Alastair Euan Blain is an award-winning Scottish painter, capturing the wild untamed beauty of his native countryside. A poet in the true sense of this word, he paints poetry onto the canvas as well as through verbal and written story telling. His deep connection and love of the land began during his formative years spent in rural Strathgryffe. Alastair began his formal training in Scotland before he set off abroad, spending three years on a semi-nomadic creative journey throughout New Zealand, before learning the ways of the old painting tradition in Vienna. In Episode 12, Alastair shares his personal story and glimpses into his creative and shamanic processes including working with the drum and drawing inspiration from the landscape and history of the area as well as the history, tales and legends. Alastair regularly exhibits his in Scotland and his paintings are available for purchase online worldwide. Meet Alastair in-person at upcoming workshops in Scotland and Europe. It is an absolute privilege to have Alastair joining us as a guest facilitator  in the Scottish highlands for the Emerald Dragon Retreat, June 2024. Connect with Alastair: Instagram Connect with Iris and find out about upcoming pilgrimages, events and retreats, online courses and to book one on one sessions. Instagram   If you enjoyed the podcast your support is appreciated! Please leave a rating and review. If this episode has resonated with you and you’d like to support the creation of more free content, you can Buy Me a Coffee.

Episode 11: Gabrielle McAllan – The Dragon Mother Gabrielle is French native and now calls the Highlands of Scotland home. Brought there by her previous career as a chiropractor, Gabrielle met a special Scot who is a forester - and now her husband. Together they embarked on a relationship with the ancient birch forests through their tapping business – Birkentree. Gabrielle shares her journey with the special land which has dragon ley lines running through it, the stone circle activations and becoming activated into her dragon self, including speaking dragon language and now working with other women to support their own dragon activations. Gabrielle offers one on one sessions online, although she is taking limited bookings at the moment as she is also due to give birth to a little dragon shortly! Connect with Gabrielle: Website We are thrilled that Gabrielle will be a special guest facilitator at our upcoming Emerald Dragon retreat in Perthshire, Scotland this June. There are a few places left to join us – if you are interested to know more, please reach out to Iris. Iris was inspired to interview people that have had an impact on her own awakening and ascension journey as well as sharing her own story throughout the series.  If you enjoyed the podcast your support is appreciated! Please leave a rating and review. Tune in weekly for more Starseed Stories. Connect with Iris and find out about upcoming pilgrimages, events and retreats as well as the online course The Initiation and to book one on one sessions. Website Instagram If this episode has resonated with you and you’d like to support the creation of more free content, you can Buy Me a Coffee.

In Episode 10 – The Alchemist, Iris chats to Prue Rustean of Earth Altering. Prue is an Australian earth artist based in Bundjalung Country, NSW. Prue shares her story of being diagnosed with chronic illness which had her bed ridden and how earth artistry and reconnecting to nature became a tool on her healing journey. If you are interested in learning more about earth artistry, working with the elements and creating your own earth altars, Prue offers an online self-paced course as well as in-person events throughout Australia. Connect with Prue: Website Instagram Iris was inspired to interview people that have had an impact on her own awakening and ascension journey as well as sharing her own story throughout the series.  If you enjoyed the podcast your support is appreciated! Please leave a rating and review. Tune in weekly for more Starseed Stories. Connect with Iris and find out about upcoming pilgrimages, events and retreats as well as the online course The Initiation beginning 3/3/24 and to book one on one sessions. Website Instagram If this episode has resonated with you and you’d like to support the creation of more free content, you can Buy Me a Coffee.

In Episode 9 – The Shaman & The Skull Iris speaks to Raymond Tarpey a world renowned Linguist, Shaman and Mayan Astrologer as well as Guardian of one of the 13 Crystal Skulls – Earthkeeper. Raymond shares the story of being asked to be the Guardian of Earthkeeper on 11/11/11 and how his life has changed since then. Raymond is a leading authority on the channelings of Edgar Cacey and the information on Lemuria, Atlantis and Crystal. Books that Raymond references in this interview are: The Edgar Cacey Companion by Ernest Frejer and Popol Vuh - The Mayan Creation Story. You can view numerous interviews that Raymond has done discussing these topics on Gaia in the series “Open Minds with Regina Meredith”. You can book in for a Mayan astrology session with Raymond and Earthkeeper through his Website. Iris was inspired to interview people that have had an impact on her own awakening and ascension journey as well as sharing her own story throughout the series.  If you enjoyed the podcast your support is appreciated! Please leave a rating and review. Tune in weekly for more Starseed Stories. Connect with Iris and find out about upcoming pilgrimages, events and retreats as well as the online course The Initiation and to book one on one sessions. Website Instagram If this episode has resonated with you and you’d like to support the creation of more free content, you can Buy Me a Coffee.

