#162 From Wall Street VP to Psychic Medium: How Grief Changed Everything with Marston Fries

Episode 168 Making Money Feminine, Fun & Empowering with Shannon DePalmaNew 2026 Power & Purpose Podcast Schedule!!!Guest Episodes are Even numbered episodesVanessa Soul Astrology episodes Odd numbered episodesWhat if the way you were taught to manage money was never designed for the feminine nervous system?In this episode of the Power & Purpose Podcast, Vanessa sits down with financial coach and creator of the Romantic Money Method, Shannon DePalma, for a powerful conversation on money shame, feminine wealth, self-trust, and creating financial freedom without burnout, restriction, or self-punishment.Shannon shares how she went from six-figure income with debt and no savings… to building over $3 million in net worth while creating a softer, more intuitive relationship with money.This episode is for the woman who wants to feel safe, empowered, and supported by her finances instead of controlled by them.⏳ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Episode Preview00:39 Meet Shannon DePalma and the Romantic Money Method03:08 “Who Are You and Who Are You Not?”07:00 Shannon’s Financial Awakening During Motherhood10:39 The Biggest Money Belief That Kept Her Stuck13:23 What the Romantic Money Method Really Is16:13 Why Traditional Budgeting Burns Women Out21:12 Money Shame, Fear, and Emotional Avoidance25:27 The Power of Clarity and Looking at the Numbers31:18 From Poverty to $3 Million Net Worth34:23 Healing Your Relationship With Money Through Rituals38:46 Shannon’s Coaching Program and Final Wisdom✨ In This Episode We Explore• Feminine wealth building• Healing money shame• Why women avoid budgeting• Active vs passive budgeting• Financial self-trust• Wealth consciousness• Emotional patterns around money• Building abundance without burnout• Money rituals and nervous system safety• The psychology of wealth for women entrepreneurs📚 Books & Resources Mentioned• The Millionaire Next Door• YNAB (You Need A Budget)🌹 Connect With Shannon DePalma📸 Instagram:@shannondepalmacoach🌐 Website:ShannonDePalma.com🎙️ Podcast:Debt Free Female Entrepreneurs PodcastCONNECT WITH VANESSA SOUL: Website: https://vanessasoul.com/SacredsoulenergeticsCoaching for High Achievers https://vanessasoul.com/emotionalintegration 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vanessaasoul🎧 Power & Purpose Podcast (All Apps): https://pod.link/1713095352📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaSoulWork📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.spiva.9/Book a Career & Business Astrology Session with Vanessa Soul: https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics

Episode 167 The Astrology Basics Everyone Gets Wrong About Their PersonalityLook up your Natal Astrology Chart https://astro-charts.com/Most people only know their Sun sign… but astrology is so much deeper than that.In this episode of the Power & Purpose Podcast, Vanessa Soul breaks down the difference between your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs in a simple and relatable way. You’ll learn why so many people don’t fully resonate with their zodiac sign, how your Rising sign shapes your personality and life path, and why your Moon sign reveals your emotional world and nervous system.Whether you’re brand new to astrology or trying to better understand yourself, this episode gives you a grounded and beginner-friendly framework for understanding the “big three” in your natal chart.If you’ve ever said:“I don’t feel like my zodiac sign…”This episode is for you.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Episode Preview01:01 Why Most People Only Know Their Sun Sign05:00 What Your Sun Sign Actually Represents06:55 Why Your Rising Sign Is So Important10:35 Moon Signs, Emotions & Your Inner World13:27 Why You May Not Relate To Your Sun Sign

