A living archive of Fires of Alchemy.

I spent years working inside hospitals, community health, mental health, and telehealth settings — watching people move through crisis, recovery, and reinvention. I've had my own run-ins with mental health too, so this has never been purely professional territory for me.

What I kept noticing was that the things causing the most suffering were almost entirely preventable. Not easy to change — but not mysterious either. We have decades of solid research into why people fall into certain patterns, and increasingly good evidence on how to move through them.

The Scrolls are where that knowledge lives. Neuroscience, psychology, lived experience — the research layer and the practised layer, held together. It's the same body of knowledge that underpins the tarot work, the courses, and everything else Fires of Alchemy produces.

Begin wherever you feel pulled. 📜

— Nick 🔥

Recent Posts:

Upon That Which the Algorithms Feast 🍽️

Upon That Which the Algorithms Feast 🍽️

There's a particular kind of apathy the modern media diet produces — and research suggests it isn't accidental. Studies show that heavy media consumption measurably distorts perception of the world as more dangerous than it actually is, and that consuming six or more hours of news coverage following a traumatic event produces higher acute stress than being physically present at the scene. This post maps why disturbing content, doom scrolling, and algorithmically-curated feeds cost more than most people realise — then goes further. There are two algorithms running your life: the one on your phone, and the older one running underneath your conscious thought. This covers both, and what you can actually do about either one.

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📰 Seeing Through the Noise: Fear, Media, and Discernment

📰 Seeing Through the Noise: Fear, Media, and Discernment

In an age of information overwhelm, learning to discern truth from noise is not just a skill—it’s a form of self-protection. This post explores how media, data, and emotion can all shape our perception, often without us realising. From understanding the difference between primary sources and sensational headlines to tuning into your body’s intuitive wisdom, this chapter invites you to pause, question, and reclaim your inner compass. Because discernment isn’t just about what’s out there—it’s about what resonates within.

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🕵️ Chapter 1: The Roots of Fear and Anxiety


🥹 Chapter 2: Recognising & Feeling Patterns


🏋️ Chapter 3: Reconnecting Mind & Body


🎮 Chapter 4: Technology, AI & External Support


🙏 Chapter 5: Tuning Into Intuition & A Higher Calling


📰 Chapter 6: Zooming Out to the Bigger Picture


🧑‍🌾Chapter 7: The Creative Rebellion & Alternative Systems 🎭

  • Ah! You’ve stumbled in the trap door🚪

    Where you travel next is up to you 🚀

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