Women Seeking Wholeness

My friend and colleague, Deborah Kagan (author, speaker, “Mojo Recovery Specialist”) and I are hearing many of the same things from women:  There seems to be a concern around being seen. So many women WANT to be seen, but are afraid or unwilling to stand in their full light. They feel like their bodies are “in the way.”  The catch 22 is that’s exactly what’s needed to create a life you desire. It’s what’s needed when you are looking to enhance your relationships. It’s what’s needed when you are taking the next career move. It’s what’s needed when you want to have daily vitality and enthusiasm. It’s about being fully embodied and comfortable in your own skin.  This is where the “higher version” of sensuality exists.  It’s real, it’s special, it’s spiritual – and it’s a core piece of your true essence.  It is completely separate from sexuality!   In this episode: What’s your personal “mojo”?   What’s it really like to be fully embodied in your feminine sensual sovereignty?  (as opposed to putting yourself as

This is a first for me – a totally unscripted, unedited episode.  (And since the podcast began, only the second one I’ve recorded solo.)  I share some personal and sacred musings and experiences that led me on a powerfully unexpected journey, culminating in a dissolution and “unraveling” of who I thought I was and what I thought I knew.  This mysterious historical woman, Mary Magdalene…why the fascination with her? What does she represent? Why is she making a comeback in our day and age? What did she know? I lay it all out in this recording – what drew me in, captivated me and illuminated a new way of thinking, feeling and becoming.  Since my girlhood, my search for the Sacred Feminine and understanding the eternal role and destiny of womanhood has been relentless. It’s only taken a mere 50 years for me to finally start to really see it, understand it, and honor it for what it is. Mary Magdalene? She authentically embodied it. In this episode: What is The Gospel of Mary Magdalene, how old is it and how did

Robin Young (also known by her pen name, Mari Clairveaux) is an avid researcher who has extensively studied the Divine Feminine in Ancient Egyptian and Early Christian eras.  Her deep-dive exploration into Joseph of Egypt (“coat of many colors”) and his wife Aseneth opened up incredible insights into “divine couple” parity in Earth’s earliest civilizations.  Jesus and Mary Magdalene, it is believed by many researchers, also followed this male/female equality spiritual leadership model.  Mine and Robin’s discussion revolves around women being traditionally been less visible in most cultures, based on early divisions in belief systems that resulted in male-centric authority.  Yet, as we open our “eyes to see” – we will realize that The Divine Feminine has been hiding in plain sight all along. In this episode: How does the Gospel of Mary Magdalene show us the Pattern of Female Ascension?   How did Mary Magdalene help Christ to “fulfill the Law” and why isn’t this discussed more in religious settings? What were

Aedamar Kirrane joins us from Ireland.  She is a lawyer turned philosopher; a spiritual writer specializing in the philosophy of Love. In 2015, at the age of forty-six, during the final semester of her BA in Philosophy and English in University College Dublin, Aedamar started to meditate, and within a matter of weeks she began to experience the preliminary stages of what transpired to be a profound Awakening to Love. Hear her story of coming into this awareness as a young mother and how it has evolved into her special mission. Aedamar and I had an instant and powerful connection online as we journeyed together in a feminine leadership/ Influencer’s Masterclass two years ago.      In this episode: What exactly is “Mysticism” and how has it been edged out of Christianity and traditional religious structures?  Why do we, as human beings, long to experience direct connection to Love and hence, to God?  (Hint: Nature and meditation are the strongest facilitators of this connection)  The sacred practice of creatin

Meet Chloe Mercer, a healer and teacher from England, awakening women to the “The Rose”; a galactic symbol of Ancient Mothers and Divine Feminine “oneness.”  Hear her story of coming into this awareness and her sacred mission through deep personal loss as a young mother. I met Chloe on an Avalon Priestess Pilgrimage to Glastonbury last year, an event she co-facilitated.  Her strength, beauty and wisdom was a joy to experience! Chloe taught me about the feminine connection to Yoga and the depth of connection to Divine Mother and the physical body.   In this episode: What is Mary Magdalene’s connection to the symbol of the Rose?  What do Jesus and Mary Magdalene show us about the “sacred union” of the of the masculine and feminine inside each of us? How does nature assist us in waking up to our soul essence and activate physical, emotional and spiritual healing? What is the true message of the Magdalene? (hint: it has to do with honoring our own sacred blueprint)       Check out Chloe’s work on her website “H

