Hi there, I'm Aila Osm! I dissect pop culture topics and connect it to ethics! www. ExistentialStarStuff.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/existential-star-stuff/support
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Hosts, Jenny & Carissa were going about their busy lives as two successful business women in their chosen fields. Spirituality was the last thing on their minds. Until two years ago when s@!t hit the fan in both their lives rocking their beliefs and setting them on a quest to find answers to some existential questions. So. Many. Questions. And then magic started happening. This is their adventure exploring all the extraordinary ways we can connect to the universe. "So guided" is a one stop s ...
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Want to know the most common question we get asked? “Have you tried…?” If it’s woo-woo, there’s a good chance we have. And today, we’re spilling all the details in our first-ever Woo Woo Reviews episode. From ancient practices to modern energy gadgets, we’re sharing what they are, what it was like to actually do them, and our unfiltered 1–10 rating…
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We signed up for a guided labyrinth walk knowing next to nothing. One of us hadn’t even heard of the movie (we’ll let you guess who)! We expected something cool, but didn’t expect enough to create an episode. Well, we were wrong. This experience turned into one of our favorite things and opened up a whole new way to look at the universe, utilizing …
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Written in the Stars -The Power of Your Birth Chart
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45:50We all know our sign. Hi, two Scorpios here and proud of it. But what if that was just the beginning? Horoscopes are fun, but they barely scratch the surface. Behind your sun sign is an entire cosmic blueprint: your birth chart. It maps out where all the planets were the moment you took your first breath, and it reveals patterns, truths, and timing…
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More Laws, More Magic- Part 2 Spiritual Laws of the Universe
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40:45We weren’t done. There are more laws that can change your life. In Part 2, we’re picking up where we left off—diving into the rest of the 12 spiritual laws that are quietly shaping everything from your timing to your purpose (even if you don’t realize it yet). These laws aren’t rules to follow… they’re more like energy patterns that just click once…
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Did you know there are 12 spiritual laws of the universe? Bet you can name one…Yep…Law of Attraction. But what about the other eleven? They’re just as powerful—and they might already be shaping your life in ways you haven’t even realized yet. Today, we’re kicking off Part 1 of our two-part series on the Spiritual Laws of the Universe. These laws ar…
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Welcome to our most requested episode topic...Crystals! Crystals come up all the time in our conversations, but we’ve never done a full episode on them — until now. This isn’t a how-to or a deep dive into crystal properties. It’s just us sharing how we really use and connect with them in everyday life — what we love, what’s worked for us, and where…
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Mr. Money, Past Lives, and a Near Death Experience
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46:04This episode wasn’t planned—just a real conversation that unfolded like all the best ones do. We sat down to catch up, and suddenly we were deep in topics that made us think: wait, people need to hear this. So we hit record. First, we talk about money—not in the way it’s usually framed, but as energy. We share one simple question to uncover your hi…
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Breathwork: Our Trip to Another Dimension
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59:22We’ve done a lot of things in the name of self-discovery—but trying breathwork? That took us out of this world. What started with total resistance (spoiler: we don’t even like to breathe) turned into one of the most powerful, mind-bending experiences we’ve ever had. In this episode, we share what really happened when we went deep into a session of …
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This. Is. The. Episode. I’ve been begging Jenny to share her manifesting method for years—because she’s the real deal. The girl who says it, feels it, sends it into the universe… and then it actually happens. Finally, she put it all together and is sharing her “how to” guide for manifestation for all of us to try. In this episode of So Guided, Jenn…
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Our Channeling Experience - What the Universe Told Us
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55:17What if you had one chance to ask the universe anything? Sounds simple, right? Yeah… not so much. Cue the overthinking, the pressure, and the serious hope that you don’t waste your shot. In this episode of So Guided, we stepped into a live channeling session, having no idea what to expect—but what we got was beyond anything we could’ve imagined. Om…
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We’re back!!! And this time, we’re diving into spirit animals—what they are, how they guide us, and whether they're signs, angels, universal messages, or all of the above! First, we made our own list of how spirit animals show up in our lives—guiding, protecting, and reminding us we’re part of something greater. Then, we took it to the experts. We …
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If you ever feel like you’re a little off balance or your energy isn’t flowing the way it should, it might be time to turn to your chakras! In this episode, Carissa and Jenny break down everything you need to know about chakras – from the grounding energy of the root chakra to the divine connection of the crown! These powerful energy centers influe…
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Please Tell Me This House Is NOT Haunted Too?
