For Thought's Sake

We're just talking and you just happen to be listening. Hosted by Alex & AJ.

S6E8 - Astrology of the Moment 02/21/2026

S6E8 - Astrology of the Moment In this episode: Saturn moved into Aries, Lunar New Year, Solar Eclipse, Saturn/Neptune conjunction Living in uncertainty while listening to others who are trying to use astrology to create a sense of control or certainty Perspectives in astrology: awareness vs curiosity, individual vs collective, natal charts vs transits, anticipatory vs retroactive Using your intuition to know what information is "for" you How Alex's intuition course is going so far Find Alex here: /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/40185635

S6E7 - Emotional Integration 01/28/2026

S6E7 - Emotional Integration In this episode: Looking pentecostal, shamanistic, exorcism-like when doing somatic emotional releasing Semifreddo - a semi frozen italian dessert state Alex used to think it was just her personality to not feel emotions Various timelines of moving through an emotion Suppressing and repressing in order to societally conform out of compliance Birthing a further integrated version of self Knowing the difference between distraction as suppression and distraction as opportunity for awareness Feeling safe enough to engage in somatic practices Gripped and ripped, but not from exercise Changes in the body not from following protocols, but from feeling and releasing emotions Find Alex here: /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/39906605

S6E6 - Living in Reality. . . TV 01/22/2026

S6E6 - Living in Reality. . . TV In this episode: Another layer of the time managament and honest communication conversation from last episode Hypervigilence and anxiety in waiting on someone Revisiting season 4 episodes on cults Intuitively and energetically recognizing what content you're called to watch and when something no longer feels aligned AJ watches reality tv as a taboo thing, Alex absolutely cannot Various reasons for watching reality tv including dissociative numbing and processing anger and rage Watching something knowing its absurd Reality tv as a recognizable lived experience of being around others who cannot communicate with compassion Watching reality tv as fuel for activist work and channeling resistance to capitalism Go back and listen to the episodes on cults: , Find Alex here: /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/39838820

S6E5 - Time, why you punish me? 01/15/2026

S6E5 - Time, why you punish me? In this episode we discuss our relationships to time: Time blindness How our choices of how we use time can have a domino effect on others Rule governed, authoritarian views around "respect" of time The connotations of words and how we relate to them Implications of prioritizing your time over someone else's time Equal distirbution of time is not the same as equity Boundaries in regards to your own use of time What you value dictating how you use your time What do you need in order to bring your full self to something and use the time in the best way possible? Find Alex here: /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/39748535

S6E4 - No More Platitudes 01/05/2026

S6E4 - No More Platitudes In this episode: Compulsive behaviors surrounding the use of tech devices Words beget words What types of experiences are people striving to have in this lifetime and why? Associations with suffering What does healing actually mean? What we come to earth to experience based on our astrological natal chart Being curious about suffering and confronting it head on Admiration of physical endurance vs judgment of emotional endurance How spiritual connection presents itself as sensations in the body AJ's life update surrounding starting a new research focused job Find Alex here: /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/39616210

S6E3 - Alex Gives AJ an Oracle Reading! 12/27/2025

S6E3 - Alex Gives AJ an Oracle Reading! Listen in as Alex gives AJ an impromptu oracle reading! AJ follows up with clarification on what the messages in the reading pertained to and Alex then gives more explanation on what is happening during an oracle reading. If you want to book an oracle reading with Alex or sign up for her intuition course you can find her here: /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/39543425

S6E2 - Wild Animals and Sam Boy 12/17/2025

S6E2 - Wild Animals and Sam Boy We promise we are going to get to AJ's life update, but thought we'd finish up some spiritual updates of Alex's life in Henderson, NV first. In this episode: AJ asks Alex about the wildlife she keeps having interactions with Energy vortex eliciting energetic upgrades Signs that let Alex know that moving to Henderson was the right move for right now Animal telepathy with Sam Boy Does being able to explain the "why" matter? Pets coming through in oracle readings Find Alex here: /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/39446600

S6E1 - Endings and Beginnings 12/13/2025

S6E1 - Endings and Beginnings Helloooo! It's been a while, but we are finally back! Alex's life has been completely altered in every way since we were last on the podcast and she's here to explain. AJ offers her support and love during Alex's vulnerable share. /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/39395650

S5E14 - Los Angeles Bound 05/22/2024

S5E14 - Los Angeles Bound In this episode: Turtles showing up in Alex's world with a message Convicing property managers to give you a virtual tour Alex did indeed get approved for the apartment she mentions! Adjusting from house living to apartment living Finding closure and honoring endings /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/31426222