In Episode 8 – The Light Body, Jennie and Iris chat about their recent visit to sacred sites in Perthshire, Scotland. Jennie shares her experiences growing up as an empath, being a Lightbody and the legend of the family property Baldragon. Jennie is a mother and grandmother, medicine woman and author. Jennie sees clients for one to one crystal sessions, which are available in-person in Pitlochry, Scotland as well as online. Jennie's next Spirit of the Dragonfly, in memory of her daughter Flora, is happening 10-12 November 2023 in Perthshire. Jennie and Iris have an upcoming retreat “The Heart of Alba” in June 2024, followed by a Spirit of the Dragonfly Weekend in Ireland for Summer Solstice June 2024. Connect with Jennie: Website Instagram Iris was inspired to interview people that have had an impact on her own awakening and ascension journey as well as sharing her own story throughout the series.  If you enjoyed the podcast your support is appreciated! Please leave a rating and review. Tune in weekly for more Starseed Stories. Connect with Iris and find out about upcoming pilgrimages, events and retreats as well as the online course The Initiation and to book one on one sessions. Website Instagram If this episode has resonated with you and you’d like to support the creation of more free content, you can Buy Me a Coffee.

In Episode 7 – The Fight, Kelly Dalby shares her inspirational story as an advocate for her mum within the aged care and medical systems. Kelly is a Holistic Counsellor, trained in Mindbody Medicine, Mental Health, Somatic Therapy as well as a range of movement and spiritual modalities. Kelly regularly facilitates women’s events and retreats in Western Australia as well as in-person sessions. She also offers online sessions and courses. Connect with Kelly: Instagram Website www.kellydalby.com.au Iris was inspired to interview people that have had an impact on her own awakening and ascension journey as well as sharing her own story throughout the series.  If you enjoyed the podcast your support is appreciated! Please leave a rating and review. Tune in weekly for more Starseed Stories. Connect with Iris and find out about upcoming pilgrimages, events and retreats as well as the online course The Initiation and to book one on one sessions. Website Instagram If this episode has resonated with you and you’d like to support the creation of more free content, you can Buy Me a Coffee.

In Episode 6 – A Gift to the World, Iris chats to Dr Anthony Rafferty about his experience of their recent UK pilgrimage, how his past environmental and conservation work has played a role in what has come forward as his soul's calling and the bigger picture of their work together including the upcoming US pilgrimage and beyond. Tony is a qualified medical doctor, PhD scholar, energy healer and spiritual counsellor. Tony is passionate about guiding people on their healing journeys and uses an integrative approach encompassing body, mind, emotion and soul. He sees clients for one to one sessions in person in Dublin, Ireland as well as online. He regularly runs online events and courses as well as co-hosting pilgrimges and retreats. Connect with Tony: Website Instagram   Connect with Iris and find out about the upcoming US Equinox Pilgrimage, and other events and retreats as well as the online courses and to book one on one sessions: Website Instagram Iris was inspired to interview people that have had an impact on her own awakening and ascension journey as well as sharing her own story throughout the series.  If you enjoyed the podcast your support is appreciated! Please leave a rating and review. If this episode has resonated with you and you’d like to support the creation of more free content, you can Buy Me a Coffee.

Episode 5: Chrissie Firemane – The Artist In Episode 5 Iris chats to Chrissie Charley "Fire Mane" founder of The MANA Movement. Chrissie is an Australian artist, ceremonialist, medicine woman and mother. She shares her experience of her first "chance" visit to Peru and the subsequent invitation from the Q’eros wisdom keepers to act as a bridge and bring groups to the Andes. Iris was inspired to interview people that have had an impact on her own awakening and ascension journey as well as sharing her own story throughout the series.  If you enjoyed the podcast your support is appreciated! Please leave a rating and review. Tune in weekly for more Starseed Stories. If you are interested in The MANA Movement’s courses and retreats, you will see a list of current offerings on the website. At the time of publishing there is a discount code VITAL300 to save $300 USD off the ticket price for the September 2023 Equilux Retreat in California, USA. There are also upcoming retreats and courses in Peru, Australia and Europe. Connect with Chrissie and The MANA Movement: Website Instagram  Connect with Iris and find out about upcoming pilgrimages, events and retreats, online courses and to book one on one sessions: Website Instagram If this episode has resonated with you and you’d like to support the creation of more free content, you can Buy Me a Coffee.

