Eye Opener Society

Witching in the 21st Century: A Deep Dive with The Bell Witch's Emma Swailes

In this special bonus episode of Eye Opener Society, the long-awaited conversation finally happens. After more than four years of planning, the host sits down with Emma Swailes, the award-winning creator and voice behind The Bell Witch Podcast, joining us from Leeds, England (UK) for an honest, grounded, and deeply human discussion about podcasting, spirituality, grief, and modern witchcraft.
The episode opens with the journey that led to this collaboration—navigating international time zones, the realities of independent podcasting, and the quiet synchronicities that connect creators across the world. The host reflects on the very first Bell Witch Podcast episode that sparked years of listening: a calming, reflective meditation that planted the seed for this eventual meeting.
Emma shares her podcasting origin story, from a casual suggestion that turned into a calling, to the joy she finds in using her voice as a tool for storytelling and connection. She speaks candidly about the editing process, the evolution of her show, how she chooses guests, and the organic growth of The Bell Witch Podcast, which has received multiple Pagans of the North Podcast of the Year awards and recognition from Hub Hopper.
The conversation expands into what it truly means to be a witch in the 21st century—separating lived spiritual practice from Hollywood stereotypes. Emma and the host discuss paganism, Wicca, earth-based spirituality, and modern witchcraft, emphasizing reflection, personal empowerment, connection to nature, and continual learning. Myths are gently debunked, and evolving beliefs are welcomed as part of the spiritual journey.
One of the most moving segments explores how Emma’s spiritual practice supported her through grief and healing following the loss of her mother, offering listeners an honest look at how spirituality can act as an anchor during life’s most difficult moments.
Listeners are also taken along on Emma’s travel mini-series recounting a transformative journey through Cornwall and Glastonbury, visiting sacred wells, ancient ruins, castles, and the renowned witchcraft museum. This episode is celebrated for its immersive storytelling, making listeners feel as though they were walking those sacred landscapes alongside her.
Throughout the discussion, a powerful theme of community and mutual support emerges—within podcasting, pagan circles, and creative spaces. Sharing audiences, uplifting diverse voices, and supporting one another across borders becomes a reminder that meaningful connection transcends geography.
The episode closes with where to find The Bell Witch Podcast (available on all major podcast platforms) and how to connect with Emma on Instagram by searching the_bell_witch_podcast, inviting listeners curious about witchcraft, paganism, Wicca, spiritual living, meditation, and modern spirituality to explore further.
Whether you’re a longtime listener or discovering Eye Opener Society for the first time, this conversation offers depth, warmth, and a reminder that some connections are simply meant to happen—no matter how long they take.
 
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From Breath to Body: Practical Tips to Deepen Your Meditation

In this special episode of Eye Opener Society’s Guided Meditation Series, the host welcomes Hannah Rose of The Sound Within for a grounded, insightful conversation on Intentional Breathing and how it can be naturally integrated into meditation, mindfulness, and everyday emotional regulation.
Together, they explore what intentional breathing truly is — and why the term “breathwork” can sometimes be misleading. This episode breaks down how fast and slow breathing patterns serve different purposes, how rhythm and sound influence the nervous system, and why the breath is one of the most accessible and powerful tools for clearing intention, releasing stuck energy, and quieting the logical mind.
Hannah and the host discuss the role of sound in healing, including vocalized breathing and its similarities to sound-based practices like crystal bowls, humming, and binaural beats. While these sounds can feel primal or unfamiliar at first, they often create deep emotional release and help the body feel safe enough to let go. The conversation also compassionately addresses why breath sounds can feel uncomfortable or even sexualized for some listeners — and how to move through that resistance with awareness and self-permission.
Listeners will gain practical, real-world tools, including:
Using a few intentional breaths before meditation to clear mental clutter
Experimenting with gentle rhythmic breathing to calm the nervous system
Allowing sound and sensation to assist emotional release
Reframing emotional responses to happiness, sadness, anger, and overwhelm
Retraining the nervous system so memories lose their emotional charge over time
This episode emphasizes accessibility — no tools, no equipment, no experience required — making intentional breathing a practice anyone can return to, anytime, anywhere.
🎧 Guest Info & Where to ListenHannah Rose can be found on TikTok at @HannahRose146, and her segment “The Sound Within” appears across Eye Opener Society’s YouTube channel, podcast platforms, and social media.
Tune in expecting a blend of guided-meditation insight, breath demonstrations, sound-healing references, and gentle encouragement to explore whatever mindfulness practice feels right for you — guided meditation, intentional breathing, or simply learning how to pause and breathe with awareness.
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Monk Peace Walk to Medbeds: Can Hidden Technology Heal the World?