166: AI, Loneliness, Intuition, and the Collapse That Changed Her Life with Catherine CrestaniNew 2026 Power & Purpose Podcast Schedule!!!Guest Episodes are Even numbered episodesVanessa Soul Astrology episodes Odd numbered episodesListen to this episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4OmeDBBbjIberoFC1rhxgf?si=Rvm5TDjcQLGLJS76RJwfyQWhat happens when loneliness, burnout, people pleasing, and technology collide at the same time?In this episode of the Power & Purpose Podcast, Vanessa Soul sits down with intuitive healer and soul activator Catherine Crestani for a deeply honest conversation about intuition, nervous system healing, burnout, authenticity, spiritual awakening, and the emotional impact of AI and modern technology.Catherine shares the powerful story of walking away from a successful 7-figure business after her body began shutting down, how she navigated a dark night of the soul, and why so many women lose themselves trying to be the “good girl.”The conversation also explores Catherine’s new AI-inspired thriller, My Virtual Obsession, and the deeper collective loneliness that technology is quietly amplifying in today’s world.If you’ve been feeling disconnected from yourself, emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed by expectations, or caught between who you were and who you’re becoming… this episode will speak directly to your soul.⏳ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Episode Preview 02:13 Releasing identities and the “nice girl” mask04:16 Building a 7-figure business and hitting burnout06:41 The dark night of the soul08:41 Losing the business and confronting self-worth11:19 Trusting intuition even when it makes no sense14:11 Feeling like a burden and unpacking money wounds16:15 Overgiving, receiving, and chakra healing18:11 The grieving process of healing21:02 Why emotions need healthy release21:46 What “good girl syndrome” really is24:39 Learning how to say no without guilt28:24 Boundaries, family dynamics, and reclaiming power30:07 Why spiritual people struggle with people pleasing32:54 Practical ways to reconnect with your intuition35:25 Catherine’s AI-inspired thriller book37:27 Loneliness, AI, and the future of human connection40:13 Using discernment with technology and AI42:12 How to connect with Catherine42:52 Final reflections and closing wisdomConnect with Catherine Crestani🌐 Website: willowhealing.org 📝 Substack: willowhealing.substack.com 📸 Instagram: @willowhealingsh 📺 YouTube: @willowhealingshCONNECT WITH VANESSA SOUL: Website: https://vanessasoul.com/SacredsoulenergeticsCoaching for High Achievers https://vanessasoul.com/emotionalintegration 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vanessaasoul🎧 Power & Purpose Podcast (All Apps): https://pod.link/1713095352📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaSoulWork📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.spiva.9/Book a Career & Business Astrology Session with Vanessa Soul: https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics

#165 This Transit Will Reveal What You’ve Been Avoiding What happens when pressure is no longer something to avoid… but something designed to transform you?In this episode of the Power & Purpose Podcast, Vanessa Soul breaks down the powerful Mars square Pluto transit happening on May 25, 2026 and what it could mean for your emotions, relationships, ambition, boundaries, personal power, and the collective energy unfolding right now.This is not a fear-based astrology episode. This conversation is about awareness, emotional intelligence, nervous system regulation, shadow work, and learning how to navigate intense energy in a completely new way.Vanessa explains:• what a square means in astrology• why Mars square Pluto creates tension and pressure• the higher expression of this transit• how power struggles can become breakthroughs• why Pluto retrograde is exposing deeper truths• what this transit has historically looked like collectively• how to work WITH the energy instead of against itIf you’ve been feeling emotionally triggered, restless, intense, empowered, frustrated, ambitious, or like something in your life can no longer continue the same way… this episode may bring clarity.⏳ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Episode Intro + Podcast Format02:47 Why This Mars Square Pluto Transit Matters05:20 Why May Has Felt Different Energetically06:11 What Mars Square Pluto Actually Means10:27 What A Square Means In Astrology15:50 The High Expression Of Mars Square Pluto20:35 Ending Self-Sabotage + Emotional Honesty23:31 Pluto Retrograde + Shadow Work25:23 Historical Patterns Of Mars Square Pluto31:45 How This Transit May Affect You Personally🌀 Book an Astrology Session with Vanessa SoulCareer, business, life purpose & personal astrology readings:CONNECT WITH VANESSA SOUL: Website: https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vanessaasoul🎧 Power & Purpose Podcast (All Apps): https://pod.link/1713095352📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaSoulWork📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.spiva.9/Book a Career & Business Astrology Session with Vanessa Soul: https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics

164: Every Soul Knows: Near-Death Experiences, Purpose, and Becoming Who You Were Meant to Be with Peter AlessandriaWhat if the fear holding you back isn’t actually real… but a lifelong story you’ve been telling yourself?In this deeply emotional and expansive conversation, Vanessa Soul sits down with award-winning filmmaker, author, TEDx speaker, and former entertainment attorney Peter Alessandria to explore fear, self-worth, grief, near-death experiences, purpose, the afterlife, and what it truly means to become bigger than your limitations.After losing his law practice during the 2008 financial crisis, Peter found himself paralyzed by fear, rejection, and self-doubt. Years later, he rebuilt his life through creativity, self-compassion, spiritual awakening, and eventually created the powerful documentary Every Soul Knows after interviewing more than 60 near-death experiencers, mediums, and spiritual teachers.This episode dives into:* Fear of rejection and imposter syndrome* Self-love and reprogramming negative self-talk* Near-death experiences and the afterlife* Purpose, soul plans, and spiritual awakening* Grief, healing, forgiveness, and emotional integration* How to stop abandoning yourself and finally trust your pathIf you’ve been questioning your purpose, struggling with self-worth, navigating grief, or searching for deeper meaning in life, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Episode Preview 00:46 Introduction to Peter Alessandria01:42 “Who are you and who are you not?”03:29 Losing his law career and identity crisis06:19 Imposter syndrome and fear of visibility11:43 The shift from self-hatred to self-love15:29 Awareness, subconscious programming, and healing21:11 Creating Every Soul Knows35:24 Grief, losing his brother, and spiritual transformation44:30 How fear and shame keep people stuck45:19 The story that changed his life forever50:59 Learning how to trust yourself53:03 Final message on purpose, the soul, and why we’re hereCONNECT WITH PETER ALESSANDRIA:🌐 www.bebiggertoday.com🎬 www.everysoulknows.com📺 YouTube: @everysoulknows📸 Instagram: @peteralessandriaCONNECT WITH VANESSA SOUL: Website: https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vanessaasoul🎧 Power & Purpose Podcast (All Apps): https://pod.link/1713095352📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaSoulWork📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.spiva.9/Book a Career & Business Astrology Session with Vanessa Soul: https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics

