Enlightened Empaths

For this spooky season, we share a not so spooky but more intriguing phenomenon known as 3rd Man Syndrome, where individuals in extreme situations sense a benevolent, unseen presence beside them, one that seems to guide them to safety.. The experience has been reported by polar explorers, high-altitude mountaineers, solo sailors, and disaster survivors for over a century. Most researchers view it as a remarkable coping response the brain produces under extraordinary stress. Are they angels? Guides? Guardians? Join Samantha and Denise as they delve into historical stories, scientific insights, and spiritual perspectives that shed light on this mysterious experience. Books Mentioned in this Episode: The Third Man Factor by John Geiger The Naked Mountain by Reinhold Messner Touching the Void by Joe Simpson Man in a Raft by Kenneth Cooke They Flew by Carlos M.N.Eire If you would like more information about Samantha and her offerings, please visit: samanthafey.com Denise’s services and offerings can be found at: thegratefulmessenger.com

As empaths, we’ve learned to recognize gaslighting, manipulation, and other nefarious techniques people use to dim our light. But what about when that is happening in the workplace or in friendship groups? Today we’re talking about manipulation — the everyday kind that shows up at your desk, in your group chat, at your best friend’s dinner party. We’re going to talk about what it looks like, why groups are actually easier to manipulate than one-on-one relationships, and — most importantly — how to spot it before you’re three months deep into a dynamic that’s quietly rearranging your sense of reality Recognizing what is happening is the first step in breaking free! For more information about Samantha and her offerings: samanthafey.com To connect with Denise and her services: thegratefulmessenger.com

It’s time to take a peek and explore the astrological influences for October 2026, filled with retrogrades, new moons, and planetary shifts! Samantha and Denise share and discuss how these influences may impact personal growth, relationships, and self-care. The Venus retrograde beginning in Scorpio on October 3rd and later returning to Libra, gives us the opportunity to look at issues around trust and emotional safety, reciprocity in relationships, potentially unfinished romantic and friendship issues. A good question for empaths: Am I taking care of other people at my own expense? Communication may need a little more care and finesse. You may want to wait before sending emotionally charged messages, ask direct questions rather than assuming, and allowing conversations to unfold over time. The full moon in Taurus on October 26th emphasizes the body and physical stability. Regular meals and sleep, spending time outdoors, being aware of overstimulation, practicing breathwork and gentle movement could all be beneficial and help you self-regulate. Early October: Avoid rushing relationship decisions; watch for emotional escalation. Around October 10: Set intentions for balanced, mutual connections. Mid-month: Review personal boundaries and release outdated emotional roles. Late October: Communicate slowly, verify details, and prioritize physical grounding. Please remember these are potential energies, you always have choice and free will. Hope you have a wonderful month of October!

It’s our monthly episode featuring stories, questions and comments from listeners in our Enlightened Empaths community! Please join us as we explore insights on intuition, dreams, environmental concerns, and personal growth. If you would like to submit a question or story for a Community Connections episode, please email us: [email protected] For more information on Samantha’s services and upcoming events: samanthafey.com Denise and her offerings are at: thegratefulmessenger.com

Have you ever wondered if there was a way you could connect more fully with your own inner thoughts and programming in order to enhance your life? We all can by becoming more aware of the power of our subconscious mind! The subconscious mind is the silent architect of our reality; it interprets symbols, stores every experience, and shapes our decisions long before our conscious mind catches up. When we have a clearer understanding of how it works, it gives us the ability to reprogram our inner world so we can make the life shifts we are ready to manifest. Exercises to retrain the subconscious:  Mirror Exercise – speak to yourself in the second person. Your subconscious receives this as an instruction, a task to complete, rather than a wish. “You are successful” or “You are healthy, wealthy and happy.”  Gratitude Letter – Write a letter to yourself as though your goal has already happened. Use the present tense. Symbolic Visualization Ritual Choose one goal. Identify three symbols that represent that goal. Spend 2 minutes visualizing each symbol in vivid detail. Repeat daily for 21 days. The more you get to know your inner world, the more you are able to shine your own light more brightly! For more information about Samantha and her offerings:samanthafey.com Denise and her services can be found at: thegratefulmessenger.com