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1:00:36Ever wondered what it's like to live in a haunted house? Well, Carissa and Jenny don't have to wonder, as they've both had firsthand experiences in houses with those strange and paranormal energies. So it’s no surprise, since Jenny and her family just moved into their renovated but very old home, she found a paranormal expert to come investigate! I…
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Welcome Back! It may feel like it's been a while since you last caught up with Carissa and Jenny, but they're here and ready to dive into everything the universe has been throwing their way. Balancing their busy and chaotic lives with their spiritual endeavors has proven to be quite the challenge. In this bonus episode, they open up about what’s be…
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Today, Carissa and Jenny are celebrating the successful completion of season one of the so guided. podcast by sharing their top aha moments! They're wrapping up the season just as they started it – with a list. This episode is a tribute to their journey, big revelations, and the details that made their experiences unforgettable. Two years ago, Cari…
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Buckle up because this one is going to leave you speechless! After their episode on the Akashic Records, Jenny decided to have her own records read by a professional. At first, she was skeptical, but what she experienced was beyond anything she could have imagined. The reader accessed her Akashic Records and past lives directly, revealing recurring…
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We’re Not Witches, But Apparently, We Can Cast A Spell
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16:28Think back to the last time you made a wish while blowing out your birthday candles, set an intention to angel numbers, or wrote a poem for a loved one. These moments can be considered a form of casting a spell, and you might deem yourself a modern witch! Today, Carissa and Jenny reflect on modern witches and spellcasting. Even though negative conn…
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Ever wish you could Google search the inner workings of your soul? With Akashic Records, now you can! In today's episode, join Carissa and Jenny as they dive into Akashic Records and share their findings with you. Akashic Records are believed to hold the key to every thought, word, and deed of every living thing throughout all times. These powerful…
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Trigger Warning: Discussions of sexual assault, bullying, suicidal thoughts & baby loss When they started the podcast, Carissa and Jenny promised to be consistently authentic and never shy away from telling the whole truth about their journeys. They acknowledge that spirituality is not all unicorns and rainbows but also about confronting the darker…
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Have you heard of cacao? Carissa and Jenny hadn’t. When Carissa signed up for a cacao ceremony, she thought she was treating her husband to a chocolate tasting. Nope! Instead, they were introduced to something very different but certainly magical! Today, Carissa and Jenny are sipping on ceremonial cacao and sharing what it’s all about. Think of cac…
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This week, we are talking about one of our favorite topics, Spirit Guides: who and what are they, and how do we connect to them? We explore the ways each of us can connect to specific spirit guides and how they can show up for us whether we’re in need, or want to playfully call them in. They are definitely around! While our experiences with spirit …
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Past Life Details We Were Afraid to Share
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36:10Trigger Warning: Discussion of suicide and baby loss (8:02–9:33; 9:47–11:17; 13:28–13:55) Why are we so into Past Lives? This week we are sharing stories we were too afraid to share before: A dark secret Carissa held out on, and a funny possibility that Jenny is from a lost sacred land. As we talk through Carissa’s story, we uncover a theme that ha…
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Carissa and Jenny are asking questions about things they don’t have all the answers for — which is why they’re exploring DIY readings through their tarot and oracle card spreads. In this episode, Carissa and Jenny recap their week, which include signs from the external world and a mother-daughter card reading. They share the history and meaning of …
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Stumbling Upon Tinctures at a Witch Retreat
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28:06When Carissa and Jenny booked a weekend away at an intuition retreat, they expected to explore their spiritual side and try something new – little did they know just how far outside of their comfort zone it would take them. In this episode, Carissa and Jenny recap their introduction to tinctures, which are concentrated herbal extracts, and share th…
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So We Tried A Past Life Regression Part 1
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28:38In this episode, Carissa and Jenny connect immediately following Carissa’s past life regression session. Carissa explains the deep meditation hypnosis process and the various lifetimes she experienced, plus the thoughts and questions she had — and passed along to her hypnotherapist Simon Brown — along the way. Jenny finds similarities between their…