In this powerful and deeply reflective episode of Eye Opener Society, the host sits down with guest Lizzie for an expansive conversation that begins with the Monk Peace Walk — a group of monks walking silently and intentionally from Texas to Washington, D.C. — and unfolds into a far-reaching exploration of peace, healing, technology, privacy, and human responsibility.
What makes the Monk Peace Walk so moving isn’t noise, destruction, or protest — it’s presence. The chanting, the visual simplicity, and the quiet persistence transmit something deeper than words. This episode explores why peaceful action often penetrates the collective psyche more profoundly than conflict, and how peace itself may function as a steady frequency that others instinctively feel and respond to.
From there, the conversation widens. Drawing from monastic principles of simplicity, interdependence, and intentional living, the hosts reflect on how communities can anchor peace not as an idea, but as a lived experience. They ask what it would look like if modern culture adopted slower, more sustainable rhythms — rooted in care rather than consumption.
The episode then turns toward one of the most controversial and speculative topics circulating today: medbeds — alleged advanced healing technologies discussed in fringe and underground spaces. Rather than making claims, the hosts ask critical questions: If transformative healing technology existed, who would control it? Governments? Militaries? Pharmaceutical interests? Private capital? The discussion examines secrecy, black budgets, counterintelligence, and the ways capitalism can suppress tools that could fundamentally change human well-being.
Lizzie and the host also explore grassroots invention, basement-built technologies, small teams solving big problems, and why meaningful innovation often emerges outside institutional power. Privacy-focused systems, resistance to surveillance culture, and the importance of protecting human autonomy are woven into the conversation — alongside spiritual practices like meditation, intentional frequency-setting, and self-healing.
At its core, this episode emphasizes that peace is not passive. It requires internal work — meditation, intention, emotional regulation — and external action — sharing ideas, building alternatives, supporting community, and questioning systems of control. Peace spreads when individuals embody it and when communities choose cooperation over domination.
Key themes explored include:
The emotional and cultural impact of the Monk Peace Walk
Peace as a frequency rather than a concept
Monastic living as a model for sustainable community
Healing technology, secrecy, and ethical control
Capitalism, scarcity, and withheld innovation
Grassroots invention and decentralized solutions
Privacy, surveillance resistance, and autonomy
Meditation, intention, and anchoring peace daily
The episode closes with heartfelt gratitude to Lizzie, as well as Carly and Carla from Appalachian Root Works (Rooted in Ruins), and a reminder of the host’s Wednesday night guided meditations for listeners seeking to actively anchor peace in their own lives.
This is not just a conversation — it’s an invitation to slow down, question deeply, and become the frequency you wish to see reflected in the world.
 
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Reaching Out for Help: Anxiety, Depression, Yin & Yang, and Finding Balance in a Noisy World

