LaidOPEN Podcast

Ever feel stuck in the same patterns no matter what you try? You might be living out a soul contract. In this episode of LaidOPEN Podcast, Charna sits down with Gellyahnah, a channel for divine wisdom and spiritual guidance, to uncover how your karmic and spiritual blueprint might be shaping your life, and how to break free. What you'll discover in this episode: The difference between soul and spirit What a soul contract really is How your birth name rules impact your path The origins of sound frequency and energy healing How karmic patterns show up in your body and relationships Tools for self-discovery, awakening, and breaking recurring cycles The power of forgiveness, free will, and validation over victimhood Whether you're exploring energy healing, spiritual awakening, karmic cycles, or practical guidance for self-growth, this episode gives you insights you can start using immediately. 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and start uncovering your soul's blueprint today.

If you've ever wondered if anyone can really develop their psychic abilities? This episode is for you. I sit down with Chase McCarty, the creator of Social RV, an app that gamifies remote viewing, intuition, and all the weird little psychic skills you didn't think you could train. We talk about psi abilities like remote viewing and intuitive perception. Chase shares how he went from a skeptic to someone who built a digital space to help people train their intuition and perceptual capacities in a structured, measurable, and safe way. We talk about what psi really means, not as mysticism but as a capacity that we all have, and how early research — including government remote viewing studies and platforms like the Telepathy Tapes — helped shape modern interest in these abilities. Chase recounts the origins of his own journey and what it felt like to test these practices on himself. Together we explore how the Social RV app works, what it's like to practice remote viewing, and how intuitive perception feels in the body — including physical sensations like bilocation or subconscious symbolism that show up during practice. We also talk about how trauma and hyper‑sensitivity can heighten perceptual attunements, how to distinguish intuition from fear responses, and why gamifying these practices might help normalize and destigmatizepsi‑related experiences in everyday life. This conversation is both grounded and expansive, offering practical ways to explore intuition, sharpen perceptual awareness, and approach psi practice with safety, curiosity, and care. If you've ever wondered about the space between intuition and unconscious intelligence, or how you might train that capacity, this episode meets you there. The episode closes with Chase guiding a 12-minute meditation, designed to help you fine-tune your psychic senses, connect with subtle energies, and tap into your intuition in a tangible way. It's not just a talk, it's a hands-on experience for anyone curious about the unseen. Find Social RV and start training your psi skills at https://www.socialrv.com. Connect with me, Charna: Website: https://www.charnacassell.com Instagram: @laidopenpodcast Threads: @laidopenpodcast Facebook: @laidopenpodcast psychic ability, remote viewing, intuition, Social RV, telepathy, psychic training, develop psi powers, consciousness, mind powers, paranormal, Monroe Institute, psi research, intuitive development, Charna Cassell, Chase McCarty

In this episode of LaidOPEN, I'm joined by Gabrielle Felder, author of The Five Blessings of Ifá. We talk about returning to spiritual lineage, writing about Ifá as a living oral tradition, and what it meant for Gabrielle to publish this work after being raised Baptist. She shares how being on ancestral land in the American South changed her relationship to history and belonging. We explore Oshun and Obatala, gender expansiveness in Yoruba cosmology, burnout and joyful militancy, and how to remain spiritually grounded in times of cultural instability. LaidOPEN offers intimate conversations at the intersection of sexuality, spirituality, and relational healing. If you're longing for depth, warmth, and nuance, follow the show and share this episode with someone who might need it. Show Notes: 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction 02:42 – Writing Process 04:18 – Family, Faith & Secrecy 08:06 – Parents at the Book Event 09:24 – Publishing as Coming Out 12:26 – Writing About Ifá 14:11 – Southern Ancestry 18:12 – Embodying the Land 22:30 – Entering Ifá 24:43 – Mississippi River & Oshun 27:22 – Orishas & Creativity 28:03 – Beyond the Love Goddess Trope 29:00 – Yoruba Language & Gender 31:22 – Orishas & Gender Fluidity 34:18 – Micro-Acts of Freedom 35:31 – Burnout & Joy 47:17 – Collapse & Rebuilding 52:22 – Spiritual Hygiene 55:34 – Closing

