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The Ripple Affect

The Ripple Affect

Written by: Cheech and Nibby
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Two grounded and growth-seeking sisters created a podcast to explore CHANGE. Chiara and Isa, or Cheech and Nibby as you’ll soon come to know them, invite you in on a mutual process of self discovery through exploring ancient wisdom and modern information; all while not taking themselves too seriously.

By synthesizing and sharing helpful ideas from subjects ranging from neuroscience to donuts, your hosts deliver a guided pathway to integrate, grow, and transition for the curious person to make impactful shifts in their lives and affect the ripple of change in the world.

Each episode is a deep dive in the form of either compelling sibling convos, interviews with great minds, or tactical advice with research-backed tools designed to enhance your agency and deepen your capacity to embrace uncertainty.

Hit subscribe to join the clan, and get new episodes every Tuesday. Head to www.rippleaffectpod.com for show notes, resources, and DM @rippleaffectpod on IG for more ways to connect.

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Episodes
  • Sofa Series | Demystifying the Akashic Field: A Conversation on The Akashic Records, Somatic Experiencing, and Ontological Frameworks with Helen Vonderheide
    Jan 9 2026

    In this Sofa Series episode of The Ripple Affect Podcast, Cheech sits down with Akashic Records teacher and practitioner and longtime friend Helen Vonderheide for a conversation that moves through healing, embodiment, and trusting the unseen layers of self. With over a decade of experience teaching and guiding others in Akashic work, Helen brings a grounded and intelligent approach to what can often feel like an abstract or “woo-woo” realm.

    Together, they explore the Akasha as a living relationship—one that’s more about accessing inner truth than seeking answers. The conversation weaves through Helen’s evolution as a teacher, her journey into somatic and ancestral healing, and how working with the Records has shaped her relationships, location, and sense of purpose. They also reflect on what it means to engage this work ethically, with integrity and curiosity, especially in times of personal or collective transition.

    Whether you’re familiar with the Akashic Records or hearing about them for the first time, this episode invites you to consider what’s possible when you meet change with presence, compassion, and a willingness to trust your own unfolding.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • BONUS for the Holidays | Re-gifted, Re-release, Ripple Resource
    Dec 23 2025

    This episode is the Re-Release Holiday Bonus from season 1 of The Ripple Resource series. As the year winds down, hosts Cheech and Nibby gently explore how the holidays can be meaningful, connective, and joyful — and how they can also be emotionally heavy, overwhelming, and complicated. This episode is offered as a gift — to listeners and to ourselves — with the intention of building emotional resilience, self-awareness, and supportive boundaries during the holidays..

    Through a candid, interview-style conversation that breaks from the show’s usual format, the sister duo reflect on their own holiday experiences and share honest insights around family dynamics, holiday stress, and staying grounded in who you are amid heightened expectations. Rather than offering rigid advice, this conversation invites greater awareness, autonomy, and compassion as you move through the season.

    If the holidays feel hard this year, you’re not alone. This episode is a reminder that your mental health matters, your experience is valid, and you get to decide what the season looks like for you. Tune in for a thoughtful, supportive conversation designed to help you navigate the holidays with a little more ease, intention, and internal harmony.

    Happy Holidays from all of us at The Ripple Affect.


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • PSA | We Launched a Patreon! Here's Why It Matters
    Dec 16 2025

    In this PSA-style bonus mini episode, your co-hosts Cheech and Nibby (Chiara and Isa) share a behind-the-scenes update that’s been months in the making: The Ripple Affect Podcast has officially launched a Patreon! With their signature humor and heartfelt clarity, the sisters break down why this next step matters, how it supports the sustainability of the show, and what it offers their growing community — including long-awaited show notes and a collection of never-before-heard “Lowdown” recordings. It’s an honest conversation about connection, intention, and the value of building outside the noise of social media.


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    15 mins
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