Advertise on podcast: Hidden Wisdom

Nervous system regulation, embodied spirituality, and sacred rituals come together in this conversation with somatic herbalist and certified astrologer Allie Christensen. We explore how herbalism, astrology, anointing oils, and a relationship with Heavenly Mother have shaped her journey from burnout toward greater self-understanding, restorative rest, and spiritual connection. Have you ever tried so hard to connect with God that your spiritual practice became another source of pressure? Or assumed you were resting when you were actually escaping, scrolling, or shutting down? Allie shares her personal experience of navigating ADHD, autism, fearful avoidant attachment, and the desire for connection while learning to recognize what feels supportive in her own body. Together, we discuss the difference between habit and intentional ritual, the role of sensory experiences in Allie’s spiritual life, and the permission to approach the Divine through movement, singing, gardening, herbal baths, and anointing. We also explore the fear that can arise around unfamiliar spiritual practices, especially for women from an LDS background, and what it means to trust your unfolding relationship with your Heavenly Parents. Allie introduces her approach to moon sign embodiment, elemental exploration, and creating a neurosupportive lifestyle. This conversation invites you to become curious about your needs, release the pressure to force spiritual connection, and discover small, meaningful practices that help you feel more present with yourself and the Divine. Explore Allie’s offerings through Living Wisdom Apothecary, including ritual consultations, anointing oils, moon sign embodiment kits, and her online ritual library. Timestamps 00:00 Sacred Knowing workshop invitation01:12 Allie’s path from relationship struggles to self-discovery01:46 Introducing Allie Christensen and Living Wisdom Apothecary02:52 Burnout, astrology, and neurodivergence04:41 The difference between shutdown and nourishing rest05:11 Creating anointing oils and finding herbalism06:46 Letting a business go—and rebuilding it with her husband10:08 Feminine spiritual traditions, oils, herbs, and astrology11:58 Releasing fear and trusting a direct relationship with the divine15:19 Movement, chanting, and neurodivergent spirituality17:26 Following Christ beyond institutional expectations21:00 Divine Mother, healing, and spiritual belonging25:19 Nervous-system safety and connection with God30:38 Signs of chronic dysregulation34:09 Shutdown versus restorative rest37:34 Building safety through astrology, herbs, and ritual41:54 What ritual means—and how to make it supportive47:07 Living Wisdom offerings: oils, moon-sign kits, and ritual resources53:14 Upcoming workshops and eventsUPCOMING EXPERIENCES • October 28: Free virtual workshop on ecstatic dance and self-discovery through intuitive movement. Register through the Hidden Wisdom app. • November 13: Sacred Knowing with Meghan and Camille in Huntsville, Utah. Explore spiritual authority, discernment, and spiritual gifts through teaching and guided practice. • November 19: Self-anointing and abhyanga workshop with Allie. • December 17: Somatic herbal baths workshop with Allie. The November 19 and December 17 workshops are included for app members, with individual tickets available for $15, as announced in this episode. Living Wisdom Apothecary Hidden Wisdom app and event registration Sacred Knowing information and registration What helps you feel present, supported, and connected to the Divine? Share your experience in the comments, and subscribe to Hidden Wisdom for more conversations on spiritual awakening, transformation, embodiment, and ascension. Reclaim your spiritual authority, practice discernment, and develop your spiritual gifts at the Sacred Knowing Workshop on November 13th in Huntsville UT.  Learn more at: https://meghanfarner.com Connect with us: • Instagram: @hiddenwisdompod • YouTube: @hiddenwisdomldd

In this episode, Meghan and Mike explore hormone imbalance, fatigue, brain fog, low libido, menopause, mind-body-spirit connection, and PCOS—and why feeling physically better was only the beginning of his healing journey. Dr. Mike shares his personal story of medical burnout, emotional disconnection, and the turning point that led him toward vulnerability, accountability, and a deeper relationship with God. Together, we discuss the body as part of spiritual life, masculine and feminine balance, and how inner work changed the way he showed up as a husband, father, and physician. In this episode: Hormone health and the connection between body, mind, emotions, and spiritDr. Mike’s concerns about endocrine-disrupting chemicalsHis approach to women’s hormone health and bioidentical hormone therapyWhy physical improvement did not resolve his unaddressed emotional painVulnerability, healthy masculinity, and presence beyond performanceJournaling, meditation, and asking for spiritual guidancePersonal accountability and growth within marriageExplore Dr. Mike’s work: https://www.optimizemd.health/ This episode shares the guest’s experiences and perspectives for educational discussion. It does not provide individualized medical advice. Timestamps 00:00 Hormones, inflammation, and insulin resistance00:36 Introduction to Dr. Mike Fortunato and his work01:46 Dr. Mike’s path from bartending to medical school03:53 Burnout, depression, and disillusionment in medicine04:57 Discovering hormone optimization through his own health struggles05:59 Why physical healing can bring deeper emotional patterns to the surface07:32 Building a practice focused on hormone care and women’s health09:43 The connection between body, mind, heart, and spirit10:20 Environmental endocrine disruptors and hormonal health13:44 How hormone imbalance affected Dr. Mike’s energy, motivation, and libido16:54 The endocrine system as the body’s “conductor”17:56 Hormone treatment for women, menopause, and medical misconceptions20:35 PCOS, insulin resistance, and women’s hormonal symptoms23:17 Masculine and feminine energy through a hormonal lens25:03 Motivation, healing, and choosing to change27:17 Detoxification, toxic load, and rebuilding the body’s foundation30:43 Looking inward: self-healing, meditation, and personal responsibility33:21 Emotional healing after restoring physical health33:52 Dr. Mike’s collapse, anger, and turning point38:46 Rock bottom, honesty, and rebuilding a life41:28 Vulnerability, masculinity, and emotional strength48:17 Finding peace, faith, and a healthier marriage51:30 Healing relationships through individual accountability53:05 How to work with Dr. Mike54:43 Closing reflections and gratitudeGuest Bio Dr. Mike Fortunato is a board-certified physician, hormone optimization specialist, and founder of OptimizeMD. Trained in anesthesiology, he brings his personal experience with burnout, physical symptoms, and emotional healing to conversations about biology, identity, relationships, and spiritual well-being. His work with men and women centers on hormone health while making room for deeper discussions about how people feel and show up in their lives. Reclaim your spiritual authority, practice discernment, and develop your spiritual gifts at the Sacred Knowing Workshop on November 13th in Huntsville UT.  Learn more at: https://meghanfarner.com Connect with us: • Instagram: @hiddenwisdompod • YouTube: @hiddenwisdomldd

