What happens when the structures we trust begin to fracture?

In today’s episode of The Mind of Sai Marie, I sat down with author Anne-Marie Mawhiney to deconstruct her compelling novel, Fugitive Rifts.

While the story is born of fiction, its roots are firmly planted in the anxieties of our modern world—exploring how we maintain trust and find our footing when the norms we’ve always known start to shift.

AM shares the meticulous research that went into building her world and why she believes the most powerful stories aren’t just about the scale of the crisis, but the relatability of the people caught within it.

“Storytelling is how we rehearse for the future.”

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Today, Sai sat down with Susan Reynolds for a deep dive into the heart of the cosmic narrative. Susan Reynolds, master astrologer and founder of Explore Astrology, for a profound conversation on the celestial rhythms that guide our lives.

Susan brings over 40 years of wisdom to explore the intersection of cosmic timing and personal evolution. Through her deep mastery of the stars, she illuminates the interwoven threads of planetary cycles and human experience, inviting us to consider how astrology serves as a bridge between our individual paths and the collective soul.

In this episode, we explored:

* The courage to align with one’s true nature.

* The role of the stars in reclaiming identity.

* Honoring our spiritual continuum through the heavens.

* How ancient wisdom expands our understanding of resilience and belonging.

Together, we reflected on how interpreting the heavens becomes an act of self-remembrance and a tool for navigating our modern world.

Connect with Susan Online

You can find more of Susan’s work, book a reading, or explore her teachings through the link below:

Website: Explore Astrology

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This Groundhog Day, journalist and critic Albert Lanier joined The Mind of Sai Marie for a chat with Sai on the 2026 Academy Award nominations.

They broke down a record-shattering year for cinema, including:

* Ryan Coogler’s Sinners: Making history with a massive 16 nominations.

* Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein: The 9-nominee masterpiece.

* The Weapons Factor: Analyzing the haunting success of Zach Cregger’s latest.

Follow Albert Lanier Online:

* The Final Cut

* Retro Review

* The Write Off