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Big Crystal Energy (with Special Guest Ashleigh Bodell)

Ghost Gossip

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Highlights

This episode dives into the vibrant, deeply personal intersection of clinical expertise and mystical practice—where orthopedic care meets crystal energy, haunted houses spark podcast ideas, and spiritual authenticity emerges from grief, motherhood, and self-reclamation.
07:21
Dioptase is a rare, emotionally intense crystal that helps process grief and heartbreak
16:25
Obsidian was recommended to protect energy from a crotchety old man in a haunted house.
29:58
At 41, the speaker feels finally in the right place after accepting their spiritual path
32:23
They're finally on the right path and doing fulfilling work, learning to trust their intuition in the paranormal field
43:10
Being called out for minimizing the podcast at a retreat in Salem sparked newfound confidence
47:44
Diversity of spiritual beliefs enriches life
49:55
Avoid Amazon and Walmart for crystals—opt for local shops or vetted Instagram vendors with direct sourcing
54:25
John Kozak of the Salem Witchboard Museum reassured the host about using a Ouija board

Chapters

How a surgeon’s grief, motherhood, and Santa Fe changed everything
00:00
What my haunted house taught me about protection—and why I love labradorite
11:52
When my daughter called me 'psycho' (and why my in-laws still don’t get it)
21:02
From ghost stories to crystal memes: how our podcasts found their voice
32:23
Cleansing crystals under the full moon—and why a Salem retreat changed my confidence
38:55
Working for the government while reading tarot: keeping integrity in plain sight
45:22
Where to buy real crystals (and where to absolutely avoid)
49:55
Why meeting John Kozak in person made me stop fearing the Ouija board
54:25

Transcript

Ghost Gossip Host: This podcast discusses Paranormal Activity and other topics some might find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. Hello, hello, everybody. Welcome to another episode of Ghost Gossip. Today, there are two Ashleys in the house. You h...