Magic Carpet Cast
103 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -A magical journey that empowers you to unlock the potential that already exists inside you, helps find your shine, pursue your dreams and create the epic life you came here to live.
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049 - My Son, The Good Cop
April 13, 2021 15:11 - 1 hour - 62 MBYou have the right to remain compassionate! Today on a very special episode we welcome Gemma’s one and only son, JD, who hitches a ride on our Magic Carpet for his 29th birthday. JD talks about how he embraces the challenges of being an NYPD cop through his distinctively empathetic disposition, and about how his one-of-a-kind upbringing has affected his world view as he goes about his day, bearing witness to the “greatest show on earth.” All aboard!
048 - Spets
April 06, 2021 15:11 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBOur pets are a heart connection, but what happens to them when they die? According to Gemma, they become Spets (spirit-pets). Just like “speople,” they are there on the other side to love and communicate with us as we go through life here on earth. Gemma talks to Michael about her many awesome Spet encounters, along with ways that we can all be more closely connected with our beloved animal friends. All aboard!
047 - Art, Storytelling and Channeling with Zackary Drucker
March 30, 2021 15:11 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBIn honor of International Transgender Day of Visibility, we welcome Zackary Drucker, independent artist, filmmaker, and cultural producer. Zackary talks to Gemma and Michael about how she navigates creativity and intuition as they intertwine in her recent directorial debut for television, documentary miniseries, The Lady and The Dale. Zackary shares how she felt connected energetically to the story's subject, controversial 1970's transgender entrepreneur Elizabeth Carmichael, in order...
046 - The Universe Got Your Back
March 23, 2021 15:11 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBSometimes “bad” situations happen — but, are they really bad? Today Gemma shares with Michael the different ways we all can raise our frequency so that in any situation, we can flip the perspective on what’s possible. All Aboard!
045 - No One Can Tell You How to Grieve
March 16, 2021 15:11 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBWhen our loved ones cross over, we experience loss, but all losses are not created equal, and we all have the right to deal with it differently. Gemma shares her own experience with a recent loss from the perspective of someone with an energetic gift. We also discuss the importance of "checking in with ourselves" to determine what experience we are actually having in the moment vs one we think we are supposed to be having in order to keep up with societal norms and/or try to stay connected ...
044 - YOU. ARE. ENOUGH. The truth about addiction with Raj Aggarwal
March 09, 2021 16:11 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBRaj Aggarwal, the son of Indian immigrants, was raised in Maryland with a seemingly “normal” life, until he descended into heavy drug abuse and became a highly functional heroin addict. Luckily, he lived to share his survival story with us and others. In this episode, Raj reveals the truth about addiction. He discusses with Gemma what it feels like energetically to be an addict and how trying to “fill the void” externally can lead you down a dangerous path. All Aboard! Raj ...
043 - Woman Doing Improv Actually Just Channeling Spirit with Beth Newell
March 02, 2021 16:11 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBKicking off Women's History Month, we're joined by celebrated comedian and writer Beth Newell, who is the co-founder of the satirical women's magazine, Reductress. Beth talks about the crucial roles of feminism and satire in the face of injustice, and shares with us how her own spiritual discovery has been pivotal to her career and has shaped her approach to creating. She co-authored the books, There's No Manual and How to Win at Feminism. Beth’s work has been featured in The Onion, McS...
042 - Unlock, Unblock, Connect!
February 23, 2021 16:11 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBChanneling isn’t necessarily easy, but anyone can do it with enough practice. In today’s episode, a rider Magic Megaphone’s us to ask how to unblock energetic gifts when logic is getting in the way. Gemma gives insights and techniques that can help all of us unlock, unblock and get past mind chatter and logic to ultimately be able to connect to and channel spirit. All aboard!
041 - Dis-ease
February 16, 2021 16:11 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBWhy do we get sick? Genetics? Karmic lessons? Or simply a nudge from our Higher Self to slow down? In this episode, a rider Magic Megaphone's us about her struggle with Hashimoto’s disease. In an epic reading, Gemma channels answers to determine the underlying energetic factors contributing to her challenges proving that our words, thoughts and energetic vibrations have both an enormous effect on our health as well as the power to heal ourselves and that often there's hope to be found within...
040 - What is Love?
