🎙️ Goddess in Training Podcast
Raw, soulful conversations about intuitive living, personal power, and spiritual transformation. Each episode is an invitation to remember who you are and follow what calls you.
✨ New episodes every Wednesday.
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Guest: Erin Noel — copper artist, author, and creator behind It’s Beautiful and the guided journal Whispers from Sandy.
What we cover
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The white-feather moment that sparked Erin’s surrender and creative rebirth
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Alchemizing grief into joy—and how Sandy’s legacy lives in every piece
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Patina as a life practice: trusting time, atmosphere, and slow transformation
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Journaling as a lifeline: from raw pages to Whispers from Sandy
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Working with copper: vertigris patina, flame-painting, and hand-etching
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Rituals in the studio: shamanic drums, sage, and knowing when not to force it
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Motherlines, anchor moments, and listening for signs (hello, repeating numbers)
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Parenting an old soul and modeling courage through creative work
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The courage to create at the pace of the soul—without hustling your gifts
Stay to the end
Erin does a mini show-and-tell: vertigris cuffs, flame-painted copper, etched feather earrings, and how she seals color. She also shares her dream to host come-create-with-me classes where stories and making happen side by side.
Where to find Erin: Substack | Etsy | Instagram | Facebook | sandyib444@gmail.com
Also at 1023 Commerce Street in Lynchburg as a meeting space and pop-up when she is not busy with festivals.
In this episode, I’m joined by Kristina Scaglione, a licensed clinical social worker known as The Rogue Therapist and the visionary behind the Mind Spa — a holistic collective in Port Jefferson, New York that blends psychotherapy with integrative healing.
Kristina and I talk about:
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How the idea for the Mind Spa emerged from her own healing journey during the pandemic
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The power of building community among wellness practitioners
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What it means to truly invest in your mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing
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Bridging Eastern and Western approaches to healing
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Using intuition as a guiding force in both therapy and business
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Her “emotional ladder” framework for shifting from grief to gratitude
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How manifestation, gratitude, and joy share the same frequency
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The delicate dance between faith and fear when following a calling
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Practical ways to detox from overstimulation and technology
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Why investing in yourself will always pay you back
Things Mentioned in This Episode
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The Universe Has Your Back by Gabby Bernstein
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Ask and It Is Given by Esther and Jerry Hicks (Abraham Hicks)
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Boundary Boss by Terri Cole
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Trust Your Vibes by Sonia Choquette
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Finding Your Flow by Sonia Tully
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WaveBlock — EMF-blocking products mentioned by Kristina
(affiliate links)
Connect with Kristina at Limitless Integrative Wellness and Root & Rise Clinical Specialists
Follow Kristina:
Instagram — Limitless Integrative Wellness
Facebook — Limitless Integrative Wellness Collective
Instagram — Root & Rise Clinical Specialists
Guest: Claire Wao•Rē Yaseed — writer, womb wisdom keeper, apprentice to Indigenous elders of the Putumayo jungle (Cofán lineage), and student of traditional midwifery.
What we cover:
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Claire’s decade-long healing journey from medicalization to “womb sovereignty.”
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Ceremony, plant allies, and the reality of integration after peak experiences.
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How biology (not dogma) illuminates the feminine/masculine dance.
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Why hormonal birth control alters attraction, libido, and cycle intelligence.
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Repairing trust with our bodies through fertility awareness and herbal allies.
Featured offering: Natural Birth Control Series (3-part workshop) — transitioning off hormonal birth control/IUDs, tracking fertility, and working with plant allies for conscious contraception.
