HolisticCircle Spiritual Conversation Host Philipp Kobald

Why Do We Love a Scary Mummy? 🏺
The Victorian Obsession With Egypt, Mediums & the Occult created much of the spiritual imagination we carry today—and most of it was performative. In this episode, Dr Eleanor Dobson sits down with Philipp Kobald to explore curses, ghosts, seances, and how the mummy became the West’s go-to supernatural villain.
This shows how each era reshapes spirituality—sometimes adding insight, sometimes adding spectacle—and how knowing the history makes our modern practices clearer.
You’ll leave this conversation with a better sense of where spiritual trends originate, why they shift over time, how Women Found Their Voice in the Dark, and how to enjoy the mystical without confusing fact with performance.
Key Insights ✨
How Victorian narratives built modern ideas of ghosts, curses, and Egypt
Why spiritual movements reflect social pressures rather than ancient truths
How seances gave women a voice in a male-dominated society
Why each generation layers new myths and stories onto old ones
What the “mummy curse” reveals about fear, empire, and fascination
How historical awareness sharpens contemporary spiritual practice
Memorable Quotes 💬
“People have been rehearsing the mummy’s curse for decades before Tutankhamun.” —Dr Eleanor Dobson
“We can finally separate what is real in spirituality and what is theatre.” —Philipp Kobald
Guest Bio 👤
Dr Eleanor Dobson BA, MA, PhD, FHEA is a 19th-century literature expert focusing on Egypt, Tutankhamun, and the spiritual imagination surrounding them.
Link to our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-dobson-16037420b/
CHAPTERS
00:00 Empowerment Through Spiritualism
00:28 Introduction to the Holistic Circle Podcast
00:41 Meet Eleanor Dobson
02:03 The Fascination with Egypt
03:39 The Mummy's Curse
11:11 The Rise of Spiritualism
12:10 Victorian Seances and Mediums
23:14 Egyptology and Interpretation
25:36 Egyptian Beliefs in the Afterlife
26:23 Mythology and Mummification
27:12 The Egyptian Concept of the Soul
28:03 Victorian Spiritualism and Science
29:57 The Rise and Fall of Spiritualism
34:27 The Dark Side of Spiritualism
37:19 The Occult and Secret Societies
47:31 Modern Spirituality and Gender
#spiritualism #mummycurse #spiritualhistory #egyptologist #spirituality #occulthistory #holisticcircle #philippkobald #tutankhamun
P 80 25 (E0099) - Nov 26, 2025

👤 Link to our guest: https://www.channelingwhitelight.com/</p>Psychic mediumship is often misunderstood — seen as either entertainment or blind belief.
In this episode of the Holistic Circle Podcast, we explore what mediumship actually is, how it works, and why discernment matters more than belief. How Mediumship Really Works (And Why It’s Not What Hollywood Shows).
Philip Kobald sits down with Kelly Palmatier, a professional evidential psychic medium, to discuss how communication with spirit happens, why it cannot be forced, and how both the living and the spirit world must actively participate for a connection to occur.
This conversation covers the reality behind psychic and mediumship work, including the limits of accuracy, the role of intuition, and why even legitimate mediums are never perfect.
You’ll also learn how to recognize ethical spiritual practitioners, avoid common psychic scams, and understand the difference between intuition, developing ability, and fraud — especially during periods of grief.
🔍 In This Episode, We Discuss:
How mediumship works beyond Hollywood portrayals
Why spirit communication isn’t available on demand
What happens to consciousness after death
Why grief can affect psychic readings
How to identify real mediums versus con artists
What ethical mediumship looks like in practice
🧠 Key Insights
Mediumship is an energetic interaction, not a performance
Accuracy in psychic readings fluctuates and evolves
Discernment is essential when seeking spiritual guidance
Consciousness may continue beyond the physical body
💬 Quotes
“Spirit lowers their vibration. We meet somewhere in between.” — Kelly Palmatier
“The illusion that we are separate collapses the moment the body falls away.” — Philip Kobald
👤 Guest Bio
Kelly Palmatier is a full-time professional psychic medium with decades of experience working in the energetic realm. She specialises in evidential mediumship, providing detailed, verifiable connections intended to bring clarity, comfort, and healing.
🎧 Subscribe to @HolisticCircle YouTube channel!
📚 Access Kelly’s free Psychic Credibility Scoring System via her website
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Mediums and Psychics
00:24 Welcome to Holistic Circle Podcast
00:38 Meet Kelly Palmatier
02:28 Kelly's Background and Mediumship
04:28 Society's View on Psychic Abilities
09:54 Developing Psychic Abilities
11:50 Kelly's Journey to Mediumship
19:38 Identifying Authentic Mediums
23:31 Exploring the Concept of the Soul
24:07 Connecting with Spirits: A Medium's Perspective
25:14 The Role of Spirit Guides
26:03 Challenges in Spirit Communication
28:12 Reincarnation and the Afterlife
37:16 The Importance of Grieving and Mediumship
39:24 Ethics and Red Flags in Mediumship
46:18 Services Offered by a Medium
#holisticcircle #spiritualconversation #medium #afterlife #consciousness #spiritualawakening #healingjourney #energywork
P 79/25 (E 0098) - Nov 24, 2025

