S5 Ep 19 of The Awake Space Podcast explores how spirituality (and other subjects) leave people open to manipulation and scams. Your host Laurie Rivers has been a professional astrologer since 1998 and brings her 3 decades of experience to the table to help you understand how not to get scammed or sucked into a delusional spiral with AI, Social Media and even psychic hotlines.

Tracy St. Croix is this week's guest, she brings her experience, wisdom and humor to share her experience on psychic hotlines. Laurie and Tracy have a humorous conversation while setting the record straight, then explain how they came up with a solution to help their clients who have questions or need a quick touch base.

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Chapters

00:00 Astrological Insights and Systemic Change

02:33 The Role of AI in Spirituality

05:34 New Moon in Gemini: Crafting Your Future

12:59 Exploring AI in Spirituality and Divination

15:46 The Limitations of AI in Intuitive Practices

18:49 The Dangers of Mirroring and Cognitive Bias

22:07 The Evolution of Astrological Interpretation

24:59 The Role of Human Insight in Astrology

28:03 Ethics in Divination and Psychic Readings

29:17 Patron Shout Outs and Community Appreciation

31:21 Navigating Psychic Hotlines and Co-Creating Solutions

31:34 Exploring Psychic Hotlines

34:36 The Reality of Psychic Readings

37:23 Client Management and Expectations

40:09 Lessons from the Hotline Experience

43:13 Navigating Emotional Intelligence in Readings

46:04 The Role of Intuition in Psychic Work

48:56 Innovating Psychic Services

51:51 Creating Accessible Guidance

53:33 Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Psychic Services

59:55 The Role of Intuition in Client Interactions

01:07:21 Balancing Personal Well-being with Professional Service

01:14:34 Innovating Psychic Services for Modern Needs

01:15:25 Balancing Work and Personal Time

01:16:50 Authenticity and Integrity in Readings

01:18:16 The Importance of Community in Spiritual Work

01:18:53 Evening Sessions and Client Needs

01:20:34 Quick Touch Base Sessions

01:21:30 Exploring Spirituality and Business

01:23:30 Learning from Experience and Mentorship

01:27:21 Training and Synthesis in Readings

01:29:01 Navigating Client Expectations

01:37:17 Innovating Spiritual Services

01:38:23 Introduction and Upcoming Events

01:40:15 Astrological Predictions and Global Events

01:48:19 Intense Global Climate and Political Changes

01:51:57 Personal Well-being and Conclusion