February 09, 2021 16:11 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBToday we talk about the four letter word that’s on almost everyone’s mind, but lives in the heart. Love. How do you harness the most powerful energetic force in the world to work for you? Gemma shares ways to break down barriers, open yourself up to new experiences, and define, what is love? All aboard!
039 - Get out of my house: Banishing unwanted energies
February 02, 2021 16:11 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBFrankincense, music, ammonia? Oh my! There are a lot of ways to protect and clear unwanted energies from entering and remaining in your living space. Looking to banish an unwanted presence, switch up a funny feeling, or take preventative measures to ensure a clean energetic slate for the year ahead? Gemma reveals some basic cleaning techniques, in this episode, that we should all be aware of to "become the alchemist of your own space." All Aboard!
038 - Kid Sensitive: Raising an Empath
January 26, 2021 16:11 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBWhether you're a parent, guardian, grandparent, aunt/uncle, teacher, or simply a caring member of society, we all must come together to contribute to making the world a better place for future generations. This means understanding them and their gifts even if they are new and sometimes scary to us. Sparked by a question from a curious mom with a sensitive child, Kid sensitive addresses the topic of how to raise a kid who has empathic gifts in this noisy world bombarded with constant energeti...
037 - Our Cords: A Very Energetic Entanglement
January 19, 2021 16:11 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBWe connect to each other via ethereal cords. Although invisible to the human eye, don’t be fooled, these are truly powerful energy binders between people. Love interests, friendships, colleagues, strangers and even enemies and (insert dramatic music here) exes may be “cording” with us in ways we want — and often in ways we do not. How do these cords work? Gemma shares examples and talks to us about how to become more aware of our own cords, when and how to remove them, and ways to use them t...
036 - The Four Agreements
January 12, 2021 16:11 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBIt's a new year and a new chapter in many of our lives. Time for a refresher (or an introduction) to The Four Agreements, originally based off of a set of spiritual beliefs held by the ancient Toltec people, and recently made popular in the book by Don Miguel Ruiz. Gemma gives us her take on The Four Agreements, adds a few pieces to the puzzle, and shares how they can help you honor yourself and live your best life this year and beyond. Book Link: amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Per...
035 - Meet Madonna Badger
January 05, 2021 16:11 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBOur hitchhiker today is the one and only Madonna Badger, a long-time friend and a highly successful NYC advertising exec. She has faced the unimaginable; On Christmas morning, 2011, Madonna’s lost her parents and her 3 little girls in a horrific house fire. Madonna’s story has touched many lives. Today, Madonna talks to us openly about her healing journey and continued quest to strengthen her connection to the spiritual world and her family, which brings new surprises consistently and has pl...
034 - A Very LIVE Podcast & Winter Solstice Party
December 29, 2020 16:11 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBGemma, Michael and Marc host our very first LIVE podcast to celebrate last week's winter solstice! Join us for a live meditation with our friend, Eve Soldinger along with an intention setting candle lighting ceremony hosted by Gemma. Plus, Gemma provides live, psychic readings with our studio audience (via Zoom). It's Q's to the U Roulette! ALL ABOARD!
033 - Merry Everything
December 22, 2020 16:11 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBChristmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Saturnalia? Gemma and Michael ring in the season by sharing their own holiday traditions and discussing what make this time of year so special for people around the world. ALL ABOARD!
032 - Human Design with Nikki Jae
December 15, 2020 16:11 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBWhat's your energy type? Today we welcome "hitchhiker" Nikki Jae, accomplished Human Design mentor and reader. Human Design is a powerful lifestyle tool that supports the alignment of our mind, body and spirit. Each of us has a unique energy body that is designed to operate and make decisions in a particular way. You can chart your own energy type through various sources online, and hear Nikki shed light on what that means for you and your journey. ALL ABOARD!! Nikki's website: nikkijae.n...
031 - The Martial Arts Effect with Sensei Ricky Taylor
December 08, 2020 16:11 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBToday we welcome Magic Carpet Hitchhiker, Ricky Taylor. Sensei Ricky is a 4th degree black-belt karate world champion and well-loved martial arts trainer. His Brooklyn-based Dojo has been one of the first to go virtual during the pandemic and has quickly become a sensation in the community. Ricky shares with us his unique journey in overcoming health challenges, and how it has shaped his approach to transform challenges into opportunities, and how meditation, focus and determination can insp...
