Best Peyton Groth Podcasts (2025)

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Celebrating Samhain: Practices, Halloween History, and a Tarot Spread 47:12

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1d ago47:12

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Hi there! In this special Samhain episode (which happens to be releasing on Mel's birthday!), Mel and Peyton are discussing the origins of Halloween, recognizing it as the witches new year, and indulging in a reflective tarot spread for the season. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phase…

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2 & 3 of Wands: Gaining Momentum Through the Tarot 30:59

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Welcome, fools! Peyton and Mel's deep dive journey through the tarot has arrived at the 2 and 3 of Wands: cards of momentum and passion. Tune in as they pull collective messages for the listeners of this episode and connect these two wands cards to the greater story of the tarot. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phas…

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Talismans & Tarot: A Conversation with Author Lori Lytle 43:37

16d ago43:37

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By Mel LoBrutto & Peyton Groth

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Red Flags in Spirituality: Our Stories & What to Look For 46:38

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This week, we’re diving headfirst into the red flags parade of the spiritual space. From shady practices and guilt-tripping “gurus” to the subtle ways communities can turn toxic, we’re naming the red flags you need to look out for. We’re also sharing our own experiences navigating the messy, magical, and sometimes manipulative corners of spirituali…

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Ace of Wands: The Tarot Card That Inspires Action 39:06

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Hi fools! Peyton and Mel are back this week covering the first card of the tarot's minor arcana! As we begin our journey into the suit of wands, we discuss Peyton's birth prep, how we each indulge in our passions, the traditional imagery of the Ace of Wands card, and so much more. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Pha…

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Duel Fool Listener Readings! 54:13

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You asked, the cards answered! In this episode, Mel and Peyton team up for something extra fun, duel fool readings! We asked out listeners to send in their burning questions and together we pull cards, share insights, and offer guidance straight from the tarot. Tune in for double the intuition, double the magic, and the answers might just spark som…

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Is The World Really the Best Tarot Card? + Listener Readings! 44:15

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This week, your favorite fools are basking in the glow of our last major arcana tarot episode! We talk all about The World and how the prior 21 cards of the tarot lead up to it. We're also doing readings for some listeners who submitted questions to us on Instagram! Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool…

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Where Magic Meets Community ft. Linnea, owner of HAVEN 1:00:08

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In this episode, we sit down with Linnea, a lifelong witch and the visionary behind HAVEN, a beautiful community center and metaphysical shop in Havre de Grace, MD. She shares her journey growing up in the craft, the lessons and transformations along the way, and how it led to creating a space where witches, seekers, and the spiritually curious can…

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Tarot Beyond Divination: Using Your Tarot Deck for Inspiration, Manifestation, & More 44:49

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Tarot can be used for so much more than predicting the future. This week, Peyton and Mel dish on all their favorite ways to use tarot cards outside of doing readings. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTokBy Mel LoBrutto & Peyton Groth

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Answering the Call: The Judgment Card 52:53

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In this episode, Mel and Peyton dive deep into the energy of the Judgment card. Judgment is a call to rise, awaken, and step fully into the truth. They explore how this archetype shows up not only in personal transformation but also in the collective energy right now. Join us as we unpack how this card can guide us through times of change, collecti…

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The Besties, Enemies, and Lovers of the Tarot 43:58

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Hi fools! This week, Peyton and Mel’s conversation is focused on the cards of the tarot as living archetypes. They talk about which cards would be best friends, worst enemies, great partners, and even dream smoke buddies. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok…

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The Sun: Main Character Energy in the Tarot 41:13

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This week on Phases of the Fool, we're basking in the light of The Sun card: how it ties to the Wheel of the Year, living joyfully, and receiving confirmation that you're on the right path. Peyton gets real about balancing the happiness of pregnancy with the current heaviness in her life, and Mel reflects on the freedom she's found after approachin…

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The Tea on Tarot Spreads 43:41

3M ago43:41

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This week on Phases of the Fool, we’re diving into tarot spreads: how we build them, how we use them, and why they matter. From intuitive one-card pulls to layered custom spreads, we’re breaking down how to create a layout that actually supports your questions and your growth. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned reader, this episode is full of …

