In this episode of Practical Shamanism, I dive into what might get in the way of fully living your soul purpose. Inspired by Julia Cameron's playful take on artistic blocks and insights from one of my own teachers, I explore some of the reasons we might feel disconnected from our path. This includes: How we often stay loyal to outdated dreams or pre-incarnation plans, and why it's so powerful to pivot when something no longer feels right. The impact of stress, fatigue, and living in "fight or flight" mode on our intuition, making it harder to see possibilities and opportunities. The importanc ..read more

In this podcast, I challenge a popular meme that suggests we should be grateful for the present because in 20 years, we'll wish we could return to where we are now. I strongly disagree with this notion. Those who listen to this type of podcast are actively investing in a future where they have greater physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Modern culture bombards us with toxic ideas that chip away at our peace and happiness. Learning to "weed the garden of your mind" is an essential skill, and the belief that everything will worsen with time is one of the most damaging weeds to pull. Jo ..read more

One of the best uses of our psychic abilities isn’t so much about seeing the world around us, but navigating the world within.  We can use our gifts to track what’s going on with ourselves on the subtle levels.  I often find for myself and my clients that unfavorable results are the result of an adversarial relationship between different parts of the self.  We can learn to be a wise mediator such that we come into a collaboration between our various aspects.  In the modern era, we need all of our chakras at full functionality and playing for the same team. I’ve long applied ..read more

In this episode, I explore the concept of psychic protection, especially for those who are energetically sensitive. I share personal experiences and discuss practical strategies to protect one's energy field from unwanted influences. Learn more about how to create energetic boundaries, manage psychic noise, and protect yourself from both subtle and intense energetic disturbances. Additional Resources Online Courses: Energy Body Illumination Program- https://academy.handsoverheart.com/detail/VIDEO/the-energy-body-illumination A comprehensive course on building and strengthening your energy bod ..read more

Some of the catch phrases like “I deserve” and “I have trouble knowing my worth” can take people further away from the experience they want to have rather than closer. They can turn us towards inner work that won’t produce the results were hoping and, worst case, can bolster a story that we’re entitled to things we’re truly not. In this podcast, I explore some alternate perspectives that I believe will help have more success in having the things that are important to you. The notion of “win-win” or “no deal” is an important concept in all kinds of human relating. And being able to discern and ..read more

In past lives, we tended to place energetic bindings on the oaths and vows we swore.  These could be vows of marriage, chastity, or poverty.  In each case, there were energetic structures put in place to hold us to the vow.  Often those past life promises are disruptive to our contemporary experiences.  So, it’s wise to clear them and free ourselves.  In this podcast I teach more about how this works as well as ways you can be free of this energy- either with help or as a DIY project. Want to support my work and be supported by my team of guides?  Check out my mem ..read more

Sometimes people have the false belief that they need to resolve all the pain and trauma of the past before they can make functional choices in the present.  In this podcast, I talk about some focus points to help yourself make a very quick shift or change when a pattern urgently needs to change.  I hope to give you a better map for pathways to healing that don’t have to have a big time lag to getting to a place in your life that is functional and sustainable.  I invite everyone to be in a lifelong exploration of the relationship to themselves and to thrive in their lives in mor ..read more

Healthy lifestyle changes can become a complicated and loaded topic.  The amount of information can be overwhelming and it’s easy to feel like what we’re doing is never enough.  In this episode I explore some new perspectives that may help you set your compass for an aligned lifestyle without shame or self-doubt.  I find that when we take care of our physical experience, our spiritual experience is profoundly enhanced.  Having an elegant approach to self-care frees us for the fullest possible experience. Want to support my work and be supported by my team of guides?  C ..read more

If you’re hurt and angered by unsolicited criticism, you come by it honestly through human biology.  It activates our instincts.  In the modern world, we navigate so many intrusive opinions about how we live our lives coming from people who aren’t stakeholders in how we do life. Having a well-thought-out personal policy about who is and isn’t invited to give advice, feedback, reflection, or criticism is useful in being able to navigate these situations effectively.  Then we can fast track soothing our instincts and coming back to center, rather than ruminating on triggered, dist ..read more

When we raise our vibration (or make our energy brighter), we move through the world more easily.  It improves our direct, in the moment experience as well as helping to manifest things that support us and deflect things that do not.  There are many things we can do to raise our vibration.  Ideally, you want to create a personal list of things that have a high return on investment of results for energy expended.  These things ideally will also be highly accessible on an average Tuesday and be things that you enjoy doing.  I give a number of possible activities and expe ..read more