Getting to Know Woo

Episode 17 - Getting to Know Your Inner Sanctuary

Host Natasha Levinger and her co-host/husband/producer, Brett, talk about allowing yourself to know what you know and act when you're ready.
In this episode, they talk about:
Early birthday presents for Natasha!
Excitement vs gratitude
New recording setup! (sorry for all the "popping p's!"; I'll figure it out)
Real-time application of ICH skills!
Talking to inner child before conflict (or other challenge)
Our imaginary drug dealers need to get their shit together
Sexist dentists (well, one in particular)
Building a magical land
Connecting to future self/guides/etc
Who to invite to your magical land
Natasha's getting buff
This week's energy report
And more!
And...
Pre-order Natasha's book (Healing Your Inner Child) and get a free recorded class! More info to come soon...
You can schedule a healing or learn about about Natasha's work by visiting highestlighthealing.com
Don't forget to rate/review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and tell your friends about us
Also, if you sign up for Natasha's newsletter, you'll get three free guided audio meditations, including one on clearing your chakras!
Send questions or show topic suggestions to gettingtoknowwoo@gmail.com
 
Getting to Know Woo is a weekly podcast dedicated to dispelling the rhetoric that so-called "woo-woo" practices such as energy work, energy healing, inner child healing, chakra clearing, and more are impractical and ineffective, and instead are pragmatic, transformative, and powerful.
 
Mention on the show:
Secret Language of Light oracle deck by Denise Jarvie
Nicole Piar of Ghost Kitten Art
 

Episode 16 - Getting to Know Pure Magic with Judika Illes

Host Natasha Levinger and her co-host/husband/producer, Brett, are thrilled to interview Judika Illes, author of Pure Magic and about a billion other books on magic, tarot, spells, spirits and all things "woo".
In this episode, they discuss:
The practical nature of magic
What a culture's vocabulary reveals about it
Talking to your ancestors
The role of experience in practicing magic
"If you're human, you can do it."
The importance of "maybe"
Brett's feud with Jen Rondeau
Judy, Judy, Judy! (Brett was wrong)
Natasha's 2023 playlist
Making a playlist for your inner child
Incoming inspiration this week!
And more!
And...
Natasha's book, Healing Your Inner Child, is available for pre-order now on Amazon.
You can schedule a healing or learn about about Natasha's work by visiting highestlighthealing.com
Don't forget to rate/review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and tell your friends about us
Also, if you sign up for Natasha's newsletter, you'll get three free guided audio meditations, including one on clearing your chakras!
Send questions or show topic suggestions to gettingtoknowwoo@gmail.com
Getting to Know Woo is a weekly podcast dedicated to dispelling the rhetoric that so-called "woo-woo" practices such as energy work, energy healing, inner child healing, chakra clearing, and more are impractical and ineffective, and instead are pragmatic, transformative, and powerful.
 
Mentioned in the show:
Judika's instagram
Judika's twitter
Cool Jen Rondeau
Spite by Bill Nomates
"Judy, Judy, Judy..." vs "judyjudyjudy"
 

Episode 15 - Getting to Know Knowing What You Know

Host Natasha Levinger and her co-host/husband/producer, Brett, talk about allowing yourself to know what you know and act when you're ready.
In this episode, they talk about
Healing Brett's relationship to tradition
The need to understand "Why"
Natasha's new workout
"The Wolf" haircut
Taking action when you're ready
How your inner child affects your interacctions
Giving your inner child "air time"
Knowing when you need to act
How knowledge can lead to self-compassion
We're still in Mars retrograde
Going at your own pace
And more!
And...
Natasha's book, Healing Your Inner Child, is available for pre-order now on Amazon.
You can schedule a healing or learn about about Natasha's work by visiting highestlighthealing.com
Don't forget to rate/review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and tell your friends about us
Also, if you sign up for Natasha's newsletter, you'll get three free guided audio meditations, including one on clearing your chakras!
Send questions or show topic suggestions to gettingtoknowwoo@gmail.com
Getting to Know Woo is a weekly podcast dedicated to dispelling the rhetoric that so-called "woo-woo" practices such as energy work, energy healing, inner child healing, chakra clearing, and more are impractical and ineffective, and instead are pragmatic, transformative, and powerful.
Mentioned in the show:
Nicole Piar's "Witch Cats" oracle deck
Gretchen Rubin's "The Happiness Project"
Ladder strength training workouts
Asheville hairdresser Coty Lillard at Sola Studios
Britten LaRue's workshop about intentions
 

