Mandy shares updates on launching the Wildly Intentional YouTube channel and releasing the Wild and Rooted Spring Journal and Planner for kids, then sits down with Madeline, an astrologer, channeler, and medium with 20 years of study, to discuss major collective astrological shifts leading into 2026. Madeline explains how outer-planet movements (Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto) correlate with historic paradigm changes and argues 2026 will intensify tensions between individualism and the collective, amplified by media, AI, war, and misinformation—making personal clarity, nervous-system regulation, and local action essential.

Why it matters:

In a destabilized, attention-hijacking system, reclaiming free will means pulling your power back from constant reactivity and choosing sustainable, grounded ways to care for yourself, your family, and your community. The episode frames wellbeing, discernment, and intentional engagement as the path to living differently—and staying human—through transformative times.

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In this episode:

1. Now on YouTube! [00:03]
2. Spring Planner Pre-Orders: Wild & Rooted Seasonal Journal for Kids [01:07]
3. Meet Madeline: Astrologer, Channeler & Healing Arts Background [02:23]
4. Psychic Hotline Bootcamp: Ethics, Limits, and Real-World Training [06:49]
5. Setting Intentions: Candle, Spirit Guides & What Listeners Need [10:43]
6. Astrology 101: Context Matters [12:59]
7. Outer Planets & the Collective [19:00]
8. From Church Control to Scientific Revolutions: How Worldviews Shift [24:05]
9. Uranus, Neptune, Pluto: Discoveries That Changed the Modern Psyche [27:20]
10. 2026 Preview: Neptune Back in Aries + Echoes of 1861 [35:42]
11. Transits Explained: Four Outer Planets Changing Signs = Big Cultural Shift [41:25]
12. Individual vs Collective in 2026: AI, Fog, Compassion, and Boundaries [45:04]
13. Spotting AI in Captions: M‑Dashes, Authenticity & Creative Integrity [52:07]
14. The Case for AI: Emotional Bandwidth, Collective PTSD & Information Overload [53:37]
15. Local Community Over Global Doomscrolling: The Real Limits of Compassion [55:57]
16. “Why Didn’t You Post?” Expectations, Activism Pressure & Choosing Your Lane [58:06]
17. Kids, Compassion & the Whale Story: When the World Hurts Too Much [01:01:36]
18. Take...

Guiding your way back to what matters.

The Compass is not a planner. It’s not a checklist. And it’s not a “Word of the Year” you have to stick with. It’s a simple, seasonal practice for choosing how you want to be as you move through your life.

Instead of asking: What should I do next?

The Compass asks: Who am I becoming as I move forward?

Inside, you’ll be invited to:

1. reflect on what’s rising to the surface
2. choose a word, animal, or sign that resonates
3. notice how it shows up in your daily life
4. return to it whenever you feel disconnected or unsure

There’s no timeline. No right interpretation. No pressure to get it “right.”

You can come back to this practice:

1. when life shifts
2. when your word no longer fits
3. when something new is arriving

The Compass is meant to be lived quietly, as a North Star, not a map.

✨ Includes 15 pages for returning to your word or letting it change

✨ Designed to complement G.R.O.W. without overlapping it

✨ Can be revisited anytime, in any season

1. Get Your Wildly Intentional Compass [Digital Download]

Adam shares what it was like to grow up inside The Living Word Fellowship, a high-control religious movement that later collapsed under widespread allegations of abuse. As a Black man, he speaks candidly about race, power, and tokenism, both within the church and in the aftermath of its collapse.

This is a long-form conversation. Please listen at your own pace, and take care of yourself as needed. This episode includes discussions of spiritual abuse, sexual abuse, racism, and high-control religious systems.

In this episode:

1. Introduction and Content Warning [00:00]
2. Adam's Early Life in the Living Word Fellowship [01:01]
3. Experiences and Reflections on Shiloh [04:22]
4. Understanding Cult Dynamics [07:58]
5. Historical Context and Personal Reflections [17:11]
6. Race and Identity in the Cult [38:33]
7. The Moving Goalposts of Whiteness [52:23]
8. Experiences of Racism in the Church [54:50]
9. Racism and Leadership in the Church [57:57]
10. Designated Relationships and Control [01:04:08]
11. Leaving the Church and Its Aftermath [01:07:10]
12. The Fall of Living Word Fellowship [01:17:15]
13. Widespread Abuse and Cover-Up [01:22:29]
14. Healing and Processing Trauma [01:38:26]
15. Handling Rule Violations and Group Dynamics [01:41:24]
16. Generational Perspectives and Church Hierarchy [01:43:16]
17. Challenges and Stress in Managing the Group [01:47:17]
18. Therapy and Healing from Trauma [01:51:54]
19. Reflecting on the Podcast and Personal Growth [01:55:26]
20. Addressing Systemic Issues and Seeking Justice [02:05:08]
21. Final Thoughts and Moving Forward [02:22:54]

Why it matters:

Having real conversations and giving people space to share their stories that shaped them is crucial to keeping the HUMAN in humanity.

Resources + Links:

1. Oops I'm in a Cult! Podcast

If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally, experiencing distress, or needs mental health support, help is available.

1. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) — call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org