Reclaim Your Magic

The Spirit vs. The System: Reclaiming the Magic of Childhood Education

What if education wasn’t about performance or pressure — but about protecting the wonder of childhood?
In this episode of Reclaim Your Magic, we explore a radically different way of thinking about parenting and education — one that sees children not just as minds to fill, but as beings of body, soul, and spirit.
As a homeschooling mama who loves the Waldorf approach, I’ve come to deeply value how education can nurture a child’s imagination, curiosity, and inner life. But this conversation isn’t only for homeschoolers. The ideas we explore here apply to any parent, teacher, or caregiver who wants to preserve the magic of childhood—no matter where or how children are educated.
Instead of asking “How do we make children succeed?” we ask a deeper question: Who is this child becoming?
In this conversation we explore:
✨ Why wonder and imagination are essential to childhood ✨ How Waldorf education approaches the spirit of the child ✨ What children need in an educator/parent ✨ How parenting can awaken our own sense of magic
Later in the episode, Waldorf educator Rainbow Rosenbloom shares insights from decades of teaching and his work with Live Education curriculum.
🌿 Learn more: live-education.com
If you're curious about alternative education, Waldorf homeschooling, spirituality in parenting, or raising deeply connected children, this conversation will open a new perspective.
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Chinese Astrology Explained: The Year of the Fire Horse, Your Element & What AI Means for 2026

Curious about the Year of the Fire Horse, Chinese Astrology, and what 2026 has in store — including the rise of AI?
In this episode, astrologer Hagan Fox joins me to break down Chinese Astrology in a simple, practical way, from the five elements and how they shape personality to the major astrological shifts influencing technology and global change. Whether you’re new to astrology or already studying it, you’ll gain insight into what these cosmic cycles mean for your life, energy, and future.
We also explore the role of Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn in 2026, key timeframes to watch, and how astrology connects to innovation and transformation.
🎧 In this episode: • Chinese Astrology basics & history • The five elements and what yours says about you • The meaning of the Year of the Fire Horse • Astrology predictions for 2026 & AI trends • Major planetary influences shaping the future
Perfect for anyone interested in astrology, personal growth, and what’s coming next.
 
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Parenting with Astrology: How to Use Your Child's Birth Chart to Better Understand and Support Them

Every parent has thought - what is going on with my kid? Why is he/she behaving this way, how do I support them in the best way possible? Well, their birth chart has the answer. Tara Vogel, Parenting Astrologer and Founder of Luminary Parenting joins me to discuss how astrology was so impactful for her as a parent of 3 that she shifted her entire career to focus on it. We also discuss..
Where to look in your child's natal chart
What planets are the most important at different ages
The important connecting of Moon & Mother
The connection between Sun & Father
The importance of understanding your child's elemental nature (fire, water, air, earth) and it's impact on your parenting style
The significance of the moon in childhood development
Astrology as a tool for deeper emotional connect & self-discovery
If you want to dive deeper, Tara is teaching Parenting Astrology School January 2026 - sign-up here: https://luminaryparenting.lpages.co/p...
Connect with Tara (guest): https://www.instagram.com/luminarypar...
Connect with Jess (host):   / _therealjess_  

Your Nervous System - The Missing Link To Your Health & Wellness

I was doing all the health & wellness things -- supplements, working out, grounding. But I still felt & looked exhausted. Then it hit me, my nervous system is out of whack. And it had been most of my life. Once I started focusing on regulation, everything came back together. I could feel my life force strengthening. If you think you might be in the same boat, this conversation is for you!
Dr. Kristyn Silver-Brook, chiropractor & founder of Mamala, joins me to dive into the power of the nervous system, the importance of regulating it, signs of dysregulation, and how experiences such as pregnancy and motherhood can impact it.
We also get into some other fun things like her insights on chiropractic care, the significance of sleep, meditation, and nature in healing, the concept of spirit babies and the transformative experience of childbirth, emphasizing the need to trust one's intuition and embrace the journey of motherhood.
 
