What might we discover in the deep, dark woods? This spooky season, we wander to where the natural and supernatural worlds meet with wilderness skills expert and guide, Norther Emily. Gather round the campfire to hear Norther's tales of some seriously strange happenings in wild places — from ghosts, to cryptids, to Bermuda Triangle-like mysteries —…

We are over the moon to welcome Maria Minnis to the Outerknown this week! Maria is a tarot reader, ritual facilitator, educator, and most recently, author of Tarot for the Hard Work. We went deep with her about how the tarot can be a tool to do deep shadow work around internalized racism and biases, as well as decolonizing our ideas about self-love…

Did you know we all share a set of major astrological transits that herald important life stages and transitions in our lives? This week, Jackie and Lane welcome author, astrologer, and life guide Stephanie Gailing (she/her) to the podcast to explore the concept of cycles in astrology. From the 28-day cycle of the moon, to the 248-year cycle we're …

Welcome back listeners! We’re excited to return for Season 5, and our first episode is a joyful one. This week we chat with Karyn Paige, a certified Human Design practitioner and mindset coach. She breaks down what exactly Human Design is and shares her journey of applying what she has learned. We talk about aura types, self-validation, and how to …

In our final episode of the year, we catch up with astrologer Chad the Maverick for a fresh look at the stars. We take a look back at 2023, examining how the year's major planetary transits have influenced our lives and society as a whole. We also dive into Chad’s outlook for major transits to watch in 2024 and his forecast for the themes and energ…

Have you ever wondered how candle making and magic fuse together? Our guest for this episode, Bran Taylor of Magic Hour Candles, shares their four-decade journey as a witch and how they’ve honed their technique in creating extraordinary candles. Bran not only enlightens us on their unique process of designing each candle, but also shares how anyone…

This week, sex scholar Nadège Collot — a coach, astrologer, and best-selling author — joins the podcast for an enlightening, empowering exploration of sex, history, and spirituality. In this fascinating and far-reaching conversation, Nadège walks us through her historical research on the fertility goddess Virgo, the true definition of an ancient "v…

The fall season has arrived, so grab your favorite cozy beverage and catch up with Lane and Jackie. This week, we’re sharing a conversation that responds some big spiritual questions. Lane and Jackie ponder the role of religion in their lives, the relevance of religion as the world evolves, and beliefs about the concept of fate. Share your thoughts…

Join us for a disarming conversation with the luminous Liza Fenster, also known as Crow Mother. As a tarot reader and medium, a Reiki Master Teacher and healer, an ordained minister, and a steward of Crow Mother Kachina, Liza is no stranger to the unseen. In this episode, we reflect on her upbringing and relationship to her indigenous ancestry, how…

This week, we were blessed by a meandering and delightful conversation with Bex Carlos, aka @tutiabruja. She is a multi-hyphenate in the best ways—a witch, a magic teacher, an audio creator, and a transmuter. We talk brujería and ancestral connections, using one’s spiritual practice to get answers science can’t always give us, building magical comm…

We're kicking off spooky season with a frightful episode on ghosts, featuring paranormal investigator, researcher, and filmmaker Amanda Paulson. We dive into the details of what it's really like to encounter a ghost, some of the most haunted places to visit, and Amanda's theories of the paranormal. Plus, we discuss Amanda's upcoming documentary fil…

Welcome to Season 4! We’re starting off with a great conversation with Désirée Eckert, a witch and hypnotist who incorporates other spiritual modalities to create unique experiences for her clients. Her practice is rooted in neuroscience but dips into dreamwork, meditation, and the metaphysical. In this episode, Désirée shares how she came to hypno…

It's Pisces season! Bringing season 3 to a close, Jackie and Lane sit down for a chat exploring the intersections of astrology, purpose, and our lived experiences. We reflect on the recent Pisces new moon, look at Saturn's upcoming move into Pisces and how its three-year sojourn through Aquarius has shown up in our lives, examine some of the intere…

This week, we welcome back previous guest and prodigious artist, performer, magician, and psychic medium Marcella Kroll. In the second of two illuminating conversations with Marcella this season, we dive into the topic of tarot. Marcella is a gifted, intuitive tarot reader and has also created four incredible tarot and oracle decks of her own. Tune…

We sat down this week to chat with the sweet soul, Rebecca Beyer, about hedgecraft, Appalachian folk magic, and foraging and working with plants. Rebecca is also a tattoo artist whose work is an extension of her deep love of the stories of plants. She shares some of her favorite ways to use plants as well the kind of relationship she hopes we all m…

