The Mystic & The Skeptic Podcast

A powerful 5-question litmus test to know when a relationship can evolve with you—and when it’s time to lovingly release it.

Welcome to The Mystic & The Skeptic, the podcast where spiritual awakening meets real-world relationship dynamics.

🌟 In this episode:

What if the bravest thing you can do… is walk away?

We explore the emotional, energetic, and spiritual crossroads many face during awakening—when you’re no longer sure your relationship can grow with you. You’ll learn a powerful 5-question litmus test to help you discern:

Is it time to stay...

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What do you do when your personal growth feels like it’s putting a big ol’ strain on your relationship? If you've ever felt like you’re outgrowing your partner—or vice versa—you’re definitely not alone, and we’re diving right into that meaty topic today. I'm Heatherleigh, the Mystic, and this is my partner-in-crime, Paul the Skeptic. We've been navigating this wild world of spiritual awakenings together for nearly 30 years, and let me tell you, it's been a rollercoaster! We’re here to share our insights and experiences about the friction tha...

(Trailer) Watch full episode #2 here: The Mystic & The Skeptic. Find out how you can successfully navigate your own diverse relationship with your partner!

Have you ever felt like you're in a relationship where you and your partner are speaking completely different languages? Well, we dove deep into that very conundrum today! One of our guests shared how they found themselves on totally different wavelengths, with one person navigating the spiritual realm while the other was firmly planted in good ol' earth language—talk about a communication hiccup! It was like trying to connect with someone on a di...

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Heatherleigh and Paul take us on a wild ride through the ups and downs of their marriage as Heatherleigh experiences a profound spiritual awakening while Paul, the steadfast skeptic, keeps his feet firmly planted on the ground. Right from the start, we dive into the question of love—can it truly thrive when one partner evolves so dramatically that the other feels like they're left in the dust? With nearly 30 years of marriage under their belts, they share the raw and honest story of how Heather's awakening turned their lives upside do...

🎙️ Welcome to *The Mystic & The Skeptic* a show about what happens when your soul awakens… but your partner doesn’t.

This teaser introduces hosts Heatherleigh & Paul, a couple walking the rocky path of spiritual growth inside a real, long-term marriage.

✨ Heatherleigh Strom is a mystic and multidimensional healer.

🛠️ Paul Arlinghaus is her Earth-anchored husband with a healthy dose of skepticism.

They’re not therapists—but they’ve lived this polarity for over 25 years.

We want to share our successes and miserable mistakes with you that we have encountered in this journey. It's gon...

Join us as we explore the fascinating dance between the mystical and the skeptical! I’m Heatherleigh, the Mystic, and I live in a world bursting with synchronicities and cosmic wisdom, while my partner Paul, the Skeptic, keeps things grounded with a love for logic and data. Together, we’ve been navigating our different journeys for nearly 30 years, and now we’re here to help you find your own middle ground in relationships, whether you’re in a romantic partnership or just trying to make sense of the world around you. We'll be sharing our own experiences, some laughs, and prac...