Episode 163 The 12 Houses of Astrology Explained Simply with Vanessa SoulNew 2026 Power & Purpose Podcast Schedule!!!Guest Episodes are Even numbered episodesVanessa Soul Astrology episodes Odd numbered episodesListen to this episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4OmeDBBbjIberoFC1rhxgf?si=Rvm5TDjcQLGLJS76RJwfyQWhat if the reason astrology still feels confusing… is because nobody properly explained the houses?In this episode of the Power & Purpose Podcast, Vanessa Soul breaks down all 12 houses of the astrology chart in a way that is simple, grounded, and deeply practical for real life.You’ll learn how astrologers understand *where* energy is unfolding in your life, why your rising sign changes everything, and how each house connects to specific experiences like career, relationships, money, health, purpose, spirituality, family, creativity, and transformation.Whether you’re brand new to astrology or already receiving readings, this episode will help your chart finally start making sense.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction01:07 Why the 12 houses matter03:50 The 1st house, identity and embodiment06:37 The 2nd house, money, self-worth, and resources08:34 The 3rd house, communication and mindset12:46 The 4th house, home, family, and emotional roots18:26 The 5th house, creativity, romance, and self-expression23:06 The 6th house, health, routines, and discipline26:32 The 7th house, relationships and partnerships29:13 The 8th house, transformation, intimacy, and shared money34:26 The 9th house, spirituality, wisdom, and expansion35:40 The 10th house, career, visibility, and legacy38:38 The 11th house, friendships, networking, and future vision42:30 The 12th house, subconscious patterns and healing46:12 Final reflections and understanding your chart'CONNECT WITH VANESSA SOUL: Website: https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vanessaasoul🎧 Power & Purpose Podcast (All Apps): https://pod.link/1713095352📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaSoulWork📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.spiva.9/Book a Career & Business Astrology Session with Vanessa Soul: https://vanessasoul.com/SacredsoulenergeticsListen to the Power & Purpose Podcast on Spotify + Apple Podcasts for new episodes every week.

Episode 162: From Wall Street VP to Psychic Medium: How Grief Changed Everything with Marston FriesThere are moments in life that don’t just change you… they end a version of you completely.In this episode, I sit down with Marston Fries, a former Wall Street VP who walked away from everything she built after a profound personal loss reshaped her entire reality.What started as grief became something much deeper… an awakening, an opening into intuition, mediumship, and a completely new way of understanding consciousness, identity, and purpose.This conversation goes beyond loss.It’s about what happens when the life you thought you wanted no longer fits… and you’re forced to meet a version of yourself you never planned for.If you’ve ever felt like your life is shifting in ways you can’t explain… this one will land.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Episode Preview 01:40 Life before the awakening and the Wall Street identity07:32 The loss that shattered everything and forced a new path14:28 Why grief is not just loss but an opportunity20:06 The forms of grief people don’t talk about25:21 Staying connected to loved ones beyond death30:40 Fear of the unknown and why people stay stuck34:58 Collective awakening and navigating global change38:12 Boundaries, energy, and protecting your focus42:04 The new paradigm and humanity’s next chapter🔗 Connect with Marston FriesWebsite: www.thebridgingcatalyst.comInstagram: @marstonfriesYouTube: @marstonfriesofficialTikTok: @marstonfriesIf this conversation resonated, share it with someone who’s navigating change, loss, or a deeper awakening.And if you’re ready to understand your own path on a deeper level, you can book an astrology session with me below.Work with Vanessa Soul:https://vanessasoul.com/SacredsoulenergeticsListen to the Power and Purpose Podcast on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-and-purpose-podcast/id1713095352Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7itutYtXv9lVJQZcjcdg7C?si=a7194232977d4723Follow Vanessa Soul:Instagram: VanessaaSoulFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.spiva.9/Website: https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics