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In this episode, Carissa and Jenny cover all things reincarnation and past life regression. They outline examples of hints coming through from past lives and expand on their personal experiences and discuss if they believe in the concept. Carissa also prepares for her upcoming session with a past life regression therapist, a true “before” episode a…
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In today’s episode of so guided, we talk about everybody’s favorite buzzword: meditation. While Jenny has integrated meditation into her daily routine, it has never been a practice that “sticks” for Carissa. If, like Carissa, you understand the amazing benefits of meditation but you're struggling to make it a meaningful habit, this is the episode f…
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Experiencing a Healer: Before & After
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1:07:22Today’s episode details a classic “before and after” with a healer! Tune in to hear about our previous experiences with healers and the broad definition we use for the word healer. You’ll learn about Carissa and Jenny’s reasons for seeking a healer in the area and what they hope to get out of the experience. The second half of the episode is a debr…
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If the moon can impact the oceans, why wouldn't it impact us? Today, we explore the many ways in which the moon impacts us and the energy contained in each phase of the moon. We’ve always been in awe of the moon and moved by the full moon in particular, but in this episode, we talk about the ‘clean slate’ energy contained by the new moon and why it…
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This episode is a full debrief of Jenny’s session with Carissa’s Medium (the present that Carissa gave Jenny for her birthday)! In the first half of our conversation, which took place prior to the session, we talk about some of the experiences we’ve had with Mediums in the past, the importance of finding a Medium that you really connect with, and J…
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Each and every one of us possesses intuition. It’s not something that’s exclusive to the psychics or soothsayers of the world. If you take a minute to reflect, you’ll realize the abundance of “intuitive hits” in your life. In this episode, we identify and explain the different ways in which people receive intuition. You’ll learn about the different…
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When you see the same number or phrase popping up again and again, or a particular animal crosses your path during significant times in your life, you may pass these off as coincidences. We used to do the same, but we now believe that they are signs from the universe. In the first episode of so guided, we explore angel numbers, dreams, déjà vu, int…
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Please note that this episode carries a trigger warning for miscarriage. If you’re wondering “Who are you and why are you asking these questions?”, in this episode, you’ll hear the origin story for this podcast. Jenny sheds some light on her childhood and how the stories she told often came true before sharing the story of how she predicted a natur…
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The concept of astrocartography is very new to us, so we decided to delve in and see what it’s all about! Astrocartography is a branch of astrology that calculates the astrological significance of different locations. Your birth chart is read in relation to a map of the world, showing the ideal locations for you to find love, success, reckoning, an…
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Do you have questions about the curious mysteries of the spiritual? You’ve come to the right place. Welcome to so guided, a spiritual travel guide where our hosts Carissa and Jenny dive into an array of curious mysteries and unusual modalities with both belief and skepticism. From tarot cards to science, ghosts, past lives, Akashic records, and spi…
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Speed Interview Class Assignment | Rocket Photography With Jon Reino
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3:57Class Assignment! Will Post more Pop media ethics content soon! Check Out SpaceFlightNews.Org For more information! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/existential-star-stuff/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/existential-star-stuff/support…
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Veracity- Terraforming & Animal Crossing | Wanna Collab?
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13:20I started this whole thing without really providing an Intro, Sorry Im a noob! I want to hear what you're interested in, and how I can connect it to media-based ethics! www.ExistentialStarStuff.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExstntlStrStff IG: https://www.instagram.com/existentialstarstuff/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_9CbLlE0DMhpokAKlJ…
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We touched the sun, y'all! NASA officially touches the Sun — and solves a solar mystery - This is the closest encounter between our species and the Sun ever E.P. The Sun Homie is Vibing out now! https://opensea.io/collection/epthesunhomie References! https://www.inverse.com/science/we-touched-the-sun https://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/eugene-newm…
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Pilot! Pastel Predator has launched on Open Seas! https://opensea.io/collection/pastelpredator ____ My name is Aila Osm! I was inspired to touch on media ethics within pop culture among other various topics! Navigating media ethics always places me in an existential crisis and I figured the world might relate ;) This concept won first place for a g…
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