How to Embrace Your Light When Darkness Calls
Welcome back to A Kind of Meadow with your host, Rhiannon Vaughn! This week, we’re joined by the incredibly talented actor, comedian, and writer Madison Shepard.
Madison has graced stages alongside comedy legends and you've seen her in shows like Single Drunk Female and Barry. Today, she joins us for a deep and enlightening healing session to release what she calls “a tower card of a year that was 2023.”
In this episode, we dive into:
Embracing Darkness and Light: Madison takes us through a journey into the metaphorical cave, exploring her fears of being misunderstood and discovering her dazzling nature. We uncover how facing the darkness within can reveal the light that’s always been there.
Past Life Healing: Madison steps into a past life as a "weird girl" painting in a cave near the Mediterranean, experiencing abandonment by her clan. This profound exploration shows how she not only survived the isolation but also transcended time by leaving her mark through her art in the cave.
Vampire Symbolism and Self-Acceptance: The misunderstood vampire in Madison’s healing teaches us how embracing all parts of ourselves, even those society fears or judges, can lead to personal power and authenticity.
Flow and Right Choices: Madison learns that flow is the true goal of life and that every version of herself she experiences is the result of making the right choice. This realization offers a comforting reminder to trust your path, no matter how winding it may seem.
Timeline Jumping: We explore the concept of jumping between different versions of ourselves, understanding that each choice opens up a new reality. This offers a sense of peace, knowing that the version of you right now is always making the right choice.
360-Degree Reflection: We discuss the importance of surrounding ourselves with “mirrors” that reflect our true essence and how these reflections help us see the wholeness within.
Chakra Clearing: We work through each of Madison's energy centers, clearing out symbols that appear, from honey coating the Crown to a wind-up doll key at the Throat. Each chakra offers its own lesson, including embracing boundaries and reclaiming one's light.
Join us as we navigate themes of darkness, rebirth, and self-acceptance in this raw and magical episode. By listening, you’re invited to light up what resonates within your own energy field, allowing you to clear, release, and receive the guidance you need on your journey.
Tune in and let’s embrace the twilight together. 🌙
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Meet
Madison Shepard
Meet Madison Shepard!
Madison has opened for Maria Bamford, Zainab Johnson, and Dulcé Sloan. Her standup was featured on WhoHaha, Funny or Die, and Buzzfeed. She can be seen in Comedy Central’s The New Negroes, HBO’s Barry, and she recurred as Gail the probation officier on Freeform’s series Single Drunk Female. She has also extensively performed in classical theater all over Los Angeles in Twelfth Night, Three Sisters, Dido Queen of Carthage, The Tempest, Henry IV (I & II), and many more with The Downtown Rep and Independent Shakespeare Company.
In 2020, she was on the creative team for the 72nd Primetime Emmy’s, wrote for seasons 4 & 5 of Netflix’s The Circle, wrote for the Roku Original’s Roku Recommends seasons 1, 2, & the 2021 year-end special, and Amazon/Fox’s new show Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity?
Madison released her debut EP “Goodnight Silverlake Lounge” in November 2019.
She studied acting at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, in London. Madison is currently studying at John Rosenfeld Studios.