Faith in Christ, spiritual alchemy, manifestation, and Hermetic principles come together in this exploration of spiritual transformation through LDS scripture. In this episode of Hidden Wisdom, Meghan Farner rethinks what faith means and how it becomes a lived, embodied relationship with truth. Moving beyond faith as belief alone, Meghan invites us to consider how eternal truth becomes embodied in our emotions, choices, relationships, and everyday lives. Through the spiritual concepts of vibration, frequency, and resonance, she examines the distance between what is true and our present capacity to receive and live that truth. This conversation explores why spiritual awakening can bring grief, fear, shame, and uncertainty to the surface—and why experiencing difficult emotions does not mean you have failed spiritually. Drawing on spiritual alchemy and the Sacred Spiral, Meghan traces four stages of growth: awakening, transformation, embodiment, and ascension. She also considers the connection between faith and manifestation, the limitations of positive thinking, and a fresh interpretation of “faith without works is dead.” Through Christ’s pattern of descent, integration, and rebirth, this episode invites you to practice emotional honesty, trust the hidden seasons of spiritual growth, and allow faith to transform how you live, love, and connect with the Divine. In this episode, we explore: Faith as movement toward greater alignment with truth.Vibration, frequency, and resonance as lenses for spiritual growth.The difference between feeling difficult emotions and being governed by them.Spiritual alchemy and the transformation of shame, fear, and control.Why manifestation involves more than positive thinking.A fresh interpretation of “faith without works is dead.”Christ’s pattern of descent, integration, rebirth, and ascension.Timestamps 00:00 — Faith produces evidence00:30 — Welcome and episode overview02:26 — What is faith?04:10 — Truth, light, and intelligence06:59 — Vibration, frequency, and faith10:52 — Your current state of being12:01 — Emotional states and the role of courage15:05 — Resonance and coming into alignment with truth17:17 — Lower emotions: acute feelings vs. chronic patterns20:07 — Descent, healing, and repentance25:25 — Alchemy as transformation of the soul30:01 — Turning fear, shame, grief, and control into truth33:47 — Scripture and the process of spiritual transformation35:00 — The sacred spiral: awakening, transformation, gestation, rebirth38:49 — Manifestation, creation, and the limits of positive thinking42:02 — “Faith without works is dead”43:49 — Christ’s pattern of descent, resurrection, and ascension47:11 — Growing grace for grace48:22 — Final definition of faith and closing reflections50:38 — Wrap-up and invitation to respond How does this understanding of faith resonate with you? Share your questions and reflections in the comments, and subscribe to Hidden Wisdom for more conversations about Christian mysticism, LDS spirituality, and embodied transformation. Join Meghan’s email list through the website linked in the show notes to receive upcoming announcements. Reclaim your spiritual authority, practice discernment, and develop your spiritual gifts at the Sacred Knowing Workshop on November 13th in Huntsville UT.  Learn more at: https://meghanfarner.com Connect with us: • Instagram: @hiddenwisdompod • YouTube: @hiddenwisdomldd

Larkin Swain left the LDS Church as a teenager and spent years searching for healing, spirituality, and truth. Her journey took her through yoga, meditation, energy work, plant medicine, and eventually ayahuasca—until an unexpected encounter with Jesus Christ changed the direction of her life. In this episode of Hidden Wisdom, Meghan Farner sits down with Larkin to explore her remarkable spiritual journey from Utah to Bali and Thailand, through spiritual seeking and a profound conversion to Christ, and eventually back to the LDS faith and the temple. Larkin shares the dark ayahuasca experience in which she saw Christ on the cross and heard the words, “It is finished.” She describes the prayer that followed months later, the unmistakable peace she experienced the next morning, and why she ultimately began reading the Bible, rediscovered the Book of Mormon, returned to church, and received her temple endowment. But her story doesn’t end with returning to religion. Meghan and Larkin explore Christian contemplation, embodiment, mysticism, symbolism, ritual, Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother, and what it means to develop a deeply personal relationship with God while participating in a faith tradition. They also discuss Larkin’s work as host of Sanctuary, a Faith Matters podcast exploring the LDS temple, sacred ritual, symbolism, transformation, and the mystical dimensions of discipleship. This conversation is for anyone navigating faith transition, spiritual seeking, religious reconstruction, Christian mysticism, LDS temple worship, or the desire to experience God beyond intellectual belief. Larkin Swain is a seeker of heaven and truth, contemplative poet, herbalist, and lifelong student of the healing arts. Raised in Utah County in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she stepped away from the faith at 15 and spent years exploring spirituality and healing practices. While living in Thailand, she experienced a transformative conversion to Jesus Christ that eventually led her back to the LDS faith with a renewed perspective on its doctrine, temple worship, symbolism, and ritual. She is the host of Sanctuary, a Faith Matters podcast exploring the temple, sacred ritual, and spiritual transformation.  Reclaim your spiritual authority, practice discernment, and develop your spiritual gifts at the Sacred Knowing Workshop on November 13th in Huntsville UT.  Learn more at: https://meghanfarner.com Connect with us: • Instagram: @hiddenwisdompod • YouTube: @hiddenwisdomldd

