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Lucid Cafe

What's on the menu at Lucid Cafe? Stories of transformation; healing journeys; thought-provoking conversations about consciousness, shamanism, psychology, ethics. Hosted by Wendy Halley of Lucid Path Wellness & Healing Arts.

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Holding Steady Under Changing Skies with Astrologer Linda River Valente

Season Finale As we wrap up another season of Lucid Cafe , astrologer Linda River Valente returns to help us make sense of the astrological landscape unfolding during the second half of 2026. Together, we explore the major planetary movements shaping the months ahead—from a summer filled with unexpected revelations and pivotal eclipses to the reflective invitation of the autumn retrograde season.…

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What If Meditation Is Easier Than You Think? with Peter Russell

If you've ever felt like you were "bad" at meditation, this conversation may completely change the way you think about the practice. In this episode of Lucid Cafe , I’m joined by author, futurist, and consciousness researcher Peter Russell to discuss his book How to Meditate Without Even Trying . Peter challenges one of the biggest misconceptions about meditation—that it requires effort. In fact,…

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The Art of Manifesting with Colette Baron-Reid

In this episode of Lucid Cafe, I’m joined by bestselling author, intuitive, and teacher Colette Baron-Reid to explore a fresh and surprisingly creative approach to manifestation. Drawing (no pun intended!) from her new book, The Art of Manifesting , Colette shares a simple doodle-based practice she calls "frequency art"—a meditative process designed to help rewire unconscious patterns, cultivate…

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What Grief Teaches Us About Being Human with Author Thomas Attig

In this episode, I’m joined by philosopher, grief educator, and author Tom Attig for a thoughtful conversation about grief, meaning, and the mysteries of being human. Tom helped create the world’s first PhD program in applied philosophy and has spent decades exploring the questions that can’t be neatly solved — questions about love, suffering, death, impermanence, and uncertainty. Together, we…

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Pushback: How to Be Assertive Without Losing Yourself with Tonya Lester

In this episode, I’m joined by psychotherapist, relationship expert, and Psychology Today blogger Tonya Lester to talk about her empowering new book, Pushback: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself . If you tend to avoid conflict, over-accommodate others, or struggle to speak up for what you need, this conversation offers a refreshing and deeply practical perspective on…

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When Everything Falls Apart...and You Come Alive with Wendy Valentine

In this lively and inspiring episode, I’m joined by author and speaker Wendy Valentine to explore what really lies on the other side of a so-called midlife crisis. Wendy shares her powerful story of breakdown and breakthrough—navigating divorce, financial strain, health challenges, grief, and anxiety—and how it ultimately became the catalyst for a complete life transformation. Rather than seeing…

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The Transformational Power of Liminal Spaces with Lynda Samphire

In this episode, I’m joined by Transformational Coach Lynda Samphire for an expansive conversation about healing, transformation, and the power of liminal spaces — those in-between realms where real change becomes possible. Drawing from over two decades of experience, Lynda describes her unique approach to healing — one that bypasses the rational mind and speaks directly to deeper layers of being…

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When the Rational Mind Meets the Spirit World with author Seth Steinzor

In this episode of Lucid Cafe , I’m joined by Seth Steinzor, author of The View From the Other Side of My Head , for a candid and thought-provoking conversation about what happens when a highly trained, analytical mind encounters experiences it can’t explain. Raised without a spiritual framework and trained as an attorney, Seth spent much of his life grounded in logic and reason — until a series…

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Inside a Clairvoyant Reading: Healing, Discernment, & Self-Discovery with Dave Clark

I’m joined by clairvoyant reader, healer, and teacher Dave Clark for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about intuition, healing, and what it really means to “see” clearly. Dave shares how his work centers on reading energy to uncover the unconscious patterns shaping our relationships, health, and life path — not by predicting the future, but by helping people reconnect with their own…

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Archetypes at Work: The Hidden Patterns of Your Life with Carl Greer PhD, PsyD

I’m joined once again by Carl Greer, whose remarkable life has spanned engineering, finance, academia, clinical psychology, Jungian analysis, and shamanic practice. Now in his mid-eighties, Carl reflects on how these experiences reshaped his understanding of reality, purpose, and the stories that guide our lives. We explore archetypes, dreamwork, the personal and collective unconscious, and the…

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