S5E13 - How do you know you know what you know? 05/21/2024

S5E13 - How do you know you know what you know? In this episode: Joys of home ownership Why do contractors think "good enough" is okay? Understanding common sense and functionality, even if you're not an expert What are the hurdles preventing people in a variety of industries from doing their jobs well? Vocations in need of staff lowering standards and making accomodations /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/31394442

S5E12 - Should I Stay or Should I Go Now? 05/03/2024

S5E12 - Should I Stay or Should I Go Now? In this episode: AJ is deciding between taking a new job or staying where she's at Astrology lining up with current life situations Deciphering between fear responses, trauma responses, and intuition when it comes to decison making Mental health and somatic symptoms exacerbated by the stress of decision making Previous choices gone wrong coloring your current perspective /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/31112338

S5E11 - What Jennifer Did and What TSwift Made Me Do 04/25/2024

S5E11 - What Jennifer Did and What TSwift Made Me Do In this episode: Alex and AJ are not Swifties The politics and business of billionaire recording artists What Jennifer Did on Netflix White boomer male detectives Labeling people before acquiring sufficient background information Why do people lie? /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/30942378

S5E10 - Queer Coffee Tarot Ghosts 04/18/2024

S5E10 - Queer Coffee Tarot Ghosts In this episode: Tarot card readings Homemade cold brew Alex's failed attempt to use non-gendered language Conscious brain retraining Tips and tricks for implementing nonbinary pronouns "You don't have to keep up, you just have to keep open." Considerations when asking for someone's pronouns Are we still saying "guys"? Living For The Dead on Hulu /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/30892468

S5E9 - Eclipse Bringing Big Changes 04/11/2024

S5E9 - Eclipse Bringing Big Changes In this episode: Chopping off fingernails Dog names and cat cafes AJ and Alex's eclipse experiences Going going back back to Cali Cali Grieving the garden Bringing the new you to an old situation How environment shapes behavior /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/30785673

Mini Ep. 3 - Tea Time 04/05/2024

Mini Ep. 3 - Tea Time In this mini ep: Finding a replacement for alcohol Potent herbal tea remedies Mountain Rose Herbs for the win /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/30672283

Mini Ep. 2 - Perfectionism 04/03/2024

Mini Ep. 2 - Perfectionism In this mini ep: Alex's struggle with perfectionism that AJ wholly relates to Hosting events as a breeding ground for compulsivity and insecurity Simultaneously wanting and not wanting acknowledgement for your efforts Coming from a long line of hosts with the most /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/30671308

S5E8 - Spirit Babies and Twin Flames 03/27/2024

S5E8 - Spirit Babies and Twin Flames In this episode: Spring Equinox and Alex's garden update Alex read two books about the spiritual concept of spirit babies Why did our souls choose to incarnate in this lifetime? Twin Flames explained What is a spiritual experience vs. nervous system dysregulation? Spiritual beliefs that get misconstrued by human's egos /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/30573118

S5E7 - Miscommunication and Disconnection 03/22/2024

S5E7 - Miscommunication and Disconnection In this episode: AJ and Alex get into what may seem like an argument, but they truly are just dancing (Adam Grant style) in order to broaden and deepen their understanding of each other's perspectives Daylights savings time adjustments turned into consent violations and learning adaptations The nuance of language and projecting your preferences onto others The pacification of self in order to "play the game" vs. honoring your right to engage authentically The repetition of engaging in patterns of behavior vs. breaking behavior cycles Mutual responsibility in interactions when it comes to offering opportunity and choices Where is the placement of responsibility in educating the majority? Channeling micro experiences into opportunities to impact the macro What serves your best interests for moving forward despite how an interaction plays out? /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/30468003

Mini Ep. 1 - Worth It! 03/20/2024

Mini Ep. 1 - Worth It! In this mini ep: Gift giving to yourself Nespresso Aeroccino XL Milk Frother Solawave Glowing Skin Set Simple Incense /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/30465293

S5E6 - Germ vs Terrain Theory and Health Insurance 03/15/2024

S5E6 - Germ vs Terrain Theory and Health Insurance In this episode: Alex took a webinar on recovering from the flu Germ vs. terrain theory, a hot button topic Becoming siloed in where you get your information from The purposefully confusing limitations of health insurance Taking it on yourself to invest in your own preventative care Who are holistic wellness communities targeting? Access to information limited by algorithms and resources Social media as a threatening and hostile environment /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/30391793

S5E5 - Fostering Connection 03/08/2024

S5E5 - Fostering Connection In this episode: Priming for one experience, then unintentionally being prepared for the unexpected When the energy it takes to retell a story isn't supportive or helpful for you The stress and nuance of question based interactions Support and connection looking different for different people What are Alex and AJ's points of connection with each other? /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/30290383

