HolisticCircle Spiritual Conversation Host Philipp Kobald

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Episode: In this episode of Holistic Circle, Philipp Kobald sits down with Anna Saqqara and Katie Player, Priestesses of Avalon and elders of the Glastonbury Goddess Temple, to explore why thousands are drawn back to goddess-centered, Earth-rooted spirituality and what that return looks like in practice.
They describe a hunger for embodied spirituality, connection to land, and a reclaimed sacred feminine that restores wholeness for all genders.
What we discuss
Glastonbury Avalon's ancient significance and ley lines; the seasonal wheel of the year as a living calendar; daily life in the Goddess Temple — blessings, ceremonies and open sacred space; why the movement is spreading internationally and how priestesses reconnect with local goddesses; the distinction between power-within and power-over; shadow work as reclaiming hidden power; and the interplay of science, shamanic knowledge and frequencies.
Glastonbury Avalon as a spiritual center and convergence of ley lines.
Seasonal wheel holding people through change and uncertainty.
Temple life: blessings, ceremonies, healing and open sacred space.
International growth via non-colonial priestess training and return to local goddesses.
Power-within vs power-over in ceremonial practice.
Shadow work as reclaiming hidden power.
Science and shamanism: what lies beyond current understanding.
Main Takeaways
Rebalancing, not anti-masculine: The return to the goddess restores what patriarchy removed from everyone, including men.
Seasonal structure: The wheel of the year grounds people in time and place amid digital fragmentation.
Non-colonial expansion: Priestesses train in Glastonbury then research and connect with their own land's goddesses.
Embrace of darkness: Accepting imperfection turns death into composted richness for the next harvest.
Quotes
"In reclaiming what's traditionally seen as feminine, it's also about giving back to men things that have been taken from them by the patriarchy so that we can all live the fullness of who we are." — Katie Player
"Whenever I hear that social media is connecting people, I know it is completely disconnecting people. That's how marketing works. We always sell the complete opposite." — Philipp Kobald
About our Guest
Anna Saqqara and Katie Player are Priestesses of Avalon and long-standing elders of the Glastonbury Goddess Temple in Somerset, England.
Both are healers from the Goddess House who teach and hold ceremonies rooted in the seasonal wheel. Katie is a storyteller, poet and tarot teacher. Anna works with visionary shamanism and energy healing and has researched goddess traditions in Hungary and Turkey.
Chapters
00:00 Reclaiming the Feminine
00:27 Podcast Welcome and Guests
00:56 Priestess Titles and Circle Work
02:29 Why Glastonbury Avalon Matters
03:12 Ley Lines and Goddess Awakening
05:16 Why People Are Being Called
05:54 Embodied Spirituality and Gaia
08:14 Temple Origins and Seasonal Wheel
09:14 Lady of Avalon and Ancient Lineage
11:58 Balance Beyond Patriarchy
15:51 How the Path Changes Daily Life
21:19 Social Media Disconnection and Time
23:45 Inside the Goddess Temple
32:59 Spirits, Science, and Magic
47:05 Shadow Work and Closing Vision
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P 24 26 (E 0151) 08. 06. 2026

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In this episode of Holistic Circle, Philipp Kobald sits down with Rev. Ryan Wiksell, Episcopal priest and co-author of The Last Seder of James, to explore Christianity's Jewish roots, religious certainty, community, and what happens when you begin questioning the faith you inherited.
Ryan's journey moved from a Pentecostal childhood and the Messianic Jewish movement to music ministry, a volunteer coffeehouse church plant, seminary, and ordination as an Episcopal priest in 2021. His book reimagines James's final night as a Passover Seder in a Jerusalem prison in 62 CE, blending historical fiction with commentary on Jewish foundations of Christian worship.
Ryan's journey took him from a Pentecostal childhood in Oklahoma and the Messianic Jewish movement to music ministry, an independent coffeehouse church in Missouri, seminary in Virginia, and ordination as an Episcopal priest in 2021.
His book, The Last Seder of James, reimagines the final night of James, the brother of Jesus, as a Passover Seder in a Jerusalem prison in 62 CE combining historical fiction with commentary on the Jewish foundations of Christian worship.
We discuss:
Why certainty can become religious dependency and control.
The Jewish Passover roots of the Last Supper and Communion.
Paul's olive tree metaphor and Christianity's relationship to Judaism.
Replacement theology and the danger of religious superiority.
Scripture read through the experience of people living under empire.
The importance of forgiveness, community, and shared spiritual experience.
What Ryan learned building a volunteer-run coffeehouse church.
Why community may be the one thing a church truly owns.
Why returning to Christianity's origins can reveal something larger than institutions.
Main takeaways
Certainty is not always the same as truth; the freedom to ask hard questions can outweigh predetermined answers.
Communion carries deep Jewish Passover symbolism; knowing its origins adds depth rather than diminishes meaning.
Paul's olive tree calls for humility: Christianity is grafted into an existing Jewish story, not a replacement.
Community is the most irreplaceable asset a church owns—the people who actually show up.
Quotes
"I really do think certainty is a drug." — Rev. Ryan Wiksell
"If a strong radical, almost fanatic agnostic like me is podcasting his soul out for Christianity, the world has gone utterly mad." — Philipp Kobald
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Rev. Ryan Wiksell serves at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Independence, Missouri. Raised in the Assemblies of God, he joined the Messianic Jewish movement, studied music, founded an independent coffeehouse church, attended seminary in Virginia, and was ordained in 2021. He co-authored The Last Seder of James with his father through their ministry Our Father Abraham.
Chapters
00:00 Sneak Preview Intro
00:50 Show Welcome Setup
01:14 Clerical Collar Explained
02:25 Guest Background
03:01 Pentecostal Roots
03:53 Messianic Jewish Shift
05:23 Music Ministry Journey
06:11 Coffeehouse Church Plant
07:47 Finding The Episcopal Home
09:29 Celtic Spirituality
12:33 Young People Seeking Community
17:05 Certainty As Control
20:20 Church Money And Property
24:26 The Last Seder
33:59 Jewish Roots And Unity
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P 22 26 (E 143) 12.5.2026

