Walking the Medicine Path

What is trauma, really? And what if healing involves much more than understanding what happened to you?In this conversation, we explore trauma from a psychological, emotional, physical, energetic, and shamanic perspective. We discuss how overwhelming experiences shape our beliefs, influence our relationships, and affect the way we experience ourselves and the world around us.We get into the emotional and physical dimensions of trauma, the nervous system, ancestral and bloodline patterns, psychic experiences, and the relationship between the energetic body and illness. We also explore soul retrieval, shadow work, parts work, somatic healing, and the process of reconnecting with parts of ourselves that have become disconnected through difficult experiences.The conversation also challenges some familiar ideas about healing, including the role of medication, the difference between intellectual understanding and actually processing emotions, and why personal transformation can require us to face parts of ourselves we've spent years avoiding.We share personal experiences and perspectives from the world of spiritual healing and shamanic practice, including what it means to navigate the unseen dimensions of human experience.Because healing isn't just about getting past what happened. It's about understanding what it changed, reclaiming what was lost, and discovering who you are beyond the experiences that shaped you.In this episode, we explore:What trauma is and how it shapes our beliefsWhy highly sensitive and psychic people may experience trauma differentlyEmotional, physical, energetic, and ancestral dimensions of healingThe relationship between trauma, illness, and the energetic bodyPsychic experiences and their impact on personal healingSoul retrieval and reconnecting with fragmented parts of ourselvesSomatic healing and emotional processingMedication and its role in the process of personal transformationShadow work, parts work, and inner child healingWhy healing requires more than simply talking about what happened#TraumaHealing#Shamanism#SoulRetrieval#ShadowWork#EnergeticHealing#SomaticHealing#PsychicAwareness#SpiritualHealing#AncestralHealing#PersonalTransformationhttps://nadiahrynkiw.com/Sign up for Nadia's Group Mentorship here: https://themedicinepath.org/

What does it really mean to claim someone as your own? Is there a difference between ownership and control? And what happens when you finally feel safe enough in a relationship to stop managing everything yourself?In this episode, Ryan and I explore some of the deeper dynamics we've been uncovering as our relationship grows. We talk about commitment, protection, masculine and feminine energy, learning to surrender control, and the role that men's initiation and personal responsibility can play in relationships.We also get into why traditional ideas about providing don't always tell the whole story, how a partner can help you access parts of yourself you've struggled to embody alone, and what happens when men are never really shown how to move from boyhood into mature adulthood.These are honest, sometimes challenging conversations about what it means to build a relationship that supports both people in becoming more fully themselves.In this episode:What it means to claim a relationship without trying to control another personWhy emotional safety is about more than money or material securityLearning to release control and trust your partnerHow we experience masculine and feminine energy in our relationshipMen's initiation, maturity, and personal responsibilityThe mother-son dynamic and its possible effects on adult relationshipsWe'd love to hear your perspective, especially where you agree, disagree, or have experienced something similar in your own relationships.https://nadiahrynkiw.com/Mentorship Group Information is here: https://themedicinepath.org/#ConsciousRelationships #RelationshipGrowth #SacredPartnership #HealthyRelationships #RelationshipPodcast #MasculineAndFeminine #EmotionalSafety #PersonalGrowth #ConsciousPartnership #MensWork #MensInitiation #RelationshipHealing #SelfAwareness #ShadowWork #AttachmentPatterns #TrustInRelationships #SpiritualGrowth #NadiaAndRyan #TheMedicinePath #WalkingTheMedicinePath

