The Illuminated Woman
Religion & Spirituality
About
The Illuminated Woman is a sanctuary for women leaving New Age deception and returning to the truth of God’s Word. Hosted by Lori Latimer, a former New Age practitioner turned follower of Jesus, this podcast helps you untangle spiritual lies, reclaim your God-given identity, and walk boldly in Biblical truth—with grace, wisdom, and unwavering faith. Rooted in faith, deeply discerning, and unapologetically walking in God's wisdom and direction— The Illuminated Woman is where clarity meets conviction, and healing begins in truth.
Episodes
- 233 When the Path Pauses: Why I’m Stepping Away for a Season
After being away from the podcast for several weeks, I wanted to come on and share an honest update. About five weeks ago I developed a health issue that has completely knocked me for a loop. I’ve been to the hospital twice and am currentl…
- 232 The Serpent, the Donkey, and the Oracle: What God Uses to Open Your Eyes
In this episode of The Illuminated Woman , I’m diving into one of the strangest, most eye-opening sections of the Old Testament— Numbers 21 - 24 . These chapters are filled with unexpected messengers: a fiery serpent, a talking donkey, and…
- 231 Not One Tear Wasted: Trusting God Through Every Loss
Grief isn’t a one-time event - it’s a thread that weaves its way through different seasons of our lives. In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of how I’ve walked through the grief of losing my dad at 33, my mom at 54, my son a…
- 230 She Was Made Before the Movement: How Genesis 1–3 Undoes Feminism’s Greatest Lie
For years, I believed strength meant independence. That empowerment meant self-sovereignty. And that peace would come once I finally figured myself out. In this episode, I return to Genesis chapters 1–3 —not to debate feminism or self-led…
- 229 She Fought the Good Fight: Why the Illuminated Woman Finishes Well
As this year comes to a close, I wanted to end with a message that isn’t about hustle, resolutions, or reinventing yourself—but about finishing well . In this final episode of the year, we step into the sacred space of 2 Timothy, Paul’s la…
- 228 She Rededicated What the World Tried to Ruin: The Hidden Message of Hanukkah
As Hanukkah begins, let's explore this beautiful holiday which most Christians (including myself) don't know from a Biblical and historical perspective. In this episode, we'll explore the powerful and often overlooked message of Hanukkah —…
- 227 A Sincere Faith in a Sensational World: The Power of Modesty, Maturity, and Meaning
In this episode of The Illuminated Woman , we're diving deep into 1 Timothy chapters 1–3 — and what they reveal about living a sincere, Spirit-led life in a culture obsessed with visibility, influence, and spiritual performance. Whether yo…
- 226 The Sisterhood That Silences You: When Isolation Masquerades as Empowerment
Have you ever joined a sisterhood, mentorship, or spiritual empowerment group that promised deep connection—but over time, you started feeling more lost, more muted, and more disconnected from your real life? In this episode of The Illumin…
- 225 The Gratitude Trap: When Thankfulness Becomes Another Hustle
In this episode of The Illuminated Woman Podcast , we're taking an honest look at something that’s been everywhere the past several years - gratitude. We’ve been told that gratitude will fix everything. You just need to raise your vibratio…
- 224 No More Striving: What a Year of Saying Yes to God Taught Me
One year ago, I came home from a trip to Destin, Florida—exhausted, burned out, and soul-weary from years of chasing peace, purpose, and power in all the wrong places. One night not long after, I fell to my knees and cried out, “God, I can…
- 223 Deliverance or Performance? Let's Talk About Casting Out Demons
What’s really happening in the growing movement of Christian deliverance ministries? In this powerful episode of The Illuminated Woman , we're going to have a deeply honest and discerning conversation about the rise of modern-day deliveran…
- 222 The Quiet Strength of a Resurrected Woman: The Beauty the World Can’t Manufacture
After exposing The Pretty Side of Deception in the last episode, we explore a powerful message from Colossians 3–4 — a passage that shows what happens after the deception is revealed. In this conversation, I share her personal story of lea…
- 221 The Pretty Side of Deception: When Feminine Spirituality Isn’t Biblical Truth
In this episode of The Illuminated Woman , we’re exposing one of the most seductive lies in modern spirituality: the curated, beautiful, emotionally soothing version of feminine spirituality that looks sacred—but is rooted in self-made rel…
- 220 The Dark Side of Channeling: From Mystical to Dangerous
Channeling is everywhere right now — from TikTok lives and YouTube streams to bestselling books and new thought churches. It looks mystical, empowering, and even glamorous. But the truth? Channeling isn’t light. It’s dangerous. In this epi…
- 219 The Stars Can’t Save You: Exposing the Idolatry of Karmic Astrology
For years, I gave karmic astrology readings. I believed birth charts held soul contracts, past life wounds, and divine purpose. But the truth? It was never the stars guiding me—it was spiritual deception dressed in self-discovery. In this…
- 218 Chains Broken, Faith Restored: Sarah’s Journey Back to God