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The Moon Card 56:42

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In this tarot themed episode, the fools tell all... what makes The Moon such a card of mystery? From analyzing traumas to sharing opinions on secrets, Mel & Peyton are bringing their listeners on a journey through the shadows this week. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Foo…

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Flipping the Script: The Fool’s Take on Tarot Reversals 34:40

4M ago34:40

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Reversals, what do they mean? Do you have to read them when they appear? In this episode, Mel and Peyton dive into the art of reading Tarot reversals. What do they really mean, why they aren't inherently "bad," and how they can add layers of insight to a reading. Tune in to help you feel more confident the next time your cards decide to flip the sc…

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The Star: Hope, Healing, & Alignment 33:06

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In this episode, Mel and Peyton are fully fangirling over The Star. The luminous tarot card that is here to remind us that hope is never lost. Following the crumble and collapse of The Tower, this card promises new beginnings and is a gentle reminder that you are on the right path. We unpack how The Star whispers healing after hardship, inspires se…

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Using Ordinary Items as Spiritual Tools 32:49

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Hey fools! This week, Mel and Peyton are indulging in one of their favorite topics: finding magic in the mundane. More specifically, we're talking about the everyday items you already own that can be enchanted, worked with creatively, or otherwise used to support your spiritual practice. We reveal our own secrets and routines with the hopes of insp…

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The Tower: Sacred Destruction & Divine Redirection (feat. A Truth Seeker's Daughter) 45:21

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This week on Phases of the Fool, Peyton & Mel are joined by Shawna, creator of A Truth Seeker’s Daughter, to dive into the most explosive card in the Major Arcana, The Tower. ️ Together, we explore what it means when the universe tears it all down, how ego death can lead to soul liberation, and why chaos isn’t always a curse. The Tower teaches us t…

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The Devil Card 58:49

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This week, Peyton and Mel are tackling one of the tarot's most understood cards: The Devil. We explore its themes of control, bondage, and vices through conversations about Pride, Labubus, moral superiority, pregnancy, and showing up in your imperfect truth. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Insta…

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The Catholicism to Witchcraft Pipeline 1:02:19

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This week, we’re exploring the listener-requested topic of the journey from Catholicism to witchcraft. So many witches we know (including ourselves!) started in the pews and ended up at our own altars. We unpack how religious symbolism and ritual shaped our early spiritual frameworks, what we reclaimed or rejected, and how the Catholic church diffe…

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Temperance & Unhinged Tarot Questions 40:39

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This week, Peyton and Mel are talking tarot and... simply doing our best! The card of Temperance represents themes of moderation and balance, which resonate with each of us as we consider our own mental health and how we're showing up in our lives currently. To put a fun spin on things, we're also asking our cards some RIDICULOUS questions created …

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Moons, Messages, & Magical Tangents 48:25

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In this lunar-lit episode, Mel and Peyton dive into the magic of New Moons and Full Moons. What each mean to us and how we work with their energies and some examples of rituals and practices we love to do underneath of them. We share a collective new moon message and (of course) take a detour into the Twilight Universe because.... you know why. Whe…

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The Death Card 42:10

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This week on Phases of the Fool, we're diving deep into one of the Tarot's most misunderstood cards: Death. This card teaches us about transformation and becoming. Peyton shares how these themes are showing up for her through her pregnancy, and Mel talks about experiencing a Death card moment through her divorce process. Click here to keep up with …

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Spiritual Protection 101 30:32

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This week on Phases of the Fool, we're talking about the mindsets and magic that help us protect our energy. It's not all wards and wands though- we're also sharing the real-world changes we've made to honor our boundaries, even when it's difficult. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phas…

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The Pause that Transforms: Surrender & The Hanged Man 23:42

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In this short and sweet episode, Mel & Peyton explore the quiet power of The Hanged Man -- a card that invites us to release control, surrender to the unknown, find wisdom in stillness, and maybe look at things from a different perspective. Whether you're in the season of waiting, uncertainty, or deep inner recalibration, this is your reminder that…

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The Fool's Guide to Altars: Creating and Caring for Your Sacred Space 26:57