Details & registration: https://www.sagefemmewomb.com/natural-birth-control-series
Connect with Claire:
Website: www.sagefemmewomb.com
Instagram:
Claire Wao•Rē Yaseed
Substack: Sage Femme Womb
Guest: Tamara Pincus, LICSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, Founder of The Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education
Topics we cover in this episode:
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How Tamara found her calling in sex therapy
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The intersections of kink, polyamory, and healing
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Authenticity and what it means to live “out loud”
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Misconceptions about polyamory and jealousy
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Consent, boundaries, and restorative justice in community spaces
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How sexuality can be a pathway to empowerment and even resistance
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Hope and challenges Tamara sees in the next generation
📌 Resources & Links:
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Tamara’s upcoming workshops, including Poly/Mono Relationship Groups and How to Have Great Sex in Late Stage Capitalism
In this episode of Goddess in Training, I’m joined by Kathryn Keefer — an advanced SOMA Breath facilitator, integrative wellness coach, and radiant spaceholder for women ready to reconnect with their bodies and their truth.
We talk about:
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How movement and breathwork became lifelines through depression and postpartum struggles
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The science + spirituality of SOMA Breath — from nervous system regulation to releasing the body’s natural DMT
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Healing cycles of abandonment, money fear, and unworthiness
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Parenting with compassion and teaching resilience
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The importance of community, joy, and surrender
You can find Kathryn’s current offerings at www.coachkathrynk.com
Mentioned in this episode 📚✨
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Book: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk (affiliate link)
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Book: Existential Kink by Carolyn Elliott (affiliate link)
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Program: SOMA Breath — breathwork training and practices
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Teacher/Program: Emily Fletcher & Ziva Meditation
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Podcast & Program: Jessica Zweig’s Spiritual Hustler Podcast + Feminine Frequency Business School
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Book: Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz — fasting guidance for women
In this episode of Goddess in Training, I’m joined by Tina Krall, founder of MissionCraft and The Nonprofit Culture Lab, to talk about the burnout crisis in the nonprofit world—and how cultural dysfunction is at the root of it all.
This episode is a must-listen for:
✨ Fundraisers (especially those in survival mode)
✨ Nonprofit staff, volunteers, and board members
✨ Donors who want to understand how the sausage really gets made
✨ Anyone exploring how workplace culture is actually infrastructure
We talk about:
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Why fundraisers leave (and what it costs your mission)
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How micromanagement kills momentum—and people
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The “Power of No” in a sector afraid of boundaries
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How siloed teams quietly sabotage revenue
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The intuitive side of fundraising (and leadership)
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Why your organization’s internal vibe absolutely shapes your external impact
💛 Learn more about Tina's work at MissionCraft Partners and follow her brilliant writing on Substack.
In this episode, I sit down with quantum energy practitioner, educator, and leadership coach Valarie Waskom Roberts for a rich, grounded conversation about:
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Anchor moments and how they shape our paths
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Trusting your intuition after years of unlearning
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The intersection of quantum energy, science, and spirituality
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Homeschooling, motherhood, and creating a family culture
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The invisible mental load women carry
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Illness as a call toward alignment
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What it means to truly feel good—and why that is the work
Valarie shares stories from her upbringing, her career in education, and her own soul’s awakening. We also talk about the science and soul of energy work, the hidden wisdom in parenting, and what it takes to step fully into your own truth.
🌿 Learn more about Valarie and her offerings, including her 3-day Immersive Restoration, at Elevate Her Impact
🌀 Follow her events and energy circles at Maplewood Studios if you’re local to Roanoke
💫 And if you’re curious about the quantum work yourself, I can personally recommend her one-on-one sessions
I also mentioned this resource that inspired me to quit Adderall.
In this episode of Goddess in Training, Sarah is joined by intuitive healer, Reiki master, and former ICU nurse Jen Marie Cliff, founder of Sacred Mountain Institute in Roanoke, Virginia.
Together, they explore:
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Jen’s path from neurotrauma nurse to intuitive guide
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The power of Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) to access higher self and past lives
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Balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and spiritual leadership
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How fear is used to manipulate us—and how to reclaim sovereignty
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The sacred energy of the Blue Ridge Mountains and why some places feel like portals
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Science, mysticism, and remembering that we are the medicine
Jen also shares her vision for Sacred Mountain Institute: a nonprofit dedicated to creating sacred spaces for healing, spiritual awakening, and holistic education by weaving together research, ritual, intuitive development, and regenerative living.