This week’s guest sheds light on our connection to deities. We had a joyous chat with astrologer and magician Hawk Grubb about how the divine can show up in your birth chart, how to look for and interpret omens in your daily life, and what it’s like to work with our “big homies” — the gods. We hope this episode enlightens you and makes you smile as…

Today’s episode is a conversation with Portland, OR’s Erika Fortner, the wonderous force behind the shop Queen Meb and The House of Twigs: School of Ritual. As Erika is such a multi-faceted being, our conversation meanders through her journey of becoming a witch and tarot reader, encounters with the divine, motherhood, and launching and growing a w…

This week, Jackie and Lane welcome legendary artist, performer, magician, and psychic medium Marcella Kroll to the podcast. In the first of two interviews with Marcella this season, we explore a crucial and foundational topic for any empath, seeker, or magician: protection magic. We cover different forms of psychic attack, the modern effects of soc…

In this bonus episode, Lane and Jackie catch up on the unexpected hiatus they took in 2022. Life did its thing, but despite some hard times, they both took away lots of lessons and managed to find joy. Get a sneak peek for Season 3 and what they each are looking forward to in 2023! Share your thoughts on this episode Follow The Outerknown on Instag…

The Outerknown is back for season 3! For our first episode, we invited gifted, self-taught astrologer Chad the Maverick to join us for a preview of some of the biggest astrological moments of 2023. Tune in to hear all about the collective themes of the coming year — we got all the astrology tea. Find Chad on social media at @chadthemaverick, or to …

Well listeners, the end of Season 2 is here. In this closing episode, Jackie and Lane continue their interview with each other and ask some juicy questions. They also share their favorite holiday traditions and what this time of year means to them, and reflect on the past season of the podcast. Thanks as always for supporting the podcast, for the s…

This week, we invite psychic medium Chelsea MacLeod Schultz (she/her) back to the podcast for part two of our interview (see: Season 2, Episode 2, for part one). Jackie and Lane dive deep with Chelsea on quantum concepts of time, space, and consciousness, and openly share deeply personal insights from their own soul readings. Tune in for a poetic, …

We were so blessed to talk to Carlos Camacho, PhD (he/him) this week about his journey to becoming a Lucumí priest. Dr. Camacho is a scholar and a practitioner of the Afro-Cuban spiritual tradition called Lucumí. In this episode, we explore how he found Lucumí, his day-to-day practices, and the rich history of this spiritual tradition. Carlos also …

Do you know your sun, moon, and rising (SMR)? This week, we chat with astrologer, educator, and author Kirah Tabourn (she/her) of The Strology. A gifted teacher and community builder, Kirah is highly involved in the broader astrology community. Tune in to hear all about her own perspective on and approach to astrology, along with her own favorite a…

Listeners, this week’s episode is truly a breath of fresh air. We were blessed to talk to Jhaimy Alvarez-Acosta (he/him), a traditional Peruvian curandero or healer. Jhaimy has been studying Peruvian spiritual and healing traditions since he was a young person, and shares so much wisdom about his own journey and about how we can live more peaceful …

Do you know where your crystals come from? This week, we chat with Moonrise Crystals owner Julie Abouzelof (she/her) on the ethics of crystals. Julie has leveraged her skills, talents, and training as a historian to help bring more accountability and transparency to the healing crystals industry. If you've heard of a "blood diamond," you're already…

We did it — Jackie and Lane finally met IRL! We laughed, we cried, and best of all, we got to share some delicious Willamette Valley, OR, wine. In this week’s episode, we interview each other about cats, life purpose, JOGO (joy of getting older), and the ways spirituality has impacted our lives over the last few years. If you haven’t caught up on o…

Have you ever wondered about the connections between our minds, bodies, and the metaphysical? This week, Jackie and Lane had the pleasure of chatting with witch, artist, and somatic psychotherapist John Moletress (they/them). Growing up outside of Philadelphia, John dabbled in witchcraft at a young age, and throughout their life have explored the c…

Happy Spooky Season, listeners! We’ve got a great episode this week that may haunt you for a while (pun intended). Jackie and Lane got to spend some time with Conner Gossel (he/him), better known as The Haunted Historian. Conner is a paranormal investigator who has been in the business of finding ghosts and other paranormal phenomena since he was a…