In Episode 4 Sananda Kryst of Pleiadian Portal and Iris chat about Stargates and their experiences in Greece and Australia. Sananda also talks into name changes, being on the spiritual fast-track, personal relationships, her nomadic journey, energetic ripple effects and honoring the self. The interview is encoded with high frequency and includes light language transmissions throughout. Sananda Kryst is a multidimensional channel/healer, starseed activator, High Priestess and energy surgeon. She is an Ambassador of Light, an Ambassador for Telos, an Ambassador and Communications Officer for the Galactic Nations (communicating with the Galactic beings via telepathy throughout the multiverse – and this information is generally delivered through light language). Sananda currently resides at 1000 on the Scale of Consciousness (David Hawkins) and now holds the frequency and abilities of the 8th-9th dimension as a human, which includes having the vibration of an ascended master here in the physical. Connect with Sananda to find out more about her offerings including the Ray of Light online session and Earth Star Project Program. Subscribe to her mailing list to stay up to date with her in-person location and offerings: Website Instagram  Youtube Iris was inspired to interview people that have had an impact on her own ascension journey as well as sharing her own story throughout the series.  If you enjoyed the podcast your support is appreciated! Please leave a rating and review. Tune in weekly for more Starseed Stories, and if you missed Episodes 1-3 be sure to check them out. Connect with Iris Ra: Iris Ra Website Iris Ra Instagram If you woud like to join the UK Lionsgate 8/8 Portal Pilgrimage August 2023, message Iris for details. Applications close July 15. Bookings are open for online Astrology and Akashic records sessions and enrolments open for online course The Initiation. If this episode has resonated with you and you’d like to support the creation of more free content, you can Buy Me a Coffee.

In the third episode of Becoming Iris, Renée-Star Johnson shares her experiences as a Walk-In, working in the Halls of Amenti and the Akashic records, her time in Golden Atlantis, the fall of Atlantis and loops connecting to the current day. From the UK, Renée-Star is a high frequency ascension master, healer and akashic records teacher and guide as well as High Priestess of Atlantis. She has helped many people all over the planet to understand their soul plan. Love and alchemy is at the forefront of everything she does. Iris was inspired to interview people that have had an impact on her own awakening and ascension journey as well as sharing her own story throughout the series.  If you haven't yet listened to Episode 1 - The Lights in the Sky and Episode 2 - Truth Feels Like a Memory be sure to check them out. Places are currently available to join Iris and Renée-Star on the 2023 UK Lionsgate Pilgrimage this August, contact Iris through the links below for details. Connect with Renée-Star Renée-Star WebsiteRenée-Star Instagram Renée-Star Facebook Connect with Iris and find out about the upcoming UK Lionsgate Pilgrimage August 2023, online course The Initiation beginning July and to book one on one sessions. Iris Ra WebsiteIris Ra Instagram  If this episode has resonated with you and you’d like to support the creation of more free content, you can Buy Iris a Coffee.

In the first episode of Becoming Iris, Yana Saint LéVie, Canandian artist and writer shares candidly about her UFO encounters, childhood trauma, military background, offworld attributes and finding herself. Iris was inspired to interview people that have had an impact on her own awakening and ascension journey as well as sharing her own story throughout the series.   Connect with Iris and Yana through the links below. Find Yana Saint LéVie through her website and instagram. Her new Oracle Pearls of Wisdom is available now as well as The Age of Aquarius tarot featuring Iris. Use the code COLLECTIVE for 15% off: WebsiteInstagram  Connect with Iris and find out about the upcoming UK Lionsgate Pilgrimage August 2023, online course The Initiation beginning July and to book one on one sessions. If you enjoyed the podcast your support is appreciated! Please leave a rating and review. Tune in weekly for more Starseed Stories. Iris Ra websiteIris Ra instagram If you’d like to support the creation of more free content, you can Buy Me a Coffee.

Tara Aldridge is an intuitive channel, energy alchemist, yoga and meditation teacher, weaver of sacred ceremony and mother of three. She has spent the last 10 years creating healing journeys, ceremony, classes, courses, retreats & events to guide others inwards and hold space for them to heal, awaken and remember. In Episode 2 - Truth Feels Like A Memory, Iris speaks to Tara about the role of women in the shift to new earth, soul remembrance, discerning truth, making moments count and the power of the 'and'. Connect with Tara: To find out more about Tara's 1:1 mentorship offerings, events and online membership connect with her through her website and instragram. Tara's channeling "The Beloved Lightkeeper Transmission" is a must listen for all starseeds. You will find it pinned to the top of her instagram page: Tara Aldridge WebsiteTara Aldridge Instagram Connect with Iris: To find out about the UK Lionsgate Pilgrimage August 2023, online course The Initiation beginning July and to book one on one sessions. Iris Ra WebsiteIris Ra Instagram If you missed Episode 1 - The Lights in the Sky be sure to give it a listen and if you're enjoying the podcast your support is appreciated! Please leave a rating and review. Tune in twice a week for more Starseed Stories. If you’d like to support the creation of more free content, you can Buy Me a Coffee.