029:  Mary Magdalene Pt 2: Reclaiming Your Power & Identity After Abuse  What does the reclamation of power and identity have to do with Mary M? Oh goodness, where to start?! The Gospel of Mary Magdalene was part of the discovery of the Nag Hammadi ancient Christian texts, referenced as the Gnostic Gospels.  In these texts, Mary was referred to as “apostle to the apostles.” Yet, she’s been written right out of Christian history and has been the target of systemic patriarchal disassociation. Until now – the new era of the Feminine. Amber Richardson a scholar/researcher of feminist critical theory, is the podcast host of “On Sovereign Wings: For Women Seeking to Reclaim Their Power” and is the author of the soon-to-be released Woman, Crowned.  In this episode: Is it possible Christ communed with Female Deity/Heavenly Mother in His wilderness experiences and in the Garden of Gethsemane? What is our Mother actually like?  I mean, is She some docile, subservient, stand-in-the-background, soft, meek being? (Yo

This is the first in our 6-Part Mary M series! And who better to start us out most epically than my new soul sister, Sera Beak.  She is an author, speaker and Harvard-trained theologian… and a powerful Divine Feminine mystic and scholar. As we’ll discuss in this episode, Mary Magdalene was the most named and most present at all major events in the life of Christ – so why has she been edged out of mainstream Christianity? The Gnostic Gospels call her “apostle to the apostles.”  Again, why has her voice been squelched?             In this episode: Trusting innate wisdom: Sera explains, “Your soul knows exactly what she is doing.” The Real Jesus/the Real Magdalene as the embodiments of the Divine Masculine/Sacred Feminine Establishing your soul voice while the Rise of the Feminine is upon is (and sisters…it IS upon us!) Co-opting a deeper truth, a new paradigm of the Organic Feminine; natural, powerful, free and sovereign I will be at Sera’s Soul Fire Retreat in North Carolina the week after this episode airs

What is transpiring with the Feminine consciousness on the Earth right now? Hira Hosen is an “Ascension Catalyst” and spiritual teacher – here to assist the human collective in this age of awakening and ascension. She resides in Egpyt (seedbed of Goddess history!) and has extensively studied the Divine Feminine. Hira gives workshops and retreats throughout the world, which is how I met her: on my Avalon Priestess Pilgrimage in Glastonbury, England last year.  Our discussion in this episode is simply EPIC! Practical ways to facilitate YOUR awakening.       In this episode: DNA activations – what they are; why and how they’re happening Were Jesus and Mary Magdalene in Europe during Christ’s “lost years” not talked about in the Bible? What is significant about January 2020 (hint: a subtle transition is on its way) Why standing in your sovereign soul power – completely connected to the Divine/God & Goddess/Source - is crucial during upcoming planetary shifts The single most effective, practical way to facili

Are you feeling bogged down with spiritual expectations?  There is “Exactness” and then there is Grace. There is “Absolutism” and then there is Nuance. How do we bust out of the old paradigms of “spiritual success” and allow ourselves the freedom to be ourselves?  My discussion with Morgan Hagey, mom of 7, speaker, and author of Practicing Perfection: Let Grace Work in Your Life gets into the zone of REAL for women of faith! In this episode: Christ was off-script and unconventional…so why do we put ourselves in a box with in our own self-expression? Why black and white thinking is dangerous when it comes to religion   What is the “perfect” man and the “perfect” woman, anyway? Finding the sacred masculine and divine feminine “balance” Check out Morgan’s website “Healing wasn’t meant to be complicated!” Check out the full episode page here. Here are those brand spankin’ new Soul Declaration Cards I referenced in the intro! They are a powerful tool for reframing the mind and stepping into your YOU-NESS!   Foll

No one’s story turns out how they dreamed it would be! Sometimes it exceeds our expectations, but oftentimes it’s a series of massive let-downs. What if…things are unfolding EXACTLY – perfectly – as they are meant to…even if you feel like you’ve totally screwed up?  Join “Love Your Story” podcast host, author, coach, and speaker Lori Lee as we discuss becoming whole by embracing your story!   In this episode: You must pass through “rites of passage” – cloaked in pain - in order to qualify for the empathy needed to serve others powerfully Why do our minds automatically default to a negativity bias? What do you do when you’re in a dark place? (hint: It usually indicates you are at a pivotal crossroad!) How do you reframe your past, and integrate it, in order to claim wholeness? Check out Lori’s Love Your Story podcast and website “Healing wasn’t meant to be complicated!” Check out the full episode page here. Here are those brand spankin’ new Soul Declaration Cards I referenced in the intro! They are a powerf