In this deeply moving episode of The Illuminated Woman Podcast , I sat down with a very special guest, Sarah Bornique — a dear friend of my late son, Greg. Their connection began 18 years ago in a high school classroom, when Greg’s compass…
- 217 The Women at the Tomb: Faith, Fear, and the Dawn of True Illumination
When the world turned away, the women stayed. Mark 15–16 tells the story of women who witnessed Jesus’ crucifixion, stood near His tomb, and became the first to hear the good news of the resurrection. In this episode of The Illuminated Wom…
- 216 The Eclipse Obsession: How Darkness Deceives the Modern Woman
Have you noticed how the world treats eclipses like sacred portals? Women gather for retreats, astrologers hype them as “gateways,” and social media fills up with rituals tied to the moon and stars. I used to live for that. I planned my li…
- 215 Revival in the Wake of Violence: Why We Can’t Stay Silent
In this episode of The Illuminated Woman Podcast , we unpack a timely and weighty message: revival is stirring, and silence is no longer an option. Using Jeremiah 47:6–7 as an anchor, we'll explore what it means when God’s Word refuses to…
- 214 Beyond Curses and Karma: How Scripture Reframes Generational Healing
The world says your struggles are caused by generational trauma, ancestral curses, or karmic cycles — and that you need rituals, regressions, or charts to “break free.” But what if that’s not the truth at all? In this powerful episode of T…
- 213 From Jehovah’s Messengers to New Age Masters: Let's Talk About Angels
Have you ever been told to “call on Archangel Michael for protection” or “ask Raphael for healing”? The New Age is filled with angel talk — but much of it is counterfeit. In this episode of The Illuminated Woman, we uncover the truth about…
- 212 Let's Talk About Reincarnation
Is reincarnation real? Do our souls return again and again to “heal” and “evolve” — or is this a lie that keeps us from the truth of the Gospel? In this episode of The Illuminated Woman , we pull back the veil on one of the New Age’s most…
- 211 The Truth About Judgment: From Tolerance to Truth
For years, I believed judgment was unkind, unloving, and something “spiritual” people avoided. The New Age and New Thought taught me that tolerance was the highest virtue—that everyone should be free to “live their truth” without interfere…
- 210 Being Alone in the Wilderness - Lessons From The First Person To Give God A Name
In this sacred and deeply personal follow-up to last week’s episode, I share the story of Hagar—a woman in Scripture who walked through the wilderness not once, but twice. Discarded, unseen, and weary, she was met by the God who called her…
- 209 When the Wilderness Is Where You’re Meant to Be
In this deeply personal episode, I open up about what it’s looked like to step away from striving and surrender to a slower, more sacred pace of life. After years of building a new age business, working as a paralegal, navigating deep grie…
- 208 Is Your Meditation Practice Leading You to Truth—or to Deception?
In today’s episode of The Illuminated Woman , we’re diving deep into the spiritual practice of meditation—and asking the bold question: Is your meditation drawing you closer to God… or opening you up to deception? If you've been practicing…
- 207 The Truth About Manifestation No One Is Talking About
Are you tired of striving to attract, align, and manifest your desires? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, we take a sacred pause and unpack the powerful difference between New Age manifestation and Biblical provision. If you've ever be…
- 206 She Doesn't Light Her Own Path - The Truth About The Illuminated Woman
You’ve been told to “be the light.” To call your power back. To manifest your own destiny. But what if that empowerment you were promised was actually a burden you were never meant to carry ? In this episode of The Illuminated Woman , we u…
- 205 The Idols That We Carried: How the Feminine Soul Was Seduced by Spiritual Performance
What if the rituals, practices, and sacred routines you once believed would heal you… were actually weighing you down? In this powerful and tender episode of The Illuminated Woman , I invite you into an honest reckoning with the spiritual…
- 204 The Shadow Side of Spiritual Empowerment
So many women are waking up to the realization that the spiritual teachings they once followed left them more anxious, confused, and exhausted than before. In this episode, we take a deeper look at the philosophies of New Thought and New A…
- 203 From Empty Rituals to Holy Relationship
Have you ever followed all the rules of religion but still felt far from God? You’re not alone. For many women, religion taught behavior, not belief. Rituals, not relationship. And the result? A deep disconnect from the One who created us…
- 202 How Temporary Blindness Led To Eternal Clarity
What if the very thing you feared losing the most is what God uses to help you finally see clearly? In this episode I share my deeply personal journey of going from legally blind to having 20/20 vision—and how that physical blindness mirro…
- 201 My Journey Out of Deception and Back to Truth
What do you do when everything you thought would bring healing… leaves you feeling even more lost? In this deeply personal episode of The Illuminated Woman , I’m sharing the part of my story I never expected to tell—the moment I walked awa…
