Ava is joined by astrologer, money mentor, and medium Natalia Benson for a beautiful conversation about mediumship, understanding that there is more, and how we can all connect with the other side to receive support, guidance, and love to become more of who we truly are.

Natalia Benson specializes in money mentorship, digital course creation & online monetization rooted in astrology, personal finance & spiritual wellness. She fuses the spiritual world with practical tools for empowerment and has helped thousands of students make meaningful choices and changes in their lives. Natalia has her own Money Membership 6+ years running & has been the host of Natalia Benson the Podcast, which just hit over 1.5 million downloads. Her mission is to equip women with the power to create life on their terms thanks to the unique fusing of financial awareness, astrology & spirituality. She is currently training and practicing to become a Medium.

Ava and Natalia explore her mediumship journey—covering everything from the basics of mediumship to overcoming fears of the unseen world. Natalia discusses what mediumship is really, whether everyone has psychic abilities, and how she discovered and developed her medium abilities. They explore the concept of spirit teams, meeting your team of guides, how to recognize signs from the universe, and more.

The conversation takes an incredible turn when Natalia conducts a live mediumship session with Ava, bringing through her guides. This experience offers a glimpse into life beyond life and the magical messages of love and support available to us at all times. Tune in to discover who comes through for Ava during the session.

Whether you're seeking signs from the universe or already receive signs, symbols, and messages, this episode offers valuable insights for strengthening your connection to the other side to be more you.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

01:24 Meet astrologer, money mentor, and medium Natalia Benson

05:20 What is mediumship?

09:15 Do we all have psychic and intuitive abilities?

12:23 Recognizing and strengthening mediumship abilities

19:45 Listening to the messages around you

22:19 Becoming less afraid of death, loss, and the other side

29:22 Boundary setting for tapping into specific energies as a medium

31:26 Protecting yourself from unwanted energy, like Ava’s haunted hotel experience

41:35 Spiritual teams and spirit guides

45:34 Creating a connection with spirit guides and asking for signs

48:35 Let yourself believe!

53:56 Mediumship Session: Natalia Benson connects with Ava Beilke’s spirit guides

1:09:54 Meditation and other ways to receive signs, symbols, messages from the other side

1:16:16 Final thoughts and words of wisdom from Natalia

Episode Resources

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalia_benson/

Website: https://nataliabenson.com/

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Ava welcomes back the podcast’s resident astrologer KJ Atlas for a special three-month astrology forecast for Spring 2025. Learn about the most influential astrological events of Aries, Taurus, and Gemini seasons from March 20 – June 21, 2025, discover how these happenings will impact you, and get tips on how to use the energy to your advantage so you can manifest rich-bixch experiences.

As the Spring Equinox officially kicks off the new year, Ava and KJ talk about the astrology of spring and break down the season’s most significant astrological events: Venus retrograde, Mercury retrograde, Eclipse season, Saturn and Neptune entering Aries, and three powerful new moon manifestation periods.

Spring starts off chaotic as the astrology ushers us through a big transition period and according to KJ if we can make it to May, we can do anything. The good news is, thing simmer down into a nice ease and breeze before summer.

Tune in to learn how to best navigate this timeframe – from avoiding cutting those bangs until Venus goes direct to learning a new hobby (hot girls garden) when Jupiter enters Cancer – we’ve got you covered.

If you’re feeling like everything is a bit louder and crazier than usual, well, it is. In fact, we are currently experiencing some of the craziest astrology of our lifetime. Remember - just because its common doesn’t mean it’s normal.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

02:24 Winter astrology review and lessons learned – Surprise parties and buying cars

11:45 Spring equinox marks the astrological new year

16:06 Spring 2025 astrology at-a-glance

19:05 Aries season starts March 20

19:22 Venus Retrograde through April 12

26:53 Mercury Retrograde through April 7

28:50 Eclipse season through March 29

39:55 Saturn enters Aries May 24

46:38 Neptune enters Aries March 30

54:40 Jupiter enters Cancer June 9

1:03:18 Manifesting with the new moons

1:04:15 New Moon in Aries March 29

1:08:08 New Moon in Taurus April 27

1:11:35 New Moon in Gemini May 26

1:15:31 Words of wisdom for spring – Filtering news and tangible hobbies are in

Episode Resources

Subscribe to KJ Atlas’ The Grove Almanac 2025: https://www.kjatlas.com/the-grove-almanac

