Ever feel stuck in the same patterns no matter what you try? You might be living out a soul contract. In this episode of LaidOPEN Podcast, Charna sits down with Gellyahnah, a channel for divine wisdom and spiritual guidance, to uncover how your karmic and spiritual blueprint might be shaping your life, and how to break free.

What you'll discover in this episode:

• The difference between soul and spirit
• What a soul contract really is
• How your birth name rules impact your path
• The origins of sound frequency and energy healing
• How karmic patterns show up in your body and relationships
• Tools for self-discovery, awakening, and breaking recurring cycles
• The power of forgiveness, free will, and validation over victimhood

Whether you're exploring energy healing, spiritual awakening, karmic cycles, or practical guidance for self-growth, this episode gives you insights you can start using immediately.

🎧 Listen, subscribe, and start uncovering your soul's blueprint today.

If you've ever wondered if anyone can really develop their psychic abilities? This episode is for you. I sit down with Chase McCarty, the creator of Social RV, an app that gamifies remote viewing, intuition, and all the weird little psychic skills you didn't think you could train. We talk about psi abilities like remote viewing and intuitive perception. Chase shares how he went from a skeptic to someone who built a digital space to help people train their intuition and perceptual capacities in a structured, measurable, and safe way.

We talk about what psi really means, not as mysticism but as a capacity that we all have, and how early research — including government remote viewing studies and platforms like the Telepathy Tapes — helped shape modern interest in these abilities. Chase recounts the origins of his own journey and what it felt like to test these practices on himself.

Together we explore how the Social RV app works, what it's like to practice remote viewing, and how intuitive perception feels in the body — including physical sensations like bilocation or subconscious symbolism that show up during practice. We also talk about how trauma and hyper‑sensitivity can heighten perceptual attunements, how to distinguish intuition from fear responses, and why gamifying these practices might help normalize and destigmatizepsi‑related experiences in everyday life.

This conversation is both grounded and expansive, offering practical ways to explore intuition, sharpen perceptual awareness, and approach psi practice with safety, curiosity, and care. If you've ever wondered about the space between intuition and unconscious intelligence, or how you might train that capacity, this episode meets you there.

The episode closes with Chase guiding a 12-minute meditation, designed to help you fine-tune your psychic senses, connect with subtle energies, and tap into your intuition in a tangible way. It's not just a talk, it's a hands-on experience for anyone curious about the unseen.

Find Social RV and start training your psi skills at https://www.socialrv.com.

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In this episode of LaidOPEN, I'm joined by Gabrielle Felder, author of The Five Blessings of Ifá.

We talk about returning to spiritual lineage, writing about Ifá as a living oral tradition, and what it meant for Gabrielle to publish this work after being raised Baptist. She shares how being on ancestral land in the American South changed her relationship to history and belonging.

We explore Oshun and Obatala, gender expansiveness in Yoruba cosmology, burnout and joyful militancy, and how to remain spiritually grounded in times of cultural instability.

LaidOPEN offers intimate conversations at the intersection of sexuality, spirituality, and relational healing. If you're longing for depth, warmth, and nuance, follow the show and share this episode with someone who might need it.

Show Notes:

00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
02:42 – Writing Process
04:18 – Family, Faith & Secrecy
08:06 – Parents at the Book Event
09:24 – Publishing as Coming Out
12:26 – Writing About Ifá
14:11 – Southern Ancestry
18:12 – Embodying the Land
22:30 – Entering Ifá
24:43 – Mississippi River & Oshun
27:22 – Orishas & Creativity
28:03 – Beyond the Love Goddess Trope
29:00 – Yoruba Language & Gender
31:22 – Orishas & Gender Fluidity
34:18 – Micro-Acts of Freedom
35:31 – Burnout & Joy
47:17 – Collapse & Rebuilding
52:22 – Spiritual Hygiene
55:34 – Closing

In this episode of LaidOPEN Podcast, I sit down with Mayan astrologer, cacao ceremonialist, and author Christine Olivia Hernandez to talk about ritual, gratitude, discernment, and how to live in alignment with your natural rhythm.

