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Ep. 387 - Why is the Universe Testing Me? And How to Navigate It - Best of Expanded 2025

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We’re closing out the year by revisiting one of our most loved and impactful episodes of 2025. Especially during our end-of-year Return to Magic Challenge, this conversation on manifestation tests feels more relevant than ever. Jessica and Lacy break down...

Highlights

This episode revisits a foundational conversation about manifestation tests—not as setbacks, but as precise, soul-guided invitations to grow into greater authenticity and self-worth.
09:38
Authenticity equals magnetism, and the universe responds by raising your self-worth to match your manifestation frequency
20:17
The scarcity test involves fearing a lack of resources—like unexpected bills or being triggered by others' success—to help integrate worthiness
27:44
The universe tests us specifically on our childhood wounds to help us undo limiting programming and reclaim authenticity.
42:24
Envy and Jealousy DI helps identify and integrate desired qualities from others to heal and manifest
47:40
Dealing with core wounds isn't exhausting but a process led by the universe to reach a higher level of consciousness and magnetism
50:22
The boomerang test reveals boundary strength when past people or opportunities reappear
56:34
Staying calm during a car-in-ditch incident demonstrated real-time mastery of the inner peace test
1:01:45
Boundary tests focus on honoring one's needs and maintaining authenticity around others
1:07:19
Respond to life tests from your higher self, not your ego

Chapters

Why Do Tests Show Up Right After You Set an Intention?
00:00
What Does Scarcity Really Reveal About Your Self-Worth?
12:32
How Does the Universe Use Ego Bruises to Guide You Back to Authenticity?
25:15
When Envy Points to Your Untapped Potential—What Should You Do?
36:45
What Do Your Reactivity Patterns Say About Unhealed Core Wounds?
45:05
Why Do Old Relationships or Opportunities Suddenly Reappear—And What Should You Do?
50:22
How Does Your Inner Critic Test Your Readiness for Real Success?
53:44
Can You Stay Calm When Everything Feels Like It’s Falling Apart?
59:07
What Patterns Keep Repeating—and What Belief Is Hiding Beneath Them?
1:07:19

Transcript

Jessica Gill: Anywhere you're being tested, it connects to everything you're manifesting. Lacy Phillips: Every time we're tested, at the root of it is a wound. Our whole journey in this lifetime is to undo all of that. In order to get to who we are authen...