Explore every episode of the podcast Open Channel with Kate the Brave

How do you know if you’re connecting with a spirit guide or a loved one?

And what if signs aren’t something you wait for—but something you actively participate in?

In this episode of Open Channel, we’re talking about the difference between spirit guides, loved ones, and angels, how signs and symbols actually work, and why self-doubt may be blocking the very messages you’re asking to receive.

I share a personal story about asking my grandmother for a specific sign, why creating your own symbolic language matters, and how to begin building a stronger relationship with spirit through intention, curiosity, and trust.

We’ll also end today’s episode with a guided visualization to help you connect with a loved one or spirit guide and establish a sign of your own.

Remember: intuition isn’t something happening to you. It’s a relationship you’re learning how to have.

Connect with Kate:
Instagram: @kate.the.brave
Patreon: patreon.com/Kate_TheBrave
Book a Session: calendly.com/katethebrave

What does it really mean to live in alignment?

In spiritual spaces, we often hear people talk about 3D, 5D, ascension, higher consciousness, and “raising your vibration.” But what if alignment isn’t about escaping your humanity at all?

In this episode, I’m sharing my perspective on the difference between 3D and 5D consciousness, why both are important, and how true alignment is found in the bridge between spirit and everyday life.

We talk about:
✨ What 3D and 5D actually mean
✨ The trap of spiritual bypassing
✨ Why intuition still requires action
✨ Money, manifestation, and practical spirituality
✨ Trusting your guidance while living a very human life
✨ What alignment really feels like

The goal isn’t to escape being human.

The goal is to fully participate in your life while remembering who you are.

One foot on earth. One hand reaching toward spirit.

In Bloom begins June 7th.

Stay connected:
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In this episode of Open Channel, I’m talking about something that completely changed the way I approach spiritual work, healing, relationships, and even motherhood:

the difference between holding space and carrying someone else’s energy.

For a long time, I thought being a good psychic, healer, mentor, or even just a “good person” meant taking everything on emotionally. I absorbed people’s grief, fear, trauma, overwhelm, and pain because I genuinely cared. But eventually my body started telling me something had to change.

In this episode, I talk about:

• empathy vs over-identification

• why so many intuitives and caregivers burn out

• how overfunctioning can actually disempower others

• the importance of energetic boundaries

• what true healing actually looks like

• practical ways to disconnect and regulate after heavy conversations or spiritual work

• why compassion does not require self-abandonment

This conversation is for empaths, healers, parents, helpers, spiritual practitioners, and anyone who feels responsible for everyone around them.

You do not have to carry the weight of the world to be loving.

You do not have to disappear to help others heal.

Connect with me on Instagram:

@kate.the.brave

Explore mentorship, readings, community spaces, and more through the links on my Instagram.

Most people aren’t struggling to receive intuition — they’re struggling to move with it.

In this episode, Kate talks about the gap between knowing and doing, and why fear, nervous system dysregulation, perfectionism, and self-doubt can keep us stuck even when we know exactly what we want.

This conversation explores:

• intuition + nervous system regulation
• fear of being perceived
• making the step smaller
• moving without full certainty
• how to build trust within yourself
• practical tools to move forward without overwhelming yourself

Your intuition does not always give you the full plan. Sometimes it simply gives you the next step.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or afraid to move toward the life you actually want, this episode is for you.

Connect with Kate:
Instagram: @kate.the.brave
Patreon + offerings: patreon.com/kate_thebrave

If your intuition feels confusing or hard to trust, this episode is for you.

Your intuition doesn’t live in your thoughts—it moves through your body. And when you’re disconnected, overwhelmed, or constantly analyzing, it can feel like your intuition isn’t working.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why your intuition feels unclear

• How your body actually receives intuitive information

• The difference between intuition and urgency

• Why overthinking blocks your ability to trust yourself

• Simple ways to reconnect and start listening

This is the piece most people are missing when it comes to trusting their intuition.

You’re not disconnected. You’re just not listening in the right place.