In this episode of LaidOPEN Podcast, I sit down with Mayan astrologer, cacao ceremonialist, and author Christine Olivia Hernandez to talk about ritual, gratitude, discernment, and how to live in alignment with your natural rhythm. Christine shares how Mayan astrology and the Sacred Calendar can help you understand who you are and how your energy is meant to move, rather than forcing yourself into systems that lead to burnout and self doubt. We explore gratitude as an embodied, devotional practice, not a bypass, and how daily ritual can support nervous system regulation during uncertain times. We also have an honest conversation about the abuse of power and sexual energy in spiritual and ceremonial spaces, and why discernment is essential when working with teachers, rituals, and plant medicines. Christine talks about ceremonial cacao as a heart opening ally when sourced and used with integrity. The episode includes an exploration of Mayan astrology, elements, the Tree of Life, ancestral memory, and how challenges often reveal our deepest strengths. We close with a guided practice to support grounding and inner connection. ✨ Use code MAGIC for 10% off ceremonial cacao and all purchases at Cacao Magick Shop. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and special episode announcement 00:26 Meet Christine Olivia Hernandez 02:30 Daily practices and the power of gratitude 03:59 Maltiox and gratitude as a lived exchange 06:25 Navigating personal and collective challenges with gratitude 09:17 Grounding, protection, and energetic hygiene rituals 12:29 The healing power of ceremonial cacao and why sourcing matters 20:25 Understanding the Mayan Sacred Calendar and sacred time 24:28 The abuse of power and sexual energy in spiritual spaces 30:41 Navigating ceremony and teachers with discernment 31:16 Learning through hardship, devotion, and gratitude 32:57 Mayan astrology, elements, and energetic makeup 33:55 Exploring the Tree of Life and inherent strengths 37:28 Stability, astrology, and building a life that fits 41:29 Past lives, synchronicities, and ancestral memory 49:35 Guided practice for grounding and inner connection 53:07 Closing thoughts, resources, and next steps

In this episode of the LaidOPEN Podcast, host Charna Cassell sits down with content creator Taylor Perkins, better known on social media as Cult Daddy, for a deep conversation about spirituality, embodiment, trauma, and reclaiming personal truth after high control religion. Taylor shares his journey growing up Mormon, achieving financial success, losing everything, and experiencing a profound spiritual awakening that reshaped how he understands consciousness, meaning, and self expression. Together they explore psychedelics as one possible tool for unlearning indoctrination while emphasizing the importance of safety, integration, and nervous system awareness. This episode dives into paradox, expansion versus ascension, parenting as a mirror for inner child healing, embodied boundaries, trauma responses, relationships as reflections, and how suffering can become a signal for realignment rather than something to escape. A grounded and compassionate conversation for anyone questioning inherited beliefs, navigating spiritual awakening, or seeking a more embodied and self directed path. Show Notes: 00:00 Introduction to LaidOPEN Podcast 00:30 Meet Taylor Perkins: A Journey of Spiritual Awakening 02:12 The Paradox of Enlightenment 03:23 From Success to Spiritual Crisis 05:13 The Healing Power of Psychedelics 07:06 Navigating the Psychedelic Experience Safely 12:04 Parenting and Emotional Expression 18:11 The Mirror of Reality and Personal Growth 25:31 Understanding Contraction and Fear 26:33 Introduction to Embodiment Concepts 27:39 The Importance of Boundaries 30:09 Manifesting Intentions and Timelines 35:12 The Path to Authenticity and Self-Expansion 38:00 Partnerships and Self-Reflection 42:18 Unity and Acceptance in Duality 47:46 Final Thoughts and Resources