What if your nervous system is actually a bridge to God? In this episode of Hidden Wisdom, spiritual embodiment coach Christina Beatty explores how embodiment, nervous system regulation, somatic healing, intuition, and self-trust can deepen our connection with God and help us access the wisdom already within us. Christina shares her personal journey from postpartum depression and a profound moment of surrender to discovering a spirituality rooted in the body rather than something continually sought outside herself. She and the host explore what it actually means to be embodied, why spiritual growth requires us to feel rather than simply intellectualize our emotions, and how learning to discern the body's signals can transform our relationship with ourselves and the divine. They also dive into the often-overlooked space between death and rebirth: the void, or gestation period, where transformation is integrated before something new can emerge. Christina explains why nervous system regulation doesn't mean remaining calm all the time, how resistance can actually reveal where healing is needed, and why curiosity, presence, prayer, and surrender are powerful embodiment practices. In this episode, you'll discover how to build greater self-trust, work with resistance instead of bypassing it, reconnect with your intuition, create safety within your nervous system, and approach spiritual awakening as something you embody—not something you escape into. If you've been navigating spiritual awakening, nervous system healing, a season of transformation, or a desire for a deeper connection with God, this conversation offers a grounded invitation to stop searching outside yourself and begin listening within. 00:00 — What embodiment looks like in everyday life00:50 — Welcome and introduction to Christina Beattie01:48 — Christina’s spiritual journey and surrender05:25 — The nervous system as a bridge to God07:42 — Self-trust, religion, and discernment11:32 — Why reconnecting with the body matters15:35 — Defining embodiment17:50 — Simple ways to practice presence19:09 — Regulation, dysregulation, and listening to the body21:56 — Spiritual experiences through embodied awareness29:25 — Death, rebirth, and the gestation phase32:43 — The void, surrender, and co-creation36:50 — Embodiment during seasons of change37:58 — Practical tools: curiosity, resistance, and creating space41:32 — Getting started with embodiment47:42 — Prayer as an embodiment practice48:54 — What surrender reveals about success and transformation53:22 — Where to find Christina and her workChristina Beatty is a spiritual embodiment coach who guides women home to themselves by helping them reconnect with their bodies, deepen their intuition, build self-trust, and cultivate a more intimate relationship with God. Her work blends nervous system practices, somatic healing, spirituality, and embodiment. Christina also offers one-to-one coaching and readings and hosts The Embodied Truth Podcast. She shares her work on Instagram and offers the Empowered Awakening program. Instagram: @Christina.soulempowered Reclaim your spiritual authority, practice discernment, and develop your spiritual gifts at the Sacred Knowing Workshop on November 13th in Huntsville UT.  Learn more at: https://meghanfarner.com Connect with us: • Instagram: @hiddenwisdompod • YouTube: @hiddenwisdomldd

If you’re exploring Christian mysticism, mediumship, spiritual gifts, hearing God, spiritual discernment, ancestral healing, Christ-centered spirituality, or the unseen world, this conversation offers a fascinating perspective on developing those gifts while remaining rooted in Christ. Can Christians be mediums—and can communicating with spirits coexist with faith in Jesus Christ? Christian medium, author, healer, and PhD Jen Basir joins Meghan Farner to explore Christian mediumship, spiritual discernment, hearing the Spirit, ancestors, generational healing, and spiritual gifts. Jen’s journey into the unseen began unexpectedly. After leaving her career teaching physical therapy, she began studying energy healing through the Emotion Code and Body Code. Then, while practicing muscle testing, a female spirit appeared beside her with a message that changed everything: the point wasn’t getting the muscle testing right—it was learning to listen to the Spirit. In this conversation, Jen shares how she began seeing spirits and communicating with ancestors, why she believes God eventually called her to offer mediumship sessions, and how she discerns between spiritual influences. Meghan and Jen explore what happens after death, whether ancestors can continue to heal and progress, ministering angels and spiritual guides, generational trauma, communicating with plants and the earth, and the importance of agency in spiritual development. They also explore a deeper question: How do we develop spiritual gifts without allowing fear—or even the gifts themselves—to distract us from God? 00:00 Opening quote: learning to listen to the spirit00:07 Show introduction01:16 Introducing Jen Besire01:47 Jen’s path to faith, marriage, and a career change05:00 First experience seeing a spirit06:33 From energy healing to mediumship08:13 Different ways of receiving spiritual guidance10:28 Physical sensations, empathy, and boundaries12:09 Ancestors, healing, and generational patterns15:23 Progression after death and meeting Jesus17:39 Spirit guides and Jen’s guide, Theodore19:17 How Jen’s mediumship sessions work20:25 Staying clear and grounded in spiritual work22:32 An ancestor’s transformation after death25:12 Discernment and connecting with spirits without fear28:01 Communicating with plants, trees, and the earth30:12 Agency, abundance, and asking bigger32:29 Releasing fear and learning to trust35:18 Giving, generosity, and the flow of money37:58 A message for the audience: blessing the places around us40:36 Words, water, food, and intentional blessing44:22 Where to find Jen and her work45:25 Closing reflections and outro About Jen Basir Jen Basir is a PhD, Christian medium, author, and healer who worked and taught as a physical therapist for 23 years before feeling called by God to a different path in 2014. Her work focuses on helping clients come into Christ, heal generational trauma, develop spiritual understanding, and create lives of greater freedom. Her practice incorporates energy healing, mediumship, spiritual transformation, and the intuitive gifts she has developed through her own healing and faith journey. Website: https://drjenbessire.com/ Community: https://drjenbessire.com//group Podcast/YouTube: Spirit Stories: Conversations with the Unseen Reclaim your spiritual authority, practice discernment, and develop your spiritual gifts at the Sacred Knowing Workshop on November 13th in Huntsville UT.  Learn more at: https://meghanfarner.com Connect with us: • Instagram: @hiddenwisdompod • YouTube: @hiddenwisdomldd