Christine shares how Mayan astrology and the Sacred Calendar can help you understand who you are and how your energy is meant to move, rather than forcing yourself into systems that lead to burnout and self doubt. We explore gratitude as an embodied, devotional practice, not a bypass, and how daily ritual can support nervous system regulation during uncertain times.

We also have an honest conversation about the abuse of power and sexual energy in spiritual and ceremonial spaces, and why discernment is essential when working with teachers, rituals, and plant medicines. Christine talks about ceremonial cacao as a heart opening ally when sourced and used with integrity.

The episode includes an exploration of Mayan astrology, elements, the Tree of Life, ancestral memory, and how challenges often reveal our deepest strengths. We close with a guided practice to support grounding and inner connection.

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00:00 Introduction and special episode announcement
00:26 Meet Christine Olivia Hernandez
02:30 Daily practices and the power of gratitude
03:59 Maltiox and gratitude as a lived exchange
06:25 Navigating personal and collective challenges with gratitude
09:17 Grounding, protection, and energetic hygiene rituals
12:29 The healing power of ceremonial cacao and why sourcing matters
20:25 Understanding the Mayan Sacred Calendar and sacred time
24:28 The abuse of power and sexual energy in spiritual spaces
30:41 Navigating ceremony and teachers with discernment
31:16 Learning through hardship, devotion, and gratitude
32:57 Mayan astrology, elements, and energetic makeup
33:55 Exploring the Tree of Life and inherent strengths
37:28 Stability, astrology, and building a life that fits
41:29 Past lives, synchronicities, and ancestral memory
49:35 Guided practice for grounding and inner connection
53:07 Closing thoughts, resources, and next steps

In this episode of the LaidOPEN Podcast, host Charna Cassell sits down with content creator Taylor Perkins, better known on social media as Cult Daddy, for a deep conversation about spirituality, embodiment, trauma, and reclaiming personal truth after high control religion.

Taylor shares his journey growing up Mormon, achieving financial success, losing everything, and experiencing a profound spiritual awakening that reshaped how he understands consciousness, meaning, and self expression. Together they explore psychedelics as one possible tool for unlearning indoctrination while emphasizing the importance of safety, integration, and nervous system awareness.

This episode dives into paradox, expansion versus ascension, parenting as a mirror for inner child healing, embodied boundaries, trauma responses, relationships as reflections, and how suffering can become a signal for realignment rather than something to escape.

A grounded and compassionate conversation for anyone questioning inherited beliefs, navigating spiritual awakening, or seeking a more embodied and self directed path.

Show Notes:

Manifesting isn't about wanting harder, visualizing longer, or thinking positively enough. In this episode of the LaidOPEN Podcast, Charna Cassell sits down with master manifestor, psychic medium, and intuitive Colette Baron-Reid to unpack why so many people feel stuck despite "doing all the right things" and what actually creates change.

Colette shares her unconventional approach to manifestation through meditative drawing, a practice designed to retrain the brain, regulate the nervous system, and bring the body into alignment with what you're calling in. Together, they explore the science behind creativity and brain plasticity, why alignment matters more than intention, and how art can act as a bridge between intuition and reality.

The conversation also weaves through Colette's personal spiritual journey, including her path to sobriety, her evolving relationship with a higher power, and the collaborative creation of her latest book. Along the way, Colette offers practical exercises and grounded insights you can use immediately to shift patterns, release emotional blocks, and approach manifestation as a lived practice rather than a fantasy.

This episode is for anyone who feels like manifesting hasn't worked for them and is ready to understand why and how to do it differently.