Connect with KJ Atlas

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kj.atlas/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kj.atlas

Website: https://www.kjatlas.com/

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke

Website: https://theavaverse.com/

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Six months ago, Ava quietly left her home of 10 years in Minneapolis and moved to Los Angeles. She drove across the country in her car with three suitcases and her mom riding shotgun, seeking a new chapter of personal growth and expansion. Over the last 6 months, she's had countless new experiences that simply wouldn't have happened had she stayed put. From finding a place to live to making adjustments at work, from building a community of friends to dating in LA and everything in between, Ava shares her experiences and best advice for staring over in a new city.

While making a big life change can be intimidating, overwhelming, and even painful at times, it's never as scary as remaining stagnant. Ava encourages you to make whatever big change is on your heart—whether moving to LA, somewhere else, or perhaps another significant life transition. Nothing changes if nothing changes.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

00:55 First steps in moving to Los Angeles

03:22 Thoughts on making a big life change like moving

04:10 Why choose Los Angeles?

05:11 Essential moving considerations: Locational astrology, weather, work, & community

12:08 Finding short term and long term housing in LA

19:34 Work relocation strategies - freelancing versus finding a new job

23:20 Overcoming isolation in a new city as an entrepreneur

26:18 Tips for building and maintaining a community

28:28 Having patience when finding ‘your people’

35:48 Dating and navigating relationships in a new city

38:33 Los Angeles lifestyle: Entertainment, hobbies & opportunities

44:04 Relocation challenges and overcoming them

52:22 Key lessons from my first 6 months in LA

Episode Resources

Connect with Ava Beilke

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke

Website: https://theavaverse.com/

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Ava is joined by actress Lorene Chelsey for a conversation on embracing the artist lifestyle. They dive deep into the realities of the artist lifestyle, exploring everything from the nomadic nature of acting work to finding and maintaining creative inspiration.

Lorene Chesley is an actress and creator who hails from the Washington DC metro area. She's the author of The Perfectly Imperfect Christian, which is currently being turned into a dramedy series called P.I.C. She’s an Aries Sun, Pisces Moon, and Taurus rising who loves the adventure of life.

Ava and Lorene discuss the creative process, creative project management, and finding balance in an unconventional career. Plus, they share valuable tips for anyone wanting to tap into their inner artist, whether as a passion project or career path.

Whether you're an aspiring artist or someone looking to embrace their creativity, Lorene's practical advice and infectious enthusiasm will inspire you to pursue your artistic dreams on the journey to being more you.

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Lorene Chesley

04:00 Lorene’s journey to becoming an actor

07:33 Putting your ass where your heart wants to be

09:22 What the life of an actor is actually like

10:40 Day jobs and making ends meet as an artist

15:06 Traveling for work as an artist to New Orleans and beyond

17:25 How to stay motivated as an artist working on a show pilot

20:36 Finding balance and making space for creativity to flow

21:37 Starting a new creative project and learning as you go

27:15 Is every creative project meant to be finished?

29:25 Where to look for creative inspiration when you’re in a lull

32:01 Travel talk: Proximity to weekend trips in CA

37:13 Lorene Chesley’s P.I.C. pilot

41:55 Presenting a pilot at Portland Film Festival

44:17 Advice for embracing your inner artist

49:24 Getting to know yourself

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Episode Resources

Connect with Lorene Chesley

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mschesley/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mschesley

Website: https://www.lorenechesley.com/

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Ava welcomes back resident astrologer KJ Atlas for a special three-month astrology forecast for Winter 2024-25. Tune in to learn about the most influential astrological events during Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces seasons—from December 21, 2024 to March 19, 2025. Discover how these happenings will impact you, and get tips on how to use the energy to your advantage so you can manifest rich-bixch experiences.

