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Big Crystal Energy (with Special Guest Ashleigh Bodell)

Ghost Gossip
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.
The host—a physician assistant turned mystic—shares how pregnancy loss, motherhood at 40, and a transformative trip to Santa Fe catalyzed her dual path in medicine and metaphysics. She co-founded Ghost Gossip and Big Crystal Energy to bridge paranormal storytelling with crystal healing, emphasizing intuitive resonance over rigid doctrine. Personal experiences—from living in a haunted house and using obsidian for protection to navigating skepticism from family and colleagues—underscore her journey toward embodied spirituality. She champions accessible practices like moon-charging crystals and smoke cleansing, while urging discernment in sourcing stones and rejecting dogma. A pivotal moment at a Salem retreat helped her claim her voice and creative authority. Now at 41, she embraces authenticity as both grounding and magnetic—honoring her daughter’s baptismal choice, integrating tarot during crisis, and balancing federal employment with public spiritual work—all without compromising integrity or humor.
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Dioptase is a rare, emotionally intense crystal that helps process grief and heartbreak
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Obsidian was recommended to protect energy from a crotchety old man in a haunted house.
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At 41, the speaker feels finally in the right place after accepting their spiritual path
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They're finally on the right path and doing fulfilling work, learning to trust their intuition in the paranormal field
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Being called out for minimizing the podcast at a retreat in Salem sparked newfound confidence
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Diversity of spiritual beliefs enriches life
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Avoid Amazon and Walmart for crystals—opt for local shops or vetted Instagram vendors with direct sourcing
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John Kozak of the Salem Witchboard Museum reassured the host about using a Ouija board