030 - 12.21.2020
December 01, 2020 16:11 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBThis year's winter solstice, 12/21/2020 marks the point of no return as we gather momentum towards New Earth. If that doesn't make sense yet, don't worry, you're not alone. Gemma explains it all to us including what we can do to get most out of the massive energetic shift leading up to the winter solstice this year and what it means for us in 2021, upcoming year of transition.
EPIC APPRECIATION DAY
November 26, 2020 16:11 - 6 minutes - 6.27 MBSure, it’s customary in the US to say Happy Thanksgiving, but Gemma says "f*ck customary” (aka societal programming) to this oxymoron and offers riders other ways to appreciate both this day and going forward. From all of us here on the MCC to all of u… Have an Epic Appreciation Day!!! ALL ABOARD!
029 - The Greatest Show in the Universe
November 24, 2020 16:11 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBThe ascension of our planet is upon on us and all eyes in the galaxy are on US! Look around and you’ll see the disruptions and evolutions that are proof of our planets ascension; world wide meditations, the pandemic, the most recent election… On personal fronts; breakups, career changes, finding purpose and the list goes on. Join us as Gemma helps to begin to make sense of it all and provide us with some answers as we prepare for the 4th and 5th dimensions! ALL ABOARD!
028 - MAGIC MEGAPHONE LINE IS OPEN
November 17, 2020 16:11 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBRing Ring! U asked, Gemma answered... your Questions to the Universe that is. Today we welcome our very first full episode featuring Magic Megaphone calls from our riders (aka listeners.) The Magic Megaphone is a super easy to use link we provide on our website magiccarpetcast.com so that ANYONE can call in and ask Gemma ANYTHING (or leave a comment for us.) No topic is off limits. Gemma channels the listeners “Q’s to the U” on topics ranging from love to politics and everything in between. ...
027 - WOMEN GROW: Plant Medicine
November 10, 2020 16:11 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBALL ABOARD! In honor of the recent vote to legalize cannabis in seven more U.S. states last week, Gemma picked up two hitchhikers today (Gia Moron, President of Women Grow and Martha DeRossi, who works for a prominent cannabis dispensary in New York) to discuss the truths and falsehoods of cannabis and the business around it.
026 - Rise and Shine with Kristen Bartlett
November 02, 2020 16:11 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBToday we hang out with hitchhiker Kristen Bartlett, fabulous comedian, and co-head writer of @FullFrontalSamB and previously at SNL. Kristen puts politics aside (mostly!) to share how she was able to harness the power of Gemma’s energetic teachings into her own rituals, which helped her navigate bumps in the road during crucial moments in her career and continues to allow her to rise to her full potential. ALL ABOARD! Follow Kristen on Twitter: @kristencheeks Catch Full Frontal with Sa...
025 - Witch Hiker, Isa Brito
October 27, 2020 15:11 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBToday we welcome Medicine Woman Isa Brito, founder of Isa Skincare. Isa’s relationship with the Earth blossomed in early childhood in Brazil. She was raised on a farm out in the wild land, hours away from the closest town where food and medicine were largely home-grown, with traditions around how to use them passed from generation to generation. Isa shares how her unique world view has shaped what she does and has helped to benefit others along the way. ALL ABOARD! Visit Isa's w...
024 - Find Your Qi (Gong) with Eve Soldinger
October 20, 2020 15:11 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBQi" (pronounced chee), means air, breath of life, or vital energy that flows through all things in the universe."Gong" (pronounced gung, as in lung) means the skill of working with, or cultivating, self-discipline and achievement. Together, Qigong means the skill of cultivating vital energy, or the ability to work with the electromagnetic energy of the body. Qigong is a mind-body practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating postures, movement, breathing techniques, ...
023 - Narcissists, Bullies & Empaths Oh my!
October 13, 2020 15:11 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBWe’ve all had run-ins with them... narcissists, bullies aka energy vampires. EMPATHS BEWARE! They are your neighbors, your coworkers, definitely your politicians and even your family members and “friends"?! Today we discuss how to spot and identify them and what to do to protect yourself. ALL ABOARD!
