This is The Place. Stories of travel, planets, and place. Through my own personal musing of travel and astrology, I use my experiences and those of others to share the wisdom of the planets to find greater communion on this earth.
the mystic line
I recently had the honor of being a guest on The Mystic Line podcast, where I spoke with Emily about the threshold moments that define and shape our lives — from birth to spiritual transformation, from astrocartography to postpartum care. How and why these worlds have been converging for me.
This conversation felt deeply aligned with the way I move through my work: slowly, intuitively, rooted in presence. We explored the bridges between astrology and doula work, and what it means to offer care that honors both the cosmological unfoldings and the physical body here on earth.
🎧 Listen to the episode here: Navigating Thresholds with Alyssa Donato
What you’ll hear about in the episode
My transition from astrogeography readings to doula work
Why I see astrology and birthwork as deeply interconnected, and how they are woven of the same thread
Supporting others through transformation — with softness and steadiness
The postpartum window as a sacred threshold for birthing the mother
Nervous system tools, tea practice, and working with herbs as energetic support
My path as a 3/6 Emotional Projector and how that shapes the way I guide others
Astrological musings of sorts
A Line That Stuck With Me
“Thresholds ask us to move at the speed of truth — not urgency.”
Thank You for Listening
If you tune in, I’d love to know what resonates. As always, I’m so grateful to share this work with you. Whether you are navigating a personal threshold, preparing for birth, or simply walking your path more intentionally — I’m here for the sacred in-between moments.
A big big gracias to Emily, a fellow dreamer and astrologer.
Emily Gustafson @emmgusta + @themysticline
You can find more of my unfoldins at:
@alyssa.donato
@aceremonyofbirth