Ava and KJ discuss the winter vibes (the final seasons of the zodiac) and break down the season’s most significant astrological events: Mars retrograde, the Nodal shift to the Pisces-Virgo axis, three powerful new moon manifestation periods, and the first taste of 2025’s otherworldly astrology.

The Northern Hemisphere is in for a true winter this year. In other words, winter is really wintering. With Mars retrograde spanning the entire season and affecting all things related to action, aggression, and drive, we're looking at a significant slowdown. The best bet? Embrace your natural instinct to hibernate.

It’s true that this season may feel like an anti-hustle winter, which might be exactly what the doctor ordered for entrepreneurs, girl-bosses, and hustlers everywhere. As we head into 2025, remember that during unprecedented times, it’s important to connect with community, use your tools (like this astrology guide), and hold onto moments of celebration. And when things go really south, you can always book a cruise (or not).

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

4:22 Fall astrology review and lessons learned

10:14 Winter 2024-2025 astrology at-a-glance

16:58 Key astrological events and transits winter 2024

17:23 Mars Retrograde starts December 6

22:29 North and South Nodes 101

24:15 How the Pisces-Virgo node shift affects you

31:49 Navigating January 2025 with North Node conjunct Neptune

43:13 Mars direct and what to expect February 23

48:58 Lunar eclipse on March 14

49:38 Manifesting with the moon cycle

52:54 Capricorn new moon December 30

56:18 Aquarius new moon January 29

58:18 Pisces new moon February 27

1:05:50 Astrology of 2025 forecast and predictions

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Episode Resources

New Year Moon Mapping Workshop for 2025 with KJ Atlas (1/3/25): https://www.kjatlas.com/shop/p/newmoonmapping

Connect with KJ Atlas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kj.atlas/

Connect with KJ Atlas on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kj.atlas

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Ava is joined by Exercise Physiologist Colton Haight for a conversation on the importance of resistance training to strengthen your body inside and out to help you live your best life.

Colton Haight, the General Manager and Senior Exercise Physiologist at Discover Strength Maple Grove, brings over seven years of fitness industry expertise to the table. He earned his Bachelor's in Sport and Recreation Management from the University of Minnesota-Crookston and his Master's in Kinesiology from the University of North Dakota. As Ava's personal trainer for five years, Colton has earned a unique distinction: he's the only person who can motivate her to do squats before 9 a.m.—or at any time, for that matter.

Ava and Colton discuss the importance of strength training and its many benefits as a foundational building block to living your best life. From building muscles to enhanced cognitive function, improving body composition to decreasing the risk of disease, research shows that strength training improves well being in more ways than one. And while building muscle mass is a popular goal for strength training, gains don’t have to translate to “bulk”. They debunk several myths around strength training, including the classic fear that lifting weights will make a person look bulky…Spoiler alert: muscle mass is largely determined by genetics.

Whether you're a fitness fanatic or just starting your strength training journey, this episode offers valuable insights to help you build strength both inside and out on your journey to being more you. Tune in to learn about the secret weapon in Ava’s weekly routine, and learn how you can try a free introductory virtual workout with Discover Strength from anywhere in the world.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to strength training with Colton Haight

05:02 Colton’s career path from athlete to exercise physiologist

07:00 Key benefits of strength training and resistance training

10:12 Connection between physical and mental strength

12:42 Debunking strength training myths

19:35 Strength vs cardio - tailoring workout to your goals

24:30 Exercise science and research insights

30:56 Discover Strength workouts for busy lifestyles

34:04 Virtual strength training to maximize results from anywhere

38:05 Equipment essentials for on-the-go workouts

41:22 Staying motivated on your fitness journey

44:30 How to sign up for a free training session

46:50 Building strength inside and out - final words of wisdom

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Episode Resources:

Connect with Colton on Instagram: @coltonhaight

Follow Discover Strength on Instagram: @discoverstrength

Schedule a free introductory virtual workout at: www.discoverstrength.com

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