022 - Been there, done that - Reincarnation
October 06, 2020 15:11 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBWe are here now, but we’ve been here before in different way. Gemma discusses reincarnation on today’s Magic Carpet ride. How does it work? What are the signs to look for to understand our soul’s journey and what we can do to find out more about our life paths, lessons and their meanings.
021 - Past Lives
September 29, 2020 15:11 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBPast lives, everybody's got them! But it's not something we often think about. Today we discuss what we can learn from our past lives, what they mean for our current relationships, and how they can help us better understand our purpose in the world today.
020 - That Time I Almost Died: NDE’s Explained
September 22, 2020 15:11 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBThe phenomena of near death experiences (NDE’s) has rocked the spiritual and medical community for some time now. Today we share incredible stories of these outer-worldy experiences and discuss what they can reveal about ourselves and our life paths. Gem's Gems: To Heaven and Back by Mary C. Neal Saved by the Light by Dannion Brinkley Embraced by the light by Betty Eddie Journey of Souls by Michael Newton Destiny of Souls by Michael Newton Many Lives Many Masters by Brian Weiss Mes...
019 - Tool Time, Part 2
September 15, 2020 15:11 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBOur show's genie (or producer), Marc joins Gemma this week as she continues her discussion from our last episode on some additional Divination tools you can work with to enhance your communication with your speople. Plus, Gem and Marc experiment during the show with the mobile app, Ghost Radar.
018 - Tool Time
September 08, 2020 15:11 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBALL ABOARD! Today, Gemma and Michael discuss a variety of different Divination tools. Learn about many of these tools and how they can provide guidance and insight into your past, present and future. Discussed on this episode: Viking Rune Readings
017 - Speople Speak...Again!
September 01, 2020 15:11 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBHop on riders, for our second "Speople Speak" episode. Back by popular demand. Gemma talks more to us about how our Spirit people not only constantly send us signs but she gives us examples of how they can make a difference in our lives and be an active part of our day to day. ALL ABOARD!
016 - Hey Baby, What's Your Sign?
August 25, 2020 15:11 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBAll Aboard! There's a lot more to Astrology than just a pick up line. Today our hitchhiker is master astrologer Jeanine Mercurio, jeanninemercurio.net. Jeanine’s had a longtime passion and dedication to astrology. She has helped countless people uncover the mysteries in their “charts” in order to better themselves, their relationships and overall improve their lives. Jeanine takes us on a journey deep into her world of planets and stars showing us how they are much more than just pretty thi...
015 - Bump in the Night
August 18, 2020 15:11 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MBALL ABOARD! Wait, did you hear that noise? Are you afraid of the dark? We definitely are! Nonetheless, what better to do with these late summer nights than tell tales of energies and earthbound spirits that interact with our physical world? Gemma discusses how it all works, and shares some of her most spine-tingling experiences encountering spirits over the years. We dare you to listen while home alone.
014 - Gem’s Gems - TV Show Recommendations
August 11, 2020 15:11 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBALL ABOARD! Sometimes we get signs from the most unlikely of places. Today we’re discussing what’s on the tube, recommended by Gemma herself. Who knows? You may find inspiration along with a good quarantine distraction in one of these "Gems."
013 - Energy Transformation with Guest Healer Amy Stark
August 04, 2020 15:11 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBAll Aboard! Amy Stark hitches a ride on the magic carpet with Gemma and Michael. Amy is a former science teacher turned psychic energy transformer. Amy schools Gemma and Michael on the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a powerful tool that utilizes “tapping” to heal the body, elevate your mood, and break through emotional barriers. Check out all things EFT from Amy Stark on her website: https://www.starktransformation.com/eft If you want to learn even more about EFT & energy medicine, c...
Energy Transformation with Guest Healer Amy Stark
August 04, 2020 15:11 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBAll Aboard! Amy Stark hitches a ride on the magic carpet with Gemma and Michael. Amy is a former science teacher turned psychic energy transformer. Amy schools Gemma and Michael on the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a powerful tool that utilizes “tapping” to heal the body, elevate your mood, and break through emotional barriers. Check out all things EFT from Amy Stark on her website: https://www.starktransformation.com/eft If you want to learn even more about EFT & energy medicine, c...
012 - Moon·a·tics Unite!