🪷 Learn more about Jen’s work at: https://sacredmountaininstitute.org
🌀 Mentioned in This Episode:
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Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) by Dolores Cannon
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Jesus and the Essenes by Dolores Cannon (affiliate link)
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Convoluted Universe series (affiliate link)
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Dr. Joe Dispenza, Bruce Lipton, Gregg Braden (science + spirituality pioneers)
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Serpent Mound in Ohio
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Dragon energy and sacred mountain portals
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The energetic impact of EMFs and electrical grids
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The power of grounding, tree connection, and being in nature
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The paradox of science dismissing energy healing while embracing DNA and the double helix
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The challenge of parenting teens in the age of social media
Guest: Darcy Flierl, LCSW
Topics: Perimenopause as initiation, trauma resurfacing in midlife, attachment wounds, hormone therapy, parts work, reclaiming feminine power, intuition reawakening, community, and yoni steaming
Mentioned in this episode:
• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
• EMDR and Parts Work
• Retreats for women in midlife
• Mindfulness as a foundation for healing
• Crone to Crown city retreat
🔗 Learn more about Darcy and her work: www.redthreadcenter.com
In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Ryan, Certified Senior Gemologist and jewelry appraiser, whose expertise is matched only by the richness of her personal story. We talk about:
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How she was called into gemology and her path to becoming an appraiser
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The magic that led her and her husband to their dream property
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Her powerful journey through infertility, IVF, and embryo donation
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Manifestation, intuition, and why letting go of control can open the door to what’s meant for you
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The ways gems and minerals carry stories, history, and energy
Sarah is also the organizer of the Art and Soul Festival in Lynchburg, VA — an event celebrating art, manifestation, healing, and community.
🗓 Date: September 6th, 2025
🕙 Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
📍 Location: Downtown Lynchburg, Commerce Street
📲 More info: Art and Soul Festival on Facebook
Festival participants mentioned in this episode:
- The Beauty of Breath
- Sound Bowls with Laura Platanos
- Michele the Whistling Musician
- Moon Wolf Jewels
- Sundog Art Studios
- Jillie Clark, Angelic Channeler
In this episode, I sit down with Rev. Barry W. Lynn—minister, constitutional lawyer, and lifelong advocate for civil liberties. Barry served as Executive Director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, where I had the honor of working with him for over a decade.
We talk about:
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His new three-volume memoir series: Paid to Piss People Off: Peace, Porn, and Prayer
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The powerhouse women who influenced him—from Gloria Steinem to his incredible wife Joanne
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Why music and mercy matter now more than ever
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Defending the First Amendment (even when it's uncomfortable)
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His unlikely friendships with political opposites like Pat Buchanan and Oliver North
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Using intuition to guide difficult choices—including a memorable move to Dartmouth
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The lessons he hopes future generations will take from his life’s work
🎙️ Learn more about Barry’s work and his trilogy at www.barrywlynn.com
In this episode of Goddess in Training, I’m joined by Rachel Milne, a holistic intuitive health coach whose story is a testament to the quiet, powerful practice of saying yes—to healing, to growth, and to living from intuition.
We explore how intuition and boundaries are deeply intertwined—not opposing forces, but companions in navigating a life that honors your truth. Rachel shares how she reclaimed her intuitive voice after years of silencing it, how she learned to trust what she knew without needing proof, and why she believes every boundary set from love opens the door to deeper connection.
You’ll hear us talk about:
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Rachel’s journey from burnout and people-pleasing to empowered living
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Why setting boundaries is actually an act of love (not separation)
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How to tell the difference between fear-based and love-based boundaries
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What it means to feel your way into decisions instead of rationalizing them
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Practices to reconnect to your inner YES
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How to build a life—and even a business—without relying on social media
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The energetic tools Rachel uses in her healing practice
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And why your brilliant light is needed now more than ever
✨ To learn more about Rachel’s work, visit myhealingsupport.com
🎧 Listen now and let us know what you’re saying YES to today.
