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The Mess and The Magic

The Mess and The Magic

By: Casey Jade
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 This isn’t just another highlight reel show. This is for the high achievers who are in it — the ones unraveling old identities, rewriting their stories, and reclaiming their power in real-time. Hosted by Casey Jade, Embodiment Coach and Alignment Alchemist, this podcast explores the raw, unfiltered truth of transformation — the breakups, breakthroughs, boundary-setting, belief rewiring, and brave-ass decisions that come with choosing yourself. Every episode dives into the messy middle where the magic starts to stir.Casey Jade Personal Development Personal Success
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  • The Spark of Gratitude: Lisa Condon on Purpose, Process & Deep Connection

    The Spark of Gratitude: Lisa Condon on Purpose, Process & Deep Connection
    Sep 29 2025

    In this episode of The Mess and the Magic, Casey sits down with Lisa Condon: Business strategist, international bestselling author, founder of the Gratitude Program, and self-proclaimed spark. With certifications ranging from Six Sigma Black Belt to Scrum Master, Lisa blends process with heart to guide leaders into values-driven lives and businesses.

    Lisa opens up about her messy twenties—leaving a promising corporate career, divorce, the sudden loss of her mother, and the anxiety and depression that followed. Through it all, she discovered the radical clarity of gratitude, eventually channeling a “download” that became her Nine Steps of Gratitude framework.

    Together, Casey and Lisa dive into:

    • Living from values instead of pressure

    • How to ask intentional questions that spark transformation

    • Why gratitude is not fluff, but a verb

    • The power of being a Reflector in Human Design

    • Identity shifts, loss, and the courage to choose alignment

    • Building community in new places, and outgrowing relationships with love

    This episode is as heartfelt as it is strategic, as inspiring as it is actionable—perfect for anyone navigating their own messy middle.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Gratitude is a verb. It’s more than a list—it’s how you live, act, and breathe daily.

    • Nine Steps of Gratitude: ground, reflect, accept, thank, ignite, transform, uncover, decide, emerge. You’re always somewhere in this cycle.

    • Intentional questions spark clarity. One question can unravel years of “shoulds.”

    • Your flavor matters. Just like champagne vs. hamburgers, own your unique flavor in business and life.

    • Messy seasons are teachers. Lisa’s twenties taught her about loss, resilience, and alignment.

    • Reflector power (HD). As 1% of the population, Lisa reflects others’ truths back to them, a superpower in coaching.

    • Loss isn’t just death. It’s also loss of direction, identity, and old versions of self.

      • Alignment over approval. Not everyone has to be your people—and that’s freedom.


      Who This Episode Is For:

      • Women navigating big life transitions (career shifts, loss, new seasons)

      • Coaches, leaders, and healers seeking values-driven strategy

      • Anyone curious about gratitude as a practical tool, not just a buzzword

      • Listeners interested in Human Design and Reflector wisdom

      • High achievers learning to release the “shoulds” and live authentically


      Resources Mentioned

      • Lisa’s Website: lisacondon.com
      • Casey's Website: www.highestself.me

      • The Gratitude Program – Lisa’s signature framework

      • Nine Steps of Gratitude – ground, reflect, accept, thank, ignite, transform, uncover, decide, emerge

      • Books & Tools Mentioned:

        • The Four Agreements – Don Miguel Ruiz
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    53 mins
  • Dance, Law, Loss & Love: Gabby’s Story of Reimagining Life at 40

