Episode #37
What Could Go Right? Reframing Fear, Habits & Healing
What if a spiritual awakening isn’t about becoming someone new—but finally realizing which patterns, fears, and stories you’re ready to stop carrying? In this episode, I’m joined by Laura Swan, a self-described spiritual alchemist, medium, energy healer, and horse trainer, for one of those conversations that goes everywhere in the best possible way. We talk about shifting our language from “what could go wrong?” to “what could go right?”, how horses mirror what’s happening inside us, and why becoming aware of our habits gives us the power to actually choose something different. We also get into mediumship, recovery, self-awareness, healthy boundaries, hyper-independence, the need to be liked, and what it really means to move away from suffering and toward joy. Laura and I explore how our perspectives shape the realities we experience, why community becomes so important on a spiritual path, and how midlife can be less about winding down and more about waking up. And, of course, I pull a few cards along the way—because apparently the universe had some things to say about everything we were discussing. Timeline [02:30] - Laura shares one deceptively simple mindset shift: replacing “What could possibly go wrong?” with “What could possibly go right?” [06:19] - We talk about horses, why Laura says you can’t fake your emotional state around them, and the surprising ways animals can mirror what’s happening inside of us. [12:25] - Laura and I dive into mediumship, what makes a message truly connect, and why the strange little details can sometimes be the most meaningful ones. [19:03] - We explore spiritual awakening through a very different lens: breaking our addiction to suffering, changing familiar patterns, and learning what joy can feel like on the other side. [37:03] - The conversation turns toward perspective, non-duality, being misunderstood, and learning to question our own assumptions about other people. [52:44] - Laura shares a powerful idea about habits, awareness, and choice that completely shifts how I think about some of my own patterns. [1:02:53] - We talk about finding—and building—spiritual community, getting ourselves out of the house even when we really don’t want to, and what it means to rediscover that hunger for growth. Links & Resources Laura Swan / Unicorn Maker – Laura shares that she can be found as Unicorn Maker on Facebook. Rainbows and Unicorns – Laura’s work combining alchemy crystal bowls, spiritual alchemy, healing, and moving from suffering toward joy. Soulful Existence – My work with women through tarot, mediumship, and past life regression. The Cosmic Brief – My app for bringing astrology into everyday life and making sense of what all those stupid planets mean. Journey of Souls – Mentioned during our conversation about the soul, life between lives, and the idea of Earth as a kind of school. Many Lives, Many Masters – Another book I mention when talking about past lives and our existence beyond this lifetime. Bashar – Referenced during our discussion about following joy, safety, habits, awareness, and choice. If this episode made you think a little differently, gave you something to sit with, or simply reminded you that midlife is absolutely not the end—we’re just getting started—make sure you follow the podcast wherever you listen. And if you enjoyed the conversation, please rate and review the show and share this episode with a friend who might need to hear it too.