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This week, Mel and Peyton are diving into all things altars! We talk about different types of altars, how to choose meaningful items for them, ways to engage with your altar, and tips for keeping the energy clear and aligned. Plus, we share personal stories of what our altars mean to us and how they’ve evolved with our practices. Click here to keep…

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Justice: Let The Scales Tip Themselves 49:50

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In this episode, we explore the Justice card—not just as a symbol of fairness, but as a reminder that true balance doesn’t always look like equality or kindness. We talk about the difference between justice and fairness, and how the universe has a way of evening the score, even when we don’t see it right away, or ever. Sometimes, the most powerful …

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Debunking Modern Witchcraft Myths 45:26

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This week, Mel & Peyton are setting the record straight on some of the most common myths floating around the present-day witchy and spiritual worlds. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTokBy Mel LoBrutto & Peyton Groth

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Wheel of Fortune with Ephemeral Visions Tarot 36:57

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This week, Peyton and Mel are joined by Joseph of Ephemeral Visions Tarot to discuss the mystical nature of the Wheel of Fortune card. We cover its religious influences, what its meaning inspires in our own lives, and how it relates to our careers in metaphysics. Click here to keep up with Joseph Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep…

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Stars, Signs, and Spiritual Awakenings with AstroBrit 42:02

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This week, we’re joined by the incredible AstroBrit to dive into what’s happening in the stars right now and how astrology helps us navigate the signs the universe is sending our way. We talk about the truth of spiritual awakenings, what it really means to be aware of the world around you, and how to trust the cosmic knowledge leading us forward. C…

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The Hermit: Wisdom in Solitude 25:52

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In this episode, we dive deep into the energy of The Hermit—the tarot archetype of inner wisdom, solitude, and spiritual illumination. We discuss how this card shows up in readings, the difference between healthy introspection and avoidance, and why The Hermit isn’t about disappearing from the world, but rather returning with deeper insight. We als…

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The Fool's Journey to Friendship 21:21

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This week on Phases of the Fool, we’re diving into the origin story of our friendship- how the universe (and maybe a bit of fate) brought us together. We pull a tarot spread to read the energy of our connection and the deeper meaning behind our bond. Join us for a heartfelt, mystical, and sometimes hilarious reflection on what makes our friendship …

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Strength: The Fool's Resilience 39:21

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This week on Phases of the Fool, we're chatting about the Strength card of the tarot. We explore how this card teaches us to heal, to treat others with grace despite our own wounds, and to cultivate true fortitude—not through domination, but from a place of empathy that can only be reached through true self awareness. Phases of the Fool | Instagram…

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The Fool's Guide to Practical Daily Magic 31:34

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This week on Phases of the Fool, Mel and Peyton dive into practical ways to incorporate magic into your daily routine, from simple spells to subtle mindset shifts. We unpack the power of daily rituals and how they can support emotional regulation and mental well-being. Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok Click here to keep up…

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The Chariot: Control vs. Surrender 31:06

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In this episode, we take the reins and dive deep into The Chariot—the card of momentum, willpower, and forward movement. But with great speed comes the question: Are we in control, or are we just along for the ride? We explore the delicate balance between discipline and trust, action and surrender, and how The Chariot teaches us to navigate life’s …

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Love Magic: Attracting the Love You Deserve 32:39

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Love magic isn’t just about casting spells for romance—it’s about aligning with the love you truly deserve. In this episode, Mel and Peyton dive into the magic of attraction, with a special focus on self-love as the foundation for manifesting fulfilling relationships. We’ll share practical ways to cultivate self-worth, energetic practices to magnet…

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The Lovers: Harmony, Balance, and the Power of Choice 38:43

9M ago38:43

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The Lovers card is about so much more than romance! In this episode, Mel and Peyton dive into the deeper meaning of The Lovers—exploring its themes of harmony, balance, and alignment. We discuss how this card represents the choices we make, the relationships we cultivate (including the one with ourselves), and the importance of integrating duality.…

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Misunderstood Tarot Cards 36:18