In this powerful pop-up episode of Eye Opener Society, Gary Dean opens an honest and necessary conversation about reaching out for help, the importance of human connection, and the delicate balance between positivity and negativity in our lives.
In a world increasingly driven by social media, algorithms, and constant noise, many people struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, and mental health challenges find it easier to speak with a real human being rather than navigating appointments, labels, or clinical environments. Gary emphasizes that while not everyone is certified in medicine or therapy, sometimes simply being heard by another human can offer immediate grounding, relief, and clarity.
This episode explores the concept of the yin and yang—the understanding that light cannot exist without darkness, and growth cannot happen without contrast. Gary discusses how negativity is often unavoidable, especially online, and how people can project negativity into anything meaningful. Rather than resisting this truth, he explains how acknowledging both positive and negative forces allows us to live more consciously, resiliently, and balanced.
Gary also shares his role as a listener within the collective, offering space for those who need to talk—while making a clear and responsible distinction: when deeper help is needed, reaching out to trained professionals, therapists, counselors, and medical providers is essential. Spiritual growth, self-awareness, and mindfulness must coexist with practical action in the 3D world.
This episode serves as a reminder that you are not alone, that mental health matters, and that asking for help is a strength—not a weakness. Whether you are navigating depression, anxiety, emotional burnout, or simply feeling disconnected, this conversation encourages taking ownership of your healing while staying grounded in reality.
The episode concludes with a reminder of Eye Opener Society’s regular Monday episodes, guided meditations, and continued offerings designed to support awareness, balance, and conscious living.
Keywords & Topics Covered:Mental health awareness, anxiety support, depression help, emotional healing, reaching out for help, human connection, yin and yang philosophy, balance in life, spiritual growth, collective healing, social media negativity, mindfulness, self-awareness, trauma support, stress management, conscious living, Eye Opener Society podcast

Transform Your Reality: A Guided Meditation for Perspective, Awareness & Spiritual Alignment

🎧 Episode Description
✨ Please note: This guided meditation is traditionally released as part of our Wednesday Night Guided Meditation series. However, out of respect and support for Elaine and her Arcane Oracle episode that released yesterday, we intentionally held space for her work. Because of that, this week’s Wednesday night meditation is being released tonight, on Thursday.
This guided meditation is designed for transforming reality through awareness and perspective. It invites you to gently shift how you see yourself, your circumstances, and the world around you—because when perspective changes, reality follows.
Whether you are deeply spiritual, newly awakening, or simply seeking a grounded meditation practice, this session meets you where you are. Together, we explore conscious intention, expanded perception, and inner alignment—helping you reconnect with the power you already carry.
This episode also marks a continued expansion of our guided meditation series. Moving forward, you can expect more:
Guided meditations
Spiritual reflections
Conscious living ideas
Meditation tips, tools, and practices
Mindset shifts for clarity, grounding, and growth
These sessions are created to support those on a spiritual path and those simply seeking peace, presence, and a deeper understanding of themselves.
Take this time for yourself.Change the lens.Transform the experience.
🎙️ Wednesday Night Meditation — released Thursday
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Pluto Meets Aquarius: Intense Transformations & Your January Tarot Forecast

Hello, beautiful souls — Elaine, the Arcane Oracle, welcomes you to this episode of the Arcane Oracle podcast (in partnership with the EyeOpener Society). A veteran tarot reader and astrologer with over 20 years’ experience, Elaine opens the show with a special offer: a 20-minute tarot or mini horoscope reading for $20 (book via elainesarcanetarot.com or text 765-739-0278).
This episode is a deep dive into Aquarius season (January 20–February 19): what this sign rules (innovation, communities, friendships, technology, prophecy and metaphysical study), its rulers (Saturn and modern ruler Uranus), and how the astrology of the moment colors social, intellectual, and humanitarian themes. Elaine shares practical correspondences—crystals (amethyst, aquamarine, fluorite, hematite, turquoise, etc.), herbs and incenses (angelica root, bergamot, clary sage, sandalwood, palo santo), and symbolic Aquarius flowers—to help you attune to the season’s energy.
Elaine explores the tarot archetype of Aquarius: The Star. She explains its symbolism—hope, healing, spiritual guidance, authenticity and balance between intuition and action—and what the Star card can signal in readings (good luck, renewal, or a person/time frame tied to Aquarius).
A major focus of the episode is Pluto’s entry and the intense stellium that forms early in Aquarius season. Elaine outlines historical parallels (Pluto in Aquarius 1778–1798), transformative themes Pluto brings (power, deep psychological change, political and structural shifts), and the specific conjunctions to watch between January 20–27: Venus with Pluto (Jan 22) intensifying desires and relationship/financial reckonings; Mercury with Pluto bringing disruptive communications, revelations and investigative urges; and Mars with Pluto (Jan 27), which raises caution around impulsive conflicts or accidents. Practical guidance: avoid power struggles, use the intensity for research, inner work, and personal resets.
The second half of the episode moves into personalized guidance with tarot messages and horoscopes for all 12 signs. Elaine gives clear, sign-by-sign takeaways and a tarot card for each: examples include Aries (Three of Cups reversed—avoid peer pressure), Taurus (Seven of Pentacles—patience and compounding rewards), Cancer (Ace of Cups—new emotional beginnings), Leo (Eight of Pentacles—hard work pays off), Virgo (Three of Pentacles—collaboration and project momentum), Libra (Queen of Swords reversed—steer clear of petty drama), Scorpio (Star reversed—be cautious), Sagittarius (Queen of Wands—step into leadership), Capricorn (Five of Swords—protect integrity), Aquarius (Judgment—personal reset and visioning), and Pisces (The Moon—spiritual healing and rest). The overarching advice: expect intensity, prioritize self-care, avoid unnecessary drama, and lean into opportunities for renewal and growth.
Listeners will leave with a richer understanding of how Aquarius season and Pluto’s early conjunctions could influence relationships, communication, career, and inner transformation, plus practical ritual and tarot tools to navigate the coming weeks. Tune in for both astrological context and concrete tarot guidance for every sign.