    Dance, Law, Loss & Love: Gabby’s Story of Reimagining Life at 40
    Sep 15 2025
    In this intimate episode, Casey sits down with attorney, dance teacher, and community leader Gabrielle “Gabby” Angle: a woman in full transition. In a single month, Gabby closed on a new home, was laid off from her 9–5, said goodbye to her beloved pup, and lost her father. Instead of bypassing the pain, she chose presence: creating breathing room, shifting her career into consulting, returning to meditative movement, and building simple rituals that anchor her through grief.They talk candidly about burnout, identity shifts, and the strangely practical side of loss: power of attorney, hospice choices, and planning a celebration of life, alongside the softer parts: yin/meditative yoga, oracle cards, skincare, reading before bed, and warm tea at sunrise. If you’re standing in an in-between season, this conversation offers compassion, micro-practices, and permission to choose yourself.Listen for: how to build a self-led schedule, why “breathing room” can heal fight-or-flight, the courage to say no to misaligned opportunities, and the tiny nightly rituals that change everything.Key Takeaways:Grief requires both logistics and love. Legal prep (POA, DNR, hospice conversations) can coexist with bedside goodbyes, prayer from strangers, and community support.Micro-rituals matter. One hour of meditative movement a week, warm tea in the morning, skincare at night, and 20–60 minutes of reading improved sleep and calm.Follow your body’s signals. Trauma responses to certain opportunities were a clear “no.” Self-trust became the compass.Environment supports behavior. A reading nook, a workable office, and a backyard sun break make new routines possible.Reparenting in midlife is real. Oracle/gratitude cards, intention setting, and “do one thing that makes you happy” are small, powerful re-parenting acts.Keep moving your body. Future-you will thank you, especially if dance/mobility used to be second nature.This Episode is For:Anyone navigating stacked life transitions (job loss, grief, moves, milestone birthdays).High-achieving women shifting from employee to self-led/consulting.Listeners craving grounded routines (sleep, skin, movement, reading) to stabilize a tender season.Grievers who need both practical guidance and emotional permission.Creatives and professionals flirting with woo-curiosity (oracle cards, gentle ritual) without losing their edge.Mentioned In This Episode:Harney & Sons “Paris” Tea – Casey’s cozy morning go-to.Rodan + Fields Lash Serum – Gabby’s nightly lash routine that’s getting compliments.Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara – Gabby’s long-time fave.Oracle/Gratitude Cards – for daily intention pulls.Book: Year of Yes (Shonda Rhimes) – nonfiction rec.Book: The Woman I Wanted to Be (Diane von Furstenberg) – memoir rec.Book: Greenlights (Matthew McConaughey) – Casey’s nonfiction fave (great on audio).Book: The Four Agreements (Don Miguel Ruiz) – timeless mindset tool.Novel: The Lost Apothecary (Sarah Penner) – dual-timeline, women’s stories (sequel announced).Series: A Court of Thorns and Roses (Sarah J. Maas) – Casey’s fiction obsession.Ryze Mushroom Coffee– Casey’s occasional coffee alternative.If this helped, follow/subscribe to The Mess and the Magic and leave a review—it really supports the show.Share this episode with a friend who’s in a life transition.Connect with Casey on IG @highestself.me_ and tag your micromagic ritual this week.---------------------------------------------------------------------YOU'RE NOT LOST - YOU'RE JUST BLOCKED. And there’s a reason.Take THE CLARITY QUIZ to uncover your Confidence Archetype and reconnect with the power that’s already inside you.This isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about remembering who the hell you are.Each archetype reveals what’s dimming your light — and how to reignite it. This isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about remembering who you are.Bold clarity. Unshakable confidence. Your next move starts here.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Finding Your Frequency: Sound Healing, Motherhood, and Sovereignty with Michelle Cintron

    Finding Your Frequency: Sound Healing, Motherhood, and Sovereignty with Michelle Cintron
    Aug 25 2025
    What if the messiest season of your life was actually the portal to your deepest magic? In this episode of The Mess and the Magic, I sit down with Michelle Cintron—soundscape facilitator, ceremonialist, and sacred spaceholder—to talk about what it takes to reclaim your truth after losing yourself. Michelle shares her raw journey through divorce, motherhood, and identity loss, and how dance, sound, and emotional intelligence work helped her remember who she really is.From channeling healing frequencies and holding sacred space for women, to witnessing profound moments at the edge of life in her hospice work, Michelle reminds us that joy, gratitude, and authenticity are non-negotiables. This is a conversation about transformation, community, and following your North Star—no matter how messy the path.Together, we dive into:The role of emotional intelligence work in her transformation (and how her son first pushed her into it).Reconnecting with creativity and feminine energy through dance, poetry, and ritual.How sound, ceremony, and community became her medicine—and the work she now facilitates for others.Navigating motherhood, co-parenting, and creating generational healing ripples.Profound experiences from her hospice work and channeling messages from the other side.Living in deep gratitude, following your North Star, and embodying joy as a non-negotiable.This episode is a reminder that transformation often begins in the mess, but what’s waiting on the other side is magic, freedom, and authenticity.Related Links:Michelle’s work and offeringsLas Vegas Yoga Therapy (her wellness collective with Stephanie)Relaxation Station corporate wellness initiative (if there’s a website or IG, link it)Michelle Cintron Upcoming EventsReferenced programs and influencesDale Halloway’s book Being Called to ChangeJoe Dispenza's book Breaking The Habit of Being YourselfThe Top Five Regrets of the Dying (the book referenced during hospice conversation)Community connectionsVirgin Hotel Las Vegas Wellness programming (for her meditation and sound classes)Ways to connect with MichelleMichelle on Instagram---------------------------------------------------------------------YOU'RE NOT LOST - YOU'RE JUST BLOCKED. And there’s a reason.Take ⁠THE CLARITY QUIZ⁠ to uncover your Confidence Archetype and reconnect with the power that’s already inside you.This isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about remembering who the hell you are.Each archetype reveals what’s dimming your light — and how to reignite it. This isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about remembering who you are.Bold clarity. Unshakable confidence. ⁠Your next move starts here.
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    54 mins
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