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If you feel like your intuition is confusing, inconsistent, or just not as clear as it “should” be… this episode is for you.

Because most of the time, it’s not actually an intuition problem.

It’s a self-trust problem.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why we second guess ourselves, how we override our own inner knowing, and what’s really happening when your intuition starts to feel “off.”

I also share real-life examples of how this shows up (not just in spiritual work, but in everyday moments), and give you grounded tools to start rebuilding trust with yourself in a way that actually works.

We talk about:

• How we gaslight ourselves out of our own intuition

• Why comparison quietly destroys your trust

• What happens when you override your internal signals

• The “kink in the hose” effect (and how to clear it)

• Why grounding and nervous system regulation matter

• How to start trusting yourself—even if you might be wrong

• The role of mentors and aligned community in building confidence

Your intuition isn’t gone.

It’s just being disrupted.

The work is learning how to come back to yourself.

If this resonates, we go deeper into this work inside my Patreon, where you can practice, build confidence, and strengthen your connection in a supported space.

You can find that here: Patreon.com/kate_thebrave

Most people aren’t struggling to receive intuition.

They’re struggling to hold it without reacting.

In this episode, I break down why your intuition can feel confusing, overwhelming, or inconsistent—and what’s actually happening underneath that.

We talk about:

• the difference between urgency and clarity

• how nervous system activation distorts intuitive messages

• why you keep second guessing yourself

• and how to start responding instead of reacting

Plus, I walk you through practical tools you can use in real time to slow things down, get grounded, and actually trust what you’re receiving.

If your intuition has been feeling loud, messy, or hard to trust—this episode will help you understand why.

For deeper support and practice, you can join me on Patreon:

patreon.com/kate_thebrave

If your intuition has been feeling off, blocked, or harder to hear lately… this episode is for you.

Because most of the time, your intuition isn’t gone.

It’s just being overridden.

In this episode, I break down what’s actually happening when your intuition feels “off” — and how your nervous system, fear, and lack of trust can distort what you’re receiving.

I share real examples from my work (including paranormal investigations and Reiki sessions) to show you how regulation changes everything when it comes to clarity.

We talk about:

– why anxiety can feel like intuition

– how your body communicates before your mind understands

– what happens when you don’t trust what you’re receiving

– and how to start coming back into your body so things feel clear again

This is foundational work — not just for intuition, but for how you move through your life, your energy, and your decisions.

If you’ve been second guessing yourself… this will help you understand why.

Kate shares her knowledge of ghost investigations and pulls some cards for the collective.

Happy 1/11 portal day!! This week are are back and in business baby! Have a listen as we talk about what 2024 is going to look like for the collective, as well as receive tips for this New Moon In Capricorn.

Kate and Jordan come together to give their tips and tricks for moving through hard time.

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If you would like to listen to amazing playlists put together by the one and only, Jordan. You can follow her on spotify through this link here:

https://open.spotify.com/user/123487785?si=sM_7ev8NQcqIOpNGIQR2TA

You can find us on Instagram @teaandtarotpodast or you can find Kate personally @kate.the.brave

Let's chat about shadow work in conjunction with this Full Moon/Total Lunar Eclipse

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If you would like to listen to amazing playlists put together by the one and only, Jordan. You can follow her on spotify through this link here:

https://open.spotify.com/user/123487785?si=sM_7ev8NQcqIOpNGIQR2TA

You can find us on Instagram @teaandtarotpodast or you can find Kate personally @kate.the.brave

We're talking birth charts and asteroids in this episode. Find out Joan of Arc's Chiron placement and learn about what that could have meant. Do you know your Chiron placement? We'd love to hear about it. Feel free to message us on Instagram. Tea & Tarot (@teaandtarotpodcast) • Instagram photos and videos

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If you would like to listen to amazing playlists put together by the one and only, Jordan. You can follow her on spotify through this link here:

https://open.spotify.com/user/123487785?si=sM_7ev8NQcqIOpNGIQR2TA

You can find us on Instagram @teaandtarotpodast or you can find Kate personally @kate.the.brave

Jordan and Kate talk about the importance of past lives, how you know you have one, how to tap into it, and the purpose behind them. Tonight is a Full Moon in Aries and it is coming at the right time to let go of those past life, cycles.