Meet the Oracle: A Handheld 'Aura Coil' That Grounds Your Energy

In this compelling episode of Eye Opener Society, the host welcomes back returning guest Lizzie for an exclusive first look and live discussion of an early-production energetic device known as the Aura Coil (A-U-R-A-C-O-I-L) — a prototype developed by Lizzie’s husband, Ras The Robot, also known online as RasTheRobot across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
Blending grounded storytelling with energetic exploration, this conversation dives deep into how the Aura Coil is designed to generate an electromagnetic field, how copper grounding plays a role in the device, and how the coil may interact with the human heart field, nervous system, and aura. The hosts share what they’ve observed so far through hands-on use, early demonstrations, and real-world experiences as the device continues its pre-production testing phase.
Lizzie explains how the Aura Coil is currently being used during in-person energetic sessions and showcased through ongoing demonstrations on RazTheRobot’s social media platforms, where viewers can see magnetizing effects, field interactions, and visible responses during use. These demonstrations offer an early glimpse into how the device may function as a stabilizing and supportive energetic tool.
The host — a professional massage therapist — also shares her personal evolution from deep-tissue, physically intense bodywork toward softer, energy-centered techniques, explaining how tools like the Aura Coil may help the body relax by supporting muscles, fascia, and connective tissue without force. The discussion compares traditional hands-on energetic circuits created by practitioners with the idea of the coil acting as a portable energetic component within that circuit.
Personal stories woven throughout the episode include positive early reactions from Lizzie’s grandmother and observations of gentler bedtime calming for Lizzie’s baby when the device is nearby — offering heartfelt, human context alongside the technical discussion.
The hosts emphasize that the Aura Coil is still in pre-production, with the goal of gathering broader feedback, testimonials, and real-world experiences before final release. Listeners are encouraged to follow RasTheRobot on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for demonstrations, updates, and future announcements regarding availability, links, and possible giveaways.
The episode closes with gratitude for the growing Eye Opener Society community and reminders of upcoming content, including:
Wednesday night guided meditations
Additional pop-up shows, such as The Sound Within
Haunted Waiting hosted by Ann Lund 
Arcane Oracle
 
A shout-out to Appalachian Rootworks and their podcast Without a Candle
This episode is an invitation to stay curious, open-minded, and grounded as new ideas at the intersection of energy, technology, wellness, and consciousness continue to emerge.