July 28, 2020 15:11 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBAll aboard a lunar orbit! We're taking the carpet today for a ride to our nearest celestial body, the moon. The ebb and flow of the moon's energy affects all of us in ways that we may not even realize. In today's episode, Gemma discusses how a little moon magic (using the moon's cycles and phases) can unite us, help us to manifest our goals and live our lives to our fullest potentials.
011 - Relationships: Navigating Invisible Energies
July 21, 2020 15:11 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBALL ABOARD! Have you taken a look at the relationships in your life from an energetic perspective? Gemma shares insights from her many years of channeling advice from guides and Speople on the ways that you can create and experience better relationships in your life. We discuss managing mood dynamics during lockdown, attracting the right people, and steering clear of the dreaded “energy vampires.”
010 - MCCU: Candle Magic
July 14, 2020 15:11 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBAll aboard this special MCCU (Magic Carpet Cast University) birthday edition - in honor's Gemma and Michael’s birthday week. In this episode Gemma talks to us about how you can use candle magic to set intentions, cast spells (yes, spells) sync with the moon, and tap into your potential. Make a wish!
009 - Speople Speak - Are You Listening?
July 07, 2020 15:11 - 58 minutes - 54 MBWe all have “Speople”, Gemma's blended word for spirit-people; our deceased loved ones that have crossed over to the other side. All ABOARD! In this episode, Gemma discusses her experiences with her own Speople as well as others she has connected with, what happens beyond our life here, what they want us to know and ways that we can all better connect energetically to our own Speople on a day to day.
008 - The Big Gay Episode with Amy Stark
June 30, 2020 07:33 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBIn this special crossover episode, Gemma and Michael sit down with Amy Stark of Ophelia Podcast as they discuss their coming out stories, open up about what it's to come to terms with being gay and phsychic, the progress they've seen in society, the energetic component of being an LGBTQ+ person in honor of Pride Month and all other things gay! If you want to learn more about Amy Stark and energy medicine, check out Amy's course called the You Are Energy series, starktransformation.com/on...
007 - Psychic Abilities 101, Magic Carpet Cast University
June 23, 2020 15:11 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBWelcome to MCCU (Magic Carpet Cast University)...where Gemma schools us on the 101’s, brings in special ascended master guest teachers, and helps us recognize our own intuitive gifts. All Aboard! In today’s episode... Psychic Abilities 101, you will learn what intuitive abilities are, will be introduced to the various “clairs“ and will find out how to use them in your life. You will learn to better see the psychic moments that occur in daily interactions and how to use them to your advantage.
006 - Knock Knock... Who's There? Your Spirit Guides
June 16, 2020 15:11 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBAll aboard! Do you know you have your own spirit guide(s)? But who are they? And how do you forge a deeper connection with them? Gemma dishes on her own guides, explains their purpose, and leads us in a live visualization exercise where you will journey into another realm to meet your spirit guides.
005 - To Clear and Protect - Bring in Bubble Wrap
June 09, 2020 15:11 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBAll aboard! Ever have a day when you’re feeling off or in a lousy mood and you can’t figure out why? You could be picking up energy that is not meant for you. Better to start every daily journey with your "bubble" wrap safety belt securely fastened! Guest host and Cast producer "genie", Marc Ronick talks to Gemma as she shares how tapping into the power of quantum energy can clear and protect yourselves, loved ones, and the environments in which you live.
004 - Special Edition - Shooting…from the Heart
June 05, 2020 15:11 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBOn a special edition of Magic Carpet Cast, Gemma, an NYC native who’s son is a cop, takes the opportunity to use her voice to help us navigate the dramatic shift in society that is the Black Lives Matter movement. Gemma and Michael take the carpet on a deeper plunge to visit some highly energetically charged and often harder-to-discuss topics around race and inequality. Gemma provides us with guidance on how to focus and band together as a human race, and shares how we can use energy to chan...
003 - Signs from the Universe
June 01, 2020 15:13 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBAll aboard! Are you picking up what the universe is putting down? Nearly everyone believes in signs from the Universe but how can you tell if something is a sign or not? Gemma tells us how to be more open to the many signs we get throughout the day, how to recognize and utilize them to guide us in our day to day.
002 - Empathing 101: Fire Up That Love Blaster
June 01, 2020 15:12 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MBAll aboard! Gemma talks about what it's like to be a super duper mega empath and how we can all use and hone this gift to better ourselves, others and the planet.