight loss struggles—not willpower or discipline
2. High cortisol elevates blood sugar, slows metabolism, and promotes belly fat storage
3. HIIT workouts and intermittent fasting can worsen hormonal imbalances when you're already stressed
4. Low-impact cardio (walking, hiking, yoga) supports hormone balance better than intense exercise
5. Small, ridiculously easy habits are more sustainable than drastic lifestyle overhauls
6. Your body is unique—what works for your friend may not work for you

What You'll Learn

Undestanding Cortisol & Stress

The Exercise Trap

Intermittent Fasting Truth

Practical Stress Release Strategies

About Molly McNamee

Molly McNamee is a Los Angeles-based personal trainer and hormone health coach and founder of MFit Workouts. Since 2013, she's been helping women break free from the cycle of stress-driven exercise and discover a way of living that truly supports their bodies. Through her signature Safe Burn Method, she teaches short, effective, stress-conscious workouts and lifestyle shifts that leave you energized, not exhausted.

Free Resources:

• Download Molly's free ebook "Conquer Your Cortisol"
• Includes cortisol symptom checklist and workout modifications
• Free consultation call included with ebook download

Connect with Molly:

• Website: mollymcnamee.com

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Rose Wippich is an Energy Alchemist, Reiki Master, and host of Chat Off The Mat—a podcast exploring energy, empowerment, and transformation for women. She helps women embody their Empress energy and rewrite the narrative of aging through her book Empress Rising: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom & Rewrite the Rules of Aging. 👑

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Wear your crown proudly and live the magic. 👑

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What if wellness wasn't about doing more — but about reconnecting with the whole you? In this episode of Chat Off The Mat, Rose sits down with Corbin Chase, a holistic medical intuitive and psychic medium based in southern Maine, to explore what it truly means to live in alignment with your body, your spirit, and the natural world.

Corbin spent over a decade in corporate America, where she created the first global well-being organization at a major tech company, before following her calling to establish Corbin Chase Health. Today she works with clients nationally and internationally, helping them achieve optimal health through holistic, spiritual, and intuitive living.

Corbin shares why your body is always communicating with you — and how tuning in, not outsourcing, is the real path to wellness. We explore the spiritual side of physical symptoms, why diet culture fails us, and how unprocessed experiences can manifest as illness. Plus, her powerful take on anxiety, self-love, and what it means to truly surrender into who you are now.

"Every single thing that you have been through is a rock that hasn't been turned over yet. On the other side of that rock is your gold nugget." — Corbin Chase

Corbin Chase is a holistic medical intuitive and psychic medium based in southern Maine. After over a decade in corporate America — where she created the first global well-being organization at a major tech company — she followed her calling to establish Corbin Chase Health, working with clients nationally and internationally to achieve optimal health through holistic and spiritual living.

Links & Resources

• Corbin Chase Website: https://corbinchase.health
• Corbin's Instagram: @spiritualhealthexpert
• Podcast Discount: Use code SPIRITUALHEALTHEXPERT at checkout for 20% off a one-on-one session with Corbin
• Corbin's Podcast: Sacred Lives, Sovereign Communities (Season 2 coming soon)

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Empress Rising: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom, and Rewrite the Rules of Aging 👑 Don’t miss your chance to step into your reign as an Empress — your wisdom years are your most radiant yet.

Rose Wippich is an Energy Alchemist, Reiki Master, and host of Chat Off The Mat—a podcast exploring energy, empowerment, and transformation for women. She helps women embody their Empress energy and rewrite the narrative of aging through her book Empress Rising: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom & Rewrite the Rules of Aging. 👑

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