100 Episodes of Asking Why: A hundred conversations later, and the question remains the same: why do some of us keep searching?
What Drives the Spiritual Search?
In this milestone 100th episode, Philipp Kobald sits down with Svetlana Ćopić—the first guest he has ever met in real life—to explore why certain people are pulled toward deeper questions, while others move through life without ever stopping to look underneath the surface.
This is a conversation about restless curiosity, the intersection between creativity and spirituality, the growing spirituality marketplace, and the delicate balance between evidence, intuition, and belief.
If you’ve ever lived in the tension between skepticism and longing, between wanting proof and feeling the truth anyway—this episode will feel like recognition.
⭐ What you’ll take from this episode
Why some people are wired to ask the questions others avoid
How spirituality and creativity often open the same doorway
The risks vulnerable people face in today’s booming spiritual industry
Why birth rituals, de*th rituals, and shared meaning matter more than we admit
Where evidence ends—and how intuition and faith begin
📝 Memorable lines
“I was tormented with these questions since I was born.” — Svetlana Ćopić
“At some point, when evidence runs out, you still have to decide whether you dare to believe.” — Philipp Kobald
👤 Guest Bio
Svetlana Ćopić is a Belgrade-based creative director with more than twenty years of experience in branding and advertising. She is the founder of a creative agency focused on socially positive, culture-shifting projects.
Guest link: https://noagency.club/
If you’re drawn to conversations about meaning, consciousness, intuition, creativity, and the inner life, the full episode is now available on the @HolisticCircle YouTube channel.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Opening Thoughts
00:41 Celebrating 100 Episodes
02:35 Guest Introduction: Svetlana Ćopić
02:48 Svetlana's Professional Journey
04:32 Exploring Spiritual Curiosity
05:52 The Spiritual Industry and Vulnerability
09:10 Balancing Spirituality and Real Life
21:03 Trust and Intuition in Spirituality
25:09 The Paradox of Clairvoyance
26:17 Scientific Research on Clairvoyance
27:57 Skepticism and Faith
28:55 The Role of Organized Religion
32:04 Rituals and Community Support
37:17 Modern Society and Death
41:28 Artificial Intelligence and Society
46:18 Creativity as Spirituality
#holisticcircle #spiritualconversation #modernspirituality #innerwork #searchformeaning #creativelife #awakeningjourney #consciousliving

