Mediocre Mystic
Hey Y'all! Grace here. If you, like me, have survived fundamentalism, I welcome you to this wholly irreverent space. A sanctuary of sorts for those of us who have broken free from all kinds of toxic, high-demand groups.
Often in the process of deconstruction, we find ourselves left with a void held for the casseroles and the cobblers. You know, the dishes dropped off on our doorstep during challenging times as an expression of care and belonging. As we build this community, I look forward to satisfying that longing by writing new recipes together and gathering each episode to break digital bread.
Wrestling with and reveling in our reconstruction, we explore many perspectives, sharing stories from all walks of life - creating functional beauty and discovering practical magic right in the midst of the messy, the muddled, and the mundane. Join us as we unashamedly and unabashedly cherry-pick ancient and modern practices to find out what works best for you and me in our daily lives.
On this podcast, I invite you to reconsider both mediocrity (and the way it makes the world go ‘round) and spirituality (and the way it works in mysterious ways).
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Mediocre Mystic is proud to partner with a network of interspiritual and aspiritual practitioners as featured contributors. Mindful Maraschino episodes highlight practices from YOU. These collaborations make for a rich feed to explore practices that are doable and miraculously sustainable for you.
Episodes
60 episodes
Lunar Aligned: Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse 2026 Oracle Reading
Meliea of Lunar Aligned reads a Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse 2026 card spread from the Soul Trees oracle deck by Allyson Williams Yee.Referenced in this Episode:Soul Trees & Soul S...
Lunar Aligned: Summer 2025 Oracle Reading
Meliea of Lunar Aligned reads a 6 card spread from the Soul Trees oracle deck by Allyson Williams Yee.Referenced in this Episode:Soul Trees & Soul Seeds |
Design Flaw - The 1st IBLP Principle of Design
On this episode I'm beginning this series of my story with the Institute in Basic Life Principles or IBLP - which you may recognize from the Amazon documentary featuring the Duggar family from TLC's 19 Kids and Counting. They may have been on a...
Not So Shiny. Not So Happy. The Duggars & The Downers - My Story with Bill Gothard & The IBLP
On this episode I'm presenting the prologue of my story with the Institute in Basic Life Principles or IBLP - which you may recognize from the Amazon documentary featuring the Duggar family from TLC's 19 Kids and Counting. They may have been on...
Sleep Like Starfish with Rachelle Atkins
On this episode Grace interviews Rachelle Atkins. She's sharing her story highlighting excerpts from her memoir Sleep Like Starfish.Sleep Like Starfish chronicles how a couch-surfing, disassociated teenage high school dropout with debil...
Quieted Mind: If You Don't Understand, You Can't Love
James of Quieted Mind offers a dharma talk reflecting on the connection between understanding suffering and the ability to be able to truly love.Referenced in this Episode:
Lunar Aligned: First Quarter 2025 Lunar New Year Tarot Reading
Meliea of Lunar Aligned reads a card from the Fairy tarot deck by Radleigh Valentine.Referenced in this Episode:Fairy Tarot |
Trailer: Welcome to Mediocre Mystic
Hey Y'all! Grace here. If you, like me, have survived fundamentalism, I welcome you to this wholly irreverent space. A sanctuary of sorts for those of us who have broken free from all kinds of toxic, high-demand groups. Often in the...
Mindful Maraschino: The Practice of Intentional Intuition with Meliea Black
On this episode we're pausing to ponder the particular seed of truth on the topic of trusting our own intuition - cherry picked by Meliea Black.I invite YOU, cherry cobbler congregants, to drop me a voicemail or a text at 980.355.9665. ...
Resilience Is Your Birthright with Meliea Black - October 2024 Tarot Reading
On this episode I'm reflecting on Meliea's 2024 October tarot reading of the 10 of Air card from the Angel Tarot deck. Referenced in this Episode:Angel Decks on ...
Quieted Mind: Be Something for Peace
James of Quiet Mind offers reflection on the latest escalation in the middle east & guidance on how we can help. Referenced in this Episode:
Inside Out with Meliea Black - September 2024 Tarot Reading
On this episode I'm reflecting on Meliea's 2024 September tarot reading of the 3 of Thunder card from the Gentle Tarot deck. Referenced in this Episode:Gentle Tarot |
Quieted Mind: Dark Times and the Present Moment
James of Quieted Mind shares reflections on our current era, and guides a meditation for hope finding peace and happiness available in the present moment.Artist Spotlight:Listen to ...
Making Friends with the Giant with Meliea Black - August 2024 Tarot Reading
On this episode I'm reflecting on Meliea's 2024 August tarot reading of the Harvest of Stones card from the Gentle tarot deck. Referenced in this Episode:Gentle Tarot |
Taking Our Thoughts On A Walk with James Buckley - Meditation
On this episode I'm reflecting on James's meditation Return to the Breath. Referenced in this Episode:Dan Brule | Breath MasteryInteract with Quieted Mind via:
It is What You Say AND How You Say it with Meliea Black - July 2024 Oracle Reading
On this episode I'm reflecting on Meliea's 2024 July oracle reading of the Communication card from the Soul Trees deck. Referenced in this Episode:Soul Trees & Soul Seeds |
Quieted Mind: Return to the Breath
James of Quieted Mind guides a meditation focusing on our breath.Interact with Quieted Mind via:Web | Facebook |
What Would Bubba Sue (AKA The Cat in Black / The Boy Named Sue) Do? with Meliea Black - June 2024 Oracle Reading
On this episode I'm reflecting on Meliea's 2024 June oracle reading of the Inspiration card from the Soul Trees deck. Referenced in this Episode:Soul Trees & Soul Seeds |
Normal Really is Just a Setting on Your Dryer with James Buckley - Dharma Talk
On this episode I'm reflecting on James's dharma talk Perfect is an Illusion. Interact with Quieted Mind via:Web | Facebook
Let it Go, Y'all with Meliea Black - May 2024 Oracle Reading
On this episode I'm reflecting on Meliea's 2024 May oracle reading of the Release card from the Soul Trees deck.Referenced in this Episode:Soul Trees & Soul Seeds |
Quieted Mind: Perfect is an Illusion
James of Quieted Mind guides a meditation on the illusion of perfection.Interact with Quieted Mind via:Web | Facebook |
Free Thinking, Free Feeling, and Free Being with Meliea Black - April 2024 Oracle Reading
On this episode I'm reflecting on Meliea's 2024 April oracle reading of the Adventure card from the Soul Trees deck. Referenced in this Episode:Soul Trees & Soul Seeds |
Mindful Maraschino: The Practice of Compassion with James Buckley
On this episode we're pausing to ponder the particular seed of truth on the topic of compassion as meditation that leads to action - cherry picked by James Buckley.I invite YOU, cherry cobbler congregants, to drop me a voicemail o...