In this episode of Goddess in Training, I sit down with therapist and intuitive healer Nyomi Roth to explore the rich terrain of embodiment, ancestral wisdom, and emotional healing. We talk about:
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Integrating traditional therapy with energy work
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Somatic cues and how the body speaks what the mouth cannot
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The spiritual gifts passed down through family lines
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Parentification, childhood trauma, and learning how to play again
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Working with clients from conservative religious backgrounds
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What it means to truly meet someone where they are
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And why it's so important to keep asking: Is this mine to carry?
This conversation is one for the deep feelers, the cycle breakers, the ones tending the family line—backward and forward.
✨ To learn more about Nyomi’s work, visit thesoulcenteredhealing.com
In this week’s episode of Goddess in Training, I sit down with my friend Cathy, a former educator turned intuitive casita host in the remote coastal village of Drake Bay, Costa Rica. We talk about:
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What led her to Costa Rica (hint: magic was involved)
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Life in a place where water arrives by boat, monkeys know your name, and neighbors become your lifeline
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What it really means to follow intuition, even when it defies logic or comfort
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Her connection to Tarot—how she learned, how she reads, and how it keeps her grounded
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The thin veil in Drake Bay and why it may just be the perfect place to reconnect with your intuitive self
This conversation is full of heart, humor, and wisdom from a woman who’s walked away from the “shoulds” and into the jungle barefoot—with eyes and heart wide open.
🦋 Visit Cathy in the Jungle
If today’s conversation sparked something in you and you’re craving your own barefoot magic in the jungle, come stay with Cathy at Casita Corcovado. Her warm hospitality, intuitive wisdom, and cozy casita—where monkeys swing through the trees and the ocean hums just steps away—make for an unforgettable, soul-nourishing stay.
Whether you're traveling solo, with loved ones, or dreaming up your next creative chapter, this is the kind of place that changes you.
In this raw and uplifting episode of Goddess in Training, Sarah sits down with Beth Solomon—journalist, author, and adventurer—for a deeply personal conversation about career upheaval, reinvention, and learning to trust the unknown.
💡 Topics include:
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Navigating the shame and self-doubt that comes with being fired
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The truth about what happens after the worst day of your professional life
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Beth’s solo pandemic camper van adventure that led to love, sailing, and a new chapter
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Writing with honesty, telling your own story, and tuning out the “ankle biters”
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Reimagining what success looks like outside the confines of traditional career paths
🌊 Beth’s blog: airballoonpilot.com
📖 Book: From Fired to Fabulous (affiliate link)
⚓️ Sarah’s essay on job loss and transition: The Gift of the Third Kick: Trusting Intuition at the Crossroads
Guest: Emily Webb Olsen — Licensed Psychotherapist, Registered Yoga Teacher, and founder of Big Oak Wellness
Topic: Using somatic yoga, nervous system awareness, and breathwork to reconnect with the body and strengthen intuitive insight.
In this episode, we explore:
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The power of gentle movement and breath to regulate the nervous system
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Why trauma is a disconnection from connection (and how to return)
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How to tell the difference between a trauma response and intuition
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Yoga as a practice of surrender, not striving
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What it means to feel transformation on a cellular level
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The sacred role of storytelling, symbols, and ancestral gifts in the healing process
📍 Resources mentioned:
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Emily’s practice: www.big-oak-wellness.com
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Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges (paid link)
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CRM (Comprehensive Resource Model) Therapy
Guest: Reverend Laura Sabados—Clairvoyant Medium, Animal Communicator, and Sound & Energy Practitioner with over a decade of experience helping sensitive, intuitive individuals reclaim their clarity, calm, and inner power. Through her work at Creating Harmony, Laura specializes in guiding empaths and energy healers to release energetic overwhelm, connect more fully with their spiritual gifts, and align with their soul’s purpose. Her compassionate and down-to-earth approach makes deep transformation feel safe, empowering, and sustainable.
