Both/And

Episode 2: Breaking the Spell

In this episode, I explore the concept of cycle breaking through a personal, political, and ancestral lens. From generational trauma and epigenetics to the rise of authoritarianism and the myth of Cassandra, this is a reflection on what it means to live and act within a collapsing empire. We talk about: *The Two of Swords and the collective pause before rupture *Historical + ancestral trauma and how it lives in the body *Epigenetic research on intergenerational PTSD *Cassandra, the Trojan War, and being silenced when you speak the truth *The emotional toll of activism and the importance of rest as resistance *What it really means to break a cycle—and how it might look in everyday life *Composting empire and dreaming what comes next Resources Mentioned: *On Tyranny [https://bookshop.org/a/106776/9780804190114] by Timothy Snyder [https://bookshop.org/a/106776/9780804190114] *Heather Cox Richardson’s Letters from an American [https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/] *Dr. Rachel Yehuda’s work on trauma and gene expression [https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-parents-rsquo-trauma-leaves-biological-traces-in-children/#:~:text=But%20almost%20every%20night%20he,in%20their%20parents%20with%20PTSD.] Support the show: If this episode resonated, consider subscribing, sharing with a friend, or leaving a review. Your presence here matters. Substack: Another Realm [https://another-realm.world/] Instagram: @kaitlucas [http://instagram.com/kaitlucas] Get full access to Another Realm at another-realm.world/subscribe [https://another-realm.world/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

✴︎ Introducing: Both/And

Episode 1: Standing at the Threshold In this opening episode, I explore the deeper meaning of the Two of Swords, parsing its symbolism and relating it to the minor arcana of our lives. I share how it’s resurfaced in my life over the last several months, and discuss what it means to live in the tension between two opposing paths. I also talk about: *The emotional cycle of letting go: relief, buoyancy, and the return of fear. *The illusion of "either/or" thinking and how to soften into both/and. *What tarot has taught me about identity, trust, and timing. *Why this episode sat unreleased for nearly six months, and what changed. *The raw vulnerability of being seen, and how to do it anyway. If you’ve ever stood at a crossroads, frozen in place, unsure of what to release and what to reach for, this one’s for you. Get full access to Another Realm at another-realm.world/subscribe [https://another-realm.world/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]