Ep. 428 - The Roadmap to Your Next Manifestation: Expanders + Pings

What if the universe has already been showing you exactly where to go next—you just haven’t been recognizing the signs?

In this episode, Lacy, Jessica, and Janelle break down two of the most powerful parts of the manifestation process: expanders and pings. They explain why expanders matter on a neurological level, helping rewire your pathways and show you that the lifestyle, things, and feelings you want are actually within reach. Then, they dive into pings: how to get grounded enough to notice them, trust them, and follow where they lead.

The girls get real about burnout, friendship, boundaries, and spaciousness in the Refinement Era, and what happens when you stop filling your life with "shoulds" and make room for a full-body yes.

If an old identity is dissolving and you’re wondering what’s next, the universe may already be showing you the way. Whether you’re new to TBM or a day-one Pathway member, this episode will help you recognize the signals the universe is sending you and start dancing with it, one “yes” at a time.

Full show notes → https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast

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In this episode we talk about:

• Why your subconscious needs evidence that your manifestation is possible
• The difference between subconscious manifestation and conscious visualization
• Why traditional manifestation practices can become spiritual bypassing
• How full expanders create evidence for entirely new possibilities
• Using fragment expanders to piece together your unique vision
• Why bridge expanders can make big manifestations feel more attainable
• Turning envy and jealousy into information about your authentic desires
• How trauma and limiting beliefs can prevent you from seeing expansion
• Building the trust muscle required to recognize signs from the universe
• What a ping feels like—and why it can be easy to overlook at first
• The crucial difference between intuition, anxiety, urgency, and fear
• How pings and expanders work together as a manifestation roadmap
• Creating spaciousness after burnout and redefining sustainable success
• Why saying no to “50% yes” relationships creates room for deeper connection
• Following authenticity, boundaries, fun, and soul-level desires in the Refinement Era

Mentioned In the Episode:

• Expanded x Ep. 99: Dr. Tara Swart on Neuroplasticity and Manifestation
• Expanded x Ep. 275 - The Science & Spirituality of Manifestation with Dr. Tara
• Listen or watch Why Your Nervous System Is Blocking Your Manifestation with Sarah Baldwin | Ep. 397
• Learn more about the energetics of 2026 and 2027 and the Refinement Era in The Hidden Fear Blocking Your Manifestations Right Now
• Learn more about Signal and “f*ck it energy” in our Signal Ep
• Read Lacy’s Substack about Frenemies
• Ep. 404 - Why Your Old Ways Aren’t Working Anymore: Staying Authentic in the New Paradigm
• Find our Be Seen Challenge plus all our workshops and all workshops mentioned inside our Pathway Membership! (Including the How to Manifest Workshop, the Pings DI, and all of our Self-Worth and Unblocking DIs)

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HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips

(with exercises by Jessica Gill)

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The Expanded Podcast, from To Be Magnetic™ (TBM), is the leading manifestation podcast rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and energetics. Hosted by TBM’s Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill, with monthly appearances from founder Lacy Phillips, Expanded is where science and the mystical meet to help you manifest in the most grounded, practical, and life-changing way.

At TBM, we’ve redefined manifestation through Neural Manifestation™—our proven, science-backed method developed with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart. This process helps you reprogram limiting beliefs at the subconscious level so you can create the life most aligned with your authenticity.

Each week, we take you inside the TBM practice to help you expand your subconscious to believe what you desire is possible. Through expert interviews, thought leader conversations, TBM teachings, and real member success stories, you’ll learn how to:
– Rewire your subconscious mind and step into your worth
– Heal your inner child and integrate shadow work
– Set boundaries, strengthen intuition, and reclaim self-worth
– Manifest relationships, careers, abundance, and experiences that align with your true self

With over than 40 million downloads and a global community in over 100 countries, Expanded has become the gold standard in manifestation content. Think of it as your weekly practice for expanding your mind, believing what you want is possible, and manifesting the life you’re meant to live.

Past guests include leading voices such as Mel Robbins, Lewis Howes, Jenna Zoe, Martha Beck, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Gabor Maté, Mark Groves, and Brianna Wiest.

Where To Find Us!

• @tobemagnetic (IG)
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• @Jessicaashleygill
• @tobemagnetic (youtube)
• @expandedpodcast