Topics we cover in this episode:
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What it really means to be an empath—and why so many of us feel overwhelmed
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How Laura’s near-death experience at 15 changed the course of her life
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Her therapist’s surprising approach to unlocking her intuition
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The consequences of carrying energy that isn’t yours
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Why being an empath is often the first sign of deeper spiritual gifts
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The importance of grounding, breathwork, and developing energetic seniority
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How language, vibration, and belief systems shape our experience
🔗 Want to experience Laura’s most-requested energy tool? Download her free guide, “The #1 Method to Heal Overwhelm—In Less Than 5 Minutes,” and start feeling more clear, calm, and centered today!
www.creatingharmonywithlaura.com/heal-overwhelm
Guest: Brielle Brasil, also known as The Breathwork Mama!
Certified Master Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator, Life Coach & Healer
Follow Brielle on Instagram
Visit Brielle’s Website
Topics we cover in this episode:
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The difference between meditative and integrative breathwork
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How trauma lives in the body and how breath helps release it
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The connection between birth, sex, and surrender
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Parenting as a mirror for healing childhood wounds
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Using breathwork to regulate the nervous system and access intuition
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Creating safe spaces for emotional release and transformation
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The physical and emotional effects of stuck energy—and how to move it
Upcoming from Brielle:
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Monthly sessions at Uttara Yoga in Roanoke, VA
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A retreat in Costa Rica this November (breathwork, plant medicine, yoga & more!)
All details are at Brielle’s website
Guest: Mage Marigold – Psychic Medium, Music Therapist & Spiritual Mentor
Free Gift: Download Mage’s 7-Day Synchronicity Tracker on her website → https://magemarigold.myflodesk.com/ut73e7lund
Topics we cover:
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How mediumship helped me launch Goddess in Training
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The clairs: how to identify your intuitive strengths
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Why emotions are a gateway, not a block
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Spiritual boundaries, synchronicity, and confidence
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Using music as a portal to spirit
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What dying people can teach us about truly living
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A visit from a diva spirit guide 👠
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Relationship dynamics, karmic patterns, and trusting your inner voice
Mentioned in this episode:
→ The Goddess Within Oracle Deck (paid link)
→ Stories of Demeter, Queen of Sheba, Freya, and Miriam
→ Guided grimoires and spirituality coaching with Mage
In this intimate episode, I sit down with my best friend — and former partner of ten years — Emmanuel, for a raw, revealing conversation about intuition in relationships.
We explore:
– What happens when you ignore red flags
– The difference between selfishness and malice
– Open relationships and energetic withdrawal
– Learning to trust your gut again after betrayal
– Why intuitive women sometimes stay too long
– The cost of silencing your inner knowing
💔 If you’ve ever been blindsided in love or questioned why you didn’t see it coming — this one’s for you.
To read more about open relationships and betrayal, visit Sarah’s Goddess in Training Substack.
In this episode of Goddess in Training, I’m joined by my friend and former colleague Deborah Collins, a powerhouse in the nonprofit and consulting space with a side life as a ski instructor. Together we explore the role of intuition in job-seeking, hiring, and organizational leadership — and how tuning into your inner wisdom can transform the way you navigate work and career transitions.
We talk about:
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How to tell the difference between intuition and fear
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What makes a good question in a job interview (and why asking them matters)
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Why hiring managers should trust their gut just as much as their checklist
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The power of showing up authentically at work
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How skiing and consulting actually ask for the same things: safety and trust
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Learning to pause when something doesn’t feel quite right
Whether you’re looking for a new role, hiring a team, or simply wondering how to lead with more clarity and ease — this one is for you.
💛 Learn more about Deborah at https://www.virtual-executives.com/deborah-collins-interim-remote-virtual-executive-homepage
To read more about Sarah deciding to abandon her career, visit her Substack post.