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Connect with Dr. Kristyn Silver-Brook: Here

What Is Numerology And How Do You Use It?

Today we sat down with Kaitlyn Kaerhart - an intuitive numerologist, astrologer and best-selling author - to delve into the world of numerology, explore its significance, key concepts, and how to use it to better understand your life purpose. We discuss the importance of one's life path and destiny numbers, the concept of karmic lessons and debts, and the role of personal year cycles. Kaitlyn shares her insights on the intuitive aspects of numerology, the significance of joy and movement in life, and the purpose of spiritual growth. 
 
Connect with Host, Jess Phillips: @_therealjess_
Connect with Guest, Kaitlyn Kaerhart: @Kaerhart
 
Takeaways:
- Numerology is an ancient branch of esoteric wisdom that uses numbers to understand ourselves.
- The life path number indicates the path we are meant to walk in life.
- Karmic lessons and debts reveal areas where we need to grow and correct past mistakes.
- Personal year cycles help us understand the energy available to us each year.
- Master numbers like 11, 22, and 33 carry unique challenges and responsibilities.
- We choose our names and birthdays to fulfill our soul's purpose.
- Life is a journey of learning and growth, with each experience contributing to our evolution.

The Magic of Tantra & Conscious Cannabis

How do you work consciously with Cannabis? What is Tantra? If you are new to these topics, our guest, Zipporah, is an expert in both. She integrates both for her clients and shares her tips & knowledge on both.
 
What is Tantra? Is it all about sex or is there something deeper, something mystical & creative to it? Is it a path to better understanding yourself? And how can consciously using cannabis help open you up to the mysteries of life?
 
Here are just a few topics we discuss related to Cannabis & Tantra:
Connecting with your ancestors
Understanding your purpose / life path
Feeling a connecting with the divine
The ancient practice of Tantra
How sex magic has been hidden from plain sight
How to use Tantra to manifest quicker
The path to becoming a Tantric Priestess
Connect with the host, Jess Phillips:  http://instagram.com/_THEREALJESS_
Connect with the guest, Zipporah: https://www.instagram.com/zipporah.thehighpriestess
 

How To Rethink Your Creative Process

In this conversation, we explore the nature of creativity and its importance in personal growth and self-expression. We discuss the challenges of creative blocks, the significance of carving out time for inspiration, and the role of feminine archetypes in the creative process. The discussion also delves into the journey of creation, highlighting the importance of trust and intuition, and concludes with an exploration of tarot as a tool for connecting with the divine and enhancing creativity.
Connect with Jess Phillips, host:   / _therealjess_  
Connect with Lucia Dami:   / lucia.dami   and https://luciadami.com/
 
Takeaways:
-Creativity is not just about art; it's a way of living.
-Inspiration requires intentionality and space.
-Creative blocks often stem from neglecting personal needs.
-The feminine archetypes influence how we express creativity. 
-Daily rituals can enhance receptivity to creativity.
-Every individual has a unique creative voice and perspective.

Connecting with Your Angels & Spirit Guides

Who are our angels & spirit guides? What purpose do they serve? Do we all have them & how do we tap into them? And of course, how do we learn to trust the messages we receive? The magic in this episode is powerful, don't miss it.
 
Connect with host, Jess Phillips:  https://www.instagram.com/_therealjess_
Connect with guest, Ana Maria Pineda: https://www.instagram.com/anamariapinedacom   and for a reading with Ana Maria check out her website: https://anamariapineda.com/
 

The Essence of Shamanic Astrology w/ Tami Brunk

Curious about Shamanic Astrology? 
In this episode we discuss:
What is Shamanic Astrology? And how is it different from Western Astrology?
The role that Venus plays in the embodiment of your feminine
The importance of the Moon in your chart
How your rising indicates your purpose
Connect with Jess Phillips:
https://www.instagram.com/_THEREALJESS_
https://www.youtube.com/@reclaimyourmagicpodcast
 
Connect with Tami Brunk:
https://www.tamibrunk.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@tamibrunk3823
https://www.instagram.com/tamibrunk