If you are navigating Mormon faith transition, LDS faith crisis, religious trauma, mixed-faith relationships, faith expansion, spiritual awakening, or healing after high-demand religion, this conversation offers a compassionate framework for growing without needing to erase where you came from. What happens when a Mormon faith crisis becomes an invitation to spiritual growth rather than the end of faith? Licensed therapist and Latter Day Struggles host Valerie Hamaker joins Meghan Farner to explore faith expansion, religious trauma, spiritual authority, the true self, patriarchy, and how to build a deeper relationship with God after inherited beliefs begin to change. Valerie shares her journey from deeply committed Latter-day Saint life—including serving a mission, graduating from BYU, temple marriage, Relief Society leadership, and working as an LDS Church preferred mental health provider—to eventually resigning from the Church after being called to a disciplinary council. Rather than framing faith transition as simple deconstruction, Valerie and Meghan explore a model of transcendence and inclusion: allowing beliefs and identities that no longer serve us to change while honoring the experiences, wisdom, and spiritual foundations that helped us grow. They discuss why a faith crisis can feel like death, the movement from externally sourced authority toward inner spiritual discernment, and the importance of rediscovering the true divine self beneath inherited identities, shame, perfectionism, and fear. The conversation also examines transactional images of God, masculine and feminine expressions of divinity, developmental stages of faith, healthy versus dominator hierarchies, religious shame, mysticism, and the possibility of finding a more direct experience of the divine. Timestamps 00:00 - Spiritual Autonomy After Faith Change00:39 - Hidden Wisdom: Faith Renovation and Spiritual Discernment01:20 - Meet Valerie Hamaker, Therapist and Faith Expansion Coach02:24 - From Devout Mormon Life to Counseling and Healing Work05:44 - Starting the Latter-day Struggles Podcast07:36 - Healing, Integration, and Personal Spiritual Authority09:16 - Leaving the LDS Church and Resisting Religious Control13:21 - Staying Connected to Mormon Community After Resignation14:38 - Faith Expansion Through Transcendence and Inclusion18:14 - Discernment, the True Self, and Inner Spiritual Trust22:11 - Divine Wholeness, Masculine and Feminine Spirituality25:07 - Reframing Atonement, Shame, and Healing27:15 - Faith Crisis as Death, Rebirth, and Personal Growth32:21 - Healing Harmful God Images and Transactional Theology37:07 - Patriarchy, Hierarchy, and Compassionate Spiritual Development41:55 - Mysticism, Symbolism, and Direct Experience of the Divine45:18 - Finding Spiritual Possibility Beyond Traditional Mormonism48:01 - There Is More: Hope for Faith Expansion49:02 - Valerie Hamaker’s Faith Healing Groups and Resources50:13 - Hidden Wisdom Closing InvitationValerie Hamaker is a licensed therapist and certified coach specializing in faith expansion, mixed-faith relationships, and recovery from high-demand religion. She is the creator and host of the Latter Day Struggles podcast, where she combines clinical expertise with lived experience to help people navigate the psychological, relational, and spiritual challenges that accompany changing belief systems. Valerie also offers coaching, online courses, live events, faith-expansion groups, and other resources for individuals and couples seeking support beyond traditional religious frameworks. Reclaim your spiritual authority, practice discernment, and develop your spiritual gifts at the Sacred Knowing Workshop on November 13th in Huntsville UT.  Learn more at: https://meghanfarner.com Connect with us: • Instagram: @hiddenwisdompod • YouTube: @hiddenwisdomldd