What happens when you’ve done the therapy, built the career, created the family, checked all the boxes—and you still feel like something is missing?In this conversation, Nadia sits down with psychologist Rachel Rutkie to explore the space where Western psychology and spiritual and shamanic work meet.Rachel shares her own experience of reaching a point where, on paper, she had everything she was supposed to want, yet felt completely empty. Together, they talk about the strengths and limitations of Western therapy, the “red tape” clinicians have to work within, why some spiritual and intuitive approaches are difficult to bring into a clinical setting, and what can happen when a person needs to go beyond stabilization and into deeper transformation.They also explore a subject that sits at the heart of Nadia’s work: sometimes healing isn't about putting yourself back together exactly as you were. Sometimes an old version of you has to be grieved, released, and allowed to die so something new can emerge.This isn't a conversation about choosing therapy OR spirituality. It's about recognizing that human beings are multidimensional—and sometimes our healing requires more than one doorway.Rachel also shares practical ways clients can advocate for themselves in therapy, explore complementary modalities, and recognize when it may be time to find a different practitioner or approach.If you've ever thought, “My life looks fine, so why am I still unhappy?” or “I've done so much healing, but something still isn't being addressed,” this conversation is for you.Work with Nadia: www.nadiahrynkiw.comTransformational Mentorship Program: www.themedicinepath.orgA link to all the classes: https://linktr.ee/nadiamedicinewoman#HealingJourney#InnerWork#SpiritualGrowth#PersonalGrowth#SelfDiscovery#EmotionalHealing#SelfAwareness#AuthenticSelf#LifeTransformation#HealingIsNotLinear#TraumaHealing#HolisticHealing#SpiritualHealing#ConsciousLiving#SoulGrowth#Therapy#MentalHealthAwareness#SpiritualAwakening#ShamanicHealing#TheMedicinePath

In this episode of Walking the Medicine Path, host Nadia Hrynkiw sits down with fellow body worker, mentor, and multi-dimensional energetics specialist Rebecca Lynn Tryon. Together, they pull back the curtain on the massage therapy profession, diving into the deep, often unspoken complexities of healing work.Drawing from their own professional backgrounds and personal experiences—including their contrasting journeys recovering from recent car accidents in Florida and Washington—Nadia and Rebecca explore how the medical system handles trauma and recovery. They break down the synergistic relationship between chiropractic care and massage therapy, the underappreciated power of regulating the nervous system, and why true healing must address the mind and spirit rather than just pushing through physical symptoms.Tune in to hear them discuss: The critical differences in state-by-state insurance coverage for injury recovery.How tight muscles and fight-or-flight states impact physical alignment and adjustments.The importance of a holistic approach that combines massage, breathwork, energy work, and intuitive coaching.Overcoming chronic pain, learning to set boundaries as highly sensitive practitioners, and embracing your natural intuition on the treatment table.To learn more about how to work with Rebecca, check out mentorship programs available on www.themedicinepath.org.To work with Nadia directly, you can find her at www.nadiahrynkiw.com#WalkingTheMedicinePath #MassageTherapy #HolisticHealing #NervousSystemRegulation #Bodywork #EnergyMedicine #ChiropracticAndMassage #TraumaRecovery #SomaticHealing #IntuitiveHealer #MindBodyConnection

In this heartfelt and deeply candid episode, host Nadia Hrynkiw sits down with fellow traveler on the medicine path, Eric Jorgensen. Eric shares his fascinating and unique background as a father of six, a professional computer programmer, a practicing Mormon, and a developing shamanic practitioner.Together, they dive into a profound conversation about dismantling the boundaries between worlds that seem entirely separate on the surface. Eric breaks down how his autism diagnosis and logical coding background actually parallel his connection to the spiritual realm. He also opens up about his journey through a seven-month medicine mentorship program, addressing deeply human challenges—including balancing his spiritual awakening with the heartbreaking reality of supporting his wife through stage four colon cancer.Tune in to explore what it truly means to integrate the masculine and feminine archetypes and discover the ultimate shamanic skill: recognizing the divine in every everyday moment.Key Topics Discussed in This Episode:The Deeper Calling in Life: How Eric balances being a father of six and a computer programmer with an innate, lifelong yearning for deep spiritual connection.Autism, Coding, and Emotion: Reframing the tech industry's relationship with feelings, exploring the predictability of computers, and uncovering the deep emotional worlds of those on the spectrum.The Practicing Shaman-Mormon: Eric’s journey of maintaining full activity in the Mormon church while simultaneously completing intensive shamanic training.The Trellis and the Rose: A beautiful metaphor detailing the harmony between healthy masculine structure and the expansion of inner feminine energy.Opening Up to Channeling: Eric's unexpected breakthrough in vocal channeling, connecting with a wise, un-flusterable internal guide named "Rafiki".Spiritual Disillusionment vs. Reality: Confronting the shadow masculine desire to control or use spirituality to dissociate from painful reality, such as facing a spouse's terminal illness.Redefining Our Consumptions: Transitioning from unconscious numbing via content feeds to intentionally shifting how we engage with the digital world.Cosplaying the Divine: Shifting our perspectives to see annoying or challenging people as "God cosplaying" to teach us something deeper.Read more about the mentorship discussed and Nadia as a practitioner at www.themedicinepath.org#SpiritualAwaking #Shamanism #MedicinePath #TechAndSpirituality #NeurodivergentSpirituality #MasculineAndFeminine #VocalChanneling #FaithJourney #MormonShaman #HealingJourney #PodcastEpisode