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Frequency Follies: How to Tune Your Soul Without Short-Circuiting Your Sanity
Because Spiritual Enlightenment Shouldn’t Require a Safety Helmet
Based on a podcast conversation between guest Dr. Asia - The Soulful Creatrix and host Philipp Kobald. This episode dives into the tricky terrain of spiritual frequencies—how tuning into the right vibration can elevate your soul or send you spiraling into chaos.
They unpack the science and spirit of frequencies, the crucial role of grounding, and the pitfalls of chasing higher states without preparation. From billionaire money mantras to the reality behind “dark magic,” expect an honest roadmap for anyone navigating the spiritual fast lane.
What we discuss
• The analogy of the soul as a radio needing precise tuning to avoid spiritual static and psychosis
• Why grounding and opening the heart chakra are essential before ascending to higher frequencies
• The spiritual irony of wealthy seekers chasing angelic vibrations to manifest money without alignment
• The neutral nature of frequencies and the human framing that labels some as “dark magic”
• The importance of slow, deliberate spiritual work that improves your life and relationships, not isolates you
Main Takeaways
Patience and grounding: Spiritual work requires patience and grounding; rushing to “higher frequencies” can be harmful.
True alignment: Real alignment means coherence between what you think, feel, and produce, beyond moral judgments.
Dark magic reframed: Dark magic is less about demons and more about selfish manipulation and lack of responsibility.
Give back: The universe favors those who give back, not just take; spiritual growth demands honesty and discomfort.
Listen to nature: Nature and collective consciousness respond subtly to human conditions, urging us to slow down and tune in.
Quotes
“People want the good parts. They want the, ‘Hey, now I’m a nice person,’ but they don’t want the path that you go through, and there’s always a breaking, right?” — Dr. Asia - The Soulful Creatrix
“If you don’t walk there on your own feet, what is it worth? You can’t just get there as a passenger.” — Philipp Kobald
About our Guest
Dr. Asia Taylor, known as The Soulful Creatrix, specializes in vibration and frequency work, guiding clients toward spiritual alignment and coherence in a chaotic world.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction & Setting the Stage
03:00 What Are Frequencies & How Do They Work?
14:00 The Dangers of Skipping Grounding
22:00 How Far Can Trained Practitioners Go?
27:00 Spiritual Psychosis & Entity Risks
33:00 Money Mantras & Spiritual Bypass
41:00 Dark Magic: Myth vs. Reality
50:00 Slowing Down & Listening to the Heart
53:00 Nature’s Response to Human Vibration
56:00 Closing Thoughts & Final Wisdom
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Ready to tune your soul without short-circuiting your sanity? Slow down, ground yourself, and listen closely—spiritual enlightenment isn’t a sprint; it’s a marathon with plenty of detours. Don’t just chase the light; learn to navigate the shadows too.
P 21 26 (E0142) 11. Mai 2026