What do divine feminine and masculine energy have to do with Jesus Christ, the gospel, and becoming one? In this deep dive, Meghan Farner explores: What is divine feminine energy? What is healthy divine masculine energy? And how can balancing masculine and feminine transform our understanding of repentance, healing, and spiritual growth? Drawing from Restoration scripture, ancient wisdom traditions, temple symbolism, and Christian mysticism, Meghan explores the law of polarity (or opposition) and the ancient “law of gender”—which she reframes as the law of masculine and feminine, or the law of creation. Rather than treating masculine and feminine as simple opposites—or equating feminine with women and masculine with men—Meghan proposes that each person carries both. The feminine represents creativity, intuition, receptivity, transformation, divine connection, and the full spectrum of possibility. The masculine brings orientation, boundaries, stability, intentionality, protection, and execution. What happens when these energies become wounded or distorted? And what might change when the divine feminine and masculine are healed and brought into inner union? This episode connects these ideas to the natural man and true divine self, repentance and metanoia, Jesus Christ as an embodiment of masculine and feminine wholeness, LDS temple symbolism, becoming Zion, and the Gospel of Thomas teaching to “make the two one.” Could becoming one in Christ begin with reconciling what has been divided within ourselves? 00:00 - Hidden Wisdom Welcome and Divine Masculine & Feminine Introduction 04:20 - Is Divine Feminine and Masculine the Key to Living the Gospel? 05:58 - Hermetic Laws: Polarity, Gender, and Spiritual Growth 06:31 - The Law of Opposition: Why Opposites Create Wholeness 08:06 - The Law of Creation: Masculine and Feminine Beyond Polarity 10:16 - Masculine and Feminine Energies in Every Person 13:37 - Feminine Energy: Intuition, Creativity, Vision, and Transformation 15:43 - Masculine Energy: Boundaries, Execution, Stability, and Safety 18:53 - Healthy and Unhealthy Feminine Energy: Responsiveness vs. Reactivity 22:20 - Healthy and Unhealthy Masculine Energy: Orientation vs. Control 25:29 - Full Spectrum Feminine Energy and Grounded Masculine Focus 28:54 - Healing the Natural Man Through Inner Masculine and Feminine Balance 30:11 - Healthy Feminine Energy: Abundance, Beauty, Trust, and Rebirth 33:12 - Healthy Masculine Energy: Purpose, Integrity, and Spiritual Direction 35:45 - The Natural Man and the True Divine Self 38:32 - Jesus Christ as the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine Archetype 40:49 - Inner Marriage, Oneness in Christ, and Becoming Zion 42:44 - Temple Symbolism and the Union of Masculine and Feminine 43:24 - Gospel of Thomas, Metanoia, and the Path to Wholeness 46:57 - Becoming Sons and Daughters of God: Closing Reflection #DivineFeminine #DivineMasculine #MasculineAndFeminine #JesusChrist #ChristianMysticism #LDS #Restoration #LDSTheology #TempleSymbolism #SpiritualAwakening #SpiritualGrowth #DivineFeminineEnergy #MasculineEnergy #FeminineEnergy #Metanoia #GospelOfThomas #ChristianSpirituality #BecomingOne #HiddenWisdom Reclaim your spiritual authority, practice discernment, and develop your spiritual gifts at the Sacred Knowing Workshop on November 13th in Huntsville UT.  Learn more at: https://meghanfarner.com Connect with us: • Instagram: @hiddenwisdompod • YouTube: @hiddenwisdomldd

What happens when a culture loses its relationship with the Divine Mother? Meghan Farner and Jocelyn Pedersen explore the Heavenly Mother wound—and how spiritual motherlessness may be showing up in our relationships, religions, and cultural conflicts. Rather than reducing today’s tensions between men and women to feminism versus patriarchy, Meghan and Jocelyn ask what might be underneath them. What happens when the feminine is feared, diminished, or disconnected from divinity? And how might reclaiming Heavenly Mother change the way we understand both feminine and masculine spiritual identity? Together they explore the loss of the Divine Feminine, the deeper meaning of spiritual motherhood, masculine surrender and vulnerability, and Christ as a pattern of integration rather than hierarchy. They also consider creation and gestation as sacred symbols, feminine spiritual authority, women as mirrors and initiators, and the role of both masculine and feminine in the journey toward wholeness. This conversation invites us beyond the battle between masculine and feminine and toward something deeper: the restoration and integration of both. 00:00 - The Divine Feminine and Our Cultural Moment  04:22 - Why Are We Seeing a Backlash Against Women?  09:17 - When Feminism and Patriarchy Both Miss the Point  14:37 - The Heavenly Mother Wound: A Motherless Culture  21:01 - Why the Feminine Is Feared  23:22 - Who Is the Divine Mother?  30:20 - Discovering Heavenly Mother  32:33 - The Divine Feminine in Christ  38:10 - Creation, Gestation, and the Feminine Pattern  44:03 - Spiritual Rebirth and Returning to the Mother  48:32 - Feminine Authority, Anointing, and Christ  52:29 - Mary Magdalene and the Hidden Feminine  56:20 - Masculine Healing: Surrendering the False Self  62:12 - Shame, Vulnerability, and Becoming Whole  64:19 - Women as Mirrors and Spiritual Initiators  68:02 - Reclaiming the Feminine Without Creating Division Reclaiming the Woman in the Wilderness Retreat - September 11-12 - Lehi, UT  Reclaim your spiritual authority, practice discernment, and develop your spiritual gifts at the Sacred Knowing Workshop on November 13th in Huntsville UT.  Learn more at: https://meghanfarner.com Connect with us: • Instagram: @hiddenwisdompod • YouTube: @hiddenwisdomldd