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In this episode of Phases of the Fool, Mel and Peyton dive into the world of misunderstood tarot cards, unpacking the myths, fears, and misconceptions that often surround certain cards in the deck. From the ominous reputation of the Death card to the often-misjudged Tower and Devil, we’ll break down their true meanings and offer a fresh perspective…

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The Hierophant and Spiritual Freedom 27:43

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This week on Phases of the Fool, Mel and Peyton dive into the intriguing symbolism of the tarot's Hierophant card. What does it really mean to be your own authority? The Hierophant often represents tradition, organized religion, and spiritual structures—yet it also challenges us to question how we define our own beliefs. Join us as we explore the t…

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Healing Modalities Unpacked: Divination, Meditation, and More 33:57

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Tarot, Reiki, sound baths, charm readings... these are just a few types of energy healing modalities that Peyton and Mel have tried. In this episode, we share our honest opinions on the different spiritual services we've sought out, and dish on which ones we want to explore further or learn to practice for ourselves. If you're curious about trying …

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Lessons from The Emperor 31:29

10M ago31:29

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In this episode, Peyton and Mel explore The Emperor card of the tarot. With conversations on gender, sexuality, and so much more, we uncover the ancient wisdom and warnings he has to offer. Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel…

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The Magic of Vision Boards 43:45

10M ago43:45

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Happy New Year fools! Join Mel & Peyton as they get goofy, creative, and personal while sharing their vision boarding techniques, opinions on angel numbers, and more. Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with MelBy Mel Keller & Peyton Groth

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The Empress Is MOTHER! 33:36

10M ago33:36

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This week on Phases of the Fool, we discover the mother of the tarot deck, otherwise known as The Empress. We unpack themes of fertility, sacrifice, care, and pleasure as they relate to the lessons this card has to teach us. As mentioned in the episode: Reiki for Productivity Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok Click here to …

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Shadow Work: The Good, The Bad, & The Unexpected 50:00

11M ago50:00

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This week on Phases of the Fool, we're tackling the elusive topic of shadow work. The shadow self, a concept coined by psychiatrist Carl Jung, consists of the parts of ourselves that are rejected, repressed, and pushed into our unconscious psyches. When not properly worked through, these aspects of our personalities manifest in our lives in problem…

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The High Priestess & Your Higher Self 33:57

11M ago33:57

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In this episode, Mel and Peyton explore the duality and wisdom represented in The High Priestess, card 2 of the tarot's Major Arcana. We recount the times we've ignored our inner voices and the lessons we've learned from doing so. Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok Keep up with Peyton: https://linktr.ee/peridotpeyton Keep up…

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Creating Your Reality with The Magician 35:38

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Join Mel & Peyton as they explore The Magician, the tarot card that embodies manifestation and willpower. Keep up with Peyton: https://linktr.ee/peridotpeyton Keep up with Mel: https://linktr.ee/melofwandsBy Mel Keller & Peyton Groth

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What Trusting Your Intuition REALLY Means 51:47

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Today we're chatting about how to hear and honor your inner voice in your spiritual practice. Keep up with Peyton: https://linktr.ee/peridotpeyton Keep up with Mel: https://linktr.ee/melofwandsBy Mel Keller & Peyton Groth

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Finding Comfort in Your Spiritual Practice 28:32

12M ago28:32

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In this episode, we offer support to those who need grounding and centering during these unprecedented times by sharing how we're caring for ourselves and each other through tarot, spells, and other spiritual workings. Keep up with Peyton: https://linktr.ee/peridotpeyton Keep up with Mel: https://linktr.ee/melofwands…

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Welcome to Phases of the Fool 31:17

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Nice to meet you! We can't wait for you to see what we have up our sleeves. Keep up with Peyton here: https://linktr.ee/peridotpeyton Keep up with Mel here: https://linktr.ee/melofwandsBy Mel Keller & Peyton Groth

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We Are All The Fool 48:38

12M ago48:38

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In our first official episode, Peyton and Mel step into the shoes of The Fool, otherwise known as card 0 of the tarot. We talk about his journey through the landscape of the Major Arcana and how it's reflected in our own personal experiences with spirituality, grief, and being in our late 20s. Keep up with Peyton: https://linktr.ee/peridotpeyton Ke…