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Alyssa Harris - Founder & CEO The Karuna Lab

The Sanctuary··15 September 2026·44 min

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The Sanctuary Episode 178: Alyssa Harris - Founder & CEO The Karuna LabShe started her spiritual journey in survival mode, pregnant, terrified, and searching for answers. Now, Alyssa Harris is an astrology coach who helps people birth new versions of themselves, one chart at a time.In this episode, Alyssa takes us through her winding path: from tarot cards to a deep dive into astrology, from caring for her father to raising an autistic daughter, from relationship coaching to founding The Karuna Lab (karuna means compassion in Sanskrit). She breaks down why astrology is less about predicting the future and more about understanding your identity, your patterns, and your capacity for life.Alyssa shares her four pillars of capacity and explains why you can't fix a capacity problem until you know which piece needs healing. She also gets honest about the challenges of being a helper, the loneliness of shapeshifting, and why self-compassion is the antidote to shame.Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or just curious, this conversation will leave you thinking about who you are and who you could become.Learn more @thekarunalab