Meghan Farner introduces Rob Nielsen, an educator and writer whose book, Jesus the Stoic Sage, explores the overlap between Stoic philosophy and the teachings of Jesus.  This episode asks a practical question: how do we tell the difference between inherited assumptions and actual truth, and how can that clarity help us grow spiritually without collapsing our sense of faith or self? We discuss philosophy as a wisdom tradition, the Stoic view of virtue, conscience, desire, and the body, and how Jesus’ teachings often emphasize inner transformation over outward performance. The conversation keeps returning to one central idea: embodied wisdom is not just something you believe, but something you practice. Key topics: In this episode, Rob Nielsen shares why he began studying Koine Greek and Latin to get closer to original texts and strip away translation baggage. Philosophy as love of wisdom - not abstract arguing, but a tradition aimed at helping people live well and build better communities. Stoicism and religion - the overlap is less about labels and more about what is ultimately good, true, and worthy of trust. Symbols and teaching tools - both philosophy and scripture use images, stories, and metaphors to teach truths people may not yet be ready to receive directly. The soul, psyche, and will - the conversation reframes the inner life as the part of us that perceives, chooses, and develops beyond the body. Stoic emotional intelligence - Stoicism is not about suppressing feelings, but about understanding impressions, desires, aversions, and responses. Repentance as metanoia - repentance is presented as a change in thinking, not just a behavior adjustment. The importance of virtue - the Stoic virtues of wisdom, justice, courage, and self-control are contrasted with living as a slave to impulses or external approval. Authority versus truth - Rob and Meghan unpack the limits of appealing to authority alone, including the Euthyphro dilemma. Jesus as teacher of transformation - the focus is on actions, motives, and embodiment, not just belief or religious affiliation. The body as ethically indifferent - the body is valuable as an instrument, but not inherently good or bad in Stoic terms. Pure motives and embodied alignment - the widow’s mite, the fig tree, and other examples are used to show that what matters is not appearance, but fruit. Timestamps: (00:00) Hidden Wisdom’s mission and today’s focus on faith renovation (00:58) Introducing Rob Nielsen and his book, Jesus the Stoic Sage (02:14) How Koine Greek, Latin, and curiosity led Rob to comparative philosophy (04:04) What philosophy really means as a love of wisdom (06:53) Philosophy, religion, and the search for ultimate concerns (09:36) Symbols, myth, and universal teaching patterns (13:41) Why this conversation matters for spiritual seekers (14:38) Psyche, soul, will, and the inner self (17:23) What the Stoics actually meant by “stoic” (20:13) Thoughts, feelings, impressions, and emotional response (23:04) Repentance, healing, and subconscious triggers (25:27) Metanoia as a change in the way you think (28:00) Reason, conscience, and the “two or three witnesses” idea (30:24) Desire, aversion, and what blocks perception of truth (33:10) Virtue, excellence, and why the highest good matters (35:06) Socrates, Euthyphro, and the limits of authority (39:06) Why poking assumptions makes people uncomfortable (41:01) The journey inward and the temple as the self (43:09) The Stoic view of the body as ethically indifferent (47:00) Hypocrisy, masks, and the importance of matching words with action (48:54) Fruit, alignment, and what reveals what is truly good (50:10) “Actions outshine words” and the sacramental pattern of embodiment (52:23) Questioning inherited images of God through the lens of fruit (54:16) Whether Jesus may have known Stoic ideas (56:37) Tradition as inherited material that must be tested (58:33) Why Jesus was not teaching passive obedience (61:09) Trial, error, and experimenting upon truth (62:28) The Stoic discipline of assent (64:22) Desire, organization, and misplacing what is actually good (65:17) The widow’s mite and pure motives (66:45) What Rob gained from reading Jesus through Stoicism (69:13) Meghan’s closing reflection on the book as an initiation to practice (70:48) Closing invitation to the Hidden Wisdom app and community support Reclaim your spiritual authority, practice discernment, and develop your spiritual gifts at the Sacred Knowing Workshop on November 13th in Huntsville UT.  Learn more at: https://meghanfarner.com Connect with us: • Instagram: @hiddenwisdompod • YouTube: @hiddenwisdomldd

In this episode, Meghan Farner speaks with Sherri Worth about rediscovering the divine feminine, specifically Heavenly Mother, within LDS faith and scripture. They explore how symbols, archetypes, and ancient texts reveal her presence and significance, encouraging a deeper, lived experience of the divine that nourishes faith and restores a vital aspect of spiritual identity. In this episode:  The importance of moving beyond information to embodying spiritual truthsHow personal motherhood deepens understanding and relationship with Heavenly MotherThe symbolism of Heavenly Mother in ancient texts and modern LDS teachingsThe connection between Heavenly Mother and Holy Spirit, and their joint role in creationThe influence of ancient archetypes and symbols, like weaving and the tree of lifeThe historical suppression of the divine feminine and efforts to obscure symbolsPractical ways to recognize Heavenly Mother's presence through symbols and scriptureResources and tools to deepen your relationship and awareness of Heavenly Mother Timestamps:  00:00 - Moving from information to embodiment in spiritual journeys  02:17 - The global restoration of the divine feminine and its importance for LDS women  04:00 - Sherri's story: motherhood, trauma, and seeking Heavenly Mother  06:39 - How recognizing Heavenly Mother in scripture brought comfort and significance  08:52 - Impact of knowing Heavenly Mother on mothering and self-worth  10:12 - Heavenly Mother as the Holy Spirit: ancient texts and scriptures  11:38 - The symbolism of wisdom, unity, and divine motherhood in Proverbs and Psalms  12:37 - Textual evidence supporting Heavenly Mother as the Holy Spirit  14:03 - Symbols of Heavenly Mother in prayer and personal experience  15:23 - Recognizing Heavenly Mother through her symbols, names, and archetypes  16:53 - The importance of studying her names in original languages and scriptures  17:50 - The effort to obscure Heavenly Mother through cultural and political power plays  19:27 - Historical reforms aimed at consolidating power and erasing maternal symbols  21:50 - The meaning of the Tree of Life as Heavenly Mother and the symbolism in the Book of Mormon  24:16 - The veiling of the divine feminine and the ongoing unveiling in current times  26:10 - Woven archetypes of Heavenly Mother across cultures, from native mythology to Egypt  31:16 - Recognizing her in biblical figures like Deborah, Miriam, and Eve  33:00 - Exploring divine archetypes in the Song of Solomon and Queen of Sheba  34:11 - Patterns of divine femininity that illuminate personal faith and relationships  35:56 - Embodying Heavenly Mother’s qualities and recognizing her in our bodies and experiences  37:02 - The importance of cultivating relationship and recognizing her close presence  38:34 - Seeing her as the closest and most intimate aspect of ourselves and the cosmos  39:03 - How her presence is woven through the natural world, like Earth and water symbols  40:41 - The role of symbols and archetypes in understanding and connecting with her  42:24 - Resources available for deepening your recognition of Heavenly Mother  43:24 - Supporting others in understanding her significance and sharing these truths  44:56 - The invitation to explore ancient wisdom and recognize eternal divine femininity in everyday life Resources & Links:  Mother in Heaven - Official WebsiteBook: Heavenly Mother and the Holy Spirit by Victor WorthConnect with Sherri Worth: InstagramThis episode invites you to see the divine feminine not as a distant or obscure concept but as an intimate, personal presence woven into scripture, symbols, and archetypes — a divine mother who longs to be known, loved, and understood by her children. Reclaim your spiritual authority, practice discernment, and develop your spiritual gifts at the Sacred Knowing Workshop on November 13th in Huntsville UT.  Learn more at: https://meghanfarner.com Connect with us: • Instagram: @hiddenwisdompod • YouTube: @hiddenwisdomldd