Small Shifts, Deep Healing: Mindful Living, Self-Healing, and Reconnecting With Your Body

In this reflective solo episode of Eye Opener Society, host Gary Dean invites listeners into a calm, honest conversation about self-healing, mindful living, and making small lifestyle changes that lead to lasting wellness. Recorded after recovering from a lingering seasonal illness, this episode explores how listening to the body, slowing down, and working with your natural healing systems can restore balance and clarity.
Gary shares his personal approach to wellness, emphasizing natural remedies and holistic practices such as honey, turmeric, black pepper, lemon, restorative teas, meditation, visualization, and intentional rest. Rather than rushing recovery, he discusses the importance of allowing the body to heal at its own pace — building trust with your physical and mental signals.
Key topics in this episode include:
Learning to recognize and respect your body’s signals
Visualization techniques for cellular and mental healing
Clean eating, gentle movement, and sustainable wellness habits
Walking, hiking, and rediscovering your environment without rushing
Mindful living in a fast-paced, overstimulated world
A balanced perspective on pharmaceuticals, emergency medicine, and natural care
This episode encourages listeners to start small — take short walks, move your body gently, explore your neighborhood, turn off the car, and reconnect with your surroundings. Gary emphasizes that true transformation comes from consistency, not intensity, and that health is built through tiny, repeatable habits.
Whether you’re navigating recovery, seeking a slower lifestyle, or looking to cultivate better mental, physical, and emotional well-being, this episode offers grounded encouragement, practical insight, and a comforting reminder that your body is designed to heal when given the space and intention to do so.
Eye Opener Society is a podcast for curious minds exploring mindfulness, wellness, consciousness, personal growth, and intentional living — one honest conversation at a time.
Host: Gary DeanPodcast: Eye Opener Society

Breaking the Validation Loop: Finding Inner Safety with Hannah Rose

In this deeply reflective solo episode of The Sound Within, host Hannah Rose offers a raw and compassionate exploration of shame, emotional projection, and the unspoken pressure to stay small in a judgmental world.
Recorded for the Eye Opener Society platform, this episode examines how societal conditioning, internal narratives, and unresolved emotional pain shape the way we see ourselves — and how we unconsciously project that pain onto others. Hannah speaks openly about growing up feeling like an outsider, navigating imposter syndrome, and recognizing the subtle validation loops that keep people trapped in self-doubt and comparison.
Listeners are guided through powerful themes including:
Emotional projection and unconscious displacement
Black-and-white thinking and “us vs. them” conditioning
Imposter syndrome and internalized shame
The cost of emotional suppression versus emotional honesty
Reclaiming personal power in emotionally charged environments
Rather than bypassing difficult emotions, Hannah emphasizes the importance of allowing yourself to feel fully — including anger, rage, sadness, and resentment — as a pathway to emotional regulation and self-trust. The episode offers grounded, practical tools for building inner safety, recognizing projection in real time, and maintaining energetic boundaries without shutting down emotionally.
This conversation is not about fixing yourself — it’s about remembering that you are not your thoughts or feelings, and that authenticity naturally attracts the people and spaces meant for you.
🎧 Guest: Hannah Rose (solo episode)📍 Platform: Eye Opener Society / The Sound Within
A vulnerable, thoughtful episode for anyone navigating personal growth, emotional healing, and the courage to take up space without apology.

Walking Toward Peace: A Guided Meditation with Gary Dean

In this special Wednesday Night Guided Meditation, Eye Opener Society invites you into a story-driven meditation experience focused on world peace—not as a concept, but as a lived, personal practice.
This is not a traditional guided meditation. There is no counting breaths or rigid relaxation structure. Instead, listeners are guided through a calm, reflective story that explores peace through shared presence, intentional breathing, and the quiet realization that peace begins within each individual.
Set on a symbolic path walked by people from all walks of life, this meditation gently encourages listeners to release emotional armor, soften internal resistance, and reconnect with their own sense of humanity—while recognizing it in others. There are no flags, no arguments, no division—only walking, awareness, and being.
This episode is ideal for anyone feeling overwhelmed by world events, emotional fatigue, or social division. It offers a grounded space to pause, reflect, and reconnect—reminding us that world peace is not created through force, but through conscious moments of understanding, compassion, and presence.
Whether you are new to meditation or have an established practice, this 8–9 minute storytelling meditation is designed to meet you exactly where you are and gently guide you toward inner calm and collective awareness.
🕊️ Perfect for:
Evening wind-down and reflection
Stress relief and emotional grounding
Those seeking peace without dogma or ideology
Story-based and mindful listening
Intentional Breathing and Presence Practices
Join us for this Wednesday Night Guided Meditation and take part in a quiet, powerful act of peace—one breath, one step, one moment at a time.