Women Seeking Wholeness

This is my first podcast episode with just me talking. I have felt lately to be more open about my faith journey, in hopes that there could be others out there (and I know there are) who ask, question, struggle, wrestle, and have a craving for more. I just HAD to do this episode on “Leaving the First Half of Life,” because there is so much on my mind and heart surrounding this concept of soul sovereignty and “taking the training wheels off.” I discovered a book by Richard Rohr called Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life while on a sacred Mary Magdalene tour last year in France.  I hope you’ll enjoy the musings and pontifications of this baby 50-year-old, these “Reflections on My Soul Shift.”   In this episode:   Transformation is more about un-learning than learning.  It’s about releasing what you thought you knew - de-programming, destructuring, asking, probing, and challenging Hear how entering the  “dark night of the soul” thrust me into a new way of looking at Christianity, my fami

It has become a rarity to find a male as in touch with his intuition and healing gifts as Zach Rehder. Zach instructs lifechanging breathwork seminars and retreats and teaches his students, including yours truly, what it truly means to be fully awake and aware. While it is difficult to put Zach’s healing power into words, today he is here to explain the process of awakening, how to know if you are being truly mindful and present, and why you should be changing your breathing patterns to open yourself up to the divine Universe. An evolutionary force in the processes of awakening, breath, and mindfulness, Zach approaches his work as a tremendous journey to help show others that they are worthy and enough. On this episode, Zach explains how to get outside of your ego and mind when making decisions, ways to become more aware of your patterns and all possible outcomes, and why embracing the emotions you do not want to feel can help you overcome your shame. There is no one eternal truth for everyone, and it is up t

Ganel-Lyn Condie is a dear friend and fellow sister to a victim of suicide who has combined her passions for developing healthy family cultures and connecting people to their inner spirits, with her love of public speaking and writing, to share a message of hope and healing. Ganel-Lyn inspires others to appreciate their value and practice validation in order to handle tough familial situations. Everything from the unique vortex of grief after a suicide, to why contentions can sometimes be a good thing in the home, and how to be honest with your children is being addressed on this therapeutic and eye-opening episode. If you are a woman or mother who feels as though they are barely breathing and yet calling it a life, Ganel-Lyn is here to motivate you to surrender to your vulnerability and in turn, learn how to love unconditionally. Ganel-Lyn explains why you need to accept that you are not the only resource for your child's learning, how to stop generational perpetual shame, and ways to prioritize needs in you

Wendy Bunnell has been through her own hell and back and has taken her experiences of trauma and turned them into an inspiring movement to help others tap into their magnificence. A self-proclaimed ‘serial entrepreneur’, speaker, mom of six, fellow podcaster and more, Wendy is an uplifting voice who is here to help you see how you can define your success in spite of your failure. Today Wendy is sharing her passion to break down barriers to help women help each other become the best versions of themselves. She is an expert at tuning into energies of inspiration and creative force to create your own existence and understand your worth. Everything from the power of dissent and being at your lowest point to the incredible lessons you can learn while you rise. While there are many different paths for all of us, it is through failure that we learn and grow to become better versions of ourselves. Wendy is offering perspectives of showing gratitude to your God and yourself as a divine being in order to surrender and

After a near death experience as a teenager that opened her eyes to the power of the choices we make, Julie Ann Hirsche has spent the last 10 years learning how to let go of other people's issues and instead offer them gifts of clearing and opportunities to heal. Julie Ann is an advocate for learning to trust your own inner gifts and use your voice to manifest your dreams and desires. Today, Julie Ann is here to share some of her gifts that are attuned to the souls of women, and help you become aware of the spiritual guides and the Earth Mother that we are all connected too. If you have been looking to connect to your inner female goddess and divinity, are looking to find clarity in what rings true in your soul, or are hoping to learn mindfulness and embrace inner peace, this episode is for you. When we understand that there are other women out there who are feeling the same feelings as us, asking the same questions and want to be free and enlightened in this way together, we can create a space of willingness

Often when we are trying to align ourselves with how we are going to bring our child home, we can become lost and frustrated. There is no denying that trusting the process is difficult, but when you allow yourself to open up and be fully committed to hearing God in whatever form that may be, you can let his will flow over you and let Him answer your prayers. Sarah Hinze is a life coach who uses visualization and hypnotherapy to help women become whole and heal. Whether you are a mother, expectant mother or feel a deep connection to a soul who hasn't arrived yet, Sarah and I provide insight into how to ensure your heart is open and in the right place. Sarah shares some resources you can use to explore if this is the correct path, how to honor the women who give their gifts to other women's children, and how to begin looking at various options to bring your children into the physical world. If things don't look as though you imagined it doesn't mean they aren’t still coming from God. By embracing the physical m

Sound Healer, drum circle goddess, international public speaker, mother of four, and so much more, Katie Jo is a personal powerhouse that has devoted her life journey to knowing who you truly are. After being catapulted from single mom to keynote speaker at the World Parliament of Religions, and giving her speech completely unscripted, Katie Jo showed the world that she means business. Now, she is here today to help share her eternal light and compassionate spirit. If you have ever been curious about the spiritual healing power of a drum circle, how to use religion as a tool to master your own divinity, or are looking for guidance for yourself or others, Katie Jo is here for you. An advocate of being completely open and vulnerable, Katie Jo is pointing the way for other women to be who they really are. By putting away your agenda and being open to holding hands with those who believe differently than you, you can open yourself up to enlightenment. We are all magnificent beings alike, and Katie Jo is here to h