In this episode, Meghan Farner and Julie Dean explore the profound concept of the sacred spiral—a framework that encapsulates the cyclical nature of spiritual evolution. Discover how understanding and embracing these phases can deepen your journey of transformation, healing, and self-awareness. Key Topics -  - The idea of the sacred spiral as a process of continuous transformation involving change, healing, and repentance - The importance of cycles in nature, spirituality, and personal growth, including the roles of life, death, and rebirth - The hidden fourth phase—gestation—that bridges death and rebirth, and its significance in spiritual evolution - How the universal framework described by Meghan integrates principles from various religious and esoteric traditions - The four phases: life (summer), death (winter), gestation, and rebirth, and their emotional and spiritual associations - The archetypes and divine feminine symbols associated with each phase, such as Hecate, Kali, and Nut - Practical ways to support oneself through each phase, including shadow work, embodiment, and community - The importance of patience, receptivity, and humility during the liminal gestation period - How recognizing these patterns in ourselves and the collective can bring peace, clarity, and alignment - The call to embody these cycles in everyday life, nurturing our bodies, minds, and spirits Timestamps: 00:00 - Introducing the sacred spiral framework for transformation 00:27 - Meghan shares her recent insights on spiritual patterns and divine wisdom 01:51 - Announcements about Return to the Garden mentorship and Hidden Wisdom app updates 02:49 - Exploring the universal principles of cycles seen in nature and religion 04:44 - Understanding the roles of three, four, and hidden fourth phases in spiritual models 07:01 - The realization that the missing phase is the gestation period—its purpose and importance 09:20 - How the sacred spiral maps onto stages of faith and spiritual development 10:46 - Detailing the first phase: life—summer, outward action, and productivity 12:07 - The cultural conditioning around the life phase and its utility 13:06 - The misconception that light and dark are good versus evil 14:20 - Summertime as the garden of Eden, abundance, and external growth 16:07 - Moving from external to internal focus in the spiritual journey 17:04 - The challenge of staying in the life phase and the necessity of growth beyond it 18:28 - Recognizing the universal application of these cycles across fields and beliefs 19:23 - How living in the life phase fosters ego and dissonance; the need for humility 20:22 - Supporting growth by embracing humility and the full cycle 22:08 - The second phase: death—fear, loss, paradigm shifts, and collective transformations 24:29 - Engaging grief and loss consciously to support subsequent rebirth 25:51 - Archetypes of death: Hecate, Kali, and the importance of honoring endings 27:42 - The tendency to revert prematurely to earlier phases, avoiding true death 28:39 - Navigating disillusionment and disconnection with divine or spiritual truths 30:07 - The necessity of grief, surrender, and divine timing in death 31:58 - The third phase: gestation—the dark, silent, creative womb of transformation 33:49 - Embracing the unknown and trusting in divine weaving during the liminal space 36:17 - The significance of vulnerability, shadow work, and embodiment in gestation 39:49 - Recognizing the liminal space as fertile ground for new life 42:39 - The womb as a sacred space of creation, weaving spirit and matter 45:34 - Reframing disconnection as divine incubation and divine support in silence 49:15 - Archetypes of womb space: Nut, and the collective awakening to feminine wisdom 52:34 - The seasonal analogy of winter—rest, surrender, and preparation for growth 55:04 - Receptivity, patience, and trusting the process amidst heaviness 58:15 - The final phase: rebirth—new beginnings, growth, and childlike curiosity 62:17 - Recognizing that infants start small, requiring care and patience 66:19 - Practical tools: breath work, sensuality, and movement to support embodiment 67:45 - The importance of ongoing curiosity and gentle nurturing after rebirth 70:25 - The ongoing cycle; rebirth as a continual process of learning and unfolding 73:37 - The role of community, mentorship, and collective feminine archetypes in supporting the spiral 75:30 - Embodying the pattern in everyday life to foster collective healing and transformation Reclaim your spiritual authority, practice discernment, and develop your spiritual gifts at the Sacred Knowing Workshop on November 13th in Huntsville UT.  Learn more at: https://meghanfarner.com Connect with us: • Instagram: @hiddenwisdompod • YouTube: @hiddenwisdomldd