Episode 14 - Getting to Know Intention Setting

Host Natasha Levinger and her co-host/husband/producer, Brett, talk about setting intentions at this time of New Year's Resolutions.
In this episode, they talk cover
The very inward, hiberating, restful energy right now
How much Natasha loves Die Hard and Bruce Willis
Natasha's good friends Liz and Nene
Natasha & Brett's Hannukah routine, such as it is
Brett's journey into magick (with a c-k)
The power of a regular schedule for spiritual practices
Setting intentions/resolutions
The human need for support systems to effect change
Pairing internal & external goals
Being drawn to making friends locally
This week's energy report
And more!
And...
Natasha's book, Healing Your Inner Child, is available for pre-order now on Amazon.
You can schedule a healing or learn about about Natasha's work by visiting highestlighthealing.com
Don't forget to rate/review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and tell your friends about us
Also, if you sign up for Natasha's newsletter, you'll get three free guided audio meditations, including one on clearing your chakras!
Send questions or show topic suggestions to gettingtoknowwoo@gmail.com
Getting to Know Woo is a weekly podcast dedicated to dispelling the rhetoric that so-called "woo-woo" practices such as energy work, energy healing, inner child healing, chakra clearing, and more are impractical and ineffective, and instead are pragmatic, transformative, and powerful.
 
Mentioned in the show:
High Magick by Damien Echols
Amanda Yates Garcia
Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker
 

Episode 13 - Getting Know the Akashic Records with Jonathan Koe

Host Natasha Levinger and her co-host/husband/producer, Brett, are thrilled to talk to Jonathan Koe, queer mystic, astrologer, energy healer and Akashic Records reader.
In this extra special interview, they talk about
Open lovingness vs love bombing
Feeling intuition in your boady
Intention vs. Impact
Akashic Records as a limitless spiritual resource
Both-And vs. Either-Or
The divinity of the Akashic Records vs. the humanity of the "reader"
Letting trust be your vehicle to learning the records
How to cultivate trust when learning esoteric or "woo" subjects
Growing from and through trauma
You can choose to ignore the advice the Akashic Records provide
How your relationship to the Akashic Records can change over time
Colonialist notions inherent in the concept of the Akashic Records
Caution around the idea of universality
And more!
And...
The Holiday Survival Meditation Bundle is on sale for only a little bit longer.  Learn more here.
Natasha's book, Healing Your Inner Child, is available for pre-order now on Amazon.
You can schedule a healing or learn about about Natasha's work by visiting highestlighthealing.com
Don't forget to rate/review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and tell your friends about us
Also, if you sign up for Natasha's newsletter, you'll get three free guided audio meditations, including one on clearing your chakras!
Send questions or show topic suggestions to gettingtoknowwoo@gmail.com
Getting to Know Woo is a weekly podcast dedicated to dispelling the rhetoric that so-called "woo-woo" practices such as energy work, energy healing, inner child healing, chakra clearing, and more are impractical and ineffective, and instead are pragmatic, transformative, and powerful.
 