Are you frustrated with -or intimated by – the practice of Meditation? What is the #1 “spirituality hack” to stay present and peaceful? Brooke Snow is a meditation specialist, mother, podcast host, and author. Our discussion takes the stigma and fear out of meditation and makes it super easy, simple and DOABLE! In this episode: What’s a good thing to do, first thing in the morning, to clear your mind and heart? What keeps us from being in the Presence of God? How do mantras A new way to look at “The Gospel” – a soul centered approach Check out Brooke’s website “Healing wasn’t meant to be complicated!” Check out full episode page here.  Follow Cherie and Women Seeking Wholeness on Facebook. Check out Cherie’s 22 Day Depression Cleanse  (22 Days, 22 Minutes a Day, $22.00) ABOUT: Cherie Burton is a mom of 6, author, international speaker, emotional healing expert, business owner and feminine leadership trainer. She specializes in the science and spirituality of emotions and sensory integration; a "whole sou

What is Goddess Body Wisdom and what does it have to do with the Earth- and with healing? What is the #1 Daily Practice to STAY well? Maya Shetreat, MD is a neurologist, herbalist, urban farmer, and author. She and I have a fascinating discussion on the sacred nature of plants, feminine nourishment paradigms, integrative healthcare models and restorative whole-body healing. In this episode: Patriarchal, Masculine models of wellness vs. Feminine, Nourishment-based models of healing What are our ONLY 3 “jobs” as Mothers, to raise conscious, healthy kids? Exploring plant and animal consciousness as a means to restore our bodies What is the #1 Daily Practice to stay well? Dr. Maya explains this, and says, “You will be stunned at the difference it makes!” Dr. Maya has been featured in the New York Times, The Telegraph, NPR, Sky News, The Dr. Oz Show and more. Her book, “The Dirt Cure: Healthy Food, Healthy Gut, Happy Child (Simon and Schuster, 2016), has been translated into ten languages. Dr. Maya is the founde

Technically, we are all adopted (if you ascribe to the idea of God and heavenly parentage). This episode is an incredible discussion on WAITING. Have you ever had a dream that just doesn’t seem to be happening but you can’t let it go—it just “lives” in you?  Even though you may not be personally touched by adoption, you will find this discussion meaningful – it’s about never giving up.      In this episode: Follow the “peace” – YES – but sometimes you have to Follow the “chaos” How to discern whether or not you have a child waiting to come to you Why is WAITING such a powerful practice? April Fallon is the adoptive mother of four children. She has a background in family counseling, which she applied while working and living in Africa for three years. She met with success working in TV and radio for more than a decade when she and her husband, Noah, started their first adoption journey. Three adoptions later and while working at CBS that she decided to take a leap of faith and start talking about her adoptio

Do you have to sacrifice motherhood for your purpose? You CAN have it all…just not right now, and “temporary seasons of imbalance” are the key to creation! So, how do you stay motivated and aligned during all the chaos? Leslie Householder, award-winning, international best-selling author of Hidden Treasures: Heaven's Astonishing Help With Your Money Matters, The Jackrabbit Factor, and Portal to Genius. Since 2002, she has helped people all over the world discover and apply the Rare Kind of Faith that causes things to happen for powerful life changes. Through story and shifts of perspective, Leslie aims to help you crush every challenge, achieve every goal, and vanquish every monster under you bed. Above all, Leslie is a dedicated wife and mother of seven children.  In this episode: Is “righteousness” in and of itself the key to prosperity? What is the cure for fear? Why are temporary seasons of imbalance so powerful? A new way to look at Proverbs 31/A Virtuous Woman (hint: she’s a woman in BIZ!) “Expecting

Suffocating sadness, feelings of sinking, drowning in the depths, the ache of deep self-loathing…How and why does depression strike in spiritual people?  Join me as I tackle this sensitive topic with Jane Clayson Johnson, an award-winning, nationally syndicated journalist and author of Silent Souls Weeping – Depression: Sharing Stories, Finding Hope. One of her life purposes as a mother, a woman of faith and a journalist is to shine a light on the desperate, dark, and lonely reality faced by those who struggle with clinical depression. Jane shares her own difficult experiences, along with others – particularly in the sociocultural context of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). Suicide is the leading cause of death for Utahns ages 10 to 17 and ages 18 to 24. It is the second leading cause of death for ages 25 to 44 and the fourth-leading cause of death for ages 45-64.  Utah’s Public Health Indicator Based Information System reports, “Completed suicides are only part of the problem. More