Join Meghan and Elle Hales for part 2 as she shares insights into spiritual gift development, the importance of ethics in mediumship, and how to navigate the unseen realm responsibly. This episode demystifies spiritual abilities, emphasizing humility, discernment, and service in connecting with Spirit. In this episode:  The mechanics of mediumship: perception, signs, and altered states Ethical boundaries and responsibility in spiritual work The role of intention, bias, and ego in receiving messages How to develop and trust your spiritual senses: clairvoyance, clairaudience, and more  Personal stories of Spirit communication, including visualizations and evidence-based guidance Practical tips for protection, setting boundaries, and maintaining spiritual hygiene The significance of humility, patience, and joy on the spiritual journey How spiritual gifts can serve others and foster self-growth   Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Spirit communication and gifts in action 00:23 - The importance of authenticity and signs in spiritual practice 01:06 - Sign seeking vs. true intention: understanding heart-centered asking 01:41 - Significance of God’s timing and receptivity in miracles 02:30 - Discerning readiness and size of signs, gratitude in receiving gifts 03:13 - The ethics of psychic work: responsibility and boundaries 05:01 - Navigating spiritual boundaries and responsible use of gifts 06:24 - Personal boundary-setting and managing spiritual overload 07:21 - The reality of spirit worlds and protective boundaries 08:45 - Visualizing and interacting with spirit guides in everyday life 10:01 - Spirit communication mechanics: visuals, emotions, impressions 12:18 - Handling sensitive information & respecting others' boundaries 14:29 - The importance of continual self-awareness and humility in gift development 15:20 - How mediumship works: altered states & divine tool usage 16:12 - The subjective experience of intuition and perception channels 18:08 - Recognizing energetic impressions: tension, emotions, and clair senses 19:32 - The different “clairs”: clairvoyance, clairaudience, and others explained 21:00 - Smelling, tasting, and sensing spirit's messages in everyday life 22:34 - Developing personal propensities and biases in spirit communication 24:15 - Layered experiences: impressions, visions, voices, and feelings 25:45 - The interpretive role of the medium: translating spirit messages 29:02 - Protecting yourself spiritually: prayers, visualization, and awareness 30:24 - The importance of high frequency and spiritual hygiene 32:44 - Trusting divine timing and God’s protection in gifting practice 34:16 - The journey of growth, deception, and returning to love 36:26 - Demonstration of mediumship: connecting with guides and loved ones 46:38 - The sacred responsibility of holding space and handling feelings 55:10 - Embracing opposites: divine masculine and feminine within us 62:33 - Healing inner conflicts, childhood wounds, and self-love 70:25 - Recognizing your children’s unique spiritual journeys 78:58 - Joy, gratitude, and embracing the seasons of life 85:17 - Small acts with big impacts: cultivating awareness and lessons learned 90:45 - The promise of ongoing spiritual experiences and growth 98:39 - The eternal progression of the soul and continuous learning in Spirit Resources & Links - Through the Veil Podcast Spiritually Gifted Course Elle Hales on Instagram Note: This episode combines personal stories, spiritual teachings, and practical applications, aiming to empower listeners on their own spiritual journeys—always emphasizing humility, ethics, and service. Reclaim your spiritual authority, practice discernment, and develop your spiritual gifts at the Sacred Knowing Workshop on November 13th in Huntsville UT.  Learn more at: https://meghanfarner.com Connect with us: • Instagram: @hiddenwisdompod • YouTube: @hiddenwisdomldd

Can we develop spiritual gifts without leaving Christ behind? In Part 1 of this conversation, spirit communicator Elle Hales shares her remarkable journey from fear-filled childhood experiences to a Christ-centered understanding of spiritual gifts, discernment, and the reality of the spirit world. Together we explore faith, intuition, divine guidance, and how to distinguish fear from truth. In future episodes, Elle gives Megan a live reading that leads into conversations on motherhood, family patterns, healing, and raising spiritually aware children. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction  02:15 Elle's childhood spiritual experiences  11:00 Finding Christ through fear  20:00 Why spiritual gifts matter  27:00 Ministering angels & life beyond the veil  38:00 Discernment: love vs. fear  45:00 Discovering your spiritual gifts  59:00 Preview of what's next Elle Hales is a spirit communicator, educator, and co-host of the Through the Veil podcast. She teaches a grounded, Christ-centered approach to spiritual gifts, intuition, and discernment. Through the Veil Podcast Reclaim your spiritual authority, practice discernment, and develop your spiritual gifts at the Sacred Knowing Workshop on November 13th in Huntsville UT.  Learn more at: https://meghanfarner.com Connect with us: • Instagram: @hiddenwisdompod • YouTube: @hiddenwisdomldd

What if one of the biggest keys to better health isn't another supplement—but light? In this episode, Meredith Oke shares how understanding circadian rhythms, sunlight, and our body's natural rhythms transformed her recovery from chronic fatigue. We explore quantum biology, rest, mitochondria, and simple practices that help restore energy and resilience. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction  02:00 Meredith's burnout story  08:30 Learning to truly rest  10:15 Why light matters  17:45 The healing power of sunlight  23:30 Signs of circadian disruption  26:00 Simple daily practices  31:30 Returning to nature  36:00 Meredith's work & resources Meredith Oke is founder of the Quantum Biology Collective and host of the Reverse Aging Podcast, where she helps make emerging science around light, circadian biology, and health accessible to practitioners and the public.  Quantum Biology CollectiveReclaim your spiritual authority, practice discernment, and develop your spiritual gifts at the Sacred Knowing Workshop on November 13th in Huntsville UT.  Learn more at: https://meghanfarner.com Connect with us: • Instagram: @hiddenwisdompod • YouTube: @hiddenwisdomldd