A Woman’s Spiritual Awakening Through Loss
What happens when the life you’ve meticulously built suddenly feels like it belongs to someone else? This is the question at the heart of our profound conversation with Kelly Sparta In this powerful episode of The Urban Grief Shamans, John sits down with transformational shaman and spiritual teacher Kelle Sparta to explore the deep, often…
A Canine Companion, A Spiritual Light
In this episode, I sit with a remarkable guest who shares her transformative journey through trauma, healing, and spiritual awakening. Discover how the love of her beloved dog, Gus, became a guiding light on her shamanic path, offering solace and inspiration even beyond his passing. We explore how nature and spiritual connections can support deep…
Gifts from the Herd
Dedication:This episode is dedicated to all military members, veterans, first responders, emergency room physicians, nurses, and hospital security teams. Your courage, resilience, and service are deeply honored. In this heartfelt episode, Carmen Theobald shares her transformative journey from surviving trauma to embracing post-traumatic growth through her work with horses. She recounts her life-changing experience during…
Rediscovering Self Through Earth and Spirit
Betti shares her journey of reclaiming lost parts of herself, overcoming deep despair, and discovering the transformative power of shamanic healing and community rituals.
Grief, Healing, and the Spirit Realm: A Shamanic Perspective
Have you ever wondered what lies beyond the golden portal of light often described in near-death experiences? Our guest offers an intimate account of their own near-death experience, which drastically altered their views on mortality and the continuum of consciousness.
Navigating Trauma: Journey from EMT to Chaplain
What happens when a life marked by epilepsy and emergency medical work collides with a spiritual calling? This week, we welcome Chris Wasko, a compassionate hospital chaplain and former EMT paramedic, to share her remarkable journey of healing and spirituality.
Healing Narcissistic Wounds: Exploring Recovery
Explore the complexities of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) with Alex Solomon, who reveals that NPD is better understood as a trauma disorder originating from adverse childhood experiences. Clinically diagnosed by nine symptoms, social media often confuses NPD with self-centeredness.
Create a Spiritual Journey Beyond Traditional Beliefs
This episode is not just a narrative of personal redemption but also a beacon of hope for anyone seeking to overcome their own life’s challenges through spirituality.
Discover the Sacred in Your City: Insights from a Manhattan Shaman
In this enlightening episode, a native New Yorker and urban shaman, shares his deeply personal journey into shamanism sparked by a significant loss in 1996. He recounts how a spiritual workshop helped him rediscover laughter and joy amidst grief, leading him to explore shamanism’s rich practices. Tony describes the serendipity of his spiritual awakening through…
Melding Minds and Mysteries: Discover the Benefits of Integrating Psychology with Shamanic Healing
Merging Minds and Spirits An insightful dialogue between host, John Moir and his guest, Diane Puchbauer discussing the integration of psychology, shamanism, and the profound impact of horses on healing and personal growth. Diane shares her journey from a troubled relationship with horses in her youth to embracing shamanism and energy psychology, revealing how these…
Nature’s Embrace in Overcoming Grief and Loss
Grief usually treads a solitary path but discovers a surprising ally in nature. We examine the transformative effect of the Black-Eyed Susan, a flower that reframes our trauma and loss narratives. We also discuss how plants support emotional healing and offer solace through our connections with them.
Life After Loss, Crafting a Narrative of Resilience
Have you ever experienced a moment that reshaped your existence? Meet Ashmeeta Madhav, a paragon of resilience in the aftermath of loss. She shares her transformative journey through grief with us. As an educator, author, and grief support advocate, Ashmeeta teaches how profound loss can inspire resilience and reveal inner strength, reassuring us that we are never truly alone.
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