Mentioned in the show:
Jonathan's podcast, Healing the Spirit
Jonathan's website
Jonathan's instagram (@nate_qi)
Linda Howe
Daniela Gil
Leah Garza
Helen Vonderheide
 

Episode 12 - Getting to Know EFT with Kate Hennessey

Host Natasha Levinger and her co-host/husband/producer, Brett, welcome Kate Hennessey to talk about Emotional Freedom Technique (aka, EFT or Tapping).  Kate is an EFT Tapping Practitioner, Licensed Massage Therapist, and Self-Care Coach helping highly sensitive souls and empaths cultivate calm, compassion, and confidence.
In the interview, they talk about
The origins of Emotional Freedom Therapy
How EFT is helpful for those that have trouble sitting still for meditating
And also for those not very connected to their bodies
Kate's path to becoming an EFT practitioner
The breadth of issues that can be addressed by EFT
 
In the rest of the episode, Natasha & Brett discuss 
Brett being excited about making a giant solid aluminum sphere!
Natasha being excited about not wearing makeup (#wokeuplikethis)
The miracle of the eyelash curler
The non-linearity of time
Energy report: angry soup, then clarity
And more!
And...
Natasha's book, Healing Your Inner Child, is available for pre-order now on Amazon.
You can schedule a healing or learn about Natasha's Awakening offering by visiting highestlighthealing.com
Don't forget to rate/review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and tell your friends about us
Also, if you sign up for Natasha's newsletter, you'll get three free guided audio meditations, including one on clearing your chakras!
Send questions or show topic suggestions to gettingtoknowwoo@gmail.com
Getting to Know Woo is a weekly podcast dedicated to dispelling the rhetoric that so-called "woo-woo" practices such as energy work, energy healing, inner child healing, chakra clearing, and more are impractical and ineffective, and instead are pragmatic, transformative, and powerful.
 
Mentioned in the show:
Kate's newsletter
Kate's tapping exercise on Insight Timer
Kate's tapping video on YouTube
Kate's website
Atlas Stones & Strongman Competition
 

Episode 11 - Getting to Know a Solo Episode

...aaaaaand we're back!  Well, Natasha's back with a shorter episode as Brett disappoints everyone by getting COVID.  (Don't worry, he's fine now).
This week, host Natasha Levinger  (sans co-host/husband/producer, Brett) talks about:
Is Natasha intimidating?
Embracing and loving your shadow side
Unexpected cat litter box maintenance
Wanting food to just appear on demand
Natasha's "bachelor" days
This week's energy report: small-scale miscommunication, and riding on top of a wave and laughing
and more!
And...
Pre-order yourself of copy Natasha's book, Healing Your Inner Child, on Barnes & Noble or Amazon!
Learn about Natasha's one-on-one, focused container offering, Awakening  at highestlighthealing.com
Be the first to find out when Natasha's new meditations are released by signing up for her newsletter.  Plus, you'll get three free guided audio meditations right away, including one on clearing your chakras!
Don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
Send questions or show topic suggestions to gettingtoknowwoo@gmail.com
Getting to Know Woo is a weekly podcast dedicated to dispelling the rhetoric that so-called "woo-woo" practices such as energy work, energy healing, inner child healing, chakra clearing, and more are impractical and ineffective, and instead are pragmatic, transformative, and powerful.

Episode 10 - Getting to Know Holiday Stress

Join Natasha Levinger and her co-host/husband/producer, Brett, as they discuss holiday stress!  In this episode they talk about:
the different ways the holidays affect people
what it means to be resisting emotions
techniques for allowing all your emotions
the myth of the floodgates
finding a name for fans of the podcast
the source of Brett's skepticism
which of them is low energy today
why their cat, Ron, is addicted to "the Sprinks"
The joy of local news in smaller markets
Brett's ridiculous (but effective!) workout routine
and more!
And...
Pre-order yourself of copy Natasha's book, Healing Your Inner Child, on Barnes & Noble or Amazon!
You can schedule a healing or learn about about Natasha's work by visiting highestlighthealing.com
Be the first to find out when Natasha's new meditations are released by signing up for her newsletter.  Plus, you'll get three free guided audio meditations right away, including one on clearing your chakras!
Don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
Send questions or show topic suggestions to gettingtoknowwoo@gmail.com
Getting to Know Woo is a weekly podcast dedicated to dispelling the rhetoric that so-called "woo-woo" practices such as energy work, energy healing, inner child healing, chakra clearing, and more are impractical and ineffective, and instead are pragmatic, transformative, and powerful.
 