In this third installment of my conversation with Ryan Evans Kuhlman, we step beyond the practical and into the more unseen, intuitive, and—yes—a little “woo” side of conscious partnership.We explore the experiences that prepared us for each other, including intense past relationships that acted as catalysts for growth, healing, and emotional maturity. From twin flame dynamics and spiritual awakenings to years of inner work and integration, this episode unpacks how seemingly chaotic or painful connections can actually shape us for something deeper and more aligned.We also dive into the concept of soulmates—what they are, what they aren’t, and how to recognize the difference between true alignment and temporary intensity. We talk about the feeling of “home” in another person, the role of safety in deep connection, and why soulmate relationships aren’t always easy—but are often transformative.This conversation also opens the door to the psychic and energetic layers of partnership: shared emotional fields, intuitive knowing, telepathic moments, and the challenge of discerning what’s yours versus what belongs to your partner. We explore how polarity, trust, and communication become essential tools when navigating these deeper dynamics.Along the way, we touch on manifestation, letting go of control, and allowing relationships to unfold in ways that don’t match our expectations—but ultimately deliver exactly what we need.If you’ve ever questioned whether a connection is “real,” wondered about soulmates, or felt the deeper energetic pull of a relationship that defies logic, this episode will give you a grounded yet expansive lens to explore it all.Check out their upcoming Masterclass on partnership here: ⁠⁠https://www.meetup.com/sacred-heart-medicine/events/313625296⁠⁠Read more about Nadia and her work at ⁠⁠www.nadiahrynkiw.com#conscious relationships, #soulmate connection, #twin flames, #spiritual awakening, #relationship healing, #masculine feminine polarity, #shadow work, #emotional intimacy, #intuitive connection, #manifestation

In this second conversation on conscious partnership, Nadia Hrynkiw and Ryan Evans Kuhlman go deeper into the real inner work that happens inside a relationship.While the first episode explored how they met and the foundations of conscious partnership, this episode focuses on what happens after the relationship begins to deepen.They discuss how romantic relationships can act as a powerful form of medicine — bringing hidden trauma, attachment patterns, and nervous system responses to the surface so they can be healed.In this candid and vulnerable conversation, they explore:• Why relationships often trigger trauma we didn’t know we had• The push-pull dynamic between anxious and avoidant attachment styles• How nervous system dysregulation shows up during conflict• The importance of communication tools like active listening and “I statements”• Why co-regulation is a hidden superpower of healthy partnership• How conscious relationships help uncover deeper layers of selfRather than avoiding conflict or triggers, conscious partnership invites us to use them as opportunities for growth, healing, and deeper connection.This episode offers a raw look at what it actually takes to build a relationship rooted in awareness, accountability, and emotional courage.Check out their upcoming Masterclass on partnership here: ⁠https://www.meetup.com/sacred-heart-medicine/events/313625296⁠Read more about Nadia and her work at ⁠www.nadiahrynkiw.com#consciousrelationships, #relationshiphealing, #attachmentstyles, #traumahealing, #sacredpartnership, #nervoussystemregulation, #consciouslove, #shadowwork