P 81/25 (E0100) 28. November - 2025

🌐 Guest Link: https://www.stuartkmasters.com/
In 17th-century England, women weren’t meant to preach, write, or speak in public. And yet, in the chaotic swirl of civil war, collapsing institutions, and religious upheaval, early Quaker women did exactly that. Women Who Refused to Be Silent spoke, they travelled, they wrote, and they claimed spiritual authority—risking imprisonment, public flogging, and social humiliation. This was The Real Quaker Beginning.
In this episode, Stuart Masters joins host Philipp Kobald to discuss the radical faith that made this possible. The early Quaker movement empowered ordinary people—women and men alike—to experience a direct, inward connection to the Holy Spirit. This faith encouraged personal transformation, bold public action, and a spiritual agency previously denied to most, particularly women.
You will learn how the social, political, and religious turmoil of the time created the perfect conditions for a revolutionary movement to emerge. The episode also traces the charismatic lives of early Quaker leaders like George Fox, James Naylor, and Margaret Fell, whose courage, vision, and devotion shaped the movement’s enduring principles.
📌 Key Takeaways
How early Quaker women defied societal limits to speak, travel, and preach
The ways social and political upheaval created space for radical spiritual movements
The embodied, transformative power of faith in action
How Quaker principles of truthfulness, peace, and equality were forged under persecution
Why their courage and radical inclusivity still resonate in a modern context
💬 Quotes from the Episode
“Women preached in public, travelled, wrote, and confronted authority—and society treated it as a direct attack.” —Stuart Masters
“Only an Englishman can stay this calm while talking about flogging.” —Philipp Kobald
👤 Guest Bio
Stuart Masters is a researcher, writer, and teacher who has spent nearly twenty years with Woodbrooke, an international Quaker research and learning centre.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to True Faith
00:30 Welcome to Holistic Circle Podcast
00:35 Meet Stuart Masters
03:15 Historical Context of Quakerism
05:24 Emergence of Quakerism
06:52 Quaker Beliefs and Practices
11:00 Quakerism's Radical Social Impact
21:57 Persecution and Suffering of Early Quakers
26:58 George Fox and the Early Quaker Movement
27:28 James Nailer: A Charismatic Leader
28:01 Margaret Fell: The Organizer and Advocate
29:47 Dramatic Public Signs and Persecution
31:17 Survival and Adaptation of the Quakers
34:21 Women's Role in the Quaker Movement
36:50 Core Beliefs and Practices of Quakers
43:36 Challenges and Reflections on Quaker Life
#holisticcircle #philippkobald #quaker #womeninhistory #spiritualconversation #radicalfaith
#historypodcast #englishcivilwar #religionandpower
P 82/25 (E 0101) - Nov 27, 2025

In this episode of Holistic Circle Podcast, Philip Cobald welcomes Caren Carnegie for a second conversation about her unique approach to personal training. Caren combines psychic guidance, spiritual awareness, and fitness to help clients understand their bodies and move through physical and emotional blocks. She shares some Secret To Staying True To Yourself!
We cover:
How emotions and trauma show up physically in the body
Using movement, strength training, and energy work to “unstick” yourself
The power of journaling and self-awareness during workouts
Real-life stories of clients who’ve transformed both physically and mentally
How intuition and spiritual guidance can integrate with everyday fitness
Whether you’re curious about the connection between body, mind, and spirit—or just want a new approach to personal training—this episode explores a practical, grounded way to listen to your body and your inner guidance.
🗨️ Memorable quotes
“Your body has been on your side this whole time.” —Caren Carnegie
“Once you remember your strength, you stop outsourcing your sanity.” —Philipp Kobald
👤 Guest Bio
Caren Carnegie is a psychic channel who integrates intuitive insight with personal training and spiritual life coaching to help people reconnect with their physical and emotional strength.
Watch the full conversation on the @HolisticCircle YouTube channel.
Link to our guest: https://transformfitnesscoaching.com/
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Personal Philosophy
00:45 Welcome to Holistic Circle Podcast
01:19 Reconnecting with Past Guests
02:21 Transform HQ: A Unique Fitness Approach
03:24 The Fusion of Fitness and Spirituality
06:04 The Journey of Personal Growth
10:40 Exploring Psychic Abilities
19:48 Dealing with Skepticism and Sharing Light
24:42 Making a Difference Through Personal Training
25:26 Understanding the Regular Client
26:17 Shifting Fitness Trends
30:51 The Importance of Individualized Programs
32:44 Client Success Stories
35:22 The Intimacy of Personal Training
39:29 Trusting the Process
41:02 Hope for the Future
#holistichealth #training #mindbodyconnection #spiritualfitness #energyhealing #personaltraining #wellnessjourney #spiritualawakening
P 75/25 (E0093) - Oct 28, 2025