Episode Date: 16th May 2025

Is true love written in the stars… or buried in your dating app inbox under a pile of “hey”s? In this deep-diving, delightfully honest episode of Stardust Stories, astrologer and cosmic confidante Philip Garcia and intuitive healer Michelle Bray tackle the wild, weird, and wonderful world of modern love and matchmaking—with plenty of laughs, starlit wisdom, and eyebrow-raising truths along the way.

In this episode:

• Why dating in 2025 feels more like job hunting in a glittery minefield.
• The rise (and price tag) of luxe matchmaking services—and whether they’re worth it.
• The pros and pitfalls of dating apps: swipe fatigue, ghosting etiquette, and bios that read like shopping lists.
• Birth charts vs. algorithms: Can astrology predict passion, heartbreak, or that dishwasher fight waiting to happen?
• “Matchmaker Magic” stories from Philip’s private client vault (anonymous, of course!).
• Spiritual insight on what people are really looking for—and why the most real connections are often the weirdest ones.

Plus! Your weekly horoscopes are scattered throughout the episode like cosmic confetti—so if you're searching for signs (literal or astrological), they’re in here. From creative Aries sparks to romantic Sagittarius reunions, there's something for every sign to soak up and swoon over.

Dating tips, cosmic truths, and a reality check with a spiritual twist—this is the love episode you didn’t know you needed.

Whether you’re heart-eyed on Hinge, burned out on Bumble, or just hoping Mercury retrograde doesn’t sabotage your date night, this episode delivers clarity, comedy, and cosmic connection.

Helpful Hands Podcast Website: https://helpfulhandspodcast.co.uk

Into the Zodiac After Dark: Kinks, Confessions & Cosmic Connections

Turn down the lights and turn up the truth - this isn’t your average astro-chat. In this after-hours edition of Stardust Stories, Philip and Jasper strip back the glittery veils of the zodiac to explore love, kink, and the cosmic undercurrents of intimacy. What starts as a jaw-dropping tale of a burnout banker turned luxury escort spirals into a deliciously deep dive into each sign’s sensual shadow side - from Aries’ gladiator fantasies to Pisces’ spiritual entanglements.

Along the way, our hosts tackle real listener confessions, like tantric betrayal, laminated birth charts on first dates, and secret DMs from closeted celebrities. With sharp wit, heartfelt insight, and zero judgment (okay, maybe a little shade), this episode serves astro-advice with a side of vintage Dom and waterproof picnic blankets.

If you've ever wondered what your Mars sign says about your bedroom vibe - or just need a reason to blush under your moonlight - this is your permission slip to explore. Sensual, soulful, and slightly scandalous: the stars are speaking, darling. And tonight, they’re whispering.

Helpful Hands Podcast Website: https://helpfulhandspodcast.co.uk

Welcome, stardust dreamers and cosmic thrill-seekers, to a wildly whimsical, hilariously insightful, and occasionally out-of-body edition of Stardust Stories! This week, we’re floating beyond the veil and diving headfirst into the sparkly strangeness of astral projection - where your soul slips out the back door of your body, hopefully with a return ticket.

Tonight’s Theme: From midnight fridge visits to spiritual karaoke, we explore the highs, the how-tos, and the hilarious hiccups of leaving your body behind (safely, of course). Expect tales of disco-ball spirit guides, astral cheese boards, and encounters with cosmic creatures that may—or may not—be your old PE teacher in energetic disguise.

Your Guides for the Ride:

• Philip Garcia, your charming celestial host, leads the way with wit, warmth, and warnings about soul travel insurance.
• Jasper Whitlow, glam-rock guru and astral VIP, floats in with tales from the glitter-drenched beyond (and some suspect Chablis).
• Michelle Bray, intuitive mystic and energy alchemist, grounds the madness with wisdom, practical tips, and a disco-ball shield of psychic protection.

What You’ll Hear This Episode:

• Can you time-travel on the astral?
• What happens if your cat sits on your chest mid-projection?
• How to tell if a lizard in sunglasses is your patience guide.
• Lightning-round laughs: astral snacks, ex encounters, and playlists for leaving your body in style.
• Plus: horoscopes for all signs this week, from ambitious Aries to dreamy Pisces - with just enough sass, soul, and side-eye to keep it real.

Whether you're a seasoned astral adventurer or just curious about what might happen if you meditate too hard, this episode is your passport to the playful and profound possibilities that lie just beyond the veil.

Listen now... before your spirit wanders off without you.
And don’t forget to send us your questions, dreams, and bizarre astral bloopers - we might just feature your cosmic curiosity next week!

Helpful Hands Podcast Website: https://helpfulhandspodcast.co.uk