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#tammywood, #healingherbs, #floweressences, #naturalmedicine, #herbalismIn this episode of Holistic Circle, Philipp Kobald speaks with Tammy Wood, a yoga instructor and herbalist, about the core themes, discoveries, and questions explored in this conversation and why they still matter in a world drowning in information.
Is it possible that plants have a language we can understand if we only learn to listen? How can ancient wisdom and modern skepticism coexist in the realm of natural medicine? What does restoring a pesticide-poisoned farm reveal about healing the earth and ourselves?
Tammy shares her journey as an herbalist and yoga teacher who listens to flowers to understand their healing powers, revives a 300-year-old family farm, and leads herbal excursions that reconnect people with nature’s subtle medicine. Philipp and Tammy explore how nature’s messages may not be as random as they seem, diving into ancient wisdom, vibrational healing, and modern skepticism.
What we discuss
The practice of flower essence creation and the energetic connection to plants.
The debate between chemical compounds and vibrational healing in natural medicine.
Tammy’s mission to restore a historic farm and promote sustainable hemp cultivation.
Yoga practices focused on energy clearing and grounding, including farm yoga with rescued animals.
The radical healing power of simply “doing nothing” and connecting with the earth.
Main Takeaways
Healing with plants is both chemical and vibrational, requiring presence and intuition beyond scientific trial and error. Sometimes the greatest medicine is rest, connection, and listening to what nature wants to tell us.
Nature’s cycles and the prevalence of certain plants may reflect collective human needs and messages. Community, laughter, and shared stewardship are essential for healing land and spirit alike.
Yoga and movement serve as grounding practices that clear energy and calm the nervous system, and simple embodied practices can open people to subtle medicine.
Quotes
"Everything is created in its divinity, and that it’s already got that structure in it, just like our DNA, and that it’s a blueprint that’s in flowers and plants and, you know, in us." — Tammy Wood
"If we learn to listen, learn a little bit shaking it loose, that there is a path. All we have to do is just, you know, listen." — Philipp Kobald
About our Guest
Tammy Wood is a yoga instructor, herbalist, and creator of Wood Botanicals Flower Essences, dedicated to reconnecting people with Appalachian plants and restoring her family’s historic farm. She offers herbal excursions for foraging, remedy making, and flower essence creation and teaches yoga practices that center grounding and energy clearing.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
04:00 The alchemy of flower essences: colloidal gold and shiso vinegar carriers
08:00 Chemistry vs. vibration: the dual nature of plant healing
14:00 The improbability of trial and error in herbal discovery
20:00 Observing nature’s messages through plant prevalence and healing needs
28:00 Herbal excursions: foraging, remedy making, and flower essence creation
34:00 Tammy’s unique yoga offerings: private, farm, and chakra yoga
43:00 The mission to restore a 300-year-old family farm and hemp cultivation
53:00 Creating custom flower essence blends and empowering self-healing
56:00 Closing reflections on listening to nature and healing together
P 20 26 (E0141) 8. Mail 2026

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In this episode of Holistic Circle, Philipp Kobald speaks with Mitch Takefman, meditation teacher, author, and founder of Wisdom Path Press. Together they explore mindfulness, meditation, personal growth, happiness, and the search for deeper meaning in modern life.
Mitch shares how his spiritual journey developed through meditation and contemplative traditions, including influences from Buddhism and the Tao Te Ching. He explains why meditation should not be limited to a cushion or a few minutes each day, but can become part of every moment and interaction.
A central topic is the growing popularity of guided meditation apps. While Mitch acknowledges they can help beginners, he questions whether they can replace a deeper and more personal practice. He argues that every individual has different challenges and needs, making spirituality difficult to package into a single formula.
The conversation also looks at the pursuit of happiness. Philipp and Mitch discuss why wealth, status, and possessions rarely create lasting fulfillment. They explore gratitude, contentment, and the ability to appreciate life as it is rather than constantly chasing more.
Another important theme is spiritual transformation. Mitch discusses the challenges that often appear on the path of self-discovery, including periods of uncertainty, inner conflict, and what some traditions call the dark night of the soul. Rather than avoiding these experiences, he suggests they can become opportunities for growth and greater understanding.
Mitch also introduces ideas from his Tailored Mindfulness Experience, an approach that brings mindfulness into everyday communication and relationships. The goal is not simply to meditate for a short period but to cultivate awareness throughout the entire day.
Main Takeaways
• Meditation can be practiced throughout daily life.
• Guided meditation apps can be useful but have limitations.
• True happiness comes from within, not from possessions.
• Spiritual growth often involves facing difficult inner experiences.
• Gratitude and contentment support a meaningful life.
• Mindfulness can improve communication and relationships.
Quote
"Meditation is not something you do during the day. The day is something you do during meditation." — Mitch Takefman
About the Guest
Mitch Takefman is a Montreal-based meditation teacher, author, and founder of Wisdom Path Press. His work focuses on contemplative practices and making transformational literature more accessible to a wider audience.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Meet the Hosts
01:52 Mitch's Spiritual Origins
04:27 Tao Te Ching to Buddhism
06:56 Jhana and Shinzen Young
10:25 Tailored Mindfulness Life
15:05 Meditation Trends and Apps
21:49 Goals and Long Path
32:59 Gratitude Mindset Shift
33:33 Living the Perfect Moment
34:32 Letting Go of Wanting
35:45 Tao Te Ching Takeaways
38:09 Wu Wei and Response Space
40:35 Humility vs Billionaire Worship
46:31 Possessions and Real Happiness
48:24 Wisdom Path Press and Farewell
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P 19 26 (E0140) 7 May 2026