Have you ever looked at a tarot deck and wondered what to do? Well, this week’s guest has some guidance for you! Rashunda Tramble (she/her) of Stay Woke Tarot shares her journey to finding tarot and embracing it in her everyday life. With over 20 years of experience, Rashunda has a unique perspective on how tarot can help us work through both our i…

This week’s episode is a very special one, as Lane and Jackie got to chat with Jackie’s friend OshunKemi (she/her), a recent initiate into the Ifa spiritual tradition. Jackie and OshunKemi connected as colleagues through their work as historians and museum practitioners, and have become friends since. We talked to OshunKemi about uncovering her con…

In this mind-bending episode, Jackie and Lane interview a powerful psychic, Chelsea MacLeod Schultz, on what it's like to see other people's souls and communicate with loved ones after they've passed. Chelsea breaks down what we go through when we die as she's come to understand it, and shares tips with how to experience your friends and family on …

In our season 2 premiere episode, Jackie and Lane share their enlightening conversation with Acyuta-bhava Das of Nightlight Astrology. We explore the roots of astrology in ancient cultures and occult philosophies, Acyuta’s experiences with ayahuasca and his own journey to astrology, and dive into a deeper understanding of astrological concepts. Whe…

Hey Outerknown listeners - Lane and Jackie are back with Season 2! We’re bringing you a fresh set of interviews with some super special guests and more deep conversations with us, your hosts. Things get a little personal, a little emotional, a little fiery, and even a little spooky. Be sure to double-check that you’re following us wherever you get …

In the Season One finale, Jackie and Lane talk about how the conversations this season impacted them, share a recap of Lane's reading with previous guest Dr. Lakara Foster, answer questions submitted by listeners, and share a preview of Season Two. Listen in for revelations, reflections, and hilarious drug stories. Stay tuned: Season 2 of The Outer…

Witch, tarot reader, and yoga teacher Davidia Turner (she/her) joins Jackie and Lane this week to explore the connections between magic and our earthly bodies. Davidia shares her journey to claiming her power, from exploring topics like tarot and divinity to connecting with the cycles of the earth and the moon. To book a tarot reading with Davidia …

Every part of ourselves — from our cells to our souls — holds the knowledge we need to find our paths. Lane and Jackie spent some time with this week's guest, Leah Garza (she/her), to learn more about how we can unlock that knowledge and embrace our identities! Leah works with the modalities of Theta healing and the Akashic Records to connect her c…

Have you ever wondered what your pet was thinking? Artist, craniosacral therapist, and animal communicator Yvette Buigues (she/her) can tell you. Since she was a small child, Yvette has been able to communicate with animals, from dogs and cats to pigs and crows. In this episode, we interview Yvette on the emotional lives of animals and what they ha…

Some of us were born with specials gifts, and this week, Jackie and Lane talk to Dr. Lakara Foster (she/her) about her gift of being a psychic medium. We explore how Lakara has woven together her experiences as a counselor, her studies in psychology and ministry, and her gift of mediumship. She shares several moving experiences she’s had connecting…

This week, get to know your hosts, Lane Collins (she/her) and Jackie Peterson (she/her). Find out more about how The Outerknown started, how they met, and their personal journeys toward finding their spiritual identities. To see what Lane and Jackie are up to when they're not working on The Outerknown, follow Lane on Instagram @dinosaurconnoisseur,…

Dreams are an amazing way to connect more deeply with ourselves. In this episode, Jackie and Lane go deep into the practice of lucid dreaming with Alejandro Salinas (he/him), a Chicago-based yoga instructor, death worker and grief advocate, musician, massage therapist and dream worker. We talk about Alejandro's studies of dream work, how the COVID-…

Have you ever wondered what the process of death is really like? Well this week, Lane and Jackie have a very real conversation with Jill Schock (she/her) of Death Doula LA all about death. Jill’s experiences supporting people and families who are preparing for death illuminate some of the most difficult, beautiful and mystical aspects of dying. We …

On the first episode of The Outerknown podcast, Jackie and Lane give a peek at the guests for season one and dive right in with the topic of spiritual bypassing. Guest Melissa Noel Renzi (she/her), a yoga teacher and social worker, breaks down what bypassing is, how it shows up — whether on social media or in yoga, wellness, and spiritual communiti…

Introducing The Outerknown, a new podcast that delves into the knowledge, rituals, and traditions on the fringes of our everyday lives. Your hosts, Lane Collins (she/her) and Jackie Peterson (she/her), share their own journeys and interview practitioners, experts and other seekers to explore topics like spirituality, witchcraft, astrology, death, c…