If you enjoy our podcast please give us a review and share us with your fellow Cheeseheads.


If you would like to listen to amazing playlists put together by the one and only, Jordan. You can follow her on spotify through this link here:

https://open.spotify.com/user/123487785?si=sM_7ev8NQcqIOpNGIQR2TA

You can find us on Instagram @teaandtarotpodast or you can find Kate personally @kate.the.brave

Kate and Jordan talk about moving through the Tower and deliver a reading to our audience. In this episode you'll learn an important home healthcare tip, receive a message from your guides, and learn a cleansing ritual that will leave you feeling cleansed and rejuvenated.

If you enjoy our podcast please give us a review and share us with your fellow Cheeseheads.


If you would like to listen to amazing playlists put together by the one and only, Jordan. You can follow her on spotify through this link here:

https://open.spotify.com/user/123487785?si=sM_7ev8NQcqIOpNGIQR2TA

You can find us on Instagram @teaandtarotpodast or you can find Kate personally @kate.the.brave

Kate and Jordan sit together to talk about numerology, life path numbers, and how they can relate to tarot. Congratulation to Katie for being our lucky life path winner.

If you enjoy our podcast please give us a review and share us with your fellow Cheeseheads.


If you would like to listen to amazing playlists put together by the one and only, Jordan. You can follow her on spotify through this link here:

https://open.spotify.com/user/123487785?si=sM_7ev8NQcqIOpNGIQR2TA

You can find us on Instagram @teaandtarotpodast or you can find Kate personally @kate.the.brave

Kate and Jordan come together to talk about Mercury in Retrograde and what that means for you.

If you enjoy our podcast please give us a review and share us with your fellow Cheeseheads.

You can find us on Instagram @teaandtarotpodast or you can find Kate personally @kate.the.brave

If you would like to listen to amazing playlists put together by the one and only, Jordan. You can follow her on spotify through this link here:

https://open.spotify.com/user/123487785?si=sM_7ev8NQcqIOpNGIQR2TA

Drawing down the sun through the portal of Lionsgate. Kate and Jordan talk about the best ways to embrace this Lionsgate portal peaking on 8/8/2022

If you enjoy our podcast please give us a review and share us with your fellow Cheeseheads.

You can find us on Instagram @teaandtarotpodast or you can find Kate personally @kate.the.brave

If you would like to listen to amazing playlists put together by the one and only, Jordan. You can follow her on spotify through this link here:

https://open.spotify.com/user/123487785?si=sM_7ev8NQcqIOpNGIQR2TA

Going deeper into our manifestations. Kate gets down with a tree and Jordan shares her profound wisdoms on alignment. 

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You can find us on Instagram @teaandtarotpodast or you can find Kate personally @kate.the.brave

If you would like to listen to amazing playlists put together by the one and only, Jordan. You can follow her on spotify through this link here:

https://open.spotify.com/user/123487785?si=sM_7ev8NQcqIOpNGIQR2TA

Jordan and Kate sit down to answer a couple questions from our listeners. 

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You can find us on Instagram @teaandtarotpodast or you can find Kate personally @kate.the.brave

If you would like to listen to amazing playlists put together by the one and only, Jordan. You can follow her on spotify through this link here:

https://open.spotify.com/user/123487785?si=sM_7ev8NQcqIOpNGIQR2TA

Kate the brave shares some recent struggles and her advice for getting through them. Then we talk about this full moon and what it means for you, as well as stepping into your power.

Tarot cards mentioned in this episode are: 4 of cups and 5 of pentacles.

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If you would like to enjoy some bombass music check out Jordan's Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/user/123487785?si=b99TOIizQXuGaPNx7OBt7Q

Kate and Jordan talk about taking control of your circumstances, hauntings of Hotel Havana, and releasing the fear of being perfect.