- 200 Breaking Free From the Never-Ending Spiral Of Healing
NOTE: Nothing said in this episode is to suggest that trauma and loss are not real, or that there are not real effects from them. Have you ever felt like no matter how much inner work you do, there’s always something else to heal? Like you…
- Finding Deep Self-Care, Feminine Power & Healing the Mother Wound With the Goddess Ceres
So many of you reached out to me asking for a miniseries on the Goddess Asteroids, so here's the first episode in this exciting miniseries exploring the Goddess Asteroids, offering insights into their impact on our spiritual and emotional…
- From Obligation to Reverence: The Shift from Discipline to Devotion
In this episode of The Illuminated Woman , we explore a profound shift in how we approach our spiritual practices—moving from rigid discipline to heart-centered devotion. While discipline provides structure and accountability, devotion bri…
- Karmic Alignment Awaits: How the 2025 Nodes of Fate Will Illuminate Your Life
The first big shift in the cosmos is happening this week, and it's going to set the stage for the next 18 months! It is one of the most profound astrological shifts of 2025: the North Node's move into Pisces and the South Node's move into…
- Astrology Meets Empowerment: Navigate 2025 Like an Illuminated Goddess
Welcome to the first astrology update of 2025! This episode is packed with cosmic wisdom and guidance tailored for the Illuminated Woman. We're diving deep into the profound astrological shifts happening this year as multiple outer planets…
- Revolution, Healing, and Sovereignty: The Astrological Shift That Will Change Everything
In this transformative episode of The Illuminated Woman , we dive into the profound implications of Pluto's monumental move into Aquarius on November 19, 2024. After years in Capricorn, Pluto is shifting gears, promising societal upheavals…
- 6 Steps To Break Free From the Hustle & Grind
Are you tired of wearing busyness like a badge of honor? It’s time to break free from the hustle and rediscover the power of balance, joy, and feminine strength. In this episode, we'll unravel the roots of hustle culture and guide you to r…
- The Silent Crisis Affecting Women
Too many women are suffering from a silent crisis that's not talked about enough: overwhelm, burnout, and exhaustion. In this episode of The Illuminated Woman, I'm talking about it because it's affecting every area of women's lives - from…
- From Anxious to Empowered: Conquer Anxiety As An Illuminated Woman
In this episode of The Illuminated Woman Podcast , we dive deep into a topic that affects nearly one in three women today—anxiety. From its subtle beginnings to its powerful grip, anxiety can take hold in our bodies, minds, and spirits, of…
- The Cosmic Connection: From Retrogrades to Rebirth: How to Align with the Universe’s Plan for Your Life in 2024’s Last Chapter
Welcome to the final astrology update for 2024! In this episode, we dive into the powerful cosmic energies influencing the last few months of the year. From planetary retrogrades to major shifts in the signs, you’ll gain insight into how t…
- Unlock Your Wild Feminine Power: The Karmic Shift of the New Moon Solar Eclipse
We're on the brink of the last Eclipse of 2024! In this episode we'll explore the potent and transformative energy of the New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra, happening on October 2nd, 2024. Even if you come across this after the Eclipse. I in…
- Ease Your Stress: The Illuminated Woman’s Guide to Nervous System Mastery
In this episode, we dive deeper into the heart of nervous system regulation, a cornerstone of our journey as Illuminated Women. Our fast-paced, modern lives are filled with stressors that pull us out of balance, and today we explore how to…
- The Cosmic Connection: Trusting Your Intuition During the Full Moon Eclipse
In this special bonus episode, we dive deep into the powerful energies of the September 17th Super Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces. Together, we’ll explore the cosmic shifts and how they invite us to surrender, trust, and release old pat…
- 5 Signs Your Nervous System is Sabotaging Your Healing
In this episode, we’re diving into a powerful new miniseries all about the nervous system—an area so many women are struggling with in our modern world. I’m here to shine a light on why nervous system regulation is essential to your healin…
- Harness the Priestess Energy of the Virgo New Moon: Create Rituals That Heal and Empower
In this episode of The Illuminated Woman podcast, we explore the powerful energies of the New Moon in Virgo and how they offer us a sacred opportunity to simplify, purify, and plant seeds that will nourish our bodies and our Souls. Virgo,…
- Embarking On Your Heroine's Journey When Your Identity Is Dismantled
In this episode, we're diving into the profound journey of what to do when your entire identity is being dismantled. Join me as we explore the importance of embracing your emotions, breathing through the chaos, grieving the loss of who you…
- Exposing the Lion's Gate Myth: Why August 8th Isn’t What You May Have Heard
In this episode, we're diving deep into a topic that has recently gained popularity but has also raised some eyebrows among serious astrologers and spiritual seekers: the Lion's Gate Portal. Join me as we bust some myths and uncover the tr…