#161 New Moons, Full Moons, and the Missing Piece in ManifestationThere’s a version of manifestation that looks powerful on the surface… setting intentions, visualizing, journaling, doing all the right things.But if you’re honest, something still feels off.In this episode, Vanessa sits down with Mahek Lakhani, creator of The Moon Journal, to explore what manifestation actually requires beyond mindset. This conversation moves into the deeper layers, emotional alignment, accountability, timing, and the role lunar cycles play in helping you move with life instead of forcing outcomes.You’ll hear how new moons and full moons can become a simple but powerful structure for clarity, reflection, and aligned action, and why journaling might be the missing piece that reveals what you’ve been avoiding. This is for the person who is already doing the work… but is ready to go deeper, cleaner, and more intentional.If you’ve been setting intentions but not seeing the full result, this will land. ⏱ Timestamps00:00 Episode Preview 00:55 Meet Mahek Lakhani and her connection to the moon03:35 The origin of lunar rituals and spiritual reset05:14 New moons vs full moons explained simply07:51 How to use your chart for deeper manifestation10:35 Manifestation is co-creation, not just intention12:25 Moon journaling and building real accountability15:00 Why emotions drive your outcomes more than actions20:34 The truth revealed through journaling39:12 Scorpio full moon questions for deep reflection🌙 Connect with Mahek LakhaniWebsite: https://www.guided-within.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamguidedwithinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/guidedwithinEmail: [email protected] Moon Journal — a guided journal to help you manifest and reflect with new moons and full moonsIf this episode resonated, share it with someone who is ready to stop forcing and start aligning.And if you’re ready to understand your own timing, patterns, and path on a deeper level, book your astrology session below:🔗 https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics

#160 Stop Shrinking Yourself: Boundaries, Confidence, and True Expression w/ Amber Jolly>>> Watch this episode on the Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/dbjg4MMPw1YThere is a version of you that no longer wants to perform, shrink, or fit into expectations that were never meant for you.In this episode, I sit down with Amber Jolly to explore what it really means to live authentically, speak up, and take up space without apology.This conversation moves beyond surface-level confidence and into the real work… the internal shifts required to break free from people-pleasing, navigate fear, and trust yourself in moments of change.We talk about challenging societal norms, redefining leadership, and building authentic connections that actually support who you are becoming.If you’ve been doing the work but still feel like you’re holding back in certain areas of your life, this episode will meet you there and move you forward.00:00 Episode Preview 01:04 Who Amber Jolly is + the power of embracing imperfection03:08 Her awakening + questioning the life she built05:31 Tools for transformation: journaling, meditation, self-inquiry07:42 Breaking societal expectations + choosing authenticity10:23 Real-life examples of stepping into true expression15:10 The truth about change, growth, and evolving your identity19:37 Navigating fear + moving forward anyway23:51 The power of support + authentic connection33:19 Societal norms to start questioning39:15 Boundaries, self-worth, and taking up spaceCONNECT WITH AMBER JOLLYWebsite: www.amberjolly.com Facebook: Author Amber Jolly Instagram: @ajolly03

Episode 159: This Changes Everything: Navigating Uranus in Gemini Without FearUranus just entered Gemini, and this marks the beginning of a seven year shift that will transform how we think, communicate, process information, and respond to reality.This is not about fear. This is about awareness.In Episode 159 of The Power & Purpose Podcast, Vanessa Soul breaks down what Uranus in Gemini means, why everything is speeding up, how AI and decentralized intelligence are changing the way we learn, work, and lead, and how to stay regulated through rapid collective change.If you’ve been feeling the acceleration, this episode will help you understand what’s happening and how to move through it with clarity.Timestamps00:00 Episode Preview01:01 Why Uranus in Gemini Feels So Intense03:03 This Is About Awareness, Not Fear04:12 The Decentralization of Intelligence and the Rise of AI06:29 The Collapse of Traditional Systems and Education10:28 Truth, Disruption, and the Speed of Change14:36 Uranus and the Pursuit of Freedom19:02 Why Communication Becomes Currency23:06 Regulating Your Nervous System in Rapid Change26:13 From Consuming Information to Leading with IntelligenceWork with Vanessa Soul:https://vanessasoul.com/SacredsoulenergeticsListen to the Power and Purpose Podcast on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-and-purpose-podcast/id1713095352Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7itutYtXv9lVJQZcjcdg7C?si=a7194232977d4723Follow Vanessa Soul:Instagram: VanessaaSoulFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.spiva.9/Website: https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics