In Episode 16 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Marlowe welcomes Jessica Wilson, a business owner and hairstylist, to the podcast to discuss spirituality and tarot. Marlowe and Jes discuss the crucial role of intuition and self-awareness in navigating relationships, particularly in recognizing unhealthy patterns and fostering healthier connections. As Jes mentions, “I learned to reconnect to myself through heartbreak," and her interest in tarot grew after she was gifted a deck.

One key takeaway from the podcast is the importance of trusting your intuition. Jes recounts how they had a strong sense of what was happening in their relationships, even before she could articulate it. This innate ability to sense discrepancies and discomfort is a powerful tool in identifying when something is off in a relationship. Jes would tell her mothers she knew what would happen before it happened and was never surprised by situations. Growing up with a strong Catholic faith and routine, Jes was discouraged from speaking like that or sharing most of her intuitions because they were contrary to the teachings at church.

The episode also delves into the significance of recognizing that unhealthy patterns often stem from past experiences and familial dynamics. Jes is launching a program to help people recover from toxic romantic relationships with narcissists. Jes explains how people often unconsciously gravitate toward partners who remind them of their primary caregivers, leading to cycles of toxicity to remain close to what we know, whether that is healthy or unhealthy.

With her narcissist recovery program, spirituality, intuition, and business, Jes is holding space for people to express their feelings and experiences. Recognizing the value of having a space to openly share and process one's emotions, Jes is building upon that and creating a life that validates one's experiences and allows others to trust one's intuition. Self-awareness is a powerful tool in the journey toward authenticity with yourself and within your relationships with others.

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Being authentic means acknowledging and accepting our beliefs, experiences, and feelings. In Episode 15 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Marlowe speaks with Michael McAdams, an author and spiritual seeker, about how to cultivate spirituality.

Michael has a rich spiritual background rooted in the Pentecostal faith, which boasts a strict, literal interpretation of the Bible. As a child, despite his family's famous teachers and preachers, Michael would often question what he was reading in the Bible and how literal the descriptions of heaven and hell might be. Michael’s religious upbringing is starkly different from Marlowe’s; she was not traditionally baptized, and often confused her family members when she participated in communion.

Self-awareness is crucial in the quest for authenticity, especially when questioning or seeking organized religion and spirituality. People must understand that they have the free will to accept or reject guidance from the spiritual realm, and we won’t know whether you were “correct” until you crossover. This autonomy allows us to connect with their intuition, guidance from spirit teachers, or personal experiences.

In Episode 15 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Marlowe shares how she has awakened and started writing, while in a semi-conscious state, to be surprised by what sentences were legible the next day. Michael shares how his mother would receive messages from her spirit guides, angels, or spiritual teachers with messages to share with the world.

Michael collected and co-authored a book with his late mother, Wilma Jean Jones, to share the insights and affirmations received from Wilma’s spiritual teachers. The book, An Angel Told Me So, reinforces the notion that we are not alone and we often have multiple spirit teachers that we can learn from.

By recognizing that spirituality can exist independently from religion, you will open yourself to a broader understanding of existence. Everyone has a purpose, and we don’t have to handle life alone; our spiritual teachers have been nudging and trying to get our attention. Sit down, be still. It’s safe here.

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With infinite possibilities in dating and love, Marlowe Lenard is learning that you do not have to settle for anything less than what you deserve. Not because another love is around the corner, but because you must be honest with yourself to be honest while dating and spending time with someone else.

In Episode 14 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Marlowe shares a lesson she recently learned from dating and romantic relationships. Although hurt and disappointed, Marlowe chose to walk away from a relationship where she and the other person didn't share the same goals.

Marlowe reflects on the honesty, strength, and maturity needed to walk away from love instead of staying in an unfulfilling relationship, rather than creating a fantasy and narrative of what she wanted the relationship to become — a lesson learned from Marlowe’s 15-year marriage.

Marlowe Lenard is gaining clarity about what she wants and doesn't want in her life, including in romantic relationships and from a romantic partner. Episode 14 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard shares how being authentic with yourself requires you to make difficult decisions, like leaving an exciting love once you learn that both people are not aligned.

The realization that "two people could carry the same experience but be meant to take them in different directions" underscores the idea that relationships are not just about feelings, but each persons individual path and growth. This perspective encourages listeners to reflect on their own relationships and consider how these connections can guide them toward their authentic selves.

Through tears and pride, Marlowe demonstrates the necessity of setting boundaries and encourages listeners to take off their emotional, societal, nonchalant, inauthentic masks and confront their relationships with honesty.

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Writing through journaling or storytelling can be a powerful tool for self-reflection and healing. In Episode 13 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Marlowe welcomes Jackie Pilossoph to the podcast to discuss their personal writing journeys, divorce, and how self-publishing is an act of self-acceptance.

Marlowe and Jackie share how they became inauthentic in their marriages: Jackie resented giving up her career to raise her children, and Marlowe fully embraced becoming "Marlowe the Wife" and doing everything she thought was wanted and expected of her.

Jackie hosts the Divorced Girl Smiling podcast. Her motivation to podcast came from her giving heart: Jackie wanted to provide resources for divorced women to help them navigate the process. The Divorced Girl Smiling website has the resources needed while navigating divorce: divorce lawyers, marriage counselors, financial planners, and the Divorced Girl Smiling podcast episodes.

This episode also explores Marlowe and Jackie's love for writing. After writing several fiction novels, Jackie emphasizes that writing can be more effective than therapy and that she often recommends that people write about what they are feeling to process the many emotions uncovered during a divorce.

Marlowe shares the magic of writing "Love Letters to Leo" and how the words would tumble out of her and onto her computer. She also enjoys journaling when she needs to process a situation. In Episode 13 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Marlowe says, "Nothing in the world lights me up and re-energizes my entire body like writing does."

Whether through journaling or storytelling, writing can lead to greater understanding, empowerment, and discovery of one's authentic self.

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We need people, anger, and energy to live authentically because everything is co-created. In this episode of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Marlowe welcomes Leo Sablin to the podcast. After meeting in Cairo, Egypt, in February 2025 at a Robert Edward Grant's Expedition traveling up the Nile, Marlowe and Leo kept in touch, and Leo shared a kundalini breathing exercise with Marlowe. An exercise that would assist with an anger Marlowe didn’t know she possessed because generally, she is a positive person in life.

Anger is a theme of the episode because Leo spotted something in Marlowe she didn't even know she was carrying. He unlocked her anger in the best of ways. We learn that anger is not a negative or unwanted emotion. Anger inspires children to imitate and walk. Anger that makes us want to grow, learn, and do more. Anger is an engaging fire in your life that reminds you that you are alive and want to create and can shift your consciousness.

Episode 12 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard discusses the complexities of navigating today's world, from political turmoil, living amidst a flood of information yet being ignorant of truth, moral dilemmas, the value of authenticity, and how to acknowledge that you influence your surroundings and life.

Although life will present challenges to us, whether divorce, creative dissatisfaction, or a desire for spiritual understanding, religious practices, or the spiritual unconscious, we must acknowledge that the process of creation is not isolated. Creating life, creating an energy-led life, and creating spiritual abundance are ways that we can reinforce our interconnectedness with the world.

Marlowe shares how she uses storytelling and fantasizing as escapism to craft narratives to shield herself from uncomfortable truths in life and coping mechanisms. Marlowe and Leo discuss how storytelling is a gift and can lead Marlowe to a broader, more conscious life. Episode 12 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard discusses aura, human conception, Human Design, and future self incarnation, and encouragement to visit the places that raise your frequency and energy, which for Marlowe are New York City and Mexico.

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Embracing intentionality will transform your life and help you cultuvate authenticity in your life. Marlowe Lenard welcomes Kat Artemis, a wayshower and author, to discuss how Kat created a life she loves once she aligned her actions with her intentions.

Kat shares her experiences with depression and anxiety, which often stemmed from a lack of authenticity. There was a pivotal moment in Kat's life when she realized she was tired of pretending to be happy while feeling miserable inside. Deciding to choose herself led Kat to reject everything that no longer served her and be led by her intentions. From working in a call center to growing to a VP corporate role, Kat trusts herself, sets her intentions, and is cultivating genuine happiness and inner peace in her life.

In Episode 11 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Marlowe explains how intentionality led her to make conscious choices that align with today's goals. When Marlowe left her corporate job, although she did not know what she would find on the other side, she knew that today's goal was to remove herself from what no longer served her. Marlowe has spent 18 months deliberately choosing her actions, thoughts, and creating intentional spaces where she can declutter her mind and regulate herself, like 48 hours of stillness.

Marlowe and Kat emphasize the simplicity of intentionality. You do not have to create time-consuming or complicated routines. Asking yourself how you feel in a situation or conversation or pausing to reflect before making a decision can lead to profound changes and more authenticity in your life.

Intentionality is the path to authentic happiness. Episode 11 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard is a celebration of how deliberate choices will balance out the influence of the ego to encourage you to cultivate a life rich with meaning and fulfillment.

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Relationships often reflect our past experiences, particularly childhood experiences. In Episode 10 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Shelly, a close friend of Marlowe, shares her journey of self-awareness and the complexities of relationships. Though unique, her experiences can shed light on our relationship dynamics.

Warning: This episode includes discussions about mental health, alcohol consumption, and addiction. The intention is not to promote such actions or to offend but to provide information. Proceed with listening if you are comfortable with potentially sensitive topics.

The central theme of the episode is course correction. Marlowe and Shelly share examples of how awareness and acknowledgment of an issue can empower you to choose a new path or move in a different direction. The power lies in not judging ourselves for eating the entire sleeve of cookies or wanting a “fancy” meal; we must acknowledge our desires and make a decision.

Whether you shake up your routine by cutting your hair or question your disdain for small talk, you must get to the root of the issue. This episode will inspire you to understand better, address relationship patterns, habits, and traditions, and consider creating a more fulfilling life. To live an authentic life, you must be courageous, introspective, and committed to personal growth.

This episode is Part 2 of a series featuring Shelly. The episodes may be enjoyed in any order that you would like. Consider listening to Part 1: The Magic of Reconnections.

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Pulling a tarot card might be the best way to prepare for a podcast recording. In Episode 9 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, we are introduced to Marlowe's childhood friend Michelle, lovingly called Shelly. As former schoolmates and Gemini Sun signs, Marlowe and Shelly bond over their ability to feel people's energy and reminisce about how their connection has evolved.

"She sees me for me," Marlowe shares as she explains her friendship with Shelly. Marlowe refers to their relationship's persistent sense of comfort and understanding. Whether they speak every day or every five years, Marlowe and Shelly can seamlessly dive back into each other's lives.

The ebb and flow of their conversation offers the episode's theme: the importance of being in tune with your feelings and following your authenticity.

Marlowe and Shelly share examples of learning to listen to their inner voices and honor their emotions. Shelly reflects on her early friendship with Marlowe, noting that their bond was formed without pretense or struggle. Marlowe notes how authentic their connection has felt, defining authenticity as embracing one's truth and recognizing that how we perceive the world often reflects how we see ourselves.

Marlowe and Shelly allow us to join them and witness the power of authenticity and the magic that emerges when we embrace our true selves in relationships. This episode is Part One of their two-hour conversation.

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