Chapter Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and welcoming Colette Baron-Reid

00:25 Manifestation, brain science, and why intention alone isn't enough

01:42 Colette's work, background, and the origins of her new book

03:12 The intersection of art, neuroscience, and manifestation

08:36 Colette's spiritual journey and the influence of New Thought

09:54 Why art is a powerful tool for manifesting and alignment

11:47 Synchronicity and collaborating with artist Anna Denning

16:00 Alignment, intuition, and lived personal experience

21:02 Gratitude and daily practices that support manifestation

28:31 The role of creativity and drawing in mental health

31:57 Synchronicity, spirituality, and meaning making

32:34 Finding comfort in non denominational spiritual spaces

34:01 Sobriety, 12 step programs, and redefining a higher power

39:55 Intention, energy, and embodied awareness

41:23 Manifestation through inner work and nervous system training

44:39 Everyday synchronicity and reflection

49:13 Finding meaning in challenge and uncertainty

51:05 Practical drawing and emotional release exercises

57:17 Closing thoughts and resources

In this episode of the LaidOPEN Podcast, host Charna Cassell sits down with Elizabeth Rea, an evidentiary clairvoyant psychic medium and former psychic detective whose work has evolved from solving cold murder cases with federal agents to advising high-net-worth founders and investors behind the scenes.

Elizabeth shares how a near-death experience at sixteen cracked open her psychic perception, setting her on a path shaped by trauma, intuition, and non-conventional intelligence. Together, Charna and Elizabeth explore different forms of psy ability, how trauma can act as a doorway to spiritual awakening, and the ethical responsibility that comes with seeing beyond dominant ways of knowing.

The conversation also dives into the realities of living with heightened perception, navigating relationships, choosing discernment over disclosure, and why Elizabeth now works exclusively with influential, heart-centered leaders to help them avoid unseen risks and identify opportunities others miss. Grounded, candid, and surprisingly pragmatic, this episode reframes psychic ability as a form of intelligence meant to be used with integrity, precision, and purpose.

Show Notes

00:00 Introduction to the LaidOPEN Podcast

00:24 Meet Elizabeth Rea: Clairvoyant Psychic Medium

00:33 Exploring Psychic Abilities and Near-Death Experiences

01:25 The Role of Trauma in Spiritual Awakening

03:23 Elizabeth's Journey and Psychic Development

07:39 Working with Law Enforcement

17:39 From Psychic Detective to Corporate Medium

19:29 Navigating Personal and Professional Life as a Psychic

23:49 The Story We Tell Ourselves

24:22 Near-Death Experience and Bliss

25:47 Precognition and Psychic Abilities

26:32 The Faja Building Murder Case

30:05 The Telepathy Tapes and CIA Infiltration

35:40 Developing Intuition and Psychic Abilities

37:51 Community and Psychic Development

43:27 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

In this episode of LaidOPEN Podcast, I open up about my own deepening journey with Kundalini Yoga and sit with one of the teachers who has guided so much of that unfolding. Amanbir is a Kundalini Yoga teacher and trainer who has spent more than two years empowering and training thousands of students across the planet. His teaching blends traditional Kundalini lineage, Chinese medicine, astrology, and nervous system intelligence in a way that cuts through noise and brings you right into the truth of your own experience.

We explore what Kundalini practice actually feels like inside a real human body and why it has the power to open your heart in ways that are both tender and undeniable. We talk about how mantra, breath, mudra and repetitive movement shift emotional patterns and help move trauma, especially the inherited stories that live in our cells. We get into the beauty and intensity of transformation, the importance of community and consistent practice, and the courage it takes to let yourself soften and expand at the same time.

Amanbir also shares a simple breath practice you can use whenever you feel overwhelmed, disconnected or pulled into old habits. His presence is steady and deeply compassionate, and this conversation offers a grounded entry point into a practice that can change the way you meet yourself.

If you have ever wondered what Kundalini can open in you, this episode brings you right to the heart of it.

Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction to LaidOPEN Podcast

00:18 Meet Amanbir: Kundalini Yoga Teacher and Trainer

03:20 Amanbir's Journey into Kundalini Yoga

06:31 The Power and Benefits of Mantra

09:22 Personal Experiences with Mantra and Healing

14:51 Understanding Mudras and Repetitive Movements

16:58 Intense Experiences and Kundalini Yoga

23:11 Processing Ancestral Trauma through Practice

25:35 Navigating Workplace Dynamics with Mindfulness

26:54 The Power of Personal Practice

30:05 Community and Teacher Training

32:09 Astrology and Historical Patterns

35:19 Pluto's Influence and Personal Transformation

43:34 Breath Practice for Inner Calm

47:22 Final Thoughts and Resources