Earth Day is coming and I had great plans to do a special episode for that. Then I got caught up in recording a presentation of the paper I am writing for one of my grad school classes. It is a good topic for Earth Day, though, so I’m sharing the audio as part of the episode, after a bit of history about Earth Day to set the stage. Be sure to check out the links below for the events I mention, especially if you live near me. Happy Earth Day!  Episode links: April 20th North Country Wild Care fundraiser in South Glens Falls, NY:  https://debbiephilp.com/event/birds-bikes-and-beers-f ..read more

Jen and I were both buzzing during the solar eclipse. Listen as Jen shares more about her experience in the totality. Then Jen treats you to an awesome tarot spread you can use in the reemerging energy of spring.   Episode links: April 30th Virtual Beltane Ceremony:  https://debbiephilp.com/event/online-beltane-ceremony/ Find all upcoming in-person and virtual events on my calendar:  https://debbiephilp.com/events/   Jen’s course, Tarot for Everyone, beginning May 8th:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tarot-for-everyone-tickets-880867106227?aff=oddtdtcreator Jen VanBen ..read more

Building on the sit spot practice in episode 117, I am sharing how I journal about nature. This includes recording what I observe and how I feel when I am out there. Have a listen and begin your own practice of journaling nature. Episode links: Email newsletter sign-up:  https://zfrmz.com/hzEVTHbu9jMYw90M7vOy The Shamanic Flow Circle Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1722776598019767 Event calendar:  https://debbiephilp.com/events/ Virtual Shamanic Reiki sessions:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-energy-sessions/ Original intro and background music by Bla ..read more

In the northern hemisphere spring has sprung! I’m feeling into Ostara season’s energy of potential and sharing that and other Ostara things in this episode.   Episode links: Ostara Season blog post: https://debbiephilp.com/blog/ostara-season-potential/ Upcoming virtual Shamanic Reiki trainings:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-reiki-training/   Email newsletter sign-up:  https://zfrmz.com/hzEVTHbu9jMYw90M7vOy The Shamanic Flow Circle Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1722776598019767 Event calendar:  https://debbiephilp.com/events/ Virtual Shama ..read more

Is it good to be a weed? Purple dead nettle thinks so and shows us how to be a weed that is a gentle garden companion. Regular guest Sheri Kurdakul shares about this early spring plant and how it benefits its ecosystem and you even though it is not native to North America. Of course Sheri starts us off with another of her awesome herbal poems. Enjoy the episode!  Episode links: Find Sheri at Glitter Witch Gardens:  https://sherikurdakul.com/ Sheri’s post about purple dead nettle:  https://sherikurdakul.com/purple-dead-nettle/ Sheri’s company, Victims Voice:  https://victi ..read more

Who are these healers I keep talking about? You, for one. In this episode I’ll share who I believe healers are (some may surprise you) and why their evolutionary work is so important in the world right now. Curious about how it feels to do energy work? I guide you through a simple, effective, one-breath technique to direct energy to other beings. Listen on, healer.   Episode links: March 20th Virtual Ostara Ceremony:  https://debbiephilp.com/event/online-ostara-ceremony/ 2024 Shamanic Reiki trainings:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-reiki-training/ Dana O’Driscoll’s book: La ..read more

I slipped a piece of labradorite into my pocket after Jen and I finished recording this episode to go along with the nice buzz I had from doing bee breath along with her. We both have been finding ways to work with struggle and Jen’s way of making space is through music. She shares ways you can chanting and singing into your spiritual practice even if you think, like I do, that you can’t sing. Episode links: March 20th Virtual Ostara Ceremony:  https://debbiephilp.com/event/online-ostara-ceremony/ 2024 Shamanic Reiki trainings:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-reiki-training/ Find ..read more

I believe the world is best served when healers step up as leaders, but many of us who are drawn to the healing arts don’t feel safe speaking with the voice of a leader. I’ve been working on being courageous with my authentic expression of my bold, revolutionary ideas, with the help of my energetic shield. After I share some of my own challenges in stepping into leadership, I’ll guide you through a short energy practice so you can create or charge your own shield.  Episode links: March 20th Virtual Ostara Ceremony:  https://debbiephilp.com/event/online-ostara-ceremony/ Moonbow Meta ..read more

The last thing I expected to hear when Sheri Kurdakul, of Glitter Witch Gardens, shared about the eastern white pine was that it once caused a riot! You’ll hear about that plus the ecological, medicinal, and magical properties of this common but absolutely wonderful tree. Sheri starts us off with another of her herbal poems, which are always so good. Enjoy the episode!    Episode links: Find Sheri at Glitter Witch Gardens:  https://sherikurdakul.com/category/gardens/ Sheri’s post about eastern white pine:  https://sherikurdakul.com/eastern-white-pine/ Sheri’s company, Vic ..read more

Valentine’s Day turned my thoughts to love while I was also contemplating the web of life and making dream webs for an upcoming metaphysical expo. They all fit together, and I tried to explain how in this episode, although it was a challenge to do so. In the end, I fell back to a practice from Shamanic Reiki that I hope will help you feel what I mean, even if I cannot find the right words. Episode links: Moonbow Metaphysical Expo:  https://debbiephilp.com/event/moonbow-metaphysical-spring-expo/2024-03-30/ 2024 Shamanic Reiki trainings:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-reiki-trainin ..read more