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What would life be like if you watched it on TV? Kate and Jordan talk about the importance of awareness, self-acceptance, and aliens.

If you like what you hear, please review us and share us with your friends. We're always open to talk, so be sure to find us on Instagram @teaandtarotpodcast or you can add Kate personally @kate.the.brave

If you're local to San Antonio and would like to purchase tickets to High Tea, please visit us at Katethebrave.com

Kate and Jordan talk about the Nat and take a dive into the 5 of Pentacles. Kate also channels a new Guide!

Pull up a chair and learn a little more about our hostessess with the mostessess

What happens when we get receiving the same messages over and over again? We're coming together to talk about some possibilities and the community theme of persevering through hard times with the tools and resources you already have right at your fingertips. 

Bringing mindfulness into your everyday life.

If you are a victim of domestic abuse please reach out to 800-799-7233

or you can text "START" to 88788

Kate and Jordan talk about some upcoming predictions, addressing the current chaotic energies. And expanding more on Temperance

Jordan and Kate talk about connecting with nature, listening to our bodies, and moving through our cycles

Kate scares a spooky story from her time at Hotel Havana. We also talk about releasing and having our own power to turn negative energy into positive. 

Jordan and Kate talk about what it means to take accountability, how to work through diversity, moonstones, and Santa Fe.

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A special full moon episode. Pull up a chair as we talk about what this full moon is all about and how to get ready for it

A huge thank you to the community that is building us. We couldn't do any of this without you.

Kate and Jordan sit down to talk about setting boundaries, divine intervention, and cleansing you space. Kate delivers a channeled message from the Angels

Jordan and Kate come together and talk about channeling angels and a lot of other stuff. Hope you enjoy!

Aaaaand we're back. Join Kate and Jordan as they catch us up on what they've been working through. We talk about The Fool, 4 of Cups, and strengthening that root chakra. 

Jordan and Kate sit down to talk about self-sabotage, the 8 of swords, and how finding the right community can change your life. Kate ends the show with a collective reading!

If you'd like to find Jordan's playlists on Spotify you can find her by searching Jordan Fraizer.

Kate and Jordan talk about being an empath, connecting with your Spirit Guides, and cleansing rituals. Enjoy!

Sit down relax and enjoy this minisode. Kate and Jordan catch up and then Kate takes us through a guided meditation. Enjoy!

Kate and Jordan talk about using our tools to move through guilt. Kate channels a message for the collective. 

Jordan and Kate talk about the duality of life, the anxieties that come with it, and stepping into your new reality. Even if it's not what you expected. 

Have a seat and sip some tea as Jordan and Kate talk about living with anxiety and ADHD

Kate talks about the Fool and diving into your authentic self. 

Enjoy!

Jordan and Kate talk about using gifts throughout everyday life, how their gifts have changed their lives, and both share a little more about where their journeys began.

Everyone has gifts. Find out what yours is and listen as Kate and Jordan share their own experiences

Happy New Year! With resolutions coming in hot, we thought we would talk about how to manifest. Hope you enjoy!

Hey ya'll we're coming to you stronger than ever. Here's a little update on where we are and what's to come. Thanks for sticking with us!

Jordan and Kate talk about sleep paralysis and the tragic history that lies behind the doors of Waverly Hills Sanitorium.

If you have any stories you'd like to share, or anything you'd like us to connect to please email us at kate@katethebrave.com

Hey ya'll! In this episode we take a trip to San Antonio and visit the Emily D. West* hotel. And then mosey on over to FL to check out a NASA launching pad.

We want to hear from you!

If you would like to message us with any stories or questions of your own please email us ate kate@katethebrave.com

Content warning! This episode contains topics of sexual assualt, mental heath, and suicide.

If you or anyone you know experience any of these please reach out to us for support and resources.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-8255

Kate talks about the exorcism of Anna Ecklund, Jordan takes us to a peprally, and we're talking about the past, present, future spread. :)