36. If Not This, Then Better: Trust, Tests & the Year of the Snake

In this fiery Sagittarius-season episode, Laura reflects on the theme that has shaped her entire year: shedding. Drawing on the symbolism of the Year of the Snake, Scorpio season’s deep excavation, and her own experiences of loss, contraction, and unexpected redirection, she explores how life’s setbacks are often secret blessings — initiations that expand our capacity to receive more.From visa chaos in Thailand to unexpected travel, to a house she longed for slipping away only to reveal something far better the next day, Laura shares how the mantra “If not this, then better” has become a powerful guiding force. Supported by teachings from To Be Magnetic (Lacy Phillips) and David Ghiyam, she unpacks how tests stretch our vessel, break down old identities, and prepare us for the next evolution of self.A potent, hopeful episode on trust, surrender, contraction, expansion and the feminine art of receiving.Topics Covered✨ Sagittarius season & fire energy🐍 The Year of the Snake — shedding & identity death🌑 Scorpio season & deep excavation🔑 The mantra: If not this, then better✈️ Visa challenges, border runs & divine redirection🏡 Losing one home to receive a better one🌀 Tests, triggers & expanding your capacity🌸 Feminine receiving vs forcing🔮 Completing a nine-year cycle & entering Year One (2026)🔥 Following the arrow of your heartExplore the Teachings MentionedTo Be Magnetic (TBM)End of Year Challenge kicks off 8th December with the pre week preparation already under way! Monthly Pathway Membership:https://login.tobemagnetic.com/a/2147524106/NzuRUYqnAnnual Pathway Subscription:https://login.tobemagnetic.com/a/2148196837/NzuRUYqnUse code: LAURA2536 for 15% offDavid GhiyamWebsite:https://www.davidghiyam.comYou can follow my musings on motherhood on Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠ Reach out for 1:1 mentorship by email [email protected] or Instagram. Find me on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Support the PodcastPlease leave a 5 star review, share your thoughts, or reach out to me. Your words mean the world to me. Laura xEmbodied Mother Podcast streaming now on iTunes & Spotify 🎧 🎙️

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