S5E4 - Recurring Dreams and Reincarnation 03/01/2024

S5E4 - Recurring Dreams and Reincarnation In this episode: AJ has someone she has lived past lives with who keeps popping up in her dreams Cord cutting and ending a karmic relationship Boundary setting in person and energetically Alex's recurring dream of teaching dance in annoying circumstances Surviving Death on Netflix, specifically the reincarnation episode Children who have specific past life memories at young ages What are the implications of knowing the exact person you were in a past life? /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/30193518

S5E3 - Waking and Sleeping Routines 02/22/2024

S5E3 - Waking and Sleeping Routines In this episode: Waking up in a dark headspace Personalizing morning routines based on how it feels vs. productivity Timing and cycles in relation to implementing different regulating tools in your life Routines with room for flexibility and room to evolve Variations in how a tired brain presents in different people Trauma symptoms at night and changing routines to accomodate this Craniosacral still point inducer to balance the autonomic nervous system /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/30068448

S5E2 - Loving Our Liver 02/16/2024

S5E2 - Loving Our Liver In this episode: An overburdened liver as a root cause for chronic illness Why Alex is joining AJ as a vegan The controversy that is the Medical Medium The importance of individualized health protocols Liver detox reactions, emotions, and cravings Being led by intuition vs. ego when it comes to food choices /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/29978523

S5E1 - The Products We Choose to Use 02/09/2024

S5E1 - The Products We Choose to Use Welcome to Season 5! In this episode: Alex is reading Fatal Conveniences by Darin Olien Environmentally conscious choices don't always line up with best health choices When an attempt to solve one problem causes other problems Toxic athletic attire Financial component of being able to purchase non-toxic products Moral implications of giving away toxic products Different facets of reasons why we make the choices we do /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/29866898

S4E27 - Toodaloo Salute 2023 12/29/2023

S4E27 - Toodaloo Salute 2023 In this episode: TENS unit mishaps A year of starting from scratch for Alex Acceptance of the cards you've been dealt Recognizing what you need in order to function at baseline Quantifiable and relative judgements about how your year has gone AJ's journey of uncovering her trauma The constant and consistent work of survival and stability Viewing your natal chart through a different lens in relation to how you navigate life /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/29273418

S4E26 - Cults Pt. 2 12/22/2023

S4E26 - Cults Pt. 2 In this episode: Go back to listen to part 1 and watch the documentaries Escaping Twin Flames on Netflix and Love Has Won on HBO Max Mother God is triggering for both AJ and Alex for more personal reasons Living in delusion because it's easier than processing your own suffering Health conscious ideations coming from fringe groups When the sheep replace the shepherd Where does the line of accountability and responsibility lie for cult members? What level of intergenerational trauma healing needs to happen in society at large in order to make meaningful, incremental change? /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/29194263

S4E25 - New Age Cults 12/14/2023

S4E25 - New Age Cults In this episode: Alex and AJ discuss two documentaries they watched on cults. Go watch the docs before listening! Escaping Twin Flames on Netflix and Love Has Won on HBO Max Spiritual concepts being twisted so severely by cult leaders Intelligence meets substance abuse meets psychosis meets new age metaphysical beliefs Spiritual aesthetics that look like rainbow barf How does our upbringing inform our perspectives of other people's living situations? Empathy for people who fall prey to cult leaders There is going to be a part 2 to this episode because we have so much to discuss! /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/29089288

S4E24 - Birthday Control Freaks 12/08/2023

S4E24 - Birthday Control Freaks In this episode: Alex is a bonafide fire builder and cake wrangler. Call her for all of your birthday needs. AJ, the birthday queen, reflects on her prior year being a boring one What does boring mean for someone used to chaos? Dive bar shenanigans What environments do we feel comfortable in based on authenticity, prior trauma, etc.? Alex and AJ navigate the same environments very differently AJ has the satisfaction of a perfectly landed joke to cap off her birthday celebration /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/28982798

S4E23 - Satya Yoga, Gluten Free Bakeries, and Behavioral Activation 11/24/2023

S4E23 - Satya Yoga, Gluten Free Bakeries, and Behavioral Activation In this episode: Does "beginner" yoga really exist at yoga studios? Competition and hypervigilence in movement classes At home vs. in person classes Gluten free bakery names and prices Behavioral activation to help with dysregulation Making choices when you're dysregulated vs. in touch with your intuition Kristin Collier's FREE workshop. Sign up at Follow us on Instagram: /episode/index/show/forthoughtssake/id/28782258

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