Episode 9 - Getting to Know Trusting Yourself, with Dr. Ingrid Clayton, PhD

Host Natasha Levinger and her co-host/husband/producer, Brett, are so excited to talk to Dr. Ingrid Clayton, author of Believing Me: Healing from Narcissistic Abuse and Complex Trauma, the compelling and honest memoir of her emotional journey as a trauma survivor.
In the interview, they talk about
Reaching the universal through the specific
"The Levinger Bump"
The widespread damage caused by gaslighting
Fighting the idea of your abuse being "not that bad"
Beginning to identify as a trauma survivor
Complex PTSD
The freedom Ingrid felt when her abuser died
The compulsion and drive to write her story
Investigating her own personal history
Accessing her fight response despite decades spent as a fawner
In the rest of the episode, Natasha & Brett discuss 
How much the podcast is like QVC
How to find time for things you want to do
The relative thickness of cardboard
Lack of media coverage for "black" news
"Viscous" is grosser than "gooey"
The energy of the week ahead
And more!
And...
Don't forget to rate/review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and tell your friends about us
Natasha's book, Healing Your Inner Child, is available for pre-order now on Amazon.
You can schedule a healing or learn about about Natasha's work by visiting highestlighthealing.com
Also, if you sign up for Natasha's newsletter, you'll get three free guided audio meditations, including one on clearing your chakras!
Send questions or show topic suggestions to gettingtoknowwoo@gmail.com
Getting to Know Woo is a weekly podcast dedicated to dispelling the rhetoric that so-called "woo-woo" practices such as energy work, energy healing, inner child healing, chakra clearing, and more are impractical and ineffective, and instead are pragmatic, transformative, and powerful.
 
Mentioned in the show:
Ingrid's instagram and youtube channel
Higher Learning podcast with Van Lathan & Rachel Lindsay
The 1975
 
 

Episode 8 - Getting to Know Botanical & Protection Magic with Amy Blackthorn

Join Natasha Levinger and her co-host/husband/producer, Brett, as they discuss botanical and protection magic with Amy Blackthorn, author of the new books Blackthorn's Botanical Wellness and Blackthorn's Protection Magic!  They talk about how to listen to plants, giving plants appropriate reverence, Amy's early start with a love of plants, self-defense, martial arts, Amy's 15 years in executive protection, combining real-world security with protection magic, and more!
In the rest of the episode, Natasha & Brett discuss being in a numerological "9 year", the most fallish fall that ever falled, the tumultuous Mars retrograde, techniques for re-centering and groundsing, and more!
And...
Natasha's book, Healing Your Inner Child, is available for pre-oder now on Amazon.
You can schedule a healing or learn about about Natasha's work by visiting highestlighthealing.com
Also, if you sign up for Natasha's newsletter, you'll get three free guided audio meditations, including one on clearing your chakras!
Don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
Send questions or show topic suggestions to gettingtoknowwoo@gmail.com
Getting to Know Woo is a weekly podcast dedicated to dispelling the rhetoric that so-called "woo-woo" practices such as energy work, energy healing, inner child healing, chakra clearing, and more are impractical and ineffective, and instead are pragmatic, transformative, and powerful.
 
Mentioned in the show:
Amy's Instagram and Twitter
Tess's weekly online moment of mindfulness, Sunday Circle.
Felicia Bender, the Practical Numerologist
Gingiber Designs & Goods by Stacie Bloomfield
Molly McCord, Intuitive Astrologer