Sariah Hoffman believes that truth is fluid, your breath is sending you internal messages, and that we should all be moving our body a little bit more. A yoga guru full of deep wisdom, compassion and spirituality, Sariah is a divine being that has helped her students, including yours truly, embrace the empowered feeling of honoring your body's messages. Sariah is passionate about helping people at any age, and in any body, express what is inside of them through movement and trust. Today we are diving into everything from discovering yourself through your chakras, understanding your body's physical and mental reactions to triggers, and deciphering through your ego to find comfort in your body. Sariah is advocating for all of us to appreciate our bodies more, love ourselves regardless of societal standards, and using our past to push us forward and becoming more whole individuals. By viewing your body as a vehicle of empowerment and the embodiment of truth you can shed the negative connotations you have been ca

Danielle Daniel has always had a passion for the medical and academic field. A Doctor of Clinical Psychology student with a Masters in Social Work, Danielle is interested in trauma, grief counseling, and psychology. So when she was able to make the connection between brain function and aromatherapy tools, she felt compelled to share what she had learned with others. Today she is combining the powers medical aromatherapy, essential oils, psychotherapy in calculated scientific approaches to help her patients heal like never before. If you have ever been curious about the power of essential oils and their benefits to your body functions but are unsure of where to start, Danielle is here for you. Today she explains exactly how aroma impacts your neurological transmitters, which areas of your life essential oils can help improve, and her top five essential oils for brain health, plus much more. Danielle combines nutrition, essential oils, talk therapy, environment, and mindset for a holistic approach to emotional

We are in the middle of a divine feminine evolution on our planet, and Dr. Julie Hanks is all for it. A licensed social worker and clinical therapist focused on women's emotional health and relationships, Dr. Hanks is an advocate for helping women develop their spirituality. Today we are diving into the universal struggle to understand and accept the divine feminine, why we should stop perpetuating our dominator culture, and finding your voice as a woman within religious contexts. Dr. Hanks believes in a partnership model of family organization and has used this theory to challenge traditional gender roles within religion and stop the current patriarchal society. Everything from Mary Magdalen to socioeconomic indicators is on the table today. Dr. Hanks is an inspiring supporter of caregiving, equality and using your feminine voice to better conditions for all. How do you embrace your inner divine feminine within your home and religion? Let us know in the comments.   In This Episode Viewing the religious expe

Bridget Cook-Burch is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author, transformational speaker, and incredible inspiration for people around the world and advocate for the power of your own story. Today we are diving into where she has been, where she is now and where she is going and how you too can own the words you are telling yourself. We dive into everything from how to face your trauma head-on, to opening up a safe place within yourself, and recognizing that you are not alone. It is possible to get rid of the stories you have been telling yourself that don't serve you and create a new story based on what you want. Bridget is saying enough of cutting away parts of ourselves in order to please others, it is time to embrace your wholeness and the messiness of being human in order to find your ‘Golden Thread’. Bridget is an advocate for using your voice to find your own answers in life while letting go of shame and fear. Sometimes it is necessary to look yourself in the mirror in order to acce

Continuing to explore our undercurrent of sadness, we are diving into our own personal viewpoints of suicide, why we believe Shawna’s decision was spontaneous and using the resources we have available now to prevent this from happening again. We are digging into why the gut may play a bigger role in depression than we realize, why prescription medications were a fogging agent in Shawna’s decision, and how we viewed her act of suicide as a catalyst for our lives now, plus much more. Being messy is a part of life, and we are here to inspire you to choose freedom and your own path in life. By getting out of the hopelessness and listening to clues from the universe, you can boldly step into a different path and stop living your life on autopilot. We can never know what is going on inside someone else's mind. But by creating a space of open communication, transparency, and love, we can use the tools available to us to prevent suicide and stop this pattern in its tracks. Have you been personally impacted by suicide

Mental health, depression, and abuse are real issues and those who are suffering desperately need our help. Today I am joined by my two surviving sisters, Robin and Taunia, to dive into our own family history with suicide, abuse and the struggle for mental health and clarity. We are opening up about losing our sister Shawna, our shared and individual childhood traumas, and why we are passionate about stopping the family pattern. This is an intense episode about getting real and helping those in need. We identify patterns in our familial lineage, explaining the navigating factors of domestic abuse, and reliving the moment we knew Shawna was gone. While a difficult and emotional topic, these issues are necessary to bring to the surface to help others who are experiencing something similar. If you are looking for insights to help you get onto the path to healing, we hope that by sharing our story we can help you get out and onto a path of healing. An open conversation about how suicide can be a splash of cold w

It is a sacred duty to express your sovereign soul and be yourself! Women learn through community; through the shared voices of other women. In this podcast, I bring in top experts, and we go deep. We offer bold, compassionate, to-the-point, and sometimes challenging conversations integrating emotional healing, mothering, authentic spirituality, natural health & fem-preneuring for women with souls on fire to shine, heal & lead. These are interesting times for women. We are coming out the longest Dark Ages in Earth's history: the squelching and silencing of The Feminine. This is YOUR time, sister. Listen in!   Links: Find Cherie online Follow Cherie on Facebook