In this inspiring episode of Interviews with Innocence, Marla sits down with Stevie Calista—an astrologer, artist, intuitive channel, and founder of Farmhouse Moon. Stevie brings a grounded, heart-led approach to astrology, blending ancient teachings with intuition, spiritual insight, and compassionate guidance.

Stevie believes our birth chart is a soul map—a blueprint of the lessons, gifts, and karmic patterns we carry into this lifetime. Through her work, she helps people remember who they truly are beneath conditioning, expectations, and fear, and invites them back into alignment with their deepest truth.

Together, Marla and Stevie explore:

✨ How astrology serves as a healing tool
✨ The birth chart as a karmic blueprint and map of the soul
✨ Old souls, past lives, and intuitive remembering
✨ The North and South Nodes — and what they reveal about purpose
✨ How children can benefit from astrology at an early age
✨ Why understanding your rising sign can change everything
✨ Astrology as a form of "spiritual science"
✨ The ways astrology supports awakening, self-trust, and inner peace
✨ Why today's children are here to rebuild a more awakened world

Stevie also shares her own intuitive awakening, her journey from skepticism to spiritual leadership, and how tracking the moon cycles has transformed the way she moves through life.

This conversation is filled with insight, empowerment, and the reminder that we all carry ancient wisdom within us — and astrology is simply a pathway home.

Learn more about Stevie:
🌙 Website: https://steviecalista.com
🌙 Instagram: https://instagram.com/farmhousemoon
🌙 Astrology offerings, workshops, jewelry & more: https://farmhousemoon.com

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In this heart-opening conversation, Marla reconnects with Nic Whitem, a lifelong healer and spiritual teacher who has dedicated his later years to preserving the wisdom of Silver Birch — one of the most beloved voices in modern spiritual philosophy.

Nic shares how his journey from the fast-paced world of international finance to running a holistic retreat in the UK was guided by the Spirit World itself. His story is one of trust, surrender, and rediscovering purpose through service to others.

Together, Nic and Marla explore how Silver Birch's timeless teachings—rooted in love, compassion, and truth—offer clarity for our modern lives. They discuss the importance of open-minded spirituality, the power of listening to our intuition, and how children and animals can help us remember our connection to the unseen world.

This episode is a beautiful reminder that spirituality isn't about religion or doctrine—it's about remembering who we truly are and how we can bring more light into the world through understanding, kindness, and presence.

Whether you're new to the teachings of Silver Birch or simply seeking inspiration for your spiritual path, this conversation will uplift your heart and remind you that we are never alone on our journey.

• Website: spiritualtruthfoundation.org

• Facebook: Spiritual Truth Foundation & Banyan Retreat

• Silver Birch App: Available via website subscription

What if learning to read could be playful, joyful, and even involve horses? 🐴✨

In this inspiring episode of Interviews with Innocence, I welcome Michele Pickel, PhD, Emeriti Professor of Education at Concordia University-St. Paul and the creator of Horse Powered Reading®. After more than two decades training teachers and teaching children from PreK–12, Michele developed a groundbreaking equine-assisted learning program that engages the mind, body, and emotions to help struggling readers thrive.

Horse Powered Reading® uses interactive games and activities with horses to bring reading skills to life. Students build confidence, improve literacy, and experience the joy of learning in a completely new way. Since 2012, the program has trained more than 950 facilitators across all 50 U.S. states and in 24 countries, creating a global movement that blends education, healing, and the power of the human–horse connection.

Michele's passion for helping children not only succeed academically but also feel seen, supported, and empowered shines throughout this conversation. Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply someone who believes in innovative ways to support kids, this episode will open your heart. 💖

🌐 Learn more: www.horsepoweredreading.com
📧 Contact: pickel@csp.edu | horsepoweredreading@gmail.com
📱 Facebook Group: Horse Powered Reading®