What happens when two people on the spiritual path unexpectedly collide… and realize the connection might be bigger than either of them planned for?In this episode, Nadia sits down with Ryan Evans to unpack the surprising story of how their relationship began—from a chance meeting in a shamanic community years ago to reconnecting through a series of strange synchronicities that were impossible to ignore.They dive into the real, unfiltered side of conscious partnership:• The patterns that kept them stuck in unhealthy relationships• How emotional unavailability, people-pleasing, and self-worth issues show up in love• Why modern dating often misses the depth people actually crave• What happens when two spiritually aware people choose growth instead of avoidance• The messy, vulnerable reality of building a relationship rooted in honesty and nervous system safetyAlong the way they share personal stories, unexpected signs from the universe, a surprisingly helpful “fairy tale” communication exercise, and the moment that revealed just how different this relationship was from anything they’d experienced before.This episode sets the stage for a deeper conversation about conscious partnership, emotional regulation, and how powerful love can become when two people stop performing and start showing up authentically.If you’ve ever wondered whether deep, transformational love actually exists—or what it takes to create it—this conversation might challenge what you thought was possible.Check out their upcoming Masterclass on partnership here: https://www.meetup.com/sacred-heart-medicine/events/313625296Read more about Nadia and her work at www.nadiahrynkiw.com#ConsciousRelationship, #SpiritualAwakening, #ShadowWork, #PersonalGrowth, #DivineTiming, #SpiritualPodcast, #RelationshipHealing, #AuthenticConnection, #InnerWork, #SelfDiscovery

In this opening episode of my Narcissism Series, we’re peeling back the veil and looking at narcissism as an energy, not just a personality trait. Think of it as a spiritual disease — a vibration that makes you doubt your truth, your power, and your reality.We’ll explore the first major symptom of this energetic distortion: Insanity Energy — the swirling, contradictory, circular-logic chaos that knocks you out of your knowing and into confusion.You’ll learn how this energy shows up in relationships, society, and even inside yourself… and why you often don’t recognize it until you step back into your power. I’ll share shamanic perspectives on disease as imbalance and how this “insanity frequency” manipulates the mind.If you’re ready to see the unseen patterns behind narcissism, understand why this vibration shows up in your life, and start freeing yourself from it for good, tune in. And join me for the upcoming Master Class and 6-week course launching January 1st — where we’ll go deeper into the roots of this spiritual disease and how to pull yourself out of its grip once and for all.#narcissismawareness, #energywork, #shamanichealing, #spiritualgrowth, #toxicpatterns, #collectivehealing, #selftrust, #personaldevelopment, #inneralchemy, #energeticboundariesLearn more about me and my work here: www.sacredheartshaman.comSign up for the Upcoming Course here.Find the Masterclass here

This one’s part giveaway, part storytime, and part elemental mischief. I’m sharing a few wild synchronicities involving overflowing toilets, mysteriously shut-off pipes, and oracle cards that eerily matched the moment — all just before a massive heart-opening journey to Peru.Sometimes Spirit speaks through chaos, sometimes through water… and sometimes through five cheeky monkeys on a card.I also announce our Episode 52 Giveaway! Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, screenshot it, and email it to me.Everyone goes into a basket — I’ll pull names for a free 1:1 deep dive or reading. If you’re already a client, I’ll make it extra magical: a plant diet, custom journey, or parts work immersion.Because yes, this path can get intense — but it’s also filled with laughter, love, and supernatural winks from the universe.#spiritualpodcast, #shamanichealing, #synchronicity, #watermagic, #elementalwisdom, #giveawayalert, #spiritualjourney, #oracleoftheheart, #soulwork, #energyhealing, #shadowwork, #plantmedicine, #spiritualgrowth, #divinemessages, #heartawakeningIf you enjoyed this podcast and want to know more about me and my work, you can find me at www.sacredheartshaman.com