Grand Rising with Ryan Stober & Sheela Rahman: Sedona's Weekly Pulse of Connection

There's a particular kind of alchemy that happens when two people hold space together week after week—not performing, but presiding. In Grand Rising, hosts Ryan Stober and Sheela Rahman have cultivated exactly that: a weekly rhythm where Sedona's consciousness community gathers, breathes, and tunes in to what's emerging.

The show opens not with headlines, but with breath. "We're going to do an inhale for a count of four," Ryan offers. "Sheila, do you want to take the lead because your voice is a little more soothing than mine." It's a small moment of humility and partnership that sets the tone. Sheela guides three rounds—inhale, hold, exhale—and the room (virtual and physical) softens into presence.

What does it mean to hold a community in transition?

"I think this was kind of a powerful week," Ryan says. "What do you think about that full moon?" Sheela nods: "It's been very intense energy for all of us here in the collective." This isn't filler—it's the connective tissue of a community navigating together. Ryan admits he had trouble sleeping. Sheela suggests hugging trees. The exchange is tender, grounded, real.

Then they turn to what's ahead: a Sacred Resonance gong meditation with Sheela herself, a Divine Alignment conference with Dr. Charnel, Lily Nova, and Laura Eisenhower, Frequency Fridays with Linda Arnold, and a self-care series with guest Diane Leilani. The calendar is packed, but Ryan and Sheela don't rush. They linger on each offering, inviting curiosity rather than urgency.

Guest Diane Leilani—a practitioner who's led over 162 retreats and served 14,000 people across Kauai, Sedona, and New Zealand—joins to talk about her upcoming Self-Care Series and Upgrade 101 modules. "I feel like the beings of light have kidnapped me over here to Sedona," she laughs. When Sheela asks what she'd say to someone in a dark night of the soul, Diane's response is immediate: "Come see us in person... allow yourself." It's an invitation, not a prescription.

What does a book of the week reveal about a community?

Every episode features Giselle and her book recommendations—a segment Ryan and Sheela clearly adore. This week: The Message of the Apus, a text about the mountain spirits of the Andes. Giselle describes reading it aloud on a road trip with Lisa Wilson and breaking down in tears. "It activated such cellular memory," she says. The book has "deep Lemurian roots," she explains, and it's not for everyone—"it will either resonate with you or not."

Ryan jokes about the price tag (it can run $50 or more), but Giselle is unfazed. She's bought it twice. She'll lend her personal copy if someone feels called. This is not curation for content's sake—it's devotional sharing. Watch the full segment to feel the transmission yourself.

How do you build a world while the old one deconstructs?

The episode also introduces Aurora Lunastar, host of a new podcast called The Up Vibe. In a pre-recorded interview, Aurora speaks with grounded clarity: "We're watching our world deconstruct... but we're going to reconstruct it in a brand new way." Her show features guests like Matt and Joy Kahn, JK Ultra, and other voices navigating the intersection of spirituality and daily life.

"There's a place where your life can meet spirituality," Aurora says. "My desire is to help you find some people that will resonate with you so that as you're on the journey, you're not feeling completely lost." It's a mission statement that could apply to Grand Rising itself—a weekly touchstone, a way to stay oriented.

Ryan closes with his signature warmth: "Enjoy your weekends. And also enjoy your Mondays because Mondays don't get any love." Sheela echoes the farewell. It's simple, sweet, and emblematic of what makes Grand Rising work: it's not polished to perfection. It's present.

If you're looking for a way into humankind's growing ecosystem of events, practices, and voices, this is your threshold. Watch the replay and feel what it's like to be held, week after week, in a community that's not waiting for a better world—but building it together.

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