Episode 7 - Why do they call them spirits?
Om avsnittet
In this episode of Psychics Not Saints, Ainslie MacLeod and Bryan Grijalva dig into the old idea that being spiritual means denying yourself life's pleasures, including alcohol, sex, food, glamour, and all of it. Ainslie kicks things off with a story from over 20 years ago, when a client caught him with a martini and asked, "Should you be doing that?" It's the origin of his running joke that this is why they call them spirits.
From there, the conversation moves through religion, ritual, and the ascetic idea that suffering brings you closer to God, including celibacy, vows of poverty, and coaches telling athletes to abstain before competition. Bryan and Ainslie push back on all of it, making the case that pleasure, in moderation, is part of being human, and that denying it doesn't make anyone holier, just more frustrated.
They also get into fasting versus cleansing, the risks of extreme practices like breatharianism, and why discernment matters so much on the spiritual path. Along the way, Bryan explains how the sacral chakra ties sexuality to identity, and why getting out of your comfort zone, even by ordering a dish you've never tried, teaches you something real about yourself. And yes, ranch dressing comes up.
Key Takeaways
Spirituality doesn't require denying earthly pleasures.
Pleasure becomes a problem when it becomes excessive or disruptive.
Balance and moderation matter more than strict rules.
Ritual and anticipation can make experiences more meaningful.
Exploring discomfort can reveal important things about yourself.
Small changes can build confidence for bigger life decisions.
Pleasure, sexuality, and identity can sometimes be deeply connected.
Spiritual openness needs to be balanced with discernment.
There is no one-size-fits-all wellness practice.
What works for one person may not work for another.
In This Episode:
[00:00] Introduction
[00:27] Why Ainslie wants to talk about “spirits”
[00:51] The psychic and the martini
[02:19] Do spiritual people have to deny pleasure?
[05:03] How alcohol affects Bryan's intuitive work
[06:08] The religious roots of self-denial
[12:05] The soul's “desire for glamour”
[13:15] When pleasure becomes addictive
[16:14] Pleasure, sexuality, and identity
[18:49] What ranch dressing can teach you
[20:20] Small choices and big life changes
[21:58] Fasting, cleansing, and intention
[25:09] The truth about breatharianism
[26:44] Why spiritual openness needs discernment
[28:11] Why there is no universal wellness solution
[29:26] What did we learn today?
[31:40] A toast to earthly pleasures
[32:07] Until next time
About the Hosts
Ainslie MacLeod is a past-life psychic with over 27 years of professional experience. He uses his abilities to explore past lives, resolve fears and phobias, and help people align with their soul’s intended path. His work began unexpectedly when his deceased uncle appeared to him in Hawaii, a moment that turned a lifelong atheist into a working psychic.
Bryan Grijalva is a medical intuitive and healer with more than 22 years of practice and extensive certifications in various healing modalities. Raised in a psychic Mexican household, he learned early that feeling others’ pain was normal and later mastered the discernment to use that gift for healing. He works extensively with professional athletes, physicians, and everyday people.
Together, they’ve been friends and collaborators for over 15 years.
Ainslie MacLeod
Bryan Grijalva
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