What is a shared-death experience?  You will find out on this fascinating episode, The Veil Pt 2, where I interview Dr. Jeff O’Driscoll, an attending emergency room physician while Jeff Olsen (in the previous podcast episode, The Veil Pt 1) was fighting for his life. While in the hospital room, Dr. Jeff shared a profound “lifting of the veil” experience with a nurse wherein they beheld Jeff Olsen’s wife who had passed on that day. Through this and other veil-rending experiences throughout his life, Dr. Jeff – like Jeff Olsen in the previous episode – has developed a larger vision for humanity and a respect for the unique paths of each human soul. After decades as a trauma one emergency room physician, he is now doing healing work and speaking full time. His book, Not Yet: Near Life Experiences and Lessons Learned is a 2018 Best of State Award Winner.   Dr. Jeff O’Driscoll’s personal mission creed is, “I exist to help souls heal.”  Beautiful, isn’t it? In this episode: What actually IS “the veil”? His profoun

These next 2 episodes – The Veil Pt 1 & 2 – turned out to be very special.  Jeffery C. Olsen was the driver of the car involved in a horrific accident that claimed the lives of his wife and toddler son.  He had a profound near-death experience where he met his wife on the other side – she knew it wasn’t his time, although it was hers – and he returned to a battered and pain-wracked physical body.  After years of suffering and healing and trying to make sense of it all, Jeff developed “a new spiritual mind and heart” and thus, a totally new way of looking at life. Together, Jeff and I explore the deeper meaning of spirituality, religion and truth.  He's the creative director of BYU-tv, an international speaker, a spiritual healer, and bestselling author of the book “Knowing: Memoirs of a Journey Beyond the Veil and Choosing Joy After Tragic Loss.” Jeff says his greatest joy comes from being a husband and father. Be sure and tune in to the next episode, The Veil Pt 2 with Dr. Jeff O’Driscoll, who was an att

When I talk with my friend Jen, little earthquakes happen -- and that DEFINITELY happened this time. Our conversation went a direction we hadn’t anticipated! Jennifer Marco is an extremely gifted professional singer and mother and healer and vocal instructor and follower of Jesus.  I like her soul-based approach to life. She’s super real, especially as it relates to getting unstuck, calling out distortion and coming back to the heart of things. She believes that when we are ourselves, the world changes and heals. Who else is there to be...but YOU? This particular episode does not skirt around things; we get really REAL and have the audacity to ask some tough spiritual questions. We decided to name it: Jesus, Table Flipping & Traditions. In this episode: Getting past the obsession and fear of being wrong What was Jesus’ deeper message? (and what really upset Him…?) How do we discern what is ours and what is someone - or something - else’s? Can you stand out and be willing to be judged? You can find Jenni

Are you in love with your life?  My friend Tiffany Peterson is a powerhouse in the arena of empowering women. She's a speaker, a coach and self-prescribed LIFE LOVER. She believes that we're all destined for greatness and joy. She is dedicated to giving people real skills and tools to guide them in creating their most thriving, rich and beautiful life. So, the question, "Are you in love with your life?" is always a "YES" if you are in love with YOURSELF. Is this selfish? Self-aggrandizing? Weird? NO!  Listen in on our wonderful discussion, What Will It Take to Actually Love Yourself. In this episode: Why "the person with the most ENERGY wins" (We are in an Energy Economy) Consistent and practical Self-Care --- why everything you seek and want hinges on it! How do you actually become your own Best Friend? Self-Worth vs. Self-Confidence She talks about how Progress=Happiness and how investing in your mind and spirit is your BEST investment...ever. Tiffany has a free Self-Care Guide on her website https://tiff

Nithya Shanti - internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher from India - has personally mentored me through some of my most intense life experiences! He’s a former Buddhist Monk and Ambassador of Conscious Living, who also holds an MBA. When I first met him about 6 years ago, I was struck with his very joyful countenance and peaceful way of being.  You will love his depth of wisdom and his amazing insight! One of his favorite things to say - in pretty much ANY circumstance- is, “How Wonderful.” In this episode: What is “Spiritual Bypassing”? What are the 3 Levels of Truth? How do we become as a “Serene Lake” in a stressful world? He even addresses the age-old question from every truth seeker, of every faith tradition, “WHERE IS GOD?”  (particularly in times of acute trauma, loss or abuse). Here’s a truth bomb Nithya recently shared with me: “If I accept the fact that my relationships are here to make me conscious, instead of happy, then my relationships become a wonderful SELF MASTERY TOOL that keeps re-ali