Ever feel like you’re living a life that doesn’t quite feel like your own? In this powerful episode, Arejay uncovers the subtle signs that you may be following someone else’s rules instead of your own. If you’ve been questioning your choices, feeling stuck, or craving more meaning, this conversation invites you to reflect, realign, and take the first steps to live more authentically. Tune in for key insights that can help you reclaim your path and create a life that truly reflects who you are.

Arejay pulls cards from the Mystical Shaman Oracle Card Deck, asking these four questions:

1) What is happening right now?
2) What do we need to know?
3) What can we do?
4) How can we be supported?

Note: card readings are for entertainment purposes only and always subject to interpretation. They are not substitutes for advice from a qualified professional. Listeners are solely responsible for any decisions made or actions taken and their consequences. The Essence of Expression, Arejay (Rachel N. Jones) assumes no legal liability for damages, losses, or other consequences of the listener's decisions following the reading.

In this episode, Arejay shares the powerful journey of transforming from a disempowered empath into an empowered empath. Through a four-step healing process:

1. Learn to manage energy

2. Release the absorption story

3. Stop claiming emotions

4. Work with emotions as messengers

This episode is both a deeply personal story and a roadmap for empaths ready to move from survival to sovereignty.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, wobbly, or like you should “have it all together by now,” this episode is your reminder that the mess is where the magic happens.

In this raw and encouraging episode, speaking directly to entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone navigating growth, Arejay reminds us that perfection isn’t the goal—being human is.

With honesty and humor, she touches on:

• Why being seen in your struggles makes you more trustworthy, not less

• Shattering that feeling of “knowing nothing” because you’re figuring something out

• The importance of adjusting, growing, and embracing imperfection as part of leadership
  
  

Arejay encourages leaders to embrace their imperfections and seek help when needed. She highlight the value of relatability and practical experience over theoretical knowledge. Arejay also offers support through tarot readings and human design coaching

Arejay emphasizes the importance of letting some things miss you to avoid burnout and paralysis from overconsumption. She shares a personal experience and highlights the necessity of discernment to allocate time and attention effectively. The conversation underscores the value of self-awareness and strategic time management.

Arejay shares their experience with an AI interview, expressing frustration over the lack of an AI-generated avatar and the impersonal nature of the process. She highlights potential issues with delaying human interaction in the interviewing and hiring process. Overall Arejay was not a fan of the experience.

Arejay introduces a nine-card spread for self-reflection and guidance, inspired by Jennifer Kohler's August 2025 monthly forecast call. The spread includes questions like "What is top of mind?" and "What underlying belief is present in this want?" Arejay emphasizes flexibility and intuition, suggesting listeners adapt the spread if they feel guided to do so. The process involves pulling cards from multiple decks, if desired, and interpreting them intuitively before consulting guidebooks. Arejay encourages following inner nudges over rigid adherence to rules and promises to add an option to download the spread PDF on the episode's webpage https://theessenceofexpression.com/episodes/tarot-spread-self-support-august-2025/

Arejay emphasizes the importance of patience and understanding natural rhythms in personal growth. She warns against the impatience that arises from unrealistic expectations and the need for immediate results. Arejay suggests that hitting a wall might be a sign to pause and integrate new information. She advises seeking support and expanding beyond comfort zones. She highlights the non-linear nature of life, encouraging individuals to trust the process and let go of rigid timelines. Arejay reassures that progress